Arts & Entertainment
Get Out: Cars, Ghosts and a 'Spring Awakening'
Get some laughs with 'The Drowsy Chaperone" or "The Associated Mess.'
It’s the first weekend of the month and this Friday is April Fool’s Day but, you’re no fool. You’ve got plans for this weekend, right? Well, if you don’t here are some great suggestions.
Don’t forget that it is First Friday in South Side Bethlehem and the shopping District. If you want a little more spark in your Friday date night, check out the Spring Awakening at Zoellner Arts Center. If your night at the theatre prescribes hilarity, try the PA Playhouse production of the Drowsy Chaperone.
My personal favorite is the ghost weekend at Hotel Bethlehem, an intriguing adventure into the investigation of paranormal activity in the oldest hotel in Bethlehem. If the greatest fright you want this weekend is sticker shock, then the Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Show is more your speed. Kids are welcome at the auto show, but you might find Peter Pan or Eggstravaganza are on route with a kid friendly weekend.
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Round out your weekend with some comedic improve at the civic theatre.
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• SPRING AWAKENING (ZOELLNER ARTS CENTER)
Where/When: Zoellner Arts Center, 420 East Packer Ave., Bethlehem, Friday 8:00 p.m.
Why Go: While this show is not for kids, this play will insight an awakening of sorts in the audience exploring the themes of desire, puberty and sensual allure between the beautiful Wendia and Moritz.
Pricing: Tickets are $41 - $48
• GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY AUTO SHOW
(GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY AUTO DEALERS ASSOCIATION)
Where/When: Lehigh University, Rauch Fieldhouse & West Pavilion, Bethlehem, Thursday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Why Go: With over 200 new makes and models of cars, SUV’s and trucks, this is a car lovers fantasy come true. Bring the kids along for the ride because there will be fun activities for them too.
Pricing: Tickets: $10/ adult; $8/ senior, $7 ages 6 -14, 5 and under free. ($2 discount for ordering tickets online). Parking is free.
• THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (PENNSYLVANIA PLAYHOUSE)
Where/When: Illicks Mill Rd. Bethlehem, Friday 8:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 3:00p.m.
Why Go: This 6 time Tony Award winning play is making its debut in the Lehigh Valley and you will not what to miss this hilarious musical about a celebrity bride on her wedding day.
Pricing: Tickets: $22/ adult, $19/ senior. For reservations call (610) 865-6665
• GHOST WEEKEND AT
Where/When: Hotel Bethlehem, 437 Main Street, Bethlehem, Friday - Sunday
Why Go: You watched Paranormal Activity I & II and still have doubts that they were anything less than documentaries. Ghost Breakers, (present, former and retired Police officers) using their 50 years of combined investigative expertise to investigate paranormal activity will be on hand to deliver educational seminars and pair up with other ghost enthusiasts to investigate the spirits of Hotel B. Stay the night, if you dare!
Pricing: Package Price: $349 (including tax & gratuity based on double occupancy, breakfast for two on Saturday, brunch for two on Sunday). For reservations call (610) 625-5000
• THE ASSOCIATED MESS- LIVE IMPROV COMEDY
Where/When: Civic Theatre of Allentown, 527 N. Nineteenth St. Allentown, Sunday 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Why Go: Because you’re craving a healthy dose of Who’s line is it anyway? This is so much better; it is live. 20 local actors put their comedic talents to the test on the fly and the product is a hilarious way to laugh yourself into the next week.
Pricing: Admission $8, $5 with college ID.
