Artist Spotlight Revisited: Kim Hogan
In a studio bursting with colorful glass, Kim Hogan stood among her artworks big and small at the Banana Factory Arts Center. The sun highlighted her mosaics as we discussed her inspirations for her art and her plans for the future. Seven years ago, Southsider’s Sam Sorensen met with Hogan and wrote extensively on Hogan’s…
A Night of Pop Music: “Come Dance With Us” at ArtsQuest
ArtsQuest, a Bethlehem staple for community events, hosted a series of events called “Come Dance With Us” throughout the fall and winter. Celebrating the empowering success of various women in pop music, the series cultivated a space where members of the Lehigh Valley community were able to let loose, dance, and meet other locals with…
The Importance of Christkindlmarkt in Bethlehem
Christkindlmarkt, hosted by ArtsQuest, is a staple in the Lehigh Valley for celebrating the holiday season with its inclusion of local…
Prioritizing Accessibility at Festival Unbound
On Saturday October 5th, the stage at Zoellner Arts Center was set with a beautiful curved ramp that came to a…
Pennsylvania Honors Neo-Pop Artist Keith Haring with Historical Marker
On October 11th, the Kutztown Area Historical Society (KAHS) and Lehigh University’s South Side Initiative (SSI) unveiled a historical marker dedicated…
Best of Summer 2024: Get Out for Wellness with Wildlands Conservancy
With fall coming to the Lehigh Valley, Southsider wants to highlight the best of the summer 2024 events. The Wildlands Conservancy’s…
Best of Summer 2024: Celebrating Lehigh Valley Pride
Looking back at summer 2024, Southsider is reflecting on the events that offered the Lehigh Valley community the best opportunities for…
West Bethlehem Emergency Food Pantry Addresses Food Insecurity
Amidst rising grocery costs, families and individuals are turning towards emergency food distributors to make ends meet. One of these resources…
A Religious Commitment to Affordable Housing: First Presbyterian Church’s Land Development Initiative
Bethlehem First Presbyterian Church is a community attentive to the lack of affordable housing in our city. Church leaders are exploring…
Best of Summer 2024: Confronting Plastic Pollution Through Art at The Nurture Nature Center
Southsider is highlighting some of our favorite arts and cultural events and programming in our 2024 best of summer series. For…