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.     

¡Salud! ¡El Oktoberfest ya Está Aquí!

El Oktoberfest presentado por el Aeropuerto Internacional de Lehigh Valley (ABE) se llevará a cabo durante los fines de semana del 4 al 6 y del 11 al 13 de octubre!

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., 11 de septiembre de 2024 – ArtsQuest se complace en anunciar el 14° Oktoberfest anual, presentado por el Aeropuerto Internacional de Lehigh Valley (ABE). El festival de inspiración alemana comienza el viernes 4 de octubre y se extiende hasta el domingo 6 de octubre. El segundo fin de semana tendrá lugar del viernes 11 de octubre al domingo 13 de octubre. Este festival gratuito presenta cervezas, comida, música en vivo, artesanos locales y los favoritos de los fanáticos, como Brewers’ Village presentado por The Lehigh Valley Brewers Guild y el Oktoberfest Bratwurst Toss.

Continúe leyendo para conocer TODA la diversión festiva que ocurre durante el festival.

ACTIVIDADES:

Torneo de Futbolín Humano en el Oktoberfest

Únase a nosotros para el PRIMER Torneo de Futbolín Humano del Oktoberfest el viernes 4 de octubre a las 6 p. m. Los equipos de seis personas competirán en este entretenimiento de sala de juegos a tamaño real para tener la oportunidad de ganar dos tarjetas de regalo ArtsQuest de $50. Los equipos estarán formados por un portero, dos jugadores defensivos y tres ofensivos. Todos los jugadores tendrán que mantener su mano sobre un fideo de piscina que podrá deslizarse de izquierda a derecha sobre una cuerda atada a la valla de nuestro Oktoberfest Arena.

Cada partido tendrá una duración de 10 minutos. El cuadro es de doble eliminación por lo que cada equipo jugará al menos dos partidos.

Tenemos una capacidad para ocho equipos, así que ¡regístrese AHORA antes de que se acaben los cupos!

Campeonato Steinholding del Estado de Pennsylvania

¡ArtsQuest se ha asociado con la US Steinholding Association para albergar una vez más el Campeonato Steinholding del Estado de Pennsylvania presentado por Samuel Adams! La Competencia Clasificatoria para el Campeonato Estatal se llevará a cabo el sábado 5 de octubre a las 6 p. m. Regístrese para la competencia aquí. La participación es gratuita y los participantes con los mejores tiempos pasarán a la final.

Oktoberfest Bratwurst Toss

El domingo 6 de octubre a las 5 p. m. vuelve el Oktoberfest Bratwurst Toss. ¡El lanzamiento ahora es con Bratwursts sintéticos, ecológicos y reutilizables, para nada comestibles!

Tome su turno para lanzar sus bratwurst sintéticas entre usted y un compañero, aumentando la distancia entre ustedes con cada lanzamiento. Los compañeros tendrán que atrapar la salchicha en un panecillo proporcionado por ArtsQuest. Realizaremos esta competencia en rondas eliminatorias, así que si gana la primera ronda, prepárese para competir nuevamente en la ronda final. ¡Inscriba a su equipo aquí!

El dúo vencedor ganará dos tarjetas de regalo ArtsQuest de $50.

Torneo Oktoberfest Kong Pong

El viernes 11 de octubre, el torneo Oktoberfest Kong Pong patrocinado por Yuengling comenzará a las 7 p. m. ¡Convide a un compañero y juegue uno de los juegos de fiesta favorito de los fanáticos! Habrá vasos de 55 galones, dos balones de juego de quemado y una tarjeta de regalo ArtsQuest de $100 para la pareja que gane el torneo junto con hieleras y gorras Yuengling Flight Kanga. La inscripción cuesta $8 para miembros de ArtsQuest y $10 para el público en general. ¡Puede inscribirse aquí o el día del evento! ¡Asegúrese de inscribirse al menos 15 minutos antes de que comience el evento y solo una persona de su dúo debe inscribirse! 

Experiencia con Vidrio Caliente en el Oktoberfest

Trabaje de la mano de un instructor de vidrio caliente para crear su propia obra de arte a partir de vidrio fundido. Es para mayores de 6 años edad, y no se necesita tener experiencia. Las piezas necesitan 48 horas para enfriarse y los participantes deben regresar al festival para recoger su obra o solicitar su envío directamente, abonando un cargo de envío.

