Fall 2020 Fig Bethlehem

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Bethlehem The Arts & Culture Issue

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giving back

authentic

Inspiring leadership and self-development skills through sport: Andres Morales.

Changing the public arts landscape in Bethlehem: Stacie Brennan.

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Welcoming new businesses to our community: LEARKE.

The latest from our 2020 Social Mission Partner: Monocacy Farm Project.

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great shopping, dining, arts, events, and community— as always.

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art for everyday

socially-distanced art

Lehigh Valley artists and makers are bringing their work into our world.

Arts programming that you can enjoy at a distance.

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ON THE COVER: This 15’ x 25’ exterior mural was commissioned by ArtsQuest, as part of the 2018 SouthSide Arts Fest.

The work is inspired by the creative spirit and imagination of the growing art community on Bethlehem’s South Side.

Mural Information: “Southbound” Location: Corner of 3rd & New Street Artist: Matt Halm

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Here in the Lehigh Valley, we’re surrounded byart: pop on a mask and take a walk through Bethlehem or any of the towns and cities throughout the Valley, and you’ll see it. Mural projects (a couple of which you can see on this page), pop-up performances, sculptures tucked into unexpected places—art is everywhere. Providing inspiration, color, a respite. Art that expresses unique perspectives, and gives us the chance to experience views different from our own.

Art brings us together: literally (with social distancing, of course), figuratively, and virtually.

A diverse selection of programming from the beloved IceHouse Tonight performance series has become the new digital Live from IceHouse Tonight, and Main Street moved many of its live music performances online so that we can gather, if only virtually, around local performers.

And Touchstone Theatre is presenting the latest programming as part of Festival UnBound: theatre, dance, music, art, and conversation that will take place safely outdoors in the Touchstone parking lot.

Art gives voice: it can advocate for the underserved, speak to our individuality. It can share important pieces of our history, as in the new exhibit at Lehigh University Art Galleries and on the SouthSide Greenway. Entitled “Doing Democracy: Photography from the George Stephanopoulos Collection,” the exhibition walks

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A different perspective.

The Child Artist: Devyn Leonor Briggs

us through the complex history of American democracy. In challenging times, art is an outlet of expression.

Poems, songs, photographs, signs held up in peaceful protest—art proclaims what’s important to us.

When we experience art, we get a glimpse of the artists who create it. Texture, pattern, color, and tone conspire to convey a sense of the human behind the work. We honor those who have built their livelihoods around producing and creating art, in all its forms: who have crafted a life around craft. You’ll find some of them in this issue, along with lots of opportunities to bring art into your life.

At the heart of the Fig mission is supporting local. Our small businesses are a vital part of our community, and you are vital to their presence in it. We ask you to join us in this mission and support local entrepreneurs. They are our friends and neighbors, navigating an ever-changing landscape so they can continue to serve, educate, and inspire us—which is an art, in and of itself.

Whether you’re taking it in or making it yourself, we hope you find some art in your life this fall.

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Smiling Back on ten years of business

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Fresh Face: LEARKE “ WE WO U LD J U S T WA LK AROUND AND MEET UP and have coffee,” says Nella Panella, co-owner, with Molly Godfrey, of the eclectic Easton shop LEARKE, “and talk about what buildings we had crushes on, and how we’re going to get involved in the community; what we could do here. The space became available and we went to see it on a whim. Everything felt right.”

LEARKE—a portmanteau of Molly and Nella’s children’s names—may have been born of a lark, but the two have been friends for a decade. They share a mutual connection in Molly’s husband (who grew up down the street from Nella in New Jersey) and an easy friendship of similar taste: in art, in architecture, in unique local goods.

“We’re a small business,” says Molly,

“trying to support small makers, with a nice mix of old and new.”

The 400-square foot store is a collection of special objects, plants, stationary, home goods, and other treasures that “bring us joy,” says Nella, “and that we feel will bring other people joy.” LEARKE focuses on handmade and ethically-produced items that reflect and sustain the community, whether they be plants picked up directly from the grower, art from Easton-based creatives, or books hand-selected for the neighborhood cycling crowd.

It hasn’t been easy, though, launching an in-person experience during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s a small place, where you can come in and say hello and enjoy the visit,” says Molly.

(The lockdown led to “an extended soft opening,” Nella jokes.) But it has

also been a time of great kindness.

“For being so new, the following we established made a true effort to support us,” says Nella. “It gave us hope to figure out how to get through it.”

The store is open again for in-person visits (check their website and social media for the latest hours), and in the future, LEARKE will safely become a community event space, as Molly and Nella originally envisioned.

For now, they both feel lucky to be working together, grateful for the support they’ve received and for the new people–makers, shoppers, and community members—they continue to meet. “There are some really beautiful things happening, as far as connections with people,” says Nella.

“It is in a different way, but I feel like it’sauthentic.”

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H I S T O RY,

Culture, Diversity:

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Yet progress is not hindered as seen through the ongoing evolution of driving economic forces and civil, productive public discourse.

The importance of the arts is underscored by the many theaters, festivals, and opportunities for education. Diversity and inclusion are a highlight of the city as you walk down Main Street or meander through the South Side. This is clearly demonstrated by the availability of diverse ethnic foods, music, and cultural expressions.”

Rev. Hopeton Clennon, Central Moravian Church

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Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in downtown Manhattan, Mike, his wife Mayra, and their 4 children moved to the Lehigh Valley in 2018. Having grown up in the restaurant business, Mike opened his first restaurant in Allentown— and then opened his second location, Casa del Mofongo, on Main Street in Downtown Bethlehem last year. Mike can be found daily in his restaurant, after purchasing fresh foods for the daily menu.

