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Raystown Summer Nights is a series of FREE summer events at the Raystown Lake Amphitheater. The next event is on Saturday, July 11, featuring live music by Nick Miller, from 6 to 9 p.m. The Nick Miller Project records multiple instruments live to create a sonic tapestry that brings a smile to your ear and
As part of Folk College, a live folk music concert is open to the public on Friday, May 22. The concert is at 7 pm at Rosenberger Auditorium on the Juniata College campus in Huntingdon, PA. The concerts are open to the public, with tickets available in advance and at the door. The concert features
As part of Folk College, a live folk music concert is open to the public on Saturday, May 23. The concert is at 7 pm at Rosenberger Auditorium on the Juniata College campus in Huntingdon, PA. The concerts are open to the public, with tickets available in advance and at the door. There is a
Two of the area’s best jazz groups will be performing as part of the Summer Solstice Celebration at the Gage Mansion on Saturday, June 20, from 5 to 9 pm. Jay Vonada is a jazz trombonist from the Altoona area. He has been called “the hardest-working trombonist in central PA” by his colleagues. His trio
The Raystown Woods, a woodwind ensemble, will perform in concert at the Arts Center on Sunday, May 3, at 2 p.m. Raystown Woods formed in 2023 as an ensemble of woodwind enthusiasts who meet monthly to make music together, share a lot of laughs, and perform high quality music in the Lake Raystown region of
The Art Cat Jazz Club returns on Saturday, April 25.The musical guest is the Groove Society. The Art Cat Jazz Club turns the basement social room into a trendy nightclub. Admission includes nonalcoholic beverages (mineral water, coffee, and tea) along with delicious snacks.For those who desire something stronger, we will be selling wine, beer, and
Fair Winds was founded in 2023 by State College residents Laurel Sanders (flute), Jenny Koberna (clarinet), and Rich Manning (bassoon). Their repertoire includes classical music as well tangos, fiddle tunes, reels, Irish and Celtic folksongs, and popular, well-known works from composers like George Gershwin and Cole Porter. They have performed at a variety of venues,
March brings St. Patrick’s Day, and in honor of all things Celtic, the Arts Council is bringing back the musicians of Callanish for a program on Saturday, March 14, at 7 p.m. The women of Callanish are also familiar faces in the Arts Council’s orbit. The group consists of Patty Lambert, playing flute and concertina,
Raystaurant Week concludes with a Sunday Celebration Music Fest at the Huntingdon County Arts Center on Sunday, March 1, from 11 am to 6 pm. This free music event features 5 outstanding musical acts. Plus, local restaurants will have food available for purchase, and there will be free arts and craft activities. Music The music
Join us on Saturday, February 14, at 7 pm, for a unique concert. The Huntingdon County Arts Council and The Playhouse at McConnellstown are pleased to present What’s Love Got To Do With It?—a Valentine’s Day Cabaret. The program will feature a variety of selections from popular music and Broadway, including songs from Grease, Sweeney Todd, Mamma
Join us as pianist Andrew Greene accompanies a trio of silent comedy shorts from the turn-of-the-last century with their historic scores! Laugh out loud to the antics of Charlie Chaplin in The Rink (1916)), Buster Keaton in One Week (1920), and Harold Lloyd in Never Weaken (1921)., all while the music for the films is played LIVE. Andrew Greene is a
Join us for a concert with the Penn State School of Music’s Graduate Brass Quintet on Sunday, January 18, at 2 pm.. The Quintet is the premier student brass quintet of the School of Music. It is comprised of the graduate teaching assistants from each brass area, along with other graduate brass students. The ensemble
Wanting just a little more yuletide spirit? R.B. and Bridget Powell, of Unusual Suspects, will present a program of secular and sacred songs in honor of winter and the Christmas season on Saturday, December 20, at 2 pm at the Huntingdon County Arts Center. They will present a repertoire of yuletide music with their own
The Huntingdon County Arts Center will host the Big Band Sound for a concert on Sunday, November 16, at 2 pm. The Big Band Sound, Inc. (BBS) is a 17-member performing group that features some of the finest musicians in Central PA. The Big Band Sound has been entertaining audiences since the 1970s. Whether performing standard tunes from
How about a little jazz added to your holiday songs?No Filter Jazz brings their great sound to perform on Sunday, December 7, at 2 p.m. Spice up your holiday with a little pizazz. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $16 for Arts Council members. Tickets are available at the Arts Center during normal business hours, at
