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Siga la Estrella hasta SteelStacks

11.ª celebración de El Día de los Reyes, Three Kings Day anunciada para el domingo 8 de enero en ArtsQuest

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Reúna a la familia y haga los planes necesarios para unirse a los Reyes Magos en su búsqueda para seguir a la “Estrella de las Maravillas” de Belén hasta el campus SteelStacks de ArtsQuest, el domingo 8 de enero. La undécima celebración cultural anual, El Día de los Reyes, Three Kings Day, se celebrará junto con los medios de comunicación La Mega, Baby J Production, Sabroso Video y 69-WFMZ Edición en Español de 3:00 a 6:00 p. m. Patrocinada por B. Braun Medical, PPL Corporation, con regalos financiados en parte por los patrocinadores y promotores del evento, entre los que se incluyen B. Braun Medical, PPL Corporation, Westside Hammer, Carlos López, Latinos Affinity Group en Amazon ABE4 y el Programa Toys for Tots del Cuerpo de Infantes de Marina de los Estados Unidos. Este evento familiar es gratuito y abierto al público.

“Mi familia y yo siempre esperamos con ansias la tradición de la celebración de Día de los Reyes, Three Kings Day, en ArtsQuest”, comentó Myrna Rivera, miembro de la Junta de Fideicomisarios de ArtsQuest y presidenta del Comité ¡Sabor! de ArtsQuest”. Aunque mi familia de PA se ha criado fuera de la isla de Puerto Rico, cada año nos reunimos con otras familias latinas y no latinas para recordar y enseñar a nuestros hijos (y a sus hijos) la tradición de los Reyes Magos. Sin duda, es una forma muy divertida de cerrar las fiestas”.

La celebración incluirá una lectura en vivo de “Los Reyes Magos”, tanto en español como en inglés, por los presentadores de La MEGA Radio y actuaciones musicales de Herencia Jíbara y la visita de Einstein the Camel, de 3:30 a 4:30 p. m. Habrá deliciosas meriendas de la Iglesia Católica Holy Infancy para la venta durante todo el evento.

“El Día de Reyes, Three Kings Day, es una hermosa tradición religiosa y cultural, sobre todo para las familias latinas”, expresó Iris M. Cintron, miembro del Comité de Programación Latina de ArtsQuest. “Nuestro hijo siempre preparaba su caja de hierba para los camellos la víspera de la llegada de los Reyes. Ahora sus hijos continúan la tradición”.

El Día de Reyes, conocido como Epifanía o Teofanía, es una fiesta cristiana que celebra la revelación de Dios a través de su Hijo, Jesucristo. El Día de Reyes marca el final de los “12 Días de Navidad” repletos de festividades, desde España hasta Chile y México, que conmemoran el viaje de los Tres Reyes Magos o Magos de Oriente, Gaspar, Melchor y Baltasar a Belén para traer al recién nacido niño Jesús regalos sagrados de oro, incienso y mirra.

“Este acontecimiento anual se ha convertido en una maravillosa tradición y marca el inicio de nuestro calendario 2023 de conciertos, clases, eventos y festivales”, dijo la presidenta y directora ejecutiva de ArtsQuest, Kassie Hilgert. “Estamos encantados de recibir a la comunidad una vez más en nuestro campus para esta celebración familiar”.

Los niños harán un recorrido por el Centro ArtsQuest, disfrutando de actividades muy divertidas, como manualidades, antes de conocer a los Reyes Magos, que repartirán juguetes. Todo el mundo está invitado a asistir a esta dinámica experiencia cultural.                                

Follow the Star to SteelStacks

11th annual celebration El Dia de Los Reyes, Three Kings Day announced for Sunday, Jan. 8 at ArtsQuest

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Gather up the family and plan to join the Three Wise Men in their quest to follow Bethlehem’s “Star of Wonder” to the ArtsQuest SteelStacks campus on Sunday, Jan. 8. The 11th annual cultural celebration, El Dia de los Reyes, Three Kings Day, will be hosted with media partners La Mega, Baby J Production, Sabroso Video and 69-WFMZ Edicion en Espanol from 3–6 p.m. Sponsored by B. Braun Medical, PPL Corporation with gifts funded in part by sponsors and supporters of the event including B. Braun Medical, PPL Corporation, Westside Hammer, Carlos Lopez, Latinos Affinity Group at Amazon ABE4 and US Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.

