Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/5GBk5HOjGcA Best known for his contributions to ‘Epic Rap Battles of History,’ Zach Sherwin is a comedian, writer, rapper, and the creative mind behind The Crossword Show, coming to SteelStacks in Bethlehem on 10/22. Get Tickets In this episode, we delve into Zach’s diverse career, from viral rap battles to crafting crossword puzzles for The New York Times. We talk about how he got started, some of his favorite Epic Rap Battles, and find out what makes his upcoming performance at SteelStacks on October 22nd an event not to be missed!   GUESTS Zach Sherwin – The Crossword Show / Epic Rap Battles Links The Crossword Show at SteelStacks : https://www.steelstacks.org/event/14872/the-crossword-show-with-zach-sherwin/

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/Sd_Y3LrnOLk In this episode, we sit down with Louis Cinquino, Board Chair of Community Action Lehigh Valley. Discover the incredible impact this organization has on our community, its origins, funding, and the areas it touches. Community Action’s community problem-solving efforts have had long-lasting results, from voter referendums to affordable housing initiatives. Today, it employs nearly 100 workers, boasting a budget of $23 million and owning over $8 million in real estate. Their administrative costs consistently stay under 9% of their annual budget. We’ll also delve into The Seed Farm, located on a 42-acre site in Emmaus, dedicated to cultivating the next generation of farmers. Offering affordable access to land, equipment, and essential training, The Seed Farm empowers new farmers to start their businesses. From equipment operation to marketing, they provide the skills and knowledge needed for success. And let’s not forget the vital work of the Second Harvest Food Bank, committed to ending food insecurity in the Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania. They provide nutritious food, nutrition education, and dismantle barriers to create access, all while respecting the dignity of our neighbors. Special thanks to our sponsors: Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub, Wind Creek Event Center, WXPN, and Michael Bernadyn with RE/MAX. For more information, visit www.communityactionlv.org. GUESTS Louis Cinquino – Board President, Community Action Lehigh Valley Links Community Action Lehigh Valley: communityactionlv.org

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/CtvA3aSQtZc In this episode, we sit down on location with a few members of the ever expanding Big Easy Easton Brass band! Big Easy Easton Brass was formed by Jeremy Joseph in 2018 and has taken the Lehigh Valley one performance at a time. Learn more about the infectious nature of this New Orleans style second line band and how you can join! Thank you again to Jeremy for hosting us for this podcast and for all the members coming out and chatting! GUESTS Jeremy Joseph – Founder Art Charlton – Trombone Kevin Hudson – Drums Melanie Thiel – Supporter Sebastian Stanton – Sousaphone Steve Ruhmel – Trombone Links Big Easy Easton Brass: www.bigeasyeastonbrass.com

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/nlIHZn2vAg4 Joel Hibshman is going to run every single street in the Lehigh Valley and pick up as much trash as he can in the process. Learn about Joel’s incredible journey where he’s already run the 6000 some odd streets in Lehigh County and he’s closing in on the remaining miles in Northampton County. Along the way, he’s collected enough trash to fill up a Lehigh Valley warehouse! Thanks for the fun conversation and for inspiring others! Be sure to follow Joel on Instagram at www.instagram.com/joelhibshman to stay up to date! Some of Joel’s stats as of the publication of this episode: Completed cities – 57 2023 goal: reach 24,901 lifetime miles. Long term goal: run of the 11,825 streets in the Lehigh Valley by 2025. 4,373 of 5,816 Northampton county streets completed. 10,382 of 11,825 streets in the Lehigh Valley completed. All 6,009 streets in Lehigh County completed as of December 2022. GUESTS Joel Hibshman Links Joel Hibshman Instagram: www.instagram.com/joelhibshman

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/As97qGbCTlk   We talk with Matt Prideaux of Touchstone Theatre about Hidden Bethlehem, a part of the upcoming Festival Unbound. Do you know of a hidden gem, item, or location in Bethlehem and want to share it for sake of community art and theatre? Then click this link: www.touchstone.org/festival_unbound/hidden-bethlehem/   “WHAT IS HIDDEN BETHLEHEM? A chance for anyone in our community to shine a spotlight on the places and people in Bethlehem that they believe deserve to be seen and appreciated. There is a lot in Bethlehem that people love and frequent, but there are some truly wonderful places and people that not enough folks know about – share them with us! Do you know a place in Bethlehem that you feel goes unseen? A person who brings joy to those around them, and who makes their neighborhood a little bit better everyday? Do you have a hidden talent that you want the world to know about? Tell us about somewhere or someone that you feel is overlooked or under-appreciated.”   GUESTS Matt Prideaux: Touchstone Theatre Links Hidden Bethlehem: www.touchstone.org/festival_unbound/hidden-bethlehem/

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvPiUeoMO0k This episode features the full audio of our Second Annual Musikfest Preview Livestream featuring Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds and guests! Learn more about the 40th Musikfest, which bands to see, what foods to eat, and what makes the festival a special part of Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley. We were also extremely honored to be joined by Richard Anderson, Mayor, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany, along with delegates from the city’s council. Schwäbisch Gmünd is a Sister City to Bethlehem.   GUESTS Kassie Hilgert: CEO of ArtsQuest Pat Brogan: Programming Director ArtsQuest Paul Fistner: 40 Year Volunteer Hayley Jackson: Musician Richard Anderson, Mayor, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany Pentley Holmes: Musician Links Musikfest: www.musikfest.org

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/KcGmjvi-uc0 This episode features the full Lehigh Valley Music Industry Information Share Panel Talk featuring Carly Comando, Seth Witcher, and Matt Molchany. For more information on this event, visit: https://xpn.org/2023/07/13/lehigh-valley-music-industry-information-share/ “The event hopes to give attendees exclusive access to industry insider information that will help aspiring musicians take the next steps in their music career, as well as provide participants in the community with an inside look at how their local music scene operates and how they can show support. In an email to WXPN, organizer Ryan Susko planned the afternoon after attending Philly’s Inside Hustle event, taking inspiration from the panels and layout and bringing those ideas to the Lehigh Valley area.”   GUESTS Caryl Comando of Slingshot Dakota: slingshotdakota.bandcamp.com/ Seth Witcher: sethwitcherofficial.com Matt Molchany – Shards Recording Studio: https://linktr.ee/ShardsRecordingStudio Links Lehigh Valley Music Industry Information Share

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/db67tFUmYx8 In this episode we talk with American Gladiators Documentary director, and Lehigh Valley native, Ben Berman, about his career, what got him interested in directing, his time growing up in the Lehigh Valley, his views on his type of filmmaking, and much more! GUESTS Ben Berman: Director Links The American Gladiators Documentary

