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So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience Starring Robert Neary at Sherman Theater Nov 9 2024

So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience is headed to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA on November 9, 2024.

This is a show unlike any tribute you have ever seen or heard before. As a Broadway, television, and motion picture actor for over 35 years, Robert Neary creates a one of a kind, cut above the rest, production.

He talks about the songs and tells stories behind them. You will swear you are watching the master himself, as he and the band perform 20 of Neil Diamond’s greatest hits. Songs like “Cherry Cherry”, “I Am, I Said”, “I’m a Believer”, “Solitary Man”, “Holly Holy”, “Coming to America”, “Sweet Caroline” and so many more. With a surprise finale that will leave you absolutely breathless. Close your eyes while you play the promo video and hear how exactly Robert has captured every nuance of Neil Diamond’s signature vocals.

You can only imagine the amazement that it brings when you witness the show live. So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience is guaranteed to leave you speechless!

Born and raised in East Meadow, Long Island, NY, Robert Neary gained immediate success as an actor, when he was 20 years old, with a guest star role in the Television series “Fame”, and then opposite Jason Bateman in the film, “Teen Wolf Too”. He has since gone on to guest star in over 50 television shows, including “Criminal Minds”, “Sons of Anarchy”, “The Closer”, “Grey’s Anatomy”, ” Blue Bloods”, “Justified”, “The Fosters”, “FBI: Most Wanted”, “Weeds”, “Medium” “NCIS” and “NCIS New Orleans”. He landed his first Broadway show in 1996, starring in “Smokey Joe’s Café”, and then toured as the evil Zoser in Elton John’s Broadway hit “Aida”. He understudied the lead role of Sonny in the Broadway smash, “A Bronx Tale, The Musical”. Robert grew up listening, mimicking, and creating his style to only 2 people in the music world. Elvis Presley and Neil Diamond.

It has been a deep passion, to one day perform and put together a tribute show to Neil Diamond like none other. And here it is.

 

For tickets and more information, visit shermantheater.com or call our Box Office at 570-420-2808.

 

Show: So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience 

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024

Time: Doors at 7:00 PM; Show at 8:00 PM

 

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.

Tom Segura plays Reading’s Santander Arena Feb 1 his “Come Together” Tour

Tom Segura plays Reading’s Santander Arena Feb 1 his “Come Together” Tour

Tom Segura is a comedian originally from Cincinnati, Ohio. Well known for his Netflix specials Ball HogDisgracefulCompletely Normal, and Mostly Stories, Segura has also made feature film appearances that include Instant FamilyCountdownFlinch, and The Opening Act, among others.

Tom is one of the top-selling touring acts in the world, having sold hundreds of thousands of tickets on multiple international tours.

Additionally, he co-hosts two of the most popular comedy podcasts, “Your Mom’s House,” with his wife, comedian Christina P. and “Two Bears, One Cave” with fellow comedian Bert Kreischer. Segura also produces multiple podcasts under his YMH Studios brand.

For tix and info for Tom Segura at Reading’s Santander Area Feb 1.

Air Supply Plays Bethlehem’s Wind Creek March 17 2024

Air Supply Plays Bethlehem’s Wind Creek March 17 2024

Graham Russell & Russell Hitchcock met on May 12, 1975, the first day of rehearsals for “Jesus Christ Superstar” in Sydney, Australia; they became instant friends with their common love for The Beatles and, of course, singing. 

After the shows’ performances at 10:30, they would play pizza parlors, coffee bars and night clubs with just one guitar and two voices. They quickly gained a reputation for great harmonies and for original songs that Graham was constantly writing. They made a demo on a cassette of two songs, “Love and Other Bruises” and “If You Knew Me” and took it to every record company in Sydney. Everyone turned it down but one — CBS Records — who admired their unique style.  

They made a single in one afternoon and it shot to number one on the national charts. Air Supply was born! That same year, they opened for Rod Stewart across Australia and then throughout the U.S. and Canada playing all of the famous huge venues before Rod would take the stage. They found new fans, but did not break the U.S. market. 

Back in Australia they had to start again and made a record called Life Support. On this record were some treasures of songs, including “Lost in Love” which went Top 10 in Australia and somehow found its way to music industry executive Clive Davis in New York. 

