Weekend Guide, March 14 to 16

Spring is coming. So is St. Patrick. It's a good weekend to wear a little green...

Friday, March 14

Dancing: 7 to 10 p.m. Learn to do the Night Club Two-Step, 7 to 8 p.m., dancing from 8 to 10 p.m. Light refreshments served. $10 per person, benefits Third Street Alliance. 41 North Third St. 610-433-7804 or www.thirdstreetalliance.org

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

Little Women, The Musical: 8 p.m. Presented by the Wilson Area High School Drama Club.  Tickets are $10. Wilson Area High School Auditorium, 424 Warrior Lane, Wilson Borough. 484-373-6034

Bear Night: 8 p.m. Complimentary buffet, complimentary buffet and smoke-free, always a great time with great folks! La Pazza Bar, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

That Being Said, DJ Riske One: Band at 7 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

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

Dan DeChellis: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Pour Man’s Band: 9 p.m. Colonial Pizza & Spaghetti House, 136-138 Spring Garden St. 610-252-3033 or www.colonialpizzapub.com

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

Stinking Badges: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

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

Tim Harakal: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com

Saturday, March 15

Spring Craft Show: 9 a.m to 3 p.m. Many local crafters and vendors, lunch available throughout the day. Palmer Moravian Church, 2901 John St., Easton. (Palmer Township) 610-253-2510 or www.palmermoravian.org

"St. Patrick's Day": 10 a.m. to noon."We all can use a little luck of the Irish." Free plus free breakfast too. Children receive three free books with each visit to the Cops 'n Kids Reading Room too. Easton Area Community Center, back entrance, 901 Washington St. 610-250-6562

Easton Farmers' Market Winter Mart: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 35 vendors offering fresh, local and organic food and fine crafts. Runs every Saturday through April 26. At the former Weller Center, 325 Northampton St. 610-258-8500 or www.eastonfarmersmarket.com

Live DJs: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.  DJ Mumbler from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., DJ Dogtrane from 1 to 3 p.m., DJ AWOL from 3 to 5 p.m., DJ Discrete from 5 to 7 p.m. Used Grooves, 401 Northampton St. www.usedgrooves.com

"I (heart) Easton": Last day of show, noon to 6 p.m., closing reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Works by various Easton artists, curated by Jackie Lima. 308 North 10th St. 718-928-5403

Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner: 4 to 6 p.m. $10 for adults, $6 for children under 10. New Creation United Church of Christ, 3730 Nicholas St., Palmer Township. 610-253-9604

"OUTSIDER" Opening Reception: 4 to 7 p.m. Celebrate the start of spring with the opening of Mercantile Home's 26th Collection, along with artwork by Easton artists Dale Gibbons, Will Hubscher and Marya. Mercantile Home, 140 Northampton St. 610-258-4046 or www.mercantilehome.com

Opening Reception for "Fiebre Espiritual (Spiritual Fever) An Installation/Altar by Angel Suarez-Rosado": 6 to 9 p.m. An installation/altar reflecting the changes in the artist's life over the last number of years -- the challenges, joys, and most of all, the mourning following the death of his long-time partner. On display through April 13th. RE:find, 437 Northampton St. 610-829-1313

The Amazing Magi: 7 p.m. An evening of magic and illusions for the whole family, designed to appeal to all ages. Free, though attendees are asked to bring an item to be donated to a local food pantry. In case of snow, the show will be postponed until March 22. Good Shepard Lutheran Church, 2115 Washington Blvd., Wilson Borough. 610-398-0311 or www.theamazingmagi.com

Free Texas Hold'em: 7 & 9 p.m. Registration is 15 minutes prior to each game. La Pazza, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

Crazy Hearts, DJ RiskeOne: Band at 7 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Little Women, The Musical: 8 p.m. Presented by the Wilson Area High School Drama Club.  Tickets are $10. Wilson Area High School Auditorium, 424 Warrior Lane, Wilson Borough. 484-373-6034

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

TBA: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Sarah Ayers-James Supra-Andy Kilcoyne-Mitch Shelly Band: 9 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com 

Tim Price Quartet: 9:30 p.m. Lafayette Bar, 11 N. Fourth St. 610-252-0711 or www.lafayettebarjazz.com

Modern Romantz: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

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

Paulie Knakk and Harkland: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com

Sunday, March 16

Wine and Beer Tasting: 1 to 4 p.m.  Wine and beer, vendors, hors d'oeuvres, music. $30 per person. The Hampton Inn, 3723 Nazareth Road, Easton (Lower Nazareth). 484-767-3446

Little Women, The Musical: 3 p.m. Presented by the Wilson Area High School Drama Club.  Tickets are $10. Wilson Area High School Auditorium, 424 Warrior Lane, Wilson Borough. 484-373-6034

Open Mic and Karaoke: 7 to 11 p.m. Hosted by Party Animal and DJ Gary. Guitar, comedy, sing, and play. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Industry Night: 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

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Weekend Guide, February 28 to March 2

Another month down, means we're all that much closer to spring...

