It’s a glowing symbol of the holidays. An event that thousands of Lehigh Valley residents look forward to each year. And a tradition stretching back more than six decades. Ever since the first Peace Candle was first lit in Centre Square in 1951, it has become synonymous with the holiday season in downtown Easton. But what you may not know is that the iconic structure is ac… »
By Liz Reph The Greater Lehigh Valley Music Association, or GLVMA, is a non-profit community based arts organization dedicated to supporting local musicians and helping develop the Valley’s music scene. “Our mission is to create and deliver positive experiences through music, with a focus on honoring and developing our youth,” said Ricardo Flores, GLVMA President. “We beli… »
By Nancy Moffett “A smile is the universal welcome.” ~ Max Eastman Doctor Chuck Harding, owner of Extraordinary Smiles, agrees. “Your smile is how you communicate. It’s part of your self-esteem. That’s why caring for your smile is one of the most important factors in promoting good health.” After four years in general dentistry, Harding felt the need to develop a more comp… »
By Ann Wlazelek ArtsQuest has a new leader at the helm. Kassie Hilgert, former senior vice president of marketing and advancement for the Bethlehem-based non-profit organization that runs Musikfest, Chriskindlmarkt and Steel Stacks, earned the position and was selected out of more than 30 candidates in a nationwide search for founder Jeff Parks’ successor at ArtsQuest. Q. … »
By Cathy Kiley One of the first places Tom and I discovered when we moved to Forks Township in 1980 was Youell’s Oyster House on Easton’s College Hill. Youell’s was THE place to eat if you wanted fresh seafood with an abundance of butter and a choice of side dishes that included pickled beets, spiced cabbage, coleslaw or applesauce. There was no such thing as a reservation… »
By Frederick Jerant ‘Tis the season for holiday entertaining! And as we go dashing through the snow from one party to another – some lavish, some more intimate – it’s practically a given that plenty of food and drink will be involved. And while any fan of “Mad Men” knows that alcohol was once a dominant thread in our social fabric (my ancient copy of “Esquire’s Handbook fo… »
By Anthony S. Rachuba Now that same-sex married couples in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (PA) can enjoy the tax benefits that have long been available for opposite-sex married couples*, there are a few considerations to make regarding estate planning. Previously, same-sex couples living in PA were negatively impacted at death from an inheritance tax standpoint. PA impos… »
By Ann Wlazelek Sources: CNN, The History Channel, Smithsonian Magazine, Library of Congress, U>S> Department of Agriculture, National Women’s History Museum, Cornell Lab of Ornithology »
By Frederick Jerant The performing arts scene in the Lehigh Valley is moving into high gear for the 2014 holiday season. Whether your taste runs to vaudevillian hijinks, classical music, cinematic chestnuts, swingin’ big bands or old time radio, you’re sure to find shows that will help you celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! The music department of the Cathedral… »
By Cezanne Colvin With the outdoors feeling chilly enough to preserve Thanksgiving dinner leftovers and daylight seeming to last as long as the latest fad toy (Silly Bandz, anyone?), the holiday season is officially upon us. Although we look forward to the holidays, we inevitably get caught up in the draining and dizzying winter waltz of entertaining, cooking and shopping…. »
