August 12, 2015
COVER STORY
Musikfest: A catalyst that brings us together
ArtsQuest CEO and president Kassie Hilgert welcomes festgoers to the opening ceremony of the 32nd annual Musikfest at Americaplatz (Levitt Pavilion) at SteelStacks in South Bethlehem.
By Katy Hrichak and Tim Gilman
Musikfest Preview Night
Local band Post Junction plays at the Musikfest Preview Night on the Community Stage at Air Products Town Square outside SteelStacks. Performing Post Junction funk musicians are Vernon Mobley (drums) of Coopersburg, Peter Fritz (bass guitar) of Bethlehem, Terri (vocals) and John Fadem (guitar) of Hellertown.
By Tim Gilman
Musikfest Preview Concert
Duran Duran members Dom Brown, John Taylor and Simon Le Bon play their 1984 hit, “The Wild Boys” on the Musikfest Sands Steel Stage during preview night Aug. 6. When Duran Duran asked to play a day earlier than Musikfest was scheduled to open, ArtsQuest officials happily accommodated the British pop band, making it the first main stage preview night in Musikfest’s 32-year history. The 4,000-plus attendees were lucky with the beautiful summer weather and a great show by Duran Duran.
By Karen Samuels
PASSINGS
John B. Cornish, research engineer
John B. Cornish, 86, of Bethlehem, died August 1, 2015. Born in Uniontown, he was a son of the late Harry Emmett and Mildred (Terry) Cornish. He was the husband of the late Nancy (Ritter) Cornish.
SAUCON VALLEY
Celebrating Restaurant Week
Server Lacy Stem delivers lunch to retired Saucon Valley HS teachers Pat Monahan from Allentown and Athena Newman from Bethlehem, who agree about DiMaio’s Family Ristorante and Pizzeria: “It’s our place to go, we’ve been coming here for years.” Manager Anna DiMaio said, “Just the thought of restaurant week brings in customers.”
By Dana Grubb
CLASSROOM
Scholarships the old-fashioned way
Bethlehem Area School District held its second annual academic signing event as the top 23 graduating seniors signed their letters of intent in front of family, friends and district officials June 1 in the BASD Education Center. Photo: The Bethlehem Area School District’s 23 top academic high school seniors put pens to letters of intent as their families and friends record the moment.
By Dana Grubb and Alex Green
BETHLEHEM SPORTS
Some clarity reached on PIAA classifications
The saga of expanding the PIAA football classifications from four to six classes will continue into the fall. The PIAA’s two committees responsible for the matter — the strategic planning committee and the football steering committee — met in late July to discuss the eight proposals on the table for football classification expansion.
By Peter Car
LEHIGH VALLEY FOCUS
Musikfest’s 32nd edition continues
The 32nd annual Musikfest continues through Aug. 16 in Downtown Bethlehem’s Historic District and Southside Bethlehem’s SteelStacks. Musikfest showcases a world of music and food. This year, the official Musikfest Mug showcases a world of great savings with special offers by 11 area restaurants and attractions.
By Paul Willistein
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