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Food Fest Preview
Don’t miss the West End World of Food Festival On Saturday, September 17, the West End Theatre District will host thousands of visitors and about 20 food vendors at the second annual West End World of Food
Festival. The event, produced by the West End Alliance, will take place on 19th Street between Liberty and Allen streets from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and feature live music, crafts, children’s activities, beer, wine and, of course, a wide variety of food vendors. “As an organization, we’re dedicated to promoting the area and celebrating Allentown’s diverse cultural community with food, art and music,” says Susan Bella Linski, owner of
Susan Bella Jewelry and vice president of the not-for-profit West End Alliance. The event will offer a chance to sample international cuisine from food trucks and free-standing vendors including Caribbean Noodles, Cinnamini Donuts, Puertorrican Culture, Hai Street Kitchen and Mad Sandwiches. Prepared foods will also be available including honey and maple syrup from Heaven’s Honey and penny candy from Susan’s Candy. Kids’ activities will include a craft table (continued on page 2)
The Great Allentown Fair Sends off Summer with Tradition The Great Allentown Fair returns to Allentown Fairgrounds on Tuesday, August 30, for six days of agricultural exhibits, food demonstrations, free family entertainment, wild rides and world-class performances.
“Pennsylvania doesn’t have a state fair. Our city has a statefair caliber event and has for 164 years,” says Bonnie Brosious, Marketing Director for The Great Allentown Fair. “The West End Theatre District should be proud
IN THIS ISSUE 1 World of Food 1 Great Allentown Fair 3 Sleepy Cat Urban Winery 5 R. C. Moore Fashions 6 Focus on the Arts
of that.” When The Great Allentown Fair debuted at the Fairgrounds, the property wasn’t even part of Allentown. The land at 17th and Chew streets was part of South Whitehall Township, and trolley 14 Notable Students 15 Neighborhood Cleanup 16 Elizabeth Anthony’s Salon 18 Million Hearts 19 Redeemer Lutheran’s 20 Roth Remembered
cars transported visitors from downtown. “What is now the West End neighborhood grew up around the fairgrounds,” explains Brosious.
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sponsored by Lafayette Ambassador Bank and a plant-potting tent sponsored by Edward Jones. Music acts will include School of Rock, Diesel Martini, Musos and Secret Treaty Proceeds from the event benefit the West End Alliance and its ongoing efforts to beautify, promote and foster collaboration in the West End Theatre District. n
Thousands enjoyed the first West End World of Food Festival held in 2015.
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The Lehigh Valley is dotted with wineries, often set in rolling green hills with row-upon-row of lush purple grapes twining on trellises, soaking up the sun. Allentown’s Sleepy Cat Urban Winery turns that concept on its head. Rather than growing its own fruit, Sleepy Cat uses high-quality fruit juices as its base. Instead of operating in the country, its whole operation is based at 19th and Allen Streets, in the building formerly occupied by Ruffino’s restaurant and other businesses. Co-owner Mark Gerencher said that he and his wife and co-owner Carrie had been making wine at home for years. They started with kits and then moved to real fruit. “We did it mainly for fun,” Mark said. “But when we supplied the wine for my mother-in-law’s retirement party, the guests raved about it. We half-jokingly said we should open our own business.” The Gerenchers then began researching the ins-and-outs of starting a small winery. When Mark was laid off from his telecommunications job just three days later, it sealed their decision. The winery has a stock of blueberry and plum wines ready for purchase, and nine more in various stages of production. Mark said other initial offerings will include four reds (one dry, three sweet) and five whites (an offdry, two medium-sweet and two sweet), all grape-based. Expected price range is $10.99 to $16.99 per bottle. Wines made from fresh local peaches and apples are future possibilities. For the Gerenchers, even the location of their business has a special meaning. “We had our wedding rehearsal dinner at Ruffino’s twelve years ago,” Mark said. “We had looked at other places in Allentown for our business, but the Theatre District feels like a real community. The Civic Theatre, the Fairgrounds… there’s nothing else like it in the city. And many of the surrounding
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business were excited to hear we were moving in.” Paint and Party, Shanty on 19th and Allentown Appliance have all expressed interest in co-op ventures with Sleepy Cat, Mark said. “These businesses approached us,” he added, “not the other way around. The buzz around here has been crazy!” At presstime, Sleepy Cat was expected to open to the public by the end of August. n
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THE GREAT ALLENTOWN FAIR
Grandstand Shows
Tuesday, August 30 KIDZ BOP Wednesday, August 31 Jake Owen Thursday, September 1 KISS Friday, September 2 Chris Stapleton Saturday, September 3 Meghan Trainor Sunday, September 4 Jeff Dunham Monday, September 5 J & J Demolition Derby
Midway at Sunset (left), Fairgrounds circa 1925 (center) 2015 farm/ag “Cowsnuggle” (right)
Originally held near Trout Hall on Walnut Street in Allentown, the fair moved to its current location in 1889 to allow organizers to build a half-mile track for harness racing. But Brosious says, “It rained every single day, and they couldn’t run a single race! They christened the race track a few weeks later.” The 2016 Fair is expected to attract a half-million visitors and will feature many fan-favorites including rides, games and concessions along The Midway; free family entertainment such as magic shows, swimming pig races and the Olympic Glory High Dive
