Celebrate the Fourth of July at ArtsQuest

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., June 10, 2024 – Come get exclusive access to the Musikfest Café and the Wind Creek Deck for Bethlehem’s Fourth of July fireworks celebration at 7 p.m. (21+ only)!

Tickets are $69 and it guarantees you’ll eat fantastically from a summer buffet stocked with Fourth of July favorites while enjoying the fireworks from two of the best spots on the ArtsQuest at SteelStacks campus. You also get a drink ticket good for beer or wine, and non-alcoholic drinks are complimentary throughout the night. You’ll also have access to the Musikfest Café’s stocked cash bar.

“The Wind Creek Deck is among the best – if not THE best – places to watch Bethlehem’s fireworks,” says Ryan Hill, ArtsQuest Senior Director of Programming. “We’re looking forward to hosting this fun exclusive party so that people can enjoy the 4^th in style!”

The buffet will include:

• Mexican Street Corn Salad | roasted corn, fresh squeezed lime, queso fresco, cilantro, scallion, red pepper, chipotle aioli (vegetarian/AVG)
• Peruvian Marinated Pulled Chicken (AVG/DF) | Slider rolls
• Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes (Vegan/AVG)
• Macaroni & Cheese | creamy 3cheese blend (vegetarian)
• Chef’s Choice Seasonal Roasted Vegetables (Vegan/AVG/DF)
• Seared Vanilla Pound Cake | fresh strawberries and blueberries, whipped cream

Live music will be in the Musikfest Café from 7 – 8:30 p.m.; the performer will be announced soon.

It’s an ideal way to celebrate the Fourth at SteelStacks presented by Embassy Bank!

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 Banana Factory Arts Center; 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, over 50% of which are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region. 

ArtsQuest’s First-Ever Cold Brew Hullabaloo to be held at Musikfest Cafe 

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA, June 5, 2024- Come on out to ArtsQuest’s first-ever Cold Brew Hullabaloo at the SteelStacks campus on Sunday, September 15, 2024! Local coffee shops and roasteries will be bringing their finest (cold) brews for guests to sample and purchase. In addition to cold brew, there will be live music, retail vendors and free coffee-themed activities. The event will take place from noon to 3 p.m. with VIP Early Access Hour beginning at 11 a.m. Cold Brew Hullabaloo is for all ages so make sure to bring your friends and family to join the fun! 

General Admission ticket holders will have access to the cash bar with themed drink specials along with a specialty branded tote bag for shopping at the event, with tickets priced at $10 or $13 week of the event for Non-Members and $9 or $12 the week of for Members. VIP ticket holders will get everything listed above as well as their Early Access Hour from 11 a.m., one Duck Donuts Quack Card, which can be turned in for one complimentary Duck Donut, and a handy-dandy coffee scoop that doubles as a bag clip. VIP tickets for Non-members will be $22 or $26 the week of the event while VIP Tickets for Members will be $19 or $23 the week of.  

“I love cold brew and I know I’m not alone,” comments Alexis Kuczek, Programming Coordinator at ArtsQuest. “It’s been exciting to build this event with our vendors and sponsors and I can’t wait to debut it at the ArtsQuest Center.”  

Got good beans? Want to be a vendor? Use this link to let us know you’re interested! (https://fest.formstack.com/forms/coldbrew2024) 

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 Banana Factory Arts Center; 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, over 50% of which are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually i the region.  

ArtsQuest Announces First Ever Pizzafest!

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., June 4, 2024 – It’s a celebration of all thing’s pizza at ArtsQuest at the SteelStacks campus on Sunday, September 29! Come out for the Greater Lehigh Valley’s best pizza vendors, along with pizza-themed entertainment and games for Pizzafest presented by Surfside Vodka.

The festival starts at 1 p.m. for general admission. General admission tickets are $5 ($10 week of the event) and attendees are given access to entertainment throughout Pizzafest including music, game shows and more. And, of course, attendees will get to enjoy delicious pizza from all vendors and drinks from the Mack Truck Stop, Central Tap and the Pour Bar.  For a special pizza-themed gift and an extra hour at Pizzafest (12 p.m. – 1 p.m.), early access tickets are available for $15 ($20 week of the event).

“Pizzafest is an idea long in the making being realized through SteelStacks celebration of all thing’s pizza! A gathering of some of the greatest compliers of dough, sauce and cheese in our region – from food trucks to brick-and-mortar restaurant favorites – we could not be more excited to present this inaugural addition,” says Patrick Brogan, Chief Programming Officer. “Get you tickets now for your piece of the pies!”

