Posts Tagged ‘holiday’
Laurel Arts
Published Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
Photo Courtesy of Laurel Arts
The mission of Laurel Arts, according to their website, is “…to promote, exhibit, collect and preserve multi-disciplinary art, to foster the creative process of individuals and groups, to provide cultural diversity and accessibility to a broad scope of arts for people of all ages in Somerset County in particular, and to interface with people in any geographical area that may share in the mission of Laurel Arts.” Mike Oliver, Executive Director of Laurel Arts, agrees, “As a rural arts organization, we are extremely proud of the quality and quantity of the arts opportunities that we provide to the residents of Somerset County and the surrounding areas. I am confident in saying that the talent of our instructors and local artists rival that of those in bigger cities.” (more…)
Immigrant Christmas Traditions at the Wagner-Ritter House & Garden
Published Friday, December 2nd, 2011
On December 10-11 and 17-18 at noon and 3pm, the Johnstown Area Heritage Association will be sponsoring “Immigrant Christmas Traditions” at the Wagner-Ritter House and Garden. This year, the Immigrant Christmas will focus on crafts, stories and treats from Germany, Hungary, Italy and Wales in the late 19th and 20th centuries. (more…)
Christmas at the Russell House
Published Friday, December 10th, 2010
Johnstown’s historic Russell House, the landmark property in the city’s Moxham neighborhood, will hold its annual Christmas event beginning tomorrow, Saturday, December 11, 2010 and continuing on Sunday, December 12, 2010.
Each year the Moxham Renaissance community group helps Johnstown kick off the Christmas season with a two-day holiday event. “People have told me that this gets them started for Christmas,” said Eileen DiBartola, Chairperson for this year’s celebration.
Madrigal Christmas Feaste
Published Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
When you hear of a traditional Christmas feast, you may picture a Dickens-esque Victorian gathering. Everyone dressed neatly and quietly dining at a neatly set table. At Mount Aloysius College, they take the tradition back a few (hundred) years to a rowdier era: the Middle Ages.
Fireworks Displays
Published Thursday, July 1st, 2010
Photograph courtesy of Shawn Schmalz
For many families, it’s a summer tradition to pack up and head to a favorite spot for the annual Independence Day fireworks displays. Lawn chairs, clear skies and perhaps a blanket are all that is needed to enjoy these colorful nighttime presentations.
