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By Ruben Kellermen — 2 years ago

‘Get the Led Out’ brings a ‘High Energy Zeppelin’ concert to Penn’s Peak Saturday, May 6, 2023

Penn’s Peak is proud to announce Get the Led Out, Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 8pm.

From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage.

‘Get the Led Out’ brings a ‘High Energy Zeppelin’ concert to Penn’s Peak Saturday, May 6, 2023

The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live, like you’ve never heard before.

Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-create the songs in all their depth and glory with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed.

When you hear three guitars on the album…GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents, GTLO brings what the audience wants…a high energy Zeppelin concert with an honest, heart-thumping intensity.

Dubbed by the media as “c,” Get The Led Out offers a strong focus on the early years. They also touch on the deeper cuts that were seldom, if ever heard in concert. GTLO also include a special “acoustic set” with Zep favorites such as “Tangerine” and “Hey Hey What Can I Do.”

GTLO has amassed a strong national touring history, having performed at major club and PAC venues across the country. GTLO’s approach to their performance of this hallowed catalog is not unlike a classical performance.

“Led Zeppelin are sort of the classical composers of the rock era,”

says lead vocalist Paul Sinclair.

“I believe 100 years from now they will be looked at as the Bach or Beethoven of our time. As cliché as it sounds, their music is timeless.”

A GTLO concert mimics the “light and shade” that are the embodiment of “The Mighty Zep.” Whether it’s the passion and fury with which they deliver the blues-soaked, groove-driven rock anthems, it’s their attention to detail and nuance that makes a Get The Led Out performance a truly awe-inspiring event!

Tickets on sale Thursday, January 14^th at 10:00AM at all Ticketmaster outlets, the Penn’s Peak Box Office and Roadies Restaurant and Bar. Penn’s Peak Box Office and Roadies Restaurant ticket sales are walk-up only, no phone orders.

General Admission w/ Reserved Rail Seating

Reserved Rail Seating: $39

Advance: $28.00

Day of Show: $33.00

About Penn’s Peak

Penn’s Peak, a beautiful mountaintop entertainment venue located in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, can comfortably host 1,800 concertgoers. Enjoy a spacious dance floor, lofty ceilings, concert bar/concession area and a full service restaurant and bar aptly named Roadie’s. Complete with a broad open-air deck for summertime revelry, Penn’s Peak patrons enjoy a breathtaking overlook of nearby Beltzville Lake, plus a commanding, picturesque 50-mile panoramic view of northeastern Pennsylvania’s Appalachian Mountains. Choose Penn’s Peak for your next wedding, banquet or special event and treat your guests to an event truly “Above the Rest”.

Geographically convenient to residents of major population zones in Hazleton, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Stroudsburg, the Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia and New York City, Penn’s Peak is an ideal location for any event. It is located only four miles from Exit 74 of the northeast extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information on Penn’s Peak, go to www.pennspeak.com or call 866-605-7325.

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Lehigh Valley is Falling in Love with the Flavors of Nazareth’s Indigo 52

By Joe Wehinger — 2 years ago

Lehigh Valley is falling in love with the flavors of Nazareth restaurant Indigo 52

Indigo 52 is a Nazareth restaurant gaining big buzz both in the Lehigh Valley and throughout the East Coast.

It’s not your average restaurant. There’s a twist.

The menu, the owner, the ingredients. Everything is special and there’s a reason why.

Lehigh Valley is falling in love with the flavors of Nazareth restaurant Indigo 52

It’s special enough to inspire families to drive hours just to enjoy a meal there. More about that in a minute, let’s get to the food.

Nazareth restaurant Indigo 52 Menu

Restaurant Owner Felicia Rocchino has a “Food Vision” for the items they serve and if you’re a foodie, you’re gonna love this:

All their dishes are:

Unique – things you can’t find everywhere
Better than what someone can cook at home
Plated amazingly – be instagrammable!

Here’s what I sampled on my visit:

Indigo 52’s Cauliflower wings

Cauliflower wings

Grain-free battered cauliflower with maple garlic (you could also choose hot buffalo or mild sauce).

These were delicious and better than what I expected. The flavor, the breading; and each piece held together well, even after dipping.

Indigo 52’s Vegan “Crab” Cake Bites

Vegan “Crab” Cake Bites

Mini heart of palm bites, seasoned, and served with a house made cocktail dipping sauce

Great flavor, very moist. The same tender and moist notes (like most vegan “crab” cakes) also made them fall apart easily. Delicious, but delicate.

Indigo 52’s Hand-cut Sweet Potato Fries

Hand-cut Sweet Potato Fries

Served with house-made maple garlic dipping sauce

I wanted these to be great and they were. Big flavor, excellent snacky side dish and the maple garlic is a winner.

