AJ Arts Calendar

February 10, 2010

Visual Arts

Visual Arts

Exhibition featuring the works of African - American sculptor, C. Edgar Patience, Month of February at the Anthracite Heritage Museum, McDade Park, Scranton.

“Pennsylvania Hands” at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, through February during movie show times or by appointment. Cost: Free. Info: 570-996-1500 for more information.

Call for entries for the first anniversary Juried Art Exhibition presented by The Main Street Gallery, housed in the lobby of The Greater Carbondale Chamber of Commerce. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Haitian relief efforts. Entry deadline, Feb. 19. This exhibition showcases regional works in all media and invites all artists, skill levels, and age groups to submit original works for jury. The fee for entry is $5 for each work submitted with fees payable by check to “The Greater Carbondale Chamber of Commerce.” For details, call 570.282.1690. Opening reception will be March 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 27 North Main Street, Carbondale.

“The Art of the Brick�” LEGO� Sculptures by Nathan Sawaya, The Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art , Scranton. On loan from the artist to May 2. Community Day: Sunday, March 14, 1 to 4 p.m. For more information visit web site at www.everhart-museum.org or contact us at 570.346.7186.

Performing Arts

Indian Dance Classes, at the Waverly Community House, Thursdays 3:30 p.m. in the Scout Room. Info: 570.586.3917.

“Live Jazz Every Wednesday” with The Marko Marcinko Jazz Quartet at Amici Restaurant 1300, Morgan Hwy, Clarks Summit, 8 to 11 p.m. Info: 570.586.3000 or visit www.markomarcinko.com

“Live Jazz Night,” Friday’s at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, The Mohegan Sun Casino 6 to 9 p.m. with The Jim Waltich Jazz Trio featuring different guests each week

“Traditional Egyptian belly dance,” taught by master teacher Diana Shahein, Wednesdays, 6 to 7 p.m. at Everything Natural, 426 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Cost: $50 per month. Info: 570.424.5050, email dianashahein@aol.com or visit www.beledidancetheatre.org.

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, 570.586.2595; Judi Jones, 570.587.5365; Dale Thomas, 570.575.4708.

“The Abington Heights Middle School PTA’s 2nd Annual Talent Show,” Friday, Feb.12, 6 p.m. at the AHMS, students wishing to participate can pick up an entry form at AHMS PTA website, or in the front office. Cost: $3 admission fee, there is also a $3 per student entry fee, all proceeds benefit the 2010 Middle School Science Fair. Info: 570.585.8180.

“Love in a Time of War” at Shawnee Playhouse, Feb. 13, 14, performances be at 8 p.m. Feb. 13, 2 p.m. Feb. 14. Cost: $18, $15 and $10.

“The second annual Gene Yevich Memorial Jazz Concert,” Friday, Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. in The University of Scranton’s Houlihan-McLean Center. Cost: free and open to the public. Info: 570.941.7624 or visit www.scranton.edu/music.

Davin and Ray Pennetti at the Scranton Cultural Center, Feb. 13. Info: www.scrantonculturalcenter.org 570.346.7369 x 138

“Reptiles and Amphibians of NEPA,” at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, Saturday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m. Cost: Free. Info: 570.996.1500.

“Dr. Peter Petokas speaks on Hellbenders,” Sunday, Feb. 21, 2:30 p.m. The Lackawanna Audubon Society will host speaker Dr. Peter Petokas of Lycoming College on the topic of Hellbenders @ the Anthracite Heritage Museum. Cost: Free. Info: 570.586.5156.

“Celtic Woman,” Wachovia Arena, Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $25 to $63. Info: www.ticketmaster.com, or call 1.800.745.3000.

“A Hot Toddy Cabaret,” presented by Steamtown Vaudeville, Sunday, Feb. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Olde Brick Theatre Cost: $15, include hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Info: http://www.SubverseAphrodesia.com/variety.aspx or call 570.344.3074 for more information.

Jason Aldean in concert in Wilkes-Barre at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Aldean will be accompanied in concert by special guest Luke Bryan. Info: www.ticketmaster.com, or call 800.745.3000

“Storytime Live!” presented by Nickelodeon and Broadway Across America at the F.M. Kirby Center on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 4 and 7 p.m. Cost: $32, $22, and $18 plus fees. Info: 570.826.1100 or visit and www.kirbycenter.org .

Literary Arts

The Grapes of Wrath, book discussions facilitated by Bill Chapla and Julia Peterson, Monday, Feb. 15, 6:30 p.m. at the Factoryville Library, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m. at the Mehoopany Library, Monday, February 15, 2 p.m. at the Schenk Memorial Library in Noxen Tuesday.Writers Group, for ages 18 and up, at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m., ongoing. Come and read your work or listen and be inspired. All genres and levels of writing welcome. Cost: Free. Info: 570.996.1500.

Arts, Crafts and More

“Celebrate Go Red Month,” at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock Thursday, Feb. 11, 7 p.m. Cost: Free. Info: 570.996.1500.

Open poetry reading, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2 to 5 p.m. at the Endless Mountain Council of the Arts gallery, 302 W. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock. Cost: free. Info: 570.836.3622 or 570.945.7621.

“Valentine Workshop at the Comm,” for children of all ages on Saturday, Feb. 13, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the gymnasium at the Waverly Community House. Cost: $5 per family.

“Flowers and Chocolate” Valentine-themed tea, presented by the Scranton Club on Sunday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. at the club, 404 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. Cost: $20. Proceeds will benefit The Scranton Club’s Restoration Fund. Info: 570.344.8671.

Seven Weeks to Wellness, Wednesdays, through Feb. 24, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Everything Natural, 426 S. State St., Clarks Summit, a series of one-hour programs during which professionals and master teachers, instruct you on how to live a healthier and happier life. ; Feb. 17, Make Life a Laughing Matter with Jeannine Luby. For more information: 570.498.7885. Cost: $125.

BYOB (Bring Your Own BOSU), Mondays and Wednesdays, 5 p.m. at Everything Natural, Clarks Summit. Instructor: Kevin Rail. Cost: $10 per class; $70 for 8 weeks. Info: 570.498.7885

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