{"id":117717,"date":"2023-04-20T21:19:31","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T01:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=117717"},"modified":"2023-04-20T21:27:41","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T01:27:41","slug":"sabor-latin-festival-returns-to-steelstacks-june-23-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=117717","title":{"rendered":"\u00a1SABOR! LATIN FESTIVAL RETURNS TO STEELSTACKS JUNE 23-25"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\"><em>ArtsQuest is proud to announce the return of the 12<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0annual free admission \u00a1SABOR! Latin Festival, a celebration of Latin heritage including music, food and family fun<\/em><\/p>\n<p>BETHLEHEM, Pa., April 20, 2023\u2014\u00a0<a name=\"m_2885351806903421163__Hlk102381826\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artsquest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.artsquest.org&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1682115789300000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2cNm89vvWAfJVHobh164Wx\">ArtsQuest<\/a>, in partnership with Highmark Blue Shield and media partner La Mega Radio, is excited to present the return of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.steelstacks.org\/festivals\/sabor-latin-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.steelstacks.org\/festivals\/sabor-latin-festival\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1682115789300000&amp;usg=AOvVaw38LmEOsrpsz7fmrAdd_7Op\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a1Sabor! Latin Festival<\/a><u>,<\/u>\u00a0to the SteelStacks campus on\u00a0<strong>Friday, June 23 through Sunday, June 25, 2022.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0The free-admission family friendly celebration of Latin heritage and Hispanic culture will be hosted over the course of three days featuring music, food and fun throughout the campus.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you\u2019re looking to enjoy authentic, savory Latin American cuisine while listening and dancing to live Latin performers, join us at ArtsQuest\u2019s annual \u00a1Sabor! Festival,\u201d commented Latin Programming Committee Chair Myrna Rivera. \u201cYou can learn to salsa dance and practice your dance moves to the rhythms of the live musicians and DJs that are scheduled to perform throughout the weekend-long festival.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"m_2885351806903421163__Hlk132706315\"><\/a>Kicking off the celebration on\u00a0<strong>Friday, June 23<\/strong>, the Annual Puerto Rican Flag Raising Ceremony will take place at the Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square at 6 p.m. and will include both the U.S. and Puerto Rican National Anthems along with community speakers. The Puerto Rican flag will be displayed all weekend long.<\/p>\n<p>Weekend schedule includes:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, June 23:<a name=\"m_2885351806903421163__Hlk132706301\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Levitt Headliner presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network\u00a0<\/strong>8-10 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Folk group\u00a0<strong>Herencia Jibara<\/strong>\u00a0will display their Puerto Rican musical roots with beautiful melodies and energetic rhythms creating by exploring Caribbean, Salsa, Merengue and Bachata flavors.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>6:30-8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lehigh Valley Urban Latin Orquesta<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Air Products Town Square<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>10 p.m. \u2013 midnight<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hector Rosado and His Group,<\/strong>\u00a0who is an internationally acclaimed percussionist, bandleader, arranger, educator and recording artist, has performed and toured with many notable performers in the world of Latin music.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday, June 24:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>4-6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Singer, guitarist and producer\u00a0<strong>Fabricio Orihuela<a name=\"m_2885351806903421163__Hlk132706391\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>6:30-8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kiltro,<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>a band that draws from an array of stylings of Brian Eno and progressive rock.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Levitt Headliner presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network\u00a0<\/strong>8-10 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Master percussionist, song writer, producer, performer and band leader\u00a0<strong>Little Johnny Rivero and His Salsa Band\u00a0<\/strong>continue their world tour.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>10 p.m. \u2013 midnight<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pancho Bongo y su Orquesta<\/strong>\u00a0is a high energy classic Salsa group consisting of 14 talented musicians.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday, June 25<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Holy Infancy hopes to host a Mariachi Mass in the Musikfest Caf\u00e9, details coming soon.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are excited to join with ArtsQuest to bring this event back to the Lehigh Valley for its 12<sup>th<\/sup> year,\u201d commented Highmark Blue Shield Vice President of Community Affairs, Kathleen McKenzie. \u201cThe SteelStacks Arts and Cultural campus is an excellent venue for our community to come together and celebrate Latin music and culture while sampling traditional food. It will be a fun and festive weekend for all.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>New to the festival this year, is Brugal Lounge, a free tasting lounge that will include a variety of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brugal-rum.