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Friday, Sept. 26

“Loot” will be presented by the Community Arts Center of Cambria County. This is a “who done it” with twists and turns, classic slapstick moments and farce components that will keep the audience laughing from beginning to end. “Loot” follows the fortunes of two young thieves. Dennis works for an undertaker. Hal’s old Mum has just died. They rob the bank next door to the funeral parlour and find just the place to hide the loot. With the money hidden in Mum’s coffin, there’s no place for Mum, whose body keeps re-appearing at the most inopportune times. When Inspector Truscott turns up, the already thickened plot goes topsy-turvy.

Murder mystery dinner theatres are set for 6 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 26, and Friday, Oct. 3. Shows are at

7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 and Oct. 4. Matinees will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, SEpt. 28 and Oct. 5.

Dinner theaters are $55 for members and $60 for nonmembers. Other shows are $15 for members and $19 for nonmembers. For more information, and to purchase tickets, call the Arts Center at 814-255-6515 or visit the Arts Center’s website (www.caccc.org).

“Never Forget,” a 9/11 introspective by Dawn Ziviello, will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at the Grotto at the ArtsAltoona Center, 2212 Sixth Ave., Altoona. This event is presented by Off Pitt Street Productions in partnership with ArtsAltoona. Admission is by donation. This production contains adult language and themes and is recommended for those 14 and older.

Saturday, Sept. 27

Penn State vs Oregon game will be shown free of charge Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Silver Living Drive-in at the Bedford County Fairgrounds. Gates open at

3 p.m. for tailgating; kick off is 7:30 p.m. Donations will be accepted for the Bedford County Chamber Education Foundation and Bedford County Fair.

Harvestfest will be held at DelGrosso’s Park Sept. 27-28. There will be food and craft vendors and more. Admission is $8 and includes rides and entertainment. Children under 2 years of age are admitted free of charge. Vendors open at 10 a.m., followed by the rides at 11 a.m. Vendors and the park close at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Vendors close at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, followed by the park at 7 p.m.

The 34th annual PotatoFest will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, in historic downtown Ebensburg. There will be arts, crafts and food vendors along High, Center, Julian and Sample streets, as well as in the Prave Parking Lot, Veteran’s Memorial Park and Penn Eben Park. There is no admission charge.

The Altoona Symphony Orchestra opens Season 97 with the concert “Journey Inward” at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Mishler Theatre, Altoona.

The program will showcase Altoona’s own Anthony Cornet performing Edvard Grieg’s dramatic Piano Concerto. The evening also features Grace Brigham’s contemporary work Mesmerism and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s powerful Symphony No. 4. Prepare for an extraordinary evening of music, featuring talented local artists and led by esteemed Music Director and Conductor Maestro Nicholas Palmer, with the ASO taking you on a moving musical journey.

Tickets are $36 for adults, $12 for students, plus processing fees, and are available at the Mishler Theatre box office or online. The Mishler Theatre box office can be reached at 814-944-9434 or visit

https://mishlertheatre.vbotickets.com/events

For more information on this concert and other programs, visit www.altoonasymphonyorchestra.com

Boomer’s will be featured from 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 27, at The Heidelberg Country Club, 812 Frankstown Road, Altoona. The public is welcome; there is a $5 cover charge. Food available by Rob’s Catering/Grill.

Sunday, Sept. 28

Bingo — featuring baskets and purses — will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, at Father Kelley Hall, 429 25th Ave., Altoona. Doors open at noon. There will be 15 games of bingo and five specials. Cost is $25 regular or $30 for a value pack. There will be more than 100 door prizes. All proceeds support ministries for children and teens through the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. For more information, contact the parish office at 814-944-4603 or emails

pclemens@dioceseaj.org.Harvestfest continues at DelGrosso’s Park Sept. 28. There will be food and craft vendors and more.

Admission is $8 and includes rides and entertainment. Children under 2 years of age are admitted free of charge. Vendors close at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, followed by the park at 7 p.m.

