American Gladiators Documentary Director (and Lehigh Valley Native) Ben Berman

Posted On July 27, 2023 By lvwithlove In /

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VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/db67tFUmYx8

In this episode we talk with American Gladiators Documentary director, and Lehigh Valley native, Ben Berman, about his career, what got him interested in directing, his time growing up in the Lehigh Valley, his views on his type of filmmaking, and much more!

GUESTS

Ben Berman: Director

Links

The American Gladiators Documentary

Visit Verde in Bethlehem, A Innovative Take on Sustainability and Community

Posted On July 21, 2023 By lvwithlove In /

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Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate

Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub

VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/gnzEInubo4A

We stopped in to visit Shawnnah Drey, the owner of Verde, an innovative store in Bethlehem with a strong emphasis on sustainability, functionality, and aesthetics.

Learn more about her first year as a store owner, why she decided to go with the concept, and how you can find products from fantastic local merchants at her woman owned and operated store!

GUESTS

Shawnnah Drey, Owner, Verde

Links

www.verdebethlehem.com

Studio Stories: A Tour of Shards Recording Studio with Owner Matt Molchany

Posted On July 15, 2023 By lvwithlove In /

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Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate

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VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/EmKn04CIaY0

We find our way to Shards Recording Studio in South Bethlehem to talk with owner Matt Molchany about his experience in the industry, bands he’s worked with, what he thinks the local music scene is currently like, and we get a tour of his space!

GUESTS

Matt Molchany : Shards Recording Studio

Links

https://linktr.ee/ShardsRecordingStudio | www.instagram.com/shards_recording_studio

Exploring Family Fun with Lehigh Valley with Littles

Posted On July 8, 2023 By lvwithlove In /

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VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/RcFJRW1C2Oc

Welcome to the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast! In this episode, we chat with Kayla, the founder of Lehigh Valley with Littles.

She’s an expert on all things kids in the Lehigh Valley. Joined by her son, Gavin, we discuss how she started curating events, her favorite activities for kids, future plans, and how you can submit activities or even have her come to your event!

Follow Lehigh Valley with Littles on social media and visit www.lehighvalleywithlittles.com for more information.

Join us for a fun-filled exploration of family-friendly resources in the Lehigh Valley!

GUESTS

Kayla Marhefka: Lehigh Valley with Littles

Links

www.LehighValleywithLittles.com | Lehigh Valley with Littles Facebook

Unearthing Audio Gems with Mike Vasilikos of WXPN

Posted On June 29, 2023 By lvwithlove In /

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Join WXPN’s on-air personality, Mike Vasilikos, as we explore…

– The best record of all time?

– How bands can get featured on WXPN (https://xpn.org/contact/)

– How WXPN helps feature new and local music

– The impact of streaming on music anticipation

– Spotlight bands like LAVEDA, Wednesday, and Teenage Wrist

– Preview the upcoming Xponential Music Festival,

– and highlight Musicians on Call’s 5k event taking place in October. www.xpn.org www.xpnfest.org www.lvwithlove.com

GUESTS

Mike Vasilikos: On-Air Personality, WXPN

Links

www.xpn.org | www.xpnfest.org

Unveiling Shakespeare’s Summer Magic: A Conversation with Jason King Jones, Artistic Director of the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival

Posted On June 3, 2023 By lvwithlove In /

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Join us on the latest episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast as we sit down with Jason King Jones, Artistic Director of the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, taking place at DeSales University all summer.

GET MORE INFO HERE: pashakespeare.org

Discover the exciting plans for the upcoming Summer season, gain insights into the festival’s innovative strategies for keeping Shakespeare fresh, explore the enduring significance of Shakespeare’s work, and get a sneak peek into what festival goers can expect.

Don’t miss this captivating conversation that celebrates the magic and relevance of Shakespeare in our modern world.

GUESTS

Jason King Jones: Artistic Director, Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival

Links

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival: https://pashakespeare.org/

Harmonizing Chaos: An Interview with Mat Mitchell of Puscifer

Posted On May 25, 2023 By lvwithlove In /

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VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/TKuFF31CABE

We talk with Puscifer’s Mat Mitchell prior to the band’s June 3 performance at The Wind Creek Event Center. TICKETS

Learn how Mat approaches songwriting, what songs he’s looking forward to playing the most on tour, and a little glimpse of what fans can expect on stage.

GUESTS

Mat Mitchell: Puscifer

Links

Puscifer Exitential Reckoning Tour: Global Probing V 3.0, June 3, Wind Creek Event Center: Tickets

Unleashing the Spirit: Tales from the Ginvitational / June 4 at SteelStacks

Posted On May 20, 2023 By lvwithlove In /

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We talk with Juniper & Grain’s Jay Nee about the return of The Ginvitational to SteelStacks on June 4.

A new kind of spirit-tasting event, The Ginvitational is a celebration of cocktail culture featuring gin, bourbon, vodka, and much more. You will be introduced to spirits from a long list of local, national and international distillers, including the Ginvitational Premium Access Lounge sponsor Edrington, who will be featuring their No. 3 London Dry Gin.

GUESTS

Jay Nee: Juniper & Grain and The Ginvitational

Links

Ginvintational: https://www.steelstacks.org/event/13753/the-ginvitational/

The Future of the Past with Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites’ Craig Larimer

Posted On May 2, 2023 By lvwithlove In / 1

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VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/Co4UcvDrTBg

We talk with Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites Marketing Director (and Bethlehem-lifer) Craig Larimer inside the Gemeinhaus, Moravian Museum.

