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PBS39 and ArtsQuest Partnering to Collecting Gently Used Shoes for Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Shoe Drive to Help Soles4Souls Fight Global Poverty

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, PBS39 and ArtsQuest have teamed up to launch a drive to collect shoes to help those less fortunate around the globe. Fred Rogers Productions, producers of the beloved series, and Soles4Souls, a non-profit social enterprise that creates sustainable jobs and provides relief through the distribution of shoes and clothing around the world, have partnered to provide a dynamic, community volunteer opportunity for PBS stations nationwide as part of their anniversary efforts. As fans of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood will recall, Fred Rogers opened every episode by changing out of his loafers into a pair of sneakers.

During the run of the new movie, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” from June 22 through July 8 at the ArtsQuest Center’s Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, people can drop off gently used and new shoes at the cinema or at PBS39 studios during regular hours. To show their appreciation, ArtsQuest will provide a free cinema pass for every pair of shoes donated, and PBS39 will also provide a gift. The shoes that PBS39 and ArtsQuest collect will be delivered to Soles4Souls.

Soles4Souls will convert every used pair of shoes collected by ArtsQuest and PBS39 into value-added social currency to achieve positive change, both humanitarian and economic. Gently used shoes will be distributed to micro-enterprise programs that create jobs in Haiti, Honduras, and other developing nations. The resulting revenue will help fund the free distribution of new shoes in the U.S., Canada, and developing nations around the world.

“This incredible support from Fred Rogers Productions and PBS stations nationwide is going to help us impact a lot of lives,” said Buddy Teaster, President and CEO of Soles4Souls. “Just one pair of used shoes sold by an entrepreneur in Haiti can provide five meals for a family, and 20 pairs can generate enough funds to send a child to school for an entire year in Honduras.”

Since 2006, Soles4Souls has distributed more than 30 million pairs of shoes in 127 countries and all 50 states.

Tim Fallon, CEO of PBS39 said, “This is a great opportunity for PBS39 to work within our neighborhood to reach out and help affect the lives of people throughout the world. This is a wonderful and meaningful way for us to help celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.”

5 Best Roads to Drive in the Lehigh Valley

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By Ben Youngerman, ArtsQuest Marketing Manager / Photo: Google
Article from Cars & Coffee Magazine

Pennsylvania Routes 611 & 32

Drop the car top and smell the fresh air coming off the Delaware River. This scenic two-lane highway takes you from Easton to New Hope and beyond. The road is narrow but very pretty! (Pro tip: take a quick diversion into New Jersey and stop for donuts at the Stockton Market!)

Lookout Drive/Mountain Drive

Traveling across the mountain near Lehigh University is one of the most scenic and iconic drives in the Lehigh Valley. The steep inclines and declines are fun to navigate for the driving enthusiast. It can also be a romantic hot spot: Stop by the Lehigh Lookout at dawn or sunset for a picturesque view and the perfect smoochin’ location.

Any road with a Covered Bridge

The Lehigh Valley is home to seven of the 200 covered bridges still standing in the state, and five of these are passable by automobile. Driving across these historical relics takes you back in time. It’s even better if you ride across in a vintage or antique car.

Our friends at Discover Lehigh Valley can help you plan the tour: CLICK HERE!

River Drive

River Drive feels like you’re racing in a video game. Cruising next to the Lehigh River, you pass a giant railroad station and plenty of rusted industrial buildings and gates. With its straightaways and soft curves, it’s also fun to pick up a little speed. Plus, the road connects Allentown and Bethlehem, so it feels like a de facto finish line when you get to the end.

Game Preserve Road

Cruising along tree-lined Game Preserve Road in Lowhill and North Whitehall townships is a great way to clear your head. Passing over Jordan Creek a couple of times and the chance to make a pit stop at the Lehigh Valley Zoo are two added perks. Plus, when you’re done, you can head to nearby Shankweiler’s Drive-In, where you can catch a movie without leaving your vehicle.

Whichever road you travel, come to Cars & Coffee Lehigh Valley presented by Chevy 21 for a wonderful morning observing vehicles once a month at SteelStacks!

ArtsQuest “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” 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 http://fest.formstack.com/forms/fbac_wontyoubemyneighbor by 11:59PM on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Limit one (1) entry per person. All eligible entries have an equal chance of winning. 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 ArtsQuest, N.A. (“Sponsor”) 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.

