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Country Artist Dani-elle at Scranton Cultural Center’s Underground Mic on March 7

Country Fans, join Dani-elle at Scranton Cultural Center’s Underground Mic on March 7.

Dani-elle Kleha is a Country Artist with a sound well beyond her years. Her voice is a combination emulating a throwback to 90’s country mixed with a modern flair.

Her ability to captivate the audience from the moment she steps on stage to the moment the crowd files out the doors, Dani-elle always leaves her fans with a lasting impression.

Country Artist Dani-elle at Scranton Cultural Center's Underground Mic

Country Artist Dani-elle at Scranton Cultural Center’s Underground Mic on March 7

She has shared the bill with artists like Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley and more.

 

Dani-elle Kleha is Building her Honors

 

She was recognized as an “Emerging Artist” during CMA Fest in Nashville TN, won countless awards including Female Artist of the Year, Fans Choice Awards, Humanitarian Award and more.

She has been featured in Music Row Magazine as one of their “DISCclaimer featured artists.

She most recently released her first 2 singles “Head for Home” and “No Foolin’ Me” to Country Radio.

Scranton Cultural Center

Scranton Cultural Center

Dani-elle headlines “The Positive Youth Tour” in which she tours schools with her band sharing messages and her own personal stories with bullying, following your dreams and the importance of self worth followed by a full band concert.

To date, she has reach over 5000 students and it’s just the beginning!

 

See Dani-elle Kleha at Scranton Cultural Center’s Underground Mic

 

Her fresh new look and unique sound has her taking the Country Music world by storm one song at a time.

Learn more about Dani-elle here.

Find out more about Scranton Cultural Center’s Underground Mic

Comedy Legend Tom Papa at The Scranton Cultural Center with his 2023 Comedy Tour on March 10

Comedy Legend Tom Papa at The Scranton Cultural Center with his 2023 Comedy Tour on March 10

With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country finding success in film, TV, radio and podcasts as well as on the live stage.

He is a regular guest on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast and the late night TV shows.

For tix to Tom Papa at The Scranton Cultural Center.

On May 12, Tom released his second book, “You’re Doing Great!: And Other Reasons To Stay Alive,” a collection of essays on how people really live in modern America and what’s truly good and wonderful about our lives.

Tom Papa at The Scranton Cultural Center.

Tom Papa at The Scranton Cultural Center.

On February 4, Netflix premiered Tom’s fourth hour-long stand-up special, “Tom Papa: You’re Doing Great!” A hilarious rebuttal to the current cultural feeling of dread, Tom wants viewers to remember that they are doing great; life isn’t perfect, it never will be, and that’s okay.

Tom’s new podcast, “Breaking Bread with Tom Papa,” premiered on May 12 and features Tom and his guest for an hour of eating, drinking and enjoying life. Listeners are invited to take a seat at the table as Tom and his guests celebrate the true meaning of breaking bread with insightful, revealing and always funny conversations.

Tom is host of the daily Netflix radio show, “What A Joke With Papa And Fortune,” on SiriusXM’s Netflix Channel, airing Mondays through Thursdays from 10:00 AM – Noon ET.

To learn more, visit tompapa.com.

Handmade Mystic Launches 3rd Location at the Promenade Grand March 4 2023

Handmade Mystic launches 3rd location at Center Valley’s Promenade Grand on March 4, 2023.

What started as an online jewelry store in 2014 has evolved into a regional brand. Handmade Mystic opened their first store on South 4th Street in Emmaus in May of 2020 and now, just 3 short years later, they are set to open their 3rdlocation in the area at the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley.

“We are so excited for this new location as it will be our largest store yet!”

stated owner Danyel Harrison.

“With this additional space we will look to host classes and events for the community to learn more about crystals and to gather together”.

Handmade Mystic Launches 3rd Location

Handmade Mystic Launches 3rd Location

A family owned and operated business, they pride themselves on being more than just a crystal store. They have a wealth of knowledge on metaphysics (the study of all questions of faith, belief, or spirituality from matters of fact or science) and share this knowledge freely to help individuals on their crystal healing journey.

