Saludamos a Nuestros Militares con las Próximas Celebraciones del Día de la Bandera y Día de los Caídos

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., 22 de mayo de 2024 – ArtsQuest se enorgullece de anunciar varios programas gratuitos para asistir, actos patrióticos a realizarse durante el fin de semana del Día de los Caídos y el día de la Bandera, presentado por Embassy Bank.

Por decimocuarto año, Hometown Heroes Display transformará el campus de SteelStacks en un monumento viviente en honor a nuestros héroes locales. Desde el fin de semana del Día de los Caídos hasta mediados de julio, el campus estará cubierto de imágenes de héroes militares locales como muestra de aprecio y gratitud por sus sacrificios y contribuciones.

Artistas Programados:

Sábado, Mayo 25:

3 p.m. – Good Times Rock ‘n’ Roll y Legendary Country con Chuck Rissmiller

Chuck es un guitarrista/vocalista que ha estado estudiando su oficio durante años. Dedicado total y exclusivamente a la interpretación de música en directo, realiza más de 100 espectáculos al año. Chuck se destaca por su fuerte conexión emocional con la música que canta. La angustia en el country atemporal y el fervor del rock’n’roll temprano es lo que más le encanta expresar. Artistas legendarios como Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Conway Twitty, Jerry Lee Lewis y Waylon Jennings son algunas de sus muchas influencias que interpreta con regularidad.

5:30 p.m. – Friar’s Point Band

Simplemente tocando blues…. pasado, presente y futuro.

Artistas discográficos originales, llenos de energía y blues-rock contemporáneo, 3 veces semifinalistas del International Blues Challenge y elementos básicos del circuito de festivales NE. Friar’s Point Band ofrece una amplia gama de música Rockin’ Blues contemporánea “Original”, además de abarcar los clásicos con su enfoque enérgico pero dinámico del género blues.

9 p.m. – Lonely Parrots

Lonely Parrots es un nuevo dúo de folk-pop con sede en el Área de la Bahía. Por una parte Michael Martinez y por otra parte Max Embers, los dos cantautores han estado haciendo música y actuando profesionalmente durante los últimos 8 años. Entre las colaboraciones notables se incluyen personas como Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Ryan Tedder, Naika y John Oates (por nombrar algunos). Se conocieron en Boston en Berklee College of Music hace casi una década, pero solo se dieron cuenta de su química creativa en el otoño de 2022. Lo que comenzó como una sesión de música al atardecer en la playa resultó ser la primera de muchas canciones, cuyo tema principal gira en torno a la conexión humana, los altibajos de la amistad y el amor, así como nuestro hermoso planeta y su increíble y delicada naturaleza. Su sonido, que pasa sin problemas del unísono inquietante a armonías conmovedoras, a menudo deja al público sin saber quién canta que parte. Tan únicas y maravillosas como sus voces son propias, se crea una tercera voz completamente nueva cuando estos pájaros cantores cantan juntos como Lonely Parrots – piense en Simon & Garfunkel, ¡pero con un toque moderno de Coldplay! Después de una exitosa gira por el noroeste del Pacífico el año pasado, ¡el dúo está emocionado de comenzar a lanzar música este año! Michael y Max también son fundadores de la iniciativa MORF (Music on Regenerative Farms), cuyo objetivo es llevar conciertos a granjas y proyectos sostenibles, brindando a los artistas conscientes del planeta la oportunidad de compartir su música en impresionantes espacios al aire libre y crear conciencia sobre el movimiento regenerativo.

Domingo, 26 de mayo:

3 p.m. – Acoustic Kitty Project

Nacido en Houston, Texas, y criado en Lehigh Valley en Pensilvania, Carter Lansing creció a la sombra de un paisaje industrial en decadencia y de tierras agrícolas que desaparecían rápidamente. Encontró su escape en la radio FM de los años 70. Impregnado de la tradición clásica de cantautores mezclada con sensibilidades del rocky el country, Carter escribe canciones sobre el amor y la pérdida, la tristeza y la dulzura. Canciones reales sobre cosas reales para personas reales.

5:30 p.m. – Band of Brothers

Band of Brothers es un grupo de músicos experimentados que tocan una amplia variedad de música, incluyendo rock clásico y moderno, dance, funk y pop; música que atrae a todas las generaciones. Siempre bailable, entretenida y enérgica, la Banda y su música atraen al público, manteniéndolo en la pista de baile. Band of Brothers lleva muchos años tocando y se nota en su energía, tensión y entusiasmo.

9 p.m. – Tavern Tan

Llamada así por el tipo de complexión que se obtiene con las luces de neón de cerveza todas las noches, Tavern Tan tocalo que ellos llaman “Música Americana en Vivo”.

Un elemento básico en la escena musical de Lehigh Valley durante muchos años, Tavern Tan es el sonido que solía ser estándar en tabernas, pubs, bares, discotecas, locales de música, salas de baile y antros locales en cada pueblo y ciudad en América. Este es el sonido del blues ecléctico y original, la música de raíces y el rock ‘n’roll… diablos, cualquier cosa con un poco de determinación y alma. Con cada miembro de la banda aportando su enorme colección de material original, así como una gran cantidad de versiones eclécticas, y después de 5 lanzamientos en CD con Fez Monkey Records y más de 15 años conectando y continuando, en las buenas y en las malas, el sonido de Tavern Tan sigue siendo fuerte.

