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ARTSQUEST ANNOUNCES TICKET SALE DATES FOR MAGICIAN/COMEDIAN JUSTIN WILLMAN

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Tickets to go on sale for Justin Willman: Magic for Humans in Person at Musikfest Café

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – ArtsQuest is proud to announce magician/comedian Justin Willman will be performing his show, “Magic for Humans In Person,” in the Musikfest Café, presented by Yuengling on Thurs., March 3, 2022. Tickets will go on sale beginning Tues., Nov. 30 for ArtsQuest Members and Fri., Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. for the general public at steelstacks.org. For more exclusive ticket access and advance purchase opportunities, become an ArtsQuest Circle donor today.

Willman, a St. Louis native and 2021 Critic’s Choice nominee, is best known for his 2018 Netflix series “Magic for Humans” where he charmingly performs a mix of magic and social experiments on the streets of Los Angeles. “Magic for Humans” instantly became one of the most streamed shows on Netflix, garnering more than150-million views to date. He was signed for two additional seasons when in March 2020 during the pandemic, he had evolved his show for stay-home audiences “Magic for Humans @ Home.” His goal was to take everything fans loved about his Netflix show and pack it into a hilarious hour of mind-blowing magic and mind reading. The Los Angeles Times called Willman, “A new breed of magician who’s making magic cool again for grown-ups.”

Willman was first introduced to audiences online through “Magic Meltdown” a web series for the Nerdist Channel on YouTube. As his popularity grew, he became a fixture on talk shows and he went on to host a variety of shows on Food Network such as “Cupcake Wars” and “Halloween Wars” as well as Disney Channel’s “Win, Lose or Draw” until landing his first comedy special “Sleight of Mouth” on Comedy Central in 2015. Tickets for Justin Willman “Magic for Humans in Person,” Thurs. March 3 show will be available for purchase at SteelStacks.org/comedy.

In addition to Willman, tickets for upcoming holiday-themed shows, “A Golden Girls Drag Christmas,” “The Mister Sisters Presents: A Night inside The Mister Sisters: A Cavalcade of Characters” and “Synced Up’s Holiday Improve Comedy Extravaganza,” are on sale now and going fast.

Ever want to try your luck on a game show but couldn’t come up with a submission video and travel arrangements? Well, come on down to the SteelStacks campus this December for your chance to win. Scheduled games include, “Book People: A Comedy Game Show with No Required Reading,” “Swipe Right: A Dating Gameshow,” or take a chance and give a guess at “What’s in the Box?!” Tickets for all upcoming shows can be purchased online at SteelStacks.org/comedy.

The ArtsQuest Comedy program, in existence since the opening of the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks in April 2011, includes the Lehigh Valley’s only year-round comedy class program, the SteelStacks Improv Comedy Festival and more than 100 free and ticketed shows a year. It is overseen by Senior Director or Programming Ryan Hill and Programming Specialist Addyson Young, who serve as Festival Director and Assistant Festival Director, respectively, for the SSICF.

CHRISTKINDLMARKT BETHLEHEM PARTNERS WITH T-MOBILE FOR FREE COMMUNITY HOURS

T-Mobile will sponsor free entry into the 29th annual Christkindlmarkt, Fridays 6 – 8 p.m.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The popular annual holiday market, Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem presented by Univest Financial®, will return for its 29th year beginning Fri., Nov. 19, through Sun., Dec. 19. Every Friday evening from 6-8 p.m., for the first time in the event’s history, there will be complimentary entry thanks to the generosity of ArtsQuest’s partner T-Mobile.

During this year’s holiday experience folks can sip hot toddies and partake in German holiday fare, all while shopping at more than 167 retail and craft booths including Bethlehem’s own Donegal Square and premier German ornament manufacturer Käthe Wohlfahrt.

“Season’s Eatings” returning favorites will include German bratwurst, warm roasted almonds and strudel, hot coffee or cider and delicious poutine. Shoppers are invited to get into the “spirit” with a variety of seasonal offerings from Franklin Hill Vineyards, Eight Oaks Farm Distillery, Social Still and Vynecrest throughout their visit.