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The Right Reverend Hopeton Clennon is Senior Pastor of Central Moravian Church and a bishop of the worldwide Moravian Church. Born in Jamaica, Bishop Clennon became a naturalized US citizen in 1997. Prior to joining the staff at Central, Bishop Clennon served congregations around the country and most recently was Chaplain of Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary. His wife Shelia is a teacher at Liberty High School.

Energized by this growth mindset of the city, as well as the significant role Central plays in global mission and local community service, Hopeton deeply appreciates the active partnership amongst houses of worship and treasures the commitment to strengthening ecumenical and interfaith partnerships.

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Born in New Jersey and raised in Ghana, Kofi returned to the US to attend college—at Moravian, Montclair State, then Geisinger School of Medicine, where he realized his dream of entrepreneurship was too strong to ignore. After a 3-year stint working at the Hotel Bethlehem, Kofi and his partner Jomana Hannah opened the first Ghanaian restaurant in the Lehigh Valley—with a menu of uniquely flavorful fusion street food designed to introduce local diners to the cuisine of West Africa.

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Being a Latina in downtown Bethlehem working with men and women from all ethnicities and backgrounds has been a true blessing.” Selines Santiago, Owner

As a child, Juan Carlos watched his mother make an annual trip from their home in Medellin, Colombia to New York City—and couldn’t wait to visit someday himself. He finished his degree in Journalism and Media and decided to travel the world, eventually landing in the United States. A job opportunity in a new restaurant brought Juan Carlos to the Lehigh Valley, and he fell in love with Bethlehem—where he has opened restaurants including Urbano Mexican Kitchen, Tapas on Main, Cachette Bistro & Creperie, Peculiar Wine Bar & Bites, and The Flying Egg. He has always cherished his Latino descent and has incorporated it into multiple restaurant themes.

Creativity. A sense of movement.

Listening closely to clients’ needs and empowering them. These are at the core of Selines’ philosophy as a salon owner, cultivated in a lifelong love of the arts and her Puerto Rican heritage. When Selines moved to Bethlehem and the opportunity to be a salon owner arose, the mother of three quickly jumped on it, and has never looked back. “Showing my children that dreams can come true with hard work and a little sparkle…is my passion.”

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Growing up in Baja California, Mexico in a Mexican-Lebanese family, PH Secrets CEO and Owner Sonia Tompkins moved to California in 2009. Sonia became a US citizen and began working toward her dream of opening her own herbal product company. In 2016 she launched PH Secrets in San Diego, making the move to Bethlehem in 2019 to be closer to her East Coast clients.

Advocating for small businesses in the historic, arts, and shopping districts.

THE DOWNTOWN B E T H L E H E M A S S O C I AT I O N is a council of The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, whose aim is to revitalize, rehabilitate, promote, and advance downtown business areas within the City of Bethlehem.

IN ADDITION to supporting a merchant-based membership, the DBA is proud to count the following local nonprofits amongst its members: ArtsQuest Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley Bethlehem Area Public Library Celtic Cultural Alliance Friends of Bethlehem Mounted Police Historic Bethlehem Museum & Sites International Institute for Restorative Practices Lehigh University Mock Turtle Marionette Theatre Moravian College Northampton Community College Star of Bethlehem Festival Sun Inn Preservation Association The Bach Choir of Bethlehem Touchstone Theatre Find out about the benefits of being a member of the DBA by contacting Tammy at TammyW@lehighvalleychamber.org GETDOWNTOWNBETHLEHEM.COM

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GIVING BACK Making a difference in the lives of others.

Left to Right: Marcus Askerneese, Karim Brice Jr, Andres Morales (LV Steel Rockets Founder), Dominick Apgar, Quintin Morton

Giving Back: Andres Morales FOOTBALL HAS BROUGHT so many good people into my life,” says Coach Andres Morales, president and founder of the Lehigh Valley Steel Rockets.

“How could I not have a program like this?”

The 2006 Liberty High (and Broughal Middle) School graduate had a stellar football and academic career: he earned a full athletic scholarship to Rutgers University, and continued to play at Bloomsburg, where he got his masters’ in education. After a stint in professional arena football, Andres returned to the Lehigh Valley, to the sport he knows and loves—and to create the kind of communities and opportunities the sport made possible for him and for others.

He coached for Freedom, Parkland, and Liberty. And in 2015, Coach Morales founded the Lehigh Valley Steel Rockets.

The Lehigh Valley Steel Rockets are part of the club season, which runs in the spring opposite to the traditional fall football season—but participants attend college

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football games and take part in workouts and film sessions year-round. The team brings together players from across the Lehigh Valley to practice and travel for tournaments around the country. The club program allows young people to continue to develop—through discipline and respect, as athletes, as leaders and members of a team—and broadens their sense of the possible.

In addition to advancing their athletic skills, the club provides SAT and college prep courses. A tournament trip will also feature college visits and tours—to Duke, UNC, Wake Forest—and face time with college athletic programs. “We prime the kids with questions,” says Coach Morales.

“Ask about GPAs, SATs. Now, they know the goal. By putting them on campuses, in meeting rooms and facilities worth millions of dollars—there’s no better way to empower them than with a vision.”

Since its founding, the club has continued to grow and succeed—in 2019, their 15-and-

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under team competed in the invitational NFA National Tournament in Bradenton, Florida—and it's poised to level up its reach. As with any new venture—and especially now, as the economic effects of COVID-19 ripple out—long-term funding is a concern, and the Rockets are actively seeking donors and corporate sponsors.

The need for spaces where young people can thrive, connect, and look to the future will never diminish, and neither will the passion that drives Coach Morales.

