ARTSQUEST TO HOST ‘TIME TO REMEMBER’ MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION AT LEVITT PAVILION STEELSTACKS

Ceremony to take place on May 31, in-person and via livestream

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – In honor of our nation’s bravest heroes, ArtsQuest and Embassy Bank will host the “Time to Remember” Memorial Day Celebration on Mon., May 31 at 3 p.m., on the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks stage, presented by Coordinated Health, now part of Lehigh Valley Health Network. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and free reservations can be made at steelstacks.org.

The “Time to Remember” Memorial Day Celebration will feature Kendal Conrad singing the National Anthem and God Bless America, Chris Poczak playing Taps on trumpet, and a reading by the Lehigh Valley Gold Star Mothers of the names of Lehigh Valley residents who have lost their lives in service to our nation. Speakers will include ArtsQuest President & CEO Kassie Hilgert and City of Bethlehem Council Member J. William Reynolds.

“ArtsQuest is honored to feature an array of programming throughout the year dedicated to commemorating the noble actions of our fallen heroes, including this ‘Time to Remember’ Memorial Day Celebration,” said ArtsQuest President & CEO Kassie Hilgert. “We thank Embassy Bank who continues to make it possible for us to honor those who’ve given it all for our nation. Please join us for this intimate celebration of bravery and freedom.”

Visitors can also view the 11th annual ‘Our Home Town Heroes’ display, presented by ArtsQuest and Embassy Bank, which honors those within our community who are either currently serving or who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. More than 140 banners, featuring over 1400 Lehigh Valley residents, will go on display starting Memorial Day Weekend, May 29-31, and will stay up through July 4th.

Over the past 10 years, local servicemen and women from all branches of the military have been on display to honor our hometown heroes. Each banner displays not only photos and names, but the soldier’s rank, branch, dates of service and hometown.

“While Memorial Day kicks off the summer season for most of us – full of picnics, festivals and of course ceremonies – it is also a day of remembrance, dedicated to honoring our servicemen and women who gave themselves selflessly for our freedom,” said Embassy Bank President, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman Dave Lobach.

“After some of the most trying times our nation has experienced in recent history, I am so glad we can get together once again for the powerful tradition of honoring our military, especially those who have lost their lives protecting and serving the United States of America.”

If you’d prefer to enjoy the “Time to Remember” Memorial Day Celebration from your own home, watch the livestream on our SteelStacks Facebook page.

ARTSQUEST ADDS SEVEN NEW SHOWS TO MAY/JUNE LINEUP

Acts include award-winning Latin icons Oro Solido, guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel

BETHLEHEM, PA — Highlighted by internationally-known merengue band Oro Solido and the accomplished guitarist Tommy Emmanuel, ArtsQuest has added seven live events to its May and June schedule which will be on sale to the public by Fri., Apr. 2 at 10 a.m. The shows, which also include The Sensational Soul Cruisers, Craig Thatcher Band, Dom Flemons, Broken Arrow: A Tribute to Neil Young and The Lone Bellow, are being produced in accordance to CDC, state and city health and safety guidelines.

Established in 1994 by Raul Acosta, a.k.a. “El Presidente,” Oro Solido quickly became a staple on both English and Spanish-language radio stations, then becoming the first merengue band to perform on both Fox 5 News New York and “The Jerry Lewis Telethon.” They also performed at President George W. Bush’s second inauguration and have performed alongside a diverse array of artists that include 50 Cent, Marc Anthony, LeAnn Rimes and Tito Puente. Acosta has won numerous awards along the way, including Premios Estrella, Premios ACE and Premios Lo Nuestro.

“We are excited to bring this spectacular family-friendly show during this time,” said Victor Martinez, the owner and president of La Mega radio (101.7 FM), who have partnered with ArtsQuest to present Oro Solido. “We are committed to supporting our Hispanic community and the community at large; we’re ecstatic that we can lift people’s spirits with one of our greatest bands!”

Oro Solido will be presented on May 8 at 7 p.m. on the outdoor Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage at the Air Products Town Square.

Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presented by Coordinated Health, now part of Lehigh Valley Health Network, will host the Grammy-nominated Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel. One of only four people to receive the Certified Guitar Player award from Chet Atkins, a world-known leader in guitar music before his passing in 2001, Emmanuel returns to SteelStacks on May 20 for a show presented by T-Mobile.

Following all CDC, state and city health and safety guidelines, campus attendance is being limited to ensure proper social distancing and masks – covering both the nose and mouth – are required at all times, aside from when seated eating and drinking.

