{"id":135399,"date":"2024-09-24T19:30:36","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T23:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=135399"},"modified":"2024-09-24T19:30:36","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T23:30:36","slug":"re-introducing-the-frank-banko-alehouse-cinemas-now-with-projection-in-4k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=135399","title":{"rendered":"Re-Introducing the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas | Now with Projection in 4K!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., September 24, 2024 \u2013 ArtsQuest is excited to re-introduce the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas on\u00a0<\/em>Thursday,<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>October 3<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0after an upgrade in picture quality, lighting and screening equipment that was completed inside the theaters.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas have made their mark over the past 13 years as the Lehigh Valley\u2019s premiere independent cinema,\u201d said Ryan Hill, ArtsQuest Sr. Director of Programming. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to take our popular retro screenings to the next level while also continuing to show the best in new cinema in an immersive experience like none other in the region.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Experiencing a film in 4K is like stepping into a new dimension of clarity and detail. With four times the resolution of standard HD, 4K delivers stunningly sharp images and vibrant colors that make every scene come to life with remarkable realism. The enhanced picture quality reveals intricate details and textures that might be missed in lower resolutions, creating an immersive viewing experience that draws you deeper into the story. Whether it’s the fine textures of a character’s costume or the breathtaking beauty of a landscape, 4K transforms your film-watching into a vivid, high-definition spectacle.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas are a two-screen independent cinema located on the first floor of the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks. The Red Cinema accommodates 200 guests, while the Blue Cinema accommodates 100 guests. Tickets are priced at $11. ArtsQuest Members, senior citizens and those ages 25 and under can purchase discounted tickets (IN-PERSON only). Discounted tickets are normally priced at $8.50 at all showtimes and ArtsQuest Members can enjoy a movie for $7.50 per ticket. (Prices subject to change). Visit\u00a0<\/em>steelstacks.org<\/em><\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Palette & Pour kitchen will be open Thursday through Saturday nights starting at 6 p.m. for dinner service. Food from Palette & Pour can be brought into the cinema, along with your favorite cocktail or beverage (Movie-inspired drinks will be available, too). Thursdays are Quesadilla night and Fridays are Pierogi night. Get $1 off both your quesadillas on Thursdays and pierogis on Fridays!<\/em><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll be kicking off the re-introduction of the cinemas with 4K showings of\u00a0<\/em>Joker: Folie \u00e0 Deux and Purple Rain (40th Anniversary).<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Additionally, from October 4th<\/sup>\u00a0through the 10th<\/sup>, enjoy stunning 4K remasters and restorations of timeless classics with multiple screenings of The Wizard of Oz, Ghostbusters (40th<\/sup>\u00a0Anniversary), and Young Frankenstein (50th<\/sup>\u00a0Anniversary). See these iconic films at the new and improved Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas:<\/em><\/p>\n

10\/3 @ 7:30 p.m. –\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Purple Rain (40th<\/sup>\u00a0Anniversary) (1984)<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Additional Showtimes Include:<\/em><\/p>\n

10\/4 @ 6 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

10\/5 @ 4:45 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

10\/7 @ 4:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

10\/10 @ 4:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

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10\/4 @ 2:45 p.m. –\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Young Frankenstein (50th<\/sup>\u00a0Anniversary) (1974)<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Additional Showtimes Include:<\/em><\/p>\n

10\/5 @ 7:15 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

10\/6 @ 3:45 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

10\/7 @ 7:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

10\/8 @ 5 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

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10\/4 @ 8:30 p.m. –\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Ghostbusters (40th<\/sup>\u00a0Anniversary) (1984)<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Additional Showtimes Include:<\/em><\/p>\n

10\/5 @ 12 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

10\/6 @ 6:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

10\/9 @ 4:45 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

10\/10 @ 7:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

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10\/4 @ 12:30 p.m. –\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>The Wizard of Oz (1939)<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Additional Showtimes Include:<\/em><\/p>\n

10\/5 @ 2:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

10\/6 @ 12:45 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

10\/8 @ 7:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

10\/10 @ 1:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Additional upcoming classic titles presented in 4K, part of\u00a0<\/em>the 2024K Film Series<\/em><\/a>, include:<\/em><\/p>\n

10\/30 @ 7:15 p.m. –\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>The Sixth Sense (25th<\/sup>\u00a0Anniversary) (1999)<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

11\/3 @ 6:15 pm. –\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Election (25th<\/sup>\u00a0Anniversary) (1999)<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

11\/10 @ 5:00 p.m. –\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Seven Samurai (70th<\/sup>\u00a0Anniversary)<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

11\/13 @ 7:15 p.m. –\u00a0Boyz n the Hood<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow us on\u00a0<\/em>Facebook<\/em><\/a>\u00a0to stay\u00a0up\u00a0to date on current and upcoming screenings and film series.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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About ArtsQuest<\/em><\/strong>
\n<\/em>ArtsQuest\u2019s<\/em><\/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. Through festivals such as its flagship event,\u00a0<\/em>Musikfest<\/em><\/a>; the\u00a0<\/em>Banana Factory Arts Center<\/em><\/a>; and the ArtsQuest Center at\u00a0<\/em>SteelStacks<\/em><\/a>\u00a0arts and cultural campus, ArtsQuest\u2019s programming reaches more than 1.9 million people annually. The organization\u2019s programs and events, of which nearly 50% are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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