CELTIC CLASSIC TALENT: The Celtic Cultural Alliance (CCA) is excited to announce the performer line up for the 2023 Celtic Classic happening Sept. 22 - 24. Five stages of world-renowned Celtic entertainers will fill downtown Bethlehem with the sounds of tin whistles, fiddles and of course bagpipes! There are many new names this year coming from Isle of Man, Scotland, Ireland and Texas. For more information on the Celtic Classic and other CCA events, visit: www.celticfest.org or contact info@celticfest.org.

ARTSQUEST MOVIES: ArtsQuest is excited to showcase movies for everyone to enjoy at both the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinema and the Levitt Pavilion. With an array of special screenings and film series from showcasing Hollywood classics and indie darlings, a Saturday night Animé series to Cinema Significa, there’s something for every filmgoer to enjoy.

The Summer Classic Series presented by Fulton Bank shows movies every Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. until Aug. 2. The Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks Free Family Movie Series presented by UGI Utilities Inc., shows family friendly movies every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Levitt Pavilion. Before the showing, at 6 p.m., the Banana Factory has a specially selected pre-movie craft for all ages, so come early! Families are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs.

Additional information including show dates and times can be found here https://www.steelstacks.org/events/films/.

MUSIKFEST APP: The free Musikfest app powered by PNC, is now available for iOS and Android devices. This popular app is crucial for ‘fest goers attending the nation’s largest non-gated music festival with 15 free stages.

The app, like in previous years, allows guests to navigate need-to-know information such as hundreds of musical performances, dozens of food vendors/artisans, access to exclusive sweepstakes and real time updates that include special giveaways, pop-up performances and more. The app also includes an interactive festival map.

The 2023 free stage performances schedule will be continually added to the app throughout the summer leading up to the festival, with the ability to search for specific bands so you don’t miss them. Download the Musikfest app now with Apple or Android. Musikfest starts Aug. 4 through the 13 with preview night on August 3.

Visit Musikfest.org for more information and purchase tickets to headliner concerts at the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza.

MENTOR PROGRAM: At a launch event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley new mentoring program, “Sports Buddies,” players from local professional basketball team, Lehigh Valley Legends, were among the first athletes to step up to the plate and register to become volunteer “Bigs,” Feb. 15 at Hopps at the Paddock, South Whitehall.

“We appreciate your time and support in helping to defend the potential of Lehigh Valley youth. We are excited to make a positive impact in the community with our new mentoring program - Sports Buddies!” BBBSLV Associate Program Director, Kisten Wisdo wrote in a news release.

Lehigh Valley Legends Chief Operating Officer James Stewart continues, “One of the biggest aspirations of our organization is to help the youth within our community. Our partnership with BBBSLV and their ‘Sports Buddies’ program will provide an invaluable service for our youth.”

BBBSLV is looking to pair approximately 263 young athletes with sporty mentors.

All are welcome to apply at bbbs.tfaforms.net.

MUSIC IN DIMMICK PARK -Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce and Steel Club. Food trucks and adult beverage vendors. Live music: 6 to 8 p.m. Sponsor: Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc. Brian Dean Moore, July 16; Lucky 7, August 27. Dimmick Park, 570 Durham St., Hellertown.

BAPL BOOK SALES: Noon to 8 p.m. July 12 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 15. Main Library basement, 11 E. Church St. . 50 shoppers at a time max. Follow COVID protocols. Next sale: September 20 and 23. Visit www.bapl.org

2023 BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 15 and 16. Market to Go to pick up pies, strudels, and desserts: July 17. General Admission, Family Packs, Blueberry Brewery Tasting Tent admissions and packages. Burnside Plantation, 1461 Schoenersville Rd. Food; live music; blueberries and desserts, 4-H education, Colonial cooking and gardening, brewing demos, pony rides, kids activities, petting zoo, Read to Therapy Dogs, canine agility demonstrations, baking and pie-eating contests, chair caning, Tasha Tudor Society Story Walk, Second Saturday Spinners, NMIH tin melting, and pottery wheel demonstrations by Daniel Jenkins. Docent tours: visit the 1748/1818 house, colonial garden and summer kitchen, 1841 barn and an unusual high horsepower wheel. Information: Call 610-691-6055 or visit https://historicbethlehem.org/blueberry-festival/