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/gnzEInubo4A We stopped in to visit Shawnnah Drey, the owner of Verde, an innovative store in Bethlehem with a strong emphasis on sustainability, functionality, and aesthetics. Learn more about her first year as a store owner, why she decided to go with the concept, and how you can find products from fantastic local merchants at her woman owned and operated store! GUESTS Shawnnah Drey, Owner, Verde Links www.verdebethlehem.com

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/EmKn04CIaY0 We find our way to Shards Recording Studio in South Bethlehem to talk with owner Matt Molchany about his experience in the industry, bands he’s worked with, what he thinks the local music scene is currently like, and we get a tour of his space!   GUESTS Matt Molchany : Shards Recording Studio Links https://linktr.ee/ShardsRecordingStudio | www.instagram.com/shards_recording_studio

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/RcFJRW1C2Oc Welcome to the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast! In this episode, we chat with Kayla, the founder of Lehigh Valley with Littles. She’s an expert on all things kids in the Lehigh Valley. Joined by her son, Gavin, we discuss how she started curating events, her favorite activities for kids, future plans, and how you can submit activities or even have her come to your event! Follow Lehigh Valley with Littles on social media and visit www.lehighvalleywithlittles.com for more information. Join us for a fun-filled exploration of family-friendly resources in the Lehigh Valley! GUESTS Kayla Marhefka: Lehigh Valley with Littles Links www.LehighValleywithLittles.com | Lehigh Valley with Littles Facebook

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/5lcZx2C3KGY Join WXPN’s on-air personality, Mike Vasilikos, as we explore… – The best record of all time? – How bands can get featured on WXPN (https://xpn.org/contact/) – How WXPN helps feature new and local music – The impact of streaming on music anticipation – Spotlight bands like LAVEDA, Wednesday, and Teenage Wrist – Preview the upcoming Xponential Music Festival, – and highlight Musicians on Call’s 5k event taking place in October. www.xpn.org www.xpnfest.org www.lvwithlove.com GUESTS Mike Vasilikos: On-Air Personality, WXPN Links www.xpn.org | www.xpnfest.org

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/TmboaNOrx3I Join us on the latest episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast as we sit down with Jason King Jones, Artistic Director of the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, taking place at DeSales University all summer. GET MORE INFO HERE: pashakespeare.org Discover the exciting plans for the upcoming Summer season, gain insights into the festival’s innovative strategies for keeping Shakespeare fresh, explore the enduring significance of Shakespeare’s work, and get a sneak peek into what festival goers can expect. Don’t miss this captivating conversation that celebrates the magic and relevance of Shakespeare in our modern world. GUESTS Jason King Jones: Artistic Director, Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Links Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival: https://pashakespeare.org/

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/TKuFF31CABE     We talk with Puscifer’s Mat Mitchell prior to the band’s June 3 performance at The Wind Creek Event Center. TICKETS Learn how Mat approaches songwriting, what songs he’s looking forward to playing the most on tour, and a little glimpse of what fans can expect on stage. GUESTS Mat Mitchell: Puscifer Links Puscifer Exitential Reckoning Tour: Global Probing V 3.0, June 3, Wind Creek Event Center: Tickets

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/Fwe2EJVB2rY We talk with Juniper & Grain’s Jay Nee about the return of The Ginvitational to SteelStacks on June 4. A new kind of spirit-tasting event, The Ginvitational is a celebration of cocktail culture featuring gin, bourbon, vodka, and much more. You will be introduced to spirits from a long list of local, national and international distillers, including the Ginvitational Premium Access Lounge sponsor Edrington, who will be featuring their No. 3 London Dry Gin. GUESTS Jay Nee: Juniper & Grain and The Ginvitational Links Ginvintational: https://www.steelstacks.org/event/13753/the-ginvitational/

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/Co4UcvDrTBg   We talk with Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites Marketing Director (and Bethlehem-lifer) Craig Larimer inside the Gemeinhaus, Moravian Museum. Learn more about this weekend’s Antique Treasure Show and all of the great events HBMS is putting on this summer including: Walking Tours; The Blueberry Festival; Saturdays at Burnside; the Rooms to View House Tour; and just how close were are to UNESCO World Heritage Status. Get more info on all the info we talk about at www.HistoricBethlehem.org   GUESTS Craig Larimer: Direct of Marketing, Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Links www.HistoricBethlehem.org That video about the super long soccer game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaSSUN6M_FM Video on UNESCO World Heritage: https://youtu.be/CnGbt1wa3o4

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/u7EvCxgoum8 American Hospitals is the fourth in a series of documentaries produced by the Unfinished Business Foundation, founded by Richard Master, CEO of MCS Industries Inc., who took a deep dive into the economics of the U.S. health-care system after his company was hit year after year with double-digit health insurance rate increases. Master teamed up with filmmaker Vincent Mondillo to produce Fix It: Healthcare at the Tipping Point; Big Pharma: Market Failure; Big Money Agenda: Democracy on the Brink, and now, American Hospitals. We speak with Richard and Vicent about what spurred them to make the films, the research behind the films, and how you can get more involved. Attend the Lehigh Valley premiere and discussion on April 24 at 7 p.m. at SteelStacks in Bethlehem by reserving your ticket.   GUESTS Richard Masters & Vincent Mondillo: American Hospitals Links FixitHealthCare: Website  

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/TeEtc5qiyq4 In this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love podcast, we sit down with Kristen Kurtis, an air personality for 88.5 FM WXPN. Kristen shares her journey on how she got started in the industry and her passion for radio. She also discusses how technology has changed the radio industry and how WXPN has adapted. Also some shout outs to Lost River Caverns and The Crayola Experience! Kristen also shares why you should be listening to WXPN right now, and she gives us a sneak peek of what to expect at the upcoming XPoNential Music Festival on September 22, 23, and 24 on the Camden Waterfront. The festival will feature amazing artists such as Old Crow Medicine Show, Teagan and Sara, and more. Listeners will be excited to hear that tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 AM, and we have a special coupon code just for you! At check out, enter XPNLOVE15 to get 15% OFF General Admission 3-day passes. This offer is good through May 19, so hurry up and get your passes at xpnfest.org. We also want to thank our sponsors Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub, Wind Creek Event Center, WXPN, and Michael Bernadyn with RE/MAX for their support. Tune in to this episode and discover the wonders of radio and the exciting things happening at WXPN and the XPoNential Music Festival!   GUESTS Kristin Kurtis: WXPN Links xpnfest.org At check out, enter XPNLOVE15 to get 15% OFF General Admission 3-day passes.  

