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Visual Arts

Glenburn Township 7th Annual Art Show and Sale, on display at the Glenburn Township Building located at 54 Waterford Road, Dalton through Dec. 8. The show may be viewed during regular office hours from 9 a.m. to noon or by appointment. Info: 570.954.1489.

The Calligrapher’s Guild of Northeastern Pennsylvania exhibit at Anthology Bookstore in Downtown Scranton, 515 Center St., Scranton. 570.341.1443.

Oil Painting Classes by Marylou Chibirka at Dalton Art Studio, two- hour sessions, all levels welcomed. Info: 570.563.2774

Art classes with Barry Singer, Tuesdays, 4 to 5 p.m. ages eight to 12, 5 to 6 p.m. ages 13 and up, at the First Presbyterian Church, 300 School St., Clarks Summit. Cost: $40 a month (includes all supplies) Info: 570.945.7807 or visit www.barrysartroom.com

“Art Show and Sale” more than 100 original paintings by Anita Ambrose, at Summit Frameworks, 111 North Abington Rd. Clarks Green, thru Thanksgiving. Info: 570.587.0162.

Painting and Music Lessons, Chibirka Gallery Art and Music Studio, Clarks Summit/Dalton area, flexible schedules. Info: Call 570.563.2774 or 570.903.5982.

“Visions, Verses and Voices:
An afternoon of fine art, sculpture, performance and light fare to benefit Community Medical Center,” Oct. 16, 1 p.m., Colarusso’s La Palazzo, Moosic, $20 donation. Featured artists include Pat Knecht, Maggie Miller, Leslie Moran and music students of Heather Clendenning and art students of Riverside High School. A theatrical performance will also be staged from “Unorganized Business” by Vintage Theater. Info: Reservations call 570.969.7163.

“Everybody’s Art: The Art of Sumi,” presented at ArtWorks Gallery & Studio, 503 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, in collaboration with the Everhart Museum, Oct. 18, from 6 to 8 p.m.Discover the ancient mysteries of ink, stone, paper and brush. Take home a matted image. A spirit of adventure is the only experience required. Aleta Yarrow of the Everhart Museum will instruct the class. Her work is in the Miyake Collection in Kyoto, Japan. Cost: $35 including materials. Info: Everhart for registration: 346.7186

“Botanical Illustration Made Easy” presented at ArtWorks Gallery & Studio, 503 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, in collaboration with the Everhart Museum, Nov. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost: $35 including materials. Info: Everhart for registration: 346.7186

Performing Arts

Catholic Choral Society 62nd season, rehearsals Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. at the IHM Center at Marywood University. The group, composed of members from both Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties, performs sacred, classical, Broadway and popular music and welcomes new members. No auditions required. Ann Manganiello is the music director with Jean Shields as accompanist while Brenda Grunza and Dr. Thomas Rittenhouse are the co-presidents. Info: www.catholicchoralsociety.org and 570.587.2753.

Indian Dance Classes, at the Waverly Community House, Thursdays 3:30 p.m. in the Scout Room. Info: 570.586.3917.

“Live Jazz Every Wednesday” with The Marko Marcinko Jazz Quartet at Amici Restaurant 1300, Morgan Hwy, Clarks Summit, 8 to 11 p.m. Info: 570.586.3000 or visit www.markomarcinko.com

“Live Jazz Night,” Fridays at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, The Mohegan Sun Casino 6 to 9 p.m. with The Jim Waltich Jazz Trio featuring different guests each week

“Sandstorm” with Rachel “Kali” Dare, aerobic workout based on Middle Eastern/ E. European movement and creative visualization. No experience necessary. Learn various dance techniques. Linn McDonald School of Dance, 1501 Wyoming Ave. Scranton. Thursdays 6:30 to 8 p.m. Cost: $10 per class. First class $5. Info: 570.346.7106 or [email protected]

Singers sought, Wally Gordon Community Singers, Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. No auditions required. Info: Loriann Valentine Kerber, 570.586.2595; Judi Jones, 570.587.5365; Dale Thomas, 570.575.4708.

Thursday Talks! “Working with your Wardrobe,” Oct. 6, 7 p.m. at The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple 420 North Washington Ave., Scranton. Cost: $7. Info: 570.344.1111.