“My family and I always look forward to the Three Kings celebration tradition at ArtsQuest,” said Myrna Rivera, ArtsQuest board of trustee member and chairperson of ArtsQuest’s Sabor! Committee. “Although my PA family has been raised outside the island of Puerto Rico, each year we gather with other Latinx and non-Latinx families to remember and to teach our children (and their children) the 3 Kings tradition. It certainly is a festive way to close out the holiday season.”

The celebration will include a live reading of “The Three Kings” in both Spanish and English by La MEGA Radio hosts and musical performances by Herencia Jibara and a visit from Einstein the Camel from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Delicious snacks by Holy Infancy Catholic Church will be available for purchase throughout the event.

“The Three Kings Day is a beautiful religious and cultural tradition particularly with Latino families,” said Iris M. Cintron, ArtsQuest’s Latin Programing Committee member. “Our son always got his box of grass ready for the camels the day before the Kings arrived. Now his children carry on the tradition.”

Three Kings Day, known as Epiphany or Theophany, is a Christian feast day in celebration of the revelation of God through his Son, Jesus Christ. Three Kings Day marks the end of the festivity filled “12 Days of Christmas” from Spain to Chile to Mexico that commemorate the journey of the Three Wise Men or Magi from the East, Gaspar, Melchior and Balthazar to Bethlehem to present the newly born baby Jesus with holy gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

“This annual event has become a wonderful tradition and it kicks off our 2023 calendar of concerts, classes, events and festivals,” said ArtsQuest President and CEO Kassie Hilgert. “We’re excited to welcome the community back in person to our campus for this family-friendly celebration.” Children will take a journey through the ArtsQuest Center, enjoying fun-filled activities including arts and crafts before meeting the Three Kings who will hand out toys. Everyone is welcome to attend this dynamic cultural experience.

The ‘Sweetest’ New Year Celebration in Town

Just Born to commemorate its 100th anniversary during this year’s PEEPSFEST®

BETHLEHEM, Pa.— Looking for a family-friendly way to close out 2022? Join hosts ArtsQuest and Just Born Quality Confections for PEEPSFEST® Friday, Dec. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 31. Bring the whole family to celebrate Just Born Quality Confections’ 100th anniversary in sweet style at the SteelStacks campus from 3-6 p.m., where Just Born will give a sneak PEEP at its new Easter PEEPS® flavors. Tickets for this annual family-focused outdoor event, featuring fun, fireworks and the annual PEEPS® Chick drop are now on sale. Make a magical family day more memorable by gliding across the authentic ice at The Ice Rink at SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. Tickets and additional details can be found at steelstacks.org/PEEPSFEST. Skate sessions are available between 3 and 4:30 p.m. on both days.

“We are so proud that the PEEPS® Chick Drop has become a beloved New Year’s Eve tradition for local families and devoted fans across the country,” says Meg Dowd, Corporate Affairs Manager at Just Born Quality Confections. “We look forward to celebrating with our local community each year at PEEPSFEST® and we’re excited to provide them with a unique experience this year with the new Easter PEEPS® Marshmallow announcement!”

This year’s outdoor festival tickets are limited and can be purchased for $5 per person. Tickets to the event include Just Born Quality Confections goodie bags for all children younger than 12 including one s’mores kit, PEEPS® sampling stations and live musical performances. The whole family can also enjoy activities like the PEEPSFEST® Scavenger Hunt, the Leaning Tower of PEEPS®, cornhole, Jenga and crafts by local groups from around the Lehigh Valley.

On both nights the massive PEEPS® Chick, weighing in at 400 pounds and standing 4 feet and 9 inches tall, will descend for the countdown to the New Year at 5:35 p.m., followed by a stunning display of fireworks.

