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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Celebrate the start of summer with traditional folk dance and son jarocho music at the Charles A. Brown Ice House on Saturday, June 21. -
The five-story cultural hub, which will replace the Banana Factory, will house a recording studio, a 125-seat theater, STEAM classes, a glass studio and programming in English and Spanish.
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"Rooted: A Story of Artists Embracing Place" debuted on Sunday at Zoellner Arts Center. It is produced by Doug Roysdon, Dave Fry, Bill George, and Bridget George. The riveting film features interviews with Bethlehem's community leaders, directors, and arts advocates.
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Juneteenth Lehigh Valley celebrated its fifth year — a wet one — on the SteelStacks campus.
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The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts graduate is reuniting with her fellow "The Voice" contestants and will release a new single in the fall.
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Sporting "Eras" tour outfits, friendship bracelets, and glittery makeup, hundreds of Swifties turned out to the shopping center's celebration and tribute to the pop singer.
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The documentary "Rooted" features interviews and videos with the founders of Bethlehem's arts community. It will premiere at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, at Zoellner Arts Center.
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The film festival now in its 21st year will feature more than 80 films and shorts. Presented by the SouthSide Arts District, the festival runs from Tuesday, June 10, to Sunday, June 15.
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Excitement at Target, Best Buy, and GameStop for the release of Switch 2, Nintendo's newest game console. While fans in New York City and Philadelphia reported longer lines, some local gamers were lucky enough to buy one before it sold out on Thursday.
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Local artists and mother-daughter duo Mary Szakmeister and Virginia Ellen co-own the art studio at 3325 Hamilton Blvd.
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Some shoppers and arts and crafts vendors were surprised to see Hallmark star Wes Brown at ArtsQuest's holiday market in Bethlehem on Thursday.
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Fans of the global superstar celebrated her 34th birthday at the SteelStacks campus on Wednesday night.
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Sol Katana is a Latin singer and solo artist based in the Poconos.
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The Smithsonian Institution-affiliate will begin to review applications starting in January.
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Swifties can celebrate the singer's 34th birthday on ice on Wednesday night.
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13 families flew on a United/SkyWest plane from Lehigh Valley International Airport to the North Pole, where they met Santa and Mrs. Claus.
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People can support local artists by shopping at Christkindlmarkt at SteelStacks.
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Greg Capogna, executive director of the radio station will retire from his position in early 2024.
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The Neighborhood Assistance Program grant will fund programs for residents with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities.
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Lehigh University's Office of Multicultural Affairs hosted a panel discussion with faculty on Friday, Dec. 1.
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Carson Kressley and the OG "Fab Five" will reunite for a special evening on Dec. 16 at the Wind Creek Event Center.
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Portnoy's "One Bite" series features a rave review of the Pen Argyl pizzeria.
