Acoustic Altoona

Featuring Rumble & Scream
Sascha Frost and Alea Tobin

Acoustic Altoona brings another songwriter showcase to The Grotto at ArtsAltoona on Wednesday, 5/28 with a $10 cover charge. Featured performers include Alea Tobin, Sascha Frost, and Rumble & Scream. A featured visual artist will be announced.

Doors will open at 6:30, along with the snack bar. No outside drinks are permitted, but light concessions, water and soft drinks will be for sale. Adult beverages will be available by donation for those 21+ with ID. All snack bar proceeds benefit ArtsAltoona, a nonprofit with a mission to connect people with the arts to strengthen our communities.

Once upon a time, there was a faraway land called the Enchanted Realm. The people of the land got along harmoniously for many centuries...that is, until Queen Black gained control of the Silver Tree Forest. Queen Black has shocked the realm and has invited all of the territories to the Dark Castle of the Silver Tree Forest. She may have evil intentions, but nonetheless, you have been invited by Queen Black, and this is where your story begins.

Ticket Price of $50 per person will include:
The show plus a Full meal consisting of Appetizer, rolls, 2 Entrees, sides, dessert, and water / sweet tea.
Meal starts at 6pm with pre-show

Introducing our Suspects.....
Queen Black - Ruler of the Silver Tree Forest
Ice White- Princess of the Silver Tree Forest
Rumble Milton- Powerful Warlock
Heart Queen- Ruler of Dreamland
Prince Lucius Jon- Ruler of the Gullyshire Kingdom
Scarlet Cloak: Medic from the Mystic Mountains
Magnificent: Ruler of The Mystic Forest
Bella- From Trimtote Castle
The Naughty Witch- Ruler of Osland
Crazy Hatter- Cast Away from Dreamland
Captain Jim Blade- pirate from the Caspar Sea
Ersula- Mistress of the deep in the Caspar Sea
Petey Pen- Leader of the Doomed Boys of Spellbound Island

Can you figure it out?

Explore Sacred Spaces: A Guided Religious Art Experience ​

Come along for an inspiring afternoon as we visit five local places of worship, each offering a unique look at sacred art, from stained glass and sculptures to murals and symbolic design. It’s a chance to explore how faith and creativity come together in powerful ways.​

You’ll hear from artists, pastors, and historians who will share stories and insights about spiritual and cultural traditions along the way.

How it works:
We’ll start at 12:30 p.m. and wrap up by 5:30 p.m. You’ll drive yourself between stops, and at each location you’ll be greeted and guided through the space.

Can’t make the whole day? No worries, come for as much or as little as you’re able! We do encourage joining us for the full experience though! 

Cost: None
Donations are always welcome to support ArtsAltoona and its mission of connecting people with the arts to strengthen our communities.​

Registration is required so we can plan accordingly.

Tour Schedule & Locations

12:30 PM – St. John the Evangelist
344 Baynton Ave, Altoona, PA 16602

1:30 PM – St. George Antiochian Orthodox
519 58th St, Altoona, PA 16602

2:30 PM – Temple Beth Israel
3004 Union Ave, Altoona, PA 16602

3:30 PM – St. James Evangelical Lutheran
1407 8th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602

4:30 PM – Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
806 11th St, Altoona, PA 16602

Please feel free to email with any questions! Info@ArtsAltoona.org

Churches & Trains and Kevo Can’t Dance

With James Grove and Desperate Sounds

We're pleased to welcome back Churches & Trains, on their next tour! This evening of live music in The Grotto at ArtsAltoona will be on Friday, 5/16, start at 8pm with a $10 cover charge. Kevo Cant Dance will be closing out the night, with James Grove and Desperate Sounds opening the evening.

Doors will open at 7:30, along with the snack bar. No outside drinks are permitted, but light concessions, water and soft drinks will be for sale. Adult beverages will be available by donation for those 21+ with ID. All snack bar proceeds benefit ArtsAltoona, a nonprofit with a mission to connect people with the arts to strengthen our communities.

Feeling stressed? Tired? Anxious?
Come, RELAX with Practitioner Jennene B. Lundy of Halo Sounds for Health. Let the power of sounds help you return to a natural state of calm and well-being.

When: Saturday, May 3| 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Where: The Sanctuary at the ArtsAltoona Center
$25/session | Spaces are limited! | Ages 18 + only

Calming music
Created with singing bowls, gongs, drums, & other instruments

Benefits can include:
Calming your body and mind | Reduced stress and anxiety
Improved sleep | Reduced pain | Improved Mood

Bring a yoga mat or blanket and be prepared to unwind.
* No admittance after start time *

Click here to learn more about sound therapy

Feeling stressed? Tired? Anxious?
Come, RELAX with Practitioner Jennene B. Lundy of Halo Sounds for Health. Let the power of sounds help you return to a natural state of calm and well-being.