Indigo 52’s Chicken Marsala Rotini

Chicken Marsala Rotini

Anti-biotic free chicken breast, over pasta with julienne onions, mushrooms, organic spinach, fresh herbs, with marsala sauce.

This was the highlight. A very well-balanced dish. On different bites, the onion stood out, then the mushroom, then the marsala. There’s a lot of nuance here and the sauce pulls it together. Also, it’s a big portion. Take the remainder home and give yourself a present for lunch tomorrow.

Indigo 52’s Apple Pie stuffed French Toast

Apple Pie stuffed French Toast

3 slices topped with a house-made fresh apple cinnamon “filling”, house-made cashew cream, and 100% pure grade A maple syrup.

The brunch favorite brings a big bold flavor. And, again, a lot of food. Each bite makes you smile. If you’re into boozy brunches, this plate deserves a glass of bubbly.

Felicia’s Passion for Nazareth restaurant Indigo 52

Felicia is a triple-threat. She has a creative eye, a global expertise in restaurants and retail and she has a personal passion creating this concept to help others.

Creative in the way the restaurant looks and feels. It’s funky. It’s whimsical. It’s playful. As you walk in, the decor gives your eyes flavors to enjoy, while the menu handles your taste buds.

Indigo 52’s Felicia Rocchino and Chef Kadel Woody

Expertise from years at her previous corporate work helping successful restaurants launch and grow into hugely popular brands.

And personal passion. Yes, it’s very personal.

Recently, Felicia was living the life of a big city retail and hospitality professional based out of Philadelphia, helping restaurants grow and fulfill their professional dreams.

Indigo 52’s funky, whimsical, playful decor gives your eyes flavors to enjoy

Problem is, she was always feeling sick; and in and out of dozens of doctors offices trying to understand why. Year after year, test after test, with no answers.

One day, she met the right doctor who decided to give her a different test and there she learned the truth – Felicia has Celiac Disease.

Celiac Disease is sensitivity to gluten, which is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye, which is in… a lot of food.

Indigo 52 is gluten free and dairy free

Truthfully, many of us suffer from different nutrition allergies, with different levels of sensitivity in reaction. The statistic is 1-10 people.

A strong majority of people are un-diagnosed. Some people react with a stomach ache, others are rushed to the hospital for a few days of care.

Those who end up with stronger reactions (like needing a hospital visit) tend to never eat out or get take-out, because the risk isn’t worth it.

Even “gluten-friendly” food tends to not be so friendly. The restaurant and its kitchen needs to enforce incredibly disciplined action and even then, it’s still a risk.

But Felicia Rocchino’s Indigo 52 practices incredibly disciplined kitchen practices to make it safe for immune-compromised people.

And around the country, people are taking notice.

“That’s Just The Way Life Is.” Nah, it doesn’t have to be.

A local family always stops by the Nazareth eatery when they’re picking up their college-aged daughter because their family is immune sensitive and Indigo 52 is one of the only restaurants on the East Coast that truly offers safe food. So they’re willing to drive hours for a meal there.

Indigo 52’s seating and decor

Same thing for a Lehigh Valley couple who became used to not eating out because of the risk. Then they tried Indigo 52 and to their relief, it was perfect. As a result, they even had their anniversary dinner there and Chef Kadel catered the menu toward romance.

Because of the growing unique demand, Indigo 52 has become reservation-only with diners driving from hours away to have a very specific and risk-free meal.

This Lehigh Valley restaurant has become one of the very few healthy (and delicious) stops on the East Coast to offer a consistently safe (risk-free) experience to immune-compromised diner. And word is spreading quickly.

Chef Kadel’s work is Art, Magic and Flavor

Chef Kadel Woody has been working in Lehigh Valley restaurants since he was in high school. Learning his kitchen secrets from time at Widow’s Tavern and Grille, Two Rivers Brewing, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza.

Felicia and Kadel connected when she knew she needed someone magical to create these unique and challenging dishes and her first several chefs couldn’t give her the results she envisioned.

Chef Kadel’s plating is art.

Chef Kadel’s ingredients are magic.

And the flavor is in every bite.

The kitchen is open so that diners can watch him create magic from their seat or even step over and get a closer glimpse.

Local Food Brings Big Flavor

Most of Indigo 52’s ingredients are local. Some come from Nazareth farms literally down the street from the restaurant and their delivery is walked over. That’s very local. That’s fresh.

Felicia and Kadel are big supporters of the local community handing out snacks at nearby businesses and contributing delicious bites at neighborhood events.

Indigo 52 Review

Cuisine: Very strong. From their locally sourced ingredients and an inventive menu, to Chef Kadel who’s able to create custom experiences for even the most sensitive diners.

Ambience: Fun, playful. Small town quaint with ambitious creativity

Service: Now that they’ve switched to reservation only, once you’ve been seated you get plenty of friendly and knowledgeable support. The kitchen proudly goes out of their way to service your specific needs.

