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January 25

Arts and Entertainment Calendar

Visual Arts/Performing Arts

Original Paintings by Anita Ambrose, on display at Summit Frameworks, 111 North Abington Rd., Clarks Green. Info: 587.0162.

The Calligrapher’s Guild of Northeastern Pennsylvania exhibit at Anthology Bookstore in Downtown Scranton, 515 Center St., Scranton. 341.1443.

“David Bender: a show of sculptures and drawings,” at ArtWorks Gallery & Studio, 503 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton Feb. 3 to March 29 with an opening reception on First Friday, Feb. 3. Info: 207.1815, or visit artworksnepa.com.

Building Your Arts Business, The Lackawanna County Department of Arts and Culture in partnership with the University of Scranton’s Small Business Development Center will sponsor this four-week workshop for artists on how to start an arts-related business. The class will run from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays in February starting Feb. 7 and ending Feb. 28 at the University of Scranton. Topics covered will include financing, marketing and legal issues associated with owning a business. Cost: Free, but space is limited to 15 students and participants must be able to attend all four sessions. Info: 800-829-7232, email sbdc@scranton.edu or visit www.lackawannacounty.org.

Catholic Choral Society 62nd season, rehearsals Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. at the IHM Center at Marywood University. The group, composed of members from both Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties, performs sacred, classical, Broadway and popular music and welcomes new members. No auditions required. Ann Manganiello is the music director with Jean Shields as accompanist while Brenda Grunza and Dr. Thomas Rittenhouse are the co-presidents. Info: www.catholicchoralsociety.org and 587.2753.

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, 586.2595; Judi Jones, 587.5365; Dale Thomas, 575.4708.

Holiday Memories, presented by the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, Dec. 21 and 22, all matinees begin at 10 a.m. Cost: $9. Info: 458.4075, email phenry@bte.org or visit www.bte.org

“Four Catholic Straw Men” will discuss four historical episodes routinely distorted to allegedly malign the Catholic Church Dec. 21, at 6:45 p.m. at St Clare Church, 2301 North Washington Ave., Scranton, as part of the St. Thomas More Society Adult Discipleship Series. Info: 343.0634.

Abington Heights Middle School concerts are scheduled as follows: eighth grade orchestra, Jan. 19; seventh grade orchestra, Jan. 20; sixth grade orchestra, Jan. 23; fifth grade orchestra, Jan. 24. All of the concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free.

American Stars of Tomorrow, an original musical production for young performers ages 7 to 20, at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St, Swoyersville, on February 3, 4, 5. Info: 283-2195 or 800-698-PLAY.

“The Full Monty” at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St, Swoyersville, on Feb. 17 to 19, 24 to 26, and March 2 to 4. Info: 283-2195 or 800-698-PLAY.

Auditions: The Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock will hold auditions for “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” by appointment on Saturday and Sunday, Jan.28 and 29 from noon to 5 p.m. Actors needed are four women, ages 18 - 50, and 12 men, ages 18 - 70. Actors will be asked to read from the script. The show will be presented on March 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25. Volunteering opportunities are also available for those wishing to work behind the scenes as well. Info: 996.1511.

“The 39 Steps,” at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road, Scranton, Feb. 2 to 5, 10 to 12, 17 to 19 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Cost: $12/$10/$8. Info: 570.342.9707.

“Little Women,” A Broadway musical based on the book by Louisa May Alcott. Directed by assistant professor of performing arts Naomi Baker with musical direction by Ken McGraw. Performance dates are Feb. 17 to 19 and 24 to 26. Info: 1-800-WILKES-U, ext. 4420.

Literary Arts

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: 996.1500.

Arts, Crafts and More

Fall Foliage Weekend Workshop, presented by Lacawac Sanctuary, for painters in oils and acrylics. Info: 689.9494 or visit the website at www.Lacawac.org

Learn to read and sing Welsh, in preparation for the North American Festival of Wales to be held in Scranton, on Labor Day weekend 2012. Classes will take place the first and third Saturday of each month, 2 to 4 p.m. at the first Congregational Church, 500 Luzerne Ave, West Pittston. Cost: free. Info: email chhmww@hotmail.com or call 905.9074.

Women’s Fitness Class, Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Newton Recreational Center, Cost: $12. Info: 587.5791.

After School Fitness Program, Wednesdays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., ages 10 to 14, at the Newton Recreational Center. Cost: $70 for six weeks. Info: 587.5791.

“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: 996.1500 or visit www.dietrichtheater.com.

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