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Il Volo Sings Morricone and more at Wind Creek on Sept 29

Il Volo Sings Morricone and more at Wind Creek on Sept 29

Superstar Italian trio IL VOLO releases their highly anticipated new album IL VOLO SINGS MORRICONE (Sony Masterworks), available everywhere now.

Endorsed by Ennio Morricone’s family, IL VOLO SINGS MORRICONE is a dedication to the beloved Maestro and an exciting journey through the art and music of one of the greatest composers of the 20th century.

In support of the new album, the trio will head out on the road once again on a 25-date North American tour.

Of the new album, Il Volo shares:

“We are very proud to continue Ennio Morricone’s legacy by sharing the beauty of his Italian melodies through our voices with a new generation.”

In celebration of their new album, Il Volo will also embark on a world tour, which kicks off in North America on March 4, 2022 in Canada and continues to the United States beginning March 11.


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The 25-date North American tour will include stops at iconic venues like Radio City Music Hall in New York, Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, and the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco. Tickets for the tour will be available everywhere Friday, November 12

Il Volo will be offering a range of VIP packages including exclusive merchandise, a pre-show soiree, and meet and greet and photo with the trio.

For the latest in touring news and ticketing information, please visit ilvolomusic.com.

Traveler Comfort and Convenience at Candlewood Suites in Bethlehem

Candlewood Suites in Bethlehem

Enjoy their suite hotel in Bethlehem with in-room kitchens.

Stay at Extended Stay Bethlehem, PA hotel near Lehigh University. 

The Candlewood Suites® Bethlehem hotel offers the utmost in comfort and exceptional service for your business trip or Pennsylvania vacation.

Conveniently located off I-78 and only 8 miles from the Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE). Imagine having all the necessary business tools right at your fingertips.

Located inside the Lehigh Valley Industrial Park VII, near many local businesses including Axium Plastics and Ideal Image.

Each suite offers free high-speed Internet access and a spacious work area, so you can have a productive stay while in Bethlehem, PA.

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Close to downtown Bethlehem with restaurants and shopping. Indoor pool and onsite snack shop. Book your getaway today.

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Enjoy a Luxury Escape and Designer Shopping at Wind Creek in Bethlehem Hotel

Wind Creek in Bethlehem Hotel

Every resort room and suite is designed to provide you with a luxury escape.

Their AAA Four-Diamond hotel features 281 rooms with premier bedding, personalized toiletries, FREE high-speed internet and concierge services.

Plus, enjoy upscale shopping at The Outlets at Wind Creek Bethlehem.

Plus, Wind Creek Bethlehem is excited to begin construction on the expansion of their property—which includes a new hotel tower, expanded convention space and some really exciting amenities

DELUXE QUEEN

400 Square Feet* | 2 Plush Queen-Size Pillow-top Beds | 4 Guests

Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of their Deluxe Queen rooms, complete with two queen pillow-top beds. Plus, media hubs, complimentary Wi-Fi and in-room remote checkout are standard in all rooms.

DELUXE KING

400 Square Feet* | 1 Plush King-Size Pillow-top Bed | 2 Guests

Rest easy and rest assured. Their Deluxe King rooms feature a king-size pillow-top bed, media hubs, complimentary Wi-Fi and in-room remote checkout.


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Il Volo Sings Morricone and more at Wind Creek on Sept 29


EXECUTIVE SUITE

800 Square Feet* | 1 Plush King-size Pillow-top Bed | 2 Guests

Stretch out in style in their Executive Suite.

A separate living area gives you space to relax, work or entertain during your stay. The spacious master bath offers both a soaking tub and a glass-enclosed shower, complete with a rainforest showerhead. Media hubs, complimentary Wi-Fi and in-room remote checkout are standard in all of their rooms.

 

PRESIDENTIAL SUITE

1,200 Square Feet* | 1 Plush King-size Pillow-top Bed | 2 Guests

Take advantage of a full entertaining area complete with a dry bar and dining space for eight. A separate bedroom offers the ultimate comfort of a king-size pillow-top bed.

The master bath is complete with a soaking tub and a glass-enclosed shower with a rainforest showerhead. Media hubs, complimentary Wi-Fi and in-room remote checkout are standard in all of their rooms.

Celebrate the Second Annual #WomeninWine Day March 25 with Sonoma County’s Papapietro Perry Winery

Celebrate the Second Annual #WomeninWine Day March 25 with Sonoma County’s Papapietro Perry Winery

The social initiative, founded by Sonoma County winery, tells stories of women shaping the wine industry.


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The second annual National Women in Wine Day, a social initiative founded by a California winery that was co-created, and is co-owned, by two women, will take place on Friday, March 25, 2022.

Following the success of the inaugural event last year, and inspired by International Women’s History Month which takes place annually in March, National Women in Wine Day celebrates women in wine.


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The mission of #WomeninWineDay, is to support women in wine, while also providing empowerment and resources for those seeking to enter the business.

National Women in Wine Day founders Renae Perry and Yolanda Papapietro are two of the owners of Papapietro Perry Winery in Sonoma County, California.

