City of Bethlehem

Checking In Exhibit Now Open
2024-06-01 08:00 - 2025-01-26 17:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Checking In? Bethlehem’s Alluring Accommodations Exhibit is Now Open!
This experience transports guests back nearly three hundred years to various hospitality sites in downtown Bethlehem. This multi-site experience ventures to the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem and the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts. Guests will visit sites such as the fictional Moravian Inn, a reconstruction of the Eagle Hotel, and the Sun Inn. Along the way, guests will learn all about the various visitors of Bethlehem, the importance of hospitality to Bethlehem’s history, and the roots of these hotels in shaping the United States.
This exhibit offers two ticketing options, one of which includes a Christmas City Spirits tasting experience and a complimentary tasting glass with a recipe at the conclusion of the tour at the Sun Inn.
The Kemerer Museum and Moravian Museum are open Friday through Sunday, 11 AM – 5 PM. The Sun Inn is open Wednesday through Saturday, 12 PM – 9 PM. For ticketing and additional information visit: https://www.historicbethlehem.org/experiences/series/checking-in-bethlehems-alluring-accommodations/#:~:text=Guests%20will%20%E2%80%9Ccheck%2Din%E2%80%9D,keep%20by%20performing%20several%20tasks.

Bethlehem Rose Garden Farmers Market
2024-06-01 09:00 - 2024-10-12 09:00 | PA
Join us at the historic Bethlehem Rose Garden Park every Saturday from 9am – 1pm, June 1 – October 12, 2024 for the Bethlehem Rose Garden Farmers Market. We are a friendly, neighborhood market where you will find fresh produce and all kinds of other treats brought to you by our local vendors. We have lots of fun events planned this year so follow us on Facebook for weekly updates! See you at the Market!!

Summer Dance Program
2024-06-24 08:30 - 2024-08-02 13:00 | Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley, 556 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
The Ballet Guild’s Summer Dance Program will be held from June 24 through August 2 and includes day classes for the serious pre-professional dancer as well as age-appropriate classes for children and adults. Our classes emphasize the development of ballet skills, with a focus on knowledge, proper placement, and alignment. Students are encouraged to build confidence through accomplishments in dance.
The Pre-Professional Division (Monday through Friday days) is designed for the serious dancer ages 9 and up with dance experience and includes ballet, pointe (where appropriate), tap, Progressing Ballet Technique, and much more! The Community Division with late afternoon and evening classes offers Pre-Ballet for ages 3 and 4; Youth Ballet for ages 5-12; Adult/Teen Ballet and Pointe for ages 13 & up; Adult/Teen Beginning Ballet; and Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) for adults/teens! Space is limited in all classes – early enrollment is encouraged! Visit the following page for more information: Summer Dance Program « Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley (bglv.org)

Tim Higgins, Digital College Exhibition, "Please Stand By"
2024-07-03 08:00 - 2024-08-13 16:00 | Bethlehem Town Hall Rotunda Gallery, 10 East Church Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Artist Tim Higgins will be exhibiting his digital collage works, “Please Stand By”, at the Bethlehem Town Hall Rotunda Gallery from July 3 to August 13, 2024. There will be an opening reception on Sunday, July 14 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. The Rotunda Gallery is located at 10 E. Church Street. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The exhibition is composed of hundreds of collaged images and elements depicting themes from comics, pulp fiction, television, film and everyday life. High Art meets Low Art as Higgins creates new works from material either originally sourced or appropriated from a variety of sources and media. The works are either printed on paper and framed or mounted on glass.
Tim Higgins is a multi-disciplinary artist who has worked in graphics, painting and short film. He grew up in Allentown, attended Salisbury High School, and studied commercial art at Northampton County Community College and fine arts with a concentration in painting at Kutztown University. Higgins has also been a newspaper editor and reporter in the Lehigh Valley as well as a freelance arts writer.

4th Of July Horn And Whistle Recording Session
2024-07-04 11:00 - 13:00 | National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E 2nd Street, Bethlehem, 18015, United States
“Surveying the ruder ages from her pinnacle of refinement, picking among historic methods of solemnly hailing an illustrious day, America found nothing so fit for the purpose as the steam whistle.” George E. Pond, on whistling for the 4th, 1876
Celebrate the 4th as factories, railroads, and ships have, by sounding whistles and horns. This special event will begin with a presentation by Brian Ferrence at 11 AM on the history of whistles used on steam locomotives. At noon, we will use compressed air to blow a variety of whistles and horns, each taking its turn so their unique sounds can be recorded.
Do you own a whistle or air horn that you would like to hear? If so, bring it in, and if it passes a safety review, we will do our best to pipe it in. There are many such devices that were salvaged from old locomotives, mines, and mills, that have not been heard in decades. Let’s hear them now.
All activities included with Museum admission.
Earplugs will be for sale.

4th Of July Horn And Whistle Recording Session
2024-07-04 11:00 - 13:00 | National Museum of Industrial History, 98 E 2nd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States

Afternoon Tea
2024-07-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-11 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-01 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-15 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-22 14:00 - 16:00 and 13 more dates | The Sayre Mansion, 250 Wyandotte St., Bethlehem, 18015
Enjoy Tea Time every week with delicious Fresh Brewed Teas, Finger Sandwiches and Desserts at the Sayre Mansion in Bethlehem.
Reservations Required, call 610.882.2100

📚✨ Mary Pat Beebe Book Club ✨📚
2024-07-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-01 10:00 - 11:00 | PA
📚✨ Mary Pat Beebe Book Club ✨📚
Looking for a fun and engaging book group? Want to read some interesting and thought-provoking literature? Join us each month on Zoom as we discuss recent award-winning or nominated novels in this book group that has been meeting for over twenty years. 📖💬
Registration is required. 📝 Zoom invites will be sent via email. 📧
🗓️ First Friday of Every Month
🕙 10:00am – 11:00am
💻 Join from the comfort of your home via Zoom!
➡️ Register here: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?keywords=mary

First Friday
2024-07-05 08:00 - 22:00 | Bethlehem, Bethlehem, PA, United States
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📚✨ Mary Pat Beebe Book Club ✨📚
2024-07-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Bethlehem Area Public Library – Main Library – 11 W Church Street, Bethlehem PA 18018, 11 W Church Street, bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
📚✨ Mary Pat Beebe Book Club ✨📚

Looking for a fun and engaging book group? Want to read some interesting and thought-provoking literature? Join us each month on Zoom as we discuss recent award-winning or nominated novels in this book group that has been meeting for over twenty years. 📖💬

Registration is required. 📝 Zoom invites will be sent via email. 📧

🗓️ First Friday of Every Month
🕙 10:00am – 11:00am
💻 Join from the comfort of your home via Zoom!

➡️ Register here: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?keywords=mary

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F&A GROG HOUSE PREMIER LEAGUE SOCCER WATCH PARTY EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
2024-07-06, 2024-07-07, 2024-07-13, 2024-07-14, 2024-07-20, 2024-07-21, 2024-07-27, 2024-07-28 and 33 more dates | PA
Attention, Premier League fanatics and watch party enthusiasts, buckle up for the ultimate premier league experience right here in the heart of Lehigh Valley – F&A Grog House is the place to catch all the action! 🎉🏆
Get ready to kick off your weekends with a bang because our doors swing open at 10:00 AM on Saturdays and an even earlier 9:00 AM on action-packed Sundays! 🕘⚽
But hold on to your hats, folks, because we’ve got the BEST deal in town – Guinness Drafts, for an unbeatable $6.00 a pint during the heart-pounding games! 🍻🍻
Oh, and the excitement doesn’t stop there – we’ve got breakfast on the menu, starting at 10:00 AM on both days! No more excuses to miss the early morning games when you’ve got F&A fueling your energy! 🥓🍳
Leave your worries at the door and join the roaring crowd of die-hard fans – F&A Grog House is THE go-to spot to catch every single moment of the premier league action. From nail-biting rivalries to jaw-dropping goals, we’ve got it all, and we’ve got it BIG! 🔥⚽🔥
So grab your friends, throw on your team’s colors, and head over to F&A, where passion meets camaraderie, and where champions are crowned! 🏆🎊 It is always a great day at F&A!

Flag Handprint Keepsake
2024-07-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-06 12:00 - 13:00 | SouthSide, 2 Bethlehem Ln, Bethlehem, CT, United States
Make some Memories at Color Me Mine, and get a wonderful keepsake. Choose from two sizes of plate, or large platter!
We’ll help you capture the perfect hand or foot prints, then work on seasonal coloring sheets with the kiddos while you finish the details on your project! We are there to help with details and lettering if you need it!

Join Us for Saturdays at Burnside In July!
2024-07-06 10:00 - 12:00 | PA
Visit the Burnside Historic Farm on the first Saturday of each month for FREE historical fun. Learn about the “farm in the city,” which has been part of the Moravian community since 1748. Open to all ages, July’s experience offers a make-your-own weather-vane activity – an important tool farmers used to determine how and when to plant crops in the 18th and 19th centuries. Additionally, guests can participate in “You Point, We Pick,” where they select which plants they would like to take home, and a volunteer gardener will pick them in exchange for a donation.
For additional information, visit the Saturdays at Burnside Page.

🚀✨ Exploring Mars ✨🚀
2024-07-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Bethlehem Area Public Library – Main Library – 11 W Church Street, Bethlehem PA 18018, 11 W Church Street, bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
🚀✨ Exploring Mars ✨🚀

🌟 Marty McGuire, NASA Ambassador, presents “Exploring Mars”! 🌟

📅 Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024
🕑 Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
📍 Location: 11 West Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Discover the latest travel and discoveries from the Mars Curiosity and Perseverance rovers, and the Ingenuity helicopter. 🛰️🔭

This event is FREE and open to all ages! Bring your questions for a Q&A session after the presentation. 🤔❓

Register now to secure your spot!: https://live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/marty-mcguire-nasa-ambassador-12557

Follow Marty McGuire, the “Backyard Astronomy Guy,” on social media for more space adventures! 🌌🔭

Bethlehem Steel Locomotive Experience
2024-07-07 11:00 - 15:15, 2024-07-21 11:00 - 15:30, 2024-08-04 11:00 - 15:15, 2024-08-18 11:00 - 15:15, 2024-09-01 11:00 - 15:15, 2024-09-15 11:00 - 15:43, 2024-10-06 11:00 - 15:15, 2024-10-20 11:00 - 15:15 | National Museum of Industrial History, 98 E 2nd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
The National Museum of Industrial History is excited to offer a hands-on train engineer experience on its restored narrow gauge locomotive! Situated in the museum’s park area, the 1941 Whitcomb diesel-electric locomotive was used at Bethlehem Steel in the Electric Furnace Melt Shop where it moved trains of scrap metal. Restored by museum volunteers and staff to working condition, the train operates on a little over 100 feet of demonstration track. During this educational experience participants will be able to climb into the cab, learn how the locomotive works, then take the controls under the supervision of museum personnel. The short but memorable runs will let you step back in time, putting you in the same engineer’s seat as the steelworkers who helped build the country.
Each experience is limited to two adults or one adult and one child. Each session lasts approximately 20 minutes and is weather-dependent. Tickets are $30 per session (includes 1-2 participants) and are non-refundable except in the case of inclement weather or cancellation by the museum.
Learn more about the locomotive’s restoration process and see it in action here: https://www.nmih.org/restoration-highlight-1941-bethlehem-steel-whitcomb-narrow-gauge-locomotive
Because of the nature of operating historic equipment, availability is subject to change without advance notice. Every reasonable effort will be made to keep your experience on track. Guests must be able to climb four steps to enter and exit the locomotive. NMIH’s Bethlehem Steel locomotive experience is separate from regular museum admission.
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Experience Free Sundays at Historic Bethlehem Museums in July!
2024-07-07 11:00 - 2024-07-28 17:00 | PA
HBMS offers free Sundays at the museums from the first Sunday of each month through November. Visitors receive complimentary admission to both the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts and the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The July program, funded by the Jones Children Fund, features a hands-on activity for the whole family. At the Kemerer Museum, visitors create a mixed-media flower bouquet on canvas, and at the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, visitors make a colonial-style sweet bag.
For additional information, visit the Free Sundays Page.

🎤🎶 Open Mic Night @BAPL 🎶🎤
2024-07-08 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-07-15 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-07-22 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-07-29 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-08-05 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-08-12 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-08-19 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-08-26 17:00 - 19:30 and 12 more dates | bethlehem area public library, 11 W Church St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
🎤🎶 Open Mic Night @BAPL 🎶🎤
Join us for an open mic hosted by Bill Medei! Come enjoy listening to music, comedy, and poetry acts or sign up to perform yourself! 🎸😂📜
Performers, please arrive around 5PM to sign up. Currently, there is a fifteen-minute time limit for musicians and a six-minute time limit for poets and comedians. No registration is required. 🎙️✨
📅 Mondays, 5:00pm -7:30pm
📍 11 West Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Come showcase your talent or enjoy the performances! 🎵
🔗 More Info:https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?keywords=mic

July Wine and Read
2024-07-09 08:00 - 2024-07-24 18:00 | Franklin Hill Vineyards, 559 Main Street Suite #124, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Join FHV for July Book Club.
This month we will be reading Swan Song by Elin Hilderbrand (this can be read as a stand alone but for more fun, read The Castaways and/or The Rumor first). We will be meeting at the Bethlehem location on Wednesday, July 24th for the discussion. Ticket purchase includes a sampling of the wine we have chosen to pair with this months book, a personal snack box, a glass of your favorite FHV wine and a themed tote. Purchase your copy at the Moravian bookstore for 10% off with proof of your ticket purchase (while supplies last).
Sign up for your spot on eventbrite.

Bethlehem Farmers’ Market
2024-07-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-01 11:00 - 15:00 | Bethlehem Farmers’ Market, 1 Farrington Square, Bethlehem, PA, 18015
Join us on Thursdays between 11 AM – 3 PM April 25th through November 14th for our 17th season!
The Bethlehem Farmers’ Market is Bethlehem’s first and longest-running local, producer-only farmers market! The market’s 15+ vendors offer fresh produce, lunch items, baked goods, natural goods, and more to the Bethlehem community and greater Lehigh Valley.
*Note there will not be a market on June 6th or July 4th.

Creative Night
2024-07-11 18:00 - 22:00 | Charles A. Brown IceHouse, 56 River St., Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
The IceHouse Latino Committee presents an evening for photographers, directors, artists, models, and stylists invited to network and create together.

Miller Keystone Blood Drive at BSI in South Bethlehem - Give a Pint
2024-07-12 08:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-09 08:00 - 14:00 | BSI Corporate Benefits, 205 Webster St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
July 12, 2024 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
BSI Corporate Solutions
205 Webster St.
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Miller-Keystone Blood Center and BSI Corporate Benefits have joined forces and opened a new satellite location in the heart of Southside Bethlehem!
We will be having a blood drive on July 12 from 8:00am – 2:00pm, at and we invite you to join us! You can visit BSI’s office to donate blood and help save the lives of members in your community. If you can’t make it in March, we will be hosting our next blood drive on April 5th and we would love to have you join us!
We are excited to be taking on this new adventure in Southside Bethlehem and we can’t wait to see the difference will be able to make with the support of people like you!
Schedule your appointment today!
South Side Community Blood Drives at BSI

Chapel & Sanctuary Tours
2024-07-12 12:00 - 13:00 | PA
Old Chapel tours take place Fridays from 12 – 1 pm with a Moravian Daily Text reading at 12:15 pm. This short daily devotion 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.
Ever want to see inside the amazing 1806 Central Moravian Church – or learn more about the architecture, its iconic Belfry, special areas like the Kleiner Saal with a 19th century organ, original pulpit, etc. and also learn about the living ministries of this active congregation? Join us for tours of the Central Moravian Church every Saturday from 2-4 pm, including the Sanctuary, Kleiner Saal, and learn about the living ministries of this active congregation. Tours will be held every half hour. (Enter by the doors on the NE side, near church green). A gift shop will be open as well.

Live Bands
2024-07-12 18:30 - 23:00 | Charles A. Brown IceHouse, 56 River St., Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Music by Food Truck, Shark Earrings, and JUST album release show.

Trivia Time with Turbo
2024-07-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Country Club Brewing, 323 Pierce Street, Bethlehem, 18015, United States
The return of Turbo’s Trivia is here! Come out and flex your knowledge of random information! Our resident food truck Andrew Rogers’ Pizza will be there. Trivia will start at 7!

Blueberry Festival & Market To Go Is Back For The 37th Year!
2024-07-13 08:00 - 2024-07-14 17:00 | PA
Everyone loves blueberries! We invite you to Burnside Historic Farm on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14, for delicious food, live music, fresh blueberries and desserts, Colonial cooking demonstrations, gardening and brewing showcases, pony rides and hands-on kids’ activities.
Whisker Biscuits, Keystone Farms Cheese, Rebel Hive Meadery, Soaps on Linden, and K’Town Pub are among the vendors already confirmed for this year’s event. Enjoy the work of local vendors at this community-building event!
For additional information, visit the Blueberry Fest Page.

Ocean Avenue: an emo/pop-punk musical!
2024-07-13 19:00 - 21:30 | Charles A. Brown IceHouse, 56 River St., Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Immerse yourself in the nostalgia of the musical era that defined the mid-2000s, with a high-energy show featuring the iconic sounds of My Chemical Romance, Yellowcard, Blink-182, and many more bands. These are the soundtrack of a coming-of-age story based in Asbury Park, NJ. This jukebox musical captures the heart and soul of the emo and pop-punk scene with a story that resonates with anyone who’s felt the thrilling highs and poignant lows of growing up in a small town and wishing to escape it.

Ocean Avenue: an emo/pop-punk musical
2024-07-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Charles A. Brown IceHouse, 56 River St., Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States

Teen Acting Workshop
2024-07-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Amanda Lissette is happy to be back at Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) to host an improvisation and movement workshop this summer. Students will be using improvisation exercises to sharpen skills, increase creativity, emphasize the need to embrace the ideas of others, and handle uncertainty, with or without a partner on stage, in an inventive way. With movement exercises, they will work to use their body to create the world of characters and how they move through it, telling a story using only physical movement. These skills will benefit the young actor’s ability to think on their feet creatively, master cold reads for auditions and/or callbacks, and bring bold choices to the projects they work on. The week will culminate with a short showcase for parents/guardians. Open to children entering 7th-9th grades (older students may also be considered). This workshop is part of the school’s Summer Academy, a program of arts enrichment workshops that is open to the community. SESSION DATES: July 15-19, 9 AM- 12 PM daily.

Comic Book Storytelling Workshop for Kids/Teens
2024-07-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
A fun summer workshop for young writers interested in comics or graphic novels! Comic book character creation and strange new world-building are at the heart of this Summer Academy workshop with Literary Arts teacher and graphic novelist Scott Beatty, who has authored hundreds of adventures for many of comics’ most iconic characters including Batman and Robin tales for DC Comics, as well as The Phantom, Buck Rogers, and Sherlock Holmes for Dynamite Entertainment. Beatty has also contributed comic book stories to IDW Publishing, Dark Horse Comics, and Crossgen Comics. You’ll learn about the history of comic books, how graphic novels are produced, and then you’ll create the secret origin of your own character and chronicle their first adventure in script and art! Students will get to showcase their creations during a short ‘talk-back’ session, pitching their work just like comics pros, with parents and families on the final day of class! Open to children entering 6th-9th grades (older students may also be considered). SESSION DATES: July 15-19, 9 AM- 12 PM daily. For more information and registration, visit CharterArts.org.

Comic Book Storytelling Workshop for Kids/Teens
2024-07-15 09:00 - 2024-07-19 12:00 | Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Calling all Super-Fans! Comic book character creation and strange new world-building are at the heart of this Summer Academy workshop with Literary Arts teacher and graphic novelist Scott Beatty, who has authored hundreds of adventures for many of comics’ most iconic characters including Batman and Robin tales for DC Comics, as well as The Phantom, Buck Rogers, and Sherlock Holmes for Dynamite Entertainment. Beatty has also contributed comic book stories to IDW Publishing, Dark Horse Comics, and Crossgen Comics. You’ll learn about the history of comic books, how graphic novels are produced, and then you’ll create the secret origin of your own character and chronicle their first adventure in script and art! Students will get to showcase their creations during a short ‘talk-back’ session, pitching their work just like comics pros, with parents and families on the final day of class! Open to children entering 6th-9th grades (older or younger children may be considered)
Session Dates: July 15-19, 9 AM-12 PM daily. This workshop is part of the school’s Summer Academy, a program of arts enrichment workshops that is open to the community. For registration information, visit CharterArts.org.

🎥🍿 Virtual Film Club 🎥🍿
2024-07-16 19:00 - 20:00 | PA
🎥🍿 Virtual Film Club 🎥🍿

📅 JUL 16, 2024
🕖 7:00pm – 8:00pm
💻 Join from the comfort of your home via Zoom!

Join our Virtual Film Club! 📽️✨ Each month we pick a culturally or historically significant film for library patrons to watch and discuss. Watch the film on your own time, then meet with our virtual film club to discuss the film on Zoom. 💻🗨️

📽️ This month’s film: “Peppermint Soda” (1977), directed by Diane Kurys 🎬🇫🇷

Registration is required. 📝 Zoom invites will be sent out via email. 📧

➡️ Register here: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/virtual-film-club-7955

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Celebrate Storytelling and evening of tales and tunes
2024-07-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Charles A. Brown IceHouse, 56 River St., Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Join us for a nostalgic program of old-fashioned storytelling and music at Celebrate Storytelling: An Evening of Tales and Tunes! on Tuesday, July 16 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Ice House, 56 River Street, Bethlehem, PA, where veteran performers promise to weave together traditional narratives with folk melodies for a truly unforgettable experience.
Featuring master storytellers Charles Kiernan and Denise McCormack, alongside noted folk musicians Norm Williams and Tom and Betty Druckenmiller, this event offers a magical blend of tales and tunes that will captivate audiences of all ages.
Tickets are available at the door. Prices are at a Pay What You Wish rate to allow for accessibility, with suggested prices ranging from $10 for standard admission to $25 for those looking to support the arts.

Cinnamon Bun Pancakes Are Back!
2024-07-17 07:30 - 2024-07-21 14:00 | Roasted, 22 W 4th St, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
SouthSide Summer Restaurant week is here again and we’re bringing back cinnamon bun pancakes!! We will also have vegan cauliflower tacos, sweet potato quesadilla, and a veggie wrap!

ToastiQueen: Women's Wellness & Networking Lunch
2024-07-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Country Club Brewing, 323 Pierce St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
ToastiQueen Event: July 17, 2024 – Guest Speaker, ELIZABETH STRONG, Renowned CEO, Entrepreneur, Social Media Strategist.
At ToastiQueen, we believe in fostering a vibrant community of women in business who support, inspire, and elevate each other to new heights. Our mission is clear: to provide a welcoming and inclusive space for businesswomen from all professions and industries to connect, engage in timely discussions, and nurture both personal and professional growth. Each month will feature a topic or theme important to us as women in business with inspiring guest speakers and phenomenal Queens!

Contact Tiffany Sondergaard for guest speaking opportunities.
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🌈✨ BAPL BOOK SALE ✨🌈
2024-07-17 12:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-20 10:00 - 16:00 | bethlehem area public library, 11 W Church St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
🌈✨ BAPL BOOK SALE ✨🌈
Join us for an unforgettable journey through pages and stories at the BAPL BOOK SALE! 📚 With over 20,000 books priced at just $1 each, it’s the perfect chance to stock up on your summer beach reads! ☀️🏖️
Event Highlights:
– Massive Selection: 20,000+ books across all genres! 📖
– Special collection of children’s books from 25 cents to $1! 🧸📚
📅 Mark Your Calendars:
– July 17: 12 PM – 8 PM
– July 20: 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 Venue: Main Library, 11 W. Church Street, Bethlehem, PA
🙏 Donation Drive: Do you have gently used books gathering dust? Donate them to our sale and help us promote literacy in our community.
Don’t miss out on this spectacular sale that promises great finds and the joy of supporting your local library. See you there, fellow bookworms! 🎉📖✨
Learn more: https://www.bapl.org/book-sales/

🌈✨ BAPL BOOK SALE ✨🌈
2024-07-17 12:00 - 20:00 | Bethlehem Area Public Library – Main Library – 11 W Church Street, Bethlehem PA 18018, 11 W Church Street, bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States

Bethlehem Farmers' Market
2024-07-18 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Bethlehem Farmers’ Market, 1 Farrington Square, Bethlehem, PA, 18015

Annoni Can Release
2024-07-18 16:00 - 21:00 | Country Club Brewing, 323 Pierce Street, Bethlehem, 18015, United States
This beer was made for someone very special to our Country Club family. John Annoni was a teacher for 35 year and continues to be an amazing advocate for our youth. The things he has done has inspired so many and has changed so many lives. We used large amounts of Citra, Mosaic, El Dorado, and Lemondrop Hops. Proceeds of this beer will be donated to CampCompass.Com, which John runs. Thank you John Annoni!

Comedy Magic of Joe Keppel & Bruce Ward w/ George Reiger
2024-07-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Charles A. Brown IceHouse, 56 River St., Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Just when you thought it was safe…

Blueberry Bounce Launch Party
2024-07-20 12:00 - 17:00 | Sun Inn Courtyard, 564 Main St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Free festival in the Sun Inn Courtyard to celebrate our (Christmas City Spirits’) new Blueberry Bounce. We will have a food truck, vendors, live music and blueberry cocktails!

NeuroSalon
2024-07-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Charles A. Brown IceHouse, 56 River St., Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Featuring talented musicians: Skip Wilkins, Tony Marino, Dan Wilkins, and Bill Goodwin. Join us for a family-friendly afternoon of interactive art activities, science, and live jazz performances where you can learn to unlock your brain’s potential for growth and creativity!

Kids Night Out
2024-07-20 17:30 - 19:30 | SouthSide, 2 Bethlehem Ln, Bethlehem, CT, United States
Drop the kids off for 2 hours of FUN!
We will paint a pottery project and watch a movie. We’ll play fun games after!

Kids ages 6 and over may be dropped off and hosted by one of our amazing Studio assistants! . Younger kids are welcome to attend with a parent.
Please give us a call for last minute reservations at 610-791-2228.
Pottery will be available for pick-up between one and two weeks after the event.

S.T.E.A.M. Adventures
2024-07-21 11:00 - 15:00 | National Museum of Industrial History, 98 E 2nd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Join us on the third Sunday of each month for a drop-in style family program to engage in S.T.E.A.M. concepts like building, engineering, and strategic thinking. During Family Sundays, all youth 12 and under receive free admission when accompanied by a paying adult. Adult admission is $15. This month’s activity is “Float Your Boat”.

S.T.E.A.M. Adventures
2024-07-21 11:00 - 15:00 | National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E 2nd Street, Bethlehem, 18015, United States

New Jerusalem Singers Concert
2024-07-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Old Chapel, 412 Heckewelder Place, Bethlehem, PA, 18018
Jerusalem Singers is a non-profit choral ensemble directed by Pete Deshler dedicated to spreading the joy of music and raising funds for Satori’s “Gift of Music”, which donates instruments to needy students in Lehigh Valley music programs.

Chris Powers Album Release - The Unknown
2024-07-21 16:00 - 18:30 | Charles A. Brown IceHouse, 56 River St., Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Chris Powers album release show for his new album, The Unknown. Chris will be joined by Jay Lapp, Josh Kanusky, Andrew Portz, Jim Wolfe, Melody Cruz, and more.
Doors open at 4:00 pm; the show starts at 5:00 pm. Light snacks and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided.
Pay-what-you-will donations go to Michael J. Fox Foundation

Chapel & Church Sanctuary Tours
2024-07-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Central Moravian Church, 418 Main Street, Bethlehem, 18018
The 1751 Old Chapel will be open every Friday from 12 – 1 p.m. with a Moravian Daily Text reading at 12:15 p.m. This short daily devotion 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.

Saturdays, July 24 and 31 and August 3, Sunday, August 4th, and Saturday Aug. 10, and Sunday Aug. 11, 2 – 4 p.m. Sanctuary tours and Free gift for all visitors!
The Church Sanctuary, built from 1803-1806, is open for guided tours, each half hour from 2 – 4 p.m. 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. A gift shop with many unique Moravian items, as well as books and other gifts will be open. (During Musikfest, our Gift shop will offer a free Moravian themed gift for all visitors) Guests should enter on the Northeast side of the church, the door accessible to the church green and Heckewelder Place (closest to Moravian Book store).

Outside of our regular hours, guided tours of the Sanctuary and Old Chapel can also be arranged by contacting the Rev. Josh Follweiler, Associate Pastor at 610-866-5661 (x.201) A suggested donation of $5/person is requested for these tours. They can be arranged subject to a tour guide and the church’s availability.

Beginner Digital Photography Class By McKinney Media
2024-07-27 12:00 - 15:00 | McKinney Media, 306 S New Street Bethlehem Suite 110, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
What You’ll Learn:

Essentials of Digital Photography: Explore the core concepts and principles that form the foundation of digital photography, from understanding camera settings to mastering composition techniques.
Harnessing the Power of Digital Equipment: Discover the intricacies of different digital cameras and lenses, and learn how to select the optimal equipment to unleash your creative potential.
Creative Expression through Digital Imaging: Dive into the world of digital image editing software, and learn how to enhance and manipulate your photos to achieve stunning visual effects and convey your artistic vision.
Hands-On Camera Mastery: Receive personalized guidance in operating digital cameras, honing your skills to confidently capture breathtaking images in various lighting conditions and scenarios.
Understanding Digital Aesthetics: Explore how digital sensors perceive and interpret light, and learn how to leverage this knowledge to create images that resonate with depth, clarity, and emotion.
Post-Processing Techniques: Learn essential post-processing techniques, including color correction, exposure adjustments, and retouching, to elevate your photographs to professional standards.
Troubleshooting and Optimization: Identify common challenges in digital photography, such as exposure issues and composition dilemmas, and acquire expert tips and techniques to overcome them and elevate your results.

Family Day
2024-07-28 12:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-27 12:00 - 18:00 | SouthSide, 2 Bethlehem Ln, Bethlehem, CT, United States
However YOU define family – Color Me Mine welcomes you!
One Sunday a month is Family Day, where your prepaid $20 fee covers the Studio Fees for a group of up to 5 people (adults or children). Paint any pottery you like from our entire studio selection (normal pottery prices will apply at check out).
One $20 Studio Fee reservation per group (of up to 5 people) + cost of pottery. Let us know how many people you will be bringing with you so we can save you a table!
Pottery will be available for pick-up one or two weeks after the event.
For last minute bookings please call our studio to check for availability: (610) 791-2228

Curbside Charity with the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley
2024-07-29 16:00 - 18:00 | EDGE Restaurant, 74 W Broad St, Bethlehem, PA, 18018
Edge Restaurant is partnering with the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley for our July Curbside Charity. The meal is Carne Asada Tacos, with Cilantro Lime Crema, Pickled Red Onions, with Dirty Rice and Roasted Corn on the Cob and cookies for dessert. This meal will feed a family of four for $60 and $30 will be donated to our partner, PCFLV! Call today and place your order: (610) 814-0100. Pick up days are 7/29-7/31 between 4:00-6:00 pm.

$5 Express Tickets During Musikfest
2024-08-01 10:00 - 2024-08-11 18:00 | National Museum of Industrial History, 98 E 2nd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Attending Musikfest 2024? Stop by the Museum to cool down and enjoy $5 admission, extended hours, a truly unique gift shop and amazing stories of American ingenuity throughout history. NMIH will be open 10-6 on August 1st through 4th and August 7th through 11th. Please note the Museum is closed to the public on Mondays and Tuesdays.

HBMS Walking Tours During Musikfest
2024-08-02 08:00 - 2024-08-11 17:00 | PA
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites is offering various tours throughout the duration of Musikfest! Join us for the Love, Lust, & Marriage taking place Aug. 2 and Aug. 9 at 1 p.m. This walking tour gives guests an intimate look at what love, courtship, and marriage were like in early Moravian Bethlehem.
The Heart & Soul: Moravian Music Tour is taking place Aug. 3rd, 4th, and 10th at 1 p.m. This experience dives into the rich music history of the Moravians. Learn about the tradition of polyglot singing, hear the sounds of instruments rarely played today, and explore the places early Moravians sang and played in.
The Historic Pub Walking Tour is taking place Aug. 2nd-4th and Aug. 9th-11th at 3 p.m. This tour dives into topics regarding how people ordered beer during prohibition, what John Adams drank when he visited Bethlehem, and the connections between early brewing and the early Moravians.
For additional information, visit the Musikfest offerings page.

Musikfest Offerings
2024-08-02 08:00 - 2024-08-11 17:00 | PA
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Site is thrilled to offer various events and activities throughout Musikfest to celebrate Bethlehem’s rich history while enjoying this exciting community event:

Get out of the heat and cool off while shopping in the Luchenbach Mill Pop-Up Shop. This shop will be open Aug. 2nd – Aug. 11th, Mon. – Thurs., 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Fri. – Sun., 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Lehigh Art Alliance Exhibition has a variety of original two – and three-dimensional works of art from regional artists to gaze upon, as well as live art demonstrations. All pieces are available for purchase. This exhibit will be open Aug. 2nd – Aug. 11th, Mon. – Thurs. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Fri. – Sun 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Goundie Garden Retro Dance Party taking place behind the Goundie House will feature 70s style vinyl record spinning, a lounge area, and vendors. This event, in partnership with Nite Liters LLC and Soul Latineers, is a great way to unwind and relax during the chaos of Musikfest. This party will take place Aug. 2nd and Aug. 9th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Be on the lookout for additional details on Colonial Craft Demonstrations. Experience what life was like for Colonial Craftsmen by attending live demonstrations by contemporary master artists. Contemporary craftsmen will create a variety of products that were vital to the Moravian community.

For additional information, visit the Musikfest offerings page.

THE BC COMBO AT MUSIKFEST CAFE
2024-08-02 19:30 - 21:00 | PA
The BC Combo will be celebrating Joe Mac’s birthday on Saturday, August 2 at the Musikfest Cafe.

Back to School Handprint Keepsake
2024-08-03 12:00 - 13:00 | SouthSide, 2 Bethlehem Ln, Bethlehem, CT, United States
Make some Memories at Color Me Mine, and get a wonderful keepsake. Choose from two sizes of plate, or large platter!
We’ll help you capture the perfect hand or foot prints, then work on seasonal coloring sheets with the kiddos while you finish the details on your project! We are there to help with details and lettering if you need it!
$30 – 10″ small plate (for babies)
$36 – 12″ large plate (for smaller kids)
$48 – 15″ platter (for older or multiple kids)
For last minute reservations please call our studio at (610) 791-2228.
Pottery will be ready for pick-up between one and two weeks after the event.

Back to School Handprint
2024-08-03 12:00 - 13:00 | SouthSide, 2 Bethlehem Ln, Bethlehem, CT, United States
Make some Memories at Color Me Mine, and get a wonderful keepsake to commemorate your little ones new year at school! Choose from two sizes of plate, or large platter!
We’ll help you capture the perfect hand or foot prints, then work on seasonal coloring sheets with the kiddos while you finish the details on your project! We are there to help with details and lettering if you need it!
$30 – 10″ small plate (for babies)
$36 – 12″ large plate (for smaller kids)
$48 – 15″ platter (for older or multiple kids)
For last minute reservations please call our studio at (610) 791-2228.
Pottery will be ready for pick-up between one and two weeks after the event.

Brunch and Network
2024-08-04 11:00 - 15:00 | 420 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA 18049, 420 Chestnut Street, Emmaus, PA, 18049, United States
Beyond Fitness Nutrition and McKinney Media proudly present “Brunch and Network,” a health-conscious networking event featuring special guests and insightful presentations. Join us on Sunday, August 4th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 420 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA 18049.
Hosted by Dr. Suki Anderson of Beyond Fitness Nutrition and featuring special guest Carter McKinney of McKinney Media, this event combines networking with delicious protein donuts and waffles, alongside presentations on marketing and personal branding.
Expand your professional network, connect with industry leaders, and enjoy a morning of learning and community-building. This event is perfect for professionals seeking to grow their business connections and gain insights into effective marketing strategies.