Ticketing details for each venue at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks are as follows:

• The Musikfest Café presented by Yuengling: ticket prices cover tables of up to 2, 3, 4 and 6 people (no single admission tickets available).

• The Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presented by Coordinated Health, now part of Lehigh Valley Health Network: ticket prices cover socially-distanced lawn squares and bench spots that fit up to 4 people, in addition to reduced-price admission for tables on the Air Products Town Square for up to 4 people.

• Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square: ticket prices cover indoor and outdoor tables accommodating up to 4 people, in addition to reduced-price admission for socially-distanced lawn square and bench seats on the Levitt Pavilion also accommodating up to 4 people.

Below is a complete list of shows:

Broken Arrow – A Tribute to Neil Young
Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square
May 1, 2021, 7 p.m.
$10-80

Oro Solido presented by La Mega Radio
Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square
May 8, 2021, 7 p.m.
$10-30

Sensational Soul Cruisers
Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square
May 14, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
$10-80

Tommy Emmanuel, CGP presented by T-Mobile
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presented by Coordinated Health, now part of Lehigh Valley Health Network
May 20, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
$40-200

Craig Thatcher Band
Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square
May 28, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
$10-60

Dom Flemons
Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square
June 11, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
$10-45

The Lone Bellow presented by T-Mobile
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presented by Coordinated Health, now part of Lehigh Valley Health Network
June 18, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
$30-100

Visit steelstacks.org for the complete list of events at the SteelStacks campus in 2021.

The SteelStacks campus, including The ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, is run by ArtsQuest, a Bethlehem, PA based non-profit whose mission includes providing 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.

ARTSQUEST AÑADE SIETE ESPECTÁCULOS A LA LINEA DE MAYO/JUNIO

Los actos incluyen a los galardonados íconos latinos Oro Solido, virtuoso de la guitarra Tommy Emmanuel

BETHLEHEM, PA – Destacado por la banda de merengue de fama internacional Oro Solido y el realizado guitarrista Tommy Emmanuel, ArtsQuest ha agregado siete eventos en vivo a su programa de mayo y junio que estarán a la venta al público el viernes 2 de abril a las 10 am. Las presentaciones, que también incluyen The Sensational Soul Cruisers, Craig Thatcher Band, Dom Flemons, Broken Arrow: A Tribute to Neil Young y The Lone Bellow, se están produciendo de acuerdo con las reglas de salud y seguridad del CDC, el estado y la ciudad.

Establecido en 1994 por Raúl Acosta, también conocido como “El Presidente”, Oro Solido se convirtió rápidamente en un elemento básico en las estaciones de radio en inglés y en español, y luego se convirtió en la primera banda de merengue en presentarse tanto en Fox 5 News New York como en “The Jerry Lewis Telethon”. . ” También se presentaron en la segunda inaguración de George W. Bush y se han presentado junto a una diversa gama de artistas que incluyen a 50 Cent, Marc Anthony, LeAnn Rimes y Tito Puente. Acosta ha ganado numerosos premios a lo largo del camino, incluidos Premios Estrella, Premios ACE y Premios Lo Nuestro.

“Estamos emocionados de traer este espectacular programa familiar durante este tiempo”, dijo Víctor Martínez, propietario y presidente de La Mega radio (101.7 FM), quien se ha asociado con ArtsQuest para presentar Oro Solido. “Estamos comprometidos a apoyar a nuestra comunidad hispana y la comunidad en general; ¡Estamos encantados de poder levantar el ánimo de la gente con una de nuestras mejores bandas! ”

Oro Solido se presentará el 8 de mayo a las 7 p.m. en el escenario comunitario de Highmark Blue Shield al aire libre en Air Products Town Square.

Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presentado por Coordinated Health, ahora parte de Lehigh Valley Health Network, recibirá al guitarrista australiano nominado al Grammy Tommy Emmanuel. Emmanuel, una de las cuatro personas que recibieron el premio de Certified Guitar Player de Chet Atkins, un líder mundialmente conocido en música de guitarra antes de su fallecimiento en 2001, regresa a SteelStacks el 20 de mayo para un espectáculo presentado por T-Mobile.

Siguiendo todas las reglas de salud y seguridad del CDC, estatales y municipales, la asistencia al campus se limita para garantizar un distanciamiento social adecuado y se requieren máscaras, que cubran la nariz y la boca, en todo momento, aparte de cuando se está sentado comiendo y bebiendo.

