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CONTENTS Email: electriccity@timesshamrock.com Mail: 149 Penn Ave., Scranton, Pa. 18503 Distribution: For Electric City: David G. Caswell, (570) 348-9196.

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Calendar of Events..................................................6 Fab 5 ............................................................. 4 - 5 Nightlife.................................................................18 Club Listings.....................................................19 Bartender of the Week......................................18 Music ....................................................................26 Concerts ...................................................26 - 27 Aaron Fink.........................................................30 Billy Gibbons ....................................................31 Sounds .............................................................45

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Entertainment........................................................32 Feature..............................................................32 Screens.....................................................34 - 35 Astrology ..........................................................39 Advice Goddess................................................54 Crossword........................................................55 Culture...................................................................36 Up Close & Personal........................................38 Liquid................................................................36 Photos .....................................17, 28, 40, 41, 43 Twitter ...............................................................47

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5 great things to do this week

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Rock out this weekend and be part “of a revolution.” Listen to O.A.R. (Of a Revolution) at Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Rd., Jim Thorpe for their “You Pick the Set Tour” on Friday, Feb. 5, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. The Hunts, an indiefolk band, will be opening.

O.A.R. is an American rock, jam band that was formed in 1996. Since then, they have released eight full length studio albums and five records of various live performances. Their latest release, The Rockville LP, debuted at No. 13 on Billboard’s top 200. O.A.R. is known for their live shows, including selling out Madison Square Garden twice, as well as their long summer tours. The band has also performed at various events, including the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games.

Tickets start at $40 and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets and the Penn’s Peak Box Office. — cl

Whether flying solo or looking for a night out with your sweetheart, the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science and Art, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton is giving you an opportunity to step back in time and indulge in wine and treats at their event Perfect Pairs: Couples, Libations and Desserts through History on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 6 p.m.

Couples featured are: John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Cleopatra and Mark Antony/Julius Caesar, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, Rhett Butler and Scarlett O’Hara and a local celebrity couple who will be the guest speakers from the American Wine Society, David and Rosemary Falchek.

David and Rosemary will demonstrate a tasting through time, and explain how the relationships of spirits can be compared to the relationships of the featured couples.

Tickets are $25 and attendees must be 21 years or older. Prepaid reservations are required as space is limited to 60 participants. For more information or to pay by phone, call 570-3467186. — cl

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CoCktails for a Cause

Come out and celebrate — or mourn — the fact that winter has barely made an appearance at the annual Deutsch Institute Winter Cocktail Party. Get together with friends and benefit a local nonprofit at the Trax Platform Lounge inside the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton on Friday, Feb. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. Donation for the event is $10.

Throughout the evening enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and music provided by DJ Jack Martin. The Trax will have half price drafts from 4 to 7 p.m and a half price chop shop all night.

All proceeds benefit The Deutsch Institute.

The Deutsch Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing and expanding the leisure and recreational interests for persons with disabilities and special needs in the Northeast Region of Pennsylvania since 1979.

For more information about the Deutsch institute programs, visit deutschinstitute.org.

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any Dream will Do

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Homegrown ConCert

Interested in seeing a walking work of art?

The Broadway Theatre League presents Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Theatre at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, 420 N Washington Ave, Scranton. Performances are Friday, Feb. 5, at 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 7, at 1 p.m.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a family musical based on the biblical story in Genesis. Joseph, who is the twelfth and favorite son of Jacob, has trials and triumphs while on a journey of lost innocence, jealousy and redemption set to a musical score by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice and directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Andy Blankenbuehler. The musical includes songs such as “Any Dream Will Do,” “Go Go Go Joseph” and “Close Every Door.”

Tickets can be purchased by visiting the Fidelity Box Office at the Scranton Cultural Center, calling 570-344-1111 or at ticketmaster. com. — cl

Start your week with a free concert from The Empty Pockets and singer-songwriter Jefferson Thomas as they perform at the Live broadcast of WVIA-FM’s Homegrown Music Concert. The bands will play on Monday, Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. at the Sordoni High Definition Theater at the WVIA Public Media Studios, 100 WVIA Way, Pittston, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.

The Empty Pockets combine Americana rock and roll with some country and soul. In 2010 The Empty Pockets shared with stage with Jennifer Hudson and Richie Furay and headlining venues such as the House of Blues in Chicago. Their song “Take Me” was featured in an award-winning documentary, “Patrol Base Jaker.” Recently they released their first full-length album in a studio with their bare hands.

Jefferson Thomas performs R&B with a twang. “Glory Bound” his first single from 2008’s Western Front, played on over 400 Adult Album Alternative and Adult Contemporary radio stations in the U.S. Seats are free, but limited. Reserve your free seat by calling 570-655-2808 or visit wvia. org/reservations. — cl

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Stroudsburg. $35-$55/$149/$274 . 570-420-2808 or shermantheater.com.

Valentine’s Day Open House WorkHawthorne, Feb. 6, 8 p.m. The folk-based band shop, Feb. 6, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Children performs in the intimate The Boiler Room perforand their family and friends are invited to mance space. Harmony Presents at the Hawley participate in this afternoon of Valentine Silk Mill, Hawley. $19 advance; $22 at the door. activities and crafts including card making, 570-588-8077 or silkmillharmony.com. games and cookie decorating. RefreshNortheast Social Dance Club Dance, Feb. 6, 8 ments will be served. Waverly Community to 11 p.m. DJ Phyllis will play a variety of music House, Waverly. $5 donation covers supincluding Swing, Waltz, Cha-Cha, West Coast and plies. 570-586-8191 or waverlycomm.org.

Line Dance. Dante Literary Society (The Dante An Evening of Libations & Desserts, Feb. 9, Club), Scranton. $5. 570-766-9643.

6 p.m. David and Rosemary Falchek from the The Eric Mintel Quartet Does TV, Feb. 6, 8 p.m., American Wine Society will present a tasting 8 p.m. Jazz pianist Eric Mintel and his band interthrough time, and explain how the relationships of pret classic TV film scores. Mauch Chunk Opera spirits can be compared to the relationships of our House, Jim Thorpe. 570-325-0249 or mcohjt.com. featured couples. Featured couples include: John Synaesthesia Socials Birthday Party from Lennon and Yoko Ono, Cleopatra and Mark Antony/ Beyond, Feb. 7, 6 to 9 p.m. Synaesthesia Social Julius Caesar, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, combines live music, drawing, poetry and theater: along with Rhett Butler and Scarlett O’Hara. Limit the performers are the subjects for the artists as 60 participants. Registration with advance payment well as the entertainment for the audience. Draw required. Everhart Museum, Scranton. $25. 570or just listen. All ages and skill levels welcome. The 346-7186 or everhart-museum.org.

Olde Brick Theatre, Scranton. $2-$5. 570-209-7766 Valentine’s Day Couples Yoga, Feb. 14, 1 to 4 p.m. or ted@tedmichalowski.com.

With Home Yoga & Barre. No yoga experience necesOpen Jam Session, Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m. Bring sary. Tea and pastries will be served after the one-hour an instrument and jump in to this weekly musical class. Optional hand massages by Jane at Merle session. Duffy’s Coffee House, Clarks Summit.

Norman for an additional fee. Purple Squirrel Pastry 570-586-1380.

Company, Pittston. $40/couple advance; $50 day of or Homegrown Music Concert, Feb. 8, 8 p.m. Proadd $15 with hand massages. 570-406-6030. ducing host George Graham presents Americana La Voce presents Old Love Songs, Feb. 14, 3 soul band The Empty Pockets. Be part of the live p.m. La Voce performs in a special Valentine’s Day studio audience or watch from home. Reservations program. Rossetti Family Estate, Scranton. $10. required. The Sordoni Theater at WVIA, Pittston.

570-254-9227.

Free. 570-655-2808 or wvia.org.

Open Mic Night with The Crackers, Feb. 10, 7 to 10 p.m. Acoustic open mic event. Arrive early to sign up. BYOB. The Crackers consist of John The classical Guitar Society of northeastern Pennsylvania presents classical guitarist oren Rocklin on guitar and vocals, Ron Huber on the Fader and mezzo soprano Jessica Bowers in concert at The cooperage in Honesdale on Josh Groban: Stages Live, Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m. bass fiddle and vocals, Jan London on lead guitar, Saturday, Feb. 6, at 7:30 p.m. a donation of $15 is suggested.

This concert featuring selections from Broadway Laura Kortright on fiddle and Shawn Caden on musicals was recorded before a live audience at mandolin & vocals. The Cooperage, Honesdale.

LMAO Hip-Hip & Soul Concert Event, Feb. 5, 8 enti, currently performing in City Opera’s producthe historic Los Angeles Theatre. The footage is cut 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. with a live Q&A with Groban. Cinemark 20, Moosic. p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Featuring performances tion of Tosca. Costumes optional. Proceeds benefit Tauk, Umphrey’s McGee, Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m.

by The Love and Hip Hop R&B star Amina Buddafly Scranton Civic Ballet. Reservations required. RosRegal Dickson City Stadium 14 & IMAX, Dickson Doors open 7 p.m.

Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. setti Family Estate, Scranton. $40 or $75/couple. and hosted by: New York King of Comedy, HBO City. 570-961-5922 or FathomEvents.com. $25 advance; $30 day of show.

570-325-0371 or 570-343-0115. def Comedy Jam, and BET ComicView star Gerald An Evening with Todd Rundgren, Feb. 4, 8 pennspeak.com.

Pulling Punches, Vulturepeak, Summer Holds Kelly. Also featuring Maxx and Stax, The Full Force p.m. The PA native rocker performs hits from his Marley’s Mission presents Olivia Kay in the Earth, Nothing Left, Feb. 6, 7 p.m. All ages. Bar five-decade career. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. Brothers and ESU’s The Lyrical Genius, LG. SherConcert, Feb. 12, 5:30 to 8 p.m. The nonprofit man Theater, Stroudsburg. $20-35. 570-420-2808 available for 21+. The Other Side, Wilkes-Barre. $5. $38-52. 570-420-2808 or shermantheater.com. organization welcomes the twelve-year old musical 570-970-9570. or shermantheater.com.

Music from St. Stephen’s presents Inprodigy from Oklahoma for an encore appearance Oren Fader and Jessica Bowers in Concert, Cassandra Hart, Feb. 6, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The digo Moon Brass Band, Feb. 5, 7 p.m. The New the evening before its sixth annual Blue RibFeb. 6, 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. The Classinger/songwriter will perform. Hilltop Christian Orleans-style band performs as the third annual bon Gala.

Harnessing Hope Raffle tickets will be sical Guitar Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania Winter Warmer Concert Series continues. Includes Coffee House at Plains United Methodist Church, available for sale.

Hilton Scranton and Conference presents classical guitarist Fader in performance Plains. Free. 570-899-2264 or unitybymusic.org or warm refreshments and post-performance meetCenter, Scranton.

Free.

570-343-3000 or marwith mezzo soprano Bowers. The Cooperage, the-artist reception. Each concert runs 75 minutes steve@unitybymusic.org. leysmission.com.

Honesdale. $15 suggested donation. 570-253-2020 Opera Extravaganza (Carnevale di Venezia), with no intermission. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Feb. 6, 7 p.m. Masked ball featuring opera favorites or cgsnepa.org or cgsnepa@gmail.com.

Church, Wilkes-Barre. $18. 570-825-6653 or Please see CALENDAR, Page 7 Billy Gibbons, Feb. 6, 8 p.m. Sherman Theater, performed live by Kristin Sampson and James Valststephenswb.org.

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/CALENDAR Backstage Pass: Baron Wolman and the Early Years of Rolling Stone opened last week in the Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University. Featuring framed photographs, contact sheets and original magazine covers by the chief photographer for Rolling Stone magazine from 1967 to 1970, the exhibit will remain on display through March 16.

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RUNA, Feb. 12, 7 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.