Current pizza vendors include:

• Charred
• Il Forno a Legna
• J Rad’s Woodfired
• JerseyRollz Pizza
• Lehigh Pizza
• Pat’s Pizza and Bistro
• PFG Pizza
• Scarlet Fire Authentic Neapolitan Pizza
• And more to be announced!

“We have room for just a few more vendors,” explains Brogan. “So, if your place has a favorite slice of the Valley – we want you!”

Interested in being a pizza vendor at Pizzafest? Contact Operations Specialist, Kyle Ring at kring@artsquest.org or Senior Director of Programming, Ryan Hill at rhill@artsquest.org to join the list already confirmed above.

Additional food vendors include Charlie’s Italian Sausage, Grubnight Food Truck, Kona Ice, Mon and Mel’s Sweet Scoops, Pies to Die For and Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee.

Two special VIP experiences will take place during the Pizzafest: Charcuterie and Wine Pairing and Italian Cocktail Tasting.

Pat’s Pizza and Bistro and Domaine Pterion Vineyard & Winery are teaming up to bring you a tasty charcuterie and wine pairing! Take your Pizzafest experience to the next level with this matching of four different wines from Domain Pterion, which specializes in dry European-style wines, with charcuterie hand-picked by Yiannis of Pat’s Pizza and Bistro.

Yiannis and a Domaine Pterion’s winemaker will be on hand to talk through each of the pairings and what makes them go so well together.

ArtsQuest has partnered with Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits and Levy Restaurants to put together a fantastic array of Italian-themed cocktails and light bites, perfect for a little Pizzafest break!

Award-winning mixologist Neil Heimsoth (Mobile Bar H) will be on hand to talk through the histories of the four aperitif-forward cocktails, which include the Aperol Spritz, the Americano, the Garibaldi and the Negroni, and why they’re so good at preparing your pallet for pizza.

The food pairing with the cocktails includes:

• Pizza Pie Bites | Parmesan Cheese, Roasted Garlic Marinara, Fried Basil, Focaccia Bread
• Antipasto Pizza Skewers | Ciliegene, Salami, Lemon Oregano Heirloom Tomato, drizzled with house made Herb Oil
• Italian Da Vinci Ciabatta | Smokey Tomato Jam, Garlic Aioli, Calabrese Pepperoni, Fresh Sliced Mozzarella, Arugula

Both experiences are 21+ only. Tickets for both experiences also include early access to Pizzafest, a special pizza-themed gift, and access to entertainment and food throughout Pizzafest. Tickets are $64 for ArtsQuest members ($74 week of the event) and $69 for non-members ($79 week of the event).

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 Banana Factory Arts Center; 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, over 50% of which are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region. 

¡Sabor! Festival Latino regresa a SteelStacks del 27 al 29 de junio de 2024

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., 22 de mayo de 2024 – ArtsQuest, en asociación con el socio de medios La Mega Radio, se enorgullece de anunciar la 13_ava entrada gratuita anual de ¡Sabor! Festival Latino (¡Sabor! Latin Festival) que tiene lugar desde jueves, 27 de junio hasta el sábado, 29 de junio de 2024 en el campus de SteelStacks. El festival es una celebración de la herencia latina que incluye música, comida y diversión familiar.

“Estamos muy emocionados por la 13_ava versión anual de ¡Sabor! Festival Latino (¡Sabor! Latin Festival). Cada año, el festival rinde homenaje a la herencia, la cultura y la comunidad latina”, dice Shayna Super, Gerente de Programación. “Habrá comida y música que todos conocemos y amamos, pero este año disfrutaremos de nuevas ofertas de comida nueva, nuevos artistas musicales, una sección de vendedores ampliada y la proyección del partido de fútbol Panamá vs. Estados Unidos ¡el jueves 27 de junio! La asistencia al festival es gratuita y habrá algo para que disfrute toda la familia, ¡así que esperamos verle allí!

Como mencionó Super, hay muchos aspectos destacados del festival de este año, incluyendo la proyección del partido de fútbol de la Copa América 2024, Panamá vs. EE. UU. a las 6 p. m. el jueves, 27 de junio como parte del Soccerfest de este año presentado por Wind Creek Bethlehem, el nuevo camión de comida puertorriqueña, La Frikitona, ofrecerá cocina auténtica durante la noche y se unirá a ¡Sabor! Durante todo el fin de semana y concluyendo la primera noche habrá actuaciones de los favoritos Herencia Jibara y DJ Breezzy.

