A resident of Wescosville, Michael is responsible for managing and enhancing relationships with ArtsQuest’s current partners, while developing new corporate and business relationships that help the nonprofit arts organization support its arts and education programming for the region, approximately 65 percent of which is free to attend. Among Michael’s other responsibilities are assisting with developing [...]
THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY DELAWARE & LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR, Easton invites the public to a volunteer recruitment event on Saturday, March 12 from 10am to 1pm. Volunteer opportunities include Trail Maintenance/Field Work, Canal Museum Education, Administrative Support, Social Media, Public Outreach, Events, and Half Marathon. Call Lauren Golden, 610-923-3548 x227, [...]
342 Northampton St., Easton, PA Museum hours: Wed – Sat. 10 am – 4 pm Sun 12 – 4 pm Saturday, March 12 Smithsonian Museum Day Live! Free admission to Sigal Museum with ticket from SmithsonianMagazine.com/museumday site. Print it, bring it in that Saturday. The Museum Day Live! ticket provides free admission for [...]
ClickitTicket recently announced their Top 50 Jazz Clubs in America and Easton's own, Lafayette Bar made the list. The criteria used to choose the venues included the types of jazz and blues music performed, club ambiance and intimacy, choice of performers, reputation and more. The Lafayette Bar, located at 15 N 4th St, Easton, Pennsylvania [...]
Six Schools to Compete March 20 at the Musikfest Café to win Master Class with RiverJazz Headliner Jessy J Following three preliminary rounds of competition, six area high school jazz bands have advanced to the finals of the 2016 SteelStacks High School Jazz Band Showcase presented by King, Spry, Herman, Freund & Faul, LLC. The [...]
Christina Colanduoni Luke Simons Parkland High School’s Christina Colanduoni, Southern Lehigh High School’s Luke Simons and Wilson Area High School’s Leah Kun were named the recipients of the Lehigh Valley Music Awards presented by Tri Outdoor’s 17 Youth Education Scholarships. Presenting the scholarships to the students March 6, at the ArtsQuest [...]
Designed as an immersive, "gated community," the flower show features some of the Lehigh Valley's premier landscape artists, hardscape artists, merchants and artisans The annual flower show, now in its fifth decade, has been completely redesigned for 2016. Floral design, landscape design, DIY demonstrations and unique home products have been skillfully blended together in a [...]
Photo is by Olaf Starorypinski ArtsQuest announced that Lisa Harms has been named the organization’s first Director of Education and Outreach. The new position, which is made possible through the generous support of Mrs. Elaine Emrick of Bethlehem Township, will allow the nonprofit arts organization to substantially expand its arts-related educational programs in [...]
THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY COMMUNITY BIKE WORKS, Allentown needs “Earn-a-Bike” instructors for children ages 9-17. Volunteers will mentor and assist children in repairing bicycles. Commitment is one weeknight 6-8pm for 12 weeks. No experience necessary. Training provided. Call James Williams, 610-434-1140, james@communitybikeworks.org. FAMILIES FIRST, Pen Argyl needs Facilitators for high school [...]
Lehigh Valley Zoo is getting new residents in 2016, with the addition of two Masai giraffes. Giraffes are becoming overwhelmingly popular with zoo lovers. Beyond the unique frame, long neck and African heritage is an engaging animal. The Masai giraffes’ home at Lehigh Valley Zoo will feature opportunities for zoo guests to get up-close and [...]