Learn more about this weekend’s Antique Treasure Show and all of the great events HBMS is putting on this summer including: Walking Tours; The Blueberry Festival; Saturdays at Burnside; the Rooms to View House Tour; and just how close were are to UNESCO World Heritage Status.

Get more info on all the info we talk about at www.HistoricBethlehem.org

GUESTS

Craig Larimer: Direct of Marketing, Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites

Links

www.HistoricBethlehem.org

That video about the super long soccer game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaSSUN6M_FM

Video on UNESCO World Heritage: https://youtu.be/CnGbt1wa3o4

Go inside “American Hospitals” with Richard Masters and Vincent Mondillo

Posted On April 23, 2023 By lvwithlove In /

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American Hospitals is the fourth in a series of documentaries produced by the Unfinished Business Foundation, founded by Richard Master, CEO of MCS Industries Inc., who took a deep dive into the economics of the U.S. health-care system after his company was hit year after year with double-digit health insurance rate increases.

Master teamed up with filmmaker Vincent Mondillo to produce Fix It: Healthcare at the Tipping Point; Big Pharma: Market Failure; Big Money Agenda: Democracy on the Brink, and now, American Hospitals.

We speak with Richard and Vicent about what spurred them to make the films, the research behind the films, and how you can get more involved.

Attend the Lehigh Valley premiere and discussion on April 24 at 7 p.m. at SteelStacks in Bethlehem by reserving your ticket.

GUESTS

Richard Masters & Vincent Mondillo: American Hospitals

Links

FixitHealthCare: Website

WXPN’s Kristen Kurtis, The Love of Radio, and a Code for The XPoNential Music Festival on September 22, 23, and 24

Posted On April 20, 2023 By lvwithlove In /

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VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/TeEtc5qiyq4

In this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love podcast, we sit down with Kristen Kurtis, an air personality for 88.5 FM WXPN. Kristen shares her journey on how she got started in the industry and her passion for radio. She also discusses how technology has changed the radio industry and how WXPN has adapted.

Also some shout outs to Lost River Caverns and The Crayola Experience!

Kristen also shares why you should be listening to WXPN right now, and she gives us a sneak peek of what to expect at the upcoming XPoNential Music Festival on September 22, 23, and 24 on the Camden Waterfront.

The festival will feature amazing artists such as Old Crow Medicine Show, Teagan and Sara, and more.

Listeners will be excited to hear that tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 AM, and we have a special coupon code just for you! At check out, enter XPNLOVE15 to get 15% OFF General Admission 3-day passes.

This offer is good through May 19, so hurry up and get your passes at xpnfest.org.

We also want to thank our sponsors Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub, Wind Creek Event Center, WXPN, and Michael Bernadyn with RE/MAX for their support.

Tune in to this episode and discover the wonders of radio and the exciting things happening at WXPN and the XPoNential Music Festival!

GUESTS

Kristin Kurtis: WXPN

Links

xpnfest.org At check out, enter XPNLOVE15 to get 15% OFF General Admission 3-day passes.

Exploring the Emotions of “Happy Sadurday” with Coplay Filmaker Hannah Mittermeier

Posted On April 12, 2023 By lvwithlove In /

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“Happy Sadurday” chronicles a young woman’s thought process and the very moments leading up to her 22nd birthday – this occasion, typically filled with excitement, is weighed down by grief and survivor’s guilt, as this is an age that her older brother didn’t quite live to see.

Join us as we speak with Coplay filmmaker Hannah Mittermeier about her first film and how she’d like it to shed a brighter light on mental health, family, and moving forward.

More info:

https://seedandspark.com/fund/happy-sadurday

Happy Sadurday Instagram: www.instagram.com/happysadshortfilm/

GUESTS

Hanna Mittermeir: Filmmaker

Links

Happy Sadurday: www.instagram.com/happysadshortfilm/

Third Street Alliance’s 27th Annual Bistro on March 25, 2023

Posted On March 21, 2023 By lvwithlove In /

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We talk with Third Street Alliance Executive Director, Alisa Baratta, about the upcoming 27th Annual Bistro Fundraiser taking place on March 25. It’s one of their largest fundraisers of the year and allows them to continue their important work in the community.

Event Website here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/vfR/

Learn more about the event and how you can help out even if you’re unable to attend.

Third Street Alliance for Women & Children inspires and equips women, children, and families to live, learn, and thrive.

GUESTS

Alisa Baratta: Executive Director of Third Street Alliance

Links

Bistro Website: https://e.givesmart.com/events/vfR/

Third Street Alliance Website: https://thirdstreetalliance.org/

Adult Soap Box Racing Returns to Nazareth in June!

Posted On March 19, 2023 By lvwithlove In /

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The Nazareth Adult Soapbox Racing Association (NASBRA) derby ran successfully from 2008 – 2012. The event ended after five years when it became too large to run safely with the small volunteer crew. Two of the original crew members, who work for The Lehigh Conference of Churches, received approval to bring back the race as a fun community event and as a fundraiser for the Conference.

So on June 3, 2023, (rain date June 10) race teams will gather on West Prospect Street in Nazareth to satisfy their need for speed. This is not your typical Boy Scout event. Anything from coffins to modified shopping carts is allowed. You build it, you race it! Registration begins August 15, 2022, and will continue until all 54 spots are filled. There is a $50 registration fee. Each team receives two t-shirts, others can be purchased for $10.

Practice runs from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on race day with the race starting at noon. Double elimination will decide the winners. All team members must sign a waiver on race day in order to participate.

GUESTS

Christine Rinker: Lehigh Conference of Churches / NASBRA

Links

NASBRA Website: https://lehighchurches.org/event/nasbra/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/nasbra/