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Transformations 2008: Icons and Imagery, an international traveling exhibit of 32 contemporary quilts from nine countries using the idea of an icon as a starting point for the design. Through July 27 at the Everhart Museum, Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Monday, Thursday and Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. $5, $3 students and seniors, $2 children. 346-7186.

Pennsylvania Seasons: Commonwealth Images and Poetry, an exhibit of works from the book of photographs and poetry compiled and edited by Esther B. Davidowitz. Through Aug. 7 at the Melberger Arts Center, 123 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 499-5202.

Natural Construct, photographs by Amy Ahearn-Gray and Michael Nathaniel Meyer. Through Aug. 1 at the Artists for Art Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Thursday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. 969-1040.

On the Surface, a show of photographs by Bernd Reinhardt and Giancario Mori, two European artists living in Los Angeles, Calif. Through Aug. 4 at CameraWork Gallery, 515 Center St., Scranton. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 510-5028.

Pennsylvania Seasons: Commonwealth Images and Poetry, an exhibit of works from the book of photographs and poetry compiled and edited by Esther B. Davidowitz. Through Aug. 7 at the Melberger Arts Center, 123 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 499-5202.

Tools That Built Scranton, 1900s era tools from the collection of the Lackawanna Historical Society. Through Dec. 31 at the William J. Nealon Federal Courthouse, 235 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. 344-3841.

Permanent Galleries, featuring displays of African and ancient art, the dinosaurs and bird exhibits, and installations of American folk art, decorative art and fine art. The Everhart Museum is open Thursday through Monday through Dec. 31. Museum hours are noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Monday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $5, adults; $3, students and seniors; $2, children six to 12 and free to Everhart Museum members. For more information call 346-7186 or e-mail general.information@everhart-museum.org.

The Rocks and Minerals Permanent Gallery, interprets and presents a new and improved version of the “Rock Room,” a well-known and beloved exhibit that was retired more than a decade ago. The reopening of this permanent gallery cements the Everhart Museum’s commitment to featuring more of its natural sciences collection and awakening the wonder and magic of museums in the child still found in all of us. For more information, call 346-7186 or e-mail general.information@everhart-museum.org.

Theatre

“High School Musical,” Disney’s musical production presented by Green Ridge Youth Theatre, a division of Linn McDonald School of Dance, on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Dunmore High School. The production is directed and choreographed by Linn McDonald. Musical director is Karl Sidnam. Tickets are $8 and will be available at the door. For more information, call 346-7106.

“Shakespeare in the Park,” Ghostlight Productions presents Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” at South Abington Park, Clarks Summit, July 24-25, at 6:30 p.m.; July 19, July 26, at 2:30 p.m. Free admission.

For the children

Isaiah’s Corner: Dino Nation, where children can find fossils, rocks and dinosaurs. Investigate fossil records, solve puzzles, create fossil art and other activities at the activity center. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. Through Sept. 7. Museum is open Thursday, Friday and Monday, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Information at 346-7186 or e-mail general.information@everhart-museum.org.

Miscellaneous

Cirque du Soleil: Alegria, a lively show that combines music and acrobats, with performances at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 1 and 5 p.m. on Sunday at Wachovia Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. Information at 800-745-3000.

Everhart Reads at Anthology Books!, 6 to 8 p.m. meet and discuss and have fun with fellow readers on the third Thursday of each month. Led by Andrea Talarico, and inspired by the Everhart Museum’s spring exhibition Fairy Tale Art. Discussion group is free and open to ages 16 and up. Discounted books will be available at Anthology. Contact Andrea if interested in joining at 341-1443 or scranthology@gmail.com.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Resolve Infertility Peer Support Group, meets the last Sunday of the month, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, 1000 E. Mountain Blvd, Plains Township, in the Kistler Learning Center.

Art in the Park, a free, family-friendly program that features performances, arts activities and nature walks will be held Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon on July 22 and Aug. 12 at Merli Sarnoski Park and on Aug. 5 at McDade Park. The event is sponsored by the Lackawanna County commissioners in conjunction with the county Department of Arts and Culture.