Todos los días del Oktoberfest hay franjas horarias de 20 minutos disponibles a partir de las 5:00 p. m. los viernes y al mediodía los sábados y domingos. Por favor llegue 10 minutos antes de su horario.

ACTIVIDADES MENCIONADAS ANTERIORMENTE:

Yuengling Oktoberfest 5k

¡La carrera anual por la cerveza está programada! La Yuengling Oktoberfest 5k, en asociación con Run Lehigh Valley, regresa por 10° año el domingo 6 de octubre. Se requiere inscripción previa.

Carreras de Perros Salchicha

Los perros de raza pura, los perros mestizos de Dachshund y los perros salchicha de corazón de menos de 35 libras competirán en un grupo de doble eliminación hasta que un cachorro del 3^er, 2^do y 1^er lugar salga victorioso. Se permiten múltiples inscripciones, pero no hay garantía de que sus perros no compitan entre sí. Las carreras se llevarán a cabo ambos fines de semana.

Desfiles de Perros Salchicha

El festival acogerá un desfile todos los sábados y domingos. Los cachorros vistiendo su disfraz favorito o simplemente trotando como son, podrían ser elegidos Presidente o Canciller del desfile. Habrá premios y habrá ternura. La participación en el desfile es gratuita y no se requiere inscripción

previa.

ALIMENTOS/BEBIDAS ESPECIALES:

Oktoberfest Brewers’ Village

En su 8° año, el Oktoberfest Brewers’ Village presentado por The Lehigh Valley Brewers Guild se llevará a cabo el domingo 13 de octubre en el Musikfest Café. Este evento ofrece más de 30 cervezas, todas ellas de cervecerías artesanales galardonadas. Todos los asistentes recibirán una taza de degustación conmemorativa y tendrán la oportunidad de conocer al personal y a los cerveceros de las cervecerías. Desde marzens al estilo alemán hasta cervezas de calabaza inspiradas en el otoño, ¡puede comprar sus entradas aquí!

Sabor de Austria

ArtsQuest se ha asociado con Levy Restaurants e Imported Enrichment con sede en Easton, ¡para crear una deliciosa experiencia culinaria en torno a licores y vinos importados directamente de Austria! El 5 de octubre a las 5 p. m. en el Salón Fowler Blast Furnace podrá disfrutar de esta propuesta gastronómica de cuatro platos y bebidas. Este es un evento para mayores de 21. Las entradas cuestan $84 y están disponibles en línea!

Cena de la Cerveza Yuengling

ArtsQuest, Levy Restaurantes y D.G. Yuengling & Sons se han asociado para presentar una deliciosa cena de cerveza el 12 de octubre a las 5 p. m. en el Salón Fowler Blast Furnace en el ArtsQuest Center. Este es un evento para mayores de 21. Contamos con cuatro platos combinados con porciones de 6 oz de cuatro cervezas Yuengling diferentes. Un cervecero de Yuengling hablará sobre el proceso de elaboración y cada cerveza a medida que avanzamos en la cena. ¡Y cada cliente recibirá un vaso de pinta especial de Yuengling!

INFORMACIÓN ADICIONAL SOBRE PROVEEDORES DE ALIMENTOS:

¡Disfrute de un bocado de algunos de los platos favoritos del festival! Desde tacos hasta pierogis y barbacoa ahumada, hay muchísimas opciones deliciosas que no querrá perderse.

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 (solo 10/12)

No olvide visitar nuestros cuatro biergartens, donde encontrará cervezas de barril de Hofbräu, Samuel Adams, Dogfish Head, Spaten y Yuengling, entre otras. (No dude en traer su Taza del Musikfest o comprar una Taza oficial del Oktoberfest).

MINORISTAS/ARTESANOS:

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

ENTRETENIMIENTO:

Dragtoberfest

Este evento para mayores de 18 está organizado por la ex Miss Gay de Pensilvania Elektra Fearce St. James – quien recientemente se convirtió en la primera drag queen en actuar en la Mansión del Gobernador de Pennsylvania – regresa para dirigir una de nuestras tradiciones más duraderas del Oktoberfest: Dragtoberfest! Contará con un elenco repleto de las reinas más talentosas de la región listas para ofrecerle actuaciones asombrosas tanto el sábado 5 de octubre como el sábado 12 de octubre a las 8:30 p. m.

¡Este espectáculo GRATUITO se llena rápidamente, así que llegue temprano para asegurar su lugar!

