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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Hilary Unger, owner of Perianth Interior Design, was chosen Designer of the Year for 2025 by the Interior Design Society in the category of Living Spaces Over $100,000.
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La recepción del miércoles también sirvió para inaugurar la nueva NeighborMade Community Art Gallery & Workshop dentro del centro en 1335 West Linden St.
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Wednesday’s art show reception also doubled as a ribbon-cutting for the new NeighborMade Community Art Gallery & Workshop, housed inside the center at 1335 West Linden St.
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Estudiantes de Central Elementary STREAM Academy presentaron un preestreno de “Passport to Puerto Rico” en el Univest Public Media Center, celebrando la cultura puertorriqueña con comida, música y baile de Bomba. La película creada por los estudiantes se estrenará en PBS39 el 13 de diciembre.
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Central Elementary STREAM Academy students premiered a teaser of “Passport to Puerto Rico” at the Univest Public Media Center, celebrating Puerto Rican culture with food, Bomba music and dance. The student-made film debuts on PBS39 Dec. 13.
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Just like the former Bethlehem shop, the store sells gently worn women’s, men’s, and kids’ clothing — all donated by members of the Barkley family.
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Christkindlmarkt: A look inside the new Winter Wonderland, St. Nicholas Haus, igloos, photo stationsChristkindlmarkt will run Fridays-Sundays through Nov. 30. It then will open Thursdays-Sundays, Dec. 4 though Dec. 21.
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Las luces navideñas iluminarán el Lehigh Valley Zoo y Coca-Cola Park, mientras que Christmas City se llena de tradiciones moravas durante esta temporada festiva.
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Holiday lights will illuminate the Lehigh Valley Zoo and Coca-Cola Park while Christmas City decks the hall with Moravian traditions this holiday season.
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Held by retired Marine Corps Col. Frank Gunter of Lehigh University, the panel featured two veterans: Chief Warrant Officer 4 Cheryl G. Ites, a retired U.S. Marine, and Master Chief Petty Officer Nathaniel “Nate” Smith, a U.S. Navy veteran.
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Bethlehem native Danny Roebuck is filming his new Christmas movie, "Saint Nick of Bethlehem" in November and March 2024.
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The university held several campus-wide events during First Generation College Student Week including a Q&A with filmmaker Cynthia Martinez.
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'Turn it up to 11': Bethlehem Area Public Library's Studio 11 to hold its annual concert, fundraiser11Fest features performances by local rock, pop and rap groups. The concert helps support the studio's operational costs.
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Ten locals were honored for their achievements in the arts at the Linny Awards ceremony held Thursday, Nov. 9.
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Easton's 12th PA Bacon Fest drew thousands of fans to the city's Downtown on Saturday, with everyone lining up for bacon burgers, desserts, brews and so much more.
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Curator and collector Landon Annoni owns hundreds of wardrobe pieces belonging to Nicks and Fleetwood Mac. His new exhibition in Allentown runs through Nov. 15.
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Glen Wilkofsky is suing the Allentown Symphony after they booted him for not paying his union dues.
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In panel discussions and through sharing data, a group of executives and leaders tossed around ideas on how to improve the post-pandemic arts sector.
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The artist is donating the money from her new exhibition to the Judith Adele Agentis Foundation.
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Celebrate the legendary singer at events throughout the city ahead of her concert at the PPL Center on Saturday.
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Booker's artwork will be on display through Dec. 10 at Moravian's Payne Gallery in Bethlehem.
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A weird smell and an electronic shutdown. Something spooky happened during a recent tour of the Stacks.