🧘🌼 Gentle Yoga 🌼🧘
2024-08-07 12:00 - 13:30 | PA
🧘🌼 Gentle Yoga 🌼🧘
🤸♂️ Dress Code: Comfortable, Loose Fitting Attire
🧘♀️ Equipment: Bring Your Own Yoga Mat or Towel
📝 Mandatory Registration: Secure Your Spot!
📍 Venue: Laros Room
🏠 Address: 11 West Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018

🗓️ Date: Every Wednesday at 12PM
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM
👥 Registration Link: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?keywords=yoga

🌟 Experience a serene, meditative yoga session designed to rejuvenate both mind and body. Connect with your inner peace. Join us for a transformative journey! This class is peer-led
🌟

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AUTHOR TALK: Bethlehem Steel Rusting Relic With Steven & John Landis
2024-08-10 13:00 - 14:00 | National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E 2nd Street, Bethlehem, 18015, United States
Join us for a guest lecture and book signing for “Bethlehem Steel Rusting Relic”. In 2001, the unthinkable happened when Bethlehem Steel declared bankruptcy after nearly a century and a half of making iron and steel for bridges, buildings, dams, railroad rail, ships, armor plating, armaments, and numerous other products. When the flagship plant in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, closed, it sat abandoned for some years before the hallowed site was repurposed with a casino, hotel, restaurants, and shops. During the time in between, Steven M. Landis had rare, sanctioned access to photograph the derelict plant, capturing incredible photography of many never-before-seen and likely never-to-be-seen-again perspectives by climbing everything he could, both inside and outside the abandoned buildings, including to the top of the blast furnaces. When combined with his artistic eye, the viewers will find that Steven’s camerawork truly “elevates” Bethlehem Steel photography. His dad, John K. Landis, subsequently became an Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites tour guide in 2019 and began showing those photographs–published here for the first time–to visitors in order to reveal sections of the shuttered plant that were inaccessible or altogether gone. John wrote the accompanying text after hosting hundreds of Bethlehem Steel plant tours. Included with Museum Admission.
Steven M. Landis works as a key account manager in the automotive industry, where he has been employed in a variety of roles for nearly two decades. He is an inventor and creative writer, enjoys the agony and elation of mountain climbing, and loves photographing the beautiful, bizarre, and especially hard-to-access or abandoned places. He regrets having been too young to ever have worked at Bethlehem Steel but counts the rare access he had exploring and photographing the hallowed grounds of the former flagship plant—where so much of modern U.S. and global history was written—as being among the best moments in his life.
John K. Landis, a steel plant tour guide with Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites, is often asked if he worked for Bethlehem Steel. He is in fact a graphic designer and professor emeritus of art. But, on tour days, he feels like he does work for this icon of American heavy industry, albeit as a “looper,” the name Bethlehem Steel gave to management trainees on a “loop course” around the plant as they learned about the company. It is with this perspective that John wrote text to accompany the photographs, awed as he is by the beauty of our industrial heritage and eager to pass along his continuously evolving knowledge of the might and majesty of the steel industry of
the past.

AUTHOR TALK: Bethlehem Steel Rusting Relic With Steven & John Landis
2024-08-10 13:00 - 14:00 | National Museum of Industrial History, 98 E 2nd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States

🌿🧘‍♂️ Qigong: Meditation and Relaxation 🌿🧘‍♀️
2024-08-12 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-08-19 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-08-26 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-09-02 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-09-09 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-09-16 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-09-23 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-09-30 12:00 - 13:30 and 7 more dates | bethlehem area public library, 11 W Church St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
🌿🧘‍♂️ Qigong: Meditation and Relaxation 🌿🧘‍♀️
Find your inner peace and enhance your health with Qigong! Experience this ancient Chinese exercise that boosts circulation, flexibility, balance, and stamina. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, our Qigong classes welcome all skill levels! 🌀💪
Join us every:
🕥 Monday at 12pm – 1:15pm
🕥 Saturday at 10:15am – 11:30am
📍 11 West Church Street, Bethlehem, PA
💻 or join from the comfort of your home via Zoom!
Enjoy a rejuvenating 1 hour and 15 minutes session designed to be short, easy to learn, and customizable for every individual’s needs. Start your journey to improved health and well-being today! 🌟🌈
Registration is recommended, so secure your spot now! ➡️ https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?keywords=qigong)
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🎤🎶 Open Mic Night @BAPL 🎶🎤
2024-08-12 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-08-19 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-08-26 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-09-02 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-09-09 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-09-16 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-09-23 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-09-30 17:00 - 19:30 and 7 more dates | bethlehem area public library, 11 W Church St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
🎤🎶 Open Mic Night @BAPL 🎶🎤
Join us for an open mic hosted by Bill Medei! Come enjoy listening to music, comedy, and poetry acts or sign up to perform yourself! 🎸😂📜
Performers, please arrive around 5PM to sign up. Currently, there is a fifteen-minute time limit for musicians and a six-minute time limit for poets and comedians. No registration is required. 🎙️✨
📅 Mondays, 5:00pm -7:30pm
📍 11 West Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Come showcase your talent or enjoy the performances! 🎵
🔗 More Info:https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?keywords=mic
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📚 Lee Upton Author Reading and Signing📚
2024-08-12 18:30 - 20:00 | bethlehem area public library, 11 W Church St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
📚 Lee Upton Author Reading and Signing📚
🗓 Monday, August 12, 2024
⏰6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
📍 11 West Church Street, Bethlehem, PA
Join us for an evening with local author and poet Lee Upton as she reads excerpts from her brilliant and humorous new novel, Tabitha, Get Up. Lee will also share some of her award-winning poetry. Don’t miss the chance to meet her, enjoy her literary work, and get your books signed!
Lee Upton is a celebrated author with a national reputation, known for her numerous books, including short stories, poetry, and novels. She has received prestigious awards, including the Mary Louise VanArtsdalen Prize for Scholarship and the Marquis Teaching Award. She holds an MFA from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and a PhD in English from Binghamton University. She was named the Francis A. March Professor Emerita and Writer in Residence at Lafayette College.
Books will be available for signing. Registration is encouraged.
🔗https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/lee-upton-author-reading-and-signing-11710

🧘🌼 Gentle Yoga 🌼🧘
2024-08-14 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-08-21 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-08-28 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-09-04 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-09-11 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-09-18 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-09-25 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-10-02 12:00 - 13:30 and 7 more dates | bethlehem area public library, 11 W Church St, Bethlehem, PA, United States

Bethlehem Farmers' Market
2024-08-15 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-22 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-29 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-05 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-12 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-19 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-26 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-03 11:00 - 15:00 and 5 more dates | Bethlehem Farmers’ Market, 1 Farrington Square, Bethlehem, PA, 18015
Join us on Thursdays between 11 AM – 3 PM April 25th through November 14th for our 17th season!
The Bethlehem Farmers’ Market is Bethlehem’s first and longest-running local, producer-only farmers market! The market’s 15+ vendors offer fresh produce, lunch items, baked goods, natural goods, and more to the Bethlehem community and greater Lehigh Valley.

💰How Money Works: A Common Sense Guide To Financial Success💰
2024-08-17 15:00 - 16:00 | bethlehem area public library, 11 W Church St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
💰How Money Works: A Common Sense Guide To Financial Success💰
📅 Saturday, August 17, 2024
⏰ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 11 West Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Join us for an insightful presentation by Javier Toro on the basics of money management. Whether you’re looking to increase your financial literacy or just want to brush up on essential skills, this event is for you! The session will include a presentation followed by a Q&A, providing a great opportunity to get your financial questions answered.
🔗 https://live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/how-money-works-common-sense-guide-financial-success-12511

Back to School Kids Night Out
2024-08-17 17:30 - 19:30 | SouthSide, 2 Bethlehem Ln, Bethlehem, CT, United States

Kids Night Out - Back to School!
2024-08-17 17:30 - 19:30 | SouthSide, 2 Bethlehem Ln, Bethlehem, CT, United States
Drop the kids off for 2 hours of FUN!
Join us for Kids Night Out where we will paint a pottery project and watch a movie. We’ll play fun games after and give you parents a break for the night!

Kids ages 6 and over may be dropped off and hosted by one of our amazing Studio assistants! Younger kids are welcome to attend with a parent.
Please give us a call for last minute reservations at 610-791-2228.
Pottery will be available for pick-up between one and two weeks after the event.

Robert Stickloon Exhibition of Contemporary Still Life Paintings
2024-08-18 08:30 - 16:00 | PA
Artist Robert Stickloon will be exhibiting his “Contemporary Still Life Paintings”, at the Bethlehem Town Hall Rotunda Gallery from August 18 to September 24, 2024. There will be an opening reception on Sunday, August 18 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. The Rotunda Gallery is located at 10 E. Church Street. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The exhibition is composed of ordinary, everyday still life subjects in oils and drawings. Objects that would be commonly categorized in the Pop Art genre, but in this case, not rendered in a slick, flat poster-like, Pop Art style ala Warhol or Lichenstein. Robert tries to portray the subjects in a more classical approach in the sense of employing a stricter technique respecting drawing practices that emphasize the “thingness”, solidity, presence, and perspective of the objects. He attempts to make them hyper real, not in the photorealistic sense, but by exaggerating the properties of the proportions, the intensity of the color, and the scale of the thing to an obviously greater degree.
Robert recently retired from teaching drawing and painting at the Penn State University Schuykill Campus after 35 years. He now works on his art totally uninterrupted. He earned a B.S. and M.Ed in art education from Kutztown University, and a M.F.A. from Idaho State University. A total formalist. he addresses the basic elements and principles of design, choosing his subjects for the challenges they present.
Although both Robert’s wet and dry medium pieces may initially be perceived as merely black and white, he strives to achieve another dimension to the value scale of his imagery by pushing the warm and cool properties of the materials through their selection and handing. He will also stretch out the spectrum of the lights to darks to enhance and give his subject matter a greater presence.
Robert has shown nationally and is represented by several galleries. He continues to show in national juried competitions wining numerous prizes. He has shown at the Pennsylvania Art of the State Annual Juried Exhibition numerous times. His work is in the collection of the State Museum of Pennsylvania and the American Embassy in Moldova.
The exhibition is sponsored by the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission (www.bfac-lv.org).

Virtual Information Session
2024-08-19 17:30 - 18:15 | Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) will hold a Virtual Information Session on Monday, August 19th at 5:30 PM! This 45-minute session is designed for prospective students and families to learn more about the school’s curriculum, admissions process, and more! RSVP is required. Visit https://www.charterarts.org/admissions/

Charter Arts is an audition-based public charter school that provides a comprehensive curriculum for high school students, grades 9-12, who have a dedicated passion for the creative and performing arts. Students major in one of seven artistic areas: dance, instrumental music, literary arts, production arts, theatre, visual arts, or vocal music.

Charter Arts’ rigorous curriculum fosters both academic and artistic excellence for its students. The school’s impressive Future Ready PA Index ranking, Advanced Placement (AP) exam statistics, Keystone Exam statistics, SAT scores, prestigious artistic accolades, and graduation rate, are testaments to the outstanding education that Charter Arts provides.
Recently, Charter Arts was ranked as #1 Best Charter High School in PA & #2 Best Public High School Teachers in PA on Niche’s 2024 Best Schools in America Rankings. Charter Arts was one of only four Lehigh Valley schools to make The Top 100 Public High Schools in PA on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Schools.

Charter Arts is located at 321 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem PA 18015

🎥🍿 Virtual Film Club 🎥🍿
2024-08-20 19:00 - 20:00 | bethlehem area public library, 11 W Church St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
🎥🍿 Virtual Film Club 🎥🍿
📅 August 20, 2024
🕖 7:00pm – 8:00pm
💻 Join from the comfort of your home via Zoom!
Join our Virtual Film Club! 📽️✨ Each month we pick a culturally or historically significant film for library patrons to watch and discuss. Watch the film on your own time, then meet with our virtual film club to discuss the film on Zoom. 💻🗨️
This month’s film is The Dinner Game (1998), directed by Francis Veber.
Registration is required. 📝 Zoom invites will be sent out via email. 📧
➡️ Register here https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/virtual-film-club-7955)
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80s Music Trivia Night
2024-08-23 17:30 - 19:30 | SouthSide, 2 Bethlehem Ln, Bethlehem, CT, United States
Enjoy a night out with your friends painting pottery and answering 80s Music themed Trivia! Trivia winners gets a prize!
• A $10 reservation per person (studio fee included). Pottery choice is an additional cost.

• Pottery choice additional cost – choose from our entire inventory

•BYOB for 21+ and BYOSnacks

Pottery will be ready 1-2 weeks after the event.

Evenings in the Garden: Story Sharing Program with featured Storyteller Chloe Cole-Wilson
2024-08-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Martin Luther King Jr Community Garden & Park, 433 Carlton Ave, Bethlehem, 18015
Evenings in the Garden: Adult Story-Sharing Workshops
Saturdays, July 27, August 24, September 28, October 26, 5:30-6:30 pm
Join us for four sessions exploring the growth and stories of local plants and people, encouraging hands-on interaction with the garden. Each session will be led by community gardener, musician, and artist Nia Watson, along with guest storytellers on select dates.
Register here. Advanced registration is appreciated but not required.
August 24, 5:30-6:30 pm
Restoring Petals with Chloe Cole-Wilson and Basement Poetry
Saturday, September 28, 6-7 pm
Cooking Demo with a local chef Melanie Lino of From Lino showcasing recipes using seasonal produce grown in the garden.
Saturday, October 26, 6 pm
Ancestral Story Share
The Lehigh valley community is invited to gather in the garden with songs, photos, mental memory stories and tradition stories that have been passed down over time. There will be the opportunity to share these cherished memorabilia in small groups or as a whole. The garden will be transtormed into a space to hold such energy. Ceremony and ritual is intertwined in all of our lives all around the world in different ways. This is a chance to break from the routines that consume our day to day and gather in love with one another.
This program was made possible in part by Southside Tomorrow, a 6-year revitalization program of Community Action Development Bethlehem and the City of Bethlehem, with support from Univest Bank & Trust Co., Embassy Bank for the Lehigh Valley, People’s Security Bank and Trust, PPL Electric Utilities, and Provident Bank.

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Nia Watson is a song poet & educator, and has evolved into her art form over the last six years. Taking journal entries and transforming them into song poems inspired by life experiences. Influenced by nature, specifically birds, their flying patterns and songs. She creates other visuals as well when inspired.
Nia is also a yoga instructor offering diverse classes to the valley for the past decade. She has taught early childhood since 2009. Currently, Nia is in the midst of learning to be a birth worker to support birthing beings themselves and those who are growing within them from conceiving to postpartum. Her classes and community offerings weave all the parts of herself together. Offering movement with a touch of playfulness and songs to soothe everyone present.
Nia has performed here in the Valley, Philadelphia Amsterdam and Rio de Janeiro. She hopes to keep learning and growing and sharing the lessons she learns along the way.

Chloe Cole-Wilson

Chloe Cole-Wilson has been engaging in social work and trauma-informed care for communities of color and LGBTQ communities for more than nine years, and is the cofounder of Basement Poetry, a community-centered theater company. In addition to her work in poetry and theater, Chloe works as a Program Supervisor at Silk Lehigh Valley, teaches theater, and serves as a substance-abuse counselor. She is also an Art & Action Fellow for the Allentown Art Museum. Chloe is committed to creating spaces where it is safe to process intense topics such as death, racism, mental health, and the obstacles faced by LGBTQ+ folks. In her free time, Chloe likes to spend time with her loving partner, Ashleigh; her family; her cat child, Ms. Lady; and her favorite baby cousins, Trinity and Nia.
Basement Poetry is a performance arts group focusing on slam poetry & movement theatre dedicated to creating a courageous & safe place to share stories. @BasementPoetry

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Melanie Lino was born & raised in Allentown PA, spending parts of her childhood with family in the Dominican Republic during the summer months. She is a small business owner and activist in the Lehigh Valley. You can find her making food for her community at @From.Lino, and also planning programs and meetups for Afros in Nature, a collective aiming to connect Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) with nature.
Image of Melanie Lino by Petra Sommers.

Chamber Vocal Concert
2024-08-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Old Chapel, 412 Heckewelder Place, Bethlehem, PA, 18018
Join us for a Chamber Vocal Concert featuring our soprano soloist, Kimberly Leamon and mezzo-soprano soloist, Kelly Schmidt, Mary Ogletree and Rebecca Brown, violin and
Becky Lepore, piano in the Old Chapel at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 25. Arias, songs, and duets by beloved composers old and new, including J. S. Bach – Pergolesi – Mendelssohn – Fauré
Debussy – Rossini – Forrest.

September Wine and Read with Franklin Hill Vineyards
2024-08-26 08:00 - 2024-09-25 18:00 | Franklin Hill Vineyards, 559 Main Street Suite #124, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Join FHV for their September Book Club. This month we will be reading The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry. We will be meeting at the Bethlehem location on Wednesday, September 25th for the discussion. Ticket purchase includes a sampling of the wine we have chosen to pair with this months book, a personal snack box, a glass of your favorite FHV wine and themed gift. If you would like to participate you can purchase your copy at the Moravian bookstore for 10% off with proof of your ticket purchase (while supplies last).
Can’t make this discussion, check out our Facebook page for the book club being held at our Bangor location!

Curbside Charity with Valley Youth House
2024-08-26 16:00 - 18:00 | EDGE Restaurant, 74 W Broad St, Bethlehem, PA, 18018
This month the Curbside Family of Four meal is supporting Valley Youth House. The meal is Fried Chicken Thighs, Sweet Potato Gratin, Smoked Bacon Braised Collard Green, Honey Butter Cornbread. The cost is $60 with $30 being donated back to Valley Youth House. Deadline to order the meal is Saturday, August 24. Meal pick up is 8/26-8/28 between 4-6pm. Call (610) 814-0100 to place your order!

August Five Course Dinner & Wine Pairing
2024-08-28 18:00 - 21:00 | EDGE Restaurant, 74 W Broad St, Bethlehem, PA, 18018
Join us for another excellent evening at our August Five Course Dinner & Wine Pairing! Limited spots available, so secure yours today by calling (484) 553-4613.

Date: Wednesday, August 28
Time: 6:00 PM
Price: $75 per person

A friendly reminder to have your credit card ready for the required deposit.

The Trio Sallese
2024-08-30 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Domenic Salerni, violin (Attacca Quartet), Antonello Di Matteo, clarinet (Philadelphia Ballet principal), Miles Salerni, percussion (Philadelphia Ballet principal). Music by Verdi, Salerni, Sametz and more.

Magic Classes
2024-09-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Charles A. Brown IceHouse, 56 River St., Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Come learn fun and amazing magic tricks with cards, coins, dice, and rope. Session is $15 and designed for students 15 through adult. Taught by magician Joe Keppel. For further info call 610-866-4511

All in Together Wrestling Event Benefitting Suicide Prevention
2024-09-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Country Club Brewing, 323 Pierce Street, Bethlehem, 18015, United States
Join us and Wrestling Phantom Six in Country Club Brewing parking lot! Live wrestling, music, and fun times! Proceeds of the event will go to NAMI of the Lehigh Valley who will also be there! Roasted will be there with a food pop-up. Gates open at 11am with warm up matches starting at 11:30am and main matches starting at 12:30pm. An after party with some of the wrestlers will continue from 7-10pm.

Calm Like a Bomb
2024-09-04 19:00 - 22:00 | Charles A. Brown IceHouse, 56 River St., Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
The Easton Comedy Offensive monthly appearance at the IceHouse features stories, crowd work, and more stories!

Mend & Make with LUAG at The Bethlehem Farmers' Market
2024-09-05 11:00 - 15:00 | Farrington Square, Lehigh University, New and Morton St, Bethlehem, P, 18034, United States
Join LUAG @ The Bethlehem Farmers’ Market to mend your favortie, well-loved clothes with needle, thread and fabric. Teaching Artist Rebecca Kelly will teach basic hand stitching and embroidery techniques that you can use to repair, mend or enhance your clothing.
The Bethlehem Farmers’ Market is a local, producer-only farmers’ market located in Farrington Square at Lehigh University. The market offers fresh produce, lunch items, baked goods, natural goods, and more to Bethlehem and Lehigh Valley residents. The market is open Thursdays from April 25 to November 15, 11 am-3 pm.

Happy 100th Birthday James Baldwin!
2024-09-05 16:30 - 18:00 | Lehigh University Art Galleries, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
In partnership with the Notations Series presented by the Department of English
Join us for a happy hour reading honoring the beauty and brilliance of the incomparable work of James Baldwin. Read from his work or an original poem or prose selection of your own. There will be cake!
Open to the public. Register here to attend.
If you require assistance to fill out the registration form or prefer to share your information via email or phone, please email ejs421@lehigh.edu or call 610-758-6882. Questions, concerns, and any accessibility needs can also be directed to Elise at ejs421@lehigh.edu or call 610-758-6882.
This is a qualifying 5X10 event for Lehigh first-year students. The 5×10, which reads as five by ten, is a programming series open to all Lehigh students with a specific focus on first-year students, their connection to Lehigh, and introducing them to bLUeprint and the Five Foundations of Student Success. In a typical year, first-year students are expected to attend five programs during the first ten weeks of the semester.

Comedy Night with “Back to School” Comedian Jay Yoder, featuring Jake Domanski and host Colin Coleman
2024-09-05 19:00 | Godfrey Daniels, 7 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 • 7PM
Comedy Night with “Back to School” Comedian Jay Yoder, featuring Jake Domanski and host Colin Coleman
Join us for a night of laughter with Jay Yoder, a comedy sensation from the Bored Teachers Tour, and opening act Jake Domanski and host Colin Coleman!
$28.50 ADVANCE | $33.50 DAY OF SHOW
https://godfreydaniels.org/event/comedy-night-jay-yoder-september-5-2024/

First Friday September
2024-09-06 | SouthSide Arts District, 324 S New St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
September 2024
Live Music
Melody Cruz
Five Maidens Cider Co.
327 Polk Street
7-10 PM
BYOF | Board Games | Drink Cider
Meet the Band
Visit Event Site
The Sam Houseal Band
Godfrey Daniel’s
7 E 4th St
8 PM
Ticketed Event
Meet the Band
Visit Event Site
Hold On Howard & Lead Petal
The Flying V Poutinerie
201 E 3rd St
7-10 PM
Door Fee $10 | BYOB 21+ with ID
Visit Event Site
Arts
From the Outside In: An Ode to Black & White
Black & White Street Photography Exhibit
Fox Optical
9AM – 5 PM
28 E 3rd St
On display through Sep. 14, 2024
Learn More
First Friday at the Banana Factory
The Banana Factory Arts Center
6-9 PM
25 W. 3rd Street
Exhibitions, art demonstrations, live music & bar, open artist studios
Visit Event Site
Professional Alumni Exhibit: Arta Brito & Nate Devarie
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts
6-8 PM
321 East 3rd Street
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Visual Arts Department presents a special exhibition featuring the work of Arta Brito and Nate Devarie in the school’s Corpora Gallery from September 6- October 5, 2024. Both artists are alumni of the school. Private viewing appointments can be made by calling 610-868-2971.
“The Oscars: A Conversation Among Friends”
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts
6 PM & 7 PM
Oscar Wilde, a famously complex man, invites you into an evening of conversation between five different versions of himself- the young poet, the mature storyteller, the jaded playwright, the sorrowful prisoner, and the weary exile. The conversational jousting between the Oscars brings alive the arc of Wilde’s life and follows his search for a way to recover himself as the artist of his own life.
This production is directed by Kelly Minner-Bickert and features an exceptional cast that includes students, alumni and community artists.
Evening performances on September 6 & 7 at 7 PM. Matinee performance on September 8 at 2 PM.

Tickets are General Admission: $12 Adult, $7 Student/Child. Tickets can be purchased in advance at CharterArts.org.
Special Events
Trivia Night
The Colony Meadery South Bethlehem
7:30 – 9:30 PM
211 E 3rd Street
Visit Event Website
Venture X ConneXions
LINC at VentureX First Friday
Venture X Bethlehem
5:30-7:30 PM
306 S. New Street, 1st Floor Lobby
LINC is hosting a social hour with Venture X during “First Friday” on September 6. Stop by to say hello, play games, enjoy some refreshments, spend an evening in the vibrant Southside Arts District, and take a shot at our top prize: a $100 gift certificate to Urban Table.
Register for Connexions
Visit Event Website

First Friday September Events in SouthSide Bethlehem
2024-09-06 | Bethlehem, Pa, 3rd & 4th Streets, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
Experience the vibrant energy of SouthSide Bethlehem every First Friday! Our charming small business district comes alive with an exciting mix of live music, art exhibitions, and delicious food. Sip on creations from local craft beverage makers as you explore special events, pop-up shops, and unique offerings from our local businesses. Each month brings something new, so be sure to check back here for the latest updates and join us for the next unforgettable First Friday celebration in South Bethlehem!

Church Sanctuary & Chapel Tours
2024-09-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Central Moravian Church, 418 Main Street, Bethlehem, 18018
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.

The Church Sanctuary was built from 1803-1806. Guests will learn 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. A gift shop with many unique Moravian items, as well as books and other gifts will be open.

Outside of our regular hours, guided tours of the Sanctuary and Old Chapel can also be arranged by contacting the Rev. Josh Follweiler, Associate Pastor at 610-866-5661 (x.201) A suggested donation of $5/person is requested for these tours. They can be arranged subject to a tour guide and the church’s availability.

FREE Art Reception: Alumni Exhibit featuring work of Arta Brito & Nate Devarie
2024-09-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Visual Arts Department kicks off its exhibit season on September 6th with a stunning professional exhibition featuring the work of alumni artists, Arta Brito and Nate Devarie. Learn more about the artists:
ARTA BRITO & NATE DEVARIE
There will be a FREE Opening Reception on September 6th from 6-8 PM in the school’s Corpora Gallery as part of the Southside Arts District’s First Friday Celebration. The exhibit will run through October 11, 2024. Private appointments to view the exhibit can also be arranged by calling 610-868-2971.

The Charter Arts Visual Arts program of study provides a well-rounded, structured, and classical fine art education. Approached as an academic as well as artistic discipline, the sequence of courses inspire students to form connections across the curriculum. Students progressively build conceptual understanding as they work to advance skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, digital design concepts, photography, art history, and professional practices. Over the course of study within the visual arts program, students develop a portfolio expressive of their active studio participation, work ethic, personal inquiry, passion for art, and dedication to skill advancement.

ABOUT THE LEHIGH VALLEY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (Charter Arts):

Charter Arts is an audition-based public charter school that provides a comprehensive curriculum for high school students, grades 9-12, who have a dedicated passion for the creative and performing arts. Students major in one of seven artistic areas: dance, instrumental music, literary arts, production arts, theatre, visual arts, or vocal music.

Charter Arts’ rigorous curriculum fosters both academic and artistic excellence for its students. The school’s impressive Future Ready PA Index ranking, Advanced Placement (AP) exam statistics, Keystone Exam statistics, SAT scores, prestigious artistic accolades, and graduation rate, are testaments to the outstanding education that Charter Arts provides.
Recently, Charter Arts was ranked as #1 Best Charter High School in PA & #2 Best Public High School Teachers in PA on Niche’s 2024 Best Schools in America Rankings. Charter Arts was one of only four Lehigh Valley schools to make The Top 100 Public High Schools in PA on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Schools.

Prospective students and families who are interested in learning more about this award-winning school are invited to schedule a tour or contact the admissions office. For more information, visit www.CharterArts.org.

Charter Arts is located at 321 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem PA 18015.

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Sam Houseal Band – Lehigh Valley-based Upbeat Folk/Americana Quintet (A First Friday Event)
2024-09-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Godfrey Daniels, 7 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
$22.50 ADVANCE | $27.50 DAY OF SHOW
https://godfreydaniels.org/event/sam-houseal-band-september-6-2024/
The Sam Houseal Band is a Lehigh Valley-based folk/Americana quintet focused on performing the music of Sam Houseal. Sam is a Pennsylvania-grown musician who’s performed across the world and back. Sam’s music is influenced by his roots in Americana, Rock, and Folk, with a dash of soulful tendencies sprinkled in.

THEATER: "The Oscars: A Conversation Among Friends" by John Thompson
2024-09-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
The Charter Arts Theatre Department presents “The Oscars: A Conversation Among Friends” by John Thompson, September 6-8. 2024. Evening performances on September 6 & 7 at 7 PM. Matinee performance September 8 at 2 PM.
Oscar Wilde, a famously complex man, invites you into an evening of conversation between five different versions of himself- the young poet, the mature storyteller, the jaded playwright, the sorrowful prisoner, and the weary exile. The conversational jousting between the Oscars brings alive the arc of Wilde’s life and follows his search for a way to recover himself as the artist of his own life.
This production is part of the department’s Alumni Artist-in-Residence program. It is directed by Kelly Minner-Bickert and features an exceptional cast that includes students, alumni and community artists.
This event takes place in the school’s Black Box Theatre with very limited seating. Tickets are General Admission: $12 Adult, $7 Student/Child. To purchase, visit CharterArts.org.
The Charter Arts Theatre Department offers a pre-professional training program for high school-aged performers. The goal is to provide students with the skills they will need to move on to competitive college programs as well as professional theatre experiences.
Classes are designed to encourage students to create imaginative and compelling characters, to regard their voices and bodies as creative instruments, to expose them to theatrical literature and to instill in them a sense of respect and professionalism for the art form that will stay with them throughout their lives.
ABOUT THE LEHIGH VALLEY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (Charter Arts):
Charter Arts is an audition-based public charter school that provides a comprehensive curriculum for high school students, grades 9-12, who have a dedicated passion for the creative and performing arts. Students major in one of seven artistic areas: dance, instrumental music, literary arts, production arts, theatre, visual arts, or vocal music.
Recently, Charter Arts was ranked #2 Best Public High School Teachers in PA and #1 Best Charter High School in PA on Niche’s 2024 Best Schools in America Rankings. In addition, Charter Arts was one of only seven Lehigh Valley schools to be ranked in the Top 100 Public High Schools in PA on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Schools in America.
To find out more about the school or to sign up for an admissions event, visit www.CharterArts.org.
Charter Arts is located at 321 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem PA 18015.

THEATRE: "The Oscars: A Conversation Among Friends" by John Thompson
2024-09-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Theatre Department presents a fall season of dynamic original plays .Playing host to these premieres is an important and distinct honor for a high school theatre program. Artistic Director, Kelly Minner-Bickert shares: “We pride ourselves on offering something that is different from other high school theatre programs in the Lehigh Valley. In addition to the extensive training they receive here our students are given the rare opportunity to work with playwrights, composers and other artists at the forefront of the theatre movement in the creation of new works.”
The season kicks off with a production of “The Oscars: A Conversation Among Friends” by John Thompson, September 6-8. 2024. Oscar Wilde, a famously complex man, invites you into an evening of conversation between five different versions of himself- the young poet, the mature storyteller, the jaded playwright, the sorrowful prisoner, and the weary exile. The conversational jousting between the Oscars brings alive the arc of Wilde’s life and follows his search for a way to recover himself as the artist of his own life.
This production is directed by Kelly Minner-Bickert and features an exceptional cast that includes students, alumni and community artists. “All of the artists involved in this project have diligently committed to taking the intimate conversation among the 5 Wildes and turn it into a transcendent spiritual experience of self reflection and hopefully, discovery for the audience as well. As Wilde questions his choices and the world’s view of them, he also challenges the audience (who will be seated around the actors as part of the action) to do likewise. Playwright John Thompson, in his first play, has crafted a piece of such raw emotional text (often using WIlde’s own words) where the famed wit, dandy, playwright peels back the layers of himself to unmask how his desires, his vanity, his genius, his suffering, and his mistakes led him on the ultimate search to embrace all of his identities and rediscover who is Oscar Wilde?”
Evening performances on September 6 & 7 at 7 PM. Matinee performance on September 8 at 2 PM. Tickets are General Admission: $12 Adult, $7 Student/Child. Limited Seating. Tickets can be purchased in advance at CharterArts.org.
ABOUT THE CHARTER ARTS THEATRE DEPARTMENT:
The Charter Arts Theatre Department offers a pre-professional training program for high school-aged performers. The goal is to provide students with the skills they will need to move on to competitive college programs as well as professional theatre experiences.
Classes are designed to encourage students to create imaginative and compelling characters, to regard their voices and bodies as creative instruments, to expose them to theatrical literature and to instill in them a sense of respect and professionalism for the art form that will stay with them throughout their lives.
The department will also continue to engage alumni performers, directors and artists this year as part of its Alumni Artist-in-Residence program. Artistic Director, Kelly Minner-Bickert shares: “The creation of this program was to keep our alumni connected to Charter Arts and to reinforce with our current students that they will always have a home here with us. We demonstrate that we value artistry and we want to instill in our young artists that when they reach a certain skill level of mastery in their art they have a right to be celebrated and paid for their contributions as professional artists.”
ABOUT THE LEHIGH VALLEY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (Charter Arts):
Charter Arts is an audition-based public charter school that provides a comprehensive curriculum for high school students, grades 9-12, who have a dedicated passion for the creative and performing arts. Students major in one of seven artistic areas: dance, instrumental music, literary arts, production arts, theatre, visual arts, or vocal music.
Charter Arts’ rigorous curriculum fosters both academic and artistic excellence for its students. The school’s impressive Future Ready PA Index ranking, Advanced Placement (AP) exam statistics, Keystone Exam statistics, SAT scores, prestigious artistic accolades, and graduation rate, are testaments to the outstanding education that Charter Arts provides.
Recently, Charter Arts was ranked #1 Best Charter High School in PA on Niche’s 2024 Best Schools in America Rankings. In addition, Charter Arts was one of only four Lehigh Valley schools to be ranked on U.S. News & World Report’s Top 100 Public High Schools in PA. To learn more about the school or to sign up for an upcoming admissions event, visit www.CharterArts.org.

Live at the Flying V: Hold on Howard & LeadPetal
2024-09-06 19:00 - 22:00 | The Flying V Poutinerie, 201 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Live at the Flying V: Hold on Howard & LeadPetal
September 6, 2024
Doors open 7PM
Music 8-10 PM
$10 door fee
All ages welcome. 21+ to BYOB w/ID.

THEATRE: "The Oscars: A Conversation Among Friends" by John Thompson
2024-09-06 19:00 - 2024-09-08 20:30 | Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
BETHLEHEM, PA—The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Theatre Department is excited to present a series of original plays written by new as well as seasoned professional playwrights as part of its 2024-2025 season.
Playing host to these premieres is an important and distinct honor for a high school theatre program. Artistic Director, Kelly Minner-Bickert shares: “We pride ourselves on offering something that is different from other high school theatre programs in the Lehigh Valley. In addition to the extensive training they receive here our students are given the rare opportunity to work with playwrights, composers and other artists at the forefront of the theatre movement in the creation of new works.”
The season will kick off with the premiere of The Oscars: A Conversation Among Friends by John Thompson, September 6-8. 2024. In this beautifully constructed story, Oscar Wilde, a famously complex man, invites you into an evening of conversation between five different versions of himself- the young poet, the mature storyteller, the jaded playwright, the sorrowful prisoner, and the weary exile. The conversational jousting between the Oscars brings alive the arc of Wilde’s life and follows his search for a way to recover himself as the artist of his own life.
This production is directed by Kelly Minner-Bickert and features an exceptional cast that includes students, alumni and community artists. “All of the artists involved in this project have diligently committed to taking the intimate conversation among the 5 Wildes and turn it into a transcendent spiritual experience of self reflection and hopefully, discovery for the audience as well,” says Minner-Bickert. “As Wilde questions his choices and the world’s view of them, he also challenges the audience (who will be seated around the actors as part of the action) to do likewise. Playwright John Thompson, in his first play, has crafted a piece of such raw emotional text (often using WIlde’s own words) where the famed wit, dandy, playwright peels back the layers of himself to unmask how his desires, his vanity, his genius, his suffering, and his mistakes led him on the ultimate search to embrace all of his identities and rediscover who is Oscar Wilde?”
Evening performances on September 6 & 7 at 7 PM. Matinee performance on September 8 at 2 PM. Tickets are General Admission seating in the Black Box Theatre: $12 Adult, $7 Student/Child. Tickets can be purchased in advance at CharterArts.org.
ABOUT THE CHARTER ARTS THEATRE DEPARTMENT:
The Charter Arts Theatre Department offers a pre-professional training program for high school-aged performers. The goal is to provide students with the skills they will need to move on to competitive college programs as well as professional theatre experiences.
Classes are designed to encourage students to create imaginative and compelling characters, to regard their voices and bodies as creative instruments, to expose them to theatrical literature and to instill in them a sense of respect and professionalism for the art form that will stay with them throughout their lives.
The department will also continue to engage alumni performers, directors and artists this year as part of its Alumni Artist-in-Residence program. Artistic Director, Kelly Minner-Bickert shares: “The creation of this program was to keep our alumni connected to Charter Arts and to reinforce with our current students that they will always have a home here with us. We demonstrate that we value artistry and we want to instill in our young artists that when they reach a certain skill level of mastery in their art they have a right to be celebrated and paid for their contributions as professional artists.”
ABOUT THE LEHIGH VALLEY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (Charter Arts):
Charter Arts is an audition-based public charter school that provides a comprehensive curriculum for high school students, grades 9-12, who have a dedicated passion for the creative and performing arts. Students major in one of seven artistic areas: dance, instrumental music, literary arts, production arts, theatre, visual arts, or vocal music.
Charter Arts’ rigorous curriculum fosters both academic and artistic excellence for its students. The school’s impressive Future Ready PA Index ranking, Advanced Placement (AP) exam statistics, Keystone Exam statistics, SAT scores, prestigious artistic accolades, and graduation rate, are testaments to the outstanding education that Charter Arts provides.
Recently, Charter Arts was ranked #2 Best Public High School Teachers in PA and #1 Best Charter High School in PA on Niche’s 2024 Best Schools in America Rankings. In addition, Charter Arts was one of only seven Lehigh Valley schools to be ranked in the Top 100 Public High Schools in PA on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Schools in America.
To learn more about the school or to sign up for an upcoming admissions event, visit www.CharterArts.org.
Charter Arts is located at 321 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem PA 18015.

