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Actors Circle will present Frederick Knott’s thriller “Wait Until Dark” starting this week at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road, Scranton. The play will run Thursday, Jan 31, through Sunday, Feb. 10, with shows Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $12 for general admission, $10 for seniors and $8 for students. A preview performance will take place Thursday, Jan. 30, at 8 p.m. Tickets for that show cost $8 for general admission and seniors and $6 for students. Kaylah Hodgins directs the show about a blind woman who, alone in her apartment, must deal with a group of con-men. The show stars Marnie Azzarelli, Chris Eibach, Peter Miles, Rafe Rickard, Abby Hanson and Michael Madajeski. For reservations, call 570-342-9707 or email tickets@actorscircle. com. Reservations are held until 10 minutes before show time.
Prom. The event will take place Friday, Feb. 1, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Stage West, 301 N. Main Ave., Scranton. Guests can enjoy music, dancing and drinks and enter to win various giveaways, contests and awards, including a chance for tickets to this fall’s Reaper’s Revenge attraction. Costumes are welcome but not required, and Reaper’s Revenge’s special effects team will be on site to make up guests for a fee. Shakenbake, Hostyle and K-one will provide the musical entertainment. Admission to the 21-and-older event costs $10 at the door. Call 570-343-7100 or visit the Facebook event page for details.
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Big Game Party Watch this year’s Super Bowl with members of the International Bikini Team. Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono, will host a party Sunday, Feb. 3, in Gypsies Lounge. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the game,
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Barnes & Noble opening weekend
Barnes & Noble in the Arena Hub, Wilkes-Barre Twp., will celebrate its reopening this weekend with several activities. The store will welcome the Cat in the Hat for photos with customers, who also can join some crafts and activities. The popular book character will visit Saturday, Feb. 2, from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. Also on Saturday, the store will host a story time and book signing with author E.T. Vera from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., a book signing with author Stephanie Longo from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and a reading, discussion and book signing with author Steve Corbett from 4 to 6 p.m. The celebration comes after an EF2 tornado damaged the store and several others nearby in June, causing the shop to close for repairs. It later opened a temporary pop-up shop in the nearby East End Centre. For more information, call 570-829-4210 or visit the store’s Facebook page.
5 Philadelphia Freedom: A Tribute to the Music of Elton John Settle in for a night of legendary music with Philadelphia Freedom: A Tribute to the Music of Elton John at River Street Jazz Cafe, 667 S. River St., Plains Twp. The concert will take place Saturday, Feb. 2, at 9 p.m. Doors open at 7. Admission to the 21-and-older show cost $8 in advance and $12 that day. For more information or tickets, call 570-822-2992 or visit riverstreetjazzcafe.com.
Scranton band Graces Downfall will perform Friday, Feb. 1, at the V-Spot Bar, 906 Providence Road, Scranton.
Nightlife
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Thursday, Jan. 31
279 Bar & Grill, 279 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre: Banks and Cruise Duo Bart & urby’s, 119 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre: Trivia Night Bartolai Winery, Route 92 and Coolidge Avenue, Falls: Open mic with Big Al and Billy Edwards The Bog, 341 Adams Ave., Scranton: Second Prom Boogie Boulder View Tavern, 123 Lake Harmony Road, Lake Harmony: Strawberry Jam Chacko’s Memory Lane Lounge, 195 N. WilkesBarre Blvd., Wilkes-Barre: Kartune Finnegan’s Irish rock Club, 514 Ash St., Scranton: The Frost Grotto Pizza, 36 Gateway Shopping Center, Edwardsville: Bingo Night Grotto Pizza/skybox sports Bar, Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Twp.: Know Limit Trivia hEaT Bar & nightclub, 69-71 N. Main St., WilkesBarre: Karaoke Mil & Jim’s Parkway Inn, 24 W. Kirmar Ave., Alden: Open mic night ruth’s Chris steak house at Mohegan sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.: Music for Models Trio Thirst T’s Bar & Grill, 120 Lincoln St., Olyphant: The Wanabees The V-spot Bar, 906 Providence Road, Scranton: Pat McGlynn Wise Crackers Comedy Club at Mohegan sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.: The Lab — Comedy Showcase
adezzo, 515 Center St., Scranton: LaBelle and Poole Backdraft sports Bar & restaurant, 1256 Hamlin Highway, Lake Ariel: Marilyn Kennedy Backyard ale house, 523 Linden St., Scranton: Mountain Sky Orchestra Bads, 415 Main St., Luzerne: Karaoke Bar Louie at Mohegan sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.: Jon Dressler and Friends Bean and Vine Cafe & Wine Bar at Mohegan sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.: Piano Night Boulder View Tavern, 123 Lake Harmony Road, Lake Harmony: Mother Nature’s Sons Finnegan’s Irish rock Club, 514 Ash St., Scranton: The Boastfuls Grotto Pizza, 36 Gateway Shopping Center, Edwardsville: R.J. Scouton Grotto Pizza/Grand slam sports Bar, RR 415, Harveys Lake: Empire in Decline Grotto Pizza/skybox sports Bar, Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Twp.: Great Rock Pair hEaT Bar & nightclub, 69-71 N. Main St., WilkesBarre: Inferno Drag Show The Keys, 244 Penn Ave., Scranton: Das Black Milk EP release with Luminous Fins King’s, 49 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top: 2ROCKAHOLIX Mil & Jim’s Parkway Inn, 24 W. Kirmar Ave., Alden: Acousticstein river street Jazz Cafe, 665 N. River St., Plains Twp.: Williwaw Flux Capacitor Winter Festival Part 2 ruth’s Chris steak house at Mohegan sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.: The Ruth’s Chris Jazz Trio susquehanna Brewing Co., 635 S. Main St., Pittston: NEPA Gaming Tecmo Super Bowl Tournament Thirst T’s Bar & Grill, 120 Lincoln St., Olyphant: Nowhere Slow Duo and John Quinn The V-spot Bar, 906 Providence Road, Scranton: Graces Downfall
Wise Crackers Comedy Club at Mohegan sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.: Sean Donnelly and Meghan Hanley
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ali Baba Liquor Lounge, 219 S. Main St., WilkesBarre: Beanie Sigel Live arlo’s Tavern, 10340 Route 171, Union Dale: Q-Ball Backyard ale house, 523 Linden St., Scranton: Gabby Borges Band Bar Louie at Mohegan sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.: Time Bomb Barrett’s Pub, 474 Main St., Archbald: Duster Jack Duo Bean and Vine Cafe & Wine Bar at Mohegan sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.: Piano Night Bobby Keen’s, 117 W. Market St., Scranton: Asialena Boulder View Tavern, 123 Lake Harmony Road, Lake Harmony: Double Shot Duo Finnegan’s Irish rock Club, 514 Ash St., Scranton: Anytime Soon hog’s hollow saloon, 1459 Route 93, Berwick: WonderChunk III Guys restaurant and sports Bar, 95 N. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top: Sister Esther Irish Wolf Pub, 503 Linden St., Scranton: Fathom Farewell, Letting Go and Tallah Mil & Jim’s Parkway Inn, 24 W. Kirmar Ave., Alden: Random Rock river street Jazz Cafe, 665 N. River St., Plains Twp.: Philadelphia Freedom: A Tribute to the Music of Elton John ruth’s Chris steak house at Mohegan sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.: The Ruth’s Chris Jazz Trio susquehanna Brewing Co., 635 S. Main St., Pittston: NP Golf Cornhole Fundraiser Thirst T’s Bar & Grill, 120 Lincoln St., Olyphant:
Erich Aten, Flatland Ruckus and Dallas Carter Tomato Bar & Bistro, 7 Tomato Fest Drive, Pittston: DJ Entertainment The V-spot Bar, 906 Providence Road, Scranton: Black Tie Stereo Wise Crackers Comedy Club at Mohegan sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.: Sean Donnelly and Meghan Hanley
sunday, FEB. 3
arlo’s Tavern, 10340 Route 171, Union Dale: Woodshed Prophets Finnegan’s Irish rock Club, 514 Ash St., Scranton: DJ Famous hEaT Bar & nightclub, 69-71 N. Main St., WilkesBarre: Not Yo Granny’s Bingo The V-spot Bar, 906 Providence Road, Scranton: Karaoke with DJ Huff
Monday, FEB. 4
Border Bar, 170 Laurel Plaza, Pittston: Whiskey Hill Project Boulder View Tavern, 123 Lake Harmony Road, Lake Harmony: Trivia Night with Josh and Michael ruth’s Chris steak house at Mohegan sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.: Erin McClelland The V-spot Bar, 906 Providence Road, Scranton: DJ APTRIK
TuEsday, FEB. 5
ruth’s Chris steak house at Mohegan sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.: Erin McClelland
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Bads, 415 Main St., Luzerne: Open mic night Boulder View Tavern, 123 Lake Harmony Road, Lake Harmony: Gary Dillon ruth’s Chris steak house at Mohegan sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.: Erin McClelland The V-spot Bar, 906 Providence Road, Scranton: The Beards Duo
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Disney’s DCappella, Wednesday, Feb. 13 We’ve Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered, Friday, Feb. 15 Tom Papa, Friday, Feb. 22 The Temptations and the Four Tops, Saturday, Feb. 23 Joe Nardone Presents: Golden Oldies Spectacular, Friday, March 1 Dennis Miller and Mark Steyn, Saturday, March 2 Kansas, Sunday, March 3 Joe Bonamassa, Monday, March 11 Kathleen Madigan, Saturday, March 23 Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono Tickets: 877-682-4791
Dave Attell, Saturday, Feb. 9 A Proud Monkey, Saturday, Feb. 16 Evolution: The Journey Tribute, Saturday, Feb. 23 Double Vision, Saturday, March 9 Classic Stones featuring the Glimmer Twins, Saturday, March 16 Unforgettable Fire, Saturday, March 23 Mr. Speed, Saturday, March 30 Rocketman, Saturday, April 6 River Street Jazz Cafe, Plains Twp. Tickets: 570-822-2992
S.T.A.R.W.O.O.D., Disposable, These Idol Hands, Saturday, Feb. 9 Dave Brown and the Dishonest Fiddlers, Friday, Feb. 15 Brandon Taz Niederauer, Saturday, Feb. 16 Hayley Jane and the Primates, Friday, Feb. 22 Bark at the Moon, Saturday, Feb. 23 Souled Out, Friday, March 1 Brad Parsons and Starbird, Saturday, March 2 Clarence Spady Band, Friday, March 22 Hub City Stompers/Scofflaws & Rude Boy George, Friday, March 29 Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe Tickets: 570-325-0371
Greensky Bluegrass, Thursday, Jan. 31 The Wall Live Extravaganza, Saturday, Feb. 2 Dark Desert Eagles, Saturday, Feb. 9 Tesla, Friday, Feb. 15 The True Bob Seger Experience, Saturday, Feb. 16 Shemekia Copeland and the Commonheart, Friday, Feb. 22 Mark Chesnutt, Joe Diffle and Neal McCoy, Saturday, Feb. 23 Flogging Molly, Friday, March 1 Melvin Seals & JGB, Saturday, March 2
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Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg Tickets: 570-420-2808
Tim Reynolds, Saturday, Feb. 2 1964 — The Tribute, Friday, Feb. 22 The Lizards, Friday, March 15 YYNOT, Saturday, March 23 Candlebox, Saturday, April 20 Badfish, Saturday, April 27 Skid Row, Friday, May 17 Yngwie Malmsteen, Tuesday, May 21 Electric Hot Tuna & Dave Mason, Saturday, Aug. 24 SteelStacks, Bethlehem Tickets: 610-332-1300
Rubix Kube, Friday, Feb. 1 The Dustbowl Revival, Friday, Feb. 1 Ana Popovic, Wednesday, Feb. 6 Marcia Ball, Thursday, Feb. 7 The Blues Brothershood featuring Tom Malone, Friday, Feb. 8 Broken Arrow, Saturday, Feb. 9 Top of the World, Thursday, Feb. 14 Light My Fire, Friday, Feb. 15 Strawberry Fields, Saturday, Feb. 16 Franklin Music Hall, Philadelphia Tickets: 215-627-1332
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Fleetwood Mac, Friday, March 22, and Friday, April 5 Ariana Grande, Tuesday, March 26 KISS, Friday, March 29 Muse, Sunday, April 7 Justin Timberlake, Tuesday, April 9 Madison Square Garden, New York City Tickets: 212-307-7171
Justin Timberlake, Thursday, Jan. 31 Interpol, Saturday, Feb. 16 Michael Buble, Wednesday, Feb. 20 Disturbed, Monday, Feb. 25 Elton John, Tuesday, March 5 Beacon Theater, New York City Tickets: 866-858-0008
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NEPA film festival announces lineup BY CAITLIN HEANEY WEST STAFF WRITER
