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Celebrating local shopping, dining, arts, events, and community
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The Arts & Culture Issue: The Makers
Saturday, October 21, 2017 Noon – 5 pm Miller Symphony Hall 23 North 6th Street Allentown Tickets Available Online: TEDxLehighRiver.com
Meet the makers Celebrating our community’s creative and innovative makers; flip through the pages and you’ll meet some of them up close.
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giving back
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Making a difference in the lives of others: Anna Russell.
Leading the way through innovation and example: Jeffrey Boerner.
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voices
social mission
The sounds of our city: Lehigh Valley Undergound.
Learn more about our 2017 Social Mission Partner: YWCA Bethlehem.
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And of course,
great shopping, dining, arts, entertainment, and services— as always. KEEP READING
events Get out and experience the city— plan your fall with Fig. PA G E 4 2
community supporters Supporting the growth of the city of Bethlehem. PA G E 5 8
On the cover: Dan Getz from ArtsQuest Glass Studio at the Banana Factory Arts Center ISSUE 16 / FALL 2017 / BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA / THE ARTS & CULTURE ISSUE: THE MAKERS
C R E AT E D A N D P R O D U C E D BY F I G I N D U S T R I E S Creative thinkers and makers with a forever mission of Design For Good. Learn more about our mission and meet our team at figindustries.com. PUBLISHER Deborah Brandt
DESIGNERS Josh Seibert Jacobo Sánchez Ian Berg John Woodward
DIRECTOR Kiera Wilhelm C O M M U N I C AT I O N S Erin Cusack Kelly McAllister Susan Bowser Anthony Gorick
PHOTOGRAPHERS Karlo Gesner Matthew Tennison INTERN Sierra Fry
WRITER Steve Neumann
P R I N T I N G PA RT N E R The Standard Group
C O M M U N I T Y PA RT N E R S A N D C O N T R I B U T O R S Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites ArtsQuest
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Kristina Cole
Lehigh Valley Underground
Nadia Hassani
SouthSide Arts District
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B E T H L E H E M WA S F O U N D E D O N A C U LT U R E O F M A K E R S . The Moravians who settled here in 1741 built it with tools crafted in the Smithy that still stands in the Colonial Industrial Quarter, and their arts and crafts are preserved in historic homes and museums today. The steel stacks that look over Bethlehem are a powerful reminder of our great history of making. Massive or tiny, forged, sewn, or sculpted—Bethlehem has always welcomed makers and innovators who continuously imagine and re-imagine our city and the world at large.
Today, Bethlehem enjoys a rich and exciting diversity of makers, and we celebrate them in this issue. We have makers of things: designers, woodworkers, jewelry and furniture makers; artisan chefs, brewers, distillers, bakers, and roasters; visual artists, printers and painters, glassblowers, pottery makers, and photographers. We have makers of experiences: listening rooms and music venues where we hear our favorite local bands, choirs, and musical ensembles of every size and genre; theatres and playhouses and acting troupes that invite us into the stories they weave before our eyes. No matter your skill level or age, you can paint with friends, learn to play an instrument, take a DIY crafts class, or make your own guitar (really!). The list is blissfully long.
A NOTE FROM FIG
A City of Makers
At Fig, we are makers too. We make Fig for you—the reader. We make it so you can see Bethlehem in all its glory. We make it so businesses can show you their mission, the things they make, and the services they provide. Most of all, we make Fig because we believe that living out our mission of lifting up small businesses makes a difference. On the following pages, Fig is pleased to showcase many of the makers in and around our creative city. Be sure to turn to the special section in the center of this book that introduces you to a few of them up close and personal. As Bethlehem continues to welcome and celebrate a maker mindset, we reap the benefits of a city brimming and alive with inventive and innovative opportunities and experiences that enrich us all. KIERA WILHELM & THE FIG INDUSTRIES TEAM
LE HI GH VA L L E Y
Underground First Friday Concert Series On September 1st First Friday, Lehigh Valley Underground and the SouthSide Arts District teamed up to present the Lehigh Valley Underground Concert Series at First Friday. The series started on September 1st , and will continue at every First Friday of the month in South Bethlehem. Enhancing the arts and culture of First Friday, these live performances can be seen throughout the shops and restaurants on 3 rd and 4 th streets at such venues as Bonn Place Brewing, Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub, Godfrey Daniels, Color Me Mine, Zoellner Arts Center, Molinari’s, and SouthSide 313 Bar & Grille. Venues will change monthly, as well as the artists performing.
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Gerard Longo, Founder/Editor-in-Chief of Lehigh Valley Underground.
“This monthly series will support our vibrant music scene and our growing local business community, making South Bethlehem a shining example of progress for the Greater Lehigh Valley and beyond.”
