La Experiencia de Patinaje sobre Hielo al Aire Libre Regresa a ArtsQuest en su Tercera Temporada

¡Vuelve la Pista de Patinaje sobre Hielo de SteelStacks presentada por Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital!

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., 1 de octubre de 2024 – ArtsQuest se complace en anunciar el regreso de la Pista de Patinaje Sobre Hielo de SteelStacks presentada por Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. La pista abre oficialmente el viernes 22 de noviembre y estará abierta hasta el domingo 5 de enero. Este año, la pista volverá a ofrecer divertidas noches temáticas y este año se han añadido opciones para fiestas de cumpleaños y eventos privados. No es demasiado pronto para comenzar a pensar en vivir su experiencia festiva en la pista de hielo, junto a las emblemáticas Steel “stacks” de Bethlehem.

“Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital se enorgullece de ser el patrocinador principal de la Pista de Patinaje sobre Hielo de SteelStacks por tercer año consecutivo”, afirma Anne Baum, Presidenta de Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. “Como primer y más fiable hospital infantil de la región, sabemos lo importante que es para los niños la diversión al aire libre con la familia y los amigos a medida que crecen y se desarrollan, y por eso nos dedicamos a mantener a los niños de nuestra comunidad sobre el hielo. Con toda una red sanitaria creada exclusivamente para los niños, estamos preparados para proporcionarles toda la atención que puedan necesitar para ayudarles a volver a patinar y disfrutar de una temporada de fiestas felices y saludables.”

Las sesiones de patinaje durarán 60 minutos (con un descanso de 30 minutos entre ellas) y habrá varias sesiones cada día. Para consultar los horarios de las sesiones, visite https://www.steelstacks.org/icerink/.

¡Las entradas ya están a la venta, así que haga planes para patinar con la familia, amigos e incluso los compañeros de trabajo! ¡Puede comprar entradas individuales, entradas para grupos de 15 o más personas y sesiones de patinaje privadas para grupos grandes!

Los precios de las entradas se indican a continuación e incluyen el costo de los patines y un cargo de $1. Puede traer sus propios patines, pero el precio de la entrada sigue siendo el mismo.

• 14 años o más: $18-21
• 13 años o menos: $15-18
• Miembros de ArtsQuest: $14-17
• Tarifa de Grupo (15 o más): $14-17

*Los grupos de 15 a 25 personas pueden comprar las entradas a precio de grupo en línea o por teléfono. Grupos de 26 o más personas, por favor enviar un correo electrónico a groups@artsquest.org con la fecha y la hora de la sesión solicitada y el número total de patinadores para comprar las entradas.

Los grupos que deseen alquilar la pista para ser los únicos en ella durante su sesión de patinaje, o cualquier persona interesada en celebrar una fiesta de cumpleaños en la pista, por favor contactar al Especialista de Programación Alexis Kuczek al email akuczek@artsquest.org con la fecha y hora deseadas, junto con el número aproximado de patinadores. El alquiler para cumpleaños es $200 e incluye asientos cubiertos durante 1.5 horas y cinco entradas gratuitas para patinar (incluye el alquiler de patines). Se cobra un cargo de $15 por cada patinador adicional. Los complementos para fiestas de cumpleaños incluyen:

• Aparición de un personaje de cuento: a partir de $125 por 30 minutos
• Pizza normal de 16″: $22 cada una (Levy Pizza)
• Pizza de pepperoni de 16″: $26 cada una
• Canasta de pollo y Papas fritas: $11 cada una
• Servicio de chocolate caliente: $5.50 por persona durante 2 horas 

ArtsQuest reciben un 10% de descuento en el precio de la reserva.

Los lunes no festivos, los niños (12 años o menos) patinan a mitad de precio, $7.50 en las sesiones de patinaje de las 05:00, 06:30 y 08:00 p. m. Las sesiones de patinaje sensorialmente amigables también se realizarán los lunes no festivos a las 05:00 p. m.– la música y todas las luces parpadeantes, incluidas nuestras decoraciones navideñas iluminadas, se apagarán o se encenderán en modo no parpadeante; y los dispositivos de ayuda de patinaje serán de alquiler gratuito, hasta agotar existencias.

Los días martes 3, 10 y 17 de diciembre, los estudiantes con cualquier identificación de estudiante patinarán con $2 de descuento durante las sesiones de patinaje de las 05:00 p. m., 06:30 p. m. y 08:00 p. m.

Los jueves 5, 12 y 19 de diciembre a las 08:00 p. m., sólo patinarán mayores de 21 años. ¡Tendremos promociones de bebidas en el bar y un DJ en vivo!

Todas las noches temáticas a continuación se realizan a las 06:30 p. m. y a las 08:00 p. m., salvo que se indique lo contrario. Los temas incluyen:

• Bridgerton Skate – 25 de noviembre
• Elf Skate – 3 de diciembre
• Beyonce Skate – 4 de diciembre
• Noche de DJ: Brad Scott – 5 de diciembre
• Star Wars Skate – 7 de diciembre (10:30 a. m. y 12:00 p. m.)
• Frozen Skate – 8 de diciembre (10:30 a. m. y 12:00 p. m.)
• Pride Night – 8 de diciembre (06:00 p. m. y 07:30 p. m.)
• Taylor Swift Skate – 10 de diciembre (05:00 p. m., 06:30 p. m. y 08:00 p. m.)
• Emo for the Holidays – 11 de diciembre
• Noche de DJ: Jamal Knight – 12 de diciembre
• Bluey Skate – 14 de diciembre (10:30 a. m. y 12:00 p. m.)
• Grinch Skate – 15 de diciembre (10:30 a. m. y 12:00 p. m.)
• Eagles vs. Steelers Skate – 15 de diciembre (04:30 p. m. y 06:00 p. m.)
• HOT TO SKATE! – 17 de diciembre
• Y2K Skate – 18 de diciembre
• Noche de DJ: DJ Discowolfe – 19 de diciembre
• Holiday PJs Skate – 21 de diciembre (10:30 a. m. y 12:00 p. m.)
• Phantoms Skate – 22 de diciembre (10:30 a. m. y 12:00 p. m.)
• La Mega Skate – 22 de diciembre (06:00 p. m. y 07:30 p. m.)

