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Rebecca Catelinet, Executive Director
P.O. Box 9
Loretto, PA 15940

Phone: (814) 472-3927
FAX: (814) 472-2837
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May 15, 2015
What's happening
in our region?

Check out the calendar on the
PRAA website for more information. 
"Leading Ladies"
Presented by New Kensington Civic Theatre
Thursday May 14 at 8:00 pm
Friday May 15 at 8:00 pm
Saturday May 16 at 8:00 pm
Sunday May 17 at 2:00 pm
Penn State New Kensington
3550 7th Street Road
New Kensington, PA 15068

In this hilarious comedy by the author of Lend Me a Tenor and Moon Over Buffalo, two English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, find themselves so down on their luck that they are performing "Scenes from Shakespeare" on the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish country of Pennsylvania.
"Noises Off"    
Presented by Valley Players of Ligonier
Friday May 15 at 7:30 pm
Saturday May 16 at 7:30 pm
Sunday May 17 at 2:30 pm
The Ligonier Theatre
208 West Main Street
Ligonier, PA 15658

Called the funniest farce ever written, Noises Off presents a manic menagerie as a cast of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing's On.
"Three Voices" Jazz Ensemble   
Presented by the Pennsylvania Consort
Saturday May 16 at 7:30 pm 
Bedford United Methodist Church
132 East John Street
Bedford, PA 15522

This instrumental ensemble (trumpet/flugelhorn, vibraphone, bass) from Cincinnati is a unique collaboration that plays jazz standards and innovative originals with taste and flair. The group will be joined by guest trombonist Paul Piller in the PA Consort's final Guest Artist concert of the season.

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Don Aliquo Jazz Quartet
Saturday May 16 at 7:30 pm
Venue of Merging Arts
307 Chestnut Street
Johnstown, PA 15906
 
Noted Pittsburgh saxophonist Don Aliquo is a regular at VOMA. Hear him with his jazz quartet as part of VOMA's Jazz Series.
Eric Johnson, Jazz Guitarist
Presented by the Johnstown Concert Series
Saturday May 16 at 7:30 pm
First Presbyterian Church
309 Lincoln Street
Johnstown, PA 15901
 
Jazz...from the heart, the soul and the hands of a master! Warm up for summer with an evening of great jazz with Eric and his "A Team."
Featuring Our Members

First Lutheran Church Recital Series
First Lutheran Church
415 Vine Street
Johnstown, PA 15901

The First Lutheran Church Recital Series presents concerts of 1/2 hour in length followed by a light lunch. The concerts are presented on Tuesdays in the months of March, June, and October. The musical programs are varied, and have included vocal soloists, pianists, organists and other instrumentalists, and dance groups. The church is located in downtown Johnstown.

Hollidaysburg Community Band    
Presenting concerts at:
Canal Basin Park
101 Canal Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

  

The Hollidaysburg Community Band is comprised of dedicated volunteer musicians from Hollidaysburg and the central PA region who have a common interest in playing great music, improving their musical skills, and having fun. The band members range in age from high school students to musicians in their 90's. The band's stated purpose is "to provide an opportunity for area musicians to express and develop their skill and share their talent with the local community."
 
In the Community

Coming on October 31, 2015 - Bottleworks "Artists' Hall of Fame"  

Bottleworks Ethnic Arts Center is seeking nominees for its annual event: "Artists' Hall of Fame". The Artists' Hall of Fame is a special evening which showcases and honors individuals who have climbed the ladder of artistic excellence or had a positive impact on the arts. 

Nominations can be made until June 1.

Read the nomination criteria here
Makers Faire and Pitch Fest

There is still time to get involved!

Makers Premier is a family friendly showcase for entrepreneurs, artisans, educators, engineers, and students who are creating new technologies and businesses

PiTTch Fest is a "Shark Tank" style competition for the entrepreneurs and creators who want to turn their big ideas into big business.

Makers Premier and PiTTch Fest 

Thursday May 28 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Wellness Center at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

450 Schoolhouse Road

Johnstown, PA 15904

 

Round 2 of PiTTch Fest: 

Friday May 29 from 12 noon - 2 pm

Showcase for Commerce 

Cambria County War Memorial
326 Napoleon Street
Johnstown, PA 15901

 

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CONTINUING ART EXHIBITS
 
Molten Beauty
by Celia Pearson
Celia Pearson's Molten Beauty: The Soul of 
an American Galvanizing Plant
Bottleworks Ethnic Arts Center







Greater Johnstown Young Artist Exhibit
Community Arts Center of Cambria County


  Reflections 2015  
Untitled 
by Janet Marchegiani 
  Arts for Healing Exhibit
  Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center 

This weekly eblast features events of the Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance's
 member organizations.

Our members are invited
 to use the interactive Google calendar
on the PRAA website.

Events listed will be featured
in upcoming eblasts.

To become a member of PRAA 
or to get information about using
the PRAA Google calendar 
please contact Becky Catelinet  
at director@praa.net
or visit our website at praa.net   
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St. Francis University Mall
Loretto, PA 15940

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