The Tribune Democrat, Johnstown, PA

EVENTS | Country revolution
Country singer Miranda Lambert will bring her show to Johnstown at 7:30 tonight at the Cambria County War Memorial Arena, 326 Napoleon St. Lambert’s latest album is “Revolution,” and she won the Academy of Country Music’s Album of the Year for her second album, “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.”
Homes for the holiday | Berlin club's endeavor aids community
Select homes in Berlin are decked out in lights and holiday decorations as homeowners gear up for a Home Tour and Bazaar on Saturday and Sunday. The event is sponsored by the Pius Spring Women’s Club of Berlin, a nonprofit organization that supports a variety of community initiatives. Club members have collaborated with four homeowners to decorate for Christmas. Tours will begin at the Community Building at 700 North St. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Twofold fundraiser | Evening of Giving Thanks aids YWCA, local food pantry
Even after the Thanksgiving holiday, there’s still time to count your blessings. An Evening of Giving Thanks, a fundraiser for the YWCA of Greater Johnstown, will be held Nov. 28 at Ace’s, 316 Chestnut St. in the Cambria City section of Johnstown. Doors will open at 7 p.m., with dancing from 9 to midnight.
One artist, two museums | Painter's works on display in Loretto, Altoona
One museum is not enough to hold all the works of an Altoona artist. “Shirley Goldfarb: The Later Years” will be on display Friday through Feb. 20 at Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Loretto, on the campus of St. Francis University. At the same time, Goldfarb’s earlier works, spanning the first five years of her career, will be on display through Feb. 13 at Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Altoona.
Be of good cheer | State cheerleading championships roaring into War Memorial Arena
The Pennsylvania State Cheerleading Championships return to Johnstown this weekend. More than 100 teams and their fans are expected to jam the Cambria County War Memorial Arena, 326 Napoleon St., Johnstown, for two days of competition.
The homecoming | 'Your Story' heroine ready to begin a new life
As she pulled into the parking lot of the Holiday Inn, Barbara remembered that last dinner there with her parents as she tried to make them understand why she was leaving and why she needed a change in her life.
Hometown Christmas Celebration set in city | Downtown Johnstown to light up Friday with parade, holiday concert
Santa Claus is coming to town and he is bringing lots of fun with him. A Light Up Night, a Christmas parade and a holiday concert are highlights of the annual Hometown Christmas Celebration planned for downtown Johnstown on Friday.
EVENTS | Keeping the beat
Jigu: Thunder Drums of China will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, Richland Township. This troupe of drummers and percussionists is from China’s Shanxi province.
Lampooning the leaders | Comedy troupe Capitol Steps bringing biting satire to Pasquerilla arts center
The satirical comedy of Capitol Steps is far from politics as usual. The acclaimed humor troupe will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, 450 Schoolhouse Road, Richland Township. The Capitol Steps’ members are touring in support of their latest album, “Obama Mia!” as well as their new holiday album, “Barackin’ Around the Christmas Tree.”
The good and the bad | Symphony orchestra's theme is 'Heroes, Villains and Witches'
Reality intertwined with imagination will be told through music. “Heroes, Villains and Witches” will be presented by the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, Richland Township.
Uprising at War Memorial | Miranda Lambert brings 'Revolution' to downtown site
Country music star Miranda Lambert celebrates her 26th birthday today, but she is a seasoned performer well beyond her years. Lambert will bring her road show to the Cambria County War Memorial Arena at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 in support of her latest album, “Revolution.”
In the Christmas spirit
Tony Kenney, one of the most respected entertainers in Ireland, will show Americans how the holidays are celebrated in the Emerald Isle.
“Christmas Time in Ireland,” the Tony Kenney Christmas show, will be presented at 8 p.m. Nov. 28 at Arcadia Theater, 1418 Graham Ave., Windber.
Crime fighters' cause | Auxiliary's annual gala aids critical care unit
Mythical law enforcers will converge on Johnstown to help heal the sick. Superheroes, Villains and Vixens is the theme of the annual gala of the Auxiliary of Memorial Medical Center. The event will be held Nov. 21 at Sunnehanna Country Club, 1000 Sunnehanna Drive, Westmont.
Creative decorations abound at yule bazaar
Christmas comes early at the Community Arts Center of Cambria County. The center is finalizing plans for its 39th rendition of the always-popular Holly Bazaar.

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