Gazette Flavor & Fun

BELLEFONTE — Belle Mercantile grew out of a simple belief: people in Bellefonte shouldn’t have to leave town to find something thoughtful, useful or unique. What began as a small marketplace has evolved into a vibrant collective where handmade goods, practical gifts and local creativity all live under one roof. And for owner Andrea Skirpan,…

BELLEFONTE — At Teresa’s Treasures, “treasures” isn’t a marketing line. It’s a invitation to what lies behind the business’ doors. And if you walk in for one thing, you might be leaving with three. Tucked into 126 W. High St. in downtown Bellefonte, the small shop started out as a knife store and has quietly…

STATE COLLEGE — As part of its annual Season of Giving, Mount Nittany Health is donating $10,000 to the State College Food Bank. In addition, the health system has launched an employee food drive to collect nonperishable food and essential supplies to further support the food bank’s efforts throughout the holiday season. This initiative reflects…

PHILIPSBURG — The Centre Film Festival concluded its seventh edition with a dynamic Closing Night Awards Ceremony at the historic Rowland Theatre in Philipsburg, honoring multigenerational filmmakers across 13 categories and highlighting the powerful collaborations between the global creative community and the region’s arts and cultural organizations. This year’s festival showcased films and guests from…

STATE COLLEGE — Standouts in Centre County’s tourism and hospitality community were celebrated at the Fourth Annual Happy Valley Hospitality Awards & Gala on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at Brass 16823 in Bellefonte. “The contributions of our tourism and hospitality community matter greatly to our destination marketing mission,” said Fritz Smith, President and CEO of The…

CENTRE COUNTY — The 2025 Centre Film Festival will begin in State College on Nov. 9with a search for a lost slice of pizza and end on the Nov. 16 at Philipsburg’s Rowland Theater on a journey with a Palestinian boy in an Oscar nominated foreign feature film.In between, moviegoers can experience almost every type…

By ELANA LAING Happy Valley Adventure Bureau The holiday season is quickly approaching. What better way to spend it than with the most special people, in the most special place — in Happy Valley. Here’s a guide on how to get festive, host the best holiday parties, potlucks, and get-togethers while supporting local businesses and…

musical phenomenon “Six the Musical.” The Center for the Performing Arts will host the hit Broadway production at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18 through Thursday, Nov. 20, in Eisenhower Auditorium. From Tudor queens to pop icons, the “Six” wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix 500 years of historical heartbreak into a euphoric…

UNIVERSITY PARK — Big Time Rush will bring their In Real Life Worldwide Tour to the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park on Feb. 3, 2026. Produced by Live Nation, the Bryce Jordan Center date is sponsored by the Penn State Student Programming Association. This newly announced leg of the tour includes 15 additional U.S.…

STATE COLLEGE — The Centre Film Festival returns for its seventh season, Nov. 10–16, bringing global stories and local voices together across five cherished venues — UEC Theatres, The State Theatre, and The Rowland Theatre as well as the Carnegie Cinema and the Foster Auditorium at Penn State University. This year’s celebration opened with a…