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 [...]
“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 [...]
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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, [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 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 & [...]
LVIA EXPERIENCES LARGEST TRAFFIC INCREASE SINCE 2011 The Lehigh Valley International Airport saw a 17% rise in traffic in February, it’s largest increase since February of 2011. In addition, traffic has been up for the last six months, consecutively. The rise in passenger traffic is encouraging to airport officials, who have been working to create [...]
'Dance Emerge' dance concert showcases eclectic work by 11 student choreographers, 60 dancers and Muhlenberg faculty member Megan Flynn in a nationally acclaimed program Muhlenberg College dancers tell their stories through movement, as the Muhlenberg Theatre & Dance Department presents "Dance Emerge," a showcase for dance works created by emerging choreographers, April 16-18 in the [...]