Rising up at Godfrey Daniels
Monday, April 7, 2014 by PAUL WILLISTEIN in Focus
There's a reason Harpeth Rising is called Harpeth Rising.
And it's not because the eclectic group has a harp as one of its instruments.
It has to do with geography and the aspirations of the trio that mixes classical music with bluegrass.
"We have many happy associations with that river," says Rebecca Reed-Lunn, banjo player and co-founder of Harpeth Rising, which makes its Lehigh Valley debut, 8 p.m. April 11, Godfrey Daniels, 7 E. Fourth St., Bethlehem.
The...
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Monday, April 7, 2014 by ELIZABETH OUELLETTE Special to The Press in Focus
@Body.8 Days Head: EVENTS, FESTIVALS
ALLENTOWN FAIR
Grandstand, 17th and Chew streets, Allentown. 484-553-2947
Mötley Crüe, Alice Cooper, 7 p.m. Aug. 27
Lady Antebellum, 7 p.m. Aug. 28
Tim McGraw, Jana Kramer, 7 p.m. Aug. 29
Hunter Hayes, The Swon Brothers, 7 p.m. Aug. 30
@Body.8 Days Head: ARTSQUEST CENTER
SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. 610-332-3378
SmartsQuest Trivia, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Lee & Stella Yee Family...
PSO
Monday, April 7, 2014 by The Press in Focus
Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra, violinist Karina Canellakis and Music Conductor Dr. Allan Birney present "All Nature Sings," 7:30 p.m. April 12, First Presbyterian Church, 3231 W. Tilghman St., Allentown.
Canellakis, Assistant Conductor of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, performs the Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64 by Felix Mendelssohn.
The concert opens with two works by Frederick Delius, "On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring" and "Summer Night on the River," and includes...
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Monday, April 7, 2014 by ELIZABETH OUELLETTE Special to The Press in Focus
@Body.8 Days Head: ART EXHIBITS
ALLENTOWN ART MUSEUM
31 N. Fifth St., Allentown. 610-432-4333
Gala Dinner Dance and Auction, 7 p.m. April 12
Assemblage: Contemporary Fiber Art, through May 18, Goodman Gallery
Paul Harryn: Essence of Nature, through May 18, Scheller, Rodale and Fowler Galleries
Abstract Fridays, 2 p.m. Fridays, through May 18
Artventures, 12:30 - 3 p.m. Sundays
@Body.8 Days Head: AMERICA ON WHEELS MUSEUM
5 N....
A Brotherhood for 10 years
Monday, April 7, 2014 by PAUL WILLISTEIN in Focus
The Blues Brotherhood, The Blues Brothers tribute group, is beginning its 10th anniversary year with a concert, 8 p.m. April 12, Musikfest Cafe, ArtsQuest Center, SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem.
"Not only to we try to stay very true to the music, but we try to stay very true to the characters," says Paul Miller, who sings as and portrays Jake, the John Belushi character in The Blues Brothers.
Elwood, the Dan Aykroyd character, is portrayed by Aaron Hetrick, who has...
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Monday, April 7, 2014 by ELIZABETH OUELLETTE Special to The Press in Focus
@Body.8 Days: DANCE
ALLENTOWN AREA SWING DANCE SOCIETY
Fearless Fire Company, 1221 S. Front St., Allentown. 610-797-2542
East Coast Swing, 7 p.m. April 15, 22
Hustle, 7 p.m. April 22, 29
Salsa, 7 p.m. April 29
Social Dance, 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays
@Body.8 Days Head: ANTONIO SALEMME FOUNDATION
Empire Ballroom, 542 Hamilton St., Allentown. 610-433-4150
Lehigh Valley Tango Society, 7 p.m. Wednesdays: "Tango Practicas"
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CMSB
Monday, April 7, 2014 by The Press in Focus
The Chamber Music Society of Bethlehem presents the award-winning Daedalus Quartet, 7:30 p.m. April 11, Foy Hall, Moravian College, Priscilla Payne Hurd Campus, Church and Main streets, Bethlehem.
The program is: Purcell, Three Fantasias; Britten, String Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 25, and Beethoven String Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 130 and Grosse Fuge, Op. 133.
Tickets: cmsob.org, 610 435-7611, and at the door
8 DAYS A WEEK
Monday, April 7, 2014 by ELIZABETH OUELLETTE Special to The Press in Focus
@Body.8 Days Head: LITERARY EVENTS
ALLENTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
1210 Hamilton St., Allentown. 610-820-2400
Mike McGrath, 7 p.m. April 9: "Swing Into Spring"
Monach Dance Company, 2 p.m. May 3
Hot Bijouxx, 7 p.m. May 7
Lap-sit Story Time, 10 a.m. Thursdays: Up to 2-year-olds
Time for Twos, 6 p.m. Wednesdays; 10:15 a.m. Fridays: 2-year-olds
Preschool Story Time, 10 a.m., 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays, 2 p.m. Thursdays: 3- to 5-year-olds
Family...
'No Limits' to the fun
Thursday, April 10, 2014 by The Press in Focus Feature
Heidelberg Church youth have chili cook-off.
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Monday, April 7, 2014 by CONTRIBUTED PHOTO in Focus
Classical folk rising: Harpeth Rising, an eclectic folk band, makes its Lehigh Valley debut, 8 p.m. April 11, Godfrey Daniels, 7 E. Fourth St., Bethlehem. The Nashville-based trio, above, from left, Jordana Greenberg, violin; Maria Di Meglio, cello, and Rebecca Reed-Lunn, banjo, released its latest album, "Tales From Jackson Bridge," in October 2013. The classically-trained musicians blend blues, Latin, rock, Texas Swing and Gypsy Jazz. Their vocals, soaring and intimate, convey powerful...
