Get Ready to Feast at The Lehigh Valley Vegan s’MAC Down! 

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., October 10, 2024 – ArtsQuest and Animal Defenders Greater Lehigh Valley are excited to announce the return of the Lehigh Valley Vegan s’MAC Down on Sunday Nov. 10 in the Musikfest Café in the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks. This contest will determine who has the best vegan mac and cheese in the region! 

Current Judge’s Choice champion Aman’s Artisan Indian Cuisine is back to defend their title – come see who has what it takes to s’MAC ’em down. 

“I’m thrilled for the 2024 Lehigh Valley s’MAC Down,” said Hilari Stahler from Lehigh Valley Vegan and Co-founder of the s’MAC Down. “This year, we have several chefs returning who were part of the very first s’MAC Down in 2017, when it was held in my church basement. It’s truly empowering to see how this simple dish continues to bring our community together. Everyone looks forward to the chefs’ creative spins on this humble classic, and I can’t wait to see what they cook up this year!”

Tickets are available now on the SteelStacks website. General admission tickets include unlimited vegan mac and cheese samples (while supplies last), the ability to vote for their favorite mac and cheese and access to vendors selling delicious vegan desserts. VIP access tickets include the above with access to the event one full hour before general admission, as well as a drink ticket and a special gift.  

Doors open for VIP ticket holders at 1 p.m. and general admission is at 2 p.m. 

Ticket prices are below:  

ArtsQuest members and non-members can upgrade their s’MAC Down experience by purchasing VIP tickets! VIP Admission tickets are $39 for ArtsQuest members and $44 for non-members. General admission is $19 for ArtsQuest members and $24 for non-members. Children (12 and under) tickets are priced at $10. Tickets will increase by $5 by the week of the event. A limited number of children’s (12 and under) tickets are available. Children under the age of two are admitted free. 

“ArtsQuest is excited to bring back the s’MAC Down for another year of cheezy deliciousness. We particularly like that this event is enjoyed by both vegans who often struggle to find food events they can participate in and non-vegans who know just how amazing plant-based mac and cheese can be,” commented Ryan Hill, Senior Director of Programming. “If you’re stuck for options for your vegan family members this Thanksgiving, come to the s’MAC Down and be inspired!” 

You can purchase tickets now here!  

About ArtsQuest 
ArtsQuest’s mission is to provide access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences using arts and culture as key elements of economic development for our urban communities. ArtsQuest™ supports this mission via the presentation of performing and visual arts, film, arts education classes and outreach, youth programming and cultural events. Through festivals such as its flagship event, Musikfest; the Banana Factory Arts Center; and the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks arts and cultural campus, ArtsQuest’s programming reaches more than 1.9 million people annually. The organization’s programs and events, of which nearly 50% are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region.      

Get Ready for a Season of Laughs this Winter at ArtsQuest

Announcing the 12^th Annual SteelStacks Improv Comedy Festival!

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., October 7, 2024 –  ArtsQuest is excited to announce the 12^th Annual SteelStacks Improv Comedy Festival on Friday, January 24 and Saturday, January 25. The festival will feature two highly acclaimed headliners with Friday’s headliner to be announced soon and Improvised Jane Austin headlining on Saturday. Ticketing and specific times are also to be announced soon.

If you are on an improv team, this is your opportunity to participate in the festival. The SteelStacks Improv Comedy Festival features teams from The Lehigh Valley, NYC, Baltimore, Boston, Toronto and beyond! For those interested in submitting their team to perform, applications can be submitted here: https://fest.formstack.com/forms/ssicf2025

“SteelStacks Improv Comedy Festival is always a great way to kick off another year of comedy at SteelStacks,” commented Addyson Young, ArtsQuest Programming Specialist and SteelStacks Improv Comedy Festival Director. “It’s incredible to have a weekend where we can highlight our local teams, bring teams together from across the country and beyond and generally celebrate the art of Improv Comedy.”

Improvised Jane Austen is a Chicago-based ensemble that uses Jane Austen’s tropes, themes and language to create an unscripted romantic comedy set in Regency-era England. Improvised Jane Austen’s shows have been delighting 21st century audiences with a modern sense and sensibility for over 15 years. Come for the humor, stay for the heart!

Throughout the show’s run, Improvised Jane Austen’s has been Chicago Reader Recommended, named a PerformInk Critics’ Pick, voted Best Sketch/Improv Troupe 2019 in the Reader’s Best of Chicago and was most recently featured in Time Out, on WGN’s Daytime Chicago and CBS News Chicago.

