Lehigh Valley Press Focus

12/19/2024

Ring in the "Carol" at Civic Theatre of Allentown

It’s a timeless story of love and magnanimity overcoming greed and flint-heartedness with the power of the Christmas spirit. Civic Theatre of Allentown’s “A Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens, adapt...

12/18/2024

Lehigh Valley Press Focus Dec. 18, 19: Craig Thatcher, Civic Theatre of Allentown concert, By David Howell . Concord Chamber Singers, “Blow, Blow Thou Winter Wind”: Classical View, By Karen El-Chaar . Luke Wynne, “View / FINDER”: Gallery View, By Ed Courrier . Wicked Movie : At The Movies, By Paul Willistein. Board postpones "Urinetown" show, discusses Munopco Music Theatre future: Curtain Rises, By Kathy Lauer-Williams . “Terrestrial Celestial,” Anthony Smith: Gallery View, By Ed Courrier . Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Dealers Association donates $150,000. Education: Lehigh Carbon Community College Holiday break registration. Columns: Warmest Regards, By Pattie Mihalik; Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Healthy Geezer, by Fred Cicetti.
Available Dec.18: Bethlehem Press , East Penn Press , Salisbury Press
Available Dec. 19: Parkland Press, Northwestern Press , Whitehall Coplay Press , Catasauqua Press , Northampton Press
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12/15/2024

Lehigh Valley Press Focus : “Nutcracker,” Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley/Pennsylvania Youth Ballet , Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University , Bethlehem, By Camille Capriglione, writer and illustrator . “Holiday Pops,” Allentown Symphony Orchestra , Miller Symphony Hall: Classical View, By Karen El-Chaar Lehigh Valley Chorale: Classical View, By Karen El-Chaar . Pennsylvania Youth Theatre converting Bethlehem church: Curtain Rises, By Kathy Lauer-Williams . The Bach Choir of Bethlehem “Christmas Concert,” By Paul Willistein “Red One”: At The Movies, By Paul Willistein . Education: Lehigh Carbon Community College and DeSales University agreement.
Theater Reviews: “Christmas City Follies XXV,” Touchstone Theatre , By Paul Willistein ; “White Christmas,” The Pennsylvania Playhouse , By Douglas Graves ; “Annie,” Pennsylvania Youth Theatre, By Douglas Graves
Concert Review: “The Coronation of Apollo,” The Bach Choir of Bethlehem ,By Paul Willistein
The List: The List: Lehigh Valley Stage, By Kathy Lauer-Williams ; Classical Music Concerts, By Karen El-Chaar ; Nightlife, By Sheri Bayne ; Literary Events, By David Howell ; In the Gallery, By Ed Courrier ; Events, Festivals, By Alex Racines .
Columns: Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Healthy Geezer, by Fred Cicetti.
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The Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley’s Pennsylvania Youth Ballet presents its 56th production of “Nutcracker,” Dec. 14, 15, Zoellner Arts Center, Lehigh University. It’s the longest-running “Nutcrac...

12/14/2024

The kids are more than all right.

A story must be good if it features youngsterss and the cutest dog ever. Pennsylvania Youth Theatre’s “Annie” with Anya Ferris in the eponymous title role brings the musical to life in a spectacular w...

12/14/2024

The Pennsylvania Playhouse brings a "White Christmas" to the

When the Army outfit comes to save the Christmas season for an Army buddy, they save the Columbia Inn in Pine Tree, Vermont, and the careers of some song and dance folks. Some budding romances keep th...

12/13/2024

It's that most "Follies" time of the year. Touchstone Theatre

Touchstone Theater is taking a victory lap for “Christmas City Follies XXV.” A well-deserved run it is as the annual Christmas sketch comedy show with music notes its 25th year at the Southside Bethle...

12/13/2024

Mission to Bach The Bach Choir of Bethlehem

A special kind of thrill happened during The Bach Choir of Bethlehem 2024 “Christmas Concert.” It was like witnessing a mission to the moon, which, in a way, it was: The Bach Choir of Bethlehem’s own ...

