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By Daisy Schneider — 2 years ago

Lehigh Valley Humane Society Community Day & Grand Opening of Vet Clinic Oct 22

Come tour the brand-new building and celebrate the long-awaited grand reopening of the Lehigh Valley Humane Society on Oct 22

Lehigh Valley Humane Society

There will be live music, kids activities, pet caricatures, food trucks, and more.A ribbon cutting ceremony run by the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce will be at 12pm.

Lehigh Valley Humane Society CEO Hal Warner shares

“On October 22nd 2022, the Lehigh Valley Humane Society

will reintroduce ourselves with not only a new name, but a renewed commitment

to the people and the animals of the Lehigh Valley.

“…Our new state-of-the-art facility will feature over 100 new dog kennels, hundreds of square feet of free roaming cat space, outdoor play yards, dog training and animal grooming.

Lehigh Valley Humane Society

The new LVHS will also offer a brand-new full-service Community Vet Clinic that offers high-quality services at affordable prices. This reopening is a symbol of our ongoing mission to provide exceptional services to the animals of the Lehigh Valley and beyond.”

The nonprofit was founded in 1906 to provide a haven for homeless animals and to prevent cruelty to both animals and children. All homeless animals brought to them will find sanctuary and upon entering, each animal is examined, vaccinated, housed, and fed. In June of 2018 they launched their Community Vet Clinic, a much-needed program to enable responsible pet owners to get otherwise-inaccessible medical care for their pet.

Their mission drives their initiatives as they seek “to be the leading advocate for breeds such as pit bulls that often are left behind or ignored by other shelters. To provide high quality medical care for all animals and to offer financial assistance to those pet owners that cannot otherwise afford vet services. To match responsible pet seekers with their next best friend in order to find the perfect home for the animals in our care.”

Executive Vice President of Affiliated Chambers, Easton & Phillipsburg Area Initiatives, & Northern Tier Jessica O’Donnell-Gower looks forward to the celebration, “The Lehigh Valley Humane Society not only provides a tremendous service for our community and their furry friends, but they also act as true community partners with their involvement and support of other organizations. This Saturday is just one small way we can show up and show the support in return. We hope to see our community come out in full force for this milestone celebration of the Lehigh Valley Humane Society!”

Lehigh Valley Humane Society website: https://lehighvalleyhumanesociety.org/

Lehigh Valley's Top Halloween Events in 2022

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Lehigh Valley’s Top Halloween Events in 2022 (Updated)

By Contributor — 2 years ago

October is here! Time for Lehigh Valley’s Top Halloween Events in 2022

There’s plenty of ways to celebrate the spooky season this year in the Lehigh Valley, from ghost stories and walking tours, to family friendly fun, and of course, some adult-level screams and scares.

We’re listing them all out for you, and updating them as we discover more.

Lehigh Valley’s Top Halloween Events in 2022

Bethlehem’s Death & Dying Cemetery Tour

Take a walk – if you dare – on Bethlehem’s historic cemetery tour!

Your certified, costumed guide will meet you inside the oldest building in Bethlehem, from the 1700s. Witness death and destruction. Then escape outdoors to hear the story of the Corpse House and more morbidity. End your tour at the oldest (and some say haunted) cemetery in the city

More info and tix: https://store.historicbethlehem.org/tickets-donations/

Nazareth’s Spooky Lantern-Led Historic Walking Tour

Head to Nazareth for a Spooky Lantern-Led Tour (October 21-22 & 28-29) which features ghost stories of Nazareth. Their costume-guided tour provides an overview of the historic city and the spookiest stories about the area.

More info and tix here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spooky-lantern-led-historic-nazareth-walking-tour-tickets-418063317637

Lehigh Valley’s Top Halloween Events in 2022

Hellertown’s Crystal Cave Ghost Lantern Tours

See Crystal Cave (October 14-15, 21-22 & 28-29) by a different light!

Experience the spooky, the sinister, the ghostly as this haunted cave. Their guides, dressed in Victorian clothing, reveal the unexplained and mysterious incidents that have occurred at the caves.

More info and tix here: https://crystalcavepa.com/events/

Downtown Bethlehem’s Historic Haunts of Downtown Bethlehem Ghost Tour

For a night of scares and thrills, take a journey into the past and the paranormal on Moravian Book Shop’s original candle-lit walking tour!

Learn the legends and lore of over a dozen locations, from ghostly soldiers, to a spirited songstress who continues to entertain. You’ll hear tales of unrequited love, ladies seeking justice, and spooks who have saved the day!

