BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//City of Bethlehem - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.bethlehempa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for City of Bethlehem REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T160000 DTSTAMP:20260507T041237 CREATED:20260406T132059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T132059Z UID:10011426-1775462400-1778774400@www.bethlehempa.org SUMMARY:Bethlehem Town hall Rotunda Gallery\, Bethlehem Area School District Student Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The Bethlehem Area School District will be exhibiting a student art exhibition at the Bethlehem Town Hall Rotunda Gallery from April 6 to May 14\, 2026.  There will be an opening reception on Sunday\, April 12 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM.  The Rotunda Gallery is located at 10 E. Church Street.  Gallery hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. \nThis exhibition is a combined effort of the Bethlehem Area School District’s art teachers.  Art is an integral part of the learning process and gives a student a chance to explore the material world.  In this exhibition will be but a small part of the wonderful body of artwork produced by the many children in the classrooms on a daily basis.  This will be a collection of artwork created during the 2025-26 school year. \nThe artists are Bethlehem students enrolled in the Bethlehem Area School District public schools.  They range in age from kindergarten through high school.  Although they are very different from each other\,  all of these children share the joy of expressing themselves through the media of the visual arts. \nThe exhibition is sponsored by the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission (www.bfac-lv.com) and the PA Council of the Arts. URL:https://www.bethlehempa.org/event/bethlehem-town-hall-rotunda-gallery-bethlehem-area-school-district-student-exhibition/ LOCATION:Bethlehem Town Hall Rotunda Gallery\, 10 East Church Street\, Bethlehem\, PA\, 18018\, United States CATEGORIES:Art & Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.bethlehempa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BASD-card.2026-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission":MAILTO:rbegbie@rcn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T041237 CREATED:20260330T204146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T204146Z UID:10011377-1776686400-1779109200@www.bethlehempa.org SUMMARY:Access Culture Discussion Group (Online) DESCRIPTION:As part of our Access Culture Initiative at Lehigh University Art Galleries\, we are hosting a monthly accessibility discussion group for arts and cultural administrators\, artists\, students\, educators\, etc.\, to meet\, discuss\, and share resources. \nApril 20th’s meeting will include a discussion with local educator and advocate\, Robin Gow as they discuss narratives of madness in art history! Please contact Elise at ejs421@lehigh.edu to receive the Zoom link and for accessibility needs or accommodations in advance. \nThis group is free and open to all who are interested; this group will always meet virtually. \nSuggestions or thoughts for meeting topics or resource sharing are always welcome. As always\, please feel free to share this with other co-workers and colleagues who may be interested in this work. URL:https://www.bethlehempa.org/event/access-culture-discussion-group-online-8/ LOCATION:Zoom\, Please contact Elise at ejs421@lehigh.edu to receive the Zoom link CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.bethlehempa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/gonzalez-dialogando-2008-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lehigh University Art Galleries":MAILTO:luag@lehigh.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T230000 DTSTAMP:20260507T041237 CREATED:20260429T164639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T164639Z UID:10011658-1777651200-1777849200@www.bethlehempa.org SUMMARY:Cinco De Mayo Block Party DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual celebration of Cinco De Mayo at The Wooden Match!!! We are very excited because Cinco De Mayo falls on a Tuesday\, so we are able to spend the entire weekend throwing a large block party style event in our parking lot. As always\, we will have Live Music\, Food Trucks\, Beer Trucks\, Cigars\, Tequila Bar\, Games\, & more! This is a family friendly event so please bring your kids and dogs and enjoy the celebration with us! The party begins on Friday and will continue ALL WEEKEND until Sunday Night! Let’s party in the sun ☀️ \nLive Music Lineup: Outdoors & DJs inside!