Monthly event shines light on Allentown arts community

With venues like the Allentown Art Museum, Miller Symphony Hall and the Baum School of Art, downtown Allentown has long been a destination for artists, art collectors and art lovers. Now with emerging studios and galleries such as Gallery 724 and Studio 740 on Hamilton Street, and the Allentown Arts Walk running through the new development in center city, the city’s arts community has joined forces with downtown restaurants and retailers to present a monthly event, Destination Arts: Third Thursday.

Call Board auditions: Muhlenberg Summer Theatre, ‘Fame Jr.’

Muhlenberg Summer Music Theatre will hold open auditions for performers ages 16 and up on Feb. 26 and 27 for the season’s mainstage productions: “Hair,” running June 14-July 2, and “My Fair Lady,” running July 12-30. Vocal auditions will be held for both performances noon-5 p.m. and 7-11 p.m., Feb. 26 and 5-10 p.m., Feb. 27 at Baker Center for the Arts and the Trexler Pavilion for Theatre & Dance.

Scene: Symphony Ball spends night inVienna

Kathleen and J.B. Reilly were honorary ball co-chairpersons for the 67th Allentown Symphony Ball Feb. 4. They were recognized with a Certificate of Special Recognition from the office of U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent and also the Symphony Association’s Spirit of Influence Award. Kathleen and J.B. Reilly were honorary ball co-chairpersons for the 67th Allentown Symphony Ball Feb. 4. They were recognized with a Certificate of Special Recognition from the office of U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent and also the Symphony Association’s Spirit of Influence Award.