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Poster contest celebrates America250

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The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Bedford invites artists of all ages to take part in “Our American Story,” a poster contest being held in celebration of 250 years of America. Submissions will be accepted through Wednesday, July 1. Winners will be announced July 11 and will be on display in the SAMA Gift Shop through the end of August. For an entry form, contact SAMA Bedford at 814-589-3020 or email bedford@sama-art.org. This year’s theme encourages participants to share their own perspective on the city we call home — its character, its people, and its ...

Community: News in brief from around the region

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Dunn accepted to Naval Academy Katherine “Kate” Dunn of Martinsburg has been accepted to the United States Naval Academy. “Kate’s dedication to serving our nation, her strong academic record and her commitment to excellence have distinguished her as a leader among her peers,” ...

Plein air events planned in Altoona, Bedford

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Two plein air painting events are being held in the region, one in Altoona and the second Bedford. ArtsAltoona invites artists and art lovers alike to celebrate the beauty of the region through a two-day plein air painting event, culminating in a public wet sale of freshly created ...

Local history on this date: May 6

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50 years ago: The “Pioneer Family” sculpture, crafted by W. Walter Campbell of Hollidaysburg and weighing 2 ½ tons, was to be dedicated in front of the Blair County Courthouse Sunday, May 9. 25 years ago: Former U.S. Rep. Bud Shuster, retired for less than a year, was the speaker at the Penn State Altoona graduation, had a speaking engagement about once a week and had formed a consulting firm but couldn’t lobby on Capitol Hill for one year after retirement. 10 years ago: The Blair County War Veterans Council, assisted by the Central Pennsylvania National Guard Veterans ...

Compose your salad to inspire

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This version of the classic French nicoise salad is a vibrant entree for a Mother’s Day brunch or al fresco lunch. A nicoise salad is the sum of its components, however many variations abound. The original salad was simple, influenced by the Mediterranean climate and the abundance of tomatoes, olive oil and anchovies in Nice. Over time, numerous additions (and opinions) begat as many iterations. This rendition is more California in style. The salad requires simple do-ahead prep for easy assembly before serving. The beans, potatoes and eggs should be cooked in advance and allowed to ...