Bethlehem, PA (December 2, 2019) – This holiday season the SouthSide Arts District is bringing joy to children of South Bethlehem with a wonderful new program – The Giving Trees. Fifteen Arts District shops and restaurants will have a Christmas Giving Tree…
The Rivalry between Lehigh University and Lafayette College is a historic one, dating back to their first football meet in 1884. Now in its 155th edition, the matchup is one of the most played rivalry series in college football. Fitting for a historic…
Check out this review from The Morning Call on one of our newest Southside eateries, Casa de Campo. https://www.mcall.com/entertainment/food-drink/restaurants/mc-ent-restaurant-review-casa-de-campo-20191106-nmyyilbf4vbi7lz2ejlbyzaoou-story.html
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Another great article highlighting our Southside Art and our recent Ribbon Cutting, from The Morning call https://www.mcall.com/entertainment/arts-theater/mc-ent-arts-news-1013-20191008-cl6ilkz57nexbl56akcu7mtwfa-story.html
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A great post from Lehigh University's website on how Lehigh, its partners in the community and the City of Bethlehem are joining forces to foster South Bethlehem’s resurgence. Read the article here: Sunrise on the South Side
Please Download Our Vendor Application for Fall for the SouthSide and please share with anyone you think would be a good fit for the festival. Here’s what we are looking for: Craft Vendors Retail Vendors Produce Vendors Florists Children Themed…
Read the Morning call's article on our newest resident, New York Gyro, bringing delicious food and a little bit of New York to south Bethlehem! Allentown Mediterranean restaurant opens second location in south Bethlehem
Great article on our new SouthSide murals from Lehigh Valley Live https://expo.lehighvalleylive.com/news/g66l-2019/08/c601bab70f9771/how-south-side-bethlehem-has-been-amping-up-its-mural-game-photos.html
Bethlehem, PA (August 29, 2019) – Please join Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure and Bethlehem Mayor Robert Donchez as we celebrate the addition of five new murals to the public art streetscape of the SouthSide Arts District, Thursday August 29th from…
A new eatery serving ceviche, mofongo, Cubanos and other Latin American specialties has joined south Bethlehem’s culturally rich restaurant line-up. Read the full article from the Morning Call here: Latin American restaurant opens at former Golazo House in south Bethlehem
Touchstone Theatre announced a schedule and ticket plan for Festival Unbound — a 10-day series of about 20 events that intends to use the arts community to help chart a course for the creative future... Read the full article HERE …
Bethlehem’s famed Martin Tower held a special place in the hearts of many, from the residents who drove past it daily to those who worked there and their relatives. Its May 2019 implosion was viewed in person by thousands, and across…
Bethlehem has landed $2 million in state grants to jump start a trio of key economic development projects: The redevelopment of the shuttered Boyd Theatre, a new public market at Lehigh Riverport and the expansion of the Banana Factory, according…
Own a piece of Martin Tower with commemorative bricks from the National Museum of Industrial History Thousands of people traveled from all over to see the implosion of Martin Tower, the historic former headquarters of Bethlehem Steel in May. Now…
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South Side Community Police Unit- is hosting an educational and riding event to kick off the end of summer to bring your family together…on bikes! Click Here to view the Flyer
The scenery in south Bethlehem is about to take on some bold colors and dramatic illustrations when five 32-square-foot murals are mounted on four city buildings by the end of the month... Read more about this in the recent Morning…
Thank you so very much to these incredible volunteers!! They cleaned the entire Greenway (1.7 miles) from New Street to The Skate Park, weeded and spread mulch at Tranquility park and painted 37 sidewalk bollards and 2 flower pots! What…
Bethlehem, Pa. - Celebrating its sixteenth year, Bethlehem’s SouthSide Film Festival (SSFF) kicks off at 6:30pm on Tuesday, June 11th with an opening night party at WLVT PBS39 on the Steelstacks campus. Following the celebrations, the festival will screen The…
Spring on the Southside is almost here and the chili competition will be “heated”. To make your journey from place to place a little “cooler” we’ve set up some musical “hot spots” to brighten your day. Follow this path and…
The Colony Meadery is opening a south Bethlehem tasting room later this year! Read all about it HERE in this article from the Morning Call
A great article in the Brown and White on the economic revitalization of South Side Bethlehem! You can read the full article HERE
April 27, 2019 11:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM Prepare your taste buds for a Chili Challenge like no other at the SouthSide Arts District’s Spring on the SouthSide Community Festival & Chili Cook-Off! Entering our 24th year on Saturday,…
Some great articles in the Spring 2019 issue of Fig featuring Southside Arts District. You can check out the rest after you read ours! Spring on the Southside http://digital.figbethlehem.com/Spring_2019/index.php#/44 Southside Arts District http://digital.figbethlehem.com/Spring_2019/index.php#/46 You can check out the rest of…
Saint Patrick’s day weekend in the Lehigh Valley is full of any and everything your little leprechaun heart could desire. Kilt contests, parades, Irish Highland Dancers, Green Beers and music – here’s your guide to all the shenanigan’s happening in…
Godfrey Daniels concert in First Friday series supports anti-bigotry program in local schools BETHLEHEM, Pa. (March 4, 2019) -- Paul Simon's bassist, the Lehigh Valley's "Queen of the Blues" and the folksinging founder of Bethlehem's legendary Godfrey Daniels listening room…
If you're a vendor interested in having a booth at Spring on the SouthSide, look no further. Everything you need is right HERE in this handy packet. If you have any questions, please email us at missy@southsideartsdistrict.com
The application for merchants who want to participate as a chili location during Spring on the Southside is now available! Download it HERE
Check out this great review in The Morning Call on a fantastic new pop-up restaurant, VegOut LV, serving up tasty meat-free, dairy-free vegan comfort food dishes. Read the article here: https://www.mcall.com/entertainment/dining/mc-ent-veg-out-breaks-the-mold-in-south-bethlehem-20190204-story.html?fbclid=IwAR13DIadNLj13t0fESNmuOEQ339QqIJQVRTYC_0MqmCzxzQm0Jf1R3nXzMw
Another great article from The Morning Call with a preview of our 2nd Annual Cocktails & Craft Beer Week https://www.mcall.com/entertainment/mc-ent-gp-cocktails-and-craft-beer-week-south-bethlehem-20190211-story.html
Read a great review in The Morning Call for one of our newest additions to the SouthSide...ZEST! https://www.mcall.com/entertainment/dining/mc-ent-restaurant-review-zest-bethlehem-20190129-story.html
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On the evening of January 15th community and business leaders of South Bethlehem gathered to celebrate the achievements and future of the SouthSide Arts District. Downtown Manager, Missy Hartney greeted the crowd and laid out the plans ahead for the Arts…
Nice write up from the Morning Call on one of our favorite weeks https://www.mcall.com/entertainment/restaurants/blog/mc-ent-side-dish-southside-arts-district-winter-restaurant-week-20190115-story.html