When: Wednesday, April 30 | 6:30-7:45pm
Where: The Sanctuary at the ArtsAltoona Center
$25/session | Spaces are limited! | Ages 18 + only

TICKETS LIMITED: Just one space remains for this session. Limited tickets are also available for the session on May 3!

Calming music
Created with singing bowls, gongs, drums, & other instruments

Benefits can include:
Calming your body and mind | Reduced stress and anxiety
Improved sleep | Reduced pain | Improved Mood

Bring a yoga mat or blanket and be prepared to unwind.
* No admittance after start time *

Click here to learn more about sound therapy

This year's Blair Creators Festival is coming on April 26th!

Join us for the fourth annual Blair Creators Festival as we bring live music, art vendors, food trucks, fun activities, and more to Downtown Altoona! It's all in celebration of local creators in our community.

Vendor applications are open!

Stay tuned for more information coming soon!

Check out the event on Facebook!

🎨 Support the Arts & Local Creators! 🎨

Join us on Thursday, April 10, for a delicious way to give back to the community! 🌟

Panda Express (240 Park Hills Plaza, Altoona) is teaming up with ArtsAltoona and the Sheetz Fellows Program from Penn State Altoona to raise funds for the Blair Creators Festival! 🎉

From 10 AM to 9:30 PM, 20% of all sales made through the Panda Express app or PandaExpress.com with code 3837159 will be donated to ArtsAltoona. You can also bring in a flyer or show a picture of it on your phone. 📲🍜

ArtsAltoona’s mission is to connect people with the arts to strengthen communities, and this fundraiser will help us make amazing events like the Blair Creators Festival possible! 🙌

👉 Don’t forget to share this with friends and family and help us make a difference. See you there! ✨

The Comedy Farm

Featuring Michael Cheselka

One night, two shows!

Get your tickets in advance to save $5. More details coming soon.

Doors: 6:30 p.m.
Showtime: 7 & 9 p.m.

🎟️ Tickets:

$15 in advance
$20 at the door

Adult beverages & light concession available by donation for those 21+ with ID, no outside drinks. All drinks and Concession to benefit ArtsAltoona

Get tickets online or make reservations by calling, emailing, texting, or direct messaging The Comedy Farm.

Vegan Potluck

Hosted by The Vegan Network of Central Pennsylvania

The Vegan Network of Central Pennsylvania is hosting a potluck in the Ward Room at the ArtsAltoona Center on Saturday, March 15. All are invited to participate, but space is limited! Register by emailing paulamato00@gmail.com or holzner@fastmail.fm.

Join us for a stunning showcase of creativity and craftsmanship in honor of National Quilting Day! Experience vibrant, handcrafted quilts from talented artisans. We’ll have a special exhibit on accomplished women quilters in recognition of Women’s History Month!

Saturday, March 15 | 10am - 5pm
The Sanctuary at the ArtsAltoona Center

Don’t miss the opportunity to explore intricate designs, learn, and connect with fellow quilting lovers at this FREE event.

Presented by The Chimney Rocks Quilt Guild in collaboration with ArtsAltoona

RSVP to attend through the Facebook event page!

Glass Cardinal in Winter or Spring

With artist, Marian Ross of Panes of Promise Glass Art

Experience the magic of fractured glass art with the up-cycled ingenuity of artist, Marian Ross, Panes of Promise Glass Art. Given a choice of seasons, each student will create a glass cardinal on a 8”x8” ceramic tile. Make either a cardinal in spring as shown, or a cardinal in winter at this event.

Note: Original details described the project as a glass on glass cardinal on a 5"x9" unfinished pine wood frame. This has since been updated due to material changes.

Completed projects will be kept to seal and returned for pickup in about a week.

TICKET COST: $40/person, all supplies included.

Only 20 spaces available!

$5 of each ticket sale will be donated to ArtsAltoona for their mission of connecting people with the arts to strengthen communities.

This workshop will take place in the Ward Room in the Education Building at the ArtsAltoona Center.

REFUNDS: Once a ticket is purchased no refund will be processed. If you cannot attend, a friend may fill your spot.

New Years Eve Special

Welcome to the New Years Eve Special at The Comedy Farm!

Get ready to laugh your socks off at our Standup Comedy event on New Years Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 8 P.M. Join us for a night of hilarious jokes and good vibes. Come and support local comedians as they take the stage in the Grotto at the ArtsAltoona Center.

Stay and sign up for the Open Mic that starts directly after the showcase.

Get your tickets in advance!

$15 Reservations
$17 online
$20 at the door.
You can make reservations by calling, emailing,
or direct messaging The Comedy Farm.

Adult beverages & light concession available by donation for those 21+ with ID, no outside drinks. All drinks and Concession to benefit ArtsAltoona. This is a 18+ event.

