Gazette Flavor & Fun

UNIVERSITY PARK — Jennifer Pharr Davis, who is an internationally known long-distance hiker, award-winning author, speaker, and entrepreneur, will be speaking at HUB-Robeson Center Flex Theater on Tuesday, Oct. 14 from 7 to 8 p.m. The event is free for all Penn State students, faculty and community members. Space is limited and registration is encouraged.…

By ELANA LAING Happy Valley Adventure Bureau CENTRE COUNTY — Before the leaves and the temperature drop, autumn is a vibrant and festive time of the year. Everyone anticipates the trees’ shift to golden and rust foliage, cozy sweater weather, and of course, seeing pumpkins everywhere you look. To make the most of the season,…

CENTRE COUNTY — Every community has its stories. Some are passed down at kitchen tables and fire halls, whispered with a knowing glance. Others sit buried in police files, growing colder as the years stretch on. And then there are the tales that drift somewhere between the two — half history, half haunting, but all…

UNIVERSITY PARK — Sculptural dance ensemble Momix’s newest program tells a bizarre tale of underworld adventure using pure movement, music and multimedia effects. The contemporary dance company returns to Penn State with “Alice” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, in Eisenhower Auditorium. The program, though loosely based on the work of classic literature by Lewis…

SPRING MILLS — Ghostly Gallop 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run will be held Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Old Gregg School, 106 School St., Spring Mills. Participants are urged to wear costumes along with running shoes for this annual event. The event is held on a flat, leisurely course along Sinking Creek Road. Registration…

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Penn State Philharmonic Orchestra, part of the Penn State School of Music in the College of Arts and Architecture and under the direction of Gerardo Edelstein, will present a program of Romantic masterworks at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5, in Eisenhower Auditorium. The concert opens with the rousing Overture…

UNIVERSITY PARK — The Center for the Performing Arts has announced the return of The Joyfull free community program. Each Joyfull event is an open invite for all to savor the culture of visiting and local artists while filling their bellies, souls and spirits with food, sounds and sights offered by an intimate arts-based experience.…

UNIVERSITY PARK — Cue the rousing Oscar Award-nominated songs. A strong female lead saves the day to a live musical performance with Disney’s “Moana Live-to-Film Concert,” the North American tour. The film and music event will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, in Eisenhower Auditorium. Tickets are $39 for an adult, $14 for a…

STATE COLLEGE — Coyote Island will be performing at Manny’s 101 Hiester St. in downtown State College, on Oct. 2 at 7 p.m., and for Mike O’Hehir, the music will always be about connection. Not just strumming a guitar, but tapping into a rhythm that lifts spirits, stirs bodies and pulls strangers into a groove.…

Brandpoint As summer comes to a close, autumn is all about extending your time outdoors and enjoying the gorgeous, vibrant hues in the garden. Celebrate the season by incorporating colorful plants and flowers that enhance the warmth and beauty of your home and outdoor gathering spaces. The gardening experts at Ball Horticultural Company offer their…