Join the Lehigh Valley Mall Thursday, March 23, 2017 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.as it hosts and cheers on ten students from Zephyr Elementary School at a preliminary round of Community Canvas in partnership with Lehigh Valley Health Network. Each student will have just 45 minutes to create a work of art that embodies wholesome [...]
Bobby Zeik Celebrates Festival’s 34th Year Aug. 4-13 With its energetic musicians framed in rich blue hues and a blast of bright colors behind them, the 2017 Musikfest artwork captures the spirit and intensity of the festival by focusing on the people who drive the event – the performers. The work, celebrating Musikfest’s exciting 34th [...]
Muhlenberg College takes a stroll down the runway and into drag ball culture, as the Muhlenberg Theatre & Dance Department presents Tarell Alvin McCraney’s “Wig Out!,” March 30 – April 2. Rarely produced since its 2008 premiere, “Wig Out!” offers an outlandish and high-style glimpse into the tight-knit world of Harlem drag balls. Muhlenberg theater [...]
It’s an evening of great, live music and fun, friendly competition as seven area high school jazz bands compete for the chance to open for RiverJazz headliners. Following four preliminary rounds, seven area high school jazz bands have advanced to the finals of the 2017 SteelStacks High School Jazz Band Showcase presented by King, Spry, [...]
Winners to be Honored During Awards Ceremony Nov. 9 at SteelStacks 2016 Pinnacle of the Arts Award recipient Ann Roth being presented the award by ArtsQuest Foundation Executive Director Jeff Parks. Photo by Diane Richter Know an artist or musician whose work has earned local or even national acclaim? Are you proud of [...]
THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY ALLENTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION needs volunteers (age 25+ years) to read to kindergarten students once a week during the school year. Background checks and registration are required for this new literacy effort. Call Susan Williams, 484-765-4093, williamssu@allentownsd.org. CEDARBROOK NURSING HOME, Allentown needs a volunteer for their Gift [...]
The Super Gigantic Garage Sale is like 100s of Garage Sales under 1 roof It's all about the thrill of making a deal. Whether you are a buyer or seller, everyone loves the thrill of the negotiation and making a great deal. At the Super Gigantic Garage Sale, set for March 25-26 at the Allentown Fairgrounds, Ag [...]
Jump into Spring with HBMS Kid’s Club Crafts Spring Line Up Join Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites (HBMS) on the last Sunday of the month for our year-long Kid’s Club programs at the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts from 1 to 3 pm! Once again partnering with ArtsQuest, HBMS will present fun, interactive crafts that [...]
Families can also visit the Caring Bunny - a unique event in a subdued environment tailored to special needs children The Bunny Photo Experience begins Friday, March 17 and runs through Saturday, April 15 on the lower level Elevator Court. Kids will have the chance to visit with the Bunny and purchase a treasured snapshot [...]
THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY ALLENTOWN RESCUE MISSION needs volunteers to staff their online Virtual Thrift Store from 9am-noon on Monday and Wednesday mornings. Computer savvy volunteers will help prep and size items for staging, photographing, and packing and shipping. Call Deirdre Federico Snyder, 610-740-5500 x322, dfederico@armpa.org. DELAWARE & LEHIGH NATL. HERITAGE [...]