Fall Handprint Keepsake
2024-09-07 12:00 - 13:00 | SouthSide, 2 Bethlehem Ln, Bethlehem, CT, United States
Make some Memories at Color Me Mine, and get a wonderful fall themed keepsake! Choose from two sizes of plate, or large platter!
We’ll help you capture the perfect hand or foot prints, then work on seasonal coloring sheets with the kiddos while you finish the details on your project! We are there to help with details and lettering if you need it!
$30 – 10″ small plate (for babies)
$36 – 12″ large plate (for smaller kids)
$48 – 15″ platter (for older or multiple kids)
For last minute reservations please call our studio at (610) 791-2228.
Pottery will be ready for pick-up between one and two weeks after the event.

Bridles & Badges 2024
2024-09-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Quadrant Private Wealth Stables, Home of the Bethlehem Mounted Police, 615 E. Langhorne Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18017, United States
Join the horses at their home for a fun filled, family event on Saturday, September 7 from noon to 5pm. Music and dancing with the Large Flower Heads, Cookout Meal under the Big Top, Horse drawn Hayrides around the pastures, a basket raffle, new designs from the Mounted Patrol Merchandise Team, and a Kid’s corner with lots of fun, games, and prizes! Check our our Artisan Alley featuring local, quality artisans for early holiday shopping! And be sure not to miss the Mounted Unit Demonstration of Skills where the horses show you what it takes to be a police horse! Free Admission…(small fee for some events). All proceeds are used exclusively to meet the needs of the horses!

Bridles & Badges 2024
2024-09-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Quadrant Private Wealth Stables, Home of the Bethlehem Mounted Police, 615 E. Langhorne Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18017, United States
Join the horses of the Mounted Patrol at their home for a fun-filled, family style afternoon! New this year: Hayride* around the pasture joins our line up of Kids Spot activities, Basket Raffle*, Music with The Large Flowerheads, and a Cookout* Meal created by The Clubhouse Grille! Take A Taco, Dinky’s, and Sticky Pig food trucks will all be onsite as well! At 3pm sharp, the horses will present their Mounted Unit Demonstration of Skills and show you just what it takes to be a police horse! Mounted Patrol Merchandise will be available, and be sure to stroll down Artisan Alley and purchase some quality, locally crafted goods! Trot on over to our website to purchase Cookout tickets – a sell out is anticipated!

Cider Fest
2024-09-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Sun Inn Courtyard, 564 Main St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Free Cider Festival in the Sun Inn Courtyard with food truck, cocktails, Live Music (Jeff Crosson) and more!

LUVME: The Art of Song: Remembering David Del Tredici
2024-09-07 19:30 - 22:00 | Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United States
This season, LUVME’s theme is “the song.” The ensemble’s first concert features the music of David Del Tredici, the late Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, and music from his former students, including Mason Bates, Tamar Muscal, and Whitney George. The performance is prefaced by a documentary on Del Tredici’s life at 4pm. Darin Lewis, director.
FREE Pre-Concert Documentary | 4PM | Baker Hall | Join us for Secret Music. Its director, Daniel Beliavsky, will discuss the film and answer questions. FREE; No Tickets Required

Peace Flows: Multicultural Music & Dance
2024-09-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Charles A. Brown IceHouse, 56 River St., Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Multicultural music and dance featuring local artists: Arati Shah-Yukich, Fiona Gillespie & Liv Castor, Lee Daniels, Anne Hills, Nora Nohraku Suggs, Delwin “Elk Bear Fiddler & Samora Free, Firuzi Deai, and Gamelan Mekar Sari.
Find an internal calm through musical experiences and affirm peace for all life.

Access Culture Discussion Group (Online)
2024-09-12 13:00 - 14:00 | virtual
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. This group is free and open to all who are interested; this group will always meet virtually.
Suggestions 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.
Please contact Elise at ejs421@lehigh.edu to receive the Zoom link and for accessibility needs or accommodations in advance.

Guest Lecture & Public Opening Reception
2024-09-12 17:30 - 20:00 | Lehigh University Art Galleries, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
“Self-Taught Artists and the National Identity” with Katherine Jentleson, PhD
Thursday, September 12, 5:30-6:30 PM
Black Box Theater, Zoellner Arts Center
Public Reception to Follow, 6:30-8:00 PM
LUAG Main & Lower Galleries, Zoellner Arts Center
LUAG is proud to host the traveling exhibition, Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe, curated by Katherine Jentleson PhD., the Merrie and Dan Boone Curator of Folk and Self-Taught Art at the High Museum of Art, Atlanta. In her discussion, Dr. Jentleson will present Rowe’s practice in the context of developments that shaped the United States’ social climate, both nationally and locally, during a lifetime that spanned most of the twentieth century. These include the influence of the US civil rights movement of the 1960s, the rise of the Feminist movement, the disruptions of predatory urban expansion and Black removal, all consciously referenced and transmuted into the endogenous spiritual home ground of her art.
Advanced RSVP is appreciated, but not required.
This is a qualifying 5X10 event.
The 5×10, which reads as five by ten, is a programming series open to all Lehigh students with a specific focus on first-year students, their connection to Lehigh and introducing them to bLUeprint and the Five Foundations of Student Success. In a typical year, first-year students are expected to attend five programs during the first ten weeks of the semester.

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Katherine “Katie” Jentleson, PhD, is the Merrie and Dan Boone Curator of Folk and Self-Taught Art at the High Museum of Art, Atlanta. Her most recent exhibitions, Gatecrashers: The Rise of the Self-Taught Artist in America and Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe, opened to the public in Atlanta in fall 2021 and began national tours in 2022. Since joining the High, she has overseen more than half a dozen exhibitions and grown the collection by more than five hundred objects, including major acquisitions of work by Thornton Dial, Lonnie Holley, the Gee’s Bend quilters, and Henry Church, many of which debuted in the newly expanded and thematically integrated Folk and Self-Taught Art galleries as part of the Museum’s 2018 reinstallation. Her exhibitions and collection-based initiatives have been awarded major support from Bank of America, the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Art Bridges Foundation, and the Dorothea and Leo Rabkin Foundation.
Before she became a curator, Dr. Jentleson worked as an arts journalist in New York. Through her editorial assignments and general experiences at galleries and museums there, she discovered her passion for self-taught artists and their historical legacy in the United States. In 2010, she began her graduate studies in art history at Duke University, where she focused her research on the rise of self-taught artists during the interwar period. During her graduate career she received awards and fellowships from the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Archives of American Art, and the Dedalus Foundation, and she contributed research and writing to exhibitions at the American Folk Art Museum, the Ackland Art Museum, the Nasher Museum of Art, the Studio Museum in Harlem, and Prospect.3 New Orleans. Dr. Jentleson adapted her dissertation into a peer-reviewed book Gatecrashers: The Rise of the Self-Taught Artist in America (University of California Press, Spring 2020) and the High Museum of Art’s 2021 exhibition of the same name.

An ASL interpreter will be in attendance to interpret the lecture and will be available as a floating interpreter for the duration of the opening reception.
CART Captioning will be available for the lecture portion of the evening. Provided by Becky Tallerico.
Questions, concerns, and any accessibility needs can also be directed to Elise at ejs421@lehigh.edu or call 610-758-6882.

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Public Opening Reception for Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe
2024-09-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Lehigh University Art Galleries, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
Join us for the opening reception and celebration of the exhibition Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe. Open bar with light hors d’oeuvres will be available; refreshments are first come, first served.
Prior to the reception from 5:30-6:30 pm is a Guest Lecture, “Self-Taught Artists and the National Identity” with Katherine Jentleson PhD., the Merrie and Dan Boone Curator of Folk and Self-Taught Art at the High Museum of Art, Atlanta .
This event is free and open to the public.

Comedy Night with Albert Davis
2024-09-12 19:00 | Godfrey Daniels, 7 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 • 7PM
Comedy Night with Albert Davis and featuring Sam Grim and host Kate Hughes
$28.50 ADVANCE | $33.50 DAY OF SHOW
https://godfreydaniels.org/event/sam-houseal-band-july-12-2024/

Iain Matthews – British Folk-Rock Singer-Songwriter
2024-09-13 20:00 | Godfrey Daniels, 7 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 • 8PM
Iain Matthews – British Folk-Rock Singer-Songwriter
$31.50 ADVANCE | $36.50 DAY OF SHOW
https://godfreydaniels.org/event/iain-matthews-september-13-2024/
Godfrey’s is proud to welcome back Iain Matthews to our stage!
Iain Matthews is an English musician and singer-songwriter. He was an original member of the British folk rock band Fairport Convention from 1967 to 1969 before leaving to form his own band, Matthews Southern Comfort, which had a UK number one in 1970 with a cover version of Joni Mitchell’s song “Woodstock”. In 2000, Matthews settled in the Netherlands and found a busy, happy life in Europe with more touring of the UK and continent.

2024 Annual Gala
2024-09-14 17:00 - 20:00 | National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E 2nd Street, Bethlehem, 18015, United States
Join us at the Museum for a festive cocktail gala celebrating the innovative spirit of American industry. NMIH will be honoring Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC) with the Spirit of Innovation Award in recognition of its commitment to developing the future workforce and empowering youth through initiatives like the What’s So Cool About Manufacturing® Video Contest, PA Dream Team, Inside Manufacturing Series, and Manufacturing Day.
FEATURING
Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres
Live Music
Artifact Demonstrations
Meet the MRC PA Dream Team
Luxury Raffle
Award Presentation
All proceeds support the Museum’s S.T.E.A.M. Education initiatives, exhibits, public programs and the ongoing care and preservation of its vast artifact and archival collections.
To become a sponsor or buy tickets contact us at 610-694-6636 or mpildis@nmih.org or click here.
Invite to follow. Parking is available in the SteelStacks Ruins East and Ruins West lots on Second Street. Business casual or cocktail attire encouraged.

2024 Annual Gala
2024-09-14 17:00 - 20:00 | National Museum of Industrial History, 98 E 2nd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States

Bucky Pizzarelli Tribute Night with Frank diBussolo, Martin Pizzarelli, and Walt Bibinger
2024-09-14 20:00 | Godfrey Daniels, 7 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 • 8PM
Bucky Pizzarelli Tribute Night with Frank diBussolo, Martin Pizzarelli, and Walt Bibinger
$28.50 ADVANCE | $33.50 DAY OF SHOW
https://godfreydaniels.org/event/bucky-pizzarelli-tribute-september-14-2024/
Many in Godfrey’s community recall that Bucky Pizzarelli graced our stage many times, accompanied by his good friend, Frank diBussolo. Please join us for this celebration!
This is a swingin’ and singin’ celebration of one of the true icons of Jazz Guitar – Bucky Pizzarelli, whose musical career spanned seven decades, strumming along with the likes of Benny Goodman and Frank Sinatra. The trio playing to celebrate the life and music of the late Maestro features guitarists Frank diBussolo and Walt Bibinger, and Bucky’s son Martin Pizzarelli on upright bass. This show features Bucky’s favorite standards, some of his arrangements, and music from the many artists and songs of the American Songbook that he performed with.

The Bethlehem Palette Club Visiting Artist Program
2024-09-15 13:30 - 16:00 | PA
The Bethlehem Palette Club invites you
Sunday, September 15, 1:30 – 4 p.m.
at the Edgeboro Moravian Church, 645 Hamilton Ave. Bethlehem, PA 19017.
The demonstration has changed this Sunday to Bethlehem artist Rose Mavis ,who is passionate about plein aire painting. She will demonstrate her method for using oils in the open air.
www.bethlehempaletteclub.org or Facebook: The Bethlehem Palette Club

Mainstreet Brass Concert
2024-09-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Central Moravian Church, 418 Main Street, Bethlehem, 18018
Join us on Sunday, September 15 at 2 p.m. for the Mainstreet Brass concert on the Church Green. Mainstreet Brass was formed in 1986, inspired by a musical camaraderie, a passion for brass quintet literature and performance, and a goal to present interesting and entertaining music to its audiences. Described by the International Trumpet Guild Journal as “a unique and talented quintet that is willing to take risks,” the ensemble has performed for enthusiastic crowds at concert series throughout the Midwest, East Coast and the United Kingdom. Bring your lawn chairs! (In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held indoors.) No tickets necessary.

Hi Neighbors Speakers Program
2024-09-16 09:30 - 11:00 | first presbyterian church of bethlehem, 2344 Center St., Bethlehem, PA, 18017, United States
Sept. 16th: We’ll kick off with a tasty presentation on “The History of Josh Early Candies” by Amy Dobil Barnett. Come learn about this interesting regional favorite confectionary!

Access Culture: Disability Etiquette Training with LV Center for Independent Living
2024-09-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Lehigh University Art Galleries, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
Join staff from the Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living for this 90-minute training on how to (and how not to!) interact with people with disabilities. They’ll cover the basics of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Accessibility and Inclusion, as well as Assistive Technology etiquette. You’ll learn when and how to help someone with a disability and will leave feeling more prepared to welcome everyone into your programs.
Register in advance here.
If you require assistance to fill out this form or prefer to share your registration information via email or phone, please email Elise at ejs421@lehigh.edu or call 610-758-6882. Questions, concerns, and any accessibility needs can also be directed to Elise at ejs421@lehigh.edu or call 610-758-6882.
About LVCIL:
LVCIL is a non-profit organization based in Allentown, PA that provides services and support to people with all types of disabilities.
At LVCIL, we believe that every individual has the right to live a healthy, happy, and productive life in a community that is free from all barriers. We can help you achieve or maintain your independence through many of our supportive services and programs.
The Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living (LVCIL) is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization that serves people with disabilities, and their family members, living in Lehigh and Northampton Counties.

Virtual Information Session- Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts
2024-09-16 17:30 - 18:15 | Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
The award-winning Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) will hold a Virtual Information Session on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 5:30 PM. This 45-minute event is a great first step for prospective students and families to learn more about the school’s rigorous curriculum, admissions process and more! .
A RSVP is required to attend this event. A sign-up link is available on the school website at www.CharterArts.org/admissions. Once registered, participants will receive login credentials for the session.
Charter Arts is an audition-based public charter school that provides a comprehensive curriculum for high school students, grades 9-12, who have a dedicated passion for the creative and performing arts. Students major in one of seven artistic areas: dance, instrumental music, literary arts, production arts, theatre, visual arts, or vocal music.
Any student entering 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade who resides in Pennsylvania is eligible to audition. The school’s current student body hails from a ten-county region in eastern Pennsylvania. More information about auditions is available on the admissions page of the school website.
Charter Arts’ rigorous curriculum fosters both academic and artistic excellence for its students. The school’s impressive Future Ready PA Index ranking, Advanced Placement (AP) exam statistics, Keystone Exam statistics, SAT scores, prestigious artistic accolades, and graduation rate, are testaments to the outstanding education that Charter Arts provides.
Charter Arts was ranked as #1 Best Charter High School in PA & #2 Best Public High School Teachers in PA on Niche’s 2024 Best Schools in America Rankings. Charter Arts was one of only four Lehigh Valley schools to make The Top 100 Public High Schools in PA on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Schools.
Charter Arts is located at 321 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem PA 18015.
For more information, visit www.CharterArts.org.

BC Blue at Yianni's Taverna
2024-09-17 17:30 - 20:30 | PA
Music Tuesdays return in September at the Bethlehem’s premiere Greek restaurant.

Sonny Landreth in a Rare Solo Performance: A TUESDAY NIGHT SHOW!
2024-09-17 19:00 | Godfrey Daniels, 7 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 , 7PM
$43.50 ADVANCE | $48.50 DAY OF SHOW
https://godfreydaniels.org/event/sonny-landreth-rare-solo-performance-slide-guitar-september-17-2024/
Godfrey Daniels is thrilled to welcome Sonny Landreth to our stage for a rare solo performance on a Tuesday night! As a two-time Grammy nominee and master of the slide guitar, Mr. Landreth’s innovative techniques and boundary-breaking style promise an unforgettable evening of music. Mark your calendars and join us for this special event!
New frontiers fit nicely atop the boundary-breaking career of singer-songwriter and slide guitar icon Sonny Landreth. From performing live with Buddy Guy and John Hiatt in theaters and arenas around the United States, to post-New Orleans Jazz Fest jamming on bayou rhythms with Oteil Burbridge and Johnny Vidacovich, to recording and playing live with ukulele phenom Jake Shimabukuro at The Blue Note in Hawaii, it’s been a noteworthy couple of years for the twotime Grammy nominee. And those are just his side projects.
“One of the things I love about collaborations with other artists is the element of surprise,” Landreth says of his continually expanding musical horizons. “When the chemistry is there, it’s always inspiring to find new twists and turns that up the game creatively.”
Landreth tours regularly in a duo with fellow slide guitar ace Cindy Cashdollar as well as with his own electric and acoustic trio. From every edition of Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival to Wintergrass to Camp Cripple Creek for Jim Weider’s The Weight Band and beyond, Landreth and his musical partners are always reaching for the unexpected and unexplored. He’s twice graced the cover of Guitar Player magazine, and he’s featured on the lead track of Shemekia Copeland’s Grammy-nominated album Done Come Too Far.
Stretching in different directions, Landreth says, “gives you a broader perspective – and I think that impacts every aspect of making music. I know it’s helped to make our shows more memorable and more fun for everyone onstage and in the audience too.”

Cirque Kikasse: Santé
2024-09-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-18 12:30 - 13:30 | Lehigh University Fritz Laboratory, 13 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem, P, 18015, United States
Free Outdoor Performance – Public Welcome

Montreal-based Cirque Kikasse’s production of Santé is set to connect our campus, community, and local school children for a free outdoor performance. Cirque Kikasse brings thrills and chills with a dynamic circus show featuring extreme acrobatics and breathtaking balances all on an extraordinary food truck. From arranging furniture that turns into a tower 30 feet off the ground, to playfully, inefficiently cleaning the truck and trampoline, to overflowing the popcorn machine, this seasoned troupe is a mouth-watering tour de force of fun. Join us to ‘order up’ the beginning of the 2024-2025 Presenting Series season!

People First Federal Credit Union - Bethlehem (Westgate Branch) Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening
2024-09-18 10:00 - 12:00 | PA
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration
Join People First Federal Credit Union as they celebrate the opening of their new Bethlehem Westgate location!
Date: September 18, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: 10:30 AM
All are welcome to attend this exciting event. Come meet the friendly People First team, enjoy refreshments, and tour the new facility.
Location: People First Federal Credit Union Bethlehem Westgate, 2259 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA
We look forward to seeing you there!

Notations: Luis Miranda, Jr.
2024-09-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Free; No Tickets Required

A veteran of New York and national politics, Luis Miranda embodies the relentless spirit of progress of American immigrants. In Relentless, he shares a fascinating narrative of his life and career-from his early days as a radically minded Puerto Rican activist to his decades of political advice and problem-solving. Miranda recounts the thrill of the ascendency of Hamilton, created by his son Lin-Manuel, and he details the suffering after the devastation of Puerto Rico by Hurricane Maria. Amid the triumphs and challenges, Miranda examines what his experience reveals about our ever-changing politics, demographics, and society.

Identity: What Color are You? Workshop with Siona Benjamin
2024-09-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Lehigh University Art Galleries, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
Join visiting artist Siona Benjamin for a hands-on workshop that explores identity. Siona will start off the workshop by telling participants the story of how she became blue and also about growing Jewish in India. This will be accompanied with a short PowerPoint presentation that includes pictures of different colored gods in India and also the different colored Taras in Buddhism (Green Tara, Red Tara, etc.). Participants will then be asked to think about what color they see themselves. They will be encouraged to create a self-portrait in any color skin they see themselves in, and to tell a story about themselves in this role. The final step will be to create a mask in that same skin color and wear it to become the character they have created.
Advanced registration is encouarged. Please register here.
If you require assistance to fill out this form or prefer to share your registration information via email or phone, please email ejs421@lehigh.edu or call 610-758-6882. Questions, concerns, and any accessibility needs can also be directed to Elise at ejs421@lehigh.edu or call 610-758-6882.
This event is offered in celebration of the Berman Center’s 40th Anniversary, The Year of Jews and the Arts, and is co-sponsored by the Berman Center for Jewish Studies and the Marcon Institute.
Siona Benjamin is a painter from Mumbai, now living in the US. Her work reflects her background of being brought up Jewish in a Hindu and Muslim India. She was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship 2011 to India and a second Fulbright 2017 to Israel. Her work is featured in: The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Forward, The Jewish Week, The Boston Globe, Art New England, ArtNews, The Times of India, The Jerusalem Post and others. Learn more about Siona Benjamin and her artwork on her website.
Image credit: Siona Benjamin. Finding Home #74 (Fereshteh) “Lilith”. 2006. Gouache on wood panel.

Metal Health: A Veteran Focused Hands-On Iron Art Casting Workshop
2024-09-20 10:00 - 14:00 | National Museum of Industrial History, 98 E 2nd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
On Friday, September 20th, from 10 AM to 2 PM, NMIH will host a workshop led by Veteran and artist Jay Elias of Evolution Art Studios. Elias, a former United States Marine, served during the Gulf War era. Suffering from undiagnosed and untreated PTSD, he wound up on the wrong side of the law and eventually served a lengthy prison sentence. After many years of gradually declining mental health, he discovered the healing effects that art and the creative process can provide to promote both spiritual and emotional wellness. He created Evolution Art Studio to share this holistic approach to healing with other veterans and members of the community alike.
The workshop will introduce the process used to create three-dimensional sculptural forms in cast iron —patternmaking, mold-making and casting. The workshop includes instruction in the use of pattern materials. Most participants make their patterns from several pre-made forms. Workshop participants can customize their own design to these existing forms, making them unique, or build entirely from scratch using techniques demonstrated during the workshop.
On Saturday, September 21st at 7pm, a public iron pour demonstration will take place outdoors in the Museum’s Foundry Park (weather permitting) with the participation of workshop registrants. Whether they attended the workshop the day before or not, anyone from the public is invited to watch the pour, where scrap iron will be recycled and melted down in a visually stunning process of fire and molten metal. After cooling down from 2700 degrees Fahrenheit, the resulting cast iron sculptures and objects will be on exhibit for the general public on Sunday, September 22nd during Steel Weekend before their makers bring them home.
All activities will take place outdoors at the National Museum of Industrial History, located on the grounds of the former Bethlehem, PA, plant of Bethlehem Steel.
Participants must be prepared to work with sand and wear safety glasses. Anyone who has their own safety glasses is welcome to bring them. Limited quantities will be available on site.
Space is limited and registration is required. Free for veterans, $40 for general public. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Register Here

Live at the Flying V: Park Secret, The Noisy, Higbee Music
2024-09-20 18:00 - 22:00 | The Flying V Poutinerie, 201 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Live at the Flying V: Friday, September 20th, 2024
This one will be a party for sure, we can’t wait to see you there to celebrate one of the Valley’s newest bands!
Park Secret Music
The Noisy
Higbee Music (Debut)
Doors: 6pm
Music: 7-10pm
$10
All ages
21+ to BYOB w/ valid ID

Rachel Marie & Taylor Abrahamse – Folk-Pop Fusion Poetry in Song Co-Bill
2024-09-20 20:00 | Godfrey Daniels, 7 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 8PM
Rachel Marie & Taylor Abrahamse – Folk-Pop Fusion Poetry in Song Co-Bill
$23.50 ADVANCE | $28.50 DAY OF SHOW
https://godfreydaniels.org/event/rachel-marie-taylor-abrahamse-september-20-2024/
Get ready for the folk-pop fusion sound by Rachel Marie and Taylor Abrahamse at Godfrey Daniels! Rachel Marie, celebrated for her forthright, socially aware folk songs reminiscent of Tori Amos and Joni Mitchell, pairs perfectly with Taylor Abrahamse’s whimsical, genre-blending folk- pop, crafted with the deftness of Paul Simon and a cartoon zaniness akin to Jim Carrey. Don’t miss this intimate co-bill performance, where introspection, laughter, and musical poetry take center stage.

Bethlehem Historic District Association Neighborhood Yard Sale
2024-09-21 08:00 - 13:00 | PA
Come to the Bethlehem Historic District on Saturday, September 21st for our annual neighborhood yard sale. We will have 60+ homes offering unique items for sale. It’s always amazing to see the “treasures” that come out of these historic houses and available at bargain prices too! Maps for the sale available at all participating homes.

Bethlehem Historic District Association Neighborhood Yard Sale
2024-09-21 08:00 - 13:00 | PA
Come to the Bethlehem Historic District on Saturday, September 21st for our annual neighborhood yard sale. We will have over 60 homes participating offering unique items for sale. It’s always amazing to see the “treasures” that come out of these historic houses and available at bargain prices too!
Enjoy a walk through the beautiful neighborhood and have fun shopping for great deals. Then, stop by the Twisted Olive Restaurant (our sponsor) for Chef Steve’s “Yard Sale Shopper Lunch Special” – 10% off food from 11:30 until 3:00 pm (dine in only) and register to win 1 of 5 – $50.00 gift cards (one entry per family).
Antiques, collectibles, art, furniture, clothing (men’s, women’s, and children’s), jewelry, handbags, toys, tools, home decor, holiday decor, kitchen items, electronics, sporting goods, camping gear, books, darkroom & photography supplies, and much more!
Pick up a map showing the exact location for each of our 60+ participating homes at any of the participating Neighborhood Yard Sale homes.

Steel Weekend 2024
2024-09-21 08:00 - 2024-09-22 17:00 | National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E 2nd Street, Bethlehem, 18015, United States
Save the date for an exploration of all things STEEL! Full schedule to follow.
Featuring
Free admission all day | Steelworkers Reunion | Guest Speakers | Steelworker Portrait Studio
Pop-Up Exhibits | Youth Activities
Live Demonstrations | Music | Food & More
Sponsorship Opportunities HERE
THANK YOU TO OUR PROGRAM PARTNERS

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS
HANK & JOANNE BARNETTE

Steel Weekend is made possible through funding provided in part by the Hotel Tax Grant Program through the County of Northampton Department of Community & Economic Development as well as the Lehigh County Quality of Life Grant Program.

Steel Weekend 2024
2024-09-21 08:00 - 2024-09-22 17:00 | National Museum of Industrial History, 98 E 2nd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States

Fall 2024: LUAG Community Days & Family Workshops
2024-09-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Lehigh University Art Galleries, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
Saturdays: September 21, October 19, November 16, December 7, 1-3 pm
Drop-in to the galleries to explore great works of art from the LUAG collection and current exhibitions through conversation, hands-on projects, and sketching. Designed for children ages 4 to 94 and their adult companions.
Please see individual workshop listings (coming soon!) for hands-on workshops led by local teaching artists that will run from 1-3 pm.
If you require assistance to fill out this form or prefer to share your registration information via email or phone, please email ejs421@lehigh.edu or call 610-758-6882. Questions, concerns, and any accessibility needs can also be directed to Elise at ejs421@lehigh.edu or call 610-758-6882.

Kids Night Out
2024-09-21 17:30 - 19:30 | SouthSide, 2 Bethlehem Ln, Bethlehem, CT, United States

Alash – Masters of Tuvan Throat Singing
2024-09-21 20:00 | Godfrey Daniels, 7 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 • 8PM
Alash – Masters of Tuvan Throat Singing
$28.50 ADVANCE | $33.50 DAY OF SHOW
https://godfreydaniels.org/event/alash-tuvan-throat-singers-september-21-2024/
Alash are masters of traditional Tuvan instruments as well as the ancient art of throat singing, a remarkable technique for singing multiple pitches at the same time. Believing that traditional music must constantly evolve, the musicians subtly infuse their songs with Western elements, creating their unique style that is fresh and new, yet true to their Tuvan musical heritage.
What does throat singing sound like? “Imagine a human bagpipe — a person who could sing a sustained low note while humming an eerie, whistle-like melody. For good measure, toss in a thrumming rhythm similar to that of a jaw harp, but produced vocally-by the same person, at the same time.”— Newsweek (March 17, 2006)
Where is Tuva? Tuva (sometimes spelled Tyva) sits at the southern edge of Siberia, with Mongolia to its south. Over the centuries, Tuva has been part of Chinese and Mongolian empires, and shares many cultural ties with Mongolia. In 1944 it became part of the USSR, and until the late physicist Richard Feynman drew attention to it, was largely unknown to Westerners. The Republic of Tuva is now part of the Russian Federation.

Hell's Kitchen Funk Orchestra: Chesapeake
2024-09-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Bill Warfield and the Hell’s Kitchen Funk Orchestra perform music from their new Planet Arts release Chesapeake. Chesapeake is a tone poem dedicated to the Chesapeake Bay and the Eastern Shore way of life. Bill Warfield, director.

Lehigh University Faculty String Quartet: Portrait(s) of the Artist(s)
2024-09-22 15:00 - 16:30 | Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United States
The Lehigh University Faculty String Quartet presents a program full of beauty, charm, and resilience. William Grant Still’s musical portraits of his friends, the Lyric Quartet, are featured along with the quirky 1st Quartet by Erwin Schulhoff and Shostakovich’s dramatically poetic and triumphant 2nd Quartet.

Hi Neighbors Speakers Program
2024-09-23 09:30 - 11:00 | first presbyterian church of bethlehem, 2344 Center St., Bethlehem, PA, 18017, United States
Hi Neighbors brings an interesting assortment of local speakers who share their interest and passion for topics like music, history, travel, and wellness.
Each session will begin at 9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall with a hospitality time. The presentations will begin at 10 a.m. All are welcome – there is no fee and no pre-registration.
Sept. 23: Chief Adam Waterbear DePaul, Director of Education, will share the history and culture of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania, the indigenous people of eastern Pennsylvania.

Rolly Brown’s Tribute to Happy Traum | Dave’s Night Out
2024-09-25 19:00 | Godfrey Daniels, 7 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 • 7PM
Rolly Brown’s Tribute to Happy Traum | Dave’s Night Out
$15.50 FLAT FEE
https://godfreydaniels.org/event/daves-night-out-rolly-brown-tribute-happy-traum-september-25-2024/
Rolly Brown is a world-class picker, guitar mentor, and podcaster. Along with Dave Fry, Rolly will share music and memories of the late Happy Traum, an esteemed folksinger and founder of Home Spun Tapes, who mentored a whole generation of acoustic players. Audience conversation is welcomed.

Glengarry Bhoys Trio Returns for their Celtic Classic Preview Night
2024-09-26 19:00 | Godfrey Daniels, 7 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 • 7PM • CELTIC CLASSIC PREVIEW NIGHT
Glengarry Bhoys Trio Returns for their Celtic Classic Preview Night
$23.50 ADVANCE | $28.50 DAY OF SHOW
https://godfreydaniels.org/event/glengarry-bhoys-september-26-2024/
Plan to come out for a rousing evening of Celtic music when the Glengarry Bhoys – Graham Wright and D’Arcy Furniss, take to our Godfrey’s stage on the eve of Bethlehem’s Celtic Classic. Enjoy the opportunity to see them “up close” in our intimate setting ahead of Celtic Classic and take bets if we end up stomping through our stage!

9th Annual Monocacy Farm Food Festival
2024-09-27 | Monocacy Farm, 395 Bridle Path Rd., Bethlehem, 18017, United States
Join us on the farm on Sunday, October 6, for our ninth annual Monocacy Farm Food Festival, a family-friendly day featuring local food, artisans and vendors, Bob Swaim’s environmentally-friendly toys, balloon animals, a photo booth, crafts and activities, farm tours, demos, live music, great raffles and so much more!
Bring the kids for fall-themed activities and pick up some unique foods and crafts created by folks right here in the Lehigh Valley. There is literally something for everyone.

Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival
2024-09-27 16:30 - 2024-09-29 19:00 | Downtown Bethlehem, Spring & Main Sts., Bethlehem, P, 18018, United States
The largest free Celtic festival in North America. 5 stages of world-renowned Celtic music, U.S. National Highland Games Championship, cultural presentations, Clan Village, Pipe Band competitions and Showing of the Tartan Parade. Three days filled with Celtic culture, food and don’t miss 50 Celtic retail merchants! Crowd favorite border collie demonstration happens every evening on Highland Field.

Pumpkin Palooza
2024-09-27 17:30 - 19:30 | SouthSide, 2 Bethlehem Ln, Bethlehem, CT, United States
Enjoy a night out with friends painting pottery!
ALL POTTERY is 20% off!
•$8 reservation covers your studio fee: paints, supplies, glazing & firing.
BYOB allowed for ages 21+
For last minute reservations please call our studio at (610) 791-2228.
Pottery will be available for pickup one or two weeks after the event.

Lehigh University Marching 97
2024-09-27 18:30 - 19:00 | Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United States
FREE; No Tickets Required

6:30pm: Don’t miss the talented student musicians in Lehigh University’s Marching 97 as they give a free outdoor performance in the Tamerler Courtyard next to the arts center.
Go Mountain Hawks!

Live at the Flying V: Koi Soldiers, Landline, Romaine
2024-09-27 19:00 - 22:00 | The Flying V Poutinerie, 201 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Friday Septmeber 27, 7-10 PM
Live at the V presents:
Landline the Band
Koi Soldiers
Romaine
$10 / door fee.
BYOB 21+ w/ ID

Literary Event: "Showcase at the Lodge"
2024-09-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Literary Arts Department will hold its monthly reading at Cafe the Lodge, on Friday, October 4, from 6-8 PM as part of the Southside Arts District’s First Friday event. Students will present a variety of original written works. There will also be an Open Mic portion of the event that is open to the community. This is a FREE event, but patrons are encouraged to support the venue by ordering from the cafe’s amazing menu.
Literary arts is one of Charter Arts’ seven artistic majors, which also include dance, instrumental music, production arts, theatre, visual arts and vocal music. The school’s unique arts-centered curriculum pairs pre-professional training in the arts with a rigorous core academic program. Students of the literary arts department engage in a comprehensive writing curriculum with courses such as Character Development, Exploration of Modernism & Postmodernism, Children’s Literature, Film Studies, Exploration of the Romantic Style, Media Studies, and more.
Literary Arts Artistic Director, Kristin Liemberger, shares: “Students write and analyze creatively and critically, experimenting with their own creative voices in the construction, production, and performance of original works. This intensive program provides students with a rigorous curriculum rooted in the creative process while reinforcing that reading, writing, film, and the spoken word are integral parts of the history and advancement of society.”
Prospective students and families who are interested in learning more about the literary arts program and the school are invited to attend an upcoming information session or to contact the admissions office at 610-868-2971 Ext. 3137. For more information, visit www.CharterArts.org.

