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Gatorade and Penn State Join Forces for Nittany Lion Fan Giveaway
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.
The Penn State Blue Band: 125 Years of Raising the Song!
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!
The Blue Band Silks: 50 Years of Raising Their Flags
Though the Blue Band celebrates its 125th anniversary, a subsection of the group, the Blue Band Silks, will be celebrating 50 years this year.
Explore Nittany Cards Plus: State College’s only sports trading card and memorabilia shop
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.
Pumpkin Fest returns to the Penn State Arboretum
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.
Centre Stage Offering New Musicals for a New Generation
New Musicals for a New Generation celebrates ten years of commissioned musicals that have been created through the New Musicals Initiative at Penn State. Featuring seven Musical Theatre students and a four-piece live band, this musical revue of scenes and songs is directed by John Simpkins, music directed by Connor Crotzer Scartascini, and choreographed by Natalie Malotke, Madison Palmer and Johnny Fenton. Selections from each of the previous nine years of commissioned musicals will be featured on the program. Penn State Centre Stage hopes you will join us to celebrate some of the most exciting new voices and songs written for the American Musical Theatre!
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau Celebrates Blue Band's 125th Anniversary with Book Signing
On Sunday, September 29, 2024, The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau will host not one, not two, but three published Blue Band authors for a special Book Signing from 10 am to noon! Books will only be $20 plus all items in the newly restocked The Happy Valley Store will be 12.5% off during the signing in celebration of the Blue Band’s 125th anniversary!
12-voice Chanticleer to visit Penn State
The 12-voice strong ensemble Chanticleer will project a collective vocal smile with a performance of “Sing Joyfully” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, in Eisenhower Auditorium.