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/K3jnlS6ygFM   “Happy Sadurday” chronicles a young woman’s thought process and the very moments leading up to her 22nd birthday – this occasion, typically filled with excitement, is weighed down by grief and survivor’s guilt, as this is an age that her older brother didn’t quite live to see. Join us as we speak with Coplay filmmaker Hannah Mittermeier about her first film and how she’d like it to shed a brighter light on mental health, family, and moving forward. More info: https://seedandspark.com/fund/happy-sadurday Happy Sadurday Instagram: www.instagram.com/happysadshortfilm/   GUESTS Hanna Mittermeir: Filmmaker Links Happy Sadurday: www.instagram.com/happysadshortfilm/  

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/nOhYJ9An3cE We talk with Third Street Alliance Executive Director, Alisa Baratta, about the upcoming 27th Annual Bistro Fundraiser taking place on March 25. It’s one of their largest fundraisers of the year and allows them to continue their important work in the community. Event Website here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/vfR/ Learn more about the event and how you can help out even if you’re unable to attend. Third Street Alliance for Women & Children inspires and equips women, children, and families to live, learn, and thrive.   GUESTS Alisa Baratta: Executive Director of Third Street Alliance Links Bistro Website: https://e.givesmart.com/events/vfR/ Third Street Alliance Website: https://thirdstreetalliance.org/  

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! WXPN Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/AK3q9zRQ8g0 The Nazareth Adult Soapbox Racing Association (NASBRA) derby ran successfully from 2008 – 2012. The event ended after five years when it became too large to run safely with the small volunteer crew. Two of the original crew members, who work for The Lehigh Conference of Churches, received approval to bring back the race as a fun community event and as a fundraiser for the Conference. So on June 3, 2023, (rain date June 10) race teams will gather on West Prospect Street in Nazareth to satisfy their need for speed. This is not your typical Boy Scout event. Anything from coffins to modified shopping carts is allowed. You build it, you race it! Registration begins August 15, 2022, and will continue until all 54 spots are filled. There is a $50 registration fee. Each team receives two t-shirts, others can be purchased for $10. Practice runs from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on race day with the race starting at noon. Double elimination will decide the winners. All team members must sign a waiver on race day in order to participate. GUESTS Christine Rinker: Lehigh Conference of Churches / NASBRA Links NASBRA Website: https://lehighchurches.org/event/nasbra/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/nasbra/

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! Wind Creek Event Center Made Possible in Lehigh Valley Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub Kitchen Magic VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/mvgyHe-lLtI We’re ON location at Book & Puppet Company on Easton Centre Square to talk about the upcoming Greater Lehigh Valley Writers’ Group’s Write Stuff Writers Conference March 23 through 25. We sit down with Christopher Ochs, GLVWG president, and Charles Kiernan, Write Stuff Conference Chair, to discuss the origins and purpose of the group, learn about some of their ongoing writers events, and focus on their big yearly event, The Write Stuff Conference with Keynote Speaker Maria V. Snyder. Big Thank you to Book and Puppet Company for having us in! GUESTS Christopher Ochs: GLVWG president Charles Kiernan: Write Stuff Conference Chair Links Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group: https://greaterlehighvalleywritersgroup.wildapricot.org/ The Write Stuff Writers Conference: https://greaterlehighvalleywritersgroup.wildapricot.org/page-1859773 Book and Puppet Company: https://bookandpuppet.com/

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! Wind Creek Event Center Made Possible in Lehigh Valley Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub Kitchen Magic VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/zn2QdK65sYc Today we’re talking with Lisa Dente, who is running the Boston Marathon on April 17 as a member of Rebekah’s Angels Charity Team. Her goal is is to raise $7,000 and we hope we can help! Rebekah’s Angels Foundation was founded by Rebekah Gregory, a Boston Marathon bombing survivor. Her foundation was created when she struggled to find mental health resources and treatment for her son after experiencing the tragic event of April 15, 2013 This will be the first time Lisa returns to the Boston Marathon since that day. Donation Link: https://www.givengain.com/ap/lisa-dente-raising-funds-for-rebekahs-angels-foundation/ GUESTS Lisa Denta – Rebekah’s Angels Links Lisa Denta – Donation Page Rebekah’s Angels – Website

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! Wind Creek Event Center Made Possible in Lehigh Valley Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub Kitchen Magic   VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXPztAjCrUI   We talk with musician and composer Alex Luquet and filmmaker Daniel Paashaus about their upcoming performance of The Forest Primeval taking place on February 3rd at the Ice House in Bethlehem. This original performance showcases the duo’s short films, photography, spoken word, and live music. The Forest Primeval is the product of a years long collaboration between musician and composer Alex Luquet (aka Sailcloth) and filmmaker Daniel Paashaus (aka paas-haus). Premiering on first Friday in February 2023 at The Ice House in Bethlehem, PA, this original performance showcases the duo’s short films, photography, spoken word, and live music. Luquet will be performing unreleased solo work, including a live score to some of the films, and will be releasing his new EP, Resting Fields. The evening will begin at 7pm with a gallery of photography and sculptural work by Paashaus, along with beverages and light refreshment. The live show will begin at 8pm in The Ice House’s historic space. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door. https://www.icehousetonight.org/events/the-forest-primeval www.lvwithlove.com GUESTS Alex Luquet – Sailcloth Daniel Paashaus – Website   Links The Forest Primeval at The Ice House: www.icehousetonight.org/events/the-forest-primeval  

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! Wind Creek Event Center Made Possible in Lehigh Valley Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub Kitchen Magic   VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/bLakpgZoG20   We’re talking about Lehigh Valley Space Fest taking place May 6 – 7, 2023 at Paxinosa Elementary School in Easton, PA. The Lehigh Valley is home to fests, so why not one about space? We talk with Marty McGuire, one of the coordinators, about his interest in backyard astronomy and his role as a NASA Ambassador. We also discuss a few trippy space facts and Marty lets us know the best spot in Pennsylvania to see the night sky without light pollution. GUESTS Marty McGuire – Lehigh Valley Space Fest Links Lehigh Valley Space Fest / May 5 – 7, 2023 / Easton, PA / www.LVSpaceFest.org  

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! Made Possible in Lehigh Valley Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub Kitchen Magic   VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/AZrzAmTBabY   Dave and I met when we were mutually tagged in a tweet and we carved out a few minutes to talk how he was introduced to baseball, which country is better at tailgating, and the best bar to visit in London if you’re a Philadelphia fan. Thank you to our sponsors, Kitchen Magic, Made Possible in the Lehigh Valley, Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub, and Michael Bernadyn with RE/MAX Realty Get more LVwithLOVE https://linktr.ee/lvwithlove GUESTS Dave of @UKPhillies Links @UKPhillies account: https://twitter.com/ukphillies The Lehigh Valley is rich with possibilities. A proud heritage and bright future that has long attracted makers, innovators, and those with great vision. Everything you need to create the life you want… on your terms. Vibrant downtowns. Charming Main Streets with surprises around every corner. And lots of open spaces to explore. Live, work, learn, play. Discover all that’s Made Possible in Lehigh Valley at lehighvalleymadepossible.com.

