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Penn State Altoona to host performing arts series, calls for local artists

Penn State Altoona will host a Winter Hot Chocolate Social performing arts series featuring community artists. The cabaret-style events will take place at 5 p.m. on Sundays, Jan. 11, 25 and Feb. 1 in the Titelman Study of the Misciagna Center for Performing Arts. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons

Editor's note: Due to expected inclement weather, the Jan. 25 event has been canceled.

ALTOONA, Pa. — Penn State Altoona will host a Winter Hot Chocolate Social performing arts series featuring community artists.

The cabaret-style events will take place at 5 p.m. on Sundays, Jan. 11, 25 and Feb. 1 in the Titelman Study of the Misciagna Center for Performing Arts.

Regional artists over the age of 18 interested in participating may apply online until Jan. 9.

Vocalists and instrumentalists are asked to prepare about 20 minutes of repertoire. They will need to have their own accompaniment, accompanist or instrument, aside from a piano, which will be provided. All genres are welcome.

Playwrights must submit an excerpt of their script between five and 10 pages for review and may read for 30 minutes or less at their performance. Readers and actors are not provided.

The events are free and open to the public through the support of the Kjell Meling Arts for All Initiative. For more information, call 814-949-5452.

Last Updated January 23, 2026

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