The Philadelphia-based Celtic-roots band returns.

BYOB. The Cooperage, Honesdale. $15 suggested donation. 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

In Recital: David Ball and Trevor Nuckols, Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. Performance Music presents a performance on pipe organ and French horn. Houlihan-McLean Center at University of Scranton, Scranton. Free. 570-9417624 or scranton.edu/music or music@scranton.edu.

NEPA Philharmonic: Music from Latin America, Feb. 12, 8 p.m. The regional orchestra presents a Latin jazz pops series concert tour of the Pan American experience featuring guest artists Mambo Kings. The Theater at Lackawanna College, Scranton. 570-270-4444 or nepaphil.org.

Session Americana, Feb. 12, 8 p.m. Vintageinspired folk rock band. Harmony Presents at the Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley. $20-$25. 570-588-8077 or harmonypresents.com.

Tusk, Feb. 12 through 13, 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Fleetwood Mac tribute band. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. $26. 570-822-2992 or mcohjt.com.

Wanabee My Valentine? - Wanabees concert, Feb. 13, 6 to 11:30 p.m. Regal Room, Olyphant. $20. 570-489-1901 or regalroom.com.

Kilmaine Saints, Feb. 13, 7 to 10 p.m. Celtic rock band concert. Fundraiser for Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors. Parish of St. John Neumann, Scranton. $20. 570-344-6159.

NEPA Philharmonic: Music from Latin America, Feb. 13, 8 p.m. The regional orchestra presents a Latin jazz pops series concert tour of the Pan American experience featuring guest artists Mambo Kings. The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre. 570-270-4444 or nepaphil.org.

Seth Glier, Feb. 13, 8 p.m. Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley.

The Paramounts, Feb. 14, 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Duffy’s Coffee House, Clarks Summit. 570-848-1682.

La Voce presents Old Love Songs, Feb. 14, 3 p.m. La Voce performs in a special Valentine’s Day program. Rossetti Family Estate, Scranton. $10.

570-254-9227.

Simply Grand: Dr. Donald Boomgaarden, Feb. 14, 3 p.m. The pianist performs a program of romantic compositions. Reservations required. The Sordoni Theater at WVIA, Pittston. Free. 570-6552808 or wvia.org.

A Broadway Valentine, Feb. 14, 4 p.m. Symphonic Chorus and soloists of Choral Society of Northeast Pennsylvania Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, Scranton. $5/$15. 570-343-6707.

Wyoming Seminary Student Recital, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. The Wyoming Seminary Upper School Music Department will present a Student Recital, featuring individual student vocalists and instrumentalists performing works from the classical repertoire. Kirby Center for Creative Arts at Wyoming Seminary, Kingston. Free. 570-270-2192.

PMEA District 9 Jazz Festival Concert, Feb. 20, 7 p.m. The Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) presents a concert at the conclusion of its festival, featuring more than 150 high school jazz musicians from area high schools. Kirby Center for Creative Arts at Wyoming Seminary, Kingston.

Free. 570-270-2192.

Sloan Wainwright, Feb. 20, 7 p.m. RiverFolk Concerts presents the singer/songwriter in concert with special guests Aaron Nathans and Michael G. Ronstadt. The Cooperage, Honesdale. $18 advance; $22 door. 570-253-2020 or riverfolkconcerts.com.

Popa Chubby, Feb. 20, 8 p.m. Born in the Bronx as Ted Horowitz, the postmodern bluesman celebrates the release of his new CD. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. $23. 570-325-0249 or mcohjt.com.

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Scranton. $35-$57. 570-3441111 or broadwayscranton.com.

Rhett Miller, Feb. 20, 8 p.m. The altThe Children’s Hour, Feb. 12 country singer known for his work with through 21, Thursdays-SaturThe Old 97s performs “Live in the Chandep.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. days, 8 lier Lobby.” The F.M. Kirby Center for the Feb. 11, 8 p.m.

Actors Circle Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre. $20-$25. presents the Lilian Helman play 570-826-1100 or kirbycenter.org. under the direction of Patricia Soul Shakers Winter Blues GuitarPurcell.

Providence Playhouse, mageddon, Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m. Featuring Scranton. $8-$12.

570-342performances by Phyllis Hopkins, Doug 9707 or actorscircle.org. & Eamonn Hubert, Bob McCartney, Teddy Young, Jesus Christ Superstar, Feb. Clarence Spady, Matt Bennick and Peter Florance.

12 through March 6, Fridays, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, Sundays, 2 p.m.; Saturdays, 8 Scranton. $20. 570-344-1111 or sccmt.org. p.m.

Presenting Tim Rice and Wade Preston, Feb. 27, 7 p.m. The “piano Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical man” best-known for his work in the Twyla Tharp dramatization of the last days and Billy Joel musical Movin’ Out performs. The of Jesus Christ.

Meal and show Theater at North, Scranton. $20 advance; $24 door. packages available via The 877-987-6487 or goodwillnepa.org/theater.

River Room or The Gem and In Concert: The University of Scranton Jazz Keystone.

Shawnee Playhouse, Band, Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. Houlihan-McLean Center Shawnee-On-Delaware. $15at University of Scranton, Scranton. 570-941-7624 $28.

570-421-5093 or theshawor scranton.edu/music.

Paper Cuts: Joseph Opshinsky opens at artWorks Gallery & Studio in Scranton on Friday, Feb. 5, with a In Recital: University of Scranton Performance neeplayhouse.com. reception held in conjunction with First Friday Scranton from 6 to 9 p.m. The exhibit will remain on display Love Songs from Broadway Music Students, Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. Houlihanthrough March 18.

McLean Center at University of Scranton, Scranton. Musical Review, Feb. 12, 7 p.m.

Musical review fundraiser for Free. 570-941-7624 or scranton.edu/music. entertainment and a cash bar. J.J. Ferrara Perform- woman autobiographical show about the transforExcellence in School Theater Arts Awards Genetti Craig Thatcher Band Tribute to Cream, Feb. 27, mation from a young boy growing up in Scranton ing Arts Center, Hazleton. $30 or $50/couple.

Manor, Dickson City. $20/$35. nepaesta.eventbee.com 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Performing hits like to an “international celebrity housewife.” Proceeds 570-454-5451 or ptpashows.org. or nepaesta@gmail.com.

“Sunshine of Your Love,” “White Room,” “Crossbenefit Ballet Theatre of Scranton’s annual gift Shakespeare’s Will, Feb. 21, 2 p.m. Calder The Telephone and Trouble in Tahiti, Feb. 18 roads,” and “Badge.” Mauch Chunk Opera House, production of The Nutcracker. Limit 100 tickets.

House Museum, Equinunk. $15 suggested donathrough 19, 7:30 p.m. A double bill featuring works Jim Thorpe. $23. 570-325-0249 or mcohjt.com.

Radisson at Lackawanna Station Hotel, Scranton. tion reservations required. 570-224-6722.

by Gian Carlo Menotti and Leonard Bernstein Third Day, Feb. 28, 6 p.m. Lead Us Back tour $20. balletheatre@aol.com.

A Moon for the Misbegotten, Feb. 25, 7 p.m. respectively, conducted by Warren Jones and The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Rain - A Tribute to The Beatles, Feb. 28, 6:30 Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Philadelphia’s Walnut directed by Carleen Graham. Tri-Cities Opera, BingWilkes-Barre. 570-826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.

Street Theatre presents the Eugene O’Neill tragedy p.m. A Broadway Theatre League concert presentaNEPA Philharmonic: From the Fjords, March 3, hamton. 607-729-3444 or tricitiesopera.com. set on a Connecticut tenant farm in 1923. The F.M. tion. Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, Dogfight, Feb. 19 through 28, Fridays-Satur7 p.m. The regional orchestra presents a chamber Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre. Scranton. 570-344-1111 or broadwayscranton.com. music concert featuring selections by Scandinavian days, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Assistant professor $18-$38. 570-826-1100 or kirbycenter.org. and associate dean of theatre Joseph Dawson composers performed by concertmaster Erica Continuing The Importance of Being Earnest, Feb. 25 Kiesewetter on violin and pianist Fei-Fei Dong. The directs the Wilkes University Theatre production Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Feb. 4, 7 p.m., through 27, 7:30 p.m. The Summit University Theatre of the musical adaptation of the 1991 movie about Sordoni Theater at WVIA, Pittston. 570-270-4444 Feb. 5 through 6, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 7, 3 p.m. Act Out Department presents the classic Oscar Wilde comedy a group of soldiers who go out to get their kicks or nepaphil.org. presents the musical based on the Hans Christian under the direction of Dr. Brian Maxwell. Summit before leaving to fight in Viet Nam. With musical Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Andersen story.

With music

by Alan Menken, lyrics University, Clarks Summit. 570-586-2400 or bbc.edu. direction by Ken McGraw. Dorothy Dickson Darte Show, March 3, 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. The by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater. Act Out Hairspray, Feb. 26 through 28. Directed by Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre. $5tribute band performs in the Harry & Jeanette WeinTheatre, Taylor.

570-881-4206.

Candice Rowe and Karl Barbee. Choreography by berg Theatre. Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic 10. 570-408-4540 or wilkes.edu.

The Two Georgias, through Feb. 7, Fridays, Sam Schugardt. Act Out Theatre, Taylor.

Henry and Mudge, Feb. 20, 11 a.m. Theatreworks Temple, Scranton. $29. 570-344-1111 or sccmt.org.

Sundays, 2 p.m.; Saturdays, 8 p.m. The original Songs for a New World, Feb. 27 through 28, USA presents a live stage production based on the full-length play by Brian McDermott is the second 7:30 p.m. This landmark musical song cycle by best-selling series of books by Cynthia Rylant. An by the playwright to be produced at Shawnee.

Jason Robert Brown travels bounces through time optional Wiggles and Giggles craft workshop is Shawnee Playhouse, Shawnee-On-Delaware. $15from a 19492 Spanish sailing ship to contemporary presented one hour before the show for an additional $18.

570-421-5093 or theshawneeplayhouse.com.

New York City. Sette LaVerghetta Center for the Opening $5 each. Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Guys & Dolls, through Feb. 21, Fridays-SatPerforming Arts at Marywood University, Scranton.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamTemple, Scranton. $8. 570-344-1111 or sccmt.org. urdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m. Directed by Dan $6-$10. 570-348-6211 or marywood.edu. coat, Feb. 5, 8 p.m., Feb. 6, 2 p.m., 8 p.m., Feb. A Taste of Theatre, Feb. 20, 7 p.m. Doors open Pascoe with musical direction

by Ted Anderson, There’s Always Time for a Cocktail, Feb. 27, 8 7, 1 p.m. Broadway Theatre League presents the at 6:30 p.m. The Pennsylvania Theatre of Performthis latest Music Box production stars Dane Bower, p.m. Mrs. Kasha Davis (aka Taylor native Ed Popil) Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice musical on tour. ing Arts hosts its fifth annual benefit offering menu of RuPaul’s Drag Race notoriety, performs her oneScranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, selections of area restaurants, a silent auction, live Please see CALENDAR, Page 10

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Hoyt Ripple Memoir, Feb. 5 through March 11.

Civil war-era illustrations by James Taylor. Call to confirm gallery hours. The Hope Horn Gallery at University of Scranton, Scranton. 570-941-4214 or scranton.edu/gallery.

Between the Covers: Altered Books in Contemporary Art, Feb. 5 through June 6. This exclusive exhibition curated by Sarah Tanguy features books given new life as works of art by two dozen contemporary artists through techniques including folding, drilling, shredding, carving, stacking, ripping, sewing, pasting, burning, sanding, collage and assemblage.

Everhart Museum, Scranton. Museum admission ($3-7) applies. 570-346-7186 or everhart-museum.org.

Romantic Art, Feb. 5 through 21. Reception: Feb. 5, 6-8 p.m. Group show featuring work with a romantic or erotic theme in a variety of media.