Volunteers are invited to “Weed ‘Em Out” from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, at Fort Roberdeau. Participants will learn how to remove invasive plants the “hands-on” way while restoring wildlife habitat and an historic setting. Admission is free.

Jody Wallace, “The Creature Teacher,” will lead the program beginning at the historic barn at Fort Roberdeau. Those taking part should wear sturdy shoes, long socks, long sleeve shirts and pants. Work gloves will be provided or bring your own. Community service hours’ documentation available.

This event is being held in collaboration with Juniata Valley Audubon Society and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. In case of severe weather, this event will be postponed. Check the Fort Roberdeau social media accounts for updates.

The State Theatre will feature Iris DeMent at 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, at The Friedman Auditorium, 130 West College Ave., State College. Tickets start at $40 and can be purchased online at thestatetheatre.org.

On tap this month

Light and Life — A Visual Voyage, an exhibition of photographs by members of the Greater Johnstown Camera Club, will be held at the Goldhaber-Fend Fine Arts Gallery, Community Arts Center, 1217 Menoher Blvd., Johnstown. A free wine and cheese opening reception will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29. The exhibit will run through Oct. 25. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

The Altoona Volunteer Sportsmen’s Association will hold shotgun shoots at 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 19. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the events are open to the public. Cost is $15 to shoot six rounds. Located at 1448 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Altoona (about 1.5 miles from the Allegro Restaurant heading toward the Horseshoe Curve). Visit the FB page: Altoona Volunteer Sportsmen’s Association for more details.

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Altoona is hosting the exhibit, All My Life’s a Circle, a heartfelt tribute to the life and work of Barbara Hollander — beloved artist, educator and former SAMA Altoona Site and Education Coordinator. The exhibition will run through Oct. 5 in the Pechter and Detwiler Galleries. SAMA Altoona is at 1210 11th Ave., Altoona. For more information, call

814-515-1375.

The State Theatre will host An Evening with David Sedaris at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29 and Sept. 30, at The Friedman Auditorium, 130 West College Ave., State College. Tickets start at $67.50 and can be purchased online at thestatetheatre.org.

Coming in October

Kenny Rogers tribute Featuring Don Gatlin will take the state at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman-Greensburg. Tickets are $35, $43, $53 and $75. Call 724-836-8000 or order online at: https://westmorelandculturaltrust.org This show had originally been rescheduled for June 4. All tickets purchased for the original date will be honored for this show.

Penn State Altoona will host The Great Dubois Circus at 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, in the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts. As part of Family Weekend, the event is free and open to the public. Dubbed the “world’s most unique two-person circus show,” Great Dubois features juggling, hula hooping, magic, stunts and comedy appropriate for all ages.

The State Theatre will present Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at The Friedman Auditorium, 130 West College Avenue, State College. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased online at thestatetheatre.org.

Bedford’s Fall Foliage Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends, Oct. 4-5 and Oct. 11-12, in downtown Bedford. Hundreds of craft and food vendors, live entertainment and more will be held throughout the downtown. Parking is available at the Bedford Fairgrounds and Olde Bedford Village; shuttles will transport visitors to the downtown. Limited parking is available in town.

The Bedford County Historical Society is holding its 35th Annual Quilt Show & Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays, Oct. 4-12. The show wraps up at 4 p.m. Oct. 12. Admission is $2 per person. The Quilt Show will be held in the second story of the barn, 6441 Lincoln Hwy, (Rte. 30, west of Bedford). Awards will be given for the Pioneer Challenge Quilt, People’s Choice, Best of Show Hand-quilted, Best of Show Machine-quilted, and Judge’s Choice, as well as in the individual categories. Raffle tickets for the queen size bed quilt, Into The Wind, are on sale at the society. Tickets are $2 each, or six for $10. For more information about the Quilt Show, contact the Society at 814-623-2011, email bedfordhistory@embarqmail.com, or visit the website at www.bedfordpahistory.com.

Johnstown Zombie Crawl will be held in Johnstown on Saturday, Oct. 4. Registration at Balance Restaurant will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. At 6:15 p.m., the Zombie Thriller Flash Mob will be held on Main Street, in front of Balance Restaurant, in downtown Johnstown.

