Laini’s List of 9 Things to Do This Weekend in the Lehigh Valley
By Laini Abraham
1. Artist Reception for Jeremy Siedt’s Corrosive Interactions
Saturday from 6:30 to 10 pm, New Vox Gallery, 425 Wyandotte St., Bethlehem
From the event’s Facebook event page: Jeremy’s paintings explore the boundaries and potential of corrosive metals in painting. Exploring each individual metal’s property, amazing results of color and movement can occur during the process of corrosion.
2. Battle of the Bands
Doors open at 6:30, Show starts at 7:30, The Family YMCA of Easton, Phillipsburg & Vicinity, 1225 W. Lafayette St., Easton
The classic musical showdown for teens in Grades 6-12. School ID is required to attend. $5.00 per person admission fee. Contact Mike Kennedy at 610-258-6158 ext. 12 for more information.
3. Dancing with Bach – Baroque, Blue & Brilliant
Sunday at 3 pm, Baker Hall, Zoellner Arts Center, Lehigh University
From The Bach Choir of Bethlehem’s website: Performing with The Bach Choir and Bach Festival Orchestra, this year’s dance partners include the Muhlenberg College Dancers, director Corrie Cowart; and the Dance Program of the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts, director Kimberly Maniscalco.
4. The Outlet Unplugged
Friday from 8 to 10 pm, Soft Machine Gallery, 725 N. 15th St., Ste. 7, Allentown
A night of music and the comedic stylings of Tyler Rothrock. Sign-ups are at 7:30pm and show starts at 8pm.
5. Colors of India
Friday from 5 to 8 pm, Kalanirvana, EASTON, Host: JLima Art Studio Gallery, 308 N. 10th St., Easton
Photographs and paintings by Indian and American artists. A ‘World Art Critics’ Initiative. Curated by Ashis Pahi.
6. A March Against Violence and Homelessness – A Stand Against Poverty
Saturday from 12 to 3 pm, 333 Hamilton St., Allentown
From the event’s Facebook event page: The purpose of this event is to highlight the confusion, chaos, and trauma that is overtaking the City of Allentown and beyond. Individuals, groups, and organizations will meet at 12:00 noon at 333 Hamilton St. (Catch 22 Nightclub) and walk on the sidewalk, in an orderly fashion, to Allentown City Hall. There will be brief speeches and homage paid to those who are or have suffered due to homelessness and violence.
7. Here’s to Hearts!
Saturday from 7 to 11 pm, Cosmopolitan, 22 N. 6th St., Allentown
From Cosmopolitan’s website: Please join us a this exciting heart-worthy event benefiting the American Heart Association for drinks, music, dancing, goodie bags for the first 100 guests, Bobbi Brown makeovers, and much more!
8. Music for MS
Sunday from 2 to 4 pm, Trinity Church, 235 Spring Garden St., Easton
From the event’s Facebook event page: I will be performing with Dolores Dillon-Howlett (viola), Elaine Christy (harp), and Dale Grandfield (piano & organ). The program includes pieces by Bloch, Debussy, Puccini, Sondheim, Taktakishvili, and Vierne.
9. Litter Pick-Up and Invasive Species Removal at Cedar Creek Parkway
Saturday from 12 to 2 pm, The Rose Garden at Cedar Creek Parkway, Allentown
From the event’s Facebook event page: A year of heavy flooding and frequent usage have left the Grow Zone (riparian buffer) full of litter. That means, It’s go time folks! We will meet at the Stone House near the Rose Garden and go through the riparian zone picking up litter and cleaning up the area!
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