5 Things To Do In State College This Weekend: 3/16

Even though Happy Valley Improv does not have any events happening, State College and the rest of Happy Valley has a plethora of options to keep you occupied over the weekend! Here are a few events:

1. From Centre County: Through a Lens

“Join us to view a variety of photographers while sipping local wines from Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery and enjoying tasty Hors d’oeuvres by local caterer, Paul’s Provisions. 10% of the proceeds from opening night sales will go to the Centre County Historical Society. Local artists include Gerald Lang & Jennifer Tucker, Chuck Fong, Thomas Berner, Art Heim, Pat Little, Bob Lambert.”

Start Time: March 16 @ 5:30 pm
Location: State College Framing Co. and Gallery
Address: 160 Rolling Ridge Drive, State College, PA, 16801
Website: http://framingstatecollege.com/
Phone: (814) 234-7336
Email: statecollegeframing@comcast.net

2. For The Love Of Fiber 2018

“For the Love of Fiber is a local event celebrating fibercraft. It is held by the Centre Knitters Guild in collaboration with the Spinners, Weavers, and Embroidery guilds of Centre County. FLoF features fibercraft vendors, a silent auction, mini classes and demos, and guild members who are more than happy to share the love of their craft with you.

This is a wonderful learning experience for all ages and admission is free! (Donations and food bank donations are accepted). We hope to see you there!”

Start Time: March 17 @ 10 am
Location: Ramada Inn and Conference Center
Address: 1450 S Atherton St, State College, PA, 16801
Website: http://https//centreknittersguild.com/flof-details/ 
Email: floffestival@gmail.com

3. Lady Grey’s Wonderland

*This show is restricted to patrons 18 and over, due to mature content*

“We’re all mad here! Come fall down the rabbit hole with Lady Grey and her Lovelies as they share their unique and enchanted interpretation of Alice, complete with your favorite quirky caterpillars, cards, cats, and queens! Dress in your tea party and croquet tournament finest, lest you annoy the Queen of Hearts!

Featuring: Bearcat Betty (Frederick, MD) as The Mad Hatter, Lady Grey (State College, PA) as the Queen of Hearts, Mary Jane Twatson (Philadelphia, PA) as Alice, and Lady Grey’s Lovelies.”
Start Time: March 17 @ 8 pm
Location: The State Theatre
Address: 130 West College Ave, State College, PA, 16801
Website: http://thestatetheatre.org/
Phone: (814) 272-0606
Email: boxoffice@thestatetheatre.org

4. Encaustic 101: Play with Wax

“Learn the basics of working with encaustic wax - an alternative to traditional painting. This class is focused on fun and experimentation. Each person takes home their own piece of artwork. You will learn how to apply, fuse and manipulate wax. No experience necessary.”

Start Time: March 18 @ 5 pm
Location: The Makery State College
Address: Calder Alley, State College, PA, 16801
Website: http://michelerandall.bigcartel.com/product/encaustic101playwithwax 
Phone: (814) 571-8113
Email: michele.randall2011@gmail.com 

5. Anne Sullivan, harp, and Friends

“Harpist Anne Sullivan will perform a solo recital on the UUFCC Music Series on Sunday, March 18. The program will include works by C.P.E. Bach, Zabel, Flothuis, and Cui. The featured work will be Carlos Salzedo's Scintillation for solo harp. Ms. Sullivan will be joined by flutist Diane Gold Toulson for a Phantasy on Japanese Folk Songs, and clarinetist Smith Toulson will join them to perform a trio by the Russian composer Cesar Cui.”

Start Time: March 18 @ 3 pm
Location: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County
Address: 780 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA, 16801
Website: http://www.uufcc.com/ 
Phone: (814) 237-7605
Email: office@uufcc.com 

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