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Dear Readers, Having been born and raised in Allentown, I can vividly recall shopping at Hess’s – the crown jewel of a bustling business and shopping district. And, long before Zappos entered my world, I shopped at Farr’s - THE place for shoes with THE best shoe repair shop on the east coast. (Okay, I’m a little biased because the cobbler was my grandfather, Louis Spagnoletti.) But seriously, ask anyone who lived in the heyday of Allentown and they will surely agree with me. Downtown Allentown was the place to be. Unfortunately the tables turned on downtown Allentown and most of my adult memories of the area consist of a city facing a sad, economic struggle. Truth be told, Allentown suffered for decades due in part to the demise of the retail sector (Hess’s was forced to close its doors in 1996), suburban sprawl, and the closing of many large area employers. Fast forward to 2011, Allentown was once again a city on the move. City Center Lehigh Valley (a real estate development company) began the transformation of a downtrodden downtown into a vibrant urban community and, according to its website, a “local hub for culture, business and metropolitan living.” Now, Allentown is in the midst of a major revival. At the heart of which was the grand opening of the PPL Center at Seventh and Hamilton Streets this past September. With space for up to 10,500 people, and featuring amenities such as 26 luxury suites, a club seating area, two bars and a high-deﬁnition jumbotron, the $177-million-dollar arena marked a major milestone in the city’s redevelopment effort. As the home of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms the arena hosts approximately 40 ice hockey games per year, as well as a variety of other events such as collegiate basketball games, musical performances by top artists like The Eagles, Tom Petty and Neil Diamond, and family attractions such as “Disney on Ice” and “Monster Jam.” Later this year, The PPL Center will also become the new home of the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks – the Valley’s indoor professional football team. If you haven’t visited Allentown’s downtown district, you are missing out. Make a reservation for dinner, take in a show, see a game or just cruise through. Quite honestly, you will be blown away.

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

DEPARTMENTS 6

BECAUSE YOU LIVE HERE

Update: Downtown Allentown 10

PRIDE OF PLACE

Enhancements 20

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Miles of Smiles 36

GOOD TASTE

Torre 42

LOCAL COLOR

Angela Faidley: Out of our Minds Studio 50

HOME

Photo Finish 32

HOT TICKET

Winter Warm-Up 56

CALENDAR

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In recent months, Allentown has taken on a fresh look – and fresh life – thanks to the introduction of several new restaurants and businesses in the downtown area.

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If this is any indication of the city’s future, Allentown is almost certainly on track to reemerge as one of the Lehigh Valley’s top business, commerce and entertainment hubs.

The central attraction in the newly emerging downtown area, the PPL Center is part of an overall $1-billion-dollar revitalization plan – a plan that is already garnering noticeable results. The opening of the center brought with it a host of new restaurants, many of which are within walking distance of the complex (see some of the highlights on the next page), as well as new businesses like the recently opened Renaissance Allentown Hotel and the Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Sports Medicine and Fitness Destination Center, both of which flank the center. Plans for future development in the surrounding area continue to take shape. The hope is that they will help stimulate other local businesses by drawing new residents, increased tourism and additional businesses to the area. So far, the results seem positive; this past summer, two months before the PPL Center even opened, Fortune Magazine named Allentown number three in its top five list of “cities with up and coming downtowns”.

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THINGS TO DO PPL CENTER Home to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, the center is located in the heart of downtown Allentown at 701 Hamilton Street. In addition to ice hockey games, the center will also host more than 140 different events, including concerts by well-known performers, family-centric shows and collegiate sporting events throughout the year. Check out their full schedule at pplcenter.com

LIBERTY BELL MUSEUM Located in the historic Zion’s Church at 622 West Hamilton Street, the museum is home to a collection of Revolutionary War and Colonial America exhibits, as well as an exact replica of the Liberty Bell. (During the American Revolution, the real Liberty Bell was brought here from Philadelphia and hidden beneath the church’s floorboards to protect it from the British.) Be sure to also check their calendar for seasonal exhibits and events.

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ALLENTOWN ART MUSEUM Open Wednesday though Sunday, the museum is located at 31 North 5th Street. In addition to their permanent collections, they also offer a range of rotating exhibits and programs, so be sure to check their schedule prior to planning a visit.

MILLER SYMPHONY HALL A historic 1,200-seat symphony hall that dates back to the late 19th Century, the Miller Symphony Hall has famously hosted musical and theatrical performances by the likes of Bing Crosby, George Burns and the Marx Brothers. Today, the hall is home to the Allentown Symphony Orchestra and offers a range of concerts, dance and theatrical productions. Located at 23 North 6th Street.

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NEW EATS ROAR SOCIAL HOUSE Located on Hamilton, directly across the street from the PPL Center, ROAR mixes a 1920s vibe with modern style and cuisine. Known for its 20s inspired drinks and cocktails, as well prime cuts of locally-sourced meats and a raw bar that features oysters, clams and prawns, ROAR is owned and operated by locally famous restaurateurs Don and Diane Saylor. Be sure to also check out “Hush” – an intimate, dimly lit speakeasy located in the back of the restaurant with its own separate bar and drink menu.

