Weekend Guide, April 4 to 6

It's finally acting like it's spring out there...so don't just sit there. Get out and do something fun this weekend! (You know you want to.)

Friday, April 4

Spring Rummage Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Includes clothing, household items, jewelry, and more. Lunch and baked goods available too. Christ United Methodist Church, 400 West Berwick St. (corner of Seitz Avenue).  610-258-4762
Click here for a complete list of rummage sales this spring in Easton and the surrounding area.

Rummage Sale: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Olivet United Presbyterian Church, 1151 Northampton St. 610-258-7990

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

Jeff Bellfy & Co., Emily's Toybox: Music at 7 and 10 p.m. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

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


Patrick Poladian: 8:30 p.m. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Chuck Schubert & Co., The Stinking Badges: 9 p.m. Valenca, 64-66 Centre Square. 610-829-0360 or valencaonthesquare.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
 
The Great Socio: 10 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Without George: 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, April 5

Rummage Bag Sale: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Something for everyone:  books, household items, toys, and lots of nice clothes, with some vintage and antique items as well. Prices are $3, $5, and $10, determined by the size of the bag. Bring a can of soup for the ProJeCt food pantry for $1 off. A bake sale will be held too to benefit the church's mission trip to the Dominican Republic this summer. College Hill Presbyterian Church, 501 Brodhead St., Easton. 610-253-4792
Click here for a complete list of rummage sales this spring in Easton and the surrounding area.

Bag Sale: 9 a.m. to noon. Includes clothing, household items, jewelry, and more. Christ United Methodist Church, 400 West Berwick St. (corner of Seitz Avenue).  610-258-4762

Spring Craft Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 110 vendors, free admission. Proceeds benefit the EAHS Instrumental Music Program. Easton Area High School, 2601 William Penn Highway, Palmer Township.

"Spring Has Sprung!": 10 a.m. to noon. "Let’s put away our mittens, caps and coats. Let’s welcome back the leaves, flowers and birds and fly our kites high in the sky with them."  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

Rummage Sale: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bag day! Olivet United Presbyterian Church, 1151 Northampton St. 610-258-7990
Click here for a complete list of rummage sales this spring in Easton and the surrounding area.

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

Kiwanis Kids Weekend at the Sigal Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kids pre-kindergarten through grade 12 are admitted for free. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Easton. Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St. 610-253-1222 or www.sigalmuseum.org

Easter Bunny Pet Photos: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6x4 color photo, $10. Proceeds benefit Center for Animal Health and Welfare. Pet Supplies Plus, Route 33 and Freemansburg Avenue, Easton (Bethlehem Township). 

2nd Anniversary Party: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Refreshments, giveaways, and discounts throughout the day. Forgotten Treasure Chest, 245 Northampton St. 610-829-1077 or www.forgottentreasurechest.com

Miss Maggie Sings: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Singing, guitar, percussion, poems and stories to entertain children of all ages. Suggested donation, $5. The Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.nurturenaturecenter.org

Live DJs: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.  NonSynths and DJ Dogtrane from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., DJ Zing from 1 to 3 p.m., DJ Kru from 3 to 5 p.m., DJ Mumbler 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

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

Groovy '60s Dance Party: 7 to 10 p.m. With The Large Flowerheads. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Benefits the Wilson Lions Club. Strausser Community Center, 2400 Liberty St., Wilson Borough. 610-442-3230 or www.largeflowerheads.com

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

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

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

Michael Stephans' Super New York Quartet: 9:30 p.m. Lafayette Bar, 11 N. Fourth St. 610-252-0711 or www.lafayettebarjazz.com

Michi Kusa with Selectronics: 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, April 6

Mike Lorenz: 11 a.m.  Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

Spaghetti and Meatballs Dinner: Noon to 3 p.m. Wheelchair accessible, takeout available. $9 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 12, children under 5 are free. Christ United Methodist Church, 400 West Berwick St. (corner of Seitz Avenue).  610-258-4762

Kiwanis Kids Weekend at the Sigal Museum: Noon to 4 p.m. Kids pre-kindergarten through grade 12 are admitted for free. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Easton. Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St. 610-253-1222 or www.sigalmuseum.org

Artists' Talk and 15th Annual Plaid Show Awards: 12:30 p.m. Free. The Gallery at St. John's, 330 Ferry St. Click here for more information.

Colonial Fashion Show and Tea Party: 2 p.m. Enjoy history and hospitality. Guests will be served tea with light refreshments while learning about women's colonial clothing. Several examples of everyday wear will be modeled. $20 per person. Limited seating, reservations required. 1753 Bachmann Publick House, North Second and Northampton streets. 610-253-1222

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Last updated at 4:32 p.m.

Weekend Guide, January 31 to February 2

It's a big weekend for football and groundhogs...and some really good chili too.

Friday, January 31

Art Opening: 6 to 8 p.m. "The Aesthetics of Personal Proportion" and "Studio Work", but the advanced drawing students of Lehigh University professor and Easton resident Berrisford Boothe. RE:find, 437 Northampton St.

