{"id":123644,"date":"2023-10-11T20:29:30","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T00:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=123644"},"modified":"2023-10-11T20:29:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T00:29:30","slug":"tis-the-season-for-ice-skating-outdoors-at-artsquest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=123644","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Tis the Season for Ice Skating, Outdoors at ArtsQuest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\"><strong><em>The Ice Rink at SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children\u2019s Hospital is back (and expanded) for year two!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bethlehem, PA, October 11, 2023 \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn=TeZUXWpUv-2B6TCY38pVLo9psLTBwg89bWFsItgpXrPNJqFSCHktywlscQbHRxxEGjKIcr_L6zuFFtuDGTKYGXwbUb1mI8G9zGWgbwF3m8yk5rHNNls9VsAok1Y9A9qtsTo9vciKtb4qqQze6a1aXFJUT-2FM-2BNhW6kAVJKa9tabIZoQssCeMPfAtXKvl1Rq02zQvZ9ios6d0DMzSRlzoly0bBNlSBBPN6s54to3Gnr8mQdFH2eEBVyyxFj2-2BokMQs4qegFIz2IWBEuQndgE1Slk-2FxJji61pjt9DqGf5X88ibt5dAv5OaCjpGmWaSxezncifoZ-2BlHlA-2BJL7cX3GXaC5c-2BngAc3EN6JvQLNa1sWAvYMDdI1Mg5ipnrop6E8MV8UCtvqAnt3NAT5bgGXNNwmNTP-2FgSc7HXQR-2B2Eodg-2Bjv4QiEieQhQ-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn%3DTeZUXWpUv-2B6TCY38pVLo9psLTBwg89bWFsItgpXrPNJqFSCHktywlscQbHRxxEGjKIcr_L6zuFFtuDGTKYGXwbUb1mI8G9zGWgbwF3m8yk5rHNNls9VsAok1Y9A9qtsTo9vciKtb4qqQze6a1aXFJUT-2FM-2BNhW6kAVJKa9tabIZoQssCeMPfAtXKvl1Rq02zQvZ9ios6d0DMzSRlzoly0bBNlSBBPN6s54to3Gnr8mQdFH2eEBVyyxFj2-2BokMQs4qegFIz2IWBEuQndgE1Slk-2FxJji61pjt9DqGf5X88ibt5dAv5OaCjpGmWaSxezncifoZ-2BlHlA-2BJL7cX3GXaC5c-2BngAc3EN6JvQLNa1sWAvYMDdI1Mg5ipnrop6E8MV8UCtvqAnt3NAT5bgGXNNwmNTP-2FgSc7HXQR-2B2Eodg-2Bjv4QiEieQhQ-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1697153578903000&amp;usg=AOvVaw38l98KUkLEqoCOkjliixch\">ArtsQuest<\/a>\u00a0is excited to announce the return of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUbGG65spbpb7qC7uVmyCCov-2BrDqfCgqDgskhCJmTV1FluhWV_L6zuFFtuDGTKYGXwbUb1mI8G9zGWgbwF3m8yk5rHNNls9VsAok1Y9A9qtsTo9vciKtb4qqQze6a1aXFJUT-2FM-2BNhW6kAVJKa9tabIZoQssCeMPfAtXKvl1Rq02zQvZ9ios6d0DMzSRlzoly0bBNlSBBPN6s54to3Gnr8mQdFH2eEBVyyxFj2-2BokMQs4qegFIz2IWBEuQndgE1Slk-2FxJji6xi-2FGQI1gSnhNL3KEtGnseTizeWvylkLhhorHdLLvdSqqmEVsgIyFbhJNwChFgVrVr0tE9DQhZf6oZrQJhTttQEwNumm0Y8UVp0j0LHOpJgfOvuIUEDvuV8rkZC9AmjnV6Un1BDO4E2rYo-2FoJbqZZOk-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn%3D4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUbGG65spbpb7qC7uVmyCCov-2BrDqfCgqDgskhCJmTV1FluhWV_L6zuFFtuDGTKYGXwbUb1mI8G9zGWgbwF3m8yk5rHNNls9VsAok1Y9A9qtsTo9vciKtb4qqQze6a1aXFJUT-2FM-2BNhW6kAVJKa9tabIZoQssCeMPfAtXKvl1Rq02zQvZ9ios6d0DMzSRlzoly0bBNlSBBPN6s54to3Gnr8mQdFH2eEBVyyxFj2-2BokMQs4qegFIz2IWBEuQndgE1Slk-2FxJji6xi-2FGQI1gSnhNL3KEtGnseTizeWvylkLhhorHdLLvdSqqmEVsgIyFbhJNwChFgVrVr0tE9DQhZf6oZrQJhTttQEwNumm0Y8UVp0j0LHOpJgfOvuIUEDvuV8rkZC9AmjnV6Un1BDO4E2rYo-2FoJbqZZOk-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1697153578903000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2tTwXOq5SkfT1aF5aRH0ET\">The Ice Rink at SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children\u2019s Hospital<\/a>, now bigger and better for its second year.<\/p>\n<p>The expanded ice rink, now measuring 50\u2019x120\u2019, (1500 sq. ft. bigger than last year), officially opens on Nov. 21 and runs through Martin Luther King Day (Jan. 15), which is two weeks longer than ArtsQuest ran the rink last season. We have also added new theme nights and more food and beverage options!