No se pierda la reunión salsera definitiva, juntos por primera vez: un escenario, un show, un ¡Sabor! Miguel Pérez, miembro de la junta directiva de ArtsQuest Performing Arts, trabajó duro para unir a tres grandes artistas de salsa latina del área de Lehigh Valley para encabezar el sábado por la noche en Levitt Pavilion. Los líderes de la banda Pablo Batista (percusionista), Hector Rosado (percusionista) y Luisito Rosario (cantante) interpretarán varios temas juntos el sábado, 29 de junio. Batista y Rosado, viejos amigos que crecieron en Lehigh Valley, se unirán a uno de los prodigios de Rosado, Rosario, para una actuación emocionante en la que podremos verlos a los tres juntos por primera vez.

El Brugal Lounge volverá este año el viernes 28 de junio (06:00 p. m. – 8 p. m.) y el sábado 29 de junio (5 p. m. – 8 p. m.) presentando muestras de Ron Brugal y mesas de dominó para el disfrute de nuestros invitados mayores de 21 años de edad.

Finalmente, regresarán los platos favoritos del festival de Hogar CREA y Holy Infancy, junto con La Frikitona, además de una selección ampliada de artesanos y vendedores.

Horario del fin de semana:

Jueves 27 de junio

Levitt Pavilion de 6 a 8 p. m. – Partido Panamá vs. Estados Unidos

Levitt Pavilion de 8 a 9:30 p. m. – Herencia Jibara

Air Products Town Square de 9:30 a 11 p. m. – DJ Breezzy

Viernes 28 de junio

Air Products Town Square de 6:30 a 8 p. m. – East Coast Salsa Scene

Levitt Pavilion de 8 a 10 p. m. – Combo Melaza

Air Products Town Square de 10 p. m. a 12 a. m. – Pancho Bongo y su Orquesta

Sábado 29 de junio

Air Products Town Square de 4 a 5 p. m. – Viva Vallenato

Levitt Pavilion de 5 a 6:30 p. m. – Fabricio Orihuela

Air Products Town Square de 6:30 a 8 p. m. – Jimmy Bosch Salsa Masters

Levitt Pavilion de 8 a 10 p. m. – Hector Rosado, maestro percusionista Pablo Batista y vocalista invitado Luisito Rosario

Air Products Town Square de 10 p. m. – 12 a. m. – Mambo Caliente

El viernes 28 de junio se llevará a cabo una ceremonia anual de izamiento de la bandera puertorriqueña (Puerto Rican Flag Raising Ceremony) para dar inicio al festival, justo antes de que comience la música ese día, con los himnos nacionales de Estados Unidos y Puerto Rico y oradores de la comunidad.

“Lo que están haciendo este año, reunir a tres íconos de la música salsa en nuestra región (Rosado, Batista y Rosario), es verdaderamente un momento especial”, dice Miguel Pérez, miembro de la junta directiva de ArtsQuest Performing Arts. “Lehigh Valley nunca ha visto algo así y estoy orgulloso de desempeñar un papel para lograrlo. ¡Sabor! Se trata de preservar la cultura latina en nuestra área y la dedicación de ArtsQuest a esa misión es notable”.

Acerca de ArtsQuest
La misión de ArtsQuest’s  es brindar acceso a experiencias artísticas, culturales y educativas excepcionales utilizando las artes y la cultura como elementos clave del desarrollo económico de nuestras comunidades urbanas. ArtsQuest™ apoya esta misión a través de la presentación de artes escénicas y visuales, cine, clases de educación artística y extensión, programación juvenil y eventos culturales.

A través de festivales como su evento emblemático, Musikfest; el Banana Factory Arts Center; y el ArtsQuest Center en el campus artístico y cultural de SteelStacks, la programación de ArtsQuest llega a más de 1.9 millones de personas anualmente. Los programas y eventos de la organización, más del 50% de los cuales son gratuitos, tienen un impacto económico combinado de más de $136 millones al año en la región.

¡Sabor! Latin Festival Returns to SteelStacks June 27-29, 2024

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., May 22, 2024 – ArtsQuest, in partnership with media partner La Mega Radio, is proud to announce the 13th annual free admission ¡Sabor! Latin Festival taking place from Thursday, June 27 through Saturday, June 29, 2024 on the SteelStacks campus. The festival is a celebration of Latin heritage including music, food and family fun.