West Coast Swing 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 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

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

Sal Ritz & Joe Mixon: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

Hot Bijouxx: 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

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

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

New Pony: 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

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

Saturday, February 1

"What will the Ground Hog see?": 10 a.m. to noon. 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 Spud Day: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Market vendors will unearth the goodness of America’s favorite veggie by offering a variety of creative potato dishes for breakfast, lunch and take home, including a mashed potato bar with toppings like lobster, bacon and cheese. Mr. Potato Head contest and silly starchy potato crafts too. Live music by Carter Lansing, plus attendees can register to win a 10 lb. bag of potatoes. 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, drum & bass) from 1 to 3 p.m., DJ Awol (jungle) from 3 to 5 p.m., DJ Mumbler (electronica, dubstep, darkwave) from 5 to 7 p.m. Used Grooves, 401 Northampton St. www.usedgrooves.com

Easton School of Rock Presents Wilco, Avenue 16, DJ Riske One: 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

EAHS Orchestra Spaghetti Dinner: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Entertainment by the EAHS Orchestra, Chamber String Ensemble, and Jazz Combo, with works to include "Star Trek, The Motion Picture" by Jerry Goldsmith, Henry Mancini compositions including the theme from "The Pink Panther", and a medley of popular tunes from Disney movies. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and children 12 and under, proceeds benefit the orchestra's tour to Chicago in May. Menu includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, dinner rolls, coffee, tea and soft drinks, and home-baked desserts. In the cafeteria at Easton Area High School, William Penn Highway and South 25th Street, Palmer Township. For more information, email here.

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

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

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

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

Rich Messbauer Trio, Michelle Glick: 9:30 p.m. Lafayette Bar, 11 N. Fourth St. 610-252-0711 or www.lafayettebarjazz.com

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

TBA: 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, February 2

 19th Annual Super Bowl Chili Cook-Off: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chefs from about 18 area restaurants will compete, judges and the public decide who makes the best chili. Admission is $5 per person, includes samples of all the entries and the chance to vote. Proceeds benefit the Easton Farmers' Market. Pearly Baker's Alehouse, 11 Centre Square. 610-253-9949 or www.pearlybakers.net

Artists' Talk and Poetry Reading: 12:30 to 3 p.m. The artists of the "All Is Vanity" show. Yevette Hendler, curator Jackie Lima, Hye Jin Kim, Elizabeth Snelling, and Robina Middleton,  will talk about their work and answer questions. Poetry reading to follow by Maureen Scanlon, Danielle Notaro, Cleveland Wall, Peggy Campbell, and Beth Seetch. The Gallery at St. John's, 330 Ferry St. www.stjohnseaston.org/ministries/gallery/

Superbowl Party Potluck: Starts 5 p.m. Bring a dish to share, come watch the game with us! La Pazza Bar, 13th and Ferry streets. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

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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Updated at 1:42 p.m.

Weekend Guide, November 15 to 17

It's going to be the holiday season before you know it, so why not get out and celebrate with some live music this weekend?

Friday, November 15

East Coast Swing 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 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

Tallis Scholars: 8 p.m. John Taverner's ethereal "Missa Gloria tibi Trinitas" and world premiere of a new work by New York composer Nico Muly. Composer's chat with Nico Muly and Lafayette faculty guests  at 7 p.m. Tickets are $22 per person. Lafayette College, Williams Center for the Arts, 317 Hamilton St. 610-330-5009 or williamscenter.lafayette.edu
 
Alex Radus Band: 8 p.m. The Riegelsville Inn, 12 Delaware Road, Riegelsville. 610-749-0100 or www.riegelsvilleinn.com

Mike Lorenz: 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

Ole Skool Friday Night Jukebox Jam: 10 p.m. A night of memories and a funky good time. Feel free to jump into the stream. Dancing and singing is highly encouraged--it's an age regression session!  La Pazza, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

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

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

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

Wig Party: 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

Saturday, November 16

Art Auction: Preview at 9 a.m., bidding begins at noon. Fifty works by Easton animator/artists Maciek and Elli Albrecht will be auctioned, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Easton Farmers' Market. 325 Northampton St. (formerly The Weller Center, soon to be the home of the new indoor EFM space). Click here for more details.