Please note, children ages 12 and under will not be permitted. Ages 13-17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Ticket information will be announced soon. The full festival schedule is coming in November! Be sure to check out Steelstacks.org for more information on all things comedy including upcoming shows, workshops and more

About ArtsQuest
ArtsQuest’s mission is to provide access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences using arts and culture as key elements of economic development for our urban communities. ArtsQuest™ supports this mission via the presentation of performing and visual arts, film, arts education classes and outreach, youth programming and cultural events.

Through festivals such as its flagship event, Musikfest; the Banana Factory Arts Center; and the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks arts and cultural campus, ArtsQuest’s programming reaches more than 1.9 million people annually. The organization’s programs and events, over 50 percent of which are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region.

La Experiencia de Patinaje sobre Hielo al Aire Libre Regresa a ArtsQuest en su Tercera Temporada

¡Vuelve la Pista de Patinaje sobre Hielo de SteelStacks presentada por Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital!

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., 1 de octubre de 2024 – ArtsQuest se complace en anunciar el regreso de la Pista de Patinaje Sobre Hielo de SteelStacks presentada por Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. La pista abre oficialmente el viernes 22 de noviembre y estará abierta hasta el domingo 5 de enero. Este año, la pista volverá a ofrecer divertidas noches temáticas y este año se han añadido opciones para fiestas de cumpleaños y eventos privados. No es demasiado pronto para comenzar a pensar en vivir su experiencia festiva en la pista de hielo, junto a las emblemáticas Steel “stacks” de Bethlehem.

“Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital se enorgullece de ser el patrocinador principal de la Pista de Patinaje sobre Hielo de SteelStacks por tercer año consecutivo”, afirma Anne Baum, Presidenta de Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. “Como primer y más fiable hospital infantil de la región, sabemos lo importante que es para los niños la diversión al aire libre con la familia y los amigos a medida que crecen y se desarrollan, y por eso nos dedicamos a mantener a los niños de nuestra comunidad sobre el hielo. Con toda una red sanitaria creada exclusivamente para los niños, estamos preparados para proporcionarles toda la atención que puedan necesitar para ayudarles a volver a patinar y disfrutar de una temporada de fiestas felices y saludables.”

Las sesiones de patinaje durarán 60 minutos (con un descanso de 30 minutos entre ellas) y habrá varias sesiones cada día. Para consultar los horarios de las sesiones, visite https://www.steelstacks.org/icerink/.

¡Las entradas ya están a la venta, así que haga planes para patinar con la familia, amigos e incluso los compañeros de trabajo! ¡Puede comprar entradas individuales, entradas para grupos de 15 o más personas y sesiones de patinaje privadas para grupos grandes!

Los precios de las entradas se indican a continuación e incluyen el costo de los patines y un cargo de $1. Puede traer sus propios patines, pero el precio de la entrada sigue siendo el mismo.

• 14 años o más: $18-21
• 13 años o menos: $15-18
• Miembros de ArtsQuest: $14-17
• Tarifa de Grupo (15 o más): $14-17

*Los grupos de 15 a 25 personas pueden comprar las entradas a precio de grupo en línea o por teléfono. Grupos de 26 o más personas, por favor enviar un correo electrónico a groups@artsquest.org con la fecha y la hora de la sesión solicitada y el número total de patinadores para comprar las entradas.

Los grupos que deseen alquilar la pista para ser los únicos en ella durante su sesión de patinaje, o cualquier persona interesada en celebrar una fiesta de cumpleaños en la pista, por favor contactar al Especialista de Programación Alexis Kuczek al email akuczek@artsquest.org con la fecha y hora deseadas, junto con el número aproximado de patinadores. El alquiler para cumpleaños es $200 e incluye asientos cubiertos durante 1.5 horas y cinco entradas gratuitas para patinar (incluye el alquiler de patines). Se cobra un cargo de $15 por cada patinador adicional. Los complementos para fiestas de cumpleaños incluyen:

• Aparición de un personaje de cuento: a partir de $125 por 30 minutos
• Pizza normal de 16″: $22 cada una (Levy Pizza)
• Pizza de pepperoni de 16″: $26 cada una
• Canasta de pollo y Papas fritas: $11 cada una
• Servicio de chocolate caliente: $5.50 por persona durante 2 horas 

ArtsQuest reciben un 10% de descuento en el precio de la reserva.

