Micaela Hood
Arts & Culture ReporterI’m LehighValleyNews.com’s arts and cultures reporter covering the best in music, theater, food and lifestyles. I have covered entertainment and features for the Miami Herald, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, New York Daily News, the Pocono Record and USA Today Network. As a proud Latina, I look forward to showcasing the diverse and vibrant communities in the Lehigh Valley. A fashionista and foodie, when I’m not working you can find me shopping or dining at my favorite Colombian and Italian restaurants and local coffee shops. Contact me at micaelah@lehighvalleynews.com or 610-984-8217.
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The event is organized by Interlace Cultural y Desarrollo Integral de Lehigh Valley in partnership with the Baum Art School and the City of Allentown. -
IRS Criminal Investigation special agents visited Moravian University during a full-day criminal investigation simulation known as the citizen academy.
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The book festival will feature workshops, poetry, lectures by authors and discussions on the environment, LGBTQ rights, diversity and the steel industry. It runs through Sunday at various locations in the city.
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The star-studded awards ceremony was held inside Miller Symphony Hall on Saturday, Oct. 12. Young actors and a Grammy-winning hip-hop artist shared the stage.
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The lecture was held by Damary Bonilla-Rodriguez, a national authority on diversity, inclusion and equity.
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Shye Roberts, a graduate of the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, dazzled coaches Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dogg, Michael Bublé and Reba McEntire on Tuesday night's blind auditions.
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The PA Latino Convention was held Sunday through Tuesday in Philadelphia. About 700 people attended, sharing ideas on a range of issues and networking.
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Oktoberfest at SteelStacks begins on Friday, Oct. 4. The two-weekend celebration will feature four biergartens, a bratwurst eating contest, weiner dog race, polka music and a drag show.
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The four-day festival will feature performances by Kinetic Light, a disability arts ensemble and a Latin fest. It starts Thursday, Oct. 3, and runs through Sunday, Oct. 6.
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Author Elin Hilderbrand's boyfriend, Tim Field, of Palmer Township, passed away on Aug. 15, 2024.
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Some shoppers and arts and crafts vendors were surprised to see Hallmark star Wes Brown at ArtsQuest's holiday market in Bethlehem on Thursday.
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Fans of the global superstar celebrated her 34th birthday at the SteelStacks campus on Wednesday night.
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Wear your finest ugly Christmas sweater and jam out to English and Spanish alt-rock on Friday, Dec. 15.
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The Smithsonian Institution-affiliate will begin to review applications starting in January.
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Swifties can celebrate the singer's 34th birthday on ice on Wednesday night.
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13 families flew on a United/SkyWest plane from Lehigh Valley International Airport to the North Pole, where they met Santa and Mrs. Claus.
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People can support local artists by shopping at Christkindlmarkt at SteelStacks.
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Greg Capogna, executive director of the radio station will retire from his position in early 2024.
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The Neighborhood Assistance Program grant will fund programs for residents with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities.
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Lehigh University's Office of Multicultural Affairs hosted a panel discussion with faculty on Friday, Dec. 1.
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Carson Kressley and the OG "Fab Five" will reunite for a special evening on Dec. 16 at the Wind Creek Event Center.
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Portnoy's "One Bite" series features a rave review of the Pen Argyl pizzeria.
