Bluey’s Big Play, the traveling stage adaptation of the wildly popular Australian television series, Bluey, is coming to University Park. Audience members will enjoy their favorite characters brought to life in the form of puppets.

By day, James Tierney is an educational consultant, math tutor and communication coach. By night, he’s a member of the Happy Valley comedy and experiential event scenes. It’s safe to say that he spends most of his waking hours practicing improvisational techniques.

State College dancer and choreographer Ann Van Kuren comes from the generation of dance instruction that revered a solid ballet technique. Modern dance styles weren’t even included in the lessons. It wasn’t until college that she fell under the spell of modern, expressive dance.

In August 2022, Leah Mueller and Jared Yarnall-Schane purchased Singing Onstage, a long-time musical theater training program that offers classes to students ages 5 through 18.

Art enthusiasts often marvel at everything from brushstrokes on a wall mural to thread patterns in an intricate quilt, and rarely does it stop there. The desire to create is universal, whether with word, brush, hands or lens. Thankfully, Happy Valley has several outlets for you to do just that.

Luke Cimbala has been hyping local bands all his life. “When I was in high school, we would rent out the Boalsburg Fire Hall to put on a concert, and I would stuff flyers in everyone’s lockers,” he said. “It was a long time before social media, but still, it wasn’t hard to get the word out.”

The 57th Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts kicks off TODAY with our special Children and Youth Day from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. This day is devoted to young artists, young performers, and the young at heart. On this special day, young artists will be selling their wares at the Children and Youth Sidewalk Sale, with a record breaking 283 young artists ages 8 to 18.

Experience the excitement of Arts Fest at 3 Dots Downtown this Wednesday through Saturday. Enjoy captivating free puppetry performances, followed by paid puppetry workshops suitable for all ages. Explore the Artists' Market@ 3 Dots Downtown and discover the works of 15 talented local artists, makers, and musicians. Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable celebration of art, music, craftsmanship and more exciting events at 3 Dots Downtown this Wednesday - Saturday!

Get ready for an incredible lineup of events and happenings in Happy Valley now through November! Brace yourself for a whirlwind of excitement as we bring you a series of beloved local events that will make your calendar sparkle.