March 2010

VOTE for the Bethlehem Skateplaza to receive a $250,000 grant!
Mar 1-31
Click to now to vote! The organizations with the top two number of votes wins a $250,000 grant. All you have to do is enter your name, email and birth date to log in. They won't send you any unwanted emails or anything. Vote once daily until the end of March. Tell your friends, coworkers, EVERYONE! For more information of the skateplaza, visit the website.

Bach at Noon
Mar 9, 12:00 PM
Central Moravian Church, Church and Main Streets, 18018
Free Admission and no need for a reservation. Doors open at 11:30am. Come early to be sure of a seat!! Greg Funfgeld will introduce the music performed by members of The Bach Choir and Bach Festival Orchestra with an informal talk. A free-will offering will be received.

March Madness Book Sale
Bethlehem Area Public Library
Thus, Mar 11: 12 to 8 p.m. & Sat, Mar 13 from 10am to 4pm
11 W. Church St., Bethlehem, PA
Over 10,000 books, movies and music are carefully arranged by author, artist, or subject. We only accept materials in good to excellent condition. This sale features Celtic books and music in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Peruse the fishing books or the selection of gardening books. Best sellers, classics, childrens, and nonfiction are also for sale. Most credit and debit cards are accepted. All proceeds benefit the library. Call 610 867-3761.

10th Annual Heart of the Valley Antiques Show
WDIY Studios
Sat, Mar 13: 9am to 5pm & Sun, Mar 14: 10am to 4pm
Ice House on Sand Island, 56 River St, 18018
Dealers, specializing in American Country Antiques, will offer a variety of items, including quilts, textiles, pottery, primitives, glass, painted, country and formal furniture, folk art, toys and more. Food and refreshments will be available from the Confetti Café. All proceeds will benefit programming and operations for WDIY, Community Public Radio, 88.1 FM, the NPR station member for the Lehigh Valley. More information can be found at WDIY's website. Call 610-694-8100.

KidTunes - Suzi Shelton
Banana Factory
Mar 13, 10:00 AM
25 W. Third Street, Bethlehem, PA
Saturday mornings at the Banana Factory are filled with giggles, grins and the sounds of children's voices... It's KidTunes! Suzi Shelton has been performing music for kids around her home base in New York City for the past 10 years. Suzi rocks parents and kids alike, whether it be thousands of families at the Lincoln Center tree lighting to swarms of fans at the Southpaw Festival. Suzi has discovered that adding music to movement was her winning combination. Kids respond to her beauty, warmth and youthful appeal while their parents appreciate Suzi’s hip and catchy tunes and lyrics. Suzi's honored to be the recipient of numerous awards including: Parenting magazine, October 2005 “Parenting Pick”, 2006 Parents’ Choice Recommended Award Winner, 2006 iParenting Media Award Recipient, 2007 NAPPA Gold Award Winner. For tickets and more info visit the KidTunes website. Call (610) 332-1300.

Universes' Live from the Edge

Touchstone Theatre
Mar 13-15
321 East Fourth Street, Bethlehem, PA
Visiting guest ensemble, Universes, is a company that grew out of a band of New York poets who got bored with traditional poetry readings and chose instead to work as an ensemble, blending poetry, song and movement. Live from the Edge showcases Universes’ special brand of fusion theater tracking their evolution of poetic language from childhood rhymes and community rituals, to poetry and theater, hip-hop and gospel. For tickets and more info, visit Touchstone's website. Call (610) 867-1689.

Children's Sunday Storytelling Series
Godfrey Daniels
Mar 14, 2:00 PM
7 East Fourth St., Bethlehem, PA
Mary Wright is a professional storyteller and theatre artist, Mary brings an exciting and eclectic mix of stories and songs to her performances for adults and children alike. Tales range from the mountains of Asia to her own backyard. Folktales, fairy tales, tall tales and true adventures all speak to the wonder of living and the resiliency of the human spirit. Admission $4.50 (under 5 years free). For more information please visit lvstorytellers.org. Call (610) 867-2390.

Third Thursday Film Screening
Mar 18, 7:00 PM
Victory Firehouse, 205 Webster Street, 18015
Each third Thursday of the month, the Southside Film Institute presents a socially conscious film that merits viewing and discussion. Our purpose is to give venue to pertinent and well-crafted documentary films that unfortunately do not have a market in mainstream cinema. Admission is free. Check out the Southside Film Festival website for more info.

Children's Sunday Storytelling Series
Godfrey Daniels
Mar 21, 2:00 PM
7 East Fourth St., Bethlehem, PA
March 21st's storyteller is Kathy Long. People of all ages - from nursery schools to nursing homes - make up Kathy's audiences. She believes everyone has a great capacity to learn through storytelling and it has a dual purpose - to entertain and to educate. She feels that as we advance technologically, we must not forget oral tradition.Admission $4.50 (under 5 years free). For more information please visit lvstorytellers.org. Call (610) 867-2390.

Bethlehem Easter Egg Hunt
Mar 27, 10:00 AM
Memorial Pool, Illick's Mill Road, 18018
This annual event hosted for the residents of the City of Bethlehem, is held on the lawn at Memorial Pool located on Illick's Mill Road. Easter Egg Hunt is for children ages 3-8yrs. Registration is not necessary. Participants should bring their own baskets or bags to put the candy in. Rain date is April 3. Call 610-865-7081 for more information.

April 2010

May 2010

First Friday
Southside Shopping District
May 7, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Primarily 3rd, 4th & S. New Streets, Bethlehem, PA
On the First Friday of every month from 6 to 10pm, participating members of the Downtown Bethlehem Association in SouthSide Bethlehem stay open late and host a monthly celebration featuring music, refreshments, art exhibits, in-store specials and more. Call (610) 841-5831.

Third Thursday Film Screening
May 20, 7:00 PM
Victory Firehouse, 205 Webster Street, 18015
Each third Thursday of the month, the Southside Film Institute presents a socially conscious film that merits viewing and discussion. Our purpose is to give venue to pertinent and well-crafted documentary films that unfortunately do not have a market in mainstream cinema. Admission is free. Check out the Southside Film Festival website for more info.

June 2010

First Friday
Southside Shopping District
Jun 4, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Primarily 3rd, 4th & S. New Streets, Bethlehem, PA
On the First Friday of every month from 6 to 10pm, participating members of the Downtown Bethlehem Association in SouthSide Bethlehem stay open late and host a monthly celebration featuring music, refreshments, art exhibits, in-store specials and more. Call (610) 841-5831.

SouthSide Film Festival
SouthSide Film Institute
Jun 15-19
23 E. Third Street, Bethlehem, PA
The SouthSide Film Institute will present its 7th Annual SouthSide Film Festival on June 15-19, 2010. In addition, the Institute screens independent films on the third Thursday of each month, at the Victory Firehouse, as part of its "Third Thursday Film Club" program. Check out the Festival's website for all the details. Call 610-882-4300.

– Downtown Bethlehem Assocation member