{"id":112209,"date":"2022-05-12T22:59:23","date_gmt":"2022-05-13T02:59:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=112209"},"modified":"2022-05-12T22:59:23","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T02:59:23","slug":"artsquest-and-embassy-bank-present-annual-memorial-day-commemoration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=112209","title":{"rendered":"ARTSQUEST AND EMBASSY BANK PRESENT ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY COMMEMORATION"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Memorial Day weekend will feature Hometown Heroes 2022 banner debut, remembrance ceremonies and live music<\/em><\/p>\n

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BETHLEHEM, Pa.\u2014 ArtsQuest is proud to announce the return of the 12th<\/sup>\u00a0annual\u00a0Memorial Day commemoration presented by Embassy Bank<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Sat., May 28, to Mon., May 30<\/strong>, hosted with community partners,\u00a0Blue Star Mothers,<\/a>\u00a0Gold Star Mothers,<\/a>\u00a0Tails of Valor,<\/a>\u00a0Lehigh Valley Health Network Veterans Health Program<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Women\u2019s Veterans Empowered and Thriving<\/a>, at SteelStacks campus. This commemorative event will feature the Hometown Heroes 2022 photo-banner, live music and remembrance ceremonies including \u201cA Time to Remember,\u201d and \u201cRemember Our Heroes\u201d luminary display honoring those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe decade-long tradition of honoring those who have dedicated themselves to protecting and serving the United States has become an event at the SteelStacks campus that we look forward to every year,\u201d said Embassy Bank CEO, President and Chairman Dave Lobach Jr. \u201cWe are excited to see the new additions to this year\u2019s Hometown Heroes photo-banner debut during the Memorial Day commemoration.\u201d<\/p>\n

On\u00a0Sat., May 28<\/strong>\u00a0at 3 p.m.,\u00a0Ed McKendry<\/strong>\u00a0will open the weekend event on the Levitt stage. McKendry, the guitarist and vocalist from award-winning band \u201cThe Difference.\u201d McKendry has played venues all over the Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia region.<\/p>\n

Hydraulic Lime<\/strong>\u00a0featuring Todd Patnaude on bass, John Sekella on guitar, and Reed Thomson on drums, will follow at 5:30 p.m. The three-piece power rock trio brings the style of the Grand Funk Railroad and Budgie playing a mix of original and covers songs.<\/p>\n

Closing Saturday night at 9 p.m., acoustic trio\u00a0Rock Steady<\/strong>\u00a0will bring their three-part vocal harmonies, covering The Little River Band, The Eagles, Boston, Gerry Rafferty and many more.<\/p>\n

On Sun., May 29 at 3 p.m.,\u00a0<\/strong>the five-sibling group,\u00a0<\/strong>Sing for America<\/strong>, will\u00a0cover a variety of musical selections for audiences of all ages. Their mission to raise funds for families of active serving military through concert and theatrical performances has led them to produce full scale musical productions throughout the year. Sing for America has raised over $60,000 for military families since their inception. Visit\u00a0www.SingforAmerica.com<\/a>\u00a0for more information on donating.<\/p>\n

At 5:30 p.m.,\u00a0Acoustic Kitty Project<\/strong>\u00a0featuring singer-songwriter Carter Lansing will perform.\u00a0Influenced by the classic Carter writes \u201creal songs about real things for real people.\u201d<\/p>\n

Closing the evening at 9 p.m.,\u00a0Roi and the Secret People<\/strong>\u00a0will take the stage.\u00a0Renowned for their exhilarating live shows, featuring songwriter Mike Roi on lead vocals and guitar, Ed Golden on guitar, Glen Radomski on bass, Madelaine Elizabeth on vocals, violin and keys, and Pete Ciccone on drums. The group was founded by Roi to create the version of rock music he was raised with, a mix of sultry swamp, classic rock, and alternative music.<\/p>\n

On\u00a0Mon., May 30,\u00a0<\/strong>The Swing Time Dolls<\/strong>\u00a0will open the afternoon at 3:30 p.m., with their own takes on the classics of the Vietnam Era and modern hits. The all-female vocal group of three accomplished vocalists showcase tight and intricate harmonies that are sure to keep any listener engaged. The trio brings their theatrical flair to their performances with pin-up styled costumes and energetic choreography.<\/p>\n

The Dolls will be followed by\u00a0Stefanie Johnson<\/strong>\u00a0at 5 p.m. The singer-songwriter\u2019s style ranges from a soaring pop to rock with a little country timbre. In addition to the local scene, Stefanie has performed at Nashville’s legendary Bluebird Cafe and 12th & Porter, as well as the Rock and Roll of Fame. Her song \u201cIn my Shoes\u201d was featured in the 2018 film\u00a0Affairs of State<\/em>\u00a0and \u201cOne Life\u201d was featured 2021\u2019s\u00a0Red Rocket<\/em>.<\/p>\n

On\u00a0Mon., May 30<\/strong>\u00a0at 3 p.m., the weekend will conclude with a memorial service featuring speakers Representative Steve Samuelson, Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure, Lehigh County Executive Philips Armstrong, and City of Bethlehem Mayor William Reynolds, on the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks stage with \u201cA Time to Remember\u201d in honor of the Lehigh Valley\u2019s fallen soldiers from the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. The ceremony will be followed by a luminary display honoring those who served in the United States Armed Forces, \u201cRemember Our Heroes\u201d at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

About ArtsQuest<\/strong>
\nArtsQuest\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0mission 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,\u00a0Musikfest<\/a>; the\u00a0Banana Factory Arts Center<\/a>; and the ArtsQuest Center at\u00a0SteelStacks<\/a>\u00a0arts 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\u00a0National Independent Venue Association<\/a>\u00a0and NATO, the\u00a0National Association of Theatre Owners.<\/a>
\nInformation provided to TVL by:
\nKelley Andrade, ArtsQuest
\nPublic Relations Coordinator
\nhttp:\/\/www.artsquest.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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