Rooted Documentary Returns to Bethlehem This October

Rooted, a 75-minute documentary about the transformation of Bethlehem from a steel town to an arts town, will be screened twice this October, each followed by conversations that deepen the story.

After premiering at the SouthSide Film Festival and earning a nomination for Best Documentary at the Newark International Film Festival, Rooted continues to spark discussion about the city’s creative rebirth. The film draws from more than 200 hours of interviews, archival footage, music, and photographs, weaving together the voices of the artists who helped shape Bethlehem’s cultural identity.

Boys & Girls Club of Allentown Wins NASA’s VIRTEX Video Competition

The Boys & Girls Club of Allentown (BGCA) has been named the national winner of NASA’s August 2025 VIRTEX Video Competition for its project “Space Cadets at the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown.”

The award highlights BGCA’s participation in NASA’s VIRTEX program, Virtual Field Trips to Extreme Environments, which connects students with NASA scientists through hands-on STEM learning. Allentown’s Space Cadets spent the summer exploring space science, conducting experiments, and learning about STEM careers.

From Roi and the Secret People to the California Guitar Trio: Fall 2025 Live at Godfrey Daniels

Since 1976, Godfrey Daniels has stood at the heart of Bethlehem’s Southside as one of the country’s most respected live music listening rooms.

It’s the kind of space that has to be experienced to be understood; where the focus is on the music and the stories, not on cell phones or background noise.

The venue continues its legacy this fall with a lineup spanning folk, roots, Americana, blues, and more.

From international performers to local songwriters, every show invites intentional listening and offers a rare connection where artist and audience meet on equal ground.

ArtsQuest Explores Storytelling in Fall Cinema Series

ArtsQuest’s Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas will launch its fall Cinema Film Studies series on October 18, offering audiences an in-depth look at how storytelling evolves across genres, history and media. Hosted at the ArtsQuest Campus at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, the series brings together professors, filmmakers and editors for interactive lectures and workshops.