Running the Steel Rockets “provides me and our coaches a sense of purpose,” he says. “To continue to be football junkies, enthralled and engulfed by the sport— we still go to coaching clinics, we’re still learning the game—and now we get to pass it down, to these kids who start to feel like little brothers. Who start to feel like sons.

For more information or to support the Steel Rockets program, visit steelrockets.live.

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It’s a family-owned business that treats you like family, too.

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AUTHENTIC Leading the way through innovation and example.

Mary-Ann Unger, The Temple (detail), 1987

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Authentic: Stacie Brennan S TA C I E B R E N N A N , C U R AT O R O F E D U C AT I O N , at the Lehigh University Art Galleries (LUAG), has always been guided by a passion for art. Growing up in the suburbs of Philadelphia first piqued her interest in the mural arts, and as an undergraduate at Lehigh, under the mentorship of late LUAG gallery director/curator Ricardo Viera, she discovered the possibilities of combining marketing and business savvy to support art and artists— and the huge social impact community art and galleries can make.

In her previous role as Senior Director for Visual Arts at ArtsQuest/the Banana Factory, and as head of the design committee of the SouthSide Arts District, Stacie has been instrumental in bringing the district’s newest works of public art to life. The bike racks. The mural panels. And the large scale murals: the towering steelworker on Third Street, painted

by Dripped on the Road, which includes a

Lehigh graduate. The bright and brilliant mural gracing Cafe the Lodge, commissioned from famous muralist Pau Quintanajornet. Created in partnership with the Cafe, it reflects the organization’s mission to foster a sense of self-worth, calm, and beauty among its residents. That collaboration, the dialogue between artist and community, “becomes its own exciting project,” Stacie says. “People come out to see it, they get to know the artist.

It becomes a part of their pride in their city.”

Now at LUAG—back where she started as a student—Stacie’s mission is to share the incredible resources available throughout Lehigh’s six galleries and nearly 17,000 works of art, creating opportunities to engage, to learn—and to transform. Take a sociallydistant stroll through Lehigh’s amazing outdoor sculpture collection of over 50 pieces. Explore one of this fall’s new shows,

including “Doing Democracy: Photography from the George Stephanopoulos Collection,” which features major events throughout the 20th Century and the present—online, in the gallery at Zoellner, or on a self-guided tour along the South Side Greenway, where a public exhibition will be mounted. Or take a free workshop offered in conjunction with Lehigh university libraries, connecting writing and art through creative prompts.

There’s so much to explore—and so much that can bring us together. “Public art has a way of making people think about things in a different way,” Stacie says. She’s proud of the work ArtsQuest, the Banana Factory, and the South Side Arts District have realized, and is “excited to connect that with LUAG. We have amazing people on campus and in the community alike. When we get everybody together, the possibilities are endless.”

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T H E T E A M AT L O T U S R E S TA U R A N T G R O U P is thrilled to announce the arrival of their second restaurant, Surv. Currently open for takeout (opening for full service this fall!) in Forks Township, the brandnew space features two separate outdoor seating areas, a pizza lounge with a wood-burning oven, a full-service bar, and a creative menu that ranges from casual to upscale. Surv’s stunning space and unique concept in dining fits your appetite at any moment.

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C R E AT I N G A S PA C E T O B R E AT H E , the salthouse provides a tranquil environment as the mind and body detox together. Halotherapy (salt therapy) is a millenia-old treatment that has been thought to aid in ailments ranging from respiratory distress to anxiety and insomnia through the natural process of deep respiration. Breathe deep and recharge.

Whether in the sauna or salthouse, elevate your self care with chromotherapy. Choose your colors of the rainbow and infuse Nuhouse salt and sauna rooms with hues that will personalize your vibes.

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Derek Wallen, Lehigh Valley Printing

Alex Clare, Artist

Tee shirt design created by Alex Clare.

Learn more and view his work at alexandertheart.com.

LOCAL LOVES

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T H E L AT E S T D E S I G N in the “Think Local” tee shirt series was created by artist Alexander Clare in partnership with Lehigh Valley Printing to exemplify just some of the staples of the Lehigh Valley—all of which have been impacted during this time.

“I decided to take the “think local” idea very literally, and wanted to showcase all the things that make the Valley personal to me, and the things I feel bring us all together.” -Alex Clare

Lehigh Valley Printing will be donating proceeds from these shirts to multiple nonprofits—including Fig’s Social Mission Partner, Monocacy Farm Project—this year. Shirts can be purchased directly through Lehigh Valley Printing (lehighvalleyprinting.com) or through Roasted (roastedbethlehem.com), located on Bethlehem’s South Side.

The teams at LVP and Roasted invite you to Think Local: shop local, eat local, print local, and support the local community.

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Lou Stoumen. Wedding Ceremony with Roosevelt Portrait in the Middle, Puerto Rico, 1941.

Leonard Freed. March on Washington, Washington DC, 1963.

TH I S FA LL A N D WI NTE R , the SouthSide Arts District is focused on safely supporting our arts community and your creativity and civic engagement. Discover Danny Lyon. As demonstrators block the new Urban Arts Trail on the traffic to protest segregation, 1963.

Greenway to view our upcoming partnership exhibit “Doing Democracy: Photography from the George Stephanopoulos Collection” with Lehigh University Art Galleries. Read on to learn more.

Leonard Freed. Excited Delegates Cheering and Clapping, Democratic National Convention, Miami Beach Convention Center, 1972.

