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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Perros con suéteres festivos en Lights & Leashes, la noche canina de Illumination en Coca-Cola Park. El evento vuelve el 17 y 30 de dic. para más diversión familiar. -
Dogs in festive sweaters and antlers stole the show at Lights & Leashes, the dog-friendly night at Illumination at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. The event will return Dec. 17 and Dec. 30 for more tail-wagging family fun.
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"Saint Nick of Bethlehem" is available to rent on Amazon Prime starting at $2.99. The holiday movie, which was filmed in the Christmas City, features recognizable scenes in downtown Bethlehem, Nazareth, Bath and Northampton.
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Touchstone Theatre's Christmas Follies, the Bach Choir and more: The Lehigh Valley offers a variety of concerts that capture the spirit of Christmastime.
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The family of Renna Marra, who has Pitt-Hopkins syndrome, is raising funds for a trained guide dog to help Renna with tasks as mobility assistance, behavioral calming and social communication.
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La sinfónica inició la temporada navideña este sábado con su segundo evento Latin Parranda, con piñata, concurso de coquito y presentaciones de Ely Dance Studio y Clave Legacy.
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The symphony kicked off the holiday season Saturday with its second annual Latin Parranda, featuring a lively piñata activity, a coquito contest and performances by Ely Dance Studio and Latin jazz/salsa ensemble Clave Legacy.
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La nueva exposición "When Eye Faced Myself, I Drew Blood," del artista Dylan Collazo se inaugura el viernes de 6 a 8 p. m. en Inkwell en Allentown.
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Artist Dylan Collazo's new exhibition, "When Eye Faced Myself, I Drew Blood," will debut from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Inkwell in Allentown.
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St. Nick is making more than a dozen stops across the region this season, joining communities for a season of cheer. Many events are also collecting food and unwrapped toys to support local families in need.
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As the third comedian to headline Musikfest, the Mexican-American jokester didn't disappoint.
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The ArtsQuest annual fête has an estimated 900 volunteers in 2023.
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The Harvard grad student and Freedom High alum is still searching for love.
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Now in its 40th year, the festival is not only about the music.
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Now in its 40th year, Musikfest is a celebration of sound and music. But it wouldn't be the same without the food.
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The first celebration featured an array of talent with an emphasis on local artists.
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Industry pros will share their secrets of success at the free event at the Ice House.
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Shankweiler's Drive In is hosting a double feature of "Barbie" and "Legally Blonde."
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The winners were announced on Tuesday, July 25.
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The City of Allentown is looking for artists to paint murals on storm inlets as part of its Go with the Flow Inlet Mural Painting Contest.
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The Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival returns on Sunday, July 23 to Allentown.
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The three-day festival features performances by Bywater Call, the Sensational Blues Brothers and Toronzo Cannon.