Hospitality: Because Indigo 52 is such a unique experience, if you visit knowing how special your experience can be, the kitchen and staff go out of their way to surprise and delight you

Indigo 52 is located at:

52 S Main St
Nazareth, PA 18064

Indigo 52 is open Thursday – Saturday, 10a- 8pm, reservation only

Make a reservation here.

To browse their menu.

Ruben & Clay: Twenty - The Tour Plays at Penn's Peak Thursday, April 27, 2023

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Ruben & Clay: Twenty – The Tour Plays at Penn’s Peak Thursday, April 27, 2023

By Ruben Kellermen — 2 years ago

Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Ruben Studdard & Clay Aiken, Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 8pm at Penn’s Peak.

Ruben & Clay are thrilled to reunite twenty years after captivating audiences

Ruben & Clay are thrilled to reunite twenty years after captivating audiences during their historic run on the second season of Fox’s American Idol in 2003.

Both plucked from the relative obscurity of their hometowns in the South, the unlikely pair quickly became audience favorites instrumental in helping propel Idol to the top of the Nielsen ratings, nearly tripling the viewership of the previous season, and securing its place as one of the most consequential TV series in American history.

Over 38 million viewers tuned in to hear the results of more than 124 million votes

Over 38 million viewers tuned in to hear the results of more than 124 million votes cast during their finale making it the most watched Idol episode in history and the highest rated regularly scheduled, live, non-sporting television episode of the 21st century. Combined they have recorded twelve albums, sold more than eight million albums worldwide, toured the country 14 times, starred together on Broadway, won four Billboard Music Awards, an American Music Award, and have been nominated for two Grammys.

Twenty | The Tour will highlight the music that made Ruben & Clay American Idol favorites

Twenty | The Tour will highlight the music that made Ruben & Clay American Idol favorites and household names. From Clay’s iconic rendition of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” to Ruben’s soulful single ”Sorry”, join America’s favorite odd couple for an unforgettable evening of music and memories, spanning two decades, delivered as only these true superstars can.

Tickets on sale Friday, December 16^th at 12:00PM at all Ticketmaster outlets, the Penn’s Peak Box Office and Roadies Restaurant and Bar. Penn’s Peak Box Office and Roadies Restaurant ticket sales are walk-up only, no phone orders.

Reserved Seating

Premium Reserved: $39

Regular Reserved: $35

About Penn’s Peak

Penn’s Peak, a beautiful mountaintop entertainment venue located in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, can comfortably host 1,800 concertgoers. Enjoy a spacious dance floor, lofty ceilings, concert bar/concession area and a full service restaurant and bar aptly named Roadie’s. Complete with a broad open-air deck for summertime revelry, Penn’s Peak patrons enjoy a breathtaking overlook of nearby Beltzville Lake, plus a commanding, picturesque 50-mile panoramic view of northeastern Pennsylvania’s Appalachian Mountains. Choose Penn’s Peak for your next wedding, banquet or special event and treat your guests to an event truly “Above the Rest”.

Geographically convenient to residents of major population zones in Hazleton, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Stroudsburg, the Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia and New York City, Penn’s Peak is an ideal location for any event. It is located only four miles from Exit 74 of the northeast extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

For more information on Penn’s Peak, go to www.pennspeak.com or call 866-605-7325.

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Jill Scott Tours Eastern PA March 16-18 with ‘Who is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds Vol. 1 23rd Anniversary”

By Contributor — 2 years ago

Jill Scott Tours Eastern PA March 16-18 with ‘Who is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds Vol. 1 23rd Anniversary”

Jill Scott is a three-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, New York Times best-selling poet, critically acclaimed actor, and multimedia entrepreneur.

She released her much-anticipated debut record, “Who is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds, Vol. 1,” in July 2000, which became a double platinum album that earned Scott several Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist.

“Who is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds, Vol. 1,” Eastern PA March 16-18

What started as the 20th-anniversary tour of Jill Scott’s chart-topping, genre-defining album, Who Is Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol I in 2020 ended prematurely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

But good news prevails: in 2023, the tour will resume

But good news prevails: in 2023, the tour will resume, electrifying auditoriums, theaters, and music halls throughout the nation in celebration of a moment and movement that continues to enthrall music lovers of all ages and backgrounds.

Jill Scott Tours DC The Theater at MGM National Harbor May 11-14 with ‘Who is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds Vol. 1 23rd Anniversary”

Scott will play the iconic album front to back, with hits from her iconic debut album, such as “Gettin’ in the Way,” “A Long Walk” and other musical stories. The tour, produced by Live Nation Urban, will play in over 20 markets across the country, with special multi-show residencies in Washington, D.C. at the MGM National Harbor on Mother’s Day weekend and Scott’s hometown of Philadelphia at The MET Philadelphia, marking the first time the North Philadelphia native will play at the storied North Philadelphia venue.

