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Lehigh Valley wants more flavor! Jordan’s Skinny Mixes Reveals Tasty New Flavors in Exclusive Interview for ExpoWest 2023

By Joe Winger — 1 year ago

Yum!  Jordan’s Skinny Mixes Reveals Tasty New Flavors in Exclusive Interview for ExpoWest 2023

 

Say yes if you love coffee.  Say yes again if you love cocktails.  Say yes a third time if you love ‘em, but wanna be healthier and save some money.  

 

If you said yes to *any* of the above, you’re going to want to listen, because we just had twenty minutes with the woman who makes all those things happen for you.

 

This week at ExpoWest 2023 Jordan’s Skinny Mixes has a lot to share!

Jordan’s Skinny Mixes Margaritas

Jordan’s Skinny Mixes Margaritas

 

Their Naturally Sweetened line of margarita mixes is made with real lime juice and sweetened with agave and contains 75 % less sugar and calories than other leading brands. The four margarita mixes flavors are Classic, Peach, Spicy, and Strawberry Key Lime, and they do not contain any artificial sweeteners, flavors, or colors. 

Jordan’s Skinny Mixes natural line of skinny syrups is available in 4 guilt-free flavors, including Vanilla Bean, Salted Caramel, Cinnamon Dolce, and Chocolate Mocha

Jordan’s Skinny Mixes natural line of skinny syrups is available in 4 guilt-free flavors, including Vanilla Bean, Salted Caramel, Cinnamon Dolce, and Chocolate Mocha

 

Their natural line of skinny syrups is available in 4 guilt-free flavors, including Vanilla Bean, Salted Caramel, Cinnamon Dolce, and Chocolate Mocha, for your coffee, tea, protein shakes, baking, or just about anything. 

 

Jordan’s Skinny Mixes was founded in 2009 by female entrepreneur Jordan Engelhardt. The beverage brand was created with the simple desire to enjoy a margarita that wasn’t loaded with sugar and empty calories. Now with over 100 products, this female-led team is on a mission to craft beverages that cut the sugar and keep the fun from coffee ‘til cocktails. 

 

Skinny Mixes can now be found in over 13,000 specialty retail locations across the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe, including Target stores, Skinnymixes.com, and Amazon.

 

 

Jordan Engelhardt is an impressive person, so when I had the chance to meet up and have a conversation, it was an easy yes.

 

 

Just to give us some background, what were you up to before launching back in 2009?

 

Back in 2009 I was a recent college graduate working in real estate as an appraiser. I launched this product [Jordan’s Skinny Mixes] right when the recession was basically at its peak. It had just started and the market crashed pretty heavily in Florida where I was living at the time.

 

So I found myself without work, and this idea that I felt pretty strongly about. 

 

What are some of the biggest changes you’ve navigated in the industry over those 10 years?

 

Oh, there’s been a lot.  The world has evolved much more to natural products, which is why we’re here at Expo West as we just have launched our new natural line so this is pretty big for us. 

 

Also,  the customization of flavors over the years have just gotten more and more prevalent. 

 

Millennials, and the population in general, really like the variety of flavors, and being able to customize everything. And then Covid really drove at-home consumption of coffee. So I think all of those trends over the last 10 years have really helped drive this company’s growth.

 

 

When Covid forced everyone to stay home, did that become a “lucky opportunity” for the business and boost at-home coffee drinking?

 

It was certainly fortunate in some ways, but in many other ways  [not as much].  We were selling to many grocery accounts. We’re selling to a lot of specialty stores which had no choice but to close their doors. So we lost quite a bit of distribution during that time, but were able to make up for it online [with website e-commerce].  So [with market] penetration and trying to drive consumer growth, in that capacity, yes, it was fortunate.   But it was also a little bit scary [for us], like many other businesses at the same time.

 

What is the biggest misconception in general about skinny mixes?

 

People don’t necessarily understand the versatility of our syrup and how you can not only use it for coffee, but you can use it for baking and protein shakes, and just anything. 

Flavored syrups are great for iced teas.  You can simply just add a dash to water and transform your water.  

 

Once we got the samples this week, the amount of random things we’ve tried [the skinny mixes] with just to see how it’d go.

 

I love it!  It’s part of the fun and part of the great relationship we have with our consumers.  They

have so much fun experimenting and making these recipes, and then including us on that.

 

So [experimenting with the syrups on different foods]  just became a benefit over the years. It’s certainly something we think about now.

 

We have this really amazing closed Facebook group that has really active members. It’s called “Skinny mixes. Share your recipe”.  You can see the amount of creativity that our users come up with and then they share their recipes.

 

One person put it with sweet potatoes, they used it on egg sandwiches. Interesting wild things that you would never think about.

