Hear We Are! Local Music Venues to Ease the Winter Blues
After 20 years of living in Happy Valley, I’ve learned to lean on an assortment of ways to melt the winter gloom, but listening to live music might be the only remedy that has never failed me.
State College Summer Delights (and a few great deals)
Things to do in State College that won't break the bank
Music, Stories and Laughs: No Filter
I love any opportunity to sing or speak into a microphone, so when I was asked to be the storyteller for the March “No Filter” show at Pine Grove Hall, I said yes before I had any idea what eight to ten minute story I might tell.
State College Lately – September 2024
Concerts at the lake, swim team, and full moon supper clubs... Here are a few things we've been talking about around town lately!
“Will living in a small town hold me back?”
The soft spot I had for this town that carried over from my college days visiting friends here has transformed into a deep respect for a community that’s getting better all the time.
State College Lately – April 2024
An exciting mall addition, Comic Con in Happy Valley, an upcoming brewers' fest, and a broken record...
“Winter, I’ll miss you?!” and Other Surprising Developments
This part of the year feels like a funny tug of war. I’m both overjoyed at the thought of spring and noticing this little voice inside that’s saying, “We’ll miss this when it’s gone!”
State College Lately – January 2024
An upgrade for our food pantry, even more trails to love, and secrets that you don't want to miss...
This is a Place for Music Makers
While it’s fun to see bigger acts come to The State Theatre, Eisenhower Auditorium, and the Bryce Jordan Center, I enjoy the more intimate experiences where I get to be just feet away from the performer — or to be the performer myself.
Everything I Learned From My First Time at WingFest
Tussey Mountain WingFest has been delighting our community for more than two decades, but this summer, I finally experienced it for the first time. Here's what I learned.