When asked about this new tenant, Marketing Director Krista Berardelli of The Promenade Shops stated:

“We are thrilled to welcome Handmade Mystic to our tenant mix. Locally owned businesses are becoming a huge focus of ours moving forward and Handmade Mystic specifically offers a unique use that we were missing. We are so excited that our center is their newest home!

Eagles Fans: Where to Get Superbowl 2023 Cheer Cards in Philadelphia

Eagles Fans: Where to Get Superbowl 2023 Cheer Cards in Philadelphia

Fans across the city and state can celebrate the Birds with cheer cards.

Fans can pick up the free signs at restaurants, attractions and businesses across the city to display in windows and to hold as a show of support.

The growing list of participants includes:

  • Betsy Ross House (239 Arch Street)
  • Brauhaus Schmitz (718 South Street)
  • Bridget Foy’s (200 South Street)
  • Cavanaugh’s Rittenhouse (1921 Sansom Street)
  • Craft Hall (901 N. Delaware Avenue)
  • Dilworth Park (1 S. 15th Street)
  • Dim Sum House (1930 Chestnut Street)
  • Evil Genius (1727 N. Front Street)
  • Figo Ristorante & Bar (1033 N. 2nd Street)
  • Franklin Institute (222 N. 20th Street)
  • Independence Visitor Center (599 Market Street)
  • Lamberti Pizza (707 Chestnut Street)
  • Libertee Grounds (1600 W Girard Ave, Suite C5)
  • Live! Casino Hotel Philadelphia (900 Packer Avenue)
  • McGillin’s Olde Ale House (1310 Drury Street)
  • Metropolitan Bakery (262 S. 19th Street)
  • Osteria (640 N. Broad Street)
  • Philly AIDS Thrift (710 S. 5th Street)
  • Reading Terminal Market (1136 Arch Street)
  • South Bowl (19 E. Oregon Avenue)
  • Tradesman’s (1322 Chestnut Street)
  • Victory Brewing Company (1776 Benjamin Franklin Parkway)
  • Wicked Wolf Philadelphia (1214-1216 Chestnut Street)

Legendary 70s Band Three Dog Night at Penn’s Peak June 23 2023

Legendary 70s Band Three Dog Night at Penn’s Peak Friday, June 23, 2023.

Legendary band, THREE DOG NIGHT, now in its 5th decade, claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music.

In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records, or sold more concert tickets than THREE DOG NIGHT.

 

THREE DOG NIGHT hits weave through the fabric of pop culture today

 

THREE DOG NIGHT hits weave through the fabric of pop culture today, whether on the radio where they are heard day in and day out, in TV commercials or in major motion pictures — songs like “Mama Told Me (Not To Come)”, “Joy to the World”, “Black and White”, “Shambala” and “One” serve to heighten our emotions and crystallize THREE DOG NIGHT’s continuing popularity.

21 consecutive Top 40 hits

3 #1 singles, 11 Top 10’s, 18 straight Top 20’s

Boasting chart and sales records that remain virtually unmatched in popular music, THREE DOG NIGHT had 21 consecutive Top 40 hits, including 3 #1 singles, 11 Top 10’s, 18 straight Top 20’s, 7 million-selling singles and 12 straight RIAA Certified Gold LPs. The hits appeared on best selling charts in all genres (pop, rock and country).

 

Legendary 70s Band Three Dog Night Performs at Penn’s Peak June 2023

 

Legendary 70s Band Three Dog Night at Penn's Peak Friday, June 23, 2023.

Its records continue to sell around the world, reaching beyond the borders of the U.S. into Japan, Canada, Holland, England, Germany, Spain and elsewhere. Tens of millions of THREE DOG NIGHT records have been sold through the years.

 

Join Legendary 70s Band Three Dog Night at Penn’s Peak

 

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

Created in 1968 by Danny Hutton, THREE DOG NIGHT maintains an aggressive, year round touring schedule of over 90 dates a year, performing their hit filled concerts for multi-generational audiences.

The band’s now-famous name refers to native Australian hunters in the outback who huddled with their dogs for warmth on cold nights; the coldest being a “three dog night”. 