Doing Democracy:

Photography from the George Stephanopoulos Collection on the South Bethlehem Greenway I N PA R T N E R S H I P W I T H L E H I G H U N I V E R S I T Y A R T G A L L E R I E S , the SouthSide Arts District is proud to showcase an extension of the current exhibit, “Doing Democracy: Photography from the George Stephanopoulos Collection” on the South Bethlehem Greenway Arts Walk. The 1.7 mile linear path of the Greenway, starting at 306 South New Street, displays 22 powerful images of American democracy unfolding through significant events of the 20th century to the present.

These enlarged images and complimentary audio guide can be experienced along the Greenway path to the Skatepark located across the street from Wind Creek Casino & Resort. We encourage residents of Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley to visit the Lehigh University Art Galleries to explore the full exhibit, as well as walk the Greenway, and participate in community programs, empower your civic duty, start healthy conversations, and encourage positive activism.

Doing Democracy: Photography from the George Stephanopoulos Collection will be on display September 1, 2020 – May 21, 2021. To learn more visit luag.org.

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U N C O V E R YO U R A R T & S O U L in the SouthSide and download the new Urban Arts Trail—a 2.75 mile path throughout the business district, highlighting details and artist information about all the public art seen throughout the SouthSide. Visitors can download the new trail onto their phones and walk the path viewing and learning about our various murals, artistic bike racks, sculptures, mosaics, and the brand new Public Piano. Artists from across the world and right here in the Lehigh Valley have made the SouthSide their canvas, and now we are thrilled to create this Urban Trail for visitors and residents to enjoy whenever they want! To learn more visit southsideartsdistrict.com.

Yellow Vibrancy Location: Bonn Place Brewing Company Artist: Amy Perdue

SouthSide Proud Location: Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub Artist: Joseph Iacona

Southbound Location: Corner of 3rd & New Street Artist: Matt Halm

The Child Location: South Bethlehem Library Artist: Devyn Leonor Briggs

324 SOUTH NEW STREET

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To be an

ARTIST

is to believe in life.”

— H E N RY M OO RE

WH E N WE E XPE RI E N CE A RT, we don’t just see the art itself: we also get to know something about the artists who create it. The pages that follow introduce you directly to both.

Take a look at some of the artists and makers who are bringing their art to life, then find a way to bring local art into your life. Find something that speaks to your soul or lights up your room.

Redesign your living space. Consider a tattoo or piece of custom jewelry. Catch a local performance virtually, visit a museum, or simply take a walk around to find murals and public art in your midst.

Most importantly, support and encourage our creative community to keep enriching and inspiring us.

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CHEERS TO A

contemporary

classic

“The Best for Last” Artwork By: Jeff Schaller

Ward Van Haute Director/Curator “Breath”

AT B E T H L E H E M H O U S E G A L L E R Y

AT B E TH LE H E M H OU S E CO NTE M PO R A RY Art Gallery, the scene is always changing. Four times a year, you’ll notice that their Main Street windows get covered up for two weeks—then open with a celebration of an entirely new display of original, innovative contemporary artwork by emerging and established regional artists. As the gallery name suggests, the space is set in furnished rooms, made to look just like a modern home—so you can see the impact of art in a real-world setting. Stop in and raise a (socially-distant!) glass to art with the team at Bethlehem House. Cheers!

Rachel Bell Gallery Assistant

“All the Kings’ Mothers” By: Al Johnson

Michael Lebson Assistant Curator

“Stillness” By: Adam Capone

459 MAIN STREET

610.419.6262

“In Dreams an Orange Tower” By: Devyn Briggs

BETHLEHEMHOUSEGALLERY.COM

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Kevin Haaf Goldsmith

“METAL IS MY MUSE: I love the entire process...recycling precious metal scrap from the crucible to ingot, forging the metal, and hand-fabricating elegant jewelry.”

LEARN MORE

Photo credit: Emilie Breaux Haaf

• A resident artist and teaching • Combining tradition with a artist at the ArtsQuest modern aesthetic, his work evokes Banana Factory for over 10 timelessness. View a gallery of Kevin’s years, goldsmith Kevin Haaf original work at kevinherbsthaaf.com, believes in practicing and and email or call for purchases. sharing traditional techniques Private commissions are also of metalworking, so they are available; contact Kevin and let him not lost and forgotten. bring your vision to life. kevinherbsthaaf.com khhartist@aol.com 610.207.5769 Private Commissions

Artist Collective

Matt Kriner

Owner, Rustik Rehab

“The coolest part of what we do is everyone will always have a different vision and idea for their project; we get to make that come to life.”

LEARN MORE • Rustik Rehab is a small, family owned, rustic furniture business whose mindset is simple: Design and build custom pieces that fit what clients want. Reclaimed materials provide charm and character, and make each piece totally unique.

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rustikrehab.com

• Owner Matt Kriner has been finding a better way to make things work since he was a kid.

With a degree in architecture and experience under the guidance of multiple master craftsmen, he truly appreciates the beauty of details and custom work.

rustikrehabdesign@gmail.com

610.428.4889

Roey Ebert Artist, Teacher

“Art allows me to express myself through color and texture. Art is powerful. It has the ability to lift your spirits, inspire your imaginations, and transport you to another place.”

LEARN MORE

roeyebert.com

roeyebert@yahoo.com

Artist Collective

• Roey also seeks to educate and • View and purchase Roey’s work motivate the artist in all of us and submit commission requests through her weekly virtual art at www.roeyebert.com. For early classes provided by Capital updates on Roey’s newest works, BlueCross Connect Health and follow her on social media. Originals Wellness. Viewers are guided are also available at her family’s step-by-step through the process furniture and art gallery, Ebert of creating their own masterpiece.

Furniture Gallery in Allentown.

610.216.0571

Jaime Bassett FD Design Co.

“The space we live and work in is the living art of interior design.”

