Art Scene
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ArtScene for May 23 2013
Cheryl Boga, Director of Performance Music at the University of Scranton, talks about the Third Annual Scranton Brass Seminar, to be held June 17-28 at the university. www.scranton.edu/music
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ArtScene for May 21 2013
Author Lamar Thomas of the Poconos on his new book, "Being Black Goes Like This," before a signing on May 25 in the Center Court of the Stroud Mall, Stroudsburg, 12 to 5 p.m. www.lamarthomasbooks.com
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ArtScene for May 20 2013
WVIA's Peter Wynne speaks with composer/violinist Andrew Waggoner, about the Weekend of Chamber Music's 20th anniversary season. There will be a pre-festival benefit from 4 to 8 p.m. May 25 at the Art Mill in Jeffersonville, N.Y. Waggoner is also WCM's new co-artistic director. www.wcmconcerts.org
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ArtScene for May 17 2013
Tom Noone of the AFA Gallery, and Nicole Sawicki of ArtWorks Gallery Studio, talk about the Northeastern Biennial Twenty-Thirteen. The deadline to enter for artists who live and work within a 100 mile radius of Scranton is June 15. www.marywood.edu/galleries.
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ArtScene for May 16 2013
Dr. Thomas Rittenhouse Brenda Grunza, co-presidents of the Catholic Choral Society of Scranton, and director Ann Manganiello talk about the 64th Annual Spring Concert, taking place at 7:30 p.m. May 17 at Immaculate Conception Church, Taylor Ave., Scranton, at 7 p.m. May 19 at St. Ignatius Church, North Maple Ave., Kingston. catholicchoralsociety.org
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ArtScene for May 15 2013
Alfred Groh Howard Fedrick on the Fine Arts Fiesta from 2005, with Jim Spak, Tracy McDermott Richard Aston of the Wyoming Valley Poetry Society. There's a reading at 11 a.m. May 19. The Fine Arts Fiesta runs May 16-19 on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre. www.fineartsfiesta.org
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ArtScene for May 14 2013
Charlotte Ravaioli and Suzanne Fisher Staples, founding coordinators of The Gathering at Keystone College in La Plume, talk about the annual conference that runs July 18-21. This year's theme is "The Art of the Living Moment." www.thegatheringatkeystone.org
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ArtScene for May 13 2013
Dacre Stoker, great-grand nephew of author Bram Stoker, talks about his upcoming visit to the Everhart Museum at Nay Aug Park in Scranton at 7 p.m. May 15. It's free for museum members and Lackawanna County Library System library card holders. Pre-registration is required. everhart-museum.org or 570-346-7186.
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ArtScene for May 10 2013
Scott Atherton, trumpeter; Jessica Martz, director; and Steven Galbreath, manager, speak on the 135th Anniversary of the Catawissa Military Band and the concert, to take place at 7:30 p.m. May 14 at The Lighthouse, 1640 Main Street in Lightstreet. It's free. www.catawissamilitaryband.com
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ArtScene for May 9 2013
Jazz pianist, composer and arranger Bill Mays of the Poconos on 3 recent recordings, "Life's a Movie," on WVIA's Chiaroscuro label; "Side by Side: Sondheim Duos," "Intersection." www.billmays.net
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ArtScene for May 8 2013
Actors Conor O'Brien and Simone Daniel speak about the original stage adaptation of the Jane Austen novel, "Pride Prejudice," produced by the Vintage Theater of Scranton, 326 Spruce St., Scranton. The show runs May 10-11 and 17-18 at 8 p.m. with a matinee at 2 on the 11th and 18th. www.scrantonsvintagetheater.com
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ArtScene for May 7 2013
Award-winning playwright/actor/director Gerard Stropnicky and Assistant Director Emily Mendelssohn, speak about "Tioga/Changes," Hamilton-Gibson's inaugural Theatre of Place production, running May 10-11 and 16-18 at 7:30 p.m. and May 12 at 2:30 p.m. at the Tioga County Fairgrounds in Whitneyville. www.hamiltongibson.org
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ArtScene for May 2 2013
Director Elizabeth Dowd, BTE ensemble member James Goode and guest actor Ben Will talk about BTE's production of "Superior Donuts," to be presented May 2-19 at the Alvina Krause Theatre in downtown Bloomsburg. www.bte.org for showtimes.
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ArtScene for May 3 2013
Susan Kelly, choral director, and cellist Elise Henkelman, speak about the "Holocaust Cantata," to be performed at Abington Heights High School in Clarks Summit at 7:30 p.m. May 7. The featured pianist will be Ron Stabinsky. www.ahsd.org
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ArtScene for April 30 2013
Greg Funfgeld, music director and conductor of the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, speaks about the 106th Annual Bethlehem Bach Festival, to be held May 3-4 and 10-11 on the campus of Lehigh University. www.bach.org for more information.
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ArtScene for May 1 2013
Carl Shinko, music director and conductor of the Wyoming County Chorale, speaks about, "Songs From the Ends of the Earth: The Southern Edition," to be offered at 7:30 p.m. May 4 at Tunkhannock Area Middle School, 200 Franklin Ave., Tunkhannock. The Chorale will be joined by the Tunkhannock Area High School Chamber Choir. www.wyomingcountychorale.org
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ArtScene for April 26 2013
Screenwriter and Wilkes-Barre native Dan Chariton speaks about "The English Teacher," a new film that had its premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York on 4/26/13. www.tribecafilm.com
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ArtScene for April 29 2013
Helene Tinsley, executive director of Mostly Opera, talks about "Love Stories," to be presented by Mostly Opera at 4 p.m. May 5 at the Jewish Community Center Theater, 611 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. 570-346-3693 for more info.
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ArtScene for April 25 2013
David Steinau, associate professor of music at Susquehanna University, talks about the Susquehanna University's Opera Studio's presentation of Stephen Sondheim's "Passion," at 8 p.m. April 26-27 and 2:30 p.m. April 28 at the Stretansky Concert Hall on the university campus. susqu.edu or 570-372-ARTS for more info.
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ArtScene for April 21 2013
John Fitzgerald, guest director of the Choral Arts of Luzerne County, speaks about the Spring 2013 concert, titled, "A Little Night Music," to be presented at 7:30 p.m. April 27th at First Presbyterian Church, 97 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre; and at 5 p.m. April 28 at Christ Lutheran Church, 467 Main St., Conyngham. www.choralartslc.org
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ArtScene for April 12 2013
Musician Roy Book Binder, photographer Jim Gavenus, and Pat Harper of PocoNotes, about "PocoNotes Presents: The Faces and Voices of the Blues...Too," which runs June 22-23 at the Tripp House, 1011 N. Main Ave., Scranton. www.PocoNotes.com or 888-800-POCO.
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ArtScene for April 14 2013
Photographers Mike Burnside and Phil Dente talk about their work in anticipation of a joint exhibition featuring images they've taken in the exact same spots. They'll be on display at Something Special, 23 W. Walnut St., Kingston, from April 20 to the end of May. burnsidephotographic.com or philipdente.com
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ArtScene for April 10 2013
Dr. Philip Mosley of Penn State Worthington Scranton talks about the presentation, "Documenting Anthracite on the Silver Screen," which will be presented by Mosley and Attorney F. Charles Petrillo at 7 p.m. April 19 in the Burke Auditorium at the McGowan School of Business at King's College, Wilkes-Barre. It's free. Kings.edu for more information.