Jackie Francois, nationally known Catholic speaker and musician, presented by Our Lady of the Snows, Oct. 7, 2:15 p.m. at Our Lady of Peace School, Clarks Green for a concert; 7 p.m. at the Church of St. Benedict, Clarks Summit for a concert $5; Oct. 8, noon at the IHM Center, Scranton for a Spirituality talk for Young Women, and 6 p.m. at a location TBA in Clarks Summit for a High School Youth Retreat $10. Info: visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVXhBFjnruA of call 570.586.1741.

MiZ & Ashes for Trees: Electric City Listen Local Music Series, Oct 7, 8 p.m. The Scranton Cultural Center, 420 North Washington Ave., Scranton. Cost: $10. Info: 570.344.1111

Taylor 2 Dance Company, October 7, at 8 p.m. in the Mellow Theater presented by Community Concerts at Lackawanna College. A free Master Class will be taught by members of the company from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Cost: $20. Info: 570.955.1455 or visit www.lackawanna.edu.

2nd Saturdays featuring Ron Stabinsky and Tony Marino, the two will improvise duets based on short compositions in the jazz tradition at the Abington Community Library, Oct. 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. Cost: Free. Info: 570.587.3440.

“If You Give a Moose a Muffin,” Oct. 8. Show starts at 11 a.m. workshop at 10 a.m. at theScranton Cultural Center. Cost: $8 for show, $4 for workshop. Info: 570.344.1111, visit www.ticketmaster.com, or www.scrantonculturalcenter.org.

“A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs, 1910-1965,” Oct. 11, 6 p.m. sponsored by the Schemel Forum and Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library in the Heritage Room, Weinberg Memorial Library at the University of Scranton. Cost: Free. Info: 570.941.7816.

Up & Coming Comedy Series, featuring Bernard “Hollywood” Williams and Joseph Anthony, Oct. 15, 8 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center. Cost: $16. Info: www.scrantonculturalcenter.org, or 570.344.1111.

Blue Oyster Cult, Oct. 22, 9 p.m. Gypsies at Mount Airy Casino Resort. Cost: $25/$40. Info: call 1.866.468.7619 or visit mountairycasino.com.

Halloween Costume Dance Party, Oct. 22, 6 – 9 p.m. at New Visions Studio & Gallery, 201 Vine St., Scranton, with a showing the original 1968 horror classic “Night of the Living Dead” on a big screen. Cost: $7. Info: 570.878.3970.

“In Recital” The University of Scranton Performance Music student musicians Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m.. Aula, Houlihan-McLean Center. Cost: Free. Info: 941.7624.

Rocky Horror Rock Show, Oct. 21, 7 to 10 p.m., featuring three local bands, Down to Six, Silhouette Lies and The Agarwals, dressing up and playing songs from the cult classic at New Visions Studio & Gallery, 201 Vine St., Scranton. Cost: $6, get a dollar off if you arrive in costume. Info: 570.878.3970.

Hay Fever, presented by the Actors Circle Oct. 27 to 30 and Nov. 4 to 6, Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8 p.m. and Sunday shows begin at 2 p.m. at the Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Rd., Scranton. Cost: $12, General, $10 Seniors, $8 Students. Info: 570.342.9707.

“Keep Wine-ing He Might Start to Look Like Prince Charming,” a fundraiser for flood victims, Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m. at 400 Spruce Street, Scranton. Featuring comedians Paul Spratt, Joseph Bryan, John Walton and Jeannine M Luby. Cost: $15. Info: 570-650-7518 or online at www.notprincecharming.com/site/category/new-events/.

“The Clean House” by Sarah Ruhl, presented by The University of Scranton Players, Oct. 28-30 and Nov. 4-6. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8 p.m. and Sunday’s show is at 2 p.m. McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts. Cost:Fee varies. Info:941.4318.

“Halloween Concert” presented by The University of Scranton Jazz Ensemble. Houlihan-McLean Center, Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m.. Cost: Free, if in costume. Info: 941.7624.

The Who’s “Tommy,” a rock musical based on The Who’s original 1969 album about the amazing pinball wizard. The show is directed by director of performing arts Teresa Fallon with musical direction by Ken McGraw. Performance dates are Nov. 11 to 13 and 18 to 20. Info: 1-800-WILKES-U, ext. 4420.

