December 2019
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Lunch with Mimi: Becky Aungst leads Skills of Central Pennsylvania
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Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Skills of Central Pennsylvania is a nonprofit serving 17 counties throughout the region. Becky Aungst, president and CEO of Skills of Central Pennsylvania, oversees the organization’s […]
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Letter from the Editor: Exploring Family History
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My attempts at mapping my family history have been scattershot at best. Growing up, it was generally understood by my family – the Brackenburys and the Kings (my mom’s […]
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Letter from the Publisher: You Say You Want a Resolution…
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Happy New Year! Can you believe it is 2020? The New Year means a new start. A new list of resolutions to make and break, or maybe not. I […]
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PCO to Present ‘Guzman Plays Mozart’
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The Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra will perform, with Penn State School of Music professor Christopher Guzman under the baton of PCO Music Director Yaniv Attar, “Guzman Plays Mozart,” on Jan. 19 […]
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A Fan’s New Year’s Resolution: Take It Easy on the Refs
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I’m guilty. I did it. I yelled at the TV again. No, not because my favorite TV show killed off a likable character. It was because of that lousy call in the Peach Bowl game.
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Bellefonte Collection Features Rare Array of Mint Matchbox and Other Die-Cast Vehicles
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For anyone who collected Matchbox cars as a kid, a walk around Christian Bechdel’s elaborate display is a fascinating trip back in time.
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Washington, D.C., Dance Company Will Perform World Premiere of ‘Drumfolk’ at Penn State
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Step Afrika!, the first professional dance company in the world dedicated to the tradition of stepping, will build on a tradition when it performs the world premiere of Drumfolk on Jan. 31 at Penn State’s Eisenhower Auditorium. Drumfolk is an exploration of the drum as an instrument of community,
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The State Theatre Hosts Benefit Concerts in January
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On Jan. 18 The State Theatre will host ‘Songs for a Friend: A Celebration to Benefit Our Brother, Mark Ross’ and on Jan. 25 9th annual Strawberry Fields benefit concert, ‘The Music Never Stopped: Songs of The Grateful Dead & The Allman Brothers Band’ takes the stage.
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First Night State College Will Ring in the New Year with Entertainment, Ice Sculptures and More
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It’s about time to say goodbye to 2019 and welcome 2020, and First Night State College will once again help the community celebrate with family-friendly, alcohol-free events around downtown throughout the day and night on Tuesday.
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Penn State Basketball: Nittany Lions Land At No. 21 In Latest AP Poll
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Penn State men’s basketball came in at No. 21 in this week’s AP Top 25 poll.