About Ernie Reed

Ernie Reed is publisher of Lehigh Valley Happening and owner of Lehigh Valley Advertising LLC, a local advertising agency specializing in helping small to medium sized businesses realize their marketing and branding goals. Ernie has degrees in journalism and marketing. For comments and suggestions email Ernie@LehighHappening.com

Volunteer Round-Up Week of March 27

THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY ALLENTOWN RESCUE MISSION, Allentown is holding its First Annual Gala “Celebrating Lives Changed” to observe the Mission’s 115 years of service on Saturday, May 14 at 5:30pm at Muhlenberg College.  Volunteers (15+ years) are needed for all aspects of the event including immediate need for event planning [...]

2016 Happening List Results

This year's Happening List contest was incredibly successful and the credit goes to you, our readers.  Categories, entries and votes all eclipsed the previous year's results. Here are the Dates and Categories of the Winners' and Finalists' announcements: Beauty: March 29 Blowout Cosmetic Surgery Eyelash Extension Facial Hair Color Haircut Makeup (on-site) Makeup (salon & [...]

Bethlehem Steelworkers’ Archives Walking Tours Return April 9 at SteelStacks

Pictured is Frank Behum, former Bethlehem Steel worker and president of the Steelworkers’ Archives, giving a tour at SteelStacks. Photo by Edward Leskin Take a walk in the shoes of a steelworker, learn how the blast furnaces worked and discover the untold stories of Bethlehem Steel during the “Steelwalkers,” the walking tours presented [...]

Bethlehem’s Andria Zaia Named Curator of Collections at the National Museum of Industrial History

The National Museum of Industrial History is excited to announce that Andria Zaia has been hired as the museum’s Curator of Collections.  As the Curator of Collections, Zaia is responsible for overseeing the Museum’s vast collection of iron, steel, textile, and industrial artifacts and archival materials.  Among her primary duties will be the research, accession [...]

Everyone Orchestra, Journey Tribute DSB and Chris Webby Coming to SteelStacks

The improvisational stylings of the Everyone Orchestra, the Journey tribute band DSB and rapper Chris Webby are coming to the ArtsQuest Center this spring. Tickets for Chris Webby go on sale March 25, 10 a.m.; tickets for the Everyone Orchestra and DSB go on sale March 29, 10 a.m., to ArtsQuest Members and April 1, [...]

Banana Factory Artists’ Works Showcased in 10th ‘Red Show’ Opening March 25

The creativity and vision of the resident artists at the Banana Factory Arts Center, 25 W. Third St., Bethlehem, are showcased during the 10th annual “Red Show,” taking place in the building March 25-June 25. The Red Show features a diverse array of two- and three-dimensional works created by the artists who have their studios [...]