Charles Brandt spent five years interviewing Frank Sheeran, the longtime Teamsters union official, confidant of Mafia chieftain Russell Bufalino — and the man who confessed to killing notorious union leader Jimmy Hoffa. In March, Brandt will discuss his book, “I Heard You Paint Houses: Frank ‘The Irishman’ Sheeran and the Inside Story of the Mafia, the Teamsters & the Last Ride of Jimmy Hoffa,” and the upcoming star-studded film based on his work at the Northeast Pennsylvania Film Festival, coming to downtown Scranton and Waverly Twp. from Friday, March 22, through Sunday, March 24. The festival announced its lineup Monday at the Ritz. “After the book came out, I spent a fair amount of time in Northeast Pennsylvania,” Brandt recalled recently by phone from his home in Idaho. “I had not been there while I was researching with Frank Sheeran or while I was writing the book, but afterward I got invited over the course of the years to many functions there, and (I) have developed a rapport with an awful lot of people. ... I became kind of adopted by the locals, and that’s how they got me for the film festival.” Film festival screenings will take place at Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Road, Waverly Twp.; the Ritz Theater, 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton; and PNC Auditorium in Loyola Science Center at University of Scranton. “We’re so excited and grateful for the support of the local filmmaking community,” said Maria Wilson, executive director of the Comm, whose F. Lammot Belin Arts Foundation supports the festival. More than 50 films will screen during the festival, which will hold a kickoff gala that Friday at the Comm. Dallas film producer, writer and director Robert May will receive the F. Lammot Belin Award for Excellence in Cinema that night, and the festival will show his 2003 film, “The Station Agent,” followed by a question-and-answer session. Also that night, Waverly Twp. native and Abington Heights High School alumna Lisa Marie Stetler, who produced the 2017 animated feature “Ferdinand,” will receive the festival’s Vision Award. She also will lead a panel brunch discussion, “Pitch, Fund, Cast,” alongside Mountain Top filmmaker Chris Fetchko and casting agent and Old Forge native Mia Cusamano that Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at POSH at the Scranton Club, 404 N. Washington Ave. Brandt’s talk, “When Scorsese Calls,” will
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West Scranton native Mike Kunda speaks during a press conference announcing this year’s NEPA Film Festival lineup at the Ritz Theater in downtown Scranton. Kunda is the subject of a documentary titled “The Pretender” that follows his take place Saturday, March 23, at 3:30 p.m. in the private event space at the Bittenbender Building, 126 Franklin Ave., Scranton. Books will be available for purchase for Brandt to sign. Also on Saturday, the festival will screen the documentary “The Pretender,” about Scranton native Mike Kunda as he pursues his dream of becoming a Rocky Balboa impersonator. That will begin at 7 p.m. at the Ritz Theater. Kunda noted that the “Rocky” part of his life — as not only an impersonator but also manager of “Rocky”-based tours in Philadelphia — didn’t move forward until about 10 years ago, when he was 40. “For me, if anyone ever had a dream, it’s never too late to go back,” Kunda said of his goal for the film’s message. And at 9 that night, festivalgoers can catch Fetchko’s film “All in Time,” which was shot almost entirely in NEPA. On Sunday, the action shifts to PNC Auditorium, where guests can watch student films, catch a panel discussion and see the results of the Mystery Box Challenge.
‘Cold-blooded killer’ For Brandt, the path from page to screen began when the attorney took on Sheeran as a client, trying to gain Sheeran’s release from prison because of a medical condition. Sheeran mentioned that he had read one of Brandt’s books behind bars and told him he was “tired of being written about in all the books on Hoffa as one of those who partici-
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pated in Hoffa’s murder,” Brandt said, “and he wanted to tell his side of it, and he wanted me to write it.” Brandt said he knew Sheeran actually wanted to confess. “And so I met with him,” Brandt said. “And boy did it pour out of him.” But when Brandt showed Sheeran what he had typed up, the gangster was appalled. With Bufalino still alive at the time, Sheeran balked at making his thoughts public. Brandt told Sheeran to come back if he ever changed his mind. It took eight and a half years, but Sheeran eventually returned. Bufalino had died by then, Brandt noted, and Sheeran wasn’t afraid. “I Heard You Paint Houses” came out in 2004, just a few month’s after Sheeran’s death. It details Sheeran’s interactions with Hoffa as well as Bufalino, who lived in Kingston and may have ordered Hoffa’s assassination. A former Teamsters president, Hoffa disappeared July 30, 1975, and his body has never been found. Brandt said he hopes readers take away from his book “the humanity of people.” “This is a cold-blooded killer, Frank Sheeran, who was formed by his 411 combat days (in World War II), but he never stopped feeling remorse,” Brandt said. “He was ordered to do things that if he hadn’t done them, they’d have gotten done anyway, and he’d have been dead. “Ultimately, this man that determined the life expectancy of many others determined his own life expectancy and committed sui-
cide by stopping eating. And he returned to his religion, his Catholicism, and sought forgiveness for what he had done. And that’s what drove him to confess to me over the five years we spent together.” This year, Netflix will release “The Irishman,” the Martin Scorsese-directed adaptation of the book that stars Robert De Niro as Sheeran, Al Pacino as Hoffa and Joe Pesci as Bufalino. Bobby Cannavale, Anna Paquin, Jack Huston, Harvey Keitel, Sebastian Maniscalco and Ray Romano round out the cast. It all comes after De Niro’s office called Brandt’s publisher way back in 2007 to see if the film rights to the book were available. “There’s an old saying: ‘Dear Lord, give me patience, but give it to me right now,’ and that was the philosophy my wife and I had about it,” Brandt said of the 12 years between that call and the film’s release. “We just knew it (that) there was a lesson of patience in there somewhere, and what we were waiting for was the most special thing any writer could hope for. To say it was worth the wait is an understatement. And to be waiting for Martin Scorsese to direct a book that you wrote — holy cow.”
A long journey After the initial contact in 2007 and then providing material for the film in 2009, Brandt heard nothing about the movie until 2016, when De Niro got in touch about meeting. Brandt met several times with the film’s creators, read the script (penned by Steven Zaillian, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of “Schindler’s List”) and provided notes. “The last script they gave me, I emailed them back that I had no notes, that this was Frank Sheeran’s journey and this captures the Frank Sheeran that I knew,” Brandt said. The movie began filming in 2017, and Brandt visited the set, which included New York City’s Roosevelt Hotel, where one of Brandt’s uncles was once head of room service, and outdoors in Queens’ Ridgewood neighborhood, where Brandt grew up. “It was wonderful to be there,” Brandt said. Brandt said he never doubted the truth of what Sheeran told him. And when it comes to the film, Brandt wants audiences “to be entertained more than anything, I guess, because it’s a very entertaining story to begin with.” “And the mystery’s been solved, what happened to Hoffa,” he added. “There’s no doubt about it.” Contact the writer: cwest@timesshamrock. com; 570-348-9100 x5107; @cheaneywest on Twitter
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George Conrad is a Scranton native who discovered a love for acting. After being homeschooled, he went on to earn a degree in human services after taking classes at Lackawanna College and online through Purdue University. He is a customer service associate at Cigna Insurance Co. and won Electric City’s award for best actor in 2018. Now, he is working to build his own theater group, C4 Studios. Meet George Conrad...
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After that, I found out about Phoenix, and my entire family did “Cats.” That was a lot of fun. Last year, I did “Sherlock Holmes” with Actors Circle; that was one that I really enjoyed. I also directed my first show last year, “The Diary of Anne Frank.” It was a big accomplishment for me. I’ve always wanted to direct and thought I could see myself doing that.
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Was acting something you always knew you wanted to do? Yes and no. It’s something that I loved, but I never knew I really wanted to do it until I got older. It ran in my blood, with my mom being a performer. My dad, after he met my mother, they did church plays together.
Tell me a little about yourself. I didn’t really start acting until 10 years What is it like to do acting ago. My four siblings and I were with your entire family? homeschooled, and we were allowed to do I love it. I wouldn’t trade it for the some extra-curricular activities at Scranton world. I love my family, and they’re one High School. They invited me to come to of the reasons I do it. With our busy their show to audition. My mother used to schedules, now that we’re older, we all have perform. One day I thought, “Hey, what if I go and do the drama stuff ?” So I auditioned. work. We try to sit down and eat dinner each night, but if someone is out doing something Tell me about your or has work, this is the one place where we work at Cigna. can all get together and be with each other. I answer calls from people from all over What is it like to take elements of the U.S. I work in the dental New York City, such as Broadway department. I love it. Cigna is a fantastic shows, and bring them to this area? place to work. Some of the people there I Just bringing all of that from the city have performed with or know through to here, where you’re standing there performing. I just started in August. and performing these pieces, it’s just really What is C4 nice. Every night is different with the Studios? audience. Some audiences are dead, but C4 is a theater group. It stands for you’ll stand there afterwards and they tell Conrad Four, which is me; my brother, you how fantastic you did. Other audiences Jacob; and my sisters, Kayla and Rebekah. come out crying. Some audiences of older We all decided we wanted to do some stuff crowds see something that they loved when on our own. We wanted to do musicals and they were a kid, and they tell you they feel have adults and kids of any color, size, like a kid again. It’s diverse, the group of shape and race be in them in an inclusive people that comes to see shows. Just to see group. We did a show this past Fringe the difference you can make in a person’s Festival, and it was really cool. We like to life, even for an hour or two, whether it be a give back to the community. Around good difference or a bad difference, it makes Christmas, we took a small group of people a difference in you, too. You see their faces and Christmas caroled for the people at the when they’re walking out the door and if St. Joseph’s Center. they enjoyed it or not.
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What recent shows or theater groups have you been part of ? I did stuff with Phoenix Performing Arts Centre in Duryea. I did stuff with Act Out when that was just starting up and Actors Circle for the majority. I’ve done stuff with Diva Theater. Each group had its own individual type of thing. I started at Scranton High School. I did the musical review with Act Out before it was Act Out.
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What do you most enjoy about acting? Probably that (above comment) and just being with my family. Seeing the different types of people who come out to see shows and seeing people connect. It’s people who may not agree on a daily basis over politics or other stuff, but they can sit next to each other in the theater and have a great time.
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If you could play any character from a movie, TV show, Broadway show, etc., who would it be and why? Very easy question. Bob Gaudio from “Jersey Boys.” I’m a huge Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons fan. I have been since I was about 16. I fell in love with the music. I ended up really connecting with Bob Gaudio’s character. He was a really fantastic man and a musical genius. I actually got to meet the guy who plays Bob Gaudio. He gave me some really good advice. His name is Quinn VanAntwerp. He said to me, “Don’t be afraid to try something. Do everything, even if it’s something you’re not 100 percent comfortable with or good at, do it anyway and do the best that you can at it.” To get that from someone who has toured on shows and performed on Broadway before meant a lot.
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What is something about you that would surprise a lot of people? I’m an avid “Lord of the Rings” fan. From my first show, I’ve had the one ring, and I’ve had that with me for just about every single show I’ve been in. If it’s not in my pocket or on me, it’ll be in my bag. It connects me to where it all started.