Clive immediately signed Air Supply to Arista Records and in 1980, “Lost in Love” became the fastest selling single in the world, leaping to the top of all of the charts. Now Air Supply was on their way. The second single was “All Out of Love,” and that went up the charts even quicker. 

Seven top-five singles later, Air Supply at that time had equaled The Beatles’ run of consecutive top five singles. The albums Lost in LoveThe One That You LoveNow & Forever, and The Greatest Hits sold in excess of 20 million copies. “Lost in Love” was named Song of the Year in 1980, and, with the other singles, sold more than 10 million copies. 

The trademark sound of Russell Hitchcock’s soaring tenor voice and Graham Russell’s simple yet majestic songs created a unique sound that would forever be known as Air Supply. 

However, it is the live shows that always hold audiences captive around the world. They were the first Western group to tour China, Taiwan, and countless other countries that before would not allow pop music across their borders. In 1983 they recorded “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All” by Jim Steinman which solidified the group as a permanent force in modern music. This song was released on The Greatest Hits album which soared past 7 million copies. 

“Lost in Love”, “All Out of Love”, “The One That You Love”, “Sweet Dreams”, and “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All” have each achieved multi-million plays on the radio. 

In 1986 the group’s music was still playing endlessly on radio. That same year, Graham was married to actress Jodi Varble from Rochelle, Illinois, who also was his leading lady in the video for “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All.” 

Air Supply began to tour with lavish productions in places that no one had been before. In South America and Asia they became a part of everyone’s life. In 1988, Air Supply was asked to participate in Australia’s bicentennial celebration and to play for HRH Prince Charles and HRH Princess Diana, where they learned both were already ardent fans. This engagement would be one of their most treasured moments in their career. 

In 1989, they recorded “The Earth Is” album selling over a million copies outside of the U.S. This album was followed by “The Vanishing Race” CD and, with the singles “Goodbye” and “It’s Never Too Late”, again saw multi-platinum success. The following albums, “News from Nowhere”, “Yours Truly”, and “Across the Concrete Sky” all gave their second greatest hits album multi-platinum status as they traveled the world each and every year. 

In 2000, a new production company was founded to be devoted to Air Supply’s entire future product, called A Nice Pear, which gave them complete creative control.  

In July 2005, their live DVD, “It Was 30 Years Ago Today” celebrated 30 years of success around the world and in that same month, Air Supply smashed attendance records when, in Cuba, at one show they played to 175,000 people. Also 2005 saw the release of “The Singer and the Song”, an acoustic album of many of their big hits which received critical acclaim.  

In May 2010, the long-awaited album, “Mumbo Jumbo” –also the duo’s first studio recording in eight years- was released. Recorded at Graham Russell’s home studio near Park City, Utah and at Odds On’s state of the art facilities in Las Vegas with top session musicians and an orchestra, “Mumbo Jumbo” was produced by Russell and engineered by Odds On’s Sean O’Dwyer, whose credits include Pink Floyd, Randy Newman and Blink-182. Among the 14-tracks, released by Odds On’s label, was the first single “Dance With Me,” which earned Air Supply a prominent feature article in Billboard Magazine titled “Still Supplying The Hits After 35 Years.”  

Just weeks after composer and vocalist Graham Russell was honored with a BMI Million-Air Certificate recognizing 3 million performances of the duo’s hit “All Out Of Love,” Air Supply’s new song was the #1 most added track on the FMQB AC40 Chart, and also one of the most added on the R&R (Radio and Records) AC Chart and the Mediabase AC chart. 

In 2013, the duo was inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association’s Hall of Fame. Air Supply celebrated their 40th anniversary in 2015 and continue to delight audiences all over the world. 

For tix and more info with Air Supply Plays Bethlehem’s Wind Creek

Diana Krall Plays Bethlehem’s Wind Creek March 1 2024

Diana Krall Plays Bethlehem’s Wind Creek March 1 2024

Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. To date, her albums have garnered two Grammy® Awards, ten Juno® Awards and have also earned nine gold, three platinum and seven multi-platinum albums. Krall’s unique artistry transcends any single musical style and has made her one of the most recognizable artists of our time. As The New York Times recently noted Krall possesses, “A voice at once cool and sultry, wielded with a rhythmic sophistication” 

Born in Nanaimo, British Columbia, which is outside of Vancouver, Krall grew up in the western part of Canada and began studying the piano when she was four years old. By the time she was 15, she was performing jazz locally and with the encouragement of her father, a stride pianist with a vast knowledge of such Twenties and Thirties keyboard masters as Fats Waller, James P. Johnson, and Earl Hines, she devoted herself to music. “I think Dad had every recording Fats Waller ever made,” she says, “and I tried to learn as many as I could.”  

