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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, Greater Lehigh Valley needs volunteers (age 21+) to step up to the "wheel" and drive cancer patients to scheduled treatments. "Road to Recovery" drivers must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, a reliable vehicle and proof of insurance, complete a background check [...]
Photo by Diane Richter Follow the star to Bethlehem Jan. 8 as ArtsQuest celebrates El Dia de los Reyes, a cherished cultural and religious tradition in many Latin American countries. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place from 2-6 p.m. at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 [...]
Brand-new PEEPS® Chick, New PEEPS® Games & More Highlight Event Dec. 30-31 The PEEPS® Chick rings in the new year at the 7th annual PEEPSFEST® Dec. 31, 2015 in Bethlehem, PA. Jeff Fusco/AP Images for Just Born Quality Confections Family fun is the name of the game at PEEPSFEST®, the annual two-day New [...]
By Carol Cheshire Before and after microblading For centuries women have sought ways to create the perfect eyebrows. Using every tool from plucking, waxing and shaving to applying product, women have relentlessly poked and prodded brows into their ideal shape. The latest method of achieving effortlessly beautiful brows is a procedure called Microblading. [...]
THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY AMERICA ON WHEELS, Allentown is seeking friendly volunteers to help at the Admissions Desk/Museum Store. Cash register training is available. Shift times are usually 10am-1pm or 1-4pm. Feel free to pick one day per week or one day per month. Call Liz Hahn, 610-432-4200 x10, fund_development@americaonwheels.org. DAVINCI [...]
Sweet victory! ArtsQuest announced the winners of its 4th-annual SteelStacks Gingerbread House Competition. From classic, candy-coated cottages to daring confectionary creations, entries in the competition were judged based on five key factors: Overall appearance and composition, originality and use of materials, design execution, how the entry fit into its category, and the “Holiday Spirit” incorporated [...]