THE HAMILTON KITCHEN & BAR Under the supervision of general manager Jason Lonigro, who spent 13 years working for Emeril Lagasse and oversaw the opening of his three Sands Casino restaurants,

The Hamilton Kitchen & Bar (which is not associated with Lagasse) offers upscale American cuisine and cocktails. Stop in at 645 West Hamilton Street and enjoy the modern vibe created by its high brick ceilings, stylish leather booths and large wooden bar. Come back in warmer weather and you can have a seat at their outside patio.

THE DIME Located above the curved entrance to the PPL Center, diners at the Dime can enjoy a picturesque view of Seventh and Hamilton Streets through the restaurant’s large, floor to ceiling windows. Featuring locally inspired, upscale American cuisine and Pennsylvania beers, wines and liquors, it is named in honor of the historic Dime Bank Building.

CHICKIE’S & PETE’S CRAB HOUSE AND SPORTS BAR A Philadelphia sports classic, Chickie’s & Pete’s was voted ESPN’s #1 Sports Bar on the East Coast. Located in the same complex as the PPL Center, you can access the restaurant internally through the center or externally through its street side entrance. Their famous Crabfries® are a must try.

TONY LUKE’S Another South Philly classic, Tony Luke’s is known for its signature cheesesteaks and pork sandwiches. Located a block away from the PPL Center at 806 Hamilton Street, it’s a must stop for any sports fans.

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“The less down time, or “hide out” time, the more popular it is as a rule,” Sackman acknowledged. Take his non-surgical facelift, for example. With two basic steps in his office, Sackman can lift a patient’s sagging cheeks with injectable ﬁller that hardens as a temporary implant, then resurface and tighten the skin on the face and neck with a laser.

“Everybody wants magic: a younger you with no pain, no bruises,” said Sackman, adding that although magic wands have yet to be invented in the 30+ years he’s been in practice, equipment makers are coming closer every year. The injectable implants contain hyaluronic acid, a natural substance found in ﬂuids in This year, Sackman’s arsenal against aging the eyes and joints that can last for three includes a variety of injectables, lasers and years, he said, and the CO2 laser, when fat-zappers – all of which can be used in his used less aggressively, can cut recovery office and without general anesthesia. He’s time. “For people under the age of 70, the even one of the few physicians in the area non-surgical lift offers a better result than to offer the no-touch “Vanquish” machine a surgical facelift,” Sackman said, because shown on TV that melts belly fat with skin pulled taut under general anesthesia radio-frequency microwaves. is still ﬂat unless an implant is inserted.

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TIPS FOR CHOOSING A COSMETIC SURGEON “Buyer beware” in Pennsylvania when choosing a cosmetic surgeon, says Dr. Scott Sackman, a board certified otolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon. That’s because more and more physicians are offering services such as Botox injections and laser treatments with little experience, training or the proper certification.

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Sackman’s handout for safe and effective results suggests: 1. Find a surgeon who is board certified to perform the procedure in question. 2. Choose a surgeon with more experience and volume; not the lowest price. 3. Don’t trust a friend’s recommendation alone: consider your appearance, age and potential when comparing “before” and “after” photos of surgeons’ results. 4. Pick someone you feel you can trust with your medical history and safety. 5. Select an accredited center whose staff is responsive and on-call 24/7.

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He likes having a variety of options to offer his patients and is willing to do as much in his office without anesthesia as patients ﬁnd acceptable. Numbing agents, such as lidocaine, allow him to nip and tuck eyelids, necks, waistlines and lips painlessly for patients who are awake or sedated. While most of Sackman’s patients are women, a growing percentage, estimated at 35-40 percent, are men. Michael Perry, who lives in Stroudsburg and runs a hair studio in Bethlehem, came to Sackman several years ago for the same reason most do: to look younger. “As I was approaching 50, I noticed I had some lines around my mouth and wrinkles on my forehead. I wanted information on what was available,” he said. Sackman used injectable ﬁllers in the lines around his mouth, Botox injections on his forehead and a laser to smooth acne scars on his back. (Botox is the brand name for a drug used to temporarily paralyze facial muscles, making wrinkles diminish.)

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“It has been amazing,” Perry said of the result. He said the “parentheses” on either side of his mouth are gone, his back looks better for swimming in public and the skin on his forehead is smooth, ﬁrm and wrinkle-free. “It’s nice to look in the mirror and look rested and refreshed regardless of what you are doing in day-today life,” he said. Maureen Rooney, a dental hygienist, ﬁnds Sackman’s work worth the drive from her home and job in New Jersey. “What’s really good about Dr. Sackman is he’s very conservative. He takes a natural approach,” to eliminating the “dreaded 11s” or vertical lines between her brows. “He takes his time and takes meticulous notes,” she said, comfortable with his explanations, expertise and the results.

