Richie joined the Ramones in February 1983 before the release of Subterranean Jungle, and appears in two music videos from that album. He played on the Ramones albums Too Tough to Die, Animal Boy and Halfway to Sanity and appears on their compilation albums Greatest Hits, Loud, Fast Ramones: Their Toughest Hits and Weird Tales […]
We’re so excited to be hosting our first Art Market of 2022! Our Art Market series of events began in Spring 2021 and featured many unique local artist vendors showcasing their work to the community. This year, we’re happy to continue to host Art Markets and bring people together in support of local art! The […]
There was once a miller who was poor, but he had one beautiful daughter. It happened one day that he came to speak with the king, and, to give himself consequence, he told him that he had a daughter who could spin gold out of straw. Plan to attend this Brothers Grimm classic fairy tale […]
Arts Altoona is giving a salute to all of our local veterans by hosting Veterans Appreciation Day at our facility located at 2212 6th Avenue, Altoona. The following vendors have confirmed attendance: Guitars for Veterans, Your CBD Store, Careerlink, Veteran’s Leadership Program, Victory Therapeutic Horsemanship, various representatives from the local VA hospital, and more to […]
Handpicked Handmade would like to invite you to the Spring Edition of the Curated Collective at the US Hotel Tavern. The Curated Collective features handmade items, antique and vintage finds, flowers, original art and more! Enjoy delicious food and drinks form the US Hotel while you shop + we always have a few fun things […]
No Sleep till McGarvey’s! The Boys are back in Altoona and we are not worthy! Get those tickets asap. they will sell out. Once they sell out, NO ONE will be admitted. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door (which i doubt there will be any. They sold out the last 2 times they […]
Global Harmony is an upcoming concert performed by the Altoona Symphony Orchestra at the Historic Mishler Theatre Conducted by Maestro Nick Palmer Chamber Orchestra conducted by Genaro Medina Single tickets: – (814) 944-9434 Season subscriptions: – (814) 943-2500 Ticket pricing: – Adult is $22 + box office fees – Student is $12 + box office […]
Celebrate one of America's favorite salty snacks!
The Allegheny Ukulele Soirée brings top talent from all over the country to Altoona for one special weekend each year! Players of all abilities welcome – including beginners!
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 […]
Featuring Kip Calahan Young of Forever Young. This Multimedia Concert will showcase the love and storytelling of the timeless music of Patsy Cline.
They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious, and spooky. Based on Charles Addams’ original macabre cartoons, The Addams Family, a madcap blockbuster Broadway musical, finds the charmingly creepy clan facing a new nightmare – daughter Wednesday has fallen in love…with a nice young man from Ohio! Despite the young couple’s plea for things to just be […]
Smile Empty Soul Rocks Altoona after a long cold Covid winter. The California Boys hit it big with 2003’s Bottom of the bottle and Silhouettes. They have remained active and tour continuously. We have been waiting a long time to have them here. Let’s make them welcome. Doors at 6pm Treaties 7:00 pm – 7:20 […]
My stomach feels like it’s tied up in a knot. My knees lock up, and my face feels hot. Do you know what I mean? I’m Wilma Jean, the Worry Machine. I wake up every day with worries and a bad case of “what ifs” in my head? My mom even says I have a […]
We will be launching into outer space with great orchestral music from John Williams and friends including, E.T., Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Star Trek through the years, Jupiter from the Planets, Rogue One: Imperial Fleet, the Rebellion is Reborn from The Last Jedi, Main Title and Leia’s theme from a New Hope, Rey’s […]
Enjoy 75 minutes of free rides Saturday, May 21st & 75 minutes of free rides Sunday, May 22nd to celebrate the kickoff of the 75th annual season! Ride Park only. Opening weekend all day fun price special - buy 1 all day fun pass at $21.95 & get the 2nd one for $10.00
We will be launching into outer space with great orchestral music from John Williams and friends including, E. T., Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Star Trek through the years, Jupiter from the Planets, Rogue One, Imperial Fleet, the Rebellion is Reborn from The Last Jedi, Main Title and Leia's theme from A New Hope, […]
Save the dates! Things Unseen Theatre has announced a run of The Waverly Gallery from June 16-19, at the Church in the Middle of the Block. More information to come!
Rockin’ The Yard has a great lineup of Tribute Bands this year ! – JOURNEY (Separate Ways) on June 6 – LYNYRD SKYNYRD (Mr. Breeze) on June 17 – PISTOL PEG and the BEER KINGS on July 1 – GUNS N ROSES (Get Your Guns) on July 22 – PINK FLOYD (Us & Floyd) on […]
Tom Sweitzer, Music Therapist, Writer, Composer and Actor invites you to attend his one man show “Meatballs and Music.” Tom takes us on a journey through his turbulent, colorful yet inspiring childhood. Raised by a dying compassionate Italian Mother and a Schizophrenic Father at age eight Tom runs away from home, lured by the music […]
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