Tours run weekends throughout October.

For more information and tix: https://www.painns.com/events/bethlehem-historic-haunts-of-downtown-bethlehem-ghost-tours

Lehigh Valley’s Top Halloween Events in 2022

Easton’s Ghost Tours

This Halloween, things are getting Eerie in Easton!

Take a tour about murder, mischief, and misadventure in the Downtown Easton Historic District.

From a mobster’s murder to the witches of Hexenkopf Hill, Easton’s history is filled with dark tales of suspicious disappearances, strange coincidences (or are they?), and disastrous journeys.

This year’s tour features four new locations, as well as the return of six of their most popular stories.

For more information and tix: https://sigalmuseum.org/event/eerie-easton-walking-tours/

Easton’s Haunted Hugh Moore Park

Running October 20, 21, 27, 28

Enjoy an evening of spookery in the park.

A special Halloween ride on the Josiah White II canal boat, a ghost walk to the locktender’s house, ghost stories, hay ride and lots of fun activities and snacks.

For more information and tix: https://canals.org/events/haunted-hugh-moore-park

Dorney Park’s Great Pumpkin Fest

All fun and no fear for your family

Great Pumpkin Fest offers one-of-a-kind Halloween events for kids throughout the park! Located in Wildwater Kingdom, you’ll find family-friendly activities, games, play zones, costume contests, dance parties and more! Around every hay bale you can catch toe-tapping, live entertainment and grab a comfy seat to just kick back and take it all in.

Activities include: Daisy Hill Tractor Stomp, Charlie Brown’s Craft Corner, Peanuts character meet and greet.

For more information and tix: https://www.dorneypark.com/events/great-pumpkin-fest

Dorney Park’s Halloween Haunt is back!

Be scared and hold on tight. Hundreds of terrifying ghouls and ghosts soar into the park, all ready to turn your nightmares into reality.

Haunted mazes, scare zones, and live entertainment bring your blood to a boil at this not-for-kids event.

More info here: https://lehighvalley.flavrreport.com/dorney-park-halloween-haunt-sept-16-oct-29/

Hersheypark is preparing for A Spooky Season this year

Hersheypark’s “Dark Nights” will feature both scare zones and full haunted house experiences.

The event will include midways that transform from enchanting to unnerving with three Scare Zones, eerie to intense, included with a general admission ticket to Hersheypark Halloween.

Also included in Dark Nights are four horrifying haunted houses.

Besides the new haunted experiences, Hersheypark has extended its Halloween season to include seven weekends, starting on Sept. 17 and running until Oct. 30.

More info here; https://lehighvalley.flavrreport.com/hersheypark-anncs-new-2022-halloween-experiences/

Lehigh Valley Zoo’s Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo is a three weekend event!

October 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30

Trick-or-treat each day from 10AM-3:30PM at candy & treat stations throughout the Zoo!

Enjoy music and dancing with DJ Ray from Fling-a-Things from 12-2PM on the final weekend, October 29 and 30!

Plenty of themed crafts and activities plus pumpkin patch and more!

More information here: https://www.lvzoo.org/boo/

In Easton Crayola’s Screamin’ Green Hauntoween

This event is CHALK-full of spooky happenings: a themed scavenger hunt, spook-tastic crafts, character photo ops, and more!

All included with admission. Have a Screamin’ Green good time while exploring Crayola’s 29 creative attractions. Plus every weekend they host trick-or-treating.

September 24th-October 31st!

For more information: https://www.crayolaexperience.com/easton/things-to-do/screamin-green-hauntoween

Pocono’s Electrifying Jack O’ Lantern experience

This spooky season come out and experience the area’s coolest, most unique Halloween event.

Created for kids of all ages, this walk-through Jack O’ Lantern experience is sure to become a family tradition.

A family friendly walk through experience on the grounds of The West End fairgrounds, featuring thousands of hand-carved pumpkins displayed in a creative and artistic exhibit.

There’s nothing “scary” about it. Very family-friendly.

The average walk time to walk through is about 45 minutes, but you can take as long as you’d like – it’s ideal for the ‘gram, to stop and take pictures.

Warning: Tickets must be pre-purchased online. All tickets have a timed reservation entrance time, and no one will be admitted without a pre-purchased ticket. Children two and under are free.

For more information and tix: https://www.poconomountains.com/event/the-electrifying-jack-o-lantern-experience/20752/

Switchfoot 'This Is Our Christmas' Tour at Penn's Peak

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Switchfoot ‘This Is Our Christmas’ Tour at Penn’s Peak Sunday, Dec 4

By Daisy Schneider — 2 years ago

Penn’s Peak announces Switchfoot ‘This Is Our Christmas Tour’ performs Sunday, Dec 4

Grammy Award winning rock band Switchfoot announces their new LP, this is our Christmas album, out November 4th.