Family Day: Sonia De Los Santos & The Okee Dokee Brothers, Fyütch, and More!
2024-09-28 09:30 - 14:30 | Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Friendship is at the heart of this joyful collaboration between Mexican songstress, Sonia De Los Santos, and the Americana folk duo, The Okee Dokee Brothers. This bilingual program includes both old and new songs that span the musical traditions of North America and illustrate the collective power of singing together and learning from each other. With an adventurous spirit and a common vision of peace and understanding, Somos Amigos encourages young and old to explore, dance, sing and laugh together, hand-in-hand. Run Time: 60 min. approx. (no intermission)
Join us for our Family Day Fest from 9:30 to 2:30pm!
We invite you to explore Zoellner’s building and experience a fun day filled with art activities, treats and even a birthday party for our Zoellner Zebra! Did someone say cake? Stop by and visit our community partners: PBS39, Just Born, Crayola, and many more. Check the website as the day gets closer for more details.
FREE Fyütch performances will be held in the Fowler Black Box Theatre at 10am & 1:30pm
Fyütch is an award-winning music artist, songwriter, producer, and member of the Grammy-nominated group 1 Tribe Collective. He celebrates the rich culture and diversity that Black voices bring to family music and inspire listeners to make a difference. Fyütch engages with audiences in a positive, meaningful way that leaves a lasting impression. Run Time: 60 min. approx. (no intermission)

Steeples and Steel Minibus Tours on Sept 28
2024-09-28 09:30 - 16:00 | National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E 2nd Street, Bethlehem, 18015, United States
Join the Steelworker’s Archives morning or afternoon guided bus tour which includes either one church or cemetery location. Learn the history about South Bethlehem neighborhoods, European immigration to our City and Bethlehem Steel plant site. Enjoy the “Steelworker’s Overtime Lunch” and $2 off coupon for NMIH.

Steeples & Steel Tour With Steelworker's Archive
2024-09-28 09:30 - 16:30 | National Museum of Industrial History, 98 E 2nd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Minibus tours
Presented by: Steelworkers’ Archives
National Museum of Industrial History
County of Northampton

Bus departs from National Museum of Industrial History
602 E. Second Street, Bethlehem, PA
Free parking in lot across from museum.
Reservations required / Tickets sales final

“Steeples and Steel” tours reflect the lives of European immigrants who settled in South Bethlehem in the late 1800s through the early 1900s and became steelworkers. They left their homelands in search of a better life in America, and their cultures and faiths enriched the town where they worked. These highly-acclaimed guided tours take visitors through the neighborhoods of South Bethlehem; ethnic churches built by the immigrant steelworkers; cemeteries; and the Bethlehem Steel plant site, including the Hoover-Mason Trestle. One church or cemetery is entered on each tour.
Includes “Steelworker overtime lunch” and $2 off admission coupon for NMIH.
9:30 AM / 1:00 PM tours.

An Evening With Sherlock: BAPL Rare Book Auction
2024-09-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Bethlehem Area Public Library – Main Library – 11 W Church Street, Bethlehem PA 18018, 11 W Church Street, bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Two great events at BAPL on September 28! The first event will be a vintage book fair during the day (10-5), which will then followed by a ticketed event featuring the greatest literary detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes. We will have tons of vintage books for sale, some for just a few dollars, and some high-end collectible sets. Collectors, book-sellers, and classic book enthusiasts can enjoy and purchase the rare items.
Sherlock Holmes has to stop a killer in an old mansion in the case of Sherlock Holmes and The Speckled Band. Can he prevent another murder?! The performance is a riveting one-man show by acclaimed Neill Hartley. Neill Hartley is professional actor on the theater faculty of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.
The centerpiece of the evening auction is a signed copy of The Stark Munro Letters by none other than Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Bracelet Design with Kelly
2024-09-28 14:00 - 15:00 | bethlehem area public library, 11 W Church St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Design your very own bracelet! Register at the Bethlehem Area Public Library, Reference Desk. A $10 cash refundable deposit is required at the time of registration. No-shows are non-refundable. Ten seats available. Supplies and instruction are included.

Evenings in the Garden: Story Sharing Program with featured Storyteller Melanie Lino
2024-09-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Martin Luther King Jr Community Garden & Park, 433 Carlton Ave, Bethlehem, 18015
Join us for four sessions exploring the growth and stories of local plants and people, encouraging hands-on interaction with the garden. Each session will be led by community gardener, musician, and artist Nia Watson, along with guest storytellers.
Register here. Advanced registration is appreciated but not required.
Saturday, September 28, 5:30-7:30 pm
What better way to close one season and welcome the next than with a garden P A R T Y! We invite you to join an evening of sharing stories, artmaking, meeting plants, and dancing into the sunset! Melanie Lino of From Lino will be sharing some eats. Rachel and Franco Abbot will be giving us a taste of their monthly class offering from the Yoga Loft. We will close out the evening with DJ Jamal Knight bringing us some soulful tunes! Can’t wait to celebrate with you! Saturday, October 26, 6 pm
This program was made possible in part by Southside Tomorrow, a 6-year revitalization program of Community Action Development Bethlehem and the City of Bethlehem, with support from Univest Bank & Trust Co., Embassy Bank for the Lehigh Valley, People’s Security Bank and Trust, PPL Electric Utilities, and Provident Bank.

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Nia Watson is a song poet & educator, and has evolved into her art form over the last six years. Taking journal entries and transforming them into song poems inspired by life experiences. Influenced by nature, specifically birds, their flying patterns and songs. She creates other visuals as well when inspired. Nia is also a yoga instructor offering diverse classes to the valley for the past decade. She has taught early childhood since 2009. Currently, Nia is in the midst of learning to be a birth worker to support birthing beings themselves and those who are growing within them from conceiving to postpartum. Her classes and community offerings weave all the parts of herself together. Offering movement with a touch of playfulness and songs to soothe everyone present. Nia has performed here in the Valley, Philadelphia Amsterdam and Rio de Janeiro. She hopes to keep learning and growing and sharing the lessons she learns along the way.

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Melanie Lino is a dynamic entrepreneur, devoted mother, and community organizer. She’s the visionary behind the well-respected bakeshop, @from.lino, celebrated for its delectable dominican-inspired sourdough pastries. Melanie also co-founded non-profit collective, @afrosinnature, a space created to provide accessible outdoor experiences to folks in marginalized communities. With a strong dedication to her multifaceted roles, Melanie approaches each endeavor with grace and intentional energy, making her an inspiring force to reckon with.
Image of Melanie Lino by Petra Sommers.

Fuzzy Cat Night: Into Sunday | Pucker Up! | Tumbleweed | Cicada Safe Space
2024-09-28 18:00 - 21:00 | The Flying V Poutinerie, 201 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Saturday, September 28, 6-9 PM
Live at the V presents:
Into Sunday
Pucker Up!
Cicada Safe Space
Tumbleweed
$10 / door fee.
BYOB 21+ w/ ID

Valley Contra Dance 4th Saturday Dance
2024-09-28 19:00 - 22:30 | West Side Moravian Church, 402 3rd Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Come to a Contra Dance(a folk dance) like the dancing of colonial times. You dance with a partner in two long lines(contra). The moves are similar to square dancing and called aloud by a caller. Enjoy LIVE vigorous music. Lesson on moves at 7pm. Masks optional. No partner needed. Wear soft-soled shoes(sneakers) to protect floor. 2nd & 4th Saturdays. 402 3rd Ave, Bethlehem 18018

CASH BINGO to support the Charter Arts Music Department
2024-09-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Do you love BINGO? Do you love supporting music education and the arts?

Come out and support the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Music Department’s CASH BINGO event on Saturday, October 5th! Enjoy special games, basket raffle, 50/50, Food, Fun & More! Doors open at 10 AM. Bingo runs from 11 AM- 2 PM.
Advance tickets are $20. Tickets at the Door are $25. Use QR code on the attached flyer or visit CharterArts.org to purchase.
Please note that children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. A student or child who arrives without an adult, will not be permitted into the event. The event is being hosted by the Charter Arts Music Parents and Supporters Association (CAMPSA).

Another Point of View: 4 Visually Impaired Artists
2024-09-30 08:30 - 2024-11-04 16:00 | Bethlehem Town Hall Rotunda Gallery, 10 East Church Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
The Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission presents an invitational exhibition: “Another Point of View: 4 Visually Impaired Artists” that highlights the work of Mary Ann Dunwoodie, Michael Freeman, Dianne Michels, and Terry Newhard at the Bethlehem Town Hall Rotunda Gallery from September 30 to November 4, 2024. The exhibition brings together 4 visually impaired artisans with varying degrees of vision who use their personal creative process as a means of self expression and inspiration. The goal is to bring together members of the sighted community with these talented artisans. While their sight may have darkened and somewhat dimmed, all of these artists have a visionary quest which shows no limits and takes us forward into the light. “This exhibit will allow the community to expand its imagination on the subject and medium of each work of art, much like many exhibits do,” Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds stated, “but it will also expand our imagination on what is possible when we challenge the idea of what ‘disability’ allows us, or does not allow us, to create.”
There will be an artist reception on Sunday, October 6 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. The Rotunda Gallery is located at 10 E. Church Street. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The exhibition is sponsored by the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission (www.bfac-lv.org) and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.

Hi Neighbors Speakers Program
2024-09-30 09:30 - 11:00 | first presbyterian church of bethlehem, 2344 Center St., Bethlehem, PA, 18017, United States
Hi Neighbors brings an interesting assortment of local speakers who share their interest and passion for topics like music, history, travel, and wellness.
Each session will begin at 9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall with a hospitality time. The presentations will begin at 10 a.m. All are welcome – there is no fee and no pre-registration.
Sept. 30: Join John Gallagher as he shares the story of “Archibald Johnston and the Archie Project,” the restoration of the Bethlehem township homestead of Bethlehem’s first mayor.

Scarecrow Showdown
2024-10-01 12:00 - 2024-10-30 17:00 | Main and Broad Streets, Main and Broad Streets, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Event Overview
Calling all creative crows! The Scarecrow Showdown is back, and it’s going to be a harvest HOOTdown in Historic Downtown Bethlehem!
Unleash your inner artist and craft the most scarecrow-tastic creation you can imagine. Think spooky, silly, or something totally out-of-the-patch!
The gauntlet is thrown! Main & Broad Streets will be crawling with incredible scarecrows all October long, and YOU get to decide the winner! Head over to visithistoricbethlehem.com to cast your vote for your favorite fall masterpiece.
So grab your straw, unleash your creativity, and join the Scarecrow Showdown!
Categories
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Winners from each category will receive:
1st Place: $100 Downtown Bethlehem Gift Card
Runner Up: $50 Downtown Bethlehem Gift Card
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Scarecrow Kits are $25.00. No refunds.
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After purchasing your kit online, you may pick it up starting Monday, August 12th through Monday, September 9th. The Bethlehem Chamber Office is open Monday through Thursday, 9:00AM – 4:00PM, 74 W. Broad ST. Bethlehem, PA 18018, SUITE 240. You will receive your Scarecrow number at this time.
Check-in your Scarecrow
Drop off your Scarecrow anytime from 9/16 through 9/23, from 9:00am to 4:00pm. You may drop off your Scarecrow after hours. Please be advised our building is locked on Sundays and locked from 8:00pm through 7:00am on weekdays. Please, be sure your number is prominently displayed, and text a picture of your Scarecrow and number to Ty Versocki at (610) 739-3385. Drop off address is also at the Bethlehem Chamber Office, 74 W. Broad St. Suite 240, Bethlehem, PA 18018.
Contest timing
Scarecrows will be out on Main & Broad Streets beginning on 10/1 and live on our website for voting starting 10/1. All contestants will receive a link to vote via email to share with friends and family.
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Terms & Conditions
This is a family friendly event. The Downtown Bethlehem Association reserves the right to deny any entry that is offensive, lewd, inappropriate, or demonstrates anything controversial. Further, any Scarecrow that is constructed in poor taste or is deemed offensive will be disqualified. All entries must use the wooden structure provided – no exceptions. Refunds for disqualifications based on this criteria will not be issued.
All Scarecrows must adhere to the style guide found in the kit. No blinking lights or anything with motion. Use materials that will withstand the weather, i.e. wind & rain. We recommend using plastic bags and newspaper to stuff your Scarecrow. Stuffed hosiery will also work to shape your Scarecrow.
Your Scarecrow must be sturdy and materials used to decorate your Scarecrow must be secured onto the base provided. The Downtown Bethlehem Association will not be responsible for any damaged Scarecrow or for any items that have been stolen. In the event of vandalism, we will make every attempt to assist in repairs that may be needed.
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Scarecrow Showdown
2024-10-01 12:00 - 2024-10-30 17:00 | Main and Broad Streets, Main and Broad Streets, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Event Overview
Calling all creative crows! The Scarecrow Showdown is back, and it’s going to be a harvest HOOTdown in Historic Downtown Bethlehem!
Unleash your inner artist and craft the most scarecrow-tastic creation you can imagine. Think spooky, silly, or something totally out-of-the-patch!
The gauntlet is thrown! Main & Broad Streets will be crawling with incredible scarecrows all October long, and YOU get to decide the winner! Head over to visithistoricbethlehem.com to cast your vote for your favorite fall masterpiece.
So grab your straw, unleash your creativity, and join the Scarecrow Showdown!
Categories
Open Category
Prizes
Winners from each category will receive:
1st Place: $100 Downtown Bethlehem Gift Card
Runner Up: $50 Downtown Bethlehem Gift Card
Purchase your Scarecrow Kit
Scarecrow Kits are $25.00. No refunds.
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After purchasing your kit online, you may pick it up starting Monday, August 12th through Monday, September 9th. The Bethlehem Chamber Office is open Monday through Thursday, 9:00AM – 4:00PM, 74 W. Broad ST. Bethlehem, PA 18018, SUITE 240. You will receive your Scarecrow number at this time.
Check-in your Scarecrow
Drop off your Scarecrow anytime from 9/16 through 9/23, from 9:00am to 4:00pm. You may drop off your Scarecrow after hours. Please be advised our building is locked on Sundays and locked from 8:00pm through 7:00am on weekdays. Please, be sure your number is prominently displayed, and text a picture of your Scarecrow and number to Ty Versocki at (610) 739-3385. Drop off address is also at the Bethlehem Chamber Office, 74 W. Broad St. Suite 240, Bethlehem, PA 18018.
Contest timing
Scarecrows will be out on Main & Broad Streets beginning on 10/1 and live on our website for voting starting 10/1. All contestants will receive a link to vote via email to share with friends and family.
Voting
Voting will be in real-time from 10/2 through 10/29. Additional votes will continue to be collected through 10/30.
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Winner Announced
The winner will be announced on our Visit Historic Bethlehem Facebook and Instagram pages on 10/31.
Terms & Conditions
This is a family friendly event. The Downtown Bethlehem Association reserves the right to deny any entry that is offensive, lewd, inappropriate, or demonstrates anything controversial. Further, any Scarecrow that is constructed in poor taste or is deemed offensive will be disqualified. All entries must use the wooden structure provided – no exceptions. Refunds for disqualifications based on this criteria will not be issued.
All Scarecrows must adhere to the style guide found in the kit. No blinking lights or anything with motion. Use materials that will withstand the weather, i.e. wind & rain. We recommend using plastic bags and newspaper to stuff your Scarecrow. Stuffed hosiery will also work to shape your Scarecrow.
Your Scarecrow must be sturdy and materials used to decorate your Scarecrow must be secured onto the base provided. The Downtown Bethlehem Association will not be responsible for any damaged Scarecrow or for any items that have been stolen. In the event of vandalism, we will make every attempt to assist in repairs that may be needed.
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Festival Unbound: Five Days. Ten Events. One community
2024-10-02 - 2024-10-06 | Touchstone Theatre, 321 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Festival UnBound (October 2 – 6) – is a Touchstone Theatre’s 6th annual festival with five days of performances, hands-on workshops, and more, taking place in venues and outdoor spaces all over Bethlehem. This is a fabulous event that the Touchstone ensemble have worked hard on all year – and nearly all events are free!
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2
4:30-6PM: KINETIC LIGHT INTEGRATED DANCE WORKSHOP: LEVEL 1
DeSales University
A workshop from Kinetic Light open to disabled and nondisabled dancers of all experience and ages.

7-8:30PM: KINETIC LIGHT WORKSHOP: DANCE DESCENT
DeSales University
An advanced Kinetic Light workshop for experienced disabled and non-disabled dancers.

THURSDAY, OCT. 3
6-8PM: TWILIGHT WITH TOUCHSTONE: A ROSE GARDEN ODYSSEY
The Bethlehem Rose Garden
A multi-sensory outdoor evening experience that celebrates the places we grow community.
*Also occurring Friday, October 4 at 6pm.

8-9:30PM: STARGAZING
The Bethlehem Rose Garden
An expert led guided tour through the night-sky of the Lehigh Valley.
*Also occurring Friday, October 4 at 8pm.

FRIDAY, OCT. 4
6-8PM: TWILIGHT WITH TOUCHSTONE: A ROSE GARDEN ODYSSEY
The Bethlehem Rose Garden
A multi-sensory outdoor evening experience that celebrates the places we grow community.
*Also occurring Thursday, October 3 at 6pm.

8-9:30PM: STARGAZING
The Bethlehem Rose Garden
An expert led guided tour through the night-sky of the Lehigh Valley.
*Also occurring Thursday, October 3 at 8pm.

SATURDAY, OCT. 5
9AM-12:30PM: REFLECTIONS ON THE RIVER
Sand Island Boat Launch
A guided canoe tour showcasing the natural beauty of Sand Island.

2-3:30PM: A WALL BETWEEN US
The Ice House Performing Arts Center
A performance by Single Shoe Productions about our need to belong to a place – and how this affects us, others, and even the land itself.
*Also occurring Sunday, October 6 at 2pm.

6:30-7:30PM: “THE BIG READ” LAUNCH
Zoellner Arts Center
Receive a free copy of a wonderful book and hear about some exciting activities coming up throughout the year.

7:30-9:30PM: DESCENT
Zoellner Arts Center
A performance by disability arts ensemble Kinetic Light that celebrates the pleasure of reckless abandon.

SUNDAY, OCT. 6
11AM-12:30PM: INSIDE DISABILITY ARTS AND DESCENT
Zoellner Arts Center
A behind-the-scenes discussion about Kinetic Light’s DESCENT.

2-3:30PM: A WALL BETWEEN US
The Ice House Performing Arts Center
A performance by Single Shoe Productions about our need to belong to a place – and how this affects us, others, and even the land itself.
*Also occurring Saturday, October 5 at 2pm.

2-4PM: “ANOTHER POINT OF VIEW: 4 VISUALLY IMPAIRED ARTISTS” EXHIBIT RECEPTION
Bethlehem Town Hall Rotunda Gallery
Come celebrate works of art created by local visually impaired artists.

2:30-4PM: TALES FROM THE TRAIL
Amphitheater on the Greenway
An accessible, guided walking tour exploring the beauty of the Southside.

4-6PM: FIESTA UNBOUND: A COMMUNITY JAM
Touchstone’s Barrio Stage
Celebrate the end of the 6th year of Festival UnBound with a collaborative and upbeat musical fiesta!

Wednesday Lunch
2024-10-02 11:30 - 17:00 | EDGE Restaurant, 74 W Broad St, Bethlehem, PA, 18018
Starting Wednesday, October 2 EDGE Restaurant is now open for lunch! Join us for your midday meal. We will open at 11:30 am.

Festival UnBound
2024-10-02 16:30 - 2024-10-06 18:00 | Touchstone Theatre, 321 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Touchstone Theatre’s Festival UnBound is five days of music, theatre, dance, conversation, and more, in a joyous celebration of our community. Take in thought-provoking performances, explore the vibrant nature all around us, and move your body to some delightful beats. Everybody is welcome at this city-wide extravaganza!

Bingo
2024-10-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Sun Inn, 564 Main Street, Bethlehem, P, 18018, United States
Bingo Night – sponsored by Lehigh Valley Rugby
$20 a player for 10 games and bonuses!

Art in Dialogue: Between Word and Image - Graphic Novels of the Arab World with Barrack Rima
2024-10-03 16:15 - 18:00 | Lehigh University Art Galleries, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
A graphic novelist and filmmaker, Barrack Zailaa Rima was born in 1972 in Tripoli, Lebanon, and has lived in Brussels, Belgium for more than thirty years. While she explored a wide variety of media and art forms in her early career, Barrack now devotes herself to comic books. A former member of the Beirut-based Samandal collective, she is the author of several graphic novels, editorial cartoons, and compelling works of comics journalism including Le conteur du Caire, Beirut, and Sociologia. Her latest graphic novel, Dans le taxi, published by Alifbata Editions, received the Mahmoud Kahil Award for the best graphic novel from the MENA region (Lebanon, 2022) and the Grenades Literary Prize (Belgium, 2022).
On September 17, 2024, Invisible Publishing will release Barrack Zailaa Rima’s graphic three-volume trilogy, Beirut, available in English for the first time in Carla Calargé and Alexandra Gueydan-Turek’s translation. Each volume retraces a visit Rima made to the Lebanese capital while also bearing witness to events unfolding in Beirut.
Barrack will give a presentation in which she will discuss her own artistic practice in relation to other graphic novelists. She will reflect on important moments in the history of the art form as well as trends that have informed her own artistic expression. She will also provide an overview of contemporary Arab comic and graphic novel production with a particular focus on Lebanon.
Graphic Novel Workshop
Following this presentation, Barrack Zailaa Rima will conduct a series of creative practical exercises on constructing a narrative sequence, which will allow you to become familiar with the language of graphic novels. No prior technical skills are required.
Workshop is open to the public and does note require any previous experience.
Spots are limited! Please register in advance.
This workshop is offered in partnership with The Modern Languages and Literatures Department and the Lehigh Pride Center.

Twilight with Touchstone: A Rose Garden Odyssey
2024-10-03 18:00 - 2024-10-04 20:00 | Bethlehem Rose Garden, Bethlehem, PA, United States
An interactive and immersive evening journey through the Bethlehem Rose Garden. Explore what it means to grow and nurture community as the park is brought to life through the magic of performance, music, poetry, dance, lighting, and more.

Cemetery Tour: Death & Dying
2024-10-04 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-06 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-11 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-13 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-18 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-20 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-25 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-27 15:00 - 16:30 | Moravian Museum, 66 West Church St, Bethlehem, P, 18018, United States
Your costumed guide will tell tales of the early Moravians’ views about death and dying. Hear about the unique way they announced the passing of a church member. See the Death Tray and find out how they used it. Stroll through the Moravian’s first final resting place—God’s Acre—Bethlehem’s oldest cemetery, and hear the amazing stories of the lives of those buried there. Learn about how the Moravian’s unusual view of equality was applied in life and death.

FREE Event: Professional Alumni Exhibit Closing Reception
2024-10-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Visual Arts Department will hold a FREE Closing Reception on Friday, October 4th from 6-8 PM for its current exhibition featuring the work of alumni artists, Arta Brito and Nate Devarie.
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The reception will be held in the school’s Corpora Gallery as part of the Southside Arts District’s First Friday Celebration. The exhibit will run through October 11, 2024. Private appointments to view the exhibit can also be arranged by calling 610-868-2971.

The Charter Arts Visual Arts program of study provides a well-rounded, structured, and classical fine art education. Approached as an academic as well as artistic discipline, the sequence of courses inspire students to form connections across the curriculum. Students progressively build conceptual understanding as they work to advance skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, digital design concepts, photography, art history, and professional practices. Over the course of study within the visual arts program, students develop a portfolio expressive of their active studio participation, work ethic, personal inquiry, passion for art, and dedication to skill advancement.

ABOUT THE LEHIGH VALLEY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (Charter Arts):

Charter Arts is an audition-based public charter school that provides a comprehensive curriculum for high school students, grades 9-12, who have a dedicated passion for the creative and performing arts. Students major in one of seven artistic areas: dance, instrumental music, literary arts, production arts, theatre, visual arts, or vocal music.

Charter Arts’ rigorous curriculum fosters both academic and artistic excellence for its students. The school’s impressive Future Ready PA Index ranking, Advanced Placement (AP) exam statistics, Keystone Exam statistics, SAT scores, prestigious artistic accolades, and graduation rate, are testaments to the outstanding education that Charter Arts provides.
Recently, Charter Arts was ranked as #1 Best Charter High School in PA & #2 Best Public High School Teachers in PA on Niche’s 2024 Best Schools in America Rankings. Charter Arts was one of only four Lehigh Valley schools to make The Top 100 Public High Schools in PA on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Schools.

Prospective students and families who are interested in learning more about this award-winning school are invited to schedule a tour or contact the admissions office. For more information, visit www.CharterArts.org. The school is located at 321 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem.

Literary Event: Showcase at the Lodge
2024-10-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Literary Arts Department will present its first monthly “Showcase at the Lodge” event on Friday, October 4th from 6-8 PM at Cafe the Lodge, 427 E. 4th Street in Bethlehem as part of the Southside Arts District’s First Friday celebration. Students will present a variety of original written works. There is also an Open Mic portion of the event.
Literary arts is one of Charter Arts’ seven artistic majors, which also include dance, instrumental music, production arts, theatre, visual arts and vocal music. The school’s unique arts-centered curriculum pairs pre-professional training in the arts with a rigorous core academic program. Students of the literary arts department engage in a comprehensive writing curriculum with courses such as Character Development, Exploration of Modernism & Postmodernism, Children’s Literature, Film Studies, Exploration of the Romantic Style, Media Studies, and more.
Literary Arts Artistic Director, Kristin Liemberger, shares: “Students write and analyze creatively and critically, experimenting with their own creative voices in the construction, production, and performance of original works. This intensive program provides students with a rigorous curriculum rooted in the creative process while reinforcing that reading, writing, film, and the spoken word are integral parts of the history and advancement of society.”
Prospective students and families who are interested in learning more about the literary arts program and the school are invited to attend an upcoming information session or to contact the admissions office at 610-868-2971 Ext. 3137. For more information, visit www.CharterArts.org.

Closing Reception for Alumni Exhibit
2024-10-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Visual Arts Department will hold a FREE Closing Art Reception on Friday, October 4 from 6-8 PM for its current exhibition featuring the work of alumni artists, Arta Brito and Nate Devarie. This STUNNING exhibit is on display in the school’s Corpora Gallery and the reception is part of the Southside Arts District’s First Friday Celebration. Private appointments to view the exhibit can also be arranged by calling 610-868-2971.

The Charter Arts Visual Arts program of study provides a well-rounded, structured, and classical fine art education. Approached as an academic as well as artistic discipline, the sequence of courses inspire students to form connections across the curriculum. Students progressively build conceptual understanding as they work to advance skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, digital design concepts, photography, art history, and professional practices. Over the course of study within the visual arts program, students develop a portfolio expressive of their active studio participation, work ethic, personal inquiry, passion for art, and dedication to skill advancement.

ABOUT THE LEHIGH VALLEY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (Charter Arts):

Charter Arts is an audition-based public charter school that provides a comprehensive curriculum for high school students, grades 9-12, who have a dedicated passion for the creative and performing arts. Students major in one of seven artistic areas: dance, instrumental music, literary arts, production arts, theatre, visual arts, or vocal music.

Charter Arts’ rigorous curriculum fosters both academic and artistic excellence for its students. The school’s impressive Future Ready PA Index ranking, Advanced Placement (AP) exam statistics, Keystone Exam statistics, SAT scores, prestigious artistic accolades, and graduation rate, are testaments to the outstanding education that Charter Arts provides.
Recently, Charter Arts was ranked as #1 Best Charter High School in PA & #2 Best Public High School Teachers in PA on Niche’s 2024 Best Schools in America Rankings. Charter Arts was one of only four Lehigh Valley schools to make The Top 100 Public High Schools in PA on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Schools.

Prospective students and families who are interested in learning more about this award-winning school are invited to schedule a tour or contact the admissions office. For more information, visit www.CharterArts.org.

Charter Arts is located at 321 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem PA 18015.

First Friday Museum Meetup and ASL Social
2024-10-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Lehigh University Art Galleries, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
Join us for our first Deaf and ASL Social Meetup at Lehigh University Art Galleries! Enjoy light refreshments, engage in art-making activities, and visit our current exhibition, Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe as well as work from the LUAG Permanent Collection.
This free event is open to all, including beginner ASL learners. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to connect and create!
An ASL interpreter will be available to interpret at the event as needed! Hosted in partnership with Educator, Christina Derhammer.
Please register here for the event. Registration is not required but recommended.
If you require assistance to fill out this form or prefer to share your registration information via email or phone, please email ejs421@lehigh.edu or call 610-758-6882. Questions, concerns, and any accessibility needs can also be directed to Elise at ejs421@lehigh.edu or call 610-758-6882.

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Lehigh University Department of Theatre: Trouble in Mind
2024-10-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Wiletta Mayer, an African American actress of a certain age, has spent her career playing stereotypes, trapped on a merry-go-round of mammies, maids, and other menials. The curtain rises on the first day of rehearsal for Chaos in Belleville, a Broadway-bound play that tackles the harsh truths of racism in America. But when those truths spill out of the play and into the rehearsal hall, will Wiletta’s insistence on her dignity cost her the work she desperately needs? Kashi Johnson, director.

Stories in the Garden: Family Storytime Series with Visiting Storyteller Veronica Moore
2024-10-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Lehigh University Art Galleries, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
Join us for Stories in the Garden, which takes place weekly on Saturdays at 11 am led by community gardener, musician, and artist Nia Watson, along with guest storytellers on select dates. This series focuses on food sovereignty, community, and the arts.
Over the course of Stories in the Garden programming, the MLK Garden in South Bethlehem will itself become a sort of “playhouse” for creativity inspired by Nellie’s playhouse in LUAG’s fall exhibition, Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe. This work will capture community stories through hands-on exploration, in which community members will assist with working in the garden as well as weave stories, images, and ideas into the garden beds.
Register in advance to receive updates and more information!
If you require assistance to fill out this form or prefer to share your registration information via email or phone, please email ejs421@lehigh.edu or call 610-758-6882. Questions, concerns, and any accessibility needs can also be directed to Elise at ejs421@lehigh.edu or call 610-758-6882.
Family Storytimes:
Saturdays through October 26,11 am-12 pm on select dates and 4-5 pm August 24 and September 28.
Each program includes a book reading related to our themes, engaging learning sessions about garden plants, and a hands-on activity that ties everything together.
Visiting Storyteller Sessions:
October 5, 11 am – Veronica Moore
October 12, 11 am – Tatiana Moreno
Whether you’re passionate about gardening, storytelling, or community building, Stories in the Garden offers something for everyone. Don’t miss this chance to explore the intersection of nature, art, and community in a beautiful garden setting.
This program was made possible in part by Southside Tomorrow, a 6-year revitalization program of Community Action Development Bethlehem and the City of Bethlehem, with support from Univest Bank & Trust Co., Embassy Bank for the Lehigh Valley, People’s Security Bank and Trust, PPL Electric Utilities, and Provident Bank.

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Nia Watson, Song Poet & Educator
Nia has evolved into her art form over the last six years. Taking journal entries and transforming them into song poems inspired by life experiences. Influenced by nature, specifically birds, their flying patterns and songs. She creates other visuals as well when inspired. Nia is also a yoga instructor offering diverse classes to the valley for the past decade. She has taught early childhood since 2009. Currently, Nia is in the midst of learning to be a birth worker to support birthing beings themselves and those who are growing within them from conceiving to postpartum. Her classes and community offerings weave all the parts of herself together. Offering movement with a touch of playfulness and songs to soothe everyone present. Nia has performed here in the Valley, Philadelphia Amsterdam and Rio de Janeiro. She hopes to keep learning and growing and sharing the lessons she learns along the way.

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Veronica Moore is a celebrated educator, trainer, facilitator, children’s book author and entreprenuer. Her books are based in social and emotional learning principles and can be used as a tool both inside and outside of learning spaces.
“Rosie’s Special Gift”, follows the story of Rosie, a curious young girl, and her nurturing mother on a captivating journey through the world of plants.
Through delightful storytelling and enchanting illustrations, “Rosie’s Special Gift” showcases the unique bond between a mother and daughter as they explore the wonders of gardening and taking care of plants together. As they tend to their growing green things, Rosie and her mom uncover lessons about kindness, generosity, and the importance of community. This heartwarming tale not only celebrates the joy of nurturing plants and growing food, but it also shows the timeless love shared between mothers and daughters. “Rosie’s Special Gift” is a tender and inspiring read that will leave young readers and caregivers with a lasting appreciation for the magic and power of nature. For more on Rosie’s adventures visit: www.veronicahmoore.com

Spider Handprint Keepsake
2024-10-05 12:00 - 13:00 | SouthSide, 2 Bethlehem Ln, Bethlehem, CT, United States

Donald Spieth Memorial Concert
2024-10-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Old Chapel, 412 Heckewelder Place, Bethlehem, PA, 18018
Join us on Saturday, October 5, for the first annual Donald Spieth Memorial Concert featuring the Bela Trio at 2 p.m. in the Old Chapel. The Bela Trio was created while Stephanie Bonk, violin, Kelsi Doolittle, clarinet, and Owen Dodds, piano, studied in the doctoral program at Stony Brook University. Recent winners of the Techne Music Festival, they will play works by Khachaturian, Stravinsky, and Bartok.

A Wall Between Us
2024-10-05 14:00 - 2024-10-06 15:30 | Charles A. Brown IceHouse, 56 River St., Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
London-based Single Shoe Productions’ A Wall Between Us combines video projection, visual storytelling and illusions to interweave three revealing stories, examining our need to belong to a place, how this affects us, others, and the land itself.

Spirited Tales Pub Tour
2024-10-05 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-19 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-26 15:00 - 16:30 | 1810 Goundie House Welcome Center, 501 Main Street, Main Street, P, 18018, United States
Hidden in the unique historic sites of Bethlehem are fascinating stories of eerie paranormal activities, unsolved murders and mysterious experiences. Hear those tales told by a certified costumed docent while visiting the 1758 Sun Inn, Red Stag Pub, Lost Tavern Brewing, and the Historic Hotel Bethlehem.
One complimentary tasting is included at the start of the tour at the 1810 Goundie House. (Participants must be at least 21 years of age and show valid ID.)

Night Witch Market
2024-10-05 15:00 - 19:00 | Sun Inn Courtyard, 564 Main St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Food, Art, Vendors, Music, Tarot Readings and so much more!

Kinetic Light: DESCENT
2024-10-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Kinetic Light, an innovative disability arts ensemble, is globally acclaimed for its immersive, accessible approach. Led by disabled artists, the ensemble creates, designs, and performs work that is a thrilling blend of movement, light and sound. Their creations speak to and emerge from disability aesthetics and culture. This connection to the rich traditions and contemporary conversations of disabled artists in all artistic fields makes Kinetic Light’s work a powerful, intersectional creative force.
Kinetic Light’s DESCENT is presented in partnership with Touchstone Theatre and their community arts initiative Festival UnBound OCT 3-6. For information on Festival events, its history, and the 2024 sponsors, visit here.
DESCENT explores the pleasures of wheeled movement and reckless abandon. It is performed on a custom-designed architectural ramp installation with hills, curves, and peaks. Combining dance, architecture, design, and technology, this work challenges cultural assumptions of what disability, dance and beauty can be. Inspired by the sensual writings and art of French sculptor Auguste Rodin, DESCENT gives the mythological characters of Venus and Andromeda new life as interracial lovers. Voted as 2018’s most moving performance by the readers of Dance Magazine, DESCENT is “An ingenious set of ramps [that] serves as a canvas for projections of stars and seas, and as a surface for wheelchair motion with the gliding grace of ice dance,” according to The New Yorker.
**Per Kinetic Light’s touring practices, masks are required for this performance. For the safety of the performing artists and audience, all audience members, ushers, and staff are required to be masked upon entering the venue and throughout the performance. Thank you to Lehigh Valley Health Network for their support.
Access: This performance is expected to include haptic interpretation of sound scores; ASL interpreters; audio description through Kinetic Light’s Audimance app; expanded accessible seating; tactile lobby experiences; sensory kits; a quiet space; and exit and entry welcome during performances. Please call the box office at 610-758-2787 x0 for ASL and haptic seating. Click HERE to learn more about our accessible seating project. Thank you to The Dexter F. and Dorothy H. Baker Foundation for their support.
Kinetic Light’s DESCENT is presented in partnership with Touchstone Theatre and their community arts initiative Festival UnBound, OCT 3-6.
To register for a workshop, (masks required) visit Touchstone’s website.
Integrated Dance Workshop Level 1
WED OCT 2
Location: DeSales University
All welcome, no prior experience needed
Dance DESCENT
WED OCT 2
Location: DeSales University
Experienced non-disabled and disabled dancers
Inside Disability Arts + DESCENT
SUN OCT 6
Location: Zoellner Arts Center
Kinetic Light’s Artistic Director Alice Sheppard opens up about the world of DESCENT: sharing choreographic and access to practice, plus behind-the-scenes artistic info. Space is limited. Register on Touchstone’s website.