The PEEPSONALITY® Family Fun Run & Walk returns at 1:30 p.m. Friday Dec. 30. Register the whole family to strut their PEEPSONALITY® along the less than one-mile SteelStacks campus course. For a $5 ticket upgrade families will enjoy the annual run where prizes will be awarded for the best expressed PEEPSONALITY®, early entry to the event, complimentary hot chocolate complete with PEEPS® marshmallow topper for all participants, access to unique PEEPS® sampling flavors and exclusive photo opportunities with Lehigh Valley mascots including the PEEPS® Chick and Bunny, Telebear, Corey, Andy the Aardvark, Della the Mule and more!

Families will enjoy a plethora of activities and entertainment during the sweet celebration. From Miss Pennsylvania to Tootsee the Clown and Friends delighting the crowds, with performances by Lolly Hopwood, DJ Wesley Works and Eddy Ray Magic. Adding to the festivities of the Festival, The Banana Factory Arts Center will host family-fun crafts, while children will have the chance to help ArtSkills add color to its large PEEPS® themed mural. –

Looking to win a sweet competition? Just Born Quality Confection’s Lehigh Valley PEEPS® Diorama Competition candy kits are now on sale. Decide on an idea and start creating using all the sweets available in the kit. Kits can be picked up at the Banana Factory from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. Registration for kits close Sunday, Dec. 11. Dioramas photos must be entered online by Monday, Dec. 12. The winner will receive a Candy Prize Package courtesy of Just Born Quality Confections. The online gallery will be on display through Saturday, Dec. 31.

Calling All Fútbol Fans

Final FIFA World Cup™ match to be featured at SteelStacks Sunday, Dec. 18

BETHLEHEM, Pa.— The U.S. Men’s National Team may have fallen to the Netherlands during the FIFA World Cup’s knockout stage Saturday, Dec. 3, but Lehigh Valley soccer fans are still feeling the fever, eagerly awaiting the sport’s final match and a chance to celebrate this year’s champion team.

“The excitement is still strong here in the City of Bethlehem, despite the USMT loss,” said ArtsQuest’s Chief Operating Officer Curt Mosel. “Thousands attended Lehigh Valley SoccerFest at ArtsQuest these past few weeks, demonstrating how important the sport is to our local community.”

Mosel said ArtsQuest will culminate SoccerFest 2022 with a free screening of the World Cup Final inside the Musikfest Café presented by Yuengling at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. Special soccer themed food and drink items will be available for purchase.

“Although the final teams are still unknown, we’re excited to showcase the final, giving soccer fans one more opportunity to stand side-by-side and chant together for victory,” said Mosel.

Throughout this year’s cup, SteelStacks has been the Lehigh Valley’s only FIFA approved World Cup viewing location. Mosel explained that the free viewings were made possible due to various partnerships and sponsorships.

“We were able to provide this ongoing World Cup experience with the assistance of presenting partner Wind Creek Bethlehem, and in partnership with Lehigh Valley United (LVU), Lehigh Valley Health Network, Baby J Productions/Sabroso Video, La Mega Radio, Coca-Cola of the Lehigh Valley, KLYR Rum, Discover Lehigh Valley and WFMZ (Edición En Español) TV69,” Mosel said. “The support for showcasing FIFA World continues to amaze all of us who work behind the scenes to make the Lehigh Valley SoccerFest a success.”

According to Mosel, this year’s presentation included soccer clinics for children from Lehigh Valley United and DOMINATE the 18 Goalkeeper and Soccer Training. “We’re also extremely grateful to Kwik Goal for providing the equipment used during our youth clinics this year.”

“We can’t wait to welcome soccer fans back to SteelStacks December 18,” said Mosel. “Until then, I expect to see feverish fans like me watching the all the preceding action at Molly’s Irish Grille and Sports Pub in Bethlehem.”

Perfect Pairing

ArtsQuest announces winter wine-centric festival, market event for February

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – ArtsQuest invites novice sippers, experienced oenophiles and culinary tastemakers to sip, sample, savor and shop from some of the state’s best wineries and retailers offering wine-adjacent goods at the Winter Winefest and Market planned for Sunday, Feb. 19, inside the ArtsQuest Center.

