Lehigh Valley Hollywood Squares
Join Us for a Night of Laughs, Local Legends & Community Impact!
WDIY 88.1 FM proudly presents Lehigh Valley “Hollywood” Squares — a one-of-a-kind, live game show fundraiser that brings together local celebrity panelists and audience contestants for a night of trivia, fun, and fundraising in support of WDIY’s mission. Our host for the evening will be Laura McHugh from the United Way.
Inspired by the classic TV game show, this interactive, high-energy event will include:
- A 3x3 celebrity panel grid featuring local leaders, entertainers, and surprise guests
- Live host + audience participation
- Trivia rounds (both scripted and unscripted)
- Raffles, prizes, and more!
Our 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 the award-winning 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
Our contestants will be:
- John Callahan, former Bethlehem Mayor vs. Justin Keiper, funeral director of Cantelmi Long Funeral Home
- Michael Spigel, president and CEO of Good Shepherd Rehabilitation vs. Marci Lesko, president and CEO of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
- Elizabeth Ortiz, Allentown-based media literacy educator and advocate vs. Matthew Tuerk, Allentown Mayor
We'll also have auctions with proceeds supporting WDIY! Some of the most-anticipated items will be:
- A Martin D-28 guitar, one of the most iconic acoustic guitars in the world.
- 2 round-trip airline tickets from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)
- A wine tasting for 12 hosted by wine celebrity edutainer Michael Green
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Our big ticket raffle item will be a Taco Party for up to 30, courtesy of Cactus Blue Mexican Restaurant! You pick the time and place — they’ll bring the flavor and fun! Raffle tickets are $50 each and on-sale now:
➡ TAP HERE TO BUY TACO TRUCK PARTY RAFFLE TICKETS ⬅
You don’t need to be present to win, but don’t wait — online ticket sales close Sunday, Oct. 25 at midnight. The winner will be drawn live on Oct. 28 at the Lehigh Valley Hollywood Squares event!
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Whether you're a trivia buff, a supporter of public radio, or just love a good laugh — this is your chance to enjoy a night out while helping us raise funds for free, independent news, diverse music, and cultural programming that uplifts and reflects the Lehigh Valley.
➡ TAP HERE TO BUY LEHIGH VALLEY HOLLYWOOD SQUARES TICKETS ⬅
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DETAILS
Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Time: 6 PM
Location: State Theatre Center for the Arts, 453 Northampton St, Easton, PA 18042
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TICKETS
- General Admission: $75
- Includes: General seating, pre-show reception, beer/wine, cash bar, raffles, and auctions (proceeds support WDIY!)
- VIP Ticket: $125 (Sold Out)
- Includes: Meet and greet with the celebrity panelist, reserved VIP seating area, pre-show reception with lite bites and drinks, raffles, and auctions (proceeds support WDIY!)
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PRESENTING SPONSOR
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💡 All proceeds benefit WDIY 88.1 FM, helping us continue to deliver trusted news, music, arts & culture, and community programming — free and accessible to all.