S P O T L I G H T/ C O N N E C T • With a passion to bring affordable design services to the area, Jaime runs her design build firm with families like her own in mind.

Her focus on healthy indoor environments through wellness and sustainable design incorporates the most basic design principles with the most complex design details.

• A formally trained interior designer and licensed general contractor, Jaime and her dedicated team are committed to excellence, attention to detail, and wellness in design and construction. From even the smallest in-home styling designs to large commercial projects, Jaime is passionate about bringing functional art to life. fddesignco.com

IG: @fddesignco

484.553.6656

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Alex Clare

Caricature Artist/Illustrator

“Art should be fun, and art should make you smile. I think the best way to come together is to laugh at ourselves.”

LEARN MORE

Artist Collective

• A trained graphic designer, Alex has 15 years of experience drawing live and studio caricatures. He’s professional, friendly, and fast—with a complete setup for events.

• Alex is available for caricatures at events of all kinds— including weddings, birthdays, corporate and charity events, and more—within two hours of the Lehigh Valley. For booking, just call or email.

thebash.com/caricaturist/alexandertheart IG: @drawlindude Alexander@alexandertheart.com 813.810.6729

Allentown Art Museum The Allentown Art Museum is an inclusive space for curious people to explore and exchange world views and engage in real conversations.

LEARN MORE • The Museum is open! This fall experience world-class art up close and personal (and close to home) by taking in exhibitions of boundary-pushing prints created at nearby Durham Press, ceramics by Toshiko Takaezu, fashions from the turn of last century, political-protest posters, and more.

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• During a routine conservation in 2018, art experts discovered that the Museum’s Portrait of a Young Woman (1632, at left) was an original Rembrandt!

Visit the ‘Rembrandt Revealed’ exhibit in 2021 to view this luminous jewel and learn how science helped bring to light the master’s hand.

allentownartmuseum.org IG: @atownartmuseum askus@allentownartmuseum.org

TOUCHST ONE THEATRE PRESENTS YEAR TWO OF F E S T I VA L U N B O U N D A F EST I VA L OF A RTS A N D COM MU N I T Y dialogue around concerns of diversity, sustainability, health, youth leadership, and interconnectedness.

All events take place in the Touchstone Theatre parking lot at 321 East 4th Street on Bethlehem’s South Side.

Jakopa’s Punch Processional (2017)

Flash mob dance and music at the Festival UnBound Closing Ceremony (2019)

Mark Your Calendars!

Four inspiring, engaging events in the Festival Unbound redux have already taken place...

Mark your calendars for the remainder of the series!

Aloud

Homecoming

LGBTQIA+ youth coming into their own identities often feel trapped and restrained by their surroundings and circumstance. How can artistic creation and performance allow us to process and understand our identities in a new way? An exploration of queer identity, selfdiscovery, and finding a way out of the bonds that hold us back.

A continuation of last year’s celebration of the history, struggles, and successes in the Black community of the Lehigh Valley, recognizing exceptional talent, drive, and leadership. In this year of the Black Lives Matter movement, protests, civil discourse and loss of great civil rights icons—this event claims space and call for justice, recognizing that our history informs the present.

Tales of Hope and Resistance

Dictators 4 Dummies...and more!

October 9, 8pm

October 16, 7pm

From around the world, myths and fairy tales have always taught us how to triumph in the face of overwhelming odds. Touchstone in collaboration with Mock Turtle Marionette Theater presents retellings of traditional stories from the diverse cultural backgrounds of the Lehigh Valley, featuring live music and puppetry.

Festival UnBound 2020 wraps up with a tribute to this very political season. Directed by Christopher Shorr, the evening will feature concert renditions of songs from Touchstone political satires “Bhudoo” and “The Pan Show: In Pan We Trust,” as well as the premiere of a new iteration of Christopher ’s 2018 original musical “Dictators 4 Dummies” (now a MOVIE, featuring voices of the original cast, and... dolls. Lots of dolls!).

September 26, 8pm

October 2, 7pm

W H AT DOES A L L T H IS LOOK L IK E in the time of COVID? All events take place in the Touchstone parking lot with tables set up at least six feet apart, complete with hand sanitizer and extra PPE available. And for those who aren’t ready to join in person, most events will also be available digitally or by livestream so guests can enjoy from home.

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Lara Bly

Independent Fashion Designer

“As a fashion designer, I aspire for the wearer to feel special every time they slip on one of my creations. My brand embodies elegance, color, comfort, and interchanging wearability.”

LEARN MORE

Artist Collective

• Fashion Designer and Illustrator Lara Bly has lived her life by listening closely—both to her clients and her inner guidance—for inspiration.

The result is a fresh and ever-evolving style for everything from everyday to special occasion. larably.com

• Shop online or in-store at Lara’s shop on Bethlehem’s SouthSide for off-the-rack apparel for women, designed

by Lara herself. Custom pieces are also available; consult with Lara and let her create the piece of your dreams!

IG: @larablydesigns

484-201-0405

Laura Brady Fine Artist

“I see in dynamic, vivid color. Emotion is released through the movement of my brush. My art is a refreshing experience of wonder for the mind and spirit.”

LEARN MORE • After graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Laura found a home through her love for painting. She continues to explore and unravel the outer-earthy nature, which is inspired by the countryside at which she resides.

