Dear World: What’s Your Story?
If you could tell the world one story about yourself, what would it be? “Called an amplifier of individual stories and a catalyst for building trust,” the Dear World campaign strives to bring personal stories to broader audiences. Dear World visited Lehigh University in late September; the impact of its resulting stories remains prevalent on campus….
Art for Everyone: Special Needs Art Classes at The Art Establishment
The Art Establishment is a vibrant community art space offering classes, gallery space, studio rentals, life drawing, events and much more. My husband, Tom, and I have run the Art Establishment since 2015 and love being able to engage with a community of artists of all levels and abilities. One of our favorite things that…
Jane Austen and the Rise of Feminism: Women Writers As Agents of Change
If you hear the name “Jane Austen,” several images likely pop into your head: ballroom dancing, long Regency-era dresses, and unflinchingly…
Jane Austen at 200
On September 22, Lehigh University hosted Jane Austen at 200, a free public symposium that brought together over seventy people to…
Southside’s Monstrously Musical Halloween Weekend
As Halloween quickly comes into view, it’s about time to plan yourself a spectacularly spooky weekend! Of course, early Friday evening…
Artist Spotlight: Jessica Echevarria
If you’ve wandered into Lit Roastery and Bakeshop on Third Street during the past few weeks, then you were greeted by…
Notations Series Review: Anand Giridharadas
“Days after 9/11, an avowed ‘American terrorist’ named Mark Stroman, seeking revenge, walks into a Dallas mini-mart and shoots Raisuddin Bhuiyan,…
John Sears and the Stock Music Company EP Review
With the strike of a crunchy, low E chord, the ride began. For twelve minutes I explored the diverse blues music…
Artist Spotlight: Bill George
A towering tree—lush and fruit-bearing—grows out of asphalt. The tree’s fruit is, ostensibly, art in its many forms. This is the…
Jane Austen Discussion Group: Celebrating a Cultural Icon
For the past six months, Bethlehem residents have been gathering at the Church Street Bethlehem Area Public Library to talk Jane…