Arts & Culture

A new event, Steel City Smokeout, will be held Saturday, July 20, on PNC Plaza on the SteelStacks campus in conjunction with Bethlehem restaurant Nick’s BBQ.

Moravian University students wrote and directed the productions as part of their Master of Fine Arts thesis projects. Their performances at Touchstone Theatre — spread out through April and starting this week — will explore disability, self-worth and creativity.

Heavyweight developer City Center plans to open its new music venue, The Archer, in the 900 block of Hamilton Street in Allentown later this fall. Construction is underway.

Edward Shaughnessy’s 'KSAT 2021: A Walkabout' documents 365 photographs of the Karl Stirner Arts Trail, detailing a picturesque scene a day. Proceeds from print sales will help benefit the trail.

“The Story Continues” was a program presented by the Rising Sun Initiative at Bethlehem Area Public Library. It celebrated Black history and Women's History Month.

Exactly 100 years ago, on March 30, Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom’s wooden roller coaster, Thunderhawk, opened to the public.

Take a look at stories throughout the week of which we are most proud, had a profound impact on readers or that you might want to look at again.

In honor of the March 31 holiday, Crayola has committed to giving away 1 million crayons across their stores nationwide from March 29-31.

Brett Scallions, who fronted the band Fuel for more than 25 years, will perform July 13 at Signature Event Center, 137 Erin Lane, Brodheadsville.

Dorney Park on Friday announced new Preseason Preview Days to be held April 27-28 and May 4-5.

The Love, Lust & Marriage tour by Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites offers insight into the intimate life of Moravians. The tour runs through Feb. 22 at the Moravian Museum on Church Street.

From Coplay to Caesar's Superdome: Saquon Barkley made a name for himself at Whitehall High and Penn State. He's been a top performer in the NFL this season. Here are Barkley's best plays of the 2024 season ahead of Super Bowl LIX.

A dozen Pennsylvania puppies will compete for the "Lombarky" trophy and Most Valuable Puppy starting at 2 p.m. Sunday.

V Spehar became famous for UnderTheDeskNews, explaining complex topics in a conversational, to-the-point fashion. On Thursday night, Spehar gave a Q&A with Lehigh President Joseph J. Helble.

Mac Powell, who led Christian rock band Third Day to produce 13 gold and platinum albums, will perform at Calvary Baptist Church in Bethlehem Township. Also on the bill are contemporary Christian band Cochran & Co. and songwriter Jon Reddick.

These local businesses are gearing up for Super Bowl Sunday by offering some Eagles-themed eats.

Win or lose in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is viewed as a champion in his hometown of Whitehall and throughout the Lehigh Valley.

Faculty from the high school's visual arts department will hold a free reception and artists talk from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday.

During the NFL Honors ceremony, Saquon Barkley took home Offensive Player of the Year honors after amassing more than 2,000 rushing yards.

For the first time in its 122-year history, Crayola is bringing back retired colors in a special, limited edition 8-pack this spring.

Scott Bradlee’s Post Modern Jukebox, which reinterprets contemporary hit songs as jazz, ragtime and swing music, will perform at 8 p.m. July 26. And "Dancing with the Stars Live," featuring 2024 Mirrorball winners Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson, show co-host Stephen Nedoroscik special guests, will perform at 7:30 p.m. April 17.

The a cappella group will scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb.7 at Zoellner Arts Center.