Friday, November 30, 2012

Weekend Guide, November 30 to December 2

It's only just begun, but the holiday festivities are in full swing! There's something for everyone this weekend, even those with four legs. Don't forget too, parking is free Downtown in the city on Saturdays and Sundays through the end of the year--so there is absolutely no excuse not to have a great time (and go shopping) in Easton this weekend...


 

Friday, November 30


Easton Area Public Library Holiday Book Sale: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Many of the books are in very good condition and include a wide variety of newly published editions and old classics. Prices range from 50 cents to $1. Enter at the 5th Street entrance, lower level. 515 Church St. 610-258-2917, ext. 307

Holiday Art Exhibition and Sale: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oil paintings, oil pastels and wood sculpture including new paintings. Marta Whistler Gallery, 158-B Northampton St. 610-559-8464 or www.martawhistler.com

Line Dancing: 7 to 10:30 p.m. with a beginner lesson at 7:15 p.m. $5 for members, $6 for non-members. Tatamy Fire Company, 164 Bushkill St., Tatamy. 610-759-2786 or www.purecountrydancers.com

Sarah Ayers: 7 p.m. Followed by Video DJ Fly, from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehn's Court (just off Centre Square). 610-392-9710 or www.RivalsEaston.com

The Subtle Experience: 8 p.m. Valenca, 64 Centre Square. 610-923-5142 or www.valencaonthesquare.com

Zaire: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

Karaoke with Nort: 9 p.m. Rip Van Winkle's Pub, 3700 Nicholas St., Palmer Township. 610-258-8873

The Barrel House Brothers: 10 p.m. Old timey jazz. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com


Billy Bauer Band: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

DJ Mike: 10 p.m.Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Saturday, December 1


Breakfast with Santa: 9 a.m. to noon. Santa arrives at 9 a.m.! Tickets are $6, $4 for ages 6 to 12, and those under 6 are free. Christ United Methodist Church, Berwick and Seitz streets.

27th Annual International Allbreed and Household Pet Cat Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 150 cats representing more than 50 breeds recognized by the TICA from as far as Texas, Ohio and Canada will compete for regional and international awards. Vendors on hand to help with your pets Christmas shopping. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 12 and seniors over 60. Please bring a can of cat food to donate to the local shelter for $1 off admission. Charles Chrin Community Center, 4100 Green Pond Road, Palmer Township. 484-554-6621 or www.christmascitycatclub.com

Pennsylvania Water Rescue Christmas Tree Fundraiser Sale: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Proceeds go towards supporting local emergency rescue services. 444 N. 13th St. www.pawaterrescue.org

Easton Farmers' Market Winter Mart: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Book signing and meet & greet with Marissa McClellan, author of "Foods in Jars." Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.nurturenaturecenter.org

Forgotten Felines Cat and Kitten Adoptions: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Petsmart, 3794 Easton-Nazareth Highway, Easton (Lower Nazareth). 610-737-4057

Easton Area Public Library Holiday Book Sale: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Half price day! Many of the books are in very good condition and include a wide variety of newly published editions and old classics. Enter at the 5th Street entrance, lower level. 515 Church St. 610-258-2917, ext. 307

Holiday Art Exhibition and Sale: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oil paintings, oil pastels and wood sculpture including new paintings. Marta Whistler Gallery, 158-B Northampton St. 610-559-8464 or www.martawhistler.com

"We Believe" Campaign Meet and Greet: Noon to 3 p.m. Adopt or foster a special needs animal. Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton (Williams Township). 610-252-7722

Pet Photos with Santa: 1 to 4 p.m. A 5x7 photo printed on-site of your pet with the real Santa A. Claus and Mrs. Clause, by  Elaine Zelker Photography. Additional copies may be ordered. All types of pets welcome. $15. Proceeds benefit Easton Main Street. Grand Eastonian Suites Hotel, 140 Northampton St. 610-330-9940