“The result was fantastic,” Rooney said of her ﬁrst Botox injections. “I felt a slight pinch from the needle, but it’s not longlasting…Pretty much the next day you see the lines soften. He relaxed that area so I didn’t look angry. The results were fast and lasted four months.” Pleased with Sackman’s manner, Rooney also underwent a laser resurfacing of some scars from skin cancer surgery performed on her chest – a procedure she found painless during the procedure but “uncomfortable” for the month it took her skin to recover from redness and a burning feeling. Born in East Brunswick, N.J., Sackman obtained his medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He trained primarily in Detroit, MI, but also in New Jersey and at New York’s Sloan Kettering cancer center. He is trained in both facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat). He opened his ﬁrst practice in Bloomsburg, Columbia County, where he worked for 13 years before relocating in 2003, to a large, renovated house at 5201 William Penn Highway, equi-distant from his family and his wife’s in Philadelphia. “The Lehigh Valley is a wonderful mix of geography and people,” he said. “There is an element of sophistication amongst my clients, but few are city-pushy.” Sackman said he likes being close to New York City, where he attends courses in plastic surgery and once had a part-time practice on Madison Avenue. Located off of Route 33, Enhancements is convenient for patients coming from New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Delaware and even Boston, MA. His web site is enhancementdoctor.com.

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DINE The Lehigh Valley is home to some of the most amazing restaurants. Here’s a list of just a few that are certain to tantalize your taste buds. ALLENTOWN Grille 3501 Henry’s Salt of the Sea Hunan Springs Youell’s Oyster House BETHLEHEM The Bayou Southern Kitchen & Bar Edge Hotel Bethlehem The Mint Twisted Olive EASTON 3rd and Ferry Fish Market DeLorenzo’s Italian Restaurant Pearly Baker’s Ale House Sette Luna Tuscan Trattoria AND BEYOND… Melt, Center Valley Torre, Center Valley Savory Grille, Seisholtzville LEHIGHVALLEYMARKETPLACE.COM

TOAST Kick off your romantic celebration – or cap off the night – with an inspired collection of cocktails from any of these perfect spots. ALLENTOWN The Hamilton Kitchen and and Bar Hush (Roar Social House Speakeasy) BETHLEHEM Blue Grillhouse and Wine Bar Corked Wine Bar & Steak House EASTON Maxim’s 22 French Bistro & Brasserie Two Rivers Brewing AND BEYOND The Brick Tavern Inn, Quakertown Buckeye Tavern, Macungie

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE I BY LAURIE TETER

MILES OF SMILES For years children were coming to Lehigh Valley Health Network’s dental clinic at 17th and Chew Streets for regular check-up visits but few returned for restorations, extractions or more serious cases. When parents were asked why they didn’t bring their children back for much needed follow-up the response was often, “I couldn’t take any more time off from work.” Often the families had multiple children, limited transportation and dental care was simply not a priority. The staff at Lehigh Valley Health Network, realized it needed to ﬁnd a way to bring dental services to the children instead of the other way around. The network formed an “access to care” committee to ﬁgure out how to best meet the dental care needs of under and uninsured children. Initially Pat Atno, Practice Director of the Department of Dental Medicine at LVH, thought a van would suffice and students suffering from toothaches would be treated on the vehicle. When Atno visited a classroom at Central Elementary School and asked who had a toothache that day almost every hand went up. She then realized a van was not going to cut it and that a large, full-service dental unit was needed. Thanks to generous funding, corporate donations and community grant money, the Miles of Smiles mobile unit was purchased from LifeLineMobile. In April, 2009 the mobile dental unit began servicing four elementary schools in the Allentown School District. Since then, “Miles” as the unit is affectionately referred to, is at Central Elementary School every Monday and Wednesday, at Sheridan Elementary School every Tuesday, at Roosevelt

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Elementary School every Thursday and at Washington Elementary School every Friday, year round. Students from those schools are seen during school hours and prior to and after school any student from the Allentown School District is welcome. During the summer months students from any school district are welcome. The unit is consistently at the same locations year round, reinforcing Miles of Smiles as a dental home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want parents to know where to bring their children regardless of what month it is,â&#x20AC;? says Atno. To date the Miles of Smiles program has seen over 7,000 patients through 12,000 visits and 40,000 procedures have been performed, amounting to $2.5 million in charity care. Atno says they could eas-

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SMILES ily see more children if only exams were performed, but that’s not her goal. “We are touching lives and creating a dental home for these children. They are seeing the same dentist at the same location on the same day of the week throughout elementary school and beyond. We are their dental care provider,” Atno proudly explains.

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According to Beverly Wachtmann, one of three certiﬁed school dental hygienists in the Allentown School District, the Miles of Smiles Mobile Dental Unit has not only improved the dental health of students but their overall health. Before Miles of Smiles the school hygienists, caring for almost 18,000 students, came up against many hurdles attempting to obtain dental care for students – lack of insurance for follow-through care, limited space at dental clinics, parents without transportation – to name a few. With Miles of Smiles providing care at four elementary schools selected by the school district, many of those barriers have been removed.

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Prior to this program on average a child in the Allentown School District missed two weeks of school due to a tooth ache. Attendance has improved and children are poised to be happier, healthier and more successful. “We love the van,” says Wachtmann. “Healthier children come to school and are better students.”