Krall was still a teenager when she was awarded a scholarship to the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. After two years in Boston, she moved to Los Angeles, where she met her first jazz heavyweights, including bassist John Clayton, drummer Jeff Hamilton, pianist/singer Jimmy Rowles, and Ray Brown, the legendary bassist who served as her musical mentor. In 1993, the Montreal-based Justin Time Records released her debut album, Stepping Out. The following year she signed with GRP Records and recorded Only Trust Your Heart, which featured Ray Brown on bass and Stanley Turrentine on tenor saxophone. Only Trust Your Heart also marked the beginning of her association with Tommy LiPuma, a collaboration that would continue until LiPuma’s untimely passing in 2017. 

Krall’s success continued with her subsequent releases All for You, and Love Scenes but her watershed moment came in 1999 with the release of When I Look in Your Eyes, her first release for the historic Verve record label. The recording spent an unprecedented 52 weeks in the #1 position on Billboard’s Jazz chart, won two Grammy Awards and went platinum in the U.S. and Canada. Krall’s next album, The Look of Love, continued her international success and became a top ten seller on Billboard’s Top 200 Album charts. Since then she has released a string of recordings that have created an impressive body of work, including her critically acclaimed Turn Up The Quiet, which won two Juno Awards including “Producer of the Year.” Love Is Here To Stay found Diana collaborating with her long-time friend and colleague Tony Bennett. It was recorded with the Grammy award winning Bill Charlap Trio and the stunning result is a subtle, sophisticated and beautifully rendered love letter to The Gershwins’ music and their status as one of the premiere songwriters of the American popular standard. It is a masterclass in vocal delivery and phrasing and the command that Bennett and Krall display of the material in both their duets and solo tracks makes it appear effortless, belying the honed skills of the vocalists. The duet tracks include “Love Is Here to Stay,” “S’Wonderful,” “They Can’t Take That Away from Me” and “Fascinating Rhythm,” among them. 

Her most recent release, This Dream Of You, has garnered critical acclaim from fans and press alike. This album is a loving conclusion of Diana’s 25-year working relationship with Tommy LiPuma. Shortly before LiPuma’s passing, the producer and artist discussed the abundance of great music recorded at their last sessions together. LiPuma was adamant that this music should be completed and issued. Krall and engineer, Al Schmitt therefore mixed and sequenced the album for the 2020 release and as such, honored their great and much-missed friend. From this release came the worldwide premiere of “Autumn In New York,” a cinematic ode to the city, directed by Diana’s long-time collaborator and friend Mark Seliger, offering a visual compliment to Krall’s loving and hopeful performance of the song. 

Diana Krall’s recordings have been included in several film soundtracks and she has expanded upon her role as a performer to include songwriting, producing and arranging and has brought her talents to collaborate with many other artists including Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand and Tony Bennett. She tours extensively around the globe to sold out audiences, appearing at premiere jazz festivals and concert halls throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. 

For tix and more info Diana Krall Plays Bethlehem’s Wind Creek

Nate Bargatze plays Reading’s Santander Arena January 19 on his “Be Funny” Tour

Nate Bargatze plays Reading’s Santander Arena Januayr 19 on his “Be Funny” Tour

Hailed as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up,” by The Atlantic Magazine, Nate Bargatze is a Grammy nominated stand-up comedian from Nashville, TN.

Widely known for his clean and relatable comedy for all age groups and for his Netflix specials “The Tennessee Kid”, “Greatest Average American” and “The Stand-ups”, his latest special “Hello, World” can be found on Amazon Prime Video.

Currently touring and selling out shows all over the world with his new “The Be Funny” Tour, Nate is also an avid golfer and sports enthusiast – always supporting his local Vanderbilt Commodores.

When not on the road, Nate is also the creator and host of the weekly podcast “Nateland”, which can be found through AudioBoom, his Youtube channel or wherever you find your favorite podcasts.