“We are so excited for the 13^th annual ¡Sabor! Latin Festival. Each year, the festival honors Latin heritage, culture and community,” says Shayna Super, Programming Manager. “There will be food and music we all know and love, but this year we’ll enjoy some new offerings from new food, new musical artists, an expanded vendor section and the screening of the Panama vs. USA soccer match on Thursday, June 27! The festival is free to attend and there will be something for the whole family to enjoy, so we hope to see you there!”

As Super mentioned, there are many highlights to this year’s festival, including the screening of the Panama vs. US 2024 Copa America Soccer match at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 27 as a part of this year’s SoccerFest presented by Wind Creek Bethlehem, new Puerto Rican food truck, La Frikitona, will be providing authentic cuisine for the evening – and will be joining ¡Sabor! for the entire weekend and wrapping up the first night will be performances by favorites Herencia Jibara and DJ Breezzy.

Don’t miss the ultimate salsa reunion, together for the first time: one stage, one show, one ¡Sabor! ArtsQuest Performing Arts board member Miguel Perez worked hard to join three big Lehigh Valley area Latin salsa artists to headline Saturday night at Levitt Pavilion. Band leaders Pablo Batista (percussionist), Hector Rosado (percussionist) and Luisito Rosario (singer) will be performing several songs together on Saturday, June 29. Old chums from growing up in the Lehigh Valley, Batista and Rosado, will be joined by one of Rosado’s prodigies, Rosario, for an exciting performance where we get to see the three of them together for the first time ever.

The Brugal Lounge will return this year on Friday, June 28 (6 pm. – 8 p.m.) and Saturday, June 29 (5 pm. – 8 p.m.) with featured Brugal Rum samples and domino tables for the enjoyment of our 21+ guests.

Finally, festival food favorites of Hogar CREA and Holy Infancy will be returning, joined by La Frikitona, in addition to an expanded crafter and vendor selection.

Weekend Schedule:

Thursday, June 27

Levitt Pavilion at 6-8 p.m. – Panama vs. USA soccer

Levitt Pavilion at 8-9:30 p.m. – Herencia Jibara

Air Products Town Square at 9:30-11 p.m. – DJ Breezzy

Friday, June 28 

Air Products Town Square at 6:30-8 p.m. – East Coast Salsa Scene

Levitt Pavilion at 8-10 p.m. – Combo Melaza

Air Products Town Square at 10 p.m. – 12 a.m. – Pancho Bongo y su Orquesta

Saturday, June 29

Air Products Town Square at 4-5 p.m. – Viva Vallenato

Levitt Pavilion at 5-6:30 p.m. – Fabricio Orihuela

Air Products Town Square at 6:30-8 p.m. – Jimmy Bosch Salsa Masters

Levitt Pavilion at 8-10 p.m. – Hector Rosado, master percussionist Pablo Batista and guest vocalist Luisito Rosario

Air Products Town Square at 10 p.m. – 12 a.m. – Mambo Caliente

An annual Puerto Rican Flag Raising Ceremony will take place on Friday, June 28, to kick off the festival, just prior to the music beginning that day, featuring US and Puerto Rican National Anthems and community speakers.

“What you’re doing this year, bringing three icons of salsa music in our region together (Rosado, Batista and Rosario), is truly a special moment,” says Miguel Perez, ArtsQuest Performing Arts board member. “The Lehigh Valley has never seen anything like it and I’m proud to play a role in pulling it all together. ¡Sabor! is all about preserving the Latino culture in our area and ArtsQuest’s dedication to that mission is remarkable.”

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 Banana Factory Arts Center; 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, over 50% of which are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region. 

Saludamos a Nuestros Militares con las Próximas Celebraciones del Día de la Bandera y Día de los Caídos

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., 22 de mayo de 2024 – ArtsQuest se enorgullece de anunciar varios programas gratuitos para asistir, actos patrióticos a realizarse durante el fin de semana del Día de los Caídos y el día de la Bandera, presentado por Embassy Bank.

Por decimocuarto año, Hometown Heroes Display transformará el campus de SteelStacks en un monumento viviente en honor a nuestros héroes locales. Desde el fin de semana del Día de los Caídos hasta mediados de julio, el campus estará cubierto de imágenes de héroes militares locales como muestra de aprecio y gratitud por sus sacrificios y contribuciones.