DESCENT
2024-10-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United States
DESCENT explores the pleasures of wheeled movement and reckless abandon. Combining dance, architecture, design, and technology, this work challenges cultural assumptions of what disability, dance and beauty can be.

9th Annual Monocacy Farm Food Festival
2024-10-06 | Monocacy Farm 395 Bridle Path Road Bethehem, PA 18017, 395 Bridle Path Road, Bethlehem, P, 18017, United States
Join us on the farm on Sunday, October 6, for our ninth annual Monocacy Farm Food Festival, a family-friendly day featuring local food, artisans and vendors, Bob Swaim’s environmentally-friendly toys, balloon animals, a photo booth, crafts and activities, farm tours, demos, live music, great raffles and so much more!
Bring the kids for fall-themed activities and pick up some unique foods and crafts created by folks right here in the Lehigh Valley. There is literally something for everyone!

Parking is free. While you’re here, grab some official Monocacy Farm Project merch. All proceeds benefit Monocacy Farm Project programs.

Keep an eye on our Facebook event page for ongoing event updates.

Blessing of the Animals
2024-10-06 15:00 - 18:30 | first presbyterian church of bethlehem, 2344 Center St., Bethlehem, PA, 18017, United States
All are welcome to participate in the 6th annual “Blessing of the Animals” event offered on Sunday, Oct. 6 at 3 p.m.
It will be held on the east lawn of the church campus, and is a ‘rain or shine’ event. In case of bad weather it will be set up as a drive-through.
Blessings will be offered to pets of all kinds; it is requested that dogs be on leashes. There will also be live music, and opportunities to visit with other participants and their pets.
This is a free event. If interested, participants are invited to bring donations of pet food and supplies that will be shared with the Animal Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley.
We can also use several volunteers for this event – to assist with set-up, greeting, blessing of the animals, and clean-up. If you can help, please contact us at 610-867-5865 or info@fpc-bethlehem.org. Thanks for considering!

Ghost Tours
2024-10-06 17:00 - 2024-11-03 21:00 | Sun Inn, 564 Main Street, Bethlehem, P, 18018, United States
A tour through the historical Sun Inn with ghost stories on every floor! At the end of the tour you will have an optional taste of our Christmas City Spirits!

Ghost Tours
2024-10-06 17:00 - 2024-11-03 21:00 | Sun Inn, 564 Main Street, Bethlehem, P, 18018, United States
Join us for a spooky tour of the historical Sun Inn! Watch a video on the Sun Inn, take the museum tour, get a personal 4 floor tour of the entire building and ghost stories that have been talked about through the years. After the tour, enjoy a personal tasting at Christmas City Spirits located on the first floor of the Sun Inn. This is a child friendly tour and we will have refreshments for them as well. Plan for an hour to enjoy the experience and ask all the questions you like.
12 people per session max please. $20 a person

Hi Neighbors Speakers Program
2024-10-07 09:30 - 11:00 | first presbyterian church of bethlehem, 2344 Center St., Bethlehem, PA, 18017, United States
Hi Neighbors brings an interesting assortment of local speakers who share their interest and passion for topics like music, history, travel, and wellness.
Each session will begin at 9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall with a hospitality time. The presentations will begin at 10 a.m. All are welcome – there is no fee and no pre-registration.

Oct. 7: Kay Wolff of the Friends of Historic Easton Cemetery will be on hand to share the fascinating story of this cemetery, on the National Registry of Historic Places.

Connect & Create: Pop Art Poster Workshop
2024-10-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Lehigh University Art Galleries, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
Inspired by the work of artists and educators Sister Corita Kent and Keith Haring, students will create brightly colored text-based posters that address concerns around social justice, current issues, or to convey a message of peace. The printmaking technique of collagraphy will be used to produce multiples, and individual posters can be embellished with elements of collage and mixed media. Design, print, and produce a small run of posters to distribute or to keep!
This exhibition is offered in conjunction with LUAG’s current exhibition ChangeMakers!, a multisite exhibiton, drawn from LUAG’s extensive art collection, that highlights the many forms of change-making. Explore artworks in a range of media that reveal change makers at work — activists, organizers, and of course, artists. Be sure to watch the interviews below with local change makers in the Lehigh Valley, gathered by Lehigh University students, that reveal insights, strategies, and ambitions for positive change in our own community.
Register in advance here.

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This workshop will be led by artist and educator Kayla GIbbons. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Kayla Gibbons received her MFA in Sculpture from Yale School of Art in 2013 and BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 2011. She is the 2014 recipient of the Connecticut Artist Fellowship Grant offered through the Connecticut Office of the Arts. Kayla has been an artist in residence at the Byrdcliffe Colony in Woodstock, New York and the Vermont Studio Center in Johnson, Vermont. Her work has been exhibited in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, and internationally in Rome, Poland, and Turkey. Kayla is an adjunct professor at Lehigh Univeristy, Marymount Manhattan College, Brooklyn College, and the School of Visual Arts. In addition to studio courses, Kayla delivers an art history seminar at the School of Visual Arts entitled Monument/Memorial: Sculpture & The American Landscape, an extension of her research and practice. Kayla works between Queens, New York and Bangor, Pennsylvania. She runs a studio and gallery in Bangor called Supply.
Keith Haring, The Great Peace March, New York. Archival Poster – Offset-lithograph on heavy paper, 1986. LUZ 12 1014. Gift of The Keith Haring Foundation

Connect & Create: Jump Start Your Book
2024-10-09 09:30 - 12:00 | Lehigh University Art Galleries, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
Do you have an idea for a book you’ve been dying to dig into? In this workshop, participants will explore and map out idea(s) for Young Adult and Middle-Grade novels and discuss techniques for a successful first one to three pages of a project to hook the reader for the chapters to come. No formal writing experience is needed, just an excitement for storytelling. This workshop will last one hour and will begin with a brief ice-breaker and continue with two activities.
Register in advance. Advanced registration encouraged, as space is limited.

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Robin Gow (it/fae/he & él y elle) is an award-winning poet and community educator. It grew up in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, and lives with his partner Rain and their menagerie of animals on unceded Lenape land also called Allentown Pennsylvania. Fae is the author of poetry collections and young-adult and middle-grade novels including Dear Mothman and A Million Quiet Revolutions, earning starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus, School Library Journal, and more.

Connect & Create workshops offer a brief exploration and creative conversation around a work of art from the LUAG collection, followed by a hands-on activity and/or creative response led by a local teaching artist or student educator.

Event image credit: Donna Ferrato. Maggie’s Holy Fever, Olive Branch Mission, Chicago. 1999. Archival pigment print. LUF 2018 1497. Gift of David and Jennifer Kielselstein In Honor of Max and Vicki Kieselstein.

"Close to Home, Street Medicine" Screening & Panel Discussion
2024-10-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Central Moravian Church, 418 Main Street, Bethlehem, 18018
Along with Lehigh Valley Health Network, Central’s Mental Health Team is inviting you to a Special Screening and panel discussion of “Close to Home, Street Medicine” produced by eMediaWorks and Dr. Teri Haddad. The panel will be composed of members of the Street Medicine team and Dr. Haddad. RSVP to jbwilli58@icloud.com by October 1 for a Zoom link, as well as attendance at the event so that we may prepare for your presence. The event takes place Wednesday, October 9 at 6 – 7:30 p.m. in the Christian Education building (40 W Church Street, Bethlehem). We look forward to your participation in this very important and educational event.

Special Screening and panel discussion of “Close to Home, Street Medicine”
2024-10-09 18:00 - 19:30 | PA
Along with Lehigh Valley Health Network, Central Moravian Church’s Mental Health Team is inviting you to a Special Screening and panel discussion of “Close to Home, Street Medicine” produced by eMediaWorks and Dr. Teri Haddad. The panel will be composed of members of the Street Medicine team and Dr. Haddad. RSVP to jbwilli58@icloud.com for a Zoom link as well as attendance at the event so that we may prepare for your presence. The event takes place Wednesday, October 9 at 6 – 7:30 p.m. in Central’s Christian Education building, lower level (40 W Church Street, Bethlehem). We look forward to your participation in this very important and educational event.

Access Culture Discussion Group (Online)
2024-10-10 13:00 - 14:00 | virtual
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. This group is free and open to all who are interested; this group will always meet virtually.
Suggestions 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.
Please contact Elise at ejs421@lehigh.edu to receive the Zoom link and for accessibility needs or accommodations in advance.
Image: Joaquin Gonzalez. Dialogando, 2008. Etching on paper, 3/20. Gift of the Artist. LUG 10 1080.

Matchtoberfest @ The Wooden Match
2024-10-10 16:00 - 2024-10-12 23:00 | The Wooden Match, 61 West Lehigh Street, Bethlehem, P, 18018, United States
Join us for Matchtoberfest in downtown Bethlehem at The Wooden Match held from October 10-12th
We will be hosting an outdoor block party all weekend long with Live Music, Beer Trucks, Cigars, Outdoor Bars, and Games!
We will also be offering our Special Featured Okoberfest Menu the entire weekend on our patio!
Come down and enjoy a special weekend!
Music Lineup:
Red Elvises: Thu 8pm
Steelworkers PolkaBand: Thu 4pm
The Audio Files: Fri 8pm
Erin Kelly Band: Sat 8pm
GT3 Jazz Standards: Sat 4pm
DJs inside!
Spread the word!!!

IceHouse Punk/D.I.Y present
2024-10-10 18:30 - 22:30 | Charles A. Brown IceHouse, 56 River St., Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
IceHouse Punk/D.I.Y present three bands: Hexting, Landline, and Richard
Doors – 6:30 PM
Music – 7 PM
ALL AGES
$10 (cash or Venmo at the door)

Crowded Kitchen Players present "Death by Lullaby"
2024-10-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Charles A. Brown IceHouse, 56 River St., Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
When Mrs. Tigert awakens in the middle of the night at Wheatland Senior Living, crying, “I don’t know where I am or how I got here,” and when her newly gained friends begin dying off in quick succession, She soon comes to suspect their details may not be as “natural” as she has been told.
with local actors: Trish Cipoletti, David Oswald, Pamela Wallace, Sharon Ferry, Bruce Brown, Dawn Daignault, Phuong Tran, Robert Torres, Dan Ross, and Aidan King.

Written and directed by Ara Barlieb.

Stories in the Garden: Family Storytime Series with Visiting Storyteller Tatiana Moreno
2024-10-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Martin Luther King Jr Community Garden & Park, 433 Carlton Ave, Bethlehem, 18015
Join us for Stories in the Garden, which takes place weekly on Saturdays at 11 am led by community gardener, musician, and artist Nia Watson, along with guest storytellers on select dates. This series focuses on food sovereignty, community, and the arts.
Over the course of Stories in the Garden programming, the MLK Garden in South Bethlehem will itself become a sort of “playhouse” for creativity inspired by Nellie’s playhouse in LUAG’s fall exhibition, Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe. This work will capture community stories through hands-on exploration, in which community members will assist with working in the garden as well as weave stories, images, and ideas into the garden beds.
Register in advance to receive updates and more information!
If you require assistance to fill out this form or prefer to share your registration information via email or phone, please email ejs421@lehigh.edu or call 610-758-6882. Questions, concerns, and any accessibility needs can also be directed to Elise at ejs421@lehigh.edu or call 610-758-6882.
Family Storytimes:
Saturdays through October 26,11 am-12 pm on select dates and 4-5 pm August 24 and September 28.
Each program includes a book reading related to our themes, engaging learning sessions about garden plants, and a hands-on activity that ties everything together.
Visiting Storyteller Sessions:
October 12, 11 am – Tatiana Moreno
Whether you’re passionate about gardening, storytelling, or community building, Stories in the Garden offers something for everyone. Don’t miss this chance to explore the intersection of nature, art, and community in a beautiful garden setting.
This program was made possible in part by Southside Tomorrow, a 6-year revitalization program of Community Action Development Bethlehem and the City of Bethlehem, with support from Univest Bank & Trust Co., Embassy Bank for the Lehigh Valley, People’s Security Bank and Trust, PPL Electric Utilities, and Provident Bank.

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Nia Watson, Song Poet & Educator
Nia has evolved into her art form over the last six years. Taking journal entries and transforming them into song poems inspired by life experiences. Influenced by nature, specifically birds, their flying patterns and songs. She creates other visuals as well when inspired. Nia is also a yoga instructor offering diverse classes to the valley for the past decade. She has taught early childhood since 2009. Currently, Nia is in the midst of learning to be a birth worker to support birthing beings themselves and those who are growing within them from conceiving to postpartum. Her classes and community offerings weave all the parts of herself together. Offering movement with a touch of playfulness and songs to soothe everyone present. Nia has performed here in the Valley, Philadelphia Amsterdam and Rio de Janeiro. She hopes to keep learning and growing and sharing the lessons she learns along the way.

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Room on the Broom - Story & Paint
2024-10-12 12:00 - 13:00 | SouthSide, 2 Bethlehem Ln, Bethlehem, CT, United States
Join us for a Room on the Broom Story & Paint event at Color Me Mine!
The friendly witch herself will read the Halloween story “Room on the Broom”, then we will paint ceramic candy bowl using every kid’s favorite painting technique: bubbles!

Pottery will be ready for pickup one or two weeks after the event.

Harvest Fest 2024
2024-10-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Main and Broad Streets, Main and Broad Streets, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Event Overview
Get ready to sip, savor and celebrate!
Our legendary Harvest Fest trails are back! This year, we’re bringing the Wine, Soup, and Beer Trails right to your taste buds inside the shops, restaurants, and festival grounds on Bethlehem’s Historic Main Street.
From noon to 5 pm, it’s your chance to explore the very best of Bethlehem!
These trails are what put us on the map, folks, and they ALWAYS sell out. So don’t miss your chance to wander through our charming district, sampling the culinary delights and brews that make Bethlehem special.
Grab your passports today! But hurry, they won’t last long!
Age Requirement: Participants must be 21 years of age or older for the Wine & Beer Trails. Proof of age will be required at registration.
Trail Selection: For trails involving alcohol, please choose either the Wine Trail or the Beer Trail. Participation in both trails is not permitted.
Ticket Refunds: Tickets are non-refundable, this is a rain or shine event.
Third-Party Sales: The Downtown Bethlehem Association is not responsible for sales conducted by unauthorized third parties. Please purchase your passports directly from the organizers to avoid fraudulent tickets.
Vendors
Harvest Fest 2024 Vendor Application
Harvest Fest 2024 Beer Vendor Application
Participants
Soup Trail
515 Main Sports Club
Bethlehem New Bethany Ministries
Edge Restaurant
Fegley’s Bethlehem Brew Works
McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub
Randevoo
Seasons Olive Oil & Vinegar Taproom
Steak & Steel Hibachi Inc.
Tapas On Main
Tavern at Sun Inn
Twisted Olive
Urbano Mexican Kitchen & Bar
Wine Trail
AM Luxe
Franklin Hill Vineyards
Crave Nutrition
Dear Santa…
Hand Cut Crystal / Bethlehem Christmas Shoppe
Clusters Handcrafted Popcorn
The Gem Shop
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites
Hyatt Place Bethlehem
Mediterranean Grill
Musselman Jewelers
Seasons Olive Oil & Vinegar Taproom
Beer Trail
Country Club Brewing
Edge Restaurant
The Eric Leadbetter Team
Fegley’s Bethlehem Brew Works
Lost Tavern Brewing
McCall Collective Brewing Co.
McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub
Nurse Wellness
Seven Sirens Brewing Company
Star of Bethlehem
Steak and Steel Hibachi Inc.
Band Line-up
South Stage
For Inclement Weather It will be at 521 Main Street Bethlehem
Pentley Holmes
12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
The Wonton Soups
2:15 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
Howie Day
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
North Stage
For Inclement Weather It will be at Lost Tavern Brewing (444 Main Street)
Emma Bockrath
12 noon – 2:00 p.m.
The Audio Files
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Vendors
Craft
Bitty & Beau’s Coffee
Gentry by Jenna
Hometown Spark Permanent Jewelry LLC
Hope’s Caramels
I See Spain
Lily Lough Jewelry
Matt-Hat Jerky
Melmos Dog Treats
Nyche LLC
Rosetta Soaps
Food
Aw Shucks Roasted Corn Inc.
Cactus Blue Mexican Restaurant
Cubano X-press
Greek Street
Randevoo
Other
Social Still
Axecessive Force
Lehigh University Peer Relation Lab
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Harvest Fest 2024
2024-10-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Main and Broad Streets, Main and Broad Streets, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Event Overview
Get ready to sip, savor and celebrate!
Our legendary Harvest Fest trails are back! This year, we’re bringing the Wine, Soup, and Beer Trails right to your taste buds inside the shops, restaurants, and festival grounds on Bethlehem’s Historic Main Street.
From noon to 5 pm, it’s your chance to explore the very best of Bethlehem!
These trails are what put us on the map, folks, and they ALWAYS sell out. So don’t miss your chance to wander through our charming district, sampling the culinary delights and brews that make Bethlehem special.
Grab your passports today! But hurry, they won’t last long!
Age Requirement: Participants must be 21 years of age or older for the Wine & Beer Trails. Proof of age will be required at registration.
Trail Selection: For trails involving alcohol, please choose either the Wine Trail or the Beer Trail. Participation in both trails is not permitted.
Ticket Refunds: Tickets are non-refundable, this is a rain or shine event.
Third-Party Sales: The Downtown Bethlehem Association is not responsible for sales conducted by unauthorized third parties. Please purchase your passports directly from the organizers to avoid fraudulent tickets.
Vendors
Harvest Fest 2024 Vendor Application
Harvest Fest 2024 Beer Vendor Application
Participants
Soup Trail
515 Main Sports Club
Bethlehem New Bethany Ministries
Edge Restaurant
Fegley’s Bethlehem Brew Works
McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub
Randevoo
Seasons Olive Oil & Vinegar Taproom
Steak & Steel Hibachi Inc.
Tapas On Main
Tavern at Sun Inn
Twisted Olive
Urbano Mexican Kitchen & Bar
Wine Trail
AM Luxe
Franklin Hill Vineyards
Crave Nutrition
Dear Santa…
Hand Cut Crystal / Bethlehem Christmas Shoppe
Clusters Handcrafted Popcorn
The Gem Shop
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites
Hyatt Place Bethlehem
Mama Nina’s Foccacheria
Mediterranean Grill
Musselman Jewelers
Seasons Olive Oil & Vinegar Taproom
Beer Trail
Country Club Brewing
Edge Restaurant
The Eric Leadbetter Team
Fegley’s Bethlehem Brew Works
Lost Tavern Brewing
McCall Collective Brewing Co.
McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub
Nurse Wellness
Seven Sirens Brewing Company
Steak and Steel Hibachi Inc.
Band Line-up
South Stage
For Inclement Weather It will be at 521 Main Street Bethlehem
Pentley Holmes
12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
The Wonton Soups
2:15 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
Howie Day
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
North Stage
For Inclement Weather It will be at Lost Tavern Brewing (444 Main Street)
Emma Bockrath
12 noon – 2:00 p.m.
The Audio Files
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Vendors
Craft
Bitty & Beau’s Coffee
Gentry by Jenna
Hometown Spark Permanent Jewelry LLC
Hope’s Caramels
I See Spain
Lily Lough Jewelry
Matt-Hat Jerky
Melmos Dog Treats
Nyche LLC
Rosetta Soaps
Food
Aw Shucks Roasted Corn Inc.
Cactus Blue Mexican Restaurant
Cubano X-press
Greek Street
Randevoo
Other
Social Still
Axecessive Force
Lehigh University Peer Relation Lab
Aardvark Studios
Tickets
NO REFUNDS. RAIN OR SHINE EVENT. MUST BE 21+ FOR BEER AND WINE TRAILS, ALL AGES MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE SOUP TRAIL ONLY
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Wine Trail ($40.00 Per Person)
Beer Trail ($35.00 Per Person)
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Lehigh Valley Chamber Orchestra
2024-10-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Charles A. Brown IceHouse, 56 River St., Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Program

Maurice Ravel – Mother Goose Suite (arr. Berg)

Modest Mussogsky – A Night on Bald Mountain (arr. Clements)

Antonin Dvořák – Wind Serenade, op. 44

Lehigh Valley Chamber Orchestra is proud to be a musician-run orchestra. Each member contributes greatly to the music on-stage as well as various aspects of preparation behind the scenes.

Spirited Tales Pub Tour
2024-10-12 15:00 - 16:30 | PA

Valley Contra Dance October 12, 2024
2024-10-12 19:00 - 22:30 | West Side Moravian Church, 402 3rd Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Join us for a Contra Dance where we dance to vigorous, live, acoustic music with moves called by a live caller. Similar to square dancing except you dance in long lines rather than a square. Wear soft-soled shoes (like sneakers) so as not to mark the wooden floor. Introductory lesson at 7 pm with dancing from 7:30-10:30. No partner needed. Admission: sliding scales $8 for students, $15 for friends, $20 for supporters. Children under $13 with a paying adult, Free.

Crowded Kitchen Players present "Death by Lullaby"
2024-10-12 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-13 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-10-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-10-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-10-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-25 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-10-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Charles A. Brown IceHouse, 56 River St., Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
All tickets $20. Advance sale
When Mrs. Tigert awakens in the middle of the night at Wheatland Senior Living, crying, “I don’t know where I am or how I got here,” and when her newly gained friends begin dying off in quick succession, She soon comes to suspect their details may not be as “natural” as she has been told.
with local actors: Trish Cipoletti, David Oswald, Pamela Wallace, Sharon Ferry, Bruce Brown, Dawn Daignault, Phuong Tran, Robert Torres, Dan Ross, and Aidan King.

Written and directed by Ara Barlieb.

Guest Lecture: The Life & Legacy of Robert Sayre
2024-10-13 13:00 - 14:00 | National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E 2nd Street, Bethlehem, 18015, United States
Robert Heysham Sayre initiated or influenced nearly every industrial, educational, and public welfare development in the Lehigh Valley during the second half of the 19th century. Born on October 13, 1824, Sayre learned engineering in his early youth building the Switchback Railroad and enlarging the Morris Canal, and at age 30 was named chief engineer of the Lehigh Valley Railroad by Asa Packer. Packer also directed him to build the rolling mill that became the Bethlehem Iron Works and Sayre remained a manager and officer of the company until 1899.
At the same time, Sayre’s involvement in community projects, education, and philanthropy shaped the growth of South Bethlehem and its institutions. His legacy as one of the founders of Lehigh University, St. Luke’s Hospital, the Church (now the Cathedral Church) of the Nativity, and many public utilities continues to today.
The National Museum of Industrial History is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Robert Heysham Sayre, with a special display of objects, letters, and photographs from his life on view September 14, 2024 through the end of the year.
Join us on October 13, 2024 at 1 PM as we welcome industrial historian Professor John Smith and local author Martha Capwell Fox for an intimate discussion of the life of Robert Sayre and his industrial and philanthropic legacy.
Included with museum admission

Temple Grandin: A Conversation
2024-10-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Dr. Grandin, who didn’t speak until she was three and a half, was fortunate to receive early speech therapy, learn social skills like turn-taking in board games, and be mainstreamed into kindergarten at five. Her first book, Emergence: Labeled Autistic, offered a unique first-person view of autism. In his best-selling Anthropologist on Mars, Oliver Sacks wrote that Grandin’s book was unprecedented because there had never been an inside narrative of autism.
Now a professor at Colorado State University, she’s renowned for her work in animal behavior and welfare, consulting globally and appearances on television (NPR, BBC and other prominent media). In 2010, Time named her one of “The 100 Most Influential People in the World.” She was honored with an Emmy-winning HBO movie and introduction into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2016. The award-winning autism self-advocate shares her message about the disorder and “differently-abled” brains.

Hi Neighbors Speakers Program
2024-10-14 09:30 - 11:00 | first presbyterian church of bethlehem, 2344 Center St., Bethlehem, PA, 18017, United States
Hi Neighbors brings an interesting assortment of local speakers who share their interest and passion for topics like music, history, travel, and wellness.
Each session will begin at 9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall with a hospitality time. The presentations will begin at 10 a.m. All are welcome – there is no fee and no pre-registration.
Oct. 14: Let’s focus on wellness and feeling your best – staff from St. Luke’s Anderson campus will be on hand for “Fitness in Your Golden Years.”

Art in Dialogue: Placemaking Practices by Folk Artists from the American South with Dr. B. Brian Foster
2024-10-15 16:30 - 18:00 | Lehigh University Art Galleries, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
Join Dr. B. Brian Foster, an ethnographer and multi-medium storyteller, and Lehigh University Art Galleries (LUAG) Curator of Education, Stacie Brennan for an Art in Dialogue discussion about Nellie Mae Rowe and the importance of her artwork and its intersection with Black southern placemaking practices. After a tour of the exhibit and a short lecture, Brian will join Lehigh Professor of Sociology LaToya Council in conversation. Time will be permitted for audience participation. Light refreshments will be served along with a book signing of Brian’s books I Don’t Like the Blues: Race, Place, and the Backbeat of Black Life and The Ghosts of Segregation: American Racism, Hidden in Plain Sight collaborated with award winning photographer Richard Frishman. The exhibit is located at LUAG which is inside the Zoellner Arts Center, first floor. The reception and book signing will take place on the lower level. Both floors are accessible by elevator and stairs. Parking is available in the Zoellner parking garage.
This event is offered in partnership with the Africana Studies Department at Lehigh University.
Register in advance.
Advance registration is recommended but not required.
*This is a qualifying 5X10 event.
The 5×10, which reads as five by ten, is a programming series open to all Lehigh students with a specific focus on first-year students, their connection to Lehigh and introducing them to bLUeprint and the Five Foundations of Student Success. In a typical year, first-year students are expected to attend five programs during the first ten weeks of the semester.

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Dr. B. Brian Foster
B. Brian Foster is an ethnographer and multi-medium storyteller working to document and interpret the culture, folklore, and placemaking practices of Black communities in the rural U.S. South. For the last ten years, he has set his work in several towns and small communities in north Mississippi, where he was born and raised. Brian’s areas of expertise include the sociology of racism and race, place studies, urban/rural sociology, and qualitative methods. His perspective and theoretical orientation are rooted in the histories and paradigms of Black Sociology and the Black Radical Tradition.
Brian has written two books. I Don’t like the Blues: Race, Place, and the Backbeat of Black Life (2020) chronicles the growth and development of blues tourism in the Mississippi Delta. His second book Ghosts of Segregation: American Racism, Hidden in Plain Sight (2024) is a collaborative photo-essay collection featuring the work of award-winning photographer Richard Frishman. Frishman’s hyperpixel photographs document vestiges of racism, oppression, and segregation in the U.S. (e.g., a set of double doors that once was a “Colored Entrance,” the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma), and Foster’s essays blend memoir and personal storytelling with ethnographic reporting and sociological analysis to offer piercing commentary on the realities and histories captured by the photographs.
Brian is working on a new book—Casino Town—which interrogates the cultural, environmental, and human impacts of casino development in the Mississippi Delta. He is also building an expansive archive of oral history interviews and photographs focused on the histories and placemaking practices of Black communities in the rural South.
Africana Studies at Lehigh University
Rooted in a long history of emancipatory and egalitarian political visions created by Black people throughout Africa and the diaspora, the Africana Studies Program affirms, argues for, and studies the full and complete humanity of Black people.Through a diverse faculty and a rich, interdisciplinary selection of inclusive and intersectional courses, Africana Studies enriches the Lehigh University curriculum by situating urgent contemporary dynamics of racial inequality, injustice, and violence within a broad historical context, preparing students to deal with contemporary challenges. The Africana Studies Program encourages students to discover cultural, artistic, psychological, social, and political resources for imagining more just communities in which all can flourish. At a moment when millions of young people are in the street affirming that “Black Lives Matter,” Africana Studies can provide an intellectual space for students to explore histories of racialization and racism to make better-informed efforts to combat racial inequality.

Image credit: Melinda Blauvelt (American, born 1949), Nellie Mae Rowe, Vinings, Georgia, 1971, printed 2021, gelatin silver print, 21 ¾ x 14 ⅝ inches, High Museum of Art, gift of the artist, 2021.69. © 2023 Melinda Blauvelt.

THEATRE: "The John Wilkes Booth High School for the Performing Arts Presents..." by Stephen Kaplan
2024-10-16 19:00 - 2024-10-18 21:00 | Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Theatre Department’s 2024-2025 season of original plays written by new as well as seasoned professional playwrights continues with its production of “The John Wilkes Booth High School for the Performing Arts Presents the Most Inclusive, Least Offensive Play Ever: An After School Special” by Stephen Kaplan, October 16-20, 2024. The production is directed by one of the school’s alumni, Marley Mathias.
In this story, the parents of The John Wilkes Booth High School for the Performing Arts threaten to remove the theatre program because they realize that all theatre is offensive, the scrappy students of JWB and their drama teacher race to save their beloved department by producing the most inclusive and least offensive play ever.
EVENING PERFORMANCES October 16-18 at 7 PM. MATINEE PERFORMANCES October 19 & 20 at 2 PM. TICKETS are $12 Adult, $7 Student/Child. Purchase tickets at CharterArts.org.
ABOUT THE CHARTER ARTS THEATRE DEPARTMENT:
The Charter Arts Theatre Department offers a pre-professional training program for high school-aged performers. The goal is to provide students with the skills they will need to move on to competitive college programs as well as professional theatre experiences.Classes are designed to encourage students to create imaginative and compelling characters, to regard their voices and bodies as creative instruments, to expose them to theatrical literature and to instill in them a sense of respect and professionalism for the art form that will stay with them throughout their lives.
The department will also continue to engage alumni performers, directors and artists this year as part of its Alumni Artist-in-Residence program. Minner-Bickert shares: “The creation of this program was to keep our alumni connected to Charter Arts and to reinforce with our current students that they will always have a home here with us. We demonstrate that we value artistry and we want to instill in our young artists that when they reach a certain skill level of mastery in their art they have a right to be celebrated and paid for their contributions as professional artists.”
ABOUT THE LEHIGH VALLEY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (Charter Arts):
Charter Arts is an audition-based public charter school that provides a comprehensive curriculum for high school students, grades 9-12, who have a dedicated passion for the creative and performing arts. Students major in one of seven artistic areas: dance, instrumental music, literary arts, production arts, theatre, visual arts, or vocal music.
Charter Arts’ rigorous curriculum fosters both academic and artistic excellence for its students. The school’s impressive Future Ready PA Index ranking, Advanced Placement (AP) exam statistics, Keystone Exam statistics, SAT scores, prestigious artistic accolades, and graduation rate, are testaments to the outstanding education that Charter Arts provides.
Recently, Charter Arts was ranked #! Best Public High School Teachers in PA and #1 Best Charter High School in PA on Niche’s 2025 Best Schools in America Rankings. In addition, Charter Arts was one of only four Lehigh Valley schools to be ranked on U.S. News & World Report’s Top 100 Public High Schools in PA.
To learn more about the school or to sign up for an upcoming admissions event, visit www.CharterArts.org.
Charter Arts is located at 321 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem PA 18015.

Luke Wynne, photography exhibition, view / FINDER
2024-10-17 08:00 - 2024-12-17 17:00 | Bethlehem Town Hall Rotunda Gallery, 10 East Church Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
International photographer, Luke Wynne will be exhibiting his photographs titled view / FINDER at the Bethlehem Town Hall Rotunda Gallery from November 12 to December 19, 2024. There will be an artist reception on Sunday, November 17 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. The Rotunda Gallery is located at 10 E. Church Street. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Almost a half century ago John Szarkowski (Director of Photography at the Museum of Modern Art) published his book, The Photographer*s Eye. This seminal work holds together today as well as it did 48 years ago. Here is the opening of his introduction, “This book is an investigation of what photographs look like, and why they look that way. The invention of photography provided a radically new picture-making process —a process based not on synthesis but on selection.” lndeed.
What to keep, and what to discard? That is the primary conundrum that photographers face when they pick up the camera and put their eye to the viewfinder. What to keep and what to discard. That is life in the Viewfinder. It is a place I cherish. The VIEW exists — it is up to me to FIND what to capture.
Luke Wynne’s photographic career began in NYC. His work appeared in Andy Warhol’s Interview, New York Magazine, and Cosmopolitan. He moved to Los Angeles in 1980 where he was an editorial, portrait and movie photographer. He worked on more than 30 films for Disney, Fox, Universal and Paramount Studios. His editorial work continued with the magazines: Shape, New West, Voice (France), Oggi (Italy) and TelePoche (France).
Wynne lived in Italy from 1999 to 2011, where he conducted portrait workshops and advanced photography courses.
He returned to the USA and moved to Easton, PA. He received part of an NEA grant for everyday in 2011. Wynne has been an Adjunct Professor of Photography at Moravian University since 2014. In 2015, he produced a book – Artists in Residence – with a show at the Banana Factory. In 2017, he was an exhibitor and curator of the Allentown Art Museum exhibition Allentown X 7: Photographic Explorations. In 2023, he curated the exhibition Magical Seeing at Moravian University’s Payne Gallery.

123 Andrés: Around the Americas
2024-10-17 12:30 - 13:30 | Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Christina and Andrés are 123 Andrés, the GRAMMY and Latin Grammy-winning duo for kids and families known for their interactive, high-energy shows. They bring fresh original songs that blend Spanish and English, with an eclectic mix of sounds from all corners of Latin America. They can’t find their friend Juana, and their only clue is that she’s somewhere in the Americas. Join them as they search the continents and learn about geography and music along the way. The audience is a key part in this rich journey brought to the stage with colorful, exciting visuals. 123 Andrés pack their show with positive vibes and energetic songs that get the whole family dancing and learning.
Run Time: 60 min. approx. (no intermission)

The Bethlehem Running Festival
2024-10-18 15:30 - 2024-10-20 13:30 | PA
Join us at the height of the fall foliage season for an unforgettable weekend of running through the streets of Bethlehem on courses designed by “The Mayor of Running,” Bethlehem native Bart Yasso! With four incredible events AND a Kids Run, the Bethlehem Running Festival offers something for everyone!

Aardvark Sports Shop 3.8 Mile Trail Run, Friday 10/18 @ 3:30 pm
The ALL NEW 3.8 Mile Trail Run will take runners through and around the rocks and roots of Walking Purchase Park!

The 2024 Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs Kids Run, Friday 10/18 @ 5:30 pm
Another ALL NEW event, the Kids Run will take place on the indoor track at Lehigh University’s Rauch Field House. Runners 5 and under will run 1/4 mile, runners 6-8 will run 1/2 mile, and runners 9-12 will run 1 mile. All kids will receive a custom BRF Bib and unique BRF medal! The Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs, the AAA-affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, are thrilled to sponsor the inaugural Kids Run. Iron Pigs Mascot, FeFe, will be on hand to greet and cheer on all the kids!
The Lexus 5K/10K, Saturday 10/19 @ 7:30 am (5K) & 9:00 am (10K)
The 5K and 10K will run over the Fahy Bridge and through the historic streets of Bethlehem, starting and finishing in front of the iconic Steel Stacks! Stick around after the 10K to show your support for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk that kicks off at noon. Register for both the 5K and 10K with the Double Play and save on each race!
Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute Half Marathon, Sunday 10/20 @ 8:00 am
This 13.1-mile journey weaves through the heart of historic Bethlehem, showcasing the city’s charming streets, scenic parks, and vibrant community spirit.
B. Braun Half Marathon Relay and Corporate Challenge, Sunday 10/20 @ 8:00 am
Teams of 3 will run segments of 5 miles, 5 miles, and 5K. The top 3 M/F/co-ed teams will win awards AND the top team affiliated with any local corporation will get their names engraved on the 4-foot Corporate Challenge Cup!

