{"id":144364,"date":"2025-08-13T19:07:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T23:07:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=144364"},"modified":"2025-08-13T19:07:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T23:07:07","slug":"summers-last-encore-southern-lehigh-chamber-brings-concert-series-to-a-close","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=144364","title":{"rendered":"Summer\u2019s Last Encore: Southern Lehigh Chamber Brings Concert Series to a Close\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Center Valley, PA<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0 As summer nights grow shorter, the Southern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce, proud partners of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, is inviting the community to savor every last note of the 2025 Southern Lehigh Summer Concert Series, presented in partnership with Upper Saucon Township. Only two unforgettable evenings remain, promising music, food, and memories under the open sky.<\/p>\n

The first of the two remaining concerts is coming up this Friday, August 15th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.\u00a0Island Time<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>will whisk audiences away with their vibrant, feel-good sound beginning at 6:30 PM. Concertgoers are encouraged to come early, bring their favorite lawn chairs or picnic blankets, and treat yourself to a mouthwatering lineup from Good Jakes Restaurant, Uno Taqueria, and Mon & Mels Sweet Scoopes Ice Cream Truck.<\/p>\n

The series will close on Friday, August 22nd, with\u00a0the Craig Thatcher Band<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0delivering a high-energy performance that\u2019s sure to end the season on a high note. It\u2019s a can\u2019t-miss celebration of live music, local flavor, and the kind of community connection that makes summer in Southern Lehigh so special.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a special kind of magic when the sun is setting, the music starts, and the whole community comes together on the lawn,\u201d said Emily Brosky, Coordinator of the Affiliated Chambers of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. \u201cThese final two concerts are the perfect chance to soak in the last moments of summer, and we can\u2019t wait to share them with everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Southern Lehigh Chamber extends its heartfelt appreciation to the audiences who\u2019ve filled the lawn with music lovers all season long, to the dedicated food truck vendors who\u2019ve brought incredible flavors to every show, and to the sponsors whose generosity keeps the music playing: Rising Bronze Star Sponsors Designing Wealth Management of Raymond James and Center Valley Dental; Golden Hour Sponsor CarePatrol; and Starlight Sponsors G&T Auto Body, Penn State Lehigh Valley, Red Door Early Learning Center, Valor Insurance \u2013 JT Tsiouvaras, and Promenade Park.<\/p>\n

“The Southern Lehigh Summer Concert Series is more than just music \u2013 it\u2019s a celebration of community spirit,” said Jessica O\u2019Donnell-Gower, Executive Vice President of the Affiliated Chambers of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. “From showcasing incredible local talent to enjoying mouthwatering bites from our food trucks, these summer evenings capture the joy of neighbors connecting, families making memories, and our community coming together in one beautiful space. It\u2019s a tradition that truly reflects everything that makes Southern Lehigh a wonderful place to live, work, and play.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mark your calendars, grab your friends and family, and join the Southern Lehigh Chamber for two final nights of music, food, and togetherness as the community bids a fond farewell to the Summer of 2025!<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0<\/strong>Friday, August 15th<\/sup>\u00a0& Friday, August 22nd<\/sup>\u00a0\u2013 6:00PM-8:00PM (Band starting at 6:30PM)<\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0<\/strong>Hopewell Park Rose Garden (4695 W Hopewell Rd. Upper Saucon, PA 18034-8681)<\/em><\/p>\n

Pricing:\u00a0<\/strong>Free and open to the public<\/p>\n

Sponsors<\/strong>: Designing Wealth Management of Raymond James, Center Valley Dental, CarePatrol, G&T AutoBody, Penn State Lehigh Valley, Red Door Early Learning Center, Valor Insurance, Promenade Park (Arcadia Land Company)<\/p>\n

About the Chamber:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0The mission of The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is to improve the economy and quality of life in the Lehigh Valley Metropolitan Area.\u00a0 We accomplish this through business-to-business networking events and marketing products, affinity programs and exclusive, money saving member benefits, training programs, government affairs initiatives and public policy advocacy, and community development enterprises.\u00a0 With nearly 5,000 members who employ more than 200,000, the Chamber is the largest in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and in the top ten nationwide.<\/em><\/p>\n

Information provided to TVL by:
\nEmily Brosky<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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