Rick Smolan Presentation & Workshop and New InVision Photo Party Highlighted A presentation and exhibit by former “Time” and “Life” photographer Rick Smolan, a photography workshop at several historic locations in Bethlehem, and the new InVision Photo Party highlight the 2015 Olympus InVision Photo Festival Nov. 6-8. The festival, now in its fifth year, features [...]
After wowing audiences on this past season of The Voice, talented singer-songwriter Meghan Linsey will bring her dynamic sound to the ArtsQuest Center’s Musikfest Café presented by Yuengling. Tickets for her concert, set for Oct. 25, 8 p.m., are $15 and are on sale at www.steelstacks.org and 610-332-3378. The first contestant to ever sing and [...]
Karel Mikolas headlines Holiday Show Bethlehem House Gallery, a contemporary art gallery providing innovative art in a variety of contemporary styles, will host its Holiday Show from Friday, October 23 through Saturday, January 9. An Opening Reception Friday, October 23 from 6-9 pm will mark the start of the newest gallery exhibit. A Closing Reception [...]
The 13th annual Spirit of Volunteerism Awards will be held Wednesday November 4th at the event center at blue from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. This event coordinated by the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley, honors local businesses and employee volunteers who have demonstrated excellence in community service by giving generously of their time and [...]
Children’s Home of Easton & Judith’s Reading Room Featured A film documentary produced by local nonprofit Judith’s Reading Room, that highlights the importance of literacy as a significant protective factor for at-risk youth, has been picked as a festival feature. The film was screened on Sunday, October 18th at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at [...]
Sigal Museum 342 Northampton St., Easton, PA Museum hours: Wed – Sat. 10 am – 4 pm, Sun 12 – 4 pm Now through March 1, 2016 “Here Come the Brides,” an exhibit of stunning bridal attire (including tuxes) dating from the mid-1840s to the 1960s, features 26 items, all from Northampton County residents. Included with museum admission. [...]
THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY ALLENTOWN RESCUE MISSION, Allentown will hold its Annual “Thanks for Giving” food drive to stock their pantry. Volunteer groups of 8-10 fun people are needed to request donations from patrons at area food stores. Necessary materials and shirts for all volunteers will be provided. Volunteer groups may [...]
The Sigal Museum will open an extraordinary exhibit of wedding attire, covering more than a century of bridal gowns and suits and tuxedos for grooms. The earliest gown in the exhibit is a lovely 1840 satin and lace gown. An ivory print silk gown from 1855 has an unexpected connection to the family of President [...]
Popular Billboard Program also adds art exhibit at SteelStacks for 2016 ArtPop 2015 - Matt HalmOne Lehigh Valley high school student will have his or her artwork showcased on an Adams Outdoor Advertising billboard for an entire year as the popular ArtPop Lehigh Valley Billboard Program expands to include a scholastic competition for 2016. A [...]
Dixie Cup Delivery Truck 1921-29The Williams Twp. Historical Society welcomes the public to “Rare Canal and Railroad Documents: A Community Resource,” on Sunday, October 18, 3 pm, Social Room, St. John’s Church of Morgan Hill, 2720 Morgan Hill Rd., Easton. Ilhan Citak, Archives Curator and Special Collections Librarian at Lehigh University, will discuss the industries [...]
