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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Joshua Rifkin will be in residence at Lafayette College for the 2023-24 academic year to help mark the 40th anniversary of Williams Center for the Arts. -
The tour celebrates Jackson’s 50th anniversary in the music industry and will feature songs from her albums “The Velvet Rope” and “Janet.”
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The African singer will perform a mix of old hits and new songs at her concert on Tuesday April 25.
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The dance troupe entertained middle school and college students at a free performance on Thursday, April 13.
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Actors and musicians of all ages are invited to audition for the roles.
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The 25th anniversary concert will feature a unique dance performance, classical music and a medley of Broadway showtunes.
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The groups will perform in August at the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks.
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Hamid will discuss his 2017 book, 'Exit West' and share his thoughts on migration and immigration at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11.
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"Risky Beauty: Aesthetics and Climate Change" features paintings, photographs and installations by well-known environmental artists.
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The film festival runs from Thursday to Sunday and features international films and independent works by local filmmakers.
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Meet staff and learn about the studio's art and music classes at the open house on Sunday, April 28.
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Lehigh Valley went to the polls Tuesday for the Pennsylvania primary election, but voters were hard to find throughout the day. Poll workers and observers reported a trickle of a turnout at districts in Lehigh and Northampton counties.
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Soranyi Benavides, of Allentown, creates handmade crochet designs and custom-made dresses. It's a fashion trend that is gaining in popularity.
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The two-day summit featured a wellness expo and panel discussions by health leaders.
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Danny Roebuck and Dan Lauria were part of a writing workshop held at DeSales University on Friday.
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The rap legend and activist closed out the college's 50 Years of Hip Hop series.
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Youth mentors from Allentown and Easton will host workshops about bicycle riding during a multi-day conference slated for June.
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In Pennsylvania, more than 600,000 Latinos are eligible to vote this presidential election year. In a battleground state, their impact could help swing results in one direction or the other, observers say.
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The Allentown Film Festival is now in its second year and will feature short films and Q&A sessions with filmmakers.
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Violinist Diane Monroe and New Jersey-based dance group Nimbus are among the scheduled performers set for April at Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University.
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Moravian University students wrote and directed the productions as part of their Master of Fine Arts thesis projects. Their performances at Touchstone Theatre — spread out through April and starting this week — will explore disability, self-worth and creativity.
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“The Story Continues” was a program presented by the Rising Sun Initiative at Bethlehem Area Public Library. It celebrated Black history and Women's History Month.
