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Events for July 10, 2026
Strolling by the Grand Falloons
Erin and Ray Grins bring over 40 years of combined performance experience to the stage. They met in Cozumel, Mexico while performing for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and have been invited to perform all over the United States and at festivals in China and England. Erin and Ray have also been seen on Disney Cruise...
Chip Mock Caricatures
Chip Mock grew up in Johnstown, Pa., admiring and drawing funny likenesses from an early age, inspired by artists John Johns, Norman Rockwell, Mort Drucker, and Al Hirshfield. While studying at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Chip attended workshops taught by John Johns, where he honed his skill for drawing caricatures at festivals and events....
The Music Academy
Immerse yourself in the joy of live music at the Images Exhibition in Schlow Library. Talented students of all ages from The Music Academy will fill the space with beautiful solo and ensemble performances, featuring keyboard, guitar, strings, winds, and brass.
JT Thompson Piano
John “JT” Thompson (aka JTBlues) is an inimitable fixture in the central Pennsylvania music scene. He performs regularly with several notable local ensembles, and also as a soloist. Influenced by legendary piano players like Dr. John, Ann Rabson, Professor Longhair, and Bill Payne, JT’s style is rooted in the Blues, but his repertoire encompasses much...
Hops & Vines
Jonathan “Hops” McVerry and Christie “Vines” Clancy first started blending rock & roll classics with the carnivorous earworms of the day in Bellefonte’s historic Gamble Mill during the summer of 2013. Over the following 12 years, they’d perform nearly 700 shows in more than 100 venues across Central Pennsylvania. Paired with hit-or-miss jokes and lots...
Conner Gilbert
Through hard work and a true love of music, Hollidaysburg-based Conner Gilbert has made a name for himself as a successful musician. As a live acoustic musician, he works tirelessly to perform year-round for listeners at a wide array of venues and events. When playing cover songs, Conner enjoys performing music that he listens to...
Keystone Big Band
The Keystone Big Band, formerly known as Keystone Society of Swing, is a classic big band playing an inspiring repertoire from Count Basie to Oliver Nelson to Quincy Jones, from blues to ballads to good old fashioned dancing swing. Musical director Pat O’Neill toured for 5 years with the Dorsey Big Band, playing the music...
The Music Academy
Immerse yourself in the joy of live music at the Images Exhibition in Schlow Library. Talented students of all ages from The Music Academy will fill the space with beautiful solo and ensemble performances, featuring keyboard, guitar, strings, winds, and brass.
Laura Boswell Trio
State College native Laura Boswell exhibits a poetic and technical depth that has garnered comparisons to Joni Mitchell, Fiona Apple, and Nick Drake. She writes intimate, contemporary folk music with classical influence that has been described as meditative and within the "chamber-folk" genre (Asheville's Mountain Xpress). Along with being a singer-songwriter, Laura has a degree in...
Joe Pillot
Joe Pillot is a singer/songwriter mainly influenced by the musicians, poets, and lyricists of the 60’s & 70’s. A self taught singer/songwriter & guitarist, performs original compositions and cover ballads to appreciative and often eclectic audiences, appearing at various arts festivals, wineries, auditoriums and the occasional open mic connecting with friends and fellow songwriters.
Through the Lens Happy Valley
Happy Valley's first community film and video challenge comes to the Arts Festival. Residents, students, businesses, and first-time creators were invited to make a short video about Happy Valley, any camera, no experience required, scored with free, locally licensed music from the Spaces In Between Productions Sync Library. See selected entries screen at The State...
Gwen Stimely
Gwen Stimely is an award-winning songwriter who travels the countryside making music with her banjo-playing and singing. Her lyrics tell stories of love and loss, ghosts that want to experience the world through the listener’s lens, expressions of what was and what is no more, strong women who know what they stand for, beloved dogs,...
The Music Academy
Immerse yourself in the joy of live music at the Images Exhibition in Schlow Library. Talented students of all ages from The Music Academy will fill the space with beautiful solo and ensemble performances, featuring keyboard, guitar, strings, winds, and brass.
Tribute to the Phyrst Phamly with Biscuit Jam
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of local music tradition as Biscuit Jam and friends pay tribute to the legendary Phyrst Phamily at the 2026 Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts. Bringing together generations of memories and unmistakable Happy Valley energy, Biscuit Jam honors the songs, spirit, and community that made the Phyrst Phamily a...
The Skoal Brothers
The Skoal Brothers is a high energy, Blues-inspired rock ‘n’ roll band, playing classic songs from artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, and The Grateful Dead. This performance is sponsored by The Original Waffle Shop.
Conner Gilbert
Through hard work and a true love of music, Hollidaysburg-based Conner Gilbert has made a name for himself as a successful musician. As a live acoustic musician, he works tirelessly to perform year-round for listeners at a wide array of venues and events. When playing cover songs, Conner enjoys performing music that he listens to...