Show; a farm-to-table cooking series, an Iron Chef competition, the 4-H petting zoo, a model railroad exhibit and more than 400 opportunities to win a blue ribbon. Grandstand shows will feature the rock band KISS, country artists Jake Owen and Chris Stapleton, pop star Meghan Trainor, comedian Jeff Dunham and children’s group KIDZ BOP. The fair’s traditional closer returns this year when the J & J Demolition Derby crowns the “Best of the East” champion on Labor Day. “Our object and mission today is paramount,” said Brosious. “The non-agrarian public comes
to learn about food and talk to local producers. When I see other farm-to-table events now, I have to chuckle to see that it’s trendy again, because ‘The Real McCoy’ is here.” The Great Allentown Fair runs from Tuesday, August 30, to Monday, September 5, at the Allentown Fairgrounds, 302 N. 17th Street, in the West End Theatre District. Admission is $8; kids 12 and under are free. Walgreen’s offers half-price tickets. All-dayride wristbands are available for advance purchase for $15. For a full list of events, visit www.allentownfairpa.org. n
West End Living garners national award The West End Living team has been proud of its quarterly publication, and we’ve received a lot of positive feedback from our readers. But things just got better! Our Fall 2015 issue earned a “2016 Award of Excellence” in the “Magazines, Journal & Tabloids New” category in the 28th Annual 2016 APEX Awards Competition. That’s especially impressive because only three such awards were presented in our category out of nearly 350 entries. “We knew we had something special when we started the publication with a great team in place,” said Joe Schaefer, who was president of the West End Alliance 4 WEST END LIVING
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when it launched West End Living. “From the local merchants who support the magazine with their ads to our readers who share story ideas and news, West End Living is truly a publication by the neighborhood and for the neighborhood.” This nationwide APEX competition is open to corporate, independent and nonprofit publishers, editors, writers and designers who create print, Web, electronic and social media. The awards recognize outstanding publications for their excellence in graphic design, editorial content and the ability to achieve overall communications excellence. n
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Here’s what’s happening on stages and screens of the West End Theatre District in the months ahead. Civic Theatre of Allentown
527 N. 19th Street www.civictheatre.com Enjoy the 89th season of thrilling performances at Civic Theatre of Allentown! Join Civic Live On Stage for “Carrie the Musical” in October, a reworked version of the infamous Broadway show from 1988. Save the date this holiday season for Civic Theatre’s “A Christmas Carol” and “The Santaland Diaries” in December. In addition to live theatre, Civic Theatre offers programs in film and education. Join us this fall for films at 19th Street Theatre and Theatre514, including film series such as “Shakespeare on Screen” and the LGBTQ Series. Civic
Theatre School invites children in grades pre-K through 12 to take part in our fall and winter Civic Theatre School programs. Civic Theatre of Allentown invites the community to join us as members, business partners, patrons and donors. See you at the theatre! Tickets, subscriptions and other information are available at www. civictheatre.com Main Stage n Carrie the Musical October 7-22 Based on Stephen King’s bestselling novel, Carrie is the gripping tale of an awkward teen outcast with a powerful gift; her fanatically religious mother; and the classmates who push Carrie from unimaginable humiliation
to devastating fury. This is a reworked version of the infamous Broadway show from 1988 with an eclectic score and the wild moments from the film made fresh onstage at Civic Theatre. A Ladies Night Reception will be held on Thursday, October 13 at 6 p.m. n A Christmas Carol December 2-17 Adapted from Charles Dickens by William Sanders and Sharon Glassman, the time honored Lehigh Valley tradition returns to the Civic stage for a 27th year. This timeless and magnificent tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and his redemption has allowed literally thousands of children and adults to share the magic of the brilliant Charles Dickens with their “fellow passengers” on the road
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enhance creativity, but also help develop skills that assist in learning languages and even mathematics. The Civic Theatre School, the oldest continually operating theatre education program in the Lehigh Valley, is based in solid educational principles and incorporates many of the elements of the Pennsylvania Education Standards for the Arts and Humanities. All students in grades 1-12 will participate in a spring musical. n Vocal Class option for grades 1-12 in both sessions! n Saturday Class Calendar (grades 1-12) Fall Term Sept. 10, 17, 24 Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov. 5 Winter Term Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 March 4, 11 n Thursday Class Calendar (Pre-K/Kindergarten) Fall Term Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 Nov. 3 n Winter Term Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26 Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 March 2 We will present special showcases for our students: all grades in the fall session and Pre-K & Kindergarten in the winter session.