*Viste algo temático para las siguientes noches y obtén un descuento en la puerta: Eagles vs. Steelers Skate (15 de diciembre), Holiday PJs Skate (21 de diciembre) y Phantoms Skate (22 de diciembre).

“Estoy impaciente por volver a ver la pista de patinaje sobre hielo de SteelStacks esta temporada”, afirma Ryan Hill, Director Principal de Programación de ArtsQuest. “Los equipos de producción y operaciones estelares de ArtsQuest hacen que la pista luzca como ninguna otra en Lehigh Valley; une el Christkindlmarkt y el ArtsQuest Center en SteelStacks maravillosamente durante la temporada festiva. ¡Casi 30,000 personas han creado recuerdos festivos imborrables en la pista durante los dos últimos años!”

Ven a SteelStacks y disfruta de nuestra pista de patinaje sobre hielo al aire libre durante toda la temporada festiva y no olvides visitar el Christkindlmark presentado por Univest Financial  justo al lado, el cual abrirá el viernes 22 de noviembre hasta el domingo 22 de diciembre. ¡Nos vemos allí!

Acera 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 de desarrollo económico para 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 milliones anuales en la región. 

The Outdoor Ice-Skating Experience Returns to ArtsQuest for its Third Season

The Ice Rink at SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital is back!

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., October 1, 2024 – ArtsQuest is excited to announce the return of the Ice Rink at SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. The rink officially opens on Friday, November 22 and runs through Sunday, January 5. This year, the rink will once again offer fun theme nights and this year, there’s added options for birthday parties and private events. It’s not too early to start thinking about creating your holiday experience at the ice rink, alongside the iconic Bethlehem Steel ‘stacks.’

“Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Ice Rink at SteelStacks for the third year in a row,” says Anne Baum, President, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. “As the region’s first and most trusted children’s hospital, we know just how important outdoor fun with family and friends is for kids as they grow and develop, which is why we are dedicated to keeping the kids in our community out on the ice. With an entire health network built just for kids, we are equipped to provide them with any care they may need to help them get back on the ice and enjoy a healthy, happy holiday season.”

Skating sessions will last 60 minutes (with a 30-minute break in between) and there will be multiple sessions each day. To view session times please visit https://www.steelstacks.org/icerink/.

Tickets are on sale now, so make plans for skating with family, friends and even your coworkers! You can purchase individual tickets, group tickets for 15 or more and private skate sessions for large groups!

Ticket prices are listed below and include the cost of skates and a $1 fee. You are permitted to bring your own skates, but the ticket price remains the same.

• 14 and older: $18-21
• 13 and younger: $15-18
• ArtsQuest Members: $14-17
• Group Rate (15 or more): $14-17

*Groups of 15-25 can purchase tickets at the group rate online or by phone. Groups of 26 or more, please email groups@artsquest.org with the date/session time being requested and the total number of skaters to secure tickets.

Groups that are looking to rent out the rink so that they are the only ones on it during their skate session, or anyone interested in having a birthday party at the rink, please contact Programming Specialist Alexis Kuczek at akuczek@artsquest.org with the desired date and time, along with the approximate number of skaters. Birthday rentals are $200 and include covered seating for 1.5 hours and five free skate admissions (includes skate rentals). There is a $15 charge for each additional skater. Birthday party add-ons include:

• A storybook party character appearance: starting at $125 for 30 minutes
• Plain 16” pizza: $22 each (Levy Pizza)
• Pepperoni 16” pizza: $26 each
• Chicken tenders and French fry basket: $11 each
• Hot chocolate service: $5.50 per person for 2 hours

ArtsQuest members receive a 10% discount off reservation costs.

On non-holiday Mondays, kids (12 and under) skate for half price, $7.50 at the 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. skating sessions. Sensory Friendly skate sessions will also be held on non-holiday Mondays at 5 p.m.– music and all blinking lights, including our lighted holiday decorations, will be turned off or lighted solid; and skate aids will be free to rent, while supplies last.

On Tuesday December 3, 10 and 17, students with any student ID skate for $2 off during the 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. skating sessions.

On Thursday December 5, 12 and 19 at 8 p.m., only skaters 21 and over will be on the ice. We’ll have drink specials at the bar and a live DJ spinning tunes!

All theme nights below take place at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. unless listed otherwise. Themes include:

• Bridgerton Skate – Nov. 25
• Elf Skate – Dec. 3
• Beyonce Skate – Dec. 4
• DJ Night: Brad Scott – Dec. 5
• Star Wars Skate – Dec. 7 (10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.)
• Frozen Skate – Dec. 8 (10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.)
• Pride Night – Dec. 8 (6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.)
• Taylor Swift Skate – Dec. 10 (5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.)
• Emo for the Holidays – Dec. 11
• DJ Night: Jamal Knight – Dec. 12
• Bluey Skate – Dec. 14 (10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.)
• Grinch Skate – Dec. 15 (10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.)
• Eagles vs. Steelers Skate – Dec. 15 (4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.)
• HOT TO SKATE! – Dec. 17
• Y2K Skate – Dec. 18
• DJ Night: DJ Discowolfe – Dec. 19
• Holiday PJs Skate – Dec. 21 (10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.)
• Phantoms Skate – Dec. 22 (10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.)
• La Mega Skate – Dec. 22 (6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.)

*Show up wearing something on theme for the following nights and get a discount at the door: Eagles vs. Steelers Skate (Dec. 15), Holiday PJs Skate (Dec. 21) and Phantoms Skate (Dec. 22).

