By Cynthia Melendy
The world feels a lot more prosperous than just making ends meet when you go to the WREN gallery in Bethlehem. Everything is so beautiful and the world is friendly; on First Fridays most of the community comes out to gather for the opening and support the artists of the month's exhibit and to visit one another. It's a great occasion!
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