Partner with Lehigh Valley with Love! Thank you to our Partners! Made Possible in Lehigh Valley Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/cFmzetnug_4 Welcome to our final Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast episode of 2022. We met with JT Norman, Business Development and Product Design and Innovation at Kitchen Magic, located in Nazareth. We learn about JT wound up in Nazareth one evening, was rescued by some local Nazarenes, got his nickname, and never looked back. We also talk about what to look for in Kitchen Remodeling in 2022 and how you can find out more about Kitchen Magic. Visit Kitchen Magic’s Website GUESTS JT Norman, Business Development and Product Design Innovation, Kitchen Magic Links Kitchen Magic Website: https://www.kitchenmagic.com/ The Lehigh Valley is rich with possibilities. A proud heritage and bright future that has long attracted makers, innovators, and those with great vision. Everything you need to create the life you want… on your terms. Vibrant downtowns. Charming Main Streets with surprises around every corner. And lots of open spaces to explore. Live, work, learn, play. Discover all that’s Made Possible in Lehigh Valley at lehighvalleymadepossible.com.

Partner with Lehigh Valley with Love! Thank you to our Partners! Made Possible in Lehigh Valley Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTOnYVrIZkM This episode is part of our monthly virtual program with Lehigh Valley Passport to History! (www.lvhistory.org) For our November Virtual Program, learn about the veterans of Emmaus, Pennsylvania with Jeanne Harakal, President of the Emmaus Historical Society. Jeanne talks about the Emmaus Moravians who were reluctant to fight and the few who went into battle, as well as male and female veterans of other wars who returned to Emmaus to flourish in a variety of fields. Thank you to all of our veterans! *Lehigh Valley Passport to History is funded in part with funding received through the County of Northampton’s Hotel Tax Program, the Lehigh County Tourism Development grant program, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Links Lehigh Valley Passport to History: https://lvhistory.org/ The Lehigh Valley is rich with possibilities. A proud heritage and bright future that has long attracted makers, innovators, and those with great vision. Everything you need to create the life you want… on your terms. Vibrant downtowns. Charming Main Streets with surprises around every corner. And lots of open spaces to explore. Live, work, learn, play. Discover all that’s Made Possible in Lehigh Valley at lehighvalleymadepossible.com.

Partner with Lehigh Valley with Love! Thank you to our Partners! Made Possible in Lehigh Valley Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTOnYVrIZkM This episode is part of our monthly virtual program with Lehigh Valley Passport to History! (www.lvhistory.org) Hear about screams through the walls at the Kutzown Area Historical Society, visit two stops on the Eerie Easton Walking Tour, and learn about a lightning strike that devastated a Pennsylvania family at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm. GUESTS Craig Koller, Kutztown Area Historical Society Sarah White, Sigal Museum Sigal Museum Hannah Franko, Board Member, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm Links Lehigh Valley Passport to History: https://lvhistory.org/ Kutztown Area Historical Society: http://www.kutztownhistory.org/ Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm: https://quietvalley.org/ Sigal Museum: https://sigalmuseum.org/   The Lehigh Valley is rich with possibilities. A proud heritage and bright future that has long attracted makers, innovators, and those with great vision. Everything you need to create the life you want… on your terms. Vibrant downtowns. Charming Main Streets with surprises around every corner. And lots of open spaces to explore. Live, work, learn, play. Discover all that’s Made Possible in Lehigh Valley at lehighvalleymadepossible.com.

Partner with Lehigh Valley with Love! Thank you to our Partners! Made Possible in Lehigh Valley Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quCG6MG-Wuw We’re talking to the pride of Nazareth, World Champion, and Olympic Medalist, Joe Kovacs. Joe is already a Lehigh Valley athletic legend. His resume includes two World Championships and two Olympic Silver Medals in the shot put. We talk about the first time he picked up a shot put in the Bethlehem Catholic High School parking lot, his favorite place to visit when he comes home (one of them is Ressler’s Market on Main St. in Nazareth), if he’ll ever throw at Celtic Classic, his favorite place to throw in general (it’s not a stadium), how many more Olympic Games we can hope to cheer for him at (maybe more than one!), and how ArtsQuest is on notice that we want to put together a Street Throw event at SteelStacks! Oh, and Lost Tavern Brewing made a beer in his honor: “Muddy Joe”. A huge thank you to Lehigh Valley Made Possible for making this interview possible. GUESTS Joe Kovacs: World Champion / Olympic Medalist Links Joe Kovacs Instagram The Lehigh Valley is rich with possibilities. A proud heritage and bright future that has long attracted makers, innovators, and those with great vision. Everything you need to create the life you want… on your terms. Vibrant downtowns. Charming Main Streets with surprises around every corner. And lots of open spaces to explore. Live, work, learn, play. Discover all that’s Made Possible in Lehigh Valley at lehighvalleymadepossible.com.

Partner with Lehigh Valley with Love! Thank you to our Partners! Made Possible in Lehigh Valley Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UjQgRcq1Ls In this episode of Lehigh Valley Passport to History, we speak with Delwin Fiddler (AKA Elk Bear, Hehakapa Mahto), Founder of PAZA Tree of Life and Adam DePaul, Tribal Council Member of The Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania. We are also joined by PAZA Advisory Board Member on Arts and Cultural Affairs, Dr. Samora Free, and Briana Feston, also of PAZA Tree of Life. Learn more about their continued efforts to preserve, celebrate, and educate on Native American History and Culture throughout the Lehigh Valley and the world.   GUESTS Delwin Fiddler (AKA Elk Bear, Hehakapa Mahto): Founder of PAZA Tree of Life Adam DePaul: Tribal Council Member of The Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania. Dr. Samora Free: PAZA Tree of Life Advisory Board Member on Arts and Cultural Affairs Briana Feston: PAZA Tree of Life Links Paza Tree of Life: www.pazatree.org Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania: www.lenape-nation.org/cultural-center Lehigh Valley Passport to History: www.LVHistory.org The Lehigh Valley is rich with possibilities. A proud heritage and bright future that has long attracted makers, innovators, and those with great vision. Everything you need to create the life you want… on your terms. Vibrant downtowns. Charming Main Streets with surprises around every corner. And lots of open spaces to explore. Live, work, learn, play. Discover all that’s Made Possible in Lehigh Valley at lehighvalleymadepossible.com.