You in Flood City, a nonprofit that promotes unique experiences in the Johnstown area, will host the 10th annual event to promote the city’s extraordinary, safe, abundant nightlife in the downtown district. Participants are encouraged to dress in zombie garb and enjoy Halloween-themed specials and live entertainment at nine participating downtown venues including Balance Restaurant, Stone Bridge Brewing Company, Lucy’s Place, Catholic War Veterans, Turner Hall, Rocky’s Tavern, Fetz’s Sports Pub, Harrigan’s Café and Wine Deck and Game Plan on Market.

New this year, zombies are encouraged to participate in a flash mob at 6:15 p.m., following registration. The modified and shortened Thriller dance will be led by Althea Stephenson, owner of Althea Stephenson Zumba, under the string lights on Main Street in front of Balance Restaurant.

Those interested in participating can find the video tutorial on the 10th Annual Johnstown Zombie Crawl Facebook Event Page.

Apple Cider and Craft Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at Muskrat Beach, Prince Gallizin State Park. The festival features over 100 vendors of handmade crafts, food vendors, cider pressing demonstrations, live music, educational displays, chainsaw carving, hay rides, petting zoo and much more.

Parking and admission are free with donations collected by the Friends of Prince Gallitzin to help with park improvement projects. Pontoon shuttles offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Killbuck Boat Launch.

The annual fall foliage ride on the Ghost Town Trail, Ebensburg, will be held Sunday, Oct. 5. The event aims to highlight the recreational resource with a fun, healthy, family-friendly activity.

Riders may first drop their bikes off at the Ebensburg Trailhead (Young Peoples Community Center), then drive to where they plan to end their ride (Vintondale, Dilltown or Saylor Park), park their car and catch a bus back to the Ebensburg Trailhead. The bus will begin picking up at designated trail parking in Saylor Park at 12:30 p.m., Dilltown at 1 p.m. and Vintondale at 1:30 p.m. The bus will then return to the Ebensburg Trailhead with an intended event start time of 2 p.m. Walkers are also welcomed to participate.

To ensure that everyone has a seat on the bus, registration is required and will be accepted through Wednesday, Oct. 1. Call or email Danea Koss at 814-472-8414 or dkoss@ebensburgpa.com to register.

“Forever Seger-The Silver Bullet Experience” will be performing Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band’s biggest hits at the Palace Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9. Tickets are $33, $43, $48, and $75 and can be purchased online at: www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org or by calling the ticket office at 724-836-8000. The Palace Theatre is at 21 W. Otterman, Greensburg.

A Taste of Ireland — The Irish Music & Dance Sensation will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Centre, Johnstown, and at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at the Mishler Theatre, Altoona. The hit show features an international cast of Irish dance champions, many known for starring roles in Lord of the Dance and Riverdance. The production, which combines Irish charm with sensational talents, features high-octane dances set to reimagined classics such as “Danny Boy,” accompanied by technical wizardry and live music.

Tickets for the Mishler show are $36 to $65 and are available by calling

814-944-9434 or order online at

mishlertheatre.org.

Tickets for the Johnstown show are $50 to $88 and can be purchased at https://1stsummitarena.com/event/a-taste-of-ireland/.

Juniata Presents, Juniata College’s signature cultural programming series, returns for the 2025-26 season with a lineup of bold and unforgettable performances close to home.

— The season opens with Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, in Rosenberger Auditorium at the Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets start at $20, with $12 for seniors and youth, and free admission for Juniata students with ID.

Founded by the legendary Alvin Ailey Jr., Ailey II continues his pioneering mission to bring modern dance to audiences worldwide. Known for its “off-the-charts energy” and “Wow factor aplenty,” the company offers a rare opportunity to experience world-class dance close to home.

