Arts Events

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.

Art classes with Barry Singer, Tuesdays, 4 to 5 p.m. ages eight to 12, 5 to 6 p.m. ages 13 and up, at the First Presbyterian Church, 300 School St., Clarks Summit. Cost: $40 a month (includes all supplies) Info: 570.945.7807 or visit www.barrysartroom.com.

Lecture and book signing of “Brief History of Scranton” by author Cheryl Kashuba, Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. at the Catlin House, 232 Monroe Avenue, Scranton.

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

The Bluestone Gallery opens an exhibition of work by artists Adam and Michael Lowenbein. “Generations” is a composite of works by solo artist Adam Lowenbein, along with work of his late father Michael Lowenbein. BlueStone Gallery, l04 East Ann Street in Milford. Hours: Friday through Sunday each week from 11a.m. through 6 p.m.

Gallery Lecture: Ashcan Humanists: John Sloan and Jerome Myers presented by Ken Ratner, guest curator and collector from New York, New York. Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall, Friday, Feb. 5, 5 p.m.. Public reception follows in Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall. Cost: Free. Info:570.941.4214.

“Fat Tuesday: Mardi Gras ,” a costume pageant and dance contest to help save Electric Theatre Company, Feb 16, 7 to 11 p.m. Featuring costume and dance contests, refreshments, dazzling d�cor. Original Mardi Gras masks by Scranton artists will be on sale $25 at the event. Cost: Requested donation $10 at the door. Details online at www.electrictheatre.org.

Painting and Music Lessons, Chibirka Gallery Art and Music Studio, Clarks Summit/Dalton area, flexible schedules. Info: Call 570.563.2774 or 570.903.5982.

“The Art of the Brick�” LEGO� Sculptures by Nathan Sawaya, The Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art , Scranton. On loan from the artist Feb. 5 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.

Ancient Bronzes of the Asian Grasslands from the Arthur M. Sackler Foundation, Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art, Scranton. May 21 to Sept. 6. Community Day: Sunday, Aug. 8, 12 to 4 p.m. For more information visit web site at www.everhart-museum.org or contact us at 570.346.7186.

Thursday Talks, at the Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton, Feb. 4, features Hazzouri Dental and State Street Salon, March 4, Home and Garden and April 8 Finance and Real Estate. For more information visit web site at www.scrantonculturalcenter.org or contact us at 570.346.7369 x 138.

Isaiah’s Corner: Build It! Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art opens a new interactive children’s gallery, Feb. 5 to May 2. Open during regular museum hours. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors, $2 for children 6-12. For more information, contact the museum at 570.346.7186 or email general.information@everhart-museum.org.

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 Dominick Farinacci Quartet - led by world-class trumpet player Dominick Farinacci - will perform the music of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and others at The University of Scranton’s Houlihan-McLean Center Wednesday, February 3 at 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free.

Big Band Society of Northeastern Pa Valentine’s Dinner Dance on Feb. 5, at Genetti’s Hotel and Convention Center, Wilkes -Barre. This event is open to the public. The doors will open at 5:45 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Music is by the Hazleton Philharmonic Big Band Sound. Cost: $26 for members and $30 for nonmembers Reservations are due by January 29th. Please call Glenn at 570.457.5009.

“Destination: Philadelphia!’ Saturday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 pm in St. Luke’s Church at 232 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton. The Robert Dale Chorale will present a sneak preview of the selections they will perform at the upcoming American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Eastern Division Conference in Philadelphia, followed by a special reception with light musical entertainment provided by the singers of the Chorale. Cost: $15, proceeds from the event support the Chorale’s trip to Philadelphia. Info/reservations:570.586.3921. The reservation deadline is February 1.

Three Days Grace, Chevelle and Flyleaf Saturday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m. Mohegan Sun Arena. Cost: $35. Info: www.ticketmaster.com, or call 800.745.3000.

“Love in a Time of War” at Shawnee Playhouse, Feb. 6 to 14, performances be at 8 p.m. Feb 6 and 13, 2 p.m. Feb 7 and 14. Cost: $18, $15 and $10.

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

“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 .

Carrie Underwood Monday, March 29, 7:30 p.m. with special guests Craig Morgan and Sons of Sylvia at Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes- Barre. Cost: $35 to $55. Info: www.ticketmaster.com, or call 800.745.3000.