The Philadelphia stop also includes a fundraiser at the Arden Theatre in support of her non-profit, the Blues Babe Foundation.

“My band and I were so excited three years ago, but that damn COVID shut us down,” said Scott.

“Now, we outside! Come see me. Come feel again. Relive your favorite moments.

Ya’ll ready to settle down and get with this?!? It’s a lot of love here.”

Though Scott had to pause performances during the pandemic, she celebrated the milestone virtually and continued building her brand as a multimedia entrepreneur, launching “Jill Scott Presents: J.ill the Podcast” in November 2020 alongside co-hosts Laiya St.Clair and Aja Graydon-Dantzler. The universally-loved podcast currently has 80 episodes and continues to grow in popularity and influence. Scott also participated in the first woman vs. woman Verzuz battle in May 2020, starred in Lifetime’s Highway to Heaven and BET+’s The First Wives Club, and in September 2021, she became the face of Nationwide, bringing a fresh take on a familiar campaign and putting her soulful spin on the iconic jingle.

Scott released her much-anticipated debut record, Who is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds, Vol. 1 in July 2000, which became a double platinum album that earned Scott several Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist (2001), Best R&B Album (2001), and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for three years in a row (2001-2003). The album also cracked Billboard top 10 for R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (2001).

Pre-sales for the Who is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds Vol. 1 23rd Anniversary Tour begin on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, and public on sale begins on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 10am local time.

Visit missjillscott.com for tickets and follow @MissJillScott on social media for the latest updates.

WHO IS JILL SCOTT? WORDS & SOUNDS VOL. 1 TOUR DATES:

Tue Feb 28 — Augusta, GA — Bell Auditorium

Thu Mar 02 — Macon, GA — City Auditorium at Macon Centreplex

Sat Mar 04 — Columbia, SC — The Township Auditorium

Tue Mar 07 — Jacksonville, FL — Moran Theater

Thu Mar 16 — Philadelphia, PA — The Met

Sat Mar 18 — Philadelphia, PA — The Met

Thu Mar 23 — Brooklyn, NY — Kings Theatre

Mon Mar 27 — Newark, NJ — New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Wed Mar 29 — Boston, MA — MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Fri Mar 31 — Detroit, MI — Fox Theatre

Sat Apr 01 — Cleveland, OH — MGM Northfield Park

Sun Apr 23 — Nashville, TN — Nashville Municipal Auditorium

Wed Apr 26 — Memphis, TN — Orpheum Theatre

Fri Apr 28 — Chattanooga, TN — Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium

Wed May 03 — Savannah, GA — Johnny Mercer Theatre

Fri May 05 — Greensboro, NC — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts

Sat May 06 — Atlanta, GA — Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park

Thu May 11 — Washington DC — The Theater at MGM National Harbor

Sun May 14 — Washington DC — The Theater at MGM National Harbor

Thu Jun 22 — Los Angeles, CA — The Hollywood Bowl

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Three Oak Steakhouse Delivers: Big Flavor, Great Service, located in Easton PA

By Joe Wehinger — 2 years ago

Three Oak Steakhouse delivers: big flavor, great service, located in Easton, PA

When you visit the Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, you ask everyone about where to find good food.

Every foodie I’ve met gets a twinkle in their eye when they mention Easton’s Three Oak Steakhouse.

So I was excited to try it.

Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley is growing. And so are the food choices. People are demanding quality, service and ambience.

Does Three Oak Steakhouse hold up to these very high standard?

On a recent visit, I tasted their cocktails, caesar salad, 20 oz dry-aged Kansas City Steak, and a mushroom side dish.

Three Oak Steakhouse’s Caesar salad

Cuisine

Are the ingredients fresh? Is your plate well-made?

Exceptionally well-done. A wide variety of steak and seafood with high-end side dishes. The cocktails are mixed well. Balanced. The wine list is diverse with mostly traditional choices (Hello California Cab) and a few Old World and enough brave picks that would make a NYC wino grin.

Three Oak Steakhouse medium rare 20 oz dry-aged Kansas City Steak

My Caesar was crisp, slightly indulgent with house-made dressing. My 20 oz dry-aged Kansas City Steak was cooked perfectly, seared with a slight crust that provided just enough crunch. The mushrooms were extra juicy and prepared well to compliment my dinner.

Ambience

The setting is steakhouse perfect. Dim lighting. Wood tones. A selection of bar seating, smaller tables (think date night) and large tables for friends or business. The rooftop bar is a pleasant surprise and a fun hangout.

Three Oak Steakhouse bar and ambience

Service

Much like you’d expect from a high-end steakhouse, the service is exceptional. Fast, very knowledgable and helpful without being too “needy”. All the wait staff kept their distance letting you enjoy your time and yet magically arrive just when you need them

The servers, bartenders and wait staff are anticipating your needs and often a few steps ahead of you.