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ArtScene for April 11 2013
"The Queen of the Big Time," by author Adriana Trigiani, is the 2013 selection for the Lackawanna County Library System's "On the Same Page in Lackawanna County" program. Trigiani will deliver the program's author lecture at 7 p.m. April 18 at the Scranton Cultural Center. www.lclshome.org
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ArtScene Special 4/11/13
Jill Carletti, manager of Harmony Presents, on the intimate performing space at the Hawley Silk Mill and the musical acts in the upcoming weeks. www.silkmillharmony.com
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ArtScene #2 for April 8 2013
WVIA's Fiona Powell speaks with Kathryn Maguet, executive director of the Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell University, about events at the Weis Center in April May 2013. www.bucknell.edu for more information.
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ArtScene for April 9 2013
Jazz pianist Ted Rosenthal talks about his upcoming visit to NEPA to join Ann Hampton Callaway for 2 performances with the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic at 8 p.m. Apr. 12 @ the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre; 8 p.m. Apr. 13 @ the Scranton Cultural Center. The show is titled, "Ann Hampton Callaway Sings the Streisand Songbook." nepaphil.org
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ArtScene for April 8 2013
Bob Shlesinger, executive director of Scranton Public Theatre, and actor Sam Falbo, talk about "Spotlight on the Jason Miller Playwrights Project," at the Olde Brick Theatre April 12-13, 18-20, and 25-27 at 8:15 p.m. The theatre is located at Rear 128 W. Market St., North Scranton. www.scrantonpublictheatre.com
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ArtScene for April 5 2013
Director Christa Manning and actors Dane Bower, Wendy Popeck and Scott Vinnecombe, talk about KISS Theatre's presentation of "Les Miserables," to be performed April 12-28, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m at the theatre, located in the Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre. www.kisstheatre.org
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ArtScene for April 3 2013
Cheryl Boga, director of performance music at the University of Scranton, speaks about a concert by the University of Scranton Singers and the Manhattan School of Music Brass Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. April 7 at the Houlihan-McLean Center on the university campus. www.scranton.edu
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ArtScene for April 4 2013
Rachael Goetzke, Early Literacy Outreach Specialist at the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre, speaks about the library's special events in April during National Poetry Month. The library is located at 71 S. Franklin St. in Wilkes-Barre. www.osterhout.info or 570-823-0156
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ArtScene for April 1 2013
Dr. Darlene Miller-Lanning, director of the Hope Horn Gallery at the University of Scranton, speaks about the exhibition, "Imagination Spirituality: Public Sculptures of the University of Scranton Commons," which runs April 5-May 10. www.scranton.edu
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ArtScene for April 2 2013
Robert Helmacy, founding music director and conductor of the Northern Tier Symphony, speaks about a pair of spring concerts; at 8 p.m. April 6 at Honesdale High School, and at 8 p.m. April 13 at Tunkhannock Middle School. northerntiersymphony.org
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ArtScene for March 28 2013
Jennifer Jenkins, executive director of the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, speaks about the 2013 Spring Film Festival at the theater, beginning April 5 and running through April 18. www.dietrichtheater.com or 570-996-1500.
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ArtScene for March 29 2013
Beverly Donofrio, bestselling author of "Riding In Cars With Boys," talks about her new memoir, "Astonished: A Story of Evil, Blessings, Grace and Solace." She'll share excerpts from the memoir at 7 p.m. April 3 at Barnes Noble Bookstore, 7 S. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. She'll also be at Marywood University in Scranton @ 7 p.m. April 4. wilkes.edu
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ArtScene for March 27 2013
David Newell, Mr. McFeely from "Mister Rogers Neighborhood," with the Rev. Bill Carter, speak about the "Jazz for Kids" concert, featuring Rev. Bill Carter the Presbybop Quartet at 4 p.m. April 7 at First Presbyterian Church, 300 School St., Clarks Summit. www.fpccs.org for more information.
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ArtScene for March 26 2013
Tom Heinze, of Marywood Jazz Studies Jazz Ensemble Director at Marywood, talks about the Sammy Nestico Jazz Festival running April 5-7 at the Sette LaVerghetta Center for the Performing Arts at Marywood University in Scranton. www.marywood.edu
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ArtScene for March 25 2013
Cellist Christiane Appenheimer-Vaida, of Wyoming Seminary, speaks about Ernest Bloch, and the Bloch Chamber Music Festival, hosted by the Wyoming Seminary Music Department at 8 p.m. April 6 and 2 p.m. April 7 at the Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. www.wyomingseminary.org
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ArtScene for March 22 2013
Drake Gomez, director of the Linder Gallery at Keystone College in La Plume, speaks about artist Kellesimone Waits. The exhibition, "Kellesimone Waits: Antithesis," will be on display March 24-April 28 at the gallery. There will also be a reception for the artist at 4 p.m. March 24 at the gallery. www.keystone.edu
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ArtScene for March 21 2013
WVIA's Peter Wynne speaks with artist and illustrator Barbara Remington, of Wayne County, about the exhibition, "Barbara Remington: A Forty-Two Foot Trip to Mexico Other Sketchbook Adventures," on display at the Suraci Gallery at Marywood University in Scranton from March 23 - May 4. www.marywood.edu
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ArtScene for March 20 2013
Anne Bramblett Barr, director of the West Pittston Library, and Summer Belles, library youth services coordinator, speak about the Women's History Month Exhibit and Open House, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 23 at the library, 200 Exeter Ave., West Pittston. www.wplibrary.org
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ArtScene for March 19 2013
Joel Guldin, music director and founder of the Les Brown Festival, talks about the event, which runs from noon to 6:30 p.m. March 23 at Williams Valley High School, Route 209, Tower City. www.townofrenown.org
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ArtScene for March 18 2013
Organist Thomas Dressler of Carbon County, speaks about his upcoming performance of works by Johann Sebastian Bach as part of the 2013 Lenten Organ Recitals at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre at 11:30 a.m. March 20. www.thomasdressler.com
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ArtScene for March 15 2013
Actors Scott Colin and Mandy Gambal speak about the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre's upcoming production of "The Music Man," at 8 p.m. March 16, 22-23; and at 3 p.m. March 17 and 24. The theatre is located at 537 North Main St., Wilkes-Barre. www.ltwb.org
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ArtScene for March 13 2013
WVIA's Fiona Powell speaks with Williamsport Symphony Orchestra Music Director and Conductor Gerardo Edelstein about the upcoming concert, "Let's Rock," featuring guitarist Rik Emmett paying tribute to his guitar heroes at 7:30 p.m. March 16 at the Community Arts Center in Williamsport. williamsportsymphony.org.
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ArtScene for March 14 2013
Tony Butala, founder of The Lettermen, talks about the group's upcoming visit to Misericordia University at 7:30 p.m. March 22 at the Lemmond Theater at Walsh Hall. misericordia.edu
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ArtScene for March 12 2013
Dr. Anthony Mussari, Professor Emeritus at King's College in Wilkes-Barre, speaks about the 11th Annual Conference and Forum On Ethical Leadership Corporate Social Responsibility, from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. March 18 at Marywood University in Scranton. www.marywood.edu
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ArtScene for March 8 2013
Dr. Steven Thomas, music director of the Robert Dale Chorale, speaks about the 28th Annual NEPA Bach Festival at 4 p.m. March 16 at Elm Park United Methodist Church in Scranton and at 8 p.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Scranton. There will also be a performance of Bach's B Minor Mass at St. Luke's at 3 p.m. March 17. www.robertdalechorale.org
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ArtScene for March 11 2013
Anne Tormela, founder of the Manhattan Lyric Opera, talks about the program, "Irish Broadway Classics: Danny Boy to Phantom," at 5 p.m. March 17 at the Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe. The performance will also feature actor Nat Chandler. www.mauchchunkoperahouse.com
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ArtScene for March 6 2013
Baritone David Ruhf, member of the board of the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, talks about the upcoming performances of Mendelssohn's Oratorio, "Elijah," to be presented at 3 p.m. Mar. 9 at Millersville University, and at 4 p.m. Mar. 10 at the First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem. The choir performs under the direction of Greg Funfgeld. www.bach.org.