We are excited to bring High Horse to the Huntingdon County Arts Center stage on Sunday, October 26, at 2 pm. High Horse is a progressive-acoustic band featuring four friends, three bows, and one pick. The band combines a mix of Bluegrass, Old-time, and Celtic music, and features a band of brothers playing alternative rock
The Huntingdon County Arts Council presents the Kickoff Concert for the 2025 Central Pennsylvania Ragtime & American Music Festival on Thursday, September 18, at 7 p.m. Join us for an evening of American musical fun featuring many notable ragtime artists. This Kickoff Concert precedes the Ragtime Festival in Orbisonia/Rockhill Furnace from September 13 to 15. The concert is at
The Art Cat Jazz Club will return on Saturday, September 20, with the Stone Creek Blues. Tickets are $40 per person and $35 for Arts Council members.We only have a limited number of tickets, so we strongly advise people to purchase tickets early because we often sell out. Admission includes nonalcoholic beverages (mineral water, coffee, and
Lainey Albaugh will perform in concert at the Huntingdon County Arts Center. She is a soprano and is a senior vocal performance major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Her recital will feature selections from both classical and musical theater repertoire, including works by Puccini, Strauss, Richard Rodgers, and Stephen Schwartz. Originally from Huntingdon, Lainey appeared
The Huntingdon County Arts Council is delighted to present Simple Gifts in concert. The concert is on Sunday, May 11, at 2 p.m. Two women plus twelve instruments equals one good time when Simple Gifts takes the stage. Drawing on an impressive variety of ethnic folk styles, this award-winning duo plays everything from lively Irish
As part of Folk College, there are two outstanding evening concerts open to the public. The Friday, May 23, concert features host band, Simple Gifts; the English, Celtic & Baroque music of the Chivalrous Crickets; the country blues sound of the Piedmont Bluz Acoustic Duo; and the progressive acoustic bluegrass sound of High Horse. There
On April 6, area residents will be treated to a concert by local performing artists Dan and Galla. This delightful couple has been performing together for more than 25 years and has acquired a sterling reputation for fun-filled performances at multiple concert venues throughout Pennsylvania and many out-of-state venues. Both are strong vocal performers who
The Art Cat Jazz Club will return on Saturday, March 8, with the fantastic Triple A Blues Band. Chicago, Swing, Delta, Jug-Band, Jazz, and Soul are some of the many styles that The Triple A Blues Band brings to each performance. Named in honor of the many minor-league baseball teams that barnstorm the country, the
March brings St. Patrick’s Day, and in honor of all things Celtic, the Arts Council is bringing back the musicians of Callanish for a program on Sunday, March 16, at 2 p.m. The women of Callanish are also familiar faces in the Arts Council’s orbit. The group consists of Patty Lambert, playing flute and concertina,
Step back in time and see a classic silent film, The Kid, with Charlie Chaplin, at the Arts Center on Saturdsay, January 18 at 7 pm. Starring Charlie Chaplin and a young Jackie Coogan, The Kid follows the story of “The Little Tramp” who discovers an orphan and brings him up on his own. Andrew
he Art Cat Jazz Club will return on Saturday, November 23 with Ted McCloskey, Molly Countermine, and Friends, who will bring their outstanding sound to the Art Cat Jazz Club.The Club is on the lower level of the Arts Center, recently decorated as a place to enjoy live music, have a beverage or two, meet
We have again invited area keyboardists to perform in concert.The February 2023 Keyboard Fest was a huge success and close to maximum capacity. This year’s Keyboard Fest features Kathy Myers, Anthony Bullett, Guy Croyle, Loren Rhodes, Donna Rhodes, and Joann Weber. Musical styles range from hymns to classical to folk. The concert will be on Sunday,
Fair Winds was founded in 2023 by State College residents Laurel Sanders (flute), Jenny Koberna (clarinet), and Rich Manning (bassoon). Their repertoire includes classical music as well tangos, fiddle tunes, reels, Irish and Celtic folksongs, and popular well-known works from composers like George Gershwin and Cole Porter. They have performed at a variety of venues,
The Huntingdon County Arts Council presents the Kickoff Concert for the 2024 Central Pennsylvania Ragtime & American Music Festival! Join us for an evening of American musical fun featuring many notable ragtime artists. This Kickoff Concert precedes the Ragtime Festival in Orbisonia/Rockhill Furnace from September 13 to 15. The concert is at the Huntingdon County
Revamped with Mark Minnich and Sally Williams Minnich will perform a classical music concert. Revamped gave a masterful, dazzling performance at the Arts Center two years ago, and the audience responded with a rousing standing ovation. Now they are bringing a program of new material, along with some well-loved favorites, to the Arts Center again. Revamped
