
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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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.
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You may see a ghost (or two!) at these spooky hotels, restaurants and museums.
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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 ArtsQuest annual fête has an estimated 900 volunteers in 2023.
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The Harvard grad student and Freedom High alum is still searching for love.
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Now in its 40th year, the festival is not only about the music.
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Now in its 40th year, Musikfest is a celebration of sound and music. But it wouldn't be the same without the food.
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The first celebration featured an array of talent with an emphasis on local artists.
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Industry pros will share their secrets of success at the free event at the Ice House.
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Shankweiler's Drive In is hosting a double feature of "Barbie" and "Legally Blonde."
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The winners were announced on Tuesday, July 25.
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The City of Allentown is looking for artists to paint murals on storm inlets as part of its Go with the Flow Inlet Mural Painting Contest.
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The Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival returns on Sunday, July 23 to Allentown.
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The three-day festival features performances by Bywater Call, the Sensational Blues Brothers and Toronzo Cannon.
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The festival will feature an array of entertainers, artwork, games for all ages and food vendors on Saturday, July 22.