From Ancient Sparta to Contemporary Greek Favorites Benefits JAACF at Yianni’s Taverna Tour the Greek Isles though a wine and culinary experience at Yianni’s Taverna, Thursday, March 12, 6 p.m., to benefit the Judith Adele Agentis Charitable Foundation. “This fundraiser will be a fun night of foods, wine and entertainment highlighting different tastes and regions [...]
Last Chance Ranch Holding 2nd Annual Gala at SteelStacks April 11 Fundraiser to support nonprofit animal rescue’s expansion & community education programs It’s an evening of music, food and fun benefitting abused and neglected animals throughout the region as Last Chance Ranch hosts its Boots, Barks & Bowties Gala at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, [...]
Gin Blossoms, The Yardbirds, Taylor Dayne & George Winston Coming to Musikfest Café GinBlossoms, legendary ‘60s rock band The Yardbirds, Taylor Dayne and pianist George Winston are among the latest performances announced for the ArtsQuest Center’s Musikfest Café presented by Yuengling, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. Tickets for the shows go on sale starting Feb. 3, [...]
February 14, 1 pm February brings recollections of our early presidents, and our First President is probably the most prominent. Jeff Finegan, who has researched the great man for many years, will give an illustrated talk, “George Washington: His Views on Slavery,” in coordination with Black History Month. He published a novel, Colonel Washington and [...]
On February 8 from 1-3p.m., the public is invited to sample a delicious array of dishes and desserts at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, all of them made with Girl Scout Cookies, as the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, ArtsQuest™ and the region’s culinary community come together for the first-ever “Girl Scout Cookie Crunch” event. [...]
Country Star Darius Rucker to Headline Musikfest 2015 on Aug. 14 Three-time GRAMMY-winner first act announced for festival; tickets go on sale starting Jan. 20 GRAMMY-winning, chart-topping country singer Darius Rucker will bring his dynamic blend of country hits and Hootie & the Blowfish classics to Musikfest when he headlines the festival Aug. 14, 7 [...]
SoccerFest & Viewing Party at SteelStacks Named ‘Best New Event’ by International Festivals & Events Association Event’s planning committee hopes to bring festival back for Women’s World Cup™This June The 2014 FIFA World Cup™ SoccerFest & Viewing Party, which drew more than 50,000 people to the SteelStacks arts and entertainment district on the site of [...]
Muhlenberg College 'Master Choreographers' dance concert displays talents of acclaimed choreographers, more than 60 dancers Feb. 5-7 Karen Dearborn, chair of Muhlenberg dance program, to receive Distinguished Service Award from LVAIC Dance Consortium The Muhlenberg College dance program will showcase world premiere works by eight accomplished choreographers in its annual "Master Choreographers" concert, Feb. 5-7. [...]
THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY COMMUNITY BIKE WORKS, Allentown needs “Earn-a-Bike” instructors for children ages 9-17. Volunteers will mentor and assist children in repairing bicycles. Commitment is one weeknight 6-8pm for 12 weeks. No experience necessary. Training provided. Call James Williams, 610-434-1140, james@communitybikeworks.org. GRACEDALE NURSING HOME, Bethlehem - Help our non-walkers get [...]
On view at Twisted Olive, a series of abstract landscape paintings in oil, and mixed media on canvas, and lively watercolors on paper by Tina Cantelmi Bradford. The Exhibit is now to March 2, 2015 “Changing color, light, shapes and patterns are integral to what we see each day and through the seasons. My work [...]