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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Former reality TV star Jon Gosselin's DJ stint helps make new nightclub a part of 'experience hotel'The former reality star was the first DJ to spin at the new upscale lounge on the lower level of the historic hotel. -
From pizza to dessert, here's where to find the best food deals on Pi Day in the Lehigh Valley.
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The free expo is now in its seventh year and will occur from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at Penn State Lehigh Valley.
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William Donner, an anthropology professor at Kutztown University, led a presentation over the weekend on the history of what was once known as the country's oldest folk festival. He lectured at the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum.
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Alan Doyle's music is heavily influenced by his Irish heritage and the Celtic sea shanties, filled with the sounds of accordions, whistles, fiddles and barons. He will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at Musikfest Café at ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks in Bethlehem.
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Bethlehem’s Central Moravian Church will hold a free screening of the 2023 documentary on March 10 at Frank Banko Alehouse Theatre.
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Jennifer Parker designs earrings and glassware with faith-based phrases and motivation messages through her Crafting with Agape website. She also creates handmade designs featuring the mascots of local schools.
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Family Promise of Lehigh Valley invited community members to a screening of the film that stars Ashanti, William Baldwin, Beverly D'Angelo and Ty Pennington.
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Neeley shared his advice to the "Wicked" who will soon reprise his iconic portrayal of Jesus before his upcoming stop at the historical 19th Street theater.
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The Charles A. Brown Ice House Punk & DIY committee held an open house and meet-up for artists organized by podcaster Elise Schaffer and Latino artist Brandon Dominguez on Sunday.
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Puppy raisers help socialize and teach guide dogs obedience in the early stages of their lives before they start training to become guide dogs for the visually impaired.
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Learn how to paint like Bob Ross, or draw cartoons from a professional anime artist. The classes are part of ArtQuest's spring workshops held at the Bethlehem Area Public Library, Spring Garden Elementary School and the Artist Garages in Allentown.
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The 2025 season, led by artistic director Jason King Jones and managing director Casey William Gallagher, includes nine productions.
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Tonya Johnson, known affectionately as "Mama B," cheered on her son in New Orleans while wearing a custom-made sequin jacket by Bethlehem designer Lara Bly.
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The Love, Lust & Marriage tour by Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites offers insight into the intimate life of Moravians. The tour runs through Feb. 22 at the Moravian Museum on Church Street.
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A dozen Pennsylvania puppies will compete for the "Lombarky" trophy and Most Valuable Puppy starting at 2 p.m. Sunday.
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Faculty from the high school's visual arts department will hold a free reception and artists talk from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday.
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The a cappella group will scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb.7 at Zoellner Arts Center.
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Join the City of Bethlehem and Celtic Cultural Alliance's annual St. Patrick's Day event happening on March 15.
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Asian clubs at Lehigh University celebrated the Lunar New Year, which marks the Year of the Wood Snake, on Jan. 31, 2025.
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"Crystal" a Cirque du Soleil performance on ice will take place at the PPL Center through Sunday, Feb. 2.
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It was quite the circus at the grand opening celebration of the new hotel which features a decor that pays homage to the Vaudeville era of the 1930s and attractions Dorney Park and the Great Allentown Fair.