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ArtScene for March 7 2013
Renowned organist Ken Cowan, head of the pipe organ program at Rice University in Texas, talks about his upcoming performance at 4 p.m. March 10 at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the dedication of the Berghaus pipe organ at St. Stephen's. www.ststephenswb.org
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ArtScene for March 5 2013
Gerard Stropnicky, Elizabeth Dowd, Laurie McCants James Goode of BTE speak about "Flood Stories, Too," Mar. 7-17 at the Alvina Krause Theatre, Bloomsburg. www.bte.org
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ArtScene for March 4 2013
Nezka Pfeifer, Everhart Museum Curator, and Stefanie Colarusso, Director of Interpretive Programs at the Everhart Museum, talk about the exhibit, "The Blood is the Life: Vampires in Art Nature," running now through July 1 at the museum in Scranton. Everhart-museum.org
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ArtScene for March 1 2013
Maestro Lawrence Loh of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, speaks with WVIA's Larry Vojtko about the Philharmonic's upcoming Masterworks Concert, a "Mendelssohn and Mozart Festival," to be presented at 8 p.m. March 8 at the Scranton Cultural Center. www.nepaphil.org
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ArtScene for February 28 2013
Dr. Catherine Richmond-Cullen, curriculum specialist at NEIU 19; Jessica Gilhooley, administrative assistant at NEIU 19; and artist Earl Lehman, talk about "Arts Alive 2013," a four-week summer experience for talented students and professional educators. www.neiu.org or 570-876-9200
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ArtScene for February 27 2013
Maria Sheehan, music instructor and wife of Benedict Sheehan, instructor of liturgical music at St. Tikhon's Orthodox Seminary, about the concert, "Hymns of Holy Russia in the New World," to be presented at 6:30 p.m. March 3 at St. Stephen's Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. www.stots.edu.
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ArtScene for February 19 2013
Author Katherine Ashe of Wayne County speaking about her four-volume novelized biography of Simon de Montfort: "Montfort The Founder of Parliament." www.simon-de-montfort.com
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ArtScene for February 20 2013
Dr. Nathaniel Parker and Dr. Rick Hoffenberg of the Department of Music, Theater Dance at Marywood University in Scranton speak about the Feb. 23 performance of the Marywood Orchestra. Also featured at the performance were the university's newly founded dance company, Dance Elan, and the Marywood University Opera Scenes Workshop. www.marywood.edu
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ArtScene for February 21 2013
Trumpeter, composer and arranger, Bill Warfield, director of jazz studies at Lehigh University, speaks about the upcoming concert with the LU Jazz Repertory Orchestra and Randy Brecker at 8 p.m. March 2 at the Zoellner Arts Center on the university campus in Bethlehem. www.zoellnerartscenter.org
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ArtScene for February 22 2013
Dr. Alan Baker, tenor, and artistic director of the Lyric Consort, speaks about their upcoming performance, titled, "Music: Harmony in Heaven Earth," to be presented at 8 p.m. March 2 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Wyoming Avenue, Scranton. www.lyricconsort.com
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ArtScene for February 25 2013
WVIA's Fiona Powell speaks with Dr. William Payn, music director of the Susquehanna Valley Chorale, and singer and SVC boad member, John Dromazos, about the "Stabat Mater" by Karl Jenkins to be performed at 7:30 p.m. March 2 and 3 p.m. March 3 at Zion Lutheran Church in Sunbury. www.svcmusic.org
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ArtScene for February 15 2013
Artist Anna Kell, assistant professor of art at Bucknell University, talks about her solo exhibition, "Pentimenti," on display at the Downtown Art Gallery in Lewisburg through March 22. Admission is free. For more information, galleries.blogs.bucknell.edu
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ArtScene for February 14 2013
Richard Rinehart, director of the Samek Art Gallery at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, talks about the exhibition, "At the Threshold," by new media art pioneer Jim Campbell, on display through March 24. galleries.blogs.bucknell.edu for more information.
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ArtScene for February 13 2013
Executive producer and lead performer John Baldino, of John Erin Cabaret Productions, talks about "Cabaret of Broken Dreams," to be performed at 8 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Vintage Theater, 326 Spruce St., Scranton. www.ourcabaret.com or 1-800-838-3006.
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ArtScene for February 12 2013
Barry Kaplan, Lloyd Lamm and Mark Crouthamel speak about the 9th Annual Clarks Summit Festival of Ice "Sub-Zero Superheroes," which runs Feb. 14-18. Admission is free. www.TheAbingtons.org
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ArtScene for February 11 2013
Lamar Thomas, of Stroudsburg, musician, songwriter, author and Grammy-nominee, talks about his book, "Da Delta, Black Music Me." He is the Black Heritage Month artist-in-residence at Lafayette College in Easton from Feb. 10-12. There's a book discussion at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 in the Williams Center on the college campus. www.dadeltabook.com lafayette.edu
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ArtScene for February 8 2013
Sondra Myers, Director of the Schemel Forum at the University of Scranton, speaks about the Spring 2013 Evening Courses and World Affairs Luncheon Seminars. Information at www.scranton.edu
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ArtScene for February 7 2013
WVIA's Fiona Powell speaks with Williamsport Symphony Orchestra Music Director Gerardo Edelstein about the WSO's upcoming concert. The show is titled, "Music of the Spheres," and will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Community Arts Center in Williamsport. www.williamsportsymphony.org
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ArtScene for February 5 2013
Grammy Award-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell speaks about his upcoming performance with the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic at 8 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Scranton Cultural Center, and 8 p.m. Feb. 9 at the F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre. For information, www.nepaphil.org
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ArtScene #2 for February 5 2013
Erica Rogler, Margie Young and Sandra Vieczorek of the Dietrich Theater talk about the annual "Wyoming County Reads" program. This year's book is "Ragtime" by E.L. Doctorow. A literary analysis of the book will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Tunkhannock Public Library. A screening of "Ragtime" will be at 2 7 p.m. Mar. 6 at the theater. dietrichtheater.com
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ArtScene for February 6 2013
WVIA's Peter Wynne speaks with Stage Director, Laura Alley, of Tri-Cities Opera, about the upcoming performances of Verdi's Il Trovatore. Peformances will be at 8 p.m. Feb 8 and 3 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Forum Theatre in Binghamton, N.Y. www.tricitiesopera.com
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ArtScene for February 4 2013
W. Douglas Powers, associate professor of theatre at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, speaks about the upcoming visit of composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim at 8 p.m. Feb. 6 in the Weber Chapel Auditorium on the university campus. It's free and open to the public, but tickets are required. For info, 570-372-ARTS or www.susqu.edu
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ArtScene for February 1 2013
Actors Aaron White and McCambridge Dowd Whipple of the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble speak about BTE's performances of "As You Like It," at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 2 at the Alvina Krause Theatre, Bloomsburg. Music by Band of Angels. www.bte.org
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ArtScene for January 27 2013
Yoon Jae Lee of New York City, conductor and music director of the Wyoming Seminary Civic Orchestra, talks about the orchestra's annual winter concert at 8 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. www.wyomingseminary.org
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ArtScene for January 17 2013
WVIA's Peter Wynne speaks with Jose-Luis Novo, music director and conductor of the Binghamton Philharmonic, about the Philharmonic's upcoming concert at 3 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Anderson Center Osterhout Concert Theater at Binghamton University. The concert features Johannes Brahms "Symphony No. 3." www.binghamtonphilharmonic.org
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ArtScene for January 18 2013
