
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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Amber Hikes, who got their start as a social justice advocate in Philadelphia, is the ACLU's deputy executive director for strategy and culture. Their appearance will take place on March 26.
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The Bach Choir of Bethlehem is the oldest American Bach Choir. As it closes its 125th anniversary celebration, it's about to do something it's never done before — release a live CD. The choir also has released details of its upcoming 116th Bethlehem Bach Festival.
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Five local women spoke about how they overcame bullying and racism in the workplace during an International Women's Day program at Ben Franklin TechVentures.
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Sample beer from local breweries, plus Irish eats and other drink specials at these pub crawls in the Lehigh Valley.
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Ashleigh Strange previously served as communications director for PA Stands Up and Make the Road Pennsylvania.
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Commissioners from the Governor's Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs held a meet-and-greet on the SteelStacks campus on Tuesday night.
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Latino Connection will hold its annual health summit April 19 -20 at Wind Creek Event Center.
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As part of Black History Month, we celebrate the contributions of local artists, dancers, actors and community leaders whose achievements stand out year-round.
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McGhee panel discussion and Q&A will take place on Thursday, Feb. 29.
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More than 250 students will perform this weekend at Lehigh Valley Mall. The Lehigh Valley Music Teachers Association's 42nd annual Playathon fundraiser continues Sunday.
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The township election is on Nov. 7. Six candidates are clashing over a looming development project.
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The community chorale's founder, Ed Milisits passed away in January 2022. The chorus is gearing up for its December performances.
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The local rock band will celebrate their album, "Maybe This is It" at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20.
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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we have rounded up some of the best Latin eats in the Lehigh Valley.
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The street festival starts at noon Saturday, Oct. 14, and will feature a free concert by 2000s pop star Ryan Cabrera, as well as other acts.
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The free tribute concert honoring two prominent members of the Lehigh Valley's music scene takes place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8 at Central Moravian Church.
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The German-inspired festival kicks off on Friday, Oct. 6 at SteelStacks.
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The free workshop was held on Saturday, Sept. 30 at NCC's Fowler Center.
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The space creatures crashed their flying object into City Hall where they were welcomed by city officials with song and dance.
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The stand-up comic, known for his spot-on impressions of celebs such as Kanye West, Jay-Z and Kevin Hart, performs Thursday, Sept. 28, at Musikfest Cafe.
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The famous duo, consisting of Hollywood icon Kevin and his older brother, Michael, perform on Friday, Oct. 6.
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The five-day festival features songwriting, dance and poetry workshops, a performance by Jesse Rubens and an interactive performance about housing.