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February 9, 2010

Visual Arts

Visual Arts

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

“Pennsylvania Hands” at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, through February during movie show times or by appointment. Cost: Free. Info: 570-996-1500 for more information.

Call for entries for the first anniversary Juried Art Exhibition presented by The Main Street Gallery, housed in the lobby of The Greater Carbondale Chamber of Commerce. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Haitian relief efforts. Entry deadline, Feb. 19. This exhibition showcases regional works in all media and invites all artists, skill levels, and age groups to submit original works for jury. The fee for entry is $5 for each work submitted with fees payable by check to “The Greater Carbondale Chamber of Commerce.” For details, call 570.282.1690. Opening reception will be March 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 27 North Main Street, Carbondale.

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.

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

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.

“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 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.

“The Abington Heights Middle School PTA’s 2nd Annual Talent Show,” Friday, Feb.12, 6 p.m. at the AHMS, students wishing to participate can pick up an entry form at AHMS PTA website, or in the front office. Cost: $3 admission fee, there is also a $3 per student entry fee, all proceeds benefit the 2010 Middle School Science Fair. Info: 570.585.8180.

“Free Family Movie Nite at the Comm,” The Family Fun Committee of the Waverly Community House presents the Disney animated film “Alice in Wonderland,” in the Comm auditorium on Friday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. Cost: Free.

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.

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

“Concert for Haiti,” Thursday, Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m. at the Abington Heights High School, the concert will feature members of the Abington Heights Concert Choir, the Abington Heights String Quartet and and the Bloomsburg University Men’s Glee Club. Cost: Free, with a free-will donation being taken for Rev. Rick Frechette’s mission, Compassion Weavers. Info: www.compassionweavers.com.

“The second annual Gene Yevich Memorial Jazz Concert,” Friday, Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. in The University of Scranton’s Houlihan-McLean Center. Cost: free and open to the public. Info: 570.941.7624 or visit www.scranton.edu/music.

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

“Reptiles and Amphibians of NEPA,” at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, Saturday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m. Cost: Free. Info: 570.996.1500.

“Dr. Peter Petokas speaks on Hellbenders,” Sunday, Feb. 21, 2:30 p.m. The Lackawanna Audubon Society will host speaker Dr. Peter Petokas of Lycoming College on the topic of Hellbenders @ the Anthracite Heritage Museum. Cost: Free. Info: 570.586.5156.

“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 .

“Only Live Opera in NEPA” presented by the Kirby Center, Thursday, March 4, 7:30 p.m., the Mozart Festival Opera will present Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro) at The F.M. Kirby Center of Performing Arts. Cost: $25. Info: www.kirbycenter.org.

The Haunted Dietrich, at the Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock, Saturday, March 6, 11 a.m. presented by The Dietrich After School Players. Cost: $5 Info: 570.996.1500.

The Grapes of Wrath, at the Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock, Wednesday, March 10 at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, March 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 14 at 3 p.m. Cost: $10 Info: 570.996.1500.

“Annie Jr.” at the Abington Heights Middle School, 1555 Newton-Ransom Blvd., Clarks Summit, on Friday, March 12, and Saturday, March 13. The curtain will rise at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $5 for adults, and $3 for students.

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

The Grapes of Wrath, book discussions facilitated by Bill Chapla and Julia Peterson, Monday, Feb. 15, 6:30 p.m. at the Factoryville Library, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m. at the Mehoopany Library, Monday, February 15, 2 p.m. at the Schenk Memorial Library in Noxen Tuesday.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.

Arts, Crafts and More

“Celebrate Go Red Month,” at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock Thursday, Feb. 11, 7 p.m. Cost: Free. Info: 570.996.1500.

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.

“Valentine Workshop at the Comm,” for children of all ages on Saturday, Feb. 13, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the gymnasium at the Waverly Community House. Cost: $5 per family.

“Flowers and Chocolate” Valentine-themed tea, presented by the Scranton Club on Sunday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. at the club, 404 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. Cost: $20. Proceeds will benefit The Scranton Club’s Restoration Fund. Info: 570.344.8671.

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.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.

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 practicioners 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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