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 follow-up mural, a collaboration with airport authority and ArtsQuest, is in a tunnel leading into the airport and designed by local students and muralist Matt Halm. -
The 44th Roasting Ears of Corn festival in Allentown will feature a performance by an Andean flutist, Aztec dancers, ceremonial dances and family activities.
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Allentown Rescue Mission began its art therapy program during the pandemic. It has since become one of the favorite classes among the men who temporarily reside at the shelter.
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While memories still are fresh, the reviewers at LehighValleyNews.com have ranked their favorites of Musikfest's 11 headline shows this year.
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The rapper and actor performed a medley of his greatest hits at Musikfest including "Rollout (My Business)" and "Area Codes."
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The six-time Grammy winners performed a medley of their hits at the main Steel Stage as the rain poured down on Thursday, August 8.
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The Bach Choir of Bethlehem's new 2024-25 season will begin in September with a free Bach at Noon concert.
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The Puerto Rican reggaeton superstars, who came on the scene in the early 2000s, performed a medley of their hits like "Loco" "Bonita" at Musikfest on Aug. 4.
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Marlo Shankweiler, guitarist for Melt, talks about her homegrown roots before her performance at Musikfest on Sunday.
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The three bands sang their hits from the '90s at the second night on the main Steel Stage on Friday, Aug. 2.
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Participating restaurants are offering prix fixe menus and other deals on meals starting Sunday, July 16.
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The theatre is looking for locals to submit their favorite places and people that make the city shine.
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The classic rocker brings his tour to Bethlehem on Saturday July 15.
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The Bethlehem landmark is nominated for best historic hotel for the third time.
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Cool off at these sweet spots that offer the Valley's favorite ice cream and gelato.
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Bring an appetite to these food related events happening this weekend in the Valley.
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The Freedom high school alum was sent home after a kissing challenge went amiss.
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Hundreds attended the festival, which featured ska, reggae and dancehall performances, on Saturday, July 1.
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Check out these four Lehigh Valley events happening the first weekend of July.
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The "Late Night" host performs at the Wind Creek Event Center on Aug. 11.
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Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival seeks to help the community while enjoying a family-friendly day of music, dancing and theater on July 1.
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Freedom High alum Josh Young made his network TV debut on the dating reality show 'The Bachelorette' on Monday night.