The band recorded songs of the best and largely undiscovered new songwriters of its time including Harry Nilsson, Randy Newman, Elton John, Laura Nyro, Paul Williams and Hoyt Axton among many others.

Legendary 70s Band Three Dog Night at Penn's Peak Friday, June 23, 2023.

The group’s eclectic taste, combined with its ability to recognize and record hits in a unique, distinctive, and appealing style, resulted in THREE DOG NIGHT dominating the charts for years. The band’s music transcends time, bringing together both new and longtime audiences alike.

THREE DOG NIGHT demonstrates its eclectic song choices once again with the new material being recorded for an upcoming album release. One of the new tracks, “Prayer of the Children” was discovered by Hutton who created an a cappella arrangement, so that for the first time in the history of THREE DOG NIGHT, the vocals of all six members of the band are featured. The song is currently part of their live concert set and quickly becoming an audience favorite

Marking over 50 years on the road, THREE DOG NIGHT continues to grow its fan base by keeping up a full schedule of concerts at theatres, performing arts centers, fairs, festivals, corporate events, and casinos. Since 1986, the band has performed nearly 3,000 shows including two Super Bowls.

THREE DOG NIGHT’s 21 Top 40 Hits:

Mama Told Me (Not To Come) #1

Joy to The World #1

Black And White #1

Shambala #3

Easy To Be Hard #4

An Old Fashioned Love Song #4

The Show Must Go On #4

One #5

Never Been To Spain #5

Liar #7

Eli’s Coming #10

The Family Of Man #12

Celebrate #15

Out In The Country #15

Sure As I’m Sittin’ Here #16

Let Me Serenade You #17

One Man Band #19

Pieces Of April #19

Try A Little Tenderness #29

Til The World Ends #32

Play Something Sweet (Brickyard Blues) #33

Tickets on sale Friday, February 10 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.

Reserved Seating

Premium Reserved: $55

Regular Reserved: $48

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.  

Tony Award-Winning ‘ Hairspray’ Comes to Easton’s State Theatre February 18

The Tony Award-Winning ‘Hairspray’ Comes to Easton’s State Theatre for two shows on February 18.

“You Can’t Stop the Beat!”

HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon is back on tour!

Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960’s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world?

The Hairspray Team for Easton’s State Theatre

The HAIRSPRAY company is led by Andrew Levitt aka Nina West (from “RuPaul’s Drag Race”) as Edna Turnblad, Niki Metcalf as Tracy Turnblad and Sandie Lee as Motormouth Maybelle and features the beloved score of hit songs including “Welcome to the 60’s,” “Good Morning Baltimore” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” HAIRSPRAY is “fresh, winning, and deliriously tuneful!” (The New York Times).

This all-new touring production reunites Broadway’s award-winning creative team led by Director Jack O’Brien and Choreographer Jerry Mitchell to bring HAIRSPRAY to a new generation of theater audiences.”

 

For tix and more info: https://statetheatre.org/events/hairspray-4

 

The performances of Hairspray on April 16 have been rescheduled to February 18, 2023. Tickets for the original date are valid and will be honored at the rescheduled performance. Ticket options will be available shortly. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.

 

 

Head to Emmaus Sat February 11 for “The Emmaus Main Street Partners’ Soup Crawl

Head to Emmaus on Saturday February 11 for and afternoon of warm, delicious tastes at “The Emmaus Main Street Partners Soup Crawl.

Emmaus Main Street Partners is hosting their fourth annual Soup Crawl in the Borough of Emmaus!

Head to Emmaus Sat February 11 for “The Emmaus Main Street Partners' Soup Crawl

Come visit their amazing and unique small businesses while sampling soup at each participating location.

Emmaus Main Street Partners Soup Crawl benefits the community and local business

Participants will receive a passport with a list and map of participating businesses around the Borough.

Head to Emmaus Sat February 11 for “The Emmaus Main Street Partners' Soup Crawl

The Main Street Partners are striving to get community members in the doors and supporting our local businesses during a slow time of year!