 

 

Can you share a little bit about the inspiration behind the line and how you develop the flavors?

 

Yes, of course. We have a great relationship with our consumers, and they asked for it.   When they ask, we listen.  We do a lot of innovation. We launch a lot of flavors.

 

So that’s where it came from and it’s really done. We’ve gotten into Target with this line.  We take a lot of pride in listening to what our customers want, and this is what they wanted

 

What’s the development process like for these flavors?

 

We have several partnerships with different food labs and beverage labs.   We start by verbally explaining to them what we’re looking for. We have a big panel at our company and we just do a lot of tasting. It often takes quite a bit of time because we take a lot of pride in making sure it tastes exactly what we were visualizing. 

 

We can come up with anything from “Mermaid” to “Unicorn”.   The different food labs across the country are amazing and they make it happen. 

 

It’s a slow, methodical approach.  Then we have a larger tasting panel and we keep going until we find just the right mix.

 

That’s incredible.  What’s the timeline from concept to finished product? 

 

It varies widely.  It could take a couple of months or it could take over a year. Probably on average, about 4 to 6 months.

 

Do you ever try to create flavors and they don’t end up working out?

 

Oh, it happens all the time, especially in the beginning.  We’re innovating constantly.  Trends change fairly quickly.   We’ve been fortunate with a robust website where we can test things quite easily and pivot. 

 

Are there any teases as to what flavors might be next? 

 

Well at the show we’re launching our naturally sweetened flavors. French vanilla, caramel, peppermint, mocha and pumpkin spice. Maybe some new seasonal offerings after that. We’re constantly innovating, constantly looking at new categories. 

 

Switching over to coffee, what inspired you to launch coffee syrups?

 

12 years ago the company started with cocktail mixes.  With the popularity of Starbucks and people going through the drive through and having what they thought was guilt-free drinks but was not necessarily guilt free. 

 

They didn’t realize how many calories they are consuming with their Frappuccino or their latte.

 

It immediately seemed like another way to really help people not have such a sugar laden beverage every single day.

 

That’s why the coffee syrup was developed.  Since cocktail mixes are so seasonal, coffee syrup is something that consumers consume daily. So it was a natural extension for the product line with the coffee syrup

 

You have some new coffee flavors launching as well 

 

Listening to the trends and looking at the popularity of the most popular flavors just through our [tasting] panel. and you know, just having a great team that’s out and about, and looking at menus, and using some common sense, if you will, and reading up on trends, it’s then a 3 prong process.

 

You’re getting a lot of positive attention at ExpoWest. What in your opinion, makes for a successful trade show?

 

Taking the step to take the risk to be there and have your branding there; and be open to meeting consumers and buyers in the trade. We try to make it fun. So we serve cocktails, and we’re going to be serving espresso Martinis today. Yesterday we served Margaritas, and we had a speakeasy happy hour.  It helps people really understand the brand, and come by and see us.  I think that’s most important, really put your brand out there and your brand’s personality and just have fun with it.

 

 

Can you talk a little bit about the mission behind Jordan’s Skinny Mixes?

 

Our mission summarized is crafting beverages that cut the sugar and keep the fun for a healthier, more flavorful lifestyle and to make everyday moments simply sweeter.

 

What is your biggest call to action for the audience? 

 

I’d love the consumers to experiment at home. I’d love for them to make their latte at home.  Make that morning coffee at home. So many people will say it’s going to be a better experience.

 

Try our products.  You’re going to save calories. You’re going to save time. You’re going to save money.

 

Shop Jordan’s Skinny Mixes products online and view recipes at https://www.skinnymixes.com/ 

 

Check out Jordan’s Skinny Mixes latest and greatest recipes by following on Instagram – @skinnymixes, Facebook- @skinnymixes, TikTok – TikTok , and Pinterest – @skinnymixes 

 

Best Movie Theater in the Country? Geek Culture Host Chris Gore Reveals his Fave  - “Attack of the Doc” available April 24
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Best Movie Theater in the Country? Geek Culture Host Chris Gore Reveals his Fave  – “Attack of the Doc” available April 24

By Joe Winger — 1 year ago

Best Movie Theater in the Country? Geek Culture Host Chris Gore Reveals his Fave  – “Attack of the Doc” available April 24

Attack of the Show! was unique, way ahead of its time and was a milestone that had a huge impact on geek culture.  Available for streaming and more as of April 24, 2023.

This deep dive documentary features pop icons including Wil Wheaton, John Cena, Joel McHale, Peter Jackson, Kumail Nanjiani, Whitney Cummings, Danny Pudi, and many more! 

“Attack of the Doc!” is written, directed & produced by Chris Gore.  