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What other hobbies or interests do you have? I like music. I am not the world’s greatest player, but I can play piano and guitar a little and read sheet music. I write. I
don’t tell a lot of people. I published a book when I was 16. I’m still working on a sequel.
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Have you have a moment or time in your life that helped shape who you are today? My family, for the six of us, the past 10 years that we’ve been doing theater, it was our escape from things going on in our lives. Things which are sometimes very hard to talk about. We went through a lot in the last 10 years, and without saying too much, it was tough. Now, 10 years later, our lives are starting to look better and get back on track. My entire family was affected, and a lot of people who know us know some of the things we’ve gone through. There were those moments where we stopped and we didn’t know what we were going to do. One day, we woke up and we knew everything was going to be OK again. Now, looking back, it made me who I am today. It was our escape to become someone who we weren’t. We loved it, and it helped us get through the hard times we had.
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Everhart’s new exhibits aim to start mental health conversation
Coming soon to the Everhart Mummy Madness March 1 to 31 The museum will bring its Peruvian mummy out of storage after removing it from view in 1993 because of it violating the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (museum Executive Director Aurore Giguet now says the mummy is not covered under that act). Visitors will find it in the first-floor gallery along with other Peruvian items. “We’re calling it ‘March Mummy Madness’ because we always get asked about the mummy,” Giguet said. She described the mummy as being in “great shape,” noting that it is a man “wrapped in these really beautiful textiles.”
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a series of etchings her sister had done of women. he artwork Amy Kiser left “Her style was, she used sketchy behind after her death line work. … She created these laygives a glimpse into the ers upon layers upon layers,” Vallife of a woman who erie Kiser said. “The woman was struggled with trauma and its completely transformed in a way. affects for nearly two decades. Now, You could tell it was a woman, but her sister hopes that sharing those it was kind of a new thing, and you pieces with the public will open up could see the trauma in it and feel and further a much-needed dialogue the power also.” about mental health. The exhibit also includes some “HerSELF: Through the Eyes of large-scale paintings and mixedAmy Kiser” goes on display start- media pieces. ing Friday, Feb. 1, in the lower-level “We tried to put as many as we gallery of the Everhart Museum, possibly could in (the show),” Val1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, and erie Kiser said. will remain up through Monday, She and her family saw the April 29. exhibit as an opportunity to help For almost 20 years prior to her start a conversation about mental death by suicide in December 2017, health — a subject Valerie Kiser Amy Kiser “was a survivor of feels does not gets talked about many things,” including domestic enough. abuse and assault, and faced addic“I think it has the potential to be tions and going in and out of treat- more of a community outreach ment, said her sister, local designer rather than a one-person show. ... It Valerie Kiser. Her touches on art meant a lot to everything — her sister, Valerie addiction, menIf you go Kiser said, and she, tal health and What: “OurSELF” and too, takes pride in wellbeing as “HerSELF: Through the it. She believes her essentially the Eyes of Amy Kiser” sister used art as a When: Exhibit, Friday, Feb. 1, core of all of through Monday, April 29; opening way to “reclaim that,” she said. reception, Thursday, Feb. 7, 6 to 8 her own body (and) She also p.m., $50; free Community Day, reclaim her own reached out to Saturday,Feb. 16,10 a.m. to 5 p.m. vo i c e, b e c a u s e her fellow Where: Everhart Museum, there was a lot of members of 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton dark issues.” the Pop Up StuDetails: Admission costs “She created this dio, and their $7 for adults, $5 for seniors body of work a few collaboration and students, and $3 for chilyears after this led to an interdren 6 to 12, and is free for children 5 and younger and trauma she experiactive exhibit, active military with ID. For more enced,” Valerie “ O u r S E L F, ” information, call 570-346-7186 Kiser said. “She which the or visit everhart-museum.org. studied abroad for Everhart will a year in Italy. I display in its really love this second-floor galwork because I feel like it was her lery, also from Feb. 1 through April voice. ... It’s amazing that art for 29. Inspired by Amy Kiser’s joursome people can be this vehicle.” ney, “OurSELF” will consist of five The idea for the exhibit came stations that each have a chair on a about as Valerie Kiser photo- platform in front of a large mirror, graphed her sister’s artwork for a with 20-foot sliding panels around family memorial and came across them that people can move, Valerie
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Paper May 17 to Sept. 9 This exhibit will feature “all sorts of things,” Giguet said, ranging from watercolors and lithographs to drawings and charcoal pieces pulled from the Everhart’s own collection. The Good News May 17 to Sept. 9 Local photographer Zak Zavada will display images, mostly color, mainly shot in and around Scranton. Giguet said she “found the images very uplifting.” “Maybe you’ll see yourself or your neighbor or something that looks familiar,” she said.
CAPTION Needed Kiser said. The exhibit aims to offer emotional and sensory experiences and to have visitors question their understanding of not only their environment but also the control they can exercise over it. “Each station kind of represents a day or a week or a month or a year or a few moments, a fraction of time or a lifespan, and they kind of go through the emotions that one might go through,” Valerie Kiser said. The Everhart will offer free admission on Saturday, Feb. 16, at which time it will have mentalhealth resources and people who can discuss the topic onsite, museum Executive Director Aurore
Giguet said. “Museums in especially this kind of day and age, we have to be a little more involved in those public discussions (and) not just be such passive participants,” she said. What people take away from the shows, and especially “OurSELF,” depends on how interactive they want to get, Giguet noted. “If you’re someone casual who wants to experience it, you’ll get to sit down in sort of these little areas that they’re creating. ... But then if you want to delve deeper, it can be a deeper experience,” she said. Contact the writer: cwest@ timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100 x5107; @cheaneywest on Twitter
Victoria Lowe: In the Realm of Senses Sept. 27 to Dec. 31 Victoria Lowe is an Alabamaborn artist who lived for many years in Washington, D.C., according to her website. She has a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in visual arts from University of Alabama, and she has taught at Florida Southern College and Florida Polytechnic University. Her Everhart exhibit will feature abstract paintings. “It’s color field paintings, so (they are) very bright,” Giguet said. “It’s more expressionist versus representational work.”
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‘Serenity’ one of most entertaining thrillers in recent years
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y first thought after seeing “Serenity” was: Can’t wait to see it again. I’m keen to return to the beginning and see how the fascinating, Rubik’s Cube of a plot was assembled; were certain clues and hints dropped along the way? Writer-director Steven Knight’s “Serenity” is a 21stcentury neo-noir mystery with echoes of 1980s thrillers such as “Jagged Edge,” “Body Heat,” “Dead Calm” and “Fatal Attraction.” A perfectly cast Matthew McConaughey spends much of themovieshirtlessandsoaking wet playing Baker Dill, a fishing boat captain scraping out a living on Plymouth Island, a remote slice of tropical paradise in the middle of nowhere. Baker has an Ahab-level obsession with reeling in a legendary, some say mythical tuna he has named “Justice.” Writer-director Knight does a beautiful job of letting us get to know Baker, a decorated war veteran who is haunted by dreams (or are they visions?) of his young son, Patrick, whom he hasn’t seen in years, and various locals including Constance (Diane Lane), who knows Baker will likely come calling when he’s tapped out, and Baker’s first mate Duke (Djimon Hounsou), a man of deep faith who takes it seriously when Baker tells him to help him resist temptation. Desperate for cash and feeling increasingly lost, Baker is drowning his issues one night when a blonde dressed as if she’s seen “Casablanca” one too many times sashays in. This is Karen (Anne Hathaway), Baker’s ex-wife, who left Baker 10 years ago and is remarried to a connected guy with a mean temper. Karen says her husband regularly abuses her. She says Patrick spends nearly every hour locked away in his room,
Diane Lane and Matthew McConaughey star in “Serenity.”
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trying to drown out the sounds of the monster. Karen has a plan. She has arranged a fishing excursion for her husband, who will be arriving shortly. If Baker kills the husband, she’ll pay him $10 million. Oh, and as if things
couldn’t get more complicated, there’s a little bespectacled guy in a suit who is clutching a briefcase and is forever chasing after Baker, who for a long time stays a step ahead of this weird and intense little dude. What’s that all about? McConaughey’s performance becomes more impressive with each scene, as Baker agonizes over the proposition, and begins to question not only his place in the world, but his memories — especially after the war in Iraq effed him up, as he puts it.
At first it appears as if Hathaway is overdoing it with the femme fatale routine, but when she’s required to switch gears she does so seamlessly, leaving us wondering just what Karen is up to. Karen’s husband, Frank (the always solid Jason Clarke), shows up looking like he’s dressedforamoviemobstercon and is so grotesquely evil, we’d certainly root for any shark that might happen upon Frank shouldhe“fall”intothewater. But even if it’s justified, murder is murder, as Duke
‘Serenity’ Stars: matthew mcConaughey, anne hathaway, Diane lane, Djimon hounsou, Jason Clarke Rated: r for language throughout, sexual content, and some bloody images Running time: 106 minutes Grade: ★★★ 1/2 (out of four)
reminds Baker, and there’s a heaven and a hell, and what we do in this life will have consequences in the next life. The spiritual angle in “Serenity” is just one of the many elements making this one of the most ambitious,
one of the most challenging and one of the most entertaining thrillers in recent years. RichaRd RoepeR reviews movies for The Chicago SunTimes. Distributed by Universal Press Syndicate.
