Parisian Phoenix Publishing, a Lehigh Valley-based independent publisher, is celebrating a major milestone: 50 books released in five years.
Founded officially in 2021 by print journalist Angel R. Ackerman and graphic designer Gayle Hendricks, the Easton-area publisher has grown from a faculty art show project at Northampton Community College into a full-service traditional publishing, editorial services, and self-publishing support company.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley recently welcomed community members, partners, alumni, and supporters to its Youth Mentoring Center in East Allentown for a special Open House celebrating two major milestones: 10 years in the space and more than 50 years of youth mentorship across the Lehigh Valley.
Touchstone Theatre will present its annual Fresh Voices production, featuring original work by first-year Moravian University and Touchstone Theatre Master of Fine Arts students.
This year’s performance, Fresh Voices: Past, Present, Future, will run June 5, 2026, at 8 p.m. and June 6, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Touchstone’s black box theatre in Southside Bethlehem. Tickets are Pay-What-You-Will.
The American Association of University Women Easton Branch has awarded scholarships to four local graduating seniors and one memorial scholarship recipient as the organization celebrates its 100th year of service to the community.
Power Pro Lucha is about to pile drive Alburtis.
The Philly-based promotion will present PowerPro’s Bizarre Adventure on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Alburtis Area Community Center, bringing its live-action lucha spectacle, comic-book storytelling, anime-inspired visuals, and family-friendly wrestling to a new audience. Doors open at 5:15 p.m., with bell time at 6 p.m.
Musikfest 2026 is turning up the feel-good factor early.
ArtsQuest has announced a first look at next year’s free stage lineup, and two familiar names are already giving this summer soundtrack some serious throwback energy: Sixpence None the Richer and Ryan Cabrera.
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Inc. is seeking qualified consultants to develop and manage a new D&L Trail Interactive Map, a digital tool intended to support navigation, trip planning, and engagement across the regional trail network.
Belleville Market will bring its European-inspired outdoor shopping experience back to Bethlehem with the return of the Belleville Street Faire on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Touchstone Theatre will celebrate 21 years of young creativity with its annual Young Playwrights’ Festival on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 3 p.m. at Northeast Middle School Theatre in Bethlehem.
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks will return for its 16th season with a packed lineup of free outdoor concerts at the ArtsQuest Campus at SteelStacks in Bethlehem.
Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania will host its annual Community Harvest Gala on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. at its warehouse at 6969 Silver Crest Road in Nazareth. This year’s theme, Packed with Purpose, centers on raising money for food share boxes and the costs that help get nutritious food to neighbors across six counties.
The Lehigh Valley Humane Society’s annual Garden Gala returns Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Petersell 1808 Home, bringing together an elegant afternoon of food, music, and fundraising to support animals who need critical veterinary care. This year’s event will feature a plated dinner, a VIP cocktail hour with Seinfeld actor John O’Hurley, a silent auction, a wine pull, and live music from Kendal Conrad, along with a build-your-own-bouquet experience with Sterner’s Stems.
After nearly a year of celebrating 100 years of art on campus and in the community, Lehigh University Art Galleries is getting ready for one more party.
Battle Borne will host its 6th Annual Walk for Wellness on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, bringing together veterans, families, local organizations, and supporters for a morning focused on mental health, wellness, and connection.
JOSHWAY’s next children’s book is built around a simple idea with real weight behind it: kids are often stronger than they know, but sometimes they need help seeing it.