\n05/01: Jay Wetzel Band (4-7pm)\n05/01: On The Cusp (8-11pm)\n05/01: DJ Angel B INSIDE (7-CL)\n05/02: Dynamite Hairdo (12-3pm)\nDJ Throw-down of the Lehigh Valley! Hosted by DJ Jamal Knight & Friends (4-11pm)\n05/03: Sunday Funday with DJ Jamal Knight & Friends (4-11pm)\nDJ Angel B\, DJ Joonyer\, DJ Rah!!! \nFood Trucks:\nMediterranean Grill\nGrandpas Kitchen Mexican\nBurger Shack \nVendors:\nBizzle’s Bites Dog Treats & Toys\nBattleborne\nBethlum Shop\nLil Shoppe of Mine\nJust Peachy\nMod Metal Works URL:https://www.bethlehempa.org/event/cinco-de-mayo-block-party/ LOCATION:The Wooden Match\, 61 West Lehigh Street\, Bethlehem\, P\, 18018\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Evening Out,Family Fun,Festivals & Community Celebrations,Food & Drink Experiences,Live Music & Concerts,Vendors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.bethlehempa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/672430321_1816019526309124_7070144731215410536_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Wooden Match":MAILTO:thewoodenmatch@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T041237 CREATED:20260330T133542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T145029Z UID:10011371-1777719600-1777726800@www.bethlehempa.org SUMMARY:Wrapped Bangles Workshop DESCRIPTION:Bonus: paint will be available to also paint patterns directly on the bangle.\nShow your personality and add color and pattern to your style! Learn how to create several looks either fabric covered\, thread covered or painted.  Mix and match your spring looks!\nThree bangles included in workshop fee.\nAbout Tiffica Benza\nTiffica has been doing fiber arts for the last 40 years as a ‘professional’ crafter and is currently enrolled at MADE Institute getting her degree in fashion design. Her workshops are meant to be inclusive of all ages and can be scaled based on the skill of the participant.\nREGISTER HERE. URL:https://www.bethlehempa.org/event/wrapped-bangles-workshop/ LOCATION:National Museum of Industrial History\, 98 E 2nd St\, Bethlehem\, PA\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events,Workshops & Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.bethlehempa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BangleWorkshop-ceVJc7.jpg GEO:40.612527;-75.377208 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=National Museum of Industrial History 98 E 2nd St Bethlehem PA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=98 E 2nd St:geo:-75.377208,40.612527 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T041237 CREATED:20260126T141907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T141907Z UID:10008554-1777723200-1777726800@www.bethlehempa.org SUMMARY:Branching Out: Tour The Moravian Museum and Nearby Historic Sites DESCRIPTION:Want a great overview of Historic Bethlehem’s early history and the influence the Moravians had in areas such as education\, medicine and outreach to Indigenous Peoples? Looking to expand upon your visit to the Moravian Museum in the 1741 Gemeinhaus\, the oldest building in the city? This tour is the perfect option! \nYou’ll visit the Single Sisters’ House\, part of the Moravian Church Settlements–Bethlehem World Heritage Site; the 1752 Apothecary\, which until its closing in the 1950s was the oldest pharmacy in continuous operation in the United States; and the Nain-Schober House\, the only extant 18th-century building built by and lived in by Indigenous Peoples in Eastern Pennsylvania. URL:https://www.bethlehempa.org/event/branching-out-tour-the-moravian-museum-and-nearby-historic-sites-230/2026-05-02/ LOCATION:Moravian Museum of Bethlehem\, 66 West Church Street\, Bethlehem\, PA\, 18018\, United States CATEGORIES:Tours & Historical Experiences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.bethlehempa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Branching-Out.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Bethlehem Museums &%3B Sites":MAILTO:info@historicbethlehem.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000 DTSTAMP:20260507T041237 CREATED:20260209T143649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T143649Z UID:10010134-1777723200-1777730400@www.bethlehempa.org SUMMARY:AudaTours Bethlehem Audio Tour: Moravian Echoes and Industrial Origins DESCRIPTION:A secret network of tunnels once buzzed beneath Bethlehem’s quiet cobblestone streets\, where revolutionaries plotted by candlelight and radical thinkers rewrote history in silence. \nTrace these hidden threads on a self-guided audio tour that reveals the stories behind doors most people walk past. Find lost legends and overlooked corners without a guidebook or crowd. \nWho risked everything in the Colonial Industrial Quarter\, where the smell of molten iron once foreshadowed disaster? What forbidden rituals unfolded in the Single Sisters’ House after dark\, behind locked shutters? Why did a rare orchid spark obsession and rivalry at the Lewis David de Schweinitz Residence? \nMove through centuries in a single afternoon\, feeling every echo of ambition\, invention\, and intrigue beneath your feet. Let each landmark breathe its secrets back to life as the city transforms around you. \nPress play and plunge beneath the surface of Bethlehem’s most intriguing streets. URL:https://www.bethlehempa.org/event/audatours-bethlehem-audio-tour-moravian-echoes-and-industrial-origins/2026-05-02/ LOCATION:Moravian Sun Inn\, 564 Main St\, Bethlehem\, PA\, 18018\, United States CATEGORIES:Tours & Historical Experiences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.bethlehempa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/potential-tours_p-11015-2_actionShot_image_1536.