Santa Arrival: 9 a.m. Santa arrives aboard a Palmer Township fire truck, with music by the Bill Hawk Brass. Palmer Park Mall, 123 Palmer Park Mall. 610-258-6017 or www.shoppalmerparkmall.com

"Thanksgiving from A-Z": 10 a.m. to noon. "Thankful thoughts will come from clown Alpha Betty. She’ll please you and tease you to see what you think. She’ll help you express thankful thoughts in crayon and ink." Children receive three free books with each visit to the Cops 'n Kids Reading Room. Easton Area Community Center, back entrance, 901 Washington St. 610-250-6562

Grand Opening Celebration: Ribbon cutting at 10:30 a.m., coffee with kiffles and other refreshments to follow. T's Green Boutique, 456 Northampton St. 610-252-2728

Evening of A Cappella: 8 p.m. Lafayette's student-led a cappella vocal groups (Cadence, Chorduroys, Soulfege) welcome guest ensembles from other schools in the 11th annual celebration of song to benefit Friends of Lafayette Music and the Daniel P. O; Neil Memorial Fund. Presented by the Lafayette College Arts Society. Tickets are $6 per person. Lafayette College, Williams Center for the Arts, 317 Hamilton St. 610-330-5009 or www.williamscenter.lafayette.edu

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

Dugan Thomas Band, DJ Riske One: Band at 7 p.m., DJ follows UFC 167. Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com 

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

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

Dave Mell Band: 9 p.m. Riegelsville Tavern, 1274 Easton Road, Riegelsville. 610-510-3030 or www.riegelsvilletavern.com
 
Fuzed Quartet: 9:30 p.m. With Allan Meyerson. Lafayette Bar, 15 North Fourth St. 610-252-0711 or www.lafayettebarjazz.com

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

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

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

Sunday, November 17

Artist Talk: 12:30 p.m. With photographer Patrick Philippi. All are welcome. The Gallery at St. John's, 330 Ferry St. 610-258-6119 or click here for more details.

Concert Band: 3 p.m. Performance includes Roshanne Etezady's "Anahita," Vaughn Williams's "English Folk Song Suite," John Barnes Chance's "Variations on a Korean Folk Song," Morten Lauridsen's "O Magnum Mysterium," and Alberto Ginastera's "Dances from Estancia." Lafayette College, Williams Center for the Arts, 317 Hamilton St. 610-330-5009 or www.williamscenter.lafayette.edu

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This Week in Easton, October 21 to 24

From food to art to community involvement, be sure to check out all the special happenings this week...

Monday, October 21

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

"A Cutting Party": 6 to 8 p.m. Re-create t-shirts into a no-sew, funky top or one-of-a-kind slouch-style tote. $15 fee includes t-shirts and all other supplies. Advance booking not required. Hosted by Tara Kingsley, Susan Huxley, and Suddenly Samantha. At Suddenly Samantha, 140 Northampton St., Suite E. (On the left side of The Eastonian.)

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

Wilson Area School Board Finance Committee meeting and regular meeting: Finance Committee meets at 6:15 p.m., full board meeting is at 7 p.m. William P. Tollinger Administration Building, 2040 Washington Blvd., Wilson Borough.

"Before Stonewall" Film Screening and Discussion: 7 p.m. Discussion led by Gene Kelly, associate dean of intercultural development and director of gender and sexuality programs. Free and open to the public. Lafayette College, Kirby Hall of Civil Rights auditorium, Room 104. Click here for more details and other LGBT History Month events at Lafayette College. Click here for a campus map.

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

Tuesday, October 22

Naturalist Walk: 9 to 11 a.m. Join Preserve Manager and Natural Lands Trust Wildlife Coordinator Tim Burris to explore the 200-acre Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary. Please wear sturdy walking shoes and bring your water bottle. Walks will meet in the parking lot at Mariton. Proceeds in misty conditions but canceled in case of downpour or lightning. This event is free, but please preregister. Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary, 240 Sunnyside Road, Williams Township. For more information, email timburris@natlands.org

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

Lunchtime Forum on Food and Culture: 12:15 p.m. A multidisciplinary roundtable discussion with perspectives from a historian of food, a classics scholar on food in the Roman world, a chemist speaking on sweeteners, and Lafayette’s own LaFarm manager providing the view of a hands-on practitioner. Free and open to the public. Lafayette College, Kirby Hall of Civil Rights auditorium, room 104. Click here for more information. Click here for a campus map.

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

Easton City Council committee meeting: 6 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, sixth floor, 1 South Third St.


Northampton County Public Input Meeting: 7 p.m. On the issue of how to better manage the problems being encountered by municipalities and their police departments in handling stray dogs and cats. The meeting will include an overview of two reports prepared for Northampton County on this issue, which include possible solutions to alleviate the situation. The public is encouraged to ask questions and provide input to help the county, municipalities and other stakeholders find a solution to this problem. Charles Chrin Community Center, 4100 Green Pond Road, Palmer Township. Click here for more information or call Lori Sywensky at 610-559-3200.

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

Forks Township Planning Commission workshop meeting: 7 p.m. Forks Township Municipal Complex, 1606 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township.

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

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

"Technology as Responsibility: Failure, Food Animals, and Lab-grown Meat": 7:30 p.m. Environmental ethicist and technology scholar Wyatt Galusky will discuss our problematic relationship with animals in agriculture and our attempts to fix those problems. Free and open to the public. Lafayette College, Kirby Hall of Civil Rights auditorium, room 104. Click here for more information. Click here for a campus map.