Marking the band’s first-ever holiday record, this is our Christmas album finds Switchfoot infusing their signature West Coast sound to a number of holiday classics and five, new original Christmas songs.

Cheery, nostalgic and brimming with sunshine,

the 11 track collection was inspired by everyone from the Beach Boys to Black Flag

and promises to be the perfect soundtrack for the holiday season with a new California twist.

“Christmas is an emotional treasure chest for a songwriter to pull from,” lead Singer Jon Foreman says.

“It’s a season stretched tight with contradictions: celebrating the free gifts of love and grace with an outburst of materialist capitalist consumption. An emotional roller coaster of family and friends, hopes and scars- bringing out the worst and the best in all of us.” A project that’s been years in the making, this is our Christmas album, wraps its arms wide around these contradictions.

Alongside the album announcement, Switchfoot announces their North American “this is our Christmas tour” which sees the band visiting Napa, Detroit, Monterey, Anaheim and more.

Switchfoot’s live show is a force to be reckoned with, and the band’s first Christmas tour is no exception. Since the band’s creation they’ve performed to sold out audiences in over 40 countries and have racked up over five million tickets sold. These shows are going to be special as the group, that’s been described as “definition of cool” by Vulture, will perform one Christmas themed set, and another set filled with the band’s classic hits like “Dare You To Move,” “Meant to Live” and more.

“It’s truly incredible the way music connects us all: making even strangers feel like family,” Jon Foreman says. “To celebrate this season, singing these songs together in the same room is a gift that we can’t wait to unwrap. We’re so excited to head out on our first Christmas tour ever!”

Artist pre-sale begins today, September 7th at 12pm local time, local tour pre-sales start

Thursday, September 8th at 10am local time, and general tour on-sale begins Friday,

September 9th at 12pm local time. See below for full routing. Purchase tickets here:

https://switchfoot.com/pages/tour

this is our Christmas album is a follow up to 2021’s interobang, which saw the band opt for raw 60’s era pop-infused feel and straying away from their typical rock sound. Penned through the pandemic, interrobang celebrates the journey when the destination is unsure. It illustrates the contrast between joy and pain, faith and doubt, and marks a bold new creative peak for the multi-platinum rockers.

Grammy winning legend Gladys Knight at Easton's State Theatre

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Grammy winning legend Gladys Knight at Easton’s State Theatre Oct 9th, 7:00PM

By Ruben Kellermen — 2 years ago

Grammy winning legend Gladys Knight at Easton’s State Theatre Oct 9th, 7:00PM

Very few singers over the last fifty years have matched her unassailable artistry of Gladys Knight.

This seven-time Grammy winner has enjoyed #1 hits in Pop, Gospel, R&B and Adult Contemporary genres.

Top 20 hits, like:

“If I Were Your Woman,” “Neither One of Us (Wants to be the First to Say Goodbye),” “Best Thing to Ever Happen to Me”

and the #1 smash “Midnight Train to Georgia”

established Gladys Knight and The Pips as the premiere pop/R&B vocal ensemble in the world.

This is the rescheduled date for the 03/13/2022 performance. Please hold on to your tickets they will be valid this date.

For more info and tix: https://statetheatre.org/events/gladys-knight-2

Sponsored by: N. Pugliese, Inc., Astound Broadband Powered by RCN, 790 WAEB, & Real Oldies 1470

Bucks County's 54th Annual Pennridge Gallery of the Arts Returns on September 18!

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Bucks County’s 54th Annual Pennridge Gallery of the Arts Returns on September 18!

By Sasha Sinclair — 2 years ago

54^th Annual Pennridge Gallery of the Arts Returns on September 18!

The Pennridge Gallery Of The Arts will return to Sellersville Borough’s Main Street on September 18, 2022 from 12-5 PM.

With dozens of fine artists and crafters, live music, food trucks, adult beverages, family activities and more, this family-friendly event entertains hundreds of visitors throughout the afternoon.

“We’re thrilled to be returning to Sellersville and growing our festival back to pre-COVID numbers,”

said Kylie Adams-Weiss,

Chairperson for the Pennridge Gallery of the Arts.

“While we may not be as large as in years past, our talented artists and crafters are sure to impress. With traditional media like painting, drawing, printmaking, to photography, graphic design, ceramics and handmade goods, there is a little bit of something for everyone! We hope the community will continue to celebrate and embrace the artists as they do each year.”