12/11/2024

Lehigh Valley Press Focus Dec. 11, 12: “Nutcracker,” Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley/Pennsylvania Youth Ballet , Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University , Bethlehem, By Camille Capriglione. “Holiday Pops,” Allentown Symphony Orchestra , Miller Symphony Hall, Allentown: Classical View, By Karen El-Chaar .Pennsylvania Youth Theatre converting Bethlehem north side church: Curtain Rises, By Kathy Lauer-Williams . The Bach Choir of Bethlehem “Christmas Concert,” By Paul Willistein . Red One Movie : At The Movies, By Paul Willistein . Education: Lehigh Carbon Community College and DeSales University agreement. Columns: Warmest Regards, By Pattie Mihalik; Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Healthy Geezer, by Fred Cicetti.
Available Dec.11: Bethlehem Press , East Penn Press , Salisbury Press
Available Dec. 12: Parkland Press, Northwestern Press , Whitehall Coplay Press , Catasauqua Press , Northampton Press
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12/07/2024

Lehigh Valley Press Focus : “Nutcracker,” Repertory Dance Theatre , Allentown Symphony Orchestra , Miller Symphony Hall, Allentown, By Camille Capriglione, writer and illustrator . Diane Wittry conducts Allentown Symphony Orchestra for Repertory Dance Theatre “Nutcracker”: Classical View, By Karen El-Chaar .
Allentown Band , ”Christmas Concert,” Jordan Evangelical Lutheran Church , Orefield; Allentown Band Conductor Ronald Demkee , Allentown Band honored: Classical View, By Karen El-Chaar .
“A Christmas Carol,” Civic Theatre of Allentown ; “White Christmas,” The Pennsylvania Playhouse : Curtain Rises, By Kathy Lauer-Williams .
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Movie : At The Movies, By Paul Willistein .
The List: Lehigh Valley Stage, By Kathy Lauer-Williams ; Classical Music Concerts, By Karen El-Chaar ; Nightlife, By Sheri Bayne ; Literary Events, By David Howell; In the Gallery, By Ed Courrier ; Events, Festivals, By Alex Racines .
Education: Lehigh Carbon Community College SEED program.
Columns: Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Healthy Geezer, by Fred Cicetti.
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The magic of a child’s imagination and a journey to the Land of Sweets unfold as Repertory Dance Theatre presents its 37th production of “Nutcracker,” Dec. 7 and 8, Miller Symphony Hall, Allentown. Un...

12/04/2024

Lehigh Valley Press Focus Dec. 4, 5: “Nutcracker,” Repertory Dance Theatre , Allentown Symphony Orchestra , Miller Symphony Hall, Allentown, By Camille Capriglione. Diane Wittry, Allentown Symphony Orchestra, Repertory Dance Theatre, “Nutcracker”: Classical View, By Karen El-Chaar . Allentown Band , ”Christmas Concert,” Jordan Lutheran Church, Orefield; Allentown Band Conductor Ronald Demkee , Allentown Band honored: Classical View, By Karen El-Chaar. “A Christmas Carol,” Civic Theatre of Allentown ; “White Christmas,” The Pennsylvania Playhouse : Curtain Rises, By Kathy Lauer-Williams . “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”: At The Movies, By Paul Willistein . Columns: Warmest Regards, By Pattie Mihalik; Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Healthy Geezer, by Fred Cicetti.
Available Dec. 4: Bethlehem Press , East Penn Press , Salisbury Press
Available Dec. 5: Parkland Press, Northwestern Press , Whitehall Coplay Press , Catasauqua Press , Northampton Press
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11/30/2024

