Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA., November 13, 2024 – ArtsQuest is excited to team up with Steel Ice for two mornings of FREE skating fun to watch! Steel Ice Center and ArtsQuest are thrilled to host two special events to mark the beginning of the 2024 holiday season at the Ice Rink at SteelStacks presented by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. Join us for a weekend of winter cheer and community celebration, featuring live hockey and a festive figure skating show.

“We are thrilled to partner with our neighbors at ArtsQuest to provide a chance to showcase the passion and talent of Penguin Figure Skating Club and the Phantoms Youth U8 program in a unique outdoor setting,” said Keith Krem, owner of Steel Ice Center. “Seeing kids have fun and create memories should be at the core of any sport, and what could be more fun than celebrating the holiday season doing what they love on the ice beneath the SteelStacks. It is going to be something special, a lifelong memory.”

On Saturday, November 23 at 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., the Lehigh Valley Phantoms Youth U8 Development Program will take to the outdoor ice for two fast-paced, 30-minute games. These young athletes are excited to display their skills and passion for hockey, making for an entertaining morning of friendly competition.

The festivities continue on Sunday, November 24, when the Penguin Figure Skating Club presents a holiday-themed skating show from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. This enchanting performance will feature skaters of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced members, each bringing a unique touch to the spirit of the holiday season.

“Partnering on events like these is so vital for our community,” commented Curt Mosel, Chief Operating Officer for ArtsQuest. “Bringing Steel Ice programs such as youth hockey and figure skating to The Ice Rink at SteelStacks is a perfect blend, providing kids and families throughout the Lehigh Valley with an opportunity to have fun, create memories and further interest in the sport. We are looking forward to a weekend filled with skating talent and are grateful to partner with our friends at Steel Ice.”

Both events are free to attend. Concessions, which include hot beverages, chicken tenders, burger, hot dogs, fried and more, will be available from the Mack Truck Stop starting at 11 a.m. that day.

Be sure to tune into WFMZ-69 News ‘Sunrise Broadcast’ on Thursday, November 21 starting at 6:15 a.m. to learn more about this event and catch some of the skaters live.

 

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  Keeney