Bethlehem
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Sunday, March 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ South Bethlehem educator Veronica H. Moore launched the plant therapy workshop—Plant Therapy for Kids—to show children how plants boost physical and mental health. She donated plants to local preschools and schools to help kids learn how to care for them and nurture their wellbeing. Lehigh Valley Live
BEAUTY NEWS
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wondaffle, a new waffle and ice cream shop on the Southside, opened at 307 E. Third St. on Friday and now serves fresh Liege waffles, 16 Batch Microcreamery ice cream flavors and tasty toppings—designed for classic tastes and dietary needs. Co-owners Manny Rodriguez and Rick Pongracz expect strong foot traffic from Lehigh University students and local nightlife patrons—planning to serve customers daily from 3 to 11 p.m. WLVR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ArtsQuest celebrated local talent at the Greater Lehigh Valley Filmmaker Festival on Friday and Saturday by hosting a Student Showcase for Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts and screening 27 films; an award ceremony capped off the event by honoring Best Director, Best in Show, and Best Narrative—among other categories. WFMZ
- ➤ Boston band Guster, known for nearly a dozen Top 40 Adult Alternative hits, will perform at Archer Music Hall in Allentown at 6 p.m. on July 29 with opening act The Mountain Goats—who charted three Top 10 Indie albums from 2015 to 2019—on the same bill. Tickets range from $66.50 for standing room to $116.80 for balcony seats and are on sale at the box office at 939 Hamilton St. WLVR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bethlehem Christian School is preparing to expand its campus after purchasing property at 5575 Green Pond Road and launching a high school that has increased enrollment to about 315 students. The school will seek a variance on Wednesday from the Bethlehem Township Zoning Hearing Board to use the existing house as an administrative building — an early step toward future development. WFMZ
- ➤ On Friday at noon, 38 fourth-year Temple/St. Luke’s School of Medicine students held their Match Day reveal at the Blast Furnace Room at ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks — 13 matched with St. Luke’s University Health Network while local student Kelly Riccio chose the family medicine residency in Bethlehem — marking a key milestone after years of hard work. WLVR
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Daffodils—originally from Europe and now a global symbol of rebirth—have begun to bloom in local gardens and woodlands along with blue scilla and bluebells. If temperatures stay above freezing, more early spring flowers will open soon. Lehigh Valley Live
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh’s wrestler Owen Trephan finished fifth at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia Saturday. He faced North Carolina State’s Isaac Trumble (a best friend) in the consolation semifinal. Lehigh Valley Live
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Yacht Rock Revue Concert
Enjoy an evening of smooth tunes at the Yacht Rock Revue concert featuring popular retro hits at The Wind Creek Event Center.
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Pascuala Ilabaca and Fauna: An Evening of Chilean Music
Experience the captivating sounds of Pascuala Ilabaca, an accordion-wielding Chilean singer-songwriter who is a rising star in the Latin American music scene.
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Out of Towners Featuring Kirk Griffiths and Friends
7:30 p.m. — SteelStacks — $13 | $12 ages 25 and under & senior | $11.50 ArtsQuest Member — Enjoy a night of live entertainment with Kirk Griffiths and friends.
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On-Site Tour at Traditions of Hanover
Explore a senior living community that offers a maintenance-free lifestyle with meals, housekeeping, and various supportive services.
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Peter Frampton's Let's Do It Again Tour
7:00-9:30 p.m. — The Club at Wind Creek Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate rock legend Peter Frampton's 60 years of touring with his iconic performances.
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Burt Bacharach Songbook Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Wind Creek Event Center — Cost Info N/A — Relish in the iconic melodies of Burt Bacharach performed live.
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Glam in the Vinyl Garden
12-6 p.m. — The Ice House — $3 admission, Kids free — Celebrate community with live music, vinyl vendors, and a vibrant pop culture bazaar.
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Dancing with the Stars Live!
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Wind Creek Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the glitz and glamour of Hollywood’s favorite dance competition in a thrilling live performance.
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