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 walkable tour features gallery stops and showcases paintings, handmade jewelry and sculptures by Lehigh Valley artists. -
The Olympic track and field star and accomplished public speaker will share some inspirational words on Saturday, April 29.
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It's an opportunity to celebrate Hispanic culture during the theater’s Latino open-air block party on Saturday, April 29.
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The comedian/actor and his family survived a car crash last week, just days before his standup show at the SteelStacks.
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This year's winners will be honored in November at ArtsQuest in Bethlehem.
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Eight rescue dogs will perform a variety of circus-like tricks in a family-friendly performance Sunday, April 30 at the State Theatre Center for the Arts.
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Local musicians submitted videos from their new singles in hopes of winning the contest.
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Salsa bands and Latin Rock will take over for the festival that celebrates Hispanic culture June 23 - 25 at SteelStacks.
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The “Traitors” and “Schmigadoon!” star performs at ArtsQuest on Thursday, April 20.
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The festival features free outdoor concerts on Fridays and a special presentation of Bach's Mass in B Minor on Saturdays.
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The free classes will take place at Cedar Beach and ArtsWalk parks through June, with the Cedar Beach sessions extending through the summer. The classes are a partnership between the yoga studios and the city's Parks and Recreation Department.
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Mothers from the Lehigh Valley reflect on the Mother's Day in the Dominican Republic.
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The free festival, now in its fifth year at Cedar Crest College, features a diverse group of bands and local vendors selling food and artisan goods.
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The new show features the work of 22 regional artists and is modeled after the "Odyssey" by Homer.
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Several Lehigh Valley high school performing arts students took home Freddy Awards at the ceremony held Thursday, May 25 at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Easton.
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Applauding young talent: Parkland and William Allen students among those nominated for Freddy AwardsThe awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 25 at the State Theater.
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ArtsQuest's expansion includes a newly renovated first-floor and a mixed-use space that will help plan events like Musikfest.
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The family-friendly festival will take place over Memoral Day weekend, Friday, May 26 to Sunday, May 28 at Cedar Crest College.
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The festival, which runs May 31 - Aug. 6, features free performances of "A Midsummer's Night Dream" and ticketed classical and contemporary shows.
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The enchanted fairy tale will be performed by 100 cast members at the Zoeller Arts Center.
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The students will present their original scripts for the first time at a performance at Zoellner Arts Center on Friday, May 19.
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Fried oyster, duck confit and sauvignon blanc are just some of the sinful items on the menu at the upscale dinner on Thursday, May 18.