“I can’t wait to see the Ice Rink at SteelStacks come back this season,” says ArtsQuest Sr. Director of Programming, Ryan Hill. “ArtsQuest’s stellar operations and productions teams make the rink look like nothing else in the Lehigh Valley; it ties Christkindlmarkt and the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks together beautifully during the holiday season. Nearly 30,000 people have made lasting holiday memories at the rink over the past two years!”

Come out to the SteelStacks and enjoy our outdoor ice-skating rink throughout the holiday season and be sure to visit Christkindlmarkt presented by Univest Financial right next door, opening on Friday, November 22 through Sunday, December 22. See you there!

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 nearly 50% are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region.     

Hop on the Holiday Bus to Enjoy Fall and Winter Festivities Happening throughout Bethlehem

The holidays just got merrier with leaving the driving to us as you celebrate in the Christmas City.

Lehigh Valley, Bethlehem, PA, September 30, 2024 – Back by popular demand, ArtsQuest is pleased to announce that thanks to a multilevel and citywide partnership with LANTA, the Bethlehem Parking Authority, the City of Bethlehem, the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, Historic Bethlehem Museum and Sites and the SouthSide Arts District, the NEW LANTA bus service that provided transportation during Musikfest, will again be offering the same Blue and Green Lines for fall and holiday events taking place on both the North and South-Sides of Bethlehem.

Bus service will be offered throughout these events:

• Oktoberfest – Weekends of Oct. 4-6 and October 11-13
• Harvest Fest – Saturday, Oct. 12
• Christkindlmarkt – Nov. 15-17, Nov. 22-24, Nov. 29-Dec. 1, Dec. 5-8, Dec. 12-15, Dec. 19-22
• All Holiday Events on Historic Main Street

 “With approximately 7,700 riders using the LANTA bus lines at Musikfest, it was a unanimous decision to bring this service back for future events,” commented AJ Jordan, Director of Planning & Scheduling, LANTA. “And, all of LANTA’s buses are ADA Accessible, making it much more convenient for everyone to get around the city.”   

Mayor J. William Reynolds; Kassie Hilgert, ArtsQuest President and CEO; Tammy Wendling, Senior Vice President of Bethlehem Initiatives for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce; Steve Fernstrom, Executive Director Bethlehem Parking Authority; and LoriAnn Wukitsch, President & CEO, Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites are thrilled to bring this new bus service back for Bethlehem’s fall fun and holiday festivities – allowing for more people to visit the Christmas City with increased accessibility, helping to boost the local economy, making it safer for pedestrians with decreased single-vehicle traffic and taking in the beauty of Bethlehem throughout the holiday season. 

Once again, the Blue Line from Trexlertown to Easton and the Green Line from Whitehall to the Casino, will not only make your ride to and from events taking place during the fall and winter holiday stress-free, they will also allow for stops throughout both sides of the city for multiple festival fun. Both Blue and Green lines will run every 15 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays and every 30 minutes on Sundays. You can find more information, including fares, stops and more on LANTAbus.com.

Whether you leave the car at home, park in an off-satellite lot or one of the convenient garages around the city and take a shuttle from there, or if you’re feet just need a rest and you’re looking for an easier way to get around both the North and South-Sides, you can deck the halls and be merry with ease during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.

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 nearly 50% of which are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region.

Re-Introducing the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas

Now with Projection in 4K!

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., September 24, 2024 – ArtsQuest is excited to re-introduce the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas on Thursday, October 3 after an upgrade in picture quality, lighting and screening equipment that was completed inside the theaters.

“The Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas have made their mark over the past 13 years as the Lehigh Valley’s premiere independent cinema,” said Ryan Hill, ArtsQuest Sr. Director of Programming. “We’re excited to take our popular retro screenings to the next level while also continuing to show the best in new cinema in an immersive experience like none other in the region.”

Experiencing a film in 4K is like stepping into a new dimension of clarity and detail. With four times the resolution of standard HD, 4K delivers stunningly sharp images and vibrant colors that make every scene come to life with remarkable realism. The enhanced picture quality reveals intricate details and textures that might be missed in lower resolutions, creating an immersive viewing experience that draws you deeper into the story. Whether it’s the fine textures of a character’s costume or the breathtaking beauty of a landscape, 4K transforms your film-watching into a vivid, high-definition spectacle.

The Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas are a two-screen independent cinema located on the first floor of the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks. The Red Cinema accommodates 200 guests, while the Blue Cinema accommodates 100 guests. Tickets are priced at $11. ArtsQuest Members, senior citizens and those ages 25 and under can purchase discounted tickets (IN-PERSON only). Discounted tickets are normally priced at $8.50 at all showtimes and ArtsQuest Members can enjoy a movie for $7.50 per ticket. (Prices subject to change). Visit steelstacks.org for more information.

The Palette & Pour kitchen will be open Thursday through Saturday nights starting at 6 p.m. for dinner service. Food from Palette & Pour can be brought into the cinema, along with your favorite cocktail or beverage (Movie-inspired drinks will be available, too). Thursdays are Quesadilla night and Fridays are Pierogi night. Get $1 off both your quesadillas on Thursdays and pierogis on Fridays!

We’ll be kicking off the re-introduction of the cinemas with 4K showings of Joker: Folie à Deux and Purple Rain (40th Anniversary).

Additionally, from October 4^th through the 10^th, enjoy stunning 4K remasters and restorations of timeless classics with multiple screenings of The Wizard of Oz, Ghostbusters (40^th Anniversary), and Young Frankenstein (50^th Anniversary). See these iconic films at the new and improved Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas:

10/3 @ 7:30 p.m. – Purple Rain (40^th Anniversary) (1984)

Additional Showtimes Include:

10/4 @ 6 p.m.

10/5 @ 4:45 p.m.

10/7 @ 4:30 p.m.

10/10 @ 4:30 p.m.

10/4 @ 2:45 p.m. – Young Frankenstein (50^th Anniversary) (1974)

Additional Showtimes Include:

10/5 @ 7:15 p.m.

10/6 @ 3:45 p.m.

10/7 @ 7:30 p.m.