WXPN Welcomes Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn
2024-10-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn, “the king and queen of the banjo” (Paste Magazine), have a musical partnership like no other. Béla Fleck is a 15-time Grammy Award winner who has taken the instrument across multiple genres, and Abigail Washburn a singer-songwriter and clawhammer banjo player who re-radicalized it by combining it with Far East culture and sounds. The two met at a square dance, began collaborating musically, and eventually fell in love. Over the years, they played together most visibly in the Sparrow Quartet alongside Ben Sollee and Casey Driessen and informally at a pickin’ party here, a benefit there, or occasionally popping up in each other’s solo shows. Fans of tradition-tweaking acoustic fare eagerly anticipated that Béla & Abigail would begin making music together as a duo. Whether at home, on stage, or on record, their deep bond, combined with the way their distinct musical personalities and banjo styles interact, makes theirs a picking partnership unlike any other on the planet.

ChiliFest
2024-10-19 12:00 - 16:00 | SouthSide Arts District, 324 S New St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
ChiliFest returns for the 28th year in South Bethlehem, PA!
DATE: Saturday, October 19
TIME: 12 PM – 4 PM
Conquer the entire trail by sampling all the chilis, then vote for your favorite to decide which chili will win the coveted pepper trophy!
Tasting stations will be located at restaurants and businesses throughout 3rd and 4th Streets in South Bethlehem. Beer, wine, and other refreshments are available to purchase from the restaurant and craft beverage locations on the trail.
Tickets are $35 per person. Every ticket sold comes with the official commemorative ChiliFest spoon!

2024 Festival Information
ChiliFest 2024 is scheduled for Saturday, October 19 from 12-4 PM, with winners announced at 4:30 PM outside of Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub.

Chili Trail Stops:
Each trail stop offers a sample-sized serving of their unique chili recipe. Sample them all, and then vote for your favorite!
Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub
F&A Grog House
Sotto Santi Restaurant
NCC Culinary Department & Bethlehem Public Library SouthSide Branch
NCC Fowler Center
Playa Bowls Lehigh
Roasted
Country Club Brewing
Zest Bar + Grille
The Marquee Kitchen & Rise Above Hair Studio
Mister Lee’s Noodles
El Jefe’s Taqueria
Social Still Distillery
Colony Meadery & Flavor Nation Food Truck
More locations to be announced soon!

Tickets: $35 per person
Includes access to all chili trail stops + the 2024 commemorative chili spoon
Purchase Tickets

Kaleidoscope Collective Presents: Readings and Healing
2024-10-19 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-20 12:00 - 16:00 | kaleidoscope Collective, 77 Broad St, Bethlehem, P, 18018, United States
Join us for an afternoon of herbal tarot readings and energy healing with YtheG and Amira The Energy Guide

LUAG Community Workshop: Felt Dolls inspired by Nellie Mae Rowe
2024-10-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Lehigh University Art Galleries, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
Join us for an intergenteraional workshop inspired by the exhibition Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe, led by teaching artists Rebecca Kelly and Y Lam ’25.
Nellie Mae Rowe’s dollmaking began as a child when she created dolls for the amusement of herself and her siblings. Using her dolls as inspiration, participants will make clothespin dolls reflecting their unique identity. We will use fabric scraps, found objects, sheep’s wool, string and bits of old jewelry to create small felt dolls for our and others’ amusement!

Register in advance here.
Registration is encouraged but not required.

Rebecca Kelly is a multidisciplinary artist. She is a storyteller, textile and book artist, and curator. Her students’ Book Arts work was exhibited at the Guggenheim Museum’s Learning through Art Exhibition, and Rebecca curated the traveling exhibition of the award winning Bucks County Community College ARTMOBILE: transFORMations; Making Art with Recycled and Reused Materials. Rebecca is an experienced educator and holds a Master’s Degree in Child Development from Sarah Lawrence College.

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Y Lam ’24 is a Teacher Associate at Centennial School and a current graduate student in Lehigh’s College of Education. Her studies focused on art, psychology, and Asian studies. In her free time, Y loves reading, sketching, and trying to cook.

Night Witch Market
2024-10-19 15:00 - 19:00 | Sun Inn Courtyard, 564 Main St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Food, Vendors, Art, Tarot Readings and so much more!

Monster Mash Kids Night Out
2024-10-19 17:30 - 19:30 | SouthSide, 2 Bethlehem Ln, Bethlehem, CT, United States
Drop the kids off for 2 hours of FUN!
Join us for Kids Night Out where we will paint a pottery project and watch a movie. We’ll play fun games after and give you parents a break for the night!

Includes Halloween themed face painting!
Kids ages 6 and over may be dropped off and hosted by one of our amazing Studio assistants! Younger kids are welcome to attend with a parent.
Please give us a call for last minute reservations at 610-791-2228.
Pottery will be available for pick-up between one and two weeks after the event.

Haunted House: "Timeless Treasures"
2024-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Production Arts Department (Film & Technical Theatre) invites you to experience its “Timeless Treasures” Haunted House, October 19, 2024, from 6-8 PM, in the school’s theatre, located at 321 East Third Street, Bethlehem.
Mystery has begun to surround a local town as families report cases of their children going missing. There is one thing they all have in common: they were making a pit stop at Timeless Treasures Antique Store. Guests will help to investigate these disappearances and uncover the secrets that lie behind the filled walls of the local mom and pop shop.
The costume design, set design, video and sound design are led by design concepts of upperclassmen Production Arts majors.
Tickets are $7 for ALL and can be purchased online or at the door. BUY TICKETS: https://www.showpass.com/haunted-house-2/
The experience lasts for about 10-minutes, and guests will be admitted until 7:45 PM. Parental discretion is advised and not suitable for children under 10 years old. Please note that the experience will include the use of flashing lights and other practical effects.
ABOUT THE CHARTER ARTS PRODUCTION ARTS DEPARTMENT:
Students in this department explore the making of both live and recorded entertainment productions through producing, event management, design, technology and construction. Students graduate with skills in set design and construction, costume design and construction, audio and video production, lighting design, stage management, prop fabrication, special effects makeup application, projection design and animation, and more.
Production Arts students collaborate as a design team to produce original works including but not limited to: design-centric performance, multi-medium collages, and immersive installations. The Production Arts Department offers students the opportunity to work with directors, choreographers and peers on conceptualizing, designing, and creating for school-wide events and performances.

Prospective students and families who would like to learn more about the Production Arts (Film & Technical Theatre) Department and the school are encouraged to attend an upcoming admissions event or contact the school’s admissions office. Please visit CharterArts.org/admissions/

ABOUT THE LEHIGH VALLEY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (Charter Arts):
Charter Arts, opened in 2003, is an audition-based public charter school that provides a comprehensive curriculum for high school students, grades 9-12, who have a dedicated passion for the creative and performing arts. Students major in one of seven artistic areas: dance, instrumental music, literary arts, production arts, theatre, visual arts, or vocal music.

Charter Arts’ rigorous curriculum fosters both academic and artistic excellence for its students. The school’s impressive Future Ready PA Index ranking, Advanced Placement (AP) exam statistics, Keystone Exam statistics, SAT scores, prestigious artistic accolades, and graduation rate, are testaments to the outstanding education that Charter Arts provides.
Charter Arts ranked #1 Best Charter High School in PA & #1 Best Public High School Teachers in PA on Niche’s 2025 Best Schools in America Rankings. Charter Arts is one of only four Lehigh Valley schools to make the Top 100 Public High Schools in PA on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Schools.
Charter Arts is located at 321 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem PA 18015.

Christmas Tree Painting Party
2024-10-20 12:00 - 15:00 | SouthSide, 2 Bethlehem Ln, Bethlehem, CT, United States
Purchase a tree to paint at our annual Tree Painting Party!

Additional holiday pottery will be available to paint at the event! Pottery will be ready before Christmas!

Multiple guests are welcome to help you paint your tree. Please indicate how many people you will be bringing when you check out!

Each tree includes:
• ceramic tree with base
• clip-in light kit with replaceable night light bulb
• plastic pin bulbs
• plastic star topper (the Animated tree has a sculpted star)
• Glazing and firing in our kiln
$72 – 9.5″ SMALL
$98 – 12″ MEDIUM
$140 – 17″ LARGE
$88 – 13.25″ ANIMATED
$80 – 7″ high, 12″ long VINTAGE TRUCK WITH TREE
$78 – 7″ high, 10″ long WOODY WAGON

The Bethlehem Palette Club Visiting Artist Program
2024-10-20 13:30 - 16:00 | PA
The Bethlehem Palette Club invites you to their Visiting Artist Program: Sunday, October 20, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. at Edgeboro Moravian Church, 645 Hamilton Ave. Bethlehem, PA 19017. Lenhartsville artist ERIC CLAYPOOLE will show you the tradition of barn star painting. Barn stars meld art and tradition and are often the focal points of historic farm properties. Eric has painted stars on 100 Barns throughout Pennsylvania. Come watch and see how this magic is created! Info: www.behlehempaletteclub.org.

The Glenn Miller Orchestra
2024-10-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Nobody put more Americans “In the Mood” for great swing music than Glenn Miller, leader of the most famous big band of all time. The Miller sound lives on through performances by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, performing the classic 1930s and 40s tunes Moonlight Serenade, A String of Pearls, and more that made the Greatest Generation swing. It is more than 80 years since Glenn Miller first succeeded with the Orchestra. Except for a few years following his disappearance in WWII, his orchestra and music have been continuously heard worldwide since 1938.

Creatives in Community: Understanding the Foundations of Well-Being
2024-10-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Lehigh University Art Galleries, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
In this collaborative workshop, participants will reconnect with the familiar yet often elusive concept of well-being. Though fundamental, well-being can sometimes feel out of reach. Simple solutions for nurturing it are easy to overlook or take for granted. Through guided discussions, outdoor time, and creative connections, participants will leave with greater awareness, a stronger sense of connection and belonging, reduced stress, and practical steps to recreate these results anytime, anywhere. This workshop is intentionally designed to serve individuals in the creative community and is free and open to all.
Join us on October 21! Lunch will be provided.
Register in advance here.
Offered in partnership with Reset Outdoors.
If you require assistance to fill out this form or prefer to share your registration information via email or phone, please email Elise at ejs421@lehigh.edu or call 610-758-6882. Questions, concerns, and any accessibility needs can also be directed to Elise at ejs421@lehigh.edu or call 610-758-6882.
Presenters:

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Khalid Taylor (he/they) is a Community Facilitator at Reset Outdoors in addition to being a documentary songwriter, teaching artist and storytelling facilitator. He received a B.A. in Music and Cognition from Oberlin College, and is currently a masters student in the Narrative Medicine program at Columbia University. Khalid’s work centers on the healing potential woven into the stories people tend to hold inside— extending an invitation to return to the body, mind, heart, and soul through music, laughter, and introspection. Khalid created his private practice, SOL Songs, to help others transform personal narratives into songs using the collaborative documentary songwriting method, with a sensitivity towards queer and trans people of color. Khalid’s podcast, Songs Through Their Eyes, is an auditory anthology of interviews and song analyses with individuals who have used the “doc song” method to create songs from their lived experiences.

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Connor Moriarty (he/him) is the Founder / Director of Reset Outdoors, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania and also a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach. He earned a dual master’s degree from Arcadia University in International Peace and Conflict Resolution and Counseling Psychology with a certification in Trauma and Recovery. While his work is grounded in validated theories and techniques, Connor is also creative, continuously developing his capacity for meeting client needs with innovative strategies. Connor feels most at peace in the great outdoors. He is most drawn to water and trees, particularly places where there are both! Connor is a certified ACA level 1 kayak and stand up paddle board instructor. Since integrating CliftonStrengths into his work, Connor’s approach has become even more unique and effective. With a focus on behavioral and organizational sustainability, the Reset Outdoors Ascent program is the first strengths-and-nature based team conditioning program in the United States.

Member of American Counseling Association
Leave No Trace Master Educator
Certified as a Psychological Emergency Responder through the Red Cross and Keystone Crisis Intervention Team
Trauma Sensitive Yoga
Outdoor Educator trained through the National Outdoor Leadership School
Conversational Fluency in Spanish

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About Reset Outdoors:
Reset Outdoors exists to nurture and grow sustainable well-being in the lives of our clients, ourselves, our community, and the environment. Learn more on the Reset Outdoors website.

Outdoor Sculpture Tour: A Walk Through the Philip and Muriel Berman Collection
2024-10-22 16:30 - 17:30 | Lehigh University Art Galleries, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
Join Lehigh University Art Galleries (LUAG) for a highlights tour of the Outdoor Sculpture Collection. Learn about the incredible works of art that enhance the Lehigh campus and the artists who created them. Along the way, we will consider the many artistic choices that go into making large-scale outdoor sculptures. Learn how these magnificent pieces became a part of our campus, thanks to the generous gift from Philip and Muriel Berman. This tour offers a unique opportunity to appreciate the intersection of art, history, and campus life.
This event is offered in celebration of the Berman Center’s 40th Anniversary, The Year of Jews and the Arts, and is co-sponsored by the Berman Center for Jewish Studies and the Marcon Institute.

Connect and Create: Ekphrasis - Art Inspired Poetry Workshop with Robin Gow
2024-10-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Lehigh University Art Galleries, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
In this workshop, we’ll join in the long rich tradition of poets taking inspiration from works of art. This is also called “ekphrasis.” After using an example poem to discuss key poetic techniques, we will explore the galleries and find a piece or pieces to write poetry about. This workshop is open to folks new to poetry and also those who are more experienced. The workshop will last an hour and a half, with time to write and share our work.
Workshop offered in partnership with the Notations Series presented by the Department of English.
Register here. Advanced registration is encouraged but not required.
If you require assistance to fill out this form or prefer to share your registration information via email or phone, please email ejs421@lehigh.edu or call 610-758-6882. Questions, concerns, and any accessibility needs can also be directed to Elise at ejs421@lehigh.edu or call 610-758-6882.

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Robin Gow (it/fae/he & él y elle) is an award-winning poet and community educator. It grew up in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, and lives with his partner Rain and their menagerie of animals on unceded Lenape land also called Allentown Pennsylvania. Fae is the author of poetry collections and young-adult and middle-grade novels including Dear Mothman and A Million Quiet Revolutions, earning starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus, School Library Journal, and more.

Connect & Create workshops offer a brief exploration and creative conversation around a work of art from the LUAG collection, followed by a hands-on activity and/or creative response led by a local teaching artist or student educator.

Event Image: Taylor Davis. His Mouth Is Full of Cursing, 2020. Collage on watercolor on paper. LUG 2021 1005

Connect and Create: Ekphrasis - Art Inspired Poetry Workshop with Robin Gow
2024-10-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Lehigh University Art Galleries, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United States

Beginner Digital Photography Class By McKinney Media (Night School)
2024-10-22 18:00 - 20:00 | 306 South New Street #Suite 110 Bethlehem, PA 18015, 306 South New Street, Bethlehem, P, 18015, United States

Wine and Read October
2024-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | PA
Tickets now on sale to Join FHV for their October Book Club. This month we will be reading Home Before Dark by Riley Sager. We will be meeting at the Bethlehem location on Wednesday, October 23rd for the discussion. Ticket purchase includes a sampling of the wine we have chosen to pair with this months book, a personal snack box, a glass of your favorite FHV wine and themed gift. If you would like to participate you can purchase your copy at the Moravian bookstore for 10% off with proof of your ticket purchase (while supplies last).
Can’t make the discussion, but still want to take part? No worries! Read Home Before Dark by Riley Sager in the month of October and bring your copy to either location to get 10% off the wine we have chosen to pair with this book!

Halloweekend at The Wooden Match
2024-10-25 - 2024-10-27 | The Wooden Match, 61 West Lehigh Street, Bethlehem, P, 18018, United States
Get ready for a spine-tingling weekend of Halloween revelry like no other! Join us at our ghoulishly good haunt for a spellbinding experience packed with all the ingredients for a wickedly good time.
👻 Haunted Bars: Sip on eerie elixirs and spine-chilling spirits as you wander through our transformed bars, each with a hair-raising twist.
🎭 Costume Contest: Dress to impress, or terrify, in your most creative and spine-chilling costumes. Our costume contest promises thrilling prizes for the most bone-chilling ensembles.
🎶 Live Music: Dance the night away to the tunes of our unearthly live bands, who will have you grooving to the rhythm of the afterlife.
🚬 Cigars: If you dare, indulge in premium cigars under the moonlit sky, adding a touch of sophistication to your otherworldly evening.
Live Music:
Friday 4-7pm Shark Sandwich Duo
Friday 8-11pm The Wonton Soups
Saturday 12-3pm GT3 Jazz Standards
Saturday 4-7pm 3D Keep Rock Alive
Saturday 8-11pm Brake For Turtles
Sunday 2-5pm DJ Fax Machine
Sunday 6-9pm Open Mic Nights
So mark your calendars and summon your fellow spook-seekers for a weekend of thrills, chills, and unforgettable memories. This is one Halloween celebration that will haunt your dreams for years to come!

Horror Movie Trivia
2024-10-25 17:30 - 19:30 | SouthSide, 2 Bethlehem Ln, Bethlehem, CT, United States
Enjoy a night out with your friends painting pottery and answering Horror Movie themed Trivia! Trivia winners gets a prize!
• A $10 reservation per person (studio fee included). Pottery choice is an additional cost.

• Pottery choice additional cost – choose from our entire inventory

•BYOB for 21+ and BYOSnacks

Pottery will be ready 1-2 weeks after the event.

Lehigh University Choral Arts: Great Day
2024-10-25 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Lehigh University Choral Arts presents songs of celebration, contemplation, and daily life, featuring Bach’s Magnificat and Illuminare by Elaine Hagenberg. Guest singers from Quakertown Community High School, Erin Camburn, director. Sun Min Lee, guest conductor; Sarah Frook Gallo, director; Liz Olson, associate director.

Steeples and Steel Minibus Tours
2024-10-26 09:30 - 15:30 | National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E 2nd Street, Bethlehem, 18015, United States
Steeples and Steel Minibus Tours on Oct 26
Join the Steelworker’s Archives at 9:30 AM morning or 1 PM afternoon guided bus tour which includes Packer Memorial Church at Lehigh University for 9:30 AM Tour and Holy Infancy Roman Catholic Church for 1 PM tour. Learn the history about South Bethlehem neighborhoods, European immigration to our City and Bethlehem Steel plant site. Enjoy the “Steelworker’s Overtime Lunch” and $2 off coupon for NMIH.

Kaleidoscope Collective Presents: Readings and Healing with Yaz and Amira
2024-10-26 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-27 12:00 - 16:00 | kaleidoscope Collective, 77 Broad St, Bethlehem, P, 18018, United States
Stop by to receive a herbal tarot reading and/or Energy healing session at one of downtowns new shops..

Chocolate Trail - Spooky Edition
2024-10-26 12:00 - 17:00 | Main and Broad Streets, Main and Broad Streets, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Event Overview
Get ready for a spooktacularly sweet time!
The 2nd Annual Spooky Chocolate Trail and Costume Contest is returning to Downtown Bethlehem on Saturday, October 26th! Indulge in all the chocolatey delights our shops have to offer, and don’t forget to dress up in your most boo-tiful costume for a chance to win fang-tastic prizes in our costume contest! It’s going to be an eerie-sistible day filled with frights and delights!
How do our Trails work?
First, you’ll come to our registration area where you’ll pick up your passport, carrier, and map. Then, travel from stop to stop as you make your way through beautiful Historic Downtown Bethlehem collecting all your treats.
Please arrive within your chosen time slot. You will pick up the items needed for the trail outside of the Bethlehem Chamber Office, 74 W Broad St Suite 240.
Vote for your Favorite!
After tasting all of your samples, vote for your favorite chocolate by scanning the QR code on your passport.. One lucky voter will receive a gift card to the business with the most votes!
Dress your best for the Costume Contest!
Those looking to enter our costume contest will be judged upon arrival at the Chocolate Trail. After checking in at the aforementioned registration table, you’ll be directed to the “judging area” where we’ll take a picture of your costume! Winners of the costume contest will be announced on our Facebook page, @VisitHistoricBethlehemPA, along with the winning chocolate on Tuesday, October 31st (a.k.a. Halloween).
Participants
AM Luxe Apparel
Bitty & Beau’s Coffee
Christmas City Spirits
Clusters Handcrafted Popcorn
Crave Nutrition
Dear Santa…
Edge Restaurant
Franklin Hill Vineyards
Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop
Historic Hotel Bethlehem
Knobs ‘N Knockers
Le Macaron French Pastries Bethlehem
Manga Lane Anime shop
Musselman Jewelers
McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar
Seasons Olive Oil and Vinegar Taproom
The Melting Pot
Twisted and dipped
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Chocolate Trail - Spooky Edition
2024-10-26 12:00 - 17:00 | Main and Broad Streets, Main and Broad Streets, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Event Overview
Get ready for a spooktacularly sweet time!
The 2nd Annual Spooky Chocolate Trail and Costume Contest is returning to Downtown Bethlehem on Saturday, October 26th! Indulge in all the chocolatey delights our shops have to offer, and don’t forget to dress up in your most boo-tiful costume for a chance to win fang-tastic prizes in our costume contest! It’s going to be an eerie-sistible day filled with frights and delights!
How do our Trails work?
First, you’ll come to our registration area where you’ll pick up your passport, carrier, and map. Then, travel from stop to stop as you make your way through beautiful Historic Downtown Bethlehem collecting all your treats.
Please arrive within your chosen time slot. You will pick up the items needed for the trail outside of the Bethlehem Chamber Office, 74 W Broad St Suite 240.
Vote for your Favorite!
After tasting all of your samples, vote for your favorite chocolate by scanning the QR code on your passport.. One lucky voter will receive a gift card to the business with the most votes!
Dress your best for the Costume Contest!
Those looking to enter our costume contest will be judged upon arrival at the Chocolate Trail. After checking in at the aforementioned registration table, you’ll be directed to the “judging area” where we’ll take a picture of your costume! Winners of the costume contest will be announced on our Facebook page, @VisitHistoricBethlehemPA, along with the winning chocolate on Tuesday, October 31st (a.k.a. Halloween).
Participants
AM Luxe Apparel
Bitty & Beau’s Coffee
Christmas City Spirits
Clusters Handcrafted Popcorn
Crave Nutrition
Dear Santa…
Edge Restaurant
Franklin Hill Vineyards
Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop
Historic Hotel Bethlehem
Knobs ‘N Knockers
Le Macaron French Pastries Bethlehem
Manga Lane Anime shop
Musselman Jewelers
McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar
Seasons Olive Oil and Vinegar Taproom
The Gem Shop
Twisted and dipped
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Evenings in the Garden: Ancestral Story Share
2024-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Martin Luther King Jr Community Garden & Park, 433 Carlton Ave, Bethlehem, 18015
Join us for four sessions exploring the growth and stories of local plants and people, encouraging hands-on interaction with the garden. Each session will be led by community gardener, musician, and artist Nia Watson, along with guest storytellers.
Register here. Advanced registration is appreciated but not required.

Ancestral Story Share
Saturday, October 26, 6 pm
The Lehigh valley community is invited to gather in the garden with songs, photos, mental memory stories and tradition stories that have been passed down over time. There will be the opportunity to share these cherished memorabilia in small groups or as a whole. The garden will be transtormed into a space to hold such energy. Ceremony and ritual is intertwined in all of our lives all around the world in different ways. This is a chance to break from the routines that consume our day to day and gather in love with one another.
This program was made possible in part by Southside Tomorrow, a 6-year revitalization program of Community Action Development Bethlehem and the City of Bethlehem, with support from Univest Bank & Trust Co., Embassy Bank for the Lehigh Valley, People’s Security Bank and Trust, PPL Electric Utilities, and Provident Bank.

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Nia Watson is a song poet & educator, and has evolved into her art form over the last six years. Taking journal entries and transforming them into song poems inspired by life experiences. Influenced by nature, specifically birds, their flying patterns and songs. She creates other visuals as well when inspired. Nia is also a yoga instructor offering diverse classes to the valley for the past decade. She has taught early childhood since 2009. Currently, Nia is in the midst of learning to be a birth worker to support birthing beings themselves and those who are growing within them from conceiving to postpartum. Her classes and community offerings weave all the parts of herself together. Offering movement with a touch of playfulness and songs to soothe everyone present. Nia has performed here in the Valley, Philadelphia Amsterdam and Rio de Janeiro. She hopes to keep learning and growing and sharing the lessons she learns along the way.

Engineering of Fear: How Innovation Created Haunted Attractions
2024-10-27 11:00 - 12:30 | National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E 2nd Street, Bethlehem, 18015, United States
Join Mitch Roshannon, Event and Entertainment Manager at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, PA, for a presentation tracing the history of “haunted” amusement attractions and dark rides. A lifelong horror enthusiast, Roshannon will illustrate how advancements in industrial engineering were adopted for entertainment purposes and allowed for “haunts” to be a viable industry. From the first steam powered haunted house though control systems and modern hydraulic animatronics, come explore the evolution of the entire industry. Included with regular museum admission.
About the presenter
Mitch Roshannon is the Event and Entertainment Manager at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, PA where he has spent the last decade. He is a lifelong horror enthusiast, interested in the genre in all its forms, including in-person haunts and Halloween themed events. He has assisted in the setup for Hallo-Fun at Knoebels for many years and finds his connection to the current talk through those experiences and personal study.
Thank you to our presenting partner

Haunted Attractions – Images courtesy of Knoebels/Mitch Roshannon

Hi Neighbors Speakers Program
2024-10-28 09:30 - 11:00 | first presbyterian church of bethlehem, 2344 Center St., Bethlehem, PA, 18017, United States
Hi Neighbors brings an interesting assortment of local speakers who share their interest and passion for topics like music, history, travel, and wellness.
Each session will begin at 9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall with a hospitality time. The presentations will begin at 10 a.m. All are welcome – there is no fee and no pre-registration.
Oct. 28: Bring your questions! You’ll want to attend this program by Dan Skeldon, WFMZ meteorologist, to Learn About the Weather.

Anniversary Mass of the 1917 Consecration of St. Joseph's Church
2024-10-28 11:00 - 12:00 | PA
The Society of St. Joseph of Bethlehem(SSJB) is inviting the public to an Anniversary Mass of the Consecration of the church, 413 E. Fifth St., Bethlehem 18015. SSJB’s chaplain, Fr. Brendon Larouche, will conduct the celebration of the 107th Anniversary of the consecration of the church. Historic St. Joseph’s was built by Windish/Slovenian immigrants in the early 20th century and is a beautiful example of traditional church architecture. SSJBS is an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to restore and preserve St. Joseph’s Church as a sacred place of worship and a testament to the history and cultural heritage of Southside Bethlehem. An optional buffet will be held at Prime Steakhouse. For more information, call 504-258-6018.

Curbside Charity in support of the American Heart Association
2024-10-28 16:00 - 2024-10-30 18:00 | EDGE Restaurant, 74 W Broad St, Bethlehem, PA, 18018
Announcing our October Curbside Menu: Lemon Basil Braised Chicken Thighs, Dirty Rice, Sautéed Broccoli, and for dessert Brownies. This meal feeds a family of four for $60, with $30 being donated in support of American Heart Association – Pennsylvania! Call us at (610) 814-0100 to place your order. Pick-up is available 10/28-10/30 from 4:00-6:00 pm. Don’t miss out!

November/December Wine and Read with Franklin Hill Vineyards
2024-10-29 08:00 - 2024-12-04 18:00 | Franklin Hill Vineyards, 559 Main Street Suite #124, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Tickets are now on sale for the Nov/Dec Book Club with FHV!
This month we will be reading The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore. We will meet at the Bethlehem location on Wednesday, December 4th for the discussion. Ticket purchase includes a sampling of the wine we have chosen to pair with this months book, a personal snack box, a glass of your favorite FHV wine and a themed gift. Purchase your copy at the Moravian bookstore for 10% off with proof of your ticket purchase (while supplies last). Sign up for your spot on eventbrite.
Can’t make the discussion, but still want to take part? No worries! Read The Pumpkin Spice Café in the month of November and bring your copy to either Franklin Hill location to get 10% off the wine we have chosen to pair with this book!

Community Garden Celebration: Story Sharing Program with featured Storyteller Melanie Lino
2024-10-29 17:00 - 18:30 | Martin Luther King Jr Community Garden & Park, 433 Carlton Ave, Bethlehem, 18015
Join us as we say “see you next season” to some of the plants in the garden. Melanie Lino will join us to offer a cooking demonstration. We also invite you to bring a recipe to collage and contribute to our community cookbook! We will finish the evening off with some tunes and dancing.
What holds a community better than music and a meal?! Looking forward to celebrating with you!
Much Love,
Nia
Join us for four sessions exploring the growth and stories of local plants and people, encouraging hands-on interaction with the garden. Each session will be led by community gardener, musician, and artist Nia Watson, along with guest storytellers.
Register here. Advanced registration is appreciated but not required.
What better way to close one season and welcome the next than with a garden P A R T Y! We invite you to join an evening of sharing stories, artmaking, meeting plants, and dancing into the sunset! Melanie Lino of From Lino will be sharing some eats. Rachel and Franco Abbott will be giving us a taste of their monthly class offering from the Yoga Loft. We will close out the evening with DJ Jamal Knight bringing us some soulful tunes! Can’t wait to celebrate with you!
This program was made possible in part by Southside Tomorrow, a 6-year revitalization program of Community Action Development Bethlehem and the City of Bethlehem, with support from Univest Bank & Trust Co., Embassy Bank for the Lehigh Valley, People’s Security Bank and Trust, PPL Electric Utilities, and Provident Bank.

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Nia Watson is a song poet & educator, and has evolved into her art form over the last six years. Taking journal entries and transforming them into song poems inspired by life experiences. Influenced by nature, specifically birds, their flying patterns and songs. She creates other visuals as well when inspired. Nia is also a yoga instructor offering diverse classes to the valley for the past decade. She has taught early childhood since 2009. Currently, Nia is in the midst of learning to be a birth worker to support birthing beings themselves and those who are growing within them from conceiving to postpartum. Her classes and community offerings weave all the parts of herself together. Offering movement with a touch of playfulness and songs to soothe everyone present. Nia has performed here in the Valley, Philadelphia Amsterdam and Rio de Janeiro. She hopes to keep learning and growing and sharing the lessons she learns along the way.

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Melanie Lino is a dynamic entrepreneur, devoted mother, and community organizer. She’s the visionary behind the well-respected bakeshop, @from.lino, celebrated for its delectable dominican-inspired sourdough pastries. Melanie also co-founded non-profit collective, @afrosinnature, a space created to provide accessible outdoor experiences to folks in marginalized communities. With a strong dedication to her multifaceted roles, Melanie approaches each endeavor with grace and intentional energy, making her an inspiring force to reckon with.
Image of Melanie Lino by Petra Sommers.

Notations: Clint Smith
2024-10-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Free; No Tickets Required

Clint Smith is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning With the History of Slavery Across America, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction, the Hillman Prize for Book Journalism, the Stowe Prize, the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, and selected by The New York Times as one of the 10 Best Books of 2021. He is also the author of two books of poetry, The New York Times bestselling collection Above Ground as well as Counting Descent. Both poetry collections were winners of the Literary Award for Best Poetry Book from the Black Caucus of the American Library Association and both were finalists for NAACP Image Awards. He is a staff writer at The Atlantic.

Bethlehem Budget Address - Mayor J. William Reynolds
2024-10-30 07:30 - 09:00 | Foy Concert Hall at Moravian University, 342 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Join us for the 2025 Bethlehem Budget Address!
Hear Mayor J. William Reynolds outline the city’s financial plans for the coming year. This free, public event will be held at Moravian University’s Foy Hall on October 30th, 2024.
Don’t miss this opportunity to:

Learn about the city’s budget priorities.
Gain valuable insights into Bethlehem’s financial health.
Connect with your community.

Event Details:

Date: October 30, 2024
Time: 7:30 AM Registration, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Program
Location: Moravian University, Foy Hall
Light breakfast and refreshments will be served.

Registration and Sponsorship:

Please register to reserve your seat at this year’s address.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Please contact TammyW@LehighValleyChamber.org for more information.

Album Release Party - Lyndsay Jordan and the Gypsies
2024-10-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Charles A. Brown IceHouse, 56 River St., Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
The release party for the album, “Dear Alice.” Event also features music by Hannah Noel and Sam Houseal Band. Vendors include Slug Tooth Village and Libby Zona Healing Arts.
Food by Micah & Amanda’s Bitchin’ Kitchen and Jaquelyn’s Bakery on Main.
Art by: Franne Demetrician
Author: Samantha Verba – Can’t Wait to be Dead
Healing arts by @libbyzona33 and books by @verbasam
COSTUMES ARE GREATLY ENCOURAGED
Prizes for the best costumes, raffles for prizes donated by Martin Guitar, The Wooden Match, West Wire Studios and others..

Art Pop-up at the Bethlehem Farmers' Market
2024-10-31 11:00 - 15:00 | Farmer’s Market, 1 Farrington Square, Bethlehem, 18015
Join us at the Bethlehem Farmers’ Market for a vibrant pop-up art experience with teaching artist Rebecca Kelly! Inspired by the joyful and imaginative works of Nellie Mae Rowe, featured in our current exhibition Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe, participants will create colorful, playful artwork of their own. You’ll also have the chance to contribute to a collaborative community art installation, which will be unveiled at a special Community Celebration on December 7. Come get creative and be part of something big!

Art Pop-up at the Bethlehem Farmers' Market
2024-10-31 11:00 - 15:00 | Farrington Square, Lehigh University, New and Morton St, Bethlehem, P, 18034, United States

Call for Artist Submissions -- Here & Now: LUAG Celebrates 100 Years with 100 Local Artists
2024-11-01 00:00 - 2025-01-05 23:59 | Lehigh University Art Galleries, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
Here & Now: LUAG Celebrates 100 Years with 100 Local Artists
From the engineering and artistry of the original Lenape people, through the upheavals of the steel and railroad industries, to the hi-tech manufacturing of today, makers and innovators of all kinds have found a home in the Lehigh Valley. Perhaps unsurprisingly, this maker mindset found its way into the DNA of Lehigh University, shaping both artists and engineers and setting the stage for Lehigh University Art Galleries (LUAG).
Tracing our roots to 1926, the year of the first known art exhibition on campus, LUAG has grown into a vibrant museum with robust programs and a collection of over 20,000 works of art.
In honor of this milestone, LUAG presents an open call to a juried exhibition of 100 local artists reflecting the wide range of artistic practices thriving in our community today. Artists (aged 18+ years) in a range of media are encouraged to submit work to this salon-style exhibition which will take place in the LUAG Main Gallery.*
The exhibition will coincide with an initiative to make significant purchases of works by local artists for the university’s collection.
*Please see detailed submission guidelines for more information.
Submit your artwork here.
Submissions close January 5 at midnight (11:59 pm)
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WHO CAN APPLY?
Artists with any level of experience aged 18+ years living and working within the Lehigh Valley and neighboring communities within a 35-mile radius of Bethlehem, PA.
Artists living/working primarily in Philadelphia are not eligible for the exhibition
TIMELINE
Submissions open: November 1, 2024
Submissions close: Jan 5, 2025 (midnight)
Jurying starts in early January
Acceptances announced: March 1, 2025
Loan agreements prepared and signed prior to drop-off
Drop-off dates determined.
Drop off for members of Lehigh campus community: May 5-9, 2025
General drop off: August 4-8, 2025
Exhibition dates: September 2, 2025 – May 22, 2026
Pickup of works: May 26-29, 2026
JURYING
Works will be juried by the Director and Curators of Lehigh University Art Galleries in consultation with the museum staff, along with guest community jurors.
THE SPACE
The exhibition will take place in the LUAG Main Gallery, located in the Zoellner Arts Center on Lehigh University’s Asa Packer campus (420 E. Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18015). The gallery is roughly 2500 sf. Please consider the space parameters in light of a 100-person exhibition as you decide which works to submit. See map on full invitational doc here.
QUESTIONS?
Contact us at luag@lehigh.edu or 610.758.3615.
*Please see detailed submission guidelines for more information.
Submit your artwork here.