 

Best Movie Theater in the Country? Geek Culture Host Chris Gore Reveals his Fave  - “Attack of the Doc” available April 24

Best Movie Theater in the Country? Geek Culture Host Chris Gore Reveals his Fave  – “Attack of the Doc” available April 24

 

Let’s be honest, movie lovers take their movie theater experience very seriously.

Today I sat down with Chris Gore, the writer / director / producer of  “Attack of the Doc!”  to talk about where the best movie theater in th country is and what makes it so good.

 

You’ve been to thousands of movie theaters.   Do you have a favorite movie theater in the United States?

 

I go to the movies minimum once a week, if not two or three times. And the movie theaters, it’s my church. I go to worship at the movies.

100%. It’s the Cinerama Dome, which was formerly the ArcLight. The ArcLight Cinemas was sort of [special]. You paid more for tickets, but the audience there, no one would think of looking at their phone during a movie or everyone’s on airplane mode.

It’s that movie theater chain which closed due to the Pandemic. It’s closed forever. The Cinerama Dome is my favorite movie theater in America. It’s a beautiful experience, old style theater.

It was featured in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”. I didn’t even have to say anything to my friends if a big movie was opening. We all got tickets to the 7:00 PM Thursday Show at The Dome, and they would sell out like that [snaps finger]. It’s heartbreaking to me that that movie theater has closed. Quentin Tarantino’s very much a supporter of the theatrical cinema experience.  He owns the new Beverly Cinema on Beverly Boulevard, where they show film prints, not digital film prints.

Cinerama Dome; my understanding is it’s sort of caught up in some legal [issues]. It’s going to reopen someday. I will be there on day one. It looks like a giant golf ball landed on Sunset Boulevard. It’s just sitting there, this domed theater, and it’s this huge complex with a lot of movie theaters in it.

 

 

“Attack of the Doc!” is written, directed & produced by Chris Gore, produced & edited by Bobby Schwartz, co-produced by Walter Areas, with additional co-editing by Anthony Ray Bench and Phillip H. Eubanks, and with an original score composed by Austin Smith. This deep dive documentary features pop icons including Wil Wheaton, John Cena, Joel McHale, Peter Jackson, Kumail Nanjiani, Whitney Cummings, Danny Pudi, Eric Andre, Jerry Stiller, Joe Rogan, Jimmy Fallen, Kel Mitchell, Anne Meara, Stan Lee, Sara Jean Underwood, Carrie Keagan, Riley Steele, Tom Green, Anthony Daniels, Michael Winslow, Joey Kern, Joan Rivers, Chris Hardwick, Robert Kirkman, Greg Nicotero, Jessica Chobot, Tony Hawk, and Alison Haislip, among others as we search for the truth.

“Attack of the Show! was unique, way ahead of its time and was a milestone that had a huge impact on geek culture. Its core audience is one of the most coveted around the globe. I think viewers of the original show will be down for learning the history of the network and the show which helped usher in the age of nerd culture. Frankly, G4TV and Attack of the Show! are responsible for making it cool to be a nerd,” states Gore. “And at the end of the day, I hope the documentary entertains fans and reminds them of a time when a TV show could be dangerous and provide some laughs without fear of being canceled. Everyone who worked on the documentary is a super fan, so this movie was made by fans for fans.”

Attack of the Doc! Synopsis

 


Before the rise of big tech, social media and Marvel movies, Attack of the Show! chronicled nerd culture’s unlikely acceptance as mainstream. G4TV’s flagship show launched the careers of hosts Olivia Munn and Kevin Pereira and was beloved by fans – a unique celebration of geek culture before it was cool. Diving into colossal cream pies, wearing fat suits for comedy and putting internet servers where the sun don’t shine – anything could happen on an episode of Attack of the Show! It’s been years since the show went off the air and one question has lingered: what really happened to G4TV and Attack of the Show? Enter Attack Of The Doc! — the new film written and directed by Chris Gore, promises to answer one of pop culture’s longest running mysteries.

Attack of the Doc available April 24 and watch the trailer here.

Follow the documentary and its journey available on Video on Demand and TVOD/Digital platforms on April 24th, 2023, which is the 21st Anniversary of the launch of G4TV.

 

Lehigh Valley Geek Culture: Chris Gore’s “Attack Of the Doc!” Premieres April 21 - See it today!
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Lehigh Valley Geek Culture: Chris Gore’s “Attack Of the Doc!” Premieres April 24

By Contributor — 1 year ago

Chris Gore’s “Attack Of the Doc!” Comes To Audiences Across North America Timed to G4TV’s 21st Anniversary

Prolific author, film critic, founder of Film Threat, regular on-air personality for G4TV’s “Attack of the Show,” and beloved comic con staple, Chris Gore makes his directorial debut with “Attack of the Doc!” “Attack of the Doc!” addresses all the questions left unanswered by the cancellation of G4TV and Attack of the Show!