Partner with Lehigh Valley with Love! Thank you to our Partners! Made Possible in Lehigh Valley Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub   Abigail Stoudt, Bloomsburg University student and Lehigh Valley with Love Media intern, wraps up her summer podcast series with musician and influencer, Kendal Conrad, on location at Lit Coffee Roastery and Bakeshop, 26 E 3rd St., Bethlehem, PA. Abigail and Kendal talk about songwriting, inspiration, their favorite restaurants, how it’s important to take breaks from time to time, and more all with the ambiance of Lit in the background. Thank you, Abby, for a tremendous podcast series this summer. You were an amazing asset to our team and taught us a few things as well.   Host Abigail Stoudt – Bloomsburg University Guest Kendal Conrad Links Kendal’s Website Lit Coffee Roastery and Bakeshop The Lehigh Valley is rich with possibilities. A proud heritage and bright future that has long attracted makers, innovators, and those with great vision. Everything you need to create the life you want… on your terms. Vibrant downtowns. Charming Main Streets with surprises around every corner. And lots of open spaces to explore. Live, work, learn, play. Discover all that’s Made Possible in Lehigh Valley at lehighvalleymadepossible.com.  

Partner with Lehigh Valley with Love! Thank you to our Partners! Made Possible in Lehigh Valley Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub   Anna Lazewski recently earned Girl Scout Gold Award for her project: Sustainability on the Monocacy. Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania sent out a press release congratulating Anna for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can earn. For her project, Anna designed educational, interactive trail content at Burnside Plantation focused around colonial history and sustainability. The virtual content includes a self guided tour and audio tour, art and poetry prompts, letterboxing clues, and more with the goal of educating the public about how the history of the Moravians intertwines with living sustainably today. Anna, a Liberty High School senior, also led trail work including graffiti remediation, bridge repainting, and trash cleanups in order to revitalize the existing walking trail her virtual content is attached to. Anna’s walking trail and self guided tour are located on Burnside Plantation’s portion of the Monocacy Way Trail and can be accessed by visitors at any time. To view her virtual content and letterboxing clues, visit: https://monocacytrail.hbm.yourcultureconnect.com/ GUESTS Anna Lazweski: Girl Scout Gold Award Winner; Burnside Virtual Tour Creator; Libery High School Senior Links Check out Anna’s Burnsie Plantation Interactive Tour: https://monocacytrail.hbm.yourcultureconnect.com/ The Lehigh Valley is rich with possibilities. A proud heritage and bright future that has long attracted makers, innovators, and those with great vision. Everything you need to create the life you want… on your terms. Vibrant downtowns. Charming Main Streets with surprises around every corner. And lots of open spaces to explore. Live, work, learn, play. Discover all that’s Made Possible in Lehigh Valley at lehighvalleymadepossible.com.  

Partner with Lehigh Valley with Love! Thank you to our Partners! Made Possible in Lehigh Valley Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub Girls on the Run Lehigh Valley (GOTRLV) is proud to announce that it is an independent Girls on the Run council as of July 1, 2022. Initially started in the Lehigh Valley as an affiliate council through Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries in 2007, GOTRLV’s growth and expansion have led it to become an independent council directly through Girls on the Run International, with its own 501(c)3 non-profit status. Since beginning the program in the Lehigh Valley, GOTRLV has grown from 45 participants in its first year to over 800 participants in 2021-22 school year. “We are proud to establish ourselves as an independent council,” said Liz Fones, Executive Director for GOTRLV. “We are grateful to Diakon for being our founding sponsor and our home for the last 15 years, and we are excited to see our growth continue as we work to reach as many girls as possible in our community.” The mission of Girls on the Run is to ́inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running”. The program combines training for a non-competitive 5K event with life-changing lessons to enhance self-esteem, social, emotional and physical health. GOTRLV programs are for all girls, with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion as a priority in the organization’s strategic goals. As a result of increased growth, the GOTRLV Board of Directors is also expanding its membership and seeking diverse applicants committed to the mission of inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident. For more information about GOTRLV please visit www.gotrlehighvalley.org or contact Liz Fones at [email protected]. Host Abigail Stoudt, Bloomsburg Unviersity Student, Lehigh Valley with Love Media Intern GUESTS Liz Fones, Executive Director, Girls on the Run Lehigh Valley Links Girls on the Run Lehigh Valley The Lehigh Valley is rich with possibilities. A proud heritage and bright future that has long attracted makers, innovators, and those with great vision. Everything you need to create the life you want… on your terms. Vibrant downtowns. Charming Main Streets with surprises around every corner. And lots of open spaces to explore. Live, work, learn, play. Discover all that’s Made Possible in Lehigh Valley at lehighvalleymadepossible.com.  

Partner with Lehigh Valley with Love! Thank you to our Partners! Made Possible in Lehigh Valley Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub We met up with Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds to talk to some Musikfest dignataries, vendors, and musicians about what to look for this year at the ‘Fest! Thank you to everyone who came down on this incredibly hot day! We’ll see you at the fest. GUESTS Kassie Hilgert Curt Mosel Don Cunningham Bobby Siegfried of Chasing Daylight Patrick Brogan The Flying V Peyton Renee Melody Cruz Seth Witcher Links Musikfest.org The Lehigh Valley is rich with possibilities. A proud heritage and bright future that has long attracted makers, innovators, and those with great vision. Everything you need to create the life you want… on your terms. Vibrant downtowns. Charming Main Streets with surprises around every corner. And lots of open spaces to explore. Live, work, learn, play. Discover all that’s Made Possible in Lehigh Valley at lehighvalleymadepossible.com.  

Partner with Lehigh Valley with Love! Thank you to our Partners! Made Possible in Lehigh Valley Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub We’re once again on location for this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast at The Velodrome in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania to talk with 22x National Champion, Mandy Marquardt, prior to U.S. Cycling Nationals July 27 – 31! Mandy resides in Allentown, PA and is currently a full-time professional cyclist for Team Novo Nordisk, the world’s first all-diabetes professional cycling team. As part of the USA Cycling National Team, she has raced internationally at the Pan-American Championships, UCI World Cups, and UCI World Championships. A 22-time U.S. National Champion, Mandy currently holds the 3 U.S National Records in the Women’s Standing 500m TT, 1km TT and the Team Sprint. She is an active ambassador for many organizations, including TrueSport, The Taylor Hooton Foundation, and the St. Luke’s University Health Network in Allentown, Pennsylvania . Mandy is passionate about being a role model for young girls worldwide as well as for everyone affected by diabetes. Thank you to our co-host, Abigail Stoudt, summer intern and Bloomsburg University student! VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioTHrU7-fkE   GUESTS Mandy Marquardt Links Mandy Marquardt Website: www.mandymarquardt.com The Velodrome: https://thevelodrome.com/ The Lehigh Valley is rich with possibilities. A proud heritage and bright future that has long attracted makers, innovators, and those with great vision. Everything you need to create the life you want… on your terms. Vibrant downtowns. Charming Main Streets with surprises around every corner. And lots of open spaces to explore. Live, work, learn, play. Discover all that’s Made Possible in Lehigh Valley at lehighvalleymadepossible.com.

