Allegheny Ukulele Soirée

Altoona Grand Hotel, 1 Sheraton Drive, Altoona, 16601

The Allegheny Ukulele Soirée is Pennsylvania’s longest running Ukulele festival, located in central Pennsylvania in the foothills of the Alleghenies. Dedicated to sharing the ukulele with both the local and ukulele communities, the Soirée blends practical workshops with cultural exploration. This year, we are delighted to feature Del Rey, Katy Vernon, and Donna Frost, as […]

Patriot Day: Biting the Bullet with Washington at Fort Roberdeau

As a young man, George Washington faced death in the face and won twice. "A tale of international intrigue and heartbreaking disappointment" Major Washington's first deadly mission set the stage for the start of the French and Indian War. Historian Brady Crytzer discusses this in his book Major Washington's Pittsburgh and the Mission to Fort […]

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