 

 

 

The show’s hosts Olivia Munn and Kevin Pereira

 

Host Olivia Munn

Host Olivia Munn

 

Perfectly timed to the 21st anniversary of G4TV this year. G4TV’s Attack of the Show! was a birthplace for nerd culture on broadcast TV and where audiences watched the careers of the show’s hosts Olivia Munn and Kevin Pereira begin their ascent.

 

Host Kevin Pereira

Host Kevin Pereira

 

 “Attack of the Doc!” world premières April 21st

 

Oscar winner and filmmaking legend James Cameron appeared on the show

Oscar winner and filmmaking legend James Cameron appeared on the show

 “Attack of the Doc!” will world première on April 21st offering Q&A’s with Goreat the Frida Cinema in Southern California, and will be available through Indie Rights for audiences across all TVOD/Digital platforms and Video On Demand throughout North America on April 24th, 2023, which is the 21st Anniversary of the launch of G4TV.

“Attack of the Doc!” writer, director, producer, and geek culture legend Chris Gore

“Attack of the Doc!” writer, director, producer, and geek culture legend Chris Gore

“Attack of the Doc!” is written, directed & produced by Chris Gore, produced & edited by Bobby Schwartz, co-produced by Walter Areas, with additional co-editing by Anthony Ray Bench and Phillip H. Eubanks, and with an original score composed by Austin Smith.

This deep dive documentary features pop icons including Wil Wheaton, John Cena, Joel McHale, Peter Jackson, Kumail Nanjiani, Whitney Cummings, Danny Pudi, Eric Andre, Jerry Stiller, Joe Rogan, Jimmy Fallen, Kel Mitchell, Anne Meara, Stan Lee, Sara Jean Underwood, Carrie Keagan, Riley Steele, Tom Green, Anthony Daniels, Michael Winslow, Joey Kern, Joan Rivers, Chris Hardwick, Robert Kirkman, Greg Nicotero, Jessica Chobot, Tony Hawk, and Alison Haislip, among others as we search for the truth.

“Attack of the Show! was unique, way ahead of its time and was a milestone that had a huge impact on geek culture. Its core audience is one of the most coveted around the globe. I think viewers of the original show will be down for learning the history of the network and the show which helped usher in the age of nerd culture. Frankly, G4TV and Attack of the Show! are responsible for making it cool to be a nerd,” states Gore. “And at the end of the day, I hope the documentary entertains fans and reminds them of a time when a TV show could be dangerous and provide some laughs without fear of being canceled. Everyone who worked on the documentary is a super fan, so this movie was made by fans for fans.”

Attack of the Doc! Synopsis


Before the rise of big tech, social media and Marvel movies, Attack of the Show! chronicled nerd culture’s unlikely acceptance as mainstream. G4TV’s flagship show launched the careers of hosts Olivia Munn and Kevin Pereira and was beloved by fans – a unique celebration of geek culture before it was cool. Diving into colossal cream pies, wearing fat suits for comedy and putting internet servers where the sun don’t shine – anything could happen on an episode of Attack of the Show! It’s been years since the show went off the air and one question has lingered: what really happened to G4TV and Attack of the Show? Enter Attack Of The Doc! — the new film written and directed by Chris Gore, promises to answer one of pop culture’s longest running mysteries.

Tickets available here for the April 21st premiere, and watch the trailer here.

Follow the documentary and its journey available on Video on Demand and TVOD/Digital platforms on April 24th, 2023, which is the 21st Anniversary of the launch of G4TV.

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Join the Celebration! European Wax Center of Center Valley Celebrates 1 Yr Anniversary on April 28 with local business owner Nanci Emiliani

By Daisy Schneider — 1 year ago

Join the Southern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce to celebrate European Wax Center of the Promenade Shops one-year anniversary!

European Wax Center began as a family-owned business in 2004 and strives to have every guest “Walk in and STRUT out” feeling confident.

Owner of several of the local stores, Nanci Emiliani fell in love with the brand and their mission in 2009.

She opened up her first location in 2015 and continued to expand the European Wax Center brand across the Valley by opening a third location at the Promenade in 2021. With Covid being still very prominent at that time, it made celebrating their official opening challenging.

“Many people do not realize that the national chain stores within our community are locally owned and operated”, stated Hayden Rinde, Assistant Vice President of the Southern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce.

“We love working with the local owners because they are so passionate about their involvement in the community.”

Nanci and her EWC team want to take the time and celebrate all the joys of being open for over a year with their staff, family, friends, guests and their amazing Promenade neighbors.

