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Sensory-Friendly Series adjustment, return of Summer Classics also on tap<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n BETHLEHEM, Pa. \u2013 The Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas <\/a>(FBAC) at the ArtsQuest Center on the SteelStacks campus, after reviewing patron surveys as well as CDC and state\/local health department guidance, have adjusted their mask and distancing guidelines. Masks will no longer be required for vaccinated patrons, while unvaccinated patrons are being asked to wear a face covering over both their mouth and nose unless they are actively eating or drinking during a screening. Capacities will increase from 25% to 50%, allowing for a maximum of 100 and 50 people in the Red and Blue Cinemas, respectively.<\/p>\n \u201cWe made sure to take the time to hear from our patrons and consult with our colleagues at cinemas across the country in making this decision,\u201d said ArtsQuest Programming Director Ryan Hill, who oversees the day-to-day operation of the FBAC. \u201cWe heard loud and clear that our patrons still wanted to be guaranteed at least some measure of distancing, and also heard loud and clear that they want to come back to the movies. We\u2019ll do all we can to make sure we can bring as many people into our cinemas in the safest manner possible.\u201d<\/p>\n The FBAC has also adjusted the time of their Sensory-Friendly Kids Movie Series films from every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. to Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. The series takes the same films that play as part of the Levitt Family Movie Series and plays them in the Red Cinema earlier the same day, keeping the lights and volume at a low level, allowing for children and adults to move around in the cinema, and allowing for families with special dietary needs to bring their own food and beverages with them.<\/p>\n This remaining sensory-friendly lineup includes:<\/p>\n The Lego Movie (2014)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>June 30<\/p>\n Onward (2020)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>July 14 In addition to recently confirming the highly-anticipated film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegr\u00eda Hudes\u2019 stage musical \u201cIn the Heights\u201d will open with sneak preview screenings on June 10, the FBAC has also released the lineup for their annual Summer Classics Series. Traditionally, on every Wednesday from May to Musikfest<\/a>, the 2021 series will start on July 7 with \u201cSingin\u2019 in the Rain\u201d and end on August 4 with \u201cTop Gun,\u201d in anticipation of the latter\u2019s sequel coming out later in theaters. Additional titles include \u201cDirty Dancing\u201d (July 14), \u201cCasablanca\u201d (July 21) and \u201cJaws\u201d (July 28).<\/p>\n The Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas (FBAC) are a two-screen independent cinema located within the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks and operated by the nonprofit organization ArtsQuest. The cinemas celebrated their 10th anniversary on April 15, 2021, and is currently open for both public screenings and private rentals. More information on both can be found at: steelstacks.org\/film<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sensory-Friendly Series adjustment, return of Summer Classics also on tap\u00a0 BETHLEHEM, Pa. \u2013 The Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas (FBAC) at the ArtsQuest Center on the SteelStacks campus, after reviewing … Continue reading ARTSQUEST\u2019S FRANK BANKO ALEHOUSE CINEMAS ADJUST MASK\/DISTANCING POLICIES<\/span> The Emperor\u2019s New Groove (2000)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 July 7<\/h1>\n
\nPaddington (2014)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>July 21
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\nNicole Harrell
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