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The joint operation pays tribute to COVID-19 frontline workers, those lost and survivors during Musikfest celebrations<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n BETHLEHEM, Pa. –\u00a0<\/strong>In honor of those affected by COVID-19, ArtsQuest and New Bethany Ministries are joining forces to present Poppies of Remembrance, Lanterns of Hope, with proceeds benefiting both organizations. Poppies of Remembrance, Lanterns of Hope features small paper bags illuminated by votive candles participants can purchase and set up at home during the last weekend of\u00a0Musikfest<\/a>\u00a0in August.<\/p>\n The lanterns will honor lives touched by the pandemic and can be dedicated to a loved one lost, those still struggling with the virus\u2019 effects or a hero fighting the pandemic on the front lines. Lanterns are available for purchase in sets of 6 for $9 per set.<\/p>\n \u201cPoppies of Remembrance, Lanterns of Hope was created to give us all a moment to pause and collectively remember all those we have lost during this pandemic and to also thank all of those who\u2019ve carried us through these trying times. In order to strengthen our community, it is important that we mourn together, heal together and have hope together,\u201d said ArtsQuest President & CEO, Kassie Hilgert.<\/p>\n During the Poppies of Remembrance, Lanterns of Hope event, Musikfest performers and attendees will be asked to #PauseTheMusik for a moment of silence in recognition of those we have lost during the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n \u201cNew Bethany Ministries is proud to partner with ArtsQuest and engage our community in a brilliant display of recollection and respect,\u201d said Marc Rittle, Executive Director of New Bethany Ministries.<\/p>\n Buildings throughout the Lehigh Valley will light up red in collaboration with ArtsQuest and New Bethany Ministries. Confirmed organizations include City Center Allentown, Moravian College, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Blast Furnaces, Nitschmann Middle School and St. Luke\u2019s University Health Network. Additional companies are welcomed to light up red; please contact New Bethany Ministries Development Director Emily Parker at\u00a0eparker@newbethanyministries. Those interested in participating in Poppies of Remembrance, Lanterns of Hope can purchase lanterns online via\u00a0New Bethany Ministries<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0ArtsQuest<\/a>\u2019s websites.\u00a0Donations in lieu of lanterns will be accepted.<\/p>\n Proceeds will help support ArtsQuest\u2019s mission to provide access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences, enriching our community, and New Bethany Ministries\u2019 mission to offer hope and support to those experiencing poverty, hunger and homelessness. Uline has generously donated paper bags for lanterns, not only to support ArtsQuest and New Bethany Ministries in their missions, but to unite our region in remembrance.<\/p>\n Learn more about Poppies of Remembrance, Lanterns of Hope\u00a0here.<\/a>\u00a0For more information about New Bethany Ministries, click\u00a0here<\/a>. To learn more about ArtsQuest, visit\u00a0this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n About ArtsQuest<\/strong><\/p>\n ArtsQuest<\/a>\u2019s 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\u2122 supports this mission via the presentation of performing and visual arts, film, arts education classes and outreach, youth programming and cultural events.<\/p>\n Through festivals such as its flagship event, Musikfest; the Banana Factory Arts Center; and the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks arts and cultural campus, ArtsQuest\u2019s programming reaches more than 1.9 million people annually. The organization\u2019s programs and events, approximately 50 percent of which are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region. ArtsQuest is a proud member of\u00a0NIVA, the National Independent Venue Association<\/a>.<\/p>\n About New Bethany Ministries<\/strong> Tina Hasselbusch, Social T Marketing & PR <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The joint operation pays tribute to COVID-19 frontline workers, those lost and survivors during Musikfest celebrations BETHLEHEM, Pa. –\u00a0In honor of those affected by COVID-19, ArtsQuest and New … Continue reading ARTSQUEST AND NEW BETHANY MINISTRIES PARTNER IN MUSIKFEST MEMORIAL FUNDRAISER<\/span>
\nNew Bethany Ministries, in their 36th year of service to the Lehigh Valley, encompasses programs that provide food support, clothing, referral services, showers, financial management, permanent housing for men and women, wellness services and transitional and permanent housing solutions. Their mission is to offer hope and support to people who experience poverty, hunger and homelessness. NBM believes that all people, regardless of circumstances, should be treated with dignity and care without judgment. No one who seeks help is turned away. To learn more about New Bethany Ministries, find them on Facebook and Twitter @NewBethMin, or visit them on the web at\u00a0newbethanyministries.org<\/a><\/p>\n
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