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Friday, Jan. 9

The Arboretum at Penn State’s light and landscape display in the gardens will be on for visitors to enjoy evening strolls until 9:30 p.m. and pre-dawn walks from 5:30 to 7:30 a.m. through Jan. 18.

Saturday, Jan. 10

Felix & The Hurricanes will be performing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at The Heidelberg Country Club, 812 Frankstown Road, Altoona. $5 cover charge. Food by Rob’s Catering/Grill will be available.

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.

Coming up

The Bedford Arts Cooperative will kick off their 2026 season with live music from Devin’s Mostly Not Blue and guest, Croaker Norge, at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, at Off Pitt Street Theatre, Bedford. Admission is $10 online or at the door. This concert is BYOB for 21+ with proper ID. For more information, visit https://bedfordartscooperative.org/events.html

Downtown Bedford, Inc. is excited to announce the second annual Spice & Ice Crawl, taking place Jan. 16, 17 and 18. Ice sculptures will be placed throughout downtown and near the gazebo beginning on Jan. 16. Enjoy taste-testing local restaurants’ chili and soup entries in the Chili & Soup Cookoff from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17. Tickets are $20 and are available now at eventbrite.com, or at Aesthetics by Kell, Bella Terra Bedford, Juli’s Wearable Art, Olde Bedford Brewing Company or at the DBI Office. To begin tasting, bring your ticket to registration at either Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (SAMA) or Founder’s Crossing by 1 p.m. The Hot Chocolate Crawl is free to attend from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, at participating businesses. For more information, visit https://downtownbedford.com/events.html

The Moore Brothers will be performing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at The Heidelberg Country Club,

812 Frankstown Road, Altoona. $5 cover charge. Food by Rob’s Catering/Grill will be available.

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art is continuing its tradition of celebrating talented young artists in local communities and schools. This year is their 28th year of celebrating and promoting Artists of the 21st Century. Young artists from a multitude of schools and school districts around Altoona, Bedford, Ligonier and Johnstown. Juried awards will be given to students in grades 9th through the 12th at each SAMA location’s Exhibition Celebration. SAMA invites the public to four exhibitions, beginning with Johnstown from Jan. 17 through March 22, Exhibition Celebration from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 31. Altoona’s exhibition will begin Jan. 30 and run through April 2, with the Exhibition from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 7. Bedford’s exhibition will run from Feb. 13 to April 26 with the exhibition Celebration from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 21 and Ligonier will run from Feb. 13 to April 19 with the Exhibition Celebration from 1 to 4 p.m. March 7. For more information, visit www.sama-art/org.

Greenwood Furnace State Park, 15795 Greenwood Road, Huntingdon, will hold Snowfest and Polar Plunge from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17. From 12:30 to 2:30, stop by Pavilion #4 for activities with PA Game Commission and DCNR Education Staff and watch Bike Demos by Rothrock Outfitters. The 5-Miler Run and Bonfire on the Beach will both begin at 1 p.m.. Enjoy music by Matt Marsden in the warming hut from 1 to 2 p.m., and Smokey will be featured at 2:30. The Polar Plunge will take place at 2:30. Beach Concession will be open. This event will benefit Friends of Greenwood Furnace. For more information, call 814-667-700 or email RA-nrspgrfu@pa.gov.

Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, Ebensburg, will host a Winter Cash Bash from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24. $25 admission includes dinner and drinks. The event will feature games, raffles and cash drawings totaling $7,000. For tickets, call BCCHS: 814-472-7500.

The Rocket Blasters will be performing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sat. Jan. 24, at The Heidelberg Country Club,

812 Frankstown Road, Altoona. $5 cover charge. Food by Rob’s Catering/Grill will be available.

ArtsAltoona will present The Triple Threat Guitar Show from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at The Grotto (lower level of the Sanctuary) at the ArtsAltoona Center, 2212 Sixth Ave., Altoona. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 online, ArtsAltoona.org, or at the door. For more information, contact Devin Sherman at 814-321-6586, shermandev1@gmail.com or Cat Newman 814-770-6631, cnewman@artsaltoona.org.

Jason Aldean’s Full Throttle Tour 2026 will stop at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College on Jan. 29. Tickets are on sale at https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/02006329BE913221.

The Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their traveling world-famous show to the court of the Bryce Jordan Center on

Feb. 24. Tickets for the 100th anniversary tour are on sale now at ticketmaster.com.

Aquila Theatre presents “The Hound of the Baskervilles” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30. 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.

Live music will be featured (performer to be announced) from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at The Heidelberg Country Club, 812 Frankstown Road, Altoona. $5 cover charge. Food by Rob’s Catering/Grill will be available.

Tickets are on sale now for Split State Productions presentation of “Chicago,” on Feb. 6, 7, 8, 12, 13 and 14 at The Lamp Theatre, Irwin. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.lamptheatre.org/split-stage-productions.

Tickets to “Elvis Lives,” an Elvis Tribute performed by Bruno Nesci, are on sale for the performance at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 at the Palace Theatre, Greensburg. Tickets start at $37. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://thepalacetheatre.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SRi00000HncqLMAR

Tickets to Sesame Street live “Elmo’s Got the Moves” are on sale for the performance at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 26 at The Palace Theatre, Greensburg. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://thepalacetheatre.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/

Tickets for five-piece powerhouse Treaty Oak Revival’s 2026 U.S. tour are on sale at ticketmaster.com. The 25-city trek will include a performance Saturday, Feb. 7, at Bryce Jordan Center, State College. The tour features support from Wade Forster and Huser Brothers. For tickets and additional information, visit treatyoakrevival.com.

Ongoing events

In a new initiative to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American Independence, the Huntingdon County Active Transportation Committee and the Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau are proud to announce the #America250ActiveChallenge. This community-wide, self-paced challenge encourages residents and visitors to explore Huntingdon County’s rich history and natural beauty through a variety of recreational activities, with a unifying goal of 250 units.

The #America250ActiveChallenge is a year long program designed to get people moving while celebrating the nation’s semiquincentennial in 2026. Participants are invited to choose one or more activities and complete 250 units of that activity, such as hiking 250 km, biking 250 miles, or successfully catching and releasing 250 fish. The challenge offers a diverse range of activities to engage everyone, including:

Hiking, Trail Running or Backpacking: Log 250 km (155 miles) on trails like the Standing Stone Trail and Mid State Trail.

Biking (Road or Gravel): Ride 250 miles on paved or gravel roads

Mountain Biking: Log 250 km on singletrack trails such as the Allegrippis Trails at Raystown Lake.

Fishing: Successfully catch and release 250 fish on local waterways like the Juniata River and Raystown Lake.

Wildlife Viewing & Photography: Log 250 unique wildlife observations or photos, partnering with organizations like the Juniata Valley Audubon Society and the Friends of Raystown Lake through their Wildlife Watch program.

Other Activities: Participants can also complete 250-unit goals in disc golf, golf, canoeing/kayaking, lap swimming, rock climbing or bowling. A multisport option allows participants to mix and match activities.

The challenge is open to everyone. Participants can track their progress using their favorite fitness app and are encouraged to share their journey on social media using the hashtag #America250ActiveChallenge to inspire others. For details on the #America250ActiveChallenge, visit raystown.org/america250.

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.

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 not 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 at 1 p.m. Saturdays 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.