Community Calendar

The Smith Carillon Concert Series at Penn State Behrend features live Thursday evening performances in July and August on the lawn of the Larry and Kathryn Smith Chapel. The 2026 series includes guest artists:

-July 23 - Andrée-Anne Doane (St. Joseph's Oratory, Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
-July 30 - Sheryl Modlin (Church of the Saviour, Cleveland Heights, OH)
-August 6 - Julie Zhu (University of Michigan)
-August 13 - Michael Gancz (Stanford University)

Performances begin at 7 p.m. Attendees often bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the music from the 4-octave instrument. This concert series is free and open to the public.

The Smith Carillon Concert Series begins on Thursday, July 23, and continues each Thursday through August 13. The Smith Chapel's bell tower, adjacent to the Larry and Kathryn Smith Chapel, contains the forty-eight-bell Floyd and Juanita Smith Carillon. The bells produce a massive sound that rolls weightlessly over the college campus and its surrounding hillside.

2026 Series Schedule:

Thursday, July 23, 2026 – Andrée-Anne Doane
Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Sheryl Modlin
Thursday, August 6, 2026 – Julie Zhu
Thursday, August 13, 2026 – Michael Gancz

All concerts are free and open to the public. Free hot dogs and snacks will be served during the performances. Parking is available at Junker Center.

Seating for the Smith Carillon Concert Series is outdoors on the lawn of Smith Chapel; audience members are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets. In the event of rain, seating may be offered inside the chapel. The sound carries, however, so visitors may utilize other areas of the Behrend campus, away from the bell tower.

The Concert Series is made possible by a gift from Larry and Kathryn Smith. For additional information about the series, phone the Smith Chapel at 814-898-6609.

The Smith Carillon Concert Series at Penn State Behrend features live Thursday evening performances in July and August on the lawn of the Larry and Kathryn Smith Chapel. The 2026 series includes guest artists:

-July 23 - Andrée-Anne Doane (St. Joseph's Oratory, Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
-July 30 - Sheryl Modlin (Church of the Saviour, Cleveland Heights, OH)
-August 6 - Julie Zhu (University of Michigan)
-August 13 - Michael Gancz (Stanford University)

Performances begin at 7 p.m. Attendees often bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the music from the 4-octave instrument. This concert series is free and open to the public.

The Smith Carillon Concert Series begins on Thursday, July 23, and continues each Thursday through August 13. The Smith Chapel's bell tower, adjacent to the Larry and Kathryn Smith Chapel, contains the forty-eight-bell Floyd and Juanita Smith Carillon. The bells produce a massive sound that rolls weightlessly over the college campus and its surrounding hillside.

2026 Series Schedule:

Thursday, July 23, 2026 – Andrée-Anne Doane
Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Sheryl Modlin
Thursday, August 6, 2026 – Julie Zhu
Thursday, August 13, 2026 – Michael Gancz

All concerts are free and open to the public. Free hot dogs and snacks will be served during the performances. Parking is available at Junker Center.

Seating for the Smith Carillon Concert Series is outdoors on the lawn of Smith Chapel; audience members are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets. In the event of rain, seating may be offered inside the chapel. The sound carries, however, so visitors may utilize other areas of the Behrend campus, away from the bell tower.

The Concert Series is made possible by a gift from Larry and Kathryn Smith. For additional information about the series, phone the Smith Chapel at 814-898-6609.

The Smith Carillon Concert Series at Penn State Behrend features live Thursday evening performances in July and August on the lawn of the Larry and Kathryn Smith Chapel. The 2026 series includes guest artists:

-July 23 - Andrée-Anne Doane (St. Joseph's Oratory, Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
-July 30 - Sheryl Modlin (Church of the Saviour, Cleveland Heights, OH)
-August 6 - Julie Zhu (University of Michigan)
-August 13 - Michael Gancz (Stanford University)

Performances begin at 7 p.m. Attendees often bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the music from the 4-octave instrument. This concert series is free and open to the public.

The Smith Carillon Concert Series begins on Thursday, July 23, and continues each Thursday through August 13. The Smith Chapel's bell tower, adjacent to the Larry and Kathryn Smith Chapel, contains the forty-eight-bell Floyd and Juanita Smith Carillon. The bells produce a massive sound that rolls weightlessly over the college campus and its surrounding hillside.