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="AudaTours":MAILTO:hi@audatours.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000 DTSTAMP:20260507T041237 CREATED:20260201T194332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T215043Z UID:10009626-1777723200-1777734000@www.bethlehempa.org SUMMARY:Listen & Lunch at Twisted Olive DESCRIPTION:at \n \n \n\n🎵🎤Listen & Lunch at Twisted Olive! Live music – Every Saturday in December \n  \nWhen:  \n12:00 -3:00P.M. \nEvery Saturday in December  \nDecember 6th\, 13th\, 20th\, & 27th \n  \nWhere: \nTwisted Olive – 51 W. Broad St. Bethlehem \n  \nDetails: \nJoin us every Saturday in December for live music during lunch from 12 – 3P.M. Cozy up with your favorite Twisted Olive dishes\, holiday cocktails\, and the sound of talented local musicians\, while you take a break from the December rush. \nPerfect for a relaxed lunch date\, catching up with friends\, or a mid-day break between holiday shopping. \n  \n✨Reservations are recommended.  \nBook now via OpenTable or call us at 610.419.1200 \n  \nLive Music Schedule: \n12/6 Dina Hall \n12/13 Hayley Jackson \n12/20 Dina Hall \n12/27 Dina Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \n\n\n\n \n Google Calendar \n \n\n \n iCalendar \n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n Details\n \n\n\n Date:\n \n \n \n \n\n Time: URL:https://www.bethlehempa.org/event/listen-lunch-at-twisted-olive-23/ LOCATION:Twisted Olive\, 51 W Broad St\, Bethlehem\, PA\, 18018\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.bethlehempa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Listen-Lunch-Facebook-Event-Picture-3-gYR0iW.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Twisted Olive":MAILTO:twistedolivebethlehem@yahoo.com GEO:40.622271;-75.381064 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Twisted Olive 51 W Broad St Bethlehem PA 18018 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=51 W Broad St:geo:-75.381064,40.622271 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T143000 DTSTAMP:20260507T041237 CREATED:20260126T141117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T141117Z UID:10009202-1777726800-1777732200@www.bethlehempa.org SUMMARY:Old Bethlehem Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:The Old Bethlehem Walking tour shares the 280-plus-year history of Bethlehem’s unique beginnings starting in the early 1740s. On this approximately 90-minute tour through the Moravian Church Settlements – Bethlehem World Heritage site\, you’ll stop at the 1741 First House and Gemeinhaus\, 1750/61 Smithy\, 1762 Waterworks\, 1748 Single Brethren’s House\, 1744/52 Single Sisters’ House\, and the 1768 Widows’ House as you discover how Bethlehem’s earliest residents not only lived but flourished. URL:https://www.bethlehempa.org/event/old-bethlehem-walking-tour-53/2026-05-02/ LOCATION:1810 Goundie House Welcome Center\, 501 Main Street\, Main Street\, P\, 18018\, United States CATEGORIES:Tours & Historical Experiences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.bethlehempa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/OBWT-Photo-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Bethlehem Museums &%3B Sites":MAILTO:info@historicbethlehem.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000 DTSTAMP:20260507T041237 CREATED:20260303T164928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T164928Z UID:10010869-1777730400-1777737600@www.bethlehempa.org SUMMARY:Church & Chapel Tours DESCRIPTION:The 1751 Old Chapel will be open each Friday and Saturday from 2-4 p.m. Learn about the Moravian Daily Textbook\, a short daily devotion that has been a part of Moravian tradition since 1731. Guests will be welcomed to visit and learn more about the 1751 Old Chapel\, where George Washington and Benjamin Franklin worshipped and which welcomed local Native Americans as well as German settlers in its early history. The Chapel is still used for Sunday worship\, memorial services\, weddings and other church events. \nThe Church Sanctuary\, built from 1803-1806\, is open for guided tours from 2 – 4 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Guests will be welcomed to take this 45-minute tour of the sanctuary learning more not only about its architectural design\, history of music and worship\, but also the living ministries of Central Moravian Church today. Unique places like the 2nd floor Kleiner Saal will be included on this tour. A suggested donation of $5/person. URL:https://www.bethlehempa.org/event/church-chapel-tours-3/2026-05-02/ LOCATION:Central Moravian Church\, 418 Main Street\, Bethlehem\, 18018 CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.bethlehempa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/church4-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Central Moravian Church":MAILTO:office@centralmoravianchurch.