Celebrating Bethlehem's Southside Culture
A program provided by Community Action Development Bethlehem (CADB) aims to support homeowners in maintaining their building’s exteriors. For low-income residents, it may be difficult to find funds to repair the facade of their homes and to ensure the safety of their residences. CADB’s Residential Façade Program offers residents in targeted neighborhoods the resources to…
On Sunday June 23rd, Lehigh Valley locals celebrated Pride at the Sun Inn Courtyard in North Bethlehem. The celebration was the second annual Pride Party Palooza, an event founded by Scottie Prime with the goal of raising money for Project Silk Lehigh Valley. Project Silk is a part of the Valley Youth House organization and…
On June 6, Nashville-based rock group Sweet Lizzy Project (SLP) arrived at Levitt Pavilion to perform a medley of classic covers and original rock hits. The group, originally from Cuba, went on to show that rock ‘n’ roll is more than just a British and American pastime, but that Latinx folks can shred too. SLP…
On June 1, Levitt Pavilion welcomed singer-songwriter CLOVER to the stage. Originally another musician, Julia Pratt, was scheduled to perform, but due to a last-minute cancellation by Pratt, CLOVER was able to fulfill her dream of sharing her music with audiences at SteelStacks. CLOVER’s performance moved through a set of original compositions and covers of…
Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night during the summer, SteelStacks hosts free concerts as a part of their Levitt Pavilion Summer Concert Series. These are well attended by the Lehigh Valley community. On the night of May 31s, the lawn in front of the Levitt Pavilion stage filled up quickly with an audience excited to…
During the summer, Levitt Pavilion offers numerous free concerts for residents of the Lehigh Valley to enjoy on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Typically, audience members bring camping chairs and set up on the grass in front of the stage to enjoy the music. Shows at Levitt Pavilion are a great way to spend a summer…
On June 4th, the Bethlehem Area Public Library hosted a lecture on the long and complex history of Bethlehem Steel, which was led by Donald Young. Young, 87, worked in the steel industry for 56 years, mostly with Bethlehem Steel. The work meant so much to him that he devoted his life to it, both…
While Frank Banko Theater is primarily known for providing exceptional contemporary and classic screenings of film, the theater also offers live shows organized by the House Improv team. Throughout the year, Improv comedy shows are offered regularly and feature the comedic talents of Lehigh Valley locals who are both quick thinkers and engaging actors. On…
When the sun finally sets behind C-Town in South Bethlehem and when the days’ work is done, where might someone go – during a pandemic – to grab a beer with a book or a friend, and watch families ride bikes on the greenway while surrounded by plants in an urban garden? The parklet at…
Despite my fear of sharing personal stories, Waxler created a space where vulnerability was not something to be feared, but something to be explored with kindness toward one’s self and other participants…