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Emmaus Holiday Ugly Sweater Mixer on Dec 1! 
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Emmaus Holiday Ugly Sweater Mixer on Dec 1! 

By Sasha Sinclair — 2 years ago

Emmaus Holiday Ugly Sweater Mixer on Dec 1! 

Join the Emmaus Main Street Partners and East Penn Chamber on Thursday December 1 from 6-8pm at South Mountain Cycle for the Emmaus Holiday Ugly Sweater Mixer!

Emmaus Holiday Ugly Sweater Mixer

Enjoy food from Morty’s Steaks and our favorite holiday music.

There will be alcoholic drinks for sale from Yergey Brewing, Funk Brewing and Triple Sun Spirits!

Nowhere Coffee Co will also have coffee, tea, and pastries available for sale during the event.

Emmaus Holiday Ugly Sweater Mixer on Dec 1! 

Emmaus Holiday Ugly Sweater Mixer on Dec 1!

“We at Authentic Adjustment are happy to help the Emmaus Main Street Partners celebrate our vibrant Emmaus Community with the opportunity to spend a little time enjoying each other’s company, reflect on how incredible this year has been, and looking forward to what incredible things 2023 has in store for all of us,” Wade George of Authentic Adjustment, Festive Sweater Sponsor of Holiday Ugly Sweater Mixer.

The Holiday Ugly Sweater Mixer is not just a mixer, it’s a celebration of the Emmaus Community!

Emmaus Holiday Ugly Sweater Mixer on Dec 1! 

Emmaus Holiday Ugly Sweater Mixer on Dec 1!

This event will kick off the holiday fun in Emmaus and get everyone pumped for Old Fashioned Christmas, which is Saturday December 3. Also thrilled to announce this event as the start of the 10-year anniversary celebration of South Mountain Cycle, a staple in the Emmaus Community!

Erin Deutsch, Coordinator of the Affiliated Chambers shares her excitement, “We, the Chamber, love supporting our community and its local businesses. We are thrilled to celebrate so much in the Emmaus community and celebrate the milestones and business partnerships!”

All proceeds of this event will benefit the East Penn Scholarship Fund and Emmaus Main Street Partners Initiatives.

Tickets are $10 for Members and $15 for Future Members. Please register at:

https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/Ugly-Sweater-Mixer-EPCC-EMSP–838848/details

For more information, please go to:

https://www.facebook.com/events/461817132750352?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%7D]%7D

When: Thursday, December 1 6-8pm

Where: South Mountain Cycle (318 Chestnut Street, Emmaus, PA)  

Pricing Information: $10 for Members, $15 for Future Members-  

https://web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events/Ugly-Sweater-Mixer-EPCC-EMSP–838848/details

Sponsors:

Festive Sweater- Authentic Adjustment

Host- South Mountain Cycle & Nowhere Coffee Co

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

By Ruben Kellermen — 2 years ago

It’s the most magical time of year here in Emmaus!  Emmaus Kicks off their Old Fashioned Christmas on Dec 3

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

Old Fashioned Christmas in the Emmaus Triangle!

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

Adult-Only Cheers Drinking Trail

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 purpose of this event is for our community to learn 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.

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.

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

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.

The following businesses participating in the Cheers Trail:

Yergey Brewing, Emmaus Historical Society, Kleckner & Sons, Soul Sisters, House Splendid, Cottage and Bloom, FD Market, Better Homes & Gardens, Amber Connection, Handmade Mystic, Deca Salon, Volpe’s, Nowhere Coffee Co, David’s Italian Market, Morty’s Steaks and Subs, Lazy Hound Consignment, Emmaus Drug Store, Lifestyle Barber Shop, Emmaus Run Inn, and Mid Atlantic Technology Professionals (located at B&B Pools).

FREE showing of the Grinch (2018) at the Emmaus Theater

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. From 4-7pm there will be kids’ activities on the Triangle including letters to Santa with Emmaus Rotary Club, coloring books, crafts, and more. 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.

Santa arrives on the Triangle

Do you hear sleigh bells?!   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 we are ready to bring the Holiday Cheer to 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 love being a 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. We are ready to celebrate the most magical time of year in Emmaus!”

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 5th 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 4th 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.

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, Wehrung’s

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

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Photography- Alan Sylvestre Media

Acoustic Hot Tuna Plays Penn's Peak Fri April 28, 2023
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Acoustic Hot Tuna Plays Penn’s Peak Fri April 28, 2023

By Contributor — 2 years ago

Acoustic Hot Tuna Plays Penn’s Peak Fri April 28, 2023

Hot Tuna, Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, perform with a well-honed and solid power – always in the groove from their years of experience and mutual inspiration.

