
State College Welcomes Three New Businesses!
Three new businesses have called Downtown State College their new home. Whether you need your phone fixed, a good meal or an ice-cold smoothie, these new businesses aim to please.
Three new businesses have called Downtown State College their new home. Whether you need your phone fixed, a good meal or an ice-cold smoothie, these new businesses aim to please.
Laurin Goad Davis is an architectural historian working in the Architecture and Landscape Architecture Library at Penn State. She's written on school facilities and women in architecture. In her current role, she creates metadata for the Central Pennsylvania Architecture and Landscape Architecture Digital Collection and works on other local architecture projects for the Libraries.
Some would think that the position of feature twirler of the Penn State Blue Band started at the same time the Majorettes started. However, the Blue Band Majorettes were founded in 1972 and the official feature twirler position did not start until 1974.
If you are interested in making State College an easier place to drive through, or if you want some more information about the architecture in the Centre County region, or if you simply need some gift ideas for the holiday season, the Centre County Historical Society has multiple events that you can enjoy!
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.
As the crisp autumn air sets in and the leaves change colors, October in Downtown State College offers the perfect opportunity to come inside and enjoy a variety of entertaining events. From festive fun to spooky stories, Tempest Productions is ready to make Arts and Humanities Month a month to remember. Whether you're in the mood for a puppet show, a thrilling theatre performance, or haunting tales by Edgar Allan Poe, there’s something for everyone. Step into the warmth and charm of the arts scene this October and make lasting memories with these exciting events.
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!
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.
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau publishes up-to-date event information at HappyValley.com/events