Los lunes no festivos, los niños (12 años o menos) patinan a mitad de precio, $7.50 en las sesiones de patinaje de las 05:00, 06:30 y 08:00 p. m. Las sesiones de patinaje sensorialmente amigables también se realizarán los lunes no festivos a las 05:00 p. m.– la música y todas las luces parpadeantes, incluidas nuestras decoraciones navideñas iluminadas, se apagarán o se encenderán en modo no parpadeante; y los dispositivos de ayuda de patinaje serán de alquiler gratuito, hasta agotar existencias.

Los días martes 3, 10 y 17 de diciembre, los estudiantes con cualquier identificación de estudiante patinarán con $2 de descuento durante las sesiones de patinaje de las 05:00 p. m., 06:30 p. m. y 08:00 p. m.

Los jueves 5, 12 y 19 de diciembre a las 08:00 p. m., sólo patinarán mayores de 21 años. ¡Tendremos promociones de bebidas en el bar y un DJ en vivo!

Todas las noches temáticas a continuación se realizan a las 06:30 p. m. y a las 08:00 p. m., salvo que se indique lo contrario. Los temas incluyen:

• Bridgerton Skate – 25 de noviembre
• Elf Skate – 3 de diciembre
• Beyonce Skate – 4 de diciembre
• Noche de DJ: Brad Scott – 5 de diciembre
• Star Wars Skate – 7 de diciembre (10:30 a. m. y 12:00 p. m.)
• Frozen Skate – 8 de diciembre (10:30 a. m. y 12:00 p. m.)
• Pride Night – 8 de diciembre (06:00 p. m. y 07:30 p. m.)
• Taylor Swift Skate – 10 de diciembre (05:00 p. m., 06:30 p. m. y 08:00 p. m.)
• Emo for the Holidays – 11 de diciembre
• Noche de DJ: Jamal Knight – 12 de diciembre
• Bluey Skate – 14 de diciembre (10:30 a. m. y 12:00 p. m.)
• Grinch Skate – 15 de diciembre (10:30 a. m. y 12:00 p. m.)
• Eagles vs. Steelers Skate – 15 de diciembre (04:30 p. m. y 06:00 p. m.)
• HOT TO SKATE! – 17 de diciembre
• Y2K Skate – 18 de diciembre
• Noche de DJ: DJ Discowolfe – 19 de diciembre
• Holiday PJs Skate – 21 de diciembre (10:30 a. m. y 12:00 p. m.)
• Phantoms Skate – 22 de diciembre (10:30 a. m. y 12:00 p. m.)
• La Mega Skate – 22 de diciembre (06:00 p. m. y 07:30 p. m.)

*Viste algo temático para las siguientes noches y obtén un descuento en la puerta: Eagles vs. Steelers Skate (15 de diciembre), Holiday PJs Skate (21 de diciembre) y Phantoms Skate (22 de diciembre).

“Estoy impaciente por volver a ver la pista de patinaje sobre hielo de SteelStacks esta temporada”, afirma Ryan Hill, Director Principal de Programación de ArtsQuest. “Los equipos de producción y operaciones estelares de ArtsQuest hacen que la pista luzca como ninguna otra en Lehigh Valley; une el Christkindlmarkt y el ArtsQuest Center en SteelStacks maravillosamente durante la temporada festiva. ¡Casi 30,000 personas han creado recuerdos festivos imborrables en la pista durante los dos últimos años!”

Ven a SteelStacks y disfruta de nuestra pista de patinaje sobre hielo al aire libre durante toda la temporada festiva y no olvides visitar el Christkindlmark presentado por Univest Financial  justo al lado, el cual abrirá el viernes 22 de noviembre hasta el domingo 22 de diciembre. ¡Nos vemos allí!

Acera de ArtsQuest
La misión de ArtsQuest es brindar acceso a experiencias artísticas, culturales y educativas excepcionales utilizando las artes y la cultura como elementos clave de desarrollo económico para nuestras comunidades urbanas. ArtsQuest™ apoya esta misión mediante la presentación de artes escénicas y visuales, cine, clases de educación artística y participación comunitaria, programación juvenil y eventos culturales. A través de festivales como su evento estrella, Musikfest; el Banana Factory Arts Center; y el ArtsQuest Center en el campus artístico y cultural de SteelStacks, la programación de ArtsQuest llega a más de 1.9 millones de personas cada año. Los programas y eventos de la organización, de los cuales más del 50% son gratuitos, tienen un impacto económico combinado de más de $136 milliones anuales en la región. 

