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May 11, 2009

Visual Arts

Visual Arts

“Prayers for the Earth,” an interactive art installation, at Everything Natural 426 South State St. Clarks Summit, through May 23. Cost: Free. Info: 586-9684 or visit www.everythingnaturalpa.com.

The Rocks and Minerals Permanent Gallery, reopening of the “Rocks Room” at the Everhart featuring “glow-in-the-dark” rocks. Show runs through Dec. 31. Info: 346-7186 or general.information@everhart-museum.org.

Performing Arts

23rd Annual Juried Student Exhibit, Hope Horn Gallery, running to May 8, during regular gallery hours in Hyland Hall at The University of Scranton. Cost: Free. Call 941-4014.

Open Mic Night, Wednesdays May 13 and 27 at 7 p.m. at Kissam Coffee House, 2184 State Route 6 and 11 Factoryville. Cost: Free. Info: 945-7885 or visit kissamcoffeehouse.com

Singing Boys of Pennsylvania and the Keystone Girls Choir auditions for the 40th Anniversary Choir-Pegasus, Monday May 11 at the Christ Lutheran Church, Green and Church Streets, Hazleton from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday May 6 and 13 at St. Paul Lutheran, Maple and Church Streets, Hawley from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday May 7 and 14 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 4th and Broadway, Bangor from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Singers interested must be in grades 3 through 8 and will be drawn from New Jersey, the Poconos, Northampton, Lehigh, Carbon, Schuylkill, Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wayne counties. Students in surrounding counties will be considered. Info: 610-759-6002.

Choose This Day live performance by a Christian Rock Band from Dickson City, May 9, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Lennoxville Hall, Route 374 in Lennoxville. Admission: $2 in advance or $3 at the door. Food and beverages available during the concert. Sponsored by the Clifford Community Youth Group. For tickets or info: 222-3331 or 222-4344.

The Wyoming Seminary/PAI Civic Symphony Orchestra presents “A Mighty Fortress is our God,” Monday, May 11, 8 p.m., the Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, 228 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, just north of Kingston Corners. Second performance on Tuesday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center at the University of Scranton. Cost: Free. Info: 270-2190.

Andr� Rieu, May 15, 8 p.m. Wachovia Arena in Wilkes -Barre, Cost: $161.50 to $52.50. Info: 1-800-745-3000.

Literary Arts

Writers workshop, United Methodist Church Annex, near Wyoming County Courthouse, Tunkhannock, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Cost: Free. Info: 878-5311.

Writers Group, Thursdays, from 7 to 8 p.m., Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock. Cost: Free. Info: 996-1500.

Golden Days of Radio Players Group Tuesdays to May 26, the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock. Cost: Free. Info: 996-1500 or visit www.dietrichtheater.com

Arts, Crafts and More

Arts and Crafts Fair every Sunday this summer, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cheshire Gifts located on Rt. 415 Dallas, across the street from the Twin Stacks Center on the way to Harveys Lake. Original artwork, handcrafted jewerly, angel card readers and much more. Supporting local artists and crafters in the community and the Green Movement. Info: cheshiregifts.com or Dawn at 570-674-9712.

Crafts and Horses Group, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fourth Wed. of each month. Mystic Mountain Stables in Madisonville Twp/Moscow. Info: Reservations call 348-9795.

Art Classes for Kids, with Brian Singer, Tuesdays, The Bottega, 206 Depot St. Clarks Summit. Cost: $35.

Reading with Horses, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., second Wednesday of each month. Mystic Mountain Stables in Madisonville Twp/Moscow. Info: for reservations call 348-9795.

Ballroom Dancing for Beginners Saturdays to June 6, 6 to 7 p.m. at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock. Cost: $30 per person. Info: 996-1500 or visit www.dietrichtheater.com.

Hyde Park Bus Trip, Wednesday, May 6, 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. depart from the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock. Cost: $125. Info: 996-1500.

Simple Gifts - Mini Display Album, Wednesday, May 6, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock. Cost: $15, materials provided. Info: 996-1500 to sign up. Visit www.dietrichtheater.com.

Baskets of America Presentation, Wednesday, May 13 at 7 p.m. at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock. Cost: Free. Info: 996-1500 or visit www.dietrichtheater.com.

Quilting for Kids, ages 6 and up, Wednesdays, to June 3, 3:30 to 5 p.m. the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock. Cost: $6 a class. Info: 996-1500 or visit www.dietrichtheater.com

Exploring Color, for ages three to five, Thursdays May 7 to 28, noon to 12:45 p.m. the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock. Cost: $35. Info: 996-1500 or visit www.dietrichtheater.com

Youth Center, 200 E. Grove St., Clarks Summit, open Fridays, 7 to 11 p.m., for ages 13 to 19. Cost: $1. Info: 587-0712.

Children’s Art Corner, STAR Gallery, Mall at Steamtown, Scranton, Saturdays, noon to 2 p.m. Cost: $5. Info: 969-2537, 344-3048.

“Yoga for You,” Dietrich Theater 60 E. Tioga St. Tunkhannock, Wednesdays 10 to 11 a.m. Cost: $10 per class. Info: 996-1500 or visit www.dietrichtheater.com.