FESTIVAL UNBOUND

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An interactive and immersive evening journey through the Bethlehem Rose Garden. Explore what it means to grow and nurture community as the park is brought to life through the magic of performance, music, poetry, dance, lighting, and more. Adventure through 8 stations set up throughout the park each representing a different location that fosters community: a coffee shop, a bar, a library, etc. You will be free to wander between these locations for the first hour and a half of the event and then we will group together for the last 30 minutes for a short performance and parade through the park. And stay after the event for a chance to do some stargazing and enjoy a natural light parade!

• Front Porch – CAMILLE WHO? – The Percussionist, that’s who!  Bop your head, sway, sing, or dance to drum rhythms.  Learn to make your own rhythms, and join in on a jam on the porch! As part of yet another Touchstone Theatre’s Festival Unbound, CAMILLE WHO? joins this year’s fun at the Bethlehem Rose Garden with an interactive experience, taking the audience and passers-by on a journey and discovery of rhythm and percussion.  She’ll be joined by Spoken-Word Artist and Educator Deirdre Van Walters, sometimes melding the two art forms to make an even more wholesome, interactive creative experience. This will be done front-porch style, creating a welcoming, neighborly setting for any and all to join in.
• Bar – relax and connect with the other attendees. Get to know your neighbors as our bartender dishes out some delightful trivia questions and conversation starters. Not old enough to drink (or enjoy trivia)? Enjoy some family friendly games such as Jenga and Connect4! NOTE: No actual alcohol will be served, but we’ll all have fun using our imaginations 🙂
• Sports – enjoy the feeling of being a star athlete as you compete against others in a foosball tournament. Not into foosball? Stop on by and decorate a pennant to cheer on one of our teams. Or else just grab a football and frisbee and play some catch.
• Kitchen – sample some delicious foods and share some favorite recipes and cooking tips. Sing along to some silly songs about food from around the world, as you ponder just what is it about kitchens that makes them so inviting?
• School – release your inner child and get your arts and crafts on in this comfy and cozy corner of the Rose Garden. A great spot to just chill, play with some toys, and feel young again.
• Coffee Shop – Check out Touchstone Theatre’s Festival Unbound Coffee Shop experience and enjoy D. Unique’s poetic F.A.C.T.– Fall Accessibility Community Treats. A jazzy, call & response night of poetry, song, music, and warm cups of coffee await ALL  guests in the Rose Garden. We look forward to connecting with you soon!
• Sacred Space – Engage in thoughtful discussion around the questions: “Where can you find community?” and “What draws people together in sacred space?“ Draw a picture, or symbol about, “What Peace means to you.” And join us at 7pm for an 8-minute performance featuring music and recorded readings of quotes from different faiths and traditions.
• Library – Did you know libraries are a FREE service for Everyone? And Libraries are so much more than books! Join us to learn about libraries as vibrant community hubs! Book Giveaways! Interactive Storytelling!  If you wish, bring your own books to exchange too!
• The Arts/Finale – a celebration of the light that the arts bring to our community. Enjoy a short performance from Single Shoe Productions, and then sing and dance along to our dazzling light parade!

*We are seeking book donations for the Library section of this event. If you have any books you would be willing to donate please email matt@touchstone.org*

WHAT TO EXPECT

Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather!

LOCATION: The Bethlehem Rose Garden – 725 8th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018

PARKING/TRANSPORTATION: There is a parking lot available at Truist Bank, as well as across the street at Nitschmann Middle School. Additionally there is free street parking all around the Rose Garden and throughout the nearby streets. The park is a 5-minute walk from five LANTA Bus Routes: EBS BLUE, EBS GREEN, 102, 107, and 324. There is a bike rack next to the restrooms.

RUN TIME: 2 hours, come and go as you please for the first 90 minutes. The last 30 minutes will consist of a performance/parade.

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION: An ADA accessible parking lot is available in front of the band shell near the check in table. Chairs will be provided for whoever needs them. An ASL interpreted tour will be available at the Thursday event from 6:15 – 8:30pm. A Spanish language tour will be available at the Friday event from 6:15 – 8:30pm. Un recorrido en español estará disponible en el evento del viernes de 6:15 a 8:30pm. Touchstone strives to create an environment where all members of our community feel welcome. Please contact (610) 867-1689 or via email at jacqui@touchstone.org to request accessibility accommodations in advance.

UN ATARDESER CON TOUCHSTONE: UNA AUDISEA EN EL JARDIN DE ROSAS

Una jornada interactivo y immersiva por el Jardin de Rosa de Bethlehem. Podrás explorar lo que significa alimentar el sentido de comunidad mientras le damos vida al jardín a través de la magia de la actuación, la música, la poesía, la danza, las luces y mucho más. Aventura por 8 estaciones que habrá en el parque. Cada estación representará una ubicación diferente que fomenta el sentido de comunidad: una cafetería, un bar, la biblioteca, etc. Podrás caminar libremente de un lugar a otro durante la primera hora y media del evento, y luego nos reuniremos durante los últimos 30 minutos para ver una breve presentación y un desfile por el parque. Quédese después del evento para contemplar las estrellas y disfrutar de un desfile de luces naturales.

Solicitamos una donación de libros para niños para la sección de biblioteca. Si tiene libros para donar, comuníquese con matt@touchstone.org

QUE ESPERAR

Debes vestirte y usar zapatillas según el clima.

SITIO: El Jardin de Rosas de Bethlehem – 725 8th Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018

ESTACIONAMIENTO/TRANSPORTE: Puede estacionarse en el área de Truist y también frente a la escuela secundaria Nitschmann. También hay aparcamiento gratuito en las calles que rodean el jardín y en las calles cercanas. El parque está a 5 minutos a pie de cinco rutas de autobús LANTA: EBS BLUE, EBS GREEN, 102, 107, y 324. Hay aparcamiento para bicicletas situado al lado de los baños.

DURACIÓN DEL EVENTO: 2 horas. Podrás entrar y salir cuando quieras durante los primeros 90 minutos. En los últimos 30 minutos habrá un desfile.

INFORMACIÓN DE ACCESO: Habrá estacionamiento para discapacitados frente al recinto de la banda al lado de la mesa de entrada. Habrá sillas para todo aquel que las necesite. Habrá un intérprete de ASL/lenguaje gestural el jueves de 6:15 a 8:30pm. El viernes habrá un intérprete de español de 6:15 a 8:30pm. Touchstone se compromete a crear un entorno donde todos los miembros de la comunidad puedan sentirse bienvenidos. Llame al 610-807-1689 o envíe un correo electrónico a jacqui@touchstone.org para obtener alojamiento accesible con anticipación.

[Image description: An outdoor celebration! The image is full of people dressed up in Mardi Gras inspired costumes dancing and rejoicing. In the middle of the image we see a band playing brass instruments and just belting their hearts out. In the background we can see a couple of leafy green trees and a cloudy, dusky sky.]