Los detalles de venta de entradas para cada lugar en el ArtsQuest Center en SteelStacks son los siguientes:

• El Musikfest Café presentado por Yuengling: los precios de las entradas cubren mesas de hasta 2, 3, 4 y 6 personas (no hay entradas individuales disponibles).

• The Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presentado por Coordinated Health, ahora parte de Lehigh Valley Health Network: los precios de las entradas cubren plazas de césped y bancos socialmente distanciados con capacidad para 4 personas, además de precio reducido para las mesas en Air Products Town Cuadrado para hasta 4 personas.

• Escenario comunitario Highmark Blue Shield en Air Products Town Square: los precios de las entradas cubren mesas interiores y exteriores con capacidad para 4 personas, además de precio reducido para plazas de césped socialmente distanciadas y asientos de banco en el Pabellón Levitt que también tienen capacidad para 4 personas.

A continuación se muestra una lista completa de programas:

Broken Arrow – Un tributo a Neil Young
Escenario comunitario de Highmark Blue Shield en la plaza de Air Products
1 de mayo de 2021, 7 p.m.
$ 10-80

Oro Solido presentado por La Mega Radio
Escenario comunitario de Highmark Blue Shield en la plaza de Air Products
8 de mayo de 2021, 7 p.m.
$ 10-30

Sensational Soul Cruisers
Escenario comunitario de Highmark Blue Shield en la plaza de Air Products
14 de mayo de 2021, 7:30 p.m.
$ 10-80

Tommy Emmanuel, CGP presentado por T-Mobile
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presentado por Coordinated Health, ahora parte de Lehigh Valley Health Network
20 de mayo de 2021, 7:30 p.m.
$ 40-200

Banda de Craig Thatcher
Escenario comunitario de Highmark Blue Shield en la plaza de Air Products
28 de mayo de 2021, 7:30 p.m.
$ 10-60

Dom Flemons
Escenario comunitario de Highmark Blue Shield en la plaza de Air Products
11 de junio de 2021, 7:30 p.m.
$ 10-45

The Lone Bellow presentado por T-Mobile
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presentado por Coordinated Health, ahora parte de Lehigh Valley Health Network
18 de junio de 2021, 7:30 p.m.
$ 30-100

Visite steelstacks.org para obtener la lista completa de eventos en el campus de SteelStacks en 2021.

El campus de SteelStacks, incluido el ArtsQuest Center en SteelStacks, está dirigido por ArtsQuest, una organización sin fines de lucro basado en Bethlehem, PA, cuya misión incluye brindar acceso a experiencias artísticas, culturales y educativas excepcionales utilizando las artes y la cultura como elementos clave del desarrollo económico para nuestras comunidades urbanas. ArtsQuest apoya esta misión a través de la presentación de artes escénicas y visuales, cine, clases de educación artística y divulgación, programación juvenil y eventos culturales.

ARTSQUEST’S GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY FILMMAKER FESTIVAL SET FOR 10TH EDITION WITH ADJUSTED FORMAT

Online-only events highlighted by talk with actor/director Daniel Roebuck

BETHLEHEM, PA – After ten years of highlighting submitted films from the region’s moviemakers, ArtsQuest’s Greater Lehigh Valley Filmmaker Festival (GLVFF) is back for 2021 – specifically Mar. 31-Apr. 3 – with an adjusted online-only format set to celebrate some of the best films of the decade while also discussing the future of filmmaking. All GLVFF events are free of charge and will be produced via Zoom while simulcast on Facebook Live via the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas page; interested patrons can either register to be a part of an event’s Zoom call or watch via Facebook.

On Saturday, Apr. 3 at 1 p.m. actor/director Daniel Roebuck, a Bethlehem native, will sit down with GLVFF Director (and ArtsQuest Cinema Specialist) Anthony DeSanctis to discuss his career in movies, including his plan to make the Lehigh Valley a hub for filmmaking in the future. Roebuck, who made his directorial debut with the Lehigh Valley-shot “Getting Grace,” has just under 250 acting credits to his name in a career that has spanned five decades.

Later that same day – 3 p.m. on Apr. 3 – Emmaus native Stephanie Gardner will discuss her project “33 and Me,” an international television series wherein Gardner travels to different countries to engage with film directors who are also in their thirties, exploring their lives, careers and cultures. Gardner, now based in Taos, N.M., has written, directed and produced over twenty short films, including the 2015 GLVFF Best in Show winner “If I Had a Piano (I’d Play You the Blues).”

