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Join us for a THANKSGIVING "Tradition"
2024 Programs
Sunday, November 24, 2024 3:30 PM
Sunday, November 24, 2024 3:30 PM
Sunday, November 24, 2024 3:30 PM
Tradition: The Easton & Phillipsburg Football Story
Kick off Thanksgiving Week!
Come celebrate a more than a century long tradition at the Bell Tower with a viewing of the documentary, Tradition: An Easton & Phillipsburg Story, directed and co-produced by Pat Rizzolino, former Easton football player, Class of 1982. We are excited and thankful for the rare opportunity to show this film that is sure to resonate with many in our communities on both sides of the river.
It’s time to don your red & white or your garnet & gray, grab a soda and a hotdog, show your school spirit and then relax with our program. Pat, who partnered with his son-in-law, JC Falcon, will share his inspiration for making this film prior to the showing and will answer questions from the audience to conclude the program.
Movie Description:
An inside look at two high school football teams that have a fan base like the NFL. This documentary follows blue collar neighboring towns telling the story of their 100+ year Thanksgiving day game tradition with smiles, tears, and most of all... PASSION.
Friday, December 6, 2024 1:30 PM
Sunday, November 24, 2024 3:30 PM
Sunday, November 24, 2024 3:30 PM
La Tea Da: Talks & Teas
Afternoon Talks on FEISTY WOMEN
followed by Afternoon Tea
(Bell Style)
More on her Mind than Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail; The Life Work of Beatrix Potter
When we think of Beatrix Potter we think of Peter Rabbit and the sweet illustrations of her well- known picture books read the world over. But did you know that besides being a talented artist and storyteller, Beatrix Potter was also a shrewd businesswoman, capable farmer, and one of England’s most important land conservationists? Join us as children’s book author, Elvira Woodruff takes us across the pond to visit Potter’s enchanting Hill Top Farm where we’ll delve into the life and times of this most feisty female.
Elvira Woodruff is the author of 24 books for children. She lives with her husband Joe in Martins Creek.
Class is limited to 20 people.
Saturday, December 7, 2024 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sunday, November 24, 2024 3:30 PM
Saturday, December 7, 2024 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Kids Can… (Winter edition) - Storytime for children ages 4 to 8
Come to "The Bell" with your children, aged 4-8, to listen to the story, Snow Party, by Harriet Ziefert.
Make a snowman mobile to take home and hang in your house. As a STEAM challenge, build “snowflakes” using yummy snacks.
A FREE event, but all participants must register in advance and parents must stay with their children
Facilitators:
Michele Szoka: ESL teacher, Phillipsburg Primary School
Jenny Leggett: local artist; art teacher
Saturday, December 7, 2024 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Saturday, December 7, 2024 7:30 PM Doors open @ 7 PM
Saturday, December 7, 2024 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Holiday Craft & Tea Party
SOLD OUT!
THE BELL CELEBRATES THE SEASON
WITH A HOLIDAY CRAFT & TEA PARTY
CHOOSE TO MAKE EITHER AN EVERGREEN SWAG
or a CENTERPIECE FOR YOUR TABLE.
Hot Chocolate, Cookies, Coffee & Tea WILL BE SERVED
JOIN US for this festive cozy way to bring in the season and take home a beautiful handmade HOLIDAY DECORATION.
Evergreens will be provided but please bring your own clippers(if you have them) to clip them.
Also a box to carry home your centerpiece would be a good idea.
Saturday, December 7, 2024 7:30 PM Doors open @ 7 PM
Saturday, December 7, 2024 7:30 PM Doors open @ 7 PM
Saturday, December 7, 2024 7:30 PM Doors open @ 7 PM
DIRECT FROM BOSTON
Special Evening Event - Old Tom and The Lookouts
Opening Act:
Local Band - School Friends
Featuring Isaac Leggett
Old Tom & the Lookouts, spear-headed by Alex Calabrese, is a Boston-Based Indie-Folk band. Through brooding lyrics and wistful melodies, Old Tom’s projects culminate to cast a lens on mental health. Alex’s striking vocals pay homage to influences such as Tom Waits, Phoebe Bridgers, and Frightened Rabbit.
The band’s latest original record, a co-creation with violinist and vocalist Cecilia Vacanti, Just For Beasts, depicts a story of non-linear progress and perseverance.
“Just for Beasts is one of those essential records that everyone should give a spin.” (Music Mecca, 2021).
“With a folksy, easygoing sonic apparatus, band members Alex Calabrese and Cecilia Vacanti create a hauntingly beautiful project with Just for Beasts.” (Lunar Sonar).
Old Tom & the Lookouts have been seen on Sofar Sounds stages throughout the U.S., as well as iconic venues such as Club Passim (Cambridge, MA), City Winery (Boston, MA), The Press Room (Portsmouth, NH), Pete’s Candy Store (NYC, NY), and Skylark Lounge (Denver, CO).