Karaoke con Royal

Royal Rehrig organizará dos horas de diversión Karaoke en el Oktoberfest Arena. ¡Royal ha estado organizando karaoke en todo Lehigh Valley durante 29 años! Lo podrá encontrar en el Oktoberfest Arena el viernes 4 de octubre y el viernes 11 de octubre a las 9 p. m.

MÚSICA EN VIVO:

¡No sería un evento de ArtsQuest sin música en vivo! Entre nuestras cuatro cervecerías al aire libre – Hofbräu Biergarten, Samuel Adams/Dogfish Head Biergarten, Spaten Biergarten y YuenglingBiergarten – presentamos actuaciones imperdibles de bandas como Stefanie Johnson Band, 3 Varks, GTV Almrausch Schuhplattlers, Fritz’s Polka Band, The Wonton Soups, Stacy Gabel y muchos más. Para una lista completa de los artistas que se presentarán, visite https://www.steelstacks.org/festivals/oktoberfest/oktoberfest-schedule/.

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

SteelStacks Smackdown Regresa por Tercer Año Consecutivo

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., 4 de septiembre de 2024 – ArtsQuest se complace en anunciar el regreso de SteelStacks Smackdown con Lehigh Valley Apparel Creations (LVAC) el sábado, 5 de octubre.

Después de haber presentado muchas exhibiciones de lucha libre en toda la región de Lehigh Valley, LVAC ha trabajado incansablemente para crear su espectáculo en vivo más grande hasta el momento con los mejores talentos de la lucha libre independiente y la televisión. El primer SteelStacks Smackdown superó todas las expectativas cuando casi 1,000 fanáticos de la lucha libre llenaron el Musikfest Café en 2022. En 2023, SteelStacks Smackdown II consolidó su estatus en Lehigh Valley con otro espectáculo lleno de energía y que complació al público.

“Desde nuestro primer evento en 2018, LVAC siempre se ha esforzado por construir asociaciones con lugares únicos y emocionantes que no solo pudieran albergar nuestro estilo único de deporte y entretenimiento, sino que también sirvieran para mejorar la experiencia tanto de los artistas como de los miembros de la audiencia”, dice Chris Regec, propietario de LVAC. “Si bien es un poco más tradicional que un Foot Locker abandonado o un autocine retro, el Musikfest Café encaja perfectamente en esta historia que comenzó en el club Sokols en South Mountain – un bar con raíces que conducen directamente a los altos hornos detrás de la joya de la corona de los espacios para eventos en vivo de Bethlehem. “Ha sido un honor asociarnos con el equipo de ArtsQuest para mostrarle a la gente de Lehigh Valley lo divertido que puede ser la lucha libre profesional”.

¡Las puertas se abren a las 6:30 p.m. para una sesión especial de reunión previa al espectáculo incluida con su entrada al evento! Las entradas cuestan entre $20 y $50 dependiendo de la preferencia de asiento. Llegue temprano y aproveche un tiempo extra para pasar el rato con sus estrellas favoritas de LVAC. Habrá opciones y productos premium disponibles para comprar y también habrá mucha diversión para todos aquellos que tengan entradas. Tómese una foto o reciba un autógrafo de su luchador favorito de LVAC antes de ir al Musikfest Café para ver un espectáculo electrizante.

“Tener la oportunidad de traer tantas grandes superestrellas a nuestra casa en Bethlehem ha sido realmente un placer y el equipo de ArtsQuest ha demostrado ser un socio irremplazable en estos eventos inolvidables”, concluye Regec.

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 para nuestras comunidades urbanas. ArtsQuest™ apoya esta misión mediante la presentación de espectáculos escénicos y de artes visuales, cine, clases de educación artística y extensión, programación juvenil y eventos culturales. A través de festivales como su evento estrella, el 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 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.

SteelStacks Smackdown Returns for a Third Year

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., September 4, 2024 – ArtsQuest is excited to announce the return of SteelStacks Smackdown with Lehigh Valley Apparel Creations (LVAC) on Saturday, October 5 at the Musikfest Café.

Having presented many wrestling exhibitions throughout the Lehigh Valley region, LVAC has worked tirelessly to create their biggest live show yet featuring the finest talent from across the independent wrestling scene and television. The first ever SteelStacks Smackdown exceeded all expectations when nearly 1,000 wrestling fans filled the Musikfest Café in 2022. In 2023, SteelStacks Smackdown II cemented their status in the Lehigh Valley with another crowd-pleasing, high-energy show.