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2017-2018 Season
Emerging Choreographers Concert • Screendance Festival Gaudeamus Christmas Concert • Dance Ensemble Concert Film Festival • Spring Choral Concert
Sept. 27 to Oct. 8, 2017
Nov. 29 to Dec. 10, 2017
Mar. 20 to May 3, 2018
Oct. 12 to Oct. 22, 2017
Feb. 21 to Mar. 4, 2018
Apr. 25 to May 6, 2018
Tickets & Information: 610.282.3192 • desales.edu/act1 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 18034
GIVING BACK Making a difference in the lives of others.
Giving Back: Anna Russell ANNA RUSSELL, DIRECTOR OF M A K E A R T LO C A L : A B E T H L E H E M D O C U M E N TA RY, initially came to Bethlehem three years ago to work with Touchstone Theatre in a performing and creative apprenticeship. That’s where she met Doug Roysdon, head of Mock Turtle Marionette Theater, who, for years, has been exploring ideas about what makes a mission-driven, sustainable arts community. Since then, with support from Lehigh University’s Mellon Digital Humanities Initiative, dozens of hours of interviews have been conducted by Doug, Anna, and their team. And, fueled by individual contributions, their summer Kickstarter campaign successfully raised thousands of dollars to move on to the project’s next phase. The documentary will celebrate and investigate the history and future of grassroots art in Bethlehem. What makes a sustainable arts community? How do you nurture and grow it? How do we build ourselves and our identity so that it lasts beyond just one project? “It’s been inspiring to listen to a lot of artists’ stories,” Anna says. “There was a real burgeoning of arts activities in Bethlehem during the decline of the steel industry.” Eventually the team wants to tour the documentary nationally, because the point of focusing on this kind of art-making by a locally-grown, grassroots arts scene is that it can happen anywhere—and others can learn from what’s happened in Bethlehem. “I think there’s a lot of pride in an arts community that feels like it cared for this place,” Anna says, “that it took this place to where it is now.”
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FIG VOICES New sounds of our city in partnership with Lehigh Valley Underground.
Photograph by Hub Wilson Photography
Voices: Fall 2017 Live Music Highlights Written and curated by Gerard Longo, Founder of Lehigh Valley Underground
S U M M E R I S O V E R , but the fun doesn’t
stop on the music scene in and around Bethlehem. There are some notable live music events to keep the party going well into the fall, and this quarter’s Fig Voices column from Lehigh Valley Underground exists to tell you about them.
Coming up on Sept. 22–24 is the Celtic Cultural Alliance’s 30th Annual Celtic Classic, taking place at the intersection of Main and Spring Streets in Bethlehem. Each year, the Celtic Classic features some of the nation’s most acclaimed and popular Celtic performers, with 2017’s lineup set to include Blackwater, Burning Bridget Cleary, Calan, Seamus Kennedy, and many more. The festival also features Celtic fare, vendors,
and a series of competitions, including the Haggis Bowl haggis eating contest, and the popular U.S. National Highland Games Championship. (celticfest.org) The following weekend, travel just down the road to Allentown’s Cedar Beach for Allentown ArtsFest, a free-admission, threeday festival featuring more than 30 musical performances. Allentown ArtsFest will also showcase exhibits and demonstrations featuring visual arts, film, comedy, and technology, alongside local food, beer, and craft vendors. (allentownartsfest.com) Finally, Lehigh Valley Underground is excited to get in on a fun and exciting fall by continuing the Lehigh Valley Underground
Concert Series at First Fridays in South Bethlehem. Presented in partnership with SouthSide Arts District on the First Friday of every month, our October 6 lineup is set to include Billy Bauer Band and many more of the Lehigh Valley’s favorite and up-and-coming local acts, who will be showcased in shops, restaurants, and places of business throughout the South Side. (southsideartsdistrict.com) At Fig and Lehigh Valley Underground, we believe in the power of live, local music to build community. Learn more about the Valley’s music scene and events at lehighvalleyunderground.com.
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V i e w a 17 0 0 s h o m e with a winding staircase and exposed log walls, a charming Victorian carriage house with mansard roof, a grand Queen Anne townhouse, a mansion built in 1917 by a railroad executive with its own “hidden” Scottish pub, the three-story live-work space of a local interior designer, a house where Benjamin Franklin was a guest in 1755, and other homes—all presented in festive holiday décor. Advance tickets are $25 and may be purchased at: • Bhda.org/housetour • ArtsQuest Box Office
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Almanac Dance Circus Theatre’s Leaps of Faith and Other Mistakes
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Touchstone is a maker of theatre. Rather than interpret and mount a pre-written script, the ensemble of theatre artists (directors, designers, actorcreators, playwrights) who work at Touchstone create their own original productions. Touchstone also presents original works by fellow ensemble theatre companies from the United States and around the world. Along with our main season and special events, the artists at Touchstone also teach theatre-making to students of all ages across the Lehigh Valley through our awardwinning arts-in-education programs. Touchstone is a creative hub on the South Side of Bethlehem on stage, in the classroom, and out in the streets.