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• In her exploration of nature, Laura seeks to host a fresh perspective for the viewer. Approaching each piece with a mix of impressionism and realism, which carries a boldness yet softness—a glimpse of a new reality.

laurabradystudio.com hi@laurabradystudio.com IG: @laurabradystudio

Machines of Interest

THE SELECTED WOR KS OF STEPHEN M A LLON

OCTOBER 17th 2020 through MARCH 7th 2021

National Museum of Industrial History CRITIC A LLY ACCL A I M E D PH OTOG R A PH E R Stephen Mallon shares a collection of some of his most captivating, riveting, and thought-provoking pieces in this new exhibit at Bethlehem’s National Museum of Industrial History. Join us as we explore Machines of Interest, and embark upon the journey of an industrial lifecycle and uncover the stories of their existence. From life on the rails to deconstruction in the recycling yard to plummeting into murky depths of the sea, trace the elements of human-made machines as they intersect with the natural world. Featuring over two dozen original prints from the artist’s collection, Stephen’s work will give you a look at industry like never before.

Stephen Mallon’s work has documented everything from the salvaging of Flight 1549, the infamous crash that minted airline captain “Sully” Sullenberger as a national hero, to the recycling industry. With work appearing in The New York Times, NPR, The Atlantic, NBC, and beyond, Mallon’s work has reached and connected with large audiences. The exhibition includes selected pieces from the Stephen’s recent series Passing Freight, a visual celebration of the unique beauty and function of freight train cars in the United States. Mallon’s industrial landscape photographs isolate freight cars within the U.S’s iconic transportation system, which has played a critical role in supply infrastructure across the continent for hundred of years.

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M E E T TH E A R TI S T S AT Raygun Samurai Tattoo

Mariah Gannett

“I love tattooing different subject matters, but my style leans toward American Traditional with a feminine twist. I enjoy doing traditional-based imagery, floral, and animals.”

CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST

IG: @mariahgannett

Alicia Jagels

“I strive to be versatile in all styles while mainly focusing on clean, colorful, high quality anime and pop culture tattoos.”

CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST

Josh Ross “With a history of working on graphic novels, I love doing nerdy illustrative tattoos. Recently I’ve been focusing on doing large scale projects with fantasy and Asian inspiration.”

CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST

IG: @artronin9

IG: @scarpo

Ken Tackash

“I’m versatile and can tattoo most styles well. My favorite work, though, is either pop culture-based new school styles or darker-edged reapers and weird skulls.”

CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST

IG: @kentacletattoos

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Josh Thivierge “I am passionate about making tattoos that have an American Traditional foundation, with a modern twist. Bold, clean lines, and solid bright color.”

CONNECT WITH THE ARTIST

IG: @posixthiv

Now at Lehigh University Art Galleries

doing democracy:

Photography from the George Stephanopoulos Collection WH AT DO E S IT LOO K LI K E TO DO D E M OCR AC Y ?

This exhibition explores the unfolding process of American democracy through an array of photographs that shine a light on significant events of the 20th century and the present— featuring world leaders, the media, politicians, civil rights movements, and everyday Americans. Coinciding with the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election, the exhibition and related programs will engage issues of democracy in all its forms, providing a platform for participants from all political perspectives to share their ideas and opinions.

Free Outdoor Opening Reception

Leonard Freed, Three costumed and face-painted audience members at a performance of the “Cockettes”, 1971

Friday, October 2nd 5-6:30pm Rain Date October 9th South Bethlehem Greenway

E XPLO RE reproductions of twenty photographs from the Doing Democracy exhibition, and use your smartphone to hear Lehigh students discuss them using our free audio guide.

Free refreshments, LUAG face masks, and other giveaways!

Things to Note

Face masks and social distancing are required for this event. Presented in partnership with the SouthSide Arts District.

Public visitors and groups are welcome at the exhibition in the Main Gallery, Zoellner Arts Center, but due to COVID-19 must schedule their visit by appointment. Learn more and schedule your visit at www.luag.org.

Join LUAG for interactive programs that explore the exhibitions and collections led by Lehigh students, faculty, and community members.

Partners and Supporters: Pennsylvania Humanities Council, Southside Arts District, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, The Departments of Political Science, History, Communication, Journalism and Art, Architecture, and Design, Lehigh University Political Action Committee (SPAC), George and Alexandra Stephanopolous.

420 EAST PACKER AVENUE

Danny Lyon, John Lewis in Nashville, 1963

610.758.3615

VISIT LUAG.ORG FOR DATES, TIMES, AND MORE INFORMATION

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Making Time

for You

Everywhere I go, I notice the beauty that surrounds me,” Susan says, “even in what may seem like unconventional places, and it moves me to design.”

S U S A N B E L L A is, literally, making time for you. On a trip to Newport, RI, inspiration hit when she and her husband Dan happened upon an obscure and eclectic antique store, and found about a dozen 18th & 19thcentury clock hands. They brainstormed the entire way home, and Bella Mani ® —a sleek collection whose aesthetic marries a clean, modern sensibility with the romanticism of antiquarian clock hands—was born.

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Mastering the Mix:

L O C AT E D I N T H E H E A R T of Bethlehem’s historic

downtown, Brownstone’s eclectic shop and showroom is full of unique fabrics, lighting, and furnishings designed to inspire.

“While digital shopping and presentations have become necessary,” says owner Connie Postupack, “it will never override the experience of touching a fabric, seeing the scale of a light fixture, or sinking into an armchair.”

From sophisticated-contemporary to “perfectly imperfect”—whether an intimate home office or cozy corner, functional kitchen space, or expansive corporate project—Brownstone Design has mastered the mix and can bring your ideas to life.

“My design process involves combining clients’ input with my own understanding of scale, construction, and design to form an interior that is unique to each and every person I work with.”

Stop by or call to schedule a safe, socially-distanced appointment!

