Culture Corner

PAWS Holiday Bingo

Centre County PAWS FUNdraiser at Mountain View Country Club

What's more fun than a game of good, old-fashioned game of Bingo? 20 games of Bingo with the proceeds benefiting our furry friends at Centre County PAWS! Get your bingo cards now on the link below. $25 paid in advance online or $30 at the door gets you 20 games of regular Bingo and the chance to win fun prices while having a good time. The event is at Mountain View Country Club on Sunday, December 3rd.  Special Bingo games start at 2:30 and the regular Bingo starts at 3:00. Doors open at 1:30 (so you can get ready for the fun!) and food and drink will be available for you to purchase. What a fun FUNdraiser and what a good cause ... supporting our best friends! 

Centre County Paws Bingo Benefit

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State College Halloween Parade

The 75th Annual Centre Region Parks and Recreation Halloween Costume Parade is this Sunday, October 29th starting at 7pm in Downtown State College! 

The State College Lions Foundation will Well the sentence above is a long one just like the tradition of the Halloween Parade in State College! 75 years old and still tons of fun! Pull out or put together your best costume and head to Fraser St for a 6:30 line-up. The parade starts at 7pm and is led by the State College High School Band. When it ends at Memorial Field, 10 different costume categories will be judged including Pets on Parade!  The State College Lions Foundation will have candy to distribute and there will be cash prizes too! Happy Halloween!

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Come From Away at Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State

One of the nicest advantages to having Penn State University here in State College, is the Center for the Performing Arts. They present shows that have been smash hits on Broadway and sensations around the world. 

On November 7th, the Eisenhower Auditorium will host, the award winning, Come From Away. This is the remarkable and emotional story of the 7,000 airline passengers from all over the world who were ground in the small town of Newfoundland, Canada, in the aftermath of the Sept. 11th terroist attack.  To quote Newsweek: This play "takes you to a place you never want to leave!"  Their stories are true and touching and this is an excellent selection that shows the good in people (and our society can always benefit from seeing acts of caring kindess and gratitude). 

To buy tickets and for general information, visit this link: Center for...

State College Food Bank Drive

STATE COLLEGE FOOD BANK - DRIVE FOR DONATIONS

Are you able to help the less fortunate?  If so, we would love to have you help us help others through the State College Food Bank! 

KBB Realtors is hosting a food drive for the State College Food Bank during the entire month of November. There are so many needs in our community and every little bit helps because we all know that little by little a little becomes a lot!  Last year, we were happy to deliver 304 pounds of food plus $1200 in donations. This year, we hope to do more! 

The list of their "greatest current needs"is below and of course, checks are always acceptable (made payable to State College Food Bank).

  • Ready-to-Serve Soups (Progresso, Campbell's CHUNKY, etc.)
  • Snack Items (crackers, cookies, chips/pretzels, granola bars, etc.)
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Bellefonte Art Museum Holiday Sale Starts Today

Bellefonte Art Musuem to host Holiday Sale Today, November 6th, 2021. 

The hours are 12:00-4:30 and you'll want to go early for the BEST selection.  No online shopping here... ALL local shopping and that's great for our community!  

While you're there doing some shopping, be sure to view the current Art Exhibit: A Journey to Freedom.  This is a permanent exhibit to commemorate the role of our region in the operations of the Underground Railroad.  I'm going to check it out for sure.

Here's a link to the BAM (Bellefonte Art Museum) so you can learn more about present and future exhibits: Bellefonte Art Museum

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CULTURE CORNER: Bellefonte Art Museum

Central Pennsylvania artists and art lovers have a great resource right in their own backyard.

The Bellefonte Art Museum is located in the Linn House, an historic structure on the National Historic Registry. The museum is only 20 minutes from State College and Penn State, and is centrally located in the downtown area of Bellefonte.

The museum has a strong focus on local art. The Artist Registry contains over 165 local artists, many who show their work at the museum. The Community Gallery, Pottery Gallery, Photography Gallery and Sieg Gallery all showcase the work of these different artists, rotating out every month.

The museum hopes to enrich the community not only through local work, but through the Special Exhibitions Gallery, which includes work from China, Vietnam, East Africa, Haiti, Japan and South America.

Perhaps one of the most though-provoking exhibits at...

CULTURE CORNER: Pine Grove Hall

New and exciting things are happening in Pine Grove Mills.

One of those things is the opening of Pine Grove Hall, a new restaurant located at the site of the former Old Oak Tavern just mineutes from State College and Penn State.

Spearheaded by Liz Grove, known locally as a member of the band Cone of Silence, the restaurant will include a live music venue, which is expected to open to performers at a later date. Grove is a former independent record company executive, and her vision includes a state-of-the-art sound system will attract musicians of all genres.

The restaurant is now open for pick-up, and patrons can order curbside delivery until the restaurant opens for dine-in service in mid-July.

Expect a wonderful menu, as Mark Johnson, founding chef of nearby favorite Elk Creek Café, and Jess Click of...

CULTURE CORNER: The Rowland Theater

From its first showing of a silent film in 1917 to the contemporary films being shown today, the Rowland Theater has always been a gathering place for Centre County residents and movie buffs alike.

Considered by many to be the jewel of downtown Philipsburg, the historic single-screen theater has seen decades of cinema history, along with visits from dignitaries like President Jimmy Carter, who made an appearance there in 2002.

The theater is located about 30 minutes from downtown State College and Penn State.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, the building has long been a treasure to the community. Even when it was first built, residents were in awe of its size, safety, and appointments. Fortunately, most of its original charm and character has remained intact, meaning moviegoers are treated to...

CULTURE CORNER: Palmer Museum of Art

The Palmer Museum of Art, situated in State College on Penn State’s University Park Campus, is a free-admission arts resource center for the university, Centre County and surrounding Central Pennsylvania.

Opened in 1972 and remodeled in 1993 by post-modernist architect Charles W. Moore, it holds 9,600 items. Particularly strong areas include the museum’s collections of American art from the late 18th century to the present, old master paintings, prints and photography, ceramics and studio glass, and a growing collection of modern and contemporary art.

After strolling through the permanent galleries, make sure you check out the current exhibitions, which rotate seasonally. Many of these exhibits are by world-renowned artists from all periods and places, so don’t...

CULTURE CORNER: Discovery Space

If your family lives in Centre County and you’re interested in science and technology, Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania is a must-see. Featuring hands-on science fun through interactive exhibits and programs, it’s perfect for kids … and adults are bound to learn something, too!

It all began in 2002 when the Downtown State College Improvement District and other members of the community envisioned a community-oriented science museum. The facility first opened its doors to the public in 2011.

Membership improved over the years, and in 2016, the museum welcomed its 700th member. In 2017, Discovery Space moved to its current location, a larger facility on North Atherton Street just minutes from downtown and Penn State's campus.

The facility...