Hazleton Art League, Hazleton. 570-454-0092 or hazletonsartleague.org.

Opening Paper Cuts: Joseph Opshinsky, Feb. 5 through #EverhartSnaps - Community Art at the EverMarch 18, Tuesdays-Fridays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; hart, Feb. 5 through June 6. Personal photographs Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reception: Feb. 5, 6-9 of residents at Everhart Museum through the years. p.m.

ArtWorks Gallery & Studio, Scranton. 570Everhart Museum, Scranton. 570-346-7186 or 207-1815 or ArtWorksNEPA.com. everhart-museum.org.

Works by Don Fatzinger, Feb. 5, 6 to 9 p.m.

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Jimmy Williams, Ericka Law and Megan Horwatt in the leading roles. Doors open two hours prior to curtain with cash bar available.

Buffet dinner served 90 minutes before show.

Tickets available for dinner and show or show only. Music Box Dinner Playhouse, Swoyersville. $14-$35. 570-283-2195 or musicbox.org.

Kick Out the Bottom: Open Voice Poetry Reading, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. Charlotte Rusalka hosts this program of poetry, slam performance and freestyling the last Friday of every month. Everyone is a featured reader. Limit 3-5 minutes per slot; sign up at 6:45 p.m. AFA Gallery, Scranton. bookwormearthworm@yahoo.com.

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Singer/songwriter Cassandra Hart performs at the Hilltop Christian Coffee House at the United Methodist Church in Plains on Sunday, Feb. 6, at 6:30 p.m.

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The Olyphant resident displays recent paintings in conjunction with First Friday Scranton. Cooper’s Seafood House, Scranton. 570-346-6883 or DonFatzingerFineArt.com.

Painting Places, Feb. 6 through April 23, Tuesdays-Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays-Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m.

Reception: Feb. 6, 5-8 p.m. Landscape paintings by Bill Teitsworth. MacDonald Gallery at Misericordia University, Dallas. 570-674-6250 or misericordia.edu.

The Golden Moment, Feb. 6 through April 23, Tuesdays-Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays-Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m.

Reception: Feb. 6, 5-8 p.m. Impressionist artist Renee Emanuel specializes in watercolor landscapes and still life paintings. Pauly Friedman Art Gallery at Misericordia University, Dallas. 570-674-6250 or misericordia.edu.

Steve Lurkel: Oh You Pretty Things .., Feb. 13. Opening reception: Saturday, Feb. 13. Forage Space, Scranton. foragespace.com.

Carnal Nature, Feb. 13, 6 to 9 p.m. Group show featuring the works of Marty Carr. Works in a variety of media explore the sensual “nature of the beast” in response to the theme. Mature viewers only. Reception includes music by DJ Addam

Bombb, raffle and refreshments. Origins Gallery, Stroudsburg. 570-507-7571 or originsgallery.org.

Narratives Seen, Feb. 27 through April 3.

Reception: Feb. 27, 6-8 p.m. Featuring paintings by Kevin Kinkead, Gayle Wells Mandle, Gretchen Dow Simpson and Mark Webber. Opening reception includes live music by Gypsy Jazz Quintet. Mahady Gallery at Marywood University, Scranton. 570348-6278 or marywood.edu/galleries.

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Stuffed Olives: Works by Ashley Kujat and Aaron Johnson, through Feb. 7, ThursdaysSaturdays, 2 to 7 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 4 p.m.

Both artists recently relocated to Scranton and explore illustration through their love of science fiction, animals and tattoos. Forage Space, Scranton. foragespace.com.

Nature Calls, through Feb. 12. Reception: The Stairwell Gallery hosts a group show celebrating the art of plein air and art inspired by nature. Gallery hours vary; call to confirm.

The Exchange, Bloomsburg. 570-317-2596 or mooseexchange.org.

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Helen Mirren stars as Queen Elizabeth II in National Theatre Live’s screening of The Audience at The Dietrich Theater on Sunday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. and again on Sunday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m.

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Valentine’s Day At Mohegan Sun Pocono

Looking for somewhere special to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Look no further than Mohegan Sun Pocono for a weekend-long romantic getaway with your sweetheart for great food, memorable fun and blissful relaxation.

Kick off your romantic weekend on Saturday, February 13th with a live cooking show at Rustic Kitchen Bistro & Bar inside Mohegan Sun Pocono. At 7:00pm, host of In The Kitchen Kim McLendon will prepare and serve a mouthwatering three-course meal starting with a crisp Winter Citrus Salad, followed by Baked Scallops with lobster and crab Newburg sauce topped with crunchy Ritz crackers served alongside grilled asparagus and ending with a creamy lemon-raspberry parfait. This delectable dinner will be paired with a perfectly-chilled Danzante Italian Pinot Grigio. Advance tickets for live cooking shows every Friday and Saturday are available at rustickitchen.biz/wilkesbarre.

If a romantic dinner is more in mind, reserve a private booth inside Rustic Kitchen Bistro & Bar for a Tuscaninspired Valentine’s Day dinner like no other. All weekend, enjoy special menu items including creamy Seafood Bisque, Prime Rib Spring Rolls with spicy BBQ sauce and cheese fondue, Surf ‘N’ Turf with crabstuffed lobster and filet mignon, pan-seared Sea Bass with chorizo and tomato couscous and roasted corn and arugula salad, or Duck Confit Ravioli. Call 570.824.6600 for reservations or visit rustickitchen.biz/wilkesbarre.

Just steps away, the nationally-renowned Ruth’s Chris Steak House awaits, ready to make your night special with world-famous tender steaks, expertly-executed seafood, New Orleans-inspired appetizers, unforgettable desserts and an award-winning wine list. Call 570.208.2266 for reservations or visit mohegansunpocono.com.

Nearby at Pearl Sushi Bar, delicacies of the sea are freshly-prepared in a hip, fun setting. Try a unique handcrafted martini or the newest menu item, The Martini Sampler. Choose three martinis from “The Tao of Abundant Martinis” menu, and receive a 3-ounce sample of each for the ultimate cocktail experience.

Timbers Buffet is also getting in on the action this Valentine’s Day weekend. All weekend enjoy a tantalizing seafood buffet with some sweet Valentine’s Day touches such as heart-shaped ravioli and a glass of complimentary champagne.

Both Saturday and Sunday at 9:00pm, grab your sweetheart and get up-close-and-personal with the talented acts of Wise Crackers Comedy Club in Seasons Ballroom at Mohegan Sun Pocono. Join Brad Williams, Jonathan Randall and Scott Bruce for hilarious Wise Crackers performances sure to have you laughing all night long. Advance tickets required; visit mohegansunpocono.com.

When the laughs are over, head to Breakers and groove to the sounds of Nowhere Slow, a high-energy rock band out of nearby Scranton, until 1:30am. Breakers offers an eclectic nightlife scene with high energy bartenders and great drink specials, and is a fantastic place to party with your sweetheart, meet up with friends or make new ones!

On Sunday, start Valentine’s Day with Bar Louie’s famous Sunday brunch from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Enjoy delicious menu items like Eggs Bennie, Hangover Helper, Breakfast Nachos or PB&J cakes. Top it all off with a pitcher of Bar Louie’s famous Bloody Marys or Ultimate Mimosas.

When your appetite is sated, head over to the onsite Spa Sapphire, located on the first floor of the hotel. Comprised of extraordinary ambiance and legendary services, Spa Sapphire promises a luxury spa experience, and on Valentine’s Day with any couple’s service enjoy a decadent complimentary dessert for two! Call 570.270.5555 for reservations today.

Take their breath away this Valentine’s Day with some memorable moments at Mohegan Sun Pocono.

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2016 Scholastic Art Awards for Northeastern Pennsylvania, through Feb. 17.

Mahady Gallery at Marywood University, Scranton. 570-348-6278 or marywood.edu/ galleries.

Faculty and Alumni Exhibit, through Feb. 24, Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring artwork by current LCCC faculty and invited alumni artists. Schulman Gallery at Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke. 570-7400727 or luzerne.edu.

Quintessence, through Feb. 26, MondaysFridays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Exhibition of rural and nature photography by Tunkhannock natives Madeleine Bunavage, Elizabeth Redan, Janelle Rought, and Teall Schoch. Weekend viewing hours available by appointment. Widmann Gallery at King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. 570-208-5875 or kings.edu.

Selections: Photos and Paintings of Warmer Days by Nina Davidowitz, through Feb. 27. On display in the Sandra Dyczewski Maffei Gallery.

Circle Center for the Arts (WVAL), Wilkes-Barre. wyomingvalleyartleague.org.

Terezin and Kurdistan - A Journey: How do we break this chain of inhumanity?, through Feb. 28.

Photographs by Michael Mirabito, Ph.D. taken in the summer of 2014 depict sites of past and recent genocide, portraying former atrocities as well as the human need for normalcy. A gallery talk will be held on Sunday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. Suraci Gallery at Marywood University, Scranton. 570-348-6278 or marywood.edu/galleries.

American Neon: The Photographs of Kenny Ganz, through Feb. 29. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. 570-996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com.

Favorite Photographs of Tom Sheridan, through Feb. 29. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. 570-996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com.

Selections from The Maslow Collection, through Feb. 29. Maslow Study Gallery at Marywood University, Scranton.

Backstage Pass: Baron Wolman and the Early Years of Rolling Stone, through March 16.

Exhibition features 35 framed photographs, contact sheets, and original Rolling Stone magazine covers from Wolman’s era as chief photographer from 1967 to 1970. Sordoni Art Gallery, Wilkes-Barre.

570-408-4325 or wilkes.edu.

Art Events

Lecture: Andersonville and Florence Prisons: The Ezra Hoyt Ripple Memoir, Feb. 5, 5 p.m. Horn Hope Gallery director Dr. Darlene Miller-Lanning presents a lecture prior in the Pearn Auditorium prior to an exhibit reception in the Hope Horn

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Philadelphia’s Pulling Punches plays an all-age show at The Other Side in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. with Vulturespeak, Summer Holds the Earth and Nothing Left.

Gallery. Brennan Hall at University of Scranton, Scranton. Free. 570-941-7400 or scranton.edu.

DIY Letterpress Open House, Feb. 5, 6 to 9 p.m. Print Valentine coasters or cards on the Kelsey press or use the Showcard press to make a tote bag ($5). The Workshop, Scranton. 570-341-9988 or crowdesigns.wordpress.com/letterpress.

First Friday Open House, Feb. 5, 6 to 9 p.m.

This event offered in conjunction with First Friday Scranton features Jessup jewelry artist Caddie Calvey who specializes in all-natural crystal jewelry as Lunar Sparkle and The Kennedy Creek Strummers, an all-ages, community-based ukulele troupe. Green Ridge Om & Wellness (GROW), Scranton. 570-507-9494 or greenridgewellness.com.

Calder House First Friday, Feb. 5, 6:30 p.m. Equinunk Historical Society, Equinunk. free. 570-224-4466.

Life Drawing Group, Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m.

Regional artists host this weekly session on the second floor with a nude model. Bring your own supplies; easels provided. AFA Gallery, Scranton. $2-$7. 570-969-1040 or artistsforart.org.

Drawing and Design: Art Class, Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m. Jennifer Amazon of Amazon Art Studio hosts this weekly class. Topics to be covered include: elements of art, principles of design, drawing tech-

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niques, artist studies, life drawing skills, anatomy and color theory. Art Seen Gallery Co-Op and Cafe, Scranton. $20 (discount available with advance monthly enrollment). 570-497-6457 or AmazonArtStudio.com.

Winterfest, Feb. 12 and 13. Businesses throughout the downtown district will showcase artists, host wine pourings or sponsor ice sculptures along the luminary-lit streets. Downtown Stroudsburg, Stroudsburg. 570-872-4839 or poconoarts.org.

