GRAMMY®-nominated band MercyMe has announced the line up and routing for their fall "Together Again Tour." Joining the band to hit 16 cities in October including a stop at the Bryce Jordan Center Saturday, October 7, are past tourmates Crowder and Andrew Ripp. Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. May 12th at ticketmaster.com.

A charitable event — and the first of its kind to be held at Beaver Stadium — will allow participants to rappel 110 feet from the south side of the country’s second-largest stadium to benefit the Centre County United Way in mid-May.

The Outdoor Adventure Expo, a free-admission event organized and hosted by Downtown Bellefonte, Inc., highlights the easily accessible natural assets and resources of Bellefonte and the surrounding area by bringing together a dynamic showcase of more than 60 vendors and organizations. This year’s expo is scheduled from noon-5 PM on May 21 at Talleyrand Park.

Join us at Rhoneymeade Fest for three days of live performances, DJs, visual art, and local food and drink. Experience over 40 multicultural performances by local and national musicians, showcasing an eclectic mix of experimental styles. With support from 3 Dots and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Folk and Traditional Arts Partnership, this outdoor event is not to be missed. Book your tickets now at an early bird rate and enjoy free events on Friday. Visit our website and Facebook event page for more info and lineup. See you there!

Happy Valley Pennsylvania celebrates Mother's Day with love and appreciation. Find great gift ideas, dining options, and events to make your mom feel special in State College and surrounding areas.

Wasson Farm, located on Shingletown Road just outside of Boalsburg, is the down-home farm ice cream experience you didn’t know you were missing. But if you haven’t been there yet, let me be the first to tell you: you are missing out, and you might want to remedy ASAP.

The new building for the Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State, which is currently under construction, will feature a site-specific art installation by internationally acclaimed studio glass artist Dale Chihuly.

The new building for the Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State, which is currently under construction, will feature a site-specific art installation by internationally acclaimed artist Dale Chihuly. Commissioned in honor of Penn State President Emeritus Eric Barron and his wife Molly Barron, and funded through the generosity of donors, Lupine Blue Persian Wall will anchor the feature staircase in the Museum’s new 71,254-square-foot facility, slated to open to the public in spring 2024. The large-scale installation spans over 13 feet tall and 35 feet wide and comprises 22 glass forms in Penn State’s classic blue and white, accented with golden yellows and vibrant reds. This stunning work will be a notable addition to the Palmer Museum’s growing permanent collection.

For the last several years, Happy Valley Restaurant Week (the revamped take on the prior Happy Valley Culinary Week) has delighted Centre County residents and visitors alike with can’t-miss culinary offerings from the region’s best restaurants. This year’s event is slated for June 16-25. Mark your calendars — you don’t want to miss what’s in store.