Two dynamic exhibits that focus on inclusive programming are coming to the Banana Factory in Bethlehem this winter. The shows, “Mikayla’s Voice” and “Life Accessible,” focus on two different ways that persons with disabilities are able to experience and access the visual arts. Mikayla Resh, a young woman from Nazareth who was discovered to have [...]
Vibrant characters of Renaissance Italian street theatre come to life on the Muhlenberg College stage Carlo Goldoni's classic comedy 'Servant of Two Masters' plays Dec. 3-6 on Muhlenberg mainstage In 18th century Venice, Commedia dell'Arte was king. The classic theatrical style, which features masks, stock characters, and comic improvisation, was beloved by the nobility and [...]
Showcases innovative work by student choreographers in a nationally acclaimed program. Dance performance Nov. 12-14 displays talent of 10 young choreographers, over 60 dancers. Muhlenberg College dancers tell their stories through movement, as the Muhlenberg Theatre & Dance Department presents "Moving Stories," a showcase for dance works created by emerging choreographers, Nov. 12-14 in the [...]
Oktoberfest presented by Yuengling announced the winners of its third-annual scarecrow competition. This year’s competition featured winners in four categories: Contemporary Scarecrow, Traditional Scarecrow, Kids/Family Scarecrow and the new Rockin’ Scarecrow category. Winners were selected based on public voting during the festival. Contemporary Scarecrow: 1st Place: recyCROW ($150 first prize) - Marie and Pete Brown, [...]
Kander and Ebb classic, onstage Oct. 30 – Nov. 8, features costumes and scenery immersed in the 1920s, Fosse-inspired choreography, and ‘one of the best casts I’ve directed,’ says director Charles Richter The razzle-dazzle vaudeville-style musical “Chicago,” about two fame-obsessed murderesses in 1920s Chicago, will be presented for the first time on the Muhlenberg College [...]
Karel Mikolas headlines Holiday Show Bethlehem House Gallery, a contemporary art gallery providing innovative art in a variety of contemporary styles, will host its Holiday Show from Friday, October 23 through Saturday, January 9. An Opening Reception Friday, October 23 from 6-9 pm will mark the start of the newest gallery exhibit. A Closing Reception [...]
Popular Billboard Program also adds art exhibit at SteelStacks for 2016 ArtPop 2015 - Matt HalmOne Lehigh Valley high school student will have his or her artwork showcased on an Adams Outdoor Advertising billboard for an entire year as the popular ArtPop Lehigh Valley Billboard Program expands to include a scholastic competition for 2016. A [...]
Abstract painter and Allentown native Nina Boodhansingh has always had a passion for art, yet still entered her college career without much formal instruction or a substantial portfolio. She must have done something right, however, because in 2010 she was awarded a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in Painting from Kutztown University, and since then [...]
The Art Establishment Hosts Month-long Celebration of Fantasy Art Friday October 2nd Opening Reception The Art Establishment Studio’s Running Wild; A Celebration of Fantasy Art kicks off on First Friday, October 2nd 6:00 to 10:00 PM, featuring Fantasy Artist Dorian Vallejo doing a live demo, drawing from life using a professional model. Chat with the [...]
"New Voices" Spotlights Talent of Energing Playwrights From the creative minds of three emerging playwrights comes Muhlenberg College’s “New Voices,” an evening of world premiere theater featuring three short plays. “New Voices” runs Sept. 30 – Oct. 4 on the Studio Theatre stage. “It has been very exciting to share the process that all the [...]