Hex Sign Workshop, Feb. 13, 10 to 11 a.m. Create personal hex signs based on traditional Pennsylvania Dutch designs using templates and cut paper with Nikki Moser at Steamworks. Offered by the AfA Gallery as part of its Second Saturday series of educational programs. Registration requested by Feb. 8. Mall at Steamtown, Scranton. $12-$15. 570-969-1040.

Lust in the Afternoon: Wine Tasting, Feb. 13, 2 p.m. This Valentine’s event pairs six wines with aphrodisiac foods in the Markle Gallery. Limit 34 participants. Hazleton Art League, Hazleton. $28.

570-454-0092 or hazletonsartleague.org or hazletonartleague@outlook.com.

Mandala Paint Night, Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m. With artist Ariell Stewart. Supplies included. Each canvas is printed with a mandala outline you can make your own. Bring your own beverage and snacks.

Limit 30 participants. Nearme Yoga, Moosic. $36$40. 570-840-3220 or nearmeyoga.com.

Life Drawing Sessions, Feb. 21, 1 to 3:30 p.m.

With demonstration by Robert Berstrasser, Ted Michalowski and Helen Lavelle. All are welcome to participate in these workshops. Circle Center for the Arts (WVAL), Wilkes-Barre. $8-10. wyomingvalleyartleague@gmail.com.

Adult Coloring Night, Feb. 25, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

With live music by Billy Brandenburg on acoustic guitar (February.) Full pastry and beverage menu available, for purchase. Reservations required.

Limit 50 participants. Purple Squirrel Pastry Company, Pittston. 570-655-7775.

Libations & Creations: Paint with Jill, Feb. 25 through 26, 7:30 p.m. Create your own painting of a “Sleeping Winter Owl” with art educator (and Harmony Presents director) Jill Carletti. All art supplies provided. BYOB. (Jan. 22 session is sold out.) Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley. $35. harmonypresents.com.

Folk Art Adventures of Carol Moyer, through Feb. 29. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. 570996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com.

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Poet Craig Czury will discuss his book Thumb Notes Almanac: Hitchhiking the Marcellus Shale in the Catherine Evans mcGowan Room of the mary kintz Bevino library at misericordia University on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m.

“Wild Pears and Zinnias” in acrylic on paper is one of the works by Renee Emanuel on display in the Pauly Friedman Art Gallery at misericordia University in a new solo exhibition titled The Golden Moment opening on saturday, Feb. 6, with a reception for the artist and also artist Bill Teitsworth, from 5 to 8 p.m. Teitsworth’s work will be exhibited in the adjacent macDonald Art Gallery in a show titled Painting Places. Both exhibits will remain on display through April 23.

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to Drive, Room, The Second Mother, Suffragette, Taxi, Truth, Vermeer and His Music, The Winter’s Tale, and The Wonders. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. $8.50.

NT Live: The Audience, Feb. 7, 2 p.m., Feb. 21, 570-996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com.

2 p.m. National Theatre Live presents the Helen Albright After Hours: The Trouble with Cali, Mirren on stage as Queen Elizabeth II. The Dietrich Feb. 12, 6 p.m. The Albright Memorial Library Theater, Tunkhannock. $10-14. 570-996-1500 or sponsors a series of films that have had a local DietrichTheater.com. and/or national impact on popular culture. AdmisFilm Favorites: The Three Stooges, Feb. 10, sion free with library card. Recommended for 1 p.m., 7 p.m. This 2012 feature film is screened adults only. Reservation required. Refreshments with support from Keystone Community Resources will be served. Screening in the Community Room. and Keystone Konfections. The Dietrich Theater, Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Scranton.

Tunkhannock. Free. 570-996-1500 or dietrichtheater. Free. 570-348-3015 or lclshome.org/childrenslibrary. com.

Labyrinth, Feb. 13, 10 p.m. Special screening Winter Fest, Feb. 12 through 25. Twelve films in celebration of the life and career of David Bowie. will be screened multiple times in 14 days. The Includes pre-party, post-party and a costume opening night featuring a double header screencontest. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. $8-12. ing and refreshments event on Friday, Feb. 12, 570-420-2808 or shermantheater.com. requires reservations and special $25 ticket. Films PCT Revival Movie Series, Feb. 14, 7 p.m. Jan. include Meet the Patels, Grandma, 99 Homes, Ingrid 24: The Last Starfighter. Feb 14. The Notebook. Pocono Bergman: In Her Own Words, Labyrinth of Lies, Learning Cinema and Cultural Center, East Stroudsburg.

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$6.75. 570-421-6684 or poconocommunitytheater.org.

Family Movie Night, Feb. 18, 6 p.m. The Peanuts Movie (2015) will be screened. Bring a blanket or towel to sit on. Pajamas welcome. Popcorn will be served.

Carbondale Public Library, Carbondale. 570-282-4281.

Agents of Change, Feb. 19, 7 p.m. Screening with a talk by producer and director Frank Dawson, who participated in the student protests to establish an African studies program at Cornell University.

Burke Auditorium at King’s College, Wilkes-Barre.

Free. 570-208-5957 or kings.edu.

The Mask You Live In, Feb. 23, 7 p.m. The film will be screened in PNC Auditorium as part of the University’s Black History Month celebration.

Loyola Science Center at The University of Scranton, Scranton. Free. 570-941-5904 or scranton.edu or multicultural@scranton.edu.

Sleep Dealer, Feb. 24, 7 p.m. Screening in Pearn Auditorium as part of the Latin American Film Festival. Brennan Hall at University of Scranton, Scranton. 570-941-7400 or scranton.edu or susan.mendez@scranton.edu.

Albright After Hours: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls, Feb. 26, 6 p.m. The Albright Memorial Library sponsors a series of films that have had a local and/or national impact on popular culture.

Admission free with library card. Recommended for adults only. Reservation required. Refreshments will be served. Screening in the Community Room.

Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Scranton.

Free. 570-348-3015 or lclshome.org/childrenslibrary.

To Kill a Mockingbird, March 2, 1 p.m., 7 p.m.

The classic film based on Harper Lee’s novel will be screened in conjunction with Wyoming County

Reads. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. 570996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com.

Books

Life Writing & Poetry Workshops, through Feb. 9, Tuesdays, 6 to 9 p.m. Master class series with Craig Czury. The Springville Schoolhouse, Springville. $90 for all six sessions or pay as you go. 570-702-1787 or craigczury@gmail.com.

A Poetry of Witness: Conversation from Coal to Gas – Voices and their Echos, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. The Soyka Fund for the Humanities and the Department of English present poet Craig Czury, a native of Dallas, who will speak about the making of his most recent book of poems crafted from interviews conducted while hitchhiking around Susquehanna County, Thumb Notes Almanac: Hitchhiking the Marcellus Shale. Misericordia University, Dallas. 570-674-8021 or misericordia.edu.

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NAME: Alyson McRipley BAR: River Street Jazz Cafe, Plains FAVORITE DRINK: Peachy Keen — Vodka, rum, triple sec, gin, peach schnapps and a splash of sweet and sour. Top with Sprite and a lemon twist. Served in a pint glass.

arlo’s Tavern, Union Dale — Open Mic Night with Tom and Friends augustine’s Club 17, Old Forge — the Girlz Thursday, February 4 featuring Nika Long breakers at Mohegan sun Pocono, Plains Twp. bar Louie at Mohegan sun Pocono, Plains Twp. — Who’s Next (The Who tribute) — Digital Getdown Formosa, Clarks Summit — Ron Leas and breakers at Mohegan sun Pocono, Plains Twp. Kenny McGraw — Kartune Mecca’s Place, Dunmore — Facing the Giants elixir bistro bar at Mohegan sun Pocono, Mendicino’s Pizza, Covington Twp. — Plains Twp. — Dustin Drevitch Merchants of Groove Unplugged evolution Nightclub at the Woodlands, Plains Olde brook Inn, Moscow — Tony V Twp. — Dance Party ruth’s Chris steak house, Plains Township — The hotel belvidere, Hawley — Bill and Donna Music for Models Trio Arnold sambuca Grill, Scranton — Paul Ardito JJ bridjes restaurant, Clarks Summit — FrIday, February 5 Speakeasy, Tony V bar Louie at Mohegan sun Pocono, Plains Twp. Litzy’s Lounge, Avoca — Facing the Giants — Light Weight Lyrics bar & Cafe, Carbondale — uMan Era, The blogg Pub & Grill, Tunkhannock — Jigsaw Silouhette Lies Johnny Mecca’s Place, Dunmore — Control Freaks breakers at Mohegan sun Pocono, Plains Twp. Mendicino’s Pizza, Covington Twp. — Tom — M80 Rogo elixir bistro bar at Mohegan sun Pocono, Mert’s Piano bar, Scranton — Jeffrey James Band Plains Twp. — Mike Dougherty New Penny, Scranton — Delirium & JJ bridjes restaurant, Clarks Summit — Ron PunishFace, Delirum & Punishface Morgan Olde brook Inn, Moscow — Paul Martin in Kenny’s Pub, Archbald — Open Mic Night Rathskeller, Sage McGrath’s Pub and eatery, Dalton — Graces O’Leary’s Pub, Scranton — Still Hand String Downfall duo Band and the Dishonest Fiddlers Mecca’s Place, Dunmore — Deano Noto The Other side, Wilkes-Barre — Pulling Mendicino’s Pizza, Covington Twp. — Robbie Punches, Vulturepeak, Summer Holds the Earth, Walsh and Tony Vergnetti Nothing Left Mert’s Piano bar, Scranton — Daddy-O & The Parker house Tavern, Scranton — Dashboard Sax Maniax Mary Duo New Penny, Scranton — Dave “Hooter” Van Poor richard’s Pub, Scranton — DJ Honey Do Valen The ravenhaus Tavern, Lake Ariel — Steve Olde brook Inn, Moscow — East Coast Duo, Hertzog Rathskeller karaoke with Tony Piazza river street Jazz Cafe, Plains Twp. — Bob O’Leary’s Pub, Scranton — Destination West Parker house Tavern, Scranton — Renora Code Marley Birthday Bash with George Wesley ruth’s Chris steak house, Plains Township — The ravenhaus Tavern, Lake Ariel — George Ruth’s Chris Jazz Trio & Trish sambuca Grill, Scranton — Paul Ardito river street Jazz Cafe, Plains Twp. — Adam skytop Lodge, Skytop — Doug Smith Orchestra Ezra Group Tomaino’s Lounge, Archbald — Coming Up ruth’s Chris steak house, Plains Township — Roses Ruth’s Chris Jazz Trio Wellington’s Pub & eatery, Clarks Summit — sambuca Grill, Scranton — Paul Ardito See You Next Tuesday stir Nightclub & bar, Wilkes-Barre — London Force suNday, February 7 Tomaino’s Lounge, Archbald — DJ Pat with arlo’s Tavern, Union Dale — Green River karaoke (Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute) The Woodlands Inn & resort, Plains Twp. — bazil, Clarks Summit — John Oclese and Geri The 25th Hour Featherby jazz duo saTurday, February 6 MONday, February 8 The ariel View Inn, Lake Ariel — duffy’s Coffee house, Clarks Summit — Open Marilyn Kennedy Jam Session

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Tuesday, February 9 Carl Von Luger steak & seafood, Scranton — Mardi Gras Party with The Indigo Moon Brass Band Cooper’s seafood house, Scranton — Fat Tuesday with EJ the DJ ruth’s Chris Celebrate Fat Tuesday with Doug smith and the Dixieland All-stars at steak house, sidel's in scranton on Tuesday, Feb. 9, from 7 to 10:30 p.m.