2. Eligibility. Participation open only to permanent legal residents of the United States who are at least 18 years of age as of June 22, 2018. Officers, directors, and employees of Sponsor, 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. Twenty-five (25) winners will be selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries. The drawing will take place on or about June 22, 2018. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible 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, and Sponsor, which will be final and binding in all matters relating to the Sweepstakes.

4. Prizes. Twenty-five (25) grand prizes (“Grand Prize”): Two (2) film passes for the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas. Total approximate retail value (ARV) of each prize package is $20. 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 email on or about the week 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.

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 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.

8. List of Winner. To obtain the name of the winning individual, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope by June 22, 2018 to: ArtsQuest / “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” Sweepstakes Winner, ATTN: Marketing Manager: Ben Youngerman, 25 W Third St, Bethlehem, PA 18015.

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Celebrate the FIFA World Cup™ at the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ SoccerFest & Viewing Party at SteelStacks

Festival, presented by Bethlehem Steel FC, will screen every match June 14-July 15

No U.S. Men’s Team, no problem! From Germany’s powerhouse team and Iceland’s underdogs to Ronaldo’s Portugal and Messi’s Argentina, there’s no shortage of competitors to root for as 32 teams vie for the FIFA World Cup™, the most prestigious prize in international soccer. Join ArtsQuest at SteelStacks June 14-July 15 to experience soccer’s greatest spectacle as it broadcasts all the matches from Russia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ SoccerFest & Viewing Party at SteelStacks, presented by Bethlehem Steel FC.

SoccerFest kicks off June 14 as Russia faces off against Saudi Arabia at 11 a.m., and attendees can catch every match on the Levitt Pavilion and PBS39 outdoor screens through the finals on July 15.

Additional free SoccerFest highlights include:

The Original Bethlehem Steel FC
June 16, 11 a.m.
Join soccer historian Daniel Paul Morrison for a free presentation on the original Bethlehem Steel FC (1914-1930), the first professional soccer club from America to play in Europe and a five-time winner of the National Cup, now known as the U.S. Open Cup.

Children’s Soccer Clinic presented by Bethlehem Steel FC
June 16, 11:45 a.m.
Children and youth soccer players ages 6-12 are invited to learn a variety of soccer skills and techniques. The hands-on event, led by Bethlehem Steel FC and Philadelphia Union Academy staff and players, is open to the first 200 children who register.

Youth Soccer Clinic for Children with Disabilities presented by Good Shepherd Pediatrics
June 23, 9:30 a.m.
This engaging soccer experience is designed to teach children with disabilities the joy of soccer. Open to ages 4-17, the clinic offers one-on-one support from players and coaches to help strategize adaptive techniques. Participants learn basic soccer skills and gain enthusiasm for the sport; no soccer experience is necessary.

Cultural Exchange Soccer Clinic presented by Lehigh Valley United
June 23, 1 p.m.
Ages 7-14 can take part in this hands-on soccer clinic and event, led by LVU staff, players and adult volunteers representing countries and cultures participating in the 2018 FIFA World Cup™. Open to the first 200 children; French and Spanish instructors will be available.

To register for the clinics, visit www.discoverlehighvalley.com/soccerfest.

Partners helping to make the free 2018 FIFA World Cup™ SoccerFest & Viewing Party possible include Bethlehem Steel FC, Discover Lehigh Valley, Kwik Goal, Klunk & Millan Advertising, Garfield Group, Lehigh Valley United and St. Luke’s University Health Network. For a full lineup of matches and other events, visit www.discoverlehighvalley.com/soccerfest.

5 Questions with Martye Cohen

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The staff of Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo take great pride in being involved in our community on many levels. In fact, all of the attorneys at the firm participate in community programs and social organizations throughout the Valley.

For the past several years, Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo has been supporting the programming at SteelStacks, primarily the free Levitt Pavilion summer concerts and the ¡Sabor! Latin Festival. This year, they decided step up as the presenting sponsor of ¡Sabor! Latin Festival, an event that draws more than 10,000 people annually to the SouthSide. Here’s what Martye Cohen had to say about why it’s so important to get involved in your community.