Stop by the Crayola Creativity Station with the whole family to make beautiful holiday-themed crafts or enjoy live ice-sculpture carving while more than 60 performers such as Corinne Mammana, Kendal Conrad, Olde Towne Carolers and South Side Brass, fill the market with music.

Named one of the top holiday markets in the world by Travel + Leisure and one of the top holiday markets in North America by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice competition, Christkindlmarkt is known for its unique holiday shopping experience featuring dozens of artisans offering thousands of unique, handmade gifts and holiday items.

The market will run Fri. – Sun. the first two weeks (Nov. 19 – 21, 26-28) and then Thurs. – Sun. the last three weeks (Dec. 2-5, 9-12 and 16-19). Hours of operation will be 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs. and Sun. and 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat. T-Mobile sponsored free entry will take place every Friday 6-8 p.m. Tickets for Christkindlmarkt are available on ChristmasCity.org or through the ArtsQuest Box Office at 610.332.3378.

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

Five Minutes with Annette Szygiel, Executive Vice President & Chief Experience Officer at Univest Financial Corporation

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The team at Univest Financial takes great pride in being involved Christkindlmarkt & the community. Here’s what Annette Szygiel, Executive Vice President & Chief Experience Officer for Univest Financial Corporation, had to say about why an event like Christkindlmarkt is so important to our community.

1. Univest Financial has been a supporter of Christkindlmarkt for the past 4 years. What drove your decision to support this event?

Univest Financial is excited to again serve as presenting sponsor of Christkindlmarkt. While we all continue to navigate uncertainty caused by the pandemic, Univest Financial remains dedicated to supporting the local communities we serve. Christkindlmarkt provides a great opportunity to support local artisans and small businesses at a time they need it more than ever. Univest has financial centers in Bethlehem and Allentown as well as a regional office in Berks County so this partnership is also a great way for us to reinforce our presence in this region while demonstrating our commitment to local communities in which we operate.

2. Are you surprised with how much the event has grown?

ArtsQuest is truly dedicated to bringing the community together in support of the arts in the Lehigh Valley, so it is no surprise how much Christkindlmarkt has grown over the years. This growth proves that Christkindlmarkt is a favorite Christmas City tradition for families. Univest is always looking for partnerships that bring families together to enjoy the arts and culture of our local region so the partnership has been a great fit.

3. What is your favorite part of Christkindlmarkt?

My husband is a painter and we both love art so we enjoy exploring the many artisan works that can be found at Christkindlmarkt. We enjoy getting into the holiday spirit while supporting local vendors. I also love that members of the Univest Family volunteer at Christkindlmarkt – that is a truly important aspect of our partnership. Univest strives to be a part of the communities we serve. It isn’t just about writing a check and offering financial support. Our Committed to Local philanthropic program is also about volunteering time to help local nonprofits. Volunteering at Christkindlmarkt allows our employees to share their time and talents while building relationships with other employees, interacting with members of the community and supporting ArtsQuest.

4. What is new at Univest Financial?

In June, we celebrated Univest’s 145th anniversary. As we reflect on our history, we are grateful to have the opportunity to continue to serve our customers, communities, shareholders and employees. It is thanks to the hard work and dedication of more than 900 members of the Univest Family that we continue to move the Corporation forward. We continue to support our customers and communities as they navigate the ongoing challenges presented by the pandemic and remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting local communities. In 2020, we donated more than $1.9 million to the communities we serve and we are on track to do the same this year. Continuing to make these investments during uncertain and vulnerable times is a testament to our corporate values and dedication to our Committed To Local philanthropic program.

5. What is your favorite holiday tradition?

Being of Dutch Indonesian descent, a favorite tradition is enjoying Spekkoek, a layered butter cake that blends cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cardamom into the batter. It’s delicious as dessert with coffee and again Christmas morning with tea. While this special dessert is a favorite tradition, what I truly enjoy most is celebrating the spirit of the season together with family and friends.

Visit Christkindlmarkt presented by Univest Financial Nov. 19-21, 26-28 & Dec. 2-5, 9-12 & 16-19!