Other GLVFF 2021 events include Reel Winners, a two-part series of compilation reels featuring GLVFF winning projects from the last decade, followed by Q&A sessions with the filmmakers; panel discussions on documentary filmmaking and budgeting for independent films; a presentation of documentaries filmed by Kutztown University students during the first full semester of the COVID-19 pandemic; and Reel Memories, an interactive discussion all about the passion of the cinema-going experience.

“We couldn’t ignore the fact that this year the GLVFF turns ten, so we wanted to do something special for the occasion,” said DeSanctis. “Panels and discussions are ideas we’ve toyed with for a few years now, so I’m very excited to introduce these new formats to the festival and will look into how we can keep them in for future editions. We are all hoping next year’s festival will be in-person and that we’ll be again accepting new submissions to exhibit in our theater as we know how much it means to filmmakers to see their work projected onto our big screen.”

Below is the full schedule for GLVFF 2021:

Wednesday, Mar. 31
8 p.m. GLVFF Reel Winners: Part 1

Thursday, Apr. 1
8 p.m. GLVFF Reel Winners: Part 2

Friday, Apr. 2
7:30 p.m. Managing Movie Magic: Budgeting as an Independent Filmmaker
9:30 p.m. Reel Memories

Saturday, Apr. 3
1 p.m. A Conversation with Daniel Roebuck
3 p.m. The “33 and Me” Film Project: A Discussion with Stephanie Gardner
5 p.m. Kutztown University Student Showcase presented by Jennifer Suwak
7 p.m. Windows to the World: A Documentary Filmmaking Appreciation Panel

The Greater Lehigh Valley Filmmaker Festival is a program of ArtsQuest’s Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas (FBAC), a two-screen independent cinema located within the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks. They will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their opening on Apr. 15, 2021. The FBAC is currently open for both public screenings and private rentals; more information on both can be found at www.steelstacks.org/film.

ARTSQUEST ADDS INDOOR & OUTDOOR SHOWS TO ITS APRIL/MAY LINEUP

Chris Thile of Nickel Creek to perform solo show at Levitt Pavilion Apr 15

BETHLEHEM, PA – Highlighted by a Grammy Award winner and also featuring sensory-friendly, comedy, spoken-word and reggae shows, ArtsQuest has added nine live events to its April and May schedule, all of which will be on sale to the public by Friday, March 5, at 10 a.m. All shows are being produced in accordance to CDC, state and city health and safety guidelines.

Multiple Grammy Award-winner and MacArthur Fellow Chris Thile will perform a solo show at the outdoor Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presented by Coordinated Health, now a part of Lehigh Valley Health Network, on Apr. 15. A child prodigy, Thile first rose to fame as a member of Grammy Award-winning trio Nickel Creek, with whom he released four albums and sold over two million records. As a soloist, Thile has released several albums including his most recent, Thanks for Listening, and has won Grammys for collaborations with Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer and Stuart Duncan, in addition to his work with The Punch Brothers, specifically for their album All Ashore.

ArtsQuest is partnering with Accessible Festivals to present Inclusion Dining & Jams – featuring singer/songwriter Ryan Montbleau – in The Musikfest Café presented by Yuengling on Apr. 11. This all-ages/family-friendly show will feature a live American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter along with numerous additional sensory, visual and communication supports alongside of Montbleau, who has collaborated with Martin Sexton, Trombone Shorty and Galactic, among others. Funding for this show has been made possible in part by the ArtsQuest Foundation.

“We are so excited to be working with ArtsQuest to present a truly accessible experience that will incorporate music, art, play and food in a warm and welcoming environment,” said Leah Barron, the co-founder of Accessible Festivals. “We feel so lucky to be featuring Ryan Montbleau as the artist, as his positive and inspiring music is so well aligned with our inclusion-friendly programming.”

The Found Footage Festival also returns to The ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks on May 15 as part of this slate, though outdoors on the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks for the first time. Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher, who have written for The Onion and The Colbert Report, have made a career out of finding obscure VHS cassettes and producing live shows around their bizarre content. This ninth edition of their tour includes the 1988 Miss Junior America Wisconsin pageant, a mysterious tape labeled “bonion sergery” and home movies taken at a Canadian hose factory.

Tickets, which will become available to ArtsQuest members on Tuesday, March 2 at 10 a.m. and the public on Friday, March 5 at 10 a.m., are available at steelstacks.org.