Lehigh Valley Press Focus : “Pip: The Mouse Before Christmas,” Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum, By Ed Courrier . "Christmas City Follies XXV,” Touchstone Theatre : Curtain Rises, By Kathy Lauer-Williams . “Heavenly Christmas,” The Bach Choir of Bethlehem; Handel’s “Messiah,” Camerata Singers : Classical view, By Karen El-Chaar . “Saint Nick of Bethlehem” : At The Movies, By Paul Willistein . Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors : October Lehigh Valley home sales up in three key metrics, By Paul Willistein
The List: Lehigh Valley Stage, By Kathy Lauer-Williams ; Classical Music Concerts, By Karen El-Chaar . NIghtlife, By Sheri Bayne ; Literary Events, By David Howell ; In the Gallery, By Ed CourrierColumns: Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Healthy Geezer, by Fred Cicetti.
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Pip talks! It may not be as ear-shaking as “Garbo talks!,” MGM’s promotion for its first talking picture, “Anna Christie,” starring Greta Garbo in 1930. In the annals of Lehigh Valley holiday entertai...

11/26/2024

“Pip: The Mouse Before Christmas,” Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum, By Ed Courrier . Christmas City Follies XXV," Touchstone Theatre: : Curtain Rises, By Kathy Lauer-Williams , "Heavenly Christmas,," The Bach Choir of Bethlehem. Handel's "Messiah," Camerata Singers : Classical view, By Karen El-Chaar . "Saint Nick of Bethlehem," At The Movies: Paul Willistein . Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors: October Lehigh Valley home sales up in three key metrics, By Paul Willistein . .Columns: Warmest Regards, By Pattie Mihalik; Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Healthy Geezer, by Fred Cicetti.
Available Nov. 27: Bethlehem Press , East Penn Press , Salisbury Press
Available Nov. 28: Parkland Press, Northwestern Press , Whitehall Coplay Press , Catasauqua Press , Northampton Press
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11/23/2024

Lehigh Valley Press Focus : "Saint Nick of Bethlehem” in Lehigh Valley movie theaters, By Tina Cantelmi Agentis . “Mr. Dickens’ Hat: A Play with Music,” Act 1 DeSales University : Curtain Rises, By Kathy Lauer-Williams . Bel Canto Youth Choir of the The Bach Choir of Bethlehem , winter concert, “Hope for the World”; Rachel Knappenberger, recital, St. John’s United Church of Christ, Emmaus; Mosaic Youth Chorus presents “Winter Concert: Tree of Peace”: Classical View: Karen El-Chaar . New Allentown mural, By Sheri Bayne . Robert Stickloon: Gallery View, By Ed Courrier Here Movie : At The Movies, By Paul Willistein . ArtsQuest Turn and Grind Shop new venue. Lehigh Carbon Community College winter, spring courses registration. Columns: Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Healthy Geezer, by Fred Cicetti.
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The much-awaited feature film, “Saint Nick of Bethlehem,” spotlights a cache of historic Bethlehem and other favorite regional sites. Based on a true story, the film also brings a message of goodwill ...

11/19/2024

Lehigh Valley Press Focus , Nov. 20, 21: “Saint Nick of Bethlehem,” in Lehigh Valley movie theaters, By Tina Cantelmi Agentis . “Mr. Dickens’ Hat: A Play with Music,” DeSales University : Curtain Rises, By Kathy Lauer-Williams . Rachel Knappenberger, recital. St. John’s United Church of Christ, Emmaus; Bel Canto Youth Choir of the The Bach Choir of Bethlehem , winter concert, “Hope for the World”: Classical View: Karen El-Chaar . New Allentown mural, By Sheri Bayne . Robert Stickloon: Gallery View, By Ed Courrier . "Here": At The Movies, By Paul Willistein . ArtsQuest Turn and Grind Shop new venue. Lehigh Carbon Community College , winter, spring courses registration. Columns: Warmest Regards, By Pattie Mihalik; Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Healthy Geezer, by Fred Cicetti.
Available Nov. 20: Bethlehem Press , East Penn Press , Salisbury Press .
Available Nov. 21: Parkland Press, Northwestern Press , Whitehall Coplay Press , Catasauqua Press , Northampton Press .
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11/16/2024

