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We’re going all out to celebrate America’s oldest and greatest race. Join us for the 152nd Kentucky Derby, “the most exciting two minutes in sports!”  We’ll bring the Churchill Downs vibes to Happy Valley for our two day experience. Celebrating all the pageantry and excitement of horse racing here at Alla Spina, our lounge will drip with Churchill Downs decor. Our cocktail bar and kitchen will serve up menus chock full of authentically scratch-made derby day classics. Live television coverage (with audio during races) will be visible on screens throughout our lounge. Don’t forget to dress to impress!!! Derby day fashionable attire is strongly encouraged. A modern blend of timeless elegance and expressive flair with pastel tones, jewel accents, and bold silhouettes will be on display by all who attend, so don’t be the odd ball out! ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE (SAT., MAY 02) Reservations HIGHLY suggested / encouraged. Doors open at 3pm. Pay-as-you-go event. Free to attend. No cover charge. Derby themed cocktail and drink menu. Derby fashionable dress strongly encouraged! Live television coverage. Post Times / Races:3:23p WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P594:06p WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P4104:50p WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P5115:39p WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3 P4 (Old Forester Turf Classic)6:57p WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD P3* (KY Derby presented by Woodford Reserve)8:00p WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 DD148:33p WPS EX TRI SUPER SH5 ABOUT THE KENTUCKY DERBY POST TIME: 6:57pm The Kentucky Derby is the longest continually held sporting event in America, and it is one of the most prestigious horse races in the world. The Kentucky Derby, often called 'The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports®,' has a storied history dating back to 1875. Held annually on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, the race is the oldest continuously running sports event in the United States. This race is filled with history and tradition, featuring thrilling horse races, extravagant hats, and mint juleps, making it one of the most prestigious horse racing events worldwide. Its rich heritage and timeless appeal continue to captivate audiences across generations. https://www.kentuckyderby.com/about/

Jazz returns to Alla Spina at HiWay when we welcome Rich Hirsch for is first performance in our listening lounge on Saturday, May 9th. Rick will be joined by Bob Hart and Clay Wulbrecht. ABOUT RICK HIRSCH 3Rick Hirsch is an award-winning saxophonist, composer, arranger and educator and a longtime force on the State College music scene. Locally Rick performs with his small groups, the Zeropoint Big Band and Orchestra Mi Amor. He has also performed with legends Tito Puente, Max Roach, Paquito D’Rivera, Clark Terry, Jeff Coffin, the Temptations and the Four Tops.Bassist Bob Hart has toured and recorded with Kat Edmondson, Debbie Harry, Van Dyke Parks, and many others. On the local scene he’s a member of the Zeropoint Big Band, Pure Cane Sugar, and is musical director of Orchestra Mi Amor.Clay Wulbrecht is a pianist whose imagination and chops know no limits. He’s a jazz studies graduate of the prestigious Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, and has recorded and performed nationwide.

Get schooled on some tasty whiskey and bourbon selections during this installment of our Study Hall series. This evening we’ll explore a few expressions from WhistlePig Whiskey. Guests will receive a crash course on whiskey & bourbon as well as learning WhistlePig’s story and history. Delve into the craftsmanship behind each and every expression from this Vermont based brand, all while savoring up to 5 distinct WhistlePig selections. The flight will be complimented by a WhistlePig Piggyback Straight Rye 6yr hand-crafted welcome cocktail. This Study Hall will be lead by Alla Spina’s JP Mills; Doug Seng, Area Manager (Western PA) Paramount Division for Southern Wine & Spirits; and Ryan Rotell from Southern Wine & Spirits. ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE Ticket/Reservation fee includes welcome cocktail and 3-pour WhistlePig Featured Flight. Featured Flight - Piggyback Bourbon 6yr, PiggyBack Straight Rye Whiskey 6yr, Small Batch Rye 10yr Extra Credit Pours - Old World 12yr, Farmstock Rye, Farmstock Rye Crop 001, (“extra credit” pours are optional add-on purchases). Flight will be a guided tutored tasting lead by hosts for the evening. Pay-as you-go cocktail menu available for the evening featuring WhistlePig Whiskey. PLEASE NOTE 5-5:45p - Arrival and welcome cocktail hour. 6pm - Presentation starts at 6pm. (Please arrive at least 15 mins prior to check-in and be seated) Tutored Tasting Session will last approximately 45min. Sorry, bambini - this is a 21+ only event. All guests planning to consume alcohol must present a valid government-issued ID to verify they are 21 or older. For any questions, please contact us at hiway@dantesinc.com.

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Get your weekend on with us at Alla Spina with a live performance from the crazy fun duo Anchor&Arrow! Show time is 7pm. ABOUT ANCHOR&ARROW Anchor&Arrow is the musical collaboration of husband and wife, Matt Dashem and Jennifer Henry-Dashem. Their unique sound is an upbeat mix of soul, funk, rock, and jazz: a culmination of many years of their individual musical styles and experience. The pair has been deemed Happy Valley’s FUNked-Up duo: A two person band with a whole lotta sound! Jenn’s moving voice fused with Matt’s seasoned guitar can be enjoyed by music lovers of all kinds, but especially those fond of having a good time. Jenn and Matt combine their decades of experience and styles into this wildly fun project. They never take themselves too seriously, while packing high energy and a banging good time into their live performances. The duo is known for putting their own twists on familiar tunes; blending styles and swapping genres with ease and originality. While they cover feel good music from the ‘70s to modern day songs that make you wanna move, their first love is creating their own music. Anchor&Arrow’s all-original EP, Jumble, can be streamed on Spotify and most other streaming platforms.