Arts & Culture

Starting Wednesday, gates at the Allentown Fairgrounds will close between Liberty and Chew Streets, the north and south borders of the grounds.

The Macungie family has other notable works around the Lehigh Valley and tri-state area, including the artwork for the most recent Musikfest.

While the Lehigh Valley IronPigs’ stadium again will have music emanating from its baseball diamond — and will look to do more — it doesn’t mean the park is likely to become a steady stop on the concert circuit, General Manager Kurt Landes said.

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At its 30th anniversary, the Lehigh Valley's Magic: The Gathering scene is going strong say local players and game store owners. Some events have seen a downturn in players following the pandemic and expansion of online play, while others have seen a strong resurgence of new and returning players.

Caputo brings her live show to the Wind Creek Event Center on Aug. 19 and Aug. 20

This weekend is the 43rd annual Roasting Ears of Corn Festival, hosted by the Museum of Indian Culture. The two-day event will feature performances, cultural heritage demonstrations, artifact displays and more.

Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center will host its first Pride Parade Sunday. A step-off ceremony at 10:30 a.m. between 13th and 12th streets will be followed at 11 a.m. by the parade which will last about an hour.

A group of young artists, under the tutelage of muralist and teaching artist Matt Halm, took to the Lehigh Valley International Airport Friday to work on a brand new mural, allowing the kids to exercise their creativity and skills while appreciating public art.

The 30th anniversary of Lehigh Valley Pride will be highlighted at a festival on Sunday at Bethlehem's SteelStacks campus. The event will include food, vendors and drag performances, as well as many other activities.

The collection is one part of a wider effort to make Lehigh more inclusive.

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.