ArtsQuest: Martye, Cohen, Feeley, Altemose & Rambo has previously been involved with ¡Sabor!, but this year you stepped up to become the event’s presenting sponsor. What drove that decision?

Martye Cohen: We were involved last year and attended the event. It was great! The people were having a great time including all of us. It’s a happy occasion and I met some terrific people. The world is all about people so we stepped up to be part of the program in a big way.

AQ: Why do you feel it’s important to offer events like ¡Sabor! at SteelStacks?

MC: These events are important for everyone. SteelStacks is a great venue – the genus itself draws people.

AQ: What’s your favorite part of the festival?

MC: The music and dancing. I really enjoy watching everyone dancing.

AQ: As a law firm, how does being part of an event like ¡Sabor! help connect you with the community?

MC: It is important for us to give back to the communities where we live and work. By being part of this event, we not only support the community but meet great people and learn about them and the culture.

AQ: Cohen & Feeley has a strong presence throughout the SouthSide. What are some of the other initiatives and events you’re involved with?

MC: We, of course, support SteelStacks and ArtsQuest as much as we can. In addition, we try to provide ideas and financial support for other SouthSide and Lehigh Valley-based organizations.

We are in partnership with the Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley (NHCLV), located at Donegan Elementary School. We are also developing a direct referral process making legal services more accessible for our community members.

¡Sabor! Latin Festival
presented by Cohen, Feeley, Altemose, Rambo Personal Injury Law
JUNE 22-24
SteelStacks

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Discover the Untold Story of the Original Bethlehem Steel FC During SoccerFest at SteelStacks June 16

For the past three years, the City of Bethlehem has been home to the entertaining, engaging and highly competitive Bethlehem Steel FC, the official USL affiliate of Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer. One-hundred years ago, however, the city was home to one of the most successful professional soccer clubs in U.S. history, albeit one few have ever heard of.

On June 16, 11 a.m., the community is invited to join soccer historian Daniel Paul Morrison at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks for a free presentation on the original Bethlehem Steel Football Club, the first professional soccer club from America to play in Europe and a five-time winner of the National Cup, now known as the U.S. Open Cup. The event is part of the Lehigh Valley SoccerFest & Viewing Party presented by Bethlehem Steel FC, which coincides with World Cup Russia from June 14-July 15.

Started as an amateur club in the early part of the 20th century, the Bethlehem Steel FC soon found immense success on the pitch, turning professional in 1914 with the financial backing of then-Bethlehem Steel President Charles M. Schwab. The club, which went 162-8-1 from 1913-’19, became the first U.S. pro club to play in Europe when it toured Sweden in 1919, and it was also a six-time winner of the American Cup. The team’s last season was spring 1930.

During the 1990s, Morrison developed a profound interest in Bethlehem Steel FC due, in large part, to the fact that his two great-uncles, US Soccer Hall of Famer Robert Morrison and Joseph Morrison, played for the club. Over the years, the Bucks County resident has done extensive research on the team and its history, combing through more than 3,000 articles and newspapers while collecting a variety of memorabilia on the club including old photos and medals. In August 2017, Morrison was featured in Sports Illustrated for his work in keeping the team’s storied past alive.

“As a lifelong soccer player and fan, the story of the first Bethlehem Steel FC was so amazing to discover,” says ArtsQuest Chief Operating Officer Curt Mosel, who played soccer throughout childhood and worked for the Chicago Fire of the MLS in the late ’90s and early 2000s. “I was introduced to Daniel Morrison and the Bethlehem Steel FC legend through a video that the Philadelphia Union put together when they adopted the original Steel team’s brand and story as part of their third kit a few years back. It was impressive how much of the Bethlehem Steel FC’s history Daniel knew and had preserved through a variety of stories and memorabilia he had collected. This is a little known but important part of soccer’s story in America and no one knows more about it than him.”

During his presentation, Morrison will talk about the history of the team, as well as how Bethlehem Steel’s success attracted some of the top talent from England, Scotland and Wales in the 1910s-’20s. The team’s most notable player was Archie Stark, who scored 67 goals his first season with the club in 1924-’25, a record that stood until Argentinian star Lionel Messi broke it while playing for FC Barcelona during the 2011-’12 soccer season.

