The Beauty of English

By Erin D'Amelio Realizations sometimes sneak up on you in the oddest of ways. I think that’s the case for most of them, really, but the worst kind of realization is one that you’ve latently believed for the longest of times yet never attached words to that understanding. Such a realization occurred to me just [...]

“ABC’S OF STYLE” EVENTS AT LEHIGH VALLEY MALL

With the new school year fast approaching, Simon®, a global leader in retail real estate, and Teen Vogue, the number one source of fashion, beauty and pop-culture news for trendsetting teens, are hosting a series of back-to-school events across the county to prep young shoppers before they head back to class. The main event, known [...]

PA’s First Lady to Speak at Musikfest Opening Ceremonies Aug. 1

ArtsQuest announced that Pennsylvania First Lady Susan Corbett will be the  guest speaker at the Musikfest 2014 Opening Ceremonies Aug. 1, 6 p.m., at Aetna Americaplatz at the Levitt Pavilion at SteelStacks. Mrs. Corbett, who is also the Chair of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, was the keynote speaker at the dedication of the [...]

MUSIKFEST 2014 KICKS OFF AUG. 1 IN BETHLEHEM

More Than 500 Music Performances Will Take Place During 31st Edition of Nation’s Largest Free Music Festival, Aug. 1-10 Musikfest, the nation’s largest free music festival, celebrates its 31st year starting Friday, Aug. 1, 5 p.m., with live music on 14 stages throughout the City of Bethlehem. This year’s festival, set for Aug. 1-10, features [...]

BLAKE SHUTTLE TO MAKE IT’S FIRST PUBLIC APPEARANCE AT MUSIKFEST

Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority announced that “FLYLVIA Plaza Tropical” is now their new home for the Musikfest season.  Visit FLYLVIA Plaza Tropical and share your Musikfest photos using #flylviaplazatrop for a chance to win a ride in a B-25 World War II Bomber during the airshow!  Also new to Plaza Tropical this year, is the addition of [...]

Bushkill Twp. Vol. Fire Co. Carnival

July 30th – August 2nd Wed. & Thur. 6-10pm, Fri. 6-11pm, Sat. 5-10:30pm Rides, food, games, fire truck rides, bingo, silent auction, live music Rides by Nonweiler Amusements Wed: 6-10pm $15.00 ride night, 7-10pm Tracy Lee & Ravine Road Thur: 6-10pm $15.00 ride night, 7-10pm Uncle Smiley Fri: Fireworks! (rain date Saturday) 7-11pm New Individuals [...]

ZZ Top Replaced!

Craig Thatcher Band & Coordinated Health Partner to Present Free Concert at Musikfest’s Main Stage Aug. 1 Just when it seemed dark - as in the first dark night ever at Musikfest’s main stage - local blues icons The Craig Thatcher Band and Musikfest partner Coordinated Health have come together to shine the spotlight on [...]

From Brasilia, Brazil to Bethlehem

An evening of Gypsy Jazz and Brazilian Music at Ambre Studio Internationally acclaimed musicians, Ted and Marvin Falcon, will reunite for a father and son musical celebration of Brazilian Music and Gypsy Jazz at Ambre Studio, Tuesday, August 19, 7:30 pm.  The concert will feature Ted on the violin and mandolin, his father, Marvin, on [...]

Lehigh Valley Opportunities To Help

THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY CENTER FOR VISION LOSS, Allentown is looking for volunteers to be “Annie’s Angels” to do home visits, read mail, and provide companionship.  We also need Volunteer Drivers to drive customers to doctor appointments, shopping, or center activities.  Hours are flexible and are determined by need.  Training provided.  [...]

Sea Harrier Coming To The Lehigh Valley Airshow

THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER CIVILIAN AIRSHOW PERFORMER IN THE WORLD IS COMING TO THE LEHIGH VALLEY AIRSHOW. Joining the lineup for the 2014 Lehigh Valley Airshow, is the one-of-a-kind Sea Harrier. The former US Marine Corps officer, Art Nalls, is the only person in the world to privately own, and pilot, an air-worthy Harrier. Receiving an [...]