Nate has over 10 appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, has performed for the troops in Kuwait and Iraq, with Chris Rock, and at Bonnaroo, SXSW, Oddball Comedy Festival, Sasquatch, Clusterfest, and the JFL Montreal Comedy Festival, where he’s received critical acclaim multiple years in a row.

For tix and more info on Nate Bargatze plays Reading’s Santander Arena

 

Celebrate Christmas with Cash and Outlaw Country Classics at Sherman Stage at The Renegade Winery December 15

Celebrate Christmas with Cash and Outlaw Country Classics at Sherman Stage at The Renegade Winery December 15

Get ready for an unforgettable Christmas experience filled with the timeless music of Johnny Cash performed by Chuck Rissmiller and the Outlaw Country Classics of Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson, performed by the talented acoustic songwriter, Robbie Junior. Join us on December 15, 2023, at the Sherman Stage at The Renegade Winery at 600 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA for a holiday celebration like no other.

Celebrate Christmas with Cash and Outlaw Country Classics at Sherman Stage at The Renegade Winery December 15

Celebrate Christmas with Cash and Outlaw Country Classics at Sherman Stage at The Renegade Winery December 15

Take a journey through the songwriting career of Johnny Cash (1954 thru 2003). The tunes that made him famous as well as those songs Cash loved personally are showcased.  There is also commentary about his music, his successes, his struggles, his beliefs…  in other words the life of the iconic Man In Black.  Chuck Rissmiller delivers an intimate guitar and vocal show that truly pays homage to great songs and an iconic legend.

 

For tickets and more information, visit shermantheater.com or call our Box Office at 570-420-2808.

 

Show: Christmas with Cash: Great Songs of Johnny Cash by Chuck Rissmiller with special guest Robbie Junior performing Outlaw Country Classics

Venue: Sherman Stage at The Renegade Winery, 600 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA

Date: December 15, 2023

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

 

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.

Orlando MCO! New Destinations Announced — Lehigh Valley International Airport Flight Plan is growing

Orlando FL! New Destinations Announced — Lehigh Valley International Airport Flight Plan is growing

Allegiant announced twelve new nonstop routes to popular vacation destinations. Starting in Spring 2024, the new flights will expand the airline’s network options in 22 cities around the country. To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares on the new routes as low as $49.*

The routes, launching in May, are designed to transport vacationers to some of the airline’s most in-demand destinations. Additionally, Allegiant has added another Florida airport to its robust network: Orlando International Airport (MCO). This is the first new station Allegiant has added since March 2022.

“We are thrilled to offer Allegiant travelers new destination options taking off this Spring. The announcement of new routes is a celebration of the success we’ve had in these markets,” said Drew Wells, Allegiant’s senior vice president of revenue and planning and chief revenue officer. “The addition of Orlando International Airport expands our regional footprint to serve the southeast metropolitan area, providing visitors and residents even more travel options to make the most out of their vacations. We are committed to opening the door to accessible travel in as many markets as possible and know our customers appreciate the low-cost, nonstop options offered by Allegiant.”

The new routes to Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Florida include:

  • Allentown, Pennsylvania via Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) – beginning May 16, 2024 with one-way fares as low as $59.*
  • Asheville, North Carolina via Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) – beginning May 3, 2024 with one-way fares as low as $49.*
  • Knoxville, Tennessee via McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) – beginning May 17, 2024 with one-way fares as low as $49.*

“While Allegiant has provided many years of strong service into the Orlando area, direct connectivity to Orlando International Airport (MCO) remained on our target list. This is exciting news for ABE,” said Thomas R. Stoudt, Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority’s executive director. “We’ve consistently heard requests from Lehigh Valley air travelers regarding nonstop flights to MCO, and there’s always interest in more capacity for vacationers headed to Orlando theme parks. Now, Allegiant will help us deliver more options. When Allegiant chose ABE as their 18th crew base, we spoke about the potential for increased air service. Since the start of 2023, Allegiant has launched service to Denver and Melbourne, and they continue to demonstrate their outstanding partnership in serving this region.”

Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found only at Allegiant.com.

*About the introductory one-way fares:

Seats and dates are limited and fares are not available on all flights. Flights must be purchased by Nov. 17, 2023 for travel by Aug. 12, 2024. Price displayed includes taxes, carrier charges & government fees. Fare rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Optional baggage charges and additional restrictions may apply. For more details, optional services and baggage fees, please visit Allegiant.com.

