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ROCK GROUP FUEL TO PERFORM IN ARTSQUEST’S MUSIKFEST CAFÉ

Fuel will take the stage in Bethlehem, Pa. on Fri., Nov. 26, 2021

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – ArtsQuest is proud to welcome Fuel to the Musikfest Café, presented by Yuengling, on Fri., Nov. 26, 2021. Tickets will go on sale beginning Wed., Oct. 6 for ArtsQuest Members and Fri., Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. to the public at steelstacks.org. For more exclusive ticket access and advance purchase opportunities, become an ArtsQuest Circle donor today.

Fuel, known for their hit singles “Hemorrhage” (In My Hands), “Innocent” and “Shimmer,” first formed in the 90s while playing the club circuit in and around Harrisburg, Pa. Since then, the band has sold millions of records and headlined sold out tours across the country. The group has also supported the likes of Aerosmith and Kid Rock. After a time away from the group, lead singer Brett Scallions says, “Fuel is fully reignited, and it feels like we are just getting started.”

ArtsQuest will continue to follow the latest CDC, state and local health and safety guidelines. Visit artsquest.org/safety for the latest updates.

Oktoberfest Bethlehem “Free Flights” Sweepstakes – Official Rules

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. SWEEPSTAKES OPEN ONLY TO PERMANENT LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES, WHO ARE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.

1. How to Enter. No purchase necessary. To enter the Sweepstakes complete the online form at https://fest.formstack.com/forms/oktoberfest_freeflights by 11:59PM on Sunday, October 10, 2021 or send your first and last name, full mailing address, and phone number on a 3×5 index card with the words “Oktoberfest Bethlehem ‘Free Flights’ Sweepstakes” in a #10 envelope addressed to: ArtsQuest / Oktoberfest Bethlehem “Free Flights” Sweepstakes ATTN: Marketing Manager: Ben Youngerman, 25 W Third St, Bethlehem, PA 18015. All mail-in entries must be post-marked by October 10, 2021 and received no later than October 10, 2021. Limit one (1) entry per person. All eligible entries have an equal chance of winning, regardless of method of entry. No automated entry devices and/or programs permitted. No mechanically reproduced entries, alterations, facsimiles or forged entries. All entries become the sole and exclusive property of Lehigh Valley International Airport (“Sponsor”) and ArtsQuest (“Promotional Partner”), and receipt of entries will not be acknowledged or returned. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, illegible, stolen, incomplete, invalid, unintelligible, misdirected, postage due, technically corrupted or garbled entries, which will be disqualified, or for problems of any kind whether mechanical, human or electronic. Proof of submission will not be deemed to be proof of receipt by Sponsor or Promotional Partner.

2. Eligibility. Participation open only to permanent legal residents of the United States who are at least 18 years of age at time of entry. Officers, directors, and employees of Sponsor and Promotional Partner, members of these persons’ immediate families (spouses, parents, children, and siblings, and their spouses regardless of where they reside), and persons living in the same households as these persons (whether or not related thereto) are not eligible to enter or win the Sweepstakes. Void where prohibited, taxed or restricted by law.

3. Random Drawing/Odds. One (1) “Grand Prize” winners will be selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries (both online and eligible write-in entries). By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants fully and unconditionally agree to be bound by these Official Rules, including the release and waiver of liability contained herein, and the decisions of the judges, Sponsor and Promotional Partner, which will be final and binding in all matters relating to the Sweepstakes.

4. Prizes. One (1) grand prize (“Grand Prize”). “Grand Prize” winner receives a voucher for two (2) roundtrip tickets on Allegiant Air to any destination from Lehigh Valley International Airport.

Travel must be completed by October 31, 2022 only on Allegiant Air and only from the Lehigh Valley International Airport. Voucher becomes “null & void” if there is a discontinuation of service. Extensions will not be permitted. Voucher is non-transferable. Tickets must be used in conjunction with each other. Blackout dates apply. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights. Other restrictions may apply.