Amy Dickerson, Educational Outreach Manager; Dawn McGurl, Programming Manager; and Rachael Fronduti, PR and Marketing Coordinator at the Scranton Cultural Center on events for January and February 2013 with "Riffing Myself"/Joel Hodgson February 9, 2013. www.scrantonculturalcenter.org
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ArtScene for January 16 2013
Pianist Rick Hoffenberg and mezzo-soprano Ellen Rutkowski talk about their recital of American songs at 4 p.m. Jan. 20 at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. It's free. www.ststephenswb.org
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ArtScene for January 15 2013
Co-editors Ed Lupico and Rachael Goetzke of the Osterhout Free Library speak about the Word Fountain Commemorative Flood Issue. A special reception for the premiere will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 19 at the library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. www.osterhout.info
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ArtScene for January 14 2014
Robert P. Wolensky William A. Hastie on their book, "Anthracite Labor Wars: Tenancy, Italians, and Organized Crime in the Northern Coal Field of Northeastern Pennsylvania, 1897-1959." There will be a book signing from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at Barnes Noble, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre. www.anthracitemuseum.org
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ArtScene for January 11 2013
Thomas Daly, curator of education at the Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Mass., on the exhibition, "Norman Rockwell's 323 Saturday Evening Post Covers," at the Pauly Friedman Art Gallery at Misericordia University, Jan. 14-Feb. 28. Two free lectures will be given by Daly in Lemmond Theater at Misericordia, at 2:30 6:30 p.m. Jan 24. misericordia.edu
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ArtScene for January 10 2013 - Part 2
Husband/Wife writing team Daniel Grotta and Sally Wiener Grotta speak about their recent books, "Honor," by David; "Jo Joe," by Sally; and her photo exhibit, "American Hands," at the Weinberg Library at the University of Scranton in February, with Sally's lecture Feb. 13, titled, "From Hand to Heart to Mind." www.pixelhallpress.com
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ArtScene for January 4 2013 Part Two of Two
Award-winning authors Virginia Euwer Wolff from Oregon and Suzanne Fisher Staples from NEPA on the power of language, writing for young people and the place of classical music in our lives. www.virginiaeuwerwolff.com
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ArtScene for January 9 2013
Husband/Wife writing team Daniel Grotta and Sally Wiener Grotta speak about their recent books, "Honor," by David; "Jo Joe," by Sally; and her photo exhibit, "American Hands," at the Weinberg Library at the University of Scranton in February with Sally's lecture Feb. 13, titled, "From Hand to Heart to Mind." www.pixelhallpress.com
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ArtScene for January 7 2013
Director Katie Dooley and actor Scott Colin speak about "A Few Good Men," by Aaron Sorkin, to be presented by the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre at 8 p.m. Jan. 12, 18-19 and at 3 p.m. Jan. 13 and 20 at the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, 537 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Admission is free Jan. 18. www.ltwb.org
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ArtScene for January 3 2013 Part 1 of 2
Award-winning authors Virginia Euwer Wolff from Oregon and Suzanne Fisher Staples from NEPA speak about the power of language, writing for young people and the place of classical music in our lives. www.virginiaeuwerwolff.com
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ArtScene Special 11/20/2012 Part Two
Mollie Krawitz, a senior at the Moravian Academy, reflects on her summer working on the Josie Porter Farm, home of the Cherry Valley CSA(Community Supported Agriculture) just south of Stroudsburg, in a 5-part series to coincide with the Thanksgiving holiday 2012. www.josieporterfarm.com
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ArtScene for January 2 2013
WVIA's Chris Norton speaks with Deborah Sacarakis, artistic director of the Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, about the upcoming performance of "A Chorus Line," at 8 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Zoellner Arts Center. www.zoellnerartscenter.org.
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ArtScene Special 11/19/2012 Part One
Mollie Krawitz, a senior at the Moravian Academy, reflects on her summer working on the Josie Porter Farm, home of the Cherry Valley CSA(Community Supported Agriculture) just south of Stroudsburg in a 5-part series to coincide with the Thanksgiving holiday 2012. www.josieporterfarm.com
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ArtScene Special 11/21/2012 Part Three
Mollie Krawitz, a senior at the Moravian Academy, reflects on her summer working on the Josie Porter Farm, home of the Cherry Valley CSA(Community Supported Agriculture) just south of Stroudsburg, in a 5-part series to coincide with the Thanksgiving holiday 2012. www.josieporterfarm.com
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ArtScene Special 11/22/12 Part Four
Mollie Krawitz, a senior at the Moravian Academy, reflects on her summer working on the Josie Porter Farm, home of the Cherry Valley CSA(Community Supported Agriculture) just south of Stroudsburg, in a 5-part series to coincide with the Thanksgiving holiday 2012. www.josieporterfarm.com
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ArtScene Special 11/23/2012 Part Five
Mollie Krawitz, a senior at the Moravian Academy, reflects on her summer working on the Josie Porter Farm, home of the Cherry Valley CSA(Community Supported Agriculture) just south of Stroudsburg, in a 5-part series to coincide with the Thanksgiving holiday 2012. www.josieporterfarm.com
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ArtScene for December 27 2012
Kimberly Glemboski, proprietor of the Summerhouse Grill in Montrose, speaks about the region's farms and farmers. www.summerhousegrill.com
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ArtScene for December 28 2012
Director Christina Reynolds, music director Aimee Radics, and actor Lukas Tomasacci speak about Gaslight Theatre Company's upcoming production of [title of show], with shows at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 3-5 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Mellow Theatre at Lackawanna College in Scranton. gaslight-theatre.org
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ArtScene for December 26 2012
Paige Balitski, Damien the Magician and Doug Smith of the First Night Committee speak about First Night Scranton 2013 festivities, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 31 in downtown Scranton. www.firstnightscranton.com
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ArtScene for December 21 2012
Fiona Siobhan Powell, folklorist storyteller, with "A Baker's Dozen," before First Night Scranton at 7, 8:30 and 10 p.m. Dec. 31 at the AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. www.fionasfable.com
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ArtScene for December 20 2012
"Sweet" Sue Terry, jazz musician and writer, speaks about her new book of essays, "For the Curious," and about her upcoming performance at 5 p.m. Dec. 23 at the Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, titled, "I Was a Jazz Musician for the FBI," with her group, "Dangerous Sax." www.sueterry.net
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ArtScene for December 19 2012
Dr. Henry Smith Jr., photographer, speaks about the newly released 2013 Allied Rehab/John Heinz calendar to benefit their pediatric programs, featuring his landscape photography. alliedservices.org
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ArtScene for December 18 2012
Writer Peter Tafuri of Fleetville speaks about his book, "The Christmas Dog: A Legend of the Nativity." For more, www.frostpocketfarmbooks.com
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ArtScene for December 14 2012
Kristen Degnan Boonin, artistic director and choreographer of Ballet Northeast, and dancer Julie Degnan, speak about Ballet Northeast's presentation of the "The Nutcracker" at Wilkes University. www.balletnortheast.org
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ArtScene for December 17 2012
WVIA's Fiona Powell speaks with John Tesh about his "Big Band Christmas" concert, coming to the Community Arts Center in Williamsport at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19. www.caclive.com
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ArtScene for December 13 2012
Bill Bachman, senior instructor of communications at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, speaks about "The Lattimer Massacre: A Radio Play," to be presented at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Hoyt Library, 284 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. It's free. www.hoytlibrary.org
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ArtScene for December 11 2012
Robert Helmacy, music director and conductor of the Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra, speaks about "A Brass Celebration!", featuring the Northern Tier Symphony Brass, at 3 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 619 Dundaff St., Dickson City. It's free. www.northerntiersymphony.org