Three Oak Steakhouse Easton PA cocktiail

Three Oak Steakhouse’s Old Fashioned

Hospitality

Does the restaurant deliver on the promise it makes to their customer?

Absolutely yes. Three Oak Steakhouse offers you an incredible night of excellent food and drink in a dramatic, cozy setting, with service that arrives just when you need them.

I can understand the smiles and starry eyes after my first visit. Three Oak Steakhouse is helping Easton and the Lehigh Valley establish themselves as an East Coast foodie destination.

Christmas is Coming to Emmaus! Kicking off with an 'Old Fashioned Christmas' on Dec 3

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Christmas is Coming to Emmaus! Kicking off with an ‘Old Fashioned Christmas’ on Dec 3

By Contributor — 2 years ago

Christmas is coming to Emmaus, kicking off with an ‘Old Fashioned Christmas’ on Dec 3

It’s the most magical time of the year here in Emmaus.

Join the Borough of Emmaus and Emmaus Main Street Partners the first Saturday in December, December 3^rd, 2022, for…

Old Fashioned Christmas in the Emmaus Triangle!

First the Cheers Drinking Trail, sponsored by Kleckner & Sons Appliances & Electronics and ServPro of Allentown & Western Lehigh County, will run from 12-5pm.

Christmas is Coming to Emmaus! Kicking off with an ‘Old Fashioned Christmas’ on Dec 3

This annual adult-only event takes passport holders from business to business throughout the Borough to taste sample-size alcoholic beverages or mocktails from various shops.

The community learns about the local businesses and shop small and local for the holiday season. Guests are encouraged to shop when they stop in to get their sample.

Christmas is Coming to Emmaus! Kicking off with an ‘Old Fashioned Christmas’ on Dec 3

Tickets can be purchased on EventBrite here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/emmaus-main-street-partners-holiday-cheers-trail-tickets-445982594947.

Passport pickup will be Saturday December 3 from 12- 2pm at Kleckner & Sons Electronics & Appliances, 575 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA 18049. Guests are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets ahead of time as they might sell out before the day of the event and therefore no day-of tickets can be guaranteed. We are still adding some stops to our Cheers Trail, so far, we have stops at Yergey Brewing, Emmaus Historical Society, Kleckner & Sons, Soul Sisters, and House Splendid! Bonus Bites will also be available as part of this trail. To satiate the hunger of our passport holders, certain businesses will also be offering sample light appetizer and food samples.

Christmas is Coming to Emmaus! Kicking off with an 'Old Fashioned Christmas' on Dec 3

The list of participating Bonus Bites stops will be listed on the Cheers Trail passport.

FREE showing of The Grinch starring Jim Carrey

At 2:30pm, there will be a FREE showing of the Grinch (2018) at the Emmaus Theater, sponsored by Edward Jones on the Triangle, Jeff McElhaney and Curb Appeal Detail.

Edward Jones will be collecting food donations for the Emmaus Food Pantry.

More Kids Fun on the Triangle

From 4-7pm there will be kids’ activities on the Triangle including letters to Santa with Emmaus Rotary Club, coloring books, crafts, and more. Hausman’s Fruit Farms will be on site selling apple dumplings and hot cider.

Slatington Kicks Off the Holiday Season with tree lighting

Adult beverages will be available for purchase thanks to Yergey Brewing, Triple Sun Spirits, Funk Brewing, and Five Maidens Cider. Other vendors set up on the Triangle include: Cub Scout Pack 25, Bethel Bible Fellowship Church, Curb Appeal Detail, Kelly Auto Group, Seven Generations Charter School and Emmaus Rotary Club.

Do you hear sleigh bells?!

Santa arrives

Santa arrives on the Triangle via a firetruck at 5pm! Pictures with Santa will be available from 5-7pm, photos courtesy of Wesley Works Photography. We don’t know which of the eight reindeer will join us on the Triangle, but Santa will send some of his sleigh ride team for us to meet before he takes flight Christmas Eve

There will also be an ice carver creating magical sculptures for Old Fashioned Christmas!

Executive Vice President of Affiliated Chambers with the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Jessica O’Donnell-Gower shares her excitement:

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,

and one of our favorite seasons to host events such as this one, right in the heart of Emmaus!

“…we, the Chamber, also known as the Holiday Helpers, are ready to bring our community together and shine a spotlight even brighter on all things local. Our local business community is itching to be part of the celebration whether a stop on the Cheers Trail or sponsoring a fun aspect of the all-day festivities like hot chocolate, candy canes or the reindeer flying in from the North Pole…”

“…Our amazing community is ready to come together and celebrate during the most magical time of the year!”

Like the Emmaus Farmers Market, part of South 4th Street, before Railroad and Main Street, where guests park for the businesses or park, will be closed from 2-8pm on Saturday December 3, 2022.