Connie Postupack, Allied ASID Owner, Brownstone Design

Think Glass countertop

Moravian Village

97 WEST BROAD STREET

610.868.5377

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2020 FALL

IceHouse Tonight is dedicated to the growth and development of our resident artist community...we believe that this city is our canvas, our stage, our place to make.�

LI V E FRO M

Local Arts in Your Living Room I CEH O U S E TO N I G H T.O RG

Follow @icehousetonight on Facebook and Instagram for schedule and updates Tune in to performances online on Facebook and YouTube

The historic Charles A. Brown Ice House

The Witherbees

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56 RIVER STREET

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IG: @ICEHOUSETONIGHT

Saylors & Co in Hellertown is thrilled to announce their new

S E C O N D L O C AT I O N at Easton Public Market!

T H E L O N G - B E L O V E D Lehigh Valley butcher and market in Hellertown now has a second outpost! Located front and center at Easton Public Market, customers are greeted by Saylors’ meat cases and shelves filled with local and antibiotic-free pork and chicken, prime cuts of beef, fresh lamb, veal, and bison.

You’ll find more than 40 flavors of homemade sausages and house-smoked meats, including bacon, ham, ribs, jerky—and even smoked dog treats! And their deli-style counter includes sandwiches, prepared homemade entrees and salads, and Italian grocery items such as fresh breads, pastas, and frozen ravioli.

With two convenient locations in Hellertown and Easton, Saylors & Co. offers the best in customer service, and food you can trust, made with love.

Did you know? Samuel Saylor, grandfather of Saylors’ fourth-generation butcher Tim Mease, was a vendor at Easton Farmers’ Market in the 1940s!

F Days of Operation:

Hellertown: Tuesday–Saturday Easton: Thursday–Sunday

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same friendly, trusted dental care.

Dr. Ann Hunsicker-Morrissey Dr. Kali Brong

H E L L E R T O W N D E N TA L G R O U P has made major investments in their practice to help ensure the safety of their patients and their staff. During the Coronavirus crisis, they remained open to treat dental emergencies and were among the first dental practices in the Lehigh Valley to resume seeing patients for routine dental visits.

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YO U R M O U T H I S T H E P O R TA L T O YO U R W E L L B E I N G . Dr. Ann Hunsicker-Morrissey, Dr. Kali Brong, and the entire staff at Hellertown Dental Group are committed to keeping you safe at the dentist’s office.

Your next visit to the dentist may look a bit different.

H E L L E R T O W N D E N TA L H A S I N V E S T E D in state-of-the-art air filtration systems that constantly sterilize the air in their office. They’ve also installed an ozone water treatment system, making the water they use in their procedures the most sterile it can be.

External suction devices keep aerosolized particles from entering the air.

T H E E N T I R E Hellertown Dental Group team wears cutting edge personal protective equipment at all times. During the red phase of the Coronavirus shutdown, theirs was the first practice in the country to don specially-manufactured Infection Control Suits to shield against infection.

T H E T E A M AT Hellertown Dental Group is following all guidance from the CDC, OSHA, and the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry. Appointments are staggered to maintain social distancing. Everyone is screened before entering the building, and everyone wears a mask.

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Please call, text, or visit our website to schedule your appointment or to see which treatment options are best for you!

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2020 SOCIA L M I SSIO N PA R TNER

Monocacy Farm Project Each year, Fig partners with a local nonprofit organization working to transform the community.

We are proud to be working with our 2020 Social Mission Partner, The Monocacy Farm Project.

Please join us in supporting all of their efforts this year and consider volunteering your time.

F R O M T H E T E A M AT M O N O C A C Y FA R M P R O J E C T: As summer winds down and nature signals the arrival of fall, we reflect with appreciation on an amazing Growing Season on the farm! This year, we welcomed our new Project Manager Eli Stogsdill and Assistant Farmer Anton Shannon. We hosted our very first plant sale (more to come!), grew our Pick-Your-Own program by 5x last year’s memberships, and were able to offer organically grown produce to Bolete, Pat's Pizza & Bistro, and Roasted. The support from Pick-YourOwn and local restaurants helps bolster our weekly produce donations to local food banks, shelters, and soup kitchens.

2020 has been quite a ride! We’re truly blessed and grateful for the overwhelming support we’ve received as Fig’s Social Mission Partner, and we look forward to discovering what’s in store for the Farm Project, our partners, and our friends!

EVENTS

VOLUNTEER

P I C K-YO U R - O W N P R O G R A M

New Date! October 3rd, 2020. The 5th

Amazing volunteers and their selfless service are the heart of the Monocacy Farm Project, and they’re so grateful for all the community support! If you’d like to get involved on the farm, email the team at: mfp-info@monocacyfarmproject.org.

Join for just $10 on your first visit to the farm. Each time you visit throughout the growing season, simply make a donation for the produce that you harvest and that’s it! For PYO times and more details, email mfp-info@monocacyfarmproject.org or check their Facebook page.

Annual Monocacy Farm Food Fest is an exciting day of fun and safe activities, local food and artisan vendors, live music, farm tours and demonstrations, great raffles and more! Visit monocacyfarmproject.org for tickets and info.

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B CUR SIDE

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Curbside for a

A CAUS E OR —

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OR

A CAUS E

In these complex times, the SouthSide Arts District invites you to become involved and help support the kids and teachers of the Bethlehem Area School District this school year.

G O I N G B A C K T O S C H O O L I S N E V E R E A S Y. And the merchants of the SouthSide want to connect you with the Bethlehem Area School District to help our kids get back to school safely. Starting September 7th and ongoing throughout the 2020-2021 school year, select merchants of the SouthSide will be collecting PPE and Back-to-School items for the children and teachers of Donegan Elementary School, Fountain Hill Elementary School, Freemansburg Elementary School, and Broughal Middle School.

