{"id":114347,"date":"2022-10-25T23:19:05","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T03:19:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=114347"},"modified":"2022-10-25T23:20:47","modified_gmt":"2022-10-26T03:20:47","slug":"deck-the-steelstacks-with-boughs-of-holly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=114347","title":{"rendered":"DECK THE STEELSTACKS WITH BOUGHS OF HOLLY!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Photo provided by ArtsQuest – Christkindlemarkt 2021 – By: Lisa Boehm<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Yuletide treasure, Christkindlmarkt, returns Nov. 18<\/em><\/p>\n

BETHLEHEM, Pa. \u2013 Tickets to\u00a0Christkindlmarkt<\/a>\u00a0presented by Univest Financial\u00ae are now on sale! The holiday tradition returns for its 30th year for five weekends beginning\u00a0Friday, Nov. 18\u00a0<\/strong>through\u00a0Sunday, Dec. 19<\/strong>. This year to compliment the three-decade long holiday tradition, ArtsQuest will debut\u00a0The Ice Rink at SteelStacks, presented by\u00a0Lehigh Valley Reilly Children\u2019s Hospital<\/a>,\u00a0<\/u>an authentic ice rink constructed on the Levitt lawn from Tuesday, Nov. 22 to Sunday, Jan. 1. Tickets for both Christkindlmarkt and Ice Rink may be purchased at\u00a0Christmascity.org.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cChristmastime in the Christmas City is a magical time of year and we\u2019re delighted to be part of the Bethlehem\u2019s rich holiday heritage,\u201d Kassie Hilgert, President and CEO of ArtsQuest said. \u201cThrough the decades, various vendors, artists, crafters and retailers have become a part of our extended family, offering one-of-a-kind items and a unique festive shopping experience. We\u2019ve been fortunate to have such great community support and excitement surrounding the merriment of Christkindlmarkt and look forward to offering an enhanced experience with the Ice Rink at SteelStacks this holiday season.\u201d<\/p>\n

The German-inspired, tented Christkindlmarkt has been named one of the top holiday markets in the world by Travel + Leisure and one of the top holiday markets in North America by USA TODAY\u2019s 10Best Readers\u2019 Choice annual competition. Come to the market to find out if you are on the Naughty or Nice with a visit to St. Nicholas. Create memories and holiday-themed crafts with the whole family at the Crayola Creativity Station. Grab a seat with the kids and watch as a chunk of ice is sculpted into shape before your very eyes. Warm up with the thrilling experience of creating your very own glass artwork at ArtsQuest Hot Glass Experience or purchase the perfect handcrafted tree ornament from Germany\u2019s premier crafter, K\u00e4the Wohlfahr.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnivest Financial is excited to again serve as presenting sponsor of Christkindlmarkt,\u201d said Annette D. Szygiel, Executive Vice President and Chief Experience Officer at Univest Financial. \u201cAs we excitedly return to our favorite traditions, sponsoring this annual event is a great way to bring the community together while also supporting local artisans and small businesses. Univest is dedicated to giving back to the communities it serves and we are grateful for the opportunity to partner with ArtsQuest to support the arts in the Lehigh Valley.\u201d<\/p>\n

The seasonally constructed market is known for its unique holiday shopping experience where the perfect present awaits. Buy the unique gift that mom always wanted from one of the dozens of crafters, artisans and retailers. Enjoy the Season\u2019s Eating with warm strudel, German bratwurst, apple dumplings and piping hot poutine.<\/p>\n

Keep the day filled with holiday spirits with a delicious Yuengling Hershey\u2019s Chocolate Porter from Frosty\u2019 s Pour Bar, a glass of local red from\u00a0Franklin Hill Vineyards<\/a>, a taste of rustic Apple Jack from\u00a0Eight Oaks Farm Distillery,<\/a>\u00a0a<\/u>\u00a0Sasquatch cocktail from<\/u>\u00a0Social Still<\/a>\u00a0or chilled chardonnay from\u00a0Vynecrest<\/a>\u00a0to inspire your shopping spree!<\/p>\n

The market will be open Friday \u2013 Sunday the first two weeks (Nov. 18 \u2013 20, 25-27)\u00a0<\/strong>and then Thursday \u2013 Sunday the last three weeks\u00a0(Dec. 1-4, 8-11 and 15-18).<\/strong>\u00a0Hours of operation will be\u00a010 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Sunday<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a010 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Ice Rink at SteelStacks opens\u00a0Tuesday, Nov. 22 to Sunday, Jan.1<\/strong>\u00a0and will feature fresh ice maintained throughout the day to deliver an outdoor skating experience like no other across the Lehigh Valley. To purchase tickets to The Ice Rink at SteelStacks visit\u00a0ChristmasCity.org.<\/a><\/p>\n

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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% 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><\/p>\n

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Information provided to TVL by:
\nKelley Andrade, ArtsQuest
\nPublic Relations Coordinator
\nhttp:\/\/www.artsquest.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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