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Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem “Family 4-Pack” Sweepstakes – Official Rules

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

1. How to Enter. No purchase necessary. To enter the Sweepstakes complete the online form at https://fest.formstack.com/forms/christkindlmarkt_family4pack_2021 by 11:59PM on Sunday, December 12, 2021 or send your first and last name, full mailing address, and phone number on a 3×5 index card with the words Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem “Family 4-Pack” Sweepstakes in a #10 envelope addressed to: ArtsQuest / Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem “Family 4-Pack” Sweepstakes ATTN: Marketing Manager: Ben Youngerman, 25 W Third St, Bethlehem, PA 18015. All mail-in entries must be post-marked by December 12, 2021 and received no later than December 12, 2021. Limit one (1) entry per person. All eligible entries have an equal chance of winning, regardless of method of entry. No automated entry devices and/or programs permitted. No mechanically reproduced entries, alterations, facsimiles or forged entries. All entries become the sole and exclusive property of Univest Financial (“Sponsor”) and ArtsQuest (“Promotional Partner”), and receipt of entries will not be acknowledged or returned. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, illegible, stolen, incomplete, invalid, unintelligible, misdirected, postage due, technically corrupted or garbled entries, which will be disqualified, or for problems of any kind whether mechanical, human or electronic. Proof of submission will not be deemed to be proof of receipt by Sponsor or Promotional Partner.

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

3. Random Drawing/Odds. Five (5) “Grand Prize” winners will be selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries. One drawing will take place on or about each of these dates: November 29, 2021; November 30, 2021; December 6, 2021; December 7, 2021 and December 13, 2021. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries (both online and eligible write-in entries). By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants fully and unconditionally agree to be bound by these Official Rules, including the release and waiver of liability contained herein, and the decisions of the judges, Sponsor and Promotional Partner, which will be final and binding in all matters relating to the Sweepstakes.

4. Prizes. Five (5) grand prizes (“Grand Prize”). Each “Grand Prize” winner receives four (4) general admission tickets to Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem and one (1) $50 VISA gift card. Total approximate retail value (ARV) of the “grand prize” package is $90.00. Prizes are non-transferable. No substitutions or cash redemptions. In the case of unavailability of any prize, Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize or portion thereof of equal or greater value. All federal, state and local taxes, meals, gratuities, travel upgrades, incidentals, fees, service charges, surcharges, insurance costs or other unspecified costs or expenses associated with use of the prize are the sole responsibility of winner and/or his or her travel companion. Prize may be subject to restrictions imposed by prize sponsors.

5. Notification. Winner will be notified by E-mail or phone on or about the day following the Drawing and will be required to sign and return, where legal, an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability/Publicity Release within seven (7) days of prize notification. If winner cannot be contacted within three (3) calendar days of first notification attempt, if any prize or prize notification is returned as undeliverable, if any winner rejects his/her prize, or in the event of noncompliance with these Sweepstakes Official Rules, such prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner will be selected from all remaining eligible entries. Upon prize forfeiture, no compensation will be given. Limit one winner and one prize. Winner must pick up “Grand Prize” at Univest Bank & Trust Co., 574 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA.

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

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

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

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

Valid email address required in order to win. By completing the sweepstakes entry form, you are agreeing to the official sweepstakes rules and the terms of our privacy policy. You will be registered to receive email notices from ArtsQuest, as well as Lehigh Valley International Airport.

Our goal is to provide you with important, valuable and timely updates about upcoming events and promotions. We will not sell your personal information. Also, you have the opportunity to unsubscribe at any time.

8. List of Winner. To obtain the name of the winning individual, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope by December 13, 2021 to: Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem “Family 4-Pack” Sweepstakes Winner, ATTN: Marketing Manager: Ben Youngerman, 25 W Third St, Bethlehem, PA 18015.

