The Tribune Democrat, Johnstown, PA Features

Religion in brief | St. Paul's participating in national Preach-In

2012-02-11T01:00:00-05:00

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 145 Ohio St. in the Moxham section of Johnstown, will participate in the Interfaith Power & Light’s annual National Preach-In on Global Warming today and Sunday.

Auxiliary staging murder-mystery dinner

2012-02-11T01:00:00-05:00

Would-be detectives will have an opportunity to solve a murder while enjoying a sumptuous buffet. The auxiliary to Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center and Musical Mysteries & More, a Pittsburgh-based theatrical company, have teamed up to present “No Clue!” a murder-mystery dinner at 6 p.m. March 3 at Ace’s, 316 Chestnut St. in the Cambria City section of Johnstown.

A's GM Beane proud of the 'Moneyball' legacy

2012-02-11T00:20:04-05:00

Billy Beane's influence on using baseball statistics and economics in building a team has stretched from the diamond to the silver screen.

He may even help Brad Pitt win an Oscar before he leads the Oakland Athletics to a World Series championship.

Events | Arts fitness

2012-02-10T01:00:00-05:00

“Music and Art for Heart and Soul” will be held from 6 to 10 tonight at Art Works in Johnstown! 413 Third Ave. in the Cambria City section of Johnstown.

'New York City Subway Idol' | Soul, rhythm and blues singer in concert Feb. 18 at Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center

2012-02-09T01:00:00-05:00

Alice Tan Ridley is just as popular above ground as below it. The singer, known as “The New York City Subway Idol,” will perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center on the Pitt-Johnstown campus in Richland Township.

All things afield at annual sportsmen's show

2012-02-08T01:00:00-05:00

Folks who crave the great outdoors will have the chance to get a jump on their adventures by attending the 27th annual Allegheny Sport, Travel and Outdoor Show at the Monroeville Convention Center. The show, which runs from Feb. 15-19, is the only western Pennsylvania show dedicated to hunting, fishing and camping. It offers hundreds of exhibitors, dozens of live demonstrations and many seminars presented by experts in their fields of interest.

Venue of Merging Arts to host Slovak Mardi Gras

2012-02-07T01:00:00-05:00

Slovak heritage will be the center of attention at an upcoming party. A Slovak Mardi Gras, or Fasiangy, will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 19 at Venue of Merging Arts, 305 Chestnut St. in the Cambria City section of Johnstown.

Go jump in a lake | Laurel Highlands Polar Plunge at Que to raise funds for Special Olympics

2012-02-06T01:00:00-05:00

It takes a hearty soul to jump into a freezing Pennsylvania lake in February and pay money to do it. But that’s what organizers of the first official Laurel Highlands Polar Plunge are counting on. On Saturday, if people donate to Special Olympics of Pennsylvania, they can go jump in a lake.

Area high schools have scheduled spring shows

2012-02-05T01:00:00-05:00

Tom Lavis | Coming unglued when trying to peel wallpaper

2012-02-05T01:00:00-05:00