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Saturday, December 7, 2024 7:30 PM Doors open @ 7 PM
Saturday, December 7, 2024 7:30 PM Doors open @ 7 PM
Christmas Holiday Program
Special Evening Event - Christmas Program with Uno Momento!
Second Act:
Christmas Decorations and Holiday Treats
This special candle lit Christmas concert is one the entire family will enjoy.
Seating Limited to 100 guests
2025 Preview
January 8, 2025 11:00 to 1:30 PM
January 18, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
January 8, 2025 11:00 to 1:30 PM
"Out to Lunch"
FEED YOUR FACE - WHILE WE FEED YOUR BRAIN FEATURING Marc Blau
The Bell is excited to offer a series of lunches and lectures to senior citizens, 55 and over. Once a month a lively lecture will be given by a local speaker (on a wide range of topics) to be followed by a light lunch, a sandwich, drink, and cookies. We’ve set the price for this at an affordable $7.00, so that as many people can take advantage of this entertaining opportunity- ‘To Lunch and to Learn’.
We kick off our first season of "Out to Lunch"with local speaker Marc Blau who will give a riveting talk , How My Parents Escaped the Holocaust. The Blaus' were a young Jewish couple living in Vienna just as the Nazi takeover of Germany began.
The Blaus escape to America is a fascinating story and in this time of racial unrest, a meaningful reminder of how dangerous living without compassion can be.
Marc Blau taught Social Studies in the Bangor school system for 30 years before retiring. He is now a board member and officer of the Slate Belt Heritage Museum in Bangor.
January 12, 2025 4:00 to 6:00 PM
January 18, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
January 8, 2025 11:00 to 1:30 PM
Sunday Music Sessions "at the Bell" Steve Brosky
Steve grew up in the shadows of the industrial smoke stacks in the working class city of Allentown, Pa., and after his misspent youth Steve picked up his guitar and embarked on his rock n’ roll dreams birthing Steve’s musical style and the Steve Brosky Band, then Steve Brosky n’ the Buix, and finally Steve Brosky and the BBC, he started to work at area clubs and sitting in with other musicians.
After sitting in with Dave Fry one night at The King George Inn, the Morning Call music editor Paul Willistein loves Steve’s performance of his original song “King of the Queen Victoria”. Paul and Steve become fast friends.
2017 “Steve Brosky Still” from the Lehigh Valley veteran singer-songwriter Steve Brosky. “Still” was produced by Wayne Becker and was recorded and mastered at Westwires Studio, and is released under Radiophonic label. Featuring on this CD with Steve is Jimmy Meyer on guitar as well as Kenny Siftar on guitar, Suavek Zaniesienko on bass as well as Josh Klein on bass , Wayne “paco” Maura on drums . And many others. What they’re saying….”Still” is probably Brosky’s best CD.
January 18, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
January 18, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
January 18, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Kids Can…
Family Ukelele Band concert
ages 4 to 8
Come to "The Bell" with your children, aged 4-8, to listen to the Family Ukelele Band
Come listen to a fun concert and have some yummy snacks.
A FREE event, but all participants must register in advance and parents must stay with their children
January 25, 2025 1:30 to 3:00 PM
February 5, 2025 11:00 to 1:30 PM
January 18, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
JUST DESSERTS
A class for Bakers who want to up their game
We’ll be baking three delicious desserts
One Featuring chocolate
One highlighting lemon
And one a meringue confection to die for!
Elvira Woodruff will take us through the steps of
Creating these memorable desserts. All recipes included.
Tea and beverages will be served.
Spend a sweet afternoon learning, tasting, and enjoying your just desserts.
Must pre-register. Class limited. $15.00
February 5, 2025 11:00 to 1:30 PM
February 5, 2025 11:00 to 1:30 PM
February 5, 2025 11:00 to 1:30 PM
"Out to Lunch"
FEED YOUR FACE - WHILE WE FEED YOUR BRAIN FEATURING Elvira Woodruff
The Bell is excited to offer a series of lunches and lectures to senior citizens, 55 and over. Once a month a lively lecture will be given by a local speaker (on a wide range of topics) to be followed by a light lunch, a sandwich, drink, and cookies. We’ve set the price for this at an affordable $7.00, so that as many people can take advantage of this entertaining opportunity- ‘To Lunch and to Learn’.
Our speaker is author, Elvira Woodruff.
Just Who planted Thomas Jefferson's Garden?
Thomas Jefferson’s garden at Monticello is one of America’s most important gardens. In terms of seed variety, it stands out as one of the boldest horticultural experiments in its time.
For years any talk of the garden was focused on Jefferson - the garden’s designer and owner. But visitors to Monticello today will come away with a deeper if not more disturbing look at just who planted and labored to maintain this horticultural wonder.
In this presentation we’ll travel to 18th century Virginia to take a closer look at one of America’s most historic gardens.
February 14, 2025 7:00 to 9:00 PM
February 5, 2025 11:00 to 1:30 PM
February 5, 2025 11:00 to 1:30 PM
Valentine's Day
Dinner & Movie
Details to be announced soon.