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T153000 DTSTAMP:20260507T041237 CREATED:20260126T141838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T141838Z UID:10008913-1777732200-1777735800@www.bethlehempa.org SUMMARY:Branching Out: Tour The Moravian Museum and Nearby Historic Sites DESCRIPTION:Want a great overview of Historic Bethlehem’s early history and the influence the Moravians had in areas such as education\, medicine and outreach to Indigenous Peoples? Looking to expand upon your visit to the Moravian Museum in the 1741 Gemeinhaus\, the oldest building in the city? This tour is the perfect option! \nYou’ll visit the Single Sisters’ House\, part of the Moravian Church Settlements–Bethlehem World Heritage Site; the 1752 Apothecary\, which until its closing in the 1950s was the oldest pharmacy in continuous operation in the United States; and the Nain-Schober House\, the only extant 18th-century building built by and lived in by Indigenous Peoples in Eastern Pennsylvania. URL:https://www.bethlehempa.org/event/branching-out-tour-the-moravian-museum-and-nearby-historic-sites-229/2026-05-02/ LOCATION:Moravian Museum of Bethlehem\, 66 West Church Street\, Bethlehem\, PA\, 18018\, United States CATEGORIES:Tours & Historical Experiences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.bethlehempa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Branching-Out-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Bethlehem Museums &%3B Sites":MAILTO:info@historicbethlehem.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T180000 DTSTAMP:20260507T041237 CREATED:20260317T130546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T130546Z UID:10011259-1777734000-1777744800@www.bethlehempa.org SUMMARY:Bombazo DESCRIPTION:This outdoor shindig\, led by local Latinx musicians\, features multiple styles of music coming together on stage in a celebration of community and culture. Play along\, sing along\, or just kick back and enjoy the food\, friendship\, and fiesta! URL:https://www.bethlehempa.org/event/bombazo/ LOCATION:Touchstone Theatre\, 321 E 4th St\, Bethlehem\, PA\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Music,Live Music & Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.bethlehempa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bombazo-26-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Touchstone Theatre":MAILTO:touchstone@touchstone.org GEO:40.610632;-75.374288 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Touchstone Theatre 321 E 4th St Bethlehem PA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=321 E 4th St:geo:-75.374288,40.610632 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T180000 DTSTAMP:20260507T041237 CREATED:20260423T142039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T145032Z UID:10011591-1777734000-1777744800@www.bethlehempa.org SUMMARY:Bombazo DESCRIPTION:This outdoor shindig\, led by local Latinx musicians\, features multiple styles of music coming together on stage in a celebration of community and culture. Play along\, sing along\, or just kick back and enjoy the food\, friendship\, and fiesta! URL:https://www.bethlehempa.org/event/bombazo-2/ LOCATION:Touchstone Theatre\, 321 E 4th St\, Bethlehem\, PA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.bethlehempa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bombazo-26-4-WLJMcr.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Touchstone Theatre":MAILTO:touchstone@touchstone.org GEO:40.610632;-75.374288 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Touchstone Theatre 321 E 4th St Bethlehem PA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=321 E 4th St:geo:-75.374288,40.610632 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T180000 DTSTAMP:20260507T041237 CREATED:20260203T134737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T134737Z UID:10009701-1777737600-1777744800@www.bethlehempa.org SUMMARY:February Curbside Charity at Edge Restaurant DESCRIPTION:Edge’s First Curbside Charity of 2026 supports Celtic Classic ! \n\n\nOur Family of 4 Curbside Meal is coming soon\, stay tuned for the delicious menu! Each meal is $60\, with $30 donated directly to CCA. Deadline to order is 2/21. Call (610) 814-0100 to order your meal. The pickup is February 23–25 | 4:00–6:00 pm URL:https://www.bethlehempa.org/event/february-curbside-charity-at-edge-restaurant/2026-05-02/ LOCATION:EDGE Restaurant\, 74 W Broad St\, Bethlehem\, PA\, 18018 CATEGORIES:Fundraisers & Charity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.bethlehempa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Edge-2-26.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="EDGE Restaurant":MAILTO:info@edgerestaurant.