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Watching the Freddy's on TV

Last night was the 11th Annual Freddy Awards at the historic State Theatre in Easton. It’s one of the hottest tickets in town. I watched it, like most Lehigh Valley and now world-wide theatre fans, on television, although you could have streamed it online at WFMZ.com, too.

For those of you unfamiliar with the Freddy’s, they are the Tony’s of Lehigh Valley high school theatre. I, personally, both rue and lament the fact that I graduated high school, both not in Lehigh Valley and before the Freddy’s existed! Did I mention that it’s not just any plays that can get you a nomination? It has to be a musical! And every year we’re reminded that you don’t have to watch American Idol or the X-Factor for talent. Watch the Freddy’s and your TV will ooze talent.

Becky's Drive-In

We could write a book on all the daytime activities there are to do in Lehigh Valley. Well, we kinda did.

After all, riding the Talon roller coaster at Dorney Park wouldn’t be as much fun without the daylight allowing you to see for miles. Watching an IronPigs game without the lights on probably wouldn’t make for the best father/son bonding experience.

Mayfair's New Digs

Mayfair Festival of the Arts enters its 27th year in a new location, a section of the Allentown Faigrounds, and here are a few things you should know about the new location to make the most of your visit during its May 24-27 run.

1. All of Mayfair’s beloved art, events, music and kid’s activities will be back! They will just be in a new spot. And we think change is good.

An Evening with Groucho

I am a Marx Brothers fan. So being able to see An Evening with Groucho at Miller Symphony Hall this past Saturday night seemed like a blast. It was.

An Evening with Groucho is a show starring Frank Ferrante as Groucho, accompanied by pianist Jim Furmston. It starts when Jim comes onstage to play a Medley from the Marx Brothers Films. From there, hold onto your hat.

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This weekend seems to be panning out with some great weather, and it just so happens to be my birthday too! I’m excited to spending some time with family & friends, and to gear up for a few days of fun, I’ve compiled a quick list of places to see, things to do, and restaurants to enjoy that I’d like to stop by to help celebrate my special day!

4:15am is no time to be awake. Even the birds don’t start chirping until around 5:00am. But yesterday I found myself reaching for my alarm at that ungodly hour for a really fun reason. Philadelphia’s Fox 29’s Good Day morning show was broadcasting its “Jenny On Your Block” segment in Lehigh Valley, specifically Allentown.

When you get a phone call from a news reporter wanting to feature your area you could just recommend places they should visit, or you can coordinate a mini street fair to welcome them. Kim Lilly, our Executive VP contacted Mike Drabenstott of Allentown’s West End Alliance and together they coordinated a very early morning celebration featuring Allentown’s West End Theatre District.

Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem

Counting down to the Fourth Annual Lehigh Valley Food and Wine Festival at Sands Bethlehem Event Center May 31 – Jun 2, we’re giving away another Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem Prize Pack!

Enter to win one of two great prize packs courtesy of Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem by a simple tweet!

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By Gregg Marzano

This past weekend as most of the Lehigh Valley was busy celebrating Mother’s day with brunch reservations, theater tickets and spa treatments, I gathered up three special ladies and headed to Stabler Arena for Pro Gymnastics Challenge.

Live Like a Local Outlets

We visited Lehigh Valley’s newest addition to fine shopping, The Outlets at Sands Bethlehem, in our “Live Like a Local with George” web series.

You don’t have to travel as far you probably think to visit Coach, DKNY, Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger and more. The Outlets is conveniently located at the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem and is a perfect place to visit after dinner, before a show at The Sands Bethlehem Event Center or after you hit that big jackpot.

Earlier this week, I had the chance to stop by Lehigh Valley Grand Prix.  While I had been there before, I had never actually had the chance to try my hand at racing.  I consider myself a pretty decent driver, so I thought go-karts would be simple.  A few laps around the track, flying around the corners- no big deal, right?

Well the karts at Grand Prix are not your average go-karts. These are top of the line cars which can hit speeds of up to 45 mph in the span of the quarter-mile track, featuring 11 turns.