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🎩👨🏼🍳 Groundhog Day | Chef Chizmar | Latino Celebration | LV Pet Expo
Issue #067 - February 2nd, 2024
Bethlehem Local Buzz
02 Feb
In this issue of Bethlehem Local Buzz…
🎩🦦 Shadow or Sunshine? The Enduring Charm of Groundhog Day
🍲👨🍳 Culinary Masterclass: Chef Lee Chizmar's Soup Demonstration
🎶🎨 Cultural Fiesta: Live Music and Arts at Bethlehem's Latino Celebration
🐕🐈⬛ Animal Lovers' Paradise: Discover and Learn at the Lehigh Valley Pet Expo
🍴🎉 Taste the Best of Bethlehem: Exclusive Menus & Discounts at Winter Restaurant Week
❤️🐾 Meet Nala: A Gorgeous Anatolian Shepherd Awaiting Her Fur-Ever Home
🎭 This Week’s Trivia, Events, Quotes, Weather, and More!
- B.L.B. Monthly Update: Bottom of Newsletter -
“This is one time where television really fails to capture the true excitement of a large squirrel predicting the weather.”
- Phil Connors, “Groundhog Day”
Question: What groundhog is famed for predicting the onset of spring each year on February 2nd, and from what wooded location does he make this prediction?
(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)
Culinary Masterclass: Chef Lee Chizmar's Soup Demonstration 🍲👨🍳
On February 4, 2024, at 12:45 PM, the Lehigh Valley's culinary scene will be enriched by a cooking demonstration from Chef Lee Chizmar, a James Beard Foundation nominee and the talent behind Bolete and Mr. Lee's Noodles. Chef Chizmar will showcase the preparation of his cauliflower soup, featured on the Food Network. This event is an exclusive chance to learn from a chef who has built a reputation on using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Chef Chizmar's culinary journey, which began in Allentown and led him through prestigious kitchens in San Francisco and Boston, is marked by his passion for fresh ingredients and innovative cooking. The demonstration, conveniently timed for Souper Bowl ticketholders, promises to be a highlight for food lovers and aspiring chefs alike. Get Tickets Here!
Cultural Fiesta: Live Music and Arts at Bethlehem's Latino Celebration 🎤🎨
On February 3, 2024, the Ice House on 56 River St in Bethlehem will come alive with a Latino Celebration from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. This event is a celebration of Latino culture, showcasing live music performances, a diverse range of visual arts, and the delicious offerings of LaFrikitona Food Truck. It's an evening that promises to engage the senses and provide a platform for cultural exchange, making it a must-attend event for those interested in experiencing and appreciating the richness of Latino heritage.
Animal Lovers' Paradise: Discover and Learn at the Lehigh Valley Pet Expo 🐕 🐈⬛
The Lehigh Valley Pet Expo, set to take place at the Allentown Fairgrounds from February 2nd to 4th, offers a comprehensive experience for pet lovers. The event will showcase a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, alpacas, and reptiles, with educational exhibitions and demonstrations. Highlights include performances by Gail Mirabella and The Dynamo Dogs, agility and training classes, a cat show, and a rabbit-hopping show. The expo also features a lure course for dogs and a wide range of vendors selling unique pet products. This event is an ideal destination for those interested in learning more about pets, discovering new products, and enjoying a day filled with animal-related activities. Get Tickets Here!
Taste the Best of Bethlehem: Exclusive Menus & Discounts at Winter Restaurant Week 🍴🎉
The Downtown Bethlehem Association is hosting Winter Restaurant Week from January 28th to February 3rd, offering a culinary journey through the city's finest restaurants with exclusive pre-fixed menus. Diners can also enjoy a 20% discount at select retailers by showing their restaurant receipts. Additionally, parking promotions are available, including free parking today and complimentary first-hour parking in the North Street Garage until February 3rd. Participating Restaurants:
Meet Nala: A Gentle Giant's Plea for a Forever Home - At 117 lbs, Nala, a majestic 2-year-old Anatolian Shepherd, yearns for a life beyond the confines of her lonely outdoor kennel. Imagine transforming her world with your love, where belly rubs and blueberry-peanut butter treats are daily delights. This well-mannered, obedient soul, who's blossoming with each patient step on the leash, seeks a compassionate heart to guide her. Will you be the hero in Nala's story, offering her the loving, forever home she so deeply deserves? Do you know someone else that could be?
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All Week - Saturday 1/8/24 - Saturday 2/3/24
Northside Restaurant Week @ Northside/ Downtown District: 8am-9pm
Friday - 2/2/24
Saturday -2/3/24
Sunday - 2/4/24
The Answer to “Did You Know” Trivia:
Groundhog Day, observed every year on February 2nd, is a cherished tradition with origins in ancient European weather lore, particularly within German communities in Pennsylvania. The day is most famously associated with Punxsutawney Phil, a groundhog in Pennsylvania, who is believed to predict the onset of spring based on whether he sees his shadow. Each February, hundreds of visitors and locals alike flock to a wooded location known as Gobbler's Knob, in Western Pennsylvania, to witness this event. A sighting of Phil's shadow indicates six more weeks of winter, while no shadow suggests an early spring. Over the years, this event has grown from a local custom to a national phenomenon in the United States, attracting significant attention for its blend of folklore, nature, and whimsy. Groundhog Day serves as a cultural touchstone, reflecting the human fascination with nature's cycles and the whimsical ways in which they are interpreted.
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