Local Flair Mag Blog

What's Happening at Local Flair?

2010-09-09T06:35:00.000-07:00

LF Letter

Words by Ali Schratt

Welcome to the dog days of summer - and hasn’t it been a hot one? We have so many exciting things happening around the Local Flair office, I don’t know where to begin! We’ve rebranded a bit, which will allow us to be consistent as we expand our network beyond the page and also beyond the Pocono Mountains. On August 15th, you can download the Local Flair Mobile Application, which will have an extensive calendar of up-to-date things to do throughout the Northeast PA region, as well as exclusive content and an extensive guide to the area. Be sure to stay in touch and tell us what you think about our new look and technology on Facebook.

We’re also excited to announce the winners from the Third Annual Pocono Mountain Restaurant Week in this issue, and thank you to everyone who helped make it a successful week for all of the participating restaurants. August and September in Northeast PA are also bursting with flavorful and awe-inspiring festivals! Garlic, Tomato, Stroud, Pocono Craft and Buck Hill Sytop Music are just a few that are giving us Festival Fever. If you would like a complete listing you can check it out at www.localflair.com.

Take a Trip on the Santa Express

2009-11-23T08:58:00.000-08:00

Join Rudolph and Santa Claus, aboard the Santa Express. Leaving from Honesdale on the Strourbridge Rail Line this round-trip ride to Hawley will give kids a chance to meet and greet Santa and his red-nosed buddy. Pictures can be taken with Santa and Rudolph, holiday sing-a-longs will ring out, and a special gift will be given to the kids. Tickets are $20/adults and $15/children 12 and under. Departure times are 10a.m. and 2p.m. Reservations are required.

A great opportunity for kids to learn about this historic and unique mode of transportation. Visit www.waynecountycc.com to learn more.

Get Creative With Your Kids

2009-07-28T08:39:00.000-07:00

Visit The Banana Factory in Bethlehem to explore the works of other artists, or get involved and create your own. The Banana Factory celebrates many local art endeavors and offers the public classes on visual and digital arts as well as glassblowing, jewelry making and ceramics. Little ones can explore their creative side in classes just for kids or alongside mom or dad in the Parent/Child classes. Learn about and sign up for one of their upcoming Fall studio courses at www.bananafactory.org.

Explore Hidden Worlds

2009-06-08T09:32:00.000-07:00

Take a day trip to the Everhart Museum in Scranton, PA to check out their Ancient Microworlds exhibit from June 12th - September 7th. The exhibit features stunning macrophotography by Giraud Foster, a retired physician, archeologist and photographer and Norman Baker, a scientific photographer. Each photo is sure to give its observer a whole new appreciation of ancient artifacts through a dazzling array of colors and shapes.

Beyond the Ancient Microworld Exhibit, the Everhart Museum is also home to a multitude of educational exhibits that peek kids interests and enrich their minds.

Visit www.everhart-museum.org to plan your next trip to the Everhart Museum!

Today is my first attempt at a blog

2008-10-04T13:13:00.000-07:00

Oh my.. I can't believe it's taken so long for me to do this!