A MINIMUM OF SIX WEEKS ADVANCE NOTICE OF TRAVEL IS REQUIRED. THIS TRAVEL HAS NO CASH VALUE AND DOES NOT INCLUDE, BAGGAGE CHARGES, SEAT ASSIGNMENTS, PRIORITY BOARDING OR TRAVEL PROTECTION.

Once issued, tickets are non-transferable, changes to routes and/or destinations are not permitted. Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority
employees are not eligible to win.

Total approximate retail value (ARV) of the “grand prize” package is $500.00. Prizes are non-transferable. No substitutions or cash redemptions. In the case of unavailability of any prize, Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize or portion thereof of equal or greater value. All federal, state and local taxes, meals, gratuities, travel upgrades, incidentals, fees, service charges, surcharges, insurance costs or other unspecified costs or expenses associated with use of the prize are the sole responsibility of winner and/or his or her travel companion. Prize may be subject to restrictions imposed by prize sponsors.

5. Notification. Winner will be notified by E-mail or phone on or about the day following the Drawing and will be required to sign and return, where legal, an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability/Publicity Release within seven (7) days of prize notification. If winner cannot be contacted within three (3) calendar days of first notification attempt, if any prize or prize notification is returned as undeliverable, if any winner rejects his/her prize, or in the event of noncompliance with these Sweepstakes Official Rules, such prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner will be selected from all remaining eligible entries. Upon prize forfeiture, no compensation will be given. Limit one winner and one prize.

6. Conditions; Waiver and Release. All federal, state and local taxes are the sole responsibility of the winner. Participation in Sweepstakes and acceptance of prize constitutes winner’s acknowledgement and acceptance of the Official Rules and winner’s permission for Sponsor to use his/her name, address (city and state), likeness, photograph, picture, portrait, voice, biographical information and/or any statements made by each winner regarding the Sweepstakes or Sponsor for advertising and promotional purposes without notice or additional compensation, except where prohibited by law. Prize awarded “as is” without any representation or warranty by Sponsor. Winner assumes all risks associated with use of the prize and participation in prize-related activities. Sponsor is not responsible if any scheduled event is delayed, postponed, or canceled for any reason. Accommodations subject to availability. Winner is solely responsible for observing and abiding by prize sponsors’ rules and regulations or terms and conditions for use of prize. By participating, entrants and winner agree to release and hold harmless Sponsor and Promotional Partner and their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers and directors, from any and all liability, loss, harm, damage, injury, cost or expense whatsoever including without limitation, property damage, personal injury and/or death arising from, relating to, or which may occur in connection with, preparation for, travel, or participation in the Sweepstakes, possession, acceptance and/or use or misuse of prize, or preparation for, travel to or from, and participation in any Sweepstakes-related activity, and for any claims based on publicity rights, defamation or invasion of privacy. Each entrant hereby agrees to indemnify Sponsor against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including attorney fees) arising out of or resulting from and breach by entrant of these Official Rules. Entrants who do not comply with these Official Rules, or who attempt to interfere with this Sweepstakes in any way, shall be disqualified.

7. Additional Terms. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify, extend or suspend this Sweepstakes should Sponsor determine, in its sole discretion, that fraud, mistake, or other causes beyond its control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes. In such case, Sponsor will select the winner from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by Sponsor. Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual it finds, in its sole discretion, to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes. Sponsor may prohibit an entrant from participating in the Sweepstakes or winning a prize if, in its sole discretion, it determines that said entrant is attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes by cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair playing practices or intending to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other entrants or Sponsor representatives.

CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT TO DELIBERATELY UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

The Sweepstakes and these Official Rules will be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Pennsylvania. Unless expressly prohibited by governing law, entrants agree that any and all disputes, claims or causes of action in connection with this Sweepstakes shall be resolved individually without resort to any form of class action. Any and all claims, judgments, and awards shall be limited to actual, direct out-of-pocket expenses incurred, but in no event and under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to claim or obtain indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages or any other damages other than actual, direct out-of-pocket expenses.

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8. List of Winner. To obtain the name of the winning individual, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope by October 11, 2021 to: Oktoberfest Bethlehem “Free Flights” Sweepstakes Winner, ATTN: Marketing Manager: Ben Youngerman, 25 W Third St, Bethlehem, PA 18015.