Plains Township — Erin FrIday, February 12 McClelland deer head Inn, Delaware Water Gap — Erin sidel’s restaurant & Lounge, Scranton — Fat McClelland Band Tuesday with Doug Smith’s Dixieland All-Stars Mendicino’s Pizza, Covington Twp. — J2 Mert’s Piano bar, Scranton — Fuzzy Park Duo WedNesday, February 10 New Penny, Scranton — Speaker Jam bazil, Clarks Summit — Marko Marcinko Jazz Poor richard’s Pub, Scranton — DJ Honey Do Quartet The ravenhaus Tavern, Lake Ariel — bottlenecks saloon & eatery, Wilkes-Barre — DJ Colleen Jam with Abstract Peoples and DJ Hersh ruth’s Chris steak house, Plains Township — The Cooperage, Honesdale — Open Mic Night Ruth’s Chris Jazz Trio with The Crackers sambuca Grill, Scranton — Paul Ardito executive Lounge at The Woodlands, Plains susquehanna Tavern, Exeter — Flyermile, Tired Twp. — Marty Edwards and Heartbeat Army, Your Pal Frank Mecca’s Place, Dunmore — Ronnie Morgan Wellington’s Pub & eatery, Clarks Summit — Ole Tyme Charley’s restaurant & Pub, Plains Invisible Swordsmen Twp. — Karaoke The Woodlands Inn & resort, Plains Twp. — O’Leary’s Pub, Scranton — Village Idiots The 25th Hour ruth’s Chris steak house, Plains Township — Erin McClelland stir Nightclub & bar, Wilkes-Barre — Karaoke with Tony Piazza Thursday, February 11 breakers at Mohegan sun Pocono, Plains Twp. — 52nd Street (Billy Joel tribute) Formosa, Clarks Summit — Ron Leas and Kenny McGraw Gin’s Tavern, Factoryville — MiZ acoustic trio featuring Mike Miz Sr. ruth’s Chris steak house, Plains Township — Music for Models Trio sambuca Grill, Scranton — Paul Ardito

saTurday, February 13 Cove haven resort, Lakeville — Comedy with Marvin Bell evolution Nightclub at the Woodlands, Plains Twp. — Dance Party Franklin’s bar & Grill, Wilkes-Barre — Graces Downfall Irish Wolf Pub, Scranton — The Disconnects Mendicino’s Pizza, Covington Twp. — the Girlz Mert’s Piano bar, Scranton — Picture Perfect New Penny, Scranton — One Red X and Delirium The Other side, Wilkes-Barre — Bummer’s End with special guest Mr. Falcon

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Inspired Gifts

for the love of your life Don’t know what to give your partner for Valentine’s Day? Here are some ideas to inspire you.

Safe bets

This is a day to celebrate your commitment to each other, so give the love of your life a traditional gift that never fails to please. Try a greeting card, flowers (red roses are still popular, but you could be more daring and opt for orchids or gerberas), chocolates, jewelry, seductive lingerie, massage oil, perfume, the latest best-seller or a gift certificate for a beauty salon. And remember, shopping at local businesses helps stimulate the local economy.

An unforgettable outing

Turn this Valentine’s Day into a memorable experience by planning an activity that allows you both to escape your daily routines.

You could organize a ride in a hot air balloon, buy tickets for a favorite musician’s show, go dancing dressed in your finest (just like when you graduated), spend a day at a spa or reserve a suite at a local hotel or inn.

Classes and workshops

You want to think outside the box and come up with a gift that’s really out of the ordinary? Try an educational gift. Your better half has always dreamed of dancing the Argentine tango? Offer her some classes at your local dance school. You’re both wine lovers? An introductory workshop in the art of wine tasting would be ideal. Of course, whatever the chosen activity, you both have to participate; together, the pleasure will be doubled.

Celebrating the day of love as a family Valentine’s Day is not just for lovers: it is also a celebration of other kinds of love. It’s true that on February 14 most of the fuss is all about the Romeos and Juliettes of this world, but family love also deserves some of the limelight.

Fly away love birds The couple is the cornerstone on which the family is built. Before giving up all your quality time for family cocooning, don’t forget the importance of maintaining a strong relationship and making the most of every possible occasion to put some romance into your daily lives.

Making a special effort to spend time together on or around Valentine’s Day is a must. Organize a babysitter for the children and plan to take a break from your usual routine. Make the love of your life happy without forgetting about yourself. If the weather allows, go skating arm in arm. Treat yourselves to massages, a good bottle of wine, and a merry time. Close your eyes

and for just a few hours imagine there’s only the two of you…

Celebrate with your little cherubs Children love celebrations. At home or at school, arts and crafts are often the expression of the love and creativity of our little ones, who adore the symbols of love: bright red hearts, cupids, and arrows. Add even more excitement to the occasion by including the children in the preparation of a surprise meal for your soul mate. They’ll love to add their very own touch to salads, mix up a festive macaroni, or prepare an irresistible chocolate fondue.

In other words, experience Valentine’s Day not once, but twice! What a great thought for all those hearts overflowing with love.

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Did you know that certain foods and ingredients stimulate the production of hormones that can boost your libido? On Valentine’s Day, you and your partner might be more inclined to exchange kisses and cuddles after eating some—or all—of the following items.

Cocoa. The aphrodisiac powers of chocolate’s main ingredient have been known for millennia.

Add a touch of cocoa to a sauce accompanying a savory meat, such as lamb, or go wild with a decadent dessert. Think chocolate fondue, cake or a decadent mousse.

Asparagus. This delicious green vegetable stimulates testosterone production, a hormone associated with desire. Be sure to cook the spears until they are tender but still al dente.

Eat them with your fingers, while gazing lovingly into each other’s eyes.

Herbs and spices. Some herbs and spices have powerful aphrodisiac properties, as they stimulate blood circulation. Incorporate saffron, cloves, thyme, savory, cinnamon and cayenne pepper into your Valentine’s Day menu and see the results for yourself. Are things beginning to warm up?

Oysters. These mollusks are rich in zinc and also help to boost testosterone productio on.

What’s more, some women report feeling more aroused after eating oysters. If you do on’t like thhe taste, or the cost, of oysters, most other seafood will have a similar effect.

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Between work, children and household chores, it can sometimes be difficult to find time for each other. When did you last spend a romantic night away from home? Too long ago to remember, if you’re like most couples. This Valentine’s Day, why not break out of your daily routine by planning a romantic getaway.

On these cold winter days, wouldn’t it be wonderful to stay in a cozy inn, a comfortable hotel, a country cottage or a bed and breakfast?

The first thing to do, of course, is find a place that suits you both.

Tired of your tiny bathroom? Rent a room with a huge whirlpool bath and relax together in complete privacy. Your better half dreams of spending an evening lazing in front of a crackling fire?

Choose somewhere that has a fireplace where you can bask in the warmth of the flames and your love for each other.

After a good night’s sleep (and who knows what else!), visit nearby attractions—art galleries, museums, restaurants, craft shops or microbreweries. Or, if you’re both in the mood, why not spend the day in the great outdoors, skating, cross-country skiing or just going for a walk in the crisp air. It’s a great way to make the most of winter. During your stay, walk hand in hand and take lots of photos of yourselves. Enjoy the pleasure of being together without stress, without a schedule and without distractions.

Don’t panic.

With a little planning, you can create some unforgettably romantic scenarios.

1. The second first first date

Dress up to the nines and go to a fancy restaurant with your partner. Before setting out, agree to pretend that this is a first date. This little game will help you both rediscover the person you share your life with, without all the embarrassment of a first date.

2. Massage

Improvise a massage parlor at home before your partner arrives. Cover a mattress with a soft blanket and organize one or two cushions for extra comfort. Light some candles, put on some gentle music and scatter rose petals on the floor, leading from the front door to the massage table. Now all your loved one has to do is to follow this inviting trail to discover your talents as a massage therapist. Stock up on some good quality massage oil—or maybe even an edible one.

Valentine’s Day

3. Memories of love

Organize a trip down memory lane, literally. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been together for five, fifteen or thirty years; the fun will still be worth it. Did you meet at university? Return to your old campus and share a passionate kiss, just like in the early days of your relationship.

Maybe you could even find the exact spot where you shared your first kiss. Did you used to slow dance to a particular song on your first few dates? Play the song again, either at home or in a bar with a jukebox, and let your bodies remember those magical moments.

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Sleeping away from home gives couples the time to enjoy each other’s company.

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222 Wyoming Avenue - Ritz Building DOWNTOWN SCRANTON Valentine’s Day is a celebration of loove but what if you haven’t had anyone in your life for years? You might be very happy to be single, but as February 14 appproaches you feel a little lump in your throat. You don’t want to admit it, but you kind kii of wish you could participate in this celebration of love, just like everyone else. To avoid feeling down on Valentine’s Day, you will have to be clever and well prepared.

One strategy is to avoid all those places that will be crowded with couples on the fourteenth. Stock up in advance for everyt ything you need for your meals that day. You might want to stay away from grocery stores on Valentine’s Day, or you’ll likkelly be conffrontedd withh alll ki kindds of lovey couples shopping for their very own romantic dinners. Don’t go to a restaurant either, as that is where couples flock to celebrate their love. Instead, go to a bar or a pub or a place that is advertising a singles evening.

If possible, surround yourself with single friends and spend an evening out together. Or stay at home with a rented action movie or TV series on a DVD VD that you can watch from beginning to end. Just choose carefully what you watch: don’t bother with movies like Dirty tyy Dancing or Ghost or any other romantic movies. That would be sheer torture!

Go ahead and cook one of your favorite recipes that will keep you busy most of the evening, since there’s nothing like a little soul food for comfort.

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Adam Ferrara, April 9 Brit Floyd, April, 10 Dancing in the Streets, April 13 Ace Frehley, April 15 Materialize! with Drew Thomas, April 16 Alton Brown Live, April 21 Joe Nardone Presents the Best of Doo Wop & Rock, May 7 Alice Cooper, May 13 Joe Bonamassa, May 19 Jerry Terry, May 27 Gypsies Lounge and Nightclub, Mount Airy Casino Resort Tickets: (877) 682-4791

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Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe Tickets: (570) 325-0371 O.A.R., Feb. 5 Umphrey’s McGee with Tauk, Feb. 11 Dancin’ & Desserts with The Avalons, Feb. 13 Ana Popovic, Feb. 20 Melvin Seals and JGB, Feb. 27 Warren Haynes and the Ashes & Dust Band, March 3 Bruce in the USA, March 5 Pink Floyd Experience, March 11 Lotus Land - American Rush Tribute, March 12 Ryan Pelton, March 19 Ronnie Spector sings the Fabulous Ronettes, April 8 Paul Revere’s Raiders, April 15 Buddy Guy and Jimmie Vaughan with the Tilt-A-Whirl Band, April 16 Robin Tower, April 22 Randy Bachman, April 23

Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton Tickets: (570) 344 - 1111 Soul Shakers, Feb. 26 Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles, Feb. 28 Satisfaction: the International Rolling Stones Tribute Show, March 3 Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, March 19 Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe The Three Tenors (who can’t sing), April 2 Tickets: (570) 325-0249 NEPA Philharmonic, May 6

Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg Tickets: (570) 420-2808 An Evening with Todd Rundgren, Feb. 4 Billy Gibbons and the BFG, Feb. 6 Labyrinth, Feb. 13 Aerial Gypsy Burlesque, Feb. 14 Winter Jam, Feb. 20 Eli Young Band, March 3 Mayday Parade and The Maine, March 17 Phil Vassar, March 18 Wobblesauce, March 19 The Wonder Years, April 1 Badfish - A Tribute to Sublime, April 2 Ghost, April 14 The Garcia Project, April 16 Gordon Lightfoot, April 22 USAF Heritage of American Band, May 5 Blue October, May 14 28th Division Band of the PA Army National Guard, July 1 Blackmore’s Night, Aug. 19 Pavilion at Montage Mountain, Scranton Tickets: (570) 961-9000 Susquehanna Breakdown, May 20 and 21 Dierks Bentley with Randy House and Cam and Tucker Betheard, June 2 Fuzz Fest featuring Weezer and Panic! at the Disco, June 26 Camp Bisco, July 14 Luke Bryan with Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch, July 21 The Peach Music Festival, Aug. 11 Froggy 101’s Froggy Fest, Aug. 21 Steel Stacks, Bethlehem Tickets: (610) 297-7285 The Cowsills, Feb. 4 Strawberry Fields: The Ultimate Beatles Tribute, Feb. 5 Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding, Feb. 12 The Blues Brotherhood, Feb. 27 The Nerds, March 4 Beth Hart, March 5 Blast Furnace Blues Festival, March 11 to 13 Robert Randolph and the Family Band, March 12 Charlie Musselwhite, March 13 Burning Bridget Cleary, March 17 Glengarry Bhoys, March 19 Eaglemania, March 25 The Aardvarks and the Sofa Kings, March 26 Rusted Root, April 1 Dave Attell, April 15 Pat Metheny and Ron Carter, April 22 The Stranger - Billy Joel Tribute, April 29

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Just announced: Railroad Earth will perform at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain as part of Cabinet’s annual festival, The Susquehanna Breakdown, taking place Friday, May 20, and Saturday, May 21.