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n The Santaland Diaries December 9-18 An alternative holiday celebration, this outrageously funny one-man play from popular humorist David Sedaris about the author’s experiences as an unemployed writer taking a job as an elf at Macy’s in New York City. A winking take on how the holiday season brings out the best – and the worst – in us all. Nineteenth Street Theatre n LGBTQ Series August 28: “Viva” September 13: “Henry Gamble’s Birthday” September 20: “Two Soft Things, Two Hard Things” September 26: “Burroughs” October 2: “Freeheld” n Shakespeare on Screen September 29: “Shakespeare Live” October 6: Royal Shakespeare Company, “Hamlet” October 13: “The Tempest” October 20: “Antony & Cleopatra” Civic Theatre School Civic Theatre School kids don’t just learn how “to act” but gain important life skills that help them grow. Classes like those at Civic Theatre help foster positive achievement, collaborativeworking and critical-thinking skills. Studies have shown that theatre classes can not only
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Pines Dinner Theater
448 N. 17th Street 610-433-2333 www.pinesdinnertheatre.com n The Honky Tonk Angels September 9 – October 23 “The Honky Tonk Angels” combines over 30 classic country tunes with a hilarious story about three gutsy gals who are determined to better their lives and follow their dreams to Nashville. The all-hit song list includes “I’ll Fly Away,” “Stand by Your Man,” “9 to 5,” “These Boots Are Made for Walking,” and many more. n The Miracle of Christmas November 4 – December 23 Pines Dinner Theatre presents this heartwarming story of Clara, a young girl from New York City who has forgotten the true meaning of Christmas. Forced to visit relatives in Vermont, Clara’s Christmas vacation turns into an unforgettable adventure, featuring
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all your favorite carols, the Nativity and even Santa Claus. Matinees: Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday at 12:30 p.m. dinner/2 p.m. show Evenings: Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. dinner/8 p.m. show Ticket Price for Dinner and Show: Adult: $50 Senior (60+): $49 Child (2-12): $20 Show Only Ticket Price: Adult: $25-30 Child: $15-20
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n New Visions I Black Box Theatre September 28 – October 2 Talented senior directing students take the helm for an evening of visionary experimental theatre, the first of two this season: “The Imaginary Audience”, a world premiere production
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by Mattie Brickman, directed by Emma Steiger ‘17; “Oh, the Humanity & Other Good Intentions” by Will Eno, directed by Sarah Bedwell ‘17. September 28, 29, 30: 8 p.m. October 1: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. October 2: 2 p.m. n The Pirates of Penzance Empie Theatre October 28 – November 6
Charles Richter directs Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic comic opera of romance and intrigue on the High Seas. The opera -- featuring the well-known “I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General” -- is packed full of sentimental pirates, blundering policeman, absurd adventures and improbable paradoxes. October 28: 8 p.m. October 29: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
October 30: 2 p.m. November 3, 4: 8 p.m. November 5: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. November 6: 2 p.m. n Moving Stories Baker Theatre November 10-12 Original works by student choreographers present dance as storytelling, narration in human form, addressing themes as broadranging as the choreographers’ own diverse backgrounds. November 10, 11: 8 p.m. November 12: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
n New Visions II Black Box Theatre November 30 – December 4 The second of two evenings in which talented senior directing students take the helm for visionary experimental theatre: “Salome” by Oscar Wilde directed by Simon Evans ‘17; “Icarus’s Mother,” by Sam Shepard directed by Karina Fox ‘17. November 30, December 1, 2: 8 p.m. December 3: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. December 4: 2 p.m.
The Martin Art Gallery at Muhlenberg College
484-664-3467 www.muhlenberg.edu/main/ aboutus/gallery n The Martin Art Gallery is open Tuesday - Saturday 12 - 8 p.m. The Martin Art Gallery’s Galleria Space is open Monday - Sunday, 9 a.m.- 11 p.m. All exhibitions and programming are free and open to
the public. Deborah Jack’s “The water between us remembers, so we carry this history on our skin... long for a sea-bath and hope the salt will heal what ails us” mixes video, sound and still photos to explore the resonance of historical traumas on nature. It’s been described as an allegory that interweaves themes of memory, migration, trans-Atlantic slavery, borders, and re-generation -- particularly trans-cultural existence, memory, the effects of colonialism and mythology through re-memory. Jack’s work has been exhibited in solo and group shows in the Caribbean, the United States, and Europe. She has received grants from the Prince Bernhard Fund Netherlands Antilles, a CEPA Exhibition Award, and a New York Foundation for the Arts SOS grant. Deborah has published two poetry collections, The Rainy Season (1997) and skin (2006). Her poetry has appeared in The Caribbean Writer and Calabash and has recited her work in the Caribbean, United States, South Africa, Indonesia and the Netherlands. Deborah Jack is an Assistant Professor of Art at New Jersey City University. August 31 - October 15 Opening Reception: August 31, 5 - 6:30 p.m. Talk featuring the artist: September 14th 7 - 8 p.m. n Hirsch Projects’ “Ghosts: French Holocaust Children” is a three-dimensional installation that acts as an ethereal commemoration to these children’s abbreviated lives. This project is based on documents and photographs collected by author, lawyer, and Nazi-hunter Serge Klarsfeld that have been reinterpreted and FALL 2016
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presented in the form of three 1/5-scale boxcars containing over 600 expressionistic portraits of these deported children plus a series of mural-sized individual portraits. During World War II, over 11,000 Jewish children were deported from France to Nazi death camps. These children were among more than 75,000 French Jews deported under the Nazi plan for the “Final Solution to the Jewish question.” Of those French Jews transported, only 2,564 survived the Shoah. At
most 300 of these Jewish children survived. Ghosts’ post-documentary approach transforms archival material by blending outer and inner realities to construct a historic media narrative that examines the extreme boundaries of human behavior regarding anti-Semitism, identity, loss, and memory, and racism, conveying a haunting sense of lost human possibilities. October 3 - November 13 Opening Reception: October 5, 5 - 6:30 p.m. Talk featuring the artist: October 19, 7 - 8 p.m.