Restrooms for vendors, performers, attendees, and guests are available in the parking lot behind Morty’s Steaks and Subs.

The Candy Cane Lane Trail is BACK!

The Historic Sites of Emmaus will have kids’ activities! Stops on the Candy Cane Lane Trail include Bethel Bible Fellowship Church, Emmaus Historical Society, Emmaus Public Library, Knauss, 1803 House, Shelter House. The Candy Cane Lane Trail will be from 12pm- 4pm on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Our 5^th grade friends from Seven Generations Charter School will be greeting our Candy Cane Lane Trail participants in historic colonial garments!

Schedule of Events:

12-4p Candy Cane Lane Trail

12-5pm Cheers Trail

2:30pm FREE Showing of the Grinch (2018) at the Emmaus Theater

4-7pm Kids’ Activities in the Triangle

5pm Santa & Mrs. Claus Arrival

5- 5:45pm Lower Macungie Middle School Cadence Choir

6pm Tree Lighting

6:15- 7pm Seven Generations Charter School 4^th Grade Choir

Thank you to the Emmaus Main Street Partners board, the Emmaus Borough Council and Emmaus Public Works for their support for this event. A special thank you to our committee as well: Co-Chairs Rick Zayaitz and Dale Culton and committee members Michael Irwin, Marlea McAdoo, Sean McIntyre, and Karri Schreppel.

We are still looking for non-profit vendors to set up in the Triangle, we are also looking for volunteers to help day of and sponsorship opportunities are still available. If you are interested in being a part of Old Fashioned Christmas, please email ErinD@LehighValleyChamber.org

For more information, please visit the Emmaus Main Street Partners Old Fashioned Christmas Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/601665531653646/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%7D]%7D

When: Saturday, December 3, 2022- Various Times Throughout the Day

Where: Emmaus Triangle, Emmaus PA

Sponsors:

Presenting- Kelly Auto Group

Cheers Trail- Servpro of Allentown & Western Lehigh and Kleckner & Sons

Santa & Mrs. Claus- EF Butz Insurance, Service Electric Cable TV & Communications and Spackleman

Reindeer- Schantz Funeral Home

Entertainment- Burkholder’s HVAC

Snow- Gross McGinley & Service Electric Cable TV & Communications

Hot Chocolate Kit- Seven Generations Charter School

Tree Lighting- New Tripoli Bank, Don Juan Mexican Grill, Jarrett Design LLC, Farmers Insurance JT Tsiousvaras & Truist

Sound- Wesley Works

Movie- Edward Jones in the Triangle & Curb Appeal Detail

Comfort Station- Ott Consulting, Patrick McNealis Insurance, QNB Bank & EnviroTech Pest Services

A Very Darren Crissmas comes to Bethlehem's WindCreek on Dec 17

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A Very Darren Crissmas comes to Bethlehem’s Wind Creek on Dec 17

By Ruben Kellermen — 2 years ago

A Very Darren Crissmas comes to Bethlehem’s WindCreek on December 17 just in time for the holidays.

Award-winning actor, singer, and songwriter Darren Criss is best known for his TV work on Glee and American Crime Story, his stage work Hedwig and the Angry Inch and American Buffalo with Laurence Fishburne and Academy Award winner Sam Rockwell.

This December he performs a night full of songs from his recent holiday album, A Very Darren Crissmas.

Music ranging from big band Christmas classics to novelty tunes to modern-day folk-pop ballads.

A Very Darren Crissmas comes to Bethlehem’s WindCreek on December 17

Criss’s Very Darren Crissmas album showcases his variety of artistry and delivers both thrillingly unpredictable moments and a timeless sense of Christmas magic.

For more info and tickets: A Very Darren Crissmas at WindCreek

Tusk – World’s #1 Tribute to Fleetwood Mac Plays Penn’s Peak February 25, 2023

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Tusk – World’s #1 Tribute Band to Fleetwood Mac Plays Penn’s Peak Feb 25, 2023

By Ruben Kellermen — 2 years ago

Tusk – World’s #1 Tribute to Fleetwood Mac Plays Penn’s Peak February 25, 2023

No fancy tricks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection with note for note renditions that no other Fleetwood Mac tribute on the touring scene today can come close to duplicating.

Tusk covers all the great hits of Fleetwood Mac, which has featured the talents of Mick Fleetwood, Christine and John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks and others over the years.

The five seasoned, well-respected musicians comprising Tusk have been making music together in various combinations and styles, in original outfits and in cover bands, for over twenty-five years.

It seemed only fitting that they should come together to form the Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute, and pay homage to a group that dominated the charts during the band members’ formative years. Authentic-sounding and always respectful, Tusk leaves no stone unturned in replicating the sounds of one of the world’s best-loved, top-selling bands.