Players of the original Bethlehem Steel FC played on East End field in Bethlehem, but later thanks to the Bethlehem Steel Corp., moved to a new field, now known as Moravian College’s Steel Field off Elizabeth Avenue. A bronze plaque stands at the stadium today commemorating the history of the team and its achievements.

Launched in 2014, the Lehigh Valley SoccerFest & Viewing Party has aired the matches from World Cup Brazil™, the Women’s World Cup and the Copa America Centenario over the past four years. In 2014, more than 50,000 people visited the SteelStacks campus for the festival. The following summer, 8,500 people came out to watch the U.S. Women’s national soccer team top Japan in the finals of the Women’s World Cup in Canada. This year, the festival is showing all of the World Cup Russia matches from June 14-July 15 on two large outdoor television screens on the SteelStacks campus, as well as hosting youth soccer clinics and more.

In addition to Bethlehem Steel FC, partners helping to make the free SoccerFest & Viewing Party possible include Discover Lehigh Valley, Garfield Group, Klunk & Millan Advertising, Kwik Goal, Lehigh Valley United and St. Luke’s University Health Network. For more information, visit www.lvsoccerfest.com or like www.facebook.com/LVsoccerfest.

STEP OUTDOORS FESTIVAL ADDS ARTISAN SHOW

Outdoors-focused festival June 2-3 to feature 20 artists with ties to natural world

From handcrafted pottery featuring unique floral designs to fused glass works inspired by insects and plants, the wonders of the natural world will be on display during the new Nature-themed Artisan Show at the Step Outdoors festival June 2-3 at SteelStacks.

During the artisan show, presented by Ah-Ha! Arts Management, more than 20 artists from throughout the region will offer a diverse array of finely crafted jewelry, ceramics, handmade soaps and more. In addition, on Sunday at 2 p.m., Callie Lasch of the Institute for Therapeutic Craft & Creativity will present a free, hands-on art therapy workshop for attendees.

The artisan show, which takes place in the second-floor Fowler Blast Furnace Room of the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, features a variety of craftsmen and artists, all of whom have a strong connection to or interest in nature and the natural world. Among the artisans taking part in the show are Florence Rodale of The Lavender Farmette, who organically grows and farms her own lavender and other flowers, and then distills the oils from the flowers to make organic soaps, candles, floral sachets and sprays; and Heather Skorinko of the Coplay-based Suyundalla Farms, who raises and shears her own sheep, processes the wool and then knits and weaves the fiber into sweaters, stockings, blankets and shawls.

Other artists confirmed so far include:

A Natural Alternative, Emmaus – handcrafted soaps

Autdemna Jewelers, Allentown – semi-precious stone jewelry

Cornerstone Forge, Germansville – hammered aluminum

Crazy Quilters, Emmaus – handcrafted quilts

Fire Light Glass & Design, Bethlehem – fused glass works inspired by nature

Paula Focazio Art & Design, Upper Black Eddy – wheel thrown ceramics

Pearls & Paper, New Tripoli -handmade jewelry

Iron Oaks, Mohrsville – forged iron home and garden items

Dona Jones, Allentown – torched copper
Deb McGinley, Emmaus – knitted clothing and toys

Pat Sarver, Ohio – quilting and applique

On June 3, 2 p.m., Ah-Ha! presents a free art therapy workshop by Callie Lasch of the Institute for Therapeutic Craft & Creativity. Lasch will focus on the power of the creative craft to bring about both mental and physical change. As part of the presentation, she will offer a hands-on craft related to the fiber arts. All ages are welcome to attend, but younger children will need assistance from an adult or teen.

As part of the Step Outdoors show, Ah-Ha! Arts Management is also unveiling its Emerging Artist Program, which provides one new or emerging artist with free entry and booth space in each show. The emerging artist at Step Outdoors is Stephanie Spencer of Falling Leaves Studio in Fountain Hill. Spencer focuses on ceramic sculptures made for the yard and garden including toadstools, toad houses and mushrooms.

Now in its fourth year, the Step Outdoors festival includes two days of presentations, hands-on activities and educational experiences designed to encourage children and families to get outdoors, as well as learn about the many wildlife, outdoors and conservation-focused groups working in the region. More than 25 different groups are set to attend this year’s event, which features archery, fly tying, urban hikes, Your First Mud Run and a DockDogs canine diving competition.

