Arts & Culture

The first celebration featured an array of talent with an emphasis on local artists.

With around 1 million people expected to attend Musikfest this year, health and safety take top priority for organizers. Everything from cooling misters to medical tents will be on site.

The Lower Macungie Township Historical Society is set to raise money for and produce a historical docudrama film focused on the 1799 Fries Rebellion, which led to a federal crackdown in the Macungie area during the John Adams administration.

ArtsQuest announced Monday that the Old World Wine Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20 in the Fowler Blast Furnace Room on the second floor of the ArtsQuest Center. And the two-session Fall Winefest & Market will be on Oct. 29 at the Banana Factory in Bethlehem.

As Musikfest kicks off next week, some notable figures in its history shared their perspectives on the humble beginnings and what it's become. Join in the action in Bethlehem from Aug. 3-13.

Local police departments are celebrating National Night Out Tuesday, a nationwide initiative to bring cops and community members together.

Four August events in Bethlehem focus on different aspects of Moravian and colonial culture.

The iconic Martin on Main festival returned to historic Nazareth at noon on July 29.

The annual festival happened on July 29 in Nazareth.

Take a look at stories that ran throughout the week of which we are most proud, had a profound impact on readers or that you might want to look at again.

A free presentation is being offered Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Allentown Public Library.

Amanda Seyfried won Monday night for her leading role in the Hulu series 'The Dropout.'

After two years of being shuttered during the pandemic, The Macungie Institute has new leadership and new events.

Allentown Fair kicked off its 170th year Wednesday. It continues through Labor Day.

The popular attraction is set to kick off the Halloween season Sept. 16.

The fair is set to make a big return after one year closed by and another subdued by COVID-19.

Kou Kitchen offers authentic West African cuisine for private and public events.

The Wheels of Time jamboree will be back this weekend in Macungie, bringing about 1,500 classic hot rods and more to Macungie Memorial Park.

Think of it like this - table tennis double-elimination bracket, but with the attitude of boxing.

The theme for the 29th annual festival in Allentown was 'Be Loud! Be Proud!"

Set for Saturday, the festival is a nod to the old orchard that used to occupy the site.

Billed as the longest-running outdoor music festival in the U.S., the last 2 have been virtual.