A Community Jam Session: Open Mic Night at the Bethlehem Area Public Library
Every Monday night starting at 5:00, Lehigh Valley locals come together at the Bethlehem Area Public Library (BAPL) to share their creative work at an open mic. Typically, the weekly event is hosted by Bill Medei in the Cohen Room and runs for approximately two and a half hours. BAPL’s open mic night provides space…
Live at Levitt: Spotlight on Stella Ruze
On July 11th, the seven-piece band Stella Ruze performed at Levitt Pavilion as a part of their free concert series. Stella Ruze is a folk-rock band from Philadelphia that wowed the crowd at SteelStacks with their impressive four-part harmonies and wide variety of instruments. The band consists of guitarist & singer Brendan Johnson, singer &…
One Earth ReggaeFest Advocates for Safe Spaces in Lehigh Valley
One Earth ReggaeFest was a free celebratory festival that took place from noon on July 6th until midnight. For 12 hours…
Exploring the LGBTQ+ Community Oral History Project: Spotlight on Sandy Mesics
The Lehigh Valley LGBT Community Archive collects materials that document the contributions of LGBTQIA+ community members to the region. Since 2016,…
Celebrating Pride at Bethlehem’s 2024 Pride Party Palooza
On Sunday June 23rd, Lehigh Valley locals celebrated Pride at the Sun Inn Courtyard in North Bethlehem. The celebration was the…
Live at Levitt: Spotlight on Sweet Lizzie Project
On June 6, Nashville-based rock group Sweet Lizzy Project (SLP) arrived at Levitt Pavilion to perform a medley of classic covers…
Live at Levitt: Spotlight on Singer-Songwriter CLOVER
On June 1, Levitt Pavilion welcomed singer-songwriter CLOVER to the stage. Originally another musician, Julia Pratt, was scheduled to perform, but…
Live at Levitt: Spotlight on Carbon Leaf
Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night during the summer, SteelStacks hosts free concerts as a part of their Levitt Pavilion Summer…
Live at Levitt: The South Side’s Free Summer Concert Series
During the summer, Levitt Pavilion offers numerous free concerts for residents of the Lehigh Valley to enjoy on Thursdays, Fridays, and…
Community Discussion of Bethlehem Steel with Donald Young, Past Steelworker
On June 4th, the Bethlehem Area Public Library hosted a lecture on the long and complex history of Bethlehem Steel, which…