Started as a side project during Jefferson Airplane days, the constant, the very definition of Hot Tuna, has always been Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady. The two boyhood pals have never wavered in one of the most enduring friendships in Rock history.

no one has more consistently led American music for the last 50 years than Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady

From their days playing together as teenagers in the Washington, DC area, through years of inventive Psychodelic rock in San Francisco (1996 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees), to their current acoustic and electric blues sound, no one has more consistently led American music for the last 50 years than Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, the founders and continuing core members of Hot Tuna.

At the 2016 Grammys, Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady were honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards.

“Jorma Kaukonen is a force in American music,

equally adept at fingerpicked acoustic folk and blues as he is at wailing on an electric.” 

– Acoustic Guitar

Guitarist and vocalist, Jorma Kaukonen is a highly respected interpreter of roots music, blues, Americana, and popular rock-and-roll.  Jorma’s repertoire goes far beyond psychedelic rock; he is a music legend and one of the finest singer-songwriters in music. Jorma tours the world bringing his unique styling to old blues while writing new songs of weight and dimension.

“Jack Casady is virtually unparalleled

–and yet he has one of the most truly unique electric-bass voices in rock…

he can melt into a supportive role but when opportunity knocks, he bursts forth with creative lines–both simple and ornate–that are unlike any you’ve heard” 

– Premier Guitar

 One of the most unique innovators in the sixty-year history of the bass guitar, Jack Casady made his sweeping melodic mark helping to create the “San Francisco Sound” with legendary rock group Jefferson Airplane. Jack went on to track with Jimi Hendrix, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Warren Zevon, members of the Grateful Dead, John Lee Hooker, and Gov’t Mule. Casady, regarded as one of rock’s greatest bassists, is certainly one of its most original.

“Hot Tuna is a Psychedelic-Blues Institution” – Rolling Stone Magazine

Follow Hot Tuna’s Escapades:

www.jackcasady.com

www.jormakaukonen.com

www.hottuna.com

www.furpeaceranch.com

Twitter:

@JormaKaukonen

@HotTunaBand

Jack Casady Facebook:

Facebook.com/jack.casady.5

Hot Tuna – Jorma Kaukonen

Fan Club:

Facebook.com/groups/JormaKaukonen

Tickets on sale Monday, November 28th 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: $32

Regular Reserved: $27

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.

Acoustic Hot Tuna, Friday, April 28, 2023

Hellertown-Lower Saucon Kicks Off the Holiday Season at 'Light Up Night' Fri Nov 25th
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Hellertown-Lower Saucon Kicks Off the Holiday Season at ‘Light Up Night’ Fri Nov 25th

By Staff — 2 years ago

The Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce, a proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Mobile Technology Graphics are proud to present the 2022 Light Up Night on Friday, November 25th from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Morris J. Dimmick Park.

Hellertown-Lower Saucon Kicks Off the Holiday Season at 'Light Up Night' Fri Nov 25th

Hellertown-Lower Saucon Kicks Off the Holiday Season at ‘Light Up Night’ Fri Nov 25th

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

“We could not be more thrilled with how this event is turning out!”,

said Jessica O’Donnell-Gower

“We could not be more thrilled with how this event is turning out!”, said Jessica O’Donnell-Gower, Executive Vice President of Affiliated Chambers and the Northern Tier for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Hellertown-Lower Saucon Kicks Off the Holiday Season at 'Light Up Night' Fri Nov 25th

Hellertown-Lower Saucon Kicks Off the Holiday Season at ‘Light Up Night’ Fri Nov 25th

“This event and the participation has grown over the last few years is truly incredible. We’re bringing back our crowd favorites and adding a few twists to keep it fresh.  The Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber Board,my team, and I 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!

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 nonprofits 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 Kicks Off the Holiday Season at 'Light Up Night' Fri Nov 25th

Hellertown-Lower Saucon Kicks Off the Holiday Season at ‘Light Up Night’ Fri Nov 25th

In addition, free hot chocolate, coffee, cider, and cookies will be available for attendees! A holiday craft market called Vendor Alley, will be hosted in Dewey Fire Company’s Social Hall, Frontline at the Dewey, featuring 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.

