Good morning, Allentown.

The 17th annual Blues, Brews and Barbecue festival is set to run today along Hamilton Street—between Eighth and 12th streets—from noon to 8 p.m. Several local bands will perform on four stages while a barbecue contest will feature top pitmasters from Lehigh Valley.

East Penn Manufacturing will promote Pete Stanislawczyk to CEO and Christy Weeber to president on September 29 as part of a leadership shift ahead of Chris Pruitt’s retirement after 11 years.

Pruitt will serve as executive chairman while the new leaders take charge of manufacturing, sales, finance and legal operations.

Shift4, a Center Valley-based payment company, was named to the Fortune 1000 list for the second year — marking the five-year anniversary of its IPO.

The company processes billions of transactions globally and plans to expand its commerce technology services.

On Friday, a rededication ceremony at St. Luke’s University Health Network Sacred Heart campus in Allentown honored the restored Sacred Heart of Jesus statue, which was damaged by vandals in 2023.

Artist Fernando DeJesus used the Lost Wax Process—attended by community members including 90-year-old Jean Kurtz—to repair the broken arm and renew its symbol of welcome.

Cedar Crest College is asking Allentown officials to rezone a property in the 2800 block of College Drive so the school can convert a donated home into a technology and AI center.

College President Elizabeth Meade said the quirky building needs very little renovation—making it ready for classrooms, offices and workforce programs.

Crumb Concert

7-9 p.m. — Archer Music Hall — Tickets from $50 — Catch the vibrant sounds of Crumb live in Allentown.

Seasonal Organic Dinner Series

6-9 p.m. — Rodale Organic Gardening Experimental Farm — $175 — Delight in a farm-fresh, organic dinner under the stars with local cuisine and drinks.

Nowa's Chef’s Dinner: Mise en Place

6-9:30 p.m. — Vault 634 — $175 per guest — Experience a six-course tasting menu with wine or zero-proof pairings in a historic setting with bold Mediterranean flavors.

Seasonal Organic Dinner Series

6-9 p.m. — Rodale Organic Gardening Experimental Farm — $175/person — Enjoy seasonally-themed organic dinners featuring local cuisine and a bonfire under the stars.

4th Annual Devonta Smith Celebrity Softball Game

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Coca-Cola Park — Special guest appearances — Enjoy a friendly softball game featuring Devonta Smith and other celebrities for a great cause.

Allentown Fourth of July Celebration

12-10 p.m. — Cedar Beach Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with live music, family activities, and a spectacular fireworks show.

NTG Live Performance

10:00 p.m. — Vyral lounge & bar — Tickets required — Experience an electrifying live show by the talented NTG in the heart of Allentown.

Brass Transit Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Miller Symphony Hall — Tickets available — Experience the nostalgia of classic hits performed flawlessly by Brass Transit.