Friday, February 28

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

Philadelphia Funk Authority, Avenue 16: Band at 7 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

PMEA Region Orchestra Concert: 7:30 p.m. 113 high school musicians from throughout eastern Pennsylvania perform selections including Wagner's Rienzi overture, :Serenade For Strings" by Edward Elgar, "Prelude for Orchestra" by Noah Klauss, and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6. The musicians are the top players from the PMEA District 9 and District 10 orchestral festivals held in January. $6 per person. Easton Area Middle School, 1010 Echo Trail, Forks Township. 610-250-2481 ext. 32214

Family OUT Night: 8 p.m. to midnight. LGBT social with complimentary buffet. Featuring DJ April spinning up some ole skool juke jams. For those over 21. La Pazza Bar, 13th and Ferry streets. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com
 
Adam Web: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com
 
Go Trio: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Bobby Clark: 9 p.m. Colonial Pizza & Spaghetti House, 136-138 Spring Garden St. 610-252-3033 or www.colonialpizzapub.com

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

Our Griffins: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

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

DJ Lazy Kid: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com

Saturday, March 1

“Dr. Seuss and Poetry Power”: 10 a.m. to noon. Everyone’s favorite poet has a birthday to celebrate. Reading Dr. Seuss books is so much fun!  Free. Children receive three free books with each visit to the Cops 'n Kids Reading Room too. Easton Area Community Center, back entrance, 901 Washington St. 610-250-6562

Easton Farmers' Market Winter Mart: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 35 vendors offering fresh, local and organic food and fine crafts. Runs every Saturday through April 26. At the former Weller Center, 325 Northampton St. 610-258-8500 or www.eastonfarmersmarket.com

Free Texas Hold'em: 7 & 9 p.m. Registration is 15 minutes prior to each game. La Pazza, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com
 
Maria Woodford, DJ Menson: Band at 7 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

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

AMoS: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com
 
Chris Alan: 9 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Tom Goering Quintet: 9:30 p.m. Lafayette Bar, 11 N. Fourth St. 610-252-0711 or www.lafayettebarjazz.com

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

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

Uncle Rocco: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com

Sunday, March 2

15th Annual Plaid Show Opening Reception: Noon to 3 p.m. This year's show, "To Plaid Or Not to Plaid", runs every Sunday through April 27. Free and open to the public. The Gallery at St. John's, 330 Ferry St. 610-258-6119

Open Mic and Karaoke: 7 to 11 p.m. Hosted by Party Animal and DJ Gary. Guitar, comedy, sing, and play. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Industry Night: 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

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This Week in Easton, February 17 to 20

Repeat after me: no more snow, no more snow...

Monday, February 17

Today is Washington's Birthday, also known as Presidents Day, a federal holiday.
Federal and state offices, as well as the US Postal Service, are closed, along with many local government offices. Most schools and many banks have the day off too. 

Zoning Hearing Board meeting: 6:30 p.m. Easton City Hall, 1 South Third St., sixth floor.

Williams Land Preservation Board meeting: 7 p.m. Williams Township Municipal Complex, Community Building, 655 Cider Press Road, Easton (Williams Township)

Trivia Night: 8 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Tuesday, February 18

Duplicate Bridge: 11:30 a.m. Temple Covenant of Peace, 1451 Northampton St.

Bingo: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., bingo starts at 7 p.m. Refreshments available. Williams Township Fire Company, 2500 Morgan Hill Road, Williams Township. www.wtfireco.com

Safe Harbor Medical Clinic: 6 to 10 p.m. Free, for those without health insurance and in need of medical care. Advance appointments are requested. Safe Harbor Easton, 536 Bushkill Drive. To schedule an appointment, call 610-258-5540, email trogers@safeharboreaston.org, or stop by in person Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Easton Zoning Hearing Board meeting: 7 p.m. Easton City Hall, 1 South Third St., third floor.

Bingo: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, corner of South Fourth and Ferry streets.

Line Dancing: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Beginner lessons 7:15 p.m. Open dancing follows. $5 per person. Tatamy Fire Company, 164 Bushkill St., Tatamy. 610-759-2786 or www.purecountrydancers.com

Trivia Night: 7 to 10 p.m. Hosted by comedienne Liz Russo. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

Palmer Township Recreation Board meeting: 7:30 p.m. In the Palmer Library meeting room, at the Municipal Complex, 1 Weller Place (off of Newburg Road), Palmer Township.

Wednesday, February 19

Easton Redevelopment Authority meeting: 5:30 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, 6th floor, 1 South Third St.

Free Texas Hold'em: 7 & 9 p.m. Registration is 15 minutes prior to each game. La Pazza, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

The BC Combo: 7 p.m. Vintage Restaurant at The Club at Morgan Hill, 100 Clubhouse Drive. 610-923-8480 or www.vintagerestaurantandbar.com

The Joes: 7 p.m. Widow's Tavern, 200 Main St., Stockertown. 610-365-8890 or www.widowstavern.com

Waver Wednesday: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. All new wave, dark wave, indie and electronica music, with DJ Brad Scott Smith and DJ Mumbler.  Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Open Mic with Scott Harrington: 9:30 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Thursday, February 20

Cops 'n Kids Reading Room open: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Children receive three free books for visiting. Easton Area Community Center, back entrance, 901 Washington St. 610-250-6562

Easton Parking Authority meeting: 6 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, 6th floor, 1 South Third St.

