{"id":88945,"date":"2019-05-22T12:49:05","date_gmt":"2019-05-22T16:49:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=88945"},"modified":"2019-05-22T12:49:05","modified_gmt":"2019-05-22T16:49:05","slug":"area-servicemen-and-women-to-be-honored-during-steelstacks-memorial-day-celebration-may-25-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=88945","title":{"rendered":"Area Servicemen and Women to be Honored During SteelStacks\u2019 Memorial Day Celebration May 25-27"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nFeatured Image – Hometown Heroes display at SteelStacks, photographed by: Michael Hujsa<\/a><\/strong><\/span>
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Free Veterans\u2019 Writing and Storytelling Events Highlight Weekend\u2019s Programs<\/strong> <\/i><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

BETHLEHEM, PA\u2014A free screening of \u201cThe Unknowns,\u201d\u00a0 the display of more than 1,000 images of veterans on the \u2018Our Hometown Heroes\u2019 banners, a National Moment of Remembrance and special veterans empowerment performance and writing workshop highlight the 2019 Memorial Day Celebration presented by Embassy Bank at SteelStacks May 25-27.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

On May 25, 1 p.m., in the ArtsQuest Center\u2019s Fowler Blast Furnace Room, the community is invited to listen to veterans and their families remember those they have lost in service of our nation. Jenny Pacanowski of Women Veterans Empowered and Thriving will curate this ritual of storytelling and explain how ancient cultures utilized performance to bring the community together to grieve, celebrate and hold a space of kindness, compassion and non-judgment.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

The following day, from 1-4 p.m., the Banana Factory is holding a free writing and storytelling workshop for veterans and family members to explore their grief, loss, anger and other emotions. The special event is offered to those who have lost themselves or lost someone they loved and need a place outside of the holiday barbeques to express what Memorial Day was truly intended for. The workshop is free and open to all veterans; for more information contact Jenny Pacanowski at\u00a0womenveteransempowered@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

Other Memorial Day Weekend events include:<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

May 25-26, starting at 7 p.m.<\/b>
\nRemember Our Heroes Luminary Display<\/b>
\nJoin us as we remember our heroes with a luminary display in honor of family and friends who served in the United States Armed Forces. Anyone who wants to participate in the ceremony should complete the\u00a0online registration form and purchase luminaria at www.steelstacks.org<\/a>. Proceeds from luminaria purchases will be donated to the Lehigh Valley American Gold Star Mothers.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

May 27, noon<\/b>
\n\u2018The Unknowns\u2019 Documentary Screening<\/b>
\nFrank Banko Alehouse Cinemas<\/i>
\nEnjoy a free screening of this documentary about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the sentinels who stand guard 24\/7 at our nation\u2019s most sacred shrine.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

National Moment of Remembrance\u00a0<\/b>
\n3 p.m. | Highmark Stage on the Air Products Town Square<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

A Time to Remember<\/b>
\n5 p.m. | Levitt Pavilion Stage
\nThe Memorial Day Weekend celebration concludes with a memorial service to remember the Lehigh Valley\u2019s fallen soldiers.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

Performance Schedule<\/b>
\nHighmark Stage on the Air Products Town Square<\/i>\u00a0<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

May 25
\n3 p.m. \u2013\u00a0Sing for America
\n5:30 p.m. \u2013\u00a0Scott Marshall & Marshall\u2019s Highway
\n9 p.m. \u2013\u00a0The Beautiful Distortion<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

May 26
\n3 p.m. \u2013\u00a0Ed McKendry
\n5:30 p.m. \u2013\u00a0Hydraulic Lime
\n9 p.m. \u2013\u00a0American Dinosaur\u00a0<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

May 27
\n3:30 p.m. \u2013\u00a0Billy Bauer Band
\n5:30 p.m. \u2013\u00a0The Swingtime Dolls\u00a0<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
\nMay 25, 7:30 p.m. \u2013\u00a0Cracker
\nMay 26, 7:30 p.m. \u2013\u00a0Mike Mains & The Branches
\nMay 27, 7:30 p.m. \u2013\u00a0Maybird\u00a0<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

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

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