Fred Waring's America

Blair County Arts Hall of Fame for Waring

The late Fred Waring, a Tyrone, Pennsylvania native, has been selected to the Blair County Arts Hall of Fame and will be installed in the Performing Arts category at an awards ceremony to be held at the Mishler Theatre, in Altoona, on Thursday, August 30, at 6:30 pm.

The Blair County Arts Hall of Fame was established in 2002, with the first induction ceremony taking place in September of 2003. Their mission is to honor local artists, educators, and patrons of the arts, create an awareness of regional talent and inspire and encourage the community to participate and support the arts in Blair County.

The Altoona Heritage Discovery Center hopes to one day permanently house an exhibit on the Hall of Fame.