10/8 @ 5 p.m.

10/4 @ 8:30 p.m. – Ghostbusters (40^th Anniversary) (1984)

Additional Showtimes Include:

10/5 @ 12 p.m.

10/6 @ 6:30 p.m.

10/9 @ 4:45 p.m.

10/10 @ 7:30 p.m.

10/4 @ 12:30 p.m. – The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Additional Showtimes Include:

10/5 @ 2:30 p.m.

10/6 @ 12:45 p.m.

10/8 @ 7:30 p.m.

10/10 @ 1:30 p.m.

Additional upcoming classic titles presented in 4K, part of the 2024K Film Series, include:

10/30 @ 7:15 p.m. – The Sixth Sense (25^th Anniversary) (1999)

11/3 @ 6:15 pm. – Election (25^th Anniversary) (1999)

11/10 @ 5:00 p.m. – Seven Samurai (70^th Anniversary)

11/13 @ 7:15 p.m. – Boyz n the Hood

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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 nearly 50% are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region.     

Eventos Espectacularmente Miedosos de ArtsQuest esta Temporada de Otoño

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., 11 de septiembre de 2024 – El otoño ya está aquí y ArtsQuest tiene mucha diversión otoñal reservada. Entre espectáculos de comedia improvisados, el espectáculo burlesco de Selene Rose, las apariciones de nombres conocidos en la comedia, las proyecciones de algunos de sus clásicos favoritos de Halloween y los talleres y clases con temática de otoño en Banana Factory, ¡esta temporada en ‘Stacks’ es una que no querrá perderse!

COMEDIA Y DIVERSIÓN MACABRA:

10/18 a las 8 p. m. – Improvised Murder Mystery [Misterio de Asesinato Improvisado]

¿Está obsesionado con los crímenes reales? Qué mejor manera de celebrar esta obsesión única que con Improvised Murder Mystery, una hora de comedia improvisada, donde tomamos premisas reales de estos populares programas de crímenes reales, reemplazamos algunas palabras con sugerencias de la audiencia e improvisamos nuevos episodios y títulos, basados en estas sugerencias.

Este espectáculo se llevará a cabo en el Centro de Visitantes de SteelStacks y contiene lenguaje y/o situaciones para adultos. Cualquier persona que tenga entre 13 y 17 años debe estar acompañada por un padre o tutor. No se admitirá ningún niño menor de 12 años. Las entradas cuestan $13 para el público general y $11.50 para miembros de ArtsQuest.

10/19 a las 7:30 p. m. – Whatever Fate Decides [Lo que Decida el Destino]

Whatever Fate Decides es un evento en la intersección del teatro y el Tarot. Juntos utilizamos el poder de la actuación para profundizar en los mensajes revelados durante una lectura especial de Tarot para un invitado. A medida que exploramos, el espectáculo otorga a nuestro invitado una perspectiva de su pasado y presente, así como el poder místico de cambiar su futuro frente a la audiencia. A través de actuaciones del elenco influenciadas por la propia lectura del Tarot, descubrimos las verdades personales de nuestros invitados y nuestra humanidad compartida.

¡Únase a nosotros en el Centro de Visitantes de SteelStacks para una lectura como ninguna otra! Cualquier persona que tenga entre 13 y 17 años debe estar acompañada por un padre o tutor. No se admitirá ningún niño menor de 12 años. Las entradas cuestan $16 para el público general o $14.50 para miembros de ArtsQuest.

10/25 a las 8 p. m. – Zombie Ball [Baile de Zombis]

Prepárese para una noche de diversión aterradora – ¡si se atreve! El viernes 25 de octubre, el Musikfest Café será el anfitrión de la celebración de los no muertos por excelencia – el SteelStacks Zombie Ball anual. Baile con todo su corazón mientras DJ AJ Stack toca los ritmos más cautivantemente vibrantes, déjese hipnotizar por las hazañas aéreas que desafían a la muerte de Shannon Sexton y adéntrese en su futuro más oscuro con las reveladoras lecturas de tarot de Auset Gypsy. Disfrute de nuestras refrescantes bebidas especiales servidas en bolsas de sangre reales y deléitese con deliciosos bocados diseñados para impulsar sus movimientos de baile y mantener la diversión durante toda la noche. Estas deliciosas golosinas satisfarán incluso los apetitos más voraces, sin importar en qué criatura se presente. Demuestre su creatividad también en nuestro concurso de disfraces, donde habrá premios en efectivo para la persona y pareja más originales – ¡Así que venga vestido para impresionar (o asustar)! Las entradas cuestan $15.

Este es un evento para mayores de 18 años

10/26 a las 7:30 p. m. – Slashers and Flashers

¡Slashers & Flashers está de regreso en el Centro de Visitantes de SteelStacks para su cuarta fiesta burlesca anual! El espectáculo burlesco itinerante con sede en Filadelfia ha estado aterrorizando los escenarios con bases de terror sexy burlesco desde 2019. Selene Rose ha sido ascendida de Asistente del Monstruo Regional a Monstruo Regional Asistente y está lista para mostrar su colección de trucos y golosinas. El año pasado les trajimos slashers famosos; este año intentaremos no ser tan aterradores – no prometemos nada.

Las entradas cuestan $20 para el público general o $18 para miembros de ArtsQuest. Los precios de las entradas aumentan a $25 para el público general o $22.50 para los miembros de ArtsQuest la semana de.

Este es un evento para mayores de 18 años.

MUSIKFEST CAFÉ:

El Musikfest Café y el Blast Furnace Room de ArtsQuest albergarán espectáculos de comedia durante toda la temporada. Todos los programas enumerados a continuación contendrán lenguaje y/o situaciones para adultos. Cualquier persona que tenga entre 13 y 17 años debe estar acompañada por un padre o tutor. No se admitirá ningún niño menor de 12 años.

