Posts Tagged ‘live performance’
Sesame Street Live “Elmo Makes Music”
Published Thursday, August 4th, 2011
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Photograph courtesy of VEE Corporation.
The perennial favorite Sesame Street Live once again returns to Johnstown—this time with “Elmo Makes Music”. As a special thank you to our readers, we’re providing you with a code to receive a $3 discount on your tickets. We’re also giving away four free tickets to one lucky winner (details on both appear later in this post).
Three shows are scheduled for Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at the Cambria County War Memorial Arena in Johnstown, PA. Showtimes are at 10:30am, 3:30pm, and 7pm.
Caterpillar’s ‘Johnstown’
Published Monday, May 23rd, 2011
Photography courtesy of Caterpillar
What began as a bonding exercise for four band mates, quickly turned into an inspirational stay in Johnstown, PA. This visit unpredictably led to the birth of the latest Caterpillar album, “Johnstown”. Now, residents of the city that kindled the concept record will be able to see the composition performed live during the kick-off of the 2011 Concert Series at the Roxbury Bandshell. The band initiates an afternoon of festivities, beginning at 1:00PM, Sunday, May 29th, 2011.
Night of Rock, Rhythm and Blues
Published Friday, November 19th, 2010
With friends and family coming to town for the Thanksgiving holiday, those in-the-know will tell you that the best way to kick off the weekend is with the Night of Rock, Rhythm and Blues. This annual event, held at the Ace’s Lounge (click here for a map to 318 Chestnut Street, Johntown, PA) this Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 from 6:30PM until 1:00AM, serves up the two things everyone’s looking for when celebrating with their friends—great music and food.
This year’s line-up features the Jimmy Adler Band, an outstanding guitar-centric blues band that hails from Pittsburgh, PA. The band is led by Jimmy Adler, whose career has included playing in The Billy Price Band and Jill West and the Blues Attack.
An Evening of Poe
Published Wednesday, October 13th, 2010
When you think about Edgar Allan Poe, what comes to mind? Perhaps ravens, stormy nights, or the thump, thump, thumping of the Tell-Tale Heart. Perhaps a chilly, dreary fall evening in the forest, as the final leaves are falling from the trees. That is just the type of haunted atmosphere you’ll find at The Dillweed Bed and Breakfast as they celebrate their annual “An Evening of Poe” event October 21-23.
Chamber Music Series of Greater Johnstown
Published Thursday, September 9th, 2010
The Chamber Music Series of Greater Johnstown offers audiences an opportunity to experience classical music on an intimate level. Bereft of (though on occasion complemented by) the force and scale found in symphonic productions, the Chamber Music Series performances deliver focused arrangements that draw attention to the beauty that can be created with a minimum of instrumentation (and a maximum of talent).
Roxbury Bandshell Summer Concert Series
Published Friday, May 28th, 2010
The 5th Annual Roxbury Bandshell Summer Concert Series kicks off this Sunday, May 30th with an afternoon full of events. The 54th PA Volunteer Infantry and Civilian re-enactors will be on-site to perform Civil War re-enactments, which will start at noon and occur throughout the day between music sets. Music schedule for Sunday is as follows:
• 1:00 pm Lou Stein
• 3:00 pm Hard Rok, Koko, and Joe
• 5:00 pm Ole ‘97
Celebration Johnstown!
Published Monday, December 28th, 2009
As the first decade of the new millennium draws to a close, it is with the return of a Johnstown, PA tradition—the family-friendly New Year’s Eve bash known as “Celebration Johnstown!”. Stationed at multiple venues in downtown Johnstown, the event provides an alcohol-free environment from which to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.
From 6:00PM to 10:00PM this New Year’s Eve (December 31, 2009) revelers will be treated to free entertainment, festive surroundings, and food and refreshments from several downtown churches and the Cambria County Library.
Johnstown Concert Ballet presents “The Nutcracker”
Published Sunday, November 29th, 2009
When the Christmas season is ushered into Johnstown, PA, it is met with the dance and pageantry that can only come from the Johnstown Concert Ballet. This Friday and Saturday (December 4th and 5th, 2009) the city’s own ballet company will stage the annual production of the holiday favorite, Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” at the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center (click here for a map).
The performance includes a troupe of well over 100 performers, as well as a small army of volunteers—most of which are found right in the Johnstown area. As the premier production on the Johnstown Concert Ballet’s calendar, this event features the most dedicated dancers in our region. “The production company is comprised of our most talented students”, says Carla Prucnal, Artistic Director. “The average length of training for these dancers is 10-15 years, and many of these dancers go on to professional performance careers.”
Satori Gallery
Published Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
An underlying goal of any gallery is to inspire—a new thought; a fresh perspective; a unique idea. At Satori Gallery in Johnstown, PA, founder Dave DiStefano takes this noble challenge to new heights by focusing on providing inspiration to the very creators of art.
The gallery, located at 155 Village Street in Johnstown’s Moxham neighborhood (click here for a map), is a core part of the city’s cultural scene. The facility houses changing collections of artwork by artists with a common thread—all works displayed are by Johnstown-area artists. “There are other places in town where people can see artwork from across the world,” says Mr. DiStefano. “I wanted to create a place for Johnstown artists to show their work; to give them an audience and to show that we really value what they do.”
Johnstown Symphony Orchestra
Published Thursday, September 17th, 2009
Just as a civilization can be defined by its arts, so can Johnstown, PA be defined by the cultural opportunities abundant in this region. Key among these offerings is the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra, a full instrumental ensemble comprised of nearly 80 musicians from all across Western Pennsylvania.
The Johnstown Symphony Orchestra’s annual concert series consists of seven concerts between the months of October and May, with additional performances each year including an annual fundraising Opera Festival, a Mother’s Day concert, a Young Peoples Concert aimed towards the area’s 5th Grade students, and several choral concerts. For this year’s complete schedule, visit the concert schedule page on the JSO Web site.