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T H E D R AW I N G S O F WIFREDO LAM: 1940–1955 August 30 - December 10, 2017
Main Gallery, Zoellner Arts Center
María Martínez-Cañas
Aquí Estaré, 1990. Gelatin silver print. Image courtesy of LUAG Teaching Museum.
International visionary artist Wifredo Lam [1902-1982] became part of the inner circles of Modernism and Surrealism alongside Pablo Picasso, André Breton, and Joan Miró. Lam was born in Cuba where, as a child, he witnessed the hallucinatory mixture of Chinese shrines, Catholic ritual, and African rites that characterizes Cuban Santería. After spending decades in Europe, Wifredo Lam returned to Cuba at the onset of World War II. His work fused Cubist and Surrealist approaches with AfroCuban motifs, resulting in hybrid figures that combined humans, animals, and plants. The 21 works from the private family collection of Lam’s great nephew, Juan Castillo Vázquez, marks their first exhibition in the United States, and one of the first cultural exchanges with Cuba in the period of renewed diplomatic relations.
September 21: Lecture and reading of
poem by Wifredo Lam, presented by Juan Castillo Vázquez. Baker Hall, Zoellner Arts Center, 4:10pm.
November 9: Lecture on the work of
Wifredo Lam by art historian Lowery Stokes Sims. LUAG Lower Gallery, Zoellner Arts Center, 6pm.
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M A R Í A M A RT Í N E Z C A Ñ A S August 30 - December 10, 2017
Main Gallery, Zoellner Arts Center María Martínez-Cañas is a photographer who works beyond the limits of the camera. Conceptually driven, she dissects, collages, digitally manipulates, erases, and recombines images, resulting in a range of forms that includes: photomontage, camera-less photograms, sculptural installation, and archival research. Each series reveals a different facet of her worldview. Leaving Cuba as an infant, raised in Puerto Rico, and educated in Philadelphia and Chicago,
Martínez-Cañas’ life has been infused— via family memory and imagination—with a distinctly Cuban culture dislocated from the island itself. LUAG began collecting Martínez-Cañas’ work in 1986. This exhibition presents a survey of collected works, offering a glimpse into one artist’s evolving relationship with the idea of photography.
October 20: Reception and conversation
with the artist. LUAG Lower Gallery, Zoellner Arts Center, 6pm. Free and open to the public. In conjunction with Lehigh Valley Photography Month.
THE MIND BEHIND THE MUSEUM
A Tribute to Ricardo Viera
P R O F E S S O R O F A R T, D I R E C T O R & C H I E F C U R AT O R at LEHIGH UNIVERSIT Y ART GALLERIES TEACHING MUSEUM
director and chief
CURATOR of the LUAG Teaching Museum since 1974, Ricardo Viera will be retiring from his post next year. It’s no easy task to sum up the contributions of such an accomplished and dynamic presence. At LUAG, Mr. Viera established a visual laboratory and teaching collection program, as well as a nationally recognized collection of Latino and Latin American works on paper, photography, and video— amassing a current collection of over 14,000 works in all. An inspiring and sought-after professor, he has also taught several courses in museum and curatorial studies, special topics in history of photography, public art, and visual thinking strategies.
Beyond Lehigh, Ricardo Viera is known internationally as a lecturer, panelist, and consultant for government arts and cultural agencies, non-profit community organizations, and visual art projects. Along with an extensive list of curated thematic and individual exhibitions and publications, the achievements of 43 years are too many to name. And anyone who’s been lucky enough to encounter him at the gallery has undoubtedly been delighted by his gregarious enthusiasm! Ricardo Viera, all of us at Fig join your colleagues and students in expressing our gratitude for your years of leadership as chair, and as we look to LUAG’s future, your mark will never be forgotten.
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AUTHENTIC Leading the way through innovation and example.
Authentic: Jeffrey Boerner “WE’RE 12 MILES FROM THE MOST FAMOUS MANUFACTURER OF GUITARS IN THE WORLD—the Martin Guitar company,” says Jeff Boerner, Director of the Fab Lab, “and they pay the tuition for employees who wish to take guitar making classes.” The Fab Lab is a makerspace under the aegis of Northampton Community College. It offers access to state-of-the-art technologies ranging from a full metal and wood shop to 3D printers to a guitar-making and repair studio, and much more—with plans to grow. The college is planning on moving the Fab Lab to a 7800 square foot space on the
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first floor of their current building on the South Side of Bethlehem, with construction beginning this fall.
possibility of taking it to market “It’s kind of a mindset of creating your own destiny,” Jeff says.
