Photo by Jonathan Davies Every summer, the population of Bethlehem grows as thousands of guests visit the city to attend festivals like Musikfest, the Sabor Latin Festival and the 50 summer concerts at the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks. Directly tied to this, the staff of ArtsQuest expands substantially as it adds dozens of positions [...]
Guest local breweries and food trucks will join live music for Live at the Falls Easton Main Street Initiative announces Live at the Falls, a new concert series featuring local breweries, food trucks, and live music in Scott Park. The series, formally held at Riverside Amphitheatre, is moving to the new venue to make way [...]
Cheer on local students at Lehigh Valley Mall – Elevator Court Saturday, May 20, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. during the Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Community Canvas finale. Winners from the six preliminary events, which took place from November 2016 to May 2017, will have just 45 minutes to create a work of [...]
THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY AMERICAN RED CROSS OF THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY, Allentown is hosting an information session on Wednesday, May 24 at 6pm at their 3939 Broadway, Allentown site. Learn about their mission and how you can get involved. Many opportunities are available in Disaster Services, Community Disaster Education, Financial [...]
Freedom High School alum will accept award at Linny Awards Ceremony Nov. 9 at SteelStacks The ArtsQuest Foundation is pleased to announce that nationally acclaimed actor and former Bethlehem resident Daniel Dae Kim will receive the Foundation’s prestigious Pinnacle of the Arts Award at the second Linny Awards ceremony Nov. 9 at the ArtsQuest Center’s [...]
The National Museum of Industrial History will debut its first major changing exhibit, “Making America’s Pastime,” exploring the industrial history of America’s favorite sport from May 12th to October 31st with regular programming to enhance the visitor experience. Today Major League Baseball is a $9.5 billion industry. The “Making America’s Pastime” exhibit delves into the [...]
High School Students Help Shape Festival Experience for Guests by Booking Musical Acts at Musikfest White Noise, featuring former Freedom student and Marketing Musikfest alum Covey Carpenter Started in 1984, Musikfest continues to grow each year and now attracts one million people to Bethlehem for 500-plus free performances over 10 days each August. [...]
Williams Township residents will hold a Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony on Sunday, May 28, 2017, at 6 p.m. to honor fallen heroes, living veterans, and service persons on active duty. The sunset ceremony will be held at the Williams Twp. Municipal Building, 655 Cider Press Rd. in Williams Township. Elaina Reichard Wood, serving with the [...]
Lewis Jacobs, Still Photographer, 2011 Acclaimed actor and GRAMMY nominee Val Kilmer will offer a personal look at one of America’s most iconic and celebrated authors when he appears in person at the ArtsQuest Center’s Musikfest Café presented by Yuengling June 12, 8 p.m., to host a screening of CINEMA TWAIN, the film [...]
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 6-8pm one night a week for 12 weeks. No experience necessary. Training provided. Call Dave Edinger, 610-434-1140, dedinger@communitybikeworks.org. COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, INC., Allentown needs [...]