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T180000 DTSTAMP:20260507T041237 CREATED:20260423T142046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T145030Z UID:10011592-1777737600-1777744800@www.bethlehempa.org SUMMARY:Steel Rooted / Wild Blooms: Mural Celebration and Ribbon Cutting DESCRIPTION:Bethlehem\, PA — May 1\, 2026 — A new public mural celebrating local biodiversity and environmental stewardship will be unveiled this spring through an innovative collaboration at Lehigh University. Steel Rooted / Wild Blooms is the result of a cross-disciplinary course uniting students from the departments of Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES)\, Environmental Studies (EVST)\, and Art\, Architecture\, and Design (AAD).\nLed by Assistant Teaching Professor Deirdre Murphy\, the course brings together students from diverse academic backgrounds to explore environmental issues through public art. Approximately half of the class represents the arts\, while the other half comes from scientific disciplines\, fostering a dynamic exchange between research and creative practice.\nStudents began the project by engaging deeply with ecological topics\, including biodiversity\, conservation\, and speciation\, through lectures by EES faculty and researchers. Community engagement played a central role\, with students gathering input from Bethlehem residents to help shape the mural’s themes and imagery. Working in interdisciplinary teams\, students conducted research on subjects ranging from regional watershed systems to local land history. These investigations informed initial mural proposals\, which were refined through critiques with visiting artist Jason Slowik\, Southside Arts District and Bethlehem Fine Arts Council. The final design reflects a collaborative vision grounded in both scientific insight and artistic expression.\nInstalled on the patio of Country Club Brewing (323 Pierce Street)\, the mural features native flora and fauna significant to the Bethlehem region. Species depicted include the red fox\, eastern mole\, chimney swifts (the Bethlehem city bird)\, and the endangered blue-spotted salamander and rusty patched bumblebee. Native plants such as pawpaw\, coneflowers\, and paper birch highlight the ecological importance of pollinator habitats\, while a cultivated hops plant pays tribute to the brewery setting.\nBy foregrounding these species\, Steel Rooted / Wild Blooms aims to foster environmental awareness and a deeper connection to local ecosystems among community members and visitors alike.\nWe are grateful for the sponsorship from Lehigh University’s Earth Environmental Science program and the Marjorie Nemes foundation\, Environmental Studies department\, Art\, Architecture and Design\, Country Club Brewery\, Southside Arts District and Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission\nA public ribbon-cutting event will take place:\nFriday\, May 1\, 2026\n4:00 – 6:00 PM\nCountry Club Brewing\n323 Pierce St\, Bethlehem\, PA\nThe event is free and open to the public.\nFor more information\, visit: https://wordpress.lehigh.edu/mural-arts/ URL:https://www.bethlehempa.org/event/steel-rooted-wild-blooms-mural-celebration-and-ribbon-cutting/ LOCATION:Country Club Brewing\, 323 Pierce St\, Bethlehem\, PA\, United States CATEGORIES:Art & Exhibitions,First Friday,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.bethlehempa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/steel-rooted-wild-blooms-nJ1xTp.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SouthSide Arts District":MAILTO:manager@southsideartsdistrict.com GEO:40.61105;-75.370624 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Country Club Brewing 323 Pierce St Bethlehem PA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=323 Pierce St:geo:-75.370624,40.61105 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T220000 DTSTAMP:20260507T041237 CREATED:20260429T143536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T145032Z UID:10011654-1777752000-1777759200@www.bethlehempa.org SUMMARY:Marc Douglas Berardo & Louise Coombe – Story-Rich Americana and Folk from Two Award-Winning Songwriters DESCRIPTION:Marc Douglas Berardo and Louise Coombe bring two distinct songwriting voices together for an evening built on stories\, craft\, and connection. Berardo\, a veteran performer with more than three decades on the road\, is known for thoughtful songs\, quick humor\, and the kind of storytelling that draws listeners deep into the moment. Louise Combe pairs award-winning songwriting with a striking voice and a warm stage presence\, weaving personal and historical stories between her Americana-folk songs. URL:https://www.bethlehempa.org/event/marc-douglas-berardo-louise-coombe-story-rich-americana-and-folk-from-two-award-winning-songwriters/ LOCATION:Godfrey Daniels\, 7 E 4th St\, Bethlehem\, PA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cdn.bethlehempa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GD26-ss-MarcLouise-0502-hOOGov.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Godfrey Daniels":MAILTO:info@godfreydaniels.org GEO:40.610525;-75.37835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Godfrey Daniels 7 E 4th St Bethlehem PA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7 E 4th St:geo:-75.37835,40.610525 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR