Painter Todd Stone Kicks Off ‘Artists Among Us’ Residency Program at SteelStacks Bucks County Painter to Showcase Works Documenting Rebirth of the World Trade Center After 9/11 Internationally renowned painter Todd Stone will present “Downtown Rising - Studies in Resilience,” his series of works documenting the 9/11 tragedy in New York City and the ensuing [...]
Photo by Ted Colegrove Musikfest Attracts More Than 1.1 Million Visitors to Bethlehem & the Lehigh Valley Ideal weather, coupled with dynamic, new attractions and plenty of great, free music, made the perfect combination for ’fest-goers as Musikfest attracted a near-record number of visitors to Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley this month. Estimated [...]
Colors, Portraits, and Main Street Views: Three Perspectives, One Story It is an exciting time to visit Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites. Right now with the Pass Into History admission ticket, guests have the opportunity to experience three unique facets of Bethlehem’s past. The first four site exhibition, Colors, is now open through October 26 [...]
St. Luke’s University Health Network’s ‘Night of Heroes’ Celebrates 10th Anniversary Sept. 20 St. Luke’s University Health Network invites the community to join it for the 10th Anniversary Celebration of “Night of Heroes,” the annual event honoring trauma survivors, their loved ones and the teams of physicians and specialists at St. Luke’s Adult Level I [...]
Artists Robert Taylor and Darrel George Slated for Talk Back Series On Thursday, October 2, from 6 to 8 p.m., artists Robert Taylor and Darrell George are featured artists for the Talk Back Series, at The Bethlehem House Contemporary Art Gallery, located at 459 Main Street, Bethlehem. Contemporary figurative artist, Robert Taylor grew up in [...]
Features Talent Hot from Scottish, UK Comedy Circuit Scottish Comedy Night, slated for Saturday, September, 27th, at the Braveheart Highland Pub, 430 Main Street, Hellertown, will feature a trio of young Scottish comics hot from the comedy circuit across Scotland, the UK and Canada. Billed as a “Threedom,” Scottish Comedy Night teams Davey Connor, Chris [...]
THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY AMERICA ON WHEELS, Allentown needs volunteers for Gift Shop/Admission Assistants (handling register required) on Saturdays 10am-1pm or 1pm-4pm and Sundays noon-4pm. Help customers with merchandise and take admissions. Training provided. Call Liz Hahn, 610-432-4200 x10, fund_development@americaonwheels.org. EXECUTIVE SERVICE CORPS OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY (ESCLV) is looking for [...]
Ten Thousand Villages Collaboration in Pennsylvania and Five Library Openings in Romania The literacy nonprofit organization, Judith’s Reading Room, aims to raise public awareness of the extraordinary value of the written word by celebrating UNESCO’s International Literacy Day 2014 both here and abroad. In eastern Pennsylvania, Ten Thousand Villages, one of the world’s oldest [...]
D.G. YUENGLING & SON PARTNERS WITH ARTSQUEST TO MAKE OKTOBERFEST AT STEELSTACKS FREE FOR 2014 Festival will not require an admission fee for first time; several new events & attractions are also planned One of the largest festivals at SteelStacks is about to get even bigger thanks to the support of its presenting sponsor! When [...]
THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, Greater Lehigh Valley needs volunteers (age 21+) to step up to the “wheel” and drive cancer patients to scheduled treatments. “Road to Recovery” drivers must have a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, a reliable vehicle and proof of insurance, complete a background [...]
