By day, James Tierney is an educational consultant, math tutor, and communication coach. By night, he’s a member of the Happy Valley comedy and experiential event scenes. It’s safe to say that he spends most of his waking hours practicing improvisational techniques.

Maker spaces and make-and-take venues throughout Happy Valley offer a great opportunity for travelers to express their creative side while visiting the region. The Rivet, a 5,000-square-foot community workshop just outside of downtown State College lets visitors explore a wide variety of mediums and “Make Anything.”

Tempest Productions presents the 7th Annual Central Pa Theatre and Dance Fest starting June 20th and continuing until June 23, 2024.

“Flashback Forward: Eisenhower Auditorium Turns 50!” will kick off Eisenhower Auditorium's golden anniversary celebration at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22, with longtime State College favorites Famly Brew (former members of the Phyrst Phamly), The Screaming Ducks and Pure Cane Sugar.

The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts has released its 2024 collectible poster. The vibrant 24” by 36” poster showcases bold vibrant colors and features the iconic jester, which has become a fan favorite over the years! This is a must have for any poster collection!

State College, PA - The Centre County Historical Society is holding a Centre County Explorers Day for visitors of all ages at the Centre Furnace Mansion on Sunday, June 9, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to pick up a Centre County Explorers Passport booklet for themselves or their family and friends, tour the Centre Furnace Mansion, and visit a 19th century building tool display and demonstration.

Stop by The Happy Valley Store to enjoy a stunning display of photos by Bellefonte photographer Jason Smoyer. Jason studied at Penn State University and The Art Institute of Atlanta, where he honed his craft and passion for photography.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Palmer Museum of Art will celebrate the public opening of its new state-of-the-art home in The Arboretum at Penn State on Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2. The opening weekend will kick off a summer full of fun programming for all ages at the reimagined, remixed and renewed Palmer Museum of Art.

Please join us for this special two day event starting June 14th with an Art Exhibition at the Woskob Family Gallery. Followed by the Juneteenth Block Party on June 15th at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza and Fraser Street.