Partner with Lehigh Valley with Love! Thank you to our Partners! Made Possible in Lehigh Valley Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub With an acting career spanning more than 30 years, Tony Todd has an extensive list of credits in all genres. Todd has appeared in more than 100 theatrical and television films and has played opposite many major Hollywood stars. His movie credits include: Platoon (1986), Night of the Living Dead (1990), Candyman[4] (1992), The Crow (1994), The Rock (1996), Wishmaster (1997), the Final Destination series (2000–2011), Minotaur (2006), and Beg (2010).[5] On stage he has received accolades for numerous roles including a coveted Helen Hayes Award nomination for his performance in The Captain’s Tiger at the La Jolla Playhouse, Manhattan Theatre Club, and The Kennedy Center; And while we’ll definitely touch on those accolades, we’re here to talk about his upcoming return role in August Wilson’s ‘Fences” this summer a the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts at DeSales University in Center Valley, PA! Fences will preview at 7:30pm on July 27 and 28. Opening night is Friday, July 29 at 7:30pm, and the production runs through August 7. Single tickets start at $25 and can be purchased online at www.pashakespeare.org or by calling the box office at 610.282.WILL [9455]. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri6xB2baehE   GUESTS Tony Todd Links Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival The Lehigh Valley is rich with possibilities. A proud heritage and bright future that has long attracted makers, innovators, and those with great vision. Everything you need to create the life you want… on your terms. Vibrant downtowns. Charming Main Streets with surprises around every corner. And lots of open spaces to explore. Live, work, learn, play. Discover all that’s Made Possible in Lehigh Valley at lehighvalleymadepossible.com.

Partner with Lehigh Valley with Love! Thank you to our Partners! Made Possible in Lehigh Valley Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub   Hello and welcome to another on location Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast. In this one, we’re at Machs Gute on Linden Street in Bethlehem talking with renowned antique fan collector and art historian, Stefan Osdene, who appeared on an episode of American Pickers. We have another fan fan, our very own Lehigh Valley’s prince of polka, Robbie Lawrence, hosting and helping out with this episode dude to his friendship with Stefan and his own wealth of knowledge when it comes to antique fans. Buckle in kids, we talk about all sorts of fan fandom including an upcoming 11th annual Lehigh Valley Fan meet on Saturday July 22 through 23, email [email protected] if you’d like to RSVP or for more info Also, be sure to check out Robbie and The SteelWorkers on Facebook for all of their summer shows! Stefan Osdene: https://www.instagram.com/cambridgegoldandantiques/ Robbie and the SteelWorkers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/241694563451467/ VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/bQNH87U1oW8   GUESTS Guest Host: Robbie Lawrence Guest: Stefan Osdene Links Stefan Osdene Robbie Lawrence and the SteelWorkers The Lehigh Valley is rich with possibilities. A proud heritage and bright future that has long attracted makers, innovators, and those with great vision. Everything you need to create the life you want… on your terms. Vibrant downtowns. Charming Main Streets with surprises around every corner. And lots of open spaces to explore. Live, work, learn, play. Discover all that’s Made Possible in Lehigh Valley at lehighvalleymadepossible.com.  

Partner with Lehigh Valley with Love! Thank you to our Partners! Made Possible in Lehigh Valley Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub   We’re on location at The Sigal Museum in downtown Easton for this special episode of the Lehigh Valley Passport to History Monthly Series talking about Lehigh Valley Passport to History Month in July! Passport to History Month features five weekends of fun with thirty-six historic sites that have signed on to open their doors for free tours, activities and programs for visitors of all ages. Visit www.lvhistory.org for all of the information including dates, locations, times, and more. VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M91a638N-uM   GUESTS Megan van Ravenswaay – Executive Director, Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society / Sigal Museum Daphne Mayer – Director, National Canal Museum Sharon Ashton – Volunteer, Historic Easton Cemetery Links Lehigh Valley Passport to History Sigal Museum History Easton Cemetery The Lehigh Valley is rich with possibilities. A proud heritage and bright future that has long attracted makers, innovators, and those with great vision. Everything you need to create the life you want… on your terms. Vibrant downtowns. Charming Main Streets with surprises around every corner. And lots of open spaces to explore. Live, work, learn, play. Discover all that’s Made Possible in Lehigh Valley at lehighvalleymadepossible.com.

Welcome to Valley Talks! Join Abby Stoudt as she meets with people around the Lehigh Valley to figure out what makes her hometown, well… her hometown! Abby is a Public Relations student at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and a summer intern with Lehigh Valley with Love Media. This show is recorded as a summer-long segment of the Lehigh Valley with Love podcast. Partner with Lehigh Valley with Love! Thank you to our Partners! Made Possible in Lehigh Valley Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub Welcome to the first episode of Valley Talks! I’m Abby Stoudt, a soon-to-be senior Public Relations student at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, and Lehigh Valley with Love’s newest intern! I’ve lived in the Lehigh Valley my entire life and I’m super excited to get to share the stories I explore with the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast’s listeners! In this episode, I got to speak with Stephen Jiwanmall, Director of Communications and Marketing, and Eric Yoak, Major Events Manager, at the Bradbury Sullivan LGBT Community Center in Allentown! We got to talk about a lot of great events that they host including Lehigh Valley Pride, Allentown’s first-ever drag brunch, and some of the behind-the-scenes stuff that happens behind all of this. Enjoy! GUESTS Stephen Jiwanmall, Director of Communications and Marketing Eric Yoak, Major Events Manager Links Pride Lehigh Valley Bradbury Sullivan LGBT Community Center The Lehigh Valley is rich with possibilities. A proud heritage and bright future that has long attracted makers, innovators, and those with great vision. Everything you need to create the life you want… on your terms. Vibrant downtowns. Charming Main Streets with surprises around every corner. And lots of open spaces to explore. Live, work, learn, play. Discover all that’s Made Possible in Lehigh Valley at lehighvalleymadepossible.com.    

