First Posted: 9/10/2014
VISUAL ARTS/PERFORMING ARTS
Glenburn Township 10th Annual Art Show and Sale: Call for Entries. All original two-dimensional media considered. Delivery by Oct. 23 for Oct. 26 opening. Info: call Joanne at 570-954-1489.
Art exhibit: “Object and Image: Sculptures and Prints by Herbert Simon. 1960-2014,” now through Oct. 10 at the University of Scranton’s Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall. Free during gallery hours. There will be a lecture on the exhibit at 5 p.m. Sept. 12 at in the Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Public reception follows at Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall. Cost: Free. Info: 570-941-4214 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu.
Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s second annual Women’s Solo Performance Festival, Sept. 11 – 14 at Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center Street, Bloomsburg. Info: 570-784-8181 or boxoffice@bte.org.
Actors Circle presents: “The Cocktail Hour” by A.R. Gurney, Sept. 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 and 21, at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road, Scranton. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Cost: $12 general, $10 seniors, $8 students, and for preview night, Sept. 11, $8 general and seniors and $6 students. Reservations: 570-342-9707. Info: actorscircle.org.
“The Bridegroom of Blowing Rock” Civil War drama, Sep. 13 and 14, at the Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock, Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Cost: $10. Reservations: 570-996-1500.
Nicholson Bridge Day Talent Show, Sept. 14 on Main Street, Nicholson, at 11 a.m. with pre-registration at 10:30 a.m. Includes four age groups: 5-10 years, 11-17 years, 18-40 years and 41 and over. A $20 prize will be awarded in each age group. To sign up, call Patty at 570-942-4481 by Sept. 14.
Nrityollasa: An evening of dance by Dr. Sanjay Shantaram, Sneha Bhagwat and Ajna Prahalad, Sept. 14 at Shri Swaminarayana Mandir, 301 Oak St., Scranton, 4 – 6 p.m. A dinner will follow. Cost: free. Info: 570-955-6209 or 570-955-7211.
“The Eternity of Moment” photography exhibit, Sept. 14 – Oct. 12 at the Linder Gallery at Keystone college. A reception for the artist, East Stroudsburg-based artist Susie Forrester, will be held Sept. 18, 5 – 7 p.m. in the gallery. Forrester will speak about her work and creative process Sept. 17 at 9:45 a.m. in Brooks Theatre. Cost: free. Info: 570-945-8335 or james.lansing@keystone.edu.
NEPA Philharmonic Friends’ informal gathering, Sept. 17, at the AFA Gallery, Scranton, 5 – 7 p.m. Info: www.nepaphil.org.
Marywood University’s department of music, theatre, and dance presents a vocal master class with soprano Rebecca Turner, Sept. 19, at the Marian Chapel in the Swartz Center, 7:30 p.m. Cost: free. Turner will be joined by faculty pianist Rick Hoffenberg, DMA, for another class at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Marian Chapel in the Swartz Center. Cost: free.
“Written in the Czech Landscape” exhibit closing reception, Sept. 19 at Lackawanna Heritage Valley headquarters, 213 S. 7th Ave., Scranton, 4:30 – 6 p.m. Info: www.lhva.org or 570-963-6730, ext. 8200.
The Dietrich Fall 2014 Film Festival, Sept. 19 – Oct. 9 at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock. The event will launch with an Opening Night Gala Friday, Sept. 19 at 5:30 p.m. Reservations are required for Opening Night only. Info/tickets: 570-996-1500.
NEPA Philharmonic: an Evening of Tchaikovsky, Sept. 19, at the F.M. Kirby Center, 8 p.m. Info/tickets: www.nepaphil.org.
In concert: The New York Trumpet Ensemble with Mark Gould, director, presented by Performance Music at The University of Scranton, Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m. in Houlihan-McLean Center. Cost: free. 570-941-7624 or music@scranton.edu.
Marywood University’s department of music, theatre, and dance will present a performance by the Upper Choir from Liebigschule, Germany, Sept. 25,at the Marian Chapel in the Swartz Center, 4 p.m. Cost: free.
“All the King’s Women” play, Sept. 25 – 28 at Wilkes University. Cost: general admission is $10 and seniors and non-Wilkes students pay $5. Wilkes students, faculty and staff get in free with a valid Wilkes I.D. Info: 570-408-4540.
From the Old World to the New: Choral Music from Germany, Sept. 26, in Sem’s Kirby Center for Creative Arts, 8 p.m. The Liebig School Choir of Giessen, Germany, joins the Wyoming Seminary Chorale and Madrigal Singers to present this program. Cost: free. Info: 570-270-2192.
Open Mic Night, Sept. 26 at the Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock, 7 p.m. Featuring singer/songwriter Wolf Critton. Doors open for sign ups at 6:30 p.m. Cost: free. Info: 570-996-1500.
Performance Music presents “What Makes It Great? The Great American Songbook,” Sept. 27 at The University of Scranton, Houlihan-McLean Center, 7:30 p.m. Featuring conductor, composer and commentator Rob Kapilow with soprano Magdalyn E. Boga. Cost: Free. Info: 570-941-7624 or music@scranton.edu.
Martin’s Creek Artists’ Annual Art Exhibit, Oct. 4 at the United Methodist Church on State Street (Route 92), Nicholson, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Local artists interested in displaying their work may contact Ann Ross at 570-942-6995 or Diane Stizza at 570-942-4489.
Downton Abbey Fabrics Presentation, Oct. 4 at the Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock, 11 a.m. A lecture and slide presentation with Kathy Hall, Director of Design for Andover Fabrics and Curator of the Downton Abbey Fabric Collection. Cost: $7. Reservations: 570-996-1500 (tickets also available at the door while they last).
