Artists of the 21st Century Exhibition

We will continue our tradition of celebrating the area’s talented young artists with the return of Artists of the 21st Century, the Museum’s twenty-fifth annual student art exhibition. Student artwork will be displayed at SAMA Altoona from February 3, 2023 until April 16, 2023, at SAMA Bedford from February 10, 2023 until April 23, 2023, […]

From Italy with Love

Indulge in the taste of Italy with wine from DellaVino Imports Warehouse. Experience a curated culinary experience with the perfectly paired menu and wine selections. An expert sommelier will share samples of a variety of red and white wines with each serving throughout the dinner. Enjoy five servings of wine and food while learning about […]

Cottontail at the Curve: Easter Egg Hunt

Scurry to the World Famous Horseshoe Curve for a colorful Easter eggstravaganza! Children (ages 4-9) can hunt for eggs within the observation area starting at 1PM. Toddlers (ages 1-3) can collect eggs inside the courtyard at 3PM. Children must bring their own baskets or bags. The Easter Bunny will also be available for photos. Families […]

Dirty Kiln Trail Races at Canoe Creek State Park

The 11th running of the “Dirty Kiln Trail Races at Canoe Creek State Park” brought to you by Allegheny Trailrunners, Inc. will be Saturday, April 8th, 2023! Trail runners will have a choice to run the 10K course up Moore’s Hill and around the lake or the half-marathon course around the park a second time […]

Music of the Americas

Altoona Native and hometown favorite Anthony Cornet will perform Gershwin's timeless Rhapsody in Blue in a concert featuring music from Mexico, South America, and the USA! This program will also include excerpts from Symphony No. 1 by Florence Price, who was the first black female composer to have a symphony performed by a major symphony orchestra. "Music […]

Jaffa Shrine Circus

SHOW TIMES: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 – 6:30 PM Thursday, April 20, 2023 – 11:30 AM & 6:30 PM Friday, April 21, 2023 – 11:30 AM & 7:00 PM Saturday, April 22, 2023 – 1:00 PM, 7:00 PM Sunday, April 23, 2023 – 1:00 PM BOX OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday – 9a-7p Sat – […]

The Olivia Show

P&J presents Direct from Las Vegas....THE OLIVIA SHOW! Celebrating the Magic, Music, and Memory of Olivia Newton-John. It is an exciting musical journey filled with nostalgia. Experience all of Olivia Newton-John's award-winning hits. This is a must see show and a night to remember!

Oliver

Altoona Community Theatre Presents: Oliver! “Consider yourself at home” with this classic musical based on the Charles Dickens novel, “Oliver Twist.” A Tony and Oscar-winning musical, it is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece. The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, an orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of […]

The Juniata Jewel Jubilee: K4 1361’s 105th Birthday

Come celebrate the 105th Anniversary of K4s 1361's construction! Originally built in 1918, this "Juniata Jewel" will soon return to steam. As part of the festivities, the Everett Railroad Company will hold a special fundraiser excursion in Hollidaysburg at 12PM with proceeds benefiting the restoration. At the Railroaders Memorial Museum, appetizers, beverages, and cake will […]

Oliver

Altoona Community Theatre Presents: Oliver! “Consider yourself at home” with this classic musical based on the Charles Dickens novel, “Oliver Twist.” A Tony and Oscar-winning musical, it is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece. The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, an orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of […]

Bond and Beyond

Piano virtuoso Thomas Pandolfi joins us to celebrate the silver screen with a performance of his James Bond Piano Concerto! Sip a martini, shaken not stirred, from the Mishler's Spiritz Lounge while you enjoy other Bond favorites including You Only Live Twice and From Russia With Love. You won't want to miss the end of a sensational season, also including […]

The Producers

P&J Productions presents Mel Brooks' THE PRODUCERS! P&J celebrates their Golden 50th Production with the musical comedy that won a record 12 Tony Awards including Best Musical. From the creator of "Blazing Saddles", "Young Frankenstein" and "Spaceballs" comes an irreverent, hilarious musical comedy guaranteed to be an "equal opportunity offender."

Distaff Day at Fort Roberdeau

Women’s 18th century skills will be shared through living history demonstrations and hands-on activities. Discover the skills women used to maintain the home.

Ironstone 100K. Legs of Iron. Resolve Like a Stone

Ironstone 100K is a savage point-to-point 100 kilometer ultramarathon on the Alleghenies wildest trails. Amazing in its terrain and rich in heritage, the ultramarathon starts at Canoe Creek State Park in Blair County and utilizes the Standing Stone, Mid State, and Lower Trails before ending in Greenwood Furnace State Park in Huntingdon County.

Mt. Lion Observatory 5th Anniversary at Fort Roberdeau

Celebrate with the Mountain Lion Observatory as we observe its 5th Anniversary. The observatory & fort are both open to the public, with telescopes at the observatory & reenactors inside the fort. The Observatory will host a Star Wars Trivia Event.

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