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.
-
Art In The Park, which will showcase the works of hundreds of local musicians, painters, photographers and sculptors, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept 14, in West End Park. -
The Tom JeBran Collection features a dozen rare electric Martin Guitars and amps. It will be on display until September 2025.
-
A rainstorm didn't stop locals from pouring into the seventh annual Allentown Beer Fest on Saturday, Sept. 7.
-
Organizers of the beer festival have teamed up with Allentown Mural Arts for a day of craft beer tasting, mural unveilings, live music and local eats on Saturday, Sept. 7.
-
The ventriloquist and comedian brought his act to the second-to-last day of the Allentown Fair. It was his seventh headline show at the fair.
-
The scrapple contest was held on Saturday, Aug. 31 at the Great Allentown Fair.
-
"Rooted" is a collaboration between founders of Godfrey Daniels, Touchstone Theatre, Mock Turtle Marionette Theatre and the Bach Choir of Bethlehem. The public is invited to part of the filming on Saturday, Sept. 7, at Payrow Plaza.
-
A pack of wolves will appear at the Allentown Fair as part of the free entertainment. One of the wolves will meet attendees. A tour of their den is also scheduled.
-
For the first time, Robbie Furman will showcase his work at the Allentown Fair.
-
The wartime lost portrait by German artist Lucas Cranach the Elder, entitled "Portrait of George the Bearded, Duke of Saxony," has hung at the Allentown Art Museum since 1961.
-
You may see a ghost (or two!) at these spooky hotels, restaurants and museums.
-
The township election is on Nov. 7. Six candidates are clashing over a looming development project.
-
The community chorale's founder, Ed Milisits passed away in January 2022. The chorus is gearing up for its December performances.
-
The local rock band will celebrate their album, "Maybe This is It" at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20.
-
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we have rounded up some of the best Latin eats in the Lehigh Valley.
-
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.
-
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.
-
The German-inspired festival kicks off on Friday, Oct. 6 at SteelStacks.
-
The free workshop was held on Saturday, Sept. 30 at NCC's Fowler Center.
-
The space creatures crashed their flying object into City Hall where they were welcomed by city officials with song and dance.
-
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.
-
The famous duo, consisting of Hollywood icon Kevin and his older brother, Michael, perform on Friday, Oct. 6.