Partner with Lehigh Valley with Love! Thank you to our Partners! Made Possible in Lehigh Valley Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub Today we’re here with Sights for Hope Executive Director and CEO Dennis Zehner. Dennis Zehner has been the Executive Director and CEO since July 1, 2020. He had been the Director of Advancement from 2018-2020. In his time as Executive Director, Dennis has led the efforts to change the agency’s name to Sights for Hope and to implement a brand focused on empowerment and independence. We talk about the upcoming Songs4Sight Concert taking place on June 14, 2022 to benefit Sights for Hope. Sights for Hope’s Songs4Sight 2022 concert, presented by Diamond Community Partner Provident Bank, features The BRUCE Show, an electrifying Springsteen tribute by The Mighty SPECTRUM Band. Songs4Sight is produced in partnership with ArtsQuest. The BRUCE Show is filled with interpretations of music by “The Boss” that capture the energy and conviction felt at a Springsteen concert. The Mighty SPECTRUM Band is one of the premier acts from the shores of New Jersey to the beaches of the Hamptons. It has built a strong base of loyal fans with its blend of driving rock and saxophone power. BUY TICKETS GUESTS Sights 4 Hope CEO: Dennis Zehner Links Songs 4 Hope Concert Tickets The Lehigh Valley is rich with possibilities. A proud heritage and bright future that has long attracted makers, innovators, and those with great vision. Everything you need to create the life you want… on your terms. Vibrant downtowns. Charming Main Streets with surprises around every corner. And lots of open spaces to explore. Live, work, learn, play. Discover all that’s Made Possible in Lehigh Valley at lehighvalleymadepossible.com. Video Version: https://youtu.be/Y2z_clnmJUE  

Partner with Lehigh Valley with Love! Thank you to our Partners! Made Possible in Lehigh Valley Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub Recorded on location at Employnet, Elizabeth Ave, Bethlehem, PA Today we’re talking about employment in the Lehigh Valley with Employment’s Ashley Montague and Ashley Kemerer Employnet is a full service staffing, recruiting, payroll, and human resource solution. Whether you are looking for that perfect job, or you are an employer looking to hire your next employee, they can help and do so in a personal fashion, which we’ll get into. We talk about finding a job in today’s environment, but also how employers can take advantage, how the landscape has changed a bit, and how that can help you. Learn more about their June 9 Cocktail Q&A here: https://qrco.de/bczkCe GUESTS Ashley Montague Ashley Kemmerer Links Employnet The Lehigh Valley is rich with possibilities. A proud heritage and bright future that has long attracted makers, innovators, and those with great vision. Everything you need to create the life you want… on your terms. Vibrant downtowns. Charming Main Streets with surprises around every corner. And lots of open spaces to explore. Live, work, learn, play. Discover all that’s Made Possible in Lehigh Valley at lehighvalleymadepossible.com.  

Partner with Lehigh Valley with Love! Thank you to our Partners! Made Possible in Lehigh Valley ArtsQuest Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub Recorded on location at Plants + Vintage / Domaci Flea in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Founded by Emily Phifer in 2021, Olive & Grace is a grassroots project in the Lehigh Valley that seeks to serve the needs of girls and young women by providing them with a boutique shopping experience to “shop” for clothing and hygiene needs. The shop provides all of this for free to the girls through donations and people like you! We talk about what it’s like to start a non-proft in 2021, how having a board of directors is helpful, how YOU can get involved, and what’s coming up in terms of pop up events this summer. Learn more about their May 14 Fundraiser Garden Party GUESTS Emily Phifer: Founder Lilly Cooper: Social Media Manager Links Olive & Grace Boutique: www.olivegboutique.com The Lehigh Valley is rich with possibilities. A proud heritage and bright future that has long attracted makers, innovators, and those with great vision. Everything you need to create the life you want… on your terms. Vibrant downtowns. Charming Main Streets with surprises around every corner. And lots of open spaces to explore. Live, work, learn, play. Discover all that’s Made Possible in Lehigh Valley at lehighvalleymadepossible.com. Video Episode Version

Partner with Lehigh Valley with Love! Thank you to our Partners! Made Possible in Lehigh Valley ArtsQuest Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly&#8217;s Irish Grille &amp; Sports Pub Recorded on location at SOTA Show House Greenleaf, Allentown, Pennsylvania We&#8217;re on location at this year’s Society of the Arts Show House in West Allentown, Pennsylvania. Society of the Arts (SOTA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1964 with a mission to support the Allentown Art Museum&#8217;s presentation of outstanding artistic programs. Arguably their most famous and visible event, The Show House, takes place every year in a beautiful home in the Lehigh Valley where stagers, designers, landscapers, and more get to share their fashions and visions. The Show House was unable to take place during COVID, so this year is especially important to the organization and the excitement while we were recording was palpable. The event runs April 30 through May 15. Visit sotapa.org for more information. The Show House features the latest in home decor and fashions from a robust and impressive roster of local designers and landscapers. Proceeds from the SOTA Show House support the Allentown Art Museum&#8217;s educational programs such as the SOTA Education Endowment and the SOTA Print Fund There will be a bevy of special events during the Show House’s two week run including: ○ The Petals and Pearls Preview Party on April 29 ○ Luncheon and Fashion Show featuring local designer Lara Bly Designs on May 14 ○ Greenleaf garden brews featuring HiJinx Brewery, Well Crafted Beer Company , Sticky Pig food truck, live music and yard games. ○ Shopping Opportunities at Boutique in the Alley ○ And more! GUESTS Max Weintraub: Allentown Art Museum President &amp; CEO Valerie Johnson: SOTA President Jill Stevens: 2022 SOTA Show House Co-Chair Diane MacConnell: 2022 SOTA Show House Co-Chair Links SOTA: www.sotapa.org Allentown Art Museum: www.AllentownArtMuseum.org ALL LVWITHLOVE LINKS https://linktr.ee/lvwithlove The Lehigh Valley is rich with possibilities. A proud heritage and bright future that has long attracted makers, innovators, and those with great vision. Everything you need to create the life you want… on your terms. Vibrant downtowns. Charming Main Streets with surprises around every corner. And lots of open spaces to explore. Live, work, learn, play. Discover all that’s Made Possible in Lehigh Valley at lehighvalleymadepossible.com. <a href="https://www