2026 Series Schedule:

Thursday, July 23, 2026 – Andrée-Anne Doane
Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Sheryl Modlin
Thursday, August 6, 2026 – Julie Zhu
Thursday, August 13, 2026 – Michael Gancz

All concerts are free and open to the public. Free hot dogs and snacks will be served during the performances. Parking is available at Junker Center.

Seating for the Smith Carillon Concert Series is outdoors on the lawn of Smith Chapel; audience members are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets. In the event of rain, seating may be offered inside the chapel. The sound carries, however, so visitors may utilize other areas of the Behrend campus, away from the bell tower.

The Concert Series is made possible by a gift from Larry and Kathryn Smith. For additional information about the series, phone the Smith Chapel at 814-898-6609.

The Smith Carillon Concert Series at Penn State Behrend features live Thursday evening performances in July and August on the lawn of the Larry and Kathryn Smith Chapel. The 2026 series includes guest artists:

-July 23 - Andrée-Anne Doane (St. Joseph's Oratory, Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
-July 30 - Sheryl Modlin (Church of the Saviour, Cleveland Heights, OH)
-August 6 - Julie Zhu (University of Michigan)
-August 13 - Michael Gancz (Stanford University)

Performances begin at 7 p.m. Attendees often bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the music from the 4-octave instrument. This concert series is free and open to the public.

The Smith Carillon Concert Series begins on Thursday, July 23, and continues each Thursday through August 13. The Smith Chapel's bell tower, adjacent to the Larry and Kathryn Smith Chapel, contains the forty-eight-bell Floyd and Juanita Smith Carillon. The bells produce a massive sound that rolls weightlessly over the college campus and its surrounding hillside.

2026 Series Schedule:

Thursday, July 23, 2026 – Andrée-Anne Doane
Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Sheryl Modlin
Thursday, August 6, 2026 – Julie Zhu
Thursday, August 13, 2026 – Michael Gancz

All concerts are free and open to the public. Free hot dogs and snacks will be served during the performances. Parking is available at Junker Center.

Seating for the Smith Carillon Concert Series is outdoors on the lawn of Smith Chapel; audience members are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets. In the event of rain, seating may be offered inside the chapel. The sound carries, however, so visitors may utilize other areas of the Behrend campus, away from the bell tower.

The Concert Series is made possible by a gift from Larry and Kathryn Smith. For additional information about the series, phone the Smith Chapel at 814-898-6609.

Beach Infinity ♾️
August 29th, 2026 from 7pm-12am
At The 1020 Collective

A radiant festival to celebrate when summer in Erie feels like it's never going to end. Featuring electronic music, drag queens, DJs, LED flow artists, dancers, and more! Support local Erie, PA artists, vendors, and small businesses!

Tickets $20 at door. Bring a donation for a $10 ticket discount. Donations directly benefit Pfeiffer-Burleigh Elementary School students. Donation suggestions include: School supplies, clothes, toiletries, family games. Help us support the local community at the start of a new school year!

The 1020 Collective Website: https://www.1020collective.com/events-old/5v03pc2df6auuuxoy70e7nlxdguj2c

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EDA2iQx5d/

Hosted by Studio Guerrein: https://www.studioguerrein.com/

Immerse yourself in the vibrant heritage of Scotland at PennWest Edinboro’s 32nd annual Highland Games and Scottish Festival, taking place on campus September 11th - 13th, 2026. This long-standing tradition honors Edinboro’s founders with a celebration of Celtic culture featuring world-class musicians, unique vendors, heavy athletic competitions, and authentic food. The weekend also hosts the prestigious National Scottish Fiddle Championship and the U.S. National Scottish Harp Championship, alongside highland dance performances, clan gatherings, and children's activities.

All festival events during the day are completely free and open to the community. The main festivities take place throughout Saturday, September 12, running from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. centered around the McComb Fieldhouse at the corner of Scot and Scotland roads, as well as the adjacent Pogue Student Center.
The weekend highlights conclude Saturday evening with the traditional Ceilidh dinner. The full event schedule, vendor directories, and additional details can be found at https://www.pennwest.edu/campuses/edinboro/highland-games/