"Campfire and Hearthside - A Civil War Christmas": 2 p.m. Traces the five years of the war through the Christmas season, along with popular Christmas traditions of the era using sacred and secular music of the time and original letters and diary entries of Union and Confederate soldiers and the women they left behind. Admission is $10, $5 for children 6 to 12, ages 5 and under are free. The Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St. 610-253-1222 www.sigalmuseum.org

"Wonderland" Opening Reception: 4 to 7 p.m. A holiday collection of handmade gifts, art, and curiosities. Mercantile Home, 140 Northampton St. 610-258-4046 or www.mercantilehome.com

Holiday Season Choir Concert: 8 p.m. Lafayette Concert Choir and Chamber Singers perform holiday sounds, including favorites, classical, and contemporary. Free, tickets required. Lafayette College, Williams Center for the Arts, 317 Hamilton St. 610-330-5009 or www.lafayette.edu

George Kilby Jr.: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

DJ Fly & DJ Mo Rada:  8 p.m., DJ Fly, DJ Mo Rada from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehn's Court (just off Centre Square). 610-392-9710 or www.RivalsEaston.com

Robbie and Ronnie: 9 p.m.Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Rocco John: 9 p.m. to midnight. The Lafayette Bar, 11 North 4th Street 610-252-0711
or www.lafayettebarjazz.com

Jordan White: 9 p.m. The Pickled Egg, 2049 Northampton St., Wilson Borough. 610-258-1576

Christopher Dean Blues Band: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Free Range Folk: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net


 

Sunday, December 2


27th Annual International Allbreed and Household Pet Cat Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 150 cats representing more than 50 breeds recognized by the TICA from as far as Texas, Ohio and Canada will compete for regional and international awards. Vendors on hand to help with your pets Christmas shopping. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 12 and seniors over 60. Bring a can of cat food to donate to the local shelter for $1 off admission. Charles Chrin Community Center, 4100 Green Pond Road, Palmer Township. 484-554-6621 or www.christmascitycatclub.com

Pennsylvania Water Rescue Christmas Tree Fundraiser Sale: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Proceeds go towards supporting local emergency rescue services. 444 N. 13th St. www.pawaterrescue.org

Holiday Portrait Day: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 5th annual campaign of Cancer Angels Peru, which has been collecting toys and money to provide children at INEN in Lima as a special surprise for Christmas. These children are often abandoned, as their parents cannot pay for their treatment, and they are completely left alone during the hard time of going through chemo and treatments. Donations are $5, $10 and $25. 7 North Third St.

Holiday Art Exhibition and Sale: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oil paintings, oil pastels and wood sculpture including new paintings. Today is the last day of the sale! Marta Whistler Gallery, 158-B Northampton St. 610-559-8464 or www.martawhistler.com

"We Believe" Campaign Meet and Greet: Noon to 3 p.m. Adopt or foster a special needs animal. Center for Animal Health and Welfare, 1165 Island Park Road, Easton (Williams Township). 610-252-7722

A Concert for Christmas: 3 to 4 p.m. Christmas music by the Easton Musical Arts Chorus. Admission is $6 per person. St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Ave., Palmer Township. 610-759-8638

BC Combo: 5 p.m. Bella Luna, 3417 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township. 610-253-7458

Forks Township Tree Lighting: 7 p.m. Related community events run from 6 to 8 p.m., including the arrival of Santa Claus, an appearance by Ferrous, mascot of the Iron Pigs, and tours of the Historical Society's log cabin, plus music performances by local students. The event is free, but those who attend are asked to bring a donation of peanut butter, jelly (plastic jars only please) or canned soup to support ProJeCt of Easton's food pantry. Sponsored by The Kiwanis Club of Forks Township, National Penn Bank and Merchant’s Bank Forks Township Community Center, 500 Zucksville Road. For more details, click here.

Open Mic Hosted by Jim Stocker: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

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