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ArtScene for December 12 2012
Central PA Artist Alice Kelsey speaks with WVIA's Fiona Powell about her work in connection with the 10th Annual "Art for the Holidays," the current exhibition at Faustina's Gallery, 229 Market St., Lewisburg. The exhibition runs through Dec. 24. www.alicekelsey.com
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ArtScene for December 10 2012
WVIA's Fiona Powell speaks with Gerardo Edelstein, music director and conductor of the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra, about the orchestra's annual holiday concert, "Time to Rejoice!" to be presented at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Community Arts Center in WIlliamsport. www.williamsportsymphony.org
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ArtScene for December 7 2012
Eugene Albulescu, music director of the Lehigh University Philharmonic Orchestra, talks about the "Worlds of Wonder" concerts, to be presented at 8 p.m. Dec. 7-8 at Baker Hall in the Zoellner Arts Center on the university campus in Bethlehem. www.zoellnerartscenter.org
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ArtScene for December 6 2012
WVIA's Robert Salsburg talks with Dr. Robert S. Mattison, guest curator and Professor of Art History at Lafayette College, about the current exhibit, "Franz Kline: Coal and Steel," which runs through Jan. 13, 2013, at the Allentown Art Museum. Dr. Mattison will also give a talk about Franz Kline at the museum at 1 p.m. Dec. 16. allentownartmuseum.org
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ArtScene for December 5 2012
Greg Funfgeld, artistic director and conductor of the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, speaks about two upcoming Christmas Concerts. The first will be at 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at the First Presbyterian Church of Allentown, and at 4 p.m. Dec. 9 at the First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem. www.bach.org
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December 3 2012
Dr. Philip Simon, band director and associate professor of music at Wilkes University, talks about the Wilkes University Chamber Orchestra's presentation of a Viennese Ball, at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center on the campus. The Wilkes University Civic Band will present "Made in America" at 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at the same venue. wilkes.edu
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ArtScene for December 4 2012
Dr. Rick Hoffenberg, director of choral activities at Marywood University, speaks about the Marywood University Campus Choir and Orchestra's annual "Holiday Concert," at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 in the Sette LaVerghetta Center on the Marywood campus. It's free. www.marywood.edu
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ArtScene for November 29 2012
Kyler Brown, founder and music director of the Virgin Consort on 2 NEPA concerts: 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Mellow Theatre in Scranton with Community Concerts at Lackwanna College; and 8 p.m. Dec. 7 at Queen of Peace Church, Hawley. www.lackawanna.edu or hawleywinterfest.com
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ArtScene for November 30 2012
Miss Helen Gaus, founder and artistic director of the Scranton Civic Ballet, and dancers Richelle Lencicki Luke Kameroski on the 26th Nutcracker at Scranton Cultural Center at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 2 p.m. Dec. 9. www.scrantoncivicballet.com or 570-346-7369
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ArtScene for November 28 2012
David Diggs, director of the Lehigh University Wind Ensemble, speaks about the ensemble's upcoming concert, "60!" to be performed at 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Zoellner Arts Center in Bethlehem. www.zoellnerartscenter.org.
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ArtScene for November 27 2012
Dr. Steven Thomas, music director/conductor of the Robert Dale Chorale on the 2012 holiday concerts by the Chorale. "Gloria! Christmas Music for Brass, Choirs and Organ," at 8 p.m. 12/1 at St. Luke's Church, Scranton, and 3 p.m. 12/2 at St. Stephen's in Wilkes-Barre. www.robertdalechorale.org
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ArtScene for November 26 2012
WVIA's Larry Vojtko speaks with Dr. David Curtin, associate professor of music at Lock Haven University, and his student, Jessica Walizer, the first recipient of the Krevsky Scholarship for the Arts, who will perform at Steinway Hall in New York City on Nov. 29. www.lhup.edu
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ArtScene for November 23 2012
Writer/Director Gerard Stropnicky and Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble Managing Director John White-Spunner speak about "Flood Stories, Too," in anticipation of a community cast meetup at 7 p.m. Nov. 27 at Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center St., Bloomsburg. www.bte.org
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ArtScene for November 21 2012
Director/Actor Michael Marone and actors Drew Coffman and George Steltz on "A Christmas Carol: The Musical," at the Theatre at the Grove in Nuangola, Nov. 30-Dec. 9 at 8 p.m., w/Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. www.nuangolagrove.com or 570-868-8212.
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ArtScene for November 19 2012
Eric Faden, associate professor of English, Film and Media Studies at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, talks about the experimental 2012 documentary, "SAMSARA," which makes its premiere at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Campus Theatre in Lewisburg. www.bucknell.edu
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ArtScene for November 20 2012
Actor/Director T. Doyle Leverett speaks about the Music Box Players production of "It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play," by Joe Landry, which runs Nov. 24-Dec. 16 at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. www.musicbox.org
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ArtScene for November 15 2012 - Part 1
Dr. Ross Melnick, Assistant Professor of Cinema Studies at Oakland University, speaks with WVIA's Robert Salsburg about his study, "American Showman: Samuel "Roxy" Rothafel and the Birth of the Entertainment Industry," Columbia University Press. www.cup.columbia.edu
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ArtScene for November 16 2012 - Part 2
Dr. Ross Melnick, Assistant Professor of Cinema Studies at Oakland University, speaks with WVIA's Robert Salsburg about his study, "American Showman: Samuel "Roxy" Rothafel and the Birth of the Entertainment Industry," Columbia University Press. www.cup.columbia.edu
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ArtScene for November 14 2012
Canon Mark Laubach, organist and choirmaster at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Wilkes-Barre, speaks about the Choral Evensong and organ recital celebrating the 10th anniversary of the dedication of the Berghaus pipe organ at 5 p.m. Nov. 18 at the church, located at 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. www.ststephenswb.org
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ArtScene for November 13 2012
NEPA artist Mark Ciocca speaks about his work in connection with the annual "Artists for Art Holiday Art Auction," taking place at 6 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Afa Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Ciocca is the featured artist this year, with a watercolor entitled, "Atlas Today." www.artistsforart.org
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ArtScene for November 12 2012
WVIA's Fiona Powell speaks with Dr. N.J. Stanley of the Lycoming College Theatre Department about "The Threepenny Opera," to be performed at 8 p.m. Nov. 14-17 at the Mary L. Welch Theatre in Williamsport. www.lycoming.edu
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ArtScene for November 8 2012
Grammy Award-winning violinist and composer Mark O'Connor speaks about his upcoming performances with the Allentown Symphony Orchestra. The performances will be at 8 p.m. Nov. 10 and 3 p.m. Nov. 11 at Symphony Hall in Allentown. www.allentownsymphony.org
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ArtScene for November 9 2012
Composer Paul Salerni speaks about the upcoming residency by the Vega String Quartet and two concerts by the quartet, "Romantic Giants" at 3 p.m. Nov. 11 and "Chiaroscuro" at 8 p.m. Nov. 17. Both shows take place at Baker Hall at the Zoellner Arts Center on the campus of Lehigh University in Bethlehem. www.zoellnerartscenter.org
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ArtScene for November 7 2012
Director Dante Giammarco and actor Joseph Domenic DeMuro, talk about Jonah Productions' presentation of "The Messenger," by Paul Kodiak, to be performed at 8p.m. 9,10,16 and 17 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 11 and 18 at the Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, 409 Main St., Duryea. For tickets, 570-457-3589. There will also be a preview show on Nov. 8.
