Re-Introducing the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas
Now with Projection in 4K!
Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., September 24, 2024 – ArtsQuest is excited to re-introduce the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas on Thursday, October 3 after an upgrade in picture quality, lighting and screening equipment that was completed inside the theaters.
“The Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas have made their mark over the past 13 years as the Lehigh Valley’s premiere independent cinema,” said Ryan Hill, ArtsQuest Sr. Director of Programming. “We’re excited to take our popular retro screenings to the next level while also continuing to show the best in new cinema in an immersive experience like none other in the region.”
Experiencing a film in 4K is like stepping into a new dimension of clarity and detail. With four times the resolution of standard HD, 4K delivers stunningly sharp images and vibrant colors that make every scene come to life with remarkable realism. The enhanced picture quality reveals intricate details and textures that might be missed in lower resolutions, creating an immersive viewing experience that draws you deeper into the story. Whether it’s the fine textures of a character’s costume or the breathtaking beauty of a landscape, 4K transforms your film-watching into a vivid, high-definition spectacle.
The Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas are a two-screen independent cinema located on the first floor of the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks. The Red Cinema accommodates 200 guests, while the Blue Cinema accommodates 100 guests. Tickets are priced at $11. ArtsQuest Members, senior citizens and those ages 25 and under can purchase discounted tickets (IN-PERSON only). Discounted tickets are normally priced at $8.50 at all showtimes and ArtsQuest Members can enjoy a movie for $7.50 per ticket. (Prices subject to change). Visit steelstacks.org for more information.
The Palette & Pour kitchen will be open Thursday through Saturday nights starting at 6 p.m. for dinner service. Food from Palette & Pour can be brought into the cinema, along with your favorite cocktail or beverage (Movie-inspired drinks will be available, too). Thursdays are Quesadilla night and Fridays are Pierogi night. Get $1 off both your quesadillas on Thursdays and pierogis on Fridays!
We’ll be kicking off the re-introduction of the cinemas with 4K showings of Joker: Folie à Deux and Purple Rain (40th Anniversary).
Additionally, from October 4th through the 10th, enjoy stunning 4K remasters and restorations of timeless classics with multiple screenings of The Wizard of Oz, Ghostbusters (40th Anniversary), and Young Frankenstein (50th Anniversary). See these iconic films at the new and improved Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas:
10/3 @ 7:30 p.m. – Purple Rain (40th 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 (50th 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 (40th Anniversary) (1984)
Additional Showtimes Include:
10/5 @ 12 p.m.
10/6 @ 6:30 p.m.
10/9 @ 4:45 p.m.
10/10 @ 7:30 p.m.
10/4 @ 12:30 p.m. – The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Additional Showtimes Include:
10/5 @ 2:30 p.m.
10/6 @ 12:45 p.m.
10/8 @ 7:30 p.m.
10/10 @ 1:30 p.m.
Additional upcoming classic titles presented in 4K, part of the 2024K Film Series, include:
10/30 @ 7:15 p.m. – The Sixth Sense (25th Anniversary) (1999)
11/3 @ 6:15 pm. – Election (25th Anniversary) (1999)
11/10 @ 5:00 p.m. – Seven Samurai (70th Anniversary)
11/13 @ 7:15 p.m. – Boyz n the Hood
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About ArtsQuest
ArtsQuest’s mission is to provide access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences using arts and culture as key elements of economic development for our urban communities. ArtsQuest™ supports this mission via the presentation of performing and visual arts, film, arts education classes and outreach, youth programming and cultural events. Through festivals such as its flagship event, Musikfest; the Banana Factory Arts Center; and the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks arts and cultural campus, ArtsQuest’s programming reaches more than 1.9 million people annually. The organization’s programs and events, of which nearly 50% are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region.
