Past Events
Rebirth Brass Band
Thu, Jul 12
Whether seen on HBO’s Treme or at their legendary Tuesday night gig at The Maple Leaf, Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band is a true New Orleans institution.
Leland Faulkner: World of Wonder
Wed, Jul 11
A live performance that transports audiences into their imagination.
Bethlehem Reimagined Fundraiser
Sun, Jul 8
4-6 PM | For tickets & information contact info@bethlehemreimagined.org This event is to raise funds for the purchase of a ballot scanning/counting machine for Bethlehem elections—a speedy and reliable scanning machine used throughout NH and approved by the Secretary of State.
First Reformed
Sat, Jul 7 – Wed, Jul 11
Written & Directed by Paul Schrader; Cast: Ethan Hawke, Amanda Seyfried; 108 mins, Rated R Reverend Ernst Toller is a solitary, middle-aged parish pastor at a small Dutch Reform church in upstate New York on the cusp of celebrating its 250th anniversary.
Devon Gilfillian
Fri, Jul 6
Fueled by groove, guitar, and the powerful punch of his voice, Gilfillian and his four-piece band shine a light on this young songwriter who has absorbed everything from the R&B swagger of Al Green and Ray Charles to the rock & roll heroics of Jimi Hendrix.
Keep the Change
Thu, Jul 5
“It’s an ode to self-discovery and acceptance that’s as funny as it is sweet.” —Variety
Patchwork Players: Aladdin
Wed, Jul 4
Book, Music and Lyrics by Miles Burns. Are you ready to rock? Aladdin, a Genie and a Magic Carpet are off on a high-flying adventure to rescue Qaseem, Aladdin’s estranged and thieving father.
Asleep at the Wheel
Sat, Jun 30
Between those Texas Twin Fiddles and Boogie Piano, you can bet you’ll be dancin’ down the aisles and swingin’ all night long when the Wheel rolls into town!
Festival Friday: Rural Route Film Festival
Fri, Jun 29
The Rural Route Film Festival was created to highlight works that deal with unique people and places outside of the bustle of the city.
Sung in French with English Subtitles. Music: Georges Bizet; Director: Barrie Kosky; Conductor: Jakub Hrüša; Carmen: Anna Goryachova; Don José: Francesco Meli; Micaëla: Anett Fritsch; Escamillo: Kostas Smoriginas. Approx. 3hr. 20 min (interval with complimentary hors d’oeuvres)
Steve & Marty perform “Libraries Rock–Let’s Rock ‘n’ Roll & Read!” and other folk-rockin’ tunes on a variety of musical instruments–including guitar, harmonica, congas, spoons & more.
Disobedience
Sat, Jun 23 – Wed, Jun 27
Director: Sebastián Lelio; Cast: Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams, Alessandro Nivola; R (some strong sexuality), 114 min. From Sebastián Lelio, the director of the Academy Award-winning A Fantastic Woman, the film follows a woman as she returns to the community that shunned her decades earlier for an attraction to a childhood friend.
Burned: Are Trees the New Coal?
Fri, Jun 22
Burned: Are Trees the New Coal? tells the little-known story of the accelerating destruction of our forests for fuel, and probes the policy loopholes, huge subsidies, and blatant green washing of the burgeoning biomass power industry.
Make Music Bethlehem
Thu, Jun 21
Make Music is a free celebration of music around the world on June 21st. Featured activities include: The Colonial Theatre: 7pm. Poolside Performances: 3pm–6pm
A Quiet Place
Mon, Jun 18 – Wed, Jun 20
Directed by John Krasinski; Cast: Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Millicent Simmonds; PG-13; 90 min. A Quiet Place artfully plays on elemental fears with a ruthlessly intelligent creature feature that’s as original as it is scary—and establishes director John Krasinski as a rising talent.
Girls Guns and Glory
Sat, Jun 16
A mix of old school country, early rock ‘n’ roll, blues, and country rock. Inspiration is taken from Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and Johnny Horton classics.
REEL Outdoors: I’ll Push You
Fri, Jun 15
I’ll Push You: A Real-Life Inspiration tells the story of two lifelong friends, Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray, embarking on an epic, 500-mile-long journey to hike Spain’s famed El Camino de Santiago.
Presented by Bethlehem Elementary School as part of Project Grow. 5:30 PM • FREE. All are welcomed & encouraged to attend. Professional panel discussion to follow screening at 6:30. Light snacks will be served. Researchers have recently discovered a dangerous biological syndrome caused by abuse and neglect during childhood.
Anniversary Series: Cinema Paradiso
Fri, Jun 8
Written & Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore; Academy-Award for Best Foreign Language Film (1988); PG-13; 120 min.; Italian with English subtitles.
Session Americana
Sat, Jun 2
Session Americana is a rock band in a tea cup, or possibly a folk band in a whiskey bottle. This band/collective of talented musicians craft an musical experience unlike any other.
Animated Shorts • Showtime: 6:00 • 83 mins., PG. Live Action Shorts • Showtime: 8:00 • 99 mins., R.
The Cashore Marionettes
Fri, May 25
The internationally acclaimed Cashore Marionettes redefine the art of puppetry. The moving and humorous performances have astounded audiences worldwide.
The Secret Sisters
Sat, May 19
An Americana singing and songwriting duo consisting of vocalists Laura Rogers and Lydia Slagle.