"Pour It Forward": 6 p.m. We’ll be pouring La Trappe Oak Aged Quad into La Trappe glasses.  The first 40 pours are free, and then you have the opportunity to buy the glass.  Lanny Hoff, owner of Artisanal Imports, and Dean Young, executive director of the Easton Boys & Girls Club will be on hand helping us pour. All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Easton. Event is part of Lehigh Valley Beer Week. Black & Blue, 683 Walnut St. 610-438-3604 or www.blackandblueeaston.com

Forks Township Board of Supervisors meeting: 7 p.m. Forks Township Municipal Complex, 1606 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township.

Wilson Borough Recreation Board meeting: 7 p.m. 2040 Hay Terrace, Wilson Borough.

Lehigh Art Alliance Opening Reception: 6 to 9 p.m. Featuring works by Louise Cosgrove, Kay Frederick, Deborah Hamburger, Femi J. Johnson and Brenda Voll. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.nurturenaturecenter.org 

Northampton County Council meeting: 6:30 p.m. County Council Meeting Room, third floor, Northampton County Courthouse, 669 Washington St.

Game Night: Available for your endless enjoyment and nostalgic lapses are a wide assortment games we all grew up playing, plus, Ring-the-Bull and Shut-the-Box. La Pazza Bar, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

Bring (or wear) Your Own Vinyl night: 8 p.m. to midnight. With the Easton Record Exchange. Black & Blue, 683 Walnut St. 610-438-3604 or www.blackandblueeaston.com

Ten Strings Duo: 8 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Karaoke: 8 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Serene Green: 9:30 p.m. Pearly Bakers, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

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Weekend Guide, February 14 to 16

What was the point of all that shoveling if you don't take advantage of the opportunity to get out and have some fun afterwards?

Friday, February 14

Have a happy Valentine's Day!

"I Love Easton" Opening Reception: 6 to 9 p.m. Art by Jackie Lima. Show runs on Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16 noon to 6 p.m. 308 North 10th St.
 
BC Combo with Tower Suite and Friends: 7 p.m. Featuring The Ladies and the Champ. Larry Holmes Ringside Restaurant and Lounge, 91 Larry Holmes Drive. 610-250-0202

Valentine Dance: 7 to 10 p.m. Instruction with Con Gallagher 7 to 8 p.m., dancing with DJ Carol Coffinger 8 to 10 p.m. $10 per person, benefits Third Street Alliance. 41 N. Third St. 610-433-7804 or www.thirdstreetalliance.org

John Carelli, tenor: 7 to 10 p.m. Mexa Modern Mexican, 42 S. Third St. 610-829-2101
 
Comedy Show: 8 p.m. With headliner Pat House, featuring Peggy O'Leary and Jason Brown. Free. DJ Riske One to follow at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

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

Bear Night: 8 p.m. Complimentary buffet, complimentary buffet and smoke-free, always a great time with great folks! La Pazza Bar, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

Alex Radus: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com
 
Lucas Lasagna: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Trevor Purdy & Scott Young: 9 p.m. Colonial Pizza & Spaghetti House, 136-138 Spring Garden St. 610-252-3033 or www.colonialpizzapub.com

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

Appalachian Gypsy Tribe: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

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

DJ LazyKid: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com

Saturday, February 15

"What 11-year-old girl convinced President Lincoln to grow a beard?": 10 a.m. to noon. Free plus free breakfast too. Children receive three free books with each visit to the Cops 'n Kids Reading Room too. Easton Area Community Center, back entrance, 901 Washington St. 610-250-6562
 
Easton Farmers' Market Winter Mart: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 35 vendors offering fresh, local and organic food and fine crafts. Runs every Saturday through April 26. At the former Weller Center, 325 Northampton St. 610-258-8500 or www.eastonfarmersmarket.com

Live DJs: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.  DJ Rabeka (90s, hiphop) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., DJ Dogtrane (hiphop, house, drum 'n bass) from 1 to 3 p.m., Awol (jungle,deephouse) from 3 to 5 p.m., DJ MourningGlory (trapstep, club, and original) from 5 to 7 p.m. Used Grooves, 401 Northampton St. www.usedgrooves.com
 
"The Life and Death of George Washington": 1 p.m. Historian Jeffrey Finegan will review the General’s life through the eyes of his friend and physician, Dr. James Craik, on the day of Washington’s death in 1799. Free with museum admission or $5 donation requested. Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St. 610-253-1222 or www.sigalmuseum.org

Free Texas Hold'em: 7 & 9 p.m. Registration is 15 minutes prior to each game. La Pazza, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

Jef Bellfy & Co., DJ Mike West: Band at 7 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Sarah Ayers, James Supra & Andy Kilcoyne: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

Presti: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Decoy Clones: 9 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Eric Mintel Quartet: 9:30 p.m. Lafayette Bar, 11 N. Fourth St. 610-252-0711 or www.lafayettebarjazz.com 

Selectronics: 10 p.m.  Josh Fink and his amazing audio visual extravaganza. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

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

Paulie Knakk: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com

Sunday, February 16

Open Mic and Karaoke: 7 to 11 p.m. Hosted by Party Animal and DJ Gary. Guitar, comedy, sing, and play. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Industry Night: 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

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Weekend Guide, February 7 to 9

What's the point of shoveling snow to get out if you don't actually go out? Do something fun this weekend...

