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 series will feature 20 local solo acts and bands every Wednesday starting on June 14. -
The legendary guitarist brings her Nancy Wilson's Heart tour to Wind Creek on Sunday, June 18.
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The festival will feature 61 films that cover diverse topics such as gender equality and LGTBQ+ rights.
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Get to know the neighborhood at the first annual block party from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 11.
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Watch a performance from the Met Opera House on the big screen at the concert hall in Allentown on Sunday, June 11.
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Celebrate Filipino Independence Day: Sigal Museum hosts event in Easton, showcases immigrant storiesThe Independence Day bash takes place Saturday, June 10, and will feature sweet treats, a dance performance and an exhibit featuring stories from local immigrants.
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Attendees can enjoy a cold one before performances while listening to live music at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival at DeSales University.
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The celebrity chef was a headliner at Northampton Community College's Food and Wine Gala.
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The middle schoolers took the photos at a three-week class at the Easton Area Community Center.
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The "You Point, We Pick" program will be back at Burnside Garden, 1461 Schoenersville Road, starting Saturday, June 3.
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The Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs has appointed 27 commissioners for its 2025-27 board, including several leaders from Lehigh and Northampton counties.
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Historic Hotel Bethlehem was celebrated Wednesday for being chosen by USA Today as one of the nation’s 10 Best Historic Hotels/Resorts for the fifth consecutive year.
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At his headlining Saturday show, Jordan Davis shared his love for family, faith, and country music heroes, while delivering hits and Nashville-style collaborations.
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Third Eye Blind announced news onstage at Musikfest while encouraging kindness in the crowd Friday on the festival's main Steel Stage.
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“Cutting Edge: Inventive Nineteenth-Century Quilts” opens Saturday, Aug. 9. The new exhibit explores over 30 unique quilts from Arlan and Pat Christ’s collection and will run through Oct. 26. Admission is free.
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The "Gentleman of Salsa" remarked he "felt at home" at his debut at Musikfest, where he delivered an evening of elegant dance moves, smooth vocals, and Puerto Rican pride.
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German food, polka and Cast in Bronze are just some of the beloved traditions found at Musikfest each year.
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Three-time Grammy Award winner Nelly performed some of his biggest hits, such as "Ride Wit Me" and "Hot in Herre," on Wednesday at Musikfest's main Steel Stage.
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Lehigh Valley siblings and filmmakers produced their second movie, this time at Moravian University and Liberty High School in Bethlehem. It is expected to be released next year in time for film festival season.
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The Black Crowes performed a "Monday rock ’n’ roll show" at Musikfest, performing hits such as "Remedy," "Hard to Handle," and "Jealous Again."
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2025 Puerto Rican Festival and Parade in Allentown to celebrate the reinas of Patillas, flag-raisingThe cultural celebration begins with a flag-raising at Allentown's City Hall at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 3.
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Here's what you need to know about Musikfest 2025, which runs from Thursday, July 31 to Sunday, Aug. 10, in Bethlehem.
