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WILKES-BARRE — The Diamond City Partnership — Wilkes-Barre’s nonprofit downtown management organization — will host “Cocktails & Culture” with the Sordoni Art Gallery on Thursday, March 3, in the heart of Downtown Wilkes-Barre’s art, culture, dining and entertainment district.

The community is invited to enjoy this special night of cocktails, food, live music, and culture.

The event will run from 5:30 p.m to 7:30 p.m. at the Sordoni Art Gallery, 141 South Main St. on the campus of Wilkes University.

Guests will enjoy southern-inspired appetizers and cocktails, live music by John Shemo, and a tour of the latest exhibit — Juan Logan’s “Creating & Collecting” by gallery director Heather Sincavage at 6 p.m.

“We are grateful to be collaborating with Diamond City Partnership for our second happy hour event where we gather together and celebrate, as a community, our appreciation for the arts,” Sincavage said.

The event cost is $25 and tickets can be purchased on the Sordoni Art Gallery website, Downtown Wilkes-Barre’s Facebook page, and at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/229033093147.

“Cocktails & Culture’ is part of DCP’s larger “Destination Downtown” initiative to bring events, life, and vibrancy to center city and support small businesses, dining, arts, and entertainment venues,” said Susan Magnotta, Director of Marketing and Development at DCP.

Contact Magnotta at — susan@wbdcp — with any questions, or for more information.

For more information about upcoming events, visit — @DowntownWilkesBarre on Instagram and Facebook.

Reach Bill O’Boyle at 570-991-6118 or on Twitter @TLBillOBoyle.