1. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs When/Where: 10 a.m. June 15-16 at the Schubert Theater at DeSales University in Center Valley. Why Go: This is one of the children's selections offered each summer by the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. Pricing: Adults, $16; Children, $12. 2. Lower Milford Twp. Fireman's Carnival When/Where: 6 p.m. June 13-16 at the Lower Milford Twp. Fire Department in Coopersburg. Why Go: Fireworks on Friday night, bands every night. And I hear they have a dunk tank. There's also a silent auction. Pricing: Depends on how many ride tickets you buy! 3. Southside Film …

Should be a good weekend coming up! We have more kinds of music than you can shake a stick at, tapas, barbeque, an open mic and good advice for making a happy home. 1. Blues, Brews and BBQs When/Where: Noon to 10 p.m. June 9 at 8th and Hamilton streets, Allentown Why Go: Sarah Ayers Band, James Supra Band and Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band are only a few of the entertainers scheduled. Pricing: Depends on what and how much you eat and drink. 2. Listen Live Music Open Mic at the Macungie Institute When/Where: 7 p.m. June 9 at the Macungie Institute. Why Go: Open mic will be a standard, 3 song or …

Lots to do this weekend! For your enjoyment and amusement we have baseball, a big yard sale, a concert, a covered bridge festival and a kilt crawl! 1. Kreidersville Covered Bridge Festival When/Where: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 2-3 at 100 Covered Bridge Road, Northampton. Why Go: It's such a summer thing to do, right? Plus, there's free fishing, a pig roast, food tent, hayrides, sheep shearing, pony rides and historic craft demonstrations. Pricing: Depends on what you buy. 2. Pawtucket Red Sox vs. Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs When/Where: 7:02 p.m. June 1 at Coca-Cola Park, Allentown Why Go: It'll be a…

Bring your picnic basket and lawn chairs and get ready to settle in to an evening of Music Under the Stars at Bear Creek Mountain Resort. The first of the Free Community Concert series rolls out tonight from 7 to 10 p.m. outdoors in the resort's rock garden. The premier event features the Wallace Brothers Band, a a folk country group that appeals to lovers of bluegrass, jazz, comedy, rock, R&B, and many in between. The rest of the series will roll out on a monthly basis: * Tavern Tan -- 7-10 p.m. June 28 * Splintered Sunlight -- 7-10 p.m. July 26 * Brosky/Meyer Band -- 7-10 p.m. Aug. 23 * …

1. Holy Smoke Chicken BBQ, Yard and Bake Sale When/Where: Sponsored by Solomon United Church of Christ, the yard and bake sales begin at 9 a.m. April 28. Take-out only chicken BBQ runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Macungie Memorial Park. Why Go: The sale includes all kinds of household items and is traditionally a fun event with some great bargains. Pricing: Tickets are $8 for a dinner of chicken, baked potato, applesauce and roll. Buying tickets in advance is highly recommended as there will be a limited number of extra dinner available. Contact a church member or call 610-966-3086 for tickets. 2. …

This weekend we have ballet, baskets, bunnies, beef and Pokemon. 1. Community Easter Egg Hunt When/Where: 10 a.m. March 31 at Condordia Lutheran Church. Why Go: The hunt is for children aged 1 year to grade 5. And in addition to the fun, there's a social element: particpants are asked to bring a canned good to support the Emmaus food bank. Pricing: Free 2. Roast Beef Dinner When/Where: 5 p.m. March 31 at the Trexlertown Grange. Why Go: The menu includes roast beef, gravy, potato filling, corn, lettuce w/bacon dressing, dessert & beverage. Pricing: $10. 3. Coppelia When/Where: 1 p.m. March 31 …