Lehigh Valley Press Focus : “Chip Rohrbach Foundation Choir Sing-Along,” The Pennsylvania Playhouse : Lehigh Valley Stage, By Kathy Lauer-Williams . “Johannes and Clara,” Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra ; “Americans We Tribute to Veterans Holiday Concert,” Allentown Band : Classical View, By Karen El-Chaar . “Zero Limits: Breaking the Boundaries That Hold You Back,” By Elaine Zelker: Literary Scene: David Howell . We Live In Time : At The Movies, By Paul Willistein . Fiber artist creates Musikfest 2025 poster. Lehigh Carbon Community College job fairs. Columns: Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Healthy Geezer, by Fred Cicetti.
The List - 8 Days A Week, Your Look at Valley Arts: Nightlife: Folk, Rock, Blues, Jazz, Pop, Comedy, By Sheri Bayne ; Literary Events, By David Howell ; Lehigh Valley Stage, By Kathy Lauer-Williams ; Classical Music Concerts, By Karen El-Chaar ; Events, Festivals, Fundraisers, By Alex Racines ; In The Gallery, By Ed Courrier
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After Chip Rohrbach died, his wife Jeannine wanted to create something that would honor how meaningful theater had been to him throughout his life. In March 2023, she founded the Chip Rohrbach Foundat...

11/13/2024

Lehigh Valley Press Focus Nov. 13, 14: “Chip Rohrbach Foundation Choir Sing-a-Long,” The Pennsylvania Playhouse : Curtain Rises, Lehigh Valley Stage, By Kathy Lauer-Williams . “Johannes and Clara,” Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra; “Americans We Tribute to Veterans Holiday Concert,” Allentown Band : Classical View, By Karen El-Chaar . “Zero Limits: Breaking the Boundaries That Hold You Back,” By Elaine Zelker: Literary Scene: David Howell . We Live In Time : At The Movies, By Paul Willistein . Musikfest 2025 poster. Lehigh Carbon Community College job fairs. Columns: Warmest Regards, By Pattie Mihalik; Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Healthy Geezer, by Fred Cicetti.
Available Nov. 13: Bethlehem Press , East Penn Press , Salisbury Press
Available Nov. 14: Parkland Press, Northwestern Press , Whitehall Coplay Press , Catasauqua Press , Northampton Press
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11/09/2024

Lehigh Valley Press Focus : “Rhapsody in Blue,” Allentown Symphony Orchestra , Steven Banks, Simon Mulligan: Classical View, By Karen El-Chaar . “Swan Lake,” State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine, State Theatre Center for the Arts , By Camille Capriglione. “White Christmas” reopens Pines Dinner Theatre : Curtain Rises, By Kathy Lauer-Williams . Saturday Night Movie : At The Movies, By Paul Willistein . Lehigh Carbon Community College aids transfer to Penn State. Columns: Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Healthy Geezer, by Fred Cicetti.
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“Celebrating its 100th anniversary is the anchor piece for this program, George Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue,’” says Diane Wittry, Allentown Symphony Orchestra Music Director and Conductor. “And even ...

11/06/2024

Lehigh Valley Press Focus , Nov. 6, 7:
“Swan Lake,” State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine, State Theatre Center for the Arts , By Camille Capriglione. “Rhapsody in Blue,” Allentown Symphony Orchestra , Steven Banks, Simon Mulligan: Classical View, By Karen El-Chaar
“White Christmas” reopens Pines Dinner Theatre: Curtain Rises, Lehigh Valley Stage, By Kathy Lauer-Williams
Saturday Night Movie : At The Movies, By Paul Willistein
Lehigh Carbon Community College aids transfer to Penn State.
Columns: Warmest Regards, By Pattie Mihalik; Respectfully Yours, By Jacquelyn Youst; Growing Green, By Diane Dorn; Healthy Geezer, by Fred Cicetti.
Available Nov. 6: Bethlehem Press , East Penn Press , Salisbury Press.
Available Nov. 7: Parkland Press, Northwestern Press , Whitehall Coplay Press , Catasauqua Press , Northampton Press
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