Wednesday, October 23

Artist Talk: Noon. With Debbie Grossman, Lafayette College artist-in-residency this week. Grossman's work incorporates elements of feminism, historical research, and the ability to manipulate archival photographs via digital means. Free and open to the public. Lafayette College, Williams Center for the Arts, room 108. Click here for more details. Click here for a campus map.

Easton City Council meeting: 6 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, sixth floor, 1 South Third St.

Williams Township Zoning Hearing Board meeting: 7 p.m. Williams Township Municipal Complex, 655 Cider Press Road, Easton (Williams Township)

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

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

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

Traditional Irish open jam session: 7:30 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

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

Thursday, October 24

Forks Township Board of Supervisors budget workshop meeting: 6 p.m. Forks Township Municipal Complex, 1606 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township.


Science on a Sphere Show - "Doom and Gloom": 7 to 8:30 p.m. A tongue-in-cheek look at all the ways the world can end with Nick Henshue. Free. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.nurturenaturecenter.org



 Masterwork Conversations: Paris! A Movable Musical Feast: 7 p.m. Pianists Matthew Harrison and Vlada Yaneva will feature works by Mozart, DeBussy, Chopin, Liszt, and Rameau, and offers the audience a chance to forge a stronger link with classical music and learn more about the genre. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. Easton Area Public Library, 515 Church St. Click here for more details.

"'Haters', 'Sinners', and the Rest of Us: The Gay Debate Today": 7:30 p.m. Talk by gay-rights advocate and college professor John Corvino. Free and open to the public. Lafayette College, Colton Chapel. Click here for more details and other LGBT History Month events at Lafayette College. Click here for a campus map.

PBR Retro Thursday and 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. PBR cans are $1 from 4 p.m. to midnight. 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

YanCarlos Sanchez: 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

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

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Food, Art Are Topics Talks at Lafayette College This Week

Showing off the beet crop are students Julia Kripas '15
and Peter Todaro '16, among others, who harvest
and clean produce at LaFarm, Lafayette's Organic
Garden near the Metzgar Fields Athletic Complex.
Sarah Edmonds (not shown), Metzgar Environmental
project coordinator and Community Garden Working
Farm manager, guides them and helps them deliver
the produce to Bon Appetite Food Service.
Photo courtesy of Lafayette College

 Lafayette College will host several talks this week in celebration of National Food Day and during the artist residency of photographer Debbie Grossman. All events listed are free and open to the public.

On Tuesday, October 22, environmental ethicist and technology scholar Wyatt Galusky will present "Technology as Responsibility: Failure, Food Animals, and Lab-grown Meat" at 7:30 p.m. in the Kirby Hall of Civil Rights auditorium, room 104.

Galusky will discuss our problematic relationship with animals in agriculture and our attempts to fix those problems. One potential solution, in vitro (or lab-grown) meat, embodies all the hope of the technological fix — inventing the problem away by changing the nature of what we eat so that we can keep eating it without requiring any change from us. Galusky argues that it’s the technological aspect itself that merits evaluation, because it is this aspect that reflects our orientation to the natural world. What do we expect nature to be in this context? Why do we have such expectations?

Earlier on Tuesday, at 12:15 p.m., also in Kirby Hall of Civil Rights room 104, Lafayette students will host a lunchtime forum on food and culture. The event is a multidisciplinary roundtable discussion with perspectives from a historian of food, a classics scholar on food in the Roman world, a chemist speaking on sweeteners, and Lafayette’s own LaFarm manager providing the view of a hands-on practitioner.

Food Day is a celebration of healthy, affordable, sustainably produced food, and a grassroots campaign for better food policies. It aims to help people cut back on sugar drinks, overly salted packaged foods, and fatty, factory-farmed meats in favor of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and sustainably raised protein. It’s a year-long, national effort that culminates on October 24.

An image from Debbie Grossman's "Pie Town" project.
Image provided by Lafayette College

Photographer and digital artist Debbie Grossman will visit Lafayette College this week for an artist’s residency and while on campus, she will give an artist talk on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at noon in Williams Center for the Arts, room 108.

Grossman's work incorporates elements of feminism, historical research, and a deft ability to manipulate archival photographs via digital means. In her "Pie Town" project, she has altered a series of Russell Lee photos of a rural town from the 1940s. In the photos she replaces the men with women, creating an imaginary all-female society. In her "Postmark" project, Grossman creates new letters from her deceased mother by rearranging her mother’s preexisting written notes in Photoshop.

Grossman is a senior editor at Popular Photography Magazine, where she is the resident expert on image editing software and technique. Her work is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Jewish Museum, among others. She is represented by the Julie Saul Gallery, New York.

To learn more about her work, visit www.debbiegrossman.com

Weekend Guide, October 4 to 6

Easton's "stinkiest" weekend is upon us, and it's going to be wonderful...plus, as always, lots of live music, art, and more happening!

Friday, October 4

Rummage Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clothing, household items, jewelry, more. Bake sale and lunch available as well. Christ United Methodist Church, Berwick Street and Seitz Avenue. 610-258-4762 Click here for more Easton area sales.

Easton Rovers vs. Freedom High School: Kickoff at 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 per person, $3 for seniors and kids in grades K through 12. Cottingham Stadium, 12th and Northampton streets. Click here for more ticket information.

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

The Large Flowerheads, DJ Kevin Rogers: Band at 7:30 p.m., DJ at 10:30 p.m.  Rivals Sports Bar & Nightclub, 5 Lehns Court. 610-923-7625 or www.rivalseaston.com

Friday Night Jukebox Jam: 10 p.m. Ole Skool Touchtune playlists make for a night of memories and a funky good time. Feel free to jump into the stream, but even if you don’t the music will continue to flow. Dancing and singing is highly encouraged. It’s an age regression session. La Pazza, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee": 8 p.m. Overachievers in the throes of puberty learn that losing doesn't necessarily make them losers. Tickets are $6 per person. Lafayette College, Williams Center for the Arts, 317 Hamilton St. 610- 330-5326 or williamscenter.lafayette.edu

Chuck Schubert & Company: 8 p.m. Valenca, 64-66 Centre Square. 610-923-5141 or www.valencarestauranteaston.com

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

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

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

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

Saturday, October 5

Deacons' Rummage Sale: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All day bag sale. Blood drive from 9 a.m. to noon too. Proceeds benefit local charities. College Hill Presbyterian Church, 501 Brodhead St. 610-253-4792 Click here for more Easton area sales.

Rummage Sale: 9 a.m. to noon. Bag sale! Clothing, household items, jewelry, more. Christ United Methodist Church, Berwick Street and Seitz Avenue. 610-258-4762 Click here for more Easton area sales.

Car Show/Art, Craft, & Vendor Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., gates open at 8 p.m. Rain or shine, all makes and models of cars are welcome. Proceeds from the art, craft, and vendor show, along with refreshments and tricky tray to support technical education at CIT, while proceeds from the car show and the 50/50 will go to the Vietnam War Memorial effort. 5335 Kesslersville Road, Forks Township. For more info about the car show, call 610-253-2743. For more info about the craft show, call 610-258-2857.


Easton Farmers' Market: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Extended hours this week in conjunction with the Easton Garlic Fest.) The oldest continuous open-air in the United States. Centre Square. www.eastonfarmersmarket.com

"Firemen Keep Us Safe": 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Firemen keep us safe in the case of fire and show us how to prevent dangerous fires from happening. The fire truck is the most important piece of equipment--climb aboard and see how it works. Children receive three free books with each visit to the Cops 'n Kids Reading Room. Easton Area Community Center, back entrance, 901 Washington St. 610-250-6562

Easton Garlic Fest: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cooking demos, cook-off events, "Dangerous Desserts", lots of free samples, beer and wine tastings, garlicky vendors, live music, and much more, all dedicated to the stinking rose make this undoubtedly Easton's most odiferously delicious annual festival. Eat, drink, stink! Centre Square. For more details click here, or visit www.eastongarlicfest.com

"So Long, Easton!" Art Show and Reception: 11 to 8 p.m., reception witn Marta Whistler is 4 to 7 p.m. This is a rare opportunity to see and purchase long-time Easton resident Whistler's work--at significantly reduced rates--one last time before she leaves the area. Show runs through Oct. 6. RE:find, 437 Northampton St. 610-829-1313

2nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner: 5 to 8 p.m. All proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity of Lehigh Valley. Trinity Episcopal Church, 234 Spring Garden St. 610-253-0792

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

Haunted Movie Night: 8 p.m. Paranormal investigation results revealed, and "The House on Haunted Hill" will be shown. $5 suggested donation, food and drink specials. Two Rivers Brewing Company, 542 Northampton St. 610-829-1131 or www.tworiversbrewing.com

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee": 8 p.m. Overachievers in the throes of puberty learn that losing doesn't necessarily make them losers. Tickets are $6 per person. Lafayette College, Williams Center for the Arts, 317 Hamilton St. 610- 330-5326 or williamscenter.lafayette.edu

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

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

Eric Mintel Quartet: 9:30 p.m. The Lafayette Bar, 11 North 4th St. 610-252-0711 or www.lafayettebarjazz.com

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

Dance-a-palooza: 10 p.m. Mesa Modern Mexican, 42 South Third St. 610-829-2101 or www.mesamexican.com

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

Scott Harrington: 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

The Great Socio: 10:30 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Sunday, October 6

Easton Garlic Fest: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cooking demos, cook-off events, "Dangerous Desserts", lots of free samples, beer and wine tastings, garlicky vendors, live music, and much more, all dedicated to the stinking rose make this undoubtedly Easton's most odiferously delicious annual festival. Eat, drink, stink! Centre Square. For more details click here, or visit www.eastongarlicfest.com

Paws for a Cause Pet and Family Festival: Noon to 4 p.m. Raising awareness about pet overpopulation in the Lehigh Valley, the event will feature a pet and human walk around the canal, a pet and human costume contest, K9 demos, TNR demo, vendors, auctions, food, and live music. Hugh Moore Park, 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road. 484-264-9205 or www.healthyanimalcenter.org

DJ Brad Scott Smith: Noon to 4 p.m., during brunch. Valenca, 64-66 Centre Square. 610-923-5141 or www.valencarestauranteaston.com

Artists' Talk: 12:30 p.m. With Karen Benco, David Lee, Beverly Murbach-Erhardt, Maryann Riker, part of the Lehigh Art Alliance fall invitational show. Free and open to the public. The Gallery at St. John's, 330 Ferry St. 610-258-6119 or www.stjohnseaston.com/gallery.asp

Karl Stirner Sculpture Dedication: 2 to 4 p.m. The Karl Stirner Arts Trail gets a little more art this weekend, as the Friends of the Karl Stirner Arts Trail host a dedication and celebration of the installation of a signature sculpture by the artist for who the trail is named. The free event  includes music by the Lafayette College CaPA Fellows, appetizers, and a cash bar. Free parking and shuttle to the dedication available. Near the Blue Bridge on Bushkill Drive along the Karl Stirner Arts Trail. Click here for full details.

"Gettysburg’s Ghosts" Opening Reception: 2 p.m. The Gettysburg Series is a body of twenty graphite illustrations acknowledging the supernatural tradition of the Battle of Gettysburg; melding the present-day landscape and monuments with hypothetical renditions of the original participants of the battle. Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St. 610-253-1222 or www.sigalmuseum.org

Blessing of the Animals: 3 p.m. Bring your animal companion(s) for blessing in observance of the feast of Francis of Assisi. If you can't bring your pet, draw or bring a picture. Service provided by Trinity Episcopal Church, offering to benefit the Center for Animal Health and Welfare. Thoreau Veterinary Hospital, 3300 Fox Hill Road (at Van Buren Road, north of Northwood Road), Palmer Township.

BC Combo: 5:30 p.m. Bella Luna, 3417 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township. 610-253-7458

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This Week in Easton, September 23 to 26

Need a little culture in your life? This is a very good week to make it happen...

Monday, September 23

Northampton County Gaming Revenue and Economic Redevelopment Authority Meeting: 5:30 p.m. County Council Meeting Room, third floor, Northampton County Courthouse, 669 Washington St.

Open Mic Night: 6 to 10 p.m. P.A. will be provided, please bring yourself, your songs and your instruments. Come to play or just come to enjoy the music. BYOB ok, but please, no soda or food. New Seasons Event Center, 905b Line St. Email SlideTheBlues@gmail.com for more info.

Wilson Area School Board Excellence in Education Committee meeting: 6:15 p.m. William P. Tollinger Administration Building, 2040 Washington Blvd., Wilson Borough.

Wilson Borough Council meeting: 7 p.m. Wilson Borough Hall, 2040 Hay Terrace, Wilson Borough.

Forks Township Historical Society Meeting: 7 p.m. Easy parking and handicap accessible. Enter via Sullivan Trail or Zucksville Road. All welcome. Faith Lutheran Church, 2012 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township. For more information contact Karl Miller at 610-253-1035.

Film Screening - "Shun Li and the Poet": 7 p.m. Shun Li works in a textile factory near Rome, slowly paying off the broker that brought her from China to Italy, while saving money so she can bring her young son to join her. She is suddenly transferred to work as a bartender at a pub in a small town along the Venetian Lagoon. There she meets a local fisherman, Bepi; a handsome old Slav immigrant nicknamed "The Poet." Their tender, delicate friendship grows, but gossip soon threatens their innocent relationship. 2011, Italian & Mandarin with English subtitles, 100 min. Not rated. Free. Easton Area Public Library, 515 Church St. 610-258-2917 or www.eastonpl.org

"From Flapping Birds to Space Telescopes - The Mathematics of Origami": 7:30 p.m. Robert Lang, the world's foremost paper-folding artist, who also happens to be a physicist, will lead the presentation, part of Lafayette College's "Crease Fold and Bend" origami exhibition, a collection of sculptures that blend math and science. Free. Williams Center for the Arts theater, 317 Hamilton St. 610-330-5361

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

Tuesday, September 24

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

Easton City Council committee meeting: 6 p.m. City Hall, city council chambers, sixth floor, 1 South Third St. CANCELLED

Palmer Adult Book Group: 6 to 7:30 p.m. This month's book is "Turn of Mind" by Alice LaPlante. Informal discussion, open to the public. New members welcome. Palmer Branch of the Easton Public  Library at the Municipal Complex, 1 Weller Place (off of Newburg Road), Palmer Township. Click here for more information.

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

Forks Township Planning Commission workshop: 7 p.m. Forks Township Municipal Complex, 1606 Sullivan Trail, Forks Township.

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. The Easton Fire Department will be guest bar tending from 5 to 7 p.m. too! Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

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

Wednesday, September 25

Williams Township Sewer Advisory Board meeting: 9 a.m. Williams Township Municipal Complex, 655 Cider Press Road, Easton (Williams Township)

Weyerbacher Wednesday: 4 to 9 p.m. This is the last week of the year for Easton Farmers' Market's new weekday evening market. Twenty producer-only vendors offer fresh locally grown produce, herb, flowers, raw milk, cheese and yogurt, pasture-raised meat and eggs, artisan breads and baked goods, prepared foods, and vegan specialties. www.eastonfarmersmarket.org or click here for more information.

FAM(iliarity) Tour: 5:30 p.m. This Downtown walking tour will point out unique historical points, new businesses and upcoming downtown & residential developments, promoting the economic development the city has seen in the recent years and the walkability of the downtown district. The tour takes about 45 minutes. Free. Starts from the Weyerbacher sampling tent (samples included!) on the south side of Centre Square. www.EastonMainStreet.org

Easton City Council meeting: 6 p.m. Please note the change in location for this meeting! St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 600 West Berwick St.

Easton Block Watch Association Quarterly Meeting: Sign-in begins at 6:30 p.m., meeting starts at 7 p.m. Scheduled speakers include Easton Police Chief Carl Scalzo and Nurture Nature Center Director Rachel Hogan. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. Click here for more information.

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

Williams Township Zoning Hearing Board meeting: 7 p.m. Williams Township Municipal Complex, 655 Cider Press Road, Easton (Williams Township)

Non-fiction Book Group meeting: 7 p.m. This month's book is "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking" by Susan Cain. By delving into introspection, Cain helps introverts and extroverts understand each other better. New members are welcome. Group meets on the last Wednesday of the month. Easton Public Library, 515 Church St. Call 610-258-2917 ext 393 or email maryannh@eastonpl.org for more info.

Local Authors Night: 7 p.m. Celebrate the wealth of local talent here in the greater Lehigh Valley area. 50 authors of all genres will be here to read from and sign their books. This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to interact with your favorite writers and discover new ones. Barnes & Noble, Southmont Center, 4445 Southmont Way, Bethlehem Township. 610-515-0376

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

Texas Hold'em: 7 & 9 p.m. Free. La Pazza Bar, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

Traditional Irish open jam session: 7:30 p.m. Porters' Pub, 700 Northampton St. 610-250-6561 or www.porterspubeaston.com

Sound Prints: 8 p.m. Grammy-winning saxophonist and composer Joe Lovano and two-time Grammy nominated trumpeter Dave Douglas. Tickets are $20 per person. Lafayette College, Williams Center for the Arts, 317 Hamilton St.  610-330-5000 or williamscenter.lafayette.edu

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

Jam Session: 8 p.m. Hosted by Lou Franco. Rivals, 5 Lehn's Court. 610-392-2932 or www.rivalseaston.com

Thursday, September 26

AAUW Book Sale: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Includes books, DVDs, CDs and tapes.  Sale runs through Sept. 28--today is half-price day and bag days are Sept. 27 and 28. Eddyside Poolhouse, Route 611 North and East Lafayette Street. Click here for more details.


Open House & Info Session: 3 to 9 p.m. During this Boys & Girls Club of Easton open house, an information session will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. to discuss the upcoming Phillipsburg/Easton Halloween Parade scheduled for Sunday, October 27--input will be taken regarding ideas for this event. The open house event will offer pre-registration for the upcoming 2013-2014 Citywide Basketball Program, after school tutoring and homework help, and tours of the club’s facilities. Boys & Girls Club of Easton, 210 Jones Houston Way. 610-253-5846 or email stars@fast.net for more information.

Artist Talk - Matthew Christopher on "Abandoned America": 6 to 8 p.m. A journey through the artist’s photographs and experiences in abandoned buildings over the past decade, this lecture examines the dangers and rewards of exploration, successes and failures in preservation and restoration and what they mean to the community are explored. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. 610-253-4432 or www.nurturenaturecenter.org


Author Talk with Wallace Stroby: 7 p.m. Author and crime novelist Wallace Stroby will discuss his book, "Kings of Midnight." Question and answer session, book sale and book signing too. Free. Easton Area Public Library, 515 Church St. 610-258-2917 or www.eastonpl.org

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

Karaoke and PBR Retro Thursday: Karaoke is 8 to midnight. PBRs are $1 all night. Smoke free from 8 to 11 p.m. La Pazza Bar, 1251 Ferry St. 610-515-0888 or www.lapazza.com

YanCarlos Sanchez: 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

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

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Morgan Spurlock Recounts Experience, Offers Encouragement to Local Film Makers

By Christina Georgiou

"Super Size Me" director Morgan Spurlock offered advice and
encouragement to beginning film makers at a two-hour
seminar on Saturday. The event was part of the annual
city independent film festival Movies at the Mill.

To become a successful film maker, you don't have to go to film school, though it helps, Morgan  Spurlock said Saturday afternoon at a two-hour seminar held at Easton's city hall, where the "Super Size Me" director offered the benefit of his experience to about 20 attendees.

"The democratization of film making means more people can make movies," he said, adding that nearly anyone with vision, talent, and a prosumer video camera that is willing to put in the work and effort can make a good film.

"People ask me how to go make a movie, and I tell them, 'Just go make it. You got a camera? You got a computer? Go make it," he said.

Spurlock recommended that those that want to break into the business take any job that will bring them into the industry, recounting how he got his first job after film school as a production assistant after dogging a movie company incessantly until he got the job.

During that time, he continued to write scripts, eventually writing plays as well, and used the time not only to hone his skills, but also to make contacts and learn the ropes of the business.

Morgan Spurlock describes his astonishment at
being handed a $250,000 check from an investor.
He used the funding to launch "I Bet You Will",
which was first distributed on the Internet in
three- to five-minute segments. It was later
picked up by MTV and ran as a full-length
cable television show.

One of those contacts led to meeting a potential backer, who bankrolled Spurlock's first Internet production, "I Bet You Will" with a $250,000 check.

Soon after, the show got noticed by CBS, who bought the rights.

But they didn't know what to do with the three- to five-minute format to successfully turn it into a television program, he said.

Spurlock got the show back, and soon after, sold it to MTV.

"They didn't know what to do with it either," he said.

And then 9/11 brought film investment and production to a near-standstill.

Spurlock, who had been living off of credit cards waiting for the money to come through from the sale of "I Bet You Will", found himself with $250,000 of debt. He was evicted from his apartment, and ended up living in his production company office.

As the nation recovered from the 2001 terrorist attacks, MTV picked the show back up, and Spurlock directed 52 episodes of the show, enough to pay off some of the debt.

After one $50,000 payment though, he realized that while he could use the funds toward reducing the debt, it would leave him without any funding to move forward. So he decided to make a movie instead.

Morgan Spurlock and attendees at his film making seminar
Saturday afternoon watch the trailer for "Super Size Me".

Over Thanksgiving at his parents' home, he got the idea for "Super Size Me" while watching the evening news, where he saw a piece on two young women who were suing McDonald's, claiming eating the food made them obese and ruined their health.

He was skeptical of the claim at first, he said--after all, no one forced them to buy the food and eat it.

But then he saw a spokesman for the fast food chain asserting that McDonald's food is "healthy and nutritious".

Not believing the spokesman either, he thought, "I wonder what would happen if you ate McDonald's for 30 days straight?"

And the idea for "Super Size Me" was born. The film eventually grossed millions, and Spurlock's share of the profits was enough to pay off his debts, as well as pay off four years worth of back salaries for his production company's six employees.

"We came out of that movie debt free, and not only that, everyone who worked for me came out of it debt free," he said.

But even with a great idea, distribution is still key to a film's success, Spurlock said.

"Super Size Me" debuted at the Sundance Film Festival, one of the largest and well-known in the U.S., and also where many independent films get picked up by big studios.

However, the premise of "Super Size Me" initially scared off many potential distribution deals, Spurlock said.

"One by one, the heads of all the big distributors came up to us (at the Sundance Film Festival) and said 'Oh my God, this film is incredible. It's amazing, but we could never distribute this.' Because they need McDonald's to put their logo on those (movie theatre) cups," he said.

Eventually though, Samuel Goldwyn did distribute "Super Size Me" and it became a national success.

Since then, Spurlock has made a number of other well-known documentaries and television series, including "Where in the World Is Osama bin Laden?", "POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold", "Freakonomics", "Mansome", and  the FX show "30 Days", along with other projects.

Movies at the Mill organizer and local independent film maker
Gershon Hinkson, left, and Easton Mayor Sal Panto, right,
pose for a photo with noted documentary director Morgan
Spurlock after the film making seminar at Easton's city hall
Saturday afternoon. Hinkson says he hopes to make film
making seminars a regular part of the city's annual independent
film festival.

Working with large studios is a relatively recent development in Spurlock's work, and it does make it easier to complete a film, but it also means "there are more cooks in the kitchen," Spurlock said, but with the monetary and marketing support.

While being backed by a major film company means not having to worry as much about money, working with a large studio means deadlines are more strict too, but that's a good thing, Spurlock said.

"Deadlines force you to make choices," he said, noting that a lack of deadlines means many independent film makers end up dragging projects out.

Still, making a good movie doesn't solely depend on backing.

"You should make the film great, as great as it can be with the money you have," he said. "Creativity will always solve more problems than throwing money at them."