Artistas Programados:

Sábado, Mayo 25:

3 p.m. – Good Times Rock ‘n’ Roll y Legendary Country con Chuck Rissmiller

Chuck es un guitarrista/vocalista que ha estado estudiando su oficio durante años. Dedicado total y exclusivamente a la interpretación de música en directo, realiza más de 100 espectáculos al año. Chuck se destaca por su fuerte conexión emocional con la música que canta. La angustia en el country atemporal y el fervor del rock’n’roll temprano es lo que más le encanta expresar. Artistas legendarios como Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Conway Twitty, Jerry Lee Lewis y Waylon Jennings son algunas de sus muchas influencias que interpreta con regularidad.

5:30 p.m. – Friar’s Point Band

Simplemente tocando blues…. pasado, presente y futuro.

Artistas discográficos originales, llenos de energía y blues-rock contemporáneo, 3 veces semifinalistas del International Blues Challenge y elementos básicos del circuito de festivales NE. Friar’s Point Band ofrece una amplia gama de música Rockin’ Blues contemporánea “Original”, además de abarcar los clásicos con su enfoque enérgico pero dinámico del género blues.

9 p.m. – Lonely Parrots

Lonely Parrots es un nuevo dúo de folk-pop con sede en el Área de la Bahía. Por una parte Michael Martinez y por otra parte Max Embers, los dos cantautores han estado haciendo música y actuando profesionalmente durante los últimos 8 años. Entre las colaboraciones notables se incluyen personas como Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Ryan Tedder, Naika y John Oates (por nombrar algunos). Se conocieron en Boston en Berklee College of Music hace casi una década, pero solo se dieron cuenta de su química creativa en el otoño de 2022. Lo que comenzó como una sesión de música al atardecer en la playa resultó ser la primera de muchas canciones, cuyo tema principal gira en torno a la conexión humana, los altibajos de la amistad y el amor, así como nuestro hermoso planeta y su increíble y delicada naturaleza. Su sonido, que pasa sin problemas del unísono inquietante a armonías conmovedoras, a menudo deja al público sin saber quién canta que parte. Tan únicas y maravillosas como sus voces son propias, se crea una tercera voz completamente nueva cuando estos pájaros cantores cantan juntos como Lonely Parrots – piense en Simon & Garfunkel, ¡pero con un toque moderno de Coldplay! Después de una exitosa gira por el noroeste del Pacífico el año pasado, ¡el dúo está emocionado de comenzar a lanzar música este año! Michael y Max también son fundadores de la iniciativa MORF (Music on Regenerative Farms), cuyo objetivo es llevar conciertos a granjas y proyectos sostenibles, brindando a los artistas conscientes del planeta la oportunidad de compartir su música en impresionantes espacios al aire libre y crear conciencia sobre el movimiento regenerativo.

Domingo, 26 de mayo:

3 p.m. – Acoustic Kitty Project

Nacido en Houston, Texas, y criado en Lehigh Valley en Pensilvania, Carter Lansing creció a la sombra de un paisaje industrial en decadencia y de tierras agrícolas que desaparecían rápidamente. Encontró su escape en la radio FM de los años 70. Impregnado de la tradición clásica de cantautores mezclada con sensibilidades del rocky el country, Carter escribe canciones sobre el amor y la pérdida, la tristeza y la dulzura. Canciones reales sobre cosas reales para personas reales.

5:30 p.m. – Band of Brothers

Band of Brothers es un grupo de músicos experimentados que tocan una amplia variedad de música, incluyendo rock clásico y moderno, dance, funk y pop; música que atrae a todas las generaciones. Siempre bailable, entretenida y enérgica, la Banda y su música atraen al público, manteniéndolo en la pista de baile. Band of Brothers lleva muchos años tocando y se nota en su energía, tensión y entusiasmo.

9 p.m. – Tavern Tan

Llamada así por el tipo de complexión que se obtiene con las luces de neón de cerveza todas las noches, Tavern Tan tocalo que ellos llaman “Música Americana en Vivo”.

Un elemento básico en la escena musical de Lehigh Valley durante muchos años, Tavern Tan es el sonido que solía ser estándar en tabernas, pubs, bares, discotecas, locales de música, salas de baile y antros locales en cada pueblo y ciudad en América. Este es el sonido del blues ecléctico y original, la música de raíces y el rock ‘n’roll… diablos, cualquier cosa con un poco de determinación y alma. Con cada miembro de la banda aportando su enorme colección de material original, así como una gran cantidad de versiones eclécticas, y después de 5 lanzamientos en CD con Fez Monkey Records y más de 15 años conectando y continuando, en las buenas y en las malas, el sonido de Tavern Tan sigue siendo fuerte.

