Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
Good morning, Bethlehem.
💼 Business
FD Market owner Jacquelyn Bassett announced the eco-friendly store will close its Promenade Saucon Valley location on May 18th as she moves to New York City and shifts to online sales.
The online store will offer a limited range of sustainable products including shower steamers + perfumes while discontinuing its refill program.
🎭 Culture
An outdoor REDress exhibit was shown at the Clayton University Center flagpole to honor missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people.
The event—co-hosted by the Gender, Leadership and Empowerment Center with Kappa Alpha Theta—let visitors view the dresses and traditional jewelry made with Indigenous beadwork.
Lehigh Valley 250 is a new project by six local history, arts and education groups that will hold exhibitions, walking tours and live shows starting this year and running through July to honor America’s 250th anniversary.
Project administrator Jessica Edris said the group with 21 local partners + Discover Lehigh Valley will boost tourism and offer research and exhibits through 2028 + the effort aims to spotlight our region’s rich past.
🎉 Bethlehem Events
Submit an event →
Live Jazz with Joe Mixon
8-11 p.m. — Riegelsville Inn — Cost not specified — Enjoy a night of smooth jazz, blues, and fusion music performed by guitarist and vocalist Joe Mixon.
Downtown Bethlehem Fine Art and Craft Show
May 10-11 — Downtown Bethlehem Association — Free entry — Celebrate local artistry with awards, receptions, and exceptional crafts.
Mother's Day Brunch
10 AM – 1 PM — ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks — Ticketed event — Celebrate Mother's Day with delicious food and live music by Joe Lazorik.
Celtic Herbology Workshop
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Celtic Cultural Alliance — Workshop fee applies — Explore the uses of Celtic herbs and create your own healing products.
2025 Levitt Pavilion Concert Season
May 16-17 — Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks — Free entry — Enjoy free live music at the iconic Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces.
The Doo Wop Project
7:30-9 p.m. — Zoellner Arts Center — Check venue for ticket prices — Experience the evolution of Doo Wop from classic harmonies to contemporary hits.
Lehigh Valley Wicked Plant Fest
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks — Vendor fees apply — Explore a vibrant plant festival with over 100 vendors, artisans, food, and entertainment in the heart of Bethlehem.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay
8:45-9:45 p.m. — Vault 634 — Ticket prices vary — Experience Coldplay’s music performed by a string quartet in a stunning candlelit setting.
The Wizard of Oz Ballet
May 24-25 — Zoellner Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an all-new family-friendly ballet adaptation of the beloved Oz story.
Wing & Wheels at The Steel Pub
7-10 p.m. — The Steel Pub Sports Bar and Grille — Wings 5 for $3.75 — Enjoy live music by The Castaways Band while indulging in delicious wing specials.
🏠 Bethlehem Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Bethlehem Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Bethlehem Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Bethlehem.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.