Craig Thatcher Band, April 30 Jessy J, May 12 Delbert McClinton, May 18 The Fillmore Philadelphia 10 E Allen St, Philadelphia Tickets: (215) 625-3681 The Disco Biscuits, Feb. 4 to 6 R. City, Feb. 8 Tweed, Feb. 10 William Singe, Feb. 11 Carnage, Feb. 12 Lee Fields and The Expressions, Feb. 14 Bryan Adams, Feb. 15 Safetysuit, Feb. 17 Jennylee, Feb. 18 Phillybloco, Feb. 19 The Humble, Feb. 21 Kaleo, Feb. 23 Finish Ticket, Feb. 24 Gramatik, Feb. 26 Peking Duk, Feb. 27 Future - The Purple Reign Tour, Feb. 28 Bullet for My Valentine with Asking Alexandria, March 2 Slayer, March 3 Troye Sivan, March 4 Coheed and Cambria with Glassjaw, March 5 Leon Bridges, March 6

RNDM, March 9 Sirius XM Presents Alt Nation’s Advanced Placement Tour, March 10 Less Than Jake, March 11 and 12 Metric, March 15 Logic, March 16 Dr. Dog, March 17 Lake Street Dive, March 18 The Rocket Summer, March 22 The Movielife and the Early November, March 25 G. Love and Special Sauce, March 26 Jim Norton, March 31 Cloud Cult, April 7 Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals, April 10 August Burns Red and Between the Buried and Me, April 15 Dr. Dog, April 16 Father John Misty, April 23 The Wild Feathers, April 30 Ben Folds, May 6 Half Moon Run, May 7 Explosions in the Sky, May 20 Electric Factory, Philadelphia Tickets: (215) 627-1332 Best Coast and Wavves, Feb. 17 Madeon, Feb. 20 Excision, March 5

Brian Fallon and the Crowes, March 8 Dropkick Murphys, March 13 Hoodie Allen, March 19 Megadeth, March 20 Galactic and Soulive, March 24 Vance Joy, March 28 St Germain, April 1 Andrew Bird, April 4 The Cult, April 8 Underoath, April 16 Tori Kelly, April 25 The Used, May 3 and 4 Babymetal, May 7 Mac Demarco, May 12 Blue October, May 13 Courtney Barnett, May 26 Keswick Theatre, Glenside, Pa. Tickets: (215) 572-7650 Paul Reiser, Feb. 5 Masters of Illusion, Feb. 11 Tommy Emmanuel, Feb. 12 Renaissance, Feb. 13 Jeffrey Osborne, Feb. 14 Tedeschi Trucks Band, Feb. 18 to 20 John Caparulo, Feb. 27 The Musical Box, March 4 and 5 Rachelle Ferrell, March 6 Tina Karol, March 11 Ron White, March 12

The Tenors, March 13 The Temptations & The Four Tops, March 18 Sands Bethlehem Event Center Tickets: (800) 745-3000 Joel McHale, Feb. 5 Aaron Lewis, Feb. 11 Masters of Illusion, Feb. 21 Lil Wayne, Feb. 23 Dennis Deyoung ft. Night Ranger, Fab. 26 Billy Gardell, Feb. 27 Adam Lambert, Feb. 28 Megadeth, March 19 The Temptations and the Four Tops, March 25 Meat Loaf, March 26 Sebastian Maniscalco, April 1 Gregg Allman, April 2 Duran Duran, April 5 Frankie Valli, April 7 Brandi Carlile, April 9 Diana Ross, April 13 The Illusionists, April 14 Jewel, April 15 Lisa Lampanelli, April 16 Brit Floyd, April 23 Foreigner, May 5 Jim Norton, May 6 Lewis Black, May 7

Ellie Goulding, May 11 Don Rickles, May 12 Tony Bennett, May 14 Kathleen Madigan, May 20 Yanni, July 10 Janet Jackson, Aug. 20 Sellersville Theater, Sellersville Tickets: (215) 257-5808 Sierra Hull, Feb. 4 James McMurtry, Feb. 5 Brianna Nelson and Brian Dunne, Feb. 6 Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, Feb. 7 Ana Popovic, Feb. 11 Marc Cohn, Feb. 12 Crack the Sky, Feb. 13 Noam Pikelny, Feb. 14 Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Feb. 18 Live at the Fillmore, Feb. 19 Eric Bazilian’s Cavalcade of Stars, Feb. 20 Leon Russell, Feb. 21 The James Hunter Six, Feb. 26 Los Lobos, Feb. 27 Selwyn Birchwood and Lil’ Ed and The Blues Imperials, March 4 Jesse Cook, March 5 Jonatha Brooke and Patty Larkin, March 11 Roomful of Blues, March 12 John 5 & The Creatures, March 13 John Mayall, March 18

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AAron Fink keeps moving forward

Former BreAking BenjAmin guitArist releAses second solo AlBum

Aaron Fink will perform at the Gallery of Sound in WilkesBarre on February 6 and at Breakers, inside Mohegan Sun hPocono, on March 1. Aaron’s Fink’s new album, Heavy Feath ers, will be released on February 5.

For Aaron Fink, making music is an ongoing journey. And for the former Breaking Benjamin guitarist, that means always continuing to write and record new songs. His new solo album, Heavy Feathers, is a testament to that, as it comes less than a year after its predecessor, Saint Sylvania.

Two full-length records within one year.

That is what Fink has done.

“I like to work,” Fink said. “And obviously I’ve been blessed in that I can work on music a lot. I’m

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very fortunate in that regard and I don’t take that for granted. I grew up in a household where my dad has written about 35 books since 1984. That’s the creative work ethic that I saw growing up. My dad gets up at the crack of dawn every day and hammers away at his writing. Not that I’m trying to be my father, but that was my main teacher in life and that’s what he did. So I guess that runs in the bloodstream a little bit. Plus, it’s fun. It’s music.”

In addition to a growing and expanding solo

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career, Fink also serves as guitarist in the group Gentleman East, which features former Badlees Bret Alexander and Paul Smith and current Badlee Ron Simasek. He has also written songs and has sung some lead vocals with that project. Heavy Feathers was recorded at Fink’s home studio, with Smith serving as producer. Tracks include “Damned If I Do,” “Strange Days” and “Lay Me Down.”

Fink — who last played with Breaking Benjamin six years ago — is asked if he ever considered simply joining another well-established national hard-rock band and serving as lead guitarist, rather than going solo.

“The path of the least resistance for me, for sure, is ‘Where do I sign up as the lead guitar player, in another band, where I don’t have to start out in my garage?’ Fink said. “Obviously, that crossed my mind. But I feel like I did that already, and I’d been doing it for a long time. And I did it fairly well. I feel like I covered that base. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. I love playing the guitar. But I also felt like I had all of these other things that I did not explore. I got real serious about songwriting around in 2009 and 2010. I always wrote. I wrote lyrics, and I’d write stuff, but I kind of never finished them. I’ve always been in bands with other great songwriters, and that was a luxury. And I always sang background vocals. But once I kind of had to fend for myself, it was like, ‘OK. Let’s start finishing those things. Let’s see this through.’”

Finnk says that, through his solo work, his life’s work as a musician has coome full circle. ““I play a little piano,” Fink said.. “I play drums. I play keybboards and bass and sing.

Obvviously the guitar stuff is in myy back pocket, and I’ve done ome producing over the years. so nd lately, all of those things An have h all been coming together at a the same exact moment.

Before, I used to just tinker B around with stuff, but when a I was w left to my own devices, I just tried to swirl it all a together at the exact same time.

Hence, album i H lb No. N 2.”

Fink played most of the instruments on the new CD, with the exception of most of the bass, which he deferred to producer Smith. The new album is a mix of songs that Fink had penned up to 10 years ago and songs written just for the new release. He says that being outside the confines of Breaking Benjamin has allowed him to explore more types of music.

“Obviously the thing I did before was a hard-rock

outfit and was riffy, so I would write that kind of stuff,” Fink said. “And I would also write stuff that was a little bit more just straight up rock and roll, and not riff-oriented. And that kind of stuff would just sit, because I didn’t have an outlet for it at the time. So that’s the kind of stuff I went back and revisited.”

Fink adds that, for his second album, he was more clear on who he was as an artist and what type of record he wanted to make.

“This thing as a solo artist is still new for me, and I’m still trying to figure out what that means in a lot of different ways,” Fink said. “I think there’s some really good songs on the first record, but I think the shape of the sounds, this time, are a little bit more of what I was hearing in my head. And that’s only because this time, I knew what I was there to do. I didn’t have that knowledge last time.

It’s more of what I’m trying to do, because I knew what I wanted to do.”

Most of the songs, he says, come from his own experiences.

“I always have personal stuff going on, so there’s always something to write about,” Fink said.

“There’s always gas in the tank. My life hasn’t been boring in a long time. I don’t know if that’s good or bad. It just is what it is. There are always things to draw from.”

To celebrate the release of the Heavy Feathers, Fink will perform at a free, all-ages show at the Gallery of Sound, 186 Mundy Street, Wilkes-Barre, on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 4 p.m. He will also perform at Breakers, inside Mohegan Sun Pocono, on Tuesday, March 1, at 7 p.m. as part of the “Music On The Menu Live Original Music Series.”

Fink played in Breaking Benjamin for 10 years. During that time, he played on two gold and two platinum albums and toured the country with acts such as Godsmack, Korn, Three Doors Down and Evanescence.

Locally, the band headlined shows at the Montage Mountain Amphitheater and the Mohegan Sun Arena.

As a musician, he was featured in some of the country’s most prestigious guitar magazines, including Guitar World. And though his departure from Breaking Benjamin was stormy, he still chooses to look back on the decade he spent with the band with fondness.

But — he makes clear — he doesn’t look back too often.

“I guess I could rest on my laurels and be like, ‘Remember when I used to do that?’ Fink said. “I’m really proud of the work I did there and I can hang my hat on that stuff. It’s all good. But that’s behind me. I’m moving forward on a new path to see what else is out there. I’m just trying to make music and push forward.

Life only moves in one direction.”

— alan k. stout

For more information, visit aaronfink.net.

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sound like the guitar player from ZZ Top,” Gibbons said. “So the key was to find an alternative circumstance with which to frame things. The idea of doing something Afro-Cuban skewed has been just the ticket. You know that guy’s ‘in there’ but ‘there’ is a very different place.”

Gibbons hand-picked the musicians who would help create the new album’s sound. Inspiration came from many aspects of Gibbons’ life — one of the tracks, ‘Sal Y Pimienta’ (Salt and Pepper), got its title from a Cuban restaurant near his Houston, TX studio.