Lunes, Mayo 27

3:30 p.m. – The Swing Time Dolls

The Swing Time Dolls es un grupo vocal exclusivamente femenino formado por tres de las vocalistas más consumadas de la zona que arrojan una nueva luz sobre las melodías de el Hit Parade americano de los años 40 y los clásicos de los años 60 de la era de Vietnam. Inspirándose en The Andrews Sisters, las Dolls se enorgullecen de sus estrechas e intrincadas armonías que seguramente mantendrán a cualquier oyente interesado. Debido a que las tres mujeres conocen bien el teatro musical, The Swing Time Dolls aportan otra faceta de entretenimiento a su público con trajes estilo pin-up y coreografía enérgica. Un espectáculo de Swing Time Dolls seguramente capturará los corazones de cualquier edad con las versiones originales de clásicos eternos como “In the Mood” de Glenn Miller e incluso alguno séxitos modernos como “Thriller” de Michael Jackson. The Dolls le llevarán en un viaje sentimental al pasado con un espectáculo que seguramente recordará.

El fin de semana concluirá con un servicio conmemorativo para recordar a los soldados caídos de Lehigh Valley en las guerras de Afganistán e Irak. La ceremonia comienza en Air Products Town Square con un momento de silencio seguido del Himno Nacional interpretado por The Swing Time Dolls e incluye breves discursos de funcionarios electos y una lectura de nombres por parte de American Gold Star Mothers para recordar a aquellos que hemos perdido. La ceremonia finaliza con la interpretación de “Taps” de Mitchell Roth y el canto de “God Bless America” por The Swing Time Dolls.

El 8 de junio, el evento anual del Día de la Bandera del Embassy Bank, en honor a los veteranos de Lehigh Valley, se llevará a cabo de 12 p. m. a 3:30 p. m. en el Musikfest Café en SteelStacks. Hunde un banquero para apoyar organizaciones locales sin fines de lucro. En este divertido juego, después de un lanzamiento perfecto, un miembro del equipo del Embassy Bank se sumergirá en el tanque de clavados. Vea a los agentes K9 en acción durante el evento del K9 Cop Project. Oficiales K9 valientes y altamente capacitados realizarán demostraciones junto con sus homólogos humanos para resaltar su compromiso y lealtad inquebrantable con nuestra seguridad.

Disfrute de la comida y bebida de Palette & Pour, y no olvide comprar algunos dulces en The Ice Cream Drizzle Truck.

A partir de la 1:30 p. m., los invitados pueden dirigirse al Musikfest Café del tercerpiso para disfrutar de la actuación patriótica de la temporada con la famosa Allentown Band. Los veteranos que asistan al evento serán elegibles para ganar una serie de interesantes premios en una rifa, incluyendo entradas para un partido de béisbol de los Iron Pigs en el Coca Cola Park. Los ganadores se anunciarán durante el intermedio del concierto de Allentown Band.

“Ustedes hacen muchísimo y su gran evento de agosto es ciertamente increíble. Pero mi evento favorito de ArtsQuest es el Día de la Bandera”, dice el director ejecutivo de Embassy Bank, David M. Lobach, Jr. “Vera los veteranos participar en el evento, y a las madres Gold Star y Blue Star y sus animales de apoyo combinados con actuaciones de Allentown Band y Evelyn Stewart hacen de este un evento absolutamente hermoso. Evelyn Stewart simplemente levanta el techo del Musikfest Café con su interpretación de ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic’”.

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 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.

Saluting our Military with Upcoming Memorial and Flag Day Celebrations

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., May 22, 2024 – ArtsQuest is proud to announce several free to attend, patriotic events to be held during Memorial Day weekend and Flag Day, presented by Embassy Bank.

For the 14^th year, the Hometown Heros Display will transform the SteelStacks campus into a living memorial honoring our hometown heroes. From Memorial Day weekend through mid-July, the campus will be draped with images of local military heroes as a display of appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifices and contributions.

Performer Schedule:

Saturday, May 25:

3 p.m. – Good Times Rock ‘n’ Roll and Legendary Country with Chuck Rissmiller

Chuck is a guitarist/vocalist who has been studying his craft for years. Having committed himself totally and exclusively to performing live music, he performs over 100 shows per year. Chuck is noted for strong emotional connection to the music he sings. The heartbreak in timeless country and the fervor of early rock’n’roll is what he loves to express the most. Legendary artists such as Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Conway Twitty, Jerry Lee Lewis and Waylon Jennings are a few of his many influences which he performs regularly.

5:30 p.m. – Friar’s Point Band

Just playing’ the blues…. past, present and future.

Original, high energy, contemporary blues-rock, recording artists, 3-time International Blues Challenge Semifinalists and Staple of the NE festival Circuit. Friar’s Point Band offers a wide array of “Original” contemporary Rockin’ Blues Music as well as covering the classics with their high-energy, yet dynamic approach to the blues genre.

9 p.m. – Lonely Parrots

Lonely Parrots is a brand-new folk-pop duo based in the Bay Area. One part Michael Martinez and one part Max embers, the two singer-songwriters have been making music and performing professionally for the past eight years. Notable collaborations include the likes of Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Ryan Tedder and Naika & John Oates. They met in Boston at Berklee College of Music nearly a decade ago but only realized their creative chemistry in the fall of 2022. What started as a sunset jam on the beach turned out to be the first of many songs, the heart of which revolves around human connection, the highs and lows of friendship and love, as well as our beautiful planet and its incredible, delicate nature. Think Simon & Garfunkel, but with a modern Coldplay twist! After a successful tour through the Pacific Northwest last year the duo is excited to start releasing music this year! Michael & Max are also founders of the MORF initiative (Music on Regenerative Farms) which aims to bring concerts to sustainable farms and projects, giving earth-conscious artists an opportunity to share their music in breathtaking outdoor settings and to raise awareness about the regenerative movement.

Sunday, May 26:

3 p.m. – Acoustic Kitty Project

Born in Houston, TX and raised in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, Carter Lansing grew up in the shadow of a decaying industrial landscape and rapidly disappearing farmland. He found his escape in 1970’s FM radio. Steeped in the classic singer-songwriter tradition mixed with rock and country sensibilities, Carter writes songs about love and loss, sorrow and sweetness. Real songs about real things for real people.

