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Ben Fortunado Marcune is an artist who has painted many paintings of Musikfest since 1984. His one word to describe Musikfest is PEOPLE-FRIENDLY.

My neighbor Mr. Koehler shared with me the story of his childhood and his life growing up. He shared his proudest moments and happiest times. He told the story of his father and brother in the armed forces and how...

Mike and Kaitlyn have been living in Bethlehem for 2 years. Their one word(s) to best describe Musikfest is LOVE and UNEXPECTED.

David has been attending Muskfest since it first began in 1984 when he was fresh out of college! David's word that he chose to best describe Musikfest is VOLUNTEERISM.

Christian Murgia is a Visitor Center employee at Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites (HBMS). "[Musikfests] brings outsiders to the area as well, they are more inclined to see the sites around the city...". The word that Christian chose to best...

This is the second part of the interview with Jeff Parks. Jeff came up with the idea of Musikfest, and is serves as the Executive Director of the ArtsQuest Foundation. The word Jeff chose to best describe Musikfest is COMMUNITY.

Mario and Donna are a married couple who performed at the first Musikfest in 1984. Their word to best describe Musikfest is COMMUNITY.

Tony comes to Musikfest with his sister and walk throughout the festival each year. His one word to best describe Musikfest is OVERWHELMING.

Interview with Lehigh University student and Stroudsburg, PA native, Emily Busta. The word Emily chose to best describe Musikfest is EXCITING.

Kristen Walsh is Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites (HBMS) Director of Visitor's Services. In the interview, Kristen talks about the first time she went to Musikfest by herself when she was thirteen years old, as well as other fond memories...

Lea started coming to Musikfest when she was 16 and hasn't missed a single year. Her one word to describe Musikfest is UNIQUE.

HBMS volunteer

Peggy and her former band group, Show Biz Revue, were one of the first music performers at Musikfest in 1984. In the interview, Peggy shares her thoughts on Musikfest. The word that Peggy chose to describe Musikfest is EXUBERANT.

Interview with Kathy - an HBMS staff and former volunteer.

The son of a coal miner in Pennsylvania tells about life in the 1930s. Living off one ton of coal a year, wearing patched up socks, and helping dad with collecting coal in buckets.

Interview with my mother about her life, family, and faith

Couple Rosalie and Steve have been living in Bethlehem and attending Musikfest since 2002. Their word(s) that they chose to best describe Musikfest is 1 MILLION and ECLECTIC.

My grandfather talked about his childhood and what life was like for him to grow up on a farm. We also discussed where life took him after his childhood

Charlene serves as the president of Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites (HBMS). The one word Charlene chose to best describe Musikfest is FUN.

I have interviewed my grandmother about her childhood from 1941 to 1945, during WW2. She was nine or ten when the war ended in 1945.

Brian Spadaccia is die-heart fan of Bethlehem! He loves his town and Musikfest! Brian's one word to best describe Musikfest is LEADERSHIP.

Interview with Southern native, Fauxest Gump. Fauxest has been attending Musikfest for 4 consecutive years. His one word to best describe Musikfest is DISCOVERY.

Jose likes to do the children's activities with his daughter. His one word to best describe Musikfest is MELTING POT.

Ronnie Nase has grown up in then Lehigh Valley area, and shared his fondest memories of Musikfest for Mugshots! His one word that he chose to best describe Musikfest is LIVELY.

Kassie is the president and CEO of ArtsQuest. In her interview, Kassie's word to best describe Musikfest is COMMUNITY.