Disinfectant Spray Paper Towels Face Masks

Pencils Crayons/Markers/Pens Notebooks

Folders Granola Bars

Simply bring your donation to a participating merchant and you’ll get a 10% off coupon for your next visit. Together we can help the kids and teachers of Bethlehem get back to school, support our local businesses, and work together as a community toward a bright future. To learn more about Curbside for a Cause and the SouthSide merchants involved, visit southsideartsdistrict.com.

September 7th and continuing through the

2020-202I

school year

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SOUTH S I D E

Hand Sanitizer Tissues Disinfectant Wipes

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RISING ABOVE The Status Quo

FRESH CUTS FRESH COLOR FRESH STYLE

L O C AT E D I N T H E H E A R T of the SouthSide Arts District, Rise Above Hair’s newly-expanded team of Owner Ashley Matlock and stylists Josh Calandra and Jeffrey Sizzahands invites you into their bright and welcoming salon for the very freshest in cuts, color, hair treatments, and products. Hit Rise Above for a standout style!

F Follow the salon and stylists: @riseabovehair @ashleymatlock.hair @calandra.joshua @jeffrey.sizzahands

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House-made Locally-sourced Feel-good food

Derek’s Special: House-made vegan and gluten free black bean burger, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, portabella mushrooms, grilled spinach, roasted tomato, garlic

USING FRESH, locally-sourced ingredients, Roasted offers a diverse menu chock–full of house-made items—and you can customize your selections to meet your own dietary needs. Whether you’re feeling healthy or decadent, tofu scramble or Oreo french toast, Roasted has something delicious in store for you.

Fresh Tofu Cooper Scramble: broccoli, red onion, roasted beets, roasted Brussels sprouts, toasted walnuts, roasted potatoes (make it with local Nesting Box eggs, if you prefer!)

Chorizo Hash: House-made local chorizo, roasted potatoes, mixed pepper and onion, crowned with local Nesting Box eggs

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Design from

the ground up Tuskes Homes. We live here, too.

TH E TU S K E S H O M E S D E S IG N STU D IO allows you to personalize the interior and exterior of your home in a way no other builder in the area can offer. The only one of its kind in the Lehigh Valley, their Design Studio offers 3,000 square feet of design options, enabling you to visualize every aspect of your home and make it truly yours. Select the perfect flooring, cabinets, granite countertops, lighting, and more.

Design Consultant Katherine Huber will walk you through the process and show you personalized recommendations that fit every budget and lifestyle, so you can cross off every item on your wish list. She’s there to provide expert advice and help you navigate the endless decisions that go into building a new home, in a safe and comfortable environment where you can look through selection options without feeling overwhelmed.

With an expansive selection of high-quality finishes, Katherine and the team at Tuskes guide you through the process of mixing and matching finishes to your personal tastes and styles. You’ll achieve the design of your dreams, and your new home will feel uniquely yours.

Preview design options on tuskeshomes.com

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CALL OR TEX T 610.255.7956

MARTHAC@TUSKESHOMES.COM

NOW OPEN IN THE

LEHIGH VALLEY World-class office space, meticulously designed for your wellness and productivity.

306 South New Street Bethlehem, PA 18015

All inclusive and turnkey ready for businesses, large and small

24/7 access with smart locks and CC cameras

Offering a flexible, affordable, everything-included office solution, meticulously designed for the future of work

Administrative services including print, mail, reception, and daily cleaning

No lease, no utilities Exceptional location Beautifully designed and furnished Enterprise technology

Conference rooms, cafe, lounge, and event space Next generation wellness: touchless office experience using motion sensors, QR codes, hospital grade HEPA filtration, and NanoSeptic technology

Stop in today for a tour of your future workspace.

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Personal Style

delivered to your doorstep

Ann Marie Supinski, Owner

H OW A M LUXE ' S BOX OF ST YLE WO RK S: AM Luxe owner Ann Marie sets up a one-on-one styling consultation to learn more about your personal style, lifestyle, and wardrobe needs—then carefully hand-curates a collection of five pieces chosen just for you from the AM Luxe shop.

Box of Style ships right to your front door. No need to leave your house!

Once you receive the box, you have one week to try things on and see what you like. Keep the pieces you love, and return the rest using the shipping label provided.

Pay only for the pieces you keep. 15% off if you keep all five pieces!

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C A R RY- O U T CO C K TA I L S

F With flavor combos from guava mojito to peach cardamom, you can enjoy a taste of Social Still cocktails at home with their sturdy to-go pouches.

Fresh ingredients blended with Social Still’s locally-made spirits make a perfect pairing. Pour over ice, or simply insert straw and sip!

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Discover LUAG’s Outdoor

Sculpture Collection Herbert Simon Pyramid II, 1970

George Segal Woman on Park Bench, 1998

Gain A

New perspective

W I T H O V E R 16 , 0 0 0 W O R K S O F A R T from diverse time periods and cultures, seven galleries, two art study centers, and an outdoor sculpture collection of over 50 works across three campuses, there is something for everyone at LUAG. Art is an integral part of the campus experience, creating a powerful and inspiring place for Lehigh students, faculty, staff, and the community, where discovery is limitless.

Herbert Seiler Seated Woman on Rock, 1980

Visitors are welcome to tour and experience the sculptures, but due to COVID-19 must schedule their visit by appointment. Learn more and schedule your visit at www.luag.org.

E X P L O R E reproductions of twenty photographs from the Doing Democracy exhibition on the South Bethlehem Greenway, and use your smartphone to hear Lehigh students discuss them using LUAG’s free audio guide.

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420 EAST PACKER AVENUE

610.758.3615

Henry Moore Large Totem Head, 1968

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