Where others see a blank stretch of wall on the side of 118-120 Northampton St., the building’s owner, Borko Milosev, sees potential. That’s why he has commissioned a mural by artist Scott Albrecht to adorn the space. Albrecht will begin working on Thursday, Nov. 16. The work will be done in coordination with Easton Murals, [...]
When the touring show Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown comes to the Miller Symphony Hall on November 30, the Liberty High School (Bethlehem) String Quartet will have the privilege of joining the professional musicians on stage to add some orchestral texture to the evening. LHS seniors Vivian Wong, Man Ngyuen, junior Julia Zheng and freshman Angela Rhee will join the bands for the songs "Eleanor [...]
With years of state budget cuts to higher education adversely affecting the cost and quality of schools and research showing that public institutions can outperform private colleges in terms of graduates’ career outcomes, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its 2018’s Best College & University Rankings, along with separate rankings for colleges and universities. To help college-bound seniors choose the [...]
The debate between the Beatles and the Rolling Stones has been going on ever since they first crossed paths on the charts 53 years ago. The argument at the time, and one that still persists, was that the Beatles were a pop group and the Stones were a rock band: the boys next door vs. [...]
A warm water Aquatic Body Therapy, pool opened this month in Coopersburg! This therapy is also known as Watsu. Simply being in warm water has long been known to relieve pain and reduce stress. Now, in addition to the benefits of simply being in the water, there is a healing modality that is similar to [...]
On Saturday, September 9th, 2017, the Saucon Valley Conservancy's 10th Annual Barn Tour begins at the Southeastern Volunteer Fire Company, 2687 Wassergass Rd, Hellertown, PA 18055. The day begins with a talk about local barns featuring barn expert Gregory Huber. Self-guided tour (maps provided) begins at 11:30am, with Saucon Valley Conservancy docents at each of the barns [...]
ArtsQuest, Touchstone Theatre and Zoellner Arts Center Collaborate CIRQUE IT! is a new three day festival showcasing the many faces of the circus arts involving internationally touring artists, visionaries and local artists on July 14-16, 2017. Centered on Bethlehem’s SouthSide and produced by ArtsQuest, Touchstone Theatre and Zoellner Arts Center, the free and low-cost shows [...]
Band’s Concert in Bethlehem Part of 50th Consecutive Year of Touring Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Chicago, celebrating their 50th consecutive year of touring, will headline one of the largest music festivals in the nation when they perform, along with special guest Devon Gilfillian, at Musikfest on Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the [...]
The circus is coming to Muhlenberg Summer Music Theatre this summer — but don’t expect any elephants. “That’s not what circus is really about anymore,” says Noah Dach with a laugh. “It’s about telling a story. And it’s about doing spectacular, amazing things like juggling, aerial acrobatics and magic.” Dach is the writer and director [...]
In order to encourage rehabilitation of building façades and improve signage in the downtown business district, the Easton Main Street Initiative (EMSI) program announces the open application period for façade grant monies. EMSI has been awarded funds from the Keystone Communities Program, through the State of Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development to assist [...]
