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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Just like the former Bethlehem shop, the store sells gently worn women’s, men’s, and kids’ clothing — all donated by members of the Barkley family. -
Christkindlmarkt: A look inside the new Winter Wonderland, St. Nicholas Haus, igloos, photo stationsChristkindlmarkt will run Fridays-Sundays through Nov. 30. It then will open Thursdays-Sundays, Dec. 4 though Dec. 21.
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Las luces navideñas iluminarán el Lehigh Valley Zoo y Coca-Cola Park, mientras que Christmas City se llena de tradiciones moravas durante esta temporada festiva.
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Holiday lights will illuminate the Lehigh Valley Zoo and Coca-Cola Park while Christmas City decks the hall with Moravian traditions this holiday season.
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Held by retired Marine Corps Col. Frank Gunter of Lehigh University, the panel featured two veterans: Chief Warrant Officer 4 Cheryl G. Ites, a retired U.S. Marine, and Master Chief Petty Officer Nathaniel “Nate” Smith, a U.S. Navy veteran.
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The two-day event features a blend of local and regional talent—31 artists in all—ranging from first-time exhibitors to longtime favorites. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Sunday, Nov. 9, with a free art fair at the museum, where attendees can meet the artists and shop for new artwork and jewelry.
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An opening reception will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, with a gallery talk on Wyso's Christmas collection by the exhibition's curator, Steven J. Lichak.
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Hundreds of animated shorts from cartoons to Polish and Iranian stories will come alive onscreen at the historic movie theater through Sunday, Nov. 9.
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Filmmaker-turned-showrunner Jiah Peck debuts the entire first season of an original comedy series at the Emmaus Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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The Vegan Chef challenge was organized by Vegan Outreach and Animal Defenders Greater Lehigh Valley, and the challenge drew more than 400 community reviews between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15. Winners were honored at an awards ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 4, inside Swift at the Wilbur Mansion.
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Three exhibits examine the impact of silk in the Lehigh Valley, from its early years to its end in the mid-1900s.
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Local bands will perform at a series of concerts scheduled Sunday from May 21 through June 11 at the Harmony Pavilion on the South Bethlehem Greenway.
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The students from Freedom and Liberty high schools booked the bands for Plaza Tropical as part of a marketing class.
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Lucky seniors will have the perfect dress and look on prom night thanks to a Lehigh Valley hair stylist, boutique owner and nail technician.
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Relive some of Motown's greatest hits when the group performs Saturday, May 13 at the Wind Creek Event Center.
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The tribute band will perform a handful of the “Allentown” crooner’s hits on Saturday, May 27 at the Wind Creek Event Center.
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A fashion exhibit explores the relationship between artificial intelligence and fashion and features haute couture designs by Barbara Kavchok.
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Clothes of the 1960s and 70s are all the rage at the museum's free show opening Saturday, May 6.
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Find a new houseplant or some handmade artisan crafts from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 7.
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The township election is on May 16. The candidates are hoping to make a splash with voters come Election Day.
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Find out the true value of an antique on Saturday, May 6 at the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem.
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Muhlenberg College is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its radio station with a special concert on Thursday, May 4 at the Saengerbund.