An interview with Billy GiBBons Gravel-voiced, guitar-slinging, beard-wearing Texan Billy Gibbons — best known as the vocalist and lead guitarist of ZZ Top — is bringing his debut solo project, Billy Gibbons and the BFG’s to the area. Gibbons will play the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 8 p.m.

Gibbons founded ZZ Top in 1969 and has fronted the band through decades of topping charts with the band’s signature Blues infused Rock and Roll.

ZZ Top was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and continues to achieve heavy rotation on radio and streaming music services alike.

Most of Gibbons’ performance has been with ZZ Top — he was ranked 32 among Rolling Stone’s top 100 guitarists in 2011 — but in November of 2015, he released his first ever solo project, Perfectamundo, under the moniker Billy Gibbons and the BFG’s.

“ZZ Top will always be our ‘main man’ but it’s been great to do some sonic exploration and come up with another approach and context,” said Gibbons. “We’re diggin’ it!”

Perfectamundo blends Latin sounds with Gibbons’ signature guitar playing for a combination that is a departure from the familiar ZZ Top Formula. Gibbons studied percussion and learned a love of for the influences while studying under the legendary Tito Puente. Gibbons says the new direction is a way to stretch out and do something new musically.

“We’ve thought about this and determined that the guitar player from ZZ Top is mostly going to

While working on the album, Gibbons contributed vocals and lead guitar, as well as bass guitar, Hammond B3 organ, piano, timbales and other percussion instruments. Perfectamundo also features Martin Guigui on piano and Hammond B3, Mike Flanigan on Hammond B3, vocalist/ bassist Alex Garza and drummer Greg Morrow.

Co-producer Hardy contributed additional guitar, keyboards, bass and vocals. Gary Moon also provided additional guitar work.

With such a lengthy career, it’s easy to imagine Gibbons has seen it all — but there are

plenty of new bands and influences that continue to shape the music and sound of what he and his BFG bandmates record.

“We’re all over the map,” Gibbons said.

“We’ve been diggin’ LA punkers Surprise Vacation, Austin’s Black Joe Louis and some of the dubstep stuff that Noah Issa has been generating out of Kingston, Jamaica.”

With ZZ Top, Gibbons has played some of the biggest venues around the globe. With the BFG’s, Gibbons is taking the tour through smaller venues like the Sherman Theater, getting closer to roots. But the size of the venue doesn’t seem to matter to the laid back guitar legend.

“The only difference is pretty much the number of people and that’s it,” Gibbons said. “We do our best to connect with every single person in the audience in every performance — could be a stadium or a piano bar. We certainly enjoy being able to see who we’re playing for but even in a huge festival we can feel who’s out there.”

The Latin inspired roots of Perfectamundo also reflect places that are close to Gibbons’ heart.

Touring might take him around the globe, but some places are worth visiting again and again.

“Spain is our go-to place whenever we have any discretionary time,” said Gibbons. “It’s just one of the most pleasing places we’ve ever been — and let’s not lose site of the fact that the guitar was invented there. We’re just back from Cuba and that was nothing short of fantastic on every level —the people, the food, the music and, of course, the great old cars.”

Though Gibbons hails from Texas and might prefer the warmer climates, touring still takes him through parts of the world. As NEPA thaws and braces for more winter weather, it’s hard not to be curious about what precautions Gibbons has to take to protect his prodigious signature beard in the cold.

“Great question that had not heretofore been asked,” Gibbons said. “It can be a problem in extreme cold. It becomes less flexible and exacerbates the ongoing split ends battle. We do our best to keep the chin whiskers bundled up when the wind chill factor dips.”

No matter what the weather looks like, fans will have a chance to catch a guitar icon expanding his work into new and exciting territory.

Tickets for Billy Gibbons and the BFG’s at the Sherman Theater start at $35. Doors for the show are at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 with a showtime of 8 p.m.

“Come on out! It’s nothing but a good time,” said Gibbons.

— tucker hottes

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artistic revisions The Everhart Museum hosts Between the Covers The debate of whether physical books are losing their potency continues. While paperback lovers enjoy their favorite novels with creased spines, the environmental activists appreciate the greener side of eBooks. Though the future might hold a primary digital experience when it comes to reading, The Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science and Art is hosting an exhibit that embraces books and transforms them into artistic pieces.

“Between the Covers: Altered Books in Contemporary Art” is an exhibit exclusive to the Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton and features found and mass-produced books that are “revised” into a work of art. The exhibit will be open from Friday, Feb. 5, to Monday, June 6.

Guest curator, Sarah Tanguy, notes that the exhibit is positive and is not mourning the time before technology.

“This point of the exhibit, and most of the artists, if not all, would agree that this is not a nostalgic exhibition that sort of bemoans the death of books,” Tanguy said. “It’s not one of those. It’s definitely looking forward. The artists really feel themselves collaborating with the books that they work with and the authors that wrote the books.

They definitely feel like it’s even more than recycling, they’re reanimating — they’re giving them new life.”

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the past, she’s done exhibitions on food and art, newspaper and art, tools and art. Books and art seemed like a natural combination to her for an art exhibit with not only the tales books tell from the book’s pages, but from each person who has come in contact with it.

“I love the feel and the smell and the different histories they hold,” said Tanguy. “Think about how people have handled that book and how, with each different person that handled it and read it and looked at the illustrations, the book has now accumulated histories beyond their own stories.”

As a curator, Tanguy likes to include the artists own voce in the exhibit. To ensure this, Tanguy is including artists’ statements that each one of them prepared and will be featured with their work. This will give viewers an inside into the artists’ inspiration and even their technique.

“The artists were incredibly generous by offering me details on how they grew up or how their relationship with books evolved in what brought them to the point of wanting to make artwork out of books,” Tanguy said.

The 24 artists each have at least one work in the show, but some with multiple pieces. According to the museum the variety of approaches range from formal to technical and include folding, drilling, shredding, carving, stacking, ripping, sewing, pasting, burning and standing to collage and assemblage.

Several of the artists are using science or natural his-

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tory related books in their piece, which Tanguy finds appropriate for the museum’s diverse programs.

“The Everhart and I are both thrilled to work on this project together because the museum is an encyclopedic museum; it’s not just an art museum,” Tanguy said.

However, using a certain type of book was not required. The only constraint given to the artists was that their piece needed to be made from books.

“We didn’t want to restrict them. I enjoy the discovery that comes from letting the artists do their own thing,” Tanguy said.

In a busy world that holds so much distraction, Everhart Museum curator, Nezka Pfeifer is hoping the exhibit will bring people’s attention to books.

“Books are something we all tend to just live with and I think we take them for granted,” Pfeifer said.

Pfeifer noted that the Everhart Museum is a

supporter of reading and books. They have their own free book club, Everhart Reads, and have arranged their books from March to June to complement the Between the Covers exhibit. The museum uses books to research their exhibits and they often partner with the library system for their programming. Pfeifer hopes this exhibit will encourage people to see books in a new light.

“We know that illiteracy is an issue here, and I think anyone who might be intimidated by books or reading will see what artists can do that doesn’t require you reading a book,” Pfeifer said. “The creativity of what the artists are providing to the public will be mind blowing. If you love books or if you don’t, I think the exhibit will be an interesting one to see.”

For more information and a list of the artists for this exhibit, visit everhart-museum.org.

— cathleen lathrop

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OPENING THIS WEEK

Hail, Caesar!

Josh Brolin, George Clooney In this PG-13-rated comedy, a Hollywood fixer in the 1950s (Brolin) works to keep the studio’s stars in line after one studio’s biggest star (Clooney) gets kidnapped. The Plus: The players. Time (Raising Arizona) and time (Fargo) and time again (True Grit), Joel and Ethan Coen have wowed both critics and filmgoers in one fell swoop. Look no further than 2007’s No Country for Old Men, which won them Oscars for Best, Picture, Achievement in Directing, and Adapted Screenplay, as well as Javier Bardem for Best Supporting Actor. In this homage to Golden Age H’Wood, they’ve assembled an A-List cast including Brolin (Sicario), Clooney (Tomorrowland), Alden Ehrenreich (Blue Jasmine), Ralph Fiennes (Spectre), Jonah Hill (22 Jump Street), Scarlett Johansson (Avengers: Age of Ultron), Frances McDormand (Moonrise Kingdom), Tilda Swinton (The Grand Budapest Hotel) and Channing Tatum (The Hateful Eight). The Minus: The odds. Amid releasing more audience-friendly fare such as the titles listed above (certainly, it’d almost be heresy to call the brothers’ offbeat and quirky style of filmmaking ‘commercial’), the Coens often release a critical darling that boasts much less of a broad appeal (Barton Fink, The Man Who Wasn’t There, A Simple Man, Inside Llewyn Davis). O Brother, Where Art Thou? comes to mind just based on Hail, Caesar!’s trailer alone, but these filmmakers’ madcap misadventures have divided critics and audiences before (The Hudsucker Proxy, The Ladykillers).

The Finest Hours Chris Pine, Holliday Grainger HHH1/2 — Just Add Water Trading sports for a sporting adventure, Walt Disney Pictures doesn’t throw out the baby with the rough waters in presenting a polished old fashioned seafaring rescue mission that’s only want is for some edginess. In this PG-13-rated drama based on real events, the crew (Pine, et al) of the Coast Guard station at Chatham, Massachusetts makes a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod after a pair of oil tankers are destroyed during a blizzard in 1952. The Mouse House has knack for turning heartwarming and heroic true stories starring marquee leading men into box office hits (The Rookie with Dennis Quaid, Miracle with Kurt Russell, Invincible with Mark Wahlberg). If The Finest Hours is any indication, their Midas Touch now extends to harrowing true stories on much broader playing fields as well. Granted, like the aforementioned, their latest results in a Not-Exactly-Perfect Storm. Part of adhering to this tired — er, tried — and true formula means not taking chances. Indeed, Finest Hours pulls your strings at every juncture, cuing swoons and scares among the audience. It comes down to whether or not you like being a puppet. Using a script based on the bestselling book of the same name by Casey Sherman and Michael J. Tougias, Craig Gillespie (Lars and the Real Girl) plays it safe by presenting the facts in a straight-ahead style that’s about as edgy as a Nerf ball. It’s a classic representation of a classic tale done in a classic style — period. Once and future Captain Kirk Chris Pine easily steps into the Disney Pantheon alongside Quaid, Russell, and Wahlberg. Holliday Grainger, meanwhile, makes for a feisty and memorable love interest even though a portion of her scenes wants badly for the cutting room floor. As leader of a nearly-doomed tanker’s crew, however, Casey Affleck nearly steals their show and then some.

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Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Lily James, Sam Riley This PG-13-rated horror flick retells Jane Austen’s classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in 19th century England, albeit with a twist — they must also face an army of undead zombies. The Plus: The genre. We have Seth Grahame-Smith to, ahem, thank for the trend that mashes up classic literature with horror. His 2009 New York Times bestselling novel, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, sold over one million copies and spawned his follow-up, the 2010 New York Times bestseller Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter. Since that time, other novelist saw fit to turn out such genre-benders as Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters, Android Karenina, and Queen Victoria: Demon Hunter, as well as a Pride and Prejudice prequel (Dawn of the Dreadfuls) and sequel (Dreadfully Ever After). Now, however, comes an adaptation of the one that started it all with a cast that includes James (Cinderella), Riley (Maleficent), Jack Huston (HBO’s Boardwalk Empire), Bella Heathcote (Dark Shadows), Matt Smith (BBC’s Doctor Who), Charles Dance (HBO’s Game of Thrones), and Lena Headey (300: Rise of an Empire). If done in a Grindhouse, tongue-incheek style, this sort of piece just might work. The Minus: The quality. Grahame-Smith’s first adaptation to make it to the big screen, Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter, didn’t incorporate a Grindhouse, tongue-in-cheek style.