First Friday Literary Event at Cafe the Lodge
2024-11-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Enjoy this FREE Literary Event presented by the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Literary Arts Department.

Students will present a variety of original written works. The event will also include an Open Mic portion. Members of the community are welcome to sign up for the Open Mic portion. Attendees are encouraged to support Cafe the Lodge and its important mission by ordering from the restaurant menu or donating to the organization.

The school has collaborated with Cafe the Lodge for more than seven years to hold these monthly literary events as part of the Southside Arts District’s First Friday celebrations.

Literary Arts is one of Charter Arts’ seven artistic majors, which also include dance, instrumental music, production arts, theatre, visual arts and vocal music. Students of the literary arts department engage in a comprehensive writing curriculum with courses such as Character Development, Exploration of Modernism & Postmodernism, Children’s Literature, Film Studies, Exploration of the Romantic Style, Media Studies, and more.

Literary Arts Artistic Director, Kristin Liemberger, shares: “Students write and analyze creatively and critically, experimenting with their own creative voices in the construction, production, and performance of original works. This intensive program provides students with a rigorous curriculum rooted in the creative process while reinforcing that reading, writing, film, and the spoken word are integral parts of the history and advancement of society.”

Prospective students and families who are interested in learning more about the Charter Arts Literary Arts Department are encouraged to attend the school’s Fall Open House on November 16th or visit the schools admissions page at CharterArts.org.

ABOUT THE LEHIGH VALLEY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (Charter Arts):

Charter Arts, opened in 2003, is an audition-based public charter school that provides a comprehensive curriculum for high school students, grades 9-12, who have a dedicated passion for the creative and performing arts. Students major in one of seven artistic areas: dance, instrumental music, literary arts, production arts, theatre, visual arts, or vocal music.

Charter Arts’ rigorous curriculum fosters both academic and artistic excellence for its students. The school’s impressive Future Ready PA Index ranking, Advanced Placement (AP) exam statistics, Keystone Exam statistics, SAT scores, prestigious artistic accolades, and graduation rate, are testaments to the outstanding education that Charter Arts provides. Charter Arts ranked #1 Best Charter High School in PA & #1 Best Public High School Teachers in PA on Niche’s 2025 Best Schools in America Rankings. Charter Arts is one of only four Lehigh Valley schools to make the Top 100 Public High Schools in PA on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Schools.

Charter Arts is located at 321 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem PA 18015.

FREE Art Reception: Winter Student Art Exhibit
2024-11-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Visual Arts Department’s Winter Student Exhibit will open with a FREE Reception on November 1, from 6-8 PM in the school’s Corpora Gallery as part of the Southside Arts District’s First Friday celebration. The exhibit will be on display through January 17, 2025.
This much-anticipated annual exhibition offers an opportunity to view a variety of impressive student work. The exhibit features a diverse array of mediums as it showcases emerging talent and highlights the students’ commitment to their craft. Through their work, these young artists explore powerful themes of identity, connection, and emotion, offering fresh perspectives on the world around them.
The visual arts program of study at Charter Arts provides a well-rounded, structured, and classical fine art education. Approached as an academic as well as artistic discipline, the sequence of courses inspire students to form connections across the curriculum. Students progressively build conceptual understanding as they work to advance skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, digital design concepts, photography, art history, and professional practices.
Over the course of study within the visual arts program, students develop a portfolio expressive of their active studio participation, work ethic, personal inquiry, passion for art, and dedication to skill advancement.
The department hosts both professional and student exhibitions in the school’s Corpora Gallery throughout the year.
ABOUT THE LEHIGH VALLEY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (Charter Arts):
Charter Arts is an audition-based public charter school that provides a comprehensive curriculum for high school students, grades 9-12, who have a dedicated passion for the creative and performing arts. Students major in one of seven artistic areas: dance, instrumental music, literary arts, production arts, theatre, visual arts, or vocal music.
Charter Arts’ rigorous curriculum fosters both academic and artistic excellence for its students. The school’s impressive Future Ready PA Index ranking, Advanced Placement (AP) exam statistics, Keystone Exam statistics, SAT scores, prestigious artistic accolades, and graduation rate, are testaments to the outstanding education that Charter Arts provides.
Charter Arts is ranked #1 Best Charter High School in PA & #1 Best Public High School Teachers in PA on Niche’s 2025 Best Schools in America Rankings. Charter Arts was one of only four Lehigh Valley schools to make The Top 100 Public High Schools in PA on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Schools.
To learn more about the Charter Arts Visual Arts Department and the school, prospective students and families are invited to attend the school’s Fall Open House event on November 16th or contact the Charter Arts Admissions Office. For more information, visit www.CharterArts.org.—

Kaleidoscope Collective Presents: Readings and Healing
2024-11-02 12:00 - 16:00 | kaleidoscope Collective, 77 Broad St, Bethlehem, P, 18018, United States
Join Yaz and Amira for another Saturday of Readings and Healing. You can also check out Kaleidescape Collective, a Collective of 18 different women businesses.

Tribal Elder of the Delaware Nation (Lenape) Visits Central
2024-11-02 13:30 - 14:30 | Old Chapel, 412 Heckewelder Place, Bethlehem, PA, 18018
Tribal Elder of the Delaware Nation (Lenape) Visits Central
Join us on Saturday, November 2 at 1:30 p.m. in the Old Chapel for a talk by Lenape retired tribal elder and member of the Delaware tribe of Oklahoma, John Thomas. For thousands upon thousands of years, the Lenape people lived in this region, until being driven off this land by European settlers, and forced removals from the 18th and early 19th centuries. The 18th century Moravian church was engaged in mission work with the local Lenape people, working, worshipping (and being buried) alongside them in the 18th century. There are ancestral memories of the Moravian Church and their mission work, along with the accompaniment with the forced removals.
One of the federally recognized Delaware Tribes is based in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and their retired tribal elder, John Thomas, has already made a visit in December 2023 to Bethlehem, toured the Archives, God’s Acre and met with several members of Central. Now we have the opportunity on November 2 to welcome John back for a talk to hear about his experiences and following his talk, there will be the option to join Diane Shaw and John at God’s Acre for a tour of several Native American graves. We hope that this conversation with John Thomas and Lenape tribe of Oklahoma can continue into a larger spring program, following the 2023 Northern Province Synod’s resolution on acknowledging historic trauma and setting forward with dialogue and healing with indigenous peoples.

THE HALLOWEEN PHOTOPARTY
2024-11-02 18:00 - 22:00 | 301 Broadway Bethlehem, PA 18015, 301 Broadway, Bethlehem, P, 18015, United States
McKinney Media Presents: THE HALLOWEEN PARTY
Join McKinney Media for a thrilling Halloween celebration filled with photography, live music, and an unforgettable costume contest! Our Halloween PhotoParty is the perfect occasion to network, enjoy delicious food, and engage in festive fun. Whether you’re a photography enthusiast or just looking to have a good time, this event promises an evening full of activities and entertainment.
Free Ticket comes with MUSIC, VENDORS, COSTUME CONTEST, NETWORKING, PHOTOS BY MCKINNEY MEDIA FOR PURCHASE, COMPLIMENTARY REFRESHMENTS, , AND FOOD FOR PURCHASE.
VIP Attendee Ticket: MUSIC, NETWORKING, PHOTOS BY MCKINNEY MEDIA, COMPLIMENTARY REFRESHMENTS, AND FOOD FOR PURCHASE.
When: Saturday, November 2nd, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: 301 Broadway, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Event Highlights:
• Live Music: Groove to live performances as the night comes alive with sounds perfect for the Halloween spirit.
• Costume Contest: Don your most creative costumes and participate in our contest with a chance to win exciting prizes.
• Vendors: Engage with local vendors, taste various culinary delights, and shop unique items.
• Photography: Capture your best moments with professional photography by McKinney Media.
• Food and Refreshments: Professional Chef Kenner 2 Go will be curating a custom menu and have food and drinks for sale!
Vendor Packages:
1. Standard Vendor Package – $50
• Includes food, 5 photos by McKinney Media, a shoutout at the event, and vendor space.
2. VIP Vendor Package – $75
• Includes everything in the Standard package plus 15 photos and a double table space.
3. Sponsor Package – $150
• Enjoy all VIP benefits plus a short speaking slot at the event and photos + video clip by McKinney Media.
Expected Visibility for Vendors and Sponsors: Connect with over 10,000 people & entrepreneurs across the country through our extensive social media, email, and text message marketing reach.
Expected Attendance: Join more than 75 attendees from the Tri-State area for a night of networking and Halloween fun.

Plena Libre
2024-11-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United States
The trailblazing Latin Grammy-nominated Plena Libre has thrilled international audiences for nearly three decades with its contemporary, high-energy, dance-infused concerts. Masters of the traditional Puerto Rican plena and bomba styles, Plena Libre fuses well-loved traditions with modern Afro-Caribbean influences, putting a new and always electrifying spin on this scintillating music. With mesmerizing hand drumming, raucous horns, and soaring three-part vocal harmonies, this band always brings the heat. “They can rock the house with traditional singing and drumming, then turn around and lay down a smoking, jazz-heavy, Afro-Rican jam.” – East Bay Express.

The Princeton Singers: Horizons
2024-11-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United States
The Princeton Singers presents works of Australian, European, South African and music of the Americas exploring the influences of indigenous music on classically trained composers. Music of Australian composers Sarah Hopkins, Stephen Leek, Canadian Lydia Adams, Antonin Dvorak, Native American Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate, and Afro-American Spirituals. Steven Sametz, artistic director.

Celtic Cooking Classes
2024-11-05 18:30 - 20:30 | McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar, 534 Main St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
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Election Night Contemplation and Prayer
2024-11-05 19:00 - 20:30 | first presbyterian church of bethlehem, 2344 Center St., Bethlehem, PA, 18017, United States
On Tuesday, Nov. 5 anytime from 7:00-8:30 p.m., all are welcome to stop by the Sanctuary at First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem, 2344 Center St., for a time of Election Night contemplation and prayer. Contemplative musical selections will be offered, and there will be printed prayers to support your own quiet reflection.

Toddler Wednesdays at Color Me Mine Lehigh Valley!
2024-11-06 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-13 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-20 12:00 - 15:00 | Color Me Mine Lehigh Valley, 25 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Color Me Mine Lehigh Valley
25 E 3rd Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Open 12-6 (M-F)
$1 studio fee for kids ages 5 and under! Stop in to Color Me Mine with your little ones and create a memory that you can take home with you!

Hope Is the Thing With Feathers: How Bird Watchers and AI Are Reshaping How We See and Conserve Birds
2024-11-06 17:00 - 18:30 | PA
The Friends of the Lehigh University Libraries invite you to join us on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom for Hope Is the Thing With Feathers: How Bird Watchers and AI Are Reshaping How We See and Conserve Birds, presented by Dr. Miyoko Chu, Senior Director of Communications at Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
For millennia, birds have captured people’s imaginations with their beauty, songs, and soaring flights. Now, with our planet facing a biodiversity crisis, birds are in trouble worldwide. In the U.S. and Canada, nearly 3 billion breeding birds have been lost in the past 50 years, and half of bird species are declining. Take a look at the future of bird conservation as Dr. Miyoko Chu shares how digital information platforms, AI technology, and growing numbers of bird enthusiasts are generating unprecedented data and insights about 11,000 bird species around the world—with the hope of saving them while there is still time.
The free public talk, which is supported by the Friends of the Lehigh University Libraries, coincides with the Special Collections Feathers and Folios exhibit in Linderman Library.
The lecture will be followed by a Q&A session led by Boaz Nadav-Manes, Lehigh’s University Librarian. Advance registration required. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
About the speaker
Dr. Miyoko Chu is the senior director of Communications at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, a nonprofit organization that engages people of all walks of life in understanding and protecting birds and nature. An ornithologist and science writer, Dr. Chu led the team that created the Cornell Lab’s free Merlin Bird ID app which has been downloaded by more than 10 million people around the world. She is the author of Songbird Journeys: Four Seasons in the Lives of Migratory Birds; Birdscapes, a Pop-Up Celebration of Bird Songs in Stereo Sound; and America’s Favorite Birds: 40 Beautiful Birds to Color.
Sponsored by The Friends of the Lehigh University Libraries

Access Culture: Moving Access From Compliant to Creative
2024-11-06 18:00, 2024-11-06 18:00 - 21:00 | virtual
This one-day workshop serves as an introduction to media accessibility, focusing on audio description (AD). Our philosophy and approach to producing AD is framed in:

Community centered
Culturally inclusive
Creative solutions over legal compliance

This workshop is intended for artists, arts administrators, educators, and anyone with interest in arts and cultural accessibility! Folks who attend this workshop will leave with ways to view audio description through a culturally inclusive, community-centered lens, and promote creativity as a motivator for accessibility over legal compliance. In this workshop, the presenters will cover self-descriptions, industry definitions of accessibility features, and how to move beyond the industry’s parameters, prioritizing accessibility at the organizational level, moving from compliance to higher creativity, and cross-disability access. We will have a presentation, samples of creative access, discussions, and a writing activity.
What to expect:
We’ll have an opportunity to review access needs at the beginning and prioritize attendees’ comfort. Large and small group discussions, multiple breaks, play and discuss video and audio samples of captions and audio description, eating and drinking are fine.
Please see the general outline for the session below:

Introduction to facilitators modeling self-descriptions
Industry definitions of AD and captions and moving beyond
Why does your organization prioritize accessibility?
Moving from Compliance to Creative accessibility
Cross-disability accessibility
Samples and large group discussion
Interactive activity
Q and A and open discussion

Registration is limited. Please register here in Google Forms.
If you require assistance to fill out this form or prefer to share your registration information via email or phone, please email ejs421@lehigh.edu or call 610-758-6882. Questions, concerns, and any accessibility needs can also be directed to Elise at ejs421@lehigh.edu or call 610-758-6882.
Event Image description: With delighted smiles on their faces, Thomas and Cheryl co-present on a video call from their home studios. Cheryl (she/her) wears a dark blue sweater with a honeydew-green accent and white cat-eye glasses. Thomas (he/him) wears a bright blue t-shirt with “The Mystery Machine” and characters from Scooby-Doo screen printed on it and dark shades.
Presenters:
Cheryl Green

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Cheryl Green has worked as an Access Artist making creative and immersive captions for 12 years and audio description for six years. She brings her lived experiences of invisible disabilities and chronic illness to her access work with independent creators and disability-focused organizations including Superfest Disability Film Festival and Kinetic Light.
She’s a 2017 AIR New Voices Scholar, 2020 DOC NYC Documentary New Leader, 2023 Rockwood Documentary Leaders Fellow, Co-op Member at New Day Films, member of the Social Audio Description Collective, and co-host of Blind-Centered Audio Description Chat. Her blog, podcast, Pigeonhole, and documentary films are at www.WhoAmIToStopIt.com. When not working (and when working), she enjoys the fuzzy company of her Office Manager, a cat named RouRou.
Image description: Cheryl Green, a white Ashkenazi Jewish woman with olive complexion and long, dark curly hair stands in front of an enormous mural of running wild horses, staring off into the distance in the direction the horses are running. The screen print on her t-shirt is a delightful array of sharp knives and daggers and the words “No More Spoons.” A solemn crow tattoo adorns her upper arm, and her forearms are crossed in front of her, chiseled from too many years of typing too much.
Thomas Reid

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Thomas Reid is the host and producer of Reid My Mind Radio, a podcast featuring compelling people impacted by all degrees of blindness and disability. Through his annual season, “Flipping the Script on Audio Description” Reid explores the art and examines its implications on the community.
A member of the Social Audio Description Collective and a freelance Audio Description Narrator, Thomas has appeared on projects for Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, PBS and more. He provides consultations for independent filmmakers, film festivals, co-facilitates workshops and serves as moderator or panelist for discussions on audio description and content accessibility.
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Thomas Reid, a brown skin Black man with a smooth shaven bald head and full neat beard with a sprinkling of salt and pepper, smiles into the camera. He wears dark shades and a grey and black sweater with a black turtleneck.

5 After 5 at Color Me Mine Lehigh Valley!
2024-11-07 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-14 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Color Me Mine Lehigh Valley, 25 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
EVERY THURSDAY
Color Me Mine Lehigh Valley
25 E 3rd Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Open 12-6 (M-F)
$5 studio fee after 5 PM and under! Stop in to Color Me Mine and take advantage of a discounted studio fee. Complete a small project you can finish in an hour before closing!

Yakitori Night at Mister Lee's Noodles
2024-11-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Mister Lee’s Noodles Bethlehem, 512 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Enjoy a special pre-fixe menu of curated selections for Yakitori Night at Mister Lee’s Noodles in Bethlehem.
Yakitori is a Japanese type of skewered chicken. Its preparation involves attaching the meat to a skewer, typically made of steel, bamboo, or similar materials, after which it is grilled over a charcoal fire. During or after cooking, the meat is typically seasoned with tare sauce or salt.
$45 per person
MENU INCLUDES
LOCAL ORGANIC CHICKEN YAKITORI,
SPICY SHRIMP YAKITORI, HONEY AND SOY BRINED
LOCAL PORK LOIN YAKITORI, JASMINE RICE,
SCHOLL’S APPLE ASIAN COLE SLAW,
MR. LEE’S HOUSE SRIRACHA AIOLI
VEGAN OPTIONS AVAILABLE!
RESERVE YOUR SPOT AT MISTERLEESNOODLES.COM
OR CALL 610-900-4888

IceHouse Punk/D.I.Y present
2024-11-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Charles A. Brown IceHouse, 56 River St., Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Three bands coming to Bethlehem:
Higbee (from Bethlehem), Rosary Guild (Wilkes-Barre), and a debut show from Shy (Bethlehem).
$10 at the door, cash or Venmo.

Latino IceHouse Committee presents - Salsa Night
2024-11-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Charles A. Brown IceHouse, 56 River St., Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Dj Miguelito will spin Salsa music for people who want to share music, dancing, and meet

Flow & Fashion Fundraiser: Where Yoga Meets the Runway!
2024-11-08 18:00 - 20:00 | The Yoga Loft, 521 E 4th St 3rd fl, Bethlehem, 18015
The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem
Get ready to bend, breathe, and strut at The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem! We’re thrilled to present the Flow & Fashion Fundraiser, an unforgettable evening where yoga and fashion unite for a purpose. We’re raising funds to support Yoga Teacher Training scholarships for underserved communities.
Nov 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E 4th St Fl 3, Bethlehem, PA 18015, USA
Flow & Fashion Fundraiser: Where Yoga Meets the Runway!
Get ready to bend, breathe, and strut at The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem! We’re thrilled to present the Flow & Fashion Fundraiser, an unforgettable evening where yoga and fashion unite for a purpose.
Join us for a yoga-inspired runway show featuring designs from Shelby Lawson of Lawson Accessories, a trailblazing local designer and recent graduate of The Yoga Loft’s Teacher Training program. Shelby will debut her chic, yoga-inspired apparel—and guess what? The runway stars are none other than your favorite Yoga Loft instructors and members!
This event isn’t just about style—it’s about impact. We’re raising funds to support Yoga Teacher Training scholarships for underserved communities, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ students. We believe everyone should have access to the transformative power of yoga, and with your help, we can make that dream a reality.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Runway Fashion Show featuring Shelby Lawson’s latest collection
Yoga Loft instructors and members take the stage as runway models
Raffle prizes, giveaways, and exclusive shopping opportunities
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and community vibes
Proceeds from tickets and apparel sales will go directly toward our scholarship fund to ensure that yoga education is accessible to all.

PLAY PREMIERE: "Ladies, How Dare You!" A musical comedy by Liv Cummins & Rob Hartmann
2024-11-08 19:00 - 2024-11-09 21:00 | Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Theatre Department, in collaboration with the Charter Arts Music Department, continues its fall season with the world premiere production of “Ladies, How Dare You!”, a musical comedy written by Liv Cummins and Rob Hartmann with music by Rob Hartmann, November 8-10, 2024.
The story is set in 1913 amidst the Womens’ Suffrage Movement with themes and sentiments that will resonate with contemporary audiences, especially during the current political landscape. This beautifully crafted story is centered around two unlikely traveling companions, wealthy socialite Lucretia Kingsley and her hired hatmaker, immigrant Dorothy Jones, who must make it to the Suffrage Parade in Washington D.C. against all odds. The heart of the piece lies in the relationships they develop with the people in the small town where their carriage breaks down. As they form connections and invest in one another’s lives, they begin to question their preconceived notions of what it means to be a woman, what it means to be an American, and what it means to build community. All are affected and eventually inspired to find a new path forward, bravely paving the way for change.
With direction by Kelly Minner-Bickert, and music direction Erica Dickson, this production will move audiences with its rollicking ragtime Americana-flavored score, old-fashioned vaudevillian hijinks, disguises, and Shakespearean mistaken identities as it explores themes of gender roles, anti-immigrant sentiments, and urban and rural clashes.
Minner-Bickert shares, “Audiences will be blown away by the talent of our young artists who have courageously taken on these characters for which there is no blueprint. Watching our kids rise to the challenge of such a deep and layered new work has been exhilarating. With powerful and poignant music and lyrics, I’m certain audiences will leave feeling moved and thoroughly impressed.”
Tickets are $7-$12 and available for purchase at CharterArts.org. Evening performances November 8 & 9 at 7 PM. Matinee performance November 10 at 2 PM.

Friday Night Trivia at Colony Meadery
2024-11-08 19:15, 2024-11-15 19:15, 2024-11-22 19:15 | Colony Meadery South Bethlehem, 211 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Join us for trivia every Friday Night at Colony Meadery South Bethlehem!
211 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
7:15 PM
Trivia is hosted by the Lehigh Valley Trivia League. Registration starts at 7:15 PM and questions begin at 7:30 PM!
Prizes offered! Enjoy beer, mead, and hard cider specials!

Steeples and Steel Minibus Tours
2024-11-09 09:00 - 15:30 | National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E 2nd Street, Bethlehem, 18015, United States
Steeples and Steel Mini-Bus Tours depart from
National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH)
DATE: NOVEMBER 9, 2024
PRICE: $30 per person and lunch included.
Reservations Required: Call Susan Vitez at Office No. 610.861.0600. Ticket sales final.
Bus Tour begins at the National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH) at 602 East 2nd Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Free Parking is available in the lot across the museum.
TOURS: 9:30 AM – St Joseph’s Windish R.C. Church
1:00 PM – St. John’s Windish Lutheran Church
Lunch Included: Enjoy Steelworker’s Overtime Lunch and $2 off coupon for NMIH
Website: Steelworkers Archives
Email: info@steelworkersarchives.com

Rumpelstiltskin
2024-11-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United States
The internationally known Panto Company presents an age-old tale of greed about a young girl who is said to spin straw into gold, the greedy king who locks her up until she does, and the strange magical little man Rumpelstiltskin who appears and promises to spin the straw in return for her jewelry. The journey continues through many adventures, twists, and turns that make this unforgettable story so exciting. This classic tale comes to the stage filled with song and audience participation, along with fabulous sets and costumes!

Paint Me a Story: How to Catch a Turkey - November 9
2024-11-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Color Me Mine Lehigh Valley, 25 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Join us for a Story & Paint event!
Color Me Mine Lehigh Valley
25 E 3rd Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015

We will read the story “How to Catch a Turkey” and we will paint a ceramic piece.

Each painter receives a goody bag with a FREE studio fee card for their next visit–an $8 value!
$25 per child
Pottery will be ready one or two weeks after the event.

Filament Chamber Ensemble to perform
2024-11-09 15:00 - 16:00 | first presbyterian church of bethlehem, 2344 Center St., Bethlehem, PA, 18017, United States
Filament, a Philadelphia-based chamber ensemble, will perform at First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem, 2344 Center St., Bethlehem on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for $20 each. Mezzo-soprano Meg Bragle, who is a frequent soloist with the Bach Choir, will join the ensemble for this performance of 17th- and 18th-century chamber music. Filament was formed in 2019, and includes a core trio of violin, viola da gamba, and keyboards. Its founding members are Evan Few, Elena Kauffman, and John Walthausen.

Filament Chamber Ensemble Concert
2024-11-09 15:00 - 16:00 | first presbyterian church of bethlehem, 2344 Center St., Bethlehem, PA, 18017, United States

Sloan Wainwright with Us! Trio – a Folk-Pop Co-Bill of Four Award-Winning Singer-Songwriters
2024-11-09 20:00 | Godfrey Daniels, 7 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 • 8PM
Sloan Wainwright with Us! Trio – a Folk-Pop Co-Bill of Four Award-Winning Singer-Songwriters
$26.50 ADVANCE | $31.50 DAY OF SHOW
https://godfreydaniels.org/event/sloan-wainwright-us-trio-cobill-november-9-2024/
Sloan Wainwright, known for her unique blend of pop, folk, jazz, and blues, captivates audiences with her powerful contralto voice and transformative performances. Us!, the award-winning trio of Judy Kass, Glen Roethel, and Amy Soucy, blends eclectic talents to inspire positive change through message-driven songs and rich harmonies. Don’t miss this night of soulful music and inspiring performances.
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Lehigh University Jazz Repertory Orchestra
2024-11-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United States
The Lehigh University Jazz Repertory Orchestra performs music from the Big Bands of the 40s to the Jazz orchestras of today. Bill Warfield, director.

The Electric Farm
2024-11-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Charles A. Brown IceHouse, 56 River St., Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
About the band: Imagine a trail that traverses the atmospheric sounds of Nick Drake, the heartfelt emotion of Neil Young, and the quirky storytelling of The Kinks and you’ll get an inkling of the irresistible sound of The Electric Farm.
The music by singer-songwriter Joey Mutis is featured in television (NUMB3RS, One Tree Hill, Happy Endings, Drive) and film (Drive Me Crazy). The Electric Farm has four studio albums—UNGLUED, THE ELECTRIC FARM, BOOMSCHLANG VIPER STORY, and SIX.
For more than 30 years, The Electric Farm has performed at East Coast venues including Musikfest, Godfrey Daniels, Sellersville Theatre, World Cafe, The Historic Blairstown Theater, Steel City Coffeehouse, Morristown Theater, 40 Watt Club, and Johnny D’s, as well as storied NYC clubs Kenny’s Castaways and CBGB. Peter Buck of REM played mandolin on early recordings.

Christmas Tree Painting Party - November 10
2024-11-10 12:00 - 15:00 | Color Me Mine Lehigh Valley, 25 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Join us at Color Me Mine for a Christmas Tree Paint Party
Color Me Mine Lehigh Valley
25 E 3rd Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Purchase a tree to paint at our annual Tree Painting Party!
Additional holiday pottery will be available to paint at the event! Pottery will be ready before Christmas!
Multiple guests are welcome to help you paint your tree. Please indicate how many people you will be bringing when you check out!

Each tree includes:
• ceramic tree with base
• clip-in light kit with replaceable night light bulb
• plastic pin bulbs
• plastic star topper (the Animated tree has a sculpted star)
• Glazing and firing in our kiln
$72 – 9.5″ SMALL
$98 – 12″ MEDIUM
$140 – 17″ LARGE
$88 – 13.25″ ANIMATED
$80 – 7″ high, 12″ long VINTAGE TRUCK WITH TREE
$78 – 7″ high, 10″ long WOODY WAGON

Antje Duvekot & Seth Glier Co-Bill – An Unforgettable Night of Award-Winning Soulful Folk and Americana
2024-11-10 19:00 | Godfrey Daniels, 7 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 • 7PM
Antje Duvekot & Seth Glier Co-Bill – An Unforgettable Night of Award-Winning Soulful Folk and Americana
$28.50 ADVANCE | $33.50 DAY OF SHOW
https://godfreydaniels.org/event/antje-duvekot-seth-glier-cobill-november-10-2024/

Join us on Sunday, November 10, for an evening with Antje Duvekot and Seth Glier at Godfrey Daniels. Antje, a renowned singer-songwriter from Boston, is known for her introspective lyrics and award-winning albums. Seth, a Grammy-nominated artist, blends folk, pop, and Americana with a focus on connection and nature. Together, they offer a night of powerful, heartfelt performances.
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"Bridging Bethlehem: 100 Years of the Hill to Hill" Exhibition
2024-11-11 09:00 - 2025-12-01 15:00 | Moravian Archives, 41 W. Locust Street, Bethlehem, P, 18018, United States
Bridging Bethlehem: 100 Years of the Hill to Hill chronicles the evolution of bridge-building in Bethlehem, PA culminating in the construction of the Hill to Hill Bridge, highlighting the cultural and social impact these structures have had on the city and its residents. Through photographs, rare documents, personal accounts, and media, the history and pursuit of river crossings in Bethlehem comes to life.
Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 9am – 3pm

Hi Neighbors Speakers Program
2024-11-11 09:30 - 11:00 | first presbyterian church of bethlehem, 2344 Center St., Bethlehem, PA, 18017, United States
The Monday, Nov. 11 Hi Neighbors program will feature local historian Mark Iampietro sharing “Bethlehem Veterans and Their Memorials.”
It is offered by First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem, 2344 Center St., Bethlehem, with a social time at 9:30 a.m. and the program starting at 10 a.m. All are welcome to attend; there is no fee or preregistration required.

Veterans Day
2024-11-11 10:00 - 13:00 | National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E 2nd Street, Bethlehem, 18015, United States
Join the Steelworkers Veterans Memorial Committee for a ceremony and featured remarks at 10am followed by free admission to the National Museum of Industrial History for veterans and their families until 1pm.
With appearances by distinguished speakers, keynote speaker Lieutenant Colonel Edward J. Erickson, Broughal Middle School Band, Bethlehem Mounted Police, Steel Battalion Army ROTC and NAM Knights.
About the Keynote Speaker
Lieutenant Colonel Edward J. Erickson
LTC Edward J. “Ed” Erickson enlisted in the US Army in 1971 and served in the 1st Battalion, 509th Infantry (Airborne). He was commissioned in the Field Artillery from OCS in 1975. He served three tours in Germany, three tours in Turkey, and a tour in Italy. During Operation Desert Storm, he served as an artillery battalion operations officer in the 3rd Armored Division, and he served as a special assistant to the NATO Force commander in Sarajevo, Bosnia during Operation Joint Endeavor. Ed also served in the 8th Infantry Division, the 24th Infantry Division, the 528th Artillery Group, and the 42nd Field Artillery Brigade. He graduated from the Defense Language Institute and qualified as a Turkish Foreign Area Officer. Ed retired in 1997 and was recalled to active duty in 2003 for Operations Iraqi Freedom serving as General Raymond Odierno’s political advisor with the 4th Infantry Division in Iraq.
Over his 27 year career, the army awarded him the Legion of Merit Medal, the Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, the Joint Services Achievement Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal with two bronze stars, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and five campaign medals. NATO and foreign governments awarded Ed the NATO Medal, the Kuwaiti Gulf War Medal, and the Saudi Gulf War Medal. He earned the Parachute badge, the Pathfinder badge, the Air Assault badge, and the British Army Parachute badge.
LTC Erickson has a PhD in History from the University of Leeds and he retired in 2017 as Professor of Military History from the Marine Corps Command and Staff College in Quantico, Virginia. He is widely recognized as one of the foremost specialists on the Ottoman Army during the First World War and he has published eighteen books and numerous articles. Ed has lived in Macungie since 2022.

Veteran's Day
2024-11-11 10:00 - 13:00 | National Museum of Industrial History, 98 E 2nd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States

ToastiQueen Lehigh Valley: The Art of Bridging Life's Gaps with 4x Olympian Joetta
2024-11-12 11:30 - 13:30 | Lehigh Valley Health Network Center for Healthcare Education, 1198 Sierra Dr, Danielsville, PA, United States
Join us as the incredible Joetta, a 4x Olympian, motivational speaker, author, and fitness/life coach schools us on “The Art of Bridging Life’s Gaps & Redefining Success” at LVHN’s Center for Healthcare Education, the premier hub designed to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals.
We’re thrilled to announce that our November #ToastiQueen Lehigh Valley event will take place at the brand-new Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) Center for Healthcare Education in Center Valley! Join us as the incredible Joetta, a 4x Olympian, motivational speaker, author, and fitness/life coach schools us on “The Art of Bridging Life’s Gaps” and redefining success on your own terms.

Student-Led Series: Into the Playhouse: Exploring the Life of Nellie Mae Rowe
2024-11-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Lehigh University Art Galleries, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Join student museum educators, Kira Miller ’26 and Elsy Tavarez ’27, as they highlight the importance of identity, culture, politics, and more in the life and works of Nellie Mae Rowe!
Around 1950 after the passing of her second husband, Nellie Mae Rowe decided she wanted to be an artist. By following her aspirations, Nellie began making art from household items, chewing gum, anything she could find. She created not only a space for her work, but her own world of it called The Playhouse. Step into the playhouse with us to learn more about Nellie Mae Rowe’s art! Within the tour there will also be interactive activities to help attendees truly see and connect with the work of Nellie Mae Rowe.
Register in advance here.
Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe presents an exhibition of 58 works by the self-taught Georgia artist, set against the backdrop of the civil rights movement in the South of the 1960s. Rowe (1900-1982) saw art making as a radical act of self-expression and liberation that took many forms including found-object installations, handmade dolls, chewing-gum sculptures, and hundreds of drawings. The focus of her creative output was a “Playhouse” where she welcomed visitors, situated along a major thoroughfare in Vinings, Georgia.
Organized by the High Museum of Art (Atlanta) from their leading collection of Rowe’s art, Really Free is the first major exhibition of her work in more than twenty years. The exhibition offers an unprecedented view of how she cultivated her drawing practice late in life, following the deaths of her second husband and her longtime employer. Starting with colorful and at times simple sketches on found materials, the works move toward her most celebrated, highly complex compositions on paper. Through photographs and other references to her Playhouse, the exhibition is also the first to put her drawings in direct conversation with her art environment.
Image: Melinda Blauvelt. Nellie Mae Rowe, Vinings, Georgia, 1971, printed 2021. Gelatin silver print. Gift of the artist, 2021.69

Student-Led Series: Into the Playhouse: Exploring the Life of Nellie Mae Rowe
2024-11-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Lehigh University Art Galleries, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States

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2024-11-12 18:30 - 20:30 | McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar, 534 Main St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
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Evening with Guitar
2024-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Instrumental Music Department kicks off its fall season with “Evening with Guitar” on November 12th at 7 PM. This event showcases the department’s guitar studio students of all grade levels and includes performances of both solo and small ensemble guitar repertoire with works by Sanz, Bach, Brahms and Tarrega.
Instrumental Music and Vocal Music are two distinct departments at Charter Arts. However, some of the courses are required of both majors while others are department-specific. Both departments offer a rigorous music education taught by award-winning and accomplished faculty.
The vocal music curriculum includes tracks in classical art song, musical theatre, and pop/contemporary that allow students to focus and hone their skills with one-on-one instruction by professional voice specialists. In addition, the Singer/Songwriter track includes Songwriting, Music Production and Contemporary Music Performance Practices.
The instrumental music curriculum includes classes in classical, jazz, and contemporary music styles while performing in large ensembles that include Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble and Contemporary Music Ensemble as well as small ensembles that include strings, guitar and percussion. Students enjoy individual and small setting technique classes with a music faculty member who specializes in their instrument. These specialists include bass (electric and upright), brass, guitar, percussion, piano, strings, and woodwinds.
ABOUT THE LEHIGH VALLEY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (Charter Arts):
Charter Arts is an audition-based public charter school that provides a comprehensive curriculum for high school students, grades 9-12, who have a dedicated passion for the creative or performing arts. Students major in one of seven artistic areas: dance, instrumental music, literary arts, production arts (film & technical theatre), theatre, visual arts, or vocal music.
Charter Arts’ rigorous curriculum fosters both academic and artistic excellence for its students. The school’s impressive Future Ready PA Index ranking, Advanced Placement (AP) exam statistics, Keystone Exam statistics, SAT scores, prestigious artistic accolades, and graduation rate, are testaments to the outstanding education that Charter Arts provides.
Recently, Charter Arts was ranked #1 Best Charter High School in PA and #1 Best Public High School Teachers in PA on Niche’s 2025 Best Schools in America Rankings. In addition, Charter Arts was one of only four Lehigh Valley schools to be ranked in the Top 100 Public High Schools in PA on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Schools in America.
Prospective students and families who are interested in learning more about the music department and the school are encouraged to attend the school’s Fall Open House event on November 16th. For more information, visit www.CharterArts.org.

