Wednesday, July 4, 2012
ArtsQuest offering special discounts on tickets for upcoming shows and merchandise, while also offering free music and a great view of the fireworks show.
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Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Come for the discounts on tickets and merchandise. Stay for the free music and fireworks. That is the invitation ArtsQuest is extending to anyone still lacking in holiday plans today. The nonprofit arts organization will be having a special three-hour ticket sale from 3 to 6 p.m., which will allow you to get discount or buy one, get one ticket offers on 35 upcoming Musikfest and Musikfest Café shows. The special sale will also include discounts on Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas film tickets, comedy performance tickets and up to 25 percent off of all merchandise at the ArtsQuest Center’s Stacks Shop. “Almost all of our upcoming performances are included in this special sale, so if you’ve been waiting to buy tickets to a show, now’s the time…
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Lehigh Valley residents have four options for Independence Day pyrotechnics
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Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Fireworks Planned for Wednesday, July 4
Brush up on your July 4 history and impress friends at the cookout
Today is the Fourth of July, known in the U.S. as Independence Day, a national holiday in which we celebrate our country’s liberation. This week’s list is for the patriots, the flag-wavers, the pyromaniacs and for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of this American holiday with five little-known facts. 1. July 4 is not technically our day of independence: On the most semantic level, the 13 original colonies were legally liberated from England’s rule on July 2, 1776 in a closed session of Congress. It took the Second Continental Congress two more days to revise the most famous of American documents; July 4 was the day the Declaration of Independence was given final approval. 2. The first Independence Day was celebrated on July 8, …
An AAA analysis says Independence Day is the deadliest day of the year for teen drivers
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Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Whether you're heading 'down the shore' or staying in the Lehigh Valley for the holiday, be safe on the roads. Independence Day is the deadliest day of the year for teen drivers and passengers, according to AAA’s analysis of crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Seven of the 10 most dangerous days on the road for teens are during summer, according to AAA are: AAA reports that more than 16 teens on average are killed in car crashes on each of these days. To keep teen drivers safe, AAA suggests these tips for parents:
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Annual Coplay fireworks display expected to draw thousands on Tuesday, July 3
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012
The little borough of Coplay is know for putting on one of the biggest fireworks shows in the Lehigh Valley. This year, the event will begin shortly after sundown on Tuesday, July 3. You can see the free show at Saylor Park in Coplay or just across the Lehigh River in Northampton. A small but dedicated group of volunteers begins raising money in March for the annual display - which costs more than $10,000. In fact, about $1,000 is still needed to cover the costs of the 2011 fireworks show, according to the borough's website. Donations may be sent to: Coplay Fireworks Fund, c/o Gyecsek, 42 N 4th Street, Coplay, PA 18037. The following help support the event: ~ Chestnut Street Diner ~ Coplay Saengerbund ~ …
This recipe for red, white and blue burgers is sure to be a hit at your Independence Day celebration
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Do you have a favorite July 4th recipe? Share it in the comments section below. Patriotic Burgers Ground beef, red onion, ranch dressing and bleu cheese combine to make a nice juicy 4th of July burger. Red. White. Blue. It doesn't get any better! Ingredients Directions These are great served on toasted onion rolls with a bit more cheese melted on top. If you like a stronger flavor, double the ranch dressing. Enjoy! *** Smoked Burger Marinade Ingredients: 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup soy sauce 3 drops liquid smoke (Be careful, don't use too much) 3 -5 drops sesame oil garlic cracked black pepper yellow mustard Directions: Pour over burgers or steaks and let sit in refrigerator for 1 hour. You can even mix a little into the burger …
Have fun while keeping your pets safe on the Fourth of July
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012
For many people, nothing beats lounging in the backyard on the Fourth of July with good friends and family—including the four-legged members of the household. While it may seem like a great idea to reward Rover with scraps from the grill and bring him along to watch fireworks, in reality some festive foods and products can be potentially hazardous to your pets. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center offers the following tips:
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
July is a month for fireworks with displays throughout the Lehigh Valley and beyond. Which is your favorite?
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012
On July 4, you'll have lots of choices to see fireworks, but the entire month is really full of rockets' red glare. Which community or venue does the best display on July 4 or at a community festival? Vote for your favorite. And if you can't get enough of fireworks, here are some of the best in July. What makes your favorite the best? Leave a comment.
Monday, July 4, 2011
The Fourth of July Kazoo Parade started at Nazareth High and ended at Nazareth Council Chambers on Center Street.
“By the end of the day, you’ll all be playing blues kazoos,” announced Grand Marshal Abbe Graber before the start of the seventh annual July 4th Kazoo Parade that marched through downtown Nazareth. Hosted by the Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce, the parade looked like a living American flag, and sounded like... well, a swarm of bees humming patriotic songs. Marchers were divided into groups and each was assigned patriotic songs to play on the kazoo -- provided by Lafayette Ambassador Bank for those who didn't have one of their own. Along the parade route, which started at Nazareth Area High School, chamber president Tina Smith handed out more than 500 kazoos to parade watchers. Unable to fight the urge, most spectators were instantly …
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Celebrate Independence Day with one of these events over the holiday weekend.
It’s that time of year when everyone digs up their best red, white and blue attire and heads out for a weekend of hot dogs, potato salad and other picnic fare. Independence Day is also a super time to take advantage of the free family entertainment. Here is a list of local fireworks displays throughout the greater Lehigh Valley: City of Bethlehem: July 4 (All day - Noon - 9:30 p.m.) Bethlehem Steel Stacks - FREE Entertainment includes these amazing events at Air Products Town Square: Noon - 6 p.m. - Children's Craft Area Noon - 2:00 p.m. - Apple Pie Eating Contest Noon - 5:30 p.m. - Once Upon a Nation Noon - 5:30 p.m. - Chris Ruggerio 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Junk Rock 8:00 p.m - Allentown Symphony at Levitt Pavilion Steel Stacks Dusk - …
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