Gertrude Stein’s ‘Listen to Me’ on Muhlenberg College Stage

“Listen to Me” is a bittersweet adventure by Gertrude Stein — a love story and a cerebral frolic, in the face of planetary crisis. Directed by James Peck, Stein’s evocative, rarely produced play will be presented at Muhlenberg College, Feb. 22-26. Written in 1936, Stein’s play is a piece of experimental staged poetry, in which [...]

Muhlenberg College ‘Master Choreographers’ Feb 9 to 11

Dance Concert Displays Talents of More Than 70 Dancers The Muhlenberg College dance program will showcase two iconic re-stagings and one original piece from three world-renowned choreographers, as well as four world-premiere works by accomplished returning contributors, in its annual “Master Choreographers” concert, Feb. 9-11. This year’s “Master Choreographers” features restagings of “Radical Severance,” choreographed [...]

Musikfest to Kick Off with Scorchin’ Performance by the Legendary Carlos Santana Aug. 4

Photo by Maryanne Bilham GRAMMY® winning guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Carlos Santana and his band will electrify the crowd at Musikfest when they perform at the Sands Steel Stage Fri., Aug. 4, 8:30 p.m. Tickets for the concert are $59.50-$109.50 and go now sale at www.musikfest.org and 610-332-3378. One [...]

The Stars Are Coming To The Musikfest Cafe

Kevin Nealon, Nemr and Burning Bridget Cleary On May 7, 7:30 p.m., the Musikfest Café is pleased to welcome Kevin Nealon. Best known for his nine years as a writer and cast member on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, Nealon created some of the show’s most memorable characters, including The Subliminal Man and Hans and Franz. [...]

Fly Fishing Film Tour Returns for 3rd Year

Odd Man Out, one of the films in the 2017 Fly Fishing Film Tour. Photo credit is Matt McCormick Proceeds from screenings, which are presented by Cabela’s, to benefit Trout Unlimited’s Monocacy Chapter and ArtsQuest Fly fishing aficionados, gear up for trout season and transport yourself to some of the most exotic angling [...]

Pet Adoption Day Slated Saturday, Jan. 21

Customers can now shop for their four legged friends and home DIY projects in one convenient location, at Cantelmi's Ace Hardware, 1805 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA.  Family owned and operated since 1922, third generation owner Rick Cantelmi says the retailer has added a 1,000 square foot premium pet department to its Forks Township location. To [...]

Center for Humanistic Change Welcomes New Staff

  L to R: Kris Hettrick, Stephanie Dorney, Katie Gross Kris Hettrick recently joined the CHC staff in the position of Strategy and Student Assistance Program Manager. The Student Assistance Program (SAP) assists school personnel in identifying issues including alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and mental health issues which pose a barrier to a [...]

4th Annual SteelStacks Improv Comedy Festival

Improvised Shakespeare Company, Improvised David Mamet Play & More Are Highlighted More than 50 improv acts from U.S. & Canada to perform Jan. 20-21   The Improvised Shakespeare Company and Hunter Nelson and Terry Withers’ “David Mamet’s ‘The New David Mamet Play’” headline the 4th annual SteelStacks Improv Comedy Festival Jan. 20-21 at the ArtsQuest [...]

National Museum of Industrial History Kicks Off New Year with Young Reader’s Program

The National Museum of Industrial History starts the New Year by announcing its brand new Young Reader’s Program.  This engaging series features award-winning children’s literature to educate and inspire younger generations with stories of industrial history.  Each date will include a fun and interactive show and tell component that will be fun for the whole [...]

PEEPSFEST® Announces Winners of Scholastic Diorama Competition

Peeps in Space by Owen Boger Area students had a sweet start to the New Year when their dioramas were chosen as winners in the 2016 PEEPS® Scholastic Diorama Competition during PEEPSFEST®, the free family festival presented by Just Born Quality Confections and ArtsQuest Dec. 30-31. More than 60 dioramas incorporating PEEPS® candy [...]