Simply Linny to replace 2021 awards

Marlene “Linny” Fowler elevated many of valley arts organizations and artists through her volunteerism and support. To honor her legacy, the ArtsQuest Foundation will host the Simply Linny Musikfest VIP experience Aug. 15 at Terrace 2, Wind Creek Steel Stage. Presented by Cornerstone Advisors, the event honors the tradition of celebrating outdoors, under an open tent, where guests can come together and celebrate the arts, says Selena Lavonier, executive director of the ArtsQuest Foundation. The Linny Awards are planned to return in 2022.

The program includes an auction of a 2021 Musikfest poster signed by Wind Creek Steel Stage artists, dinner and drinks. Parking is included. Guests may stay for Black Violin’s performance, which is followed by fireworks. Visit artsquestfoundation.org to purchase tickets. To be an event sponsor, call Selena Lavonier at 610-332-1345 or email slavonier@artsquestfoundation.org.

‘Fest App available

Download the free Musikfest app, powered by PNC; includes everything guests need to know to enjoy the festival’s hundreds of musical performances, dozens of food vendors/artisans and a wide variety of family activities. Included are musical performance schedules by date and venue, set alerts, notifications, feature, festival updates in realtime, Spotify playlists, interactive festival map and built-in GPS, parking, general information and search options.

The app is downloadable from the Apple and Google Play app stores. For more information, visit musikfest.org.

Cards accepted at Musikfest

Musikfest accepts credit/debit cards at official food and beverage vendors throughout the Historic Moravian District festival grounds. Beverage stations include Coca-Cola booths, beer trucks and festival bars serving mixed drinks.

Cash may be converted into recyclable and reloadable CashCards at several festival locations. The cards are usable during the 10 festival days only on festival grounds. Cash will still be accepted on the SteelStacks campus, SouthSide Arts District.

Inclusion Zone at Alehouse Cinema

The Inclusion Zone is open Aug. 6 through 15 in ArtsQuest’s Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas from 4 to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday. The sensory-supportive space will provide services, tools and amenities for those with sensory-processing difficulties of all ages and abilities.

Host group Accessible Festivals is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring programs are accessible to all abilities. The company provides consultation and training to volunteers and professionals in the live event industry, while educating the general public about the value of inclusion and accessibility through innovative programs, events and experiences.