3+ week, 7+ hour ago  (338+ words) Voting unanimously, the Historical and Architectural Review Board granted a certificate of appropriateness for fa'ade work at 415 Long St. at their March 4 meeting held at city hall's Rotunda. Homeowners Scott and Lisa Hummel scored approval to detach decorative shutters, install…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (448+ words) Arts Quest Foundation is accepting nominations for the 10th Anniversary Linny Awards. The awards ceremony carries on the legacy of area philanthropist Marlene "Linny" Fowler. Nominations are being accepted through April 3. The 2026 Linny Award recipients will be honored at the 10th Anniversary…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (435+ words) Special to The Press The works of three area artists were celebrated in the "2024 East 40 Artist-in-Residence Exhibition," Communications Hall Gallery, Northampton Community College (NCC), Bethlehem Township. The East 40 Gardens & Nature Area is described as "A Center for Place-Based Learning." Information…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (478+ words) Special to The Press "The goal of the exhibit is for both the artist and the viewer to share experiences that encourage reflection and growth, strengthen relationships, foster empathy and healing, and inspire conversations that bring us closer together," says…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (700+ words) The Bethlehem Historic Conservation Commission voted to table a newly-modified plan for demo and new construction on the site of five adjoining buildings along South New Street at their Feb. 23 meeting at city hall. Architects Eric De Long's and Anthony…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (176+ words) Nature has shown to have a calming and restorative effect, especially in health care settings. Pat Wolanski, president of Garden Club Federation of PA initiated a Healing Arts Project encouraging clubs in Pennsylvania to place works of art into health…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (371+ words) Special to The Press Letters written by the artist imprinted with red lipstick form the genesis of the project on display with large lipstick-kiss digital prints created by Panas, through March 7, Soft Machine Gallery, Allentown. The closing reception is 5 p. m. - 8 p. m. with…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (139+ words) Arts Quest is accepting applications for its brand new Arts Quest Artist Studios at 930 Hamilton Street in downtown Allentown. Scheduled to open in March 2026, these rent-subsidized studios offer local artists a professional space to create, collaborate and engage with the…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (700+ words) Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding unveiled the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture Jan. 8, a 1, 000-pound sculpture that illustrates how defining moments in U. S. history and the evolution of agriculture have grown side by side to shape our nation. This year's sculpture is…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (362+ words) The Bethlehem Historic Conservation Commission unanimously granted another certificate of appropriateness for fa'ade renovation work at 13 - 15 E. Third St. at their Dec. 15 meeting at city hall. Architect Christine Ussler and her clients, Emmanuel Patricio and Neel Shah received approval for the…...