Lunes, Mayo 27

3:30 p.m. – The Swing Time Dolls

The Swing Time Dolls es un grupo vocal exclusivamente femenino formado por tres de las vocalistas más consumadas de la zona que arrojan una nueva luz sobre las melodías de el Hit Parade americano de los años 40 y los clásicos de los años 60 de la era de Vietnam. Inspirándose en The Andrews Sisters, las Dolls se enorgullecen de sus estrechas e intrincadas armonías que seguramente mantendrán a cualquier oyente interesado. Debido a que las tres mujeres conocen bien el teatro musical, The Swing Time Dolls aportan otra faceta de entretenimiento a su público con trajes estilo pin-up y coreografía enérgica. Un espectáculo de Swing Time Dolls seguramente capturará los corazones de cualquier edad con las versiones originales de clásicos eternos como “In the Mood” de Glenn Miller e incluso alguno séxitos modernos como “Thriller” de Michael Jackson. The Dolls le llevarán en un viaje sentimental al pasado con un espectáculo que seguramente recordará.

El fin de semana concluirá con un servicio conmemorativo para recordar a los soldados caídos de Lehigh Valley en las guerras de Afganistán e Irak. La ceremonia comienza en Air Products Town Square con un momento de silencio seguido del Himno Nacional interpretado por The Swing Time Dolls e incluye breves discursos de funcionarios electos y una lectura de nombres por parte de American Gold Star Mothers para recordar a aquellos que hemos perdido. La ceremonia finaliza con la interpretación de “Taps” de Mitchell Roth y el canto de “God Bless America” por The Swing Time Dolls.

El 8 de junio, el evento anual del Día de la Bandera del Embassy Bank, en honor a los veteranos de Lehigh Valley, se llevará a cabo de 12 p. m. a 3:30 p. m. en el Musikfest Café en SteelStacks. Hunde un banquero para apoyar organizaciones locales sin fines de lucro. En este divertido juego, después de un lanzamiento perfecto, un miembro del equipo del Embassy Bank se sumergirá en el tanque de clavados. Vea a los agentes K9 en acción durante el evento del K9 Cop Project. Oficiales K9 valientes y altamente capacitados realizarán demostraciones junto con sus homólogos humanos para resaltar su compromiso y lealtad inquebrantable con nuestra seguridad.

Disfrute de la comida y bebida de Palette & Pour, y no olvide comprar algunos dulces en The Ice Cream Drizzle Truck.

A partir de la 1:30 p. m., los invitados pueden dirigirse al Musikfest Café del tercerpiso para disfrutar de la actuación patriótica de la temporada con la famosa Allentown Band. Los veteranos que asistan al evento serán elegibles para ganar una serie de interesantes premios en una rifa, incluyendo entradas para un partido de béisbol de los Iron Pigs en el Coca Cola Park. Los ganadores se anunciarán durante el intermedio del concierto de Allentown Band.

“Ustedes hacen muchísimo y su gran evento de agosto es ciertamente increíble. Pero mi evento favorito de ArtsQuest es el Día de la Bandera”, dice el director ejecutivo de Embassy Bank, David M. Lobach, Jr. “Vera los veteranos participar en el evento, y a las madres Gold Star y Blue Star y sus animales de apoyo combinados con actuaciones de Allentown Band y Evelyn Stewart hacen de este un evento absolutamente hermoso. Evelyn Stewart simplemente levanta el techo del Musikfest Café con su interpretación de ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic’”.

Acerca de ArtsQuest
La misión de ArtsQuest es brindar acceso a experiencias artísticas, culturales y educativas excepcionales utilizando las artes y la cultura como elementos clave del desarrollo económico de nuestras comunidades urbanas. ArtsQuest™ apoya esta misión mediante la presentación de artes escénicas y visuales, cine, clases de educación artística y participación comunitaria, programación juvenil y eventos culturales. A través de festivales como su evento estrella, Musikfest; el Banana Factory Arts Center; y el ArtsQuest Center en el campus artístico y cultural de SteelStacks, la programación de ArtsQuest llega a más de 1.9 millones de personas cada año. Los programas y eventos de la organización, de los cuales más del 50% son gratuitos, tienen un impacto económico combinado de más de $136 millones anuales en la región.