<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLehigh Valley Reilly Children\u2019s Hospital is proud to continue its presenting sponsorship of the Ice Rink at SteelStacks in 2023,\u201d said Anne Baum, President of Lehigh Valley Reilly Children\u2019s Hospital. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to be the first and most trusted children\u2019s hospital in the region, offering an entire health network built just for kids, and we\u2019re looking forward to seeing our community&#8217;s kids and families enjoying the ice rink this holiday season.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Skating sessions will last 75 minutes long (with a 30-minute break in between) and there will be multiple sessions each day. To view session times please visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUbGG65spbpb7qC7uVmyCCov-2BrDqfCgqDgskhCJmTV1Fl9rbx_L6zuFFtuDGTKYGXwbUb1mI8G9zGWgbwF3m8yk5rHNNls9VsAok1Y9A9qtsTo9vciKtb4qqQze6a1aXFJUT-2FM-2BNhW6kAVJKa9tabIZoQssCeMPfAtXKvl1Rq02zQvZ9ios6d0DMzSRlzoly0bBNlSBBPN6s54to3Gnr8mQdFH2eEBVyyxFj2-2BokMQs4qegFIz2IWBEuQndgE1Slk-2FxJji61POsNjBWyJ2tu0Vbs-2F-2FIqodwpT1XIm-2BtGz4WgFBjng72WQhQ2Nq2qxhm-2FiBaAs6LnOnzV-2BuAimtpbPQGj2zAnILnpLsUod0UgzDp9I-2FLzMu3S0XI3djhnUx-2BqlZaROFoq5tqQmLV2Tv5TF1Gg-2FLzjc-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn%3D4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUbGG65spbpb7qC7uVmyCCov-2BrDqfCgqDgskhCJmTV1Fl9rbx_L6zuFFtuDGTKYGXwbUb1mI8G9zGWgbwF3m8yk5rHNNls9VsAok1Y9A9qtsTo9vciKtb4qqQze6a1aXFJUT-2FM-2BNhW6kAVJKa9tabIZoQssCeMPfAtXKvl1Rq02zQvZ9ios6d0DMzSRlzoly0bBNlSBBPN6s54to3Gnr8mQdFH2eEBVyyxFj2-2BokMQs4qegFIz2IWBEuQndgE1Slk-2FxJji61POsNjBWyJ2tu0Vbs-2F-2FIqodwpT1XIm-2BtGz4WgFBjng72WQhQ2Nq2qxhm-2FiBaAs6LnOnzV-2BuAimtpbPQGj2zAnILnpLsUod0UgzDp9I-2FLzMu3S0XI3djhnUx-2BqlZaROFoq5tqQmLV2Tv5TF1Gg-2FLzjc-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1697153578903000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2S28BVlPXcyqNSwZ6T9IK5\">christmascity.org\/icerink\/.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUbGG65spbpb7qC7uVmyCCov-2BrDqfCgqDgskhCJmTV1FloJI8_L6zuFFtuDGTKYGXwbUb1mI8G9zGWgbwF3m8yk5rHNNls9VsAok1Y9A9qtsTo9vciKtb4qqQze6a1aXFJUT-2FM-2BNhW6kAVJKa9tabIZoQssCeMPfAtXKvl1Rq02zQvZ9ios6d0DMzSRlzoly0bBNlSBBPN6s54to3Gnr8mQdFH2eEBVyyxFj2-2BokMQs4qegFIz2IWBEuQndgE1Slk-2FxJji62Y-2BcS4TrJ0zpVngErRbBl5cUNiBh46x9NqFMDXN7L5KH0gmF9-2B2ji76-2Bu3He963L-2FVhIrCUDvyojZKgBTSrtgB8HETGf68u6-2BjARoPy8pNX4YVmjHbeI2Hxj0DsUaAOg3-2F9Z1JnOfXqf3tsh98kzCk-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn%3D4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUbGG65spbpb7qC7uVmyCCov-2BrDqfCgqDgskhCJmTV1FloJI8_L6zuFFtuDGTKYGXwbUb1mI8G9zGWgbwF3m8yk5rHNNls9VsAok1Y9A9qtsTo9vciKtb4qqQze6a1aXFJUT-2FM-2BNhW6kAVJKa9tabIZoQssCeMPfAtXKvl1Rq02zQvZ9ios6d0DMzSRlzoly0bBNlSBBPN6s54to3Gnr8mQdFH2eEBVyyxFj2-2BokMQs4qegFIz2IWBEuQndgE1Slk-2FxJji62Y-2BcS4TrJ0zpVngErRbBl5cUNiBh46x9NqFMDXN7L5KH0gmF9-2B2ji76-2Bu3He963L-2FVhIrCUDvyojZKgBTSrtgB8HETGf68u6-2BjARoPy8pNX4YVmjHbeI2Hxj0DsUaAOg3-2F9Z1JnOfXqf3tsh98kzCk-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1697153578903000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Xsiec8OGj6MOgZUGOzZNp\"><strong>Tickets are on sale now<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong>\u00a0so make plans for skating with family, friends and even your coworkers. You can purchase individual tickets, group tickets of 15 or more and even private skate sessions for large parties!<\/p>\n<p>Ticket prices are listed below and include the cost of skates and a $1 fee. You are permitted to bring your own skates, but the ticket price remains the same.