Happy Valley Jazz Octet
The Happy Valley Jazz Octet returns to State College to bring jazz from the swing, hard bop, and cool jazz eras to the Arts Fest! Inspired by jazz legends like Charles Mingus, Gerry Mulligan, and Count Basie, the octet is led by State College native Gabriel Herrera and features some of Central Pennsylvania's leading jazz...
Alyssa Malvoisin
Born in Tyrone Pennsylvania but raised in Laramie Wyoming, Alyssa Malvoisin is a blues/folk singer-songwriter known for her eclectic taste in music and versatile range, performing covers from many genres and a growing selection of original songs. Her wide range of influence is reflected in her original music, which draws inspiration from classic blues and...
Centre Dance
Performance pieces from the Centre Dance 2026 Spring Recital. Styles include: ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, acrobatics, and hip hop. Centre Dance is a diversified dance studio catering to each level, separated according to interest, age and commitment. The studio was founded in 1991 by Nicole Swope. We are proud to offer a broad range...
Minas – Brazilian Jazz Quartet
For an impressive four decades, Minas has stood as a beacon of excellence in the realms of world music and Brazilian Jazz in the United States, captivating audiences in the Northeast and beyond. Spearheaded by the husband and wife duo of Orlando Haddad and Patricia King, this renowned ensemble has released eight CDs that showcase...
Ted McCloskey and the Hi-Fi’s
Ted McCloskey has been telling compelling stories to local and national audiences for years. He is a singer/songwriter, a multi-instrumentalist, a producer and film/television composer. He has sixteen records to his name alone including 2025’s critically acclaimed Four More on the Floor. His music has been featured on hundreds of network and cable programs and...
Briggs & Strayer
Briggs & Strayer is an acoustic duo featuring State College music mainstays Kevin Briggs and Bill Strayer. Together, they infuse original music and inspired arrangements of American roots music as well as select cover songs that complement the show. Always entertaining, Briggs slings his adventurous mandolin stylings while Strayer keeps things grounded and true. The...
The Byrne Brothers
The Byrne Brothers are a phenomenal Irish family band who have taken both the traditional music scene and the digital world by storm. Originally from Dublin and now based in Orlando, Florida, they are celebrated for their electrifying live performances, deep-rooted passion for Irish culture, and ability to captivate audiences across generations with their unique...
Happy Valley Improv (PG-13 Early Show)
Happy Valley Improv is State College's premier long-form improv troupe, bringing the spontaneous art of improvisation to Centre County through live performances, classes, workshops, and community outreach. Founded in early 2017 by four improvisers in a church basement, the group has since grown to over 30 members, each showcasing a diverse range of improv styles...
The Jaded Lips
When The Jaded Lips hit the stage, they don’t just play music—they unleash Homegrown Rock & Soul. That’s not just their signature sound, it’s the heartbeat of the band. The powerhouse group—Mike Wertz on vocals and guitar, Hunter Karns on bass, Dave Applas on drums & Greg Larrimore on guitar—bring a fiery blend of classic...
Miss Melanie and Groove Society
Fronted by the unstoppable Miss Melanie and Groove Society is an 8-piece funk/soul/R&B machine with a masterful 3-piece horn section and plenty of swagger. Stacked with veteran players from professional bands across the region, this group delivers deep grooves, big energy, and a dance-floor-filling show that never lets up. Be ready to move when you...
Romeo & Juliet – Presented by Tempest Productions
The greatest tragic love story ever told? Star-crossed lovers, rival gangs, unbridled passions, jealousy, and enmity. A world where the adults have compromised their children and left the world in shambles. Could there ever be a different ending when we begin this way? Join us for our 90-minute adaptation told by Juliet during Arts Fest...
Happy Valley Improv (Late Show – Recommended 18+)
Happy Valley Improv is State College's premier long-form improv troupe, bringing the spontaneous art of improvisation to Centre County through live performances, classes, workshops, and community outreach. Founded in early 2017 by four improvisers in a church basement, the group has since grown to over 30 members, each showcasing a diverse range of improv styles...
Kilmaine Saints
Kilmaine Saints are equal parts Irish Swagger, Scottish Pride and whiskey. This explosive, high-energy Celtic rock band from Central PA will lift your hearts, your spirits, and your pint when you're not looking.
Cass & the Bailout Crew
Cass and The Bailout Crew are a hard-driving rock band with a flare of country soul. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Cass Chatham, the band delivers high-intensity shows in bars, venues, and festivals throughout the Northeast. With raw energy and blue-collar heart, they blur the lines between whiskey-snorting country swagger and straight-up rock and roll.