From expansive farmlands to lush mountain forests, from clear limestone streams to tree-lined neighborhoods, Happy Valley is rich in scenery. Local pastel artist Jennifer Shuey’s work is synonymous with the natural beauty of Happy Valley, capturing its scenic and agricultural lands and waters in a way that is both delicate and vibrant. We tapped into her deep appreciation for the area and her talent to gain insights into what she does best, plein air painting.

On Thursday, February 22, celebrate a pre-party for Rhoneymeade Fest 2024, support our artists, and enjoy a free drink courtesy of our official beer vendor Boal City Brewing!

Beyond-classical-rock string trio Time for Three will return to the Center for the Performing Arts for the first time since 2015. The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, in Eisenhower Auditorium.

Singers from the Penn State and State College communities as well as a historically Black university will celebrate the influence and inspiration of human-rights champion Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Secret Planet: International Sounds in Rural Places is a new concert series bringing international and globally-inspired music performances to Central Pennsylvania.

Secret Planet: International Sounds in Rural Places is a new concert series bringing international and globally-inspired music performances to Central Pennsylvania.

Happy Valley Improv and the Blue Brick Theatre were awarded the Silver 'Best of State College' Award for Best Local Theatre Group and Best Community Space! To say THANK YOU for voting for us, we are offering $5 tickets to this Friday's show!

Tickets Available Starting Wednesday, November 15 with Cash App Card Presale General Onsale Begins Friday, November 17 at 11am Local at drakerelated.com

Pine Grove Hall is cool, chic and totally unexpected. If you’re a Penn State grad who loves football weekends, summer festivals and any time of year in your favorite college town, you probably think you’ve been to all the places, old and new. But if you haven’t been to Pine Grove Hall, you’re missing out on one of the best experiences Happy Valley has to offer.