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VISUAL ARTS/PERFORMING ARTS
Graduate MFA/MA Exhibition, now through June 5 at the Mahady Gallery at Marywood University. Group exhibition features the thesis work of Laura Duerwald Alexander, MFA painting; Kristie Miller McMahon, MA sculpture and Mary Sadauckas, MA ceramics. Info: 570-348-6278 or [email protected].
Actors Circle presents: ‘The Prisoner of 2nd Ave.’ by Neil Simon, May 28 through 31 ad June 4 through 7 at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road, Scranton. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Cost: $12 general, $10 seniors, $8 students; MAY 28 tickets are discounted at $10 general, $8 seniors, $6 students. Reservations: 570-342-9707, held 10 mins. untill show time. Info: actorscircle.org.
The Eighth Annual NEPA Bluegrass Festival, May 28-31 at Lazy Brook Park in Tunkhannock. Info: nepabluegrass.com. Readers may also look for updates at NEPA Bluegrass on Facebook or send an email to [email protected].
Ghostlight Productions Presents the Seventh Annual Shakespeare in the Park, at 6:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, May 29, 30 and 31 and June 5, 6 and 7. William Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors,” directed by Jeremy J. Kemmerer. Audience members should bring blankets and/or chairs to sit on. Cost: free.
A Steppin’Time Dance presents ‘Just Dance,’ 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30 at Abington Heights High School. Tickets sold at door.
Nicholson Bridge: Past and Present exhibit, June through August during scheduled movie times or by appointment at the Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Cost: Free. Info: 570-996-1500.
Golden Days of Radio Players Performance, 7 p.m. June 2 at the Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Cost: free. Info/reservations: 570-996-1500. Tickets will be available at the door while they last.
Dietrich Classic Movie Series: ‘The Goonies’ showing, 7 p.m. June 3 at the theater. Cost: $5. Tickets: at dietrichtheater.com or the ticket booth.
Dietrich Classic Movie Series: ‘Nashville’ showing, 1 and 7 p.m. June 17 at the theater. Cost: $5. Tickets: at dietrichtheater.com or the ticket booth.
Actors Circle presents: ‘To Catch a Cheat,’ written and directed by Art Walsh, June 25 through 28 and July 2 through 5 at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road, Scranton. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances start at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Cost: $12 general, $10 seniors, $8 students. June 25 tickets are discounted at $10 general, $8 seniors, $6 students. Reservations: 570-342-9707. Info: actorscircle.org.
Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. June 26 at the Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Doors open for sign ups at 6:30 p.m. Cost: free. Info: 570-996-1500.
Shakespeare in the Park: ‘Hamlet,’ 7 p.m. June 27 at Tunkhannock’s Riverside Park. Presented by Gamut Theatre Group and sponsored by the Overlook Estate Foundation. After the performance there will be a talk-back session with the actors. Bring your own blanket or chair. Cost: free.
The Music of Irving Berlin, 3 p.m. June 28 at the Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Cost: free. Learn about great American composer Irving Berlin’s career, compositions and importance in shaping American popular thought in the 20th century. Included are rare images of Berlin’s sheet music and photographs from the time. Audience discussion is encouraged. Reservations: 570-996-1500. Tickets available at the door while they last.
Dietrich Classic Movie Series: ‘Back to the Future’ showing, 1 and 7 p.m. July 1 at the theater. Cost: $5. Tickets: at dietrichtheater.com or the ticket booth.
MFA Design/Illustration Thesis Exhibition, July 18-23 at the Mahady Gallery at Marywood University. Group exhibition features graduating students from the “Get Your Masters with the Masters” program in graphic design and illustration. Artists’ Reception: 4 to 5:30 p.m. July 18. Summer Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Info: 570-348-6278 or [email protected].
Cornstock Folk Festival, Sept. 4 through 6 at Lazy Brook Park, the intersection of Rt. 6 and Rt. 92, Tunkhannock. Gates open at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4 and stage times are 3 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Info/tickets: cornstockfestival.com or call 570-250-7464.
LITERARY ARTS
Writers’ Group, 7 – 8:30 p.m. every Thursday (ongoing) at the Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. All genres and levels of writing are welcome. For ages 18 and up. Cost: free. Info: 570-833-5246.
ARTS, CRAFTS AND MORE
Make-It,Take-It Craft Time, 3 to 5 p.m. May 27 at Abington Community Library. Drop in any time during the hours listed. Everything will be provided. For children. Info: 570-587-3440.
Quilting, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. May 28 at Abington Community Library. Bring your current project. For adults. Info: 570-587-3440.
Knitting Group, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 1 at Abington Community Library. Bring your current project and knit with others. For adults. Info: 570-587-3440.