9. Sponsor: Lehigh Valley International Airport

10. Promotional Partner: ArtsQuest

ARTSQUEST ANNOUCES FREE SHOWS ON LEVITT PAVILION STEELSTACKS STAGE DURING OKTOBERFEST

Boathouse Row – A Yacht Rock Experience

These free performances will take place Friday and Saturday nights throughout the festival

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – ArtsQuest is proud to offer free shows on Friday and Saturday nights during Oktoberfest on the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks stage, presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, now part of Coordinated Health. The 11th annual festival, presented by Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), will take place Oct. 1-3 and 8-10.

On Fri., Oct. 1 Boat House Row – A Yacht Rock Experience will rock the stage beginning at 7 p.m. They play a style of rock known for being more mellow than its heavy metal counterpart. The group has built up a following and continued to perform for fans virtually, even during the pandemic. Come check them out and prepare to be rocked…gently.

Looking for a fun, 70s disco experience? Look no further than The Discoteks performing at 6 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 2. Take a trip through time and get your groove on with this 70s disco and party band.

Renaissance Orchestra, a 10-piece party band will be playing beginning at 7 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 8. Comprised of musicians with more than 30 years of experience, they specialize in musical diversity and are not afraid to play any song. Come see this versatile band!

Vanessa Collier, winner of back-to-back Blues Music Awards in 2019 and 2020 for Horn Player of the Year, will grace the stage with her band at 6 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 9. This up-and-coming musician seamlessly weaves together funk, soul, rock and blues styles through soulful vocals.

“Oktoberfest has always been a great place for fun, engaging entertainment,” Anne Sturm, ArtsQuest’s Senior Talent Buyer and Executive Director of Levitt Pavilion said. “This year, we are excited to expand our offerings outside of the festival footprint and onto the big stage outdoors. So don’t put away your beach or lawn chairs just yet – bring them with you when you come to Oktoberfest where we will have something for everyone’s taste in both music and beer!”

The festival, now in its 11th year, will feature more live music along with brew samples, local artisans and activities like Pierogipalooza, the Pennsylvania State Steinholding Championship and dachshund dog parades and races. Visit steelstacks.org/Oktoberfest for more information. ArtsQuest will continue to follow the latest CDC, state and local health and safety guidelines. Visit artsquest.org/safety for more information.

ARTSQUEST ANNOUNCES UPCOMING FALL/WINTER SHOWS IN THE MUSIKFEST CAFÉ

Members of Scythian

Start Making Sense, The Amish Outlaws, EagleMania, The Stranger, The Large Flowerheads, RUBIX KUBE, The BritPack and Scythian will perform on the SteelStacks campus.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – ArtsQuest is proud to announce upcoming shows in the Musikfest Café, presented by Yuengling, through the beginning of 2022. Tickets to these shows will go on sale beginning Tues., Sept. 28 for ArtsQuest Members and Fri., Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. to the public at steelstacks.org. For more exclusive ticket access and advance purchase opportunities, become an ArtsQuest Circle donor today.

Tribes & Vibes presents A Night Outta Town – Fri., Nov. 12, 2021 – Tribes & Vibes looks to bring their views to topics such as self-empowerment, self-consciousness and love. Creator and CEO Ashley Sanchez, known as Baby The Poet, uses her rhyme schemes and edgy delivery to promote and provide a safe and intimate space for people as well as artists from all cultures to be inspired and uplifted through the art of poetry, spoken word, music and the performing arts.

Start Making Sense Presents: Tom Petty’s Wildflowers – Sat., Nov. 27, 2021 – If you’re a fan of Tom Petty, then this is the show for you. Start Making Sense normally plays the hits of Talking Heads, but this time they are paying tribute to musical genius Tom Petty. They will be playing his album Wildflowers in its entirety, plus some songs from All The Rest and other hits. A can’t miss event for a tribute to a great musician by great musicians.