Following all CDC, state and city health and safety guidelines, campus attendance is being limited to ensure proper social distancing and masks – covering both the nose and mouth – are required at all times, aside from when seated eating and drinking.

Ticketing details for each venue at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks are as follows:

• The Musikfest Café presented by Yuengling: ticket prices cover tables of up to 2, 3, 4 and 6 people (no single admission tickets available).

• The Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presented by Coordinated Health, now part of Lehigh Valley Health Network: ticket prices cover socially-distanced lawn squares and bench spots that fit up to 4 people, in addition to reduced-price admission for tables on the Air Products Town Square for up to 4 people.

• Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square: ticket prices cover indoor and outdoor tables accommodating up to 4 people, in addition to reduced-price admission for socially-distanced lawn square and bench seats on the Levitt Pavilion also accommodating up to 4 people.

Below is a complete list of shows:

The Everly Set: Sean Altman & Jack Skuller Celebrate The Everly Brothers
Musikfest Café presented by Yuengling
April 2, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
$40-90

Rhyme & Reason: Poetry and Spoken Word
Musikfest Café presented by Yuengling
April 10, 2021, 7 p.m.
$30-75

Inclusion Dining & Jams with Ryan Montbleau
Musikfest Café presented by Yuengling
April 11, 2021, 5:30 p.m.
$35-80

Chris Thile
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presented by Coordinated Health, now part of Lehigh Valley Health Network
April 15, 2021, 7 p.m.
$45-135

Go Go Gadjet
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presented by Coordinated Health, now part of Lehigh Valley Health Network
April 23, 2021, 7 p.m.
$40-80

Boat House Row – A Yacht Rock Experience
Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square
April 24, 2021, 7 p.m.
$10-80

Philadelphia Funk Authority
Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square
April 30, 2021, 7 p.m.
$10-$40

Trouble City All Stars & The Groove Merchants
Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square
May 7, 2021, 7 p.m.
$10-25

Found Footage Festival: Vol 9
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presented by Coordinated Health, now part of Lehigh Valley Health Network
May 15, 2021, 8 p.m.
$45-49

Visit steelstacks.org for the complete list of events at the SteelStacks campus in 2021.

The SteelStacks campus, including The ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, is run by ArtsQuest, a Bethlehem, PA based non-profit whose mission includes providing 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.

PALETTE & POUR RESTAURANT AT ARTSQUEST CENTER ANNOUNCES MARCH LINEUP

Williams Brew Stage performances continue featuring new artists and special events

BETHLEHEM, PA – Palette & Pour restaurant, located on the first floor of the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, is presenting another sequence of live performances and delectable dishes every Friday and Saturday night of March. Beginning Friday, March 5, diners will experience live performances and special events all month.

The acoustic, Irish folk band, Fig for a Kiss will start the lineup on March 5 as part of SouthSide Arts District’s “Shamrock and Roll – Irish Music Walk.” The Jazz Improvisational Experience, an open jam, is back on March 12 and 26. Diners can jam with a group and house band, Joe Mixon, Brian Bortz and Vern Mobley. You don’t need to be a musician to participate — all instrumentalists and vocalists are welcome. The option to sign up and jam will be available right on the performance page by the option to reserve a table. There will be a limited number of slots available for each show. If you are planning to come before or hang out after your jam time, please note you will need to make a reservation.

The Williams Brew Stage, made possible by the generous donations of ArtsQuest Circle Donors, Dr. Mary Ellen Williams and Mr. John Brew, will welcome Acute Inflections for the first time on Saturday, March 13. Acute Inflections is New York’s sultry duo led by a former Broadway singer. They can often be found entertaining their clients (United Nations, Mercedes-Benz, etc.) at high-end events across the country. They have shared the stage with Jennifer Hudson, Keith Urban and other notable artists at some of these events. Their albums often top the jazz charts, and their shows are both fun and enchanting.

Other can’t-miss artists include the relatable Stefanie Johnson Duo with catchy hooks and love torn lyrics, jazz-cabaret style band Ginger and the Schnappes, improvisational funk rock group Mosey Beat and Graffiti Smile, a Philadelphia based indie rock band.

Free table reservations will become available here on Tuesday, Feb. 23 to ArtsQuest Members and Friday, Feb. 26 to the public. There is a $10 food and beverage minimum per person in each party.

Following all CDC, state and city health and safety guidelines, campus attendance is being limited to ensure proper social distancing and masks – covering both the nose and mouth – are required at all times, aside from when seated eating and drinking.