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Reality star comes home for benefit drag show BY PATRICE WILDING Staff Writer
show. Since then, Davis has traveled across t’s been three years since Taylor native and the states and to numerous “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alum Mrs. Kasha Davis other countries to perform, finally first shared the story of her ascension to drag making drag her full-time work (with diva in a one-woman show that pays homage to her support from her husband, Steven, who Northeast Pennsylvania roots. helps behind-the-scenes at shows). Since then, the Riverside Junior-Senior High “Thankfully, as life would have it, things School and Marywood University graduate has continue to evolve and change in terms of returned to Scranton numerous times to wow local my story,” Davis said. “When I first started audiences with the stage persona that has doing drag, it was a lot about earned her a loyal fanbase around the and lip synch, “When I first impersonation world. but after doing ‘RuPaul’s Drag This weekend marks another homecomstarted doing Race,’ I started seeing how many ing for Davis, who will present an updated do cabaret. drag, it was a girls version of “There’s Always Time for “With my background in a Cocktail” on Friday, Feb. 1, at theater at Marywood and dance lot about POSH at the Scranton Club. at Ballet Theatre, I started doing impersonation this. It tells my coming-out story The 90-minute show, which begins at 8 p.m., serves as and lip synch, and my coming-to-accept-anda partial fundraiser for genuinely-love-myself story,” but after doing she said, adding with a laugh, Ballet Theatre of Scranton, where ‘RuPaul’s Drag “Shout out to Schiff ’s meat What: “there’s always time for Davis (then known market and Old Forge pizza, by the given name Race,’ I started because of course they had to be a cocktail” with Mrs. Kasha Davis Ed Popil) got her in there.” seeing how When: friday, feb. 1, 8 p.m. start in dance. This isn’t the first time Davis many girls do has donated to Ballet Theatre, The new version Where: poSh at the Scranton club, of her cabaretbut it’s a generosity she’s happy 404 n. Washington ave. cabaret.” style performance to continue extending to the Details: tickets cost $20 and are updates those in studio, which was formative to attendance on everything the development of her drag character and the available at eventbrite.com. part of that has happened in the person she became offstage as well. the proceeds benefit ballet theatre years since she first enjoyed “They really taught me the first lesson of just of Scranton. for more information, breakout success following being myself. I was a little ashamed to admit how visit mrskashadavis.com. her television appearances on much I loved dancing,” Davis said. “When I the RuPaul-hosted reality started with their production of ‘The Nutcracker,’
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Taylor native and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alum Mrs. Kasha Davis will bring an updated version of her onewoman show, “There’s Always Time for a Cocktail,” to POSH at the Scranton Club on Friday, Feb. 1, to help raise money for Ballet Theatre of Scranton. they helped me find how to move and be proud of the way my body moved. “Between there and Marywood, those foundations of working hard and developing characterization, plus strong friendships, were built and are still going to this day.” Davis noted that some of her biggest supporters hail from her hometown and high school, and not just at shows but also on social media, where she has grown her audience and expanded her outreach to other LGBTQ+ people. She recalled the watershed moment that occurred last year when her father attended one of her drag performances in Scranton for the first time, just a few months before he died. “Even though it’s 2019 and it’s mainstream to do drag or come out, people still have to face those demons with their families. If I can provide an example, then I’m doing something that wasn’t done for me,” Davis said. “It just
wasn’t the way it was back then.” Davis even went on to write a children’s book called “Little Eddie P. Wants to be a Star,” a semi-autobiographical story about a unique youngster who longs to be in the spotlight. She regularly reads to kids during Drag Story Hour in Rochester, New York, where she lives. It all comes down to helping families understand how to greet someone who’s different with kindness and tolerance, and shifting outdated attitudes of intolerance. It’s not entirely lost on her then, the irony that she portrays a tongue-in-cheek version of a stereotypical 1950s housewife when in drag. “I’m proud to be an example — some people call it ‘basic’ — of that traditional life, that oldschool drag, that shows real-life scenarios,” Davis said. Contact the writer: pwilding@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100 x5369; @pwildingtt on twitter
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Best Brunch State Street Grill
Best Ice Cream Manning Farm Dairy Best Italian Food La Trattoria Best Italian Ice Ritas of Scranton Best Japanese Restaurant Kyoto
Best Caterer Constantino’s Catering & Events
Best Liquid Lunch Backyard Ale House
Best Cheesesteak Steve & Irene’s
Best Long Lunch (tie) • POSH at the Scranton Club • Peculiar Slurp Shop
Best Chinese Restaurant China Moon
Best Lunch on a Budget McDonald’s Dollar Menu
Best Chocolate Gertrude Hawk
Best Lunch on the Go Zuppa Del Giorno
Best Service Alter House Best Soup Zuppa Del Giorno Best Square Pizza Alfredo’s Best Steakhouse Terra Preta Prime Best Stromboli Fratelli’s Best Sushi Sushi and Thai
Best Farmer’s Market Scranton Farmer’s Market Best Garden Store Corky’s Garden Path Best Hair Salon Sanderson Place Salon & Spa Best Health Food Store Everything Natural Best Jewlery Store Steve Pronko Jewelers Best Local Brewery Susquehanna Brewing Co. Best Men’s Clothing Store The Haberdashery
Best Thai Restaurant Thai Rak Thai
Best Mom/ Pop Grocery Store Catalano’s
Best Vegetarian Menu Eden — A Vegan Cafe
Best Pet Supply Store Stately Pet Supply
Best Wine Menu Lucchi Family Wine Cellars
Best Pipe Shop Headdies
Best Wings Kelly’s
Best Place to Buy Beer Sabatinis Bottle Shop and Bar
Best Coffee Shop Northern Light Espresso Bar
Best Mexican/ Southwestern Restaurant Italo’s
Best Cup Of Coffee Zummo’s Cafe
Best New Restaurant Alter House
Best Place to Buy Music Best Animal Hospital Memorial Veterinary Hospital Gallery of Sound
Best Deli Cara Mia’s
Best Patio Dining State Street Grill
Best Barber Shop Loylaty Barber Shop
Best Shoe Store Scranton Running Co.
Best Desserts Electric City Bakehouse
Best Pierogies Windsor Inn
Best Bicycle Shop Veloce
Best Diner Glider Restaurant
Best Place to Eat Organic Terra Preta Prime
Best Boutique The Daisy Collective
Best Ski Shop The Ski Shack, Montage Mountain
Best Doughnuts Krispy Kreme, South Abington Twp.
Best Potato Pancakes Christ the King Parish Picnic, Eynon
Best Car Dealership Toyota of Scranton
Best Food Truck The Sweet Lush’s Cupcake Camper
Best Restaurant Bar Pazzo
GOODS AND SERVICES
Best Car Wash Johnny’s
Best Music Store for Equipment Magdon Music Best Tanning Salon Abbronzatura Tanning Please see Awards, Page 17
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Best Tattoo Parlor Electric City Tattoo Best Unique Gift Shop Live With It by Laura Hobbs Best Vintage Clothing Store On & On
Best Winery Maiolatesi Wine Cellars Best Women’s Clothing Store The Daisy Collective Best Bar in a Restaurant Jack’s Draft House Best Bar You Can Smoke In V-Spot Best Bike Night Thirst T’s Bar & Grill Best Cocktails Billy B’s Restaurant and Martini Bar Best College Bar Levels Best Drink Specials Crotti’s on Ash Best Gay/ Lesbian-Friendly Bar 12 Penny Best Happy Hour The Bog Best Happy Hour Food Ale Mary’s Best Jukebox The Bog Best Karaoke Pour Richard’s Best-Looking Bar Crowd The Bog Best Margaritas La Toleteca Best Martinis Billy B’s Restaurant and Martini Bar
Best New Bar / Club Center City Wine Cellar
Best Filmmaker Jon Yonkondy
Best Place to Shake it Levels
Best Local Radio Personality Prospector, Rock 107
Best Pub Trivia AJ’s Club Soda Best Sports Bar Happy Valley Sports Bar
Best Local TV News Personality Ryan Leckey
Best St. Patricks Parade Bar Andy Gavin’s
Best Local Visual Artist Devon O’Keefe
Best Strip Club Grandview
Best Mechanic Manning Garage
Best Venue to Hear Live Music River Street Jazz Cafe
Best Newspaper Reporter Patrice Wilding
Best Young Professionals Bar Backyard Ale House
SUPERSTARS Best Bartender Brian Craig, the Bog
Best Nip/Tuck Dr. Scott McKenna Best Pet Groomer Meredith Reese, Fetching Grooming Salon
Best Bouncer Rich DePoley, the Bog
Best Piercer Eli, Electric City Tattoo
Best Chef Tony Mendicino, Montage Mountain
Best Solo Musician Christian Gratz
Best Dentist Dr. Jason Hanyon, Century Dental Best DJ EJ the DJ Best Doctor Casey Burke Best Local Actor George Conrad Best Local Actress Rebekah Conrad Best Local Author Margo Azzarelli Best Local Blogger Tiff Kline/Kilne’s Korner Best Local Comedian Sam Falbo Best Local Dancer Nick Lazor
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ELLIOT A Reflection of Us
HerSELF Through the Eyes of Amy Kiser
Best Stylist Autumn Osborne Best Tattoo Artist Vinny Worden, Slinging Ink Best Travel Agency TravelWorld Best Wedding DJ DJ Dakota Jones Best Wedding Photographer Amber Rought Photography Best Wedding Planner Constantino’s Catering & Events (Kelly, Alicia and Brooke) Best Wedding Singer/ Band Light Weight
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Annual Mid-Winter Cocktail Party, Friday, Feb. 1, 5 to 8 p.m. Westmoreland Club, 59 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre. $45. 570-270-5323 or leadershipwilkes-barre.org. Valentine’s Dinner Dance, Friday, Feb. 1, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Presented by the Big Band Society of NEPA. Flashdrive also performs. Genetti’s Best Western, 77 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre. $40. 973-948-0513. Main Street Farmer’s Markets, Saturdays, Feb. 2 and 16, March 2, 16 and 30, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., Honesdale. 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. Big Game Party, Sunday, Feb. 3, 5 p.m. Meet the International Bikini Team. Gypsies Lounge & Night Club at Mount Airy Casino, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. $15. 877-682-4791 or mountairycasino.com. Speed Dating: Find Your Valentine, Friday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m. For questions, reach out to the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Roller Derby team. Tomato Bar & Bistro, 7 Tomato Fest Drive, Pittston. L Is for Love: A Valentine Revue, Friday, Feb. 8, and Saturday, Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m. Act Out Theatre, 150 E. Grove St., Dunmore. $10 individual/$15 per couple. 717-5040829, actouttheatre.com or actouttheatre1@gmail.com. Grrrls Night: The Galentine Edition, Friday, Feb. 8, 8 p.m. Ale Mary’s at the Bittenbender, 126 Franklin Ave., Scranton. Wally Ice Fest, Saturday, Feb. 9, and Sunday, Feb. 10. Features Pocono Pond Hockey Tournament and curling demonstration. Lake Wallenpaupack, Route 6, Hawley. wallyicefest.com. Annual Family Valentine’s Party, Saturday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m. to noon. Homemade bake good available. Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Road. Donations accepted. 570-586-8191 or waverlycomm.org. Chinese New Year, Saturday, Feb. 9, 1 p.m. Features informative talks on integrative East/West health practices, music, meditation, kids’ crafts and Qi Gong demonstrations. The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. 570-881-7612 or GatheringPlaceCS.org. Sixth annual Polar Plunge Pocono, Saturday, Feb. 9, 1 p.m. Features live music, food, games and contests. Plunging starts at 2 p.m. Camp Papillon Animal Shelter, 128 Brainerd Lane, Stroudsburg. Donations accepted. camppapillon.org. Snowshoeing in Nescopeck State Park, Saturday, Feb. 9, 1 p.m. 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums. 570403-2006. Inaugural Valentine’s Spectacular, Saturday, Feb. 9, 5:30 p.m. Gerard Mayer and John Lewis perform golden oldies and love songs. $35. 570-499-4904. Valentine’s Dance, Saturday, Feb. 9, 7 p.m. to midnight. Jeffrey James Band performs. There also will be a buffet dinner. St. Stanislaus PNC Youth Center, 530 E. Elm St., Scranton. $35. 570-341-0986. Swingin’ in NEPA Valentine’s Dance, Saturday, Feb. 9, 8 to 11 p.m. Music by the Swing Fever Dance Band. Proceeds benefit Jack of Hearts PA Inc. Foundation. Radisson at Lackawanna Station hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. $20 advance/$25 at door. 800-838-3006 or nepaswing.com. Valentine Party, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 5:30 p.m. Ages 2 to 8 are invited to a Valentine’s Day-themed story time with stories, songs and a Valentine craft. Registration required. Nancy Kay Holmes Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton. Free. 570-207-0764 or lclshome.org. Valentine’s Day Dinner, Thursday, Feb. 14, through Saturday, Feb. 16. Special wine sections available. Carmen’s 2.0, 700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. $55. 570342-8300 or carmensradisson.com. St. Mary’s Valentine Dinner: Italian Cuisine, Thursday, Feb. 14, 6 p.m. Reserve by Monday, Feb. 11. St. Mary’s Center, 320 Mifflin Ave., Scranton. $20. 570-
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343-5151 or events@stmcscranton.com. Clarks Summit Festival of Ice: Ice Wars, Friday, Feb. 15, through Sunday, Feb. 17. Downtown Clarks Summit. Valentine Party, Friday, Feb. 15, 6 p.m. Features crafts, games, contests, music and a dessert bar with a chocolate fountain. Act Out Theatre, 150 E. Grove St., Dunmore. $5. 717-504-0829 or actouttheatre.com. Jim Thorpe Winterfest, Saturday, Feb. 16, and Sunday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m. Features winter train rides, ice carving, entertainment and ice sculpture bar. Historic Jim Thorpe. jimthorpe.org/winterfest. Sherman Winter Jam ‘19, Saturday, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. $15 advance/$18 day of show. 570-420-2808 or shermantheater.com. President’s Day with Thomas Jefferson, Sunday, Feb. 17. The Stourbridge Line, operated by the Delaware Lackawaxen and Stourbridge Railroad Co. in Honesdale will host “President Jefferson” for two excursions, a 1.5-hour special excursion at 1 p.m., and 2.5-hour limited excursion at 3 p.m. Stourbridge Line Rail Excursions, Jason Torrey Lane, Honesdale. 1 p.m. excursion: $20 adults/$10 3 to 12; 3 p.m. excursion: $25 adults/$15 juveniles. Free children three and younger. 570-470-2697 or thestourbridgeline.net. President’s Day with Thomas Jefferson, Sunday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m. “President Jefferson” will hold an informal discussion about “Taverns and Revolution” and mingle with guests. There also will be a wine and cheese reception. Reservations required. Tripp House, 1011 N. Main Ave., Scranton. Free. 570-344-3841 or lackawannahistory@gmail.com. Rock 107 Cardboard Box Derby, Sunday, Feb. 24. Check-in, 7:30 a.m.; first sled launches; 10:30 a.m. Montage Mountain Resorts, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. 855-754-7946 or montagemountainresorts.com. Serving Seniors Inc. annual Pre-St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail Party, Friday, March 1, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Features open bar, appetizers, live Jazz music and basket raffle. Glenmaura National Golf Club, 100 Glenmaura National Blvd., Moosic. $40. 570-344-3931 or servsen@epix.net. Sixth annual Pittston City St. Patrick’s Parade, Saturday, March 2, noon. Downtown Pittston. Prince of Peace Parish Old Forge Mardi Gras, Saturday, March 2, 6 p.m. Reserve by Wednesday, Feb. 20. Arcaro & Genell’s, 443 S. Main St., Old Forge. $30. 570-451-0112. Trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show, Thursday, March 7. Checks payable to: Diana Shreffer, 1737 Harford Road, New Milford, PA 18834. St. Lawrence Church, Trinity Center, 380 Franklin St., Great Bend. $80 (includes bus fare and flower show ticket). 570-434-3029. Scranton St. Patrick Parade, Saturday, March 9, 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Downtown Scranton. stpatparade.com. Leprechaun Lore, Saturday, March 16, 11 a.m. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 570-9961500 or dietrichtheater.com.