February 15, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
February 15, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
February 15, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Kids Can…
Program to be Announced
ages 4 to 8
Come to "The Bell" with your children, aged 4-8, to enjoy Kids activities
Come listen to a fun concert and have some yummy snacks.
A FREE event, but all participants must register in advance and parents must stay with their children
February 16 , 2025 4:00 to 6:00 PM
February 15, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
February 15, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Sunday Music Session
With Jeni Hackett & the Steel Creek Trio
ABE Idol 2024 Champion
2023 Reader's Choice Winner For:
Best Local Band/Musician
An acoustic singer/songwriter from Kresgeville, Pennsylvania,
Jeni Hackett has been spreading her natural folk sound to all ages. Combining her original tunes with her long list of covers, makes Jeni a performer that any audience can appreciate.
February 22 , 2025 11:00 to 12:30 PM
February 15, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
February 22 , 2025 11:00 to 12:30 PM
The Two Maries
Make ....
Italian Wedding Soup & Homemade Bread
The "Two Maries" are BACK.
But what are they cooking?
Join us for this hilarious and educational food lesson and luncheon as we watch and participate with these two beautiful italian ladies "of a certain age" who teach us how to make some o fthe best italian food in the region.
Its not only a fun time, but it is a chance to learn and then... we eat!
March 12, 2025 11:00 to 1:30 PM
March 12, 2025 11:00 to 1:30 PM
February 22 , 2025 11:00 to 12:30 PM
"Out to Lunch"
FEED YOUR FACE - WHILE WE FEED YOUR BRAIN FEATURING Baseball - An American Pastime
Just in time for Spring Training
The Bell is excited to offer a series of lunches and lectures to senior citizens, 55 and over. Once a month a lively lecture will be given by a local speaker (on a wide range of topics) to be followed by a light lunch, a sandwich, drink, and cookies. We’ve set the price for this at an affordable $7.00, so that as many people can take advantage of this entertaining opportunity- ‘To Lunch and to Learn’.
Our Host is Joe Pilyar, Volunteer for "The Creekers".
He is planning a great lunch with a local baseball speaker and, if you want to stick around, we will be showing an iconic Baseball Movie!
March 15 , 2025 7:00 to 9:00 PM
March 12, 2025 11:00 to 1:30 PM
March 15 , 2025 7:00 to 9:00 PM
St. Patricks Day
at "The Bell"
After last years resounding success with the movie Waking Ned Devine, we follow up this year with ... A movie we will annunce soon - HAHA
And then, enjoy some Irish Desserts made by the "Bakers of The Bell" and maybe some more surprises!
March 16 , 2025 4:00 to 6:00 PM
March 12, 2025 11:00 to 1:30 PM
March 15 , 2025 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Sunday Music Session
With
Group to be Announced
The Entertainment will be announced shortly
April 5, 2025 11:00 to 12:30 PM
April 13, 2025 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
April 13, 2025 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
The Two Maries
do ....
EASTER!!
The "Two Maries" are BACK.
But what are they cooking?
Join us for this hilarious and educational food lesson and luncheon as we watch and participate with these two beautiful italian ladies "of a certain age" who teach us how to make some o fthe best italian food in the region.
Its not only a fun time, but it is a chance to learn and then... we eat!
April 13, 2025 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
April 13, 2025 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
April 13, 2025 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Plein Air Art Show
Culmination of the Plein Air Competition
Join us for a very fun event as we offer local artists the opportunity to compete in a Plein Air competition highlighting the beautiful countryside of eastern Northampton County. They competion will culminate at the Bell Tower Cultural Center with an Art Exhibit and Auction.
Then join us immediately afterward for our month Sunday Music Session.
Entry forms will be available soon.
April 13, 2025 4:00 to 6:00 PM
April 13, 2025 4:00 to 6:00 PM
April 13, 2025 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Sunday Music Session
With
Group to be Announced
The Entertainment will be announced shortly
April 25, 2025 7:30PM to 9:00 PM
April 13, 2025 4:00 to 6:00 PM
April 13, 2025 4:00 to 6:00 PM
A VERY Special Evening
With
Craig Thatcher
and special guest Cliff Starkey
Craig Thatcher is an International Clinician/Ambassador for C.F. Martin & Co. of Nazareth, PA, a guitar instructor & recording artist.
He has worked with and/or opened for many great artists including: Simone, Buddy Guy, Derek Trucks, John Mayall, Jimmie Vaughan, Duke Robillard, John Hammond, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Jonny Lang, Vanilla Fudge, Charlie Musselwhite, Train, Robin Trower, Dicky Betts, Savoy Brown, Jorma Kaukonen, Marty Stuart b& the Superlatives, Roseanne Cash, Roger McGuinn, Rory Block, Woody Mann, Peter Rowan, Herman's Hermits, Spencer Davis Group, Laurence Juber, John Mayer, David Bromberg, Steve Miller, Bill Kirchen, GE Smith and many other international artists.