Cash adult beverages will be provided by Lost Tavern Brewing, Black River Farms Vineyard and Winery, Wardog Spirits, and well as Five Maidens Cidery (with 10% of all their proceeds benefiting our community).

The Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber will also be handing out 500 Holiday Shopping Booklets with coupons from local businesses, as they encourage people to #shoplocal for the holiday season.

Hellertown-Lower Saucon Kicks Off the Holiday Season at 'Light Up Night' Fri Nov 25th

Hellertown-Lower Saucon Kicks Off the Holiday Season at ‘Light Up Night’ Fri Nov 25th

Presenting Sponsor, Zac Estojak of Mobile Technology Graphics, shared, “MTG is proud to partner with the HLS Chamber and the Hellertown Borough to help produce this annual holiday tradition for our local community. With chaos going on all around us, this event gives everybody in the community a few hours to slow down and come together while kicking off the festive Holiday Season. From doing events around the United States, Hellertown has some of the best community based events in the nation and when we see people leave Light Up Night in the joyful holiday spirit, this is confirmed.”

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 7:00 PM, followed by pictures with Santa and a special giveaway for each child at 7:10 PM.

Kim Rosario, Chair of the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber’s Board, commented, “As the holidays draw near and our signature event, Light Up Night, approaches, we would like to extend a special thanks to our committee, volunteers, and sponsors for their continued dedication throughout the year.

This event has so many moving parts and it would not be possible without them. We can’t wait to see you at Light Up Night so that you can enjoy everything this spectacular evening has to offer! If you’re not there, “yule” be missed! Don’t forget that Small Business Saturday is the following day, November 27th. If you’re looking to spruce up your holiday wish list, we encourage you to buy local and shop small from any of our wonderful Hellertown-Lower Saucon merchants.

Find the Facebook event page here.

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

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

Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Schedule of Events:

 

  • 4:30-6:30 PM: Ice Carving Demonstration
  • 5:00 PM: Caroling by the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Community Chorus
  • 5:25 PM: Pledge to the Flag with the Saucon Valley Cub Scouts Pack 349
  • 5:30-7:30 PM: Roaming Holiday Characters (Olaf, Anna, Elsa & the Grinch)
  • 5:40 PM: Demonstration by the students of Saucon Valley Karate Academy
  • 6:00 PM: Caroling by the Saucon Valley High School’s Challenge Choir
  • 6:30 PM: Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber & Elected Officials welcome, invocation from Minister Jaime VanNostrand of Christ Lutheran Church, & Tree Lighting Ceremony
  • 7:00 PM: Santa Arrives
  • 7:10 PM: Pictures in front of the stage with Santa Claus
  • 7:30 PM: Music provided by the Saucon Valley High School Band

 

Pricing Information: Free to attend. Food, adult beverages, cash wagon rides, cash pony rides, and items from vendors will be available for purchase.

 

Sponsors:

 

 

Committee: Rod Long (Chair), Brandon Wimbish, Kendra Snyder, Zac Estojak, Melissa Bullard, Tiffany Sondergaard, Jessica O’Donnell-Gower, Nicole Miles, & Kate Harney

The Disco Biscuits Bring their 'trancefusion' dance party to Penn's Peak January 20 - 21 2023
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The Disco Biscuits Bring ‘trancefusion’ Dance Party to Penn’s Peak January 20 – 21 2023

By Contributor — 2 years ago

The Disco Biscuits Bring their ‘trancefusion’ dance party to Penn’s Peak January 20 – 21 2023

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 on sale Friday, November 18th 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.

General Admission

Advance: $35.00

Day of Show: $40.00

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.

Youells Oyster House Salmon Tartare
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Youell’s Oyster House is the Lehigh Valley’s Answer to ‘Sea to Table’ Seafood

By Joe Wehinger — 2 years ago

Youell’s Oyster House is the Lehigh Valley’s answer to seafood.

Youell’s Oyster House is hidden in a cozy neighborhood of Allentown, PA within minutes of the Allentown Fairgrounds, Muhlenberg College and Cedar Crest College.  About twenty minutes from the PPL center.

Youell’s Oyster House has History

Part of Pennsylvania history, originally opened in 1895. Then Gus Filipos, a longtime patron of Youell’s, bought the business in 1984 and his son Chris joined in 1987.

Youells-Oyster-house

Over the years they earned a reputation for excellent food.  Their oysters, their Certified Black Angus beef. Their wine and craft beer selections.

And very fresh seafood.

According to their website the scallops (and presumably most of their seafood) is caught less than 12 hours before being served on your plate.