The 2010 Smucker’s Stars on Ice at Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes -Bare, on Sunday, April 25 at 4 p.m. Cost: $25. Info: 1.800.745.3000, 570.970.3519, or www.starsonice.com.

Andr� Rieu at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, June 21, 7:30 p.m. performance. Info: 1.800.326.9842or 570.826.6144.

Annie at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville, Feb. 20, 21, 25 to 28, March 4 to 7, 11 to 14. Thursdays to Saturdays 8 p.m., Sundays 3 p.m. Info and reservations: 570.283.2195 or 1.800.698.PLAY.

Music Box Theatre Academy, a musical theatre workshop for students ages 13 to 18. At the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes Street, Swoyersville. Sessions begin April 27. Students will perform Disney’s “High School Musical 2” on June 18, 19, and 20. Students will learn techniques in acting, singing and dancing. Cost: $275. Info: 570.283.2195 or 1.800.698.PLAY

Literary Arts

Writers workshop, United Methodist Church Annex, near Wyoming County Courthouse, Tunkhannock, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Cost: Free. Info: 570.878.5311.

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

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.

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. 3, Living an Abundant Life with Sybilla Lenz; Feb.10 Communication and Relationships with Joanne Weiss; Feb. 17, Make Life a Laughing Matter with Jeannine Luby; Feb.24 Fitness for Life, Kevin Rail. For more information: 570.498.7885. Cost: $125.

Exploring Sculpture, for ages three to five-years-old at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, preschoolers: Thursday, Feb. 4 from noon to 12:45 pm. Mommy & Me: Friday, Feb. 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 pm. Cost: $35. Info: 570.996.1500.

Quilting for Kids, ages six and up, at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, Wednesdays, to March 31 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Cost: $6 per class. Info: 570.996.1500.

Intergenerational Quilting, for ages 13 to adult, at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, Wednesdays, to March 31 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Cost: $6 per class, all materials are provided. Info: 570-996-1500 to register.

Mixed Media, ages five to 12, at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, for ages 5 to 8: Friday, Feb. 5 from 4 5:30 p.m. For ages nine to 12: Thursdays, Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Cost: $35. Info: 570.996.1500.

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

Hatha Yoga, Mondays, 9:30 a.m. and Thursdays, 9 a.m. at Everything Natural in Clarks Summit, Instructor: Nora Fox, Cost: $12 per class. Info: 570.498.7885

Hatha Yoga, Svaroopa Style, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. at Everything Natural in Clarks Summit, Instructor: Barbara Cohen. Cost: $15 per class; $100 for 8 weeks. Info: 570.498.7885

Traditional Egyptian belly dance taught by master teacher Diana Shahein. Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m., Everything Natural 426 S. State St., Clarks Summit. $50 per month, $15 per class. Info; 570.343.2033; dianashahein@aol.com www.beledidancetheatre.org

Quilting Group, at the Abington Senior Community Center; running on Tuesdays, 12:30 to 2 p.m.

Course in Miracles, Everything Natural in Clarks Summit, Fridays at 4:30 p.m.

Music Together, Scout Room, Waverly Community House, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. and Wednesdays 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. Info: www.totsandtunes.net, or 570.877.3866.

“New Age Craft/Holistic Faire” Saturday May 8 at Goddess Creations, Clarks Summit. The faire is currently seeking vendors, crafters, musicians, holistic practicionersand readers. Vendor/Crafter fees, $50 a table, reader fees, $70. Info: 570.575.8649.

Children’s Art Corner, STAR Gallery, Mall at Steamtown, Scranton, Saturdays, noon to 2 p.m. Cost: $5. Info: 570.969.2537, 570.344.3048.

“Yoga for You,” Dietrich Theater 60 E. Tioga St. Tunkhannock, Wednesdays 10 to 11 a.m. Yoga Instructor: Melissa Russo. This class will teach or reinforce the basic yoga poses (asanas) which gently stretch and strengthen the body. Attention will be given to breathing and alignment in postures. Please bring a mat or beach towel. Cost: $10 per class. Info: 570.996.1500 or visit www.dietrichtheater.com.

Yoga for Beginners, Fridays, 10 a.m. Everything Natural, Clarks Summit, registration required. Info: 570.498.7885. Instructor: Barbara Cohen. Cost: $75 for 6 weeks (Make-up classes available).

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