PocoNotes Presents: The Faces and Voices of the Blues III, Oct. 4 and 5, at the historic Tripp House, 1011 North Main Avenue, Scranton. Event includes: Porch Time Jam with musician Patrick Sweany and photographer Jim Gavenus, Saturday from 3 – 5 p.m.; Patrick Sweany concert, Saturday at 8 p.m. and free photography and guitar workshops and exhibits Saturday from 12 – 6 p.m. and Sunday from 12 – 4 p.m. Concert tickets: $25 in advance or $30 at the door for adult admission; two for $25 for seniors and students and free for children 12 and under and military. Info: www.PocoNotes.com or 888-800-POCO.
Covenant Public Concerts presents: Guitar and Mandolin Duo Recital “Rhythms of the World,” Oct. 5 at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 550 Madison Ave., Scranton, 3 p.m. CPC will present the Handler – Levesque Duo, guitar and mandolin, performing music from around the world. Cost: free; donations for Safety Net Food Pantry welcome. Info: 570-346-6400.
Post-Festival Film Discussion, Oct. 10 at the Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock, 1 p.m. The discussion will be facilitated by Hildy Morgan and Ronnie Harvey. Registration not required. Cost: Free.
Flight of Fancy: Photographic Imagery of Reality in Imaginary Worlds by Chala Jan, Oct. 18-Nov. 23, at the Mahady Gallery at Marywood University. Illustrative digital photography by Chala Janpraphasakul. Artist’s Reception: Oct. 18, 6-8 p.m.
LITERARY ARTS
Creative Writing with Carol King, Sept. 10 through Nov. 19 at Abington Community Library, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Students will explore the basics of poetry and fiction, and have opportunity to write what they love each week. Prospective students are encouraged to come to the first class with no obligation to stay. For adults.
Scars and Stripes: The Remarkable Story of Waverly’s Black Civil War Soldiers, Sept. 21 at the Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road, 2 p.m. Presented by the Lackawanna Historical Society and The Comm, this multimedia presentation will be led by author and Waverly native Jim Remsen. His lecture will chronicle the 13 black men who left their safe haven in the Abingtons to volunteer for the Union Army and return south into harm’s way. Info: 570-344-3841 or lackawannahistory@gmail.com.
Susan Duncan Book Club, a small group from Countryside Community Church meet at Anne Mecca’s home, 1680 Forest Acres Drive, Clarks Summit. The book being discussed will be “Bad Girls of the Bible” by Liz Curtis Higgs. Everyone is welcome. Info: 570-586-0512.
ARTS, CRAFTS AND MORE
Quilting, Sept. 11 at Abington Community Library, 6 – 8 p.m. Adults are invited to come and bring their current projects.
Montdale United Methodist Church’s Third Annual Autumn Arts and Crafts Fair, Sept. 20 at the Joe Terry Civic Center, Route 438 Montdale Road, Scott Township, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. An indoor event with more than 30 homemade food and craft vendors.
Waverly United Methodist Church’s Fall Festival and Craft Fair, Oct. 4 at the church, 105 Church St., Waverly, 11 a..m. – 4 p.m. Includes assorted vendors, childrens activities, food, a bake sale and more. Non-perishable food items will be collected for the Abington Ecumencial Ministerium Food Pantry at the Dalton United Methodist Church. Info: call Rick Valent at 570-878-9655.
Inaugural Scranton Mini Maker Faire, Oct. 4 at Johnson College, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Featuring makers, crafters, tech enthusiasts, tinkerers, and vendors. Call for entries is open through Sept. 15. Info: scrantonmakerfaire.com.
Pocono Mountain Bible Conference Fall Festival, Oct. 4 at the conference center, 9 a.m. Crafting, direct sales and food vendors are being sought, and those interested may call 267-315-0702 or 570-239-3939. Community and nonprofit organizations are invited to showcase their organization at no cost. Event features live music, food, craft fair, bake sale, activities for kids, pumpkin painting, silent auction and more. Info: www.camppmbc.com.
Complete drawing and painting classes for children, at the First Presbyterian Church in Clarks Summit beginning Tuesday, Oct. 7, younger students meeting at 4 p.m. and ages 12 and up at 5 p.m. Classes will also be offered at the Fleetville Community Center, beginning Oct. 8, ages 8-11 at 6:30 and ages 12 and up at 7:30. All supplies are provided. Info: www.barrysartroom.com. Register: call Barry Singer at 570-945-7807.
UNICO Scranton Chapter Ladies Auxiliary’s Craft and Gift Fair, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Keyser Valley Community Center, 103 N. Keyser Avenue, Scranton. The fair will feature 16 vendors, basket raffle, door prizes, food and bake sale. Cost: $2 entrance fee. Vendor space is still available.Vendors: call Lori at 570-498-3242.
Tots and Toddlers Music Time, at the Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road, Thursdays, Oct. 23 to Dec. 4., ages 6 – 24 months meet at 5:15 p.m., ages 24 months – 5 years at 6 p.m. and Fridays, Oct. 24 – Dec. 5, ages 6 – 24 months at 10:15 a.m. and ages 24 months – 5 years at 11 a.m. Advance registration preferred. Info: 570-586-8191 or www.waverlycomm.org.
Dickson City Cub Scout Pack 21 Holiday Craft Fair, Nov. 15, at LaSalle Academy’s Dickson City campus, 10 a.m. Crafting, direct sales, antiques, collectibles and businesses are being sought, and those interested may contact Sarah Kovolenus at kovolenus4@nullgmail.com. Info: http://www.cubpack21.org/.
Vendors wanted: Dalton Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary Craft Fair, Nov. 29 at the Dalton Fire Company. Vendor info: 570-862-7837 or 570-575-1217.