Pretty good.

The motto they repeat throughout their website is:

“Upscale dining

in a relaxed atmosphere.”

I was told a few times during a recent East Coast visit, that Youell’s has the best seafood in the Lehigh Valley, so I planned to try them out.

Let’s Taste Youell’s

I arrive on a Saturday mid-afternoon, take a seat at their half full bar and proceed to order an Old Fashioned, Caesar Salad and Salmon Tartare.

Youellls Oyster House Caesar salad

Youells Oyster House Caesar salad

Cuisine

Are the ingredients fresh? Is your dish well-plated?

The cuisine is excellent.  Crisp lettuce in the salad.  Fresh, creamy salmon tartare.  The plating is inventive and inspiring.  I can close my eyes later and still happily taste it all.  

Youells Oyster House Salmon Tartare

Youells Oyster House Salmon Tartare

Youell’s Ambience

 

The setting is comfortably disarming.  The phrase they use is “Upscale dining in a relaxed atmosphere’ and they accomplish this goal.

Open floorplan, lovingly re-built after a devastating fire, pastel and light wood.  Lots of outside light shining in. 

Youells Oyster Bar

Youells Oyster Bar

 

Not necessarily “romantic”, but more “homey”.  Not really a first date kind of place, nor a “Saturday night” kind of place.  

I am a bit surprised the customers ranged older (55+) considering the location is so close to colleges and other younger spots.

Service

As mentioned, it’s a Saturday afternoon and I am surprised by how busy it is.  Feels like neighbors and regulars.  Nobody seems “in a rush.”

My bartender is friendly and pleasant, but she keeps busy.  The service is as relaxed as the vibe itself.  Some prefer that, some would like a bit more attention.

 

youell-oyster-house-lehigh-valley-seafood

Hospitality

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

If you’re looking for comfort and excellent food, this is a great place to try.  Not “impressive” or romantic, but down home quality.

I’d go back again on a Friday or Saturday night to see if the vibe does evolve for a more sexy, date night feel.  But my guess is, it doesn’t and that’s the way the restaurant and its usual crowd likes it.

Youell’s Oyster House has excellent seafood in the Lehigh Valley, but their relaxed ambience might leave some of their customers wanting more of an experience.

Located at 2249 Walnut St, Allentown, PA 18104

Lunch 11-3pm daily

Dinner from 11am daily

Visit their website at: https://youellsoysterhouse.com/

Penn’s Peak is proud to announce Little Feat- Boogie Your Spring Away Tour w/ Special Guest Miko Marks , Sunday, April 23
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Little Feat: Boogie Your Spring Away Tour w/ Special Guest Miko Marks at Penn’s Peak April 23

By Contributor — 2 years ago

Penn’s Peak is proud to announce Little Feat- Boogie Your Spring Away Tour w/ Special Guest Miko Marks , Sunday, April 23

Little Feat is the classic example of a fusion of many styles and musical genres made into something utterly distinctive. 

Their brilliant  musicianship transcends boundaries, uniting California rock, funk, folk, jazz, country, rockabilly, and New Orleans swamp boogie into a rich gumbo, that has been leading people in joyful dance ever since.

Little Feat’s Lowell George connected with Bill Payne

It began in 1969 when Frank Zappa was smart enough to fire Lowell George from the Mothers of Invention and tell him to go start a band of his own.  Soon after, Lowell connected with Bill Payne, which stirred up sparks.  They then found drummer Richie Hayward.   

Penn’s Peak is proud to announce Little Feat- Boogie Your Spring Away Tour w/ Special Guest Miko Marks , Sunday, April 23

Penn’s Peak is proud to announce Little Feat- Boogie Your Spring Away Tour w/ Special Guest Miko Marks , Sunday, April 23

 

They were quickly signed by Warner Bros. and began working on the first of twelve albums with that venerable company. 

Little Feat’s first album featured the instant-classic tune Willin’

The first album, Little Feat, featured the instant-classic tune “Willin’,” and the follow-up Sailin’ Shoes added “Easy to Slip,” “Trouble,” “Tripe Face Boogie,” “Cold Cold Cold” and the title track to their repertoire. 

Paul Barrére, Kenny Gradney (bass), and Sam Clayton (percussion), joined up, and the latter two remain rock-solid members of Little Feat’s rhythm section.   

1973’s Dixie Chicken gave them the title track and “Fat Man in the Bathtub,” as good a blues as any rock band has ever written.  Their career to that point was summed up with the live Waiting for Columbus, truly one of the best live albums rock has ever heard.

