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WDIY Is Bringing a Live Game Show Experience to the State Theatre’s Stage for Fundraiser Event



WDIY Is Bringing a Live Game Show Experience to the State Theatre’s Stage for Fundraiser Event

Lehigh Valley, PA — WDIY 88.1 FM, Lehigh Valley Public Radio, is excited to announce Lehigh Valley Hollywood Squares presented by Air Products — a one- of-a-kind, live game show fundraiser that brings together local celebrity panelists and audience contestants for a night of trivia, fun, and fundraising in support of WDIY’s mission. The event is the station’s most ambitious live event in our 30-year history.

Lehigh Valley Hollywood Squares presented by Air Products will take place at the historic State Theatre in Easton on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 from 6 to 9 PM.

Inspired by the classic TV game show, this interactive, high-energy event will include:

  • A 3×3 celebrity panel grid featuring local leaders, entertainers, and surprise guests
  • A host and audience participation
  • Trivia rounds (both scripted and unscripted)
  • Raffles, prizes, and more!

Our local celebrity panelists will be:

  • George Wacker, owner of Lehigh Valley with Love
  • Laurie Hackett, host of WDIY’s A Closer Look and director of corporate relations for Air Products
  • Kurt Landes, president and general manager of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs
  • Lindsay Watson, host of WDIY’s Influence Unplugged: Celebrating Black Legacy, co-founder of the award-winning FIA Now Employment Solutions, and founder of Joy Fluent
  • Kendal Conrad, country music singer-songwriter and food/travel vlogger
  • Genesis Ortega, Communications Manager for the City of Allentown
  • Tyler Rothrock, comedian and podcast host
  • Kassie Hilgert, President and CEO of ArtsQuest
  • Anne Baum, President of Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital

Our host for the evening will be Laura McHugh, chief engagement officer for the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley.

The game will be three rounds of play. Our contestants will be:

Round 1:

John Callahan (former Bethlehem Mayor) vs.

Justin Keiper (Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, funeral director and supervisor)

Round 2:

Michael Spigel (President & CEO of Good Shepherd Rehabilitation) vs.

Marci Lesko (United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, president and CEO)

Round 3:

Elizabeth Ortiz (Allentown-based speaker/consultant) vs.

Matthew Tuerk (Allentown Mayor)

Some of the most-anticipated auction items at the event will be:

  • A Martin D-28 guitar, one of the most iconic acoustic guitars in the world.
  • 2 complimentary round-trip airline tickets from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)
  • A wine tasting for 12 hosted by wine celebrity edutainer Michael Green
  • A taco truck party from Cactus Blue Sponsors for the event are:
  • Air Products – Presenting Sponsor
  • Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba – Gold Sponsor
  • Highmark – Gold Sponsor
  • IronPigs Charities – Gold Sponsor
  • PPL – Gold Sponsor
  • Laurie and Karl Siebert/Your Financial Choices – Gold Sponsor
  • Moravian University – Gold Sponsor
  • BSI Corporate Benefits – Silver Sponsor
  • Embassy Bank – Silver Sponsor
  • Lehigh Valley Community Foundation – Silver Sponsor
  • J.G. Petrucci – Silver Sponsor
  • Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) – Silver Sponsor
  • City of Allentown – Community Sponsor
  • Buckno Lisicky & Company – Community Sponsor
  • Maraleen Shields/Orloski Law – Community Sponsor
  • Evans Wealth – Community Sponsor
  • United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley – Community Sponsor

Trivia buffs, public radio supporters, and people who just love a good laugh will not want to miss this night out — all while helping us raise funds for the news, music, and programming on Lehigh Valley Public Radio.

Tickets are now on sale for the event via the station’s website, wdiy.org.

  • General Admission tickets are $75 and include general seating, a pre-show reception, beer and wine, cash bar, raffles, and auctions (proceeds support WDIY).
  • VIP tickets are $125 and also come with a meet-and-greet with the celebrity panelists and reserved VIP seating.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Time: 6 PM

Location: State Theatre Center for the Arts, 453 Northampton St, Easton, PA 18042

About WDIY:

WDIY 88.1 FM is a listener-supported, volunteer-driven public radio station based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. As the Lehigh Valley’s NPR affiliate for 30 years, WDIY delivers a unique blend of national and local programming to a diverse audience across the region. Licensed to the Lehigh Valley Community Broadcasters Association, Inc., WDIY thrives on community involvement and support, living up to its motto: “Many Choices, Real Voices.” WDIY is also available on 93.9 FM in Easton/Phillipsburg, online at wdiy.org, and via the WDIY app.

Information provided to TVL by:
Shamus McGroggan