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Snowblast Winter Festival

Joyce Yura — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:49:58 +0000

Presented by the Emmaus Arts Commission. Annual festival with outdoor and indoor events at locations around Emmaus. Includes ice sculpting, outdoor sports demos, musicians, merrymaking, and more.

www.snowblastwinterfestival.org

2/5: Ice sculpting and appearance of Ice Princess (Emmaus Triangle); musicians and “chill chaser” fare (local coffee shops); Hoot Hike (Wildlands Conservancy, 7pm).

2/6: SnowBlast Blizzard Jazz Brunch featuring the EHS boys’ a cappella group Fermata Nowhere and the EHS Jazz Ensemble (Moravian Church, 11am-1pm); hearth-side cooking demonstration and children’s activities (1803 House, noon-4pm); adventure hike with Wildlands Conservancy guide (South Mountain, 2pm); storytelling with children’s librarian (Emmaus Public Library, 2-4pm); Frosty’s Snowball Toss, slippery tug of war, Ice Cube Treasure Hunt, snowboard and ski safety demo (library lawn, noon-4pm); Iditarod sled dog demonstration (library lawn, 3-4pm); Frost Bit Fun Run (3:30pm). All events free. Blizzard Ball with rock ‘n’ roll and island tunes by Jimmy and Jimmy (Emmaus VFW, 7:30-11:30pm). $10 in advance; $12 at the door.

Bethlehem Winter Fest

Joyce Yura — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:40:03 +0000

[ January 24, 2010; 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Presented by the Historic Bethlehem Partnership. Hot jazz, seasonal microbrews, food tasting. Smithsonian Institution speaker Warren Perry will discuss the repeal of Prohibition, and a Samuel Adams brew master will be on hand. Location: 1741 on the Terrace, Hotel Bethlehem. $75/person. RSVP required. 610.882.0450.

The Pocono State Craft Festival 2010

Joyce Yura — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 14:00:40 +0000

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Stroudsburg, PA

As summer reaches its summit, and the true splendor of Pennsylvania hits its apex, everybody knows it’s time for the Pocono State Craft Festival. Now in its 24th year, all eyes turn toward Stroudsburg and The Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm for this crown jewel in the galaxy of summer events in the Poconos of Pennsylvania.

Fine jewelry, woodworking, clothing, metal work, stained glass, furniture, leather, basketry, and pottery are but some of the distinctive crafts on display for your shopping pleasure. Watch the craft demonstrations, enjoy festival foods and listen to the best in Dixieland and Bluegrass music.

Allentown Art Museum: Family Time

Lauren Beck — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 14:00:06 +0000

First Saturday of every month, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Looking for some family fun on a Saturday afternoon? Join AAM on the first Saturday of every month, October through April, as they introduce families to the museum’s permanent collection through hour-long thematic, interactive gallery programs. Designed for children six years and older accompanied by an adult, this is an afternoon of touchable objects, lively activities and engaging discussions that will bring works of art to life in new and exciting ways. Meet in the SOTA Foyer. Free with museum admission.

January 2: “Let’s Go PA!”
February 6: “Geometry in Action”
March 6: “The Art of Stories”