MUSIC
Greensky Bluegrass, Thursday, Jan. 31, 8 p.m. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. $24 advance/$29 day of. 570-325-0371 or pennspeak.com. Darlene Love, Friday, Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m. Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. 570-326-2424. In Recital, Friday, Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m. Features Jay Rattman on woodwinds and Janet Sora Chung. HoulihanMcLean Center at University of Scranton, 800 Linden St. Free. 570-941-7624 or scranton.edu/music. AM Radio Tribute Band, Friday, Feb. 1, 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. $23.
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Cast members of. Music Box Dinner Playhouse’s production of “The Music Man” include Max Reynolds, left, and Dane Bower. The show will take place Friday, Feb. 1, through Sunday, Feb. 3; Saturday, Feb. 9; and Sunday, Feb. 10, at Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. Tickets cost $38 for dinner and the show and $20 for the show only. For more information, call 570-283-2195 or visit musicbox.org. 570-325-0249 or mcohjt.com. Senior Wind Band Celebration Festival Concerts, Saturday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m. Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts at Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. Free. 570-348-6268 or dromines@ marywood.edu. Dead on Live: The Grateful Dead Show, Saturday, Feb. 2, 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. $26. 570-325-0249 or mcohjt.com. The Wall Live Extravaganza, Saturday, Feb. 2, 8 p.m. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. $27 regular/$37 premium. 570-325-0371 or pennspeak.com. Tim Reynolds, Saturday, Feb. 2, 8 p.m. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. $25 advance/$27 day of show. 570-420-2808 or shermantheater.com. Slothrust, Thursday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m. Presented by Alt 92.1. Stage West, 301 N. Main Ave., Scranton. $9.21. stagewest570.com. Tusk: The Fleetwood Mac Show, Friday, Feb. 8, and Saturday, Feb. 9, 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. $29. 570-3250249 or mcohjt.com. Dark Desert Eagles, Saturday, Feb. 9, 8 p.m. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. $20 advance/$25 day of show. 570-325-0371 or pennspeak.com. Dave Attell, Saturday, Feb. 9, 8 p.m. Gypsies Lounge & Night Club at Mount Airy Casino, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. $50-$60. 877-682-4791 or mountairycasino.com. Bob Malone, Sunday, Feb. 10, 4 p.m. The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., Honesdale. $20 reserved/$25 at door. 570253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. Open Mic Nights, Mondays, Feb. 11 and 25, 4 p.m. Library Express at the Marketplace at Steamtown, 300 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570-558-1670. DCappella, Wednesday, Feb. 13. F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 570-826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.
Justin Moore, Thursday, Feb. 14. Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp. 570-970-7600 or mohegansunarenapa.com. We’ve Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered, Friday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. $25/$35, plus fees. 570-826-1100 or kirbycenter.org. Winter Blues Guitarmageddon IV, Friday, Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m. Performances include the Slam Allen Band with the Clarence Spady Acoustic Band and Teddy Young & the Aces. Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. $25 advance/$30 day of show. 570-344-1111 or scrantonculturalcenter.org. Tesla, Friday, Feb. 15, 8 p.m. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 570-325-0371 or pennspeak.com. Hollywood Nights: The True Bob Segar Experience, Saturday, Feb. 16, 8 p.m. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. $20 advance/$25 day of show. 570-3250371 or pennspeak.com. PNC Pops: Imagine, Saturday, Feb. 16, 8 p.m. Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic performs the music of the Beatles. F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. nepaphil.org. The Stranger: The Billy Joel Tribute, Saturday, Feb. 16, 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. $25. 570-325-0249 or mcohjt.com. John Nemeth Band, Sunday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. $18 general/$26 VIP. 570-325-0249 or mcohjt.com. Drake Bell, Friday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m. Stage West, 301 N. Main Ave., Scranton. $15 general/$100 VIP meet-andgreet. 570-343-7100 or stagewest570.com. In concert, Friday, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m. Features Ron Stabinsky and Mostly Other People Do the Killing. Houlihan-McLean Center at University of Scranton, 800 Linden St. Free. 570-941-7624 or scranton.edu/music. Please see Calendar, Page 19
LIQUID / EMPTY BOTTLES / CALENDAR
Empty Bottles BY DAVID FALCHEK Cruzan rum entwined with island’s history, culture
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ost think of the great American spirit as bourbon whiskey. But in the U.S. Virgin Islands, it’s rum. Two major rum producers, Cruzan and Captain Morgan, call the island of St. Croix home. But Cruzan is entwined with the culture of the island, with a history stretching back 250 years. The name, Cruzan, means “of St. Croix.” Captain Morgan relocated several years ago from Puerto Rico, lured by billions of government incentive dollars. The
close-knit St. Croix community, with deep relationships strengthened by enduring adversity, view the Captain as a carpetbagger. The Cruzan facility sits on the same sugar plantation where it began. While the founding family remains involved, the distillery is owned byBeamSuntory,theJapaneseowned, Chicago-based booze conglomerate of which Jim Beam is just one component. The historic Cruzan plantation house provides offices, and a historic cane mill sits at
FROM PAGE 18 1964: The Tribute, Friday, Feb. 22, 8 p.m. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. $29/$35. 570-4202808 or shermantheater.com. Frontiers, Friday, Feb. 22, 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. $24. 570325-0249 or mcohjt.com. Shemekia Copeland and the Commonheart, Friday, Feb. 22, 8 p.m. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. $23 advance/$28 day of show. 570-325-0371 or pennspeak.com. The Roadshow Tour, Saturday, Feb. 23, 6 p.m. Features Matthew West, Tenth Avenue North, Matt Maher, Michael W. Smith and Leanna Crawford. Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp. 570-970-7600 or mohegansunarenapa.com. Let Me Play You a Memory, Saturday, Feb. 23, 7 p.m. Wade Preston plays Billy Joel’s greatest hits. The Theater at North, 1539 N. Main Ave., Scranton. $20-$25. 570800-5020 or thetheateratnorth.org. Broken Arrow: The Neil Young Show, Saturday, Feb. 23, 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. $27. 570325-0249 or mcohjt.com. Country Unplugged: Mark Chesnutt, Joe Diffie and Neal McCoy, Saturday, Feb. 23, 8 p.m. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. $29 regular/$34 premium. 570-325-0371 or pennspeak.com. The Temptations and the Four Tops, Saturday, Feb. 23, 8 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. $65-$85, plus fees. 570-826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.
Chatham County Line, Thursday, Feb. 28, 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. $20. 570-325-0249 or mcohjt.com. Aaron Carter, Thursday, Feb. 28, 9 p.m. Call for meet-and-greet details. Levels Bar & Grill, 519 Linden St., Scranton. $18. eventbrite.com. Flogging Molly, Friday, March 1, 8 p.m. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. $37.50 advance/$40 day of show. 570-325-0371 or pennspeak.com. Porter & Sayles, Saturday, March 2, 7:30 p.m. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. $18-$30. 570420-2808 or shermantheater.com. PNC Chamber III: Showcasing the Cello, Thursday, March 7, 7 p.m. Features cellist Jeremy Lamb. Refreshments at 6:30 p.m. Sordoni Theater at WVIA, 100 WVIA Way, Pittston. nepaphil.org. Saving Abel with Tantric, Thursday, March 7, 8 p.m. Stage West, 301 N. Main Ave., Scranton. $22 advance/$25 at door. 570-3437100 or stagewest570.com. The Mavericks, Saturday, March 9, 8 p.m. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. The Northeastern Pennsylvania Chamber Music Society: Violin Visionaries, Saturday, March 9, 8 p.m. Award-winning Israeli violinist and recording artist Boris Abramov performs. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 570-763-9323 or nepacms.org. Art Garfunkel, Wednesday, March 13, 7:30 p.m. Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. $67 and up. 570-326-7661. Please see Calendar, Page 23
the entrance surrounded by the flags of the nations that have flown over the island. On a recent distillery tour, visitors got to taste raw molasses, the feedstock of rum, running off tanker trucks. In an open-air fermentation house, massive open tanks of molasses bubble, creating a molasses/alcohol liquid that heads to distillation, after which it is blended to proof and aged in used Jim Beam barrels. The finished product heads to Kentucky to be bottled or fla-
vored, which makes sense given the cost of shipping to and from St. Croix. The tour, which costs a token $5, ends with two cocktails and samples of four or more rums, straight-up. With coconut and vanilla character dominating, Cruzan’s clean, affordable, aged light rum is outstanding and has long been my house rum. Cruzan Estate Diamond Blackstrap Rum is an oaky, earthy, aged rum with loads of character. I’m leery of flavored spirits,
and Cruzan is pushing a flavored line. Its flavored rums, at about 20 percent alcohol (half the typical), work, though. More than any base spirit, rum invites fruit flavor. Cruzan’s fruity rums are featured in one of the island’s signature drinks, the Cruzan Confusion, which has as many as five flavored rums and a house juice blend or punch. Another commonly seen cocktail is the Painkiller, usually rum with pineapple juice, cream of coconut and orange juice on ice dust-
ed with nutmeg. Most rum cocktails on the islands are fruity, sweet, “tiki” drinks. I found myself enjoying the moderate sweetness of lime and rum in the original daiquiri. You’ll certainly see the Captain behind the bar, available should someone call for it. Local bartenders may even say, in hushed tones, that it is fine rum. But nothing is more Cruzan than Cruzan rum. DAVID FALCHEK, executive director of the American Wine Society, reviews wines each week.
Liquid BY JAMES CRANE Ommegang’s Bourbon Barrel-Aged Adoration a big beer that packs a punch
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ear God, it’s like someone poured a campfire into my mouth. Sorry, I’m getting ahead of myself. Let me back up a second. Did you know that beer and whiskey have really similar starts? It’s all about boiling grains in water to get their sugars ready for fermenting. Bourbon in particular tends to favor corn, which really cements it as an American drink. Many beers also use corn as an adjunct. This likely has something to do with why a shot and a beer go so well together. For all their similarities, there certainly are a lot of differences. Anyone who has tasted both can tell that. After that initial boil, the two processes diverge quite a bit. Beer gets combined with hops and a variety of yeasts, which largely define its taste. Bourbon is fermented with the grain right in it and then distilled. Afterward, it’s aged in charred white oak barrels.
