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Popa Chubby, born Ted Horowitz, has been hard rocking the blues in his fierce and soulful way for more than 30 years. Over the course of a career that dates back to 1994, he has been a force to be reckoned with on the guitar, and his tempestuous, soulful playing has never been more powerful. An imposing figure with a shaven head, tattooed arms, a goatee and a performance style he describes as “the Stooges meets Buddy Guy, Motörhead meets Muddy Waters, and Jimi Hendrix meets Robert Johnson,” Popa Chubby is an endearing character who is one of the genre’s most popular figures.

His career has always been about moving forward and carving a place for himself in the imposing terrain of the music business, overcoming odds to continue growing and maturing as a creative force. He has built a constantly increasing base of fans across the world, where in many territories he is a star. A native New Yorker, Horowitz’s first gigs were in the NYC punk scene as a guitarist for what he reflects was a “crazy Japanese special effects performance artist in a kimono called Screaming Mad George who had a horror-movie inspired show.” Right from the start he was immersed in rock ‘n’ roll as theater, and learned from George and others playing CBGB’s at the time (the Ramones, the Cramps, Richard Hell and the Voidoids) that rock ‘n’ roll should be dangerous. He reflects, “Musicians like the Ramones and the Sex Pistols weren’t just bands. They were a threat to society.”

The Blues, however, was the foundation of his playing style. He recalls, “Since I’d grown up on Hendrix, Cream and Led Zeppelin, when I started playing blues in New York clubs I understood that the blues should be dangerous, too. It wasn’t just from playing in punk bands. Howlin’ Wolf and Muddy Waters were dangerous men. They’d cut or shoot you if they thought it was necessary, and Little Walter packed a gun and wouldn’t hesitate to use it. That danger is a real part of the Blues and I keep it alive in my music.”

You should already know these songs. If the old saying about talent equaling success were true, then The Steepwater Band would already be a household name. Something primal lurks in their music, but always wrestling with emotions and stories that are everyday-ready ~ music at once strut-inducing sexy and brass knuckles honest, a sound evolved smartly & patiently through countless gigs, running the bulls whenever and wherever they’ve been welcomed since 1998.

The Bethlehem Rose Garden is a curated farmer's market that serves as a thriving and welcoming outlet, directly connecting the greater Lehigh Valley community to our local farmers, artisans and service providers. The market is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026.

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Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival presents Sheila the Magical - The Princess and the Frog Prince Part 2, running July 3 through August 1 at the Schubert Theatre, Labuda Center for the Arts, DeSales University. For ticket giveaway winners, the performance date is arranged with the box office at 610-282-9455.

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare for Kids: Romeo and Juliet on the Main Stage. This high-energy, one-hour production is designed for children ages 4 to 10 and families of all ages to actively experience Shakespeare’s vibrant language and characters. Using songs, puppets, and scenes from William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare for Kids introduces young audiences to Shakespeare in a welcoming, super kid-friendly environment.

Full performance schedule:
Wednesday, July 22 at 10:00 AM
Thursday, July 23 at 10:00 AM
Tuesday, July 28 at 10:00 AM
Friday, July 31 at 10:00 AM
Saturday, August 1 at 10:00 AM

The Saturday, August 1 performance is a relaxed and sensory-friendly performance.

In the nineteenth century, American artists sought to capture the unique character of the North American landscape, from iconic landmarks to intimate countryside views. Drawing from the Allentown Art Museum’s permanent collection, this exhibition explores mountains, waterfalls, pastures, and wilderness scenes while also examining how these idealized landscapes can obscure ecological damage and colonial violence.

Kay WalkingStick / Hudson River School brings together works by contemporary Cherokee artist Kay Walking Stick with nineteenth-century Hudson River School paintings, creating a conversation about American landscape, identity, memory, and the land’s layered histories.

The Appalachian Fiddle & Bluegrass Association presents the 37th Annual AFBA Bluegrass Festival at Mountain View Park in Wind Gap. The four-day festival showcases bluegrass performances by artists including Henhouse Prowlers, The Grascals, Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass, and more. Festivalgoers can also enjoy workshops, jamming, kids crafts and activities, and free camping with an all-festival ticket.

Drop-in to the Art Ways Interactive Family Gallery on the second floor of the Museum every Saturday and Sunday to make your own art to take home during ArtVentures. Museum educators are on hand to help guide you in creating an artwork inspired by the Museum’s collection. Design your own creation and bring it to life on one of our 3D printers. All ages and abilities welcome! Free.

Drop-in to the Art Ways Interactive Family Gallery on the second floor of the Museum every Saturday and Sunday to make your own art to take home during ArtVentures. Museum educators are on hand to help guide you in creating an artwork inspired by the Museum’s collection. Design your own creation and bring it to life on one of our 3D printers. All ages and abilities welcome! Free.