Tickets on sale Friday, November 11^th at 10:00AM at all Ticketmaster outlets, the Penn’s Peak Box Office and Roadies Restaurant and Bar. Penn’s Peak Box Office and Roadies Restaurant ticket sales are walk-up only, no phone orders.

For more information on Penn’s Peak, go to www.pennspeak.com

General Admission

Advance: $27.00

Day of Show: $32.00

About Penn’s Peak

Penn’s Peak, a beautiful mountaintop entertainment venue located in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, can comfortably host 1,800 concertgoers. Enjoy a spacious dance floor, lofty ceilings, concert bar/concession area and a full service restaurant and bar aptly named Roadie’s. Complete with a broad open-air deck for summertime revelry, Penn’s Peak patrons enjoy a breathtaking overlook of nearby Beltzville Lake, plus a commanding, picturesque 50-mile panoramic view of northeastern Pennsylvania’s Appalachian Mountains. Choose Penn’s Peak for your next wedding, banquet or special event and treat your guests to an event truly “Above the Rest”.

Geographically convenient to residents of major population zones in Hazleton, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Stroudsburg, the Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia and New York City, Penn’s Peak is an ideal location for any event. It is located only four miles from Exit 74 of the northeast extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information on Penn’s Peak, go to www.pennspeak.com or call 866-605-7325.

Dokken & Lynch Mob Play Penn’s Peak with Special Guest Ted Poley, Saturday, February 18, 2023

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Dokken & Lynch Mob Play Penn’s Peak with Special Guest Ted Poley February 18, 2023

By Daisy Schneider — 2 years ago

Dokken & Lynch Mob Play Penn’s Peak with Special Guest Ted Poley, Saturday, February 18, 2023

Dokken exploded out of the boiling hard rock/heavy metal scene in Los Angeles in the early 1980s. 1983’s “Breaking the Chains” with its catchy title track, set the stage for Dokken becoming the most dominant creative and commercial force in the world of Melodic Hard Rock for the following years.

Such classic albums as “Tooth and Nail”, “Under Lock and Key” and “Back for the Attack” all became Multi-Platinum selling smashes and the live “Beast from the East” went gold in Europe and Japan.

Songs like “Alone Again”, “Just Got Lucky”, “Into the Fire”, “In My Dreams”, “Unchain the Night”, “Dream Warriors”, “Burning like a Flame” and “Heaven Sent” are still nowadays regarded among the genre’s finest.

Dokken has shared the stage with AC/DC, Metallica, Aerosmith, Judas Priest, Van Halen, Kiss, Scorpions, as well as Bon Jovi, just to name a few.

The band hit stadium status in 1988, playing in front of over a million fans in just five weeks. It seemed Dokken was on the verge of superstardom. But like so many other bands that have come before and after them, Dokken broke up his group in 1989.

In 1994, the legendary A&R man John Kalodner offered Dokken a recording contract on the condition the group had to be original members. The band released the appropriately titled “Dysfunctional” in 1995 selling 450,000 copies, which by the mid ’90s was considered by industry standards very respectable. But just as they were on the verge of releasing a second single, filming a video, starting a world tour and “taking it all the way”, as Don Dokken puts it, the baggage from their past reared its ugly head, and again the group began to unravel. Soon after guitarist George Lynch left the group, he was replaced by Reb Beach (Winger, Whitesnake).

They released “Erase the Slate” in 1999 Followed by their DVD “Live from the Sun” in 2000. In 2001, Beach was replaced by John Norum (Europe) and released the album “Long Way Home”. By 2003 guitarist Jon Levin came on board with the subsequent release of the albums “Hell to pay”. Lightening strikes Again’ and ‘Broken Bones’ and has remained with the group for over 20 years now. All 3 CD’s have been aclamained as a true and definite return to there classic sound.

In October 2016, the original members of Dokken reunited for a brief Sold-Out tour of Japan, playing in several Arenas as well as co-Headlining the Loud Park Festival with the Scorpions. But as Don says, “It was fun to play with the original members again, but my current line-up of Dokken will remain so.”

DOKKEN is now Don Dokken (vocals), Mick Brown (drums), Jon Levin (guitar) and Chris McCarvill (bass).

Dokken has survived and kept their loyal fans in a time when people’s tastes change as fast as Britney Spears’ wardrobe, they have been embraced by a whole new generation of rock fans. They recently played at ‘The Bang Your Head Festival’ in Germany as well as ‘Rambling Man’ in England receiving rave reviews. The group is now currently back in the U S wrapping up there 2017 world tour! The group plans on a new record release in 2018.

They say a cat has nine lives and it seems Dokken is enjoying more than a few as well!

Lynch Mob Plays Penn’s Peak Saturday, February 18, 2023

Lynch Mob

Lynch Mob was formed by George Lynch in 1989 after the breakup of Dokken, his long time band of which he was a founding member and main song writer. The band signed with Elektra Records, and immediately released “Wicked Sensation” which would go on to achieve gold status. The album received much critical and fan acclaim, and would pave the way for over a dozen records over the next 30+ years.