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>14 and older: $23-$26<\/li>\n<li>13 and younger: $20-$23<\/li>\n<li>ArtsQuest Members: $19-$22<\/li>\n<li>Group Rate (15 or more) *: $19-$22<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>*Groups of 15-25 can purchase tickets at the group rate online or by phone. Groups of 26 or more, please email\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"mailto:groups@artsquest.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>groups@artsquest.org<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0with the date\/session time being requested and the total number of skaters to secure tickets.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Groups that are looking to rent out the rink so that they are the only ones on it during their skate session need to write to Programming Specialist Addyson Young at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ayoung@artsquest.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ayoung@artsquest.org<\/a>\u00a0with the desired date and time, along with the approximate number of skaters, to start the process.<\/p>\n<p>On non-holiday Mondays, kids (13 and under) skate for half price, $10. On Tuesdays,\u00a0<a name=\"m_-1288475926623519270__Int_EJIhGBnk\"><\/a>it\u2019s\u00a0student night, $2 off admission with any student ID. On non-holiday Wednesdays at 5 p.m., Sensory Friendly skate sessions will be held &#8211; music and all blinking lights, including our lighted holiday decorations, will be turned off or lighted solid; video screens will have static images; and skate aids will be free to rent, while supplies last.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the sessions listed above, there will be fun and festive-themed skate nights. All theme nights below take place at 6:45 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. unless listed otherwise. Themes include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Spooky Skate \u2013 Nov. 28<\/li>\n<li>Barbie Night \u2013 Nov. 29<\/li>\n<li>Elton John &amp; Billy Joel Night \u2013 Nov. 30<\/li>\n<li>Bluey Skate \u2013 Dec. 3 (12:45 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.)<\/li>\n<li>90s Hip-Hop Skate \u2013 Dec. 5<\/li>\n<li>Pride Night, produced in partnership with Bradbury Sullivan LGBT Center \u2013 Dec. 6<\/li>\n<li>Emo Night \u2013 Dec. 7<\/li>\n<li>Princess Skate \u2013 Dec. 10 (12:45 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.)<\/li>\n<li>La Mega Night \u2013 Dec. 12<\/li>\n<li>Taylor Swift Night \u2013 Dec. 13<\/li>\n<li>Disco Night w\/ DJ Brad Scott \u2013 Dec. 14<\/li>\n<li>Superhero Skate \u2013 Dec. 17 (12:45 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.)<\/li>\n<li>Broadway Skate \u2013 Dec. 19<\/li>\n<li>80s Night \u2013 Dec. 20<\/li>\n<li>Y2K Pop Skate \u2013 Dec. 21<\/li>\n<li>Low-fi Night \u2013 Jan. 2<\/li>\n<li>Divas Skate \u2013 Jan. 3<\/li>\n<li>Fleetwood Mac Night \u2013 Jan. 4<\/li>\n<li>La Mega for Three Kings Day \u2013 Jan. 7 (2:30 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.)<\/li>\n<li>Dave Matthews Band Night \u2013 Jan. 9<\/li>\n<li>K Pop Skate \u2013 Jan. 10<\/li>\n<li>Star Wars Skate \u2013 Jan. 11<\/li>\n<li>Mario Video Game Skate \u2013 Jan. 14 (12:45 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cThe Ice Rink at SteelStacks instantly became one of the best holiday additions to the SteelStacks campus. During the first year, the whole community came out to take advantage of this unique opportunity to skate in front of the breathtaking backdrop of the SteelStacks during the holidays,\u201d Patrick Brogan, Chief Programming Officer of ArtsQuest, said. \u201cWe are thrilled