BETHLEHEM PRESS

December 4, 2019

COVER STORY-MAYOR’S TREE

Students bring holiday treatment

A little extra holiday spirit was in the air at Bethlehem City Hall Nov. 22. Joyful third graders from Spring Garden ES and Lehigh Valley Dual-Language Charter School gathered to decorate ornaments for the mayor’s tree and take part in holiday festivities. This beautiful annual event was organized by Beverly Bradley, the president of the Cops ‘n’ Kids Children’s Literacy Program. Photo: Third graders from Spring Garden ES and Lehigh Valley Dual-Language Charter School to meet Santa Claus at Bethlehem City Hall Nov. 22. They were given knitted scarves and hats which they modeled in the photo.

By Leslie Regan

 

SOUTH BETHLEHEM

Wind Creek officially takes over

An Oct. 10 grand opening signaled the completion of the Wind Creek Casino takeover of the Bethlehem casino from Sands. Poarch tribal chairwoman Stephanie Bryan said it was a “celebration of a vision that has become a reality” of the $1.3 billion purchase, that included re-branding the facility over several months. It was a festive affair, as celebrity chefs Emeril Lagasse and Buddy Valastro circulated among guests posing for photos. Photo: Surrounded by dignitaries, tribal chairwoman Stephanie Bryan cuts the traditional ribbon. In a forward looking address, Bryan told attendees, “We are proud to be your partners in progress.”

By Dana Grubb

 

SPORTS

Basketball previews

BP sports writer

 

FOCUS

The Nutcracker lives on

Repertory Dance Theatre (RDT) of the Lehigh Valley will present its production of the beloved holiday ballet, “Nutcracker,” for two performances, 2 p.m. Dec. 8 and 9, in the majestic Miller Symphony Hall, Allentown. The “Nutcracker,” accompanied by music of the award-winning Allentown Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Ronald Demkee, and the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts Choir, tells the tale of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince and brings the magic of Christmas to audiences young and old. With beautiful costumes, a growing tree, sword fights and snow maidens, it is sure to be a delight.

By Camille Capriglione

 

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