Sampling from participating Pennsylvania Wineries at the Winter Winefest and Marketplace is unlimited!* Immerse yourself in a variety of offerings from top wineries, including Binah Winery, Blue Mountain Vineyards & Cellars, Cellar Beast Winehouse, Clever Girl Winery, Clover Hill Vineyards and Winery, Easton Wine Project, Franklin Hill Vineyards, Mountain View Vineyard Winery, Brewery, & Distillery, Renegade Urban Winery, Rowan Asher Winery, Sleepy Cat Urban Winery, Sorrenti Family Estate, Tolino Vineyards and Vynecrest Vineyards and Winery.

As attendees mingle about the 14 participating wineries, they’ll be greeted with new winter-inspired varieties and favorite staples to sample and purchase by the glass, learning about winemaking from the local experts, including Breinigsville-based Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery.

“Tasting at an event like this is a great opportunity to learn,” said Clover Hill co-owner Kari Skrip. “We’re eager to share our premium wines, make some new fans for Clover Hill and enjoy an afternoon at ArtsQuest! We’re also grateful for the community support of our locally grown and produced wines.”

Skrip shared that Clover Hill will have some of its special, seasonal sangria on-hand and available by the glass. “We’ll also have the recipe available for folks to recreate at home,” Skrip added.

Beginning at noon and lasting until 5 p.m., those with general admission tickets can sip while shopping from chocolatiers and all sorts of vendors and retailers –think cheese, snacks and so much more. Guests can also opt to enhance their festival experience via interactive charcuterie board building seminars and tasting sessions for sippers of all skills eager to learn more about the finer points of wine sampling. The seminars will be held in the Blast Furnace Room of the ArtsQuest Center.

The first seminar, “Wine Tasting 101,” will begin at 12:30 p.m., led by wine tasting and hospitality expert Jay Nee of Juniper & Grain. Nee has presented more than 400 wine, beer and spirits events for thousands of guests, partnering with ArtsQuest to launch his signature event, The Ginvitational in September 2022. With commemorative keepsake glass in-hand, attendees of this seminar will experience a tasting journey through a sampling of two red wines and one white wine, all while Nee presents the five staples of successful wine tasting, “See, Swirl, Sniff, Sip and Savor.”

At 1:30 p.m., meat and cheese expert Matt Conway of Conway Provisions/Boar’s Head and Black Box Charcuterie of Easton will offer tips and tricks to build the perfect Charcuterie Board.

Those attending this seminar will learn the secret presentation tips and tricks, combining all the components and flavors to create the tastiest bites imaginable!

At 2:30 p.m., Butterhead Kitchen’s Jason Sizemore will offer a seminar on creating vegan Charcuterie Boards. Not only will Sizemore offer guidance on preparing the perfect plant-based snack plate during the seminar, but he’ll also offer samples of his delicious food. Attendees will also get to keep the commemorative board and be entered into a raffle for a $50 gift card to Butterhead Kitchen, which offers online and in-person vegan cooking events, in addition to small batch products, t-shirts, aprons and more.

Those looking to get a jump on the sipping, shopping and savoring are encouraged to consider attending as a VIP. In addition to unlimited sampling offered to all attendees, VIPs will have early entrance beginning at 11 a.m., with exclusive access to the fourth-floor lounge, a free bottle of wine, and a special goodie bag featuring Boar’s Head products.

“Pennsylvania has some absolutely fantastic wineries and we’re really excited to shine a light on them during the Winter Winefest and Market,” said ArtsQuest Senior Director of Programing Ryan Hill. “We’re building a day wherein wine lovers can get a full experience of not just wine, but some of the food and wares associated with the culture.”

Now through Dec. 21, tickets are $24 for general admission, $44 for VIP, with $39 VIP and $19 general admission tickets for ArtsQuest members. The price increases $5 for all tickets Dec. 22 through Feb. 12, with a $10 increase on all tickets a week leading up to and including the festival and marketplace. More information and tickets may be purchased here.

