Arts & Culture

The festival is in its 36th year. It's scheduled to continue through the weekend without the Tartan Parade.

The Showing of the Tartan Parade, which has been scheduled to step off at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, has been canceled, the festival said in a release.

This weekend marks the 119th anniversary of Greater Shiloh Church of Easton, featuring a music-infused night of worship, a day of community service, and a ceremonial mortgage burning.

The 19th annual Emmaus Arts Commission Student Film Festival has opened registration, giving students throughout the Lehigh Valley opportunities to make something for the big screen with a kickoff event taking place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24 in the Emmaus Community Park's Arts Pavilion.

Laura Brady is hosting a reception on Friday, Sept. 22.

The Sigal Museum's "Forged by Fire" exhibition opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, featuring relics from Northampton County's long history of firefighting.

Now in its 35th year, the event — organized by the Celtic Cultural Alliance (CCA) — will feature five stages of Celtic entertainers, Irish food, beer and whiskey, a Haggis Bowl contest, a youth fiddle competition and a Tartan parade with pipe bands.

Ryan Cabrera, who had the 2004 Top 10 Pop chart singles "On the Way Down" and "True," will perform at Bethlehem's Harvest Fest — the free street fair that runs noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 14 at Main and Broad streets.

The Berks Fiddle Festival, an annual celebration of folk music, held its 40th anniversary edition at Bear Creek Mountain Resort on Sunday. "It's the music that's in my heart," said one festival-goer.

The historical site celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Apple Days Festival and the 275th year of the plantation.

Police tape and several officers were in the area of Plaza Tropical, near Main and Lehigh streets.

Mug refills at designated Musikfest tents are $10 for domestics and $11 for craft beers, but some merchants go their own way.

The Century Fund is the benefactor.

The refillable mugs have become hot sellers -- and symbols of the Bethlehem festival.

Tracking 10 miles makes you eligible for the ticket drawing for next year's headliner shows.

Folks tried to find ways to beat the heat Sunday on the third day of the 10-day summer festival.

It's one of the first times British cars have been part of the festival.

Preview night begins festivities that will continue with musical acts and performers through Aug. 14.

Clients, community members invited to participate in creating KidsPeace building mural.

Hand sanitizing stations and rapid tests will be available on the festival grounds.

The plan calls for the full demolition of the Banana Factory.

The historic, all-metal structure dates back to 1860 and is a borough landmark.