The Outdoor Ice-Skating Experience Returns to ArtsQuest for its Third Season

The Ice Rink at SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital is back!

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., October 1, 2024 – ArtsQuest is excited to announce the return of the Ice Rink at SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. The rink officially opens on Friday, November 22 and runs through Sunday, January 5. This year, the rink will once again offer fun theme nights and this year, there’s added options for birthday parties and private events. It’s not too early to start thinking about creating your holiday experience at the ice rink, alongside the iconic Bethlehem Steel ‘stacks.’

“Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Ice Rink at SteelStacks for the third year in a row,” says Anne Baum, President, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. “As the region’s first and most trusted children’s hospital, we know just how important outdoor fun with family and friends is for kids as they grow and develop, which is why we are dedicated to keeping the kids in our community out on the ice. With an entire health network built just for kids, we are equipped to provide them with any care they may need to help them get back on the ice and enjoy a healthy, happy holiday season.”

Skating sessions will last 60 minutes (with a 30-minute break in between) and there will be multiple sessions each day. To view session times please visit https://www.steelstacks.org/icerink/.

Tickets are on sale now, so make plans for skating with family, friends and even your coworkers! You can purchase individual tickets, group tickets for 15 or more and private skate sessions for large groups!

Ticket prices are listed below and include the cost of skates and a $1 fee. You are permitted to bring your own skates, but the ticket price remains the same.

• 14 and older: $18-21
• 13 and younger: $15-18
• ArtsQuest Members: $14-17
• Group Rate (15 or more): $14-17

*Groups of 15-25 can purchase tickets at the group rate online or by phone. Groups of 26 or more, please email groups@artsquest.org with the date/session time being requested and the total number of skaters to secure tickets.

Groups that are looking to rent out the rink so that they are the only ones on it during their skate session, or anyone interested in having a birthday party at the rink, please contact Programming Specialist Alexis Kuczek at akuczek@artsquest.org with the desired date and time, along with the approximate number of skaters. Birthday rentals are $200 and include covered seating for 1.5 hours and five free skate admissions (includes skate rentals). There is a $15 charge for each additional skater. Birthday party add-ons include:

• A storybook party character appearance: starting at $125 for 30 minutes
• Plain 16” pizza: $22 each (Levy Pizza)
• Pepperoni 16” pizza: $26 each
• Chicken tenders and French fry basket: $11 each
• Hot chocolate service: $5.50 per person for 2 hours

ArtsQuest members receive a 10% discount off reservation costs.

On non-holiday Mondays, kids (12 and under) skate for half price, $7.50 at the 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. skating sessions. Sensory Friendly skate sessions will also be held on non-holiday Mondays at 5 p.m.– music and all blinking lights, including our lighted holiday decorations, will be turned off or lighted solid; and skate aids will be free to rent, while supplies last.

On Tuesday December 3, 10 and 17, students with any student ID skate for $2 off during the 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. skating sessions.

On Thursday December 5, 12 and 19 at 8 p.m., only skaters 21 and over will be on the ice. We’ll have drink specials at the bar and a live DJ spinning tunes!

All theme nights below take place at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. unless listed otherwise. Themes include:

• Bridgerton Skate – Nov. 25
• Elf Skate – Dec. 3
• Beyonce Skate – Dec. 4
• DJ Night: Brad Scott – Dec. 5
• Star Wars Skate – Dec. 7 (10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.)
• Frozen Skate – Dec. 8 (10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.)
• Pride Night – Dec. 8 (6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.)
• Taylor Swift Skate – Dec. 10 (5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.)
• Emo for the Holidays – Dec. 11
• DJ Night: Jamal Knight – Dec. 12
• Bluey Skate – Dec. 14 (10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.)
• Grinch Skate – Dec. 15 (10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.)
• Eagles vs. Steelers Skate – Dec. 15 (4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.)
• HOT TO SKATE! – Dec. 17
• Y2K Skate – Dec. 18
• DJ Night: DJ Discowolfe – Dec. 19
• Holiday PJs Skate – Dec. 21 (10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.)
• Phantoms Skate – Dec. 22 (10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.)
• La Mega Skate – Dec. 22 (6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.)