For the most up-to-date line-up of participants and events for the Winter Winefest and Marketplace, click here.

*Each winery has the right to set a sampling limit at their table.

Soccer Fever!

Lehigh Valley SoccerFest

FIFA World Cup™ Lehigh Valley SoccerFest continues this weekend at SteelStacks

BETHLEHEM, Pa.— Come and celebrate soccer fever with fellow fans from across the Lehigh Valley this weekend at ArtsQuest as the U.S. Men’s National Team advances to the knockout stage in FIFA World Cup action.

“As the USMNT advances, so too does the celebration advance and excitement continue here in the City of Bethlehem,” said ArtsQuest Chief Operating Officer Curt Mosel. “We’re beyond excited to offer these additional opportunities for our community to come together and passionately chant their team to victory.”

SteelStacks, the Lehigh Valley’s only FIFA approved World Cup viewing location, and presenting partner Wind Creek Bethlehem, in partnership with Lehigh Valley United (LVU), Lehigh Valley Health Network, Baby J Productions/Sabroso Video, La Mega Radio, Coca-Cola of the Lehigh Valley, KLYR Rum, Discover Lehigh Valley and WFMZ (Edición En Español) TV69 will host free viewing parties this weekend at the following locations and times.

This weekend’s action kicks off Saturday, Dec. 3, at 10 a.m., as the USMNT takes on the Netherlands. The match will be shown inside the ArtsQuest Center at Palette & Pour and the Frank Banko Alehouse Red and Blue Cinemas. The fever continues with the 2 p.m. match between Argentina and Australia featured at Palette & Pour.

On Sunday, Dec. 4, France will face Poland at 10 a.m. and England will take on Senegal at 2 p.m. Both matches will be shown at Palette & Pour.

“The support and excitement in showcasing FIFA World Cup™ action here in Bethlehem is intense,” Mosel said. “We can’t wait to welcome soccer fans back to SteelStacks this weekend.”

Written by Saige Sufrin | Marketing Coordinator 11.30.22 1:30 P.M.

It’s that time of year once again.

Spotify Wrapped Is Here!

All year, Spotify users try to meticulously curate their listening data hoping their Spotify Wrapped will be absolutely incredible! To create this special experience, the listening platform automatically documents all the artists, genres and songs each user explores. Then at the end of the year users are presented with this data in the form of a special slideshow to look back at their streaming history!

As 2022 is now nearing the end, the ArtsQuest team would love to share their tunes with you and hear what you’ve been jamming to all year-long!!

Leeeeeeeeettttttttsssssssss goooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!

Kim Hein

Manager of Donor Relations

Alicia Ventura

Web Content Specialist

Chelsea Andreadis

Advancement Specialist

Saige Sufrin

Marketing Coordinator

Nick Michael

Director of Corporate Partnerships

Jenna Minetola

Business Development Manager

Morgan Fehnel

Graphic Designer

Juliann Masenheimer

Lead Creative

April McGovern

Grants Administrator

Amanda Seemayer

Marketing & Social Media Intern

Jon Lunger

Sr. Director of Marketing

Adelle Mantle

Strategic Systems Support Administrator

Yes, we will include our friends with Apple Music
❤️

Hannah Cummings

Social Media Coordinator

Kim Koehler

Sponsorship Coordinator

If you’re itchin’ to see live concerts be sure to check out the full list of performers coming soon to SteelStacks campus!

Written by Amanda Seemayer, Marketing & Social Media Intern

This year at ArtsQuest, we have a variety of different events to get you into the holiday spirit. From comedy shows, concerts, holiday movies, and art classes, there’s something for everyone!

Comedy

Laugh all season long with our curation of comedy shows, guaranteed to make even Ebenezer Scrooge smile.

Please be aware that all of these comedy shows will contain adult language and/or situations.

Spoiler Alert: It’s a Wonderful Life

Join comedians Matt Candio and Jon Lunger as they re-create the 1946 Jimmy Stewart classic “It’s a Wonderful Life”. Hilarity will ensue on Friday December 9 at 8pm. Be sure to get your tickets today!

