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Saturday, Sept. 12
Limited tickets are available for the Baker Mansion Bingo Tea at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Baker Mansion. Tickets are $20 per guest and can be purchased at blairhistory.org/events or by calling 814-942-3916. For more information, visit www.blairhistory.org/events.
Split State will present "Dear Evan Hansen," at The Lamp Theatre, Irwin. The performances will be at 8 p.m. Sept. 12, 17, 18 and 19, and at 3 p.m. Sept. 13. Tickets are $25 and are available at lamptheatre.org.
The Central PA Mushroom Club will present an introductory talk on mushrooms followed by a Mushroom Walk from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Penn Roosevelt State Park, Huntingdon. The program is free and no registration is required. For more information, visit facebook.com/events/1622673702292887/
The Altoona Association of Model Railroaders will sponsor a N-Scale Model Train Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Blair County Convention Center, Altoona. The event will feature 14 operating train layouts and over 50 vendors. Admission is $8 for one day, $12 for two days and kids 12 and under are free.
Sandyvale Memorial Gardens will host a Wine Festival from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at 80 Hickory St., Johnstown. Tickets are $30 each or $25 each for two and can be purchased at sandyvalememorialgardens.org/wine-festival/
In 2026, as it embarks on its 50th year as a place of discovery, Shaver's Creek, Petersburg, is inviting the community to celebrate with a series of events and activities that honor the center's history and future. Discover all that Shaver's Creek has to offer during the annual Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. On this day of discovery, visitors can meet staff and explore the grounds of Shaver's Creek. Enjoy nature crafts, activities, educational programs and more while learning about all the opportunities Shaver's Creek offers throughout the year. Visit https://www.shaverscreek.org/ for more information.
Penn State Altoona will host a film series from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, "Pollution to Solution - Saving 86,000 miles of PA Waterways," at the Devorris Downtown Center, 1431 12th Ave., Altoona. The goal for this series of five films is to provide information about one of our most valuable resources, water. Admission is free and open to the public with light refreshments provided.
Musica Antiqua of Central Pennsylvania will present "Medieval Fairy Tales and Sorcerer's Magic," from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at St. Peter's UCC/ROPC, State College. Admission is free.
Sunday, Sept. 13
The Rustic Mechanicals, West Virginia's Shakespeare troupe, in partnership with ArtsAltoona, are bringing their high-energy "Howl at the Moon," a fast and funny take on "The Taming of the Shrew," at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at Altoona Area High School. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at artsaltoona.org/upcoming-events/taming-of-the-shrew.
The Baker Mansion will host "Sunday on the Lawn Concert," with the Altoona Area High School Student Band at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Baker Mansion. Admission is free but donations are welcome. For more information, visit blairhistory.org/events.
Bring your family and friends and join the Centre County Historical Society for an open house at the Boogersburg School from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. The school is located at 1021 Fox Hill Road, State College. You may even meet someone who attended the school in its heyday. The program is free. For more information, visit info@centrecountyhistory.org.
Coming up
History Speaks: A BCHS Lecture Series continues with "A History of the PRR and Its Altoona Works Operations" with Bob Fleegle, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.16 at the Railroaders Memorial Museum. Bob Fleegle's Pennsylvania Railroad documentary will be screened. Admission is free and open to the public, but donations to the Blair County Historical Society are welcome. For more information, visit blairhistory.org/events
Get the scoop on the Sweet Adelines at an Ice Cream Social hosted by the Altoona Chorus from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Jaggard Methodist Church, 1801 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona.
Tickets are on sale for Penn State Center Stage's upcoming, five-show 2026-27 season, beginning with a sneak-peak celebration from 5:30-8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17, at Olsan-Stone Terrance, University Park (rain location is the School of Music Recital Hall). Tickets for the celebration are $53 by advance purchase only. For a complete show schedule and ticket information, visit http://tiny.cc/eny7101
The Student Farm Club will host its 11th annual Harvest Fest from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Student Farm, University Park. The event is free.
