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artcsulture THROUGH DEC. 23
THROUGH DEC. 16
A Christmas Carol Christkindlmarkt
The classic Lehigh Valley holiday tradition
returns to the Civic Theatre for a 28th year. The tale A Bethlehem tradition returns to the Christmas City at 101
of Ebenezer Scrooge and his redemption will inspire Founders Way, Dec. 10, 14-17, and 21-23. This festive, outdoor
you and put you in a holiday mood. Performances German market unites the community in celebration of the
will be Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays holiday season, bringing artisans, craftsmen, musicians and
at the theatre at 527 N. 19th St., Allentown. For even St. Nick himself together under one roof. Thousands of
more info, visit civictheatre.com. handcrafted holiday gifts, food and drink, and demonstrations
are all part of this annual tradition established in 1993 that
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northeastern United States. For full details and hours of operation,
THROUGH DEC. 17 visit christmascity.org.

A Christmas Story DEC. 12
This musical is based on the holiday
Drink n’ Draw
movie classic that follows 9-year-old Ralphie Everyone is welcome and no talent is required to
Parker and his quest for an Official Red Ryder. this fun event that starts at 7 p.m. on the second
Presented by the Pennsylvania Youth Theatre, Tuesday of every month at the Lee & Stella Yee
performances will be at the Charles A. Brown Family Connect Zone, ArtsQuest Center, 101
Ice House, 56 River St., Bethlehem. For more Founders Way, Bethlehem. Drawing models,
information, visit 123pyt.org. local musicians and nearby bar set the mood,
giving you the opportunity to draw and mingle
with other artists. Cost is $6.

DEC. 28

The Associated Mess
Head over to the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinema

at ArtsQuest Center, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem,
for a night of improv comedy in the style of the TV
show, “Whose Line is it Anyway?” The Associated
Mess is a troupe of improve comedians from the greater
Lehigh Valley. Due to the uncensored nature of this live show,
this event is not recommended for children. Cost is $8; $7 for
students and seniors; and $6.50 for ArtsQuest members. Visit
theassociatedmess.com for more info.

DEC. 30 and 31

Peepsfest
Come watch a 200-pound, 4-foot, 9-inch tall PEEPS

Chick drop to ring in the new year during this two-day family
festival at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. The festival features kid-
friendly activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 30 and 10 a.m.
to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 31. For more info, visit steelstacks.org.

THROUGH DEC. 22 DEC. 31

Christmas City Follies XVIII New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball
Touchstone Theatre’s Ensemble presents this annual holiday Ring in 2018 at a masquerade ball at the Hotel Bethlehem. The

tradition of a high-spirited, madcap variety show that features party starts at 8 p.m. and includes a cocktail hour, party favors, a
new music, original characters and old favorites such as the five-course dinner with open bar, a midnight champagne toast and
Shopping Cart Ballet. Cost is $25; and $15 for students and balloon drop. Entertainment will be from the Peter Johann Band.
seniors (Pay-As-You-Will Thursdays). For more information, visit Cost is $299 per couple or $169 a person. Tickets are limited. For
touchstone.org. information, visit www.hotelbethlehem.com/new-years-eve.