“There are highly talented individuals who have found the Fab Lab and want to be involved” Jeff says, “so, by working with their specialty, I have been building courses and programs around them.” Of the 26 instructors who work and volunteer at the Fab Lab, 20 are entrepreneurs in business for themselves.
“The fact that we have the only luthier program in the area,” Jeff says, “is the word we’re trying to get out to people who might not have heard of us yet.” And if you come to the Fab Lab—no matter your skill level— you will get the best, most comprehensive training in the art, science, and mechanics of guitar building available anywhere.
Makerspaces inspire people, especially young people, to figure out how they can change something and make it better for other people by creating a prototype with the
To learn more: go to northampton.edu and follow the community ed link to the Fab Lab or call 610.332.8665.
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Fig Bethlehem is extremely proud to be partnering with PBS39 to produce Makers in the Lehigh Valley, a digital series including videos, photos, and editorial content that highlights artisans in their field. Makers in the Lehigh Valley showcases the skills and passions of cuttingedge creators, whether they specialize in craft, community, cuisine, or otherwise. The series was launched this summer in connection with the programs of PBS39 CREATE—an instructional channel whose programs provide expert advice on cooking, arts & crafts, gardening, home improvement, and travel—providing viewers inspiration to taste, grow, imagine, explore, and live more fully. The first batch of Makers in the Lehigh Valley showcases local food artisans—bakers, brewers, chefs, and coffee roasters—who have become a part of the fabric of the Bethlehem community. These include Bonn Place Brewing Co.; The Wayfare Baker; Bethlehem Food Co-op; Lit Roastery & Bakeshop; Bolete Restaurant; and Molinari’s. To learn more about Makers in the Lehigh Valley, please visit wlvt.org/makers.
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A NUMBER OF HONORED GUESTS WILL ATTEND THE
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Saturday, November 4 at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks.
Among them will be an esteemed lineup of speakers from the world of public media and entertainment. Hosting the evening’s ceremonies will be Tony Orlando. The chart-topping voice behind such hits as “Knock Three Times” and “Candida,” Mr. Orlando rose to prominence as the lead singer of Tony Orlando & Dawn in the 1970s. OTHER FEATURED SPEAKERS AT PBS39’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA INCLUDE:
Paula Kerger, PBS President & CEO: Ms. Kerger is the longest-tenured President & CEO in PBS history, serving in her current role since 2006. In that time, Ms. Kerger has made commitments to the arts, news, public affairs, education and diversity, while increasing PBS’ footprint across digital platforms. Henry Louis “Skip” Gates: Best known to PBS audiences as the host of Finding Your Roots, a popular series that examines the ancestral heritage of well-known public figures, Mr. Gates is also a celebrated intellectual, literary critic, teacher, historian, and filmmaker.
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AWARDS PBS39 WILL PRESENT ITS 2017 GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARDS at the organization’s 50th Anniversary Gala, to be held on Saturday, November 4 at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks.
The Good Neighbor Awards are given each year in the spirit of Fred Rogers of Public Broadcasting’s program, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. Rogers’ legacy of education, community, and compassion continues today, and his belief that we should “always look for the helpers” inspires this award. THIS YEAR’S GOOD NEIGHBORS ARE:
Kassie Hilgert, President and CEO of ArtsQuest, who will receive the Good Neighbor Award for Arts & Education for her organization’s outstanding community and economic impact on the Greater Lehigh Valley.
Dr. Karen Walton, Provost at DeSales University, who will receive the Youth & Family Good Neighbor Award for her 20 years as the host of PBS39’s academic quiz program, Scholastic Scrimmage.
The Hon. Maxwell Davison, former trial court judge and founding partner of Davison & McCarthy Professional Corporation, who will receive the Founders Award.
Previous Good Neighbor Award recipients include: PPL Corporation; Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.; Barry Dobil, President, Josh Early Candies; Nancy Dischinat, Executive Director Lehigh Valley Workforce Development Board; and PBS39 retiree, Joseph Martocci.
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Sean Kernan N CC FA B L A B
Megan Fox Amy Rotzell
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Marci Werley TUSKES HOMES
Martha Clifford TUSKES HOMES
Kate Santee K AT E S A N T E E DESIGN
By definition, makers are those individuals who create something new where it wasn’t before, or tinker with the existing to make it better. This issue celebrates our community’s creative and innovative makers. On the pages that follow, you’ll meet some of them up close.
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The fab lab
AT NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
The Fab Lab (“Fabrication Laboratory”) at NCC is a buzzing, unpretentious place where anyone can make almost anything, in an environment where innovation and inspiration thrive. A guitar-making program started four years ago by Director Jeff Boerner is now a full-fledged luthier certification program, and is just one of the 10 programs and over 80 courses offered each semester—for the tinkerer in all of us.
