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January 7
Visual Arts

Visual Arts

“Art and Old Lace,” featuring the work of Pat Knecht, Joan Matsui and Edie Suydam. Opening tea Thursday, Jan. 15, 3 p.m., Bottega Art and Book Boutique, 206 Depot St. Clarks Summit. Info: 954-6650 or 585-2071.

Everhart Reads at Anthology Books! 6 to 8 p.m., third Thursday of each month. Cost: Discussion group free and open to ages 16 and up. Info: Andrea at scranthology@gmail.com.

“Fairy Tale Art: Illustrations from Children’s Books” February 6, Everhart Museum in Scranton. Info: 346-7186 or email general.information@everhart-museum.org.

Performing Arts

Singers sought, Wally Gordon Community Singers, Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. No auditions required. Info: Loriann Valentine Kerber, 586-2595; Judi Jones, 587-5365; Dale Thomas, 575-4708.

Indian Dance Classes, at the Waverly Community House, Thursdays 3:30 p.m. in the Scout Room. Info: 586-3917.

Justin Roth solo, acoustic originals and covers, Jan 10, 7 to 9 p.m. at Kissam Coffee House and Caf�. Caf� will be open for full service. Info: 945-7885 or visit www.kissamcoffeehouse.com.

Auditions: “Fiddler on the Roof,” January 12, 13 at 7 p.m., the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St, Swoyersville. Info: 283-2195 or 800-698-PLAY.

“Bob the Builder, in Spud’s Big Mess,” F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes -Barre, Friday, Jan. 16. Cost $15.50 to 23.50. Info: kirbycenter.org or 826-1100.

“Dancing with the Stars,” Feb. 3, 2009 Wachovia Arena. Cost: $167.50 to $52. Info: call 693-4100 or visit iloveallaccess.com.

“Larry the Cable Guy, Eat Drink and Be Larry Tour,” February 19, 7:30 p.m., Wachovia Arena, tickets go on sale Friday, Dec.12 at 10 a.m. Info: 1-800-754-3000.

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.

Daily Life in Our Town: Then and There vs. Here and Now, book discussion, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m. Tunkhannock Public Library, Cost: Free Info: 996-1500. Mehoopany Library and Factoryville Libraries, Monday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m.; Schenck Memorial Library in Noxen, Thursday, Feb. 12, 1 p.m.; Laceyville Library, Monday, Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Love and Marriage: Dreams vs. Reality - Great Expectations, book discussion, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 7 p.m. at the Tunkhannock Public Library. Cost: Free. Info: 996-1500.

Death: The Inescapable Teacher, book discussion, Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Tunkhannock Public Library. Cost: Free. Info: 996-1500.

Arts, Crafts and More

Jewelry Making: Introduction to Glass Fusing, for ages 16 and up, the Dietrich Theater Mondays, January 12 and 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost: $60 per series; materials will be provided. Info: 996-1500 to sign up or visit www.dietrichtheater.com.

Pottery and Sculpture, ages 13 and up, the Dietrich Theater, Mondays Jan 12 to 19 and Feb. 2, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Cost: $50. Info: 996-1500 to sign up or visit www.dietrichtheater.com

Open Studio: Painting, Drawing and Pottery, the Dietrich Theater, Mondays 9:30 to 11 a.m., January 12 to 26 and Feb. 2 and Tuesdays 7 to 8:30 p.m., Jan. 13 to 27 and Feb. 3. Cost: $15 a class or $50 for four classes. Info: 996-1500 to sign up or visit www.dietrichtheater.com.

Knit a Hat, the Dietrich Theater, Tuesdays, Jan. 13 and 27, 7 to 9 p.m. Cost: $20, all materials are included. Info: 996-1500 to sign up or visit www.dietrichtheater.com

Intergenerational Quilting, ages 13 and up, the Dietrich Theater, Wednesdays, Jan. 14 to March 25, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Cost: $6 per class. Info: 996-1500 to sign up or Visit www.dietrichtheater.com.

Quilting for Kids, ages 6 and up, the Dietrich Theater, Wednesdays, Jan. 14 to March 25, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Cost: $6 per class. Info: 996-1500 or visit http://www.dietrichtheater.com.

All About Painting, ages 9 to 12, the Dietrich Theater, Thursdays, Jan. 15 to 29 and Feb. 5, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Cost: $35. Call: 996-1500 to sign up or visit http://www.dietrichtheater.com.

Preschool Art, ages three to five, the Dietrich Theater Thursdays, Jan. 15 to 29 and Feb. 5, noon to 12:45 pm. Cost: $35. Cost: 996-1500 or visit http://www.dietrichtheater.com.

Mixed Media, ages five to eight, the Dietrich Theater, Fridays, Jan. 16 to 30 and Feb. 6, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Cost: $35. Cost: 996-1500 to sign up or visit www.dietrichtheater.com.

Mommy and Me Mixed Media, ages three to five, the Dietrich Theater, Fridays, Jan. 16 to 30, Feb. 6, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Cost: $35. Info: 996-1500 to sign up, or visit www.dietrichtheater.com.

A Nite at the Races: special fund raising event benefiting the Music Box Players, Saturday, January 17, 7 p.m., at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St, Swoyersville. Cost: Admission includes food, beer and soda. Info: 283-2195 or 800-698-PLAY.