That flavor you enjoy when you drink bourbon? That, my friends, is wood. As I’ve mentioned in the past, one of my favorite things is beer that has been aged in barrels. It tends to take on a deep flavor that my palette finds enjoyable. As an added bonus, barrelaged brews also tend to have a pretty high ABV, making them perfect for cold, snowy nights. They definitely fall into my hibernation beer category. While I’ve enjoyed brews from many types of barrels, I have a special love for the ones that sat in bourbon. They’re smoky, spicy and just so delicious. It seems that IPAs or stouts often get this treatment, as their already heartier flavor profiles stand up well to the strong flavors the barrels impart on them. Ommegang decided to go a different route with its Bourbon Barrel-Aged Adoration, however, using a Belgian strong dark ale. If
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nothing else, that means it’ll be boozy and spicy. The pour had the color of a cloudy cola. The little head it did have did not linger, and it had a thinner body than I expected. Bourbon certainly was present in the nose, presenting itself with a good amount of spiciness. A lot of the other scents combined into a bit of a fruitcake-like experience with sugar and a variety of dried fruits. Add to that some spices, such as ginger and nutmeg, and it turned a bit festive. The taste at first came
across as just a lot of charred wood and boozy burn. I loved everything about it. You know that first breath you let out after taking a shot? How it’s spicy and burns a little bit? After it settled down a bit, there was candied fruit and cherries floating around the bourbon. There also was some coconut and caramel. Floating amidst all of this were spices such as coriander, ginger and nutmeg. At 11 percent ABV, this would be a great brew for aging. A good year or so on the shelves might diminish some of that alcoholic burn and let some of the even more subtle flavors really shine. That said, I am in no way mad about it in its current iteration. This is a big, delicious beer that packs one heck of a punch. It’s like someone soaked a dense, dried, fruit-filled bread in Kentucky bourbon and then slapped me with it. It’s the best campfire I’ve ever had in my mouth.
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THE GOOD: Singer/songwriter/guitarist and Dinosaur Jr. frontman J Mascis goes the folk-rock route (again) on another solid solo effort. THE BAD: Nothing. THE NITTY GRITTY: Ever since Lou Barlow returned to Dinosaur Jr. in 2007, the band has become more of a democracy as opposed to its ’90s version, which saw Mascis calling all the shots. So if J wants to get a little “mellow,” he has to do it on his own. That’s why his solo records hail from a very different place. On “Days,” the drums don’t punch or kick quite as hard, the electric guitars don’t make your ears bleed, and both acoustic guitar and piano are much more prominent. However, these are Mascis songs through and through. From those slightly melancholy melodies to the distinct vocals, only the settings have changed. Given a little more volume, tracks such as “See You at the Movies” or “Drop Me” COULD belong to Mascis’ main band. But the treatments they get here are just as effective. BUY IT?: Yes.
Richard Ashcroft — ‘Natural Rebel’ THE GOOD: British singer/songwriter and former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft offers up his fifth solo effort. THE BAD: Same as it ever was? THE NITTY GRITTY: It’s tough to hate an Ashcroft album, but it’s also not easy to LOVE one. The man always delivers the dramatic hooks, sweeping strings and right amount of fierce guitar. His singing remains rich and expressive; Ashcroft always is the consummate frontman. However, calling his records formulaic is an understatement. “Rebel” is the first Ashcroft album without long-time producer (even going back to the Verve days) Chris Potter. But other than a slight uptick in tempo, you’ll barely notice the difference. “Birds Fly” and “Surprised by the Joy” are the token pop-rockers. “That’s How Strong” is the epic ballad. “Money Money” is the edgy slice of anger. We’ve been here before. The pattern is unchanged; the song remains the same. Thankfully, none of the new stuff is disagreeable. “Rebel” is a decent enough record. We’ve simply already heard it. BUY IT?: Your call.
Muse — ‘Simulation Theory’ THE GOOD: British alt-rockers Muse come back with a glossy eighth. THE BAD: On the one hand, this is the band’s first album in a while not bogged down by an oppressive concept. On the other hand, this record swings too far in the OTHER direction. THE NITTY GRITTY: The band teamed up with a bevy of producers and cranked out what is essentially a bunch of singles, now cobbled together in album form. So “Theory” feels a little over-produced and directionless. But there are still slamming moments here. Tracks such as “The Dark Side,” “Pressure” and “Something Human” are prime examples of Muse’s seamless, sparkling operatic pop/rock. Frontman Matt Bellamy’s vocals soar (as usual) while the band rides big rhythms and weaves layered synths right alongside the guitars. There are definite heavy ’80s influences here that go way beyond the “Stranger Things” style cover art. None of it is necessarily disagreeable, but these guys’ most inspired music is probably behind them. BUY IT?: Still … why not? Contact the writer: mevans@shamrocknepa.com
Free Will Astrology BY ROB BREZSNY ARIES (March 21-April 19): Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the next five months. FEBRUARY: You’ll be invited to make a pivotal transition in the history of your relationship with your most important life goals. It should be both fun and daunting! MARCH: Don’t waste time and energy trying to coax others to haul away the junk and the clutter. Do it yourself. APRIL: The growing pains should feel pretty good. Enjoy the uncanny stretching sensations. MAY: It’ll be a favorable phase to upgrade your personal finances. Think richer thoughts. Experiment with new ideas about money. JUNE: Build two strong bridges for every rickety bridge you burn. Create two vital connections for every stale connection you leave behind. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the next five months. FEBRUARY: You have access to a semi-awkward magic that will serve you well if you don’t complain about its semi-awkwardness. MARCH: To increase your clout and influence, your crucial first step is to formulate a strong intention to do just that. The universe will then work in your behalf. APRIL: Are you ready to clean messes and dispose of irrelevancies left over from the past? Yes! MAY: You can have almost anything you want if you resolve to use it for the greatest good. JUNE: Maintain rigorous standards, but don’t be a fanatic. Strive for excellence without getting bogged down in a counterproductive quest for perfection. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the next five months. FEBRUARY: Be alert for vivid glimpses of your best possible future. The power of self-fulfilling prophecy is even stronger than usual. MARCH: High integrity and ethical rigor are crucial to your success — and so is a longing for sacred adventure. APRIL: How can you make the best use of your likability? MAY: Cheerfully dismantle an old system or structure to make way for a sparkling new system or struc-
ture. JUNE: Beginner’s luck will be yours if LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Here are your you choose the right place to begin. What’s a fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the next bit intimidating but very exciting? five months. FEBRUARY: Be open to romantic or erotic adventures that are different CANCER (June 21-July 22): Here are from how love has worked in the past. your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the MARCH: You’ll be offered interesting, pronext five months. FEBRUARY: Your sensual ductive problems. Welcome them! APRIL: magnetism peaks at the same time as your Can you explore what’s experimental and spiritual clarity. MARCH: You want toasted fraught with interesting ice? Succulent fire? Earthy marvels? Homey uncertainty even as you strangeness? All of that stay well-grounded? Yes! is within reach. APRIL: MAY: You can increase Sow the seeds of the your power by not hiding most interesting success your weakness. People you can envision. Your will trust you most if you fantasy of what’s possishow your vulnerability. ble should thrill your A key to this season’s imagination, not merely model of success is the ability to calmly satisfy your sense of express profound emotion. JUNE: Wild cards duty. MAY: Deadline time. Be as decisive and and X-factors and loopholes will be more forthright as an Aries, as bold as a Sagittari- available than usual. Don’t be shy about us, as systematic as a Capricorn. JUNE: Go using them. wading in the womb-temperature ocean of emotion, but be mindful of the undertow. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Here are your for- next five months. FEBRUARY: The world tune cookie-style horoscopes for the next five may finally be ready to respond favorably to months. FEBRUARY: There’s a general the power you’ve been storing up. MARCH: amnesty in all matters regarding your rela- Everything you thought you knew about love tionships. Cultivate trucand lust turns out to be too limited. So es and forgiveness. expand your expectaMARCH: Drop fixed tions and capacities! ideas you might have APRIL: Extremism and about what’s possible obsession can be useful and what’s not. Be keenin moderation. MAY: ly open to unexpected Invisible means of suphealings. APRIL: Wanport will become visible. der out into the frontiers. Be alert for half-hidden Pluck goodies that have help. JUNE: Good quesbeen off-limits. Consider the value of ignor- tions: What do other peoing certain taboos. MAY: Sacrifice a small ple find valuable about you? How can you comfort so as to energize your ambitions. enhance what’s valuable about you? JUNE: Take a stand in behalf of your beautiful ideals and sacred truths. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Here are your the next five months. FEBRUARY: You’ll have fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the next the need and opportunity to accomplish five months. FEBRUARY: Master the Zen of some benevolent hocus-pocus. For best constructive anger. Express your complaints results, upgrade your magical powers. in a holy cause. MARCH: You finally get a mes- MARCH: Make sure sage you’ve been waiting to receive for a long the Turning Point haptime. Hallelujah! APRIL: Renew your most pens in your power useful vows. Sign a better contract. Come to a spot or on your home more complete agreet u r f . A P R I L : Yo u ment. MAY: Don’t let your should be willing to go preconceptions inhibit anywhere, ask any you from having a wildly question, and even risk good time. JUNE: Start your pride if necessary so as to coax your your own club, band, most important relationships into living up organization, or business. to their potentials. MAY: If at first you don’t Or reinvent and reinvigosucceed, change the definition of success. rate your current one. JUNE: You can achieve more through nego-
tiation and compromise than you could by pushing heedlessly ahead in service to your single-minded vision.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the next five months. FEBRUARY: A new phase of your education will begin when you acknowledge how much you have to learn. MARCH: Initiate diplomatic discussions about the Things That Never Get Talked About. APRIL: Revise your ideas about your dream home and your dream community. MAY: You have the power to find healing for your oldest lovesickness. If you do find it, intimacy will enter a new Golden Age. JUNE: Solicit an ally’s ingenuity to help you improvise a partial solution to a complex problem.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the next five months. FEBRUARY: Start a new trend that will serve your noble goals for years to come. MARCH: Passion comes back into fashion with a tickle and a shiver and a whoosh. APRIL: As you expand and deepen your explorations, call on the metaphorical equivalents of both a telescope and a microscope. MAY: This is the beginning of the end of what you love to complain about. Hooray! JUNE: You’ll have an abundance of good reasons to celebrate the fact that you are the least normal sign in the zodiac. Celebrate your idiosyncrasies!
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Here are your fortune cookie-style horoscopes for the next five months. FEBRUARY: You’ll have a knack for enhancing the way you express yourself and present yourself. The inner you and the outer you will become more unified. MARCH: You’ll discover two original new ways to get excited. APRIL: Be bold as you make yourself available for a deeper commitment that will spawn more freedom. MAY: What are the gaps in your education? Make plans to mitigate your most pressing area of ignorance. JUNE: Your body’s ready to tell you secrets that your mind has not yet figured out. Listen well.
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Chrissy Kelly of Dalton
Nicole Hutchinson of Old Forge.
“Star Wars” Bingo at the Abington Community Library brought out people of all ages.
Photos Photos by Emma black
Abington Community Library in Clarks Summit recently hosted “Star Wars” bingo. “Star Wars” fans of all ages, some dressed in “Star Wars” clothing, came out to compete for “Star Wars”-themed prizes.
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Frank Froese of Peckvlle
Katie Nolan and Daniel Danielowski, both of Scranton.
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Ken Warunek of Scranton concentrates on the game.