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702 N. 22nd Street 610-435-3571 www.lvjcc.org/events n Stagemakers “Singing in the Rain Jr.” November 17 at 7 p.m. November 20 at 2 p.m. The Jewish Community Center
will hold auditions for parts in this splashy adaptation of the world’s most celebrated movie musical, with performances slated for midNovember. Auditions: September 6 - 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call Backs: September 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Parent Meeting: September 11, 12-1 p.m. Contact Brenda Finberg, Director of Camp and Children’s Services for more information at 610435-3571 or bfinberg@lvjcc.org. Auditions are free. n Bus Trip: School of Rock December 4 from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Spend your day in New York City seeing the Broadway hit, “School of Rock”. Your day includes private deluxe motor coach round-trip transportation to New York’s Theatre District and a ticket to “School of Rock” in the rear orchestra area of the theatre. Price: $200 (JCC Member Value Price: $150)
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n Introducing the J School of Visual and Performing Arts New to the JCC this fall is the J School of Visual and Performing Arts. Express your creativity with a variety of classes ranging from musical theater to fine arts over two sessions. Classes are available four days a week for children ages kindergarten through 12th grade: One-on-one instruction with private guitar, piano, drum, or voice lessons.
n Visual art classes: drawing and painting Disney, abstract art, “jumbalaya” of art, or found object art. n Theater classes: improv and comedy, book-to-play creation, teen playwriting and directing, and theater techniques. Session 1: September 12 - October 28 Session 2: October 31 – December 23 All classes run once a week from 4-5 p.m. To register for classes, please call 610-435-3571 or go online at www. lvjcc.org/artschool.
n Gallery Exhibit July 28 – September 8 Enjoy paintings by classically trained abstract landscape artist Caroline Morgan. Her love of travel has created new subjects for her to paint all over the globe. One of Morgan’s favorite locations is Victoria, Canada. She is also known for her birch tree paintings which are inspired by the Adirondacks in the northeast United States. She has shown in multiple galleries up and down the east coast. n The Gallery at the J hosts exhibits of various media approximately every six weeks. Opening event receptions are free to the community and include refreshments and live music. To see a list of upcoming exhibits, please visit www.lvjcc.org/ artgallery. Monday – Thursday: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday: 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. n Textile Collage Class September 18 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Learn all about different textiles and use your creativity to turn them into a masterpiece. In this class, participants will experiment with layers of paint and powdered pigments. They will start with a foundation fabric and embellish with fibers such as banana fiber, bamboo roving, sequins, and tulle. The piece will be topped off with a layer of hand-stitching and beads. No sewing experience necessary. The final beautiful and unique creation can be cut and mounted onto multiple note cards or made into a fiber art piece mounted on heavy water color paper for the wall. Price: $36 (JCC Member Value Price: $30) For more information, please contact Amy Sams at 610-435-3571 or asams@lvjcc.org. n Author Series: Felice Cohen October 30 7 p.m. Join author and blogger Felice Cohen as she speaks about her books “90 Lessons for Living Large in 90 Square Feet” and “What Papa Told Me”. When her “tiny apartment” YouTube video went viral with millions of hits, people around the world emailed her asking for advice on how to declutter their homes and lives. This inspired her to write “90 Lessons for Living Large”. Her earlier novel, “What Papa Told Me”, was written as a gift to her grandfather, a Holocaust survivor whose story is told in this work. Felice has been featured on Good Morning America, NBC, CBS, Fox5, Sirius, NPR, Time, Forbes, Globe & Mail, New York Daily News, Cape Cod Times, the Daily Mail and more. This event is sponsored by the Holocaust Resource Center. For more information, please contact Amy Sams at 610-435-3571 or asams@lvjcc.org. n
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NOTABLE STUDENTS
Best of the Class: Allentown Students Lead By Example Allentown schools are filled with dedicated students accomplishing great things, and the schools in the West End Theatre District are no exception. Beginning with this issue of West End Living, we will regularly highlight an outstanding student at William Allen High School, Trexler Middle School and Muhlenberg Elementary School. All of them have been nominated by their respective principals. WILLIAM ALLEN HIGH SCHOOL
Nathaniel Stuart
This 2016 graduate, National Merit Scholar finalist and class Salutatorian was accepted to six
of eight schools in the Ivy League -- Harvard, Penn, Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth, Princeton and Yale -- and rejected them all. Instead, he chose Stanford University and will begin classes at the California college this fall. Nathaniel maintained a 5.16 grade point average. Among many activities, he served as captain of the tennis team, student director of the school’s vocal group AllenCapella, president of the Student Government Association, captain of Allen’s “Scholastic Scrimmage” team and secretary of the Key Club. He’s also a volunteer with his church’s youth group and plays piano in a band.