09/19 a las 7:30 p. m. – David Nihill 10/11 a las 8 p. m. – Paula Poundstone 10/23 & 10/24 a las 7 p. m. – Joe Pera 12/12 a las 7:30 p. m. – Gary Gulman

BLAST FURNACE ROOM:

11/10 a las 7 p. m. – Rene Vaca

Este programa es para mayores de 18 años y contendrá lenguaje y/o situaciones para adultos.

11/16 a las 7:30 p. m. – Chloe Radcliffe

11/23 a las 7:30 p. m. – Joyelle Nicole Johnson

12/5 a las 8 p. m. – Chris Franjola

CINE:

La reapertura de los Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas tendrá lugar el 3 de octubre. Disfrute de una restauración en 4k, asientos cómodos, deliciosos bocadillos y cerveza/cócteles de Palette & Pour en Frank Banko Cinemas de ArtsQuest en el primer piso del ArtsQuest Center. Para obtener más información y horarios de funciones de cine, visite https://www.steelstacks.org/about/venues-at-

steelstacks/frank-banko-alehouse-cinemas/.

10/3 a las 7:30 p. m. – Purple Rain [Lluvia Púrpura] (40° Aniversario) (1984)

Las funciones adicionales incluyen:

10/4 a las 6 p. m.

10/5 a las 4:45 p. m.

10/7 a las 4:30 p. m.

10/10 a las 4:30 p. m.

10/4 a las 2:45 p. m. – Young Frankenstein [El Joven Frankenstein] (50° Aniversario) (1974)

Las funciones adicionales incluyen:

10/5 a las 7:15 p. m.

10/6 a las 3:45 p. m.

10/7 a las 7:30 p. m.

10/8 a las 5 p. m.

10/4 a las 8:30 p. m. – Ghostbusters [Cazafantamas] (40° Aniversario) (1984)

Las funciones adicionales incluyen:

10/5 a las 12 p. m.

10/6 a las 6:30 p. m.

10/9 a las 4:45 p. m.

10/10 a las 7:30 p. m.

10/4 a las 12:30 p. m. – The Wizard of Oz [El Mago de Oz] (1939)

Las funciones adicionales incluyen:

10/5 a las 2:30 p. m.

10/6 a las 12:45 p. m.

10/8 a las 7:30 p. m.

10/10 a la 1:30 p. m.

Los primeros TRES sábados de octubre a las 9:45 p. m. – The First Saturday Horror Series [La Primera Serie de Terror del Sábado]

10/5 – The Blair Witch Project [El Proyecto de la Bruja de Blair] (25° Aniversario)

10/12 – Especial de Halloween de WNUF con una introducción extendida en persona y preguntas y respuestas con el director de la película, Chris LaMartina.

10/19 – Detrás de la Máscara: El Ascenso de Leslie Vernon

10/18 a las 11:30 p. m. – The Rocky Horror Picture Show [El Espectáculo de Imágenes de Terror de Rocky]

Las funciones adicionales incluyen:

10/25 a las 11:30 p. m.

10/26 a las 11:30 p. m.

10/27 a las 6:30 p. m. – Trick ‘r Treat con el Director de Programación, Alli Poczak

10/30 a las 7:15 p. m. – The Sixth Sense [El Sexto Sentido] (25° Aniversario)

10/31 a las 7:30 p. m. – Nosferatu con Radiohead: Una Película de Cine Mudo Sincronizada (2024)

BANANA FACTORY:

The Banana Factory tiene fantásticas oportunidades de artes visuales este otoño, desde bordado hasta pintura, hay algo para todos. Además de las actividades a continuación, el Banana Factory también tendrá talleres de gorros de lana con fieltro húmedo, sesiones de pintura de Bob Ross y ¡mucho más! Para conocer todas las actividades de otoño del Banana Factory, visite https://www.bananafactory.org/.

9/21 a las 10:30 a. m. – Taller de Acuarela y Bordado de Otoño

10/20 a las 10 a. m. – Taller Creativo Familiar: Casas Embrujadas

10/20 a la 1 p. m. – Fieltro con Aguja: Doctor de la Peste

11/17 a la 1 p. m. – ¡Diversión Creativa para Amigos y Familiares! Pavo de Acción de Gracias

*Un breve recordatorio, si bien el edificio de Banana Factory desaparecerá a fin de año, la programación de artes visuales de ArtsQuest continuará durante la construcción del nuevo Centro Cultural.

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 de desarrollo económico para 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.

Spooktacular ArtsQuest Events this Fall Season

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., September 11, 2024 – Fall is upon us and ArtsQuest has so much autumnal fun in store. Between improvised comedy shows, Selene Rose’s burlesque show, appearances by well-known names in comedy, screenings of some of your favorite Halloween classics and fall-themed workshops and classes at the Banana Factory, this season at the ‘Stacks is one you don’t want to miss out on!

COMEDY AND GHOULISH FUN:

10/18 @ 8 p.m. – Improvised Murder Mystery

Are you obsessed with true crime? What better way to celebrate this unique obsession than with Improvised Murder Mystery, an hour of improvised comedy, where we take real premises from these popular true crime shows, replace a few words with suggestions from the audience and improvise new episodes and titles, based off these suggestions.

This show will take place at the Visitor Center at SteelStacks and contains adult language and/or situations. Anyone coming in between the ages of 13 and 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No child 12 or under will be admitted. Tickets are $13 for the general public and $11.50 for ArtsQuest members.

10/19 @ 7:30 p.m. – Whatever Fate Decides

Whatever Fate Decides is an event at the intersection of theatre and the Tarot. Together we use the power of performance to delve deeper into the messages revealed during a special Tarot reading for an invited guest. As we explore, the show grants our invited guest both insight into their past and present as well as the mystical power to change their future in front of the audience. Using performances by the cast which are influenced by the Tarot reading itself, we discover our guest’s personal truths and our shared humanity.

Join us at the Visitor Center at SteelStacks for a reading like no other! Anyone coming in between the ages of 13 and 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No child 12 or under will be admitted. Tickets are $16 for the general public or $14.50 for ArtsQuest members.