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FROM PAGE 19 The Lizards, Friday, March 15, 9 p.m. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. $10 advance/$15 day of show. 570-420-2808 or shermantheater.com. Boat House Row: Yacht Rock Experience, Saturday, March 16, 8 p.m. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. $18 advance/$23 day of show. 866-605-7325 or pennspeak.com. Open Mic Night with Ben Keiser, Friday, March 22, 7 p.m. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 570996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com. Tobymac Hits Deep Tour, Tuesday, March 26, 7 p.m. Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp. 570-970-7600 or mohegansunarenapa.com. Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Friday, March 29, 8 p.m. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. $20 advance/$25 day of show. 570-420-2808 or shermantheater.com. Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience, Saturday, March 30, 8 p.m. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. $17 advance/$20 day of show/$25 general seating. 570-420-2808 or shermantheater.com. Strand of Oaks, Wednesday, April 10, 7:30 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. $15 advance/$20 day of show. 570-8261100 or kirbycenter.org. REO Speedwagon, Thursday, April 11, 8 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. $49.50-$99.50, plus fees. 570-826-1100 or kirbycenter.org. Alabama, Friday, April 12, 7 p.m. Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp. 570-970-7600 or mohegansunarenapa.com. Unforgettable Fire and 42, Saturday, April 13, 8 p.m. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. $20 advance/$25 day of show. Kris Kristofferson & the Strangers, Sunday, April 14, 7 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. $29-$69, plus fees. 570826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.
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Wait Until Dark, Thursday, Jan. 31, through Saturday, Feb. 2, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 3, 2 p.m.; Thursday, Feb. 7, and Friday, Feb. 8, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 9, 7 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 10, 2 p.m. Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road, Scranton. Jan. 31 performance: $8 general and seniors/$6 students; remaining performances: $12 general/$10 seniors/$8 students. 570342-9707 or actorscircle.org. Twelfth Night, Friday, Feb. 1, 6 p.m. Presented by REV Theatre Company. Oppenheim Center for the Arts, 1004 Jackson St., Scranton. Free. 570-961-1592. August: Osage County, Friday, Feb. 1, and Saturday, Feb. 2, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 3, 3 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 8, and Saturday, Feb. 9, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 10, 3 p.m. The Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, 537 N. Main St. 570-8231875 or ltwb.org. Scranton Improv presents: Improv 101 One-Day Workshop, Saturday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m. AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. $60-$80. eventbrite.com. Madeline and the Bad Hat, Saturday, Feb. 2, 11 a.m. Presented by ArtsPower National Touring Theatre Production. Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave. $5. 570-344-1111. Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Wednesday, Feb. 6. Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. 570-326-2424. Nunsense, Saturday, Feb. 9, 7 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 10, 2 p.m. The Theater at North, 1539 N. Main Ave., Scranton. $20. 570-800-5020 or thetheateratnorth.org.
Cinderella, Kids and Seussical, Jr., Friday, Feb. 22, and Saturday, Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m. CaPAA Theater at the Ritz, 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. Limited reserved seating: $15 adults/$10 children; general seating: $10 adults/$5 children. ShowTix4U.com. Shrek: The Musical, Friday, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 24, 2 p.m.; Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, March 3, 2 p.m. Act Out Theatre, 150 E. Grove St., Dunmore. $20 general/$15 students and seniors. 717-504-0829 or actouttheatre.com. A Race to the Finish, Cinderella Kids and Seussical Jr., Saturday, Feb. 23, 1 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 24, 3 p.m. CaPAA Theater at the Ritz, 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. Limited reserved seating: $15 adults/$10 children; general: $10 adults/$5 children. ShowTix4U.com. After School Players Performance, Saturday, March 9, 11 a.m. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. $5. 570-996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com. Mamma Mia!, Friday, March 22, and Saturday, March 23, 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 24, 3 p.m.; Friday, March 29, and Saturday, March 30, 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 31, 3 p.m. The Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, 537 N. Main St. 570-823-1875 or ltwb.org. Prince Charming, Sunday, March 24, 3 p.m. Presented by Pennsylvania Ballet II. Kirby Center for Creative Arts at Wyoming Seminary, 260 N. Sprague Ave., Kingston. $10 adults/free for students. 570-270-2192 or wyomingseminary.org. Rodgers and Hammerstien’s The King and I, Friday, March 29, through Sunday, March 31. Presented by Broadway Theatre League of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave. Prices vary. 570-3441111 or sccmt.org.
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I Forgot Where We Were, Friday, Feb. 1, through Wednesday, Feb. 27. Camerawork Gallery, 515 Center St., Scranton. 570-344-3313 or cameraworkgallery.org. The Music Man, Friday, Feb. 1, and Saturday, Feb. Quick Little Dream, Friday, Feb. 1, through 2, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 3, 3 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 9, 3 Wednesday, Feb. 27. Opening reception: Saturday, Feb. 2, and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 10, 3 p.m. Music Box Dinner 5 to 7 p.m. The Wonderstone Gallery, 100 N. Blakely St., Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. $38 dinner and Dunmore. 570-344-2360 or thewonderstonegallery.com. show/$20 show only. 570-283-2195 or musicbox.org. Remembering and Understanding the Heritage of Love, Loss and What I Wore, Saturday, Feb. 2, 8 p.m.; Black Scrantonians, Friday, Feb. 1, through Thursday, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2 p.m. Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, Feb. 28. Presented by Black Scranton Project. Opening 409 Main St., Duryea. $10. 570-457-3589 or phoenixpac. reception: Feb. 1, 5 to 8 p.m. The Marketplace at vpweb.com. Steamtown, 300 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570-343Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Thursday, 3400 or themarketplaceatsteamtown.com. Feb. 14, through Saturday, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Student Art Reception, Friday, Feb. 8, through Feb. 17, 2 p.m.; Thursday, Feb. 21, through Saturday, Feb. Thursday, Feb. 28. Opening reception: Friday, Feb. 8, 6:30 23, 7:30 p.m. George P. Maffei II Theatre at King’s College, to 8 p.m. The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks 133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre. $12 general/$5 students Summit. 570-881-7612 or GatheringPlaceCS.org. and seniors. 570-208-5825 or kings.edu. A Visual Playlist, Monday, Feb. 25, through Friday, March 22. Features oil paintings by Honesdale resident Melissa Short. Widmann Gallery at King’s College, 133 N. Opening River St., Wilkes-Barre. 570-208-5875 or kings.edu. Mamma Mia, Friday, March 15, through Sunday, Abscapes Exhibit, Sunday, March 10, 2 to 4 p.m. March 17. Valley View High School, 1 Columbus Drive, Presented by the Dietrich Theater and Kitson Art Alliance. Archbald. 570-876-4110 or valleyviewsd.org. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 570-996Beehive: The ’60s Musical, Thursday, March 28, 1500 or dietrichtheater.com. through Saturday, March 30, 7 p.m.; Sunday, March 31, 2 Altered States: Important Prints from the Maslow p.m.; Wednesday, April 3, and Thursday, April 4, 7 p.m.; Collection, Sunday, March 24, through Friday, April 12. Saturday, April 6, 7 p.m. Presented by Dunmore High Public lecture: Friday, April 5, 5 to 6 p.m.,Brennan Hall, School Crimson Company. Dunmore High School, 300 room 228; public reception: April 5, 6 to 8 p.m., gallery. W. Warren St. $10 adults/$8 students and seniors/$5 Hope Horn Gallery at University of Scranton, Hyland Hall. children 5 and younger. 570-241-7488. 570-941-4214 or scranton.edu/gallery. Mary Poppins, Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April 6, 7 p.m. Mid Valley Secondary Center, 52 Underwood Road, Throop. Continuing Atlantic Arias, through Thursday, Jan. 31. Works by Brian Keeler. By appointment only. Laura Craig Gallery, 307 Linden St., Scranton. 570-963-7995 or Opening lcraiggalleries@gmail.com. Alone in Space, Friday, Feb. 1, through Friday, Feb. The Moment She Snapped, through Thursday, 22. ArtWorks Gallery & Studio, 503 Lackawanna Ave., Jan. 31. The Wonderstone Gallery, 100 N. Blakely St., Scranton. 570-207-1815 or info@artworksnepa.com. Continuing
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Dunmore. 570-344-2360 or thewonderstonegallery.com. Coal Breaker Communities — Faded Memories, through Friday, Feb. 15. Works by Sue Hand. Widmann Gallery at King’s College, 133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre. 570-208-5900 or kings.edu. Design Work by Frank Baseman, through Saturday, Feb. 16. Gallery talk: Thursday, Jan. 31, 3 p.m. Suraci Gallery at Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. 570-348-6278 or marywood.edu/galleries. Peasant War, through Friday, March 1. Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University, 141 S. Main St., WilkesBarre. 570-408-4325 or wilkes.edu/sordoni-art-gallery. Sacred Sisters, through Friday, March 1. Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University, 141 S. Main St., WilkesBarre. 570-408-4325 or wilkes.edu/sordoni-art-gallery. Let’s Go Shopping! Stores of Yesteryear, through Saturday, March 2. Exhibit draws from LCHS collection of photos, documents and objects. Luzerne County Historical Society Museum, 69 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre. 570-822-1727 or luzernehistory.org.
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House for lease...3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, stainless steel appliances, 2 basements. Water, garbage & plow....all included. $1,350/month. Call John @ 570-690-0610
WYOMING
off Susquehanna Ave. Single home, newly remodeled. Gas heat. 3 rooms & bath on first floor. Spacious eat in kitchen with range, dishwasher & food disposal. 3 bedrooms & full bath on 2nd floor. Screened in front porch. Attached deck off rear porch. Fenced in yard. $1,000/month + utilities & security. Sorry, no pets. 570-479-6656
NANTICOKE
Recently refurbished 2 bedroom. Washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator. $425/month + security & utilities. No pets. 570-814-4191
NORTHWOOD LAKE WINOLA
Available Immediately 2 bedroom condo unfurnished, 2 floors, 1170 sf. 1st floor: living room, kitchen (includes refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher), powder room, laundry hookup for washer & electric dryer. 2nd floor: 2 bedroom, full bath. central air/heat pump, covered rear porch, front deck overlooking Lake Winola. non smoking, no pets. 1 year lease. Rent $850/month + utilities. Security deposit $850. Call for appointment. 570-840-6364
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OLD FORGE: New condo, 2 bedroom, 2nd floor. Includes stove, fridge, washer/dryer hook-up. AC, deck, parking. $950 + utilities. No pets. 570-562-1363.
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3 bedroom, half double and apartment. $750/month. Call 570-840-4243
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PRIVATE LIONEL .027 COLLECTION Too many items to mention! All in excellent condition and at reasonable prices.
Excellent Condition! Size large. Paid over $3,000. Asking $950. 570-383-8677
MOVING SALE
Antique oak pedestal table with extensions & 6 chairs $1,500. Antique French Provincial armoire $1,100. Ethan Allen sleigh trundle bed – cream color with bunkie board $1,200. Ethan Allen 6 piece wall unit with desk, 3 bases & 3 bookshelves, cream colored $2,950. Antique reupholstered chaise lounge $700. Ethan Allen iron & glass coffee table $700. Coach, Michael Kors & Dooney & Bourke handbags – brand new - $75 - $300. Sabika jewelry – womens high custom - $25 - $150 per piece. Please call and leave a message and call will be returned as soon as possible. Serious inquires only. Negotiable pricing. 570-382-3454 or 570-575-3292
LADIES DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING:
Fashioned of 14K white gold & mounted with 1 round brilliant cut diamond weighing .79 carat and mounted in 6 prong basket style setting. Appraisal papers available. $1,500. 570-956-9265
Puppies Brittany AKC Registered Puppies
$700. 2 liver & white females, 1 liver & white male. Available after 1/25.Wormed, first shots. Both parents, OFA good. Beach Lake area. Call 570-729-7380 and leave message.
Automobiles
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FOOD & OFFICE EQUIPMENT: Bakery/Deli Display Cases (FEDERAL) (1)50L. Refrigerator - $3,600 (retail $9,000) ; 6 Shelf Wire Display Rack with sign (1)-$80 (retail $200) ; ALL ABOVE ARE BRAND NEW CONDITION! While Supplies Last. Call or leave message 570-877-5317 (Scranton Area)
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FULL LENGTH MINK COAT: made from female skins. Asking $3,000. Call 570-862-8449.
