Posts Tagged ‘live music’
RagBag! A Family Friendly Festival of Creativity
Published Tuesday, June 14th, 2011
Photograph courtesy of Erika Law
The vibrant arts community of Johnstown has become more and more visible in recent years. And much of this is thanks to local groups and collectives of musicians, performers, visual artists and writers. One such group, (un)apologetic productions, a community based arts organization in Johnstown, will be promoting creativity and awareness of our area’s arts scene at RagBag! A Family Friendly Festival of Creativity on Saturday, June 18th. The festival will take place at the Roxbury Bandshell. (more…)
Miners’ Memorial Day Festival
Published Thursday, June 2nd, 2011
Photograph courtesy of Eureka Coal Heritage Foundation
While our nation’s Memorial Day has passed by, our region will be remembering the working class heroes of the coal industry in Windber this month during the 12th annual Miners’ Memorial Day Festival. The event will take place Fathers’ Day weekend (Friday, June 17 through Sunday, June 19) in downtown Windber. (more…)
Laurel Highlands Bluegrass Music Festival
Published Thursday, May 5th, 2011
Along with its warm weather and sunny days, spring also ushers in a new season of music festivals to enjoy. The Laurel Highlands Bluegrass Music Festival provides the perfect mix of live performances, good food, and entertaining activities for any bluegrass fan in the region.
The yearly festival is held at the Ligonier Township Fire Department Fairgrounds just a few miles outside of Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Enthusiasts are invited to camp out for the weekend at the convenient camping area not far from the stage and concert grounds. (more…)
Windber Friday Night Cruise Ins
Published Friday, May 14th, 2010
It’s once again time for car and bike enthusiasts to bring out their rides. And an old fashioned car cruise-in is just the right setting for car lovers and entertainment seekers to come out and enjoy the sight of rows of classic cars in the warm weather. Add in live music and food, and you’ve got a fun evening for all ages. Windber Friday Night Cruise Ins will offer this opportunity to the community all summer.
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Second Sunday Street Festivals
Published Friday, July 10th, 2009
Summertime means getting out for the area festivals, including the Second Sunday Street Festivals in Johnstown’s Moxham neighborhood. Now in its third year, these free festivals give everyone a chance to enjoy great food, music and community.
This year the festivals are being held on the second Sundays of July and August along Village Street (just off of Central Avenue) between Grove and Park Avenues (click here for a map). Each event runs from 1:00PM until 8:00PM.
“It’s a chance for friends and family to gather, eat good food and have a great time together,” says event coordinator Adia Dobbins.