10/25 @ 8 p.m. – Zombie Ball

Get ready for a night of frightful fun – if you dare! On Friday, October 25, the Musikfest Café will host the ultimate undead celebration – the annual SteelStacks Zombie Ball. Dance your heart out as DJ AJ Stack spins the most hauntingly vibrant beats, be mesmerized by Shannon Sexton’s death-defying aerial feats, and delve into your darkest future with Auset Gypsy’s eye-opening tarot readings. Sip on our chilling drink specials served in actual blood bags and indulge in delectable bites designed to fuel your dance moves and keep the fun going all night long. These delicious treats will satisfy even the most ravenous of appetites, no matter what creature you come as. Show off your creativity in our costume contest too, where cash prizes await the most original individual and couple – so come dressed to impress (or scare)! Tickets are $15.

This is an 18+ event

10/26 @ 7:30 p.m. – Slashers and Flashers

Slashers & Flashers is back at the Visitor Center at SteelStacks for their fourth annual burlesque bash! The traveling burlesque show based in Philadelphia has been terrorizing the stages with sexy horror bases burlesque since 2019. Selene Rose has been promoted from Assistant to the Regional Monster to Assistant Regional Monster and is ready to show off her menagerie of tricks and treats. Last year we brought you famous slashers; this year we’ll try not to be as scary – no promises.

Tickets are $20 for the general public or $18 for ArtsQuest members. Ticket prices increase to $25 for the general public or $22.50 for ArtsQuest members the week of.

This is an 18+ event.

MUSIKFEST CAFÉ:

ArtsQuest’s Musikfest Café and Blast Furnace Room will be hosting comedy shows throughout the season. All shows listed below will contain adult language and/or situations. Anyone coming in between the ages of 13 and 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No child 12 or under will be admitted.

9/19 @ 7:30 p.m. – David Nihill

10/11 @ 8 p.m. – Paula Poundstone

10/23 & 10/24 @ 7 p.m. – Joe Pera

12/12 @ 7:30 p.m. – Gary Gulman

BLAST FURNACE ROOM:

11/10 @ 7 p.m. – Rene Vaca

This show is 18+ and will contain adult language and/or situations.

11/16 @ 7:30 p.m. – Chloe Radcliffe

11/23 @ 7:30 p.m. – Joyelle Nicole Johnson

12/5 @ 8 p.m. – Chris Franjola

CINEMA:

The re-introduction of the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas takes place on October 3. Enjoy 4k restoration, comfortable seats, delicious snacks and beer/cocktails from Palette & Pour at ArtsQuest’s own Frank Banko Cinemas on the first floor of the ArtsQuest Center. For additional cinema showtimes and information, visit https://www.steelstacks.org/about/venues-at-steelstacks/frank-banko-alehouse-cinemas/.

10/3 @ 7:30 p.m. – Purple Rain (40^th Anniversary) (1984)

Additional Showtimes Include:

10/4 @ 6 p.m.

10/5 @ 4:45 p.m.

10/7 @ 4:30 p.m.

10/10 @ 4:30 p.m.

10/4 @ 2:45 p.m. – Young Frankenstein (50^th Anniversary) (1974)

Additional Showtimes Include:

10/5 @ 7:15 p.m.

10/6 @ 3:45 p.m.

10/7 @ 7:30 p.m.

10/8 @ 5 p.m.

10/4 @ 8:30 p.m. – Ghostbusters (40^th Anniversary) (1984)

Additional Showtimes Include:

10/5 @ 12 p.m.

10/6 @ 6:30 p.m.

10/9 @ 4:45 p.m.

10/10 @ 7:30 p.m.

10/4 @ 12:30 p.m. – The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Additional Showtimes Include:

10/5 @ 2:30 p.m.

10/6 @ 12:45 p.m.

10/8 @ 7:30 p.m.

10/10 @ 1:30 p.m.

First THREE Saturdays in October @ 9:45 p.m. – The First Saturday Horror Series

10/5 – The Blair Witch Project (25^th Anniversary)

10/12 – WNUF Halloween Special with an in-person extended intro/Q&A with the film’s director Chris LaMartina.

10/19 – Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon

10/18 @ 11:30 p.m. – The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Additional Showtimes Include:

10/25 @ 11:30 p.m.

10/26 @ 11:30 p.m.

10/27 @ 6:30 p.m. – Trick ‘r Treat w/ Programming Manager Alli Poczak

10/30 @ 7:15 p.m. – The Sixth Sense (25^th Anniversary)

10/31 @ 7:30 p.m. – Nosferatu with Radiohead: A Silents Synced Film (2024)

BANANA FACTORY:

The Banana Factory has some fantastic visual arts opportunities this fall from embroidery to paint-alongs, there is something for everyone. In addition to the below activities, the Banana Factory will also have wet-felted wool beanie workshops, Bob Ross paint-alongs and more! For all fall Banana Factory activities, visit https://www.bananafactory.org/.

9/21 @ 10:30 a.m. – Autumn Watercolor and Embroidery Workshop

10/20 @ 10 a.m. – Creative Family Workshop: Haunted Houses

10/20 @ 1 p.m. – Needle Felting: Plague Doctor

11/17 @ 1 p.m. – Friends & Family Creative Fun! Thanksgiving Turkey

*A quick reminder that while the Banana Factory building is going away at the end of the year, ArtsQuest’s visual arts programming will continue throughout the construction of the new Cultural Center.

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 nearly 50% are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region.     

Homenaje a Nuestros Socorristas

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., 11 de septiembre de 2024 – ArtsQuest, en asociación con Embassy Bank, organizará un evento del Día del Patriota el sábado 14 de septiembre. Únase a nosotros en el ArtsQuest Center en SteelStacks para honrar a las innumerables personas de Lehigh Valley que se exponen al peligro todos los días. Este evento reconoce y celebra a los socorristas, las agencias policiales, los bomberos, el personal militar y el personal médico de emergencia de nuestra nación. Lo más destacado de la velada es nuestra pancarta Hometown Heroes, que muestra a los increíbles hombres y mujeres que marcan la diferencia en nuestra comunidad cada día.