Friday, February 7

 

Flick N Float: Come watch Finding Nemo while floating in our heated indoor pool. Movie starts at 6:30 p.m. $3 per person or $8 per family for non-member, free for members. Family YMCA of Easton, Phillipsburg & Vicinity, 1225 W Lafayette St. 610-258-6158 or www.familyymca.org

Dancing: 7 to 10 p.m. Tango instruction with Con Gallagher 7 to 8 p.m.; dancing with DJ Carol Coffinger 8 to 10 p.m. Light refreshments served. $10 per person. Benefits the Third Street Alliance. 41 North Third St. 610-433-7804 or www.thirdstreetalliance.org

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

Hoochie Coochie Men, DJ Riske One: Band at 7 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

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

Ojespa Jazz Project: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Schubert & Binder: 9 p.m. Colonial Pizza & Spaghetti House, 136-138 Spring Garden St. 610-252-3033 or www.colonialpizzapub.com

Ali Oop's Juke Jam: 10 p.m. A funky good time, with Motown, Philly sound and more. Come on out and DANCE! La Pazza, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

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

Jeff Bellfy & Co.: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Corner Blues Project: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

DJ John McCluskey: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com

Saturday, February 8

Easton Farmers' Market Winter Mart: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 35 vendors offering fresh, local and organic food and fine crafts. Runs every Saturday through April 26. At the former Weller Center, 325 Northampton St. 610-258-8500 or www.eastonfarmersmarket.com

"Satellites!": 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Explore the Earth through the eyes of a satellite in this real-time Science Sphere show.  $5 suggested donation, to benefit March Elementary School. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.nurturenaturecenter.org

Live DJs: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.  DJ Dogtrane (rhythm 'n blues, funk, soul,disco) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., DJ Kru (reggae, ska, rocksteady) from 1 to 3 p.m., DJ Shorty Rock (old school hiphop, funk, soul) from 3 to 5 p.m., DJ MourningGlory (trapstep, club, and original) from 5 to 7 p.m. Used Grooves, 401 Northampton St. www.usedgrooves.com

Free Texas Hold'em: 7 & 9 p.m. Registration is 15 minutes prior to each game. La Pazza, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

Uncle Rocco, DJ Menson: Band at 7 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Steve Brosky & Jimmy Meyer: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

DJ Discreet: 8:30 p.m. Soul, Motown, funk, fly, and jazz. With visuals by Josh Finck. The Lafayette Bar, 11 North 4th St. 610-252-0711 or www.lafayettebarjazz.com

Andrew Moses: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

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

Mike Frank & Ellyot Ray: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Roi and Lansing: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

Redz Vision: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com

Sunday, February 9

 

Opening Reception & Poetry Reading: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. "Upcycled Masterpieces" See what artists in the Lehigh Valley are creating with resources some might see as "just garbage" with a reading by featured poets where we explore how we continually "upcycle" ourselves despite adversity. Quadrant Bookmart and Coffee House, Gallery C (on the second floor), 20 North Third St.

Open Mic and Karaoke: 7 to 11 p.m. Hosted by Party Animal and DJ Gary. Guitar, comedy, sing, and play. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Industry Night: 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

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Annual Plaid Show Seeks Submissions

It started as a joke, but after a decade and a half, the annual plaid-themed art show at the Gallery at St. John's Lutheran Church at 330 Ferry St. is an Easton tradition.

Once again, the show, which will run Sundays from noon to 3 p.m. from March 2 through April 27, is seeking submissions from area artists for the 15th Annual Plaid Show, subtitled "To Plaid Or Not to Plaid."

Of course, since entries are strongly encouraged to incorporate plaid in some way, "no matter how subtle", the answer is clear.

The show is open to all art mediums and artist experience levels. All artwork must be framed, wired and ready for hanging. For three-dimensional art, approximately three linear feet of space will be available. Small stands or tables no more than 2 1/2 feet wide may be used.

There is a $10 entry fee per artist. Twenty percent of proceeds from sold works will be donated to the gallery, with the other 80 percent going to the artist. Additionally, some of the entry fee will support the Arts Community of Easton (ACE), which is co-sponsoring the show.

Full show guidelines, along with a registration form, are available online here.

An opening reception will be held on Sunday, March 2 from noon to 3 p.m., and an artists' talk and awards ceremony is planned for Sunday, April 6 at 12:30 p.m.

For more information about the show, call the gallery at 610-258-6119, show organizer Pamalee LaDuca at 610-258-5865 or email here.

New Art, Music to Be Featured at Lafayette College

The exhibit "Mercury Retrograde: Animated Realities", opens
Tuesday, January 28 at Lafayette College's Williams Center Gallery.
Contributed photos

A new art exhibit taking its name from an astronomical optical illusion referred to as "Mercury retrograde" and a musical performance devoted to the ecstatic writings of the Persian poet Rumi are among upcoming programs the public is invited to enjoy at Lafayette College.