to return it \u2013 bigger and better \u2013 this season and look forward to it becoming an annual tradition for families from the Lehigh Valley and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This year, ArtsQuest will offer a brand-new food and beverage tent adjacent to the rink that will include a full bar, hot chocolate, coffee, snacks and more, thanks to our partner, Levy Restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>Come out to the SteelStacks and enjoy our outdoor ice-skating rink throughout the holiday season and be sure to visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUbGG65spbpb7qC7uVmyCCotm6h8gWKPTqf-2FwEpUJxvu80lMB_L6zuFFtuDGTKYGXwbUb1mI8G9zGWgbwF3m8yk5rHNNls9VsAok1Y9A9qtsTo9vciKtb4qqQze6a1aXFJUT-2FM-2BNhW6kAVJKa9tabIZoQssCeMPfAtXKvl1Rq02zQvZ9ios6d0DMzSRlzoly0bBNlSBBPN6s54to3Gnr8mQdFH2eEBVyyxFj2-2BokMQs4qegFIz2IWBEuQndgE1Slk-2FxJji6zGeDWEkBctnFdneMAybKo0868dPgD0sfOVksjotjbJVHP4vhOkfRCFOuis7fX0YA-2B9-2FqdUFxnaQcIe6ARCyoR2dQMuvaub-2BTPSC-2FphocJ-2Bre-2FJEOfFBs6Obifjn-2FTHEl-2Fx2ReSqxnLvieqWpvup5NU-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn%3D4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUbGG65spbpb7qC7uVmyCCotm6h8gWKPTqf-2FwEpUJxvu80lMB_L6zuFFtuDGTKYGXwbUb1mI8G9zGWgbwF3m8yk5rHNNls9VsAok1Y9A9qtsTo9vciKtb4qqQze6a1aXFJUT-2FM-2BNhW6kAVJKa9tabIZoQssCeMPfAtXKvl1Rq02zQvZ9ios6d0DMzSRlzoly0bBNlSBBPN6s54to3Gnr8mQdFH2eEBVyyxFj2-2BokMQs4qegFIz2IWBEuQndgE1Slk-2FxJji6zGeDWEkBctnFdneMAybKo0868dPgD0sfOVksjotjbJVHP4vhOkfRCFOuis7fX0YA-2B9-2FqdUFxnaQcIe6ARCyoR2dQMuvaub-2BTPSC-2FphocJ-2Bre-2FJEOfFBs6Obifjn-2FTHEl-2Fx2ReSqxnLvieqWpvup5NU-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1697153578903000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2_KiHFaBK-cYhLJbo2dyZd\">Christkindlmarkt presented by Univest Financial<\/a>\u00a0right next door, opening on Friday, Nov. 17 through Sunday, Dec. 17. See you there!<\/p>\n<p><em>*Attached photo credits to Jeff Auger*<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>About ArtsQuest<\/strong><br \/>\nArtsQuest\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. 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, of which over 50% are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nAbigail Wolf<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.artsquest.org\/\">http:\/\/www.artsquest.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ice Rink at SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children\u2019s Hospital is back (and expanded) for year two! Bethlehem, PA, October 11, 2023 \u2013\u00a0ArtsQuest\u00a0is excited to announce the return &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=123644\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">\u2018Tis the Season for Ice Skating, Outdoors at ArtsQuest<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":123645,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[5717,69,482],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-123644","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bethlehem","category-in-the-valley","category-press-release-2"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ice-rink.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123644"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=123644"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123644\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/123645"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=123644"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=123644"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=123644"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}