The Amish Outlaws – Thurs., Dec. 16, 2021 – This band, from Lancaster, Pa., is made up of three former members of the Amish faith and three “honorary” members. If you ever want to know what it’s like to see six men play music in full Amish clothing, then this party band is a must-see.

EagleMania – The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute – Fri., Dec. 17 and Sat., Dec. 18, 2021 – EagleMania has dedicated themselves to faithfully reproducing the music of The Eagles. Their show consists of the Eagles’ greatest hits, as well as some of the solo work of Don Henley, Glenn Frey and Joe Walsh.

The Large Flowerheads – Mon., Dec. 27, 2021 – The Large Flowerheads bring to life the musical sights and sounds of the groovy 60s to the stage for everyone to enjoy. From bands such as The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Sonny & Cher and many more, this tribute to the 60s will bring back memories for some and show others the greatness of this decade in music.

The Stranger – A Tribute to Billy Joel – Tues., Dec. 28, 2021 – Billy Joel is one of the world’s most beloved musical artists of the past century. The Stranger, comprised of some of the best and most experienced musicians in the business, creates an authentic replication of Billy’s timeless music, crowning it with soulful, spot-on vocals that makes listening to a Billy Joel song so special.

RUBIX KUBE: THE EIGHTIES STRIKE BACK SHOW! – Sat., Feb. 5, 2022 – RUBIX KUBE personifies the sound that made the 80s one of the best decades for music! Their ever evolving and interactive The EIGHTIES STRIKE BACK SHOW captivates audiences of all ages. The KUBE rocks for the coolest fans across the globe…and galaxies far, far away.

The BritPack – Fri., Feb. 25, 2022 – The BritPack features the amazing talents of Matt Nakoa (vocals, guitar, keys), Mark Johnson (guitar, vocals), Bryan Percivall (bass) and Will Haywood Smith (drums). They have performed with artists such as Paul McCartney, Elton John, Britney Spears, Chet Faker, Tom Rush and Mark Hudson among many others. The BritPack has established a reliable reputation as the most authentic British Invasion band this side of the Atlantic.

Scythian – Sat., March 5, 2022 – Scythian (sith-ee-yin) began more than 12 years ago as a bunch of college buddies playing Celtic music in the streets. They have headlined the US Celtic Festival circuit and have made a name for themselves in the bluegrass/Americana festival circuit. Known for wanting to bring, as they say, the “old time, good time music” of many cultures, you’ll leave this show with a smile and tired from all the dancing.

ArtsQuest will continue to follow the latest CDC, state and local health and safety guidelines. Visit artsquest.org/safety for the latest updates.

ARTSQUEST’S FRANK BANKO ALEHOUSE CINEMAS TO HOST OCT. SCREENING IN LGBTQ+ SERIES, PANEL DISCUSSION

Photo by Mark Lipson/Kushner-Locke/Ignite/Kobal/Shutterstock

The screening of But I’m a Cheerleader on Thurs., Oct. 7, 2021, will be followed by a talkback/Q&A with Liz Bradbury and Rev. Goudy.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – ArtsQuest’s Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas is proud to present a screening of the 1999 edgy comedy But I’m a Cheerleader on Thurs., Oct. 7, 2021, followed by a talkback/Q&A with Liz Bradbury, Director of the Training Institute of the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center, and Rev. Goudy of the Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley. This event is part of the cinema’s LGBTQ+ Film Series. Tickets are free and can be reserved at steelstacks.org/film or by calling the ArtsQuest Box Office at 610.332.3378.

“When this movie came out 22 years ago, we all thought parts were funny, but we also thought the gender binary role issues, the hypocritical religious pressure and the quack ‘science’ were very important to expose and end,” said Liz Bradbury, Director of the Training Institute of the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center. “Yet today, ‘conversion therapy’ is still harming young people because it’s still frighteningly present and legal in way too many areas of the US, including some suburban parts of the Lehigh Valley. I’m glad to be taking part in this important panel discussion.”

