Lehigh Valley Arts Advocate – December 2016

DECEMBER 2016 MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Happy Holidays! This holiday season will shine a little brighter because I will be witnessing it through the eyes of my new grandchild. He teaches me about wonder and renews a sense of hope for the future. What a piece of work is a child. The beauty of the world. Wishing you peace and joy this holiday season. Randall Forte, Executive Director The most wonderful time of the year…to enjoy the Arts and Culture of the Lehigh Valley! These festive months are full of chances to celebrate, creating memories to last a lifetime. Catch a holiday themed dance or theatre performance, listen to the songs of the season, shop handmade for cherished gifts, or create a holiday craft perfect for giving. Here’s your guide to get into the spirit of the season with the Arts! Holiday Memories Start Here Save the Date for Young at Art! You won’t want to miss this year’s day of creative fun for the whole family! SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2017 10:00am to 2:00pm Penn State Lehigh Valley free admission for the community The day will be jam-packed with hands-on activities and performances from the participating groups, from dance routines and theatre workshops to arts demonstrations and craft projects. Kids of every age and ability will find a way to sample the arts in all forms, while parents can gather information about classes and summer camps. Join us as an Exhibitor! The deadline for early registration is Friday, December 2nd! Exhibitor Registration Advertising is available for our full-color program! Our event brings in local families with children of all ages – reach this target audience with an affordable ad, while supporting arts education in our region! Advertising Information Kiddos enjoying an interactive performance with Mock Turtle Marionette! Upcoming Performances BACH & HANDEL CHORALE December 3 at 12pm Christmas Concert St. Mark’s Episcopal Church December 3 at 3pm Christmas Concert St. Mark’s Episcopal Church MORAVIAN COLLEGE THEATRE COMPANY December 1 at 8pm Everyman on Trial Arena Theatre, Moravian College December 2 at 8pm Everyman on Trial Arena Theatre, Moravian College December 3 at 8pm Everyman on Trial Arena Theatre, Moravian College December 4 at 2pm Everyman on Trial Arena Theatre, Moravian College

UPCOMING HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY

BACH & HANDLE CHORALE presents:

 

December 12, 2015 | 3:00 pm @ St. John’s Lutheran Church
Christmas Concert – St. John’s Lutheran Church

December 13, 2015| 3:00 pm @ St. Paul’s United Church of Christ
Christmas Concert – St. Paul’s United Church of Christ

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YOUNG PEOPLE’S PHILHARMONIC presents:

December 20, 2015 | 4:00 pm @ Miller Symphony Hall
The Young People’s Philharmonic and Junior String Philharmonic Holiday Concert

 

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Upcoming Performances In The Lehigh Valley

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

REPERTORY DANCE THEATRE presents: March 7, 2015 | 4:00 pm @ Scottish Rite Cathedral Cinderella BACH & HANDEL CHORALE presents: April 11, 2015 | 3:00 pm @ Zion U.C.C. of Lehighton The Bach and Handel Easter Concert CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF BETHLEHEM presents: February 13, 2015 | 7:30 pm @ Foy Hall Auryn Quartet March 13, 2015 | 7:30 pm @ Foy Hall Vienna Piano Trio PENNSYLVANIA SINFONIA ORCHESTRA presents: March 22, 2015 | 4:00 pm @ Christ Lutheran Church, Allentown An Afternoon with Mozart MORAVIAN COLLEGE MUSIC INSTITUTE presents: February 14, 2015 | 7:30 pm @ Peter Hall Chamber Music from Old Japan – SATORI East February 16, 2015 | 7:30 pm @ Foy Hall Dame Evelyn Glennie, percussion February 20, 2015 | 7:30 pm @ Peter Hall Faculty Recital, featuring: “Dueling Sopranos” February 22, 2015 | 7:00 pm @ Foy Hall Moravian College Community Orchestra, featuring: Jeffrey Biegel February 27, 2015 | 7:30 pm @ Foy Hall Moravian College Wind Ensemble, “Harmony & Conflict” March 22, 2015 | 7:00 pm @ Foy Hall Moravian College Jazz Combo II & Jazz Fusion March 22, 2015 | 4:00 pm @ Peter Hall Moravian College Early Music Ensembles March 29, 2015 | 7:00 pm @ Peter Hall Celtic Ensemble & Guitar Ensemble March 29, 2015 | 4:00 pm @ Peter Hall Delta Omicron Presents: “Hey Old Friends” Alumni Concert PURCHASE TICKETS AT OUR BOX OFFICE TODAY!