Fifty years on the road cost them Lowell George, then Richie Hayward and Paul Barrére, but the music has carried them forward. When you spend your life on the road you can get eaten up by the stresses, or you can hold on to your music and your friends and the joy of the people out front and keep the priorities straight the way the Featsters have.

Little Feat in 2021 is…

Little Feat in 2021 is:  Bill Payne, Keyboards and Vocals; Sam Clayton, Percussion and Vocals; Fred Tackett, Guitars and Vocals, Kenny Gradney, Bass; Scott Sharrard, Guitars and Vocals; and Tony Leone, drums.   

Fifty years on, they’ve been up and they’ve been down and they know where they belong—standing or sitting behind their instruments, playing for you.  And anything’s possible, because the end is not in sight.

For more information and a listing of ALL tour dates, please visit: https://www.littlefeat.net/tour

Tickets on sale Friday, November 18th 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.

General Admission

Advance: $42.50

Day of Show: $47.50

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.

The Turtles, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett join forces for their 14th year with The Happy Together Tour 2023 at Penn's Peak June 15
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The Turtles, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett, More – The Happy Together Tour 2023 at Penn’s Peak June 15

By Sasha Sinclair — 2 years ago

The Turtles, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett join forces for their 14th year with The Happy Together Tour 2023 at Penn’s Peak June 15

2023 will mark the 14th year of the highly successful, hit-filled summer package

THE “HAPPY TOGETHER” TOUR 2023

The touring sensation that has criss-crossed the nation delighting audiences for over a decade returns this summer with a show full of chart-topping hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s – an undeniable 61 Billboard Top 40 smashes.  The Tour is once again joined by THE TURTLES, who also act as musical hosts for the evening.  Along with THE TURTLES will be LITTLE ANTHONY, GARY PUCKETT & THE UNION GAP, THE VOGUES, CLASSICS IV and THE COWSILLS.

The Turtles, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett join forces for their 14th year with The Happy Together Tour 2023 at Penn's Peak June 15

The Turtles, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett join forces for their 14th year with The Happy Together Tour 2023 at Penn’s Peak June 15

 

THE TURTLES known for their harmony-heavy California pop sound. 

With such hits as “Elenore,” “She’d Rather Be With Me,” “It Ain’t Me Babe,” “You Showed Me” and the title of the tour, “Happy Together,” the band ruled the airwaves in the late ‘60s.  Ron Dante joins the line-up to delight with his own mega-hits, “Sugar Sugar” and “Tracy.”

We are proud to present LITTLE ANTHONY, who, has over 60 years in show business and over 50 Million records sold worldwide. Little Anthony’s voice has not changed a bit and is considered one of the greatest voices of all time! Little Anthony was inducted into the 2009 class of The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Some of the most iconic songs ever written and Little Anthony performs include: “Goin’ Out of My Head”, “Hurts So Bad”, “Tears on My Pillow”, “I’m On The Outside (Looking In)” and “Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop”.

GARY PUCKETT & THE UNION GAP back on THE “HAPPY TOGETHER” TOUR.

We are thrilled to have GARY PUCKETT & THE UNION GAP back on THE “HAPPY TOGETHER” TOUR. Gary’s trademark voice will be belting out his hits one more time. Fans will affectionately remember “Young Girl,” “Over You,” “Woman, Woman,” “This Girl Is A Woman Now,” “Lady Willpower” and “Don’t Give In To Him” and more.

THE VOGUES had numerous Top 10 hits

THE VOGUES, are also known for their harmony-driven soaring pop sound. THE VOGUES had numerous Top 10 hits with singles such as “Five O’Clock World”, “You’re The One,” “My Special Angel” and “Turn Around Look At Me,” among others.

THE CLASSICS IV with their southern soft rock sound

THE CLASSICS IV with their southern soft rock sound, they are one of the most popular and influential pop groups of the 60s and 70s. They achieved phenomenal success with multiplatinum hits “Spooky,” “Stormy,” “Traces,” and “Everyday With You Girl.”

THE COWSILLS, the harmonious singing family 

Rounding out the bill are THE COWSILLS, the harmonious singing family  (two brothers and a sister) that inspired the smash ‘60s hit television show, THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY.  They are sure to delight with their best-known songs, “Hair,” “Indian Lake,” “The Rain The Park & Other Things (I Love The Flower Girl)” and more.