The Mister Sisters Present: A Variety Telethon to Benefit Toys for Boys and Other Real People…

The Mister Sisters are a sister-act of singing silliness, who want to give this holiday season. Join these fun loving sisters for a dazzling night of purpose, hope and unclear motives. The show will be on Saturday December 10 at 9:30pm. Be sure to get your tickets today!

Holiday Lip Sync Battle

Come see your favorite local comedians, actors, and others who can’t get enough of the stage, battle it out, lip sync style! They’ll be competing by lip syncing to your favorite songs AND whoever wins the competition wins the SteelStacks Holiday Crown! Won’t you join us on Tuesday December 27 at 7:30pm? Be sure to get your tickets today!

A Golden Girls Drag Christmas

Bring out the cheesecake for THREE days of A Golden Girls Drag Christmas, presented by Jack Daniel’s. Each day will have two performances. So, there’s no reason why you can’t miss out on your favorite girls. Each show, they will be performing two Christmas-themed episodes, season 2’s “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and season 5’s “’Twas the Night Before Christmas”.

For tickets to the December 26 shows, click here. For tickets to the December 28 shows, click here. For tickets to the December 29 shows, click here.

Music

Over at Musikfest Café, presented by Yuengling, we have all of the holiday music you’ll be humming to yourself for the remainder of the season.

Livingston Taylor & Karla Bonoff – Home For The Holidays

On Thursday December 8 at 7:30pm, join us for this seasonally spiced show that will remind you of what a wonderful time of the year it is. Livingston and Karla are excited to be back “home” playing for their audience with performances that will be intimate, familiar, enthralling, and inspired by the essence of the season. Get your tickets today!

Soultown to Motown featuring the Sensational Soul Cruisers Holiday Show

Don’t miss legendary vocal group Soul Cruisers on Sunday December 11 at 6:30pm. Over the past 25 years the Soul Cruisers have been fortunate enough to grace the stage with many great artist from Bruce Springsteen, Little Anthony and The Imperials, Gloria Gaynor, Gary US Bonds, John Cafferty, Southside Johnny, The Emotions, Bon Jovi, Smokey Robinson, and Stevie Wonder. Get your tickets today!

Pam Tillis: “Belles & Bows” – Country Hits & Christmas Favorites

Be sure to ring in the holiday season with country royalty Pam Tillis on Wednesday December 14 at 7:30pm. You will experience that feeling of delight that comes from Pam Tillis singing exactly what she is meant to sing at that moment. Get your tickets today!

Corinne Mammana’s “In The Christmas City” CD Release Concert

On Sunday December 18 at 3pm, join Corinne Mammana as she returns to her hometown of Bethlehem to celebrate her debut Christmas EP “In the Christmas City”! Enjoy reimagined Christmas favorites and originals performed by Corinne and her band. Get your tickets today!

Jonathan Butler with special guest Grace Kelly

On Tuesday December 20 at 7:30pm, join these two R&B/pop jazz fusion/gospel maestros. This will be one performance you surely cannot miss. Get your tickets today!

Films

What better way to ring in the holiday season than by joining us for one of our many holiday movie screenings at Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas? We’ve got all the classic movies you love to watch every year, some with an added twist.

White Christmas

Dream of a white holiday with the musical classic White Christmas. See this on the big screen on December 1, 2, and 3 at 12pm. Be sure to get your tickets today!

Meet Me in St. Louis

Meet us at the movies for this Judy Garland masterpiece! We’ll be playing Meet Me in St. Louis on December 8, 9, and 10 at 12pm. Be sure to get your tickets today!

Christmas in Connecticut

Why not see Christmas in Connecticut in … the Christmas City! On December 15, 16, and 17 at 12pm, we’ll be playing this perennial favorite. Be sure to get your tickets today!

Elf

“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is quoting Elf for all to hear!” -You, after joining us on December 7 at 7:30pm! We’ve got everyone’s favorite Elf at the movies. Be sure to get your tickets today!

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

We hope your heart will grow three times its size on December 14 at 7:30pm! That’s when we’ll be playing How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Be sure to get your tickets today!