9. Sponsor: Univest Financial

10. Promotional Partner: ArtsQuest

ARTSQUEST’S FRANK BANKO ALEHOUSE CINEMAS RELAUNCHES LATIN FILM SERIES

The “Cinema Significa…” bi-monthly series begins on Nov. 13 with free a screening and live musical performance

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – ArtsQuest’s Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas (FBAC) will restart its “Cinema Significa…” Hispanic and Latin Film Series on Sat., Nov 13 at 12 p.m. with a screening of the 1998 film “Dance with Me.” The Lehigh Valley Urban Latin Orquesta will open the event with a live performance. Tickets are free and can be reserved at steelstacks.org/film or by calling the ArtsQuest Box Office at 610.332.3378.

“Cinema Significa…” was started in late 2019 with two sold-out screenings held before the pandemic shut the cinemas down. The series is now curated by ArtsQuest Cinema Committee member Alessandra Fanelli, an arts administrator and digital content creator based in Allentown. She also serves as a co-curator of the FBAC’s LGBTQ+ Film Series.

“’Dance With Me’ shows that there are two types of people: those who know how to live and those who merely breathe on a daily basis, and what separates them is simple: a love for dancing,” Fanelli said. “Coming on the heels of ‘Dirty Dancing’, ‘Saturday Night Fever’ and ‘Zorba the Greek’, ‘Dance with Me’ turned rhythm into soul and took things to the next level by setting the dance-fueled romance fantasy to a Latin beat.”

The film features Latin pop star Chayanne, who has released 21 albums and sold more than 50 million records over his storied career. “Dance With Me” also stars Vanessa Williams and Kris Kristofferson and was nominated for three American Latino Media Arts Awards (the ALMAs) in 1999.

“Cinema Significa…” strives to celebrate Hispanic and Latin stories and expand intercultural knowledge through dance, musical performances, movie screenings, Q&A panel sessions and other educational components resulting from community partners.

Fanelli said she has partnered with the Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley (HCLV) to assist in curating this series in an effort to expand intercultural knowledge. Throughout the series, representatives from the HCLV will be present to discuss services they provide.

“’Dance with Me’ represents some of the diverse identities Cinema Significa strives to amplify,” Fanelli said. “It’s fun, colorful, and highlights Latin night clubbing as a passionate symbol for life; it’s exactly how I want us restarting this series,” Fanelli said.

Tickets are free and can be reserved at steelstacks.org/film or by calling the ArtsQuest Box Office at 610.332.3378. The next film in the series will be shown in January, title and full details will be announced soon.

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

FRANK BANKO ALEHOUSE CINEMAS DE ARTSQUEST LANZA SERIE DE CINE LATINA

La serie bimestral “Cinema Significa…” comienza el 13 de noviembre con película en el cine y un concierto en vivo.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas (FBAC) de ArtsQuest reiniciará su serie de cine hispano y latino “Cinema Significa …” el sábado 13 de noviembre a las 12 p.m. con la película de 1998 “Baila Conmigo”. Lehigh Valley Urban Latin Orchestra (LVULO) abrirá el evento con una presentación en vivo. Los boletos son gratuitos y se pueden reservar en steelstacks.org/film o llamando a la taquilla de ArtsQuest al 610.332.3378.

“Cinema Significa…” se inició a fines de 2019 con dos películas con entradas agotadas antes de que la pandemia cerrara los cines. La serie ahora está curada por la miembro del Comité de Cine de ArtsQuest, Alessandra Fanelli, administradora de arte y creadora de contenido digital con sede en Allentown. También se desempeña como co-curadora de la serie de películas LGBTQ + de FBAC.

“‘Baila Conmigo’ muestra que hay dos tipos de personas: las que saben vivir y las que simplemente respiran a diario, y lo que las separa es simple: el amor por el baile”, dijo Fanelli. Siguiendo los pasos de ‘Dirty Dancing’, ‘Saturday Night Fever’ y ‘Zorba the Greek’, ‘Baila Conmigo’ convirtió el ritmo en soul y llevó las cosas al siguiente nivel al establecer la fantasía romántica impulsada por el baile a un ritmo latino “.