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Miles of Smiles is 40 feet long by nine feet wide, equipped with two treatment rooms, a digital x-ray unit, a central sterilizing device, a registration area and a wheelchair lift. Staffed by a driver who is also trained as a medical secretary, a dental assistant who is a certiﬁed bilingual interpreter, a dental hygienist and a dentist, Miles of Smiles is a customized, full-service dental clinic. In addition to the permanent staff on the mobile unit, Atno relies on the 60+ volunteer dentists who support the program as well as many other specialists throughout Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Today Miles of Smiles is a model for other communities. The program was recently awarded a 5-year $375,000 grant by the Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry through its Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children initiative. As a result, “Miles” will get some routine maintenance including new gas tanks and upgraded heating systems. With the program in full-swing and running well, Atno’s wish list is small but includes a parking bay to house the mobile unit during inclement weather. Other than that she is proud of the program, grateful to the staff and volunteers and thrilled to be providing a dental home to so many children.

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Mark Twain supposedly said, “A great, of thousands of elementary school stu- Q. How so? great deal has been said about the weather, dents in eastern Pennsylvania and western A. If we get enough snow, schools will but very little has ever been done.” New Jersey. close. So I think kids get excited and pay But today’s meteorologists make a strong In a rare bit of downtime, Ed sat down for more attention to those forecasts. And for some, that sense of excitement continues effort to help us cope with the vagaries a chat. into adulthood. of sun, clouds, wind and rain. And during the winter months, we turn to them to stay Q. Ed, what sparked your interest in On average, our area will get a 10-inch snowabreast of travel conditions, temperatures, weather? storm only once every two years. And even and how much we might (or might not) have to shovel, chop or scrape the next day. A. It’s something that always fascinated after a four-to-eight-inch snowfall, people And let’s not forget snow days, skiing con- me – and in my travels, I’ve learned I’m not are usually out and about the next day. But alone. When I visit schools, I’m often asked people still scramble for milk and bread ditions, and the perennial hope for a to spend some extra time with students ahead of a storm; those rough times are rewhite Christmas! who share my passion for understanding ally pretty unusual, but we still get excited. WFMZ-TV’s chief meteorologist Ed Hanna weather. And I’ve met many adults who joined the station in 1996. He co-created just can’t get enough weather data. Q. Writers and musicians often cite the Accu-Weather Channel; has been vottheir creative influences. Did you have any favorite forecasters? ed Best Weathercaster in Pennsylvania Q. Any ideas why? by the Pennsylvania Associated Press; designed the weather exhibit at Allentown’s A. Well, weather is one thing we all have in A. Jim O’Brien, who worked at WPVI DaVinci Science Center; and has pre- common. And I think our school system is, in Philly from 1976 until his unexpected death in 1983. Even as a child, I loved his sented “Weather, News and You” to tens indirectly, a big contributor. 24

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“all of them,” but autumn is my favorite. We hit September and you see the beauty of the leaves as they start to change; it means we’re approaching Thanksgiving, too! I like spring, too, because I can see the Earth coming back to life.

Q. Any favorite wintertime activities? A. Until 2009 – when I spent the year recovering from neck surgery, a disk replacement and rotator cuff injury – I had lots of fun skiing. Since then, I really don’t want to risk falling! Today, I like spending time with my family and friends, and taking long walks that let me enjoy the beauty around us. Q. And your choice of a winter getaway? A. You mean other than the Lehigh Valley?

The Poconos! It’s very peaceful and quiet there. I can get away from “light pollution” and see lots of stars overhead, and even some deer in the woods. It’s really helped me to appreciate nature.

ADVISORIES, WARNINGS & WATCHES All year long, we get weather advisories, warnings and watches. But what do they really mean? And which is the worst? These general definitions from the National Weather Service will help to put them in perspective. Remember, though, that the specific conditions that trigger these situations vary from region to region.

AN ADVISORY highlights special weather conditions that are less serious than a warning. They are for events that may cause significant inconvenience, and if caution is not exercised, it could lead to situations that may threaten life and/or property.

A WATCH is used when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location, and/or timing is still uncertain. It is intended to provide enough lead time so that those who need to set their plans in motion can do so.

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FAREWELL TO A LOCAL ICON Since 1918, this Lehigh Valley icon has been manufacturing and distributing soda to the Lehigh Valley and beyond. Making repeat appearances at birthday parties, reunions and picnics, it quickly became a member of so many families. So, it’s no surprise that when A-Treat announced it is closing its doors after 97 years, you may have shed a tear or two. Although A-Treat officials have not spoken about the reasons for the closure, rumors swirl around recent declining sales. Maybe it’s because people are not drinking as much soda as they used to thanks to the increased popularity of ﬂavored water, sports drinks and teas. But whatever the reason, all of us living in the Lehigh Valley were sad to hear the news. A-Treat is known for its variety of ﬂavors. It laid claim to more than a dozen tasty treats ranging from Cola and Birch Beer to

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minds me of the hundreds of great memories I have growing up spending time with aunts, uncles and cousins at great summer and holiday family gatherings. In my view, the A-Treat brand has always been representative of a humble, hard working ideology. Whenever I see an ATreat sign hanging from a local corner store, I see my roots and the humble, but incredibly strong work ethic our parents instilled in us. Thanks for the great memories and being a meaningful part of my life A-Treat! TINA: CREAM My family always had a case of A-Treat soda on hand; it included a variety of our favorites. My fondest childhood memory is on hot summer nights we’d make ice cream floats with the Cream and Root Beer flavors. A-Treat Cream soda with two scoops of vanilla ice cream was my choice every time. Yummy!!! STACEY: GRAPEFRUIT When my husband I would take a road trip vacation we would always fill our cooler with all flavors of A-Treat soda. We all had our favorite flavors, mine is the Grapefruit, Michael’s is the Cream, Justin’s is the Birch Beer and Tristian’s is the Orange. Vacation is never going to be the same without A-Treat soda.

