The holidays are quickly sneaking up on us. Every day forward on the calendar is one day closer to needing to have all of the holiday chores done — from decorating to baking to cleaning to shopping. With all of the activities there are to accomplish, one way to join others for fun — and get ...
Looking to enliven your holiday spirit? Shane Sedlemyer of Altoona recommends attending a performance of “Elf The Musical” presented by Altoona Community Theatre Nov. 21-24 at the Mishler Theatre. The cast of 30 is a mix of veterans and fresh faces, said Sedlemyer, who is directing his ...
Adoration and Festival of Praise with the Cathedral Charismatic Prayer Group and the St. Joan of Arc Charismatic Prayer Group will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, at the Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel, Loretto. - The churches of Southern Morrisons Cove will hold a community ...
Along highways and in towns there are shiny, metal buildings of yesteryear. Inside, most house long Formica counters and tiny booths. The wait staff knows the regular patrons by their names. Scents of home cooked and fried foods fill the air. There is history and comfort inside of the walls of ...
LOS ANGELES — An actor who can provoke belly laughs with grunts clearly is gifted. Fans of the show business comedy “Episodes” will fondly recall Daisy Haggard’s skill at unleashing a symphony of nasal grumbles, effectively underscored by a sourpuss grimace. A far different Haggard ...
Author Chris Rodell is releasing, “Growing Up in the REAL Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood: Life Lessons from the Heart of Latrobe, Pennsylvania” and will be holding a book signing from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Altoona Barnes and Noble, Nov. 23. The book tells about how Latrobe influenced the ...
Randy Stoltz, author of “Civil War and The Hearts of Morrison’s Cove” will have a book signing from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Blair County Genealogical Society, 431 Scotch Valley Road, Nov. 18. The book lists soldier’s names, known rank, company regiment, birth and death dates, and the ...
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Matchbox Cars, the coloring book and the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering were inducted Thursday into the National Toy Hall of Fame, recognized for an enduring appeal that keeps them on store shelves today. A panel of experts selected the Class of 2019 from among ...
LORETTO — Please join the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Loretto for a Teaching Artist Workshop featuring Deb Bunnell, SAMA Teaching Artist. The workshop will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14. There will be a $20 fee for artists not currently on SAMA’s Artist in ...
The acclaimed and award-winning rock musical “Rent,” restaged by Evan Ensign for the 20th anniversary tour, comes to Eisenhower Auditorium Nov. 19 and brings Penn State alumna Maggie Swahl back to University Park. “Rent,” created by the late Jonathan Larson, tells the story of ...
Veterans Day celebrations - Abundant Life Church will host a Veterans Day celebration during the 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, service. The church is at 231 Howard Ave., Altoona. The celebration will feature the presentation of the American and military flags. Patriotic song selections, ...
I confess; I’ve been a little cranky lately. If you don’t believe me, just ask the poor people who find themselves hopelessly trapped in my presence — my family. Not to make excuses for bad behavior, but there is a reason for my discontent. I’m currently on an 1800 calorie per day ...
What started as a desire to share God’s message through radio in 1989 has expanded into a multifaceted ministry that supports Christian outreaches worldwide. They include sharing the gospel with children, military personnel, truck drivers and people living in Africa and Asia, as well as ...
The world often seems small. It can make us feel like we’re in our own little bubble and no one is paying any attention. It might even feel like we’re carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders. I used to feel this way. I thought that it was OK if I was constantly in my own space, ...
UNIVERSITY PARK — Itzhak Perlman will return to Penn State’s Eisenhower Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14, for a special evening of live music, stories and projected film and photos celebrating a storied career launched with his televised U.S. debut more than 60 years ago. He will be joined ...
Last year, for the first time in fifty plus years, I bought an artificial Christmas tree. This fall I planted a real one. I honored the old realtor’s and gardener’s axiom: “Location. Location. Location.” I had the soil tested and amended to the recommended acidic pH level. I factored in ...
I don’t bake muffins often, but when I do, I try to make them healthy and have them on hand for an easy breakfast or a snack. My issue with muffins is that they often resemble mini-cakes, packed with sugar and fat. To some extent, this can’t be avoided if you wish to eat a muffin that ...
NEW YORK — When Gretchen Carlson heard that NBC News was considering letting people out of their non-disclosure agreements involving alleged sexual misconduct at the network, she couldn’t help but think of the NDA she signed with Fox News before her departure three years ago. “It would ...
LOS ANGELES — Ewan McGregor felt somewhat tortured for the last few years because while he was signed up to reprise his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi, he couldn’t publicly talk about it. McGregor added that while he understood the silence was a necessary evil, “I’m not really brought up that ...
Entries are being accepted until Nov. 22 for possible inclusion in the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art’s Donald M. Robinson Photography Biennial 2020. The exhibition takes place April 17 through June 6 and offers photographers an opportunity to be recognized with monetary awards, ...