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Drawing inspiration from his own unique dining experiences—and growing up with a mother who had five kids and ran a farm kitchen that never closed—Chef Tim keeps Edge’s menu fresh. Using the season’s best locallysourced ingredients and products available doesn’t hurt, either. With a mouthwatering menu that features New American cuisine with a global twist, Chef Tim’s menu is bound to please any palate.
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Megan fox & Abby ogden FOX & FINCH VINTAGE RENTALS AND STUDIO Embracing the philosophy that furniture is a foundational part of any gathering, Meg and Abby find, re-finish, and create strikingly beautiful pieces that make any event space both highly intriguing and totally functional. Photographers adore their beautifully-lit, turn of the century brick factory studio, where they design stunning scenes that cameras love to capture.
G Offering: Vintage and handcrafted furniture and accessories for events and productions. Rental studio space for photography including family and senior portraits, engagement
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Sarah reese STORY BY DESIGN EVENTS Drawing inspiration and motivation from the unique style of each client, Sarah is deeply passionate about creating an environment where people feel welcomed, cared about, and involved. Whether designing your big day or leading one of her DIY workshops, Sarah’s creative touch inspires—and may just stir the creator in you, too.
G Offering: Stylish custom décor for events and photoshoots and unique DIY workshops for all skill levels, in the studio or in your home.
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G Offering: Handcrafted men’s and women’s items, including everything from necklaces and earrings to wedding bands and cufflinks, and more.
Lauren stoy L2 CREATIONS
Inspired by an appreciation of all things antique and unique, Lauren’s beautifully wearable pieces demonstrate upcycling at its finest. Lovingly crafting each item by hand in her downtown Bethlehem studio, Lauren deeply values the role that her pieces play in her clients’ stories: whether a simple gift between friends, a treat to oneself, or the rings that change couples to fiancés and fiancés to husbands and wives.
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G Offering: Ultra-premium small-batch spirits, handcrafted cocktails, and a lunch and dinner restaurant menu featuring creative dishes from small plates and snacks to burgers and entrees.
Adam flatt SOCIAL STILL
Small batch distilling is where science, agriculture, tourism, and craft come together. Sourcing corn, rye, and wheat from local farmers, Adam and his team blend tradition and innovation to create unique and distinctive profiles and flavors. Located in an historic building with its 20-foot tall distilling columns for all to see, Social Still creates a memorable experience around each and every spirit.
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530 EAST 3RD STREET 610.625.4585 SOCIALSTILL.COM
G Offering: Wood countertops, butcher block countertops, wood bar tops, solid wood tables, and custom complex pieces for both commercial and residential projects.
Denise & Paul grothouse GROTHOUSE INC.
Denise and Paul started Grothouse Inc. in 2004 with a vision of continuing the legacy of woodworkers, and providing clients with the highest quality wood surfaces in the world. Today, their team of tenured engineers and master craftsmen combines centuries old tradition with technology. The result is elegant, handcrafted pieces for customers around the globe— all created in the rural farmlands of Germansville, PA.
6104 BUCKERY ROAD, GERMANSVILLE 610.767.6515 GLUMBER.COM
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G Offering: Custom furniture, cabinetry, and interior pieces including built-ins, vanities, libraries, entertainment centers, mantles, and more.
Matthew williams M J WILLIAMS FINE WOODWORKING
After 20 years, Matthew Williams still enjoys the challenge of refining his craft. He gives fresh vision to each and every project, working closely with clients to determine their specific needs. The result is custom wood pieces that provide the utmost in high function and gorgeous design—sacrificing neither, elevating both—and made with real life in mind.
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CONTACT@MJWILLIAMSFINEWOODWORKING.COM 610.4 42.9911 MJWILLIAMSFINEWOODWORKING.COM
Marci werley TUSKES HOMES
Marci and the team at Tuskes understand that a home isn’t just a house with walls. Beginning with trace paper and an idea—and incorporating a combination of the latest trends and classic styles—stunning home designs emerge. This is where future homeowners come in: bringing ideas, dreams, needs, and wants to the proverbial drawing table, to really bring it all to life.
4511 FALMER DRIVE 610.255.7956 TUSKESHOMES.COM
G Offering: Quality homes to suit every lifestyle and taste, built with pride by a third generation, familyowned, local team.
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Kate santee KATE SANTEE DESIGN
Kate employs digital and analog tools equally, but her favorite medium is ink—she often uses brush pens because of the energetic lines they are capable of producing. From caricatures to logos and everything in between, Kate’s strong designs have impact.
G Offering: Creative print design and branding services, live caricaturedrawing at parties and events, illustrations and graphic design for projects including books, T-shirts, and more.
