News briefs

Willson exhibit opens Jan. 8

Hub Willson Paintings and Photography, opening Jan. 8 (artist reception: 2 to 4 p.m.) till Feb. 13. Rotunda Gallery, 10 E. Church St. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Masks optional. Covid regulations enforced. Visit www.bfac-lv.org for more information. Upcoming: Printmakers Society of the Lehigh Valley members exhibition, Feb. 23 till March 30. Artist reception: 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 26.

Bach youth choir excepting members

The Bel Canto Youth Chorus of the Bach Choir of Bethlehem is accepting new singers for the spring term.

The choir is open to children and youth ages 7-18, with the Preparatory Chorus for younger singers and the Concert Choir for older singers.

The Bel Canto Youth Chorus is internationally recognized for its high standard of musical excellence and style.

The choir has been invited to numerous music conferences, traveled internationally, recorded, and sung a diverse and thoughtful repertoire.

Currently celebrating its 30th Anniversary season, Dr. Joy Hirokawa, artistic director and national leader in youth choral music, leads this educational program.

The choir takes a holistic approach to choral instruction that is ideal for any young person who loves to sing and is looking for more ways to be musically expressive.

In addition to solid musical and vocal instruction, singers grow as global musical citizens by incorporating historical context, culture, relevance, and understanding of the text.

Choristers who audition will perform, travel, develop vocal technique, network with other musicians and be part of a community of people who are passionate about singing.

Auditions are about 15 minutes long and both in person or on zoom.

Tuition scholarships are available.: To sign up for an audition, or for more information on the Bel Canto Youth Chorus and upcoming events, visit bach.org.

MLK Day March set for Jan. 16

The Dr. Martin Luther King Civil Rights Movement March is scheduled to take place rain or shine Monday, Jan. 16. The procession will begin at 11:30 a.m. in front of the St. Bernard’s Beneficial Society, located at 333 Brodhead Ave., and proceed to Martin Luther King Park on Carlton Avenue, the location of memorials to both Dr. King and his wife, Coretta Scott King.

Guest speakers and honored guests scheduled to attend are Northampton County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas Jennifer Sletvold; Chief of Staff for Pennsylvania Senator Lisa Boscola Joe Kelly; Northampton County District Attorney Terry Houck; Northampton County Councilman Kerry Myers; and Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds.

A monument to civil rights marchers is scheduled to be dedicated.

All residents, municipal employees, community groups and law enforcement agencies are invited to attend the event.

Face masks are optional for participants.

For additional information, please contact Frankie West at 484-809-8064.

Valley Writer’s Group conference March 23-25

New York Times-bestselling author Maria V. Snyder will serve as keynote speaker for the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group (GLVWG)’s 2023 Write Stuff Conference, one of the premier events for writers in the greater Lehigh Valley. The event is scheduled for March 23-25, at the Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel, 300 Gateway Drive, Bethlehem. The Write Stuff will be a live, in-person event with virtual options available for individuals who are unable to attend. The Write Stuff is sponsored in part by the MFA Program in Creative Writing and Publishing at DeSales University.

The three-day event will include 14 breakout sessions, a book fair, critique opportunities, a flash fiction contest, and plenty of networking.

For a complete list of event pricing, registration and program information, and speaker bios, visit https://greaterlehighvalleywritersgroup.wildapricot.org.

Friday, January 13 till Sunday, January 15

Charley’s Aunt by Brandon Thomas with The Charter Arts Theatre Department. Classic comic confusion ensues. 7 p.m. Jan. 13, 14; 2 p.m. Jan. 15. 321 E. Third St. Information and tickets: www.charterarts.org/event/theatre-charleys-aunt/Charley’s Aunt by Brandon Thomas with The Charter Arts Theatre Department.

Friday, January 6

First Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. SouthSide. Visit https://southsideartsdistrict.com/first-friday/

Elm Street Jazz Workshop rehearsals, 9 a.m. Director: Allan Meyerson. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Saturday, January 7

Saturday night dance with KATO. Nominal cost; light refreshments. 7 to 10 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Tuesday, January 10

Good Vibrations Chorus led by Nancy Shumaker. All singers welcome. 9:30 a.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Wednesday, January 11

Free Karaoke with Bobby James, 1p.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

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