Bucks County’s 54th Annual Pennridge Gallery of the Arts Returns on September 18!

Main Street, Sellersville, will be closed for the festival from Green Street to Elm Street, and access to local businesses will be encouraged.

The Picker’s Junction, Next Chapter Bookstore, Johnny Roc’s Pizza, the Washington House and Koolick’s, among others, will be open to the public for those who wish to get out of the sun and support local.

BuxMont Awards will be opening their door to house the 2022 Featured Artist, Micah Myerov.

“Micah’s work is as unique and innovative as it is beautiful,”

said Adams-Weiss.

“We’re happy to have a local Perkasie artist on display at BuxMont Awards this year.” Myerov, who received his BFA in Fine Art Painting from Corcoran Colllege of Art and Design and completed his graduate work in 3D Visual Effects at the Vancouver Film School, works as a freelance sculptor in the entertainment, movie and collectibles industries. His work will be featured in a solo exhibition at BuxMont Awards from 12-5 PM.

Bucks County’s 54th Annual Pennridge Gallery of the Arts Returns on September 18!

Live music will feature local musicians from throughout Bucks County, including Andrew Lobby, JWC Music Studio, St. John’s Wort, the Hometown Trio, Greg Masters, and Elle Gyandoh. In addition, performances from Shanteel Yoga, Dance Works of Quakertown, and Action Karate of Telford. A children’s area will also feature Chippy the Clown and a petting zoo with Callowhill Alpacas.

Craft and Artist Vendors are invited to apply through September 9. Information on registration can be found on the Pennridge Gallery of the Arts website.

Bucks County’s 54th Annual Pennridge Gallery of the Arts Returns on September 18!

Join us and experience a Bucks County tradition that has been 54 years in the making.

For more information, please visit https://www.galleryofthearts.org/.

Please note: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By attending this festival, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold The Pennridge Gallery of the Arts including partnerships; the event venue; or other parties such as caterer or production company; or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers liable for any illness or injury.

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When: September 18, 2022 from 12-5 PM

Pricing Information: Free to attend, items for purchase.

Sponsors (as of 8/30/2022): Moyer Indoor Outdoor, Penn Community Bank, A&T Chevrolet, The Sellersville Theatre, The Community at Rockhill.

Local Business Partners include: Bacchat Designs, BuxMont Awards, Images Salon & Spa, JT Bankers Tavern, Kaleidoscope Angels, Kool-Licks, The Next Chapter Bookstore, The Pickers Junction & The Washington House.

Bill Engvall is a Grammy nominated, multi-platinum selling recording artist and one of the top comedians in the country. Bill can regularly be seen in a recurring role on the hit FOX sitcom Last Man Standing playing Reverend Paul. Bill’s first album, Here’s Your Sign, is certified platinum and held the #1 position on the Billboard Comedy Chart for 15 straight weeks. His second album, Dorkfish, also debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Comedy Chart, as did his subsequent comedy albums. He was recently awarded “Casino Comedian” of the year at the 2019 Casino Entertainment Awards in Las Vegas, NV.

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Bill Engvall’s Farewell Tour Comes to Easton’s State Theatre October 16th

By Contributor — 2 years ago

Bill Engvall’s FAREWELL TOUR Comes to the State October 16th

Bill Engvall is a Grammy nominated, multi-platinum selling recording artist and one of the top comedians in the country.

Bill can regularly be seen in a recurring role on the hit FOX sitcom Last Man Standing playing Reverend Paul.

Bill’s first album, Here’s Your Sign, is certified platinum and held the #1 position on the Billboard Comedy Chart for 15 straight weeks.

His second album, Dorkfish, also debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Comedy Chart, as did his subsequent comedy albums.

He was recently awarded “Casino Comedian” of the year at the 2019 Casino Entertainment Awards in Las Vegas, NV.

For tix and more info: https://statetheatre.org/events/bill-engvall-2

The Disco Biscuits Bring their 'trancefusion' dance party to Penn's Peak January 20 - 21 2023

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Philadelphia jam band Disco Biscuits Tours Stroudsburg November 13

By Contributor — 2 years ago

Philadelphia jam band The Disco Biscuits will take the stage at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Sunday, November 13 at 8:00 PM.

The Disco Biscuits are an entirely different band today than they were when they first broke out of Philadelphia in the mid-90s. That’s not to say that they’ve abandoned their foundation, switched gears or set sail for distant shores.