Each as been involved in the creation, production and operation of the winery for decades and have always aimed to support the careers, opportunities and contributions of women in the wine industry.

 

“We began telling the stories of women in wine last year,

as part of Women’s History Month.

Our National Women in Wine Day social initiative has grown dramatically as we continually tell the varied stories of women in wine,”

said Renae Perry.


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“Along with other participating wineries, we share a common goal of establishing a scholarship fund that benefits women within, or pursuing, education or career advancement in the wine industry,” Yolanda Papapietro added.

Papapietro Perry Winery is recognizing women in wine at WomenInWineDay.com, and welcoming suggestions of women to be honored and added to that site. Women are featured on social media platforms using hashtags #WomenInWineDay and #NationalWomenInWineDay. Individuals are encouraged to visit the National Women in Wine Day donations and scholarships page to support a worthy organization that empowers women in wine or to apply for eligible scholarships in wine education.

Papapietro Perry Winery is a boutique, family-owned winery located in Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Valley, which specializes in making remarkable, classic Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, as well as a small selection of other varietals such as Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Rosé. Committed to quality for more than twenty years, owners Ben and Yolanda Papapietro and Renae Perry, who began making wine as a hobby in a San Francisco basement along with the late Bruce Perry in 1980, produce small lots of award-winning, critically-acclaimed wines, handmade from harvest to punch down.

For more information, to plan a visit to the winery or to purchase wine visit Papapietro-Perry.com, call (707) 433-0422 or send an email to orders@papapietro-perry.com.

 

Museum Must-Sees in the Poconos

Poconos has history and culture; and what a great way to explore both by visiting these museums.

Old Jail Museum

Located in Jim Thorpe, the amazing museum is a bucket list item for sure.

The coal mining history of the Poconos and the painful story of coal miners who were given death sentences will raise your eyebrows. The 7 coal miners were collectively known as Molly Maguires who were hanged to death in 1877.

Cold hallways. Strange handprints on the walls.  All reminders to visitors of the pain of the prisoners.

Love mysterious places?  It’s a must visit during your trip to the Poconos.

Antoine Dutot Museum & Gallery

Curious about the early education system of America?

Antoine Dutot Museum & Gallery is perfect to witness a school made of bricks, an old classroom and a vintage bell that looks just like a liberty bell. The former art school was later converted into a museum.

It was named after the great Antoine Dutot who discovered the town Dutotsville later renamed Delaware Water Gap. Their gallery exhibits old rifles, documents and rare art pieces.


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Pocono Indian Museum

Pocono Indian Museum is a quaint yet intriguing visit in Poconos.

The main theme of Delaware Indians exhibits amazing artefacts, tools and weapons from the Delaware Indian era. Delaware Indians were the first people to come into contact with Europeans. The greatest peacemakers of their time and hence honored with the title “Grandfather” by the tribes.

See close-up views of Pottery, American jewellery, gifts, pottery, moccasins and shirts.

Asa Packer Mansion Museum

Asa packer mansion was the residence of Asa Packer.

Asa Packer the famed humanitarian, founder of Lehigh University and railroad magnate. This 3 story mansion with 18 rooms and a large living area is one of the legacies left behind by the local legend. The mansion was opened to the public in 1956 and has since become national importance.

Daughter Mary Packer, a doting daughter of Asa Packer led transforming the home into a memorial to her father.

Mauch Chunk Museum

Learn how Mauch chunk flourished with the coal age and declined afterwards before being renamed Jim Thorpe.

The museum shows beautiful artefacts through all the stages of development in Mauch Chunk. Showcasing victorian era through every corner of the museum.

The museum is a 2 story building. It has a museum on the first floor whereas the second floor has a magnificent ballroom which can be rented for corporate events, wedding receptions and museum events.

Poconos museums are a fun family visit.

 

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom returns on Friday the 13th

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom opens to the public on May 13, 2022, for its 139th season.

The park is located at 4000 Dorney Park Rd, Allentown, PA and will open its gates at 11:00 am and close at 7:00 pm.

The Dorney Park side of the amusement park will open Friday, while the Wildwater Kingdom will officially be available to the public on May 28.

The Amusement park release their full event lineups:

  • Opening Day (Friday, May 13): The season kicks off with your favorite rides, food, shows and more.
  • Season Pass Preview for Wildwater Kingdom (Sunday, May 22): Be the first to experience the splashtastic fun by being a season passholder. Among the many benefits, you’ll get to visit Wildwater Kingdom on this exclusive Season Passholder Preview Day, six days before it opens to the public for the 2022 season.
  • Wildwater Kingdom Opening Day (May 28): Get outside and jump into a water lover’s paradise, the coolest place to slide, splash, chill and dine.
  • Fourth of July Celebration (July 4): When night falls, stay for an Independence Day event that will knock your sparklers off with an impressive display of holiday fireworks. Witness an exhilarating fanfare of radiant bursts and brilliant shimmers complemented by a patriotic soundtrack set to begin at approximately 9 p.m.
  • Grand Carnivale (July 23 – August 7): Come experience how the world kicks up its heels at our day-to-night, larger-than-life, global celebration. King Carl Nivale, Queen Cara Nivale, and their Royal Court are your hosts on a worldwide expedition. Enjoy amazing high-energy live music, delicious international food, lively games and unique crafts.
  • Halloween Haunt (select nights, September 16 – October 29): Every corner is cursed with haunted scare mazes, scare zones and live (or maybe not live) entertainment. Hordes of hungry zombies and blood-thirsty vampires eagerly await you – i.e. their next meal. Add our world-class thrill rides that instill a brand of fear all their own and you’ve got an extreme, supreme Halloween event.
  • The Great Pumpkin Fest (Saturdays and Sundays, September 17 – October 30): Hop on your tractor, pirate ship or witch’s broom and hurry on over for a super-sized festival of all things fall at Dorney Park’s Great Pumpkin Fest. We’ve got a full harvest of fall-tastic fun for everyone with games, activities and just a speck of spooky for pint-sized ghosts and goblins.

