{"id":111223,"date":"2022-03-01T20:09:15","date_gmt":"2022-03-02T01:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=111223"},"modified":"2022-03-01T20:10:32","modified_gmt":"2022-03-02T01:10:32","slug":"artsquest-announces-2022-derby-watch-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=111223","title":{"rendered":"ARTSQUEST ANNOUNCES 2022 DERBY WATCH PARTY"},"content":{"rendered":"

This year\u2019s Derby Watch Party on May 7, presented by Noble Oak, will feature a Run for the Ros\u00e9 wine tasting event, Derby style contest and hobby horseracing.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

BETHLEHEM, Pa.\u2014 Spend the first Saturday in May partying at SteelStacks! ArtsQuest is proud to announce plans for a reimagined Derby Watch Party, presented by\u00a0Noble Oak<\/a>, on\u00a0Sat., May 7<\/strong>. This event will include a Run for the Ros\u00e9 wine tasting experience, a Derby style contest and hobby horseracing, as well as authentic infield and VIP experiences. Event tickets will go on sale at\u00a0steelstacks.org<\/a>\u00a0beginning\u00a0Tues., March 1<\/strong>. For more exclusive ticket opportunities, including discounts, become an\u00a0ArtsQuest member<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Circle donor<\/a>\u00a0today.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Derby is a cultural experience that reaches far beyond the world of sports,\u201d Patrick Brogan, ArtsQuest\u2019s Chief Programming Officer said. \u201cAs an arts organization, we wanted to make sure this event offered new festivities while keeping in the spirit and tradition surrounding the Derby. We can\u2019t wait to offer this option for people living in the Lehigh Valley to get in on the party in creative ways.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Levitt lawn will be transformed into an experience emulating the relaxed party atmosphere of the infield at Kentucky\u2019s Churchill Downs. Guests can watch the Derby broadcast live on a new LED screen and participate in lawn games and a hobby horseracing contest. The Mack Truck stop will be serving up themed food and drink specials from Noble Oak including mint juleps, the traditional drink of the Derby. VIP ticket holders will have exclusive access to the\u00a0Air Products Town Square<\/a>\u00a0and Central Tap bar where an additional large LED screen will be broadcasting the run for the roses. Ticket holders will receive one free mint julep, a glass of ros\u00e9,\u00a0Yuengling beer<\/a>, or a nonalcoholic drink of choice. VIPs can also enjoy table service and\u00a0Wyoming Whiskey<\/a>\u00a0samples. The party doesn\u2019t stop after the big race, all guests are invited to stick around for free live music. Tickets to the infield are free for\u00a0ArtsQuest members<\/a>\u00a0and $5 for the public. VIP tickets start at $45 for members and $49 for the public.<\/p>\n

Guests are encouraged to express their interpretation of Derby fashion by dressing in their finest fascinators, hats or colorful bow ties. This year\u2019s style contest will be judged by Elektra Fearce St. James (as seen at ArtsQuest\u2019s Dragtoberfest and A Golden Girls Drag Show), Amber Galdamez of\u00a0LuxeLatte<\/a>\u00a0and Christe Konopitski of\u00a0Classically Christe<\/a>. Prizes will be awarded for best hat, best dressed, best couple coordination and more. New this year, the Run for the Ros\u00e9 wine tasting experience will feature eight different samples from around the world, provided by\u00a0Juniper & Grain<\/a>. Tickets are $19 and include admission to the Derby infield experience.<\/p>\n

Doors for all areas will open at 4 p.m. on Sat., May 7. Visit\u00a0steelstacks.org<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n

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About ArtsQuest<\/h1>\n

ArtsQuest\u2019s <\/a>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<\/a>; the Banana Factory Arts Center<\/a>; and the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks <\/a>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 NIVA, the National Independent Venue Association <\/a>and NATO, the National Association of Theatre<\/a> Owners<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Information provided to TVL by:
\nNicole Harrell
\nArtsQuest Director of Communications
\nhttp:\/\/www.artsquest.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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