Saluting our Military with Upcoming Memorial and Flag Day Celebrations

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., May 22, 2024 – 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 14^th year, the Hometown Heros Display will transform the SteelStacks campus into a living memorial honoring our hometown heroes. From Memorial Day weekend through mid-July, the campus will be draped with images of local military heroes as a display of appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifices and contributions.

Performer Schedule:

Saturday, May 25:

3 p.m. – Good Times Rock ‘n’ Roll and Legendary Country with Chuck Rissmiller

Chuck is a guitarist/vocalist who has been studying his craft for years. Having committed himself totally and exclusively to performing live music, he performs over 100 shows per year. Chuck is noted for strong emotional connection to the music he sings. The heartbreak in timeless country and the fervor of early rock’n’roll is what he loves to express the most. Legendary artists such as Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Conway Twitty, Jerry Lee Lewis and Waylon Jennings are a few of his many influences which he performs regularly.

5:30 p.m. – Friar’s Point Band

Just playing’ the blues…. past, present and future.

Original, high energy, contemporary blues-rock, recording artists, 3-time International Blues Challenge Semifinalists and Staple of the NE festival Circuit. Friar’s Point Band offers a wide array of “Original” contemporary Rockin’ Blues Music as well as covering the classics with their high-energy, yet dynamic approach to the blues genre.

9 p.m. – Lonely Parrots

Lonely Parrots is a brand-new folk-pop duo based in the Bay Area. One part Michael Martinez and one part Max embers, the two singer-songwriters have been making music and performing professionally for the past eight years. Notable collaborations include the likes of Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Ryan Tedder and Naika & John Oates. They met in Boston at Berklee College of Music nearly a decade ago but only realized their creative chemistry in the fall of 2022. What started as a sunset jam on the beach turned out to be the first of many songs, the heart of which revolves around human connection, the highs and lows of friendship and love, as well as our beautiful planet and its incredible, delicate nature. Think Simon & Garfunkel, but with a modern Coldplay twist! After a successful tour through the Pacific Northwest last year the duo is excited to start releasing music this year! Michael & Max are also founders of the MORF initiative (Music on Regenerative Farms) which aims to bring concerts to sustainable farms and projects, giving earth-conscious artists an opportunity to share their music in breathtaking outdoor settings and to raise awareness about the regenerative movement.

Sunday, May 26:

3 p.m. – Acoustic Kitty Project

Born in Houston, TX and raised in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, Carter Lansing grew up in the shadow of a decaying industrial landscape and rapidly disappearing farmland. He found his escape in 1970’s FM radio. Steeped in the classic singer-songwriter tradition mixed with rock and country sensibilities, Carter writes songs about love and loss, sorrow and sweetness. Real songs about real things for real people.

5:30 p.m. – Band of Brothers

Band of Brothers is a group of seasoned musicians who play a wide variety of music, including classic and modern rock, dance, funk and pop; music that appeals to all generations. Always danceable, entertaining and energetic, the Band and its music engages the audience, keeping them on the dance floor. Band of Brothers has been gigging for many years, and it shows in their energy, tightness and enthusiasm.

9 p.m. – Taven Tan

Named for the sort of complexion you get from the neon nightly beer lights, Tavern Tan play what they call “Live American Music.”

A staple in the Lehigh Valley music scene for many years, Tavern Tan is the sound that used to be standard in taverns, pubs, bars, clubs, juke joints, dancehalls and the local dive in every town and city in America. This is the sound of eclectic, original blues, roots music and rock ‘n’ roll…heck, anything with a little grit n’ soul to it. With each band member contributing their huge collection of original material as well as a slew of eclectic covers, and after 5 CDs releases on Fez Monkey Records and over 15 years plugging in and carrying on, through thick and thin, Tavern Tan’s sound is still going strong.

Monday. May 27:

3:30 p.m. – The Swing Time Dolls

The Swing Time Dolls is an all-female vocal group consisting of three of the area’s most accomplished vocalists that shine a new light on the tunes of the American Hit Parade of the 1940s and the 1960s classics of the Vietnam era. Drawing on inspiration from The Andrews Sisters, the Dolls pride themselves on tight and intricate harmonies that are sure to keep any listener engaged. Because all three women are well versed in musical theatre, The Swing Time Dolls bring another facet of entertainment to their audiences with pin-up styled costumes and energetic choreography. A Swing Time Dolls show is sure to capture the hearts of any age with the original covers of timeless classics such as Glenn Miller’s “In the Mood” and even some modern hits like Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”. The Dolls will take you on a sentimental journey back in time with a show you’re sure to remember.