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ArtScene for November 6 2012
Psychologist and writer Dr. Mollie Marti speaks about Judge Max Rosenn and her newest book, "Walking with Justice: Uncommon Lessons from One of Life's Greatest Mentors," and about her upcoming presentation, titled, "Walking with Justice," to be given at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at Insalaco Hall on the campus of Misericordia University. www.misericordia.edu
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ArtScene for November 2 2012
Carl Shinko, music director and conductor of the Wyoming County Chorale, speaks about the chorale's Nov. 3 performance, titled, "Songs from the Ends of the Earth: Northern Edition." www.wyomingvalleychorale.org
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ArtScene for November 5 2012
Author, actor, social critic and humorist Fran Lebowitz talks about her upcoming visit to NEPA. She'll be the featured speaker for the Lackawanna County Library System's 4th annual American Masters Lecture at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Scranton Cultural Center. Tickets are available with a library card at the SCC box office. www.lclshome.org
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ArtScene for November 1 2012
Robert Helmacy, Music Director Conductor of the Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra, speaks about the orchestra's upcoming fall concerts, the first of which is at 3 p.m. Nov. 4 at Towanda High School. The second concert is at 8 p.m. Nov. 17 at Tunkhannock Middle School. www.northerntiersymphony.org
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ArtScene for October 30 2012
Artist Nella Storm speaks about the upcoming 6th Annual Artists Exhibition Sale to benefit the Muncy Historical Society. An opening night reception will be held at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 2 and the show runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Pennsdale Civic Center Social Hall, 261 Village Road, Pennsdale. www.muncyhistoricalsociety.org
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ArtScene for October 31 2012
Dr. William Irwin, Professor of Philosophy at King's College in Wilkes-Barre, and editor of the Blackwell Philosophy Pop Culture Series, talks about the new collection he's edited, "Black Sabbath Philosophy: Mastering Reality." www.andphilosophy.com
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ArtScene for October 26 2012
Lutenist Ronn McFarlane talks about his Oct. 27th performance at Marian Chapel on the campus of Marywood University. The event was hosted by the Classical Guitar Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania. www.cgsnepa.org
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ArtScene for October 28 2012
Kathy Elgaway, Char Jeffers and Father Jim Paisley of the musical ensemble Sweet Charity speak about their new CD titled, "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" to benefit St. Joseph's Center. The release date is Nov. 1. There will be a CD signing at the Guild Store in Scranton, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 17. www.stjosephscenter.org
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ArtScene for October 12 2012
Photographer Constantinos Sfikas of Greece speaks about his work in anticipation of a show of his photographs at the Butternut Gallery, 204 Church St., Montrose. The exhibition runs Oct. 20-Nov. 18. There will be a reception at the gallery at 5 p.m. Oct. 20. For more information, 570-278-4011.
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ArtScene for October 11 2012
Author Suzanne Fisher Staples on her new novel, "Callie's Paradox," set in NEPA. For more information and to read chapters from the book, www.suzannefisherstaples.com
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ArtScene for October 10 2012
Back Mountain artist writer Elizabeth Fulton talks about her work in anticipation of an exhibition at the MacDonald Gallery at Misericordia University titled, "Elizabeth Fulton: Giclee Landscape Prints," on display through December 9. There will be a free opening reception from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 13. www.misericordia.edu/art
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ArtScene #2 for October 10 2012
Singer-songwriter Homegrown Music veteran Anna Dagmar on her new CD "Satellite," in anticipation of her concert at 4 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Dorranceton Methodist Church in Kingston, hosted by the Northeastern PA Music Teachers Association. www.annadagmar.com
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ArtScene for October 8 2012
Elizabeth Davis and Andrea Talerico McGuigan, co-chairs of 2012's "Scranton Reads," speak about 2012 Scranton Reads, One City, One Book." This year's selection is "Bless Me, Ultima," by Rudolfo Anaya. There will be a "Day of the Dead Display" at the Annual Bonfire at the Iron Furnaces in Scranton on Oct. 20. www.scrantonreads.org for more info.
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ArtScene for October 9 2012
Jamie Smith, photographer, speaks about his work and the current show titled, "Flood: A Retrospective Look at the Flood of the Susquehanna River in West Pittston, PA." It's on display now through Oct. 27 at the T.W. Shoemaker Art Gallery, 312 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Info at Facebook.com/TWShoemakerart or Jamie@JamieSmith.com
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ArtScene for October 3 2012 Part 1 of 2
Artist Robert Stark speaks about his work in anticipation of the exhibition, "The Robert Stark Retrospective," on display Oct. 5-27 at ArtWorks Gallery Studio and the AFA Gallery in Scranton. The galleries are located at 503 Lackawanna Ave. and 514 Lackawanna Ave., respectively. www.susquehannastudio.blogspot.com
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ArtScene for October 4 2012 Part 2 of 2
Artist Robert Stark speaks about his work in anticipation of the exhibition, "The Robert Stark Retrospective," on display at the ArtWorks Gallery Studio and the AFA Gallery in Scranton Oct. 5-27. The galleries are located at 503 Lackawanna Avenue and 514 Lackawanna Ave, respectively. www.susquehannastudio.blogspot.com
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ArtScene for October 5 2012
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins talks about his work and his upcoming visit to King's College in Wilkes-Barre, where he will read from his work at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 in the Burke Auditorium on the college campus. www.kings.edu
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ArtScene for October 2 2012
Nathaniel Parker, assistant professor of music at Marywood University in Scranton, and director of orchestral activities, talks about the first Marywood University Orchestra concert of the 2012-2013 season, which takes place at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Sette LaVerghetta Center on the school's campus. It's free. www.marywood.edu
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ArtScene for October 1 2012
Julie Esty, founder of The Dearly Departed Players, and ensemble member Wendy Belaski, speak about the annual Dunmore Cemetery Tour, which takes place at 2 p.m. Oct. 7 and 14th. The tour meets at the Cemetery Gates, 400 Church St., Dunmore. It's free. You can find the Dearly Departed Players on Facebook, or call 570-344-3819.
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ArtScene for September 27 2012
Artists Betty Bryden and Earl Lehman talk about the 16th Annual Artists' Open House Weekend in Susquehanna County Oct. 6-8. The tour is free and all studios will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.artiststour.com
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ArtScene for September 28 2012
Lawrence Nancy Goldstone talk about their upcoming visit to Misericordia University for a series of lectures. The university and the Catherine Daniel Flood Endowment for Humanities will present the lectures Oct. 3-4. The first will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 3 at Lemmond Theater in Walsh Hall. The lectures are free. For more information, www.misericordia.edu
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ArtScene for August 29 2012
Virginia Creighton, artist and curator from New York, speaks about the exhibition, "The Countryside in Art Southern Literature," at the Anita Shapolsky Art Foundation, 20 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe, through Oct. 15. Foundation hours are Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.- 5p.m. or by appointment. www.asartfoundation.org
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ArtScene for September 26 2012
Cheryl Boga, director of performance music at the University of Scranton, talks about two upcoming concerts. The first features jazz pianist Adam Birnbaum at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29. The second features the New York Trumpet Ensemble, directed by Mark Gould, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7. Shows will be at the university's Houlihan McLean Center are free. scranton.edu
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ArtScene for September 25 2012
WVIA's Fiona Powell speaks with Gerardo Edelstein, music director and conductor of the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra, about the "WSO Season Opener: Epic," to be performed in collaboration with the Susquehanna Valley Chorale, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Community Arts Center in Williamsport. www.williamsportsymphony.org
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ArtScene for September 18 2012
Laurie Zierer, Interim Director of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council, talks about the Council and its' programming opportunities for all Pennsylvanians. www.pahumanities.org.
