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Classical crossover artist Jackie Evancho on Sunday, Sept. 27, will headline the State Theatre in Easton. (Courtesy Photo)

Classical crossover artist Jackie Evancho on Sunday, Sept. 27, will headline the State Theatre in Easton. (Courtesy Photo)

Singer Jackie Evancho promises musical surprises for Easton fans

September 24, 2015

Five recordings to her credit. National television exposure. Entertainment for Barack Obama and Pope Francis. To say Jackie Evancho has accomplished a lot for 15-year-old is an understatement. But the Pittsburgh native takes her success in stride. Evancho performs this weekend in Easton.

 

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Rock band The Insidious Rays will reunite Sept. 27 for a record release concert at The Funhouse in Bethlehem. (Courtesy Photo)

Rock band The Insidious Rays will reunite Sept. 27 for a record release concert at The Funhouse in Bethlehem. (Courtesy Photo)

The Insidious Rays reuniting this weekend in Bethlehem

September 23, 2015

One of the Lehigh Valley's most exciting and dynamic original rock outfits will return this weekend after a lengthy absence from the stage. The band is scheduled to perform 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at The Funhouse in Bethlehem. Get the details.

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Singer-songwriter Scott Harrington is one of four musicians headlining the '90s Acoustic Rock Benefit Show on Sept. 26 at Pearly Baker's Alehouse in Easton. (Courtesy Photo)

Singer-songwriter Scott Harrington is one of four musicians headlining the '90s Acoustic Rock Benefit Show on Sept. 26 at Pearly Baker's Alehouse in Easton. (Courtesy Photo)

Easton grunge concert to benefit homelessness documentary

September 22, 2015

Four Lehigh Valley musicians will pay tribute to grunge and alternative rock this weekend with the '90s Acoustic Rock Benefit Show in Easton. Get the details.

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Comedian Steven Bost, pictured, is one of two local comedians set to perform Oct. 9 at the State Theatre in Easton. (Courtesy Photo)

Comedian Steven Bost, pictured, is one of two local comedians set to perform Oct. 9 at the State Theatre in Easton. (Courtesy Photo)

Local comedians tapped for Joel McHale's Easton show

September 22, 2015

Before Joel McHale takes the stage on Oct. 9 at the State Theatre, fans will be treated to stand-up comedy courtesy of Lehigh Valley-based funnymen Steven Bost and Tyler Rothrock. Get the details.

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Tags easton, state theatre, steven bost, tyler rothrock, joel mchale
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Singer Morgan James performs tonight at Zoellner Arts Center in Bethlehem. (Courtesy Photo)

Singer Morgan James performs tonight at Zoellner Arts Center in Bethlehem. (Courtesy Photo)

Singer Morgan James on bending genres, blessings from Prince

September 18, 2015

With multiple stints on Broadway, national tours and a solo album under her belt, making music her way has been working out for singer Morgan James. James takes the stage tonight for two performances at the Zoellner Arts Center in Bethlehem.

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Tags bethlehem, morgan james, prince, zoellner arts center
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Blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa will perform Jan. 14 at the State Theatre in Easton. (Photo Courtesy of State Theatre)

Blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa will perform Jan. 14 at the State Theatre in Easton. (Photo Courtesy of State Theatre)

Guitarist Joe Bonamassa stripping down for Easton concert

September 17, 2015

Veteran blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa is unplugging and going acoustic for a 2016 concert at the State Theatre in Easton. Get the details.

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"Cars & Coffee Lehigh Valley" event returns Sunday to the SteelStacks complex in Bethlehem. (Zachery Emerick Photo)

"Cars & Coffee Lehigh Valley" event returns Sunday to the SteelStacks complex in Bethlehem. (Zachery Emerick Photo)

Five things to do this weekend in the Lehigh Valley

September 17, 2015

Nothing to see, nowhere to go this weekend? Let me help you with that. Here are five things to do this weekend in the Lehigh Valley.

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Tags easton, connexions gallery, civic theatre, bethlehem, steelstacks, allentown
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Canadian pop-rock band Marianas Trench will perform Nov. 22 at Musikfest Cafe in Bethlehem. (Photo Courtesy of ArtsQuest)

Canadian pop-rock band Marianas Trench will perform Nov. 22 at Musikfest Cafe in Bethlehem. (Photo Courtesy of ArtsQuest)

Canadian rock band Marianas Trench surfacing in Bethlehem

September 17, 2015

Canadian pop-rock band Marianas Trench on Nov. 22 will headline ArtsQuest's Musikfest Cafe, officials announced Wednesday in a news release. Get the details.

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Director M. Night Shyamalan, left, prepares for a scene during filming of his new thriller, "The Visit." Tara Matlock, of Bethlehem, was the film's assistant hair stylist. (Universal Pictures Photo)

Director M. Night Shyamalan, left, prepares for a scene during filming of his new thriller, "The Visit." Tara Matlock, of Bethlehem, was the film's assistant hair stylist. (Universal Pictures Photo)

Bethlehem hairstylist has a 'Visit' with M. Night Shyamalan

September 17, 2015

Director M. Night Shyamalan had help from a Lehigh Valley resident when it came to the behind the scenes work of his new thriller The Visit. Tara Matlock, of Bethlehem, served as the assistant hair stylist on the film and had the opportunity to work on most of the cast

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"A Grand Adventure" opens Saturday at Mercantile Home in Easton. (Courtesy Photo)

"A Grand Adventure" opens Saturday at Mercantile Home in Easton. (Courtesy Photo)

Exhibit openings, art events worth checking out this weekend

September 16, 2015

The Lehigh Valley's vibrant arts community continues to flourish, with a fresh batch of exhibit openings planned for this weekend. Here is a look at what is opening and what is still on display, plus other art-related events worth checking out.

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Tags allentown, bethlehem, brick and mortar gallery, connexions gallery, easton, allentown art museum, nurture nature center, kemerer museum of decorative art, mercantile home, riverside festival of the arts
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