The 2012 flick, which was adapted by the author himself, took itself way too seriously and turned off both critics and audiences. The trailer doesn’t instill much confidence that they have learned from Lincoln’s missteps.

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The Living Daylights (1987) Timothy Dalton, Maryam d’Abo HHH1/2 — Roll of the Dicey Undeservedly shouldered with a bad rep that still wrongly scares The Living Daylights out of Bond fans, Timothy Dalton’s thrilling 007 debut ushers in a much more serious secret agent whose biggest foe proves to be a noticeable lack of humor. In this PG-rated spy thriller, James Bond (Dalton) crosses all seven continents in order to stop an evil arms dealer from starting another world war. Getting jiggy with the (then) modern age in which AIDS scars the landscape and misogyny is way beyond passé, Bond becomes monogamous and improbably shows less emotion than Daniel Craig’s earliest adventures. Still, the excitement and intrigue hit full throttle and rarely let up and, though docked some of Bond’s aforementioned defining trademarks, Dalton emerges as more of an action hero in one movie than Roger Moore did during his entire run.

License to Kill (1989) Timothy Dalton, Robert Davi HHH1/2 — Rogue Notion Arming 007 with a rousing amount of darkness and edge, the first PG-13-rated Bond film finds Dalton in top form and the series getting down and dirty. In this PG-13-rated spy thriller, James Bond (Dalton) goes rogue and sets off to unleash vengeance on a drug lord (Davi) who tortured his best friend, a C.I.A. agent, and left him for dead and murdered his bride after he helped capture him. Yes, Casino Royale shakes and stirs Bond into pitch blackness, but License to Kill tries it first and to mostly good effect. Featuring explosively thrilling action scenes and Benicio Del Toro in a breakout role, the film’s worst offense (it still holds the record as the lowest earning Bond in the franchise) is debuting in a pre-9/11 world where Michael Keaton — not Christian Bale — is Batman.

Fifty Shades of Black Marlon Wayans, Kali Hawk H1/2 — Meh in Black With jokes and gags that slap you across the face harder than being on the submissive side of an S&M session, this Fifty Shades parody Black-balls spoof films back into virgin territory. In this R-rated spoof, an inexperienced college student meets a wealthy businessman whose sexual practices put a strain on their relationship. In the bland tradition of Date Movie, Superhero Movie, and Meet the Spartans comes Fifty Shades of Black, a one (and a half) note send up of the one-note film spawned from E.L. James’ onenote novels. Granted, taking aim at bottom-feeders allows for a ripe proving ground of comedy because these low denominators are unintentionally funny to begin with. Unfortunately, Black aims just as low as its intended victim, trying to wring easy laughs out of material that accidentally ended up to be funny in the source material. If some pointed jokes about race and sex didn’t at least hit just inside the dartboard, Fifty Shades of Black wouldn’t even rank one (and a half) star. In regards to skewing pop culture, Black is — simply put — whack. Not much was expected of the Wayans’s parodic oeuvre, mind you. With Dance Flick and Haunted House having already grabbed very low hanging fruit (think: strip mining topsoil) off of other genres, rather than play it straight with clever dialogue a la Airplane! or The Naked Gun, this gratuitous exercise follows in very much the same small footsteps.

GoldenEye (1995) Pierce Brosnan, Sean Bean HHHH — Remington Zeal Keeping an Eye on the Double-Oh tropes that kept Bond so endearing for over 30 years, Pierce Brosnan’s debut relishes a Golden opportunity to roll the charisma of Connery, the suaveness of Moore, and the cheekiness of both into one jolly good high-tech adventure. In this PG-13-rated spy thriller, James Bond (Brosnan) teams up with the lone survivor (Izabella Scorupco) of a destroyed Russian research center to stop the hijacking of a nuclear space weapon by a fellow agent (Bean) formerly believed to be dead. Updating the superspy for the ‘90s but keeping him rascally, GoldenEye remains the Brosnan’s best Bond outing and one of the series’ best overall. Stylish and silly in one fell swoop, the film succeeds based chiefly on the winning choice of lead but the action-packed story packs a punch all of its own.

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I’ve never much been one to pay too close attention to food pairings. I’m not saying they don’t have their use; a well chosen beer can certainly compliment and enhance a meal. For me, however, eating and drinking are usually two different things. When they do happen to coincide, there usually isn’t much in the way of planning.

At the moment, I am eating some spicy fried noodles. Obviously, the perfect pairing to this dish is a Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout. The dark roasted malt really brings out the subtleties in the ridiculous amounts of chilis and garlic in the dish.

At least both are strong enough that neither one overpowers the other. While I wouldn’t actually recommend this pairing to anyone, neither one knows anything about delicacy. They both lay on the tongue nice and heavy, scrawling with a big black marker onto your taste buds to let you know they had staked their claim.

What beer is it that matches up to all that heat?

It’s Anderson Valley Wild Turkey Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout. Yes, you read that right. This brew was aged in wooden barrels that had been used to make Wild Turkey. The distinctive characteristics of that liquor certainly linger on in this brew, but more about that later. I’ll get to the taste in a little bit.

It poured a deep mahogany-color topped with a beautiful tan head. The beer was nice and thick — evidenced by the residue it left in the glass as I drank it. The scent was sweet with a good deal of vanilla up front. This was backed up by the roasted malt and a sort of oatmeal scent. I couldn’t help but wonder if there maybe were some actual oats

used to brew this one or if it was just a byproduct of the roasting.

The taste very much followed the scent, though it added a good deal more complexities.

My first thought, oddly enough, was of ice cream.

The brew was really creamy and led with strong vanilla bean on the tongue. The roasted stout flavors followed it lightly in the back ground, making sure my tongue didn’t get too bogged down by the heaviness that can be apparent in some stronger stouts. As I drank more of it, it’s true distinguishing characteristics started to emerge. There was no doubt that this had spent a good amount of time in a wild turkey barrel. It was full of wood and smoke with a distinctive bourbon burn lingering in the mouth long after the swallow. It was a nice cap that helped any lingering sweetness subside, readying the mouth for the next swallow.

I may just have a weakness for barrel aged beers, but I thought this one was great. It has such great vanilla flavor without being overly sweet.

Add into that the smokey cigar bourbon goodness and it’s a little hard to put down. I don’t know that I would pair it with stir fry again, but it would make a hell of a beer float with a quality vanilla ice cream. It would be the perfect balance between refinement and sweetness. The 6.9 percent ABV imparts just the right amount of alcoholic burn without being strong enough to divert attention from all the charms of its flavor. I’ll certainly grab a few more bottles of this one.

Next time, however, I’ll save the beer for dessert.

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Amie Talarico is a special education teacher with the Lackawanna Trail School District. Talarico, 33, is a native of Scranton and is a graduate of the Scranton Preparatory School. She is also a graduate of the University of Scranton, where she received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She received a master’s degree in special education from Marywood University and is currently working on her principal’s certificate at Marywood. She is the current president of the Junior League of Scranton. She lives in Scranton.

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volunteerism. But we also have a training focus.

Our mission is to provide training so that people can be a trained volunteer. There are many, many places to volunteer in Scranton, and anyone can sign up, which is wonderful. You can go to the Volunteer Action Center, sign up for things, and have something to do every day of the week. And that’s great. We think that’s wonderful for people to do.

But if you want to learn how to provide programming, create programming, work in advocacy, or be on a board, the Junior League does provide training. For myself, I think learning board work, parliamentary procedure, and learning more about funds and funding has helped me. It’s also helped me want to become a principal and be a leader in education. It can really help you grow.

What kind of community projects has the Junior League of Scranton been involved with?

One was “Cinderella’s Closet,” which the Junior League ran for 10 years. The proceeds actually funded our scholarship, which we give to a young When did you first know that you wanted to woman every year. Girls had the opportunity to become a teacher? buy a $10 prom dress, and we ran all of the dress I always knew I wanted to work with children. In collections for that. We’re happy to see that “Cincollege, I started out as a psychology major, and durderella’s Closet” now has its own board of direcing my time there, while doing some service work, is tors and is its own non-profit organization, so we when I decided to be a teacher. The university offered a decided to move on from that. We implemented a lot of service learning, so I went to some Head Starts, community study, and realized that our next focus and that’s when I knew that I wanted to work with kids. is going to be nutrition and hunger in the Scranton area, and we’re looking to roll out some commuWhen did you realize that you’d like to work nity projects in the spring. with children with special needs?

That actually came after college. Toward the What do you do in your free time to relax? end of college, I think I was realizing that I needed I don’t relax a lot, but I do like to be outside. I to do something specialized in order to get a job.

AMiE tALARiCO grew up spending summers at Chapman Lake in There are a lot of people that go into elementary ed, Scott Township, so it’s near and dear to my heart. I so I started working as a therapeutic staff support Favorite city? love to be there. I also like to go out for dinner and worker, and I had the opportunity to work in a life New York City. I could walk around there all day, spend time with my family and friends. skills class. And I went right back to grad school every day. There’s just so much to see. for special ed after that. I just really fell in love with Any hobbies? those kids.

Favorite vacation spot?

It really is volunteering. I’m happy to do someMy favorite vacation I ever went on was to IreWhat was it about the children that inspired you? thing like that on a Saturday if I’m not working. land. But it’s not a ‘reoccurring’ vacation spot. I do That particular classroom was life skills, so love the Jersey shore. We go to Wildwood often.

Favorite music? those kids had really severe disabilities. I also have I’m absolutely obsessed with Bruce Springsteen. siblings with learning disabilities, and I think, in Favorite thing about NEPA? I’ve seen him 15 times. I think he’s a poet of our time. general, when you’re working with a population like The sense of community. Anytime you run a benthat, you feel you can be an advocate for people efit, or anything that we do with the Junior League, Do you follow sports? and their rights. That’s what always strikes me and people come out. People are very generous here and My boyfriend went to Notre Dame, so he’s that’s what keeps me in the field. I’ve been teaching they have a sense of pride in where they live. for 10 years, and there have been opportunities for pretty obsessed. I do like the Fighting Irish, but I’m me to leave special education, but I really like to be not quote as obsessed a he is.

Guilty pleasure? an advocate for children and adults with disabilities.

I think it’s important to have at least once glass First car? of wine every evening. It’s good for your health.

A 1993 Dodge Spirit. White with red interior.

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Who, or what, has had the greatest impact on It’s an organization of women and our focus is your life, and helped shape you into the person

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I don’t know about a defining moment, but my parents had me when they were very young, and they always had to work really hard for every single thing that we had. And they just always instilled that work ethic in me. I always knew how hard they worked. I never questioned that. We were always just very accepting if they said, “No” to something.

I think children have changed a lot with that sort of thing. But I grew up always knowing how hard my parents worked for me, and I knew that was the type of person I would be.

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UP CLOSE & PERSONAL with ALAN k. StOUt is a regular feature in electric city, profiling people from all walks of life throughout NEPA. Reach Alan at alankstout@comcast.net.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The Bible’s Book of Exodus tells the story of the time Moses almost met God. “Show me your glory, please,” the prophet says to his deity, who’s hiding. “You cannot see my face,” God replies, “but I will show you my back parts.” That’s good enough for Moses. He agrees. I hope that you, too, will be satisfied with a tantalizingly partial epiphany, Aries. I’m pretty sure that if you ask nicely, you can get a glimpse of a splendor that’s as meaningful to you as God was to Moses. It may only be the “back parts,” but that should still stir you and enrich you.

they’re missing. The unavailable experience in question could be an adventure they wish they were having or an absent ally they long to be near or a goal they wish they had time to pursue. That’s the bad news. The good news is that you can harness the chronic ache. In fact, it’s your birthright as a Cancerian to do so. If you summon the willpower to pull yourself up out of the melancholy, you can turn its mild poison into a fuel that drives you to get at least some of what you’ve been missing. Now is a favorable time to do just that.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): How will the next chapTAURUS (April 20-May 20): The archaic English ter of