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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.

In this interview, we discussed Gary’s early life in Pennsylvania and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, along with his views on civil rights, his musical influences from rock and roll and other sources, and involvement in the hippy movement before and during...

In this interview, conducted on December 2nd, 2019 in Sarver, PA, Hannah Slaughenhoupt (16) interviews her mom Oleva Slaughenhoupt (48). They discuss all aspects of Oleva’s life from her childhood, marriage, and career. Oleva looks back on many fond memories...

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

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

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.

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

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...

HBMS volunteer

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

Interview with Kathy - an HBMS staff and former volunteer.

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.

This is an interview of getting to know my boyfriend.

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.

I interview my mom about random things

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

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.

We talked about Dave’s life and some interesting and exciting moments.

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...

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

Frank DePoli remarks on his life and how it has been different than he expected, but excellent nonetheless. He begins with his childhood and how his parents and friends always supported and still do support him. He then elaborates on...

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