Featured Image: Richard Mann, United States Army

 

Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., Nov. 7, 2024 – ArtsQuest and partners Embassy Bank and Phoebe Ministries, will be hosting Veterans Day 2024 on Monday, November 11 at 6 p.m. in the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, located on the first floor of the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks. The event will feature a panel discussion in which veteran, Richard Mann, will reflect about his time in the military during the commemorative event’s annual question-and-answer panel, hosted by Frank Gunter of Lehigh University. The panel discussion will be followed by the screening of Rescue Dawn.

“Embassy Bank is honored to present this special Veterans Day event,” said David M. Lobach, Jr. Chairman, President and CEO of Embassy Bank for the Lehigh Valley.  “These events provide opportunities to hear directly from our veterans about their personal experiences, as well as thank them for their courage and sacrifice. We can never thank our veterans enough.”

Presented by Embassy Bank and Phoebe Ministries, this event is free to attend but you must register for a ticket here!

About the veteran panelist:

Richard Mann 

Mann was drafted into the United States Army in January 1969, beginning a journey that would significantly shape his life. After completing basic training in Maryland, he was stationed in Hanau, Germany, where he held the rank of Specialist 5 (SP5). In this capacity, Mann served as a machinist, responsible for fabricating essential parts for the motor pool, thereby contributing to the operational readiness of his unit. His military service continued when he was deployed to Vietnam in July 1970, a crucial period during the Vietnam War, where he remained until his honorable discharge in September 1971. Throughout his service, Mann exemplified dedication and skill, reflecting the commitment of countless individuals who served during this tumultuous era in American history.

This event will be streamed online on Facebook for those who cannot attend in person.

Join us for this commemorative night and learn more about Veterans Day 2024 at ArtsQuest, here!

 

About ArtsQuest 
ArtsQuest’s mission 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™ 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, Musikfest; the Banana Factory Arts Center; and the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks arts and cultural campus, ArtsQuest’s programming reaches more than 1.9 million people annually. The organization’s programs and events, of which nearly 50% are free to attend, have a combined economic impact of more than $136 million annually in the region.

 

Information provided to TVL by:
Bryn E. Keeney