*Show up wearing something on theme for the following nights and get a discount at the door: Eagles vs. Steelers Skate (Dec. 15), Holiday PJs Skate (Dec. 21) and Phantoms Skate (Dec. 22).

“I can’t wait to see the Ice Rink at SteelStacks come back this season,” says ArtsQuest Sr. Director of Programming, Ryan Hill. “ArtsQuest’s stellar operations and productions teams make the rink look like nothing else in the Lehigh Valley; it ties Christkindlmarkt and the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks together beautifully during the holiday season. Nearly 30,000 people have made lasting holiday memories at the rink over the past two years!”

Come out to the SteelStacks and enjoy our outdoor ice-skating rink throughout the holiday season and be sure to visit Christkindlmarkt presented by Univest Financial right next door, opening on Friday, November 22 through Sunday, December 22. See you there!

About ArtsQuest 
ArtsQuest’s mission is to provide access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences using arts and culture as key elements of economic development for our urban communities. ArtsQuest™ supports this mission via the presentation of performing and visual arts, film, arts education classes and outreach, youth programming and cultural events. Through festivals such as its flagship event, Musikfest; the Banana Factory Arts Center; and the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks arts and cultural campus, ArtsQuest’s programming reaches more than 1.9 million people annually. The organization’s programs and events, of which nearly 50% are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region.     

Hop on the Holiday Bus to Enjoy Fall and Winter Festivities Happening throughout Bethlehem

The holidays just got merrier with leaving the driving to us as you celebrate in the Christmas City.

Lehigh Valley, Bethlehem, PA, September 30, 2024 – Back by popular demand, ArtsQuest is pleased to announce that thanks to a multilevel and citywide partnership with LANTA, the Bethlehem Parking Authority, the City of Bethlehem, the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, Historic Bethlehem Museum and Sites and the SouthSide Arts District, the NEW LANTA bus service that provided transportation during Musikfest, will again be offering the same Blue and Green Lines for fall and holiday events taking place on both the North and South-Sides of Bethlehem.

Bus service will be offered throughout these events:

• Oktoberfest – Weekends of Oct. 4-6 and October 11-13
• Harvest Fest – Saturday, Oct. 12
• Christkindlmarkt – Nov. 15-17, Nov. 22-24, Nov. 29-Dec. 1, Dec. 5-8, Dec. 12-15, Dec. 19-22
• All Holiday Events on Historic Main Street

 “With approximately 7,700 riders using the LANTA bus lines at Musikfest, it was a unanimous decision to bring this service back for future events,” commented AJ Jordan, Director of Planning & Scheduling, LANTA. “And, all of LANTA’s buses are ADA Accessible, making it much more convenient for everyone to get around the city.”   

Mayor J. William Reynolds; Kassie Hilgert, ArtsQuest President and CEO; Tammy Wendling, Senior Vice President of Bethlehem Initiatives for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce; Steve Fernstrom, Executive Director Bethlehem Parking Authority; and LoriAnn Wukitsch, President & CEO, Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites are thrilled to bring this new bus service back for Bethlehem’s fall fun and holiday festivities – allowing for more people to visit the Christmas City with increased accessibility, helping to boost the local economy, making it safer for pedestrians with decreased single-vehicle traffic and taking in the beauty of Bethlehem throughout the holiday season. 

Once again, the Blue Line from Trexlertown to Easton and the Green Line from Whitehall to the Casino, will not only make your ride to and from events taking place during the fall and winter holiday stress-free, they will also allow for stops throughout both sides of the city for multiple festival fun. Both Blue and Green lines will run every 15 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays and every 30 minutes on Sundays. You can find more information, including fares, stops and more on LANTAbus.com.

Whether you leave the car at home, park in an off-satellite lot or one of the convenient garages around the city and take a shuttle from there, or if you’re feet just need a rest and you’re looking for an easier way to get around both the North and South-Sides, you can deck the halls and be merry with ease during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.

About ArtsQuest
ArtsQuest’s mission is to provide access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences using arts and culture as key elements of economic development for our urban communities. ArtsQuest™ supports this mission via the presentation of performing and visual arts, film, arts education classes and outreach, youth programming and cultural events. Through festivals such as its flagship event, Musikfest; the Banana Factory Arts Center; and the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks arts and cultural campus, ArtsQuest’s programming reaches more than 1.9 million people annually. The organization’s programs and events, of which nearly 50% of which are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region.