Altoona Community Theatre will present the hit Broadway musical "Come From Away" Thursday, Sept. 17 through Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Mishler Theatre. Come From Away tells the uplifting true story of what happened when 38 planes carrying more than 6,000 passengers were diverted to Newfoundland following the attacks of Sep. 11, 2001. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17, 18 and 19 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. Tickets are on sale at altoonacommunitytheatre.com.
JABA Paranormal Investigations will present Paranormal Encounters at the Baker Mansion from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at the Baker Mansion. The event will feature equipment demonstrations, an evidence showcase and investigations of the mansion itself. Tickets are $45.00 per guest and can be purchased now by visiting blairhistory.org/events or calling 814-942-3916.
The Playhouse at McConnellstown is partnering with Juniata Brewing Company (JBC) and The Dan and Galla Musical Show to host a "Jukebox Cabaret" from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept.18, 2026, at the Juniata Brewing Company Warehouse Pavilion in Huntingdon. Tickets can be purchased online for $10 via the Playhouse's secure LUDUS site: https://mcconnellstownplayhouse.ludus.com/ or at the door the night of the event for $15.
A Fall Festival of the Arts will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Garvey Manor's campus, Hollidaysburg. The event will feature homemade soups and sandwiches, live music, art and craft vendors and kids' activities. Parking is available at Grace Bible Church.
The Westmoreland Historical Society invites visitors to experience nearly two centuries of faith, education and architectural beauty during the 20th annual Historic House Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, on the campus of Saint Vincent College, Latrobe. Tickets are $35 per person and are available at westmorelandhistory.org/historic-house-tour/registration/
Gallery On Gazebo will host a block party from 12 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. The theme is Read and Create. Come and talk with writers, illustrators and printers and learn about the folks who create music and art. Admission is free. For more information, visit galleryongazebo.org.
Canoe Creek State Park will host Mountain Pie Madness, a free family event from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. The event will feature sweet and savory mountain pies, self-guided trail walks, face painting, and the Dreams Go On horses from 1 to 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit friendsofcanoecreek.com.
Join Dr. Michael Farrow for a historic bus tour of Altoona's Sixth Avenue corridor on Sunday, Sept. 20. There will be two time slots, 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Guests will meet at the Baker Mansion. The tour will explore the hidden history of various homes, businesses and schools that have existed along this area, including the Fish Bowl Inn, the old Grand Hotel and Elias Baker's original Grist Mill. Tickets are $35.00 and include a tour book filled with rare photographs of Sixth Avenue history and additional information. To purchase tickets, visit blairhistory.org/events or by call 814-942-3916.
Join us for Senior Game Time from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, in St. Michael's Church basement, Hollidaysburg. We play Bingo and Pinochle and other games and puzzles are available. You can even bring your favorite to share. This is a free program open to anyone 55 years of age and better sponsored by St. Mary and St. Michael Parish. If you require a helper or companion, please bring them along to enjoy the fun. Call Emilee at 814-215-2869 with any questions.
Stop by the Blacksmith Shop at Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon, to learn about the art and history of early American blacksmithing with park volunteer, Don Maurer, from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 26. The program is free. For more information, visit events.dcnr.pa.gov.
Altoona Symphony Orchestra will open Season 98, "New Perspectives," with Quests, a concert led by guest conductor Maestro Isaac Selya, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Mishler Theatre. For more information and purchase tickets, visit altoonasymphony.org.
The Compass Inn Museum, Laughlintown, will host "Night at Compass Inn Museum" from 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Sept. 26. Designed for youth ages 8 and up, families, friends, schools or scout groups, this after-dark adventure transforms the historic 19th century stagecoach inn into a living mystery. For more information and to make reservations, visit compassinn.org/eventcalendar
The Westmoreland Historical Society will host a two-part workshop series "History is Everywhere" and "In Plain Sight," from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26.
