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Kenn Michael speaks with painter Adriano Farinella about his upcoming three-day workshop on the plein air style of painting  in Allentown's West Park .

The workshop will be held June 2-4, 2017 for the West Park Civic Association of Allentown. The proceeds raised will be used towards scholarships to the Baum School of Art.  More information on Adriano Farinella's plein air workshops can be found here.

(Original air-date: 5/16/17)

Hosts George Miller and Kate Scuffle preview Touchstone Theatre's 12th Annual Young Playwrights' Festival and Gala happening on May 13th at Zoellner Arts Center in Bethlehem. George and Kate talk with festival coordinator, Mary Wright, and a new playwright from Liberty High School.

The festival is Touchstone’s annual showcase performance of original plays written by Lehigh Valley students during the theatre’s Young Playwrights’ Lab.

(Original air-date: 5/8/17)

Dr. Kamran Afshar presents the results of the Kamran Afshar-Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce quarterly survey of Lehigh Valley businesses. 

Dr. Afshar presents a synopsis of the week's economic news with a detailed look at trends in the Lehigh Valley and the nation.  

 Economic Pulse airs Friday at 5:44pm during NPR's All Things Considered and Monday at 7:41am during NPR's Morning Edition.  

Host Eleanor Bobrow's speaks with guest Oren Liebermann, a CNN international correspondent who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 2014 in a local clinic in Nepal.

He now works with the American Diabetes Association to promote safe travel for others with the disease.

(Original air-date: 5/1/17)

On this edition of The Inside Dish on Lehigh Valley Arts Salon, host Michael Drabenstott welcomes Sam Landis from Vynecrest Vineyard and Winery.

Located in Breinigsville, Vynecrest Vineyard and Winery is the oldest existing vineyard in Lehigh County.

(Original air-date: 5/1/17)
 

Host Michael Drabenstott continues to explore the diverse and thriving culinary scene in the Lehigh Valley on this edition of The Inside Dish on Lehigh Valley Arts Salon. On this program, Michael welcomes Jenny Lim, owner and operator of Jenny’s Kuali on Bethlehem's Southside.

Jenny's Kuali specializes in Malaysian and Vegetarian cuisine, as well as noodles and dumplings. Jenny Lim owns and operates the restaurant with her husband, Roy Lim. Both Jenny and her husband were born in Butterworth, Malaysia.

Host John Pearce welcomes guests Ashleigh Strange (who hosts All Things Considered on WDIY on Thursdays), Ben Worsham, and Mike Quashne who are active in the Lehigh Valley area's Civil Air Patrol.

Sponsored by the US Air Force, volunteers perform homeland security, disaster relief and counter-drug missions. Its focus is to promote leadership and citizenship.

(Original air-date: 4/27/17)

Host Eleanor Bobrow examines gambling addictions with her guest Dr. Paula Sanchez, Ph.D. 

Dr. Sanchez holds a Master's Degree in Counseling from Lehigh University and a Ph.D in Counselor Education and Supervision from Walden University Minnesota.

(Original air-date: 5/1/17)

Host Laurie Siebert and her guest, James J. Ruggiero Jr., Esq. AEP®, Managing Partner at Ruggiero Law Offices, discuss Estate Planning.

Laurie and James also answers questions from listeners. 

(Original air-date: 5/3/17)