Re-Introducing the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas

Now with Projection in 4K!

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., September 24, 2024 – ArtsQuest is excited to re-introduce the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas on Thursday, October 3 after an upgrade in picture quality, lighting and screening equipment that was completed inside the theaters.

“The Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas have made their mark over the past 13 years as the Lehigh Valley’s premiere independent cinema,” said Ryan Hill, ArtsQuest Sr. Director of Programming. “We’re excited to take our popular retro screenings to the next level while also continuing to show the best in new cinema in an immersive experience like none other in the region.”

Experiencing a film in 4K is like stepping into a new dimension of clarity and detail. With four times the resolution of standard HD, 4K delivers stunningly sharp images and vibrant colors that make every scene come to life with remarkable realism. The enhanced picture quality reveals intricate details and textures that might be missed in lower resolutions, creating an immersive viewing experience that draws you deeper into the story. Whether it’s the fine textures of a character’s costume or the breathtaking beauty of a landscape, 4K transforms your film-watching into a vivid, high-definition spectacle.

The Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas are a two-screen independent cinema located on the first floor of the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks. The Red Cinema accommodates 200 guests, while the Blue Cinema accommodates 100 guests. Tickets are priced at $11. ArtsQuest Members, senior citizens and those ages 25 and under can purchase discounted tickets (IN-PERSON only). Discounted tickets are normally priced at $8.50 at all showtimes and ArtsQuest Members can enjoy a movie for $7.50 per ticket. (Prices subject to change). Visit steelstacks.org for more information.

The Palette & Pour kitchen will be open Thursday through Saturday nights starting at 6 p.m. for dinner service. Food from Palette & Pour can be brought into the cinema, along with your favorite cocktail or beverage (Movie-inspired drinks will be available, too). Thursdays are Quesadilla night and Fridays are Pierogi night. Get $1 off both your quesadillas on Thursdays and pierogis on Fridays!

We’ll be kicking off the re-introduction of the cinemas with 4K showings of Joker: Folie à Deux and Purple Rain (40th Anniversary).

Additionally, from October 4^th through the 10^th, enjoy stunning 4K remasters and restorations of timeless classics with multiple screenings of The Wizard of Oz, Ghostbusters (40^th Anniversary), and Young Frankenstein (50^th Anniversary). See these iconic films at the new and improved Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas:

10/3 @ 7:30 p.m. – Purple Rain (40^th Anniversary) (1984)

Additional Showtimes Include:

10/4 @ 6 p.m.

10/5 @ 4:45 p.m.

10/7 @ 4:30 p.m.

10/10 @ 4:30 p.m.

10/4 @ 2:45 p.m. – Young Frankenstein (50^th Anniversary) (1974)

Additional Showtimes Include:

10/5 @ 7:15 p.m.

10/6 @ 3:45 p.m.

10/7 @ 7:30 p.m.

10/8 @ 5 p.m.

10/4 @ 8:30 p.m. – Ghostbusters (40^th Anniversary) (1984)

Additional Showtimes Include:

10/5 @ 12 p.m.

10/6 @ 6:30 p.m.

10/9 @ 4:45 p.m.

10/10 @ 7:30 p.m.

10/4 @ 12:30 p.m. – The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Additional Showtimes Include:

10/5 @ 2:30 p.m.

10/6 @ 12:45 p.m.

10/8 @ 7:30 p.m.

10/10 @ 1:30 p.m.

Additional upcoming classic titles presented in 4K, part of the 2024K Film Series, include:

10/30 @ 7:15 p.m. – The Sixth Sense (25^th Anniversary) (1999)

11/3 @ 6:15 pm. – Election (25^th Anniversary) (1999)

11/10 @ 5:00 p.m. – Seven Samurai (70^th Anniversary)

11/13 @ 7:15 p.m. – Boyz n the Hood

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About ArtsQuest 
ArtsQuest’s mission is to provide access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences using arts and culture as key elements of economic development for our urban communities. ArtsQuest™ supports this mission via the presentation of performing and visual arts, film, arts education classes and outreach, youth programming and cultural events. Through festivals such as its flagship event, Musikfest; the Banana Factory Arts Center; and the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks arts and cultural campus, ArtsQuest’s programming reaches more than 1.9 million people annually. The organization’s programs and events, of which nearly 50% are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region.