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Literary Event: LV Charter High School for the Arts holds "Showcase at the Lodge"
Join the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Literary Arts Department for its "Showcase at the Lodge" event at Cafe the Lodge on Friday, October 3rd from 6-8 PM. Students will showcase a variety of original works, from poetry to prose to short stories and spoken word. Come celebrate creativity, expression and the power of storytelling.
This is a FREE event that is open to the public. An Open Mic portion will also be included, allowing audience members to share their work. Attendees are encouraged to support the venue's mission by ordering from the cafe's terrific menu.
The school has collaborated with Cafe the Lodge for more than seven years to hold these monthly literary events as part of the Southside Arts District's First Friday celebrations.
Literary Arts is one of Charter Arts’ seven artistic majors, which also include dance, instrumental music, production arts, theatre, visual arts and vocal music. Students of the literary arts department engage in a comprehensive writing curriculum with courses such as Character Development, Exploration of Modernism & Postmodernism, Children’s Literature, Film Studies, Exploration of the Romantic Style, Media Studies, and more.
Literary Arts Artistic Director, Kristin Liemberger, shares: "Students write and analyze creatively and critically, experimenting with their own creative voices in the construction, production, and performance of original works. This intensive program provides students with a rigorous curriculum rooted in the creative process while reinforcing that reading, writing, film, and the spoken word are integral parts of the history and advancement of society."
ABOUT THE LEHIGH VALLEY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (Charter Arts):
Charter Arts is an audition-based public charter school, funded by PA taxpayer dollars, that provides a comprehensive curriculum for high school students, grades 9-12, who have a dedicated passion for the creative or performing arts. Students major in one of seven artistic areas: dance, instrumental music, literary arts, production arts (film & technical theatre), theatre, visual arts, or vocal music.
Charter Arts' rigorous curriculum fosters both academic and artistic excellence for its students. The school’s impressive Advanced Placement (AP) exam statistics, Keystone Exam statistics, SAT scores, prestigious artistic accolades, and graduation rate, are testaments to the outstanding education that Charter Arts provides.
An award-winning, nationally-recognized institution, Charter Arts is ranked #1 Best Charter High School in PA and #1 Best Public High School Teachers in PA on Niche's 2025 Best Schools in America Rankings. The school also placed among the Top 10 Charter Schools in PA on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 Best Schools Rankings.
Prospective students and families who are interested in learning more about the literary arts program and the school are encouraged to attend an upcoming Virtual Information Session or request a tour. Visit charterarts.org for more information.
Charter Arts is located in the heart of Bethlehem’s Southside Arts District at 321 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem.
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