Flock of Seagulls, Nov. 12, 9 p.m. Gypsies at Mount Airy Casino Resort. Cost: $25/$40. Info: call 1.866.468.7619 or visit mountairycasino.com.

“Irving Berlin’s White Christmas,” Nov 26, 27, Dec 1 to 4, 8 to 11 and 15 to 18, at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St, Swoyersville, Thursdays thru Saturdays curtain is at 8 p.m., Sundays 3 p.m. Dinner and show and show-only tickets now on sale. Info: 570.283.2195 or 800.698.PLAY.

Wally Gordon Community Chorus is seeking singers in all voice parts for their annual Christmas Concert which scheduled for Saturday, December 10. Rehearsals start on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 7:15 at the Clarks Summit U.M. Church, Morgan Hwy. No auditions necessary. Info: 570.575.4708 or 570.586.2595.

Lady Antebellum at Mohegan Sun Arena, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature special guests singer/songwriter Josh Kelley and Edens Edge. Cost: $59.75/$39.75. Info: 1.800.745.3000.

“Little Women”A Broadway musical based on the book by Louisa May Alcott. The show is directed by assistant professor of performing arts Naomi Baker with musical direction by Ken McGraw. Performance dates are Feb. 17 to 19 and 24 to 26. Info: 1-800-WILKES-U, ext. 4420.

“Music Box Theatre Academy for ages 13-18,” at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville, classes begin Aug.30 and will be held twice weekly in the evening through Oct. 13. The students will perform “Grease” on Oct.14, 15 and 16. Cost: $275 per student. Info: 570.283.2195.

Comedy Night, presented by the Abington Heights Civic League Inc., featuring Averall Carter and John Knight, at the Ramada Plaza Hotel in Clarks Summit, Nov. 17. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost: $35. Info: checks can be mailed to 620 Center St. Clarks Summit 18411.

The Spinners, Nov. 26, 9 p.m. at Mount Airy Casino Resort.. Cost: $25/$40 Info: call 1.866.468.7619 or visit mountairycasino.com.

Crystal Gayle, Dec. 10, 9 p.m. Gypsies at Mount Airy Casino Resort. Cost: $25/$40 Info: call 1.866.468.7619 or visit mountairycasino.com.

Literary Arts

Everhart Reads at Anthology Books! 6 to 8 p.m., third Thursday of each month. Cost: Discussion group free and open to ages 16 and up. Info: Andrea at [email protected].

Writers Group, for ages 18 and up, at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m., ongoing. Come and read your work or listen and be inspired. All genres and levels of writing welcome. Cost: Free. Info: 570.996.1500.

Arts, Crafts and More

Darkroom open-use at New Visions Studio & Gallery 201 Vine St., Scranton, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, noon to 6 p.m.; Thursday to Saturday noon to 9 p.m.; Sunday noon to 3 p.m. Cost: $19.99 for one day, unlimited access; $79.99 for one week, unlimited access; $199.99 for one month, unlimited access. Info: 610.636.9684 or email [email protected]

Fall Foilage Weekend Workshop, presented by Lacawac Sanctuary, for painters in oils and acrylics. Info: 570.689.9494 or visit the website at www.Lacawac.org

Drawing 101 for Kids and Young Adults, ages 6 to 20, at New Visions Studio & Gallery 201 Vine St., Scranton, Saturdays, to Aug. 20, 3 to 5 p.m. Cost: $99.99, supplies included. Info: 610.636.9684 or email [email protected].

Drawing Social, AfA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton every Sunday, 6 to 9 p.m., Cost: $5 general, $2 student

Fall Craft Show, Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. sponsored by the Newton Ransom Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary at The Newton Ransom Volunteer Fire Hall located at 1890 Newton Ransom Blvd., Clarks Summit. Cost: Free.Along with the many different items for sale from the vendors, there will also be a cookie sale and homemade soup and bread sale.

BYOB (Bring Your Own BOSU), Mondays and Wednesdays, 5 p.m. at Everything Natural, Clarks Summit. Instructor: Kevin Rail. Cost: $10 per class; $70 for 8 weeks. Info: 570.498.7885

Learn to read and sing Welsh, in preparation for the North American Festival of Wales to be held in Scranton, on Labor Day weekend 2012. Classes will take place the first and third Saturday of each month, 2 to 4 p.m. starting Sept. 17 at the first Congregational Church, 500 Luzerne Ave, West Pittston. Cost Free. Info: email [email protected] or call 570.905.9074.

