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Sunday, May 12, 2013

Tell Us: What's Your Favorite Longtime Easton Business?

Easton mayor to present 'Longevity Award' to businesses that have been downtown more than 25 years.

  • NEWS
  • Sunday, May 12

A lot of business stories here in the last year or so have focused on new businesses that have opened in Easton. But this week, some longtime city businesses will get their moment in the spotlight. Mayor Sal Panto will present Easton's first-ever Longevity Awards Tuesday night at a ceremony at the Sigal Museum. The awards will honor businesses that have been operating in downtown Easton for 25 years or more. "While we truly enjoy the tremendous resurgence we are experiencing we also need to take time to recognize those that have been here and have added so much to our downtown," Panto said in a news release. The ceremony will also include the presentation of the "Easton Award," which honors "individuals who made significant contributions …

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Sigal Museum

Fran

8:18 am on Tuesday, May 14, 2013

American Printing at 2nd & Northampton Street started on September 11, 1984. Our 1st location was 237 Northampton Street, Now it is Sogo Restaurant and we had Milton Faust Jewelers as a tenant in our building. After 18 years we needed more space and off street parking. We moved to 201 Northampton Street after Barlow's Jewelers closed. Over the years we have seen many positive changes in the …   more ›

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Benefit Concert Remembers Bradley Roth

Weekend show at Riverside Barr and Grille is for Wilson teen killed by train.

Since his death earlier this year, Bradley Roth's loved ones have worked to raise money for his family. Their latest effort is a benefit concert this Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Riverside Barr and Grille, a few miles north of Easton on Route 611. Admission is $10—anyone under 21 will get a wristband—for a show features several bands, including Julian Castillo, Den Corrado, K-Jann, Back to Auction and Surrender the Booty. There will also be a quoits tournament, tricky tray, and a sky lantern launch over the Delaware River at 9 p.m. Also happening this weekend:

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How to Help Family of Teen Killed by Train, First United Church of Christ, and Sigal Museum

Thursday, March 14, 2013

6 Things to Do in Easton This Weekend

Sigal remembers aritst Samuel Moon, 'Fiddler on the Roof' in Wilson, and more...

On my first proper tour of the Sigal Museum, I tried to see as much of the building as I could. But nothing there stayed with me like the paintings of Samuel Moon, an Easton artist who did portraits of some of the city's most prominent residents. This weekend, the museum will begin "Many Moons Remembered," a 10-week tribute to Moon that includes a reception Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The event will also include a presention by Melissa Hough, "Self-Taught Artist: Samuel Moon." The exhibit runs from March 17 to May 31. Also this weekend:

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Sigal Museum, Wilson Area High School, State Theatre Center for The Arts, and 2 more ›

Friday, February 22, 2013

5 Things to Do in Easton This Weekend

The Sigal Museum opens to families, the Fab Faux come to town, and more...

Hello everyone. The weekend is here, so let's take a look at some of the things that are happening around Easton. 1. The Sigal Museum -- which recently announced a new exhibit of manuscripts by George Washington -- is allowing kids under 12 to get in for free Saturday. Children can take part in a scavenger hunt, play Colonial-era games from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., while families can join historian/author Jeffrey Finnegan on a gudied tour of the exhibit starting at 1 p.m. 2. The Beatles tribute act The Fab Faux returns to the State Theatre Saturday evening at 8 p.m. 3. Local bands face off Saturday night in at the YMCA's annual Battle of the Bands, beginning at 6:30 p.m. It's $5 to get in, and $25 for bands to register. 4. Pearly Baker's hosts …

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See George Washington Letters at Sigal Museum, Children's Games of Yesteryear, State Theatre Center for The Arts, and 2 more ›

Madeline Volturo

2:45 pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2013

This weekend is also the town sidewalk sale. Forgotten treasure chest will participate. As will other stores in town. Rain date is May 18th   more ›

Thursday, February 14, 2013

See George Washington Letters at Sigal Museum

Survey drawn by first president in 1750 will be displayed until Feb. 28.

  • THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
  • Tom Coombe
  • Thursday, February 14

Before he won the Revolutionary War and became the first U.S. president, George Washington made maps and surveys. One of those surveys -- drawn by an 18-year-old Washington -- is on display now at the Sigal Museum, part of its “George Washington: A Sampling of Important Manuscripts” exhibit, which is on display until Feb. 28. In a news release, the museum said it hopes the exhibit gives visitors "a deeper understanding of Washington as a man, family member, land owner, and leader." The exhibit includes a letter written by Washington in 1770, a letter from 1799 dealing with Washington's death as well as a portrait of Washington discovered on the banks of the Delaware River And if you're interested in a more in-depth look, visit the museum …

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Sigal Museum and Sigal Will Display Rare Declaration Copy

Monday, February 4, 2013

5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 4

Black History Month at Lafayette, Mesa holds its grand opening, and more...

Good morning everyone. I hope you all had an enjoyable weekend. Here's some things that are happening this week: 1. It's Black History Month, and there are a number of programs planned around the city, including the Sigal Museum's "Black Everything: Lincoln, Django, & Cinematic Black History," scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m. 2. The Easton Farmers' Market says it's making a "major announcement" Wednesday morning.  3. Mesa has been open for a few weeks now, but the downtown Easton Mexican place is hosting its grand opening Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 4. Want to announce things about your business? It's very easy to do here on Patch. Here's how. 5. Today is Feb. 4. Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is 75 years old today.

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Sigal Museum, Mesa Brings "Modern Mexican" to Easton, Patch 101: Posting Announcements is Easy, and 1 more ›

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Can the Sigal Become "Building of the Year"?

American Architects contest ends Monday.

  • THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
  • Sunday, January 27

For the second time in two years, Easton's Sigal Museum is competing against buildings across the country for an architectural award. The website American Architects has named the Sigal as one of its "Building of the Year" nominees. If you think the Sigal deserves a shot, time is running out to vote. The poll closes Monday, January 28.  The winning building will be featured on the website next month. The Sigal is one of two Lehigh Valley buildings on the list, along with the Artsquest Center at Steelstacks in Bethlehem. In 2011, the Sigal was nominated for Building of the Year by the publication ArchDaily.  

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Sigal Launches Building of the Year Campaign

Monday, January 14, 2013

Is the Sigal Museum "Building of the Year"?

Easton museum up for architectural award for second time in two years.

  • NEWS
  • Monday, January 14

For the second time in two years, Easton's Sigal Museum is competing against buildings across the country for an architectural award. The website American Architects has named the Sigal as one of its "Building of the Year" nominees. The winning building will be featured on the website next month. The Sigal is one of two Lehigh Valley buildings on the list, along with the Artsquest Center at Steelstacks in Bethlehem. In 2011, the Sigal was nominated for Building of the Year by the publication ArchDaily. Voting for this contest ends Jan. 28. Visit American Architects to vote.

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Sigal Launches Building of the Year Campaign

Friday, December 28, 2012

5 Things to Do in Easton This Weekend

Old school video games at the Game Gallery, even older games at the Sigal Museum, and more...

  1. Time Relapse, a Philadelphia duo, plays tonight at 10 at Pearly Baker's. 2. The Game Gallery will host a SuperSmash Bros. tournament Saturday at 4 p.m. It's $10 to enter, and you can win cash prizes. 3. Meanwhile, the Sigal Museum hosts "Games in the Gallery," a celebration of children's games from the American Colonial era, Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. It's part of the museum's Playtimes Past exhibit. 4. The Trouble City All-Stars play tonight from 8 to 11 at Rivals. 5. Need fresh, local produce for a New Year's gathering? Check out the indoor Easton Farmers' Market, running Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nurture Nature Center.

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Pearly Baker's Alehouse, The Game Gallery, Sigal Museum, and 1 more ›

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Battle of the Bulge Vets Tell Story in Easton

Morris Metz and Lionel Adda share memories of pivotal World War II battle.

  • THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
  • Tom Coombe
  • Thursday, December 20, 2012

It seemed like the shells would never stop falling. That's what Lionel Adda remembers. That, and the cold.  Sixty-eight years ago, German forces launched a massive assault on Allied soldiers in the Ardennes region of France, Belgium and Luxemborg. The conflict, which lasted for several frigid weeks in December 1944 and January 1945, would become known as The Battle of the Bulge. On Thursday, two survivors of that battle -- Adda and Morris Metz -- shared their memories at Easton's Sigal Museum.  For Adda, it meant going back to a place called Elsenborn Ridge, where American troops found themselves under constant attack from the Germans. "They were shelling incessantly," Adda said, recalling seeing one officer whose arm was just shredded …

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"Honoring Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge" and Sigal Museum

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