5:30 p.m. – Band of Brothers

Band of Brothers is a group of seasoned musicians who play a wide variety of music, including classic and modern rock, dance, funk and pop; music that appeals to all generations. Always danceable, entertaining and energetic, the Band and its music engages the audience, keeping them on the dance floor. Band of Brothers has been gigging for many years, and it shows in their energy, tightness and enthusiasm.

9 p.m. – Taven Tan

Named for the sort of complexion you get from the neon nightly beer lights, Tavern Tan play what they call “Live American Music.”

A staple in the Lehigh Valley music scene for many years, Tavern Tan is the sound that used to be standard in taverns, pubs, bars, clubs, juke joints, dancehalls and the local dive in every town and city in America. This is the sound of eclectic, original blues, roots music and rock ‘n’ roll…heck, anything with a little grit n’ soul to it. With each band member contributing their huge collection of original material as well as a slew of eclectic covers, and after 5 CDs releases on Fez Monkey Records and over 15 years plugging in and carrying on, through thick and thin, Tavern Tan’s sound is still going strong.

Monday. May 27:

3:30 p.m. – The Swing Time Dolls

The Swing Time Dolls is an all-female vocal group consisting of three of the area’s most accomplished vocalists that shine a new light on the tunes of the American Hit Parade of the 1940s and the 1960s classics of the Vietnam era. Drawing on inspiration from The Andrews Sisters, the Dolls pride themselves on tight and intricate harmonies that are sure to keep any listener engaged. Because all three women are well versed in musical theatre, The Swing Time Dolls bring another facet of entertainment to their audiences with pin-up styled costumes and energetic choreography. A Swing Time Dolls show is sure to capture the hearts of any age with the original covers of timeless classics such as Glenn Miller’s “In the Mood” and even some modern hits like Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”. The Dolls will take you on a sentimental journey back in time with a show you’re sure to remember.

The weekend will conclude with a memorial service to remember the Lehigh Valley’s fallen soldiers from the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars. The ceremony begins on the Air Products Town Square with a moment of silence followed by the National Anthem performed by The Swing Time Dolls and includes brief speeches from elected officials and a reading of names by American Gold Star Mothers in remembrance of those we have lost. The ceremony ends with a playing of “Taps” by Mitchell Roth and a singing of “God Bless America” by The Swing Time Dolls.

On June 8, Embassy Bank’s Annual Flag Day event, honoring Lehigh Valley Veterans, will be held from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Musikfest Café at SteelStacks. Dunk a Banker to support local non-profit organizations. In this fun game, following a perfect pitch an Embassy Bank team member will take a dip in the dunk tank. See K9 officers in action during the K9 Cop Project event. Courageous and highly skilled K9 officers will perform demonstrations alongside their human counterparts to highlight their commitment and unwavering loyalty to our safety.

Enjoy food and drink from Palette & Pour, and don’t forget to grab some sweet treats from The Ice Cream Drizzle Truck.

Starting at 1:30 p.m., guests can make their way to the 3^rd floor Musikfest Café to enjoy the patriotic performance of the season with the famous Allentown Band. Veterans attending the event will be eligible to win a number of exciting raffle prizes, including tickets to an Iron Pigs baseball game at Coca Cola Park. Winners will be announced during the Allentown Band concert intermission.

“You do so much and your big event in August is certainly incredible. But my favorite ArtsQuest event is Flag Day,” says Embassy Bank Chief Executive Officer David M. Lobach, Jr. “Seeing the veterans participating in the event, and the Gold Star and Blue Star mothers and support animals paired with performances by the Allentown Band and Evelyn Stewart make this an absolutely beautiful event. Evelyn Stewart just takes the roof off the Musikfest Café with her rendition of ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic’.”

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. 

ArtsQuest to Welcome Band of Horses & City and Colour to Levitt Pavilion

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., May 21, 2024 – ArtsQuest is excited to announce that Band of Horses & City and Colour will be playing at the Levitt Pavilion at SteelStacks on September 8 at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the show will begin at 7 p.m.

Ticket access begins May 24, 2024, at 10 a.m. EST. Ticket prices run from $45 (in advance of show date) to $48 (day of show). Please note there is a ticket limit of eight per customer. For more exclusive ticket access and advance purchase opportunities, become an ArtsQuest Circle donor today.

Band of Horses
There might be no other band that was able to channel the generational anxiety in those early millennial years and turn it into such powerful and inclusive art quite like Band of Horses. Band of Horses fashioned gorgeously ragged epics, Ben Bridwell’s high-flying vocals and eccentric enunciation floating like a specter that felt like a prelude to a dream. Full of profundity, truth and sometimes just homespun advice on how to live, Band of Horses songs have become anthems and touchstones for fans. Emotionally intense, both on a personal and elemental level, the songs for Band of Horses’ sixth album, Things Are Great, finds Bridwell more autobiographical than he’s ever been on record. Band of Horses is composed of Bridwell, longtime members Ryan Monroe and Creighton Barrett and new members Matt Gentling (of Archers of Loaf) on bass and guitarist Brett Nash. This fresh chapter finds the band recapturing the raw emotion and unpolished punk-rock spirit of its early days.

