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Indulge Account Executive Jack Huber is a family man, first and foremost. As he puts it,
“my best friend is my wife of 35 years, Mary Ann. I have 6 terrific kids and we stay very
Account Executive active with them following sports, playing golf and vacationing together.” He has spent
his entire career in publishing.
Q: What are your favorite things to do in the Valley?
We here at A: There are a variety of things we like to do. My wife and I enjoy dining out, going to the
Indulge State Theatre and shows at the Sands or PPL Center.
Lehigh Valley
live, work and Q: If someone was looking for advice on something to do, what would you tell them?
play in A: There are a lot of different options, so I would have to learn a little bit more about your
the Valley interests. Between what is going on in Allentown’s City Center, downtown Bethlehem, our
arts, restaurants and sports I am certain I could make a recommendation for a fun time
just like that would not disappoint.
you do and
Q: What do you like to do when not working?
we’d like
you to A: I play golf with my sons. It’s a great day out, although somehow I never quite get
enough strokes and always have to go to my pocket to pay out the bets.
get to know
each of us Q: If your life had a theme song, movie or book, what would it be?
on staff. A: I love the movies, enjoy a good book and listen to all sorts of different music. So, after
some consideration I’ll have to go with “Hoosiers” and not because I am a basketball
junkie, but because of what it exemplifies: Teamwork and what it can accomplish. I
Photo by learned a long time ago whether you are part of a family, sports team or in the business
Sarah Evans
world, we all had to work together as a group to achieve common objectives.
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By Emily
Ah, New Year’s Eve. The one day of the year that we New Year’s Eve, but don’t want the crowds New York
eagerly mark the passage of time not with a wistful attracts, Philly is a great place to ring in the New Year.
sigh, but with glitz, glamour and bubbly. Should you decide While the main event is in the evening, Kuritz says
to hit the town, we’ve rounded up the best New Year’s Eve Philadelphia is a great place to take the kids during
events within a short driving distance from the Lehigh Valley. the day thanks to a bevy of museums, great restaurants
and kid-friendly activities. Some ideas to get you
New York started at night:
It’s hard to think of anything more quintessential on • Head to the Delaware River waterfront to catch the
New Year’s Eve than the ball drop in Times Square.
According to Jill Kuritz, Owner of Never Grow Up firework show. Fireworks time TBA.
Vacations in Allentown, New York is a great option
if you’re looking to extend your stay or take a multi- • Take the family ice skating at the Blue Cross
generational trip. With the abundance of family-friendly
activities, families can catch a show, take a carriage ride RiverRink Winterfest.
and go ice skating by day; then watch the fun unfold in
Times Square by night, Kuritz says. Other ideas: Atlantic City
• Catch Kanye West play the last show of his Saint Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway or
to kick up your heels for a girl’s weekend, Atlantic City
Pablo tour at Barclays Center; show starts at 10 p.m. has something for everyone. Although as Kuritz points
out, with all the casinos and focus on nightlife, it’s best
• Don a mask at Supercinema’s New Year’s Eve to leave the kids at home.
Masquerade at the McKittrick Hotel. Event starts at For all you late-night revelers, here are some events
10:15 p.m. to get you started:
• Lace up those sneakers for New York Road Runner’s • Dance the night away to Motown band The
Midnight Run 2016. Event starts at 10 p.m. in Central Spinners as they play Resorts Casino Hotel; show starts
Park; race and fireworks start at midnight! at 10:30 p.m.
Philadelphia • Toast to the New Year poolside at Harrah’s
If you’re looking for all the excitement of a big city on New Year’s Bash.
• Catch the fireworks over the boardwalk as Tropicana
Hotel sets off their fireworks display at 9 p.m.