Arts & Culture

The festival will feature bachata and merengue music and Latin eats such as empanadas and mofongo.

WLVR’s Megan Frank had the opportunity to chat with Anthony DeSanctis, who programmed the movies for ArtsQuest's upcoming sci-fi film festival.

The local singer will debut her newest music at the National Sokols on Saturday.

A basketball hoop, lines and benches have been restored at the Wood Street Playground in Whitehall Township after a PennDOT plan to expand Route 22 was put on hold.

The Wheels of Time August Rod Run and Jamboree is returning to Macungie Memorial Park this weekend. The event brings thousands to view over 1,500 classic street rods and custom cars on August 25-27.

Dr. Lee Riley treats cancers at St. Luke’s University Health Network, but in his free time, he sculpts. He is the recipient of ArtsQuest’s Linny Award for Visual Artist of the Year.

The Lehigh Valley IronPigs will host the Bacon and Brews Festival at Coca-Cola Park on Sept. 30. There will be brewers, ciders, distilleries, wineries and bacon items from IronPigs Concessions and select food vendors.

The Weight Band, featuring former The Band guitarist Jim Weider, will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at Musikfest Cafe at ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks.

Several theaters in the Lehigh Valley will offer discounted tickets on Sunday, Aug. 27. Close to 20 films will be shown throughout the region, including summer hits "Barbie," "Oppenheimer," and "Little Mermaid."

The Hooters, who combined ska and folk-rock on 1980s hits such as “Day By Day” and “And We Danced,” will perform at 8 p.m. at Univest Performance Center, 301 W. Mill St. Gates open at 6, and an opening act will go on at 6:30 p.m.

Touchstone Theatre's latest opus is part of a subscription service called 'Letters From Far.'

The conversation will center on creating meaningful rituals around rites of passage for people who identify as LGBTQ.

The Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley is organizing several projects.

Zion's Reformed United Church of Christ is yet another victim of COVID-19.

The weeklong observance marks 7 guiding principles with a candle-lighting each day.

Longtime President Charlene Donchez Mowers is becoming a senior adviser.

The workouts in the wrestling-rich Lehigh Valley are aimed toward former scholastic athletes.

Downtown Easton will continue to welcome its fans with outdoor markets and yummy treats.

The term "LatinX" is meant to include everyone and make them feel welcome.

The pieces of synthetic ice fit together like a jigsaw puzzle.

Leon S. Peters was a staunch supporter of the Great Allentown Fair and the Lehigh County Agricultural Society.

Reform and conservative congregations merged earlier this year in a bid to strengthen as one.