— The holiday season brings Seán Heely’s Celtic Christmas at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10. Audiences will be transported to the Scottish Highlands and Irish coast with Gaelic carols, lively Irish tunes, and familiar Christmas melodies performed on fiddle, highland pipes, harp, and more. U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion Seán Heely and a cast of acclaimed Celtic musicians celebrate tradition, virtuosity, and seasonal cheer in a performance for the whole family.

— Continuing the season, Aquila Theatre presents “The Hound of the Baskervilles” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. This classic Sherlock Holmes mystery unfolds on England’s fog-shrouded moors as Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate the chilling death of Sir Charles Baskerville. Renowned for its bold, innovative approach to classical theater, Aquila Theatre delivers suspense, wit, and thrilling storytelling that will captivate audiences of all ages.

All performances take place in the Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts, creating a shared space where neighbors, families and students come together to enjoy the arts.

For tickets or more information about the 2025-26 season of Juniata Presents, visit www.juniatapresents.com.

Phil Wickham – Air1 Worship Now Tour will be coming to the Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10. The tour will include Phil Wickham, Charity Gayle, Josh Baldwin and Benjamin William Hastings, delivering powerful nights of worship across the country. Tickets are now on sale at ticketmaster.com.

Ghosts & Goblins 2025 at Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks, Huntingdon, will be held Oct. 10-Nov. 1. Now in its 42nd year, Ghosts & Goblins treats guests to 90 minutes of chills and thrills, including tours through crystal caverns, a haunted woodland trail, and a spooky hayride.

Daytime Family Tours are held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays in two stunning caverns — one with lighthearted Halloween fun, the other in its natural beauty — plus a family hayride and the popular Local Legends Trail. Daytime Tours include gem panning for children.

Nighttime Terror Tours are held from 6 to 9:40 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and feature a brand-new cavern storyline each year, followed by the haunted trail and hayride for maximum scares.

Gift shop, picnic pavilions, party rooms and gem panning are available. Special rates, group tours, corporate groups and birthday parties available Friday night and Saturday daytime.

Guaranteed tour time with advance tickets are on sale at www.lincolncaverns.com or by phone 814-643-0268.

Hollidaysburg Heritage Guided Tours, with the Hollidaysburg Area Public Library, is offering rare guided tours of Highland Hall at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. Highland Hall is on Walnut Street in Hollidaysburg. Tours take about 1.5 hours. Tickets are $12 per person, and must be purchased in advance. For tickets, call or visit the library: 1 Furnace Road, Hollidaysburg, 814-695-5961. All proceeds benefit the Library.

Disney’s Moana Live-to-Film concert will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, in Eisenhower Auditorium at Penn State University Park. Tickets are $39 for adults, $14 for a University Park student, and $22 for a person 18 and younger. Tickets are available for purchase online. Avoid the $4 fee by purchasing over the phone at 814-863-0255 or in person, weekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Eisenhower Auditorium.

The event features a full-length screening of the beloved movie, accompanied by live performances of a unique on-stage musical ensemble of top Hollywood studio musicians, Polynesian rhythm masters and vocalists.

Ticketholders are invited to an Arts Family Engagement Program pre-show activity from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, outside the Chemical Engineering Building along Shortlidge Road.

The pre-show activity is free and open to all “Moana” ticketholders.”Ghosts The Musical” will be staged Oct. 17-19 at the Mishler Theatre. All seats are $22 plus box office fees. Tickets are available by calling 814-944-9434 or order online at mishlertheatre.org.

See why “Ghosts The Musical” has thrilled and chilled audiences locally, regionally and nationally. It’s creepy, haunted rollicking fun for the whole family. The show is part of P&J Productions 20th anniversary season.

The second annual Carve Away Hunger Family Event is being held from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. This event is sponsored by the Mainline Trailblazers Troop 814 and will be held at Cresson Township Veteran’s Park. The event is being held to raise awareness of hunger and will include a scavenger hunt, pumpkin carving contest, games, basket raffle, vendors and more. Nonperishable items will be collected for the two local food pantries. The event is free to attend.

The Friends of the Altoona Area Public Library will hold its Fall Used Book Sale from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. The $5 bag day is from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27. There are no Sunday hours. Friends members’ pre-sale is from 5:30 to 8 p.m, Thursday, Oct. 23.