The film, starring Natasha Lyonne, Clea Duvall, Melanie Lynskey and RuPaul, follows a teenager whose suburban existence filled with friends, cheerleading and all-American fun is upended when her parents suspect she may be a lesbian. Panelist Liz Bradbury (she/her), Director of the Training Institute of the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center, has more than 40 years of experience working as a professional advocate for the LGBTQ community and is recognized as a national expert on LGBTQ issues. Rev. Goudy received a B.A. in History & Theology from the College of St. Catherine and an M.Div. from the University of Chicago Divinity School.

ArtsQuest’s Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas restarted its LGBTQ+ Film Series on Sat., Aug 28 with a screening of the award-winning feature Swan Song and a talkback with the film’s director Todd Stephens. The LGBTQ+ Film Series, when produced prior to the pandemic, would last for one month of the year and tickets cost $10 each. Thanks to grant support from the Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program, the series will now run throughout the year and it is free to attend. The series is also now curated by three ArtsQuest Cinema Committee members: Alessandra Fanelli, Catherine Ford and Adrianna Gober.

Masks will be required for all attendees of this screening and should be worn at all times during the screening, except when actively eating or drinking. ArtsQuest will continue to follow the latest CDC, state and local health and safety guidelines. Visit artsquest.org/safety for more information.

The next event in the LGBTQ+ Film Series will be a screening of the 1985 film Buddies at 6 p.m. on Sun., Dec. 5, 2021. Arthur J. Bressan Jr. (Gay USA) created this first feature-length drama about AIDS after more than a decade of making gay adult films. Visit steelstacks.org/film for more information.

PENNSYLVANIA STATE STEINHOLDING CHAMPIONSHIP COMES TO STEELSTACKS CAMPUS

Oktoberfest will be the official home of the Pennsylvania State Steinholding Championship on Sun. Oct. 10, 2021.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – ArtsQuest is proud to present the Pennsylvania State Steinholding Championship as part of the 11th annual Oktoberfest, presented by Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE). The championship, produced in partnership with the US Steinholding Association and presented by Samuel Adams, will start with the semi-finals at 5 p.m. on Sun., Oct. 3, and the finals at 3 p.m. on Sun., Oct. 10, 2021.

“Competitors have been raising steins and sweating out the minutes for years at Oktoberfest on the SteelStacks campus,” Jim Banko, Commissioner of the U.S. Steinholding Association said. “This year, we are proud to make this our official site. Oktoberfest has been a staple of the Lehigh Valley for more than a decade and we could not think of a better place for this partnership.”

There are two ways to qualify for the semi-finals on Oct. 3. To compete at partnered local breweries and bars, visit ussteinholding.com to view qualifying round locations. Competitors can also post one of the best times at the Spielplatz gaming area during the first weekend of Oktoberfest from Oct. 1-3 every hour, on the hour during the festival.

The goal of the competition is to hold your stein with proper form for the longest without being disqualified by the judge. This competition will bring the best Steinholders together as they compete for not only prizes, but glory in being named the best in Pennsylvania. This event is for adults 21 or older and the man and woman who win the contest will each receive a check for $500.

The Pennsylvania State Steinholding Championship is part of ArtsQuest’s Oktoberfest, presented by Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE). The festival, now in its 11th year, will feature brew samples, live music, local artisans as well as popular activities like the dachshund dog parade. Visit steelstacks.org/Oktoberfest for more information. ArtsQuest will continue to follow the latest CDC, state and local health and safety guidelines. Visit artsquest.org/safety for more information.

CHRISTKINDLMARKT RETURNS TO STEELSTACKS CAMPUS

The holiday tradition will return on Fri. Nov. 19 and run through Sun. Dec. 19, 2021

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem, the popular annual holiday market, will return for its 29th year beginning Fri., Nov. 19, 2021. The market, presented by Univest Financial®, will run for five weeks through Sun., Dec. 19, 2021.

“The reopening of Christkindlmarkt is an important part of the economy during the holiday season in the Christmas City and surrounding region,” Kassie Hilgert, President & CEO of ArtsQuest said. “Christkindlmarkt is not only a lifeline for the crafters and vendors, but it is a tradition for families in the Lehigh Valley and visitors from across the world. We are proud to play a role in the rich history of the city of Bethlehem.”

