February 2010
Sands Casino Resort Bethelehem
Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
77 Sands Blvd, Bethlehem, PA
Conveniently located in the center of the Lehigh Valley, Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem offers an array of entertainment options from gaming to dining. Enjoy free live entertainment daily & free drinks while you play! Smoking is permitted on 50% of the floor, Coil, and Molten Lounge. Call 877-SANDS-77.
Firehouse Art Exhibit at City Hall
City Hall
Jan 15 to Feb 28
10 East Church Street, Bethlehem, PA
Rare Fire-House Art on Display in latest Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission Exhibition Chris Eline of the Bethlehem Fire Department and Bev Hoover of the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission have collaborated to create a beautiful and rare exhibition of historic artwork and memorabilia celebrating the history of Bethlehem’s fire department from 1880 to the present. Included in this limited exhibit are old photographs highlighting various stations, original helmets and equipment circa 1906 and earlier. The new art exhibit will be on display from January 15th through the end of February 2010. An Artists Opening Reception will be held on January 28th from 5-7pm. The event is free and open to the public. The exhibition is available for viewing weekdays during City Hall hours. Call (610) 865-7000.
Bach at Noon
Feb 9, 12:00 PM
Central Moravian Church, Church & Main Streets, 18018
Free Admission and no need for a reservation. Doors open at 11:30am. Come early to be sure of a seat!! Greg Funfgeld will introduce the music performed by members of The Bach Choir and Bach Festival Orchestra with an informal talk. A free-will offering will be received.
St. John's Coffeehouse - The Young Band
St. John's Windish Lutheran Church
Feb 12, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
617 E. Fourth Street, Bethlehem, PA
Stop by the St. John's Windish auditorium for snacks, coffee and music. No cover charge; a free–will offering basket will be at the snack table to help cover costs. Free Drawing for Door Prizes- iTunes Gift Cards Call 610-868-3282.
KidTunes - The Cat's Pajamas Duo
Banana Factory
Feb 13, 10:00 AM
25 W. Third Street, Bethlehem, PA
The Cat's Pajamas has been making very cool music for kids since 1995, bringing a musical comedy twist to high-octane kid-rock. With dance, puppets, props and costumes and a great 2-part harmony, The Cat's Pajamas not only captures the imagination of children but also thoroughly engages the adults. Their unforgettable live performances have earned them a reputation as "perhaps the foremost family musical artist out there working today" (Michael Jaworek, promoter for The Birchmere). For tickets and more info visit the KidTunes website. Call (610) 332-1300.
Chamber Music Society of Bethlehem Presents the Vienna Piano Trio
Feb 21, 3:00 PM
Foy Hall, Moravian College, Main & Church Streets, 18018
Mozart, Schumann & Brahms. Tickets: adult $25, senior $20, student $5. Flexible 3 concert subscriptions are available at considerable savings. Single tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance on line. For more information please visit cmsob.org.
Children's Sunday Storytelling Series
Godfrey Daniels
Feb 21, 2:00 PM
7 East Fourth St., Bethlehem, PA
Larry Sceurman appears on February 21st. “When I tell a story I go to 'Larryland'. This is a place where my imagination shows me pictures in my mind and I’m free to tell the listener just what I see.” Larry offers a mix of folk tales, fairy tales, moral tales and personal stories. His stories will make you laugh, let you learn as you long to listen! Admission $4.50 (under 5 years free). For more information please visit lvstorytellers.org. Call (610) 867-2390.
March 2010
Sands Casino Resort Bethelehem
Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
77 Sands Blvd, Bethlehem, PA
Conveniently located in the center of the Lehigh Valley, Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem offers an array of entertainment options from gaming to dining. Enjoy free live entertainment daily & free drinks while you play! Smoking is permitted on 50% of the floor, Coil, and Molten Lounge. Call 877-SANDS-77.
Firehouse Art Exhibit at City Hall
City Hall
Jan 15 to Feb 28
10 East Church Street, Bethlehem, PA
Rare Fire-House Art on Display in latest Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission Exhibition Chris Eline of the Bethlehem Fire Department and Bev Hoover of the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission have collaborated to create a beautiful and rare exhibition of historic artwork and memorabilia celebrating the history of Bethlehem’s fire department from 1880 to the present. Included in this limited exhibit are old photographs highlighting various stations, original helmets and equipment circa 1906 and earlier. The new art exhibit will be on display from January 15th through the end of February 2010. An Artists Opening Reception will be held on January 28th from 5-7pm. The event is free and open to the public. The exhibition is available for viewing weekdays during City Hall hours. Call (610) 865-7000.
