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November 10, 2009

Arts Events

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

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.

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

Visions from Within, the artwork of Lisa Wray will be display through Nov. 30 at the Wyoming County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Tunkhannock, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: 570.836.3200.

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 through Dec. 19. Cost: 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.

Exhibit: In Color: Works by the University of Scranton Photography Club, Nov. 30 through Dec. 11, Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall, the University of Scranton. Cost:Free. Info:570.941.4214.

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.

German Film Festival, Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m., commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall featuring an East German perspective on the symbolic end of the cold war at the Pearn Audiotrium, Brennan Hall, The University of Scranton. Cost: Free. Info:570. 941.7401.

“The Ugly Duckling” puppet show, Thursday, Nov.12, at the Abington Community Library. To register call 570.587.3440.

Performance Music, presents The University of Scranton String Orchestra, in concert, Friday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m., at the Houlihan-McLean Center, The University of Scranton Campus. Cost: Free. Info: 570.941.7624.

“Marsinkas,” a one man show starring Greg Korin and written by Tom Flannery, at the 411 Studio, 411 Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant. Friday and Saturday Nov. 13 and 14, at 8 p.m.

Sinfonia Youth Orchestra, annual Christmas concert at 3:15 p.m. on Sunday, Nov 15, at the St. Mary of Mount Carmel Church in Dunmore. Cost: Tickets are available at the door.

Christmas at the Pines, Nov. 11 to Dec. 27, Afternoon performances: Wednesdays through Sundays dinner noon, show at 2 p.m. Evening performances: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays dinner 6 p.m., show at 8p.m. Info: www.pinesdinnertheatre.com.

“Electric Theatre Company,” presents the world premiere comedy, “Rosa Loses Her Face” by Kitty Chen, a co-production with Queens Theatre in the Park, Nov. 11 to 22, Wednesday and Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Electric Theatre, 326 Spruce St., 2nd Floor in Downtown Scranton. Rosa is Chinese born and living in Los Angeles. Amy is her daughter, and when she visits from New York with the strongest of intentions of creating harmony with her mother. Cost: Wednesday is Pay-What-You-Can; Thursday is Cheaper-Than-A- Movie (all tickets $7), all other performances tickets are $20 general, $15 seniors and $7 students. Tickets and details: 570.558.1515 or www.electrictheatre.org.

Performance Music presents The University of Scranton Concert Band, in concert, Saturday, Nov. 21at 7:30 p.m., at the Houlihan-McLean Center, the University of Scranton. Cost: Free. Info:570.941.7624.

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.

The University of Scranton’s Liva Arts Company performance of “Company,” Nov. 12, 13, 14 at 8 p.m. and Nov.15 at 2 p.m., Jefferson Auditorium of Leahy Hall (corner of Linden St. and Jefferson Ave.) Cost: $10; Students/Senior Citizens/Faculty/Staff, $5. Tickets available at www.scranton.edu/liva; DeNaples Center lobby (Nov. 11 to13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Jefferson Auditorium Box Office (one hour prior to curtain). Info: 941-7401 or email tabitb2@scranton.edu.

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.

Kiwanis Idol 2009, Saturday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m. in the Carbondale Area School Auditorium. Prizes include a $1,000 bond. Info: 570.282.3741.

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.

“Auditions for Les Miserables” the Misfit Players will hold auditions for their annual January musical, Saturday, Nov. 28 at 1 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. at Coughlin High School auditorium for actors ages eight to 18. Please bring sheet music for the accompanist. No a cappella. Show Dates are Jan. 22 to 24, 2010

“Chubby Checker,” Mount Airy Casino Resort on Saturday, Nov. 28, 6 and 9 p.m. in Gypsies Nightclub and Lounge. Cost: $35. For more information: 1.877.682.4791 or visit mountairycasino.com.

