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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Bethlehem native and Hollywood actor Danny Roebuck, dressed as Santa Claus, delighted attendees of his heartwarming holiday film, shot entirely in the Lehigh Valley. -
Shye Roberts, a graduate of Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, performed Tuesday night on "The Voice" and earned a chance to compete in the live competition on the show.
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A big part of the Christkindlmarkt experience is the food, drink and holiday music. The German-inspired holiday market will be open Friday to Sunday for its first three weeks, then expand to Thursday to Sunday through Dec. 22.
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"Saint Nick of Bethlehem" is screening at the Frank Banko Alehouse Theatre and Shankweiler's Drive-In. Actor Danny Roebuck will also appear at ArtsQuest as Santa Claus on Sunday, Dec. 1.
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"New Conversations: Renaissance and Baroque Art" opens on Saturday, Nov. 16 at the museum located at 31 N. Fifth Street.
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The German-inspired holiday market opened on Friday, Nov. 16 at ArtsQuest's SteelStacks campus.
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The Symphony is looking for volunteers for its March performances of Vaughn Williams' "Dona Nobis Pacem."
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Roberts was coached by guest mentor Jennifer Hudson and Michael Bublé on "The Voice" Knockout Rounds on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
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Northampton Community College received a $5,500 grant from the PPL Foundation to complete essential tasks for a Hispanic Roots of Bethlehem project that traces some of the important figures of the Lehigh Valley. (See the list)
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The small works auction will be held Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Civic Theatre's 514 building on Sunday, Nov. 10. Dozens of pieces will be on display.
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Students from the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts will have their creations showcased at a new "Industrial Chic" exhibition at the school's Corpora Gallery. There will be a free reception Friday evening on May 2.
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Willson's studio is at 1321 N. 15th St. The final open house will occur Friday, May 2, through Sunday, May 3.
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Nominations for the Tribute of the Arts will be accepted through May 15, and winners will be notified in June.
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'Summer of Tiffany' at the museum opens Saturday, April 26, and features two 14-foot Tiffany memorial windows and a collection of 10 botanical lamps created by the iconic designer. Admission is free.
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Latino leaders who paved the way in the Lehigh Valley were celebrated at a free community panel discussion and celebration organized by Lehigh Valley Public Media.
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The long-running festival celebrates its 117th year with a new schedule and additions, including a flamenco and guitar concert and a lecture by Bach scholars. It will take place May 8 - 11 in Bethlehem.
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Submissions for the singing competition will be accepted until June, but organizers say early applicants have the competitive edge. The winner will take home $2,000.
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Jose Garces, an award-winning "Iron Chef," opened the Hamilton Street restaurant and rum bar in March.
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Visitors can find rare records and artwork at the free flea market that will take place from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the Charles A. Smith Ice House in Bethlehem. Later in the day, four punk bands will take the stage.
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The women's boutique is located at 140 C Northampton Street in downtown Easton.
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Kay Haring will read from her children's book, "Keith Haring: The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing," at the Sigal Museum on Saturday, April 12.
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Hundreds of students attending the event aimed to give students a chance to connect with ArtsQuest’s employees in the music programming, production, and other arts nonprofit sectors.