Final Bethlehem Farmers' Market of the Season
2024-11-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Bethlehem Farmers’ Market, 1 Farrington Square, Bethlehem, PA, 18015
Join us for our FINAL Market of the Season!
The Bethlehem Farmers’ Market is Bethlehem’s first and longest-running local, producer-only farmers market! The market’s 15+ vendors offer fresh produce, lunch items, baked goods, natural goods, and more to the Bethlehem community and greater Lehigh Valley.

Songwriters & Storytellers: Craig Bickhardt, Halley Neal, Tom Hampton | “Bring the Music Home” Album Special Offer for Godfrey Daniels Members
2024-11-14 19:00 | Godfrey Daniels, 7 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 • 7PM
Songwriters & Storytellers: Craig Bickhardt, Halley Neal, Tom Hampton | “Bring the Music Home” Album Special Offer for Godfrey Daniels Members
$23.50 ADVANCE | $28.50 DAY OF SHOW
https://godfreydaniels.org/event/songwriters-storytellers-bickhardt-neal-hampton-november-14-2024/
Experience Songwriters & Storytellers with Craig Bickhardt, Halley Neal, and Tom Hampton as they bring their unique blend of storytelling and musicianship to the stage. Bickhardt’s celebrated songwriting has been performed by legends like Johnny Cash and Alison Krauss, while Neal’s folk-Americana sound shines with uplifting, heartfelt lyrics. Hampton, a versatile multi-instrumentalist, adds depth with his vast experience as a session musician.
• Godfrey Daniels members can also take advantage of the “Bring the Music Home” album special offer: Receive one CD from each artist for just $15.00. Don’t miss this memorable night of music!

The Nighthawks – The Legendary Blues and Roots Rock Band!
2024-11-14 19:00 | Godfrey Daniels, 7 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 • 8PM
The Nighthawks – The Legendary Blues and Roots Rock Band!
$31.50 ADVANCE | $36.50 DAY OF SHOW
https://godfreydaniels.org/event/the-nighthawks-november-15-2024/
After 53 years, The Nighthawks are still having a Damn Good Time!
The Nighthawks features the current lineup with Mark Wenner on vocals and harmonica, Mark Stutso on drums and vocals, Paul Pisciotta on bass, and Dan Hovey on guitar and vocals. Experience over five decades of musical innovation as The Nighthawks mix Blues, R&B, Honky-Tonk-Country, Doo-Wop, Gospel, and Rockabilly in one delicious-sounding mess.

St Andrew’s Day Scotches
2024-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar, 534 Main St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
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"Evening with Strings"
2024-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Join the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) for an “Evening with Strings’ on Nov. 14th at 7 PM! The school’s music department presents an elegant evening of ensemble and solo performances. The repertoire will include works by Bach, Haydn and Rachmaninoff.Tickets $7 General Admission at CharterArts.org or at the door.
ABOUT THE CHARTER ARTS MUSIC CURRICULUM:
Instrumental Music and Vocal Music are two distinct departments at Charter Arts. However, some of the courses are required of both majors while others are department-specific. Both departments offer a rigorous music education taught by award-winning and accomplished faculty.

The vocal music curriculum includes tracks in classical art song, musical theatre, and pop/contemporary that allow students to focus and hone their skills with one-on-one instruction by professional voice specialists. In addition, the Singer/Songwriter track includes Songwriting, Music Production and Contemporary Music Performance Practices.
The instrumental music curriculum includes classes in classical, jazz, and contemporary music styles while performing in large ensembles that include Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble and Contemporary Music Ensemble as well as small ensembles that include strings, guitar and percussion. Students enjoy individual and small setting technique classes with a music faculty member who specializes in their instrument. These specialists include bass (electric and upright), brass, guitar, percussion, piano, strings, and woodwinds.

ABOUT THE LEHIGH VALLEY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS:

Charter Arts is an audition-based public charter school that provides a comprehensive curriculum for high school students, grades 9-12, who have a passion for the arts. Students major in one of seven artistic areas: dance, instrumental music, literary arts, production arts, theatre, visual arts, or vocal music.
Charter Arts’ rigorous curriculum fosters both academic and artistic excellence for its students. The school’s impressive Future Ready PA Index ranking, Advanced Placement (AP) exam statistics, Keystone Exam statistics, SAT scores, prestigious artistic accolades, and graduation rate, are testaments to the outstanding education that Charter Arts provides.
Recently, Charter Arts was ranked #1 Best Charter High School in PA and #1 Best Public High School Teachers in PA on Niche’s 2025 Best Schools in America Rankings. In addition, Charter Arts was one of only four Lehigh Valley schools to be ranked in the Top 100 Public High Schools in PA on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Schools in America.

Prospective students and families who are interested in learning more about the music department are encoraged to attend an upcoming Open House or Virtual Information Session, learn more at CharterArts.org.

Lehigh University Department of Theatre: Wolf Play
2024-11-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United States
When an off-the-record adoption goes awry, Jeenu’s new parents learn just how far a wolf will go to defend its pack. Wolf Play is a messy, funny and disturbing theatrical experience grappling with a wolf, a puppet, and the very problem of “What is a family, and what do we need from families today? Is it very different from what humans have needed from families before?” Jessie Dean, director.
Fri, 11/15/2024 – 7:30pm
Sat, 11/16/2024 – 7:30pm
Sun, 11/17/2024 – 2:00pm
Wed, 11/20/2024 – 7:30pm
Thu, 11/21/2024 – 7:30pm
Fri, 11/22/2024 – 7:30pm

Downtown Bethlehem Christmas Carriage & Sleigh Rides
2024-11-16 - 2025-01-04 | Central Moravian Church, 418 Main Street, Bethlehem, 18018
Bethlehem carriage company and their majestic Percherons will be offering many Christmas carriage options as well as pulling Santa’s magical sleigh!
Come take a Christmas sleigh ride with your family and friends with the valleys best old time Kris Kringle and Bethlehem Carriage Company.
Santa will amaze every one with his Christmas spirit. Relive the joy you had as a child with this jolly old soul or introduce your children to the true magic of Christmas!
We invite you to come enjoy the ambience of the Christmas city with Bethlehem carriage…
This year they offer cozy romantic, horse-drawn private carriages, as well as their winter wagon ride for larger groups, and of course, our Santa sleigh rides!
The rides will fill your families hearts with Christmas cheer!
Rides run November 16, 2024- January 4th, 2025
Book your ride today at www.bethlehemcarriage.com

2024 Bethlehem/Murska Sobota Sister Cities Association Annual Heritage Day Elections and Luncheon
2024-11-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-16 12:00 - 15:00 | Saucon Valley Acres, Black River Rd/Evergreen Drive, Bethlehem, PA, 180915, United States
Come celebrate Bethlehem’s link to our Slovenia Sister City!

Doors open 12:00 pm, Lunch begins 12:30.
Chicken dinner with noodles and cabbage, kiffles and other homemade desserts.
Tickets free to B/MSSCA members and $10 for nonmembers(includes membership for a year but not able to vote until the next election.)
Live entertainment after lunch: Representatives from Cleveland Kurentovanje will attend. The Kurent are Slovenian folkloric creatures who appears to chase away the darkness and evil coming out in February, but they are making an exception for our November event this year!! We will also be sharing information on the Slovenian Lutheran Church and Murska Sobota Heritage Center’s new exhibit about Bethlehem, PA!
Reservations/payment: Call 484-894-0894 SV Acres to reserve or send checks payable to B/MSSCA, P.O.Box 5242, Bethlehem 18015-0242.
For more information, check www.facebook.com/BethlehemMurskaSobotaSisterCitiesAssociation

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FALL OPEN HOUSE
2024-11-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) will hold an Admissions Open House on Saturday, November 16th from 10 AM-1 PM. This event is a great first step for prospective students and families to learn more about the school’s rigorous curriculum, admissions process and more! Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the school facility and attend breakout sessions with directors of the school’s various artistic departments.

RSVP is required. Sign up to attend at: www.CharterArts.org.

Charter Arts is an audition-based public charter school that provides a comprehensive curriculum for high school students, grades 9-12, who have a dedicated passion for the creative or performing arts. Students major in one of seven artistic areas: dance, instrumental music, literary arts, production arts (film & technical theatre), theatre, visual arts, or vocal music.

Auditions for the 2025-2026 school year will be held in late January/early February and are by appointment only. Any student entering 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade who resides in Pennsylvania is eligible to audition. The school’s current student body hails from a ten-county region in eastern Pennsylvania. More information about auditions is available on the admissions page of the school website.
Charter Arts’ rigorous curriculum fosters both academic and artistic excellence for its students. The school’s impressive Future Ready PA Index ranking, Advanced Placement (AP) exam statistics, Keystone Exam statistics, SAT scores, prestigious artistic accolades, and graduation rate, are testaments to the outstanding education that Charter Arts provides.
Recently, Charter Arts was ranked as #1 Best Charter High School in PA & #1 Best Public High School Teachers in PA on Niche’s 2025 Best Schools in America Rankings. Charter Arts was one of only four Lehigh Valley schools to make The Top 100 Public High Schools in PA on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Schools.

Charter Arts is located at 321 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem PA 18015.

Kaleidoscope Collective Presents: Readings and Healing
2024-11-16 12:00 - 16:00 | PA
Join Amira and Yaz for another Saturday of Readings and Healing. A great time to take some time for yourself and pamper yourself. Afterwards check out Kaleidescape, an 18 vendor collective that are all women ran businesses.

Red and Green Holiday Cocktail Trails 2024
2024-11-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Main and Broad Streets, Main and Broad Streets, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Event Overview
Ring in the holiday season early with our annual Historic Bethlehem Holiday Cocktail Trails! On November 16th and 23rd from 12:00pm to 5:00pm, your passport will be your ticket to visit stores and restaurants throughout Historic Downtown Bethlehem for various delicious holiday cocktail samples.
Purchase passports for the Red or Green Trail on November 16th or Silver or Gold Trail on November 23rd. No matter which trail you choose, it is sure to be a fun-filled day! Passports will go on sale the week of October 16th for $45. Each trail will consist of 12 businesses serving up their favorite holiday cocktails.
*Must be 21 and over to purchase and participate in the Holiday Cocktail Trail. One trail per person. Please drink responsibly. The event is rain or shine. No Refunds.
Purchase Passports
Registration will be at Hyatt Place Bethlehem – 45 W North St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
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Red and Green Holiday Cocktail Trails
2024-11-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Main and Broad Streets, Main and Broad Streets, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Event Overview
Ring in the holiday season early with our annual Historic Bethlehem Holiday Cocktail Trails! On November 16th and 23rd from 12:00pm to 5:00pm, your passport will be your ticket to visit stores and restaurants throughout Historic Downtown Bethlehem for various delicious holiday cocktail samples.
Purchase passports for the Red or Green Trail on November 16th or Silver or Gold Trail on November 23rd. No matter which trail you choose, it is sure to be a fun-filled day! Passports will go on sale the week of October 16th for $45. Each trail will consist of 12 businesses serving up their favorite holiday cocktails.
*Must be 21 and over to purchase and participate in the Holiday Cocktail Trail. One trail per person. Please drink responsibly. The event is rain or shine. No Refunds.
Tickets
Registration will be at Hyatt Place Bethlehem – 45 W North St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
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Red Trail Participants
Grandpa Joe’s Candy ShopManga Lane Anime ShopSeasons Olive Oil and Vinegar TaproomFranklin Hill VineyardsThe Melting PotEdge RestaurantDream Boyd Theatre
Urbano Mexican Kitchen and BarTwisted OliveMcCarthy’s Red Stag Pub and Whiskey BarKaleidoscope CollectiveCrave Nutrition (Mocktail Only)Musselman Jewelers
Green Trail Participants
Hand Cut Crystal/Bethlehem Christmas ShoppeManga Lane Anime ShopFranklin Hill VineyardsThe Melting PotHyatt PlaceTapas on MainTwisted Olive
Lost Tavern BrewingMcCarthy’s Red Stag Pub and Whiskey BarKaleidoscope CollectiveCrave Nutrition (Mocktail Only)Musselman JewelersClusters Handcrafted Popcorn
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Red & Green Holiday Cocktail Trail Voting will start at 11:00am on November 16th!
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LUAG Community Workshop: Photograph Transfers and Altered Images
2024-11-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Lehigh University Art Galleries, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
Join us for an inspiring, hands-on workshop celebrating the creativity of all ages! Drawing inspiration from the vibrant and imaginative artwork of Nellie Mae Rowe, participants will explore the art of transforming personal or family photographs into original works of art. Using a unique wintergreen oil transfer technique, you’ll learn how to transfer copies of photographs onto new surfaces and enhance them by hand with colored pencils, markers, and more.
Whether you’re young or young at heart, this workshop is designed to bring generations together to share stories, memories, and creativity. All materials will be provided, and participants are encouraged to bring printed copies of their favorite personal or family photographs to reimagine through this unique artistic process. You can also be prepared to email image files to luag@lehigh.edu for use during the workshop.
Workshop is designed for all ages, including children ages 4 to 94 and their adult companions.
Register in advance here. Space is limited.
If you require assistance to fill out this form or prefer to share your registration information via email or phone, please email ejs421@lehigh.edu or call 610-758-6882. Questions, concerns, and any accessibility needs can also be directed to Elise at ejs421@lehigh.edu or call 610-758-6882.
Susan Morelock is an artist, researcher, and educator whose engagement with photography, video and writing begins with what the world presents, then uses beauty and theory to coax the mundane toward metaphor. Her work has been widely exhibited in venues across the United States as well internationally, including locations in China, England, Japan, and Italy. Among her awarded grants and residencies are Artist in Residence at Baer Art Center, Iceland; Artist in Residence at ChaNorth, Pine Plains, NY; Teaching Artist in Residence at the Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art, Peekskill, NY; and Artist in Residence at Constance Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts, Ithaca, NY. She received her BFA in photography from Rochester Institute of Technology, her MA in visual and critical studies from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and her MFA from Columbia University. For more information view Susan’s website.

Image credit: Nellie Mae Rowe (American, 1900–1982), Untitled (Nellie Mae Rowe on Airplane), 1979–1982, gelatin silver print, marker, and pen on cardboard, 16 x 18 inches, High Museum of Art, gift of Judith Alexander, 2003.224. © 2023 Estate of Nellie Mae Rowe/High Museum of Art, Atlanta.

Mod Metal Works Permanent Jewelry @ Kaleidoscope Collective
2024-11-16 13:00 - 16:00 | PA
About the event

Join us for a special Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up on November 2nd at Kaleidoscope Collective! Discover the beauty of custom-fit, permanent jewelry that’s uniquely you. One of our newest vendors, Mod Metal Works, will be offering on-the-spot permanent bracelets, anklets, and necklaces—custom-sized and clasp-free, designed to be a forever keepsake.

Event Details:
📅 Date: November 16, 2024
⏰ Time: 1-4PM
📍 Location: Kaleidoscope Collective

Whether you’re treating yourself or looking for the perfect, meaningful gift, this is a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t want to miss. Celebrate the art of personal style with a permanent piece you can wear every day. See you there!

Kids Night Out - November 16
2024-11-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Color Me Mine Lehigh Valley, 25 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Drop the kids off for 2 hours of FUN!
Color Me Mine Lehigh Valley
25 E 3rd Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
5:30-7:30 PM
Join us for Kids Night Out where we will paint a pottery project and watch a movie. We’ll play fun games after and give you parents a break for the night!
Kids ages 6 and over may be dropped off and hosted by one of our amazing Studio assistants! Younger kids are welcome to attend with a parent.
Please give us a call for last minute reservations at 610-791-2228.
Pottery will be available for pick-up between one and two weeks after the event.

Neil Berg's 101 Years of Broadway
2024-11-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Back by popular demand, 101 Years of Broadway recreates the greatest moments from the finest shows of the century featuring the actual stars of shows such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, CATS, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Jekyll & Hyde. These amazing performers light up the stage with songs from the hit shows in which they starred. Neil Berg presents brilliantly revived arrangements of Broadway classics and thrilling numbers from Broadway’s newest hit shows.

Mustard’s Retreat – Defiantly Hopeful Fun Folk Music
2024-11-16 20:00 | Godfrey Daniels, 7 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 • 8PM
Mustard’s Retreat – Defiantly Hopeful Fun Folk Music
$23.50 ADVANCE | $28.50 DAY OF SHOW
https://godfreydaniels.org/event/mustards-retreat-november-16-2024/
Mustard’s Retreat brings joy, insight, and connection to every performance, creating a musical experience that feels like family. With a commitment to authenticity, this trio has spent nearly 45 years singing songs they care deeply about, untouched by the trends of the music industry. Known for their “defiantly hopeful” approach, their music is as thought-provoking as it is uplifting, and their extensive repertoire of original songs continues to inspire a fiercely loyal audience. Whether on grand stages or in intimate settings, their performances are a celebration of the human spirit—truly “music to cure what ails you.”

S.T.E.A.M. Adventures: America Recycles Day!
2024-11-17 11:00 - 15:00 | National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E 2nd Street, Bethlehem, 18015, United States
Join us for a discussion on recycling in celebration of America Recycles Day! Recycling experts from WM (formally known as Waste Management) will be sharing the do’s and don’ts about recycling at the curb – that includes explaining the term “wishcycling”. The conversation will lend a hand to the fun holiday themed recycle art activity. Build an “Elf” house with us using recyclables and other items!
Session 1 11:00am Presentation & hands-on activity
Session 2 1:00pm Presentation & hands-on activity
National Museum of Industrial History
602 East Second Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015
www.nmih.org
S.T.E.A.M. Adventures is part of our Family Sundays Program. Youth 12 and under receive free admission all day. Family Sundays is generously supported by PA Manufacturers’ Association, Dexter F. Baker & Dorothy H. Baker Foundation, First Energy Foundation, and Keystone Savings Foundation.

S.T.E.A.M Adventures: America Recycles Day
2024-11-17 11:00 - 15:00 | National Museum of Industrial History, 98 E 2nd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States

Watershed Explorers: Industrial History Virtual Reality Experience
2024-11-17 11:30 - 15:00 | National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E 2nd Street, Bethlehem, 18015, United States
Come join us for an immersive Virtual Reality (VR) experience to learn about industrial history in our watershed. Take a virtual canoe exploration down the Lehigh River to learn how the industrial revolution influenced and transformed our communities. In the VR experience, you will learn about the importance of coal, canals, and railroads, the cement and steel industries, and how areas in the Lehigh Valley were reinventing and transformed.
The experiences will be available at National Museum of Industrial History on November 17th from 11:30am-3:00pm. This program takes place during Family Sundays at NMIH. Youth 12 and under receive free admission when accompanied by a paying adult.

The Bethlehem Palette Club Visiting Artist Program
2024-11-17 13:30 - 16:00 | PA
The Bethlehem Palette Club invites you to their Visiting Artist Program at
The Cathedral Church of the Nativity, 321 Wyandotte St. Bethlehem, 18015
Sunday, November 17, 1:30 to 4 p.m.

There are two parking lots: one off 3rd St.(elevator access), and one off Wyandotte Street.
Our presenter for this meeting will be artist DAVID SOMMERS. He is a multidisciplinary fine artist. He synthesizes past art traditions with a modern, multidimensional viewpoint with a Cubist-Realist style of geometric shapes. David is a recipient of multiple national, and local awards in art and international studies. He is a resident at the Banana Factory in Bethlehem and a high school language and art history teacher. See his work at: davidsommersart.com. More info: www.behlehempaletteclub.org.

Lehigh University Student Jazz Concert: Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and Jazz Combos
2024-11-17 15:00 - 18:00 | Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Lehigh University Jazz students and faculty perform contemporary Jazz works for their fall concert. Bill Warfield, director.

Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
2024-11-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Central Moravian Church, 418 Main Street, Bethlehem, 18018
Come ride in a cozy horse-drawn wagon on our 30 minute Christmas winter wagon ride. Enjoy and discover the rich history and architecture of Downtown Bethlehem this Christmas season!
This carriage loads at the corner of Church & Main Streets in front of Central Moravian Church.
Tickets to carriage rides are non-refundable, and all dates and times are final. Wagons run rain or shine.
Wagon Rides run every 30 minutes. Tickets for this ride are per seat; the wagon can fit 13 passengers. This is not a private ride.
*Hours of operation and availability subject to change
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Connect & Create: Dream Drawing and Meditation
2024-11-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Lehigh University Art Galleries, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
This workshop invites participants to de-stress by creating experimental drawings inspired by the work of artist Nellie Mae Rowe in the exhibition Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe. The session will begin with some gentle seated movement, followed by a short guided meditation. With a cultivated sense of heightened awareness, we will move through several drawing exercises based on the evening’s theme of automatic drawing from dreams.
The resulting drawing will be experimental, fluid, foundational, gestural, and incredibly fun. Here, the emphasis is on mark-making, gesture, and connecting the practice of drawing with the practice of meditation. No prior drawing or meditation experience is required, as the practice is really based on the individual’s response to the experience in the moment.
Open to the public.
Please register in advance to save your space. Registration is limited.
All supplies will be provided and participants will take home their own drawing kit.
Participants will be invited to use yoga mats to sit / lay on the floor throughout the workshop. You might bring your own mat, a pillow or bolster to make yourself more comfortable. This is entirely optional, chairs and some mats will also be provided.
Susan Morelock is an artist, researcher, and educator whose engagement with photography, video and writing begins with what the world presents, then uses beauty and theory to coax the mundane toward metaphor. Her work has been widely exhibited in venues across the United States as well internationally, including locations in China, England, Japan, and Italy. Among her awarded grants and residencies are Artist in Residence at Baer Art Center, Iceland; Artist in Residence at ChaNorth, Pine Plains, NY; Teaching Artist in Residence at the Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art, Peekskill, NY; and Artist in Residence at Constance Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts, Ithaca, NY. She received her BFA in photography from Rochester Institute of Technology, her MA in visual and critical studies from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and her MFA from Columbia University. For more information view Susan’s website.
Connect & Create workshops offer a brief exploration and creative conversation around a work of art from the LUAG collection, followed by a hands-on activity and/or creative response led by a local teaching artist or student educator.

Image Credit: Nellie Mae Rowe (American, 1900–1982), Untitled (At Night Things Come to Me), 1980, crayon and pencil on paper, 18 x 24 inches, High Museum of Art, gift of Judith Alexander, 2003.226. © 2023 Estate of Nellie Mae Rowe/High Museum of Art, Atlanta.

Connect & Create: Dream Drawing and Meditation
2024-11-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Lehigh University Art Galleries, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United States

Art in Dialogue: Contemporary Art in Chile
2024-11-20 16:30 - 18:00 | Lehigh University Art Galleries, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
Assistant Professor of Art History Florencia San Martín in conversation with Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures and Latin American and Latino Studies Matthew Bush about two recent publications edited by Prof. San Martín about contemporary art in Chile.
The book Dismantling the Nation: Contemporary Art in Chile is the first academic volume to theorize and historicize contemporary artistic practices and culture from Chile in the English language. Critiquing the links between the nation-state of Chile and its colonial, capitalist, heteronormative, and extractivist rule, the book proposes otherwise forms of inhabiting, creating, and relating in more fluid and caring worlds, attending to artistic practices and discourses from Arica and the Atacama Desert to Wallmapu and Tierra del Fuego, and from the Central Valley, the Pacific coast, and the Andes to territories beyond the nation’s modern geographical borders. Analyzing how these practices refer to issues such as the environmental and cultural impact of extractivism, as well as memory, trauma, collectivity, and resistance towards neoliberal totality, this volume furthermore envisions art history and visual culture from a transnational and transdisciplinary perspective. For more information visit: https://www.fulcrum.org/concern/monographs/9k41zh29x
The exhibition catalog Todavía somos el Tiempo: arte y resistencia a 50 años del golpe was published in conjunction with an exhibition of the same name shown from November 2023 through March 2024 at the National Center of Contemporary Art in Chile. Commissioned by the Chilean Ministry of Cultures, Arts, and Heritage to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the U.S.-backed military coup in Chile, the exhibition included more than one hundred works created by artists and collectives from different generations, as well as hundreds of publications and archives from documentation centers in Chile and the United States. Divided into five sections, this exhibition shows the role of imperialism and global capitalism in the events and ideologies that designed the dictatorship and gave the green light to its conceptual continuity in the present, presenting art and time together as community projects of liberation, justice, and reparation. The accompanying exhibition catalog is available on paper and as open access. To access the open-access version visit: https://www.cultura.gob.cl/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/tset-catalogo-.pdf
For more information about the exhibition visit: https://www.cultura.gob.cl/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/tset-catalogo-.pdf

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Images provided by Florencia San Martín_Todavía somos el Tiempo: arte y resistencia a 50 años del golpe_published by the Chilean Ministry of Cultures, Arts, and Heritage

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This event is co-sponsored by the Latin American and Latino Studies Department and is part of International Education Week 2024. For the full calendar of events, please click here.”

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Florencia San Martín is an Assistant Professor of Art History at Lehigh University, where she teaches and writes about contemporary art, Latin American art, history of photography, and decolonial methodologies. She is co-editor of the volume The Routledge Companion to Decolonizing Art History (Routledge, 2023) and is currently completing a monograph based on her PhD dissertation titled Alfredo Jaar: Decolonial Time and the Aesthetics of the Unfinished.

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Matthew Bush‘s research and teaching examine contemporary Latin American narrative and culture, focusing primarily on Mexico, Peru, and Argentina. His most recent book Other Americans: The Art of Latin America in the US Imaginary (Pittsburgh 2022) examines the representation of Latin America across a host of mediums including Hollywood films, Netflix series, and contemporary novels, to probe the role of negative affect in hemispheric relations. His current monographic project examines the politics of neo-avant-garde authorship in Latin America.

Art in Dialogue is a series of interdisciplinary conversations between members of the university and the wider community – reflecting the ways in which their work is dynamically engaged with other fields of inquiry.

Art in Dialogue: Contemporary Art in Chile
2024-11-20 16:30 - 18:00 | Lehigh University Art Galleries, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United States

LINC's Celebrating a Welcoming Lehigh Valley Event
2024-11-20 17:30 - 20:30 | Black River Farms Vineyard and Winery, 2472 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, P, 18015, United States
Join LINC for a one-of-a-kind fundraising event to support our new neighbors, colleagues and friends. It will be held at Black River Farms Vineyard and Winery on Wednesday, November 20th at 5:30pm.
The theme Celebrating a Welcoming Lehigh Valley reflects LINC’s vision to support communities and workplaces where everyone feels welcome, gets rooted, and thrives. Our mission is to foster trusted connections that attract and support newcomers as they transition to our community while helping advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations.
All are welcome to join us as we celebrate our Welcoming Community Leader and Welcoming Workplace honorees.
As you are mingling and enjoying delightful drinks and hors d’oeuvres, be sure to bid on unique Lehigh Valley experiences and check out the Welcome Home raffle, featuring wreaths and home goods from local businesses!
THANK YOU EVENT SPONSORS

Crayola
Lehigh University
PSECU
Social T Marketing
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
and more!

Sponsorships are still available through October 15.

Bo Ssam Night at Mister Lee's Noodles
2024-11-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Mister Lee’s Noodles Bethlehem, 512 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Enjoy a special pre-fixe menu of curated selections for Yakitori Night at Mister Lee’s Noodles in Bethlehem.
Bossam is a pork dish in Korean cuisine. It usually consists of pork shoulder that is boiled in spices and thinly sliced. The meat is served with side dishes.
Thursday, Nov 21st 6-9 PM
$45 per person / Served Family Style
INCLUDES
Pork Shoulder
Jasmine Rice
Gamja Salad (Korean Potato Salad)
Jalapeno Ginger Relish
House Made Sriracha
Local Greens
VEGAN OPTIONS AVAILABLE!
RESERVE YOUR SPOT AT MISTERLEESNOODLES.COM
OR CALL 610-900-4888

Todd Albright & Nick Franclik Co-Bill – Gritty Twelve-String Guitar Country Blues to Modern Americana
2024-11-21 19:00 | Godfrey Daniels, 7 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 • 7PM
Todd Albright & Nick Franclik Co-Bill – Gritty Twelve-String Guitar Country Blues to Modern Americana
$23.50 ADVANCE | $28.50 DAY OF SHOW
https://godfreydaniels.org/event/todd-albright-and-nick-franclik-november-21-2024/
Todd Albright and Nick Franclik bring their distinctive styles to the Godfrey Daniels stage for an evening of exceptional music. Todd Albright, a master of country blues and twelve-string guitar, will transport the audience to the pre-war blues era, drawing from legends like Blind Willie McTell and Leadbelly. Nick Franclik, a versatile musician with over 30 years of experience, showcases his genre-spanning solo work from his album, “View From My Spaceship.” Together, they offer a dynamic blend of blues, roots, and storytelling that will resonate with music lovers of all kinds.

Student-Led Series: Steel and the Senses: Rediscovering Lehigh’s Outdoor Sculpture Collection
2024-11-22 12:30 - 13:30 | Lehigh University Art Galleries, 420 E Packer Ave, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Escape the monotony of the college routine and explore part of Lehigh’s outdoor sculpture collection with museum educator Thomas Kaspereen ’27. Discover the significance of the sculptures you pass by daily, and explore the hidden connections between art and science.
Register in advance here.

Image: Ernest Shaw. American, b.1942. Steel and Stone. 1981-1982. Steel, stone. Gift of Philip and Muriel Berman. LUS 88 1001
Photograph by Hallie Wilson ’23

Football Trivia - November 22
2024-11-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Color Me Mine Lehigh Valley, 25 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
Enjoy a night out with your friends painting pottery and answering Football themed Trivia! Trivia winners gets a prize!
Color Me Mine Lehigh Valley
25 E 3rd Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
5:30-7:30 PM
• A $10 reservation per person (studio fee included). Pottery choice is an additional cost.

• Pottery choice additional cost – choose from our entire inventory

•BYOB for 21+ and BYOSnacks

Pottery will be ready 1-2 weeks after the event.

Warm up with some DANCE SOUP!
2024-11-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) presents its annual concert of student-choreographed works, Dance Soup, November 22 & 23, 2024.
Directed by Rebecca Moyer and Jennifer Weaver, Dance Soup promises a vibrant mix of senior solos and group performances across various genres, including modern, jazz, contemporary, and ballet. “The audience can expect a diverse array of music and themes that will keep them fully engaged,” Weaver explains. “Students have dedicated considerable time to developing their concepts and exploring the creative process behind their dances.”
Dance Soup offers students a chance to apply the skills they’ve gained in Improvisation and Dance Composition classes. Many start developing their ideas during the summer before the school year begins in September. This process involves submitting proposals for faculty approval, auditioning peers, and participating in rehearsals and mentoring sessions with faculty, all of which help students enhance their leadership and choreographic abilities. “Students also experience the critique process during this journey,” notes Weaver. “We provide them with the freedom to explore the entire realm of dance, allowing them to express their unique voices and specialties.
When asked about the name “Dance Soup“, Weaver explains, “Much like soup is crafted from a variety of ingredients, this concert brings together diverse elements that blend beautifully to create an engaging performance that is sure to warm the audience’s hearts.”
This year’s Dance Soup concert takes place November 22 at 7 PM, November 23 at 2 PM and 7 PM. Tickets are $7-$12 and can be purchased in advance at CharterArts.org.
The Charter Arts Dance Department provides students with a comprehensive and quality dance education in an environment that nurtures the talent of each individual. Students engage in an array of technique classes, improvisation, composition and dance history classes. Dance majors also have numerous performing opportunities throughout the year, both in school and in the community.

Warm up with some DANCE SOUP!
2024-11-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Dance Department will present its Dance Soup Concert on November 22 & 23, 2024. This dynamic concert is an annual tradition at the school, showcasing student-choreographed works. Directed by Rebecca Moyer and Jennifer Weaver, the concert promises a vibrant mix of senior solos and group performances across various genres, including modern, jazz, contemporary, and ballet. “The audience can expect a diverse array of music and themes that will keep them fully engaged,” Weaver explains. “Students have dedicated considerable time to developing their concepts and exploring the creative process behind their dances.”
Dance Soup offers students a chance to apply the skills they’ve gained in Improvisation and Dance Composition classes. Many start developing their ideas during the summer before the school year begins in September. This process involves submitting proposals for faculty approval, auditioning peers, and participating in rehearsals and mentoring sessions with faculty, all of which help students enhance their leadership and choreographic abilities. “Students also experience the critique process during this journey,” notes Weaver. “We provide them with the freedom to explore the entire realm of dance, allowing them to express their unique voices and specialties.”
When asked about the name Dance Soup, Weaver explains, “Much like soup is crafted from a variety of ingredients, this concert brings together diverse elements that blend beautifully to create an engaging performance that is sure to warm the audience’s hearts.”
Evening performances November 22 & 23 at 7 PM. Matinee performance November 23 at 2 PM. Tickets are $7-$12. Purchase online in advance at CharterArts.org.
The Charter Arts Dance Department provides students with a comprehensive and quality dance education in an environment that nurtures the talent of each individual. Students engage in an array of technique classes, improvisation, composition and dance history classes. Dance majors also have numerous performing opportunities throughout the year, both in school and in the community.
Prospective students and families who are interested in learning more about the dance department and the school are encouraged to attend a FALL OPEN HOUSE event on November 16th or an upcoming Virtual Information Session. More information at CharterArts. org

Chuck Brodsky, with our guest Larry Ahearn – An Evening of the Genuine, Quirky, and Rootsy
2024-11-22 20:00 | Godfrey Daniels, 7 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA, United States
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 • 8PM
Chuck Brodsky, with our guest Larry Ahearn – An Evening of the Genuine, Quirky, and Rootsy
$23.50 ADVANCE | $28.50 DAY OF SHOW
https://godfreydaniels.org/event/chuck-brodsky-larry-ahearn-november-22-2024/
Chuck Brodsky is a renowned modern-day bard and troubadour celebrated for his genuine, quirky, and rootsy music. His music celebrates the goodness in people, challenges what needs to be challenged, and pokes fun at the quirks of life. Chuck’s songs have been featured in films, TV, and even the National Baseball Hall of Fame, where 22 of his baseball-themed songs are enshrined in the sound recording library.
Larry Ahearn is a seasoned musician with a profound connection to the singer-songwriter tradition, known for crafting folk and blues-infused melodies intertwined with evocative storytelling in his lyrics.

Silver & Gold Holiday Cocktail Trails 2024
2024-11-23 12:00 - 17:00 | Main and Broad Streets, Main and Broad Streets, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Event Overview
Ring in the holiday season early with our annual Historic Bethlehem Holiday Cocktail Trails! On November 16th and 23rd from 12:00pm to 5:00pm, your passport will be your ticket to visit stores and restaurants throughout Historic Downtown Bethlehem for various delicious holiday cocktail samples.
Purchase passports for the Red or Green Trail on November 16th or Silver or Gold Trail on November 23rd. No matter which trail you choose, it is sure to be a fun-filled day! Passports will go on sale the week of October 16th for $45. Each trail will consist of 12 businesses serving up their favorite holiday cocktails.
*Must be 21 and over to purchase and participate in the Holiday Cocktail Trail. One trail per person. Please drink responsibly. The event is rain or shine. No Refunds.
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Registration will be at Hyatt Place Bethlehem – 45 W North St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
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Silver & Gold Holiday Cocktail Trails
2024-11-23 12:00 - 17:00 | Main and Broad Streets, Main and Broad Streets, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Event Overview
Ring in the holiday season early with our annual Historic Bethlehem Holiday Cocktail Trails! On November 16th and 23rd from 12:00pm to 5:00pm, your passport will be your ticket to visit stores and restaurants throughout Historic Downtown Bethlehem for various delicious holiday cocktail samples.
Purchase passports for the Red or Green Trail on November 16th or Silver or Gold Trail on November 23rd. No matter which trail you choose, it is sure to be a fun-filled day! Passports will go on sale the week of October 16th for $45. Each trail will consist of 12 businesses serving up their favorite holiday cocktails.
*Must be 21 and over to purchase and participate in the Holiday Cocktail Trail. One trail per person. Please drink responsibly. The event is rain or shine. No Refunds.
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Registration will be at Hyatt Place Bethlehem – 45 W North St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
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