The exhibit "Mercury Retrograde: Animated Realities", opening Tuesday, January 28 in the Williams Center Gallery of the college, 317 Hamilton St., features animations by Brian Alfred, Karina Aguilera Skvirsky, Aline Bouvy & John Gillis, eteam, Cliff Evans, Jan Nalevka, and Noah Spidermen and Scott Gelber.

In popular astrology, Mercury retrograde marks intense periods when things go awry, signaling the need for reflection and revision. Mercury's cycle, it has been speculated, is the cause of major course corrections for society; it gives us a chance to grow as humans, to raise critical awareness, and possibly make a movement toward radical change.

Appropriating popular culture images from television, film, web, newspaper, tabloid, and fashion magazines, the artists in the exhibition have manipulated source materials with a variety of aesthetic approaches and montage techniques that offer reflections upon mass media-saturated cultures and an uncertain future. The works grapple with complex topics surrounding spectacle, excesses of consumption, economic and power relations in the era of globalization and interconnectedness, and reveal the artists' simultaneous fascination with and critique of our culture, society, and politics.

The next time Mercury goes retrograde is Feb. 6 and exhibit curators William Heath and Zeljka Himbele will give a talk that day at 4:10 p.m. in room 108 of the Williams Center for the Arts, 730 High St. The public is invited to attend and there is no charge for admission. A reception follows.

Two performances by duoJalal, comprised of violist
Kathryn Lockwood and percussionist Yousif Sheronick,
are scheduled for the first week of February at Lafayette College.

Also upcoming at the college are two performances by duoJalal, husband and wife musical duo comprised of violist Kathryn Lockwood and percussionist Yousif Sheronick in the first week of February.

Michael Newman and Laura Oltman will be joined by Avery Fisher violinist laureate Tim Fain  on Sunday, Feb. 2 at Lafayette College’s Williams Center for the Arts, 730 High St., to be preceded by a performance by duoJalal for a 3 p.m. concert.

Michael Newman and
Laura Oltman will be
joined by Avery Fisher
violinist laureate Tim Fain,
pictured above,
on Sunday, Feb. 2

The main performance will feature a diverse program of music extending from Vivaldi to Philip Glass. Concert-goers will hear the "Winter" section of the Four Seasons, as well as works by Pablo Sarasate and Manuel de Falla. Fain, who plays the violin music for the original movie soundtrack of “12 Years a Slave,” will also perform solo music composed for him by Glass.

Opening for the main concert, duoJalal will perform for the first time "Honey from Alast" by composer Evan Ziporyn. The work was commissioned by Lafayette College in honor of the Peskys, who created the college’s artist-in residence program, now in its third decade.

duoJalal will appear again, performing a program of music devoted to the ecstatic writings of the Persian poet Rumi at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at the Williams Center for the Arts.

Utilizing a wide array of musical instruments and sounds to create a vibrant intercultural experience that crosses the globe and bends genres, the program will focus on the poetry and musical kinships suggested by Rumi, the 13th century Persian poet and includes original commissioned works from "Silk Road" region composers such as Lev "Ljova" Zhurbin, Hafez Nazeri, and Evan Ziporyn, in a world premiere performance.

Ziporyn will give a composer’s chat before the concert at 7 p.m.

Tickets for each concert are $15 per person.

For more information or to purchase tickets, click here or call the box office at 610-330-5009 between the hours of noon to 2 p.m. or 4 to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Tickets will also be available beginning one hour before each performance at the box office.

Weekend Guide, January 17 to 19

Lots of art and music happening in this weekend, plus, a whole bunch of people will be "freezin' for a reason"...yeah, that's Easton.

Friday, January 17

Lehigh Valley Super Plunge: Begins at noon, runs through noon on Saturday. As a prelude to the Second Annual Lehigh Valley Polar Bear Plunge to take place on Saturday, Super Plungers will take an icy dips (once every hour for 24 hours) into a pool filled with frigid water to raise both funds and awareness for Special Olympics athletes throughout the Lehigh Valley. Grand Eastonian Suites Hotel on the sundeck, 140 Northampton St. Click here for more details.

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

Easton School of Rock presents Alice in Chains, DJ Riske One: Band at 7:30 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

TBA: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com
 
Tom Goehring CD release party: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Pour Man's Band: 9 p.m. Colonial Pizza & Spaghetti House, 136-138 Spring Garden St. 610-252-3033 or www.colonialpizzapub.com

Ali Oop's Ole Skool Jam: 10 p.m. A funky good time, with Motown, Philly sound and dance. La Pazza, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

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

JK Trio: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com 

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

DJ: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com

Saturday, January 18

Second Annual Lehigh Valley Polar Bear Plunge: Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., plunge happens at noon through 2 p.m. Participants, including radio and TV personalities and Special Olympics PA athletes, will jump into the Delaware River to benefit Special Olympics Pennsylvania. A costume contest with prizes will take place at 11 a.m. too. Scott Park, Larry Holmes Drive just south of the free bridge. Click here for more details or visit 2014lehighvalleypolarplunge.kintera.org

"Martin Luther King’s Birthday": 10 a.m. to noon. "Join in the birthday celebration of a boy who grew up listening and learning big words that help us all to learn ways to live together." Free. Children receive three free books with each visit to the Cops 'n Kids Reading Room too. Easton Area Community Center, back entrance, 901 Washington St. 610-250-6562

Easton Farmers' Market Winter Mart: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 35 vendors offering fresh, local and organic food and fine crafts. Runs every Saturday through April 26. At the former Weller Center, 325 Northampton St. 610-258-8500 or www.eastonfarmersmarket.com

Live DJs: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. DJ Mumbler from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nonsynths from 1 to 3 p.m., Shorty Rock from 3 to 5 p.m., DJ Dogtrane from 5 to 7 p.m. Nonsynths original music is generated on a modified Gameboy and will projected on the wall as well. "This will be something to be seen!...Kiss the future because it's here."  Used Grooves, 401 Northampton St. www.usedgrooves.com

"So You Think You Can Dance" Competition: Noon to 5 p.m. Dance competition for youth ages 13 to 18. Admission is $3 per person. Easton Teen Center, 1101 Northampton St. 610-253-5846 Click here for more information.

Art Opening: 5 to 8 p.m. Art by Charles Vail, Christian Walwanis, Christopher Consavage, Elyse Rivera, Ryan Wise, Joseph Ryan Gourniak and Charles Williams. DJ Bunny and DJ indamission will be providing music too. Suddenly Samantha, 140 Northampton St. 610-559-8590

Art Reception: 6 to 8 p.m., for "Frills, Furs & Feathers", pastels inspired by models who play dress up by artist Carol Magnatta. "Another Summer", photographs by Jeremy Cohen is also on display. Magnatta show runs through through March 26. The Easton Hospital Gallery and Annex at the State Theatre, Fifth and Northampton streets. www.statetheatre.org/gallery

Easton School of Rock presents Alice in Chains, Electric Gumbo, DJ Mike West: SOR at 5 p.m., band at 7:30 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Free Texas Hold'em: 7 & 9 p.m. Registration is 15 minutes prior to each game. La Pazza, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

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

Brittany Ann: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Kim Brewer Band: 9 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Rob Stoneback: 9:30 p.m. Lafayette Bar, 11 N. Fourth St. 610-252-0711 or www.lafayettebarjazz.com

Jordan Koza: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Big Empty with the Explorers: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

Uncle Rocco: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com

Sunday, January 19

Easton Restaurant Week: Begins today, runs daily through Saturday, Jan. 25. Nineteen local restaurants will offer fixed-price menus for lunch and dinner. Visit  www.eastonrestaurantweek.com for full details.

Pancake Breakfast: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast includes pancakes, gluten-free pancakes, sausage and hash browns, coffee and tea. $6 per person for adults, $3 for children. New Creation United Church of Christ, 3730 Nicholas St., Palmer Township. 610-253-1541

Art Reception: 1 to 3 p.m. "Antonio Salemme New York-Easton: A Retrospective" exhibit. Admission is free, and the public is invited to attend. Sigal Musuem, 342 Northampton St. 610-253-1222 or www.sigalmuseum.org

Art Opening - "Fighters": 2 to 5 p.m. Over the past year, Marco Calderon, an Allentown photojournalist, documented the young men and women who come to Luis Melendez's Boxing and Youth Program in Allentown. As Allentown's future brightens, so do the hopes and aspirations of these young boxers who, for a variety of reasons, see boxing as important to their futures. A silent auction for one of the photos will be held during the show, and individual photos or complete sets will be available for order and sale.  All of Calderon's profits will be donated to the youth program. Show runs through January 28. RE:find, 437 Northampton St. 610-829-1313

Open Mic and Karaoke: 7 to 11 p.m. Hosted by Party Animal and DJ Gary. Guitar, comedy, sing, and play. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Industry Night: 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Save the Date!

The 2014 Chocolate Lovers’ Soiree, is set for Saturday, January 25 at the Bank Street Annex, 316 Northampton St. Click here for more of the luscious details...



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Weekend Guide, January 10 to 13

Less cold means more fun...enjoy...

Friday, January 10

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

School of Rock, DJ Riske One: School of Rock at 7:30 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Laurie Vosburg & 519 South: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

Schubert & Binder: 9 p.m. Colonial Pizza & Spaghetti House, 136-138 Spring Garden St. 610-252-3033 or www.colonialpizzapub.com

Edison's Hot Mess: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Bear Night: 8 p.m. Complimentary buffet, complimentary buffet and smoke-free, always a great time with great folks! La Pazza Bar, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

DJ Mikey Z: 10 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com
 
The Roux: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

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

DJ John McCluskey: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com

Saturday, January 11

Kids' Tunes: 9 to 11 a.m. Helen Martin, Easton violinist and teacher, presents her latest compositions for young children. Fractional (children’s) violins available for Kids who want to get the feel of this beautiful instrument. Cosmic Cup, 520 March St. 610-252-2755 or www.theWholeString.com

Cyber Speaker - "Story Openings": New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of the Charley Davidson series, "Darynda Jones," talks at the Pocono-Lehigh Romance Writers meeting. Palmer Branch of the Easton Public Library, 1 Weller Place, Palmer Township.  610-258-7492 or www.eastonpl.org

Easton Farmers' Market Winter Mart: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 35 vendors offering fresh, local and organic food and fine crafts. Runs every Saturday through April 26. At the former Weller Center, 325 Northampton St. 610-258-8500 or www.eastonfarmersmarket.com

College Hill Neighborhood Association New Year Holiday Party: 6 to 9 p.m. Music, raffles, darts, pool, with complimentary wine and a cash bar. Members are encouraged to bring a covered dish or appetizer to share. Members of the public are welcome - come meet your neighbors! Young Republicans Social Club, 622 North Delaware Drive. Click here for more details.

