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I’ve got some very exciting news about a project I’ve been working on for a while now. LV Scene has a brand new website and it just launched today. If you’re looking at this post it probably means you went to “https://lvscene.wordpress.com” to get here, to get to the new site go to www.thelvscene.com. This blog will not be updated any more, so don’t forget to update your bookmarks.
Thanks for making LV Scene your first stop for information about Lehigh Valley entertainment, dining, and nightlife. Hope you like the new site!!
If you’re on Facebook, chances are you’ve been getting a lot of invitations to Halloween parties thrown by local bars, which is a good thing. But for those of you not on Facebook or those of you who are feeling a bit bombarded by all the options out there, allow me to make this holiday a little easier for you. Below you’ll find a list of as many as parties as I could get information on. I have them organized by day with all the important info such as DJ, cover charge, prizes, and drink specials in there too. This doesn’t mean there aren’t other parties out there, these are just the ones I could find info on. Know of any other cool parties? Let me know in the comment section so I can update this post.
Thursday – October 29
The PigPen – Allentown – The PigPen is getting things started early this year and, as far as I know, are the only people throwing a Halloween costume party this Thursday. A flyer found on Facebook doesn’t give a whole lot of information, but does confirm that they are throwing a costume party hosted by DJ Synystr with a $300 first prize for best costume.
Friday – October 30
40 Below – Bethlehem – High Energy Halloween – 40 Below is keeping it real for those under 21. Friday night’s party is 18 to party, 21 to drink. There’s no cover for anyone over 21+, but if you still aren’t old enough to drink, expect a $10 entrance fee. DJ Cap Cee will be providing beats for the party which features $200 in prizes for the sexiest and scariest costumes.
Starter’s Riverport – Bethlehem – Mischief Night with DJ Girl 6 – Not sure this really counts as a Halloween party as there’s no mention of costumes on the Facebook event page, but I thought it was probably worth mentioning anyway. I don’t know anything about DJ Girl 6 other than what is on Facebook, but according to Starter’s Riverport she is “Las Vegas’ Hottest Video DJ”, which could be cool to check out.
Saturday – October 31
The Firehouse – Bethlehem – A Nightmare on Broadway – For their first Halloween the people at The Firehouse are going big. They’ve brought in Trans/Event and are stepping things up with a party that will include two DJs, gogo dancers, and fire performers. There’s an $8 cover for the Halloween Happy Hour which runs from 7-10PM, and a $5 cover after 10PM. There’s also going to be several giveaways including flat screen TVs, Eagles tickets, and many more.
Roosevelt’s 21st – Bethlehem – Dressed to Kill – It’s also Roosevelt’s first Halloween party this year. Their Halloween party will be hosted by DJ Dangerous Dan and feature any pint for $2 from 9-11, $4 Rhino & vodka’s, and $500 in cash prizes for costumes.
Starter’s Riverport – Bethlehem – Monster Mash Up 3 – Audio Dynamikz has done Halloween before, they’ve been doing it for 3 years now in fact. This year at Starter’s enjoy audio and visuals provided by DJ Cap Cee and DJ $weetlife, $2.50 Coors Light, and $4 Marani vodka cocktails. They’ll also be giving away $500 in cash prizes for the scariest and sexiest costumes. Make sure you dress up because there’s a $5 cover charge if you aren’t wearing a costume.
Wow. When you see it all on one page like that it’s a lot to take in. The question is…where will you be celebrating Halloween?? And what’s your costume gonna be? Share in the comment section below.
If you haven’t already seen the Associated Mess perform their brand of high energy improv comedy, you’re a little late to the game. But that doesn’t mean it’s too late for you to do so. Tonight is the perfect opportunity for you to play catch up.
Improv comedy lives and dies with the cast members that are performing in any given improv game. Tonight’s show is hosted by Ryan Hill and features Matt Candio, Melissa Molinari, Syd Stauffer, and Evan Stutts. Cover charge for the 8PM show is $8. While laughing uncontrollably enjoy the $5 domestic draft that Pitchers Bar is famous for.