Allegiant – Together We FlyTM

Las Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is an integrated travel company with an airline at its heart, focused on connecting customers with the people, places and experiences that matter most. Since 1999, Allegiant Air has linked travelers in small-to-medium cities to world-class vacation destinations with all-nonstop flights and industry-low average fares. Today, Allegiant serves communities across the nation, with base airfares less than half the cost of the average domestic roundtrip ticket. For more information, visit us at Allegiant.com. Media information, including photos, is available at http://gofly.us/iiFa303wrtF

Slatington Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Annual Tree Lighting December 1 in Greater Northern Lehigh

Slatington Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Annual Tree Lighting December 1 in Greater Northern Lehigh

The Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber, proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, is gearing up for a memorable 2023 holiday season!

The Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber, proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, is gearing up for a memorable 2023 holiday season with their annual tree lighting ceremony in Slatington, PA.

The event will take place on Friday, December 1, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 PM and is free and open to the public.

Prior to the event from 4:00-5:00 PM, attendees are encouraged to stop by the Slatington Library for stories with Mrs. Claus, before heading down to the festivities at Veterans Memorial Park (509 Main Street, Slatington), which kick off from 5-7 PM.

The event will feature festive holiday performances from Slatington Elementary School and Rhythm and Sole Dance Studio, as well as complimentary hot chocolate and popcorn for participants. Crafters, artisans and local businesses will host a vendor market to provide an opportunity for holiday shopping.

Buddy the Elf will make an appearance, as well as Santa Claus himself (arriving at 6:30 PM to light the tree).

Opportunities to take pictures with Santa will be available for those in attendance once the tree is lit.

“Each year, we kick off the holiday tree lighting season in Greater Northern Lehigh with this time-honored tradition in Slatington,”

Jessica O’Donnell-Gower

Executive Vice President of Affiliated Chambers for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.

“We’re forward to enjoying holiday festivities together as a community once again, and with the support of a vibrant business community.”

In addition to the Tree Lighting festivities, the event will also host a food drive that will benefit the Northern Lehigh Food Bank.

“The holidays remind us that the spirit of giving is alive and well, and the Chamber likes to ensure that we are helping others in the community,” said Kylie Adams-Weiss, Assistant Vice President of Affiliated Chambers for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce and liaison to the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce. “We’re hoping that by giving back to those in need, we can keep the holiday spirit thriving in Northern Lehigh.”

With inclement weather on the forecast for Friday, the Chamber will be watching weather closely to determine whether or not the event will be held or live-streamed on the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber’s Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/NorthernLehighChamber). An announcement will be made by the Chamber on Thursday should weather force a change in plans.

 

When: December 1, 2023 (5-7 PM)

Pricing Information: FREE

Sponsors (as of 11/28/2023):

Bechtel’s Pharmacy: Handwarmer Sponsor

Bob & Nancy Treskot: Hot Chocolate Sponsor

AF Boyer Hardware & Guns: Santa’s Helper Sponsor

Keystone Technology LLC: Santa’s Helper Sponsor

Nulton Diagnostics: Santa’s Helper Sponsor

Geoff Mosebach State Farm: Santa’s Helper Sponsor

Becky’s Drive-In: Supporting Sponsor

Rentschler Auto Group: Supporting Sponsor

Krysta Hankee Memorial Fund: Supporting Sponsor

The Neffs National Bank: Supporting Sponsor

Hellertown-Lower Saucon Kick Off the Holiday Season Nov 24 at Light Up Night!

Hellertown-Lower Saucon Kick Off the Holiday Season at Light Up Night! 

The Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce, a proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Mobile Technology Graphics are honored to present the 2023 Light Up Night on Friday, November 24th from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Morris J. Dimmick Park.

2023 Light Up Night on Friday, November 24th from 4PM – 8PM

Join for a fun-filled evening as they kick off the holiday season with what is shaping up to be their biggest holiday celebration yet!

Hellertown-Lower Saucon Kick Off the Holiday Season Nov 24 at Light Up Night!

“We could not be more excited for the 2023 Hellertown-Lower Saucon Light Up Night!” said Jessica O’Donnell-Gower, Executive Vice President of Affiliated Chambers, and the Northern Tier for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.