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Bienvenidos a Torre! Torre, the newest installment in the Paxos Group of ﬁne restaurants, opened November 13th to high expectations. And, from my dining experience, I believe those expectations have been met. Conveniently located in The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, Torre was the perfect place for dinner with my husband Tom after a night of shopping. Friendly mixologists Adam and Nick were behind the beautiful marble bar the night we visited. They shook up a couple of great Margaritas during Happy Hour that runs Monday to Friday, 5 to 7 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.). The round bar surrounds a fantastic light installation that changes color about every 30 seconds or so to the delight of the 30 + people seated around it.

“After only a few weeks, Torre has gained enormous popularity and I am sure that will continue.” We were seated promptly at our reserved time and our delightful server Cara was quick to our table to present menus, water and see if we had any questions. We munched on crispy peanuts and pickled veggies while studying the menu. General Manager Tim and Restaurant Manager Jake (both formerly of Melt) stopped by to say “hi” and answer any questions that we had. The menu consists of freshly prepared Mexican dishes, ranging from snacks to full entrees. The snacks, in addition to Queso Fundido for dipping and Nachos for sharing, are fried Black Bean Ravioli with corn salsa as well as Taquitos de Cerdo – pulled pork, Chihuahua cheese and salsa roja. Tom and I opted for the Guacamole Verduras with cucumber, roasted corn, bell peppers, chives and toasted pumpkin seeds from the Guacamole menu showing ﬁve different variations of the old favorite. We loved this wonderful freshly prepared guacamole with deliciously crisp tortillas for dipping. Other starters include unique salads and soups, including Frijoles Negros (black bean); Gazpacho de Sandia with watermelon – a twist on a traditional recipe in addition to Tortilla Soup.

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rice and plantains were delicious and a Jack cheese and a touch of cream. I loved perfect combination. this preparation.

For entrees, Tom had his sights set on the Mole de Pollo, roasted chicken, sweet plantains and rice with a mole poblano chocolate sauce. This was a healthy version on the more heavy presentation you’ll ﬁnd in Mexico or other restaurants. It is usually much thicker. This was light and very tasty, yet spicy as it should be. The accompanying Spanish

One of my favorite Mexican dishes is Enchiladas Verde. Torre’s variation of Enchiladas in Green Sauce is very unique. Chef Christopher Heath explained that his mother made enchiladas with potatoes to add texture to the meal and I can say that these were delicious. The green chile sauce was wonderful atop the corn tortillas, shredded chicken, potato, Monterrey

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Other entree choices include Tamarindglazed Mahi Mahi with Chayote slaw (Mexican squash), and passion fruit vinaigrette; grilled Salmon with zucchini, roasted corn, onions and chili serrano; and Carne Asada, marinated skirt steak, salsa verde and yuca fries to name a few. If you enjoy Fajitas, you may wish to indulge in shrimp, chicken or Carne Asada skirt steak Fajitas or a combination of all three with fresh vegetable accompaniments.

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Both Tim and Jake explained some of Torre’s decor. The high-density lighting fixtures are beautiful. With the airflow in the room and adjacent windows that open in warmer weather, the interesting fixtures are fan-like and are in constant motion. The highly glossed table-tops accent the clean tile flooring and leather booths. The artwork is very tasteful and again, that light fixture at the bar is amazing. The exposed, high ceilings and large open spaces are perfect here.

However, during the dinner hour I found the atmosphere here electric but classy, upscale with friendly, professional service and interesting people enjoying their delicious meals.

Chef Heath recommended that we sample the Tres Leches Cake and it was outstanding – a rich cake made with three milks served with avocado ice cream. Tom sampled delicious ice cream from the available ﬂavors of mango, coconut, avocado, vanilla and chocolate. Next time, I try the Although Torre was crowded on the Friday Kahlua ﬂan! night we visited, neither Tom nor I thought it overly noisy. I am sure later in the eve- Chef Christopher Heath, Chef de Cuining, when the music is cranked up and sine of all Paxos properties (Blue, Melt the party crowd arrives that may change. and Torre), is very excited about this new

venture. After only a few weeks, Torre has gained enormous popularity and I am sure that will continue. We loved our visit to Torre and will revisit very soon and hope you will too. They have an adorable kids menu and Sunday Brunch here would be fantastic. Torre is open daily for lunch and dinner. Telephone 610.841.9399 or visit torrerestaurant.com for reservations, hours and complete menu and other information.

