KATIE MARIE
RYAN HULVAT
Sheryl Crow | MGMT | Joe Cocker Daughtry | BOSTON | Goo Goo Dolls
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ach August the streets and parks of small town Bethlehem, Pennsylvania come alive with some of the biggest names in music during the annual musical extravaganza, Musikfest®! A tradition for nearly three decades, the festival has grown into one of the largest music events in the nation, attracting up to one million people each year. And while many of these guests come to see the stars, it’s the many musical surprises they discover at the festival that keep them coming back year after year. At Musikfest, you’ll find every musical style imaginable – everything from Bach to bluegrass and rock to reggae - with more than 500 performances on 15 stages over 10 days. Two-hundred year old churches, historic parks, performing arts centers and even the town’s former Bethlehem Steel plant all host performances that attract people from near and far. Walk the historic district, beautiful Johnston Park or the brand-new SteelStacks™ arts campus and you’ll find stage after stage teeming with singer-songwriters, bands and even
orchestras. The best part? It’s all available at everybody’s favorite price – FREE! That’s right, while main stage concerts require a ticket, there’s no charge to enjoy more than 500 other performances! If nonstop live music isn’t enough to entice you to visit this slice of musical heaven, consider this - Musikfest also features 60 different vendors showcasing a world of great eats, everything from mouth-watering wursts and delicious, local ethnic dishes to decadent desserts like bread pudding in bourbon crème sauce and luscious Belgian waffles piled high with your favorite toppings. There’s also demonstrating artists, art exhibitions and children’s activities galore, plus shopping on historic Main Street, where you’ll find quaint shops, five-star restaurants and plenty of smiling faces. This summer, we invite you to make the 90-minute trip to Musikfest in nearby Bethlehem. It’s only a short drive away to a whole, new world of music just waiting to be explored!
Resident JOE LEDVA
KATIE MARIE