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Lillian Rohrback
This seventh-grade student is a member of the National Junior Honor Society, the Trident Swim Team and Student Council. Lillian also participates in the Trexler Theatre group and the Allentown School District science fair and studies at the School of Rock MUHLENBERG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Rylie Barr
Nathaniel Stuart
Fifth-grader and Student Council president Rylie has a really full plate, serving on the school’s Safety Patrol, tutoring other 5th-graders, serving as
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morning announcer and Career Day greeter, and participating on the K’NEX Challenge Team and the Performing Arts Club. Rylie’s also received several awards, including Safety Patrol of the Year, Academic Excellence award, Principal’s award, secondplace winner in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. essay contest and third-place in the Owl Olympics. n
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Join Neighborhood Clean-up in September Everyone in the West End Theatre District is welcome to join our next neighborhood clean-up project on Saturday, September 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The trash-battling program is sponsored by the West End Alliance. Allentown’s Bureau of Recycling and Solid Waste will provide our volunteers with gloves, trash bags, brooms, butlers and trash-pickers. There’s no need to sign up. Just go to the booth at the war memorial at the southeast corner of 19th & Allen streets any time between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to pick up your supplies. n
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Since partnering with Lehigh Valley Fashion Week in April, Elizabeth Strong, owner of Elizabeth Anthony’s Salon, 1727 Liberty St., has been named lead hair coordinator for season three. And that led to a high-glam event at the salon on July 22 -- a “sneak peek” of the fashion event’s third season, which ran August 12 - 14. Cyrie Melody Jackson, CEO and founder, and Kari Holmes, fashion director, of Lehigh Valley Fashion
Week provided four models that presented a sleek runway show within the cool confines of the salon. “Although we had a tent outside, the heat was just too much,” Strong said. “So we moved everything and everybody inside.” Paparazzi were absent, but the red-carpet show was documented by three professional photographers, via Love in Life, JAGged Edge, and Michael
Madden’s Lehigh Valley Elite Network. In addition, attendees were treated to updo hairstyling, makeup and hand/arm massages as well as cookies, cakes, quiche and other treats provided by salon neighbor Madeline’s on Liberty. The event also provided activities that helped attendees expand and improve their business networks as well. “We wanted everyone to leave
feeling fabulous, and with some new contacts. And that’s exactly what happened!” she said. Strong also noted that the salon’s clientele is growing, and she expects to expand her professional staff as a result. Interested? n Then contact her at easalon@hotmail.com or call Elizabeth Anthony’s Salon 1727 Liberty St. 610-437-8400 www.elizabethanthonyssalon.com
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“Million Hearts” Walking Program Comes to Allentown The longest journey begins with the first step, and you can take your first step toward improved fitness by signing up with Allentown’s “Million Clicks for Million Hearts” walking program. It’s part of the city’s involvement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Million Hearts” initiative, which aims to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes by 2017. When you register, you’ll receive a free keytab that’s synched with JobClocks placed along Allentown’s walking paths. Each time you “click-in,” you’ll be entered for a monthly prize drawing. The more often you click, the better your chances of winning. Our neighborhood clocks are
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located along the LifeTrail in Cedar Creek Parkway (enter on Honochick Drive) and in Trexler Park (enter from Springhouse Rd. between Tilghman St. and Broadway). Nearby clocks are also located along these trails: Andre Reed Park: Enter off Irving St. between Union Blvd. and Hanover Ave. Lehigh Parkway: Robin Hood Bridge parking lot Hamilton Mile: “Click-in” station at Hamilton & 9th Streets More information is available at www.allentownpa.gov/ millionhearts. n
IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Our friends and neighbors at Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 822 N. 19th Street, are marking an exciting milestone in 2016 -- the 90th anniversary of its founding. The congregation has planned a busy agenda, spanning several months, in keeping with its celebratory “90 days to honor 90 years of ministry.” It began in August with “Expedition Norway,” a special edition of vacation bible school that takes kids on an imaginary trip to Norway, where they share the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of this unique culture; discover God’s eternal love for the world, and create confident, faithfilled kids who understand the power of Jesus’ love in a diverse world. On September 18, Redeemer will conduct a special anniversary worship at 10:15 a.m. The guest preacher will be the Rev. D. Michael Bennethum, who served as assistant pastor from 1979 1982. The service will be followed by a pot-luck luncheon. The public is invited to both events. October 8 is the date for an anniversary banquet at the Luther Crest continuing care home in Allentown. Guest speaker will be Pastor Carl Shankweiler, an associate to the Bishop of the NEPA synod. There will also be a special musical performance. The banquet is open to the public, but reservations are required. Admission is $25 for adults and $6 for children, with payment due by Sunday, September 18. You can get tickets through the church office at 610-434-1291. There’s a strong tradition of music in the Lutheran church, so it’s fitting that the anniversary observations include a celebration of music traditions. On October 22, the usual 6 p.m. worship service will be replaced by a collaborative performance by Redeemer Lutheran; Christ Lutheran Church, Allentown; St. Timothy’s, Allentown; and Muhlenberg College. Offerings