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ArtScene for September 19 2012
Hollie Major, music director; Alice Lyons, director; and Alyssa Golden, actor; talk about the musical "Legally Blonde: The Musical," which was performed Sept 15,16,21,22 and 23 at the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, 537 N. Main St. www.ltwb.org
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ArtScene for September 20 2012
Tom Varano, Rick Richards, Mike Mercuri, Lisa Marie Gurley and Dick Plotkin talk about The Glass Prism's performance of "Resurrection: A Rock Opera," at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. www.glassprismband.com
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ArtScene for September 21 2012
Alicia Grega, Jason Miller Playwrights' Project coordinator, talks about the JMPP's 2nd annual invitational on the theme, "Apocalypse," running Sept. 20-30 at the Olde Brick Theatre in Scranton. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays Saturdays, 3 p.m. on Sundays. The theatre is at 128 W. Market St., North Scranton. www.SubVerseAphrodesia.com
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ArtScene for September 24 2012
Cellist Yosif Feigelson and violinist Eugene Feygelson, talk about the Feigelson Trio's upcoming performances at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Milford Theatre, and at the Hawley Silk Mill at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 30. The program is titled, "Russian Treasures." www.kindredspiritsprograms.org
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ArtScene for September 14 2012
Artist Rosalyn Richards, professor of art at Bucknell University, speaks about her drawn images in connection with the show at the Samek Art Gallery at Bucknell. Her current exhibition at the Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University is titled, "Rosalyn Richards: Recent Works," and will be on view through Oct. 21. www.sordoni.wilkes.edu
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ArtScene for September 13 2012
Writer Jay Parini talks about being honored with the Royden B. Davis, S.J., Distinguished Author Award, presented by the Weinberg Memorial Library at 5 p.m. Sept. 29 at the DeNaples Center(on the campus of the Univ. of Scranton), 900 Mulberry St., Scranton. www.scranton.edu
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ArtScene for September 12 2012
Richie Cannaday, a member of the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, talks about the 35th Anniversary Season of BTE. Performances are at the Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center St., Bloomsburg. www.bte.org or 570-784-8181 for more information and season schedule.
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ArtScene for Sept 11 2012
Richie Cannaday, a member of the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, speaks about the 35th Anniversary Season of BTE. Performances by the BTE take place at the Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center St., Bloomsburg. www.bte.org or 570-784-8181 for season schedule and more information.
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ArtScene for September 10 2012
WVIA's Fiona Powell speaks with author Adriana Trigiani, in anticipation of her appearance at the 10th Annual Author Gala, hosted by the James V. Brown Library, on Sept. 27 at the Williamsport Country Club. A Cash Bar will begin at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m. Reservations must be in by Sept. 21. www.jvbrown.edu
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ArtScene for September 7 2012
Bernard McGurl, Executive Director of the Lackawanna River Corridor Association, talks about the association's 25th anniversary. There's an exhibition titled, "Riverworks III," which runs now through Sept. 28 at the ArtWorks Gallery Studio, 503 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. lrca.org
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ArtScene for September 6 2012
Darlene Miller-Lanning, Ph.D, Director of the Hope Horn Gallery at the University of Scranton, talks about the first exhibition of the 2012-2013 season, "The Lackawanna Iron Furnaces of Scranton, Pennsylvania: History, Art, Heritage," which runs through Nov. 16. There will be a public reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 7 at the gallery. www.scranton.edu
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ArtScene for September 5 2012
Deborah Sacarakis, artistic director of the Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, and Andrew Cassano, administrative director, talk about the 2012-2013 season opener, "Rock of Ages," presented at 3 and 8 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Zoellner Arts Center. www.zoellnerartscenter.org
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ArtScene for September 3 2012
Dr. Robert Wolensky on his new book, written with William Hastie: "Anthracite Labor Wars," to be released later this fall. For more information at the University of Wisconsin/Stevens Point Department of Sociology, on the web at www.uwsp.edu
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ArtScene for September 4 2012
COTA co-founder Rick Chamberlain talks about the 35th Annual Delaware Water Gap Celebration of the Arts, which runs Sept. 7-9 in Delaware Water Gap. www.cotajazz.org for more information
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ArtScene for August 24 2012
The Rev. Bill Carter, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit, and leader of the Presbybop Quartet, along with Rev. Jeff Kellam, speak about their new DVD, "Jazz Belongs in Church," in anticipation of the 21st Annual Jazz Service at 10 a.m. Sept. 2 at the First Presbyterian Church, 300 School St., Clarks Summit. www.presbybop.com
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ArtScene for August 30 2012
Author Jaclyn Fowler, Vice-President at MMI Preparatory School in Freeland, speaks about her new novel, "Jack - The Working Title," centering around the story of the Molly Maguires. www.mmiprep.org
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ArtScene for August 22 2012
Author Mary Beth Kennedy Voda speaks about "A War in Letters," a program she'll present at Marywood University in Scranton at 10 a.m. Sept. 19 in the Swartz Center for Spiritual Life, Room C. She also spoke about her article on adult education in the September issue of Susquehanna Life Magazine. www.marywood.edu for more information.
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ArtScene for August 28 2012
WVIA's Fiona Powell speaks with renowned Welsh folksinger Dafydd Iwan in anticipation of his performance at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Hilton Hotel Ballroom in Scranton as part of the North American Festival of Wales. The festival runs Aug. 30-Sept. 3. More information is available at www.wngga.org
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ArtScene for August 23 2012
Richard Rinehart, director/curator of the Samek Art Gallery at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, talks about the current exhibition, "Dusk to Dusk: Unsettled, Unraveled, Unreal," which runs through Nov. 19. For more information, www.bucknell.edu
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ArtScene for August 27 2012
Randall Presswood, Director of Media Performing Arts Facilities Programming at Bloomsburg University, talks about the 2012-2013 season of the Celebrity Artist Series. www.bloomu.edu/cas
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ArtScene for August 21 2012
WVIA's Fiona Powell speaks with Robin Glossner, Development Director at the James V. Brown Library in Williamsport, about the library's annual Author Gala, featuring bestselling author Adriana Trigiani, which takes place at 5:30 Sept. 27 at the Williamsport Country Club. www.jvbrown.edu or 570-326-0536
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ArtScene for August 16 2012
Beth Landmesser, member of the local coordinating committee for the North American Festival of Wales, speaks about the festival, to be held Aug. 30 - Sept. 3 at the Hilton Scranton and Conference Center. www.wngga.org
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ArtScene for August 15 2012
Poets Melanie Simms, Dave Baumann and Marjorie Maddox talk about the annual Sunbury River Festival, which runs Aug. 17-18. The three poets will be featured in a reading at 10 a.m. August 18 at the Amphitheater. www.sunburyriverfestival.com
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ArtScene for August 14 2012
WVIA's Fiona Powell speaks with Kathryn Maguet, Executive Director of the Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, about the Weis Center's 2012-2013 season, which kicks off with a free concert by Red Baraat at 6 p.m. Aug. 24 on the outdoor plazar of the Weis Center. www.bucknell.edu/WeisCenter
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ArtScene for August 10 2012
Sondra Myers, Director of the Schemel Forum, speaks about the Fall 2012 Season of the Schemel Forum at the University of Scranton. Information available at 570-941-7816 or kym.fetsko@scranton.edu
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ArtScene for August 13 2012
Pianist Masanobu Ikemiya talks about his upcoming performances in Hawley and Milford. The first will be at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Hawley Silk Mill and at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Milford Theatre. For information, 570-296-4777 or www.kindredspiritsprograms.org
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ArtScene for August 8 2012
WVIA's Fiona Powell speaks with Rob Steele, Executive Director of the Community Arts Center in Williamsport about the 2012-2013 season. www.caclive.com
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ArtScene for August 9 2012
WVIA's Peter Wynne speaks with Garry Grice, founder and artistic director of the Pennsylvania Lyric Opera Theater about the upcoming performance of Puccini's "Madame Butterfly, at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17 and 3 p.m. Aug. 19 at The Theater at Notre Dame High School, East Stroudsburg. www.griceartists.com
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ArtScene for August 1 2012
Artist Sue O'Donnell of Bloomsburg University and the Art Walk committee, with Chello Sherman,talk about the Summer 2012 ArtFest, which took place August 4 in Downtown Bloomsburg. bloomartwalk@hotmail.com
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ArtScene for August 7 2012
Nezka Pfeifer, curator of the Everhart Museum Stephanie Colarusso, Director of Interpretive Programs, talk about 2 exhibits focused on the honeybee in science, culture and art, "BEEyond," and "Directing Sunbeams: Beekeeping in Northeast Pennsylvania." The exhibits run until Sept. 3 at the museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. www.everhart-museum.org
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ArtScene for August 3 2012
John Anthony Gilvey, author of "Jerry Orbach: Prince of the City," speaks with Erika Funke in anticipation of his visit to NEPA for the Matthew F. Flynn Library Lecture Series, sponsored by the Lackawanna County Library System. He'll speak at 7 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Scranton Cultural Center. Tickets are free. www.lclshome.org for more info.