Named one of the top holiday markets in the world by Travel + Leisure and one of the top holiday markets in North America by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice competition, Christkindlmarkt is known for its unique holiday shopping experience featuring dozens of artisans offering thousands of unique, handmade gifts and holiday items, including the premier German ornament manufacturer Käthe Wohlfahrt. While visitors shop, they can also feast from an array of food and dining options, visit with St. Nicholas and enjoy live entertainment from Lehigh Valley performers.

The market will run Fri. – Sun. the first two weeks (Nov. 19 – 21, 26-28) and then Thurs. – Sun. the last three weeks (Dec. 2-5, 9-12 and 16-19). Hours of operation will be 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs. and Sun. and 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat. More details will be announced throughout the fall. A complete list of vendors and ticket information will be posted soon on ChristmasCity.org.

ArtsQuest will continue to follow the latest CDC, state and local health and safety guidelines. Visit artsquest.org/safety for more information.

ARTSQUEST ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR OKTOBERFEST

Oktoberfest, presented by Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), will take place over the course of two weekends, Fri., Oct. 1 through Sun., Oct. 3 and Fri., Oct. 8 through Sun., Oct. 10.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Oktoberfest, presented by Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), will return to the SteelStacks campus Oct. 1 – 3 and Oct. 8 – 10, 2021. The festival, now in its 11th year, will feature brew samples, live music, local artisans as well as popular activities like the dachshund dog parade and the Pennsylvania State Steinholding Championship.

“You know it’s officially fall at SteelStacks when Oktoberfest returns and we are excited to welcome the public back to this popular annual event,” Kassie Hilgert, President & CEO of ArtsQuest said. “None of this would be possible without the support of our corporate and community partners.”

ACTIVITIES
The popular Hasselhoff-off, where contestants show off their Hoff-like good looks in a hilarious costume and impersonation contest, will return on Fri., Oct. 1. The adorable Oktoberfest wiener dog parade and dachshund dog races will return on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the festival. Attendees can come play the blown-up version of a popular party game during the Oktoberfest Kong Pong Tourney, presented by Yuengling. For the first time ever, this year’s Oktoberfest will be the site of the official Pennsylvania State Steinholding Championship, presented by Samuel Adams and produced in partnership with the US Steinholding Association. To qualify for the state championship on Oct. 10, competitors must first qualify for the semi-finals on Oct. 3 (or another qualifying competition held throughout the area).

BEER AND FOOD
It wouldn’t be an Oktoberfest without the brews and food. Attendees can sample seasonal craft beers from Yuengling, Hofbräu, Samuel Adams, Dogfish Head and more. Second only to the beer is the food. Karl Ehmer, Heidi’s Strudel, Foodstuff and Heaven on a Bun will be returning. New this year will be Waffle De Lys and delicious dishes from Palette & Pour, the new full-service bar and quick-service kitchen located on the first floor of the ArtsQuest Center. Festival goers can also shop from a variety of artisan crafters and retailers der Verkäufer (vendors).

ENTERTAINMENT
There will be live music and entertainment in seven different venues throughout the festival, including at the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks on Friday and Saturday nights. Musical acts will include Boat House Row – A Yacht Rock Experience, The Discoteks and Renaissance Orchestra.

Festival favorites Polkadelphia will be playing daily, along with performances from a variety of Schuhplatters. Fire dance cabaret group Flame Nouveau will heat up the stage on Sat., Oct. 2. Then, join some of the Lehigh Valley’s favorite drag queens as they serve up Oktoberfest-themed performances during Dragtoberfest, presented by Jack Daniels, on Sat., Oct. 2 and 9.

“We are proud to be onboard once again as presenting sponsor for Oktoberfest in the Lehigh Valley,” said Thomas R. Stoudt, Executive Director, Lehigh Valley International Airport. “This year’s event is set to deliver a fun-filled time for all with plenty of delicious food, music and cultural entertainment. Last year’s successful event overcame many pandemic challenges due to the hard work and dedication of our amazing partners at ArtsQuest. Your neighborhood airport is ready for the fun to takeoff in early October and we can’t wait to see everyone there.”