La película presenta a la estrella del pop latino Chayanne, quien ha lanzado 21 álbumes y vendido más de 50 millones de discos a lo largo de su histórica carrera. “Baila Conmigo” también está protagonizada por Vanessa Williams y Kris Kristofferson y fue nominada a tres premios de Arte de Media Latino Americano (los ALMA) en 1999.

“Cinema Significa …” se esfuerza por celebrar las historias hispanas y latinas y expandir el conocimiento intercultural a través de la danza, actuaciones musicales, películas, paneles de preguntas y respuestas, y otros componentes educativos que resultan de los socios de la comunidad.

Fanelli dijo que se ha asociado con el Centro Hispano del Lehigh Valley (HCLV) para ayudar en la curaduría de esta serie en un esfuerzo por expandir el conocimiento intercultural. A lo largo de la serie, los representantes de HCLV estarán presentes para discutir los servicios que brindan.

“‘Baila Conmigo’ representa algunas de las diversas identidades que Cinema Significa se esfuerza por amplificar”, dijo Fanelli. “Es divertido, colorido y destaca los discotecas latinas como un símbolo apasionado de la vida; es exactamente como quiero que reiniciemos esta serie ”, dijo Fanelli.

Los boletos son gratuitos y se pueden reservar en steelstacks.org/film o llamando a la taquilla de ArtsQuest al 610.332.3378. La próxima película de la serie se mostrará en enero, el título y los detalles completos se anunciarán pronto.

ArtsQuest continuará siguiendo las últimas pautas de salud y seguridad de los CDC, estatales y locales. Visite artsquest.org/safety para obtener más información.

PEEPSFEST® RETURNS TO THE STEELSTACKS CAMPUS

The family-friendly New Year’s tradition, hosted by ArtsQuest and Just Born Quality Confections, will return to Bethlehem, Pa. Dec. 30-31, 2021. This outdoor event will be ticketed to ensure safety.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Ring in the New Year at PEEPSFEST® from 3 – 6 p.m. on Thurs., Dec. 30 or Fri., Dec. 31. The sweet celebration will return to the SteelStacks campus in Bethlehem, Pa. with a new outdoor ticketed format and new family-friendly activities.

“We are excited to welcome the community back to this fun family event,” Patrick Brogan, Chief Programming Officer of ArtsQuest said. “We are proud to partner once again with Just Born Quality Confections, the worldwide company based in our home of Bethlehem. There’s no sweeter way to celebrate the New Year!”

This year’s festival will take place entirely outdoors and tickets will be required to ensure a safe and quality experience for all in attendance. Tickets, which can be purchased for $5 per person, will be limited and include Just Born Quality Confections goodie bags for all kids under 12, one coupon to redeem a free s’mores kit for all kids under 12 and access to live music and entertainment and PEEPS® sampling stations. Everyone’s favorite event, the PEEPS® Chick Drop, will take place each day at 5:30 p.m. The whole family can also enjoy activities like the PEEPSFEST® Scavenger Hunt, the Leaning Tower of PEEPS®, cornhole, Jenga and crafts by local groups from around the Lehigh Valley.

“We are thrilled to be celebrating PEEPSFEST® in person again this year,” says Meg Dowd, Corporate Affairs Manager at Just Born Quality Confections. “The PEEPS® Chick Drop has become a beloved New Year’s Eve tradition for our local community, as well as families across the country, so we can’t wait to welcome fans back to the PEEPSONALITY®-filled celebration to close out 2021.”

This two-day festival will feature live musical performances. As per tradition, the massive PEEPS® Chick, weighing in at 400 pounds and standing 4 feet and 9 inches tall, will descend for the countdown to the New Year on both Dec. 30 and Dec. 31, followed by a stunning display of fireworks.

New this year will be PEEPSONALITY® Family Fun Run/Walk on December 30. Tickets, which can be purchased for $10, will include early entry into the event, an opportunity to sample unique PEEPS® flavors, photo opportunities with Lehigh Valley mascots and a special prize for the participants with the most PEEPSONALITY®.