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ArtScene #2 for August 3 2012
Lithuanian American composer Charles Halka speaks about his recent opera, "Julius," which was presented in film form on Aug. 5 at the Anthracite Heritage Museum in Scranton. http://anthracitemuseum.org
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ArtScene for August 6 2012
Christa Manning, producing artistic director of KISS Theatre Company, with W. Collcito; A. Kohler; G. Geiss; and J. Duffy, talk about the upcoming production of "Les Miserables," running Aug. 10-19 at KISS Theatre, 58 Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre. www.kisstheatre.org or 570-829-1901.
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ArtScene for July 31 2012
Artist Sharon Cosgrove, Professor of Art at Wilkes University, speaks about her work in Kazakhstan through "The Art in Embassies Program." Her current exhibition, "Summer Sonata: The Paintings of Sharon Cosgrove," will be on display now through Aug. 25 at ArtWorks Gallery Studio, 503 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. www.artworksnepa.com
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ArtScene for August 2 2012
Rachael Goetzke Ed Lupico, co-founders of the "Word Fountain," talk about the literary magazine created in 2009 by staff members of the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre. The deadline for the Fall 2012 issue is Sept. 14, and the deadline for the flood issue is August 15. More info at 570-823-0156 or http://thelibrarywordfountain.wordpress.com
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ArtScene for July 30 2012
Author Andrew Clyde will have a book signing for his new novel, "Scabtown Bullshardist," issued by Author House, at Barnes Noble, South Main Street, in downtown Wilkes-Barre, Thursday, Aug. 2, from noon to 2 p.m. www.authorhouse.com
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ArtScene for July 27 2012
Marko Marcinko, member of the executive committee of the Scranton Jazz Festival, speaks about the 8th annual festival, which takes places Aug. 3-5 at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel in downtown Scranton. www.scrantonjazzfestival.org or 570-487-3954
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ArtScene for July 26 2012
Internationally-recognized conductor Maestro Stephen Gunzenhauser speaks about the 7th season of the Endless Mountain Music Festival, which runs July 28-Aug. 12 in Wellsboro, Mansfield, Blossburg, Troy and Canton, PA, and in Corning and Elmira, N.Y. www.endlessmountain.net
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ArtScene #2 for July 26 2012
Abigail Parker, founder of Theatre For The World, and director of the current production, "How Would You Feel?" a docu-drama by Janice McCrostie. The show runs from July 25-28 at 7 p.m. at the Moose Exchange, 203 W. Main St., Bloomsburg.
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ArtScene for July 16 2012
Avenue Q director T. Doyle Leverett and actors Kyle Segura, Nicole Rasmussen, Jonathan Wallace and Karl Kleist speak about the show and their upcoming performances July 20-22, 27-29 and Aug 3-5 at The Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8 p.m., Sunday shows are at 3. www.musicbox.org or 800-698-PLAY
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ArtScene for July 13 2012
WVIA's Peter Wynne speaks with Judith Pearce, flutist, and founder/artistic director of the Weekend of Chamber Music, which celebrates its 19th summer festival July 15-28 in and around Jeffersonville, N.Y. www.weekendofchambermusic.org
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ArtScene for July 11 2012
Rand Whipple, director of Box of Light Digital Arts Studio in Bloomsburg; Julia Camara-Calvo, assistant director of Box of Light; and David Vidal, director of Campus Promete in Madrid, Spain, talk about the Summer 2012 collaboration with students creating a film together on boths sides of the Atlantic. www.boxoflight.org
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ArtScene for July 12 2012 - Michael Barone will serve as...
Col. Timothy W. Foley, the 26th director of "The President's Own" Marine Band Michael Barone, host and producer of "Pipe Dreams," talk about an upcoming performance of the Wyoming Seminary PAI Jazz Ensemble Wind Ensemble, at 8 p.m. July 20 at the Buckingham Performing Arts Center on North Sprague Avenue in Kingston. wyomingseminary.org
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ArtScene for July 10 2012 Part 2 of 2
Phil Chan, general manager of the Buck Hill-Skytop Music Festival, speaks about the 2012 season, which begins July 21 and runs through August 4. www.buckhillskytopfest.org for details.
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ArtScene for July 9 2012 Part 1 of 2
Phil Chan, general manager of the Buck Hill-Skytop Music Festival, speaks about the 2012 season, which begins July 21 and runs through August 4. www.buckhillskytopfest.org for details.
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ArtScene for July 6 2012
Bob Shlesinger, executive director of the Scranton Public Theatre, and performer Tony Santaniello speak about the SPT's upcoming performances of "A Tuna Christmas," running July 12-14, 19-21, 26-28, August 9-11 16-18 at the Olde Brick Theatre, Rear 128 W. Market St., North Scranton. Shows are at 8:15 p.m. www.scrantonpublictheatre.com
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ArtScene for July 5 2012
Joe Midiri, of the Midiri Brothers Septet, talks about the septets' upcoming performance at the Jazz in July concert at Misericordia University, titled "Sensational Sounds of Swing," at 8 p.m. July 9, as part of the "Under the Stars Summer Arts Festival." The concert takes place at the Wells Fargo Ampitheater on the university campus. misericordia.edu
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ArtScene for July 2 2012
Dan Crawford, founder and artistic director of the Beacon Hill Concert Series talks about the 5th concert season. The concerts are held at 464 Beacon Hill Road, East Stroudsburg. For a full schedule and more information, www.beaconhillconcerts.com
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ArtScene for July 3 2012
Christelle Loftus, president of the Eagles Mere Friends of the Arts speaks about the 38th annual Season, kicking off at 8 p.m.July 7 at the David A. DeWire Center. For a full schedule, www.emfoa.org
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