Chamber Music Society of Bethlehem Presents Escher String Quartet
Mar 5, 8:00 PM
Foy Hall, Moravian College, Main & Church Streets, 18018
Escher String Quartet with Benjamin Hochman, Piano, performing Dvořák and Beethoven. Tickets: adult $25, senior $20, student $5. Flexible 3 concert subscriptions are available at considerable savings. Single tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance on line. For more information please visit cmsob.org.
First Friday
Southside Shopping District
Mar 5, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Primarily 3rd, 4th & S. New Streets, Bethlehem, PA
On the First Friday of every month, participating members of the Downtown Bethlehem Association in SouthSide Bethlehem stay open late and host a monthly celebration featuring music, refreshments, art exhibits, in-store specials and more. To see events going on at participating locations, click here to view the March poster. Call (610) 841-5831.
Children's Sunday Storytelling Series
Godfrey Daniels
Mar 7, 2:00 PM
7 East Fourth St., Bethlehem, PA
March 7th's storyteller is Kathy Pierce. Kathy presents the beauty and power of the spoken word with exuberance and generosity. The storytelling allows us to delight in our diversities as we experience our deeply shared humanity. It is our most ancient and truest bond. Kathy has provided storytelling performances and workshops for children and adults for more than fifteen years. Admission $4.50 (under 5 years free). For more information please visit lvstorytellers.org. Call (610) 867-2390.
Bach at Noon
Mar 9, 12:00 PM
Central Moravian Church, Church and Main Streets, 18018
Free Admission and no need for a reservation. Doors open at 11:30am. Come early to be sure of a seat!! Greg Funfgeld will introduce the music performed by members of The Bach Choir and Bach Festival Orchestra with an informal talk. A free-will offering will be received.
KidTunes - Suzi Shelton
Banana Factory
Mar 13, 10:00 AM
25 W. Third Street, Bethlehem, PA
Saturday mornings at the Banana Factory are filled with giggles, grins and the sounds of children's voices... It's KidTunes! Suzi Shelton has been performing music for kids around her home base in New York City for the past 10 years. Suzi rocks parents and kids alike, whether it be thousands of families at the Lincoln Center tree lighting to swarms of fans at the Southpaw Festival. Suzi has discovered that adding music to movement was her winning combination. Kids respond to her beauty, warmth and youthful appeal while their parents appreciate Suzi’s hip and catchy tunes and lyrics. Suzi's honored to be the recipient of numerous awards including: Parenting magazine, October 2005 “Parenting Pick”, 2006 Parents’ Choice Recommended Award Winner, 2006 iParenting Media Award Recipient, 2007 NAPPA Gold Award Winner. For tickets and more info visit the KidTunes website. Call (610) 332-1300.
Universes' Live from the Edge
Touchstone Theatre
Mar 13-15
321 East Fourth Street, Bethlehem, PA
Visiting guest ensemble, Universes, is a company that grew out of a band of New York poets who got bored with traditional poetry readings and chose instead to work as an ensemble, blending poetry, song and movement. Live from the Edge showcases Universes’ special brand of fusion theater tracking their evolution of poetic language from childhood rhymes and community rituals, to poetry and theater, hip-hop and gospel. For tickets and more info, visit Touchstone's website. Call (610) 867-1689.
Children's Sunday Storytelling Series
Godfrey Daniels
Mar 21, 2:00 PM
7 East Fourth St., Bethlehem, PA
March 21st's storyteller is Kathy Long. People of all ages - from nursery schools to nursing homes - make up Kathy's audiences. She believes everyone has a great capacity to learn through storytelling and it has a dual purpose - to entertain and to educate. She feels that as we advance technologically, we must not forget oral tradition.Admission $4.50 (under 5 years free). For more information please visit lvstorytellers.org. Call (610) 867-2390.
– Downtown Bethlehem Assocation member