HUGE COLLECTION OF PROCELAIN DOLLS: In great condition. Start your own collection. 75 dolls + Christmas carolers.
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10 Chevy Cobalt LT, 4 Cyl., Auto., Air, Newest Inspection, Looks & Runs Like New! $5975 09 Nissan Sentra S, 4 Cyl., Auto., Air, Local Trade, Looks & Runs Great! JUST $3975 08 Chrysler Sebring Ltd., V6, Air, Auto., Alloys, AWD, Boston Acoustics Nav., Rear Entertainment w/ TV, 97K, Looks & Runs Like New! SOLD! 07 Chevy HHR, 4 Cyl., Auto., Alloys, Air, Local Trade REDUCED! $3875 06 Mazda 3 Hatchback, 4 Cyl., Auto. Air, Alloys, Power Moonroof, Rare 5 Speed, Leather, Fresh Inspection JUST! $4575 04 Buick LeSabre, 3800 V6, Auto., Air, Local Trade, Needs Some Work $595 03 Chevy Monte Carlo Super Sport 3800 V6, Auto., Air, Alloys, Fresh Inspection $2475 We CAN Get You Financed! www.tomdriebeonline.com Call: 570-344-8000
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Polaris 2001 Sportsman4 400 ATV. 48" Polaris snow blade. Superwinch Terra 25 2.5 ton winch with remote control. Hard case rear storage bin. located in Pike County. (570) 685-2095. $2,000.
Items start at $25 and up. Call 570-341-6916 (Scranton)
FOOD EQUIPMENT: POS Register Complete System (DinerWare)$1,250 (retail $3,200); Laminated Retail/Food Commercial Counters (1) -70L with glass petition-$650(retail $1,475), (1) – 70L - $375 (retail $1,100), (2)-48L-$325 each (retail $975 each); Batter Filler Depositor Machine with accessories (EDHARD) - $3,250 (retail $7,000); PhotoCake IV Cake Decorating System $900 (retail $2,200);Cupcake Tower Display Stand(2)-$30 each (retail $70 each); White/Ivory Fiberglass Display Trays (50)- $5 each(retail $12 each); Commercial 24 Cup Muffin/Cupcake Baking Pans(Chicago Metallic) (16)-$35 each (retail $80 each); Clear Food Storage Box with lid, 18"x26"x3 ½"(CAMBRO) (50)-$15 each (retail $35 each); ½ Sheet Baking Pans (MagicLine)(30)-$9 each (retail $24 each); Cabinet Storage Box 28x18x31(GLADIATOR)- $95 (retail $220); ALL ARE NEW CONDITION AND NEGOTIABLE! Call, text or leave a message 570-877-5317 (Scranton, PA)
CHECK OUT SOME SWEET DEALS! 07 Ford F-150 X-Cab 4x4 $10,995 11 Ford Escape XLT, 4x4, 108K $8995 07 Ford Explorer XLT, 110K $6995 08 Mercury Mariner,Sunroof, 94K $8495 08 Ford Fusion, Sunroof, Leather, 70K $6995 05 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 110K $5995 06 Jeep Liberty Renegade, 117K $5995 09 Mercury Milan, Sunroof, 105K $5795 04 Mercury Sable, Sunroof, Leather, 87K $4495
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08 GMC Envoy SLE-XL, 4WD, V6, Auto., Air, Alloys, Fresh Inspection, Looks & Runs Great! $5975 08 Kia Sorento, Auto., Air, Alloys, Newest Inspection, Nice Vehicle! $5875 06 Toyota Sienna Van, V6, Auto., Air, Leather, Looks & Runs Great! $5975 06 Ford Explorer, Eddie Bauer Edit. 4x4, V6, Auto., Air, Alloys, 3rd Row Seating, Looks & Runs Great! $5875 06 Chrysler Pacifica Touring, V6, Auto., Air, Alloys, AWD, Leather, Nice Car, Fresh Inspection REDUCED! $3975 04 Chevy Tracker ZR2, 4WD, 6 Cyl. Auto., Air, Alloys, Just Traded, Newest Inspection! ONLY! $3975 04 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4, 4.8L, Auto., Air, Alloys, Great Work Truck! $3975 04 GMC Envoy SLE-XL, 4WD, 6 Cyl., Auto. Air, Alloys, Looks & Runs Great! Nice 2nd Vehicle!! $2875 01 Chrysler Voyager LX, V6, Auto., Air, Newest Inspection, Great Work Van! Only 113K JUST $2175 97 Dodge Dakota Magnum 4x4 1500 Ram SLT, V8, Auto., Alloys, Fire Engine Red, A Real Work Horse! 122K Steal it for $2875 We CAN Get You Financed! www.tomdriebeonline.com Call: 570-344-8000
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A lot of women are posting pics of themselves on Instagram in very skimpy attire. I don’t feel comfortable doing that (though I’m in great shape), because I’m single and I’m afraid men would think I’m “easy.” Am I right in thinking men don’t take you seriously as relationship material if you post this type of pics? Or am I prudish and out of touch? — Curious Ideally, if you tell somebody youhaveafewmoreweeksout on disability, they don’t immediately assume it’s because you got really bad friction burns working the pole. Evolutionary psychologist Cari Goetz and her colleagues noted — not surprisingly — that men see skimpy attire on a woman as a signal that they can manipulate her into casual sex. (Women in their research also understood that men perceive skimpy attire this way.) But who actually ends up manipulating whom? Just like in the advertising world, in the natural world, there are many, shall we say, less-than-truthful messages — from humans, animals and even some nasty little con artists of the plant world. Take the flower Ophrys apifera, aka the bee orchid. The bee orchid puts out fake female bee scent, and it’s got markings and a slight coating of “fur” like female bees. The poor little sex-mad male bees try to hump the bee orchids and, in the process, pick up orchid pollen that they end up transferring when they try their luck with the next
orchid in a lady bee suit. Goetz and her team speculated that some women — especially those who perceive themselves to be “low in mate value” — use revealing attire to advertise what seems to be their hookupability and other “exploitability cues.” However, these seemingly poor, defenseless sex bunnies may actually be looking to “advance their own mating and relationship goals.” As for how this might work, if a man likes the casual sex and keeps coming back for more, maybe, just maybe, she can draw him into a relationship. (Hookupily ever after?) However, this approach is a risky strategy because, as Goetz and her colleagues pointed out, “men found women displaying cues to sexual exploitability to be attractive as short-term mates, but, importantly, not attractive as long-term mates.” As for what you might make of all this, it’s best to avoid clothes with coverage just this side of G-strings, as well as overtly sexual poses (like sucking on a finger ... subtle!). However, you can take advantage of evolutionary psychology research that finds that men are drawn to women with an hourglass figure (as well as ... heh ... women who use deceptive undergarments to fake having one).
A czar is born I love my girlfriend, but she has some weird rules about her place: no shoes inside, cabinets can’t be left open, etc. We’ve gotten in fights when I’ve forgotten to do this stuff and then mentioned how ridiculous I find it.
Should I have to do things I think are stupid? — Besieged Your girlfriend reminds you of a well-known television star. Unfortunately, it’s Judge Judy. You, like many people in relationships, have the expectation that your partner’s requests should make sense. This is where you go wrong. To be human is to be kind of an idiot. We’re all idiots on some level — meaning that we all say and do things that make sense to us but that others would reasonably find utterly idiotic. That said, our idiocy is not without benefits. Economist Robert H. Frank observes that we evolved to sometimes behave in “seemingly irrational” ways that actually serve our interests. An example would be acting out in ways that test others’ commitment to us (though, typically, we don’t see it that way and may not even intend to do that). So, though your girlfriend would probably list reasons for each of her rules — reasons you might find silly — what isn’t silly is her caring about your following them or at least caring enough to try. In short, you don’t have to endorse her ideas to try to act in accordance with them and to treat her kindly when she gets upset that you’ve forgotten. (For example, you could say: “I’m sorry. I know it’s important to you that I do this.”) This would be a signal that you care deeply about her — that you love her enough to do ridiculous things just to make her happy ... maybe even to the point of handing her a shopping bag: “Look, honey! There was a sale at Prada on surgical shoe covers!”
Psycho Sudoku
Puzzle Page
Kaidoku” Each of the 26 letters of the alphabet is represented in this grid by a number between 1 and 26. Using letter frequency, word-pattern recognition, and the numbers as your guides, fill in the grid with wellknown English words (HINT: since a Q is always followed by a U, try hunting down the Q first). Only lowercase, unhyphenated words are allowed in kaidoku, so you won’t see anything like STOCKHOLM or LONG-LOST in here (but you might see AFGHAN, since it has an uncapitalized meaning, too). Now stop wasting my precious time and SOLVE!
“Not the Best of 2018”--we’ve saved the very worst for last.
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
Psycho Sudoku edited by Matt Jones psychosudoku@hotmail.com
ACROSS 1 Santa-tracking defense gp. 6 Not yet decided, briefly 9 Club counterpart 14 NBA venue 15 Regret 16 “Citizen Kane” director Welles 17 Extremely annoying kids’ song (“doo doo doo doo doo doo”) which also featured in themed clothing like a pajama set or graphic T 19 Greek goddess trio, with “the” 20 Action sequel called the worst movie of 2018 by multiple critics (with hastilyedited ads ending in “Rated R”) 22 They use toner 25 Abbr. for some low-income shoppers 26 Goes outside of coverage 27 Grass or weed 29 Network bringing back “Temptation Island” in January 2019 32 One of 30 on a dodecahedron 33 Words in an infomercial disclaimer 35 Collectible disk for ‘90s kids 36 Stout relative 37 College football team ranked 121st out of 129 by CBS Sports (between New Mexico and Kent State U.) 38 AAA map abbr. 39 To be, in Toledo 40 Receipt figure 41 “The Shape of Water” director Guillermo del ___ 42 Curve in a figure eight 43 Chicken, pejoratively
44 Moving day rental 45 Corney key 46 Paid no heed to 48 Entertainer criticized for a racially insensitive tweet in October--not a good look for the Divine Miss M 52 Chip in a Mexican dish named for its inventor 53 Canceled Fox sitcom with a first episode aptly titled “Pilot” (that’s Pilot with a capital “P”) 57 Western film, slangily 58 “Let’s call ___ day” 59 You are here 60 Great honor 61 Laze, with “out” 62 Nine, in some “Sesame Street” episodes DOWN 1 Apprehend 2 “Been Lying” singer Rita 3 Civil War soldier, for short 4 Day or night 5 Some Morse code symbols 6 Links hazards 7 “Perry Mason” star Raymond 8 Apollo astronaut Slayton 9 Convertible furniture for sleeping 10 Chris of “The Lego Movie 2” 11 On the subject of 12 Active type 13 Funny duo? 18 “On ___ Majesty’s Secret Service” 21 Leave the airport 22 Origami step 23 A bunch 24 Cellphone forerunners
27 Excavate 28 Greg who missed the entire 2007-08 season after his #1 NBA draft pick 29 Commotion 30 “I totally agree” 31 Dating from time immemorial 33 Pedicurist’s stone 34 Cartoon crimefighter ___ Ant 37 Progressive online news site since 2004 41 “Walden” author 44 Lopsided 45 Early anesthetic 46 Item on a dog collar 47 Day-___ (fluorescent) 48 Deity worshiped by Canaanites 49 ___ Cooler (“Ghostbusters”-themed Hi-C flavor) 50 1054, in Roman numerals 51 “Must’ve been something ___” 52 December drink 54 Ph.D. hopeful’s exam 55 Off-road ride, briefly 56 “___-Ra and the Princesses of Power”
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION
©2019 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@jonesincrosswords.com). For answers to this puzzle, call (900) 226-2800, 99 cents per minute. Must be 18+. Reference puzzle No. 917.
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