Festival UnBound (October 2 – 6) – is a Touchstone Theatre’s 6th annual festival with five days of performances, hands-on workshops, and more, taking place in venues and outdoor spaces all over Bethlehem. This is a fabulous event that the Touchstone ensemble have worked hard on all year – and nearly all events are free!
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2
4:30-6PM: KINETIC LIGHT INTEGRATED DANCE WORKSHOP: LEVEL 1
DeSales University
A workshop from Kinetic Light open to disabled and nondisabled dancers of all experience and ages.
 
7-8:30PM: KINETIC LIGHT WORKSHOP: DANCE DESCENT
DeSales University
An advanced Kinetic Light workshop for experienced disabled and non-disabled dancers.
 
THURSDAY, OCT. 3
6-8PM: TWILIGHT WITH TOUCHSTONE: A ROSE GARDEN ODYSSEY
The Bethlehem Rose Garden
A multi-sensory outdoor evening experience that celebrates the places we grow community.
*Also occurring Friday, October 4 at 6pm.
 
8-9:30PM: STARGAZING
The Bethlehem Rose Garden
An expert led guided tour through the night-sky of the Lehigh Valley.
*Also occurring Friday, October 4 at 8pm.
 
FRIDAY, OCT. 4
6-8PM: TWILIGHT WITH TOUCHSTONE: A ROSE GARDEN ODYSSEY
The Bethlehem Rose Garden
A multi-sensory outdoor evening experience that celebrates the places we grow community.
*Also occurring Thursday, October 3 at 6pm.
 
8-9:30PM: STARGAZING
The Bethlehem Rose Garden
An expert led guided tour through the night-sky of the Lehigh Valley.
*Also occurring Thursday, October 3 at 8pm.
 
SATURDAY, OCT. 5
9AM-12:30PM: REFLECTIONS ON THE RIVER
Sand Island Boat Launch
A guided canoe tour showcasing the natural beauty of Sand Island.
 
2-3:30PM: A WALL BETWEEN US
The Ice House Performing Arts Center
A performance by Single Shoe Productions about our need to belong to a place – and how this affects us, others, and even the land itself.
*Also occurring Sunday, October 6 at 2pm.
 
6:30-7:30PM: “THE BIG READ” LAUNCH
Zoellner Arts Center
Receive a free copy of a wonderful book and hear about some exciting activities coming up throughout the year.
 
7:30-9:30PM: DESCENT
Zoellner Arts Center
A performance by disability arts ensemble Kinetic Light that celebrates the pleasure of reckless abandon.
 
SUNDAY, OCT. 6
11AM-12:30PM: INSIDE DISABILITY ARTS AND DESCENT
Zoellner Arts Center
A behind-the-scenes discussion about Kinetic Light’s DESCENT.
 
2-3:30PM: A WALL BETWEEN US
The Ice House Performing Arts Center
A performance by Single Shoe Productions about our need to belong to a place – and how this affects us, others, and even the land itself.
*Also occurring Saturday, October 5 at 2pm.
 
2-4PM: “ANOTHER POINT OF VIEW: 4 VISUALLY IMPAIRED ARTISTS” EXHIBIT RECEPTION
Bethlehem Town Hall Rotunda Gallery
Come celebrate works of art created by local visually impaired artists.
 
2:30-4PM: TALES FROM THE TRAIL
Amphitheater on the Greenway
An accessible, guided walking tour exploring the beauty of the Southside.
 
4-6PM: FIESTA UNBOUND: A COMMUNITY JAM
Touchstone’s Barrio Stage
Celebrate the end of the 6th year of Festival UnBound with a collaborative and upbeat musical fiesta!