The art of drumming and percussive performance will take center stage as Jigu: Thunder Drums of China comes to Johnstown. The performance group from China’s Shanxi province will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, 450 Schoolhouse Road, Richland Township.

A violin virtuoso has become a favorite with Johnstown audiences. Twenty-one-year-old Ann Fontanella will be center stage when the Chamber Music Series of Greater Johnstown presents its next concert at 7 p.m. Nov. 21 at First Presbyterian Church, 309 Lincoln St., Johnstown.

What was it like celebrating Christmas in 11th century England? One way to find out is to attend the 39th annual Madrigal Christmas Feast, featuring food, drink and a festive spirit. The lavish, interactive dinner-theater is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4-5 and 4:30 p.m. Dec. 6 in Cosgrove Hall at Mount Aloysius College, Cresson.

An angelic mouse is still helping victims of domestic violence find shelter. “Help an Angel in Shelter,” one of the major fundraisers for the Women’s Help Center Inc. of Cambria and Somerset counties, is in its 20th year. The project’s logo is a mouse dressed as an angel, with paws folded in prayer. “We want to celebrate the success of the project by increasing the awareness of domestic violence,” said help center executive director Susan Shahade.

She drove across the Pennsylvania winter landscape, and the years seemed to peel away. The road signs counted down the miles to her hometown, and her anticipation grew. She knew Johnstown had changed much in the time she’d been gone.

It seems only appropriate that the silent and live auctions associated with the Artists’ Hall of Fame dinner on Saturday would feature distinct artworks. A live auction will feature a statue of Morley’s Dog, re-created in the same style as the original.

Spring Meadow Family Worship Center, Route 56, Fishertown, will honor Pastor Gary Boor, and his wife, Jean, during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. The Boors have served the center for the past 15 years.

The 2009 Artists’ Hall of Fame will honor two educators who have influenced scores of high school and college students. This year’s accolades go to Rodney Eatman of Johnstown, a theatrical director, writer and retired professor of drama at Pitt-Johnstown, and Glenn Brougher of Westmont, a teacher, artist and mentor.

The third annual Great Pumpkin Masquerade Ball will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday at Ace’s, 316 Chestnut St. in the Cambria City section of Johnstown. Featured bands are Ribbon Grass, YUM and Shades of June.

The holidays are approaching and the Garden Club of Johnstown will celebrate with its annual fundraiser. The 19th annual “Welcome the Holidays” will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 14 at Sunnehanna Country Club, 1000 Sunnehanna Drive, Westmont.

Three area bands will join forces to scare up a little fun by throwing a Halloween party. The third annual Great Pumpkin Masquerade Ball will be held Saturday at Ace’s, 316 Chestnut St. in the Cambria City section of Johnstown. The bands, Ribbon Grass, YUM and Shades of June, will share the stage and be dressed in costumes to get revelers in the spirit.