Se invitó a los miembros de la comunidad a enviar fotografías de familiares, vecinos y amigos que hayan servido o estén sirviendo en sus comunidades como socorristas entre el 1 y el 31 de julio para la pancarta Hometown Heroes. También se mostrarán fotografías enviadas en años anteriores.

La presentación del premio First Responder Valor Award [Premio al Valor del Socorrista] de ArtsQuest se llevará a cabo a las 7:15 p. m. en el Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks. En honor a nuestros socorristas, la ceremonia incluirá la presentación del premio 2024 ArtsQuest Patriot Day Award [Premio de 2024 al Patriota de ArtsQuest] otorgado al oficial Ra’Von Burton, Director del Servicio Médico de Emergencias (EMS) de la ciudad de Bethlehem. Este graduado de la Moravian University se interesó en convertirse en oficial cuando era niño, cuando la policía de Allentown le rescató de una inundación después de que se desbordara el Jordan Creek en Allentown. Se ha convertido en una parte importante de los programas de extensión comunitaria del Departamento de Policía de Bethlehem, que incluyen visitar varias escuelas de la zona. En 2021, Burton se unió a la unidad K9 donde se convirtió en compañero de Bean, un pointer alemán de pelo corto, donde se especializaron en detección de explosivos, rastreo de individuos perdidos y participación comunitaria. Después de ser parte del BPD [Departamento de Policía de Bethlehem] durante seis años, el oficial Burton tiene planes de continuar desarrollando la relación entre la policía y la comunidad con la esperanza de algún día convertirse en Jefe de Policía.

Después de la ceremonia, The Aardvarks subirán al escenario a las 7:30 p. m. Con más de diez años de actividad, The Aardvarks se han convertido en la banda de rock más importante de Lehigh Valley, mezclando épocas, covers, y música original en sus presentaciones ininterrumpidas y llenas de energía.

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 espectáculos escénicos y

Artes visuales, cine, clases de educación artística y extensión, programación juvenil y eventos culturales. A través de festivales como su evento principal, Musikfest; el Banana Factory Arts Center; y el ArtsQuest Center en el campus artístico y cultural SteelStacks, la programación de ArtsQuest llega a más de 1.9 millones de personas al 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.

Honoring Our First Responders

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., September 11, 2024 – ArtsQuest, in partnership with Embassy Bank, will host a Patriot Day event on Saturday, September 14.  Join us at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks as we honor the countless individuals in the Lehigh Valley who put themselves in harm’s way every day. This event recognizes and celebrates our nation’s first responders, law enforcement agencies, firefighters, military and emergency medical personnel. Highlighting the evening is our Hometown Heroes banner display, showcasing the amazing men and women who make a difference in our community day-in and day-out.

Community members were encouraged to submit photos of family members, neighbors and friends who have served or are serving their communities as first responders between July 1 and July 31 for the Hometown Heros banner. Photos submitted in previous years will also be displayed.

The presentation of ArtsQuest’s First Responder Valor Award will take place at 7:15 p.m. at the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks. Honoring our first responders, the ceremony will include the presentation of the 2024 ArtsQuest Patriot Day Award to Officer Ra’Von Burton, Director of Bethlehem City EMS. This Moravian University graduate gained interest in becoming an officer as a child when Allentown Police helped rescue him from a flood after Jordan Creek in Allentown had overflowed. He has become a huge part of the Bethlehem Police Department’s community outreach programs which include visiting various schools in the area. In 2021, Burton joined the K9 unit where he became partners with Bean, a German Shorthaired Pointer, where they specialized in explosive detection, tracking lost individuals and community engagement. After being a part of the BPD for six years, Officer Burton has plans to continue growing the relationship between police and the community with the hopes of one day becoming Chief of Police.

Following the ceremony, The Aardvarks will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Performing over ten years, the Aardvarks have become the premier rock band of the Lehigh Valley, mixing time periods and styles of covers and original music into their non-stop, high-energy sets.

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.     

Cheers! Oktoberfest is Here!

Oktoberfest presented by Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) takes place during the weekends of Oct. 4-6 & 11-13!

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., September 10, 2024 – ArtsQuest is excited to announce the 14^th annual Oktoberfest, presented by Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE). The German-inspired festival kicks off on Friday October 4 and continues through Sunday, October 6.  The second weekend is set to take place from Friday, October 11 through Sunday, October 13. This free festival features brews, food, live music, local artisans and fan favorites, such as Brewers’ Village presented by The Lehigh Valley Brewers Guild and the Oktoberfest Bratwurst Toss. Read on to learn about ALL of the festive fun happening throughout the festival.

ACTIVITIES:

Oktoberfest Human Foosball Tournament

Join us for the FIRST EVER Oktoberfest Human Foosball Tournament on Friday, October 4 at 6 p.m. Teams of six will compete in this life size rec room game for the chance to win two $50 ArtsQuest gift cards. Teams will consist of one goalie, two defensive and three offensive players. All players will have to keep their hand on a pool noodle that will be able to slide left and right on a rope tied across our Oktoberfest Arena fencing.

Games will last 10 minutes. The bracket is double elimination so each team will play at least two games.

Eight team capacity, so register NOW before space fills up!

The Pennsylvania State Steinholding Championship

ArtsQuest is partnering with the US Steinholding Association to once again host the Pennsylvania State Steinholding Championships presented by Samuel Adams! The State Championship Qualifier Competition will take place on Saturday, October 5 at 6 p.m. Register for the competition here. It’s free to participate and the participants with the best times will advance to the finals.

Oktoberfest Bratwurst Toss

The return of the Oktoberfest Bratwurst Toss will be on Sunday, October 6 at 5 p.m. The toss is now with eco-friendly, reusable, not at all edible, synthetic Bratwursts!