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.brugal-rum.com\/en&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1682115789300000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3CuPPNbTQGc8q4rP3D3vYI\">Brugal Rums<\/a>\u00a0for sampling (age 21+). Throughout the weekend, Latin inspired food will be served by\u00a0<strong>Hogar Crea<\/strong>, offering his famous shish kabobs;\u00a0<strong>Holy Infancy<\/strong>\u00a0will offer tacos, pastelillos, bacalaitos (fried cod fritters) and tostones; and new to the festival this year,\u00a0<strong>Cubano Xpress<\/strong>, will offer Cubano sandwiches, Cuban nachos, loaded Yucca fries and a Cubano Bowl (rice, beans, plantains and pork, chicken or veggies).<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, ArtsQuest\u2019s Pallet Kitchen, Pour Bar, Central Tap and Mack Truck are all open for walk-up service. Pallet kitchen will be serving Elotes (Mexican street corn topped with Siracha Aioli, Queso Fresco, cilantro and fresh squeezed lime) and Chicken Tinga served over Arroz con Gondules.<\/p>\n<p>Family crafts will be hosted over the course of the festival by the engaging artists of the Banana Factory. Te Lo Juro, a retail vendor, will be selling clothing, glassware, and more (Saturday, only).<\/p>\n<p>Supporting sponsors for which we are grateful include Brugal, B. Braun Medical, Inc., Coca-Cola Bottling Company of the Lehigh Valley, Lagom Care and PNC Bank. Visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.steelstacks.org\/festivals\/sabor-latin-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.steelstacks.org\/festivals\/sabor-latin-festival\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1682115789301000&amp;usg=AOvVaw09XSTdZOsfq94yiOU_w9G6\">Steelstacks.org<\/a>\u00a0for additional information.\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<wbr \/>\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<wbr \/>\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<wbr \/>\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<wbr \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>About ArtsQuest<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.artsquest.org%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cglaracca%40artsquest.org%7C85e951810bff41acafc808d92051f420%7Ccc02ab2a6d6b4d40bbea69da313d0873%7C0%7C0%7C637576358671898242%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=qPVIpR%2FRInovxL9QI3A2g70YqGCDQonGaoBc4BJTwj8%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.artsquest.org%252F%26data%3D04%257C01%257Cglaracca%2540artsquest.org%257C85e951810bff41acafc808d92051f420%257Ccc02ab2a6d6b4d40bbea69da313d0873%257C0%257C0%257C637576358671898242%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%253D%257C1000%26sdata%3DqPVIpR%252FRInovxL9QI3A2g70YqGCDQonGaoBc4BJTwj8%253D%26reserved%3D0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1682115789301000&amp;usg=AOvVaw223pQ10tMbA8Xa5yIRKeiZ\">ArtsQuest\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<p>Through festivals such as its flagship event,<a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.musikfest.org%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cglaracca%40artsquest.org%7C85e951810bff41acafc808d92051f420%7Ccc02ab2a6d6b4d40bbea69da313d0873%7C0%7C0%7C637576358671898242%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=VqABwtM7GEn%2Bj4M9OLwpsnqEfxGxlCH9p028RM3c85I%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.musikfest.org%252F%26data%3D04%257C01%257Cglaracca%2540artsquest.org%257C85e951810bff41acafc808d92051f420%257Ccc02ab2a6d6b4d40bbea69da313d0873%257C0%257C0%257C637576358671898242%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%253D%257C1000%26sdata%3DVqABwtM7GEn%252Bj4M9OLwpsnqEfxGxlCH9p028RM3c85I%253D%26reserved%3D0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1682115789301000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1V0YRlObVPOWv3Xc1NVMRr\">\u00a0Musikfest<\/a>; the<a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bananafactory.org%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cglaracca%40artsquest.org%7C85e951810bff41acafc808d92051f420%7Ccc02ab2a6d6b4d40bbea69da313d0873%7C0%7C0%7C637576358671908204%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=cdJz8QgM%2Ft6B%2B9kvACQvfFUhFGGQHx43qNJf1QsLypk%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.bananafactory.org%252F%26data%3D04%257C01%257Cglaracca%2540artsquest.org%257C85e951810bff41acafc808d92051f420%257Ccc02ab2a6d6b4d40bbea69da313d0873%257C0%257C0%257C637576358671908204%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%253D%257C1000%26sdata%3DcdJz8QgM%252Ft6B%252B9kvACQvfFUhFGGQHx43qNJf1QsLypk%253D%26reserved%3D0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1682115789301000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2geMrZQnbiJelC60eZWc9e\">\u00a0Banana Factory Arts Center<\/a>; and the ArtsQuest Center at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.steelstacks.org%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cglaracca%40artsquest.org%7C85e951810bff41acafc808d92051f420%7Ccc02ab2a6d6b4d40bbea69da313d0873%7C0%7C0%7C637576358671908204%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=zSp0XZUAhto4lqM2CzAoRqzw0r9KQhj11BWY79uTs44%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.steelstacks.org%252F%26data%3D04%257C01%257Cglaracca%2540artsquest.org%257C85e951810bff41acafc808d92051f420%257Ccc02ab2a6d6b4d40bbea69da313d0873%257C0%257C0%257C637576358671908204%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%253D%257C1000%26sdata%3DzSp0XZUAhto4lqM2CzAoRqzw0r9KQhj11BWY79uTs44%253D%26reserved%3D0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1682115789301000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0_1rnM5YTYBzpNReFnIpfh\">SteelStacks<\/a>\u00a0arts and cultural campus, ArtsQuest\u2019s programming reaches more than 1.9 million people annually. The organization\u2019s programs and events, of which over 50 percent are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ArtsQuest is proud to announce the return of the 12th\u00a0annual free admission \u00a1SABOR! Latin Festival, a celebration of Latin heritage including music, food and family fun BETHLEHEM, Pa., April 20, &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=117717\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">\u00a1SABOR! 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