Wednesday, July 5 to Saturday, July 15

Teen Ensemble Camp at Touchstone Theatre, Mondays-Fridays, 1 to 5 p.m. with a performance for friends/families at 7 p.m. July 15. S 341 E. Fourth St. Cost. Visitwww.touchstone.org/arts_in_education/teen-ensemble/

Wednesday, July 5

Wednesday Bluegrass Jam Session. Rehearsals 7:30 p.m. Join or just listen. Free. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/ to reconfirm.

Thursday, July 6

The National Museum of Industrial History mini-camp: S.T.E.M. for ages eight to 12. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Thursdays in July. Visit Innovation Station. Cost. Visit www.nmih.org/educate/summer for information and to register.

Delaware Lehigh Amateur Radio Club Inc. general meeting. 100 Gracedale Ave., Nazareth, 18064. For details or to register, contact KE3AW@arrl.net or call 610-419-9286 or visit (no www) dlarc.club

Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra rehearsals, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Conductor: George Fennell. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Current Events Informal Discussion Group: Moderator: David M. Bell. World, national, state, local topics. Free. 2 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown, 18102. Information: call 610-437-3700 or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Tunes At Twilight; along Main, Broad St. Visit www.visithistoricbethlehem.com/events/series/tunes-at-twilight/

Friday, July 7

First Friday- Southside Arts District. Visit https://southsideartsdistrict.com/first-friday/

Echevarriax2 pop-up art show featuring collaborative works of @artbyjayechevarria and @maristicmoon “EchevarriaX2,” 6 to 9 p.m. Original paintings, prints and jewelry available. Southside First Friday event.

Corpora Gallery, Charter Arts school, 321 E. Third St. Dates through Dec. 10 by appointment; call 610-868-2971, ext. 3185. Visit www.CharterArts.org for events and information.

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, July 8 and Sunday, July 9

Steelworkers’ Archives walking tours every Saturday and Sunday till December. Former steelworkers lead sidewalk and Hoover-Mason Trestle tours through the Bethlehem Steel plant site. Tours start at 11:30 a.m. rain or shine from plaza of the National Museum of History, 602 E. Second St. Free parking in lot across the street. Cost for ages 13 and up. Online scheduling is online only: visit www.steelstacks.org. Information: call 610-861-0600 or visit www.steelstacks.org/event/13703/steelworkers-archives-walking-tours/

Saturday, July 8

Delaware Lehigh Amateur Radio Club Inc. Program: It’s About Time - George N3qsd. 7:30 p.m. Nancy Run Fire Company, 3564 Easton Ave. For details or to register, contact KE3AW@arrl.net or call 610-419-9286 or visit (no www) dlarc.club

Sunday, July 9

Taco Fest. Live music, SteelStacks Chihuahua Beauty Contest at 2 and 5:30 p.m., gameshows Visit www.steelstacks.org/festivals/tacofest/

Live in the Garden free concert. Dave Neith Orchestra. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Rose Garden bandshell, Eighth Avenue and Union Boulevard. Visit https://www.bethlehem-pa.gov/Events/Recreation-Events/Arts-in-the-Park

Wednesday, July 12

Book sale: Cash and credit cards. Noon to 8 p.m. Indoor book sale in Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bapl-book-sale-3

Karaoke with Bobby James. Free. 1 to 3 p.m. Singles and couples welcome. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W Elm St. Allentown. Call 610-437-3700. Visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Bernie Fritz Night, 6 to 8 p.m. Bernie Fritz Park, Memorial Ave. Free kids bike helmets and bike safety checks, arts, crafts, games.

Sensory Friendly: The Princess and the Frog, Sensory Friendly Family Film. Designed for children and adults living with autism. Talking and walking permitted. Stimming (self-regulation behavior) is encouraged. Free Tickets: visit www.steelstacks.org/event/14110/sensory-friendly-the-princess-and-the-frog/

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