Early Afternoon

Go on a self-guided quest for the perfect New Year’s Resolution! The adventure begins at the ClearWater Conservancy - Centred Outdoors hiking boot ice sculpture in Sidney Friedman Park.  From there let the clues guide you on a journey to the Resolution Chest. Those who find the chest and complete the quest will get a...

Li Liu was born in the city of Shenyang in The Northeast of China. At the age of six she began her acrobatic training with her father. The following year she was chosen to attend The Chinese National Circus School in the capital city of Beijing. While there she trained for eight hours a day...

Gorinto Productions and 3 Dots Downtown's Baby Rave is a child and family-friendly dance party guaranteed to get your body moving! Bring your dancing shoes and get all generations on the dance floor. DJ Elbow Knee Knee spins a set of all-vinyl disco and old-school house to move babies and adults alike. The music will...

Penn State Extension Centre County 4-H was selected to start a FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC ®) Team in 2012, when it earned a “highest rookie Seed” award. During the following years the team focused on building a committed group of students, mentors, and community sponsors in an effort to improve our performance in FRC and...

The date is December 9, 1944. The studio of WTMP, a 5000 watt local radio station is on “location” traveling from sea to shining sea and broadcasting from the hometowns of our gallant soldiers. On this day, they will be traveling to State College, PA and broadcasting their Christmas cheer to those valiant men and...

Join the State College Area High School Thespians for an enchanted New Year’s Eve ball, where the audience is part of the fun!  Featuring everyone's favorite princesses, princes and a few surprise guests, each scene has a whimsical, musical story to share.  Prince and princess dress up encouraged! The program is especially suitable for children. A First...

Anchor & Arrow is the musical collaboration of husband and wife, Matt Dashem and Jennifer Henry-Dashem. Their unique sound is an upbeat mix of soul, funk, rock, and jazz: a culmination of many years of their individual musical styles and experience.  The pair has been deemed Happy Valley’s FUNked-Up duo: A two person band with...

The Queen of Hoops dazzles audiences across the country entertaining for a wide array of events, including corporate parties, Renaissance fairs, town festivals, and private occasions, performing an array of talents such as aerial acrobatics, juggling, fire dancing, and more. Specializing in hula hoops, she will captivate a crowd of all ages, demonstrating numerous skills,...

Founded in 2010, the Allegheny Ukulele Kollective is a ukulele enthusiast-slash-evangelist club based in Altoona and State College. Over the years, people of all ages and abilities have jammed together on college campuses, in cafes, and at the local YMCA. The group meets nearly every Sunday for a jam and welcomes newcomers, especially beginning players....

Li Liu was born in the city of Shenyang in The Northeast of China. At the age of six she began her acrobatic training with her father. The following year she was chosen to attend The Chinese National Circus School in the capital city of Beijing. While there she trained for eight hours a day...

Happy Valley Improv is State College's premier longform improv company, bringing the art of improv comedy to Centre County through performances, classes, workshops, and community outreach. Started by four improvisers in the basement of a church in early 2017, the group now consists of over twenty local company members performing weekly at their new home...

Calling all adventurers! Join puppets and people on an exciting quest in this interactive show created by the audience. Work together to tell a unique story that changes with each choice you make. Magical monsters! Fuzzy friends! And a dragon?  Adam Swartz Puppets designs and creates original, interactive puppet shows for all ages. They bring...

The Hartman & Goslin Duo presents a wide-ranging program of songs from the American Songbook, and popular music from the 20’s up through the present. The duo also performs Latin, Brazilian, and Ragtime music, with a few surprises thrown in. Sandra Hartman and Tom Goslin first met each other on a National Tour of Man...

Host Jim Colbert is an award-winning songwriter from Bellefonte. Dubbed “the Poet Laureate” of the Local Groove radio show, Colbert has performed his original songs across the country, playing venues and festivals from New England to Texas, including Godfrey Daniels, Court House Concerts, Borderline Folk Club, and at The Northeast Regional Folk Alliance. He is...