Partners helping to support the Step Outdoors festival include Ah-Ha! Arts Management, Aqua-Duck, Eight Oaks Craft Distillers, IGS Energy, Pennsylvania Game Commission and Service Electric Cable TV & Communications. For more information on the festival, visit www.steelstacks.org/stepoutdoors.

Bethlehem Steel FC Hosting Free Children’s Soccer Clinic June 16 at SteelStacks

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BETHLEHEM, PA—Children and youth soccer players ages 6-12 are invited to learn a variety of soccer skills and techniques at a free Soccer Clinic presented by the Bethlehem Steel FC June 16, 11:45 a.m., at the Lehigh Valley SoccerFest and Viewing Party at SteelStacks. The hands-on event, led by Bethlehem Steel FC and Philadelphia Union Academy staff and players, is open to the first 200 children who register at www.lvsoccerfest.com.

During the clinic, which is perfect for youth soccer players as well as those who are new to the sport, children will work with coaches and players to hone their soccer skills and learn new ones. The 60-minute clinic will include several stations focusing on different skills, techniques and strategies players can use successfully on the pitch.
Celebrating the excitement of the World’s Game, the Lehigh Valley SoccerFest & Viewing Party presented by Bethlehem Steel FC will feature all of the World Cup matches from Russia aired on the Levitt Pavilion and PBS39 outdoor screens on the campus. Several of the matches will also be broadcast in Spanish, including the matches taking place during the free Sabor Latin Festival at SteelStacks June 22-24.

Currently in its third season in the United Soccer League, Bethlehem Steel FC is the official USL affiliate of Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer. Also owned and operated by Keystone Sports and Entertainment LLC, the team started its inaugural season March 25, 2016 at FC Montreal and played the home opener at Lehigh University’s Goodman Stadium on April 3, 2016. Last season, Steel FC qualified for its first USL Cup Playoff appearance.

In addition to Bethlehem Steel FC, partners helping to make the free SoccerFest & Viewing Party possible include Discover Lehigh Valley, Kwik Goal, Klunk & Millan Advertising, Garfield Group and Lehigh Valley United. For more information, visit www.lvsoccerfest.com or like www.facebook.com/LVsoccerfest/.

Leading Ladies: Upcoming Performer Spotlights

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By Ben Youngerman, ArtsQuest Marketing Manager

Year-round, ArtsQuest is proud to present the work of female performers, artists, and comedians at SteelStacks, Musikfest and The Banana Factory! Here’s a look at some of the leading ladies showcasing their skills in the near future.

Banana Factory Art Classes – Year-Round – Current Classes

Throughout the year, The Banana Factory holds classes in various art forms. Teaching artists include Virginia Abbott, Deborah Slahta, Cotty Kilbanks, Elena Shakleton, Devyn Leonor Briggs, Katie Hovencamp, Marianne Knipe, Melissa Perhamus & more. These classes are a great opportunity to get creative in the Lehigh Valley.

SteelStacks Comedy Shows – Year-Round – Upcoming Shows

SteelStacks produces live comedy every Thursday, Friday and Saturday featuring the funniest female performers in the Lehigh Valley!

Free Concerts at Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks – May-September – Upcoming Shows

Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presented by Coordinated Health presents 52 FREE concerts throughout the spring and summer! Talented female performers on the 2018 lineup include Sarah Ayers, Hannah Gil & the Hours, Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds and more!

Bria Skonberg – 6/6 – buy tickets

Bria Skonberg is an award-winning jazz vocalist and trumpet player from New York City. Skonberg plays as part of RiverJazz presented by Concannon Miller.

Lady Parts Justice League: Vagical Mystery Tour – 6/12 – buy tickets

Hosted by The Daily Show co-creator Lizz Winstead, Lady Parts Justice League (LPJL), the comedy- driven reproductive rights organization, brings a combination of comedy and activism to audiences across the nation.

Jenny Lewis – 6/13 – buy tickets

One of the most celebrated and respected performers of her generation, Lewis got her start as the dynamic frontwoman of influential LA group Rilo Kiley. Wearing her iconic rainbow suits, Lewis has a number of A-list fans (as seen in the music video below).

Two Laugh Minimum: LaTice – 7/5 – buy tickets

LaTice is a comedian from South Jersey who has performed on ABC’s The View, in Las Vegas for the World Series of Comedy and top clubs around the country. She headlines the July edition of Two Laugh Minimum, the Lehigh Valley’s best standup comedy showcase.

