{"id":142704,"date":"2025-05-24T11:13:20","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T15:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=142704"},"modified":"2025-05-24T11:13:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T15:13:20","slug":"artsquest-and-embassy-bank-honor-our-heroes-with-free-patriotic-celebrations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=142704","title":{"rendered":"ArtsQuest and Embassy Bank Honor Our Heroes with Free Patriotic Celebrations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Image provided by ArtsQuest photo credit Keith Huylebroek<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA.\u00a0 \u2013 ArtsQuest<\/a>\u00a0is proud to announce several free to attend, patriotic events to be held during Memorial Day weekend and Flag Day, presented by\u00a0Embassy Bank<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For the 15th year, the Hometown Heroes Display will transform the SteelStacks campus into a living memorial honoring our hometown heroes. From May 23 through July 7, the campus will be draped with images of local military heroes as a display of appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifices and contributions. The banners will display photos of the soldiers, their rank, branch of service, era of service and hometown.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor fifteen years, we\u2019ve proudly supported the \u2018Our Hometown Heroes\u2019 display at SteelStacks,\u201d said Embassy Bank Chief Executive Officer David M. Lobach, Jr. \u201cHonoring over 1,800 local heroes is more than tradition \u2013 it\u2019s a tribute to the courage, sacrifice and heart that makes our Lehigh Valley community so special. Each of the heroes honored has a story and we\u2019re humbled to help share them with our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, May 24<\/strong><\/p>\n

3 p.m. \u2013\u00a0Dina Hall Trio<\/a>\u00a0at the Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

2024 Linny Awards Performing Artist of the Year, Dina Hall blends folk, rock and blues into a powerful Americana sound. A Bethlehem native, she brings decades of experience and a resonant voice to stages across the region.<\/p>\n

5:30 p.m. \u2013\u00a0Chasing Stars<\/a>\u00a0at the Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Formed in 2022, New Jersey\u2019s Chasing Stars fuses Southern rock with modern flair. Led by Tommy Dimovski, their gritty guitar-driven sound channels classic influences with fresh energy and heartfelt lyrics.<\/p>\n

7:30 p.m. \u2013\u00a0Chloe Kimes<\/a>\u00a0at the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network part of Jefferson Health<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Nashville-based Chloe Kimes delivers alt-country with old-soul storytelling. Her 2022 debut drew comparisons to Lucinda Williams and earned her a spot on NPR\u2019s Top 10 Nashville Artists to Watch.<\/p>\n

9 p.m. \u2013\u00a0Stefanie Johnson Band<\/a>\u00a0at the Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Lehigh Valley\u2019s Stefanie Johnson blends genres with powerful vocals and a seasoned band. Her career spans from local stages to national landmarks like Nashville\u2019s Bluebird Caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n

Sunday, May 25<\/strong><\/p>\n

3 p.m. \u2013\u00a0Garabo Brothers Band<\/a>\u00a0at the Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Garabo Brothers Band covers iconic rock from the \u201960s and \u201970s with bluesy, psychedelic energy and extended jam-style performances.<\/p>\n

5:30 p.m. \u2013\u00a0The Castaway Band<\/a>\u00a0at the Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Blending classic rock, country and trop rock, The Castaway Band delivers a feel-good, genre-crossing experience driven by passion and harmony.<\/p>\n

7:30 p.m. \u2013\u00a0Uncaged: Zac Brown Band Tribute<\/a>\u00a0at the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network part of Jefferson Health<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

UNCAGED is the premium tribute to the Zac Brown Band \u2013 one of country music\u2019s biggest acts! In concert, the Zac Brown Band is known for their creative and offbeat covers and UNCAGED brings you the best of those, including hits by artists like Jimmy Buffet, Mumford & Sons and Shawn Mendes.<\/p>\n

9 p.m. \u2013\u00a0Tavern Tan<\/a>\u00a0at the Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tavern Tan mixes American roots rock with raw energy and modern grit. Since 2004, they\u2019ve been known for high-impact originals and surprising covers.<\/p>\n

Monday, May 26<\/strong><\/p>\n

3 p.m. \u2013 A Time to Remember Ceremony\u00a0inside the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The weekend will conclude with a memorial service to remember the Lehigh Valley\u2019s fallen soldiers from the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars. The ceremony begins on the Air Products Town Square with a moment of silence followed by the National Anthem performed by The Swing Time Dolls and includes brief speeches from elected officials and a reading of names by American Gold Star Mothers in remembrance of those we have lost. The ceremony ends with a playing of \u201cTaps\u201d by Mitchell Roth and a singing of \u201cGod Bless America\u201d by The Swing Time Dolls.<\/p>\n

3:30 p.m. \u2013\u00a0The Swing Time Dolls<\/a>\u00a0at the Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

This retro vocal trio brings the 1940s and 1960s to life with tight harmonies, vintage flair, and theatrical flair, featuring hits from Glenn Miller to Michael Jackson.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

On\u00a0June 14<\/strong>,\u00a0Embassy Bank\u2019s Annual Flag Day<\/a>\u00a0event, honoring Lehigh Valley Veterans, will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Musikfest Caf\u00e9. Enjoy the patriotic performance of the season with the famous Allentown Band, the first and finest civilian concert band in the U.S. We invite you to proudly wave your stars and stripes to America\u2019s most honorable music, performed under the direction of Ronald Demkee. Patrons can enjoy food and drink inside the ArtsQuest Center at\u00a0Palette & Pour<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Veterans attending the event will be eligible to win a number of exciting raffle prizes, including tickets to an Iron Pigs baseball game at Coca Cola Park. Winners will be announced during the Allentown Band concert intermission.<\/p>\n

About ArtsQuest<\/strong><\/p>\n

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. Through festivals such as its flagship event,\u00a0Musikfest<\/a>; the\u00a0ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL<\/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, of which nearly 40 percent are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region.<\/p>\n

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Media Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n

Information provided to TVL by:
\nBryn Keeney<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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