The Altoona Brass in Concert, July 28, 2 p.m. The Altoona Brass Collective was formed in 2017 by musicians who share a love of brass instruments and a desire to bring high-quality live music to central Pennsylvania. Although the group has performed at a variety of events and venues throughout our region, this will be
Vienna Serenade, a group dedicated to the music of Old Vienna, willperform at the Arts Center on Sunday, June 2, at 2 p.m. The groupconsists of 11 professional musicians who focus on music from the19th-century European Romantic era, including compositions by artistssuch as Johann Strauss Jr., Antonin Dvorak, and Emile Waldteufel. Susan Kroeker, a professional
Last year at Folk College, Rakish performed and was a hit. So we had to bring them back to Huntingdon. Violinist Maura Shawn Scanlin and guitarist Conor Hearn unite to form “Rakish.” The pair gets their namesake from the traditional Irish tune Rakish Paddy, an origin that aptly suits the duo and their shared background
Jazz rules the earth, or at least our small corner of it, on April 14 when the Gabriel Herrera Quintet takes the stage at the Huntingdon County Arts Center. The group consists of Gabriel Herrera on trombone, Bob Hart on guitar, Alex Mijangos on bass, Kevin Lowe on drums, and special guest Rick Hirsch on
The Raystown Woods concert scheduled for Saturday, February 17, has been postponed because of the weather.Check back for details. The Raystown Woods, a new woodwind choir, is pleased to present its first-ever performance on Saturday, February 17, at the Huntingdon County Arts Council building, 313 12th Street, Huntingdon. The concert is open to the public.The
Anne Sullivan, one of the top harpists in the country, will perform in Huntingdon on Sunday, December 10, at 2 p.m., as part of the Arts Council’s Christmas show. Ms. Sullivan was a child prodigy and began performing with the Philadelphia Orchestra when she was only 12 years old. Since then she has become one
Sunday, November 12, 2 p.m. Singer-songwriter Van Wagner will perform at the Huntingdon County Arts Center on November 12 at 2 pm. In addition to being an outstanding musician, Van is an educator, a forester, a certified arborist, and an intrepid outdoorsman. His current project is to climb the tallest tree on the tallest mountain
SOLD OUT The first of the three church organ concerts is sold out. There are still tickets available at the door for the second (2 p.m., First Baptist) and third concerts (3 p.m., Abbey) AT THE DOOR. Three of Huntingdon’s historic churches will welcome music lovers for a progressive organ concert on the afternoon of
The Huntingdon County Arts Council presents the Kickoff Concert for the 2023 Central Pennsylvania Ragtime & American Music Festival! Join us for an evening of American musical fun featuring artists Adam Swanson, Frederick Hodges, Bryan Wright, Bill McNally, T.J. Muller, Charlie Judkins, Miss Maybell, Dan Levinson, and Andrew Greene as they perform music from the turn of the last century, highlighting the music of Scott
A few tickets are still available for our fall fundraiser, the Art Cat Jazz Club. No Filter Jazz will provide music, and snacks and nonalcoholic beverages are included. A cash bar will provide wine, beer, and cocktails. The evening includes many door prizes and a cash raffle. Tickets are $45 and will be available at
The Allegria String Quartet will perform at the Huntingdon County Arts Center on Sunday, August 13 at 2 p.m. Professional musicians from central Pennsylvania founded the chamber music group in 2006. Since then, they have risen to prominence, not only in our region but nationally as well. Much in demand, members of the quartet have
Concerts on the Quad Our summer Concerts on the Quad series will resume on June 29. Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. and are on the lawn in front of the Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts at Juniata College. The rain location will be in the Arts Center at 313 12th Street. These concerts are
MOVED: Because of the poor air quality today, the Concerts on the Quad with Stone Creek Blues is moved to the air-conditioned Huntingdon County Arts Center, 313 12th Street, Huntingdon. Our summer Concerts on the Quad series kicks off tonight, Thursday, June 29. Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. These concerts are free, although donations for
Because of the pending line of thunderstorms, we have moved the concert indoors to the Huntingdon County Arts Center, 313 12th Street, Huntingdon. Join us for another Concert on the Quad music night with Huntingdon alum Jackson Pavlik on Thursday, July 6, at 6:30 pm. Jackson Pavlik is a songwriter and theatre performer from Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.