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Redeemer Lutheran’s 90TH Anniversary
HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS 1925: Purchase of a plot at 19th and Washington streets by Christ Lutheran Church. Christ Lutheran gave the deed to Redeemer the following year. April 26, 1926: The charter was granted and signed by 16 members. The new congregation’s first service was held in Muhlenberg College’s chapel on May 16, 1926. The sermon was preached by Gomer S. Reese, a senior at Mt. Airy Seminary, who became Redeemer’s first pastor on June 1, 1926. July 11, 1926: The cornerstone was laid. October 10, 1926: The building was dedicated. 1933: The basement of the present educational building was completed. 1954: The first story was added. 1962: The second story was added. 1960: The Greater Redeemer Development program is approved. May 3, 1964: The new building’s cornerstone is laid. January 10, 1965: The new building is dedicated. January 17, 1965: The 40th anniversary of the church is celebrated. 1972: The Eisenhard Annex, acquired through the generosity of Dr. and Mrs. H. E. Eisenhard, became part of the church. The church office is now located in this building. Over the years, the congregation at Redeemer has helped start three new congregations: Nativity in Allentown; New Life in New Tripoli; and Messiah in Montgomery, Alabama. The church has also supported overseas missions, including “On Eagle’s Wings,” Pastor Lee Barry’s ministry among the Dogrib Indians of the Northwest Territory of Canada; Pastor Jonas Yema’s parish in Cameroon, Africa; and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Vladivostok, Russia.
will include choral, instrumental and congregational music. A wine and cheese reception follows. Finally, Redeemer will mark “Homecoming Sunday” on November 6 (All Saints Day). Redeemer Lutheran is making a strong outreach effort to contact former members of the congregation, so that past and current members can join in the celebration. Former Bishop Harold “Hal” Weiss will preach at the 10:15 a.m. service, which will also feature “The Four Sharps” brass quartet. A reception will follow. Throughout the celebration, the church narthex will be home to a special photographic display that spans 40 years. An in November, a special display will honor veterans that served during World War II. n Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer 822 N. 19th Street 610-434-1291 www.redeemerallentown.org FALL 2016
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In Memoriam
Civic Theatre Names New Marketing Director
Lawrence Roth The West End Theatre District lost one of its longtime lights on July 7, with the passing of Lawrence C. Roth, owner and operator of Lawrence Roth Salon and Day Spa at 1741 Liberty Street. He was also a veteran of the performing arts scene. Larry’s shop offers services for hair, nails, skin and body, as well as numerous straightening and smoothing treatments. “I’m a client there, and Larry was truly always ‘on,’” remembered Sharon Glassman, president of the Civic Theatre board. “He was a master of the art of conversation, and always chatted with every person who entered. When he performed or produced, literally throngs of his clients bought tickets to see his work.” Glassman added that Larry frequently performed at the nowdefunct Guthsville Playhouse, which opened in 1950. The original building was lost to a fire in 1970, and productions since then have been staged at Cedar Crest College’s Alumnae Hall.
Among his many roles, Larry played the lead in “George M,” a musical biography of legendary Broadway singer, dancer, composer, lyricist, director and producer George M. Cohan. He also portrayed Snoopy in “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” His final show at the Civic was Stephen Sondheim’s “Follies” in 1996. “He played Buddy and still was the ‘song and dance’ man who everyone loved,” said Civic’s artistic director William Sanders. His production credits included “Pippin,” at Allentown’s Symphony Hall and “La Cage” at the Civic Theatre. Larry is survived by his sons, Timothy of Baltimore, MD and Jason of Allentown; daughter Susan, wife of Dr. William Creighton of Macungie; grandchildren, Michael, Emily, Abigail, Timothy and Luke; sister, Marlene wife of Barry Rizzeto of Whitehall. He was predeceased by his daughter Kelly. n
Alan Raisman joined the Civic Theatre of Allentown as marketing director in July. His chief responsibilities include managing the theatre’s advertisements, website, email blasts and social media presence. He’s also charged with finding sponsors for Civic Theatre’s mainstage productions, receptions and film series. Alan brings more than five years of development and marketing experience to his new position. He previously served as communications associate at the Wildlands Conservancy, where he used various tools and techniques to increase brand awareness. He also worked as marketing and events manager at Lehigh Valley Zoo, where he developed and implemented annual plans to grow revenue through membership, signature events and guest engagement activities, business partnerships, individual donations, facility rentals and inkind donations.
