ArtsQuest and Embassy Bank Honor Our Heroes with Free Patriotic Celebrations

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA. May 21, 2025 – ArtsQuest is proud to announce several free to attend, patriotic events to be held during Memorial Day weekend and Flag Day, presented by Embassy Bank.

For the 15th year, the Hometown Heroes Display will transform the SteelStacks campus into a living memorial honoring our hometown heroes. From May 23 through July 7, the campus will be draped with images of local military heroes as a display of appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifices and contributions. The banners will display photos of the soldiers, their rank, branch of service, era of service and hometown.

“For fifteen years, we’ve proudly supported the ‘Our Hometown Heroes’ display at SteelStacks,” said Embassy Bank Chief Executive Officer David M. Lobach, Jr. “Honoring over 1,800 local heroes is more than tradition – it’s a tribute to the courage, sacrifice and heart that makes our Lehigh Valley community so special. Each of the heroes honored has a story and we’re humbled to help share them with our community.”

Schedule:

Saturday, May 24

3 p.m. – Dina Hall Trio at the Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square

2024 Linny Awards Performing Artist of the Year, Dina Hall blends folk, rock and blues into a powerful Americana sound. A Bethlehem native, she brings decades of experience and a resonant voice to stages across the region.

5:30 p.m. – Chasing Stars at the Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square

Formed in 2022, New Jersey’s Chasing Stars fuses Southern rock with modern flair. Led by Tommy Dimovski, their gritty guitar-driven sound channels classic influences with fresh energy and heartfelt lyrics.

7:30 p.m. – Chloe Kimes at the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network part of Jefferson Health

Nashville-based Chloe Kimes delivers alt-country with old-soul storytelling. Her 2022 debut drew comparisons to Lucinda Williams and earned her a spot on NPR’s Top 10 Nashville Artists to Watch.

9 p.m. – Stefanie Johnson Band at the Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square

Lehigh Valley’s Stefanie Johnson blends genres with powerful vocals and a seasoned band. Her career spans from local stages to national landmarks like Nashville’s Bluebird Café.

Sunday, May 25

3 p.m. – Garabo Brothers Band at the Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square

The Garabo Brothers Band covers iconic rock from the ’60s and ’70s with bluesy, psychedelic energy and extended jam-style performances.

5:30 p.m. – The Castaway Band at the Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square

Blending classic rock, country and trop rock, The Castaway Band delivers a feel-good, genre-crossing experience driven by passion and harmony.

7:30 p.m. – Uncaged: Zac Brown Band Tribute at the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network part of Jefferson Health

UNCAGED is the premium tribute to the Zac Brown Band – one of country music’s biggest acts! In concert, the Zac Brown Band is known for their creative and offbeat covers and UNCAGED brings you the best of those, including hits by artists like Jimmy Buffet, Mumford & Sons and Shawn Mendes.

9 p.m. – Tavern Tan at the Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square

Tavern Tan mixes American roots rock with raw energy and modern grit. Since 2004, they’ve been known for high-impact originals and surprising covers.

Monday, May 26

3 p.m. – A Time to Remember Ceremony inside the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks

The weekend will conclude with a memorial service to remember the Lehigh Valley’s fallen soldiers from the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars. The ceremony begins on the Air Products Town Square with a moment of silence followed by the National Anthem performed by The Swing Time Dolls and includes brief speeches from elected officials and a reading of names by American Gold Star Mothers in remembrance of those we have lost. The ceremony ends with a playing of “Taps” by Mitchell Roth and a singing of “God Bless America” by The Swing Time Dolls.

3:30 p.m. – The Swing Time Dolls at the Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square

This retro vocal trio brings the 1940s and 1960s to life with tight harmonies, vintage flair, and theatrical flair, featuring hits from Glenn Miller to Michael Jackson.

On June 14, Embassy Bank’s Annual Flag Day event, honoring Lehigh Valley Veterans, will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Musikfest Café. Enjoy the patriotic performance of the season with the famous Allentown Band, the first and finest civilian concert band in the U.S. We invite you to proudly wave your stars and stripes to America’s most honorable music, performed under the direction of Ronald Demkee. Patrons can enjoy food and drink inside the ArtsQuest Center at Palette & Pour.

Veterans attending the event will be eligible to win a number of exciting raffle prizes, including tickets to an Iron Pigs baseball game at Coca Cola Park. Winners will be announced during the Allentown Band concert intermission.

About ArtsQuest
ArtsQuest’s mission is to provide access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences using arts and culture as key elements of economic development for our urban communities. ArtsQuest™ supports this mission via the presentation of performing and visual arts, film, arts education classes and outreach, youth programming and cultural events. Through festivals such as its flagship event, Musikfest; the ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL; and the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks arts and cultural campus, ArtsQuest’s programming reaches more than 1.9 million people annually. The organization’s programs and events, of which nearly 40 percent are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region.