Jazz fans take note! The popular Rick Hirsch 5 will appear at the Huntingdon County Arts Center on Sunday, June 4 at 3 p.m. Their concert will be a tribute to the great composers of soul jazz, a style that emerged in the 1960s with roots in soul music, blues, bebop, gospel, and rhythm and
Mark your calendars for the upcoming musical extravaganza on May 26th and 27th at Juniata College in Huntingdon. These two days feature unforgettable concerts by a lineup of nationally renowned musicians, promising an experience like no other. On Friday, May 26th, be mesmerized by the talents of host band Simple Gifts, country blues duo Piedmont
If you enjoy classical music, you won’t want to miss the JANO Duo at the Arts Center on Sunday, April 23, at 2 p.m. The combination of flute and cello will sound heavenly in our new concert hall. Naomi Seidman (flute) and Jonathan Dexter (cello) formed the JANO Duo in State College over a decade ago,
Our St. Patrick’s Day concert will feature Callanish, a popular musical group that performs regularly in central Pennsylvania. Callanish plays Irish and Scottish music in the traditional style, with plenty of lively jigs, airs, and reels. The group uses a variety of instruments in their shows, including flute, concertina, fiddle, viola, guitar, bouzouki, and banjo.
Our February concert will be a Keyboard Fest. The concert, on Sunday, February 19, at 2 p.m., will feature multiple organ and piano players from Huntingdon County performing a variety of musical styles. Musicians will include Anthony Bullett, Guy Croyle, William Lamberson, Terry Murray, Loren Rhodes, and Keith Sutton. Tickets are $12 for general admission
Andrew Greene will perform a ragtime piano music concert. Andrew Greene is an accomplished ragtime pianist and scholar of ragtime music. He has performed at many prestigious venues in the United States, including the Kennedy Center, the West Coast Ragtime Festival, and The Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival. He also is the Founder, Conductor, and Director
After two years, the Concerts on the Quad music series will return with four different concerts and is in partnership with Juniata College. The concerts place on the quad lawn In front of the Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts on Juniata College campus. Our first concert is Thursday, June 30 and kicks off the series with
The Appleseed Collective concert for Monday night is CANCELLED. One of the band members has taken ill and we therefore have to cancel the concert. If you purchased tickets in advance, you may redeem for ticket for a future concert or request a refund. The Huntingdon County Arts Center will host its 1st concert with
Reggie Harris will return to Huntingdon County to perform in concert at the Huntingdon County Arts Center on Monday, July 11 at 7 pm. Reggie Harris is a singer-songwriter, storyteller and world-renowned song-leader who is a powerful interpreter of the global music narrative. A passionate, engaging inspirational entertainer and concert artist Reggie is recognized for
The Huntingdon County Arts Center is pleased to bring classical music to Huntingdon County. Jonathan Gangi, Associate Professor of Music in the College of Arts and Architecture at Penn State University will perform a program including popular pieces from the classical guitar repertoire, as well as several jazz-infused works by Mario Gangi—one of Italy’s most important
The Curtin Chamber Ensemble is a talented family of musicians who perform classical works for piano and violin. This unique ensemble of parents and sons has been wowing audiences in Pennsylvania with their energetic, masterful shows. Members of the Curtin family love to play music together, and their enthusiasm and commitment to excellence make for truly memorable performances. David Curtin has a Doctor of Musical
As part of Folk College, evening concerts are open to the general public. This is your chance to be entertained by some top notch national and international talent. The Friday concert features host band Simple Gifts, Nordic fiddle & guitar masters Vidar Skrede & Patrik Ahlberg, and the amazing string band The Appleseed Collective. The Saturday