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ArtsQuest Glass Studio at the Banana Factory Arts Center
BANANAFACTORY.ORG HOT GLASS EXPERIENCES Learn hot glass skills from our Glass Studio Artists as you create a unique work of art in 20 minutes. FIRST FRIDAYS: 5 – 7 pm & SECOND SUNDAYS 12 – 4 pm
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F R E S H FA C E Welcoming new businesses to the city of Bethlehem
Fresh Face: Clusters Handcrafted Popcorn T H E S G H I AT T I FA M I LY had an epiphany as they were walking down to see a fireworks show in New Hope, Pennsylvania. “We always loved going to the fireworks down at the beach,” says Julian Sghiatti, proprietor of the newly-opened Clusters Handcrafted Popcorn at 530 Main Street in Bethlehem. “We’d go get our caramel corn before we watched them. But in New Hope, all they had was ice cream.” As business owners and entrepreneurs they realized a need for another snack option, and decided to bring that beach-popcorn experience to their home town. That was six
years ago. Today, they are a family-owned franchise making moves to grow. “With the past couple years of doing great on Main Street in New Hope,” Julian says, “we were getting franchise interest. They loved the space, they loved that we designed it ourselves, they loved the concept, and they loved our flavors.” The wide range of flavors available has something to satisfy everyone—from the savory “Buffalo Wing-It” and “White Cheddar Chipotle” to the sweeter “Cookie Explosion” and “Chocolate Covered Cherry.” And what’s even better, most 530 MAIN STREET, BETHLEHEM
flavors are gluten-free and dairy-free. But it’s more than just experiential retail, they do catering, too—wedding bars, birthday parties, gender reveals—and of course fundraising events. Bethlehem was the perfect location for the family’s next move. Julian had already been living and working here for almost five years, and he already knew the business. “Bethlehem is a city, and a business hub,” Julian says. “We want to prove that as a business we could move somewhere else and succeed.”
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Bethlehem: a place to feel good. Living a healthy lifestyle feels the best when it is achieved with people on a mission to do the same. Bethlehem is home to many great businesses that help you work towards improvements in body, mind, and spirit. Learn more about local wellness businesses on these pages, and then get out this fall to experience it for yourself!
empower your soul YO G A L O F T 521 E 4TH STREET 610.867.9642 THEYOGALOFTOFBETHLEHEM.COM At The Yoga Loft, we offer something for every body. Get started in a beginner’s series, unwind in a restorative class, or strengthen with yoga flow. Whatever practice you choose, connection of body, mind, and spirit is guaranteed. {WARNING: side effects of joining our community may include increased happiness, flexibility, healing, and connectedness!}. New student offer: 1 month unlimited yoga for $39 with promo code: FIG30
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559 MAIN STREET, SUITE 122 610.866.8300 A ARDVARKSPORTSSHOP.COM Group un every Wednesday at 6pm, leaving from the store. 3 – 4 miles at an easy pace. All levels welcome. Pilates classes every Tuesday at 7pm and Saturday at 8:30am. Yoga classes every Wednesday at 5pm.
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Miss Melanie Yoga provides in-depth group as well as one-on-one Yoga, and Stand-Up Paddle Board Yoga services to Bethlehem, the greater Lehigh Valley, Delaware Valley, and the Northwestern Counties of New Jersey. Stand-up paddle board yoga & lessons Yoga: Studio classes, private events, and workshops
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Paint of Mind LLC creates peace of mind. Cheaper than a therapist and way more fun! Find Paint of Mind LLC events at The Brick, Artisan Wine and Cheese Cellars, The Colony Meadery, and more around Bethlehem— or book your own private event!
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PBS39 50th Anniversary Gala & GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARDS
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Saturday, November 4, 2017 6 PM
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Hosted by Grammy® nominee and 2016 Best All Around Entertainer award-winner, Tony Orlando
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Paula Kerger, President and CEO, PBS Henry Louis Gates, Host, Finding Your Roots
GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARDEES:
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authentic italian cuisine PRO U D LY MADE F ROM S CRATCH
T H E L O M B A R D O FA M I LY W O U L D L I K E T O T H A N K E V E R YO N E for the enormous outpouring of sympathy and support for the loss of Tony. Albeit a terrible and unbelievable scenario, the response of the community has been humbling and inspiring. “We want everyone to know that while the wounds of loss continue to heal that we are committed to remaining the neighborhood mainstay Italian restaurant we have always been. With an amazing staff of dedicated individuals who are as much a part of our family as they are a team, we strive to continue being the family restaurant we have been for the last 34 years. We look forward to seeing you in the restaurant in these coming months and thank you for your amazing support and continued patronage.�
Featured: Osso bucco with wild rice blend and Cabernet reduction, mixed seafood with linguini in light marinara sauce, and lobster ravioli with champagne cream sauce
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1. H A N D C U T C RY S TA L 452 MAIN STREET HANDCUTCRYSTAL ANDJEWELRY.COM
Hand Cut Crystal has been a part of Historic Bethlehem for over 30 years. This quaint shop began with selling cut crystal only and evolved into carrying jewelry and other gift items, including blown glass. Local and U.S. artisans along with Austrian, Czech Republic, Egypt, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, and other countries are featured. Austrian based Swarovski Crystal is still one of their customers’ favorites.