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.

On June 8, Embassy Bank’s Annual Flag Day event, honoring Lehigh Valley Veterans, will be held from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Musikfest Café at SteelStacks. Dunk a Banker to support local non-profit organizations. In this fun game, following a perfect pitch an Embassy Bank team member will take a dip in the dunk tank. See K9 officers in action during the K9 Cop Project event. Courageous and highly skilled K9 officers will perform demonstrations alongside their human counterparts to highlight their commitment and unwavering loyalty to our safety.

Enjoy food and drink from Palette & Pour, and don’t forget to grab some sweet treats from The Ice Cream Drizzle Truck.

Starting at 1:30 p.m., guests can make their way to the 3^rd floor Musikfest Café to enjoy the patriotic performance of the season with the famous Allentown Band. 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.

“You do so much and your big event in August is certainly incredible. But my favorite ArtsQuest event is Flag Day,” says Embassy Bank Chief Executive Officer David M. Lobach, Jr. “Seeing the veterans participating in the event, and the Gold Star and Blue Star mothers and support animals paired with performances by the Allentown Band and Evelyn Stewart make this an absolutely beautiful event. Evelyn Stewart just takes the roof off the Musikfest Café with her rendition of ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic’.”

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 Banana Factory Arts Center; 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 over 50% are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region. 

ArtsQuest to Welcome Band of Horses & City and Colour to Levitt Pavilion

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., May 21, 2024 – ArtsQuest is excited to announce that Band of Horses & City and Colour will be playing at the Levitt Pavilion at SteelStacks on September 8 at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the show will begin at 7 p.m.

Ticket access begins May 24, 2024, at 10 a.m. EST. Ticket prices run from $45 (in advance of show date) to $48 (day of show). Please note there is a ticket limit of eight per customer. For more exclusive ticket access and advance purchase opportunities, become an ArtsQuest Circle donor today.

Band of Horses
There might be no other band that was able to channel the generational anxiety in those early millennial years and turn it into such powerful and inclusive art quite like Band of Horses. Band of Horses fashioned gorgeously ragged epics, Ben Bridwell’s high-flying vocals and eccentric enunciation floating like a specter that felt like a prelude to a dream. Full of profundity, truth and sometimes just homespun advice on how to live, Band of Horses songs have become anthems and touchstones for fans. Emotionally intense, both on a personal and elemental level, the songs for Band of Horses’ sixth album, Things Are Great, finds Bridwell more autobiographical than he’s ever been on record. Band of Horses is composed of Bridwell, longtime members Ryan Monroe and Creighton Barrett and new members Matt Gentling (of Archers of Loaf) on bass and guitarist Brett Nash. This fresh chapter finds the band recapturing the raw emotion and unpolished punk-rock spirit of its early days.

City and Colour
Over the course of six studio albums, Dallas Green has compiled a canon ripe with songs born of adoration and devotion amassing a legion of fans worldwide and garnering him three JUNOs, including two Songwriter of the Year awards, plus one Triple Platinum, two Double Platinum, one Platinum and one Gold certification at home in Canada. Alongside these accomplishments, Green has been awarded Platinum-certification for all four of Alexisonfire’s full-length records. City and Colour’s last studio album, A Pill for Loneliness – released on Green’s Still Records, an imprint of Dine Alone Records – debuted at #1 on the Billboard Canadian Albums Chart, his fourth consecutive chart-topper in Canada. His previous #1 LP “If I Should Go Before You” made serious waves internationally debuting at #16 on the U.S. Billboard 200 Chart and #5 in Australia where Green’s LP “Little Hell” was certified GOLD. In 2014, Green collaborated with international superstar Alecia Moore (aka P!nk) on a new project titled, You+Me. The duo’s acclaimed Platinum-certified first record, “Rose Ave.,” debuted at #4 on the U.S. Top 200 Chart, #1 in Canada, #2 in Australia culminating in memorable performances on The Ellen Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live. Green was personally invited by Alice in Chains to perform alongside Metallica, Korn, members of Soundgarden, Jane’s Addiction, Nirvana and other legendary artists when the Seattle quartet were honored as the recipients of the 2020 Founder’s Award from the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPop). In 2022, Green was honored with the SOCAN National Achievement Award at the JUNO Awards in recognition of his philanthropic contributions to music education in Canada music education in Canada.

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 Banana Factory Arts Center; 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 over 50% are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region.