The Express Yourself Issue

Fall 2024

Creativity colors every corner of the Lehigh Valley. This issue shines a light on our region’s local artists, bold entrepreneurs, and passionate visionaries who express themselves every day.

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Arts & Culture

Creativity Colors Easton

The Greater Easton Development Partnership proudly showcases this vibrant spirit that flows through Easton.

Arts & Culture

Inspire the Growing Performer

Pennsylvania Youth Theatre (PYT) is dedicated to enriching the lives of young people through the transformative power of theatre.

Local Services

BSI Corporate Benefits: Pride of Place

BSI Corporate Benefits has successfully relocated to a renovated historic building in Bethlehem, prioritizing employee-centric culture and offering comprehensive employee benefit solutions.

Shopping & Retail

Fig Authentic: Jennifer Mindock

Jennifer Mindock, founder of Jentle Land Mark, an online marketplace for ethical lifestyle good, plans to eventually open a storefront to further her mission of fostering community and representation

Local Services

Every Home Has a Story

The Rebecca Francis Team specializes in luxury homes by highlighting each property's unique story and features, exemplified by their $3 million Saucon Valley estate with a private theatre and indoor pool.

Health & Wellness

From Injury to Hope

David Guerrero, who sustained severe hand injuries and developed Complex Regional Pain Syndrome from a dog attack, has made significant progress through surgery, occupational therapy, and sympathetic nerve blocks.

Arts & Culture

Giving Back: Mosaic Youth Chorus

Mosaic Youth Chorus empowers diverse youth in the Lehigh Valley to build community and empathy through expressive choral singing, exploring complex social issues and fostering personal growth and understanding.

Arts & Culture

Exploring Lehigh Valley’s Visual Arts Scene

The Baum School of Art in Allentown, Connexions Gallery in Easton, and the Allentown Art Museum each play a vital role in the region's cultural landscape, offering diverse art education, exhibitions, and community events that enrich and engage the local creative community.

Arts & Culture

Celebrating Performing Arts in Lehigh Valley

The bustling hub of Lehigh Valley is no stranger to the art of theatre. With cinemas and theatre houses located throughout the Valley, one can find a variety of productions being performed.

Things to Do

Lehigh Valley’s Creative Spirit

Discover the Lehigh Valley’s rich tapestry through its vibrant murals, which transform streets and alleys into dynamic stories of local history, culture, and diversity, from Easton’s historic charm to Allentown’s energetic downtown and Bethlehem’s artistic heritage.

Education & History

Wind Creek Bethlehem: Where History Meets Hospitality

Wind Creek Bethlehem blends rich historical elements of the former Bethlehem Steel Corporation with modern luxury and amenities, offering a unique and expansive destination for gaming, relaxation, and events.

Things to Do

Furthering Creativity & Expression at the Banana Factory

The Banana Factory in Southside Bethlehem will be replaced by a new five-story Cultural Center with expanded facilities and programs, while current programming continues at alternative locations during the renovation.

Fresh Figs Delivered to You

Designed and produced four times a year, Fig Lehigh Valley magazine is filled with the latest in Lehigh Valley including local shopping, dining, arts, events, and community.