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Join Clark Griswold and family for not one but TWO showings of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. This modern classic will be on screen December 21 and 22 at 7:30pm. Be sure to get your tickets today!

Classes

Why buy gifts this year when you can make your own, thanks to these Banana Factory classes. Be sure to get used to hearing, “where did you get this?!” Proudly tell them, “I made it!”

Hot Glass at Christkindlmarkt

Make a blown glass ornament or swirled paper weight at Christkindlmarkt, presented by Univest Financial. Admission to Christkindlmarkt will be included on the day of your experience. This event will run from November 18-December 18. Don’t miss out!

Photo by Jeff Auger

Rubber Stamps: Carve & Print (Holiday)

Join us on Saturday December 3 from 10am-1pm for this one day workshop. Learn how to design, carve, and print a rubber stamp, with an holiday theme. Don’t miss out!

Holiday Crafternoon Workshop: Alcohol Ink Ornaments

Come get in the Holiday Spirit with these fun, funky ornaments on Sunday December 4 from 2-4pm! We will use alcohol inks and plastic wrap to create beautiful, abstract colorful results on plastic ornaments. Just in time to deck the halls. Don’t miss out!

Be sure to be on the look out for all sorts of Banana Factory fun here!

Holiday Events

The Ice Rink at SteelStacks

Photo by Jeff Auger

Don’t forget to stop by our new outdoor Ice Rink, presented by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. The Ice Rink at SteelStacks will be open daily from Tuesday November 22 through Sunday January 1. Throughout the season, the rink will be packed with events for all ages, including birthday parties, themed nights, sporting events and more. Be sure to get your tickets here!

Christkindlmarkt

Photo by Jeff Auger

Running every weekend until December 18, be sure to check out Christkindlmarkt, presented by Univest Financial. This is a one-of-a-kind family event that celebrates the spirit of the season. Christkindlmarkt has been twice recognized as one of the best holiday markets in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure. Be sure to get your tickets here!

Breakfast with St. Nicholas

On December 3, 10, and 17, start your day at Christkindlmarkt with Breakfast with St. Nicholas, presented by NJM Insurance! Tickets include a hot breakfast, admission to Christkindlmarkt for that day, and arts and crafts. In addition, children 12 and under will get one picture with St. Nicholas himself and a gift bag. Don’t miss out!

There’s always something to do at ArtsQuest this holiday season. We can’t wait to help you celebrate the holidays with all of these events, and more!

GOALKEEPERS UNITE!

Lehigh Valley SoccerFest

DOMINATE the 18 will host free youth clinic Monday

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – In addition to offering fans and friends a chance to cheer on their favorite teams of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on the big screen, the Lehigh Valley SoccerFest & Viewing Party at SteelStacks will feature youth skills clinics, on-site merchandise, and special food and drink offerings until Friday, Dec. 2.

ArtsQuest and presenting partner Wind Creek Bethlehem, in partnership with Lehigh Valley United (LVU), Lehigh Valley Health Network, Baby J Productions/Sabroso Video, La Mega Radio, Coca-Cola of the Lehigh Valley, KLYR Rum, Discover Lehigh Valley and WFMZ (Edición En Español) TV69 will host free viewing parties this year in the Musikfest Café presented by Yuengling, Palette and Pour, Frank Banko Alehouse Red Cinema and (weather permitting) Air Products Town Square. The event is also once again supported by a committee of volunteers from LVU, Klunk & Milan, Gregory FCA and Discover Lehigh Valley.

On Monday, Nov. 28 at 12:30 p.m. in partnership with ArtsQuest, Coach Bob Pipech and staff from DOMINATE the 18 Goalkeeper and Soccer Training will host a FREE Goalkeeping Clinic for players ages 7 to 11. Designed for young goalkeepers, from the novice to the experienced, the clinic will teach position basics, including the proper basic catch, low ball save, set position, technical work with the ball at the feet, and an introduction to positioning in the net (angles and angle arc). Fun games will be incorporated in the second half of the session to promote retention and skill development. Goalkeepers will also be shown drills that they can do at home to promote repetition, improve dexterity and coordination, and enhance essential basics of being a goalkeeper. Click here to register.