All are invited to join the celebration on Friday April 28th from 12:30 to 2:30. Along with snacks, drinks, and some amazing promotions and raffles, a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 1:30.

When: April 28th, 2023 12:30 to 2:30, Ribbon Cutting at 1:30

Where: European Wax Center 3045 Center Valley Pkwy, Center Valley, PA 18034

Pricing: Free

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Poconos Park goes ‘Full Throttle’ with LOST HIGHWAY™ Motorcycle Show & Concert May 19-21

By Contributor — 1 year ago

POCONOS PARK™ goes “full-throttle” as it makes final preparations for the upcoming LOST HIGHWAY™ Motorcycle Show & Concert slated for May 19-21, 2023.

Best described as:

“an extraordinary mashup of motorcycles and music”

the Pocono’s inaugural LOST HIGHWAY Show & Concert will be a weekend chock-full of beautiful bikes, great live music, multiple charity rides and poker runs, and a headline concert on Friday night featuring LYNYRD SKYNYRD, with The Marshall Tucker Band (both bands now celebrating their 50th Anniversary of Southern Rockdom).

Today through Sunday, April 23, EARLY-BIRD Saturday General Admission passes are available for only $19.99 (plus fees), with Friday General Admission passes available for $29.99 (plus fees) respectively.

 

Prices will increase on Monday, April 24, so fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets now!

Fans can also opt for the Saturday American Metal Whiskey VIP experience, which will be on sale on April 24th starting at $59.99.

For purchase options or a complete schedule, please visit LOSTHIGHWAYSHOW.COM.

 

In addition to daily activities that include bike games, a cornhole tournament, multiple poker runs, Copper Mike Custom Bike Show on Friday, the Deadbeat Custom Clash Ride-In Bike Show on Saturday, the Speed-Kings Cycle Showcase all weekend, and a motorcycle art gallery (curated by Strati Hovartos), LOST HIGHWAY™ Motorcycle Show & Concert’s schedule now includes performances by Struggle Jennings (“Fall In The Fall,” “God We Need You Now”), Bones Owens (“Good Day,” “Lightning Strike”), Redlight King (“Bullet In My Hand,” “Born To Rise”), and Rick Monroe & The Hitmen (“Crazy Not To,” “Fires Out”) to round out Saturday’s music.

The LOST HIGHWAY™ Motorcycle Show & Concert will also include two charity rides. Friday’s LOST HIGHWAY™ Motorcycle Show & Concert First Responders Ride in support of all first responders will raise funds for the Bushkill Volunteer Fire Company. Saturday’s LOST HIGHWAY™ Motorcycle Show & Concert Warrior Built Ride will raise funds for the Warrior Built Foundation, an organization that supports combat veterans and wounded service members by providing vocational and recreational opportunities within the motorsports industry.

Both charity rides are LIMITED to the first 125 registrants and will gather for coffee and donuts at Pocono Mountain Harley Davidson (110 Hill Motor Lodge Rd. in Tannersville) beginning at 10 a.m. Following a brief demonstration by Ride Like a Pro, both rides will depart at approximately 11 a.m. for LOST HIGHWAY™ Motorcycle Show & Concert at POCONOS PARK and be guided by Poconos Mountain HOG Chapter along a scenic route showcasing the beauty of the region.

EARLY-BIRD Ride Bundles for Friday’s First Responders’ Charity Ride or Saturday’s Warrior Built Charity Ride are now available starting at $24.99(which includes a corresponding LOST HIGHWAY™ Motorcycle Show & Concert General Admission ticket). Ride Charity Ride prices will go up on Monday, April 24, so go to LOSTHIGHWAYSHOW.COM and reserve your spot today!!

A smashing success on the West Coast and named “Best Event” by Hot Bikemagazine, LOST HIGHWAY™ Motorcycle Show & Concert was founded in 2015 by bike & music enthusiast John M. Oakes (CEO-From The Roots–the venue management/real estate company that owns and operates POCONOS PARK.

“We are thrilled for the LOST HIGHWAY™ Motorcycle Show & Concert to launch on the East Coast! We will be showcasing the finest bikes and some of the best riding the East Coast has to offer,” states Oakes, “…with great music all weekend long!” he adds. “However, the window is closing to take advantage of early pricing discounts, enter the LOST HIGHWAY sweepstakes, and enter our Battle of the Bands competition to be part of the musical lineup that includes Lynyrd Skynyrd.” He suggests, “so, maybe put that tax refund to good use and let the good times roll in the Poconos!”