Free Texas Hold'em: 7 & 9 p.m. Registration is 15 minutes prior to each game. La Pazza, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com
 
School of Rock, Electric Gumbo, DJ Mike West: School of Rock at 5 p.m., band at 7:30 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

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

Anthony Zucchero: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

The Carye Wynn Quartet: 9 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Scott Harrington & Friends, with Carter Lansing and David Kuhne: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com
 
Trouble City Allstars: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

Truth and Soul: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com

Sunday, January 12

 

 Opening Reception - "All Is Vanity": Noon to 3 p.m. An exhibition of women's art, featuring Yvette Handler, Hye Jin Kim, Jackie Lima, Robina Middleton, and Elizabeth Snelling. Show runs Sundays through February 23. Free and open to the public. The Gallery at St. John's, 330 Ferry St. 610-258-6119 or click here.

Sitgreaves Coffee House and Open Mic: 7 to 9 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Church, 234 Spring Garden St. 610-253-0792

Open Mic and Karaoke: 7 to 11 p.m. Hosted by Party Animal and DJ Gary. Guitar, comedy, sing, and play. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Industry Night: 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

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Upcoming Art Show to Feature Locals' Works

An art show at the Family YMCA of Easton, Phillipsburg & Vicinity, set to run starting Monday, January 6, will feature the works of six of its members from the local area: Peter Boccadoro, Rick Bryant, Erik Chuss, Kailey Goodnuff, Clarissa Louw, and Christina Wallitsch.

The exhibit will include a variety of mediums, including hand crafted woodwork, photographs, pencil sketches, and paintings.

The show is the fourth in a series at the Family YMCA gallery that will depict the Easton/Phillipsburg area and it's rich history, dynamic culture and unique landscape.

An opening reception, free and open to the public, is planned for Friday, January 10.

"It's a great opportunity for our members to display their talents to other Y members and the local community”, said Lori Metz, Family YMCA branch director, in a press release about the upcoming exhibit. "One of the main purposes of our gallery is to enrich the lives of our members by showing how others have pursued their interests and passions in art form and hopefully inspire others to do the same."

The Family YMCA gallery is located at 1225 West Lafayette St.on the  lower level of the facility. The show is open to the public Monday through Friday from  9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more info contact Lori Metz at 610-258-6158 or via email or Kyra Lysynecky at 908-962-6439 or via email.

Weekend Guide, December 6 to 8

The year is nearly done, and 'tis the season for some fun...

Friday, December 6

Easton Area Public Library Holiday Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 40,000 books to choose from, along with audio books, CDs, and DVDs. Most hardcover books and media are $1, paperbacks and most children's books are 50 cents. Sale runs through Tuesday, Dec. 10. Easton Area Public Library, in the Catherine Drake Meeting Room on the lower level, 515 Church St. 610-258-2917, ext. 393 or www.eastonpl.org or click here for more details.

Lafayette College Student Honors Recital: Noon to 1 p.m. Select student performers and small ensembles will perform. Free. Lafayette College, Williams Center for the Arts, Room 123, 730 High St. 610-330-5356 or music.lafayette.edu

Curator’s Annual Luncheon and Tour: Noon to 4 p.m. A behind the scenes look at the Sigal Museum exhibits. Tickets are $25, and reservations are required. Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St. 610-253-1222 or www.sigalmuseum.org
 
James Supra Blues Band, DJ Riske One: Band at 6 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

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

"O Holy Night ~ An Evening of Holiday Song": 7:30 p.m. Internationally acclaimed Italian-American tenor Marco Panuccio's program includes a range of repertoire, including Mascagni's "Ave Maria", David Foster's "Thankful," Britten's "I Wonder as I Wander", and Adam's "O Holy Night." Tickets are $25 per person, $15 for students. St. John's Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry St. 610-258-6119 To learn more about the artist, visit www.marcopanuccio.com

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

Hot Bologny: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com 

Pour Man's Band: 9 p.m. Colonial Pizza & Spaghetti House, 136-138 Spring Garden St. 610-252-3033 or www.colonialpizzapub.com

Ali Oop's Ole Skool Jam: 10 p.m. A funky good time, with Motown, Philly sound and dance. La Pazza, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

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

Dr. Droll: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

The Saturday Giant: 10 p.m. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

TBA: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com

Saturday, December 7

Breakfast with Santa: 9 a.m. to noon. $7 per person, $5 for children ages 5 to 12, children under 5 are free. Christ United Methodist Church, corner of Berwick Street and Seitz Avenue. 610-258-4762