Mick & Me

Meet the Author: Erin M. Kelly

We are excited to have Erin M. Kelly at the ArtsAltoona Center on Tuesday, Dec. 17 for a signing and discussion of her self-published book, Mick & Me

"Mick & Me chronicles the unlikely friendship between WWE Hall-of-Fame wrestler Mick Foley and accomplished author and cerebral palsy battler, Erin M. Kelly. The book traces the lessons each have learned about life, overcoming challenges, and living each day to the fullest. This inspiring memoir brings reader a challenge to look at life in a more positive way." 

Event details
Date: Dec. 17 | Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: Ward Room at ArtsAltoona
2212 6th Ave, Altoona
Free to attend! No registration needed

About the Author

Erin M. Kelly is the author of How To Wait, her debut collection of poetry. Her autobiography, The Resilient WriterWheels: Can’t is a Bad Word, was published on May 18, 2020. She enjoys writing in all genres. She was born with Cerebral Palsy and wants to be recognized for her work rather than her disability.

Her work has been published by The Huffington Post, Upworthy, The Mighty, and others. Her essay, “Reluctant Reliance” is featured in the anthology, Bodies of Truth: Personal Essays on Illness, Disability, and Medicine, co-edited by Erin Murphy, Dinty W. Moore, and Renee K. Nicholson.

Erin recently self-published her third book, Mick & Me: The Unlikely Friendship of an Unbeatable Tag-team, in September 2024. This is the most important book of her career, for many personal and professional reasons.

Erin also served as Editor for the memoir, “To Cope and to Prevail”, by Dr. Ilse-Rose Warg. She also writes a quarterly column entitled, “The View from Here,” for the local newspaper in Altoona, Pennsylvania, addressing the challenges she faces daily.

Altoona Brass Collective

Holiday Concert at ArtsAltoona

Celebrate the holiday season on Sunday, Dec. 15 with the Altoona Brass Collective! This concert is happening in the Sanctuary at the ArtsAltoona Center.

Our FOURTH ANNUAL Rocky Horror Picture Show Screening is coming up soon!

This year we're adding an earlier screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Costumes are optional, but there will be a contest before the show. We'll have props for sale, but you're welcome to bring your own. No liquids, confetti, or glitter are permitted this year, as we will be in The Grotto, which is carpeted. This is an interactive screening, so audience callbacks are welcome. If you've never experienced this cult classic with an audience, we have a little tradition to welcome you!

Admission is $10, and doors open at 7 pm. The costume contest starts at 7:30pm.

MOVIE STARTS AT 8 PM

We'll have free popcorn, and other concessions for sale.

Adult beverages will be available by donation for those 21+ with ID, so no outside drinks are permitted

RSVP to the event here!

Felix and The Hurricanes will be performing with friends on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 7-10 p.m. at The Unter Uns in Altoona. This special benefit show will raise funds to help support ArtsAltoona flood recovery efforts. The event is open to the public by donation.

Open Mic

We're excited to welcome back The Comedy Farm for a Showcase, starting at 8pm! The showcase will spotlight nine comics, and tickets will be available at the door. Save $5 by ordering online in advance at thecomedyfarm.com.

• $10 online | $15 at the door

After the Showcase, they will host a free comedy open mic, starting at 9:30pm. That's your chance to shine, so if you'd like to perform, sign up for a slot when you arrive. Musicians with funny songs are welcome as well!

• Sign ups start at 7:30 p.m.
  The Lineup order is based on seating. Those seated in toward the front will go up first. Sit towards the back if you want to up late.

• Performers get in free
  Sets are seven minutes

This event contains mature content. 18+

BYOB for those 21+ Bring a valid ID.

Updates on the event can be found on The Comedy Farm’s Facebook page.

Scott Kelly: Live Special

Local comedian, Scott Kelley is performing at the ArtsAltoona Center on Friday, Sept. 13! This show is being filmed for his stand up special that will be available on Amazon Prime.

Advance tickets are SOLD OUT
Only 15 tickets have been put aside for door entry and are on a first come, first serve basis.

Scott Kelley is from Duncansville and is a stand up comedian, writer and musician. He is also a freelance writer for iHeartRadio, BET, Geico, Target, Wal-Mart and other businesses.

Check out some of his work here!

Mad Hatter Comedy Show: Officer Eudy

Thursday, Sept. 12
Doors: 7p.m.
Show: 8p.m.

Cost: $25 to $75

As written on MadHatterShows.com

Kevin Eudy never intended to become a social media star. Eudy was just a small-town police officer with a couple of children and a sense of humor. Because of that sense of humor, a couple of friends suggested he try to do a few videos on the social media platform, TikTok.

Eudy began doing short videos about the life of a cop, but it was when he started including stories of his children – particularly his daughter, nicknamed Scoot, that things took off. He gets most of his material from living everyday life.

** All sections are first come – first served
** Show is all ages, but recommended as 17 and over.
** VIP Section are seats within first 10 rows of the stage
** Meet & Greet will take place following the show