The band is known for it’s high energy, guitar driven, hard rock vibe, while featuring elements of classic rock, blues, metal, with a propensity for improvisation. The current lineup features Lynch, along side of Jimmy D’Anda, Gabriel Colon, and Jaron Gulino.

On drums, O.G. BULLETBOYS drummer Jimmy D’Anda brings the band an old school Dr Funkenstein funky, but heavy back beat. He’s also known for being the pie eating champion of Boyle Heights East Los Angeles 84’. Go Rough Riders!

Gabriel Colón is a Puerto Rican singer who started his career with a band called Fast Taker. The band would go on to release a top 10 single in Puerto Rico’s rock radio market. Since arriving in the states, he has showcased his wide range of vocal talent with many rock acts including, Gothic Knights, Culprit, White Wizzard, and Rowan Robertson.

New Jersey’s own Jaron Gulino brings the east coast attitude and energy. He has prospered in a long career as the bassist in a variety of bands, most notably post-grunge rock band Tantric. Gulino achieved chart topping success with multiple releases from Tantric, as well as performing on many high profile tours and events with numerous other acts.

Lynch Mob is currently celebrating the legacy of an incredible history, with shows consisting of classic, career spanning material, as well as a heavy dose of Dokken material.

Tickets on sale Friday, November 11^th at 10:00AM at all Ticketmaster outlets, the Penn’s Peak Box Office and Roadies Restaurant and Bar.

Penn’s Peak Box Office and Roadies Restaurant ticket sales are walk-up only, no phone orders.

Go to www.pennspeak.com

General Admission

Advance: $41.00

Day of Show: $46.00

About Penn’s Peak

Penn’s Peak, a beautiful mountaintop entertainment venue located in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, can comfortably host 1,800 concertgoers. Enjoy a spacious dance floor, lofty ceilings, concert bar/concession area and a full service restaurant and bar aptly named Roadie’s. Complete with a broad open-air deck for summertime revelry, Penn’s Peak patrons enjoy a breathtaking overlook of nearby Beltzville Lake, plus a commanding, picturesque 50-mile panoramic view of northeastern Pennsylvania’s Appalachian Mountains. Choose Penn’s Peak for your next wedding, banquet or special event and treat your guests to an event truly “Above the Rest”.

The Pocono Pops! Orchestra to Ring in Holidays Dec 11 at Sherman Theater

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The Pocono Pops! Orchestra to Ring in Holidays Dec 11 at Sherman Theater

By Ruben Kellermen — 2 years ago

The Pocono Pops! Orchestra to Ring in Holidays Dec 11 at Sherman Theater

Pocono Mountains Music Festival Artistic Director Scott Coulter and the Sherman Theater are excited to announce the return of the…

holiday concert extravaganza,

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Takes place on Sunday, December 11 at 3:00 PM.

The show features The Pocono Pops! Orchestra with a host of Broadway vocalists and local artists who present classic yuletide songs from “Winter Wonderland” to “O Holy Night” — all backed by the fabulous twenty-six piece Pocono Pops! Orchestra.

This symphonic concert is a merry celebration of all things holiday guaranteed to lift spirits and warm your heart this season!

Expect to see Santa Claus make an appearance too.

Pocono Mountains Music Festival Artistic Director Scott Coulter noted:

“I love the holidays and I love music. The fact that we get to bring those two things together as a community makes me very happy…”

“…We’ve all had a long, trying couple of years and this is a chance to make a joyful noise and celebrate the gift of being together.”

The Most Wonderful Time of Year:
Sherman Theater, 524 Main Street, Stroudsburg PA
Sunday, December 11, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Tickets available online through poconofest.org, shermantheater.com or at the Sherman Theater Box Office (570) 420-2808.

The Pocono Mountains Music Festival was founded in 2009 as the Buck Hill Skytop Music Festival by Buck Hill resident, David S. Mazza, M.D.

The Festival has presented world-class performers from a wide range of performing arts disciplines.

The mission of the Pocono Mountains Music Festival, together with its Performing Arts Camp, is to engage world-class talent from all musical genres to entertain, enrich and educate.

The Sherman Theater is Monroe County’s only nationally ranked, non-profit theater and performing arts center. Located in downtown Stroudsburg, PA, the Sherman Theater has proudly served the Pocono region for 90 years. The Theater and Performing Arts Center is committed to strengthening the community by producing culturally-diverse, nationally-known professional acts and festivals at the theater and at satellite locations throughout Monroe County for people of all ages, by providing an opportunity for local artists to perform, and by creating economic development in the region. The Sherman Theater projects and events attract over 100,000 visitors to the Pocono Region annually.

For more information call 570-420-2808 or visit www.shermantheater.com.

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