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2 . A R T S Y D I VA B O U T I Q U E 458 MAIN STREET ARTSYDIVABOUTIQUE.COM
Artsy Diva Boutique is a consignment boutique featuring work produced by over 100 local artists. The shop features an eclectic mix of handmade items such as jewelry, pottery, photography, fine art, and woodworking just to name a few. A shopping trip to Artsy Diva will satisfy the creative soul in all of us.
3 . M O R AV I A N C O L L E G E 1200 MAIN STREET MOR AVIAN.EDU
Known throughout the world for its annual Christmas Vespers service, this hometown, historic institution has been delivering groundbreaking music and art to Downtown Bethlehem since 1742. Whether it’s reworking centuries-old works for today’s audiences, showcasing award-winning students and faculty, welcoming world-renowned guest artists, or hosting some of the world’s most fascinating art exhibits, Moravian College continues to celebrate the past while embracing the future through artistic and musical expression.
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5 . S U N I N N P R E S E R VAT I O N A S S O C I AT I O N / TAV E R N AT THE SUN INN 556 MAIN STREET SUNINNBETHLEHEM.ORG
Built in 1758 by the Moravians and a place where many of our founding fathers stayed, a rich history continues with the new Tavern at the Sun Inn. With two dining rooms, a full bar, and a traditional Rathskeller bar in the basement, Tavern gives you a taste of history with a modern flare.
6 . L E H I G H VA L L E Y H A R M O N I Z E R S 4. ZOELLNER ARTS CENTER AT L E H I G H U N I V E R S I T Y 420 EAST PACKER AVENUE ZOELLNER ARTSCENTER.ORG
Zoellner Arts Center is home to four departments: the Lehigh University Music and Theatre Departments, the Guest Artist Series, and the Lehigh University Art Galleries. Zoellner’s mission is to create an environment where artists and students of the arts develop and learn; to educate; to inspire collaboration and ingenuity for cultural, educational, and economic development; to captivate audiences by presenting a variety of vibrant, high-quality performing arts events, exhibits, and scholastic programs; and to develop new audiences and new works.
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The Lehigh Valley Harmonizers is a men’s choral group singing “a cappella” arrangements in the barbershop style. Performing a wide variety of music including classic ballads, anthems, show tunes, gospel, and much more, members range from novice performers to experienced and talented musicians—all dedicated to having fun while honoring the barbershop art form. We perform throughout the Lehigh Valley—any occasion would be enhanced by the joy of music!
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WHO WE ARE The Downtown Bethlehem Association is a council of The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. W H AT W E D O We aim to revitalize, rehabilitate, promote, and advance downtown business areas within the city of Bethlehem.
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JOIN US Have questions about the downtown, current events, or just curious about how to get involved? Visit getdowntownbethlehem.com. Find out about the benefits of being a member of the DBA by contacting Emily or Tim at EmilyK@lehighvalleychamber.org or TimB@lehighvalleychamber.org.
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THE PACO DE LUCÍA PROJECT SUN OCT 15 | 7pm Created by 10-time Latin Grammy® winner Javier Limón, a longtime collaborator and friend de Lucía, The Paco de Lucía Project reassembles original band members that have toured with the legendary flamenco guitarist for a celebration of his legacy.
PINK MARTINI SAT OCT 21 | 8pm
“Pink Martini is a rollicking around the world musical adventure... if the United Nations had a house band in 1962 hopefully we would be in that band.”
SUN NOV 5 | 7pm This knock ‘em dead comedy tells the story of penniless Morty, an heir to a family fortune, who sets out to jump the line of succession to the earldom of Highhurst by eliminating the pesky eight relatives (all played by one fearless man) who stand in his way.
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Take a trip with six stunning cirque acrobats to a unique cottage and haul out the folding chairs
for a fun, gravity defying performance that will leave you smiling from ear to ear!
SAT NOV 11 | 8pm Put yourself in the room where it will happen with the Tony Award-winning actor who portrayed Aaron Burr in the Broadway blockbuster Hamilton.
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Doughnut-Eating Contests - Live Demonstrations Apple Bobbing - Apple Pie - Dumplings - Doughnuts - Cider Hard Cider - Donkey-Drawn Wagon Rides - Pony Rides Colonial Dress-Up - Kid’s Games & Crafts Admission: $5 per vehicle 1.800.360.TOUR - HistoricBethlehem.org
Successful events begin with superb service, flavorful food, and dedicated staff.