“Since our first event in 2018, LVAC has always strived to build partnerships with unique and exciting venues that could not only house our unique style of sport and entertainment but serve to enhance the experience of both performer and audience member alike,” says Chris Regec, owner of LVAC. “While it’s a little more traditional than an abandoned Foot Locker or a retro drive-in theater, the Musikfest Café fits perfectly into this story that began at the Sokols club up on South Mountain – a watering hole with roots that lead right to the blast furnaces behind Bethlehem’s crown jewel of live event spaces. It’s been an honor to partner with the team at ArtsQuest as we show the people of the Lehigh Valley just how much fun professional wrestling can be!”

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a special pre-show mingle session that is included with your event ticket! Tickets range from $20 to $50 depending on seat preference. Arrive early and take advantage of some extra time hanging out with your favorite LVAC stars. Premium options and merchandise will be available for purchase and there will also be plenty of fun for all ticketholders. Get a photo with or an autograph from your favorite LVAC wrestler before going into the Musikfest Café for an electric show.

“Getting the opportunity to bring so many great superstars to our home in Bethlehem has truly been a pleasure and the ArtsQuest crew has proven to be an irreplaceable partner in these unforgettable events,” concludes Regec.

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.     

Oktoberfest Races and Wiener Dog Parades Return to SteelStacks in October

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., September 3, 2024 – ArtsQuest’s Oktoberfest, presented by Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) is right around the corner, so start registering for some of the fun festivities now! You don’t want to miss out on the adorable Wiener Dog Races or the festive and fun Yuengling Oktoberfest 5k.

On your bark! Get set! Go! The annual running of the wiener dogs is back. Purebreds, Dachshund mixes and wiener dogs at heart under 35 lbs. are welcome. Registration is $15 per dog. Dogs will race in a double elimination bracket until a 3rd, 2nd and 1st place pup emerge victorious. Race check-in will begin at the Oktoberfest Arena 30 minutes before your scheduled race time. Multiple entries are allowed, but there is no guarantee that your dogs will not race against each other.

The festival will host a parade and race every Saturday and Sunday. Join in the festivities by registering your four-legged friend in the beloved Wiener Dog Races and enjoy a victory lap when you join the Wiener Dog Parade!

Wiener Dog Parades will begin at 12:15 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Pups donning their favorite costume or simply trotting as they are, could be elected President or 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. You can sign your dog up on the day of the parade beginning at 12 p.m. at the Oktoberfest Arena. All dogs are welcome.

The fun isn’t just for the dogs! Beer lovers get ready for the annual Yuengling Oktoberfest 5k on October 6! This race for beer is in partnership with Run Lehigh Valley and ends with a mug of delicious Yuengling Oktoberfest for every runner. The 10th annual Yuengling Oktoberfest 5k is set for Sunday, October 6 at the ArtsQuest campus at SteelStacks. Registration is $55 until September 30 and increases to $60 the week of the event.

All runners and walkers will receive an official race bib (a custom race bib is guaranteed for those who register before September 14). Registered participants are encouraged to pick up their race bibs at the Visitor Center at SteelStacks on Friday, October 4 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday, October 5 from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. or Sunday, October 6 from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. ($10 race day pickup fee applies).

Participants who register before September 20 are guaranteed an official race t-shirt, available in both unisex and slim sizes. A custom finisher medal is guaranteed to the first 1,000 registered runners. Upon completion of the race, every runner received a 22 oz. mug of Yuengling Oktoberfest beer or root beer on tap.

There will be an award ceremony for the top three finishers. Medals will also be awarded to the top runners in their age category and are available for pick-up at the results tent. Age groups are as follows: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.

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.

Craft Your Comedic Skills with ArtsQuest’s Fall Comedy Classes

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., August 26, 2024 – ArtsQuest is excited to present its fall comedy class schedule, featuring the debut of a new advanced standup class along with introductory classes in sketch, improv and standup. Each class will provide attendees with useful tips and a supportive environment to help beginners and those looking to strengthen their comedic skills. Classes are offered September through November and will conclude with a graduation show for participants to perform their material and demonstrate what they have learned.

See if you are eligible for one of ArtsQuest’s scholarship opportunities! ArtsQuest scholarships are designed for individuals and families that demonstrate a financial need and interest in the visual and/or comedy performance arts. Scholarships are awarded on a sliding scale based on financial need. Learn more about eligibility, the application process and more when you visit https://fest.formstack.com/forms/scholarship_application.

