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Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance (PRAA)

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

Phone: (814) 472-3927
FAX: (814) 472-2837
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PCA 2013 new logo
May 29, 2015
What's happening
in our region?


Check out the calendar on the
PRAA website for more information.
 

"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
"    
Presented by Cresson Lake Playhouse
Thursday May 28 at 7:30 pm
Friday May 29 at 7:30 pm
Saturday May 30 at 7:30 pm
Cresson Lake Playhouse
279 Shapiro Road
Loretto, PA 15940

Join the lovable Charlie Brown gang from Charles M. Schulz's well-loved Peanuts cartoon. See the comic strip come to life as the gang sings, dances and acts their way through vignette after vignette of a day in the life of a Peanuts character.


Gallery Talk with Celia Pearson   
Saturday May 30 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm 
Bottleworks Ethnic Arts Center
411 Third Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15906

Learn more about the special exhibit currently on display at Bottleworks!

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VOMA Presents Blues Gathering
Saturday May 30 from 7:30 to 11 pm
Venue of Merging Arts
307 Chestnut Street
Johnstown, PA 15906
 
This month's installment of VOMA's Blues Gathering showcases 70's blues inspired cuts performed by George Byich (Guitar), Scott Jeffreys (bass), John Crookston (Drums) and brothers T.K. & Adam Mundok (Vocals & Harp).
The Lettermen
Saturday May 30 from 7:30 to 9:00 pm
Arcadia Theater
1418 Graham Avenue
Windber, PA 15963
 
The letter sweaters may only make a brief appearance at each Lettermen performance, but The Lettermen harmony is non-stop. From their first hit in 1961 - - "The Way You Look Tonight" - - through current hits of today, the sound is undeniably Lettermen. 
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

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   
Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance 
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P.O. Box 9
St. Francis University Mall
Loretto, PA 15940