City and Colour
Over the course of six studio albums, Dallas Green has compiled a canon ripe with songs born of adoration and devotion amassing a legion of fans worldwide and garnering him three JUNOs, including two Songwriter of the Year awards, plus one Triple Platinum, two Double Platinum, one Platinum and one Gold certification at home in Canada. Alongside these accomplishments, Green has been awarded Platinum-certification for all four of Alexisonfire’s full-length records. City and Colour’s last studio album, A Pill for Loneliness – released on Green’s Still Records, an imprint of Dine Alone Records – debuted at #1 on the Billboard Canadian Albums Chart, his fourth consecutive chart-topper in Canada. His previous #1 LP “If I Should Go Before You” made serious waves internationally debuting at #16 on the U.S. Billboard 200 Chart and #5 in Australia where Green’s LP “Little Hell” was certified GOLD. In 2014, Green collaborated with international superstar Alecia Moore (aka P!nk) on a new project titled, You+Me. The duo’s acclaimed Platinum-certified first record, “Rose Ave.,” debuted at #4 on the U.S. Top 200 Chart, #1 in Canada, #2 in Australia culminating in memorable performances on The Ellen Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live. Green was personally invited by Alice in Chains to perform alongside Metallica, Korn, members of Soundgarden, Jane’s Addiction, Nirvana and other legendary artists when the Seattle quartet were honored as the recipients of the 2020 Founder’s Award from the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPop). In 2022, Green was honored with the SOCAN National Achievement Award at the JUNO Awards in recognition of his philanthropic contributions to music education in Canada music education in Canada.

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.

SoccerFest de ArtsQuest albergará clínicas y torneos para niños

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA, Mayo 15, 2024 – A principios de este año, ArtsQuest anunció el regreso de SoccerFest 2024: Fiestas para ver la Copa América presentado por Wind Creek Bethlehem que tendrá lugar en junio y julio en Air Products Town Square en el campus de ArtsQuest. A continuación, la organización sin fines de lucro basada en las artes, en asociación con Lehigh Valley United, está anunciando formalmente clínicas para jóvenes y un torneo 3 contra 3 para que los niños se diviertan mientras mejoran sus habilidades futbolísticas durante el SoccerFest de este año. Con la ayuda de socios como el patrocinador de apoyo, Discover Lehigh Valley, y el proveedor de equipamiento oficial, Kwik Goal, ArtsQuest espera ayudar en el desarrollo de los atletas jóvenes de nuestra comunidad en el SoccerFest de este año.

El torneo patrocinado por la Asociación de Fútbol Juvenil del Este de Pensilvania (EPYSA, Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association) se llevará a cabo en la PNC Plaza el lunes 1 de julio a la 1 p. m. Para participar en el torneo, los equipos pueden registrarse en SteelStacks.org y hacer clic en el enlace de inscripción. La inscripción se cerrará a las 12:00 p. m. el lunes, 24 de junio. Las categorías incluyen niños U9/U10, niñas U9/U10, niños U11/U12 y niñas U11/U12.

¿Quiere practicar un poco antes del gran juego? Las clínicas de fútbol se llevarán a cabo el domingo 23 de junio a partir de la 01:30 p. m. en Air Products Town Square. Nos hemos asociado con Olimpiadas Especiales para brindar la Clínica 1, una Clínica de fútbol infantil de Olimpiadas Especiales (Special Olympics Kids Soccer Clinic). Los niños con discapacidad intelectual tendrán la oportunidad de practicar sus habilidades futbolísticas con ejercicios y técnicas organizados por Team Lehigh y Team Bethlehem Special Olympics. Perfeccione sus habilidades de portero en la Clínica 2 con DOMINATE la Clínica de Porteros Juveniles menores de 18 (18 Youth Goalkeeping Clinic) y cambie a técnicas de regateo, pateo y pase en la Clínica 3 con Lehigh Valley United, Moravian Academy y Perfect Touch Soccer. Regístrese para clínicas en SteelStacks.org.

Clínica 1: Clínica de fútbol para niños de Olimpiadas Especiales

01:30-02:30 p. m.

Las Olimpíadas Especiales son un momento global que desata el espíritu humano todos los días en todo el mundo a través del deporte y la aptitud física, empoderando a personas con discapacidad intelectual de todas las edades. Los niños de 6 a 12 años con discapacidad intelectual pueden unirse a nosotros en una clínica de habilidades y ejercicios organizada por Team Lehigh y Team Bethlehem Special Olympics. Los niños experimentarán la emoción de aprender a pasar, regatear, y patear balones de fútbol mientras maniobran a través de nuestras divertidas estaciones.

Clínica 2: DOMINATE la Clínica de Porteros Juveniles menores de 18

3-4 p. m. (Registro antes de las 2:45 p. m.)

En asociación con ArtsQuest, el entrenador Bob Pipech y el personal de DOMINATE la Entrenamiento de Porteros y Fútbol menores de 18 organizarán (18 Goalkeeper and Soccer Training) una clínica GRATUITA de porteros para jugadores de 7 a 11 años. Esta clínica es para todos los porteros jóvenes, así lleven un par de temporadas jugando como porteros, porteros jóvenes con experiencia o nuevos porteros interesados en el puesto.

La clínica enseñará a los porteros los conceptos básicos del puesto. Se incorporarán juegos divertidos en la segunda mitad de la sesión para promover la retención y el desarrollo de habilidades. A los porteros también se les mostrarán ejercicios que pueden realizar en casa para promover la repetición, mejorar la destreza y la coordinación y los conceptos básicos esenciales de ser portero.

Clínica 3: Clínica de habilidades de fútbol juvenil

04:15 p. m. – 05:45 p. m.

Los niños de 6-12 años están invitados a unirse a Lehigh Valley United, junto con entrenadores de Lehigh University, Moravian Academy y Perfect Touch Soccer mientras enseñan varios ejercicios y juegos diferentes. Lehigh Valley Health Network también administrará una estación basada en el rendimiento deportivo. Se cubrirán regateos, pateos, pases y otras técnicas a medida que su hijo o hija vaya de una estación a otra. Los padres podrán tomar fotografías e incluso participar. Los padres no necesitan registrarse, por favor solo registre a los niños que participarán. Los niños de todos los niveles de habilidades son bienvenidos.

