About Ernie Reed

Ernie Reed is publisher of Lehigh Valley Happening and owner of Lehigh Valley Advertising LLC, a local advertising agency specializing in helping small to medium sized businesses realize their marketing and branding goals. Ernie has degrees in journalism and marketing. For comments and suggestions email Ernie@LehighHappening.com

What is Steampunk?

Glide into the future on a 1880s airship, to explore a world of romance and adventure. This exhibition features contemporary art of the Steampunk movement, and antiques behind their inspiration. Steampunk is today’s Science Fiction vision of the future as seen through a Victorian Era looking glass. A small subculture of fine arts, film, fashion and [...]

The “2015 Happening List” Beauty & Wellness Winners and Finalists Part 2

Click on the categories below to see the winners and finalists Beauty & Wellness: Makeup Beauty & Wellness: Mani/Pedi Beauty & Wellness: Massage Beauty & Wellness: Nutritionist Beauty & Wellness: Orthodontist Beauty & Wellness: Physical Therapy Beauty & Wellness: Tanning Beauty & Wellness: Tattoo & Piercing Beauty & Wellness: Tennis Club Beauty & Wellness: Trainer [...]

Contemporary Romeo and Juliet at Muhlenberg

Modern retelling of 'Romeo and Juliet' sheds light on race relations, police violence Muhlenberg's Troy Dwyer rewires Shakespeare's romantic tragedy to speak to contemporary audiences During one month in the summer of 2014, in separate incidents in cities across the United States, four unarmed black men were killed while being arrested by police officers. None [...]

Car Restoration Facility, Upscale Apartments Proposed for Allentown Waterfront

“Automobile Corner of America” to be created synergistically with America On Wheels Museum              A rendering of the proposed RB Collection Restoration Center; Alex and Al Ruozzi of RB Collection The Allentown Commercial and Industrial Development Authority (ACIDA), at their regularly scheduled Board Meeting, voted to select ACR Development's proposal for acquisition [...]

The “2015 Happening List” Beauty & Wellness Winners and Finalists

Click on the categories below to see the winners and finalists Beauty & Wellness: Alternative Exercise Beauty & Wellness: Blowout Beauty & Wellness: Chiropractor Beauty & Wellness: Cosmetic Surgery Beauty & Wellness: Day Spa Beauty & Wellness: Facial Beauty & Wellness: Gym Beauty & Wellness: Hair Color Beauty & Wellness: Hair Cut Beauty & Wellness: [...]

New Urban Street Art Festival to Debut April 18 in Bethlehem

Free community event to feature more than 20 different artists and arts organizations Headspins by acrobatic break dancers, colorful body painting and the click-clack of rollerblades on concrete are some of the sights and sounds that attendees will discover when ArtsQuest’s Urban Street Art Festival debuts April 18 at the Banana Factory community arts center, [...]

Volunteer Round-Up Week of April 5

THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY CAMELOT FOR CHILDREN, INC., Allentown is looking for volunteers (age 14+) to help with Camp Camelot from July 6 to August 21. Each week is a different theme and includes a field trip on Wednesdays and guest speakers on Fridays. Camp focuses on improving social interaction skills.An [...]

Boots, Barks & Bowties Gala

Last Chance Ranch Holding 2nd Annual Gala at SteelStacks April 11 Supports nonprofit animal rescue’s expansion and community education programs Last Chance Ranch is inviting the community to come together to help support animals in need through its Boots, Barks & Bowties Gala at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, April 11, 5 p.m.  The event, [...]

Polar Plunge for a Purpose

Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley is hosting its 3rd “Plunge for a Purpose” at Dutch Springs this Saturday, April 11 at 10 a.m. The Polar Plunge is a creative way to support Habitat Lehigh Valley by plunging into icy cold water. Doing a Polar Plunge may even be on your bucket list. Check [...]

LEHIGH VALLEY MALL HOSTS HOME AND LIFESTYLE EXPO

Lehigh Valley Mall is hosting a Home and Lifestyle Expo in the Mall's Elevator court this Friday through Sunday. During the event Lehigh Valley residents will be connected to the top home improvement products and services to enhance and assist them with their own projects. Featured vendors will include: PA Basement Waterproofing AJ Window & [...]