Ellie Aungst

Ellie Aungst

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Events

Tickets on sale now for ‘Hairspray’ April 14 at Eisenhower

UNIVERSITY PARK — (Tuesday, March 22) — “Hairspray,” Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, is on sale now. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O’Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will play at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14, in Eisenhower Auditorium.

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Events

Grant Program Opens For Happy Valley Farms, Ag-related Businesses

HVAB, CBICC announce one-time funding to boost agritourism enterprises, provide for visitor-readiness

State College, PA, March 23, 2022 – The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau (HVAB) and the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County (CBICC) today announced a one-time Happy Valley Agventures grant program to help local farms, farm stands and other agricultural businesses become more visitor ready, and enhance the visitor/customer experience through facility improvements.

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Sports

FORMER MLB SKIPPER DAVE TREMBLEY LEADS 2022 SPIKES COACHING STAFF

Major leaguer Jim Gott to serve as pitching coach, David Valdez named hitting coach

STATE COLLEGE, Pa.

The State College Spikes will have a fleet of baseball veterans at the helm for the 2022 MLB Draft League season. Dave Trembley, who managed the Baltimore Orioles from 2007-10 and brings over 25 seasons of coaching at nearly every level of baseball to Happy Valley, will take the reins as the manager. In addition, former big league pitcher Jim Gott will serve as pitching coach and David Valdez will serve as hitting coach this summer.

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Events

Mwenso and The Shakes return for March 23 event at Eisenhower

UNIVERSITY PARK (Wednesday, March 9) — Following an outdoor-patio concert to open the 2021–22 season, Mwenso and The Shakes will return to Eisenhower Auditorium with a high-energy performance. The ensemble will present “Hope-Resist-Heal: A Celebration of Black Joy” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 23.

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Events

SPIKES TO HONOR WALLY TRIPLETT WITH “WE ARE” TALKING BOBBLEHEAD ON JULY 29

First 1,000 fans to receive bobblehead honoring legendary running back

The State College Spikes are proud to mark the culmination of 2022’s Black History Month by announcing that on Friday, July 29, fans can join in honoring a football pioneer who gave a unifying voice to Happy Valley and made a significant impact on the athletic landscape with a Wally Triplett “We Are” Talking Bobblehead Giveaway.

The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau publishes up-to-date event information at HappyValley.com/events