Por favor envíe un correo electrónico al director sénior de programación, Ryan Hill, a rhill@artsquest.org con cualquier duda relacionada con el torneo o clínicas de fútbol.

Durante la Copa América, (del 20 de junio al 14 de julio de 2024), cada uno de los partidos de la fase de grupos de la selección nacional masculina de EE. UU. se mostrará en una pantalla gigante en el césped del Levitt Pavilion. Tendremos camiones de comidas, servicio de bebidas y divertidas actividades futbolísticas durante todo el festival. No olvide unirse a nosotros en Levitt Pavilion Lawn y Town Square para ¡¡Sabor! Festival de música latina con las actuaciones de Herencia Jibara y DJ Breezzy el ¡27 de junio!

Horario para ver la Copa América:

23 de junio – EE. UU. vs Bolivia / Uruguay vs Panamá

27 de junio – Panamá vs. EE. UU. /Uruguay vs. Bolivia (¡¡Sabor! Festival de Música Latina)

1 de julio – Bolivia vs. Panamá / EE. UU. vs. Uruguay

EE. UU. es el único país no perteneciente a la CONMEBOL (Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol) que alberga la Copa América, ya fue sede del evento en 2016. EE. UU. será el anfitrión nuevamente este año en lo que se anticipa será el “torneo de fútbol decisivo” para el hemisferio occidental.

“La población hispana de Bethlehem ha aumentado un 21% durante la última década, y representa aproximadamente el 29% de la población de la ciudad”, comentó Curt Mosel, director de operaciones de ArtsQuest. “Ya que el fútbol es tan frecuente en nuestras comunidades latinas, estamos entusiasmados de presentar SoccerFest 2024 y siempre buscamos brindar programación que se identifique directamente con nuestras comunidades”.

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 a través de la presentación de artes escénicas y visuales, cine, clases de educación artística y extensión, programación juvenil y eventos culturales. A través de festivales como su evento emblemático, Musikfest; el Banana Factory Arts Center; y el Centro ArtsQuest en SteelStacks Campus artístico y cultural, la programación de ArtsQuest llega a más de 1.9 millones de personas anualmente. 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 al año en la región.

ArtsQuest’s SoccerFest to Host Kids’ Clinics and Tournament

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA, May 15, 2024 – Earlier this year, ArtsQuest announced the return of SoccerFest 2024: Copa America Watch Parties presented by Wind Creek Bethlehem that will take place this June and July on the Air Products Town Square at the ArtsQuest campus. Up next, the arts-based non-profit organization, in partnership with Lehigh Valley United, is formally announcing youth clinics and a 3v3 tournament for kids to have fun while improving their soccer skills during this year’s SoccerFest. With the help from partners like supporting sponsor, Discover Lehigh Valley, and official equipment vendor, Kwik Goal, ArtsQuest hopes to assist in the development of young athletes in our community at this year’s SoccerFest.

The Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association (EPYSA)-sanctioned tournament will take place on the PNC Plaza on Monday, July 1 at 1 p.m. To participate in the tournament, teams can register at SteelStacks.org and click on the registration link. Registration will close at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, June 24th. Bracket groupings include U9/U10 Boys, U9/U10 Girls, U11/U12 Boys and U11/U12 Girls.

Want some practice prior to the big game? Soccer clinics will take place on Sunday, June 23 starting at 1:30 p.m. on the Air Products Town Square. We have teamed up with Special Olympics to provide Clinic 1, a Special Olympics Kids Soccer Clinic. Kids with intellectual disabilities will have the opportunity to practice their soccer skills with drills and techniques hosted by Team Lehigh and Team Bethlehem Special Olympics. Perfect your goalkeeping skills in Clinic 2 with DOMINATE the 18 Youth Goalkeeping Clinic and switch over to dribbling, shooting and passing techniques in Clinic 3 with Lehigh Valley United, Moravian Academy and Perfect Touch Soccer. Register for clinics at SteelStacks.org.

Clinic 1: Special Olympics Kids Soccer Clinic

1:30-2:30 p.m.

Special Olympics is a global moment that unleashes the human spirit every day around the world through sports and fitness empowering people of all ages with intellectual disabilities. Kids ages 6-12 with intellectual disabilities are welcome to join us for a skills and drills clinic hosted by Team Lehigh and Team Bethlehem Special Olympics. Kids will experience the thrill of learning to pass, dribble and shoot soccer balls as they maneuver through our fun stations.

Clinic 2: DOMINATE the 18 Youth Goalkeeping Clinic
3-4 p.m. (Check-in by 2:45 p.m.)

In partnership with ArtsQuest, Coach Bob Pipech and staff from DOMINATE the 18 Goalkeeper and Soccer Training will be hosting a FREE goalkeeping clinic for players ages 7 to 11. This clinic is for all young goalkeepers, whether you have been playing goalkeeper for a couple of seasons, an experienced young goalkeeper, or a new goalkeeper interested in the position.

The clinic will teach goalkeepers about the basics of the position. 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 the essential basics of being a goalkeeper.

Clinic 3: Youth Soccer Skills Clinic

4:15 – 5:45 p.m.

Kids ages 6-12 are invited to join Lehigh Valley United, along with coaches from Lehigh University, Moravian Academy and Perfect Touch Soccer as they teach several different drills and games! Lehigh Valley Health Network will also be running a station based on sports performance. Dribbling, shooting, passing and other techniques will be covered as your child goes station to station. Parents will be welcome to take photos and even participate. Parents do not need to register, please only register children who will participate. Children of all skill levels are welcome.

Please email Sr. Director of Programming, Ryan Hill, at rhill@artsquest.org with any questions related to the tournament or soccer clinics.

During Copa América, (June 20 to July 14, 2024), each of the US Men’s National Team Group Stage games will be shown on a jumbo screen on the Levitt Pavilion lawn. We will have food trucks, beverage service and fun soccer activities throughout the festival. Don’t forget to join us on Levitt Lawn and the Town Square for ¡Sabor! Latin Music Festival performances by Herencia Jibara and DJ Breezzy on June 27!

