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Q&A with Victoria Sanchez, co-coordinator of the Penn State Powwow
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The 15th annual Penn State Powwow will be held April 6 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and April 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mount Nittany Middle School. The powwow, a celebration of community and culture, features American Indian drummers, dancers, vendors, and delicious cuisine. It is is free and open…
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Help Me! I Need a Dance Lesson
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Fred Astaire he’s not, but our writer managed some smooth swing steps.
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Lunch with Mimi: Jackie Hook of Koch Funeral Home
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For the past five years, certified spiritual director, celebrant, and end-of-life doula Jackie Hook has specialized in loss and wellness. After experiencing devastating losses in her life, she now provides support to individuals as they grieve by creating opportunities for meaningful conversations to occur on loss, grief, growth, and transformation. In partnership with Koch Funeral…
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Performing artists must protect their bodies while advancing their art
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Whether amateur or professional, performing artists have unique health needs based on their particular art form. Musicians, singers, dancers, actors, and other performers should take precautions to maintain good health so they can do their best on stage. Injury prevention It’s easy to see how an athletic dancer might fall and suffer a…
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Lunch with Mimi: Anne Campbell of Juniper Village at Brookline
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Born between 1946 and 1964, the baby boomer generation is changing the face of senior living and retirement communities. As the number of Americans over the age of 55 begins to grow, senior facilities like Juniper Village at Brookline are integrating technology and innovative programs to keep up with residents’ desire to stay active and…
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Taste of the Month: Bistrozine features Asian-influenced comfort food with an American twist
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In Europe, particularly, in France, bistros are well known for moderately priced, exceptionally good food in a relaxed setting. The menu is small, but the offerings are well prepared and satisfying for lunch or dinner. Quaintly tucked away on Calder Way is State College’s newest Asian fusion eatery, Bistrozine. The name combines the bistro…
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The State College Choral Society celebrates its 70th season of music that seeks to transcend time and place
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There is nothing that brings together an audience like timeless music. Some may associate this phrase with their favorite rock band or pop artist, but many in the Centre County region associate it with the State College Choral Society. The choral society, with its dedication to classical choral music productions, is preparing for…
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Lunch with Mimi: Lawrence Lokman leads a team focused on telling Penn State’s story
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As vice president for strategic communications since October 2014, Lawrence Lokman is charged with advancing and protecting Penn State’s reputation for excellence and integrity. His responsibilities include media relations, executive positioning, crisis communications, social media, enrollment marketing, visual identity, branding, and advertising. Since his arrival, he has begun to highlight some of the opportunities…
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Penn State Diary: Signing off for now
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In September 1990, Witt Yeagley, editor, and Mimi Barash Coppersmith, publisher, invited me to write a monthly column for Town & Gown magazine, and I happily accepted. With this August 2018 piece, my skein reaches 300, and I’m turning over my space to new writers and new ideas. Writing “Penn State Diary” has been…
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Health: Mind, Body, and Soul
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Yoga and Pilates offer health benefits for both beginning and advanced students