Community members, researchers and genealogists of all ages are encouraged to attend. Admission is $35 for the entire day with lunch included or $10 for an individual workshop. Registration is required. For more information or to register, visit westmorelandhistory.org.
"Clean" comedian Brian Regan will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at The Palace Theatre, Greensburg. Tickets start at $55 and are available at westmorelandculturaltrust.org or by calling 724-836-8000.
Centre County native Hobie Kistler will present a talk about his book, "The Way They Won," at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at Centre Furnace Mansion, State College. Learn the hardships and experiences of these soldiers and sailors who sacrificed so much. To make reservations, visit pci.jotform.com/form/262106087652153
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The Jay T. Vonada Jazz Trio will be performing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Way Fruit Farm, Port Matilda.
Felix & the Hurricanes will perform from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Heidelberg CC, 812 Frankstown Road, Altoona. The cover charge is $5 and food from Rob's Catering & Grill will be available.
The Jay T. Vonada Jazz Trio will perform from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Fillmore Farm Cafe & Gardens, State College.
Strings will perform from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at the Heidelberg CC, 812 Frankstown Road, Altoona. No cover charge. Food from Rob's Catering & Grill will be available.
Lil Wayne will bring his 2026 North American tour to the Bryce Jordan Center, State College, at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18. The tour celebrates more than 20 years of the artist's influential "Tha Carter" album series and follows a successful 2025 run. Tickets start at $48 and are available now at ticketmaster.com/event/0200646E763F5878
7th Virtue will perform from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Heidelberg CC, 812 Frankstown Road, Altoona. $5 cover charge. Food from Rob's Catering/Grill will be available.
Saxophone icon Kenny G will host An Evening with Kenny G at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, Johnstown. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com and at the 1st Summit Arena Box Office.
Chicago Transit's Chicago Tribute Show will come to The Palace Theatre, Greensburg, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24. Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased online at westmorelandculturaltrust.org or by calling 724-836-8000.
The tribute band Tusk will bring Fleetwood Mac's catalog to The State Theatre, State College, at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25. Tickets are $54 and can be purchased at tickets.thestatetheatre.org.
Jimmy Mowery will perform from 7:30 to 10:30 Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Heidelberg CC, 812 Frankstown Road, Altoona. $5 cover charge. Food by Rob's Catering & Grill will be available.
Canada's #1 tribute to Dolly Parton, Daphne Moens, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at The Palace Theatre, Greensburg.Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased oline at westmorelandculturaltrust.org.
Hollywood Nights, a Bob Segar & The Silver Bullet Band tribute, will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at The Misler Theatre, Altoona. Tickets start at $49 and can be purchased online at mishlertheater.org.
Garrison Starr brings a big voice, flinty songs, and gospel-tinged Americana to The Attic on Friday, Oct. 9. Tickets are $45 and are available at tickets.thestatetheatre.org
Alabama will perform at the Bryce Jordan Center, State College, at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com.
The Band Memo will bring NYC rock songs with jam-band instincts to The State Theatre, State College, at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at tickets.thestatetheatre.org.
West Coast roots band The Brothers Comatose will perform at The State Theatre, State College, at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. Tickets are $32 and can be purchased at tickets.thestatetheatre.org.
Ongoing events across the area!
Baker Mansion is open for the 2026 season with tours available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, visit blairhistory.org.
The East Broad Top Railroad runs Friday through Sunday. Typical departures are
10:30 a.m., noon and 1:30 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit eastbroadtop.com/ride/
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.
Yoga in the Museum, 10:30 a.m. to noon, first Sunday of every month at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Altoona. Guests must bring their own mat. Cost: $15 donation to the museum.
Games Night, noon-4 p.m. Last Saturday of every month. Gallery on Gazebo, 140 Gazebo Park, Johnstown. Free.
The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Altoona, is proud to present Conversations with Light, an exhibition of photographs by Skip Allen, on view through Sunday, Oct. 4. The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art is located in the Brett Building at 1210 11th Ave., Altoona. The hours of operation are noon to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is free.