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HangDog Outdoor Adventure, seen Monday, July 17, 2023, in Williams Township. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)
\n\u2018Hip Hop on the Wall\u2019 art exhibit opens<\/p>\n
Lehigh Valley productor and artist Red McFly<\/a> will open \u201cHip Hop on the Wall,\u201d a visual exhibit of hip-hop culture, on Friday at Arthaus Allentown gallery.<\/p>\n \u201cHip Hop on the Wall\u201d is curated and presented by McFly, whose credits include collaborations with French Montana, Max B, Rick Ross, Kanye West and Benny The Butcher. The exhibition is accompanied by an original art book designed by McFly featuring visual art, original lyrics and a full soundtrack created specifically for the publication. This art book represents the first hip-hop publication of its kind in the Lehigh Valley combining visual art, written word and original music as one unified cultural artifact.<\/p>\n \u201cHip-hop has always been art,\u201d said Pas Simpson of Big Happy Consultants, which is partnering with McFly to produce the exhibit. \u201cIt has always been culture. It has always been a mirror held up to a community and a world that needed to see itself differently. \u2018Hip Hop on the Wall\u2019 puts that mirror in the most important place it can be. On the walls of a gallery. In the hands of a community. And on the walls of a city that has been part of this story since the beginning.\u201d<\/p>\n Featured events during the exhibit include musical performances and artist visits<\/p>\n If you go: The exhibit runs June 19-July 11 at Arthaus Allentown, 645 Hamilton St. It is free and open to the public. Go to LehighValleyHipHop.com<\/a> for hours and additionalevent details.<\/p>\n FoodeesFest, a national, traveling food and artisan festival, will set up at Lehigh Valley Mall this weekend with dozens of food vendors and artisans.<\/p>\n FoodeesFest is known for bringing together a wide variety of flavors and handmade goods, creating a festival experience that highlights both culinary creativity and local craftsmanship.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are thrilled to bring the Foodees Food and Culture Festival to Whitehall,\u201d Tricia Croft, owner of Foodees LLC, said in a statement. \u201cFoodeesFest is about creating an atmosphere where communities can gather, discover amazing food, support talented artisans, and enjoy a weekend together. We\u2019re excited to welcome everyone out for this incredible event.\u201d<\/p>\n If you go: FoodeesFest will be 1-9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday at Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall Township. Ticket registration is free, and automatically enters guests into a raffle to win a free meal. Tickets can be found on Eventbrite<\/a>.<\/p>\n IronPigs celebrate Juneteenth<\/p>\n The Iron Pigs will pay tribute to the National Negro Baseball League with a Juneteenth<\/a> celebration and game Friday.<\/p>\n This event promises to be a day of education, entertainment and community unity as the team honors the legacy of African American athletes and commemorates the emancipation of enslaved individuals in the United States.<\/p>\n Throughout the day, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities, including interactive exhibits, historical displays, guest speakers, storytelling sessions, cultural performances, live music and food vendors. The evening will end with fireworks.<\/p>\n![\"Red](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/TMC-L-redmcfy.jpg\")
Red McFly is the first rapper from Allentown to sign a record deal, with diamond artist French Montana. (Rob Kandel\/The Morning Call)
\nFoodeesFest comes to Lehigh Valley Mall<\/p>\n