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 Black History Month celebration at Miller Symphony Hall in Allentown will feature music, an awards ceremony, a fashion show and free samples of African and Caribbean eats. -
Strut your stuff on the runway at the People’s Ball, a fashion exhibit and runway competition happening at the Banana Factory in May.
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The Downtown Bethlehem Association is hosting a St. Patrick's Day-themed cocktail trail on Saturday, March 11.
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U.S. Rep. Susan Wild, D-Lehigh Valley, spoke about her experience with mental health issues and lauded U.S. Sen. John Fetterman for having the courage to publicly seek help.
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Historic Bethlehem Museum & Sites is hosting an art show on Friday, Feb. 24 at the Luckenbach Mill.
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The library's family-friendly Black History Month celebration will feature live music, arts and crafts and spoken poetry.
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The virtual reality experience at Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University examines race relations and features community leaders from Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton.
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Domenic Salerni, who grew up in Bethlehem and is now a member of the Attaca Quartet, captured a Grammy for his work on the album "Shaw: Evergreen."
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St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Allentown raised thousands of dollars during a prayer service Wednesday night. U.S. sanctions on Syria are a concern in getting aid to people affected by the catastrophe.
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Members of the Valley's Syrian and Turkish communities issue concerns for family overseas. They'll gather today at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Allentown and the Muslim Association of Lehigh Valley.
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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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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.