Are you a business looking to incorporate a fun team building event for your employees? ArtsQuest offers team building improv workshops! These workshops are great for businesses and corporations looking to improve their team’s communication skills, encourage creative thinking and provide an environment for team bonding and fun. Teams will be guided by professional improvisers to learn lively exercises that teach the fundamentals of improv comedy, bolstering confidence while sparking your team’s sense of humor. Group pre-registration is required. Please contact Addyson Young, ArtsQuest Programming Specialist, at ayoung@artsquest.org to learn more.

For more information and to sign up for comedy classes, visit www.steelstacks.org. Please note that all classes require the participant to be aged 18 or older on or before the day of the first class in the session.

Comedy Classes Offered Include:

Sketch Comedy Writing and Producing with Jiah Peck

Wednesdays, September 4 – October 23 | Banana Factory Ribson Room from 7-9 p.m.

Grad Show: October 30 at 7 p.m. in the Visitor Center

Price: $179 | $160 ArtsQuest Member

Sketch comedy has been seen on TV with shows like “SNL,” “Key & Peele,” “Portlandia” and more. By signing up for this class, you’ll learn everything from how to format your funny ideas into a script and the steps it takes to bring them to life.

This class is a writer’s room; each week you’ll be writing new scripts, participating in table reads and engaging in feedback sessions. You will also watch and dissect a LOT of sketch comedy on the internet. The last three weeks of the class will be devoted to producing the grad show.  

Standup 201 with Aliya Brown

Sundays, September 22 – November 10 | Banana Factory Ribson Room from 12-3 p.m.

Grad Show: November 11 at 6:30 in the Blue Cinema

Price: $209 | $189 ArtsQuest Member

Learn to hone your joke writing skills, increase your set length and move beyond the open mic. In this class you’ll be led through writing exercises with Aliya Brown, learn to navigate the business of comedy with Glen Tickle and explore the booking process from the booker’s point of view with Ryan Hill.

Aliya will be teaching six of the eight weeks of classes, with Glen and Ryan teaching one week each.

Students must have graduated from Intro to Standup at ArtsQuest or have equivalent experience.

Improv 101 with Erica Sylvester

Mondays, September 23 – November 11 | Banana Factory from 7-9 p.m.

Grad Show: November 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Red Cinema

Price: $179 | $160 ArtsQuest Member

Improv 101 focuses on the 3 core principles of comedic improvisation: agreement, being active and justification. We designed our classes to create an energetic and supportive environment for play Whether you’ve never taken the stage before, you’re a seasoned improviser or you’re simply looking to help yourself in your career and/or life, you’ll get a lot from this class.

Improv 201 with Laurie Wagner Storlie

Mondays, September 30 – November 18 | Olympus Digital Imaging Classroom from 7-9 p.m.

Grad Show: November 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the Blue Cinema

Price: $179 | $160 ArtsQuest Member

Improv 201 builds on the basic principles of improv and helps develop your improv skills to make strong comedic choices. By finding and exploring Game you will expand your “Yes, and” abilities while also discovering al avenues that Game can play in scenes.

Must have completed Improv 101 at ArtsQuest or have equivalent experience.

Improv 301 with Cindy Marsh: Documentary Form

Mondays, October 7 – November 25 | Banana Factory from 7-9 p.m.

Grad Show: December 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Red Cinema

Price: $179 | $160 ArtsQuest Member

This Improv 301 class takes a deep dive into the Documentary improv form. We’ll explore how to create hilarious scenes that capture the essence of a documentary film. You will learn how to develop believable characters, craft compelling narratives and heighten scene partner choices as well as your own. If you are looking to level up your sense of play and improv skills, this is the class for you.

Students must have graduated from Improv 101 and 201 at ArtsQuest or have equivalent experience.

Intro to Standup with Ryan Hill

Tuesdays, October 8 – November 12 | Olympic Digital Imaging Classroom from 6-9 p.m.

Grad Show: November 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Blue Cinema

Price: $154 | $140 ArtsQuest Member

This class is an introduction to standup comedy from both a creative and practical approach. Attendees will learn and apply the basics of joke construction, acquire useful tips for beginners and receive individualized feedback with the goal of producing 5 minutes of material. The class will culminate with a graduation show where participants will perform their material.

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.