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October 20

Arts Events

The following is a list of arts-related events in the Abingtons area.

Visual Arts

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

“Pennsylvania Hands,” an exhibit of narrative photos by Sally Wiener Grotta, at the Carbondale Public Library, to Nov. 2, Info: visit www.AmHands.com.

Icons and Imagery, at the Everhart Museum in Scranton. Info: 570.346.7186 or email general.information@everhart-museum.org.

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: 570.346.7186 or general.information@everhart-museum.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.

Super Hero Theatre and Visual Art, for ages 3 to 5, at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock. Instructors: Michaela Moore and Amy Colley. Preschoolers: Thursdays, Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5 from noon to 12:45 p.m. Mommy and Me: Fridays, Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Learn about super heroes while creating stories, live theatre, arts and crafts. Students will learn about movement, mask making, painting, costume making, jewelry creation, group art projects, theatre games and more. Call 570.996.1500 to register.

“Beneath the Surface,” featuring the art of Mark Chuck and Barry Singer, at the Environmental Center at Lackawanna State Park. The opening will be Friday, Oct.23, 7 to 9 p.m. the art will be on display weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through November. Info: 570.945.7807.

“Day of the Dead Community Day,” Everhart Museum, Sunday, Nov. 1, 1 to 4 p.m. Info: 570.346.7186.

The new Pauly Friedman Art Gallery at Misericordia University will present “Capturing Realism 2009: The Waichulis Studio,” an exhibit of works from the nationally renowned studio of acclaimed Modern Master Anthony J. Waichulis from Nov. 7 through Dec. 19. Cost: free. A meet-the-artists reception will be held Saturday, Nov. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. and will include a gallery talk by artist Timothy Jahn on “The New Realism Movement” and remarks by Sharon Lloyd Hourigan, president of the Cultural Council of Luzerne County, beginning at 6 p.m. Cost: The evening’s events free. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Monday through Thursday; closed Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

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: the Marko Marcinko Quartet, Wednesdays, 8 to 11 p.m. at Amici, 1300 Morgan Highway Clarks Summit. Info: 570.586.3000.

“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.

Creative Puppet Workshop, Thursdays, October 8 to 29, 6:30 to 8 p.m. for students grades two to four, at the Abington Community Library. The workshop will be followed by showing of “The Ugly Duckling” on Thursday, November 12. To register call 570.587.3440.

The Rocky Horror Show, presented by the Music Box Repertory Company, 196 Hughes Street, Swoyersville, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16,17, 23,24, 30 and 31 at 7:30 p.m. and midnight shows October 23, 24, 30, 31. Cost: Buffet and show $25, Show only $15 (all ages). Info: 570.283.2195 or 1-800-698-PLAY.

“Paddy, We Hardly Knew Ye” a staged reading of a play by Steve Corbett, Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Olde Brick Theatre, 126 W. Market St Scranton. Info: scripthatchery@verizon.net or call (570) 344-3074 or 344-3656

“Lackawanna Trail’s Fall Concert,” featuring the junior high band, Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Cost: Free.

The Last Dragon on Earth, presented by the Crabgrass Puppet Theatre at the Scranton Cultural Center, Saturday, Oct.24 at 11 a.m. recommended for children ages three to eight. Cost: $10. Info: www.ticketmaster.com, or call 1-800.745.3000.

“Poets of Life and Love,” presented by The Robert Dale Chorale, featuring guest organist Mark Laubach and baritone Charles Unice. Saturday, October 24, 7:30 pm. Elm Park United Methodist Church, Scranton. Cost; $15 Info: 570.586.3921.

Community Film Project, Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m., 411 Studio, 411 Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant. Cost: $5. Info: http://www.the411studio.com/.

Mostly Opera presents “Phantoms of the Operetta,” Friday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m., Radisson Hotel at Lackawanna Station, 700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Cost: $55. Appetizers and cash bar a 6 p.m. Dinner and show at 7 p.m. Info: 570.346.3693. Or send check to Mostly Opera, 800 Penn Security Bank Building, 142 N. Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503.

“Sweeny and Steveskey Guitar Concert” at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, Sunday, Nov. 1 at 3 p.m. Presented by: Paul Sweeny and Jay Steveskey. Tickets: $10 each. Steveskey and Sweeny explore the history of classical guitars’ rich repertoire from the English lute music of Shakespearean times, to the Baroque and Romanticism of Germany, and the exotic and enchanting music of 19th and 20th century Spain. Info: 570.996.1500.

“Don’t Say Goodbye, I’m Not Leaving,” Friday to Saturday, Nov. 6 to 8, 13 to 15 and 20 to 22, Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Rd., Scranton. Info: 570.945.3028

The Abington Heights Civic League, Inc. presents “Fifth Annual Comedy Night starring Tom Yurasits.” held at The Ramada in Clarks Summit on Thursday, Nov. 12. The doors open at 6 p.m. dinner to be served at 6:30 pm. Cost: $35 per person. Info: 570.650 .4577.

Rocky Glen Documentary Film Showing, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Anthracite Heritage Museum, McDade Park. Info visit www.anthracitemuseum.org or call 570.963.4804.

Star Wars™: In Concert on Nov.17 at 7:30 p.m. at Wachovia Arena in Wilkes-Barre, as a part of its worldwide tour. It is a unique multi-media event featuring music from all six of John Williams’ epic Star Wars scores. Massive multi-media event features stunning visuals, a live orchestra, choir and narration, plus an exclusive exhibit of Star Wars costumes, props and production artwork. Tickets, priced at $35, $55 and $75 at the Wachovia Arena Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone at 800.745.3000 and online at www.ticketmaster.com.Lipizzaner Stallions 40th Anniversary, Sunday, Nov. 22 at 2 and 6 p.m. at Wachovia Arena in Wilkes-Barre. Tickets: $24-$31. Info: 800. 745.3000.

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 Studio: Drawing, Painting and Pottery – Nights, at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, Tuesdays, Oct. 27, Nov.3, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Instructor: Steve Colley. Students of all ages and levels of experience will have the opportunity to work at their own pace and with the medium of their choice. Cost: $15 per class or $50 for four classes. Info: 570