There are still limited spaces available for a Sunday, Nov. 27 youth clinic for children with disabilities, aged 4-17. Lead by Greg Ramos of Lehigh Valley United, he and the LVU players will teach several different drills and games. Dribbling, shooting, passing and other techniques will be covered as children go station to station. Parents will be welcome to take photos and even participate. The session will be held in the Musikfest Café at 12:30 p.m. for children with disabilities aged 4-17. Advanced registration is required and available here for the 12:30 p.m. session.

Viewing Schedule:

Wednesday, Nov. 23

11 a.m. – Spain versus Costa Rica

Palette & Pour

2 p.m. – Belgium versus Canada

Palette & Pour

Thursday, Nov. 24

2 p.m. – Brazil versus Serbia

Palette & Pour–

Friday, Nov. 25

11 a.m. – Netherlands versus Ecuador

Air Products Town Square & Palette & Pour

2 p.m. – England versus USA

Musikfest Café presented by Yuengling, Air Products Town Square & Palette & Pour

Saturday, Nov. 26

11 a.m. – France versus Denmark

Air Products Town Square & Palette & Pour

2 p.m. – Argentina versus Mexico

Air Products Town Square & Palette & Pour

Sunday, Nov. 27

11 a.m. – Croatia versus Canada

Musikfest Café presented by Yuengling, Air Products Town Square & Palette & Pour

2 p.m. – Spain versus Germany

Musikfest Café presented by Yuengling, Air Products Town Square & Palette & Pour

Monday, Nov. 28

11 a.m. – Brazil versus Switzerland

Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas & Palette & Pour

2 p.m. – Portugal versus Uruguay

Palette & Pour

Tuesday, Nov. 29

10 a.m. – Netherlands versus Qatar

Palette & Pour and Red Cinema

10 a.m. – Ecuador versus Senegal

Musikfest Café presented by Yuengling

2 p.m. – Iran versus USA

Musikfest Café presented by Yuengling

2 p.m. Wales versus England

Palette & Pour

Nov. 30-Dec. 2: Our complete schedule and viewing locations is available online at https://www.steelstacks.org/festivals/soccerfest-viewing-party/. Parking for the viewing events is free but limited, so attendees are encouraged to arrive early.

GIVE THE GIFT OF FUN

Photo Courtesy: Jeff Auger

 Cyber Monday Sale Opportunities: Live Music, Comedy and Ice Time

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Looking for that perfect holiday present? This year, ArtsQuest is the place for all your holiday gift-giving needs! Grab the gang and head to Christkindlmarkt presented by Univest at 10 a.m. for a day of sipping and shopping with friends and family on Black Friday. Thanks to sponsoring partner Lehigh Valley News, admission is free from 6-8 p.m.

Enjoy the ultimate Shop Small Saturday experience by perusing dozens of unique handcrafters and artisans while imbibing genuine German apple dumplings and sipping locally created holiday spirits. Then, buy the gift of experience from the comfort of your office chair on Cyber Monday, with tickets for more than two dozen live music performances, stand-up comedy events and skate sessions at The Ice Rink at SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital discounted!

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale for skate sessions at The Ice Rink: Promocode ICEICEBABY

Using the promocode, sessions for non-theme nights between Friday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Dec. 18 can be purchased for $5 per ticket (skate rental not included).

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale for live entertainment: Promocode LAGER

Using the promocode, tickets for live music and comedy can be purchased for $10 off.

Those planning to visit Christkindlmarkt, The Ice rink at SteelStacks or the SoccerFest viewing party Friday, Nov. 25 are encouraged to park off-site and utilize a free shuttle service to and from the ArtsQuest Visitor’s Center from noon to 7 p.m., with pick up at 240 Emery St., Bethlehem.

Ticket offers are limited and based on availability at time of purchase. Fans hoping to take advantage of these special discounts are encouraged to sign in early. For more information and a complete list of performances, events and skate sessions visit www.steelstacks.org/sale.