The tour has played more than 50 plus shows a year and 2023 will be no exception.

Tickets on sale Friday, November 18th 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: $55.00

Regular Reserved: $48.00

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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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy ‘Bring their Swing’ at Penn’s Peak Friday March 24, 2023

By Sasha Sinclair — 2 years ago

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy marks the 29th anniversary performing at Penn’s Peak Friday March 24, 2023

April, 2022, marks the 29th anniversary of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s remarkable arrival onto the music scene.

Since its formation in the early nineties in Ventura, California, the band has toured virtually nonstop, performing on average over 150 shows a year, and has produced a sizable catalog of recorded music, with sales of over 2 million albums to date.

Early on, during their legendary residency at the Derby nightclub in Los Angeles, they reminded the world, in the midst of the grunge era no less, that it was still cool to swing.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy marks the 29th anniversary performing at Penn's Peak Friday March 24, 2023

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy marks the 29th anniversary performing at Penn’s Peak Friday March 24, 2023

 

The band, co-founded by singer Scotty Morris and drummer Kurt Sodergren, was at the forefront of the swing revival of that time, blending a vibrant fusion of the classic American sounds of jazz, swing, and dixieland, with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s all original core line-up

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s all original core line-up includes Scotty Morris (lead vocals and guitar), Kurt Sodergren (drums), Dirk Shumaker (double bass and vocals), Andy Rowley (baritone saxophone and vocals), Glen “The Kid” Marhevka (trumpet), Karl Hunter (saxophones and clarinet) and Joshua Levy (piano and arranger).

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s efforts to promote and revitalize swing music have taken shape as much more than a simple tribute. Taking inspiration from the creators of this uniquely American art form, the band’s original horn-infused music and legendary high energy show introduces the genre to a new and younger generation while remaining cognizant and respectful of the music’s rich legacy.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s first phase of stardom

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s first phase of stardom featured an appearance in the 1996 indie film Swingers, a movie that not only launched the careers of Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau, but introduced Big Bad Voodoo Daddy to an audience beyond their Los Angeles base.

The band’s music has appeared in countless films and television shows, including The Wild, Despicable Me, Phineas & Ferb, Friends, Third Rock From The Sun, Ally McBeal, and So You Think You Can Dance. They have appeared live on Dancing With The Stars, Late Night With Conan O’Brien, NBC’s Christmas in Rockefeller Center, The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a remarkable seven appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and the Super Bowl XXXIII Halftime Show.

The band has also appeared as special guests with many of the country’s most distinguished symphony orchestras, and has performed for three U.S. Presidents.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is not slowing down

After 29 years, 11 records, over 3000 live shows, and countless appearances in film and television, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is showing no signs of slowing down, and is looking forward to sharing its music with new and old fans alike, in 2022.

Tickets on sale Friday, November 18th 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: $27.00

Regular Reserved: $22.00

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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North Whitehall Township Celebrates the Holiday Season with 2nd Annual Tree Lighting on Dec 11

By Contributor — 2 years ago

The Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber, proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, is gearing up for a memorable 2022 holiday season!

2nd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

in North Whitehall Township on December 11, 2022 from 5-7 PM.

The event will take place at the North Whitehall Township Building (3256 Levans Road, Coplay) and is free and open to the public.

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

The event will feature various festive holiday performances, as well as hot chocolate and hotdogs from the Upper Lehigh Lions Club and food for purchase from Why Not Burgerz. Crafters, artisans and local businesses will host a vendor market to provide an opportunity for holiday shopping.

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

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

“The Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber will

wrap up our tree lighting schedule in North Whitehall Township,”

said Jessica O’Donnell-Gower

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

“In our second year, we’re excited to continue to grow this event thanks to the great partnership with North Whitehall Township, and spread the holiday spirit throughout the region.”

In addition to the Tree Lighting festivities, the event will also host a food drive that will benefit the Parkland CARES Food Pantry. “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. “We’re hoping that by giving back to those in need, we can keep the holiday spirit thriving in Northern Lehigh.”

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

For more information on all events, please visit the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber’s Facebook page atwww.facebook.com/NorthernLehighChamber.

When: December 11, 2022 (5-7 PM)

Pricing Information: FREE

Sponsors (as of 11/8/2022):

Tree Lighting Sponsor: Heintzelman Funeral Homes

Santa’s Helper Sponsors: Keystone Technology LLC, The Neffs National Bank, Rentschler Auto, Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette

Supporting Sponsors: Bechtel’s Pharmacy

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