Mugshots: Kassie Hilgert

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

Mugshots: Ronnie Nase

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.

Mugshots: Jeff Parks interview Part I

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.

thanksgiving interview

i talked about her life and childhood and how things affected her etc. She was really great about keeping eye contact. She was able to answer most of the question.

Mugshots: David Yanoshik

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.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

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...

Mughsots: Christian Murgia

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...

Questions to Mom

We talked about favorite memories and childhood stories. We concluded with how she would like to be remembered.

Mugshots: Ben Fortunado Marcune

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

Lucky to be a blue.

A conversation with my wonderful "Nanny B" (grandmother) about her relationship with my granddad, Jerry Blue. Silly memories and meaningful life lessons from very wise woman that took place on a lovely Friday afternoon. We discuss the impact of growing...

Mugshots: Emily Bushta

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

From Italy to America; Pasquale Capocci and Ashley Gasienica.

Ashley Gasienica interviews Pasquale Capocci on November 23,2017 in Schererville, Indiana in Pasquale’s house. Pasquale was born in Castel San Vincenzo, Italy. He grew up on a farm in the mountains where he worked from a very young age. He...

Interview with my husband
August 7, 2022 App Interview

I interviewed my husband, Mark Warner. He is 47 years old. We talked about things he is proud of in life, lessons learned, happiest and saddest moments in his life, what he hopes for me and our children, his memories...

Mugshots: Peggy Manochi

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.

Mugshots: Kristen Walsh

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...