“A Christmas Carol,” 196 Hughes Street, Swoyersville, Saturday to Sunday, Nov 28, 29 and Thursday to Sunday, December 3 to 6, 10 to 13, and 17 to 20. Thursdays thru Saturdays shows begin at 8 p.m. buffet dinner served at 6:30, Sundays at 3 p.m. Buffet at 1:30. Cost: $35. Info: 570.283.2195 or 1-800-698-PLAY.

“If You Give a Pig a Pancake and Other Story Books,” Dec. 5, 11 a.m. at the Cultural Center, for children ages three to eight. Cost: $10. Info: call 1.800.745.3000 or visit www.scrantonculturalcenter.org

“Christmas in Montrose” presented by The Montrose Community Chorale, Sunday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. at the Montrose Area High School auditorium.

“The Lettermen” Friday, Dec. 18, 6 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton. Cost: $30, $35, and $40. Dinner at the Theatre is held at 6 pm for an additional $25. Info: call 1.800.745.3000 or visit www.scrantonculturalcenter.org

Literary Arts

2009 Distinguished Author Award presentation, honoring William Bernhardt, Nov 14, at 5 p.m., in the fourth-floor Bernard R. McIlhenny, S.J. Ballroom of the Patrick and Margaret DeNaples Center in the University of Scranton. The reception begins at 5 p.m. with the award dinner at 6:30 p.m. Info: Reservations are required to attend and can be made by visiting www.scranton.edu/authaward, or contact Kym Fetsko at The University of Scranton at 570. 941.7816 or fetskok2@scranton.edu.

Lecture by Kay Porter, author of the sport psychology book “The Mental Athlete”, Nov 18, at 7 p.m., in the Moskovitz Theater, DeNaples Center, the University of Scranton. Cost: Free. Info: 570.941.4269.

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

Intergenerational Quilting, at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, Wednesdays to Dec. 9, 6 to 7:30 p.m. ages 13 and up. Info: 570.996.1500 or visit www.dietrichtheater.com .

Yule Holistic New Age Craft Fair, presented by Goddess Creations Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Scranton Club on the corner of Mulberry and North Washington Ave., Scranton. Cost: $3, free for college students. Info: 570.575.8649. The fair is also seeking crafters, readers and holistic practitioners. Fee for readers is $90 and $60 for crafters and holistic practitioners.

Quilting for Kids, ages 6 and up, at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, Wednesdays through Dec. 9 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Instructors: Terry Keller, Peggy Lance and Ingrid Rogler. Admission: $6 per class. Have family members and friends sign your signature masterpieces. Call 570.996.1500 to register.

Basketry: Elves Workshop 2, at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, Mondays, Nov. 16, 23 from 7to 9 p.m. Instructor: Susi Nuss. Fee: $50. Learn how to make a variety of folded and woven holiday decorations. Class participants will create multiple examples of folded and woven ornament designs. Info: 570.996.1500 to register

Jewelry Making: Intermediate Glass Fusing, for ages 16 and up, at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, Monday, Nov. 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. Instructor: Esther Harmatz. Prerequisite: Intro to Glass Fusing. Students will learn how to create channels and embed wire bails. Cost: $60, materials provided. Call 570.996.1500 to register.

Create a Felted Handbag, for ages 16 and up, at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. Instructor: Sarah Sidorek. Knit a handbag with wool yarn, then learn the felting process. Participants must know the basic knit stitch. Cost: $55, materials provided. Call 570.996.1500 to register.

“Reiki I Class,” Sunday, Nov. 29 and Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Goddess Creations, 214 Depot Street, Clarks Summit. Cost: $95 for the day and it will include water, snacks and materials. Space will be limited. Info: email, goddessshoppe@hotmail.com or call 570.575.8649

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: call 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: call 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.

Youth Center, 200 E. Grove St., Clarks Summit, open Fridays, 7 to 11 p.m., for ages 13 to 19. Cost: $1. Info: 570.587.0712.

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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