LOST HIGHWAY™ Motorcycle Show & Concert’s Sweepstakes tickets are still available through Sunday evening. Fans can win a VIP trip for two to see Lynyrd Skynyrd at LOST HIGHWAY™ Motorcycle Show & Concert (including flights, hotel, a backstage tour, and more), PLUS a 2023 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special from Poconos Mountain Harley-Davidson customized by Steve Edgar from Speed Kings Cycle Supply (or $20,000 in cash–your choice)! Proceeds go to The Warrior Built Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides vocational and recreational therapy to combat veterans and wounded warriors. A $50 donation is suggested to greatly increase your chance of winning.

Go to www.LostHighwayShow.com* to enter!

Friday, May 19**
10:00 AM – First Responders Ride (Registration) at Pocono Mountain Harley-Davidson
11:00 AM – First Responders Charity Ride from Pocono Mountain Harley-Davidson
1:00 PM – Gates Open with DJ Party
1:00 PM –“Copper” Mike Custom Bike Show (Registration)
All day – Poker Chip Ride
1-7 PM – Motorcycle Mall & Vendor Village
2:15 PM – Battle of the Bands Winner Performance
2:55 PM – Rick Monroe & The Hitmen
5:05 PM – Seth Enslow
6:15 PM – The Jess Zimmerman Band
7:30 PM – The Marshall Tucker Band
9:00 PM – Lynyrd Skynyrd

Saturday, May 20**
10:00 AM – Warrior Built Ride (Registration) at Pocono Mountain Harley-Davidson
11:00 AM – Warrior Built Charity Ride from Pocono Mountain Harley-Davidson
1:00 PM – Gates Open with DJ Party
1:00 PM – Deadbeat Customs Clash Bike Show (Registration)
All Day – Poker Chip Ride
1-9 PM – Motorcycle Mall & Vendor Village
2:15 PM – Battle of the Bands Winner Performance
2:55 PM – Rick Monroe & The Hitmen
4:00 PM – Redlight King
5:15 PM – Bones Owens
6:35 PM – Struggle Jennings

Finally, there is still time for talented bands to enter POCONOS PARK Battle of the Bands to perform at the LOST HIGHWAY™  Motorcycle Show & Concert. Fans are also encouraged to visit the site and vote for their favorite bands to kick off Friday evening’s lineup featuring the legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd! Visit BattleOfTheBands.com for more information.

ABOUT POCONOS PARK™

POCONOS PARK™, located only 18 miles north of Stroudsburg in the Bushkill Falls region near Delaware Water Gap National Park, will operate as a boutique festival site and play host to world-class tours and productions, as well as special events. The complex includes two sizable venues: the Amphitheater at Poconos Park, a 10,000+-capacity, open-air, amphitheater with thousands of seats near the stage, and a beautiful grass lawn for thousands more to enjoy entertainment in the great outdoors. (The amphitheater can also be converted to a 3,000-capacity, fully-enclosed venue for year-round performances); and the Lake House at Poconos Park, a 14,000-square-foot banquet hall is located on a scenic 90-acre lake. (The theater can seat up to 400 people for private events such as banquets, corporate retreats, weddings, etc., and serve as a facility for first-class VIP experiences for concerts, festivals, and other large events.) For more information, please visit PoconosPark.com.

 

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Tacos, Thai, Pizza, Ice Cream and more! Southern Lehigh Restaurant Week April 23 – 29

By Ruben Kellermen — 1 year ago

Tacos, Thai, Pizza, Ice Cream and more! Southern Lehigh Restaurant Week returns April 23 – 29

The tastiest week of the year is back in the Southern Lehigh region!

Southern Lehigh Restaurant Week April 23 - 29

The Southern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce, along with their community sponsors, are excited to present the 2023 Restaurant Week starting Sunday April 23rd to Saturday April 29th. During this week 8+ local restaurants from across Upper Saucon Township, Coopersburg Borough and Lower Milford Township will be offering discounts and specials for the community to enjoy.

When asked what the purpose of restaurant week, Jessica O’Donnell-Gower said “We here at the Chamber are as much a Chamber of Communities as we are a Chamber of Commerce.

In hosting restaurant weeks we strive to get the community out

and supporting the local businesses

by being able to try a new dish or a fan favorite,

all at a bargain price.”

So take the week off from cooking and get out and support your local favorites like Diana’s Café, Casa Toro (who is offering both lunch and dinner specials!), Carlo’s Pizza and even the Coopersburg Diner.

 

In addition to these local eateries, we are excited to have some regional favorites on board like Red Robin at the Promenade Shops, The Brick Tavern Inn, and new this year, White Orchids Thai Cuisine and the new Batch Microcreamery, also located at the Promenade.

Find the offers from each of these restaurants online at www.lehighvalleychamber.org/slrestweek.