The book sale offers very affordable books of all kinds from adult fiction, children’s books, bestsellers to classics, non-fiction such as travel, art, history, home repair, genealogy, health, science, crafts, language and true crime books. The sale also includes puzzles, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, patterns, games and more.

All money raised benefits the library.

Halloween at Greenwood Furnace State Park will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the park. Enjoy an evening of Halloween themed games and activities. Trick-or-Treating will be held in the campground along with a campsite decorating contest.

Red White & Boo will be held Oct. 25 at the Duncansville VFW. Doors open at 5 p.m. For information and tickets, visit https://centralpaticket.com/events/red-white-boo-10-25-2025-205998

Real American Freestyle, the first unscripted pro wrestling league showcasing elite athleticism, will host its second-ever event, RAF02, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College.

Olympians Mason Parris and Kyle Snyder face off in a can’t-miss heavyweight showdown. Tickets are at ticketmaster.com and the event will stream live on Fox Nation.’

Kooman & Associates presents Storytellers on Stage, featuring Taylor Adams, at 7 p.m. Oct. 28, an event to benefit the Altoona Area Public Library. For one unforgettable evening, acclaimed bestselling thriller author Taylor Adams steps out from behind the page and onto the Benzel Stage at the Historic Mishler Theatre. Adams has captured readers worldwide and his book “No Exit” has been adapted into a HULU original movie. This is your chance to go behind the scenes of thrillers you couldn’t put down and hear directly from the mind that crafted them. The event features an evening where suspense comes alive, secrets unfold and every word might be The Last Word. Tickets are available at the Mishler Box Office starting for $25 each, plus $2 online processing fee and at mishlertheatre.org. All ticket sales benefit the Altoona Area Public library.

Simply Queen tribute band will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Palace Theatre, Greensburg. Tickets range from $33 to $75 and are available at the theatre box office, online at www.thepalacetheatre.org or call 724-836-8000.

Ongoing events

Saturday Card Club, 10 a.m. First Saturday of each month. SAMA-Ligonier. $5 a session. Registration is not required, but can be made by calling 724-238-6015 or emailing ligonier@sama-art.org.

Model Train Open House, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday. Alto Model Train Museum Association, 1117 Ninth Ave., Altoona. Visits can be arranged by calling 814-942-2676.

Games Night, noon-4 p.m. Last Saturday of every month. Gallery on Gazebo, 140 Gazebo Park, Johnstown. Free.

Yoga in the Museum, 10:30 a.m. to noon, first Sunday of every month at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Altoona. Arya Yoga Studio will lead participants while surrounded by artwork for an hour-long session of yoga, and time afterward to reflect and enjoy the other galleries available at the museum. Guests will receive a free drink token to be used at Levity Brewing. Guests must bring their own mat. Cost: $15 donation to the museum.

Art Trivia, 7 to 9 p.m., third Tuesday of the month, at Levity Brewing, 411 11th Ave, Altoona. Show off your knowledge of all things art and compete against other teams in this fast-growing event. No registration required; just show up. Donations welcome but required.

Tired of crafting alone? Crafternoon is held from 1 to 3 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month at Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art Altoona. In this free event, crafters of all mediums are invited to bring their current craft to the museum and work on it with other like-minded artists. SAMA Altoona is in the Brett Building, 1210 11th Ave., Altoona.

Preschool Storytime and Craft Hour for young art enthusiasts and their families is held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art Altoona. This event is ideal for ages 3-6 and children must be accompanied by an adult. The event is free; no registration required.

Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art Altoona is in the Brett Building, 1210 11th Ave., Altoona. Hours are noon to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The museum is an accessible facility and is open to the public free of charge. Donations are accepted to help support SAMA’s free and low-cost educational services, cultural event programming, and regional artistic exhibitions. For more information, visit https://www.sama-art.org or call (814) 946-4464 or email altoona@sama-art.org and like us on Facebook and Instagram @SAMAaltoona.