The 13th Annual Lehigh Valley PEEPS® Diorama Competition will be completely virtual this year. The online gallery display and voting will commence on Mon., Dec. 20 and go through December 27 at 11:59 p.m. Families, students and businesses are encouraged to participate. More information will be released soon on how to purchase your own Just Born Quality Confections candy starter kit and join in on the fun!

Tickets and additional details will be available soon on steelstacks.org/PEEPSFEST. To help ensure the safety of children and families at PEEPSFEST®, it is highly recommended that masks are worn throughout the event. ArtsQuest will continue to follow the latest CDC, state and local health and safety guidelines. Visit artsquest.org/safety for the latest updates.

ARTSQUEST ANNOUNCES UPCOMING SHOWS FOR 2022 IN THE MUSIKFEST CAFÉ

Tickets to go on sale for Taylor Hicks, Go Go Gadjet, Damn the Torpedoes – A Live Tom Petty Concert Experience and Boat House Row – A Yacht Rock Experience

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Start off the 2022 musical year with a little soul, blues and dancing at the Musikfest Café, presented by Yuengling. ArtsQuest is proud to announce upcoming shows for the month of January 2022. Tickets to these shows will go on sale beginning Tues., Nov. 9 for ArtsQuest Members and Fri., Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. to the general public at steelstacks.org. For more exclusive ticket access and advance purchase opportunities, become an ArtsQuest Circle donor today.

On Thurs., Jan. 13 Taylor Hicks, will entertain guests with his style of southern soul. Hicks, one of the most well-known AMERICAN IDOL® winners, will take the stage for a live performance spanning several genres of music from rock to R& B, country and of course, the blues. He released his debut single, “Do I Make You Proud,” with his self-titled album debuting at number two on the Billboard 200 in 2006, before going platinum. Hicks has preformed with artists Willie Nelson, Snoop Dogg, Gladys Knight, Earth, Wind and Fire and The Allman Brothers.

Party with Go Go Gadjet’s unique energetic blend of past and present music combining traditional instruments with synths and controllers on Sat., Jan. 1. The live performance will be enhanced by a complementing stage designed for an audio and visual experience. The band partnered with Coors Light for the #ClimbOn campaign in 2017 to debut their single “Make You Feel Good” and can be found on their own Spotify channel.

On Fri., Jan. 21 Damn The Torpedoes – A Live Tom Petty Concert Experience will offer the audience a chance to hear Petty’s music brought to life. Rich Kubica will lead the four-member band in rock n’ roll as they bring Tom Petty’s signature riffs, harmonies and some fresh impromptu twists to the stage. This show will inspire dancing and singing in memory of a great artist.

Boat House Row – A Yacht Rock Experience will softly rock audiences with its mellow southern California-styled evening on Sat., Jan 29. This six-piece band specializes in 1970-80s soft rock and features vocals, guitar and drums alongside of saxophone, piano, flute and keyboards. Boat House Row is influenced by recognized “yacht rockers,” such as Hall & Oats, Kenny Loggins, Steely Dan and many more.

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

6 Films to Celebrate NOIRVEMBER!

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The Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, inspired by the annual, social media-based celebration of the same name started by film critic Marya E. Gates in 2010, are spending November with cinema’s most hardboiled detectives, seedy cityscapes, and enough low-key lighting to make anyone a suspect.

We have a little bit about each film in Noirvember, curated by ArtsQuest Cinema Committee member Adrianna Gober, below. As to why we’re delving into these twisted, shadowy worlds, well, we’ll let Adrianna tell you: “Film noir is foundational. Its distinct visual style, narrative conventions and character archetypes, and tendency toward lurid twists and turns have endured through decades of cinema, influencing countless filmmakers and films across a diverse span of genres. However, this might not be obvious to every filmgoer. This series aims to honor the tremendous legacy of film noir and just how thrilling, inventive, and jaw-droppingly shocking classic American film noir could be, featuring a selection of deeply influential films guaranteed to excite hardcore noir fans and genre newcomers alike.”