Take turns tossing your synthetic bratwurst between you and a partner, increasing your distance from one another with each throw. Partners will have to catch the brat in an ArtsQuest provided bun. We will be conducting this competition in heats, so if you win the first round, be prepared to compete again in the final round. Register your team here!

The winning duo will win two $50 ArtsQuest gift cards.

Oktoberfest Kong Pong Tournament

On Friday, October 11, The Oktoberfest Kong Pong Tournament sponsored by Yuengling will kick off at 7 p.m. Grab a partner and play a fan-favorite party game! There will be 55-gallon cups, two dodgeballs and a $100 ArtsQuest gift card for the pair that wins the tournament along with Yuengling Flight Kanga coolers and hats. Registration is $8 for ArtsQuest Members and $10 for the general public. You can register here or on the day of the event! Make sure you register at least 15 minutes before the event starts and only one person from your duo needs to register!

Oktoberfest Hot Glass Experience

Work one on one with a hot glass instructor to create your own piece of art from molten glass. Ages 6 and up, no experience necessary. Pieces need 48 hours to cool, and participants need to return to the festival to pick up their work or to have it shipped directly, pay a shipping charge.

20-minute time slots are available every day of Oktoberfest starting at 5 p.m. on Fridays and noon Saturdays and Sundays. Please arrive 10 minutes before your time slot.

PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED ACTIVITIES:

Yuengling Oktoberfest 5k

The annual race for beer is on! The Yuengling Oktoberfest 5k, in partnership with Run Lehigh Valley, returns for the 10^th year on Sunday, October 6. Pre-registration is required.  

Wiener Dog Races

Purebreds, Dachshund mixes and wiener dogs at heart under 35 lbs. will race in a double elimination bracket until a 3^rd, 2^nd and 1^st place pup emerge victorious. Multiple entries are allowed, but there is no guarantee that your dogs will not race against each other. Races are held both weekends.

Wiener Dog Parades

The festival will host a parade every Saturday and Sunday. Pups donning their favorite costume or simply trotting as they are, could be elected President of Chancellor of the parade. There will be prizes and there will be adorableness. The parade is free to participate in, and no pre-registration is required.

SPECIALTY FOOD/BEVERAGE:

Oktoberfest Brewers’ Village

In its 8^th year, Oktoberfest Brewers’ Village presented by The Lehigh Valley Brewers Guild will be on Sunday, October 13 in the Musikfest Café. This event offers over 30 brews, all award-winning craft breweries. All attendees will receive a commemorative sampling mug and have the opportunity to meet the breweries’ staff and brewers. From German-style marzens to autumn-inspired pumpkin ales, you can purchase your tickets here!

Taste of Austria

ArtsQuest has partnered with Levy Restaurants and Easton-based Imported Enrichment to put together a delightful culinary experience around liquor and wine imported directly from Austria! On October 5 at 5 p.m. in the Fowler Blast Furnace Room, you will be able to enjoy this four-course cuisine and drinks. This is a 21+ event. Tickets are $84 and are available online!

Yuengling Beer Dinner

ArtsQuest, Levy Restaurants and D.G. Yuengling & Sons have partnered to present a scrumptious beer dinner on October 12 at 5 p.m. in the Fowler Blast Furnace Room in the ArtsQuest Center! This is a 21+ event. We have four courses paired with 6 oz. pours of four different Yuengling beers. A Yuengling brewer will be talking about the brewing process and each beer as we go through the dinner. And each patron will get a special Yuengling pint glass!

ADDITIONAL FOOD VENDOR INFO:

Enjoy a bite from some festival favorites! From tacos to pierogis to smoked BBQ, there are too many delicious options that you don’t want to miss.

Heaven on a Bun

MMG Concessions

Heidi’s Strudel

Island Expressions

The Taste Smokers

Karl Ehmer Quality Meats Allentown

Food Stuff

Dinky’s Snack Shack

Bacon on a Stick

Take a Taco (10/12 Only)

Be sure to visit all four of our biergartens where you’ll find Hofbräu, Samuel Adams, Dogfish Head, Spaten and Yuengling on tap and more. (Feel free to bring your Musikfest Mug or purchase an official Oktoberfest Mug). 

RETAILERS/CRAFTERS:

Sage Advice Candle Co.

Pittston Popcorn Co.

Peppers of Key West

The Southern Beekeeper

Keystone Farms Cheese

Holy Smoke!

Chocolate Moonshine Company

True Honey Teas

Ernst Licht Embroidery and Imports Inc.

Laura Lippay

Fairy Fox Design

The Gemeral Store LLC

ENTERTAINMENT:

Dragtoberfest

This 18+ event is hosted by former Miss Gay Pennsylvania Elektra Fearce St. James – who recently became the first drag queen to perform at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion – is back to direct one of our most enduring Oktoberfest traditions: Dragtoberfest! She’ll have a cast full of the region’s most talented queens ready to serve you with jaw-dropping performances on both Saturday, October 5 and Saturday, October 12 at 8:30 p.m.

This FREE show fills up quickly, so come early to grab your spot! 

Karaoke with Royal

Royal Rehrig will be hosting two hours of Karaoke fun at the Oktoberfest Arena. Royal has been hosting karaoke across the Lehigh Valley for 29 years! You can find him at the Oktoberfest Arena on Friday, October 4 and Friday, October 11 at 9 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC:

It wouldn’t be an ArtsQuest event without live music! Between our four biergartens – Hofbräu Biergarten, Samuel Adams/Dogfish Head Biergarten, Spaten Biergarten and Yuengling Biergarten – we’re hosting can’t miss performances from bands like Stefanie Johnson Band, 3 Varks, GTV Almrausch Schuhplattlers, Fritz’s Polka Band, The Wonton Soups, Stacy Gabel and many more. For a comprehensive lineup, visit https://www.steelstacks.org/festivals/oktoberfest/oktoberfest-schedule/.

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 nearly 50% are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region.