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By September 30, 2016. One winner will be randomly selected from all the correct entries. Congratulations to Rosie Kennedy, winner of our summer contest!
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Do you recognize this image? Identify its location in the West End Theatre District and you could win a $25 gift certificate from a restaurant in the neighborhood. Send your entry by e-mail to michael@ drabenstott.com or mail to: M. Drabenstott, 2346 W. Allen St., Allentown PA 18104
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Alan serves on the Board of Trustees of People to People International, the Board of Associates for Muhlenberg College, the Board of the Young Adult Division of the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley and the Committee of the Philanthropy Institute for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter. A 2010 graduate of Lafayette College, Alan lives in Breinigsville. n
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Keeping it local: Callaghan’s features Valley Distilleries Already well known for its selection of craft beers, Jack Callaghan’s Ale House, 2027 Tilghman St. in the West End Theatre District, really upped the ante in June when it introduced “Local Spirits Tuesdays.” “It’s a joint effort with six local distilleries,” said John Chaya, co-owner of Callaghan’s. “Each month, one of them will visit Callaghan’s every Tuesday between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to offer samples, present literature and talk about the unique nature of their products.” The program grew from a discussion between Chaya and the owners of County Seat Spirits. “We wondered if local spirits would have the same attraction as locally made craft beers,” he said. “An informal survey of customers and friends prompted us to move forward.”
Callaghan’s has also instituted the “Valley Shelf,” dedicated to displaying the local wares, and specially crafted food recipes will include the current featured spirit each Tuesday. County Seat Spirits, located at the Bridgeworks Enterprise Center in Allentown, kicked off the event in June, followed by Triple Sun Spirits of Emmaus in July and Eight Oaks Craft Distillers, New Tripoli, in August. Anthony Brichta, County Seat’s CEO, was pleased to be the initial provider. “We were very excited to be approached,” he said, “and our month was great. Callaghan’s kicked off with a bartenders’ competition, using our products to make interesting drinks. And the chef used our products to make special versions of drunken clams. It’s nice to see bars supporting
local providers. There are many good craft breweries, and now their customers can see there are good local distilleries, too. It provides extra value to their customers, and helps raise public awareness of our offerings.” Chaya said that Colony Meadery, Allentown, is on-deck for September. Mead is a beverage made from fermented honey that can attain 40 proof or higher. The rest of the program’s list is subject to change, of course, but Chaya said he hopes to book these distilleries for the balance of the year: October: Social Still, Bethlehem. Bourbon, rye, vodka, gin, rum, and barrel gin (aged in old rye whiskey barrels). November: Kilimanjaro Distillery, Allentown. Potato vodka, North American winter wheat vodka, gin, apple pie
Triple Sun Spirits www.triplesunspirits.com Eight Oaks Craft Distillers www.eightoaksdistillers.com Kilimanjaro Distillery KilimanjaroDistillery.com Colony Meadery www.colonymeadery.com Social Still www.socialstill.com Christmas City Spirits www.christmascityspirits.com moonshine, un-aged whiskey, and aged whiskey. December: Christmas City Spirits, Bethlehem. Eau de vie, a clear, colorless brandy made from local apples; and apple brandy (eau de vie that has been aged in barrels). “It’s really a win-win,” Chaya said. “Our customers get to try a variety of well-made spirits, and the distillers meet directly with many potential customers.” n
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LOCAL HISTORY
Ron’s Ramblings: From Union Garage to Theatre514, The History of 514 North 19th Street The West End Theatre District is packed with history. Neighborhood resident Ron Epstein, a former employee of The Morning Call and a long-time history buff, has volunteered to share his knowledge with us. We began by asking about the history of 514 North 19th Street, now home to Civic Theatre’s Theatre514. “The building was erected in the ‘40s,” Ron said. “It began as Union Garage. At first, I thought it was a place to get cars fixed, but it wasn’t. Instead, it was an auto dealership.” An understandable mistake as there were garage doors at the front and back of the building. That business was founded in the ‘20s at 5th and Union Streets in Allentown by brothers Peter, Robert, and Gabriel Pietrobon. It was the first to offer 24-
