A local radio station is gearing up for a live game show Tuesday night. WDIY 88.1 FM Lehigh Valley Public Radio will host a night of trivia, fun, and fundraising that features local celebrity panelists.
69 News Reporter Cierra Genelle was live at the radio station in Bethlehem with more.
Lehigh Valley Hollywood Squares presented by Air Products will take place at the historic State Theatre in Easton on Tuesday, October 28 from 6 to 9 p.m., according to a news release from WDIY 88.1 FM Lehigh Valley Public Radio.
Tickets are on sale at the radio station’s website.
The game will help raise funds for the news, music, and programming on Lehigh Valley Public Radio.
The radio station says the event, which is inspired by the classic TV game show, will include:
A 3×3 celebrity panel grid featuring local leaders, entertainers, and surprise guests
A host and audience participation
Trivia rounds (both scripted and unscripted)
Raffles, prizes, and more!
WDIY 88.1 FM Lehigh Valley Public Radio says the local celebrity panelists will be:
George Wacker, owner of Lehigh Valley with Love
Laurie Hackett, host of WDIY’s A Closer Look and director of corporate relations for Air Products
Kurt Landes, president and general manager of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Lindsay Watson, host of WDIY’s Influence Unplugged: Celebrating Black Legacy, co-founder of FIA Now Employment Solutions, and founder of Joy Fluent
Kendal Conrad, country music singer-songwriter and food/travel vlogger
Genesis Ortega, communications manager for the City of Allentown
Tyler Rothrock, comedian and podcast host
Kassie Hilgert, president and CEO of ArtsQuest
Anne Baum, president of Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital
Laura McHugh, chief engagement officer for the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, will host the event.
The game will be three rounds of play.
The contestants will be:
Round 1:
John Callahan (former Bethlehem Mayor)
vs.
Justin Keiper (Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, funeral director and supervisor)
Round 2:
Michael Spigel (Good Shepherd Rehabilitation)
vs.
Marci Lesko (United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, president and CEO)
Round 3:
Elizabeth Ortiz (Allentown-based speaker/consultant)
vs.
Matthew Tuerk (Allentown Mayor)
Some of the auction items at the event will be:
A Martin D-28 guitar, one of the most iconic acoustic guitars in the world.
2 complimentary round-trip airline tickets from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)
A wine tasting for 12 hosted by wine celebrity edutainer Michael Green
A taco truck party from Cactus Blue
Sponsors for the event are:
Air Products – Presenting Sponsor
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba – Gold Sponsor
Highmark – Gold Sponsor
IronPigs Charities – Gold Sponsor
PPL – Gold Sponsor
Laurie and Karl Siebert/Your Financial Choices – Gold Sponsor
Moravian University – Gold Sponsor
BSI Corporate Benefits – Silver Sponsor
Embassy Bank – Silver Sponsor
Lehigh Valley Community Foundation – Silver Sponsor
J.G. Petrucci – Silver Sponsor
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) – Silver Sponsor
City of Allentown – Community Sponsor
Buckno Lisicky & Company – Community Sponsor
Maraleen Shields/Orloski Law – Community Sponsor
Evans Wealth – Community Sponsor
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley – Community Sponsor
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation-Platinum Sponsor