Arts & Culture

Having polio meant David Emerson Baum spent a lot of time with his grandfather, painter Walter Emerson Baum, who created endearing portraits.

This week, the LehighValleyNews.com digital desk handpicked three events for you to enjoy, including Body Worlds Rx, Craft Beer Festival and ‘First Saturdays’.

The Ice Rink at SteelStacks, sponsored by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, had a healthy first season in 2022.

After Easton Space Fest was canceled due to weather in 2019, the organizers are coming back with something even bigger for the spring.

A popular music venue that offered national touring acts in downtown Easton for the past five and a half years is closing. It will have its final show on Saturday — an open-to-the-public New Year's Eve party with Loudmix and DJ June.

The staff at Bethlehem Area Public Library has released its list of favorite books for 2022.

The family-friendly two-day event from ArtsQuest and Just Born Quality Confections celebrates the New Year with candy, performances, games and the Peeps Chick Drop.

There isn’t a waitlist for tickets, but there will be a livestream of the Peeps Chick Drop.

Activities are scheduled throughout Saturday at The Crayola Experience on Centre Square in Downtown Easton.

Representatives from ArtsQuest, organizers of this year's Peepsfest at SteelStacks, are warning the public that there could be fake tickets out there. They say the only official tickets are available directly from ArtsQuest.

Hand sanitizing stations and rapid tests will be available on the festival grounds.

The plan calls for the full demolition of the Banana Factory.

The historic, all-metal structure dates back to 1860 and is a borough landmark.

The market's 'Sweet 16' celebration will pay tribute to the late Linn Walker.

The program will bring in local experts to act a resource for parents.

As region's young professional population grows, so does the call for more robust late-night entertainment.

Ice, mist and fruit- or fish-infused 'ice cakes' are being used to cool down inhabitants.

Kassie Hilgert said she's frustrated by the response from Bethlehem's Historic Conservation Commission.

Cindy Adams Dunn, secretary of the DCNR, dropped a big hint on where they'll be located.

Some on council are having a hard time justifying giving $1.5M for stadium improvements.

Take a #SelfieWithAnElfie.

The collection shares the cumulative experience of heritage, according to the museum curator.