28th Annual International Allbreed & Household Pet Cat Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 150 cats including a variety of pedigreed cat breeds and household pet cats compete for regional and international awards. Admission is $6 per person, $5 for seniors and children ages 6 to 12. Charles Chrin Community Center, 4100 Green Pond Road, Palmer Township. 610-252-2098

"Waiting for Christmas": 10 a.m. to noon. "Let’s count the days and make waiting for Christmas seem shorter." Free. Children receive three free books with each visit to the Cops 'n Kids Reading Room too. Easton Area Community Center, back entrance, 901 Washington St. 610-250-6562
 
Easton Farmers' Market Winter Mart: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 35 vendors offering fresh, local and organic food and fine crafts. Runs every Saturday through April 26. At the former Weller Center, 325 Northampton St. 610-258-8500 or www.eastonfarmersmarket.com

Easton Area Public Library Holiday Book Sale: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 40,000 books to choose from, along with audio books, CDs, and DVDs. Most hardcover books and media are $1, paperbacks and most children's books are 50 cents. Sale runs through Tuesday, Dec. 10. Easton Area Public Library, in the Catherine Drake Meeting Room on the lower level, 515 Church St. 610-258-2917, ext. 393 or www.eastonpl.org or click here for more details.

Benjamin Franklin In Northampton County: 1 p.m. John Moore will present a program on Franklin’s appearance in the area during the French & Indian War. Talk is free with regular admission to the museum, which is $7 for adults, $5 for children 3 to 12. Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St. 610-253-1222 or www.sigalmuseum.org

Lafayette College Percussion Ensemble, Concert Choir and Chamber Singers: 3 p.m., with a second performance at 8 p.m. The Percussion Ensemble will present a joint concert with the Choir and Chamber Singers, presenting its signature blend of world music and contemporary compositions along with some of your holiday favorites. A special highlight will be the introduction of the new Zimbabwean-style bass marimba. Free. Lafayette College, Williams Center for the Arts, 730 High St. 610-330-5366, 610-330-5677, or music.lafayette.edu

Art Opening Reception - "Lovelight": 4 to 7 p.m. "Join us as we celebrate the opening of our 25th collection in Downtown Easton and toast the holiday season!" Mercantile Home, 140 Northampton St. 610-258-4046 or www.mercantilehome.com
 
"Deck the Walls" Art Opening and Reception: 5 to 8 p.m. 20 local artists, including Chaz Hampton, Dr. Lee Riley, Vynessa Wyker, Christian Walwanis, Mike Cabreza, Desiree Flowers, Chelsea Ondush, Charles Vail, Danny Moyer, Ian Kenworthy, Joseph Ryan Gourniak Alison Bessesdotter, Rob Riegel, Giancarlo DeMarchi, Jenny Miller-Leggett, Jo Irizarry, Tom Evans, John Detrick Jr, Jessica Jones, and Jeremy Smart, have adorned 20 skate decks, each available for purchase at a set price, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefitting Safe Harbor. Cash or check only, please. DJ Bunnyy will also be on hand spinning the night away. Suddenly Samantha, 140 Northampton St. (on the left-hand side of The Grand Eastonian). 610-559-8590

Free Texas Hold'em: 7 & 9 p.m. Registration is 15 minutes prior to each game. La Pazza, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

Notorious Groove, DJ JAE T: Band at 7 p.m., DJ at 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com
 
Erin McGuirk and Frank DiBussolo: 8 to 11 p.m. Eight-time grammy nominated jazz artists, reservations recommended. Mesa Modern Mexican, 42 South Third St. 610-829-2101 or www.mesamodernmexican.com

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

Steve Brosky & Jimmy Meyers: 9 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Rocky & Friends: 9 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com

Funk Xpress: 9:30 p.m. Lafayette Bar, 15 North Fourth St. 610-252-0711 or www.lafayettebarjazz.com

Blue Jean: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

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

TBA: 10 p.m. Dub's on Fifth, 402 South Fifth St., West Easton. 610-438-3827 or www.dubson5th.com

Sunday, December 8

28th Annual International Allbreed & Household Pet Cat Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 150 cats including a variety of pedigreed cat breeds and household pet cats compete for regional and international awards. Admission is $6 per person, $5 for seniors and children ages 6 to 12. Charles Chrin Community Center, 4100 Green Pond Road, Palmer Township. 610-252-2098

Tunes and Tea at the Tavern: 2 p.m. Music and merriment are on the menu at this Colonial tea party. Enjoy music played on instruments common to the period and learn about the instrumentation and the music. $18 per person, reservations are required. Bachmann Publick House, North Second and Northampton streets. 610-253-1222 or www.sigalmuseum.org
 

Lafayette College Marquis Consort: 3 p.m. The ensemble will perform a diverse mix of repertories ranging from 16th-century Spanish music to traditional Irish music. Free. Lafayette College, Williams Center for the Arts, 730 High St. 610-330-5365 or click here for more details.

Sitgreaves Coffee House Open Mic: 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Trinity Episcopal Church, 234 Spring Garden St. 610-253-0792 or www.sitgreavescoffeehouse.org

Industry Night: 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

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