“This event and the participation have grown year after year. We’re bringing back our crowd favorites and adding a few twists to keep it fresh.

The Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber Board and our Chamber team look forward to welcoming everyone back to Morris J. Dimmick Park for a spectacular night. This is the ultimate kick-off to the holiday season and a great way to ignite your holiday spirit!”

The evening is jam-packed with family activities for people of all ages! Live reindeer will be back at this year’s event along with an ice carving demonstration and holiday characters. Children’s activities will be available with local non-profits and businesses, as well as cash wagon rides that will be ongoing throughout the evening and cash pony rides, this year, too!

Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber Vice Chair, Brandon Wimbish, owner of Farmers Insurance on Main St. and proud sponsor of Light Up Night’s, is very excited to be a part of the event. “We are really looking forward to Light Up Night,” Wimbish continued, “it is a great time for families to come out and start getting into the holiday spirit. Make sure to stop by the Reindeer!”

In addition, free hot chocolate, coffee, cider, and cookies will be available for attendees; a holiday craft market called Vendor Alley will feature local vendors. Food will be available outdoors from Hausman Fruit Farm, Cosmic Kettle Corn, Big Poppa’s Backyard BBQ, RK Mobile Foods, and Why Not Burgerz. Adult beverages will be for sale by Lost Tavern Brewing, Easton Wine Project, and well as Five Maidens Cidery (with 15% of all their proceeds benefiting our community).

Entertainment will begin in Morris J. Dimmick Park at 4:00 PM. For a full list of performers, view the website. The Tree Lighting will commence with Santa’s arrival at 7:10 PM, followed by pictures with Santa and special giveaways starting at 7:15 PM.

Find the Facebook event page here.

Find the event listing on the Lehigh Valley Chamber’s event calendar here.

Date: November 24, 2023

Time: 4:00 PM -8:00 PM 

Where: Morris J. Dimmick Park (570 Durham St, Hellertown, PA 18055)

Schedule of Events: 

4:30-6:30 PM: Ice Carving Demonstration

5:00 PM: Caroling by the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Community Chorus

5:00-7:00 PM: Roaming Holiday Characters (Olaf, the Grinch, Elves, & Mrs. Claus)

5:50-6:10 PM: Saucon Valley Choir performance

6:15-6:40 PM: Saucon Valley Band performance

6:40 PM: Pledge to the Flag with the Saucon Valley Cub Scouts Pack 349 

6:45 PM: Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber & Elected Officials welcome, invocation from Minister Jaime VanNostrand of Christ Lutheran Church, & Tree Lighting Ceremony

7:10 PM: Santa Arrives 

7:15 PM: Pictures in front of the stage with Santa Claus 

7:20 PM: Caroling provided by the Saucon Valley Community Choir 

Sponsors (as of 11/10/2023)

  • Presenting Sponsor – Mobile Technologies Graphics
  • Ice Carving and Santa’s Sleigh Sponsor – Heintzelman Funeral Home
  • Reindeer Sponsor – Farmer’s Insurance, Wimbish Agency
  • Ice Carving Sponsor – Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital
  • Toy Giveaway and Decoration Sponsor – Ellite Pool Services
  • Warm Hands Sponsor – Lindsay O Albert Accounting
  • Warm Hands Sponsor – Saucon Valley Bikes
  • Candy Cane Sponsor – Creekview Veterinary Hospital
  • Santa’s Ride Sponsor – Hellertown Auto Wash
  • Hot Chocolate and Cookies Sponsor – Hellertown Dental Group
  • Tractor Ride Sponsor – Steel Club
  • Santa’s Ride Sponsor – Service Electric Cable TV & Communications
  • Comfort Station Sponsor – The Goddard School
  • Warm Hands Sponsor – Truist
  • Hot Chocolate & Cookies Sponsor – ASR Media
  • Apple Sponsor – Bechdolt Orchards
  • Cookie Sponsor – GIANT Food Store
  • Decoration Sponsor – Andy’s & Pennewell’s Flower Shop
  • Hot Chocolate Sponsor – The Meadows of Saucon Valley
  • Wagon Sponsor – Hausman Farms
  • Light Up Night Supporting Sponsor – Designing Wealth Management of Raymond James
  • Light Up Night Supporting Sponsor – TS Brand Elevation
  • Light Up Night Supporting Sponsor – Lost River Caverns
  • Light Up Night Supporting Sponsor – Saucon Karate
  • Light Up Night Supporting Sponsor – Nice Day Beautiful Spa
  • Light Up Night Supporting Sponsor – Hellertown Veterinary Center
  • Decoration Sponsor – 412 Auto Tags
  • Decoration Sponsor – JP Mascaro
  • Decoration Sponsor – Limon Authentic Turkish Kebap House

