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THIS WEEK: MARCH 11 to 17, 2011
Arrival: The Music of ABBA, the 12-member tribute band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Tonight at 8. $28, $23. 866-605-7325.
The Glengarry Bhoys, the renowned Canadian alternative Celtic group. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. Tonight at 8:30. $26. 325-0249.
Selah, the Christian music trio plus Aaron Shust and Shaun Groves. Cross Creek Community Church, 370 Carverton Road, Trucksville. Saturday at 6 p.m. $10 advance, $15 at door. 696-0399.
Big Shot, a tribute band performing the hits of Billy Joel with front man Mike DelGuidice. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Saturday at 8 p.m. $17 advance, $22 day of show. 866-605-7325.
Tartan Terrors, Celtic music, comedy and theater. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. Saturday at 8:30 p.m. $35. 325-0249.
In Recital, with Annamae Goldstein, violinist from the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Accompanied by pianist Christopher Oldfather. Houlihan-McLean Center, Jefferson Avenue and Mulberry Street, University of Scranton. Sunday at 3 p.m. Free. 941-7624.
The Life and Music of Billie Holiday, musical drama, “Billie’s Diary,” with jazz singer/actress Jacque Tara Washington and the Presbybop Quartet. First Presbyterian Church, 300 School St., Clarks Summit. Sunday at 4 p.m. Free; donations accepted. 586-6303.
The Los Angeles Philharmonic, a live, high-def simulcast of Gustavo Dudamel conducting the orchestra in an all-Tchaikovsky program. Movies 14, 24 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre. Sunday at 5 p.m. $22, $20 seniors. 825-4444.
Gabriel Iglesias, the standup comedian with storytelling and parodies. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Sunday at 7 p.m. $36. 826-1100.
Hunt Family Fiddlers, the award-winning Irish step dancers, fiddlers and singers. Hazleton High School, 1515 W. 23rd St., Hazleton. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. $25, $10 students. 788-4864.
FUTURE CONCERTS
Haiti Earthquake Relief Benefit Concert, with Pop Rox, Fake Estate, Brian Shultz, Savalto, Paul Martin and Leah and John Majdic. Organized by students Sarah Terry and Devin Koslap. Walsh Hall, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. March 18, 6:30 to 11:15 p.m. $3 advance, $5 at the door. 674-6400.
Northeastern Pennsylvania Bach Festival, the 26th annual event with the Robert Dale Chorale, the Bach Festival Orchestra, Wilkes University Choral Ensembles and area musicians. Begins March 18, 8 p.m. with a Piano and Violin Concert at Marian Chapel, Marywood University, Scranton. Continues March 19, 4 p.m. with an Organ Concert at Elm Park United Methodist Church, 712 Linden St., Scranton; and a Chamber Music Concert at 8 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. Wraps up at 3 p.m. March 20 with a choral concert of Bach’s “Ascension Oratorio” and the Vivaldi “Gloria” at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. $15, $12 seniors, $7 students. 586-3921.
Yellowcard, the pop-punk alt-rock band with powerpop band We the Kings and alt-rockers Lights Resolve. 109th Field Artillery Armory, 280 Market St., Wilkes-Barre. March 18 at 8 p.m. $20, $10 students. Sponsored by Wilkes University. 800-594-8499.
Ticket to Ride, the Larksville-based pop-punk group in support of its CD “Indifferent” with bands Down a Lifetime and Call Me Out. Hunlock Creek Fire Department, 1114 Main Road, Hunlock Creek. March 19, 6:30 to 11 p.m. 852-1571.
Up & Coming Comedy, with John McClellan (“Comedy Central”) and opener Bernard “Hollywood” Williams. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. March 19 with cocktails and live music at 7 p.m., followed by the show at 8 p.m. Age 21 and older. $16. 800-745-3000.
The Temptations, Grammy Award-winning Motown group. F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre. March 19 at 7:30 p.m. $57, $42, $32. 826-1100.
Loretta Lynn, the Coal Miner’s Daughter celebrates 50 years of hits. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. March 19 at 8 p.m. $48, $38. 866-605-7325.
BEST BET
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic takes its cue from the film “Amadeus” for its Masterworks concert tonight, spotlighting works by “Mozart and Friends,” including his movie rival Antonio Salieri. The program begins with Ottorino Respighi’s homage to “Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite 3.” Also on tap: Mozart’s spellbinding Symphony No. 25 in G minor (one of his finest) and his Concerto No. 4 spotlighting William Caballero (at left) on French horn. Salieri is represented by his Sinfonia in D major “Veneziana.” Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. Tonight at 8 with pre-concert talk at 7. $56, $51, $41. 341-1568.