This week we have Legos, stoneware for a cause, symphony, karaoke and lots of high-tech cars! 1. Empty Bowls Event When/Where: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 24 in the cafeteria of Eyer Middle School.  Why Go: The Emmaus High School Mud Club works all year to make stoneware bowls for the event and when it's over, you get to take yours home. Enjoy soup donated by local businesses in your bowl; as you sit with neighbors, you will be helping to alleviate hunger in our community. Pricing: $20. 2. Legos at the Library When/Where: 2 p.m. March 24 at the Emmaus Public Library. Why Go: Bring your Legos and …

1. Karaoke Night Pub on Main When/Where:  Friday, 9:00 pm at The Pub On Main, 102 E Main St, Macungie. Why Go: Admit it, karaoke is always good for a laugh. Pricing: Listening is FREE. Drinks are not. 2. All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast and Bake Sale When/Where: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, at Old Zionsville United Church of Christ, 5981 Fountain Hill Road, Old Zionsville. Why Go: Because breakfast is the most important meal of the day. With, baked goods being a great mid-morning pick-me-up, of course. Pricing: Depends on what you eat and decide to buy for later! 3. Spring Rummage Sale When/Where: 8…

This week we have wine, books, music, stuff for kids to do on Saturday morning and Moravian Sugar Cakes. Is there really any more you need? 1. Listen Live Music When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Macungie Institute. Why Go: Singer and songwriter Cheryl Wheeler weaves her music through beautiful stories that make for a superb show. Songstress Dina Hall opens. Pricing: Tickets are $20. 2. Wine Rack Sale When/Where: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 24-26 at Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery in Breinigsville. Why Go: Because you have to have somewhere to keep those bottles of grown-up grape juice, and some …

This weekend we have a fun kids' movie, a skiing competition, Texas Hold 'Em, bird love and a dance around the room with your sweetie. 1. Valentine Dinner Dance When/Where: 4-8 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Macungie VFW. Why Go: Because the menu includes ham steak, crab cakes, lobster, stuffed chicken, broiled scallops or black diamond steak and music by Scotty G. Pricing: $14.95. 2. The Muppet Movie When/Where: 2 p.m. Feb.12 at the Emmaus Theatre Why Go: Because Piggie and Froggie are perennial favorites. Pricing: Adults, $4; Children 11 and under, $3. 3. Quad5 Poker Texas Hold Em When/Where: 2:30 p.m…

It's Snowblast weekend! Or, if you prefer, you can just swing the weekend away between dance lessons and a great big place to dance the night away. And if you're female, you can play paintball for free this weekend. You don't see that every day. 1. Jazz Band Swing Dance When/Where: 7 p.m. Feb. 3 in the Emmaus High School cafeteria. Why Go: Because in addition to listening to the great music provided by the Esquires Jazz band, you also get swing dance lessons from Lillian Freeman! Pricing: Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. 2. Emmaus Snowblast Winter Festival When/Where: Opening …

Here are a fun way to learn how to be safe, a walk in the woods, a blast from the past and cock-a-leekie soup. You don't see that every day. BEST BETS OF THE WEEK 1.  Safety Weekend  When/Where: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 21-22 at Bear Creek Mountain Resort, 101 Doe Mountain Lane, Macungie. Why Go: Events include tips on correctly fitting a helmet, safety poster contest, helmet decorating contest and a ski seminar for women: “Fear and Safety” and a scavenger hunt. Resort staff will be educating and rewarding skiers and riders for attending seminars, visiting the safety information booth and …

Here are a big red musical, temporarily cheaper restaurants, winter farmers market, a sing-a-long and stories. BEST BETS OF THE WEEK 1. Clifford the Big Red Dog™ “A BIG Family Musical” When/Where: 1 p.m. Jan. 14 at Allentown Symphony Hall, 23 N. 6th St., Allentown. Why Go: Because for as much of a kid as he is, Clifford is going to be 50 this year and he's still just a whole bunch of fun. Pricing: $10 and $20. 2. Allentown Restaurant Week When/Where: lunch and dinner through Jan. 15 at Allentown Brew Works, Bada Bingg, Bayleaf, Cafe Central, Cosmopolitan, Island in the Sun, Made in Brazil, …