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LOCAL COLOR I BY ANN WLAZELEK

ANGELA FAIDLEY: Out of Our Minds Art Studio Some might think elementary school art teacher Angela Faidley was out of her mind for launching a business in her 22nd year of employment at St. Ann’s School in Emmaus. But, if you ask Faidley, teaching art during the day and running an art studio at night is “a dream come true.”

Art is the air that I breathe, the visions that dance before my eyes and the flashing images that catapult me from sleep, longing to be captured on canvas. “I have asked myself, ‘Why start a new career in the middle of my life,’” she said. “But then I answer, ‘Why not?’ Time will take place whether I sit back and do nothing or if I live my dream.” In September of last year, Faidley opened her dream studio, aptly named “Out of Our Minds,” at 65 Lea Street, Macungie, a more-than-150-year-old landmark, known as the old Grange. Built in the mid-1800s as a German Baptist Church and later used by the Odd Fellow’s and Macungie Rod and Gun clubs, the building’s ground ﬂoor needed little 42

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work to be converted into classrooms, Faidley said, while the upstairs needs renovation for the Faidley family. Children and adults can choose from a variety of art classes, such as drawing, painting and pottery. They come to the studio, where Faidley provides supplies for private lessons and painting parties. Prices for a two-hour adult party, with a minimum of six guests, run $25 a person, and include wine, snacks and the 8-by-10 canvas for each painting. Similarly, a kid’s birthday party with as many as eight children, including the birthday child, runs $160 and includes a slice of pizza and canvas for each. Although not a native of the Lehigh Valley, Faidley is tickled that her husband’s technology jobs led her here, near her roots in Vestal, NY, to raise their four children and pursue her artistic desires. She is working toward a ﬁne arts degree at Lehigh Carbon Community College and Baum School of Art in Allentown.

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And once the adults saw how much fun it was for their children to paint pictures at a private party, they started asking Faidley if she could do the same for them. Without much advertising, Out of Our Minds was expanding into “Mom and Me” classes, couples’ nights and bridal showers. She moved the business out of rented space in Emmaus and was able to purchase the Grange.

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St. Ann’s Principal Diana Kile is not surprised at Faidley’s success because, she said, Faidley brings out the best in her students, no matter what their artistic ability. “Angela [Faidley] has a way of getting the students to use their God-given talents to produce art work that represents their best effort,” Kile said. She also enters their work in area art contests and encourages them to help design stage sets and bulletin boards through art club activities. Adults who have taken lessons from Faidley agree that she inspires them to be cre-

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ative even when they feel lacking in artistic ability. “I am not artistically inclined, yet I was still able to make a pretty decent painting while really enjoying myself,” said Kyle Fatzinger of Bethlehem, who found the “couples’ night” class “laid back and fun.” He and his wife made a diptych, which he described as two paintings that when joined create one piece of art.

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For Dawn Kidd, a hairdresser and cook in Emmaus, Faidley’s classes have been therapeutic. “I go there to find my happy place,” said Kidd, who lost a twin sister and father to cancer since taking her first painting class with Faidley a year and a half ago. “It’s my place where I don’t think of anything.” Kidd estimates she’s taken 17 of Faidley’s classes, including making glass pendants for necklaces, throwing and painting pottery and a “Mom and me” class with a friend’s daughter. Finding Faidley’s instruction calming, she also has invited co-workers to reap the benefits. “I did not have an interest in art before this,” she said. “I cannot draw. But, since I’ve started going there, I also started baking and using fondant. The creativity has carried over.” Faidley likens her story to that of the movie “Mr. Holland’s Opus,” in which a young composer puts his personal dreams of creating a musical masterpiece on hold to pay bills and raise a family, only to realize after 40 years as a high school music teacher that his opus was the impact he had on the children he taught. “That is how I will look at my life in the end,” Faidley wrote in a blog on her website. “If I never become that famous artist or create that masterpiece that will change the world, I may have inspired a person to become more than he thought he could be, create more than he thought possible and to be empowered by selfconfidence. The people whose lives I touch now are my masterpiece.”

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YOGA In preparation for this article, I took three One-ing, I am making a mental grocery classes. Three very different classes. list; when I am Chairing, I’m wondering if I can get to the 12 places I need to before the Have you read Elizabeth Gilbert’s book Eat, bus comes that afternoon. Pray, Love? Well the title of my yoga experience would be Breathe, WHAT?, Sweat I was probably laying there like I took the Breathe segment at YogaMos in Hellertown. This studio is owned by couple Stephanie and Chris MoDavis, and it is located on the ﬁrst ﬂoor of their beautiful craftsman styled home. Stephanie was the instructor the morning I attended, and if you can drum up a picture of the quintessential yoga instructor in your head, Stephanie is it. She’s tiny, long hair, soft spoken and incredibly positive and encouraging. Her class can easily be described as 50% mental and 50% physical. Oh sure, there are the Down Dogs and the Warrior One’s, but Stephanie tries her hardest to get you to try your hardest to center spiritually. And that my friends, is not easy for ole Kelli. When I do Down Dogs, I critique the state of my toe nails; when I am Warrior-

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The business is divided into two rooms. The office is on one side of the hallway, and the studio is on the other. The studio has an industrial feel but is nicely camouﬂaged by the color scheme and the paintings on the wall. I was sitting there taking it all

in when in walked Britt Tagg. Britt is very tall, was dressed in very hip yoga gear, and adorned by very cool tattoos. When I saw her, I knew she was all business and she was. In fact, I think her opening line was, “Ok – let’s get to it” and we did. Game on. She ran a great class, she called it quick and there was no ﬂuff. It sometimes takes me a few classes with an instructor to get used to their cadence of speech and this class was no exception.

