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Thursday, May 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
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CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Discover Lehigh Valley held an event at Archer Music Hall during National Travel and Tourism Week where regional leaders unveiled a redesigned website and a new destination commercial that will air on streaming and social platforms. The updated website is set to launch mid-July 2025—designed with a user-first experience including AI-powered search and full-site language translation. WFMZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two best friends started Lehigh’s GirlBoss Club in fall 2022 to help women learn finance and feel safe in male-dominated spaces — they handed leadership over to new co-presidents Kate Hirschen and Julia Pollak as they near graduation, and the club plans to revive free headshot events and resume resume workshops. The Brown and White
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Northampton County officials remind voters that Ballot-on-Demand for the May 20 Municipal Primary Election is available at the Elections Office on the Courthouse's lower level at 669 Washington Street in Easton until Tuesday, May 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.—voters must show ID to complete a ballot at the office or take it home and return it by 8 p.m. on May 20. WFMZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh junior Tyson Utesch is a pole vaulter with more than 13 million Instagram views who uses self-promotion to support his athletic career and launch his board game, GO-BETWIXT!. He balances sports, classes and his new business—he developed his game with help from the Baker Institute and plans to expand his brand soon. The Brown and White
- ➤ Senior rower Jenna O’Dell at Lehigh launched her podcast, The Mountain Hawk Talk, to share stories from student athletes across 24 varsity teams and rowed in Lehigh’s varsity eight-plus boat that earned Patriot League Boat of the Week honors. She grew from a nervous first-year to a confident leader and plans to pursue a career in sports journalism after graduation & credits valuable mentorship for her growth. The Brown and White
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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.
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Downtown Bethlehem Fine Art and Craft Show
May 10-11 — Downtown Bethlehem Association — Free entry — Celebrate local artistry with awards, receptions, and exceptional crafts.
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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.
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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.
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2025 Levitt Pavilion Concert Season
May 16-17 — Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks — Free entry — Enjoy free live music at the iconic Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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