Additional information will be announced throughout the month of September, visit steelstacks.org/oktoberfest. ArtsQuest will continue to follow the latest CDC, state and local health and safety guidelines. Visit artsquest.org/safety for more information.

ARTSQUEST HOLDS SEPT. 11 PATRIOT DAY CEREMONY, DISPLAY

The presentation of the ArtsQuest First Responder Valor Award will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 on the SteelStacks campus.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – ArtsQuest will mark the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 with a display honoring first responders and a presentation of the ArtsQuest First Responder Valor Award. The ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. on the SteelStacks campus on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. ArtsQuest President & CEO Kassie Hilgert and Bethlehem Mayor Bob Donchez will be featured speakers. There will also be a moment of silence to honor our nation’s fallen.

“We are grateful for our neighborhood heroes who have served and continue to serve our community,” Kassie Hilgert, President and CEO of ArtsQuest said. “Their work often goes unnoticed and we want to take this time to show our appreciation. It is important to come together as a community to remember the sacrifices made in the last two decades.”

Bob Novatnack, former Bethlehem Fire Department Chief and current Emergency Services Coordinator for the City of Bethlehem will be presented with the ArtsQuest First Responder Valor Award. This award, created in 2016, commemorates his career servicing our community as a first responder. Four ArtsQuest volunteers, who have devoted their time to their community, not just at ArtsQuest events, but by committing acts of bravery and courage, have been honored in the past.

Members of the community submitted photos of family members, neighbors and friends who have served or are currently serving their communities as first responders for Our Hometown Heroes – First Responders, presented by Embassy Bank. These banners will be on display throughout the SteelStacks campus.

Following the ceremony, a free concert from vocalist and lyricist Hannah Gill will take place on the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks stage, presented by Coordinated Health, now part of Lehigh Valley Health Network. Food and beverages will be available on-site at the Mack Truck Stop and Palette & Pour, the new full-service bar and quick-service kitchen located on the first floor of the ArtsQuest Center. ArtsQuest will continue to follow the latest CDC, state and local health guidelines. Visit artsquest.org/safety for more information.

ARTSQUEST ANNOUNCES NEW SHOWS: SARAH JAROSZ, WE BANJO 3

Photo Credit: Kaitlyn Raitz

Grammy award-winning singer Sarah Jarosz will perform in October and the fast-rising quartet We Banjo 3 will play at the Musikfest Café, presented by Yuengling, in January.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – ArtsQuest is proud to announce two new shows coming to the Musikfest Café, presented by Yuengling, on the SteelStacks campus. Tickets will go on sale beginning Tuesday, August 31 for ArtsQuest Members and Friday, September 3 at 10 a.m. to the public at steelstacks.org. For more exclusive ticket access and advance purchase opportunities, become an ArtsQuest Circle donor today.

Three-time Grammy award-winner Sarah Jarosz will perform in Bethlehem on Friday, October 1, 2021. Jarosz started singing at a young age and became an accomplished instrumentalist by her early teens. After releasing her full-length debut Song Up in Her Head, she went on to deliver the albums Follow Me Down, Build Me Up From Bones and 2016’s Undercurrent. In 2014, Jarosz joined forces with Sara Watkins and Aoife O’Donovan to form the acclaimed Grammy winning folk trio I’m With Her. The Dead Tongues, a popular folk project from North Carolina, will open the evening.

The Galway, Ireland and Nashville-based quartet, We Banjo 3 is coming to the SteelStacks on Sunday, January 16, 2022. The group, comprised of two sets of brothers Enda and Fergal Scahill and Martin and David Howley, converges the shared and varied traditions of Americana, bluegrass and Celtic music to create a truly unique signature sound. Actor, comedian and musician Steve Martin says of the band, “We Banjo 3…are making waves…here in America. They are playing the banjo in a style that I didn’t even know could be played like that.”

ArtsQuest will continue to follow the latest CDC, state and local health guidelines. Visit artsquest.org/safety for more information.

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