Flipping over our Blue Band Drum Majors
The Blue Band was founded in 1899, but it only took one year for the organization to realize a Drum Major would be needed to help lead the band.
The Blue Band was founded in 1899, but it only took one year for the organization to realize a Drum Major would be needed to help lead the band.
Though the weather outside has been comfortable, the Penn State School of Music is offering many opportunities for you to come inside and enjoy live music. May it be at the Pavillion Theatre, Recital Hall or Eisenhower Auditorium, there is a little something for everyone to enjoy!
Viral country singer-songwriter and former reality-star contestant Sam Barber will bring his “Restless Mind” tour to Happy Valley at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, in Eisenhower Auditorium.
Building on the success of the Pepsi Penn State White Out collectible can in 2023, Gatorade has created a limited-edition run of 1,000 commemorative Gatorade x Penn State White Out Nittany Frost bottles. Filled with the refreshing Glacier Cherry flavor that Gatorade fans know and love, fans can enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win one of the coveted bottles to celebrate the annual Penn State White Out game against the Washington Huskies on November 9, 2024.
As the instrumentalists take the field, the Drum Major makes his flip, the Blue Sapphire throws her baton, the Silks wave their flags and the Majorettes twirl and dance this Saturday, the Blue Band will start to celebrate 125 years!
Though the Blue Band celebrates its 125th anniversary, a subsection of the group, the Blue Band Silks, will be celebrating 50 years this year.
If you're a sports trading card enthusiast visiting Happy Valley, Nittany Cards Plus in State College is worth a visit. As the only sports trading card and memorabilia shop in the area, it has become a go-to spot for collectors, whether you're just starting or have been collecting for years.
As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, fall enthusiasts from near and far are gearing up for one of Happy Valley’s most beloved autumn traditions: The annual Pumpkin Festival at the Penn State Arboretum. Scheduled for October 18 and 19, this family-friendly event offers visitors a festive atmosphere filled with creative pumpkin displays, seasonal activities, and the natural beauty of the Arboretum.
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau publishes up-to-date event information at HappyValley.com/events