MUSIKFEST, Aug. 1-11. Aug. 1 preview night (Southside) Activities, sites, information and tickets: Visit musikfest.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/07/MF-schedule-August-1.pdf; Printable schedules: visit www.musikfest.org/lineup/download-schedules/; additional information and tickets: visit wmusikfest.org/

MUSIC INDUSTRY AND EDUCATION CONFERENCE: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 1 and 2. A two-day dynamic event focused on the intersection of music education, popular music and business leadership. Throughout the conference, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in interactive workshops, engage in Q&A sessions with industry experts and connect with like-minded individuals. Financial assistance available to eligible participants. Contact Marissa Guarriello at mguarriello@artsquest.org. Professional Development Certificates will be available following the conference. Fowler Blast Furnace Room, ArtsQuest Center, 101 Founders Way. Telephone: 610-332-1300. Information and tickets: www.steelstacks.org/event/15663/musikfest-music-industry-and-education-conference/

F-FLAT BACK TO SCHOOL SYMPOSIUM: Online. 10 a.m. Aug. 3. F-flat Books day of extended professional development. To register, visit www.steelstacks.org/event/15663/musikfest-music-industry-and-education-conference/

LEHIGH ART ALLIANCE JURIED EXHIBITION, Aug. 2-11: Original two- and three-dimensional works of regional artists. All artwork available for purchase. Live art demos. Noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Noon to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Visit www.historicbethlehem.org/experiences/series/lehigh-art-alliance-summer-exhibition/ for information and featured artists.

HEART AND SOUL — MUSIC IN MORAVIAN BETHLEHEM: Walking tour. Explore Bethlehem’s musical side with a certified costumed guide. Learn about polyglot singing (singing in multiple languages simultaneously); hear sounds of instruments rarely played today. 1 p.m. Aug. 3, 4, 10, 11. Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, 66 W. Church St. Information, activities and tickets: Visit www.historicbethlehem.org/shop/product/heart-soul-music-in-moravian-bethlehem-walking-tour/musikfest

HISTORIC BETHLEHEM ACTIVITIES: *Activities are free unless otherwise noted on websites.

Luckenbach Mill: shop, art exhibit, tours, restrooms. Welcome center, Heritage Trail, Goundie Garden Dance Party*, Blacksmithy, *19th century Shropp Shoppe, Colonial Industrial Quarter and Moravian Museum courtyard; contemporary craftsmen. Donations encouraged.

Information, activities, hours, dates and tickets, visit historicbethlehem.org.

FREE MUSIKFEST ACTS: ArtsQuest has announced its Musikfest 2024 Free Stage lineup, hosting over 500 musical acts across 16 free stages throughout the city. To view a full list of performers and stay up to date on food, festivities and more, visit musikfest.org or download the Musikfest app powered by PNC.

MUSIKFEST PARKING: ArtsQuest, in partnership with Trans-Bridge Lines and Penn State University, has established a new satellite parking lot at the Penn State Lehigh Valley campus at 2809 Saucon Valley Road, Center Valley. The lot offers festival goers another way for a fee to get to and from the country’s largest free music festival by way of shuttles provided by Trans-Bridge Lines, Inc., an Official Musikfest Transportation Sponsor.

For more details, please visit Musikfest.org/info/directions-parking/ for additional information on transportation.