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 Neighborhood Assistance Program grant will fund programs for residents with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities. -
Lehigh University's Office of Multicultural Affairs hosted a panel discussion with faculty on Friday, Dec. 1.
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Carson Kressley and the OG "Fab Five" will reunite for a special evening on Dec. 16 at the Wind Creek Event Center.
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Portnoy's "One Bite" series features a rave review of the Pen Argyl pizzeria.
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The museum opened its winter season with a new exhibition that celebrates Puerto Rican artists, as well as the female workforce in the region.
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From the Bach Choir to the Central Moravian Church, celebrate the season through song at these local concerts.
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The theater's Christmas City Follies performance is now in its 24th year.
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The famous soprano singer will perform her favorite holiday hits and top-charting tunes at Wind Creek Event Center on Nov. 29.
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The Christmastime tradition features a mix of modern and classic choreography at the State Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 29.
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The ice skating rink opens to the public on Tuesday, Nov. 21 and will feature 23 theme nights and days.
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The book festival will feature workshops, poetry, lectures by authors and discussions on the environment, LGBTQ rights, diversity and the steel industry. It runs through Sunday at various locations in the city.
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The star-studded awards ceremony was held inside Miller Symphony Hall on Saturday, Oct. 12. Young actors and a Grammy-winning hip-hop artist shared the stage.
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The lecture was held by Damary Bonilla-Rodriguez, a national authority on diversity, inclusion and equity.
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Shye Roberts, a graduate of the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, dazzled coaches Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dogg, Michael Bublé and Reba McEntire on Tuesday night's blind auditions.
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The PA Latino Convention was held Sunday through Tuesday in Philadelphia. About 700 people attended, sharing ideas on a range of issues and networking.
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Oktoberfest at SteelStacks begins on Friday, Oct. 4. The two-weekend celebration will feature four biergartens, a bratwurst eating contest, weiner dog race, polka music and a drag show.
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The four-day festival will feature performances by Kinetic Light, a disability arts ensemble and a Latin fest. It starts Thursday, Oct. 3, and runs through Sunday, Oct. 6.
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Author Elin Hilderbrand's boyfriend, Tim Field, of Palmer Township, passed away on Aug. 15, 2024.
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The Colombian-American poet spoke at Penn State Lehigh Valley as part of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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A discussion was held at the Univest Public Media Center after a screening of "Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life" — a documentary about the community response to the deadly Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh on Oct. 27, 2018.
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The weeklong art festival features free performances and concerts by saxophonists, dancers and poets.
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The Northampton County Department of Corrections hosted a bias training course for new hires taught by a Bethlehem-based organization that consults on diversity, equity and inclusion.