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Bethlehem BrewWorks is not a new topic of discussion here on LV Scene, I’ve written about them before and will probably write about them again. More often than not, when I go to the BrewWorks I’m going there for a drink with friends, not for dinner. But this past weekend, myself and some friends from out of town decided to grab some dinner (and yes, drinks) at the locally famous brewpub.
Despite the fact that we showed up on a Saturday night without reservations and the dinner rush in full swing, me and my friends were seated immediately in a comfortable booth near the “fishbowl” section of the dining room. The BBW has a good number of tables and is able to accommodate lots of hungry people. Our service was courteous and quick, you’d never know we were in the middle of the dinner rush from the speed at which our entrees were brought out. The only wait that seemed longer than normal was for our dessert at the end of the meal.
For dinner, I had the 2500 Degree chicken sandwich, a delicious, yet spicy, take on the traditional buffalo chicken sandwich. The marinated chicken breast was grilled to perfection and topped with buffalo sauce, jalapeno peppers, pepper jack cheese and served on a fresh roll. For those of you who like their dinner with a little kick, I highly recommend this sandwich. But if heat isn’t your thing, there’s no need to worry. The BrewWorks has a full menu with a wide variety of burgers, steaks, salads, and pasta, I’m sure you’ll find something more your style.
A review of the BBW wouldn’t be complete without talking about their delicious brews. Bethlehem BrewWorks is known far and wide for their awesome, premise brewed beer. In my opinion, beer doesn’t get any better tasting then beer drank in the building it’s been brewed in. Don’t believe me? Order a draft from the BrewWorks and see for yourself. Saturday night I was able to enjoy the BrewWorks take on a traditional fall beer, the Oktoberfest. Not too hoppy but not too sweet, the Oktoberfest contains a subtle hint of caramel and not-s0-subtle hints of delciousness. You’re not going to find Yuengling Lager or Miller Lite at the BrewWorks, and that’s a good thing. Do yourself a favor and try whatever is in season at the Brewworks beer garden.
The BrewWorks has been been in business for over a decade, let’s hope they continue to serve Lehigh Valley diners for many more to come.
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Now that I’m 25 years old, it’s hard for me to keep up with the youth of today. Just when I think I have them figured out they go off and invent some new-fangled way to confuse old folks such as myself. My latest attempt to keep LV Scene in the ever distracted eyes of those younger then myself was to create a Facebook fan page.
Facebook is everywhere, everyone you know is on Facebook, and there is a fan page for literally everything on Facebook. For instance, did you know that you can become a fan of water? Or having a job? Or not being on fire? So, why shouldn’t there be a Facebook fan page for LV Scene??
As I previously mentioned, everyone is on Facebook and, like it or not, everyone includes you. Why not take a minute to check out the LV Scene Facebook fan page? And hey, while you’re at it BECOME A FAN.
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The Lehigh Valley is chock full of awesome corner delis, there’s almost too many places to get a great sandwich. Well, it’s time for you to add another place to that list of favorite sandwich shops. The Black Forest Deli in Bethlehem has been serving delicious sandwiches, wraps, and salads to their dedicated, almost cult like, customers for about 7 years now.
While there this past Saturday, I tried a customer created sandwich called the “Tim Shady-wich”. The “Shady-wich” was piled high with fresh-sliced pastrami, roast beef, crispy bacon and smeared with a delicious horseradish spread. The sandwich was served with the BFD’s unique take on a deli classic…macaroni salad. Under normal circumstances I probably wouldn’t even mention something as commonplace as macaroni salad, but this was different. Very different, in a good way. It had a blend of seasonings that gave it a much needed kick and set it apart from any other mac salad I’ve ever had before.
With all the Wawas and Subways in the Lehigh Valley, it’s easy to have missed this Mother & Daughter owned/operated deli. But after reading this you no longer have a legitimate excuse to not check out the Black Forest Deli. So, what are you doing for lunch today? (Btw, the correct answer is, “going to the Black Forest Deli”).