Copa América Viewing Schedule:

June 23 – USA vs. Bolivia / Uruguay vs. Panama

June 27 – Panama vs. USA / Uruguay vs. Bolivia (¡Sabor! Latin Music Festival)

July 1 – Bolivia vs. Panama / USA vs. Uruguay

Join us in the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas inside the ArtsQuest Center at 7 p.m. on June 30 for a screening of Copa 71. Enjoy the cool air inside the cinemas while continuing the celebration that is taking place all around the campus. 

The U.S. is the only non-CONMEBOL (Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol) country to host Copa América, having hosted the event in 2016. The U.S. will be hosting it again this year in what is anticipated to be the “defining soccer tournament” for the Western Hemisphere.

“Bethlehem’s Hispanic population has increased by 21% over the last decade, comprising about 29% of the city’s population,” commented Curt Mosel, ArtsQuest Chief Operating Officer. “With the sport of soccer being so prevalent throughout our Latin-based communities, we are excited to present SoccerFest 2024, and are always looking to provide programming that directly identifies with our communities.”

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. 

Bethlehem Steel Company Legacy Band Searching for Instrumentalists for Musikfest Café Performance

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., May 4, 2024, – Join us during MusikFest week at the Musikfest Café in the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks on Saturday, August 10 at 5:30 p.m. to be a part of a historic event that was designed to pay homage to the Bethlehem Steel Company Band.

The Bethlehem Steel Company Band was originally a Christmas present to a community overcoming upheaval; this legacy band provides high quality music making opportunities for performers and meaningful communication through music for the audience by using historic period-style music.

Any brass, woodwind and percussion instrumentalist of all ages can participate. The Bethlehem Steel Company Legacy Band will rehearse prior to the performance on Friday, August 9 at Liberty High School from 2:30 until 6 p.m. Participants are given the music to work with one month prior to the performance which will be conducted by Dr. Joshua E. Long, PhD.

“I am looking forward to bringing musicians together,” commented Dr. Long, “not only to perform, but also to pay homage to a historical industrial band that existed in the Bethlehem area.”

Instrumentalist registration can be found at artmusicemporium.com . Simply fill out the form and pay the performance fee – includes music and delivery, a shirt for the event and participation at the venue.

“My focus for this event is to educate on the importance of these late 19^th and early 20^th century bands to their communities, especially since so many appreciated the Bethlehem Steel Company Band when it was formed in 1910,” continues Dr. Long. “Through performing initiatives of teaching, research, podcasts and events such as this one, my hope is to encourage others to participate in live music making opportunities.”

If you are interested in sponsoring and promoting the historic industry band through this event, please contact the Art & Music Emporium.  

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

ArtsQuest Anuncia una Serie de Películas Familiares Gratuitas para la Temporada de Verano!

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA, 2 de mayo de 2024 – Únase a nosotros para nuestra Serie de Películas Familiares Gratuitas presentada por el Aeropuerto Internacional de Lehigh Valley (ABE). Lugares de ArtsQuest – el Levitt Pavilion at SteelStacks y el Frank Banko Alehouse Cinema – ofrecen dos experiencias muy diferentes, permitiéndole elegir la más adecuada para usted.

Lleve mantas y sillas de jardín a Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks, presentado por Lehigh Valley Health Network, para sentarse mientras disfruta de películas bajo las estrellas. Hay estacionamiento gratuito disponible en los estacionamientos de First Street inmediatamente adyacentes a SteelStacks; habrá alimentos y bebidas disponibles en la Mack Truck Stop en el Levitt Pavilion, así como en el ArtsQuest Center en SteelStacks, ubicado frente al Levitt Pavilion.

Todas las películas que forman parte del Serie de Peliculas Familiares Gratuitas se proyectarán a la 6:30 p. m.

Haga que este verano sea fantástico con estas fantásticas películas familiares. Relájese bajo las estrellas, disfrute algo de comida y viva magníficas aventuras con los personajes de las películas que elija. ¡Un poco de diversión veraniega es de lo que se trata todo el año!

Nuestra Serie de Películas Familiares Sensoriales está ubicada en el Frank Banko Alehouse Cinema dentro del ArtsQuest Center en SteelStacks. El programa está diseñado específicamente para niños y adultos que viven con autismo y permite que todos experimenten la alegría de ver sus películas favoritas en la pantalla grande.

Como parte de las proyecciones de películas, se permite hablar y caminar, y se alienta el stimming (comportamiento de autorregulación). Las luces del teatro se atenúan pero permanecen encendidas, mientras que el volumen de la película se reduce y se eliminan las vistas previas, todo en un esfuerzo por brindar una experiencia visual cómoda a los asistentes. Además, las familias con necesidades dietéticas especiales pueden traer comida de la casa.

Todas las películas que forman parte del Ciclo de Películas Familiares Sensorialmente Amigables se proyectarán a la 1:30 p. m.

“Siempre es emocionante cuando ArtsQuest y ABE encuentran nuevas formas de hacer crecer nuestra asociación continua de manera que beneficie a las familias de toda la región”. Dice Thomas R. Stoudt, Director Ejecutivo de la Autoridad Aeroportuaria de Lehigh-Northampton. “¡Invitamos a todos a disfrutar de este entretenimiento gratuito y estamos contando los días para el espectáculo!”