hour repairs and my favorite flavor. Fun fact: Kaiser’s towing service in the We’d enter through “Darrin” was the Lehigh Valley. one of those garage first fiberglass Over the years, Union production sports doors. Cases of Garage handled a soda were stacked car in the U.S. It variety of automobiles, everywhere, so we’d hit the streets one including the wellgive our order to the month before the known Lincoln, workers, who’d find Corvette. Mercury, Dodge, what we wanted and Chrysler, Plymouth load it into our car. and Jeep marques, as After dad paid, we’d well as the long-extinct Packard, drive through the building and Studebaker, Kaiser, Frazer and go out through the other garage Henry J. door,” Ron said. “In the 1950s, Union Garage Banko vacated in the ‘70s, and the closed,” Ron continued, “and the site became home to the Allentown new tenant was Banko Beverage, Limb and Brace Co., now located now located along Crackersport in the district at 1808 West Allen Road in Allentown. They were a Street. During the next decade, the distributor for A-Treat and other tan stucco façade was added. beverages. In 1993, Bill Heydt used “I remember going there with the space as the campaign my father to get A-Treat; lime was headquarters for his successful run
for mayor of Allentown. Although the building stayed empty for about 13 years, it may have held a secret during that time. Ron said a woman he knew, who formerly lived in a nearby apartment, often told him about mysterious late-night noises that emanated from 514’s basement. “She swore to me that someone was running a ‘chop shop’ down there,” he said. Finally, the Civic Theatre took over the site in the mid-2000s, and is now known as Civic’s Theatre514, a facility that serves as an alternate location for plays and films. It’s also used for rehearsals and acting classes by the Civic Theatre School. In addition, the building contains a workshop for scenery construction and storage. n
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West End Alliance eligible for Tree-planting Grant
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The West End Alliance Beautification Committee’s August meeting welcomed guest Rick Howells, the city of Allentown’s tree inspector, to discuss tree planting opportunities in our neighborhood. Rick Howells reported that there are grant funds available for 30-40 trees to be placed where no trees are currently present. The committee identified Allen Street from 17th to 20th as the first area in which to focus. Neighborhood Coordinator Ann Biernat-Rucker and Rick will be walking the area to help identify locations and the best tree species for those spots. A letter will be sent to those property owners requesting permission and providing additional details. If the grant funds are received, property owners will be responsible for maintenance only and there will be no cost to them for sidewalk adjustments or planting. It is a great opportunity for our neighborhood to continue the wonderful tradition of tree-lined streets which so clearly defines us from other parts of the city. n
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Ambulance: 9-1-1 Animal Control: 610-437-7535 City Information Desk: 610-439-5999 Code Enforcement: 610-437-7661 Code Enforcement - Rental Licensing: 610-437-7694 Community Problems (neighbor disputes): 610-437-7773 Crime Prevention Unit: 610-437-7719 Emergency Medical Services (non-emergency): 610-437-7751 Emergency Medical Services (paramedics): 610-437-7531 Fire: 9-1-1 Graffiti Busters: 610-437-8729 Graffiti in Progress: 9-1-1 Housing Compliance/Inspections: 610-437-7697 Leaf Pickup: 610-437-7638 Mayor Ed Pawlowski: 610-437-7546 Noise Complaints: 610-437-7751 Police Calls (emergency): 9-1-1 Police Calls (non-emergency): 610-437-7751 Police - Vice Unit: 610-437-7726 Rental Unit Inspections: 610-437-7695 Sewer Back-up: 610-437-7639 Sewer Emergencies (after hours): 610-437-7751 State Representative Michael Schlossberg: 610-821-5577 Street Lights: 610-437-7735 SWEEP (Bureau of Recycling and Solid Waste): 610-437-8729 Vacant Property Issues: 610-437-7694 Zoning: 610-437-7630 Zoning Violations: 610-437-4360 24 WEST END LIVING
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Allentown 11th Ward, 4th Dist. Muhlenberg College, Seegers Union 2400 Chew St. Allentown 11th Ward, 5th Dist. Redeemer Lutheran Church 802 N. 19th St.
Election Day is November 8.
Not sure of your proper polling station? We’ve compiled this list of West End locations from information supplied by the League of Women Voters. Allentown 7th Ward Christ Lutheran Church 1245 Hamilton St. Allentown 8th Ward, 2nd Dist. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers # 375 1201 Liberty St. Allentown 8th Ward, 4th Dist. B’Nai B’Rith House (Community Room) 1616 Liberty St. Allentown 8th Ward, 5th Dist. St. Francis Parish Center 1046 W. Cedar St. Allentown 11th Ward, 1st Dist. Boys & Girls Club of Allentown (Side entrance) 1302 Turner St. Allentown 11th Ward, 2nd Dist. Boys & Girls Club of Allentown 1302 Turner St. Allentown 11th Ward, 3rd Dist. Emmanuel United Church of Christ 1547 Chew St.
Allentown 11th Ward, 6th Dist. West End Youth Center (Side entrance) 848 N. 20th St. Allentown 11th Ward, 7th Dist. Christ Evangelical Congregational Church 2135 Tilghman St. Allentown 13th Ward, 1st Dist. Allentown Public Library 1210 Hamilton St. Allentown 13th Ward, 4th Dist. William Allen High School, Phys Ed Center 1740 Turner St. (side ramp) Allentown 17th Ward, 1st Dist. Jewish Community Center 702 N. 22nd St. Allentown 17th Ward, 2nd Dist. Jewish Community Center 702 N. 22nd St. Allentown 17th Ward, 3rd Dist. Congregation Sons of Israel 2715 Tilghman St. Allentown 17th Ward, 4th Dist. First Presbyterian Church 2321 Tilghman St. Allentown 17th Ward, 4th Dist. (Parkland) First Presbyterian Church 2321 Tilghman St. Allentown 18th Ward, 1st Dist. Union Terrace School 1939 Union St. n