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, […]
Thorton Wilder's story of the fictional small town of Grover's Corners and its citizens. Spanning the years between 1901 and 1913, Our Town is narrated by a stage manager in three acts: "Daily Life," "Love and Marriage" and "Death and Eternity". The play depicts the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as […]
The 2023 show is bigger and better than ever before. Fun and game activities for the kids, recreational equipment displays, and educational seminars just to name a few! It’s an outdoor adventure weekend for the entire family to live, learn and listen to the RV experts demonstrate the latest and greatest campers, roll out the […]
The Blair County Home Garden & Healthy Living Showcase is returning to the Blair County Convention Center March 3-5, 2023! For 53-years, the Blair County Home Garden & Healthy Living Showcase has attracted gardeners, do-it-your-selfers and curiosity seekers who look eagerly forward to the warm days of spring. While the Home Garden & Healthy Living […]
The 12th Annual Uncork the Alleghenies is coming to the Blair County Convention Center March 11th…with free souvenir wine glass, reusable shopping bag, free caricatures, photo booth, live entertainment, food samplings, specialty vendors, a silent auction, and more. Plan to have lunch or dinner while you are there. Chef Tom has put together a full […]
Blair County Arts Foundation Presents: THE LETTERMEN The dictionary defines harmony as “a combination of musical sounds considered to be pleasing”. The music world could define harmony as “The Lettermen”. For more than 50 years, The Lettermen-- Donovan Tea, Bobby Poynton and Rob Gulack, each of whom are entertainers in their own right—have kept the […]
The 2023 Mac's Irish Bash will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023. Save the date; we can't wait to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with everyone next year. For ticket information for Mac’s Irish Bash, contact us at info@macsfund.org.
Experience the timeless drama of Shakespeare with guest conductor Benjamin Firer and discover why these works have moved us for centuries. Be transported around the world and across time with Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night’s Dream Overture, American composer David Diamond’s Romeo and Juliet, and Korngold’s thrilling Much Ado About Nothing. Then, enjoy featured ASO clarinetist Anthony Poehailos in Rossini's operatically […]
Don’t miss AMTMA’s Toy Train Swap Meet! Sunday March 19th, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Blair County Convention Center.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Illustrates how actions speak louder than words & drives home the importance of celebrating diversity, kindness & empathy.
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 – […]
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!
ArtsAltoona and the Sheetz Fellows Program are pleased to be planning the Blair Creators Festival for Saturday, April 29th, 2023!This free festival will again take place in downtown Altoona at Heritage Plaza.
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 […]
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