And be sure to follow the Southern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SouthernLehighCC, for a chance to win a gift card prize pack to these restaurants.

Event Information:

When: April 23rd to April 29th

Where: Upper Saucon Township, Coopersburg Borough, and Lower Milford Township

Sponsors:

Silver Sponsor – Lehigh Valley Humane Society and Designing Wealth Management of Raymond James

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Coopersburg Just got Sweeter! Grand Opening of Jaquelyn’s on Main in Coopersburg on Thursday, April 20th

By Daisy Schneider — 1 year ago

Celebrate with Coffee and sweets! Grand Opening of Jaquelyn’s on Main in Coopersburg on Thursday, April 20th

There’s a newcomer to Main Street Coopersburg that is sure to be a new community staple!

Jaquelyn’s on Main celebrates their grand opening on Thursday, April 20th from 5:00 to 7:00.

Jaquelyn's on Main in Coopersburg

Jaquelyn’s on Main in Coopersburg

 

This small town coffee shop will be serving a variety of coffee drinks, using freshly roasted coffee by Red Door Roaster.

All sweets will be made on site, and from scratch using fresh ingredients. A light breakfast and lunch menu will be available shortly after opening. This new addition to Main Street also includes an event space that can be rented for parties up to 40 people. The Jaquelyn’s team will provide assistance in planning and ensure that your event is exactly how you want it!

Jaquelyn's on Main in Coopersburg

Jaquelyn’s on Main in Coopersburg

When asked about her new business venture, Jaquelyn Hall-Yurasits stated:

“I am very excited about this new expansion to Coopersburg!

I have lived here my whole life and I always dreamed of having a business on Main Street. We have already received such an outpour of excitement and support. I am looking forward to the community and relationships that we are going to build here.”

“We are excited to help welcome this young, budding entrepreneur to Main Street Coopersburg”, stated Hayden Rinde, Assistant Vice President of the Southern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce. “We hope it will bring more foot traffic to all the businesses located on Main Street”.

Jaquelyn's on Main in Coopersburg

This is a free community event will kick off at 5:00 with a ribbon cutting ceremony starting promptly at 6:00. All are invited to attend and join in the celebration.

Event Information:

When: April 20th, 2023 5:00 to 7:00, Ribbon Cutting at 6:00

Where: Jaquelyn’s on Main 201 N Main St. Coopersburg, PA 18036

Pricing Information: Free

Black Flag Heading to Poconos' Sherman Theater August 20 
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Hardcore Punk Band ‘Black Flag’ Heading to Poconos’ Sherman Theater August 20 for My War Tour 2023

By Ruben Kellermen — 1 year ago

Black Flag Heading to Poconos’ Sherman Theater August 20 

One of the most ground-breaking and iconic hardcore punk bands of all time, Black Flag, have announced that they’ll be hitting the road for their My War Tour 2023, stopping at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA on August 20.  

They will perform the My War album in full for their first set and The Best Of in the second set.

Black Flag Heading to Poconos' Sherman Theater August 20 

Black Flag Heading to Poconos’ Sherman Theater August 20

Black Flag is an American band formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, CA by guitarist, primary songwriter, and sole continuous member Greg Ginn.

Their discography includes seven studio albums and two live albums. The band has released all of their material on Ginn’s independent label, SST Records beginning with 1981’s Damaged.  In 2014, skateboard legend, Mike Vallely became the band’s fifth vocalist.

Show:  Black Flag

Date:  August 20

Time:  Doors – 6:00; Show – 7:00

For more information, call 570-420-2808 or visit shermantheater.com.

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 more than 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.

 

Clannad – In A Lifetime: The Farewell Tour at Penn’s Peak Friday, September 8, 2023
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Clannad – In A Lifetime: The Farewell Tour at Penn’s Peak Sept 8 2023

By Daisy Schneider — 1 year ago

Penn’s Peak is proud to announce Clannad – In A Lifetime: The Farewell Tour, Friday, September 8, 2023 at 8pm.

On 8th April 2022 BMG released IN A LIFETIME (THE IMMERSIVE COLLECTION), a new “immersive” mix from the original tapes of Clannad’s global smash hits including a new 2022 “immersive” mix of the ‘In A Lifetime’ single (originally released in 1985) with Bono of U2 as the featured vocalist.

 

Bono’s performance retains all its power and cultural importance with the new immersive mix giving the duet between Clannad’s Moya Brennan and Bono a new dimension of intimacy.

Further revelations within this new album concept come in the form of a reimagined version of ‘White Fool’. The socially challenging track features original guest vocals from Steve Perry, lead singer of Journey.

While the vocals remain true to the original, Pól Brennan from Clannad has completely rebuilt the track from the ground up with contemporary sympathetic and balanced programming, new drumming and instrumentation plus new vocal parts from Moya Brennan.

