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Brian Myszkowski/LehighValleyNews.comCall it sludge, stoner metal, heavy rock, whatever. Melvins, one of the most influential acts in the game, came out to Musikfest Cafe on Thursday and played an incredible set exploring its vast and varied four decades. -
Micaela Hood/LehighValleyNews.com"Iron Chef" winner Jose Garces has opened Okatshe, a Japanese-inspired izakaya on Hamilton Street, with an eight-foot sushi roll instead of a ribbon-cutting. Located across from Rosa Blanca, Okatshe offers small plates, sushi, sake,and whiskey in a modern take on Japan’s traditional neighborhood bar.
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Courtesy/Cupid DesignThird-generation family business that sells to the masses still designing its line locally.
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Stephanie Sigafoos/LehighValleyNews.comThe Party Animals faced the Texas Tailgaters as part of the Banana Ball World Tour at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
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After two months and $450,000 in renovations, the Bethlehem Area Public Library celebrated with a grand reopening on Saturday. -
The event featured 35 local vendors selling vegetarian and vegan products as well as free workout classes and a live recipe demo.
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After two months and $450,000 in renovations, the Bethlehem Area Public Library hosted a grand reopening April 29, 2023.
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The outdoor block party has been put off this year due to the rain and cold temperatures.
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The walkable tour features gallery stops and showcases paintings, handmade jewelry and sculptures by Lehigh Valley artists.
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The Olympic track and field star and accomplished public speaker will share some inspirational words on Saturday, April 29.
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The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission clarified that the proposed South Side Bethlehem Cultural Arts Center isn't expected to meet LEED green certification in construction.
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Following the introduction of a resolution to recognize Muslim holidays, the Easton City Council resolved to expand that recognition to include religious holidays from all faiths in a separate calendar.
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It's an opportunity to celebrate Hispanic culture during the theater’s Latino open-air block party on Saturday, April 29.
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A staged reading of "Spit Out the Poison" will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 29. at Touchstone Theatre.
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ArtsQuest has announced three new shows for Musikfest Cafe.
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Join Sarah White and Tim Betz on a virtual Zoom call at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 29.
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Archer Music Hall developers City Center and operators Live Nation gave the media an early look at the venue before its scheduled March 8 opening by gold-selling Brazilian metal band Cavalera.
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Comedian Gabriel Iglesias, best known for his Comedy Central channel specials “I’m Not Fat … I’m Fluffy,” will headline Allentown Fair's grandstand stage at 7 p.m. Sept. 1, it was announced Monday.
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Tickets, at $119, go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31 at the fair's website or at its box office on Allentown Fairgrounds at 17th and Liberty streets.
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The USA Luge Challenge is coming back to Blue Mountain Resort on Jan. 25-26. The competition previously scouted out talent at Blue Mountain and is looking to do so again, while also encouraging public participation in the sport.
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The boutique hotel in Downtown Allentown opened on Jan. 15 and is already booking dates for when the Archer Music Hall opens in March.
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Peter Frampton, best known for his 1976 album “Frampton Comes Alive,” which was the biggest-selling live album for more than 20 years, will play Thursday, April 3.
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Marilyn Manson, the heavy-makeup-wearing alternative rocker whose 1996 album “Antichrist Superstar” branded him a negative influence on young people but sold double platinum, will perform at 8 p.m. May 7, it was announced.
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The Allentown Art Museum took the opportunity to shine a light on local talent, who echoed Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of equity, during several MLK Day activities on Monday.
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Live Nation, the huge entertainment company that will run the Archer Music Hall, will hold a job fair Thursday and Friday, Jan. 23-24. It has said it expects to fill more than 200 permanent jobs at the venue in nearly 20 categories.