Películas Programadas:

22 de mayo – Cómo Entrenar a Tu Dragón: El Mundo Oculto (2019)

Clasificación: PG [Bajo Supervisión de un Adulto]        1hr42m

29 de mayo – Tarzán (25 Aniversario) (1999)

Clasificación: G [Público en General]      1hr28m

5 de junio – Encanto (2021)

Clasificación: PG  1hr42m

12 de junio – Mary Poppins (1964)

Clasificación: G 2hr19m

19 de junio – Elemental (2023)

Clasificación: PG  1hr49m

26 de junio – Toy Story 2 (25 Aniversario) (1999)

Clasificación: G  1hr32m

3 de julio – Enredados (2010)

Clasificación: PG  1hr40m

17 de julio – Lilo & Stitch (2002)

Clasificación: PG  1hr25m

24 de julio – Los Increíbles (20 Aniversario) (2004)                    

Clasificación: PG  1hr45m

21 de agosto – Wonka (2023)                          

Clasificación: PG  1hr57m

*** las películas en Levitt Pavilion son en inglés con subtítulos en español***

Acerca de ArtsQuest

La misión de ArtsQuest es facilitar el 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 a través de la presentación de artes escénicas y visuales, cine, clases de educación artística y tareas de extensión 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. De los programas y eventos de la organización, más del 50% ofrecen entrada gratuita, tienen un impacto económico combinado de más de $136 millones de dólares al año en la región.

ArtsQuest Announces Free Family Movie Series for the Summer Season!

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA, May 2, 2024 – Join us for our Free Family Movie Series presented by Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE). ArtsQuest venues – the Levitt Pavilion at SteelStacks and the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinema – offer two very different experiences, allowing you to choose the right one for you.

Bring blankets and lawn chairs to Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks, presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, to sit on as you enjoy movies, under the stars. Free parking is available at the parking lots on First Street immediately adjacent to SteelStacks; food and beverages will be available at the Mack Truck Stop at the Levitt Pavilion, as well as the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, located across the street from the Levitt Pavilion.

All films that are a part of the Free Family Movie Series on the lawn will be screened at 6:30 p.m. 

Make this summer fam-tastic with these great family movies. Relax under the stars, enjoy some food and take on some magnificent adventures with the characters in the movies of your choosing. A little bit of summer fun is what the whole year is all about!

Our Sensory Friendly Family Film Series is located at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinema inside the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks. The program is specifically designed for children and adults living with autism and allows everyone to experience the joy of seeing their favorite movies on the big screen.

As part of the film screenings, talking and walking are permitted, and stimming (self-regulation behavior) is encouraged. The theater’s house lights are dimmed but remain on, while the film volume is lowered and previews are eliminated, all in an effort to provide a comfortable viewing experience for attendees. Additionally, families with special dietary needs are allowed to bring food from home.

All films that are a part of the Sensory Friendly Family Film Series will be screened at 1:30 p.m.

“It’s always exciting when ArtsQuest and ABE find new ways to grow our ongoing partnership in ways that benefit families across the region.” Says Thomas R. Stoudt, Executive Director at Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority. “We welcome everyone to enjoy this free entertainment and are counting down the days to showtime!”

Movie Scheduled:

May 22 – How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)          

Rated: PG     1hr42m

May 29 – Tarzan (25^th Anniversary) (1999)                                     

Rated: G       1hr28m

June 5 – Encanto (2021)                                                      

Rated: PG     1hr42m

June 12 – Mary Poppins (1964)                                           

Rated: G       2hr19m

June 19 – Elemental (2023)                                                           

Rated: PG     1hr49m

June 26 – Toy Story 2 (25 Anniversary) (1999) 

Rated: G       1hr32m

July 3 – Tangled (2010)                                                       

Rated: PG     1hr40m

July 17 – Lilo & Stitch (2002)                                               

Rated: PG     1hr25m

July 24 – The Incredibles (20^th Anniversary) (2004)                        

Rated: PG     1hr45m

August 21 – Wonka (2023)                             

Rated: PG     1hr57m

*** titles at Levitt Pavilion are in English with Spanish subtitles***

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

Kick Back for a Summer filled with ‘Cool’ Movie Classics 

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA, April 29, 2024 – ArtsQuest is excited to host the Summer Classics Film Series at Frank Banko Cinema  every Wednesday from May 1 to July 31 at 7:15 p.m. General Admission tickets are $11, $8.50 for ages 25 and under and seniors and $7.50 for ArtsQuest members. Tickets can be purchased at SteelStacks.org or at the Box Office.  

There will be a total of 14 films shown throughout the summer: 

• May 1 – Star Wars: A New Hope 1977. Rated PG.  
• May 8 – Beverly Hills Cop (40th Anniversary) 1984. Rated R. 
• May 15 – On the Town (75th Anniversary) 1949. Rated NR.  
• May 22 – Speed (30th Anniversary) 1994. Rated R.  
• May 29 – Viva Las Vegas (60th Anniversary) 1964. Rated NR.  
• June 5 – Footloose (40th Anniversary) 1984. Rated PG.  
• June 12 – Carmen Jones (70th Anniversary) 1954. Rated NR.  
• June 19 – Who Framed Roger Rabbit 1988. Rated PG.  
• June 26 – Rear Window (70th Anniversary) 1954. Rated PG.  
• July 3 – Sabrina (70th Anniversary) 1954. Rated NR. 
• July 10 – Crooklyn (30th Anniversary) 1994. Rated PG-13.  
• July 17 – The Notebook (20th Anniversary) 2004. Rated PG-13.  
• July 24 – Creature from the Black Lagoon (70th Anniversary) 1954. Rated G.  
• July 31 (Last One) Jaws 1975. Rated PG.  

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

Blast Furnace Blues Festival Returns for its 13^th Annual Event

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., April 26, 2024 – The Blast Furnace Blues Festival will return to ArtsQuest’s SteelStacks campus on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20. This decade-long event will feature two days of live music for the community to enjoy while honoring this great American genre’s history.