That, again, is probably a love- it or hate-it point but I think it brings a great energy and I loved it. Plus, the louder it is the more distracted I am from my sweating earlobes.

Kevin teaches the class from his mat and does the entire class with you. That was perplexing to me. How he can essentially balance on one toe, in a 95-degree room all the while yelling words of encouragement to us, I will never know. It was a fast hour; it was a fun hour and did I mention you Britt runs a great class. If you are good at yoga, deﬁnitely go; if you aren’t good at yoga, sweat, a lot? go anyway. You’ll get better. Three classes down and I still can’t touch For my third class I wanted to try a hot yoga class. For that I chose West End Yoga on my toes but I’m having fun trying. Highland Street in Allentown. Hot yoga isn’t for everyone, but it is my favorite kind of yoga so I was excited to take this class. Combine that with the fact that the studio is in the Namaste West End of Allentown, which is probably my favorite place in the Lehigh Valley. I was two for two. And then I met the instructor Kevin Roth and I knew I’d love this hot yoga (Now, did you really think I could end this class even more. Three for three. any other way?) During one series, Britt was calling the moves and I, in deep concentration, was trying to follow along. “Put your left leg here, and your right elbow there, and your head there and…” Well, the and’s ﬁnished, and I was in a position resembling a toddler gearing up for a game of leapfrog. But, when I looked up, everyone else was standing on their head, toes pointed beautifully in the air, and I think they were all smiling. What?

West End Yoga keeps their hot yoga room at 95-degrees, and Kevin keeps his classes fun and challenging. He also keeps them loud. His music is loud, not Motley Crue loud, but louder than most studios I’ve been too. And his baritone voice booms as he calls the class.

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PHOTO FINISH Weddings, new babies, family gatherings – many of life’s most important moments are often captured on film, or more likely, digital media. Yet the fate of those photographs varies from one family to the next. Some homes proudly display photos for all to see while others, even with the best intentions, may leave photos sitting in a box or worse yet, the shots may remain stuck on the memory card indefinitely. The beginning of the year is a great time to do a refresh on your home’s décor, and design elements featuring personal images of your family and loved ones can be an exceptional way to dress up a home. Sticking a few of your favorite snapshots in frames is far from the only way to decorate your home with photographs. These days you can get your most beloved photos printed on just about anything – wall canvases, posters, throw blankets, toss pillows, even coasters. The possibilities are as limitless as your imagination and the different kinds of pictures you can take. When you find that you’ve captured an especially meaningful photo, or perhaps your favorite photo of all time, you can take the next step by converting that photo into more functional artwork.

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Let your mind run wild as you think of clever ways to display your favorite photographs as artwork throughout your home. PHOTOGRAPHIC ART FOR LARGE SPACES Large open walls can serve as the perfect canvas for a decorative element involving photographs. No matter what your personal style, you can design a lovely and emotion-ﬁlled atmosphere in each room of your home that you desire. Create your own photo canvas wall art with a favorite photo or an artistic embellishment of one. Wall canvases look especially nice when the photo wraps around the edges of the canvas, giving you a lovely view from all angles. A gallery wall of framed images can be an exquisite way to improve the design of your home by lovingly displaying family photos in a visually appealing arrangement. Look online for inspira-

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PHOTO FINISH tion on arrangement options or play around with a set of gallery frames yourself, asking for your family members’ input. You can also choose to have very large images reproduced in a mosaic format, where the image is broken across multiple canvases or creative wall elements. The mosaic style adds a more modern look and feel to the room while preserving the emotion of the shot you choose. If you aren’t opposed to the thought of wallpaper, you can even turn your favorite image into custom wallpaper for your home. Imagine the different looks you could create for your ﬁnished basement, a modern kitchen, or any room, really. From traditional photos to stylized and artistically edited shots, the possibilities are virtually endless. If you are decorating for a special event, like a child’s ﬁrst birthday, a retirement party, graduation, or an anniversary party, you may wish to create your own banners featuring favorite photos of the guest of honor over the past year or more. You can use cardstock, string, miniature clothespins, and your own printed photos to design a lovely birthday banner, anniversary streamer, or other special decoration to help folks enjoy a trip down memory lane.

