Last year, the organizers of the Happy Valley XL Improv Festival saw an opportunity to turn Happy Valley into a destination for improv actors, comedians and fans of improvisation. The results are in -- and it was no mistake. In fact, the team behind the event are planning for an even bigger festival with more workshops led by major figures in the world of improv.

If you visit Philipsburg and make your way to the new Moshannon Valley Heritage Center (we highly recommend that you do!), you’ll inevitably run into Tom Laird. He is, after all, a lifelong Philipsburg resident, original member of The Cold Stream Beach Bums, and can regale you with stories of old dams, forgotten ruins, hollows and hills of the area. “It sings to me,” he says.

Kindles and iPads are ok… but there is nothing like picking up a good paperback or hardcover book. The smell, the feel, and the excitement to physically turn the page can never be replicated by technology. While everyone loves running to the local bookstore to pick up the latest, greatest novel from their favorite author, there’s a certain thrill when you stumble across an amazing used book.

Sometimes the little things make the biggest difference. Whether you’re visiting for business or pleasure, Bellefonte’s bed and breakfasts offer a personal experience that’s full of charm and rich history, providing a perfect backdrop for relaxation and productivity.

Come on out and visit Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery this April and May for special events and wine tastings!

The Takács Quartet and soloist Julien Labro will showcase a member of the concertina family with a program of works dedicated to the bandoneon. The artists will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20, in Recital Hall.

Happy Valley residents and visitors can join in the fun and energy that IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley will be bringing to town this July.

Elk Creek Café & Aleworks invites visitors and locals alike to check out events that they have planned this week and throughout the rest of the spring season!

Tickets are on sale now for the Tony Award-nominated Broadway revival of “Fiddler on the Roof.” The Center for the Performing Arts will present the national tour at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, in Eisenhower Auditorium.