Mary Chapin Carpenter – 7/27 – buy tickets

5-time GRAMMY-winning artist Mary Chapin Carpenter brings 30 years of country and Americana hits to Bethlehem!

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts – 8/3 – buy tickets

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Joan Jett has spent her life breaking barriers and challenging expectations. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts co-headline the Sands Steel Stage on the opening night of the 35th Musikfest!

Kesha – 8/7 – buy tickets

Kesha’s latest album Rainbow earned her first-ever GRAMMY nominations for “Best Pop Vocal Album” and “Best Pop Solo Performance”. Becoming an icon of the #MeToo movement, Kesha was named to TIME‘s list of the 100 “Most Influential People” in 2018. The pop superstar makes her triumphant return to the 35th Musikfest after headlining in 2013!

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Area Servicemen to be Honored During SteelStacks’ Memorial Day Celebration May 26-28

“Our Hometown Heroes” display tops 1,000 images

A record 1,000 images of local veterans and active military personnel will greet guests at the annual Memorial Day Celebration presented by Embassy Bank May 26-28 at SteelStacks. As part of the “Our Hometown Heroes” display, veterans, active members of the U.S. military and their families submitted 133 photos in 2018, bringing the total number of images submitted since “Our Hometown Heroes” began in 2011 to 1,031. The weekend also includes veterans’ programs and remembrance activities, transforming SteelStacks into a living memorial honoring men and women from throughout the region who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

“When we started ‘Our Hometown Heroes’ in 2011, we could not have envisioned the overwhelming response this project would receive,” says Embassy Bank CEO, President and Chairman Dave Lobach Jr. “When you think about the fact that there are now more than 1,000 images of veterans and active and former military personnel on the banners it’s simply incredible. ‘Our Hometown Heroes’ has been embraced by our region’s residents since day one and really highlights the respect our community has for everyone who protects and serves our great nation.”

Weekend highlights include:

Veterans Performance Reading
ArtsQuest Center, 2nd Floor Fowler Blast Furnace Room
Sat., May 26, 5:30 p.m.
The community is invited to listen to veterans and family members speak a tribute to those they have lost in observance of Memorial Day. Veteran Jenny Pacanowski of Bethlehem will curate the spoken word performance which includes a collaboration of performers from the groups Female Veterans Empowered to Transition, Warrior Writers and One Fight Foundation. The performances, which follow private writing workshops for veterans and their families, are designed to build comradery, provide strength and offer catharsis by discussing war and home front experiences through the written word.

Remember Our Heroes Luminary Display
ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks
Sun., May 27, 7 p.m.
Join us as we remember our heroes with a luminary display in honor of family and friends who served in the United States Armed Forces. Luminaries can be purchased for $5 each, with all proceeds donated to the Lehigh Valley American Gold Star Mothers. To reserve your luminaries in advance, visit www.steelstacks.org/memorial-day.

A Time to Remember
Levitt Pavilion Stage
Mon., May 28, 5 p.m.
The Memorial Day Weekend celebration concludes with a memorial service to remember the Lehigh Valley’s fallen soldiers.

Throughout the weekend, guests can also enjoy free, live music, including headlining shows by artists performing at the Levitt Pavilion Summer Concert Series.

The complete Memorial Day Celebration performance schedule is:

Sat., May 26
3 p.m. Scott Marshall & the Hillbilly Souls | TD Community Stage
7:30 p.m. Atlanta Rhythm Section | Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
9 p.m. The Hook | TD Community Stage

Sun., May 27
3 p.m. The Wallace Brothers | TD Community Stage
6 p.m. Zaire | TD Community Stage
7:30 p.m. Slam Allen Band | Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
9 p.m. Tanqueray Hayward | TD Community Stage

Mon., May 28
3 p.m. National Moment of Silence | TD Community Stage
3:30 p.m. Billy Bauer Band | TD Community Stage
5:30 p.m. The SwingTime Dolls | TD Community Stage
7:30 p.m. Still Surfin’ – A Tribute to The Beach Boys | Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks

The Memorial Day Celebration presented by Embassy Bank begins at 3 p.m. each day. For more information, visit www.steelstacks.org.

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