The Maltese Falcon


Wednesday, November 3 (7:30pm)

When one hears that the star of a movie had to provide his own wardrobe and came up with some of his own lines, one doesn’t automatically think American cinema classic. But those are Humphrey Bogart’s own clothes and, inspired by a passage in Shakespeare’s The Tempest, the actor suggested the seminal line “the stuff that dreams are made of”. Kicking off Noirvember with The Maltese Falcon feels like the right move considering that protagonist Sam Spade, first conceived by writer Dashiell Hammett in 1930, is widely cited as a crystalizing figure in the development of the private detective character that came to dominate American film noir.

Kiss Me Deadly


Sunday, November 7 (6:30pm)

How do you go wrong with a film singled out by a 1955 federal commission as that year’s number one menace to American youth? Arguably the most hard-boiled of the detectives in Noirvember, Mike Hammer – the creation of the legendary Mickey Spillane – smashes through the buttoned-up social norms of the 1950s and right into one of the wildest film endings on record.

Double Indemnity


Wednesday, November 10 (7:30pm)

A film that has regularly appeared on the American Film Institute’s best American films list, Double Indemnity was also considered by Billy Wilder to be the best film the revered director ever made. The film’s look, conceived by Wilder and cinematographer John F. Seitz, drew on Wilder’s roots in German expressionism and set a palette for noir that gave it its grit and mystery.

Gun Crazy


Sunday, November 14 (6:30pm)

Now here we have a film that employed Al J. Jennings as a technical adviser. Why is that significant? Well, this is a film with a 17-page bank robbery sequence and Jennings, 85 at the time, used to rob banks in the Old West. See you there.

Detour


Wednesday, November 17

The first “B” movie chosen by the Library of Congress for its National Film Registry, Detour’s legend continues to grow after coming out of Hollywood’s Poverty Row in 1945. Noted critic Richard Corliss ranked the film’s antagonist at #6 on his 2007 “25 Greatest Villains” list, saying simply: “Hell truly is other people – if the person is Vera”.

The Naked City


Sunday, November 21 (6:30pm)

Don’t know this one? Believe it or not, The Naked City is the only Noirvember film to win at the Oscars (Double Indemnity lost all 7 it was nominated for). Winning for Best Cinematography and Best Editing, The Naked City’s visual style was inspired by New York photographer Arthur ‘Weegee’ Fellig, who published a book of photographs detailing early 1940s New York life titled Naked City. Some argue that Italian neorealism played more of a part in the cinematography but, either way, The Naked City needs to be seen on the big screen and you now have that opportunity.

See you during NOIRVEMBER at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas!

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CHRISTKINDLMARKT PASSES NOW ON SALE

Tickets to the first two weeks of the popular annual holiday market, returning on Fri., Nov. 19, are now available for purchase

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Tickets to first two weeks of Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem presented by Univest Financial®, can now be purchased on ChristmasCity.org or through the ArtsQuest Box Office at 610.332.3378. The holiday tradition will return for its 29th year beginning Fri., Nov. 19 and will run for five weekends through Sun., Dec. 19. Passes for the remainder of the dates will be available for purchase after Thanksgiving.

General admission is $10 Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays and $12 on Saturdays. Admission for children ages five and under is free. ArtsQuest Members, Silver or above, can enjoy free season admission to Christkindlmarkt. Visit artsquest.org/member for more information. Discounts are also available for groups of 20 or more.

Christkindlmarkt, named one of the top holiday markets in the world by Travel + Leisure and one of the top holiday markets in North America by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice competition, is known for its unique holiday shopping experience featuring dozens of artisans offering thousands of unique, handmade gifts and holiday items, including the premier German ornament manufacturer Käthe Wohlfahrt.

The market will run Fri. – Sun. the first two weeks (Nov. 19 – 21, 26-28) and then Thurs. – Sun. the last three weeks (Dec. 2-5, 9-12 and 16-19). Hours of operation will be 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs. and Sun. and 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat.

