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March 16, 2010

Arts & Entertainment Calendar

Visual Arts

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 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 to May 2. For more information visit web site at www.everhart-museum.org or contact us at 570.346.7186.

“Wild About Art” two six-week drawing/painting classes with instructor Barry Singer will be held Thursday afternoons beginning March 18 in the Scout Room at the Waverly Community House. The first class, for young artists ages 8 to 13, will take place from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The second class, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., is offered to students age 14 or above. Cost: registration, which includes all materials, is $75 for the six-week session. Info: www.waverlycomm.org or contact 570.586.8191, extension 2.

Main Street Gallery First Anniversary Art Exhibition and Reception, at the Main Street Gallery housed in the historic Carbondale Chamber of Commerce, Main Street, Carbondale on Friday, March 26, 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Info: 570.282.1690.

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.

Isaiah’s Corner: Build It! Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art opens a new interactive children’s gallery, 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.

“Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash” to May 30, at Pines Dinner Theater, 448 North 17th St. Allentown, Matinees: Wednesdays, in April and May, Thursday and Sunday dinner noon, show at 2p.m. Evening: Friday and Saturday, dinner 6 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Cost: Dinner and Show: adults: $46.20, seniors (60+): $44.20, children under 16: $16.60 Show Only: adults: $25, children: $10. Info: 610.433.2333

25th Annual NEPA Bach Festival presented by the Robert Dale Chorale: Thursday, March 18, 8 p.m. Piano Concert featuring Fr. Sean Duggan Marian Chapel, at Marywood University, Scranton; Friday, March 19, 8 p.m. Organ Concert featuring Ryan Enright, at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Scranton; Saturday, March 20, 8 p.m. Chamber Music Concert with Tom Heinze and members of the Bach Festival Orchestra at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Scranton, Sunday, March 21, 3 p.m. Cost: $15, $12 and $7, children under 12 free. Info: 570.586.3921 or visit www.robertdalechorale.org.

Jazz Pianist, Dave Leonhardt Friday, March 19, 7:30 p.m., at The Music Studio, 106 Colburn Avenue, Clarks Summit. Cost: $5 general, $2 student. Info: 570.586.1977 for reservations.

“Invasive Plants in Your Backyard,” by Gerry and Len Janus at the Anthracite Heritage Museum, McDade Park, Scranton, Sunday, March 21, 2:30 p.m. learn how to control these invaders and which populations you can reduce by eating them. Cost: Free. Info: 570.586.5156.

The Keystone Players present William Shakespeare’s, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Friday and Saturday, March 26 and 27, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 28 at 2 p.m. at Keystone College’s Theatre at Brooks. Cost: $8 general admission, $4 senior citizens and children. Info: 570.945.8454, or email jane.honchell@keystone.edu.

“The Golden Age of Television,” Saturday, March 27, at the United Methodist Church of Chinchilla, 411 Layton Rd., Chinchilla, a sit-down dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m., with a choice of chicken or beef as entrees. Cost: $20. Info: 570.586.8012.

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.

Actors Circle presents “Lend Me A Tenor,” April 22 to May 9, at the Providence Playhouse 1256 Providence Rd. Scranton, Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m. cost: $8/$10/$12; Info: call 570.342.9707 or visit: www.actorscircle.org

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

Alan Jackson Freight Train Tour, with Josh Turner and Chris Young, on Sunday May 16 at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre at 7 p.m. Cost: $59.50 and $39.50. Info: 1.800.745.3000.

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.

Carole King and James Taylor, Monday, June 28, 7:30 p.m. at Mohegan Sun Arena ay Casey Plaza. Info: 1.800.745.3000. Cost: $39.50, $80, $125 and $350.

“A Night at the Theater,” for Nancy Hasty’s “Lawnchairs” at the Electric Theatre Company on Saturday, March 27 , hosted by the Society. Pre-play cocktail reception and optional dinner ticket. Tickets for the pre-play cocktail and play are $30.Tickets for the pre-play cocktail, play and dinner are $62.50. Info: Call 570.344.3841

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

Arts at First Presbyterian Concert Series presents: Bill Mays and the Inventions Trio, Sunday, April 11, 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 300 School Street, Clarks Summit. Cost: free, with a free-will offering will be taken to help defray the costs of the event. Info: 570.586.6306 or visit www.fpccs.org

Literary 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.

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.

Book signing of “Men Wind and Courage,” by author Nancy Mess at the Catlin House on Sunday, March 21 at 2 p.m., presented by The Lackawanna Historical Society. The Catlin House is located at 232 Monroe Ave., Scranton.

Molly Roe discussion for her book, Call Me Kate: Meeting the Molly Maguires, Saturday, April 17, 1 p.m. at Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine Street, Scranton. Info: email, info@tribute-books.com or call 570.348.3000.

Arts, Crafts and More

Drawing Social, AfA Gallery 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton every Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m., Cost: $5 general, $2 student

The NEPA Independent Arts Bazaar, Saturday, March 20, noon to 5 p.m. at Eleanor Rigby’s 603 Scranton Carbondale Highway (Business Route 6) Jermyn, vendors wanted. Cost: Vendor Spaces, $25. Info: 570-876-3660or email ohsweetjosephine@gmail.com

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.

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 practitioners and 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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