Bringing Schematics to Life Historic Bethlehem announces Bethlehem by Design, the newest exhibition at the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, opening on February 6, 2016 and going through May 15. In honor of the 275th anniversary of Bethlehem, PA, this exhibition will showcase a variety of maps, diagrams, drawings, and models that trace Bethlehem’s development [...]
PEEPSFEST® ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF SCHOLASTIC DIORAMA COMPETITION Area students had a sweet start to the New Year when their dioramas were chosen as winners in the 2015 PEEPS® Scholastic Diorama Competition during PEEPSFEST®, the free family festival presented by Just Born Quality Confections and ArtsQuest Dec. 30-31. More than 140 dioramas incorporating PEEPS® candy were [...]
...It's So Much More Than Just Tea Calling all community members who have a Polly Heckewelder doll, family heirloom, favorite family doll, or a benefit doll! Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites invites you to join the for a Polly Heckewelder tea party on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 2:00pm in the Saal at the Gemeinhaus, [...]
As a result of this weekend’s forecasted inclement weather, ArtsQuest’s Souper Bowl culinary event and fund-raiser has been cancelled. The annual event, which features area chefs and restaurants serving up a variety of delicious soups, was set for Sat., Jan. 23, 11 a.m., at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks. Started seven years ago, the Souper [...]
“Exploring PA-German Fraktur,” An exhibit of the NCHGS collection of Pennsylvania-German fraktur, Pennsylvania German decorated manuscripts,and copy books continues now through February 14 in the Regional Artists Gallery during regular museum hours. Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14 Courtship and Marriage in the Colonial Era and the Victorian Era. February 13, 10 am – [...]
Due to this weekend's inclement weather, Rose Ostrowski's performance at Lehigh Valley Mall as part of the 'Adding Tomorrows' Mall Tour has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 13, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Eleven year old Rose Ostrowski of Berwick, PA will perform at Lehigh Valley Mall, Elevator Court, Saturday, February 13, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. [...]
Photographs show struggles, triumphs of 1960s MovementWhat was it like to be surrounded by intense social upheaval in the South in the 1960s? An exhibition opening on Martin Luther King Jr. weekend at the Allentown Art Museum will allow visitors to step beyond the headlines to view 156 striking and emotional images taken by [...]
Lehigh Valley Zoo is getting new residents in 2016, with the addition of two Masai giraffes. Giraffes are becoming overwhelmingly popular with zoo lovers. Beyond the unique frame, long neck and African heritage is an engaging animal. The Masai giraffes’ home at Lehigh Valley Zoo will feature opportunities for zoo guests to get up-close and [...]
Follow the star to Bethlehem this January as SteelStacks celebrates El Dia de los Reyes (Three Kings Day), the cherished religious and cultural tradition of many Latin American countries. The annual Three Kings Celebration, which is free and open to the public, will take place Jan. 3, 2-6 p.m., at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, [...]
Holiday Market Draws Nearly 65,000 People to the Christmas City During the Christmas Season Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem’s unique holiday shopping extravaganza and some of the nicest December weather in recent memory combined to make Christkindlmarkt’s 23rd year one for the record books, with 64,612 people attending the event during its five-weekend run. Attendance at the market, [...]
