{"id":78878,"date":"2018-06-20T20:28:18","date_gmt":"2018-06-21T00:28:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=78878"},"modified":"2018-06-20T20:28:18","modified_gmt":"2018-06-21T00:28:18","slug":"expanded-southside-hours-stand-up-paddle-boarding-with-l-l-bean-more-highlight-new-attractions-at-musikfest-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=78878","title":{"rendered":"Expanded SouthSide Hours, Stand-Up Paddle Boarding with L.L.Bean & More Highlight New Attractions at Musikfest 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

Featured Image:\u00a0L.L.Bean kayaking<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

BETHLEHEM, PA\u2014Expanded hours on Bethlehem\u2019s SouthSide, L.L.Bean kayak and stand-up paddleboard courses on the Lehigh River, Architects of Air\u2019s 25th<\/sup> Anniversary Structure and an a screening of \u201cThe Song of Bethlehem\u201d documentary are among the many new highlights guests can enjoy when they attend the 35th<\/sup> Musikfest Aug. 3-12<\/span>.<\/p>\n

At SteelStacks<\/strong>, Musikfest will start earlier than ever before, with live music getting underway at noon<\/span> on weekends.<\/strong> The Community Stage on the Air Products Town Square will feature dynamic tributes like Sugar Mountain (Neil Young), We May Be Right (Billy Joel), Experience Janis (Janis Joplin) and Keystone (Jerry Garcia), while the BB&T Jazz Cabaret Stage will start at 1 p.m.<\/span> and Martin Guitar Lyrikplatz will offer its first performances starting at 2 p.m.<\/span> Select SouthSide food vendors like Baby Blues BBQ and the Yuengling Bar & Grill will also open early. With the expansion, the festival has added more than 25 additional shows to its 2018 concert lineup.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the most frequent requests we\u2019ve heard since we opened SteelStacks is that we should consider expanding the Musikfest hours on the festival\u2019s SouthSide,\u201d says ArtsQuest Chief Programming Officer Patrick Brogan.\u00a0 \u201cSince it\u2019s our 35th<\/sup> year, we thought this year offered the perfect opportunity to add additional programming to the campus.\u00a0 Starting at noon<\/span> on Saturdays and Sundays, patrons will find a dynamic mix of great tribute acts, singer-songwriters and America\u2019s music, jazz.\u00a0 Two of the three venues that will open early – Martin Guitar Lyrikplatz and the BB&T Jazz Cabaret Stage – are inside the air-conditioned ArtsQuest Center, so it\u2019s a great way to beat the heat and still enjoy the \u2018fest with tremendous music and food.\u201d<\/p>\n

Also new this year, L.L.Bean <\/strong> will be onsite at Experienceplatz offering 60-minute kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) courses on the Lehigh River Aug. 8-12, noon-7 p.m.<\/span>, with shuttles to and from the Sand Island boat launch. Led by L.L.Bean\u2019s Outdoor Discovery School experts, these introductory courses are designed to teach beginners of all ages the ins and outs of paddling and kayaking, as well as the ecosystem and history of the area.<\/p>\n

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For experienced paddlers L.L.Bean will also be renting kayak and SUP equipment for solo or group adventures. For life post \u2018fest, attendees can stop by the L.L.Bean Summer Pop-Up Shop at Wells Fargo Festplatz Aug. 8-12 to pick up L.L.Bean Boots, Wicked Good Slippers, hats, packs and other summer favorites.\u00a0 Additional details on the new kayaking and SUP experiences will be announced later this summer.<\/p>\n

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Architects of Air, <\/strong>which is celebrating its 25th<\/sup> anniversary, returns to Experienceplatz with the new \u201cAlbesila Luminaria,\u201d a massive inflatable art installation that delights with its mix of light and color. As big as half a football field, this monumental attraction offers a dazzling experience as visitors walk through a maze of winding paths and marvel at the structure\u2019s 30-foot tall domes. Designed by British artist Alan Parkinson, Architects of Air has enchanted audiences around the world since 1992, with more than 600 appearances in over 40 countries. Hours are Aug. 3, 6-11 p.m.<\/span>, and Aug. 4-12<\/span>, 1-11 p.m.<\/span>, with last entry each night at 10:30 p.m.<\/span> Admission to Architects of Air, which is wheelchair accessible and accommodates special needs, is $10 or $5 for children ages 12 and under, payable only in Musikfest Food & Beverage Tickets.<\/p>\n

Other new attractions include:<\/p>\n

\u2018The Song of Bethlehem\u2019 Screening and Concert <\/strong><\/p>\n

Aug. 4, 4:30 p.m.<\/span>, Martin Guitar Lyrikplatz<\/p>\n

Before a special acoustic performance by Ken Goldstein and The LA HUSTLE, catch a screening of Goldstein\u2019s \u201cThe Song of Bethlehem,\u201d a 30-minute documentary film which focuses on the rebirth of Bethlehem through the arts.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wine\u2019d Down Workshops<\/strong><\/p>\n

Glass Windchime | Aug. 4, 4:30-6:30 p.m.<\/span>, Familienplatz<\/p>\n

Succulent Woven Wall Hangings | Aug. 11, 4:30-6:30 p.m.<\/span>, Familienplatz<\/p>\n

Take a moment to make some beautiful art for your home! Teaching artists will lead participants through an hour-long workshop; all materials and a glass of wine or beer are included! Workshops are for \u2018festers ages 21 and older; to sign up or learn more visit www.musikfest.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Create + Connect Skateboard Design Competition<\/strong><\/p>\n

In partnership with HomeBase610, Lost Soul Skateboards & Lehigh Valley Apparel Creations<\/em><\/p>\n

Aug. 10-12<\/span>, Crayola Creativity Tent at Familienplatz<\/p>\n

View and vote for your favorite skate deck design created by local emerging artists based on the theme of community. Finalists will have the opportunity to collaborate with local businesses and gain experience in the production and design process, including a limited-edition printing of skateboards.\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

ArtsQuest Glass Studio Classes
\n<\/strong>Aug. 3-12<\/span>, Familienplatz<\/p>\n

Join the ArtsQuest Hot Glass Studio artists for the Hot Glass Experience: Mushroom (available noon-8 p.m.<\/span> daily except Aug 3<\/span>), where ages 6 and older can work with an artist to make their own glass mushroom, or the Flame Working Experience: Mushroom Pendant (4-8 p.m.<\/span> daily) for ages 10 and older. To sign up or learn more visit www.musikfest.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Musikfest Poster Printing at <\/strong>National Museum of Industrial History<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aug. 2-3<\/span> & 6-10, 4-6 p.m.<\/span>, and Aug. 4-5<\/span> & 11-12, 12-6 p.m.<\/span>,<\/p>\n

Festival-goers will have a chance to use a Chandler & Price Platen Press, dating back over 100 years old, to create a one-of-a-kind Musikfest keepsake. Join the volunteers and staff of NMIH and print your own version of this year’s Musikfest poster using this historic artifact.<\/p>\n

One of the largest music festivals in the nation, Musikfest features more than 500 performances on 16 stages throughout Bethlehem over 10 days. Proceeds from Musikfest 2018 will support ArtsQuest\u2019s free concerts and programming for the community year-round at the Banana Factory arts center and the SteelStacks arts and cultural campus. Dates for the 35th edition of the festival are Aug. 3-12<\/span>; for more info visit\u00a0www.musikfest.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

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