Hope you're ready to enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend: we have heritage, beer, native plants and streams and a fall festival all to be enjoyed outdoors! 1. 30th Annual Berks Heritage Festival When/Where: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 1-2 at the Berks County Heritage Center, 633 Court St., Reading. Why Go: Take a ride on a mule-powered carousel, see antique cars and farm equipment and some Victorian high wheelers. Pricing: $2 parking donation. 2. 2nd Annual Emmaus Main Street Partners Beer Fest When/Where: 1-5 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Emmaus Shopping Center, 1328 Chestnut St. Why Go: Participating …

This week we have suggestions for festing, taking in the classics, searching for bargains and treasures and doing a little fall cleaning! 1. Celtic Classic Festival When/Where: Begins at 4 p.m. Sept. 23, and 9:30 a.m. Sept. 24-25 at various locations in and around downtown Bethlehem. Why Go: Highland and Irish dancing, pipe bands, Highland games and a fiddle competition. And you can see plaid for miles.  Pricing: Varies by event. 2. Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra Concert When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at Allen Organ, 3370 Route 100, Macungie. Why Go: The orchestra presents Virtuosi di …

Head out this weekend to tour, shred, migrate, drink beer and fest some more, because it's never too late to fest, right? 1. Lower Macungie Historical Society Barn Tour When/Where: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 17, beginning with an orientation at the Lower Macungie Township Municipal Building. The rest of the tour is self-guided. Why Go: These structures are treasures and a true piece of our local history. Unfortunately, they're disappearing. They're worth seeing. Pricing: Tickets: Adults, $15 each, two or more, $12 each; Seniors, $12 each, Under 16, $5. 2. Lower Macungie Township Document …

This weekend you can find a Twin Towers tribute, the biggest flea market you can find in Macungie, historic barn tours, a chili pepper festival and, well, Elvis is in the house. 1. Opening of "Ground Zero" Museum Exhibit When/Where: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Lehigh Valley Historical Society, 432 W Walnut St., Allentown. Why Go: A New York City fire truck that served as backup for units at the World Trade Center—“Ground Zero”—after 9/11 will be part of a commemoration ceremony and opening for the exhibit that will run through October. Pricing: Free on opening day. 2. The Lower Lehigh …

There's no shortage of things to do this weekend: We have a fair, a movie, a ball game, a concert and a yummy breakfast! 1.The Great Allentown Fair When/Where: Noon to 11 p.m. through Sept. 4; noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Allentown Fairgrounds. Why Go: It's the crowning jewel in the summer's fest parade, and it means it's time to roll out the pumpkins. The annual homage to agriculture and tatoos is probably the only place you'll ever see an entire building labeled "Cavies." This year's grandstand shows include Bruno Mars, Journey, Foreigner and Marc Anthony. Pricing: Between the food and …

For your weekend we have a variety of festivals: one historic, one for roasting corn and one that celebrates tomatoes. Add an Island Party and all that jazz, and you have no reason to be bored this weekend! 1. 50th Annual Summer Festival When/Where: 5-10:30 p.m. through Aug. 20 at Lehigh Valley Hospital -- Muhlenberg. Why Go: The festival is a way to raise funds that will help save, change and improve the lives of the patients at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg. It includes the Nite Lites Gala and a golf and tennis classic in addition to the festival. Pricing: Event and sponsorship fees …

There is life beyond the fests. Here we have a bike challenge, a folk festival, a 5K, the Fonz and a band concert. 1. Bear Creek Challenge  When/Where: Races begin at 10 a.m. Aug. 13 and 14 at Bear Creek Mountain Resort. Why Go: This two-day mountain bike event has been designated as a US Cup Triple Crown cycling event, the USA Cycling Pennsylvania State Championships and the Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship final. Pricing: Begins at $20 to participate in the short track race. 2. The 27th Annual Alburtis 5K When/Where: 8 a.m. in Lockridge Park.  Why Go: Proceeds benefit the Quinna …