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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Young students of Roosevelt Elementary School squealed with joy when Santa Claus, Teddy Oso and Lehigh Valley IronPigs' mascot FeRROUS roamed the hallways at the annual Christmas event. -
You can learn about the legend of Krampus, a German folklore creature who steals misbehaved children at Christmas, at Angel's House of Design this weekend in Easton.
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Hundreds of employees participated in the United Way $100k challenge, which awarded grants to 20 nonprofits at a celebration at Crayola's headquarters on Monday.
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During the hourlong drive through Christmas City, a guide shares facts about the Moravian traditions and the Star of Bethlehem.
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The charity event held Saturday in Bethlehem raised close to $3,000 for Turning Point of Lehigh Valley.
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"Ready, Set, Glow" premiered on Thursday with host Wes Brown's trip to Bethlehem where he stopped at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem and Christkindlmarkt.
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The Bethlehem singer, who placed second on season 26 of the NBC singing competition, reveals to LehighValleyNews.com what she learned from the show.
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The 18-year-old Lehigh Valley singer finished in second place on the finale of season 26 of the NBC show.
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Shye Roberts, a graduate of Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, is one of five finalists hoping to win season 26 of the NBC show "The Voice."
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"Liberty and Justice for All" a new exhibition at the Ronald K. DeLong Gallery, features the works of Charles Stonewall, David Gothrad and mixed-media artist Christina "Tina" Galbiati. The three creatives are also adjunct instructors at the university.
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There are plenty of festivals and musical performances happening in the Lehigh Valley starting on Friday, June 23.
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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.
