{"id":142911,"date":"2025-06-05T14:37:33","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T18:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=142911"},"modified":"2025-06-05T14:37:33","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T18:37:33","slug":"the-catalyst-celebrates-a-successful-opening-in-easton-with-art-music-and-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=142911","title":{"rendered":"The Catalyst Celebrates a Successful Opening in Easton with Art, Music, and Community"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Catalyst Celebrates a Successful Opening in Easton with Art, Music, and Community<\/strong><\/p>\n

Media and Public Invited to Experience the International \u201cWorld in Faces\u201d Exhibit, Now on View by Appointment<\/em><\/p>\n[EASTON, PA \u2013 June 2, 2025] \u2014\u00a0The Catalyst, Easton\u2019s newest coworking and event venue<\/strong>, officially opened its doors to the public on Sunday, June 1, welcoming hundreds of guests for an afternoon of live music, food, drinks, and a powerful visual art experience. The grand unveiling was anchored by\u00a0The World in Faces<\/em>, a globally acclaimed portrait series by photographer Alexander Khimushin that will remain on view at the venue by appointment throughout the summer.<\/p>\n

Housed in the beautifully restored former Wells Fargo building at 16 Centre Square, The Catalyst, owned by brother-sister duo, Jane and Bert Kurtin, has established itself as a bold new hub for culture, connection, and creativity in the heart of Easton. The venue was transformed from a dormant bank into a modern, flexible space designed to host gallery exhibitions, networking mixers, music performances, private events, and more.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis space was created to bring people together and spark meaningful conversations,\u201d said co-owner Jane Kurtin.<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cWe\u2019re honored to have launched with such a powerful exhibit and an incredible turnout from the community. The support is tremendous, and just the beginning of what we hope The Catalyst can be.\u201d<\/p>\n

The opening mixer featured musical performances by Gr3yson, Basil & Bob, Galen Deery & The Reason Why, and Nene O, all set against the stunning backdrop of Khimushin\u2019s 6-foot-tall portraits.<\/strong>\u00a0The World in Faces<\/em>\u00a0celebrates the beauty, strength, and cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples from across the globe. Previously exhibited at the United Nations in New York and Geneva, UNESCO in Paris, and the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, the collection has now arrived in Easton thanks to\u00a0Heavenly Host Hospitality (HHH)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to bring this globally recognized art experience to the Lehigh Valley,\u201d said\u00a0Brooke Mitman, founder of HHH<\/strong>. \u201cAlexander\u2019s collection speaks to the mission of what we\u2019re building using art, hospitality, and entrepreneurship to connect people and restore community.\u201d<\/p>\n

The exhibition will remain on view at The Catalyst and is available to media and the public by appointment. Local reporters, photographers, bloggers, and content creators are invited to schedule a walkthrough of the space and interview opportunities with the owners and organizers.<\/p>\n

To schedule a visit or request interviews, contact:<\/strong>
\nBrooke Mitman<\/strong>\u00a0|\u00a0brookemrivera@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0| (484) 714-9470<\/p>\n

Tiffany Sondergaard\u00a0<\/strong>|\u00a0tiffany@tsbrandelevation.com<\/a><\/u>\u00a0| (610) 349-3671<\/p>\n

Jane Kurtin<\/strong>\u00a0|\u00a0info@catalyst-easton.com<\/a>\u00a0| (908) 240-1991<\/p>\n

Learn more about the exhibit at\u00a0https:\/\/khimushin.com\/theworldinfaces<\/a>
\nEvent info:\u00a0https:\/\/catalyst-easton.com\/event\/soft-opening-mixer<\/a><\/p>\n

To inquire about sponsorship and becoming a host site for Khimushin\u2019s\u00a0The World in Faces<\/em>, contact Brooke Mitman at (484) 714-9470.<\/p>\n

About The Catalyst
\n<\/strong>The Catalyst is a coworking and event venue located in the heart of Easton, Pa. Housed in a historic building on Centre Square, it is a dynamic space for creatives, entrepreneurs, and community organizers to gather, collaborate, and launch bold ideas.<\/p>\n

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About Heavenly Host Hospitality<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heavenly Host Hospitality provides hospitality management, event planning and management, and educational tourism services across the U.S. and internationally. In addition to hospitality services, HHH strives to inspire and elevate artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs by providing platforms for local, national, and global impact and philanthropy. For more information, follow @heavenlyhosthospitality on social media platforms.<\/p>\n

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\n–ts Brand Elevation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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