It’s not quite the warm spring weather the community wants yet so until then, we’ll stay warm with some hearty samplings of soup!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wade George, incoming Chair of Emmaus Main Street Partners shares his excitement:

“As a board member and longtime supporter of Emmaus Main Street Partners, I am excited to participate in this year’s Soup Crawl…”

“…It is a fun, wholesome, and entertaining way…”

…for members of our local business community, as well as the citizens of Emmaus, to connect with and support each other…”

“…In 2020, the Soup Crawl was our last event before COVID. Each year, I see it as a reminder of everything that all of us in this beautiful town should be thankful for.”

Head to Emmaus Sat February 11 for “The Emmaus Main Street Partners' Soup Crawl

Save $10 and purchase your passports in advance!

Purchase a passport ahead of time for $15 at: https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/Emmaus-Soup-Crawl-838875/details

Passports are also available for purchase the day of the event but will cost $25.

“The Emmaus Main Street Partners’ Soup Crawl is one of our favorite events of the year!

We always look forward to welcoming new and previous attendees into the store and getting to know our fellow community members better,” shared Denise Connelly, Director of Marketing and Advertising, Green Earth Marketplace.

When: Saturday February 11, 2023; Passport pickup runs from 12pm-2pm at Green Earth Marketplace 1328 Chestnut St Emmaus PA 18049; Trail runs from 12-4pm

Where: Passport pickup at Green Earth Marketplace, 1328 Chestnut St Emmaus PA 18049

Participating businesses include: Emmaus Drug Store, Purr Haus, Switchback Pizza, Funk Brewing, Green Earth Market Place, Fuel Nutritional Smoothies, South Mountain Cycle, Volpe’s, Better Homes and Gardens Valley Partners, Wally’s Deli, Handmade Mystic, David’s Italian Market, Morty’s Steaks, Triple Sun Spirits, Lazy Hound Consignment, Kleckner and Son’s (as of January 19). 

Pricing Information: $15 Presale; $25 Day of while supplies last!

 

Sponsors:  

Master Supply Line

Authentic Adjustment LLC

Come party at Allentown’s Board & Brush with Debbie Kouassi on Wed Feb 1st for Wine & Design Chamber Night

Come party at Allentown’s Board & Brush with Debbie Kouassi on Wed Feb 1st for Wine & Design Chamber Night

Join the East Penn & Western Lehigh Chambers on Wednesday, February 1st from 5:30pm-8:30pm for Wine and Design Night at Board & Brush Allentown!

Come party at Allentown's Board & Brush with Debbie Kouassi

Come party at Allentown’s Board & Brush with Debbie Kouassi

Come out with colleagues, friends, or significant others for a fun night of creating and networking with other business professionals.

Debbie Kouassi, owner of Board & Brush, shares her excitement, “Board & Brush Allentown is very excited to host the Lehigh Valley Chamber’s “Wine & Design” event.

Come party at Allentown's Board & Brush with Debbie Kouassi

Come party at Allentown’s Board & Brush with Debbie Kouassi

This is a unique opportunity for us to meet and greet our area business owners and for them to experience the Board & Brush trademark designs while DIYing a project of their own! We are a community of businesses and through our Chamber of Commerce we have the benefit of networking face to face.

This fun and artful event provides a chance for all of us to gather in a creative environment, while getting to know one another and establish lasting relationships.”

At this event, you will have the opportunity to make one of 5 different predetermined designs.

You can view the different options on our website linked below.

The event will kick off with registration from 5:30pm-6:00pm and the guided workshop will begin at 6:00pm – 8:30pm.

This venue is BYOB so bring your favorite wine (or beer) and a glass to sit back and relax while creating a beautiful piece for your home or office!

Registration is still open but there are only 20 seats still available for this event. Tickets are $35 for Members and $50 for Future Members.

