COOL beer

This past Sunday, Altoona Community Theatre (ACT) hosted a SeptemBeerfest at the local Lakemont Park Picnic Pavilions. All monies raised go to the ACT's upcoming 2012-2013 season. Entertainment was provided by the Hurricanes while others were able to enjoy pre-game Steeler action at another tent. It was a wonderful event that provided lots of fun for those that attended and helped raise money so that more will be able to be done with the theatre in the future. Breweries that poured beer for the fundraiser included:Crispin Cider, Henry Weinhard's, Magic Hat, Shock Top, Duquense, Yuengling, and McSorley's. The theatre gets a big boost from fundraisers like this and helps them to continue to operate. ACT Operations Manager Steven C. Helsel states, “All non-profit arts groups depend on fund-raising projects to help provide operating income. Because our performance year opens at a time when beer-makers are featuring new and popular seasonal brews, we thought a tasting afternoon the week of our opening show would be a great kickoff. And Lakemont Park, although shut down by then for the year, is working with us to meet all of our needs and provides a great outdoor venue with covered pavilions should the weather not cooperate.” Here's to the Altoona Community Theatre and the breweries that helped make this event a success and providing a community a place to enjoy plays and the arts-stay positive, stay generous, and STAY COOL! How do you enjoy or support the arts?