Children’s Art Start, Saturdays, Sept.17, 24 and Oct. 1 and 8 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Artworks Gallery & Studio, 503 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Cost: $50. all supplies and sketch book included

All About Theatre for Preschool and Kindergarten, Wednesdays, Sept. 28 to Nov. 16, from 4 to 5 p.m. Artworks Gallery & Studio, 503 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Cost: $50, all supplies included.

Watercolor for Teens and Adults, Tuesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 25 and Nov. 1 from 6 to 8:15 p.m. at Artworks Gallery & Studio, 503 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Cost:$100

Drawing and Painting for Very Special Artists, Wednesdays, Oct. 5 to Nov. 9, from 5:45 to 7 p.m. at Artworks Gallery & Studio, 503 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Cost: $100.

Basic Drawing for Teens and Adults, Thursdays, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 from 5:45 to 7 p.m. at Artworks Gallery & Studio, 503 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Cost: $75.

The Belin Arts Saturday workshops, Oct. 8, 15 and 22 at the Waverly Community House. The workshops will be capped of by an evening with Barry Hannigan at the piano Oct 22 at 7:30pm. Info: 570.586.8191.

“Finances for Artists and Arts Organizations,” presented by the Lackawanna County Arts and Culture Department and the Arts, Culture and Education Advisory Council, Oct. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at theThe Scranton Cultural Center in the Raymond Hood Room. The workshop will focus on basic financial knowledge that working artists and artistsneed to know. Cost: free, but registration is required. Info: [email protected] or call 570.963.6590 ext.106.

One-Day Watercolor Workshop, Oct. 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Artworks Gallery & Studio, 503 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Cost: $40, all supplies included.

Kid’s Art Sampler, Tuesdays, Nov. 1 to Dec. 6, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Artworks Gallery & Studio, 503 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Cost: $75, all supplies included

Handmade Journaling Workshop, Thursdays, Nov. 3 and 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Artworks Gallery & Studio, 503 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Cost:$40, all supplies included.

Hatha Yoga, Mondays, 9:30 a.m. and Thursdays, 9 a.m. at Everything Natural in Clarks Summit, Instructor: Nora Fox, Cost: $12 per class. Info: 570.498.7885

Hatha Yoga, Svaroopa Style, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. at Everything Natural in Clarks Summit, Instructor: Barbara Cohen. Cost: $15 per

class; $100 for 8 weeks. Info: 570.498.7885

Course
in Miracles, Everything Natural in Clarks Summit, Fridays at 4:30 p.m.

Music Together, Scout Room, Waverly Community House, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. and Wednesdays 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. Info: www.totsandtunes.net, or 570.877.3866.

Tarot Readings by Intuitive Counselor, Rev. Whitney Mulqueen, Thursdays, 6 to 9:30 p.m. at The Montrose Inn in Montrose on Route 29. Cost: $25 for 15 to 20 minutes. Info:570.575.8649

Astrology Workshop held the first Sunday of each month at Goddess Creations in Clarks Summit. Info: 570.575.8649 to reserve your space. Cost: $45, includes any class materials.

Children’s Art Corner, STAR Gallery, Mall at Steamtown, Scranton, Saturdays, noon to 2 p.m. Cost: $5. Info: 570.969.2537, 570.344.3048.

Women’s Fitness Class, Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Newton Recreational Center, Cost: $12. Info: 570.587.5791.

After School Fitness Program, Wednesdays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., ages 10 to 14, at the Newton Recreational Center. Cost: $70 for six weeks. Info: 570.587.5791.

“Yoga for You,” Dietrich Theater 60 E. Tioga St. Tunkhannock, Wednesdays 10 to 11 a.m. Yoga Instructor: Melissa Russo. This class will teach or reinforce the basic yoga poses (asanas) which gently stretch and strengthen the body. Attention will be given to breathing and alignment in postures. Please bring a mat or beach towel. Cost: $10 per class. Info: 570.996.1500 or visit www.dietrichtheater.com.

Yoga for Beginners, Fridays, 10 a.m. Everything Natural, Clarks Summit, registration required. Info: 570.498.7885. Instructor: Barbara Cohen. Cost: $75 for 6 weeks (Make-up classes available).