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Raising Cane's 1st Lehigh Valley location has an opening date
LOWER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. — A popular Louisiana-based chicken finger fast food chain is set to open its doors to the Lehigh Valley in August. Raising Cane's will open at 6240 Hamilton Blvd. in Lower Macungie on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Workers were at the location Thursday and confirmed the opening date.
Pa. winery closing down, with part of the property for sale for $2M
Maple Springs Vineyard, one of the top producers of quality wine in the state, will for all intents and purposes close at the end of July. Owner Marianne Lieberman confirmed on Wednesday that parts of her property at 91 Nuss Road in Bechtelsville, Berks County, were recently put on the market for $1.995 million.
“Burning Man-Style” Music & Arts Festival Returns This August, Just 90 Minutes Outside of NYC
Music festival season is in full swing here in NYC, and if you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind experience to make a weekend trip of, you’ve got to try out Elements Music & Arts Festival. Back again for 2024, this weekend getaway is a 4-day camping experience that brings together some of dance music’s biggest artists and most dedicated fans for a musical journey like none other. Learn all about this incredible festival below: Elements Music & Arts Festival is a premier immersive electronic festival in the woodlands of the Poconos, that welcomes over 100 of dance music’s largest artists for a “Burning Man-esque” type of festival. The immersive multi-day camping experience brings some of music’s biggest fans into a wooded festival ground to enjoy multiple stages of EDM, large-scale interactive art installations, art workshops and demonstrations, wellness programs, workshops and talks, theme camps, and so much more. It’s renowned for its community vibe, which similar to Burning Man, puts emphasis on a sense of community (or “PLUR”) and sustainability through inclusion and socialization with other people there for the music.
Coca-Cola Park to host ‘Illumination!’ holiday lights event
Coca-Cola Park will be decked out with more than a million holiday lights during the IronPigs off-season later this year. The IronPigs organization announced in a news release Wednesday that the park will become home to “Illumination!,” a walk-through holiday lights display between November and January. In addition to viewing the lights, guests will be able to make s’mores at fire pits, get ...
Dogs 'healing wonderfully' after being rescued from home in Schuylkill County
COALDALE, Pa. — Back in May, police removed 17 dogs, two cats, two birds, and a turtle from 70-year-old Bethany Bachert's home in Coaldale. Officers say the animals were malnourished and underfed. They were all seized by the Pennsylvania SPCA. A happy update to report from the SPCA: the...
Sphinx moths abound, as July heat sends plants into overdrive | Lehigh Valley Nature Watch
One night this past week I was sitting in the hot shade of the deck watching for hummingbird activity. Every so often one or two would either come to the flowers and feeders or chase each other around. Most of them were young females, but every once in a while an adult male made an appearance.
JamBase’s Festivals For Everyone Contest Winner Selects Elements Music & Arts Festival 2024
In May, JamBase ran its biggest contest ever in conjunction with the Festivals For Everyone campaign and Find Your Fest tool launch. The winner of the contest won a trip to a festival of their choice anywhere in the world. JamBase had more than 5,000 entries and over 2,500 festivals to choose from!
Celebrate National Créme Brûlée Day in the Lehigh Valley
Celebrate National Crème Brûlée Day on Saturday, July 27 with a variety of local offerings. From tea, doughnuts and French toast to the classic caramelized vanilla dish, there are so many ways to enjoy its beloved flavors in the Lehigh Valley. Oreo Crème Brûlée Milk Tea...
FOX56 Community Calendar through July 27
NORTHEAST & CENTRAL Pa. (WOLF) — Here’s what’s happening in your community with FOX56’s Sam Durante:. Wednesday begins the annual Laporte Fireman’s Carnival which kicks off with the fireman’s parade. There’s food, vendors, a DJ plus bounce houses and fire trucks rides. Gates open daily at 5.
Allentown Art Museum showcasing bright new artist
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- The Allentown Art Museum is showcasing a bold and bright new artist. When you step inside Marcus Jahmal's "Higher Animals," you're greeted by an explosion of color and a menagerie of nature. "And in this particular series has him interested in the way we represent animals. And...
‘Major overhaul’: LVIA debuts expansive bar, 2 fast-casual restaurants coming soon
HANOVER TWP., Pa. - A new dining option is serving thirsty and hungry travelers, and more food and beverage options are set to take off later this year at Lehigh Valley International Airport. The Drafthouse at ABE, a rectangular bar and restaurant serving freshly-prepared food and drinks, held a grand...
2 regional pizza shops celebrating milestone anniversaries with tasty deals
Popular restaurants in Northampton and Schuylkill counties are marking their 45th and 75th birthdays respectively with separate promotions, including $4.95 pies and a slice of pizza and drink for $1.75. Campus Pizza, at 22 E. Fourth St. in south Bethlehem, is celebrating its 45th anniversary by offering $4.95 large plain...
2024 Restaurant Awards Marketing Toolkit
Tell us your favorite Valley restaurants with our survey highlighting restaurants by cuisine, location and atmosphere and then see the results in our November edition. Want to promote your business in this year's Restaurant Awards? Use the images below (right-click to save) on your social media platforms to tell everyone to vote for you! Voting ends Thursday, August 1.
A new STEAM mural celebrates the convergence of STEM education with the arts at Da Vinci Science Center | PHOTOS
Da Vinci Science Center has transformed a 120-foot exterior wall space into a mural that celebrates the convergence of STEM education with the arts. The Lehigh Valley Arts & Cultural Alliance (LVACA), in partnership with Lehigh Valley Children’s Centers Inc. (LVCC), the Da Vinci Science Center, and donors worked to dedicate the new STEAM mural with local artist and Bethlehem Area School ...
Allentown Art Museum to Host Cocktails & Collecting Fundraiser
The Allentown Art Museum will host its signature fall fundraising event, the 2024 Cocktails & Collecting party, on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. The Allentown Art Museum will host its signature fall fundraising event, the 2024 Cocktails & Collecting party, on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will feature a wide range of activities for guests to enjoy, including food and drink by Karen Hunter, music by DJ Brad and a photographer from Lehigh Valley Style magazine, who will be on hand to capture the outfits and attitudes of attendees in front of their Style Wall.
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