You can purchase your tickets at:

https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/Wine-Design-Chamber-Night-Board-Brush-Allentown-EPCC-WLCC–838751/details

When: Wednesday, February 1 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Where: Board & Brush Allentown (6000 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown, PA 18106)

Pricing Information:  

$35 for Members, $50 for Future Members. FEW SEATS AVAILABLE! Register at:

https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/Wine-Design-Chamber-Night-Board-Brush-Allentown-EPCC-WLCC–838751/details

Annabel’s Italian Restaurant Opens in Phillipsburg, NJ Friday January 20

Annabel’s Italian Restaurant Opens in Phillipsburg, NJ Friday January 20

Join the Phillipsburg Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday, January 20th from 12-1pm to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Annabel’s Italian Restaurant (located at 224 Stockton Street Phillipsburg NJ 08865) This new business has opened in the former Marianna’s Restaurant space.

Annabel’s Italian Restaurant Opens in Phillipsburg, NJ Friday January 20

Annabel’s Italian Restaurant Opens in Phillipsburg, NJ Friday January 20

 

“The Phillipsburg Chamber, a proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to be welcoming this new business to the Phillipsburg community.

 

We are excited to help them celebrate and make this day memorable for the team over at Annabel’s!”

Laurie Nelson, Senior Vice President of the Phillipsburg Area Chamber of Commerce.

The official ribbon cutting ceremony and remarks will begin at 12:30pm with Mayor Todd Tersigni and members of our Phillipsburg Town Council.

This event is a free community event, and all are invited to attend and welcome this new business to Phillipsburg!

For more information, please visit: https://facebook.com/events/s/annabels-italian-restaurant-ri/1070069657722336/

When: Friday, January 20, 12- 1pm, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony begins at 12:30pm

Where: 224 Stockton Street Phillipsburg NJ 08865

Love Beer? Pocono Winter Beerfest Returns to Stroudsburg’s Sherman Theater January 21

Pocono Winter Beerfest Returns to Stroudsburg’s Sherman Theater January 21
Thirsty for a brew?  Love Beer?
Something is brewing…
It’s the Pocono Winter Beerfest on Saturday, January 21 at the Sherman Theater in downtown Stroudsburg, PA.
Pocono Winter Beerfest Returns to Stroudsburg's Sherman Theater January 21

Pocono Winter Beerfest Returns to Stroudsburg’s Sherman Theater January 21

Chill out and sample your choice of over 100 hand-selected, frosty craft beers inside the warm and spacious theater.
Pocono Winter Beerfest Returns to Stroudsburg's Sherman Theater January 21

Pocono Winter Beerfest Returns to Stroudsburg’s Sherman Theater January 21

Supporting local PA breweries

The majority of the beers at this festival are from breweries in the Poconos and the Eastern Pennsylvania region.

“We want to support the local brewers

who devote their energy and talents to making beers

that are unique to their brewery and to the Poconos,”

said Sherman Theater CEO Richard Berkowitz.

He added, “Many of these are small brewers doing innovative things with their beer.  By inviting them here, we are introducing their beers to hundreds of people in one day.”
Pocono Winter Beerfest Returns to Stroudsburg's Sherman Theater January 21

Pocono Winter Beerfest Returns to Stroudsburg’s Sherman Theater January 21

Tickers

The first Pocono Winter Beerfest was held in the Sherman Theater in 2016.
It grew each year through 2020 and was canceled in 2021 and 2022 due to Covid.  It is back for 2023 featuring more selections and some of the best beers in the region with many breweries and home brewing clubs participating.

General Admission tickets are $40 in advance and $50 on the day of the event.  Doors open for General Admission at 1:00 PM.  The ticket includes a souvenir beer glass and beer samples from the breweries.  Vendors will be selling things that pair well with beer and food will also be available for purchase.

For more information, visit shermantheater.com or call 570-420-2808.
Some breweries in attendance will be:

Lehigh Valley Home Brewers, Hidden River, Crooked Eye, Yergey, Hopping Eagle, Bright Path, Wallenpaupack, Birthright, Allegheny Creek, Richmond Farm, Shawnee Craft and Barley Creek.

Show:  Pocono Winter Beerfest
Sherman Theater, 524 Main Street, Stroudsburg PA
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Doors at 1:00 PM for General Admission

Pocono Winter Beerfest Returns to Stroudsburg's Sherman Theater January 21

Pocono Winter Beerfest Returns to Stroudsburg’s Sherman Theater January 21

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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