Lehigh Catering is nestled in the heart of Historic Bethlehem on Lehigh Universities Asa Packer Campus. We offer unparalleled menus created by our awardwinning chefs featuring the freshest and highest quality ingredients. Let our experienced planners guide you through every detail of your event. We are dedicated to being by your side to ensure your vision is your reality. 610.758.4166 LEHIGHDINING.COM/CATERING
The Springtown Inn is a restaurant and tavern located in the historic village of Springtown, Bucks County, providing upscale flair in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Enjoy delicious, freshly made-to-order entrees or one of Bobbie’s famous desserts—or let them cater your next special occasion. Serving dinner Thursday – Monday and lunch and dinner on Saturday Full catering services perfect for holiday parties, bridal and baby showers, weddings, reunions, and more.
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United We Feed
B A R R E D & B R O O DY B A K E S H O P
THE EASTON PUBLIC MARKET DISTINGUISHES I T S E L F A S A F I R S T I N T H E L E H I G H VA L L E Y— a thoughtfully curated gathering place for family, friends, and community, showcasing some of the most dynamic food producers in the region. The revitalized historic space combines the experience of a fun and vibrant metropolitan food hall with a fresh, local food market and artisanal grocery. The result is a sincere and honest presentation of hyper-local and regional food. From fresh seafood and meats to local, organic produce, and artisanal pantry items, like oils, vinegars, spices, and nuts, the Easton Public Market provides an authentic, high quality shopping experience. Guests can also enjoy a full complement of award-winning food producers, offering ramen, crepes, BBQ, Egyptian-inspired cuisine, wood-fired pizza, premise baked breads and pastries, locally roasted coffee, Belgian chocolates, craft beer, and local wine. There’s even a kid’s zone for the littlest foodie in training. Come fall in love with the art and culture of food at the Easton Public Market!
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T O L I N O V I N E YA R D S
Introducing Music & Memory at YWCA Bethlehem Adult Day Services Center. W H AT I S M U S I C & M E M O R Y ? Grounded in extensive research, Music & Memory helps people living with a wide range of cognitive and physical challenges find renewed joy in life through musical favorites. Our team is trained to develop personalized playlists, delivered through iPods—a key element in the individual’s plan of care. Beloved music helps reduce depression and anxiety, moderate pain, and tap into deep memories to improve quality of life. Anyone can benefit from the power of listening to musical favorites. Music & Memory is often effective for a variety of impairments and disorders, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other mental or intellectual disabilities. YWCA Bethlehem has provided excellent care for seniors since 1984. For more information contact YWCA Bethlehem at 610.867.4669 x100 or visit ywcabethlehem.org.
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H O W C A N YO U G E T I N V O LV E D ? Donate your old iPod to the Music & Memory program!
Berks County’s premier arts and craft festival returns for its 6th year!
OCTOBER 7 & 8 10am - 5pm
Handcrafted gifts, apparel, and artwork shop original works from local and regional artists also featuring : locally-sourced foods with international flare craft beer & wine tastings interior design showcase
Live artist demonstrations visit our studios and learn how things are made Blind Boy Paxton as part of Reading Blues Fest Sunday, Oct. 8 / 1pm
Learn more & purchase tickets at : goggleworks.org
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Illuminating our communities MEET EMMA . SHE’S OUR NEW SHOWROOM M A N A G E R . Born and raised just a few blocks from our store, she knows all things Boyertown and is actively engaged with civic happenings. Focus on community is something we pride ourselves on. And though the lights on the little league field may not be the crown jewel in our work portfolio, they remain some of our most meaningful career highlights. As a family-owned lighting and supply distributor, we’re here to help each person, business, and organization create a space that feels like home. Visit our store today to learn how we can light up your lifestyle.
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523 RHOADS AVENUE, BOYERTOWN 610.367.4707 DENNEYELECTRICSUPPLY.COM
makers find their purpose in creating
Craftsmanship. Art. Culinary delights. If you’re a Maker, come live your purpose at Garden Spot Village. You’ll discover abundant opportunities to explore your talents in an energetic community. The absolute best in retirement living! 433 SOUTH KINZER AVENUE, NEW HOLL AND 717.355.6000 GARDENSPOT VILL AGE.ORG
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Celebrating local shopping, dining, arts, events, and community in the city of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
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Forever on a mission. CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE
Fig believes creative thinking and powerful communication can transform businesses and communities.
B U I L D I N G R E L AT I O N S H I P S Fig creates connections—between businesses, between people, between communities, and between ideas.
LO V I N G LO C A L Fig believes in supporting neighbors and strengthening local economies. In fact, it’s at the very heart of what we do.
Join us on our mission and discover the impact of investing in your community.