Partner with Lehigh Valley with Love! Thank you to our Partners! Made Possible in Lehigh Valley ArtsQuest Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly&#8217;s Irish Grille &amp; Sports Pub Recorded on location at Godfrey Daniels in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Godfrey Daniels was established in 1976 and is one of the last remaining true listening rooms in the country. A listening room is loosely defined as a musical venue where the emphasis is placed on intently listening to the artist as well as a space for them to discuss their music in depth. We talk with artists Miriam Clancy and Rachael Sage prior to their show at Godfrey’s. We talk with New Zealand born Miriam Clancy about moving to, and loving, Pennsylvania, Kutztown in particular and what keeps her inspired as one of many in a long line of Kiwi singer songwriters. She loves PA so much she wrote a song about it. And we we speak with New York City based Rachael Sage Rachael Sage , an American singer-songwriter and visual artist former ballet dancer, poet, and many more hats, about her time during the pandemic and her excitement to play again in person. We’re also treated to a song from each artist, including a debut from Miriam Clancy and the first time Rachael Sage has played live with her new collaborator Kevin from Philadelphia. Links Miriam Clancy www.miriamclancy.com Rachael Sage http://rachaelsage.com/ Godfrey Daniels https://godfreydaniels.org/ ALL LVWITHLOVE LINKS https://linktr.ee/lvwithlove The Lehigh Valley is rich with possibilities. A proud heritage and bright future that has long attracted makers, innovators, and those with great vision. Everything you need to create the life you want… on your terms. Vibrant downtowns. Charming Main Streets with surprises around every corner. And lots of open spaces to explore. Live, work, learn, play. Discover all that’s Made Possible in Lehigh Valley at lehighvalleymadepossible.com. Video Episode Version Miriam Clancy live premiere of &#8220;Roelof&#8221; Rachael Sage &#8220;Sleep When I&#8217;m Tired&#8221;

Partner with Lehigh Valley with Love! Thank you to our Partners! Made Possible in Lehigh Valley ArtsQuest Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly&#8217;s Irish Grille &amp; Sports Pub We catch up with TIOGA and FreekBass and hear some exclusive music from each! &nbsp; TIOGA the band Website: https://tiogatheband.com/ Spotify YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TIOGATheBand 20:19:05: &#8211; “Undercurrents” 34:23:23 &#8211; “Slow Deaths in Mercyland” !! WORLD PREMIERE !! Freekbass Website: https://freekbass.com/ Spotify YouTube Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/freekbass 57:55:21: &#8211; “Party All Night Long (with Lehigh Valley with Love: Music)” !! FREESTYLED AND CREATED LIVE ON THE SHOW !! Sammi Garett Website: https://sammigarett.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3BNqeY2E77EvS7kdLCiqa9?si=HA9uIpJaR1ubHAUabTZhTw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/sammigarett Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/sammigarett Watch our video version of this episode below or at this l

Partner with Lehigh Valley with Love! Thank you to our Partners! ArtsQuest Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly&#8217;s Irish Grille &amp; Sports Pub In this episode, we talk to Stu Warmington, Marching Division Manger at the British Drum Company. Stu and I met over twitter when we asked if anyone had been to one of our favorite local bar/restaurants Machs Gute. You ever been to Machs Gute? pic.twitter.com/aXaSp56yqt — LehighValleywithLove (@LVwithLove) March 11, 2022 In a career spanning over 22 years, including 18 months training at the Royal Marines School of Music, Portsmouth. Stu Warmington served in all six Royal Marines Bands and performed for the Royal Family and various Heads of State while traveling all over the globe including Jamaica, South Africa, USA, Russia, Oman, Qatar and Australia to name but a few. Stu was also deployed to Kosovo in 2000 and Iraq in 2003. Among Stu’s most memorable engagements are performing at the Queen Mother&#8217;s Funeral, numerous Military Tattoos around the world and planning and participating in the successful Guinness World Record attempt for the longest, continuous group drum roll at the Tower of London in 2014 (64 hours 27 mins 59 seconds). Stu’s most cherished memory was the performance for the opening ceremony for the 2015 Rugby World Cup which was streamed around the world to over 1 billion viewers. His compositions have been showcased at the Royal Albert Hall and Horse Guards Parade in London and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on more than one occasion. Stu has worked passionately with many national youth bands over the years and was appointed as President of the Traditional Youth Marching Band Association, a position he held for over 7 years. In 2016, Stu became a member of the United States National Association of Rudimental Drummers (NARD). Overseas, he is the Percussion Advisor for the Liberty High School Grenadier Marching Band in Bethlehem, USA. Stu at British Drum Company: https://www.britishdrumco.com/staff/stu-warmington Stu on Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/warmy76/?hl=en Stu&#8217;s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/warmy76 Watch our video version of this episode below or at this link: https://youtu.be/6-rWFZR0f9g

Partner with Lehigh Valley with Love! Thank you to our Partners! ArtsQuest Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly&#8217;s Irish Grille &amp; Sports Pub In this episode we sit down at Godfrey Daniels in south Bethlehem to talk with Lehigh Valley music legends Steve Brosky and Dave Fry. Both Brosky and Fry have been playing in the Lehigh Valley for decades, but have had different paths to get to where they are today. Learn about their respective journeys. We talk about Fry’s founding of Godfrey Daniels in the 70s, Brosky’s memories of early gigs in Allentown, how they first met, and what both are up to today as they continue to play. We&#8217;re also treated to a musical performance from the two about 3/4ths of the way in. Steve Brosky Website: https://stevebrosky.com Dave Fry Website: www.davefrymusic.com Watch our video version of this episode below or at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyzI0sHaVpY

Partner with Lehigh Valley with Love! Thank you to our Partners! ArtsQuest Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly&#8217;s Irish Grille &amp; Sports Pub We&#8217;re talking about The Lehigh Valley Book Festival Taking Place on Saturday March 26 from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. at the Bethlehem Area Public Library. (Watch the video version below.) https://www.letsplaybooks.com/lehigh-valley-book-festival Guests include: Kirsten Hess, Owner of Let’s Play Books in Emmaus and LV Book Festival founder Josh Berk, Executive Director, Bethlehem Area Public Library and authors Paul Acampora &#8211; who writes novels and short stories for young readers. Gina Loveless &#8211; who is the author of THE Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw series and pens profiles and pieces on mental health for Men&#8217;s Health. Jordan Sonnenblick &#8211; Jordan now spends much of the year visiting schools around the country and the world, conducting writing workshops, and sharing his love for the written word. Watch our video version of this episode below or at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKYkELVRWNw

Partner with Lehigh Valley with Love! Thank you to our Partners! ArtsQuest Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly&#8217;s Irish Grille &amp; Sports Pub This week we talk with trueWeather meteorologist and Content Project Coordinator, Mark Shanaberger. Mark spent 15 plus years in television including more than a decade at the Lehigh Valley’s Channel 69 WFMZ. Mark and I met up at Molly’s Irish Grille &amp; Sports Pub in South Bethlehem to talk about how he initially got interested in weather and where it’s taken him. We talk about his time in television, how being a meteorologist can be a thankless job, and what continues to drive him in his new endeavors. From technology to education to people complaining about weather forecasts, we go in pretty deep. Learn more about how the Allentown-based trueWeather can help your company: www.truewx.com Thank you to our sponsors, ArtsQuest, Molly’s Irish Grille &amp; Sports Pub, and Michael Bernadyn with Re/Max Realty. Thank you, Mark and the trueWeather Team! Watch our video version of this episode below or at this link: https://youtu.be/u2V_8sIV-VU