The Disco Biscuits are still very much the pioneers of “trancefusion,” bridging the gap between electronic music and jam bands. They still remain rock pioneers whose soul belongs as much to marathon dance parties as it does to live improvisational journeys. They still employ emerging technologies to help them create music that is 100 percent human although, perhaps, not entirely of this earth.

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

Show: Disco Biscuits

Date: Sunday, November 13, 2022

Time: Doors at 7:00, Show at 8:00

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.

Penn’s Peak is proud to announce Sugar Mountain -Celebrating the Genius of Neil Young, Friday, October 21

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Penn’s Peak Anncs Sugar Mountain Fri October 21: Celebrating the Genius of Neil Young,

By Contributor — 2 years ago

Penn’s Peak is proud to announce Sugar Mountain – Celebrating the Genius of Neil Young, Friday, October 21

Sugar Mountain brings together an ensemble of veteran musicians from the New Jersey music scene who faithfully replicate the songs of one of our era’s most prolific and beloved singer/songwriters, Neil Young.

Neil Young’s career spans an amazing five plus decades, from the seminal country rock sounds of Buffalo Springfield and super group Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young to garage band Crazy Horse and countless genre bending solo releases, spanning everything from folk, country, electronic and hard rock to rockabilly.

Penn’s Peak is proud to announce Sugar Mountain -Celebrating the Genius of Neil Young, Friday, October 21

Sugar Mountain brings to life the Neil Young concert experience, covering all of the best known songs, hits and deep cuts that are sure to thrill all, from the most ardent of fans to the casual Neil listener.

John Hathaway – Lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, harmonica

Tickets on sale Friday, August 12^th at 1:00PM 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.

General Admission

Advance: $22

Day of Show: $27

Ronald Demkee to retire as Associate/Pops Conductor and Principal Tuba of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra in July 2024

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Allentown Symphony Orchestra says Goodbye to Ronald Demkee in July 2024

By Daisy Schneider — 2 years ago

Ronald Demkee to retire as Associate/Pops Conductor and Principal Tuba of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra in July 2024

The Allentown Symphony Association announces that beloved Associate/Pops Conductor and Principal Tuba Ronald Demkee will retire at the conclusion of the 2023-2024 season, which will be his 45th season as a member of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra (ASO).

“Live music in the Lehigh Valley and Ron Demkee are synonymous,”

said ASO Music Director/Conductor Diane Wittry.

“We are honored at the Allentown Symphony to have had such a long association with Ron both as Principal Tuba and as Associate/Pops Conductor. He will leave behind a remarkable legacy at the Allentown Symphony which we will recognize and pay tribute to over the next two years.” Wittry added, “However, this will not be a goodbye to Ron at Miller Symphony Hall!”

Wittry was referring to Demkee’s long-time position as conductor of the Allentown Band which performs several concerts a year at the venerable 123-year-old theater in downtown Allentown.

Demkee’s tenure with the Allentown Symphony dates back to the 1979-1980 season when he became Principal Tuba and first performed in that role in January 1980.

He became the Orchestra’s Associate Conductor in 1983, which included assisting founding Music Director Donald Voorhees as well as occasionally leading classical rehearsals and concerts for Voorhees and his successor William Smith.

Demkee has also conducted Young Peoples Concerts, Holiday Concerts, numerous annual performances of “The Nutcracker” with the Repertory Dance Theatre, and most Pops concert programs.

As the ASO began presenting more Pops concerts about a decade ago, Demkee was promoted to Associate/Pops Conductor. He also served as Orchestra Personnel Manager for 30 years.

“It has been a privilege to be associated with the ASO,”

Demkee commented.

“I will, of course, remember these years fondly for the incredible artistic growth of the Orchestra, the many marvelous moments of music making, and even more significantly for the many meaningful and lasting friendships cultivated during that time. It has been a very fulfilling, rewarding, and enriching 43-year journey and there are still two more to go.” Demkee concluded by saying, “I wish nothing but the best for continued success with what I am certain will be a bright future for the ASO.”

Looking ahead, Wittry shared that, “I will continue to conduct some pops concerts, but we are going to start bringing in guest conductors and see how both our audiences and musicians respond to them. There is no set timeline or determination for appointing a new Pops Conductor, but that will be continually evaluated as time goes on.” Wittry further explained that, “the Principal Tuba position will be auditioned at the appropriate time as is the case with any other open positions in our wonderful orchestra.”

The 2023-2024 season of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra will be announced in February 2023. Information about the upcoming 2022-2023 season can be found at: www.millersymphonyhall.org.