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 multi-faith-based celebration touched on King's vision of unity and love while criticizing some of President Donald Trump's executive orders. -
Join Sarah White and Tim Betz on a virtual Zoom call at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 29.
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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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Several celebrations and church services in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. have been postponed due to weather. Check back for updates.
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Rickhaslo "Ricky" Brown and his wife, Heather, celebrated his big win on "Wheel of Fortune" Wednesday at Rivals Sports Bar and Restaurant.
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Construction is set to begin after the former Banana Factory building is demolished in March. There, the new ArtsQuest Creative Factory will house a Martin Guitar recording studio, volunteer center, artist studios and a year-round comedy club.
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The new exhibits feature artwork by well-known creatives and former residents of the New Arts Program, plus pieces by local artists Rain Black and Mallory Zondag.
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Volunteers from Los Rebolcones Jeep Club and Las Motos Mamis handed out gifts to children at the first celebration held on the last night of Lights in the Parkway.
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Elevate Your Health and Wellness Expo will take place at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Delta by Marriott. The event is free and will benefit KidsPeace.
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The fledgling cultural center on Church Road in Martins Creek is at the former Good Shepherd Church, built in 1864. The center offers monthly lunches for seniors, free classes for children, monthly movie nights, book clubs and gardening.
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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.
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The festival, now in its 13th year, featured salsa performances, Latin eats and rum tastings on Friday and Saturday.
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The gala was held on Friday night at Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem. Among the honorees were attorney and real estate development company owner Michael Perrucci and Bethlehem police officer William Rodriguez.
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There are plenty of festivals and musical performances happening in the Lehigh Valley starting on Friday, June 23.
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Buy tickets early and save on the venue's fall season.
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The former football player, a graduate of Freedom High School in Bethlehem Township, is hoping to win big on the reality TV show.
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ArtsQuest and Yuengling Brewery both released statements after a slew of comments about the drag performance appeared on social media last week.
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The festival will feature family friendly activities and musical performances by local R&B and neo-funk artists.
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The deadline to submit work is Sunday, June 25.
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The annual food truck festival will feature dozens of vendors selling burgers, barbecue food, ice cream, wine and craft beer.
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The sultry songstress brings her unique voice to Musikfest Café at SteelStacks on Sunday, June 18.