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SWEET SNAPSHOTS FOR SMALL SPACES If you want to decorate a smaller part of your home, such as a partial wall or area above existing furniture or furnishings, think in terms of the space you’ve got. A skinny but tall wall area can beneﬁt greatly from a vertical picture frame or series of frames positioned just right. You can also ﬁnd frames that are connected by decorative ribbons or ropes, creating an interesting effect in even the most unlikely spaces of the house. Adding framed photos to the walls of your staircase can be a nice touch to an area that is well traveled. Choose an arrangement of frames that is geometrically pleasing to the eye. You might also save some photographs for the hallway leading to each family member’s bedroom. Consider long frames or a collection of several images framed separately. When space is extremely limited, it can be helpful to think outside of the walls. Look around for different surfaces in your home. A simple glass or plastic template applied over a coffee table, desk, or end table can create the perfect canvas for a collage of your favorite photos over the years. Get the glass or plastic cut to the exact dimensions of the surface you wish to cover and then have

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fun arranging lots of your favorite images. You can always swap out photos in time, but this array of images will be a fast favorite when you have company over to visit. You can also brighten up your mantle, end tables or nightstand with classy frames and photos that match the vibe you are striving to create. As the seasons change, feel free to swap out the photos for something new to keep things exciting. You can likely store several additional photos in the frame behind the image on display, making it easy to rotate the images as often as desired.

MORE CREATIVE PHOTO ACCENTS If you want to make your home a little cozier, consider getting your favorite photo printed onto a throw pillow or a set of pillowcases. The subject of the photos doesn’t necessarily have to be a person – you can create a pillow of a family pet or your favorite vacation scene – mountaintops, a waterfall, the most romantic beach at sunset.

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Numerous other trinkets, knickknacks and decorative items make it easy to place accent pieces on your furniture, shelving and walls. Photos engraved on crystal can be a nice gift for someone you love, but they can also be a cherished aspect of your home’s décor. Place photo crystal blocks in a highly visible area where the sunlight can also reﬂect brilliantly. Three-dimensional group photos can be a fun element for the whole family to enjoy, especially the kids. These may be a nice addition to the office, den or family room. If your budget is fairly forgiving, you can consider other artistic renderings of your favorite photos. One idea is to commission an artist to use a beloved snapshot as inspiration in painting a mural in your den or crafting an oil painting for your wall. You can have your family’s photo professionally taken (or even just your pet’s photo) in such an artistic manner that one, if not several, of the shots would make a wonderful wall hanging in some of your more frequented rooms. Let your mind run wild as you think of clever ways to display your favorite photographs as artwork throughout your home. The photo market, along with technology, both continue to change and evolve, giving us even more options in photo processing and display. Embrace the chance to show off your loved ones while making your house feel more like a home.

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Girl Scout Cookie Crunch ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks 101 Founders Way Bethlehem 1 p.m. artsquest.org Bach Choir’s Family Concert Zoellner Arts Center Lehigh University 420 E. Packer Ave. Bethlehem 3 p.m. bach.org

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Cupid’s Chase 5K Bob Rodale Cycling and Fitness Park 152 Mosser Rd. Trexlertown 8 a.m. cupidschase5k.com Nickelback in Concert PPL Center 701 Hamilton St. Allentown 8 p.m. http://ev7.evenue.net

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Dancing Pros LIVE Sands Bethlehem Event Center 77 Sands Blvd. Bethlehem 8 p.m. sandseventcenter.com

Allentown St. Patrick’s Day 5K and Parade Memorial Hall Muhlenberg College and surrounding neighborhoods Allentown Race begins at 12:15 p.m. Parade starts at 2:00 p.m. westendstpats5k.com

Cirque de la Symphonie turday and Sunday) (runs Saturday ymphony Hall Miller Symphony 23 N. Sixth St. Allentown Times vary allentownsymphony.org

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Angel 34’s 5th Annual Sweets & Treats Wine & Chocolate Event St. Joseph the Worker Parish 1879 Applewood Dr. Oreﬁeld 1–4:30 p.m. Polar Plunge 2015 Dutch Springs 4733 Hanoverville Rd. Bethlehem 10 a.m. habitatlv.org

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Flashdance the Musical Zoellner Arts Center Lehigh University 420 E. Packer Ave. Bethlehem 8 p.m. zoellnerartscenter.org

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Neil Diamond (and Sunday, March 1) PPL Center 701 Hamilton St. Allentown 8 p.m. http://ev7.evenue.net/

Rumpelstiltskin Miller Symphony Hall 23 N. Sixth St. Allentown Shows at 1 & 4 p.m. ny.org allentownsymphony.org

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TUESDAY, MARCH 17 Hansel and Gretel (runs through April 30) Schubert Theater DeSales University 2755 Station Ave. Center Valley Times vary desales.edu

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The sunlight during the early morning and late afternoon offers unique photo opportunities with great reﬂections and colors. Dress warm and get an early start, you’ll be glad you did!

Look for opportunities where colors and people peek through the snow. While a serene white landscape can be beautiful on its own, showing a glimpse of color adds great contrast to your image.

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Change your position for a unique perspective. To photograph a snowman, try laying down and shooting up toward him to make him look tall and mighty. Likewise, when shooting a snowball ﬁght or kids sledding, get down to their level and snap from there. If you’re feeling brave, have the action come toward you while you’re taking the picture!

The snow on the ground acts like a giant reﬂector. While this can help you get really nice, bright light on your subjects’ faces, it does tend to trick your camera, causing your images to be underexposed. Try to purposely overexpose your image by anywhere from +1/3 to +1 full stop of light, or shoot in “Snow/Beach Mode”. That will compensate for the brightness and leave your images just as nice as the wintry scene you’re standing in.

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