Phillipsburg Easton Halloween Parade is BACK October 29 for the 41st Year

Phillipsburg Easton Halloween Parade is BACK October 29 for the 41st Year!

Join the Phillipsburg and Easton Area Chambers for a Skele- FUN time!

The Phillipsburg Easton Halloween Parade is BACK and celebrates 41 years of tradition that attracts hundreds of residents from both Phillipsburg and Easton.

The parade is the event of the year that showcases bands, entertainers, non-profit organizations, local businesses, community groups, and more from the Twin Cities and beyond!

The parade will take place on Sunday, October 29th, starting at 3 P.M. on McKeen Street in Phillipsburg and will traverse South Main Street to the Northampton Street Bridge, ultimately ending at Centre Square Easton. 

The Phillipsburg-Easton Halloween Parade is a decades-old tradition of community organizations…”

Ed Bullock

Chair of the Phillipsburg Area Chamber

“…who march on a day where floats, music, local civic groups, as well as children and families, express their enjoyment of the Halloween season”, Ed Bullock, Chair of the Phillipsburg Area Chamber shares. It’s another day where our two communities are working together to show our mutual support.”  

Whether you would like to watch the parade with your family, create a float and compete for a cash prize, or sponsor this great community event, we hope to see you there!  

Floats as of 10/18/2023: 

Mayor Sal Panto & Mayor Todd Tersigni • Easton & Phillipsburg Council Members • Koch 33 • SERVPRO • Lehigh Valley Region Antique Automobile Club of America • Phillipsburg Stateliner Marching Band • Lehigh Valley Children’s Centers • Warren County Commissioners • Power Athletics Acrobatics & Tumbling • Wilson High School Cheering • United Steelworkers Local 10-000729 • Phillipsburg Fire Department • Unity Bank • Balloons the Clown • Big Easy Easton Brass • Elegant Arrivals Limousine Service • Phillipsburg Democratic Committee • Citizens for Responsible Development • First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union • Easton Area Middle School Band • Cub Scout Pack 51 •Phillipsburg Republican Committe • ChefStreet Mobile Kitchen • Little Liners Cheerleading • Greater Valley YMCA • Notre Dame Crusaders Band • Committee to Elect Frank Pitabone • Miss Karen’s Dance Studio • Dan Z Seyler for Phillipsburg Mayor • Marvel Comics Group • Forks of Delaware Tin Lizzies • Boy Scout Troop 54 • Easton Area High School Red Rover Marching Band • Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School • Atlantic Health Systems • Delaware Chapter #50 & Phillipsburg Masonic Lodge #52 • The Brothers that Just Do Gutters- Lehigh Valley • St Luke’s University Health Network • Huntington Vol. Fire Co. No. 1 

Thank you to our Halloween Parade Sponsors: Koch 33, First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union, Unity Bank, SERVPRO, Provident Bank, Kiddie Academy, FastSigns of Easton, IRCO Community Federal Credit Union, Double Edge LLC, and Spids Plumbing and Heating 

The float registration form and sponsorship opportunities are still available, so please let your Chamber staff know if you have any questions. Registration is due by Friday, October 20th 

You can also keep informed on all event updates by following their Facebook pages for both theEaston Area ChamberandPhillipsburg Area Chamber! 

When: Sunday, October 29 at 3pm 

Where: McKeen Street in Phillipsburg and will traverse South Main Street to the Northampton Street bridge, ultimately ending at Centre Square Easton. 

Pricing Information: FREE 

 

Sponsors: Koch 33, First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union, Unity Bank, SERVPRO, Provident Bank, Kiddie Academy, FastSigns of Easton, IRCO Community Federal Credi Union, Double Edge LLC, Spids Plumbing and Heating 

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