If you would like unlimited access to the park, Wildwater Kingdom, live shows, and events, you can purchase a season pass on the Dorney Park website.

Treat Yourself to VIP treatment at Catalina Dry Bar in Bethlehem

Catalina Dry Bar in Bethlehem

Treat Yourself to a Great Experience

Blow outs never go out of style!

Whether you’d like a blow out for a fancy event or simply to up your hair game, Catalina Dry Bar provides luxurious blow outs at an affordable price.

Their goal is to provide you with VIP treatment so you walk out as the best version of yourself. Contact today and treat yourself to any one pampering services!

From word-of-mouth recommendations to online reviews, more people in the Lehigh Valley area are finding their way to Catalina Dry Bar!

Call today to schedule an appointment, or stop in and find out more.

Looking for a Celebrity Beauty treatment? Blo Dry Bar in Easton

Blo Blow Dry Bar in Easton

BLO IN BAR

Let them roll out the pink carpet for you any day of the week—no special occasion necessary.

BLO ON THE GO

Looking for the celebrity treatment?

Their Blo On The Go mobile service brings the stylist straight to you, whenever luscious locks are required. If you’re pressed for time, have a special celebration or need them on-set, they’ll be there for you with blow dryers in hand.

BLO BRIDAL

Congratulations, babe!

They want to make this exciting time in your life the most beautiful it can be! Ugh, they always cry at wedding stylings.

Their team of bridal beauty experts will provide flawless hair and makeup for any of your celebrations. Let them pamper you for your engagement photos, bridal showers, bachelorettes, and of course, THE BIG DAY.

They also offer styling for your entire I-Do Crew. Treat your bridal party to a day of beauty, style them for an amazing photoshoot, or book them in for the big day. They want them to shine beside you. Beautiful photos, guaranteed.

BLO PARTY

Come party with them!

They love a good bash at Blo and they definitely love to host. Book your bachelorettes, bridal and baby showers, holiday parties, or birthdays for adults and kids and they’ll take care of impressing your guests.

After all, who doesn’t like a little pamper with their party? And don’t worry… what happens in the salon, stays in the salon.

Book your charitable fundraiser, networking event, or product launch in Blo’s beautiful, open space to create a unique experience that they won’t forget.

They’ll handle the pampering, paparazzi not included.

Lehigh Valley’s premier beauty bar is Allentown’s Banks Beauty

Allentown’s Banks Beauty Bar

The Lehigh Valley’s premier beauty bar. Extensions Nails Make-up. Lashes & more.

Located on the Eastside of Allentown. Conveniently between Allentown and Bethlehem off of Union Blvd.

909 N Sherman Street, Allentown PA 18109

Banks Beauty Bar is aiming to be your one stop shop.

Housing some of the top beauty professionals in the Valley.

If you need a last minute appointment, please text 267-354-0416 they’ll do their best to accommodate you.

They include the hair with braided services, ponytails and locs (unless otherwise stated). Black and off black is provided.

When scheduling nail appointments please arrive with bare, acrylic and gel free nails. Otherwise, choose “Soak off” add-on.

Boutique and affordable: Allentown Park Hotel an Ascend Collection by Choice

Allentown Park Hotel an Ascend Collection by Choice

An Allentown hotel offering boutique accommodations

Get a taste of local flavor during your stay at Allentown Park Hotel, Ascend Hotel® Collection.

Whether traveling for business or vacation, the boutique hotel’s location, modern rooms and upscale amenities will help make your trip a memorable one.

Located off Routes 78 and 100, the hotel’s proximity to local points of interest gives guests access to a true Allentown experience.

About 10 miles from the Liberty Bell Museum, where you can take a trip back in time to the days of the American Revolution.

Sports fans can enjoy a lively baseball game at Coca-Cola Park or an ice hockey game at PPL Center.

In warmer weather, you’ll appreciate their proximity to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, as the amusement and water park is about 10 minutes away.

After a day of exploring Allentown, they can help you relax.

Take a dip in their heated indoor pool or squeeze in a quick workout in their fitness center. If you have some work to catch up on, the business center is equipped with free WiFi.

When you’re ready, retreat to their beautiful guest rooms.

You’ll find essentials such as a microwave and hair dryer. But additions such as tea and a flat-screen TV with premium cable channels like HBO will help you unwind.

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