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 gala was held on Friday night at Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem. Among the honorees were attorney and real estate development company owner Michael Perrucci and Bethlehem police officer William Rodriguez. -
There are plenty of festivals and musical performances happening in the Lehigh Valley starting on Friday, June 23.
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Buy tickets early and save on the venue's fall season.
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The former football player, a graduate of Freedom High School in Bethlehem Township, is hoping to win big on the reality TV show.
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ArtsQuest and Yuengling Brewery both released statements after a slew of comments about the drag performance appeared on social media last week.
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The festival will feature family friendly activities and musical performances by local R&B and neo-funk artists.
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The deadline to submit work is Sunday, June 25.
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The annual food truck festival will feature dozens of vendors selling burgers, barbecue food, ice cream, wine and craft beer.
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The sultry songstress brings her unique voice to Musikfest Café at SteelStacks on Sunday, June 18.
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The series will feature 20 local solo acts and bands every Wednesday starting on June 14.
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While memories still are fresh, the reviewers at LehighValleyNews.com have ranked their favorites of Musikfest's 11 headline shows this year.
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The rapper and actor performed a medley of his greatest hits at Musikfest including "Rollout (My Business)" and "Area Codes."
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The six-time Grammy winners performed a medley of their hits at the main Steel Stage as the rain poured down on Thursday, August 8.
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The Bach Choir of Bethlehem's new 2024-25 season will begin in September with a free Bach at Noon concert.
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The Puerto Rican reggaeton superstars, who came on the scene in the early 2000s, performed a medley of their hits like "Loco" "Bonita" at Musikfest on Aug. 4.
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Marlo Shankweiler, guitarist for Melt, talks about her homegrown roots before her performance at Musikfest on Sunday.
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The three bands sang their hits from the '90s at the second night on the main Steel Stage on Friday, Aug. 2.
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The Drum Corps International 47th Eastern Classic will feature 22 drum corps. It's set for Saturday and Sunday at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown.
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Heavenly Coffee Shop in Easton serves authentic paisa eats like migao, hot chocolate and cheese and buñuelos.
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The celebration of the Isla del Encanto in Allentown was organized by the Puertorrican Culture Preservation and held on Sunday, July 28.
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Musikfest 2024 begins with a preview night on Thursday. The 11-day festival will feature more than 422 artists and more than 500 concerts. Headliners include Greta Van Fleet, ZZ Top, Ludacris and Jowell & Randy.
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The Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival will return to Allentown on Sunday, July 28. It kicks off at noon at North Fifth and Hamilton streets.