Looking for a high energy party for after the Lehigh Valley Brewfest this afternoon?? Look no further. 40 Below in Bethlehem has got you covered…but you better hope your little black dress isn’t at the cleaners.
The Little Black Dress Party starts tonight at 10PM and runs until they turn on the house lights. For all you youngsters out there looking to join in on the action, you’re in luck. Tonight’s event is 18 to party, 21 to drink. There’s no cover for anyone over 21 or anyone 18-20 who arrives before midnight. Also, anyone 21 and over gets a free drink pass if you show before it becomes Sunday. Drink specials tonight are as follows $2 Miller Lite Bottles, $3 Mixed Well Drinks, and a $4 Martini of the Night.
According to the Facebook event page, Starter’s Riveport is closed to the public tonight for a private function. If that’s true, it could mean big crowds at 40 Below. I feel obligated to point out there is no mention of this on the Starter’s Riverport Facebook page. So either this is some new clever/shady marketing tactic or Starter’s is actually hosting a private function.
So if girls are supposed to wear their little black dresses, what are guys supposed to wear? Little black tuxedo? Little black blazer? Little black man thong? Ewww. Too far.
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Let’s face it, the forecast for Saturday sucks and the bad weather could not come at a worse time. It’s one thing to have rain throughout the week, but rain on a weekend? Get serious. And of course it had to come this weekend. The weekend that Valley beer enthusiasts have been waiting for all month. The Lehigh Valley Brewfest takes place this weekend at Hugh Moore Park in Easton. Though the weather is going to be awful, Brewfest organizers have got everything under control. According to the Brewfest website, the Festival will be taking place “rain/snow or shine in enclosed tents”. Beer lovers, feel free to breathe a sigh of relief.
Tickets are required for the fest and can be ordered online or purchased the day of the event. Advance general admission tickets cost $30 or $35 at the door, or for those of you with extra money to throw around you can attend the connoisseur tasting for $75. A ticket purchase also includes a Lehigh Valley Brewfest souvenir mug that can be used at the Fest for tasting purposes. The general admission tasting takes place from 2-6PM. Admission gets you unlimited tastings from Allentown/Bethlehem Brew Works, Flying Fish, Harpoon Brewery, Stoudts, Tröegs, Weyerbacher, Boston Beer Company, Dogfish Head, Victory, Yards and many more!
Beer nuts, don’t let the weather keep you inside this weekend! The Lehigh Valley Brewfest only happens once a year, weather should not factor into your decision to go. Head on down to Hugh Moore Park and sample some of the best local and regional brews in the country!
Last week I pitched a college night at The Firehouse in Bethlehem, this week the college party continues at The PigPen in Allentown.
Enjoy $1 Miller Lite’s, $1 domestic drafts from 10-12, $3 well drinks, and $2 games of bowling. If the cheap bowling and video arcade isn’t enough for you, further entertainment tonight will be provided by DJ Synystr. And to make things extra attractive for college students, I’m happy to inform that there will be no cover tonight at the PigPen.
You and I may no longer be college students, but as long as bars are willing throw out awesome specials to entice college students to come out we can still reap the benefits. It’s like college all over again, but without those pesky classes and exams.
If you haven’t already guessed what this blog post is about, you might just wanna stop reading because a new trivia night is probably not something you’ll be interested in. But for those of you who have discerned what’s going on, I have a very big announcement for you. I’m excited to announce that starting in the near future, I will be hosting a Trivia night at The Firehouse!
Since opening in September, The Firehouse has been without a trivia night, opting to concentrate on their weekend events/parties. But now that they’ve got weekends under control, they’re going to be expanding their weekly offerings to include some new events…including a weekly trivia night.
Not all the details have been worked out just yet, and that’s where you come in. What would you like to see at this trivia night? Do you want more questions about pop culture? History? Sports? Would you like to see multi-question rounds? Or one question per round? Would you like to include pictures? Audio & video clips?
I want to make this trivia night the best in the Lehigh Valley and, with your help, I can do that. Leave your feedback in the comments section of this blog post or shoot me an email at…
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