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🎭🎄🎶 Bethlehem's Festive Extravaganza: A Weekend Packed with Holiday Events and Performances"
Issue #027 - December 1st, 2023
In this issue of Bethlehem Local Buzz…
🦌🎅🏼 A Huge Week of Holiday Events in the Bethlehem Area
✨🎶 Bel Canto Youth Chorus Winter Concert: A Symphony of Young Voices in Bethlehem
🎭🎄 Holiday Magic on Stage: Freedom High School's 'It’s a Wonderful Life’
📩 🔍 Pennsylvania Revamps Mail Ballot Envelopes for Clarity and Efficiency in 2024 Elections
🧥❤️ Over 1,300 Coats Collected During WFMZ and LV Phantoms Coat Drive
🌤 Bethlehem Area Weather
🤩 We Want to Spotlight Your Business!
…And More!
“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”
-William Shakespeare
Bel Canto Youth Chorus Winter Concert: A Symphony of Young Voices in Bethlehem 🎶
On December 3, 2023, the Bel Canto Youth Chorus Winter Concert will grace the Cathedral Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, showcasing the exceptional talent of young musicians. Starting at 4 pm, the concert will feature over 50 choristers performing classical masterpieces, including Mendelssohn’s "He Watching Over Israel" and selections from Bach’s "Nun komm der Heiden Heiland."
The concert will be enriched by the participation of the Bach Festival Orchestra, blending the youthful energy of the chorus with the seasoned expertise of professional musicians. This collaboration highlights a harmonious mix of experience and emerging talent.
The repertoire also includes a culturally diverse Zimbabwean welcome song, demonstrating the chorus's commitment to musical diversity. The event will conclude with the communal singing of beloved carols, symbolizing the unifying power of music. This concert in Bethlehem, a city with a rich musical heritage, stands as a testament to the vibrant future of classical music, championed by the next generation of artists.
A BIG Week of Holiday Events in Bethlehem Area…
Fri Dec 1
Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem 2023: 10am-8pm
Winter Light Spectacular @ LV Zoo: 5:00pm-10pm
Live Advent Calendar @ Goundie House: 5:30pm-6pm
First Friday: South Bethlehem / Banana Factory: 5:30pm-9pm
‘It’s a Wonderful Life‘ @ Freedom High School Theatre Company: 7pm
A Christmas Carol @ Civic Theatre of Allentown: 7:30pm-10pm
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella @ DeSales: 7:30pm-9:45pm
The Stranger - Billy Joel Tribute Featuring Mike Santoro @ Musikfest Cafe: 7:30pm
Sat Dec 2
Breakfast with St. Nick @ Christkindlmarkt: 8:15am-10am
Storytime with Santa @ Kemerer Museum: 10am-12pm
Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem 2023: 10am-8pm
Special Screening: “Merry Christmas My Friends” + Meet & Greet with Stacy Gabel @ ArtsQuest’s Cinema: 11am
Santa’s Haus - FREE Photos with Santa @ Downtown Bethlehem: 1pm-5pm
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella @ DeSales: 2pm-4:15pm
Repertory Dance Theatre’s Nutcracker @ Miller Symphony Hall: 2pm
Emmaus Holiday Tree Lighting & Old Fashioned Christmas @ Emmaus Triangle: 4pm-7pm
Winter Light Spectacular @ LV Zoo: 5:00pm-10pm
Live Advent Calendar @ Goundie House: 5:30pm-6pm
‘It’s a Wonderful Life‘ @ Freedom High School Theatre Company: 7pm
A Christmas Carol @ Civic Theatre of Allentown: 7:30pm-10pm
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella @ DeSales: 7:30pm-9:45pm
Sun Dec 3
Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem 2023: 10am-6pm
‘It’s a Wonderful Life‘ @ Freedom High School Theatre Company: 1pm
A Christmas Carol @ Civic Theatre of Allentown: 2pm-4:30pm
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella @ DeSales: 2pm-4:15pm
Repertory Dance Theatre’s Nutcracker @ Miller Symphony Hall: 2pm
*LIVE REINDEER > A Country Christmas with the Hausmans @ Hausmans Fruit Farm: 4pm-8pm
The Bel Canto Youth Chorus @ Cathedral Church of the Nativity: 4:pm-5pm
Winter Light Spectacular @ LV Zoo: 5pm-10pm
Live Advent Calendar @ Goundie House: 5:30pm-6pm
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Freedom High School Theatre Presents: ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
The Freedom High School Theatre Company's production of "It’s a Wonderful Life," directed by Justin Amann, is set to captivate audiences this holiday season. This year's show, more aligned with the movie, features an intricate set designed by Trevor Flocco. The involvement of parent volunteers in set construction adds to the community spirit of the production. The show will be performed at Freedom High School in early December.
Pennsylvania Revamps Mail Ballot Envelopes for Clarity and Efficiency in 2024 Elections
Pennsylvania is overhauling its mail ballot envelopes for the 2024 elections to simplify the voting process and reduce ballot rejection. The redesign includes color-coded envelopes, clearer instructions, and features to prevent common errors, aiming to improve voter experience and ballot processing efficiency.
Over 1,300 Coats Collected during WFMZ and LV Phantoms Coat Drive 🧥
The ninth annual coat drive by WFMZ and the Lehigh Valley Phantoms achieved a new record with over 1,300 coats collected. The Salvation Army in Allentown is the central point for sorting and distributing these coats to the Lehigh Valley community, particularly aiding new residents and families facing their first winter. This initiative showcases the community's commitment to supporting those in need and highlights the importance of collective efforts in making a significant impact.
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