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

ARTSQUEST, EMBASSY BANK AND PHOEBE MINISTRIES PRESENT VETERANS DAY VIRTUAL EVENT

Photo Credit: Veteran Joe Slapinsky, pictured far right

Join veterans for a live, virtual conversation about their experiences in service on Thursday, November 11

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – ArtsQuest is proud to welcome our community to the SteelStacks’ livestreaming event for this year’s Veterans Day presented by Embassy Bank and Phoebe Ministries. On Thursday, November 11, beginning at 10 a.m., retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel and head of Lehigh University’s Veterans Association, Frank Gunter, will host “Coffee & Conversation: Reflections of Two Generations,” live from the Terrace at Phoebe Allentown.

“ArtsQuest is once again honored to partner with Embassy Bank and Phoebe Ministries for this year’s virtual program that will give our community an opportunity to personally engage with our Lehigh Valley veterans,” said ArtsQuest President and CEO Kassie Hilgert. “We are grateful to all of our service men and women who have made so many sacrifices to keep our country safe. We thank Embassy Bank who continues to make it possible for us to recognize those who’ve given it all for our nation.”

The Colonel will invite viewers to an intergenerational conversation and reflective discussion with veterans, Lowell Hawk, a Specialist 1st Class with the U.S. Army, Joe Slapinsky, a Corporal E-4 in the U.S. Marine Corps and James Ball, a Staff Sergeant E-6 with the U.S. Marine Corps, who will share their personal experiences of the post-Korean War era and Middle East conflicts.

This commemorative event will stream live on the SteelStacks Facebook page and website, Phoebe Ministries’ Facebook page and website, and Embassy Bank’s Facebook page.

“Embassy Bank is proud to present this important conversation,” said David M. Lobach, Jr. Chairman, President and CEO Embassy Bank for the Lehigh Valley. “Thanking veterans for their service is just the beginning. This event provides an opportunity for those who have served our nation to share their personal experiences with each other and the entire community.”

Featured Veterans:
Lowell Hawk, U.S. Army Specialist 1st class, 85, was born in Northampton, Pa. He served for two years in the U.S Army shortly after the Korean War. He was trained as part of the tank Corps at Fort Knox in Kentucky and attended Quarter Master School at Fort Lee in Virginia. He was deployed in 1954 to the Army Service Command XXIV Corps between Seoul and Port of Incheon in South Korea where he served in the main ordnance dept. until 1956. After his service, he received a bachelor’s degree from Kutztown University. He worked as a biology and science teacher at East Penn School District for 24 years until 1984. Following retirement, he worked for New York Life as an insurance and investments specialist. Both he and his wife of 65 years, Shirley, live at the Terrace at Phoebe Allentown. They have one son, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Joseph “Joe” Slapinsky, U.S. Marine Corps Corporal E-4, 82, was born in Hazelton, Pa. He served for six years in the U.S. Marine Corps after the Korean War. He was stationed at Fort Lejeune in North Carolina before being deployed to Asia in 1958 where he served in Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines. In 1959, he was stationed at the foot of Mount Fuji. He served for three years in active duty and three years in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve until 1964. After his service, he worked on the assembly line for General Motors in Linden, N.J., and attended RETS Institute where he received his certification for electrical engineering. Afterwards, he worked for Bethlehem Steel for 34 years as an electrician and an electrical foreman. After Bethlehem Steel closed, Joe worked for PECO as an electrician until his retirement. He and his wife of 61 years, Yvonne, live at the Terrace at Phoebe Allentown. They have three children, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

James Ball, U.S. Marine Corps, Staff Sergeant E-6, 61, was born in Columbus, Ohio. He served for 20 years in the U. S. Marine Corps with seven years in active duty and 13 years in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. In 1977 Ball was stationed at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego (MCRD), where he attended Drill Instructor School. For several years he traveled throughout the U.S., training new Marine Corps recruits. Afterwards he volunteered to serve overseas in Beirut during the Lebanese Civil War as part of the multinational peacekeeping force until 1997. He has worked on the Phoebe Berks campus since 2018, first as the Interim Director, then as the permanent Director of Environmental Services. He is employed by Aramark, one of Phoebe’s trusted staffing partners, and has worked in senior healthcare for over 10 years. He and his wife Tracy live in East Coventry Township and have seven children and nine grandchildren.

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