Not only does this bring the track beautifully up to date but also allows the immersive mix to push all the new elements to the maximum effect.

The two newly recorded songs ‘A Celtic Dream’ and ‘Who Knows (Where The Time Goes)’ were already expansive upon their initial debut on the band’s 2020 anthology “In A Lifetime” and are now given the immersive mix, these tracks produced by famed producer Trevor Horn take on a new dimension in 360 Reality Audio.

“The last songs as well, they have an expansive sound to start with so they’re just exploding in the room… I think the fans are going to love this.” (Pól Brennan)

The digital release of “IN A LIFETIME (THE IMMERSIVE COLLECTION)” creates the bridging gap between the band’s re-scheduled global farewell tour and the “IN A LIFETIME” anthology collection. Released in 2020, the anthology captures Clannad’s incredible and enduring body of work which has, over 16 studio albums, created a legacy that’s influenced a generation of fellow Irish musicians and artists.

“IN A LIFETIME (THE IMMERSIVE COLLECTION)” will be released digitally in 360 Reality Audio, a new immersive music experience utilizing Sony’s spatial audio technology, that will let listeners hear this incredible collection like never before. The 360 Reality Audio content will be available on Amazon Music Unlimited, Deezer and TIDAL, and can be enjoyed on any headphones and supporting speakers. For additional details visit: 360 Reality Audio official website

Clannad has collaborated with a diverse range of artists, including Bruce Hornsby, Steve Perry (Journey), JD Souther, Paul Young, Duke Special and most recently Denise Chaila but their most successful collaboration by far was with enthusiastic supporter and fan, Bono of U2. A fan of the band who declared singer Moya as “one of the greatest voices the human ear as ever experienced,” Bono duetted with the singer on Clannad’s 1985 hit single – and the song which gives this collection its title – In A Lifetime.

IN A LIFETIME is a multi-format, career-spanning anthology containing tracks from Clannad’s 50-year recording career. Available as 37 track 2CD set, 2CD deluxe, 2LP deluxe smokey vinyl and an expanded deluxe 100+ track bookpack as well as a digital version. Compiled in conjunction with Clannad band members.

The anthology will both delight and excite Clannad’s enormous and loyal fanbase as well as introduce this legendary, influential and culturally important band to a whole new generation of music fans.

Tickets on sale Friday, April 14th 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: $30

Regular Reserved: $25

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.

Steal Your Peach with Special Guest Ron Holloway at Penn’s Peak Saturday July 29
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Steal Your Peach with Special Guest Ron Holloway at Penn’s Peak Saturday July 29

By Ruben Kellermen — 1 year ago

Penn’s Peak is proud to announce Steal Your Peach with Special Guest Ron Holloway, Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 8pm.

Steal Your Peach is a mixture of some of hardest working musicians in the Philadelphia area including members or former members of Live at The Fillmore, Tom Hamilton’s American Babies, Dead on Live, Rainbow Full of Sound, Splintered Sunlight and more, specializing in a mashup concept, fusing the music of The Allman Brothers Band and The Grateful Dead.

Each of us has multiple projects currently both original and not, but have formed a bond here with some of our favorite and most influential music, paying close attention to detail of all of the original music, while also adding our own improv to the mix making each show unique and exciting, and to create a very tangible symbiotic experience between the band and the listeners.

There is nothing like coming back to pay homage to the music that inspired us all to play. We have played Brooklyn Bowl, Trocadero Theater, Ardmore Music Hall, Musikfest Cafe, Underground Arts, Abbey Bar at Appalachian Brewing Company, River Street Jazz Cafe, Stout’s Brewery, The 8×10, Gypsy Sally’s, The Acoustic, Mexicali Live, Havana New Hope, Tellus360, World Cafe Live Philadelphia and at The Queen in Wilmington, De, Be On Key Psychedelic Ripple (Denver, CO), Owsley’s Golden Road (Boulder, Co), Quixote’s True Blue (Denver, Co), In and Out of the Garden We Go Festival, WhoHill Festival, Bright Box Theater, The Abraham Lincoln Hotel, and have shared bills with, Pink Talking Fish, Butch Trucks Freight Train Band, The Ron Holloway Band, Holly Bowling, The Cris Jacobs Band, John Kadlecik Band, Dead Phish Orchestra, The Bruce Katz Band, Revelator Hill, Alan Paul’s Big In China with Ron Holloway as special guest, Splintered Sunlight, Good Lovin Jam Band, Andy Mowatt’s Steely Jam and more…

Tickets on sale Friday, April 14th 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.

General Admission

Advance: $20

Day of Show: $25

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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