“At the Blast Furnace Blues Festival this summer you can sample the blues styles of Memphis, New Orleans, Texas, Mississippi, Chicago, Harlem and our Lehigh Valley’s own blues groups all in one weekend,” says ArtsQuest Chief Programming Officer Patrick Brogan. “And with headliners like the Harlem Gospel Travelers and blues rocker Eric Lindell, the event promises to deliver memories at the ‘Stacks once again. Celebrating its 13^th year, Blast Furnace Blues Festival has become a staple of the summer festival season in the Lehigh Valley and what better way to continue its growth than with the partnership event of the Steel City Smokeout happening at the same time on the ArtsQuest campus?”

Friday Schedule:

Eden Brent is a celebrated songwriter and dynamic performer, with numerous nominations and awards including 11 Blues Music Award nominations since 2009 and three BMA trophies. Her most recent Yellow Dog Records album, Jigsaw Heart, was nominated for BMA Acoustic Album of the Year, continuing a streak of nominations for her last three albums.

Bedlam Blues is a Lehigh Valley blues rock band with experienced band members rooted in blues. Seasoned players bring you driving guitar sounds, smooth bass lines and bluesy rhythms to set the groove. Bedlam Blues is in their 9^th year of bringing music to the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas.

The Harlem Gospel Travelers were born out of a non-profit music education program led by Eli Paperboy Reed. The Harlem Gospel Travelers – singers Thomas Gatling, George Marage and Dennis Bailey – released their debut LP, He’s On Time to rave reviews in 2019, with Pop Matters hailing the album’s “musical transcendence” and AllMusic praising it as “dreamlike and joyous.” The record charted on Billboard, earned the Travelers high profile fans, like Elton John, and landed them festival slots everywhere from Pilgrimage to Telluride Jazz.

Community was at the core of Tony Holiday’s young career from the beginning. Since relocating from Salt Lake City to Memphis in 2017, Holiday has been at the center of a soul blues revival in Memphis, anchored by a contingent of young, savvy well-schooled musicians with a “family-like” attitude and a strong belief in one another. Mentored by past legends, Holiday and this loose Memphis collective are building on the city’s rich traditions and carrying them forward.

Saturday Schedule:

Nate Myers and the Aces have been established in Central PA for over 20 years. Led by vocalist Nate Myers and his harmonica, the band creates a loose, casual atmosphere in which everyone can relax and have a good time! Nate Myers is an excellent musician, songwriter and performer – the consummate entertainer who keeps the audience’s attention throughout the entire performance. The wide variety of styles, energy and sincerity in his music allows him to fit into nearly any musical genre. On a typical evening, audiences can hear influences from many forms of American music – blues, funk, hip hop, rockabilly, country and improvisation. Nate Myers & the Aces take all the styles they love and weave them into a tapestry of their own.

Myers has been billed with and on occasion, shared the stage with many national and regional artists such as Styx, Cheap Trick, Kim Simmons/Savoy Brown, Kansas, Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, The Nighthawks, Charlie Sayles, Billy Price and many others.

Sierra Green and the Giants emerged as a vibrant musical force from the bustling streets of New Orleans. Green embodies a fusion of timeless soul with an irresistible contemporary allure, evoking the depth and grit of the genre’s raw essence. Revered as the “Queen of Frenchmen Street,” Sierra’s roots delve deep into the rich musical soil of the city’s 7^th Ward—a historic breeding ground that nurtured legends such as Jelly Roll Morton, Sidney Bechet and Allen Toussaint. Sierra’s musical destiny is woven into the tapestry of this storied neighborhood, where her voice resonated in the church choir from the tender age of eight.

The SlideWinder Blues Band hits hard with its own brand of Texas and Chicago driven contemporary blues. For those times when the 1,4,5 just isn’t enough, the bands red blooded live shows are full of vigor and offer a sonic pallet indicative of the Mississippi Delta and New Orleans. Hailing from Doylestown, PA, SlideWinder is comprised of members Paul Boddy, Glenn Hale, Chuck Hearne and Dave Hollingsworth.

The Skya Burell Band is known for their unique blend of contemporary, traditional and blues rock, which has earned them a dedicated following and critical acclaim worldwide. The band was founded in 2002 by partners in life and music, guitarist/singer Skya Burrell and guitarist Mark Tomlinson who both share songwriting credits.

Eddie Davis & Blues Anatomy is comprised of five talented musicians, all Philadelphia area natives, bring superb musicianship and a genuine love of the Blues to every performance. Playing at festivals, nightclubs, private parties, corporate and special events, Eddie Davis & Blues Anatomy perform exciting, classic Blues that always pleases the audience and stirs a feeling in their soul.

Eric Lindell had released five albums and already had earned a devoted and growing fan following by the time of his 2006 Alligator Records debut, Change In The Weather. With its unforgettable songs and undeniable melodies, this album earned him regular radio rotation and piles of critical praise. The Los Angeles Daily News said Lindell plays “passionate blue-eyed soul smothered with a big heap of New Orleans funk.” Two subsequent Alligator releases and a series of albums on other labels kept Lindell in demand and on the road. Now Lindell returns to Alligator with Revolution In Your Heart, featuring his most engaging and personal writing and his most irresistible, instantly hummable melodies.

Jump, Jive and Wail was formed in 2012 and plays a variety of what we call house rockin’ music, including swing, retro-swing, jump blues, blues, New Orleans second line music, classic r &b, roots r & r, Dixieland, and jazz, among others. The band has played at the Wawa 4th of July Welcome America in Philadelphia, 1st Energy Stadium in Reading, Rehoboth Beach Summer Concert Series, various casinos, parks, colleges and private affairs. The band features the sizzling Demetria Joyce Bailey on vocals and the red-hot Molten Brass horns. They released Let the Good Times Roll in 2016.

Visit https://www.steelstacks.org/festivals/blast-furnace-blues/ for additional information.  

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