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Featured Image – Hometown Heroes display at SteelStacks, photographed by: Michael Hujsa<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cOur Hometown Heroes\u201d display tops 1,000 images<\/em><\/p>\n

BETHLEHEM, PA\u2014A record 1,000 images of local veterans and active military personnel will greet guests at the annual Memorial Day Celebration presented by Embassy Bank May 26-28<\/span> at SteelStacks.<\/p>\n

As part of the \u201cOur Hometown Heroes\u201d display, veterans, active members of the U.S. military and their families submitted 133 photos in 2018, bringing the total number of images submitted since \u201cOur Hometown Heroes\u201d began in 2011 to 1,031. The weekend also includes veterans\u2019 programs and remembrance activities, transforming SteelStacks into a living memorial honoring men and women from throughout the region who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen we started \u2018Our Hometown Heroes\u2019 in 2011, we could not have envisioned the overwhelming response this project would receive,\u201d says Embassy Bank CEO, President and Chairman Dave Lobach Jr. \u201cWhen you think about the fact that there are now more than 1,000 images of veterans and active and former military personnel on the banners it\u2019s simply incredible. \u2018Our Hometown Heroes\u2019 has been embraced by our region\u2019s residents since day one and really highlights the respect our community has for everyone who protects and serves our great nation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Weekend highlights include:<\/p>\n

Veterans Performance Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n

ArtsQuest Center, 2nd Floor Fowler Blast Furnace Room<\/p>\n

Sat., May 26, 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

The community is invited to listen to veterans and family members speak a tribute to those they have lost in observance of Memorial Day. Veteran Jenny Pacanowski of Bethlehem will curate the spoken word performance which includes a collaboration of performers from the groups Female Veterans Empowered to Transition, Warrior Writers and One Fight Foundation. The performances, which follow private writing workshops for veterans and their families, are designed to build comradery, provide strength and offer catharsis by discussing war and home front experiences through the written word.<\/p>\n

Remember Our Heroes Luminary Display <\/strong><\/p>\n

ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks<\/p>\n

Sun., May 27, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Join us as we remember our heroes with a luminary display in honor of family and friends who served in the United States Armed Forces. Luminaries can be purchased for $5 each, with all proceeds donated to the Lehigh Valley American Gold Star Mothers. To reserve your luminaries in advance, visit www.steelstacks.org\/memorial-day<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A Time to Remember<\/strong><\/p>\n

Levitt Pavilion Stage<\/p>\n

Mon., May 28, 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

The Memorial Day Weekend celebration concludes with a memorial service to remember the Lehigh Valley\u2019s fallen soldiers.<\/p>\n

Throughout the weekend, guests can also enjoy free, live music, including headlining shows by artists performing at the Levitt Pavilion Summer Concert Series.<\/p>\n

The complete Memorial Day Celebration performance schedule is:<\/p>\n

Sat., May 26
\n<\/strong>3 p.m. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Scott Marshall & the Hillbilly Souls | TD Community Stage
\n7:30 p.m.<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Atlanta Rhythm Section | Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
\n9 p.m.<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Hook | TD Community Stage<\/p>\n

Sun., May 27<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

3 p.m.<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Wallace Brothers | TD Community Stage
\n6 p.m.<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Zaire | TD Community Stage
\n7:30 p.m.<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Slam Allen Band | Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
\n9 p.m.<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tanqueray Hayward | TD Community Stage<\/p>\n

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Mon., May 28<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

3 p.m.<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 National Moment of Silence | TD Community Stage
\n3:30 p.m.<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Billy Bauer Band | TD Community Stage
\n5:30 p.m.<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The SwingTime Dolls | TD Community Stage
\n7:30 p.m.<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Still Surfin\u2019 \u2013 A Tribute to The Beach Boys | Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks<\/p>\n

The Memorial Day Celebration presented by Embassy Bank begins at 3 p.m.<\/span> each day. For more information, visit www.steelstacks.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Information provided to TVL by:
\nMark Demko, ArtsQuest
\nhttp:\/\/www.artsquest.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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