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

Open Mic

The Comedy Farm is back with Open Mic Night on Friday, Aug. 30!

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

Entry for all others is only $5.00!

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.

Celebrating Women’s Equality Day and Celebrating Women Songwriters

“Wine, Women, and Song”

In 1973, U.S. Congress named August 26th as “Women’s Equality Day” to commemorate the certification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which gave women the right to vote. Women’s Equality Day is Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. We plan to honor this special day on Aug. 25!

As we celebrate women songwriters, local vocalists, Kris Tina Reiter and Drea Taylor, will take us “behind the music” with stories that tell a little history of the women and the events that inspired songs of yesterday and today.

ArtsAltoona invites you to join us for this celebration to be held at Woody Lodge Winery, Ashville, PA on Aug. 25. We will have three different seating times.

Your $35.00 ticket includes charcuterie and a flight of sweet/semi sweet wine or a flight of dry wine.

Seating one: 12:30-2 p.m.
Seating two: 2-3:30 p.m.
Seating three: 3:30-5 p.m.

Reservations for seatings and ticket purchases must be made in advance.

To select a seating time and purchase online tickets, click HERE.
You can also purchase paper tickets by contacting Kathrine Muller at kmuller@atlanticbb.net

Join us every Tuesday, starting July 23 through August 20 for the ArtsAltoona Summer Arts Program for Kids!Classes will take place at ArtsAltoona from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

The FREE Summer Art Program is open for kids who are entering 3rd through 6th grades.

At ArtsAltoona, we want to provide children opportunities to showcase their personalities through art. All supplies will be provided at no cost!

REGISTER TODAY
Since this is a free program, we do ask that kids are registered in advance so we have a good idea of how many supplies we will need. This program is intended for 3rd - 6th graders. You can register by emailing osteele@ArtsAltoona.org.

NOT YOUR AVERAGE JOE
Film Screening
The outstanding and memorable life of Altoona artist, Joe Servello

Church in the Middle of the Block | 7 p.m.

Joe Servello, American artist, was born and raised in Altoona, Pennsylvania.  He has worked as an actor, art and drama teacher, an art director for television,  a muralist, and gallery owner. As a commercial artist, Servello is best known as an illustrator of children's books; his most prominent assignments were the covers and interior art for several juvenile novels by William Kotzwinkle.  He has also done covers for republished detective novels by Fredric Brown and books by A. Attanasio and Leigh Brackett. His covers are done in a variety of styles for Kotzwinkle's books, his work tends to be playful and colorful.

Joe is especially known for his paintings and murals that focus on the railroad and scenes from his hometown. He has always been a generous donor of his works and his time. 

In recognition of his amazing life, Kathrine Muller, friend and collector of his work, developed a documentary with Jay T. Shaffer based on Joe’s accomplishments. 

Titled, “Not Your Average Joe”, the documentary debuted April 12, 2024 at the Sanctuary of ArtsAltoona. 

Church in the Middle of the Block will be screening the documentary on Aug. 14. This 45 minute film will begin at 7 p.m.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed to help future community projects.

Join us every Tuesday, starting July 23 through August 20 for the ArtsAltoona Summer Arts Program for Kids!Classes will take place at ArtsAltoona from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

The FREE Summer Art Program is open for kids who are entering 3rd through 6th grades.

At ArtsAltoona, we want to provide children opportunities to showcase their personalities through art. All supplies will be provided at no cost!

REGISTER TODAY
Since this is a free program, we do ask that kids are registered in advance so we have a good idea of how many supplies we will need. This program is intended for 3rd - 6th graders. You can register by emailing osteele@ArtsAltoona.org.

Join us every Tuesday, starting July 23 through August 20 for the ArtsAltoona Summer Arts Program for Kids!Classes will take place at ArtsAltoona from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

The FREE Summer Art Program is open for kids who are entering 3rd through 6th grades.

At ArtsAltoona, we want to provide children opportunities to showcase their personalities through art. All supplies will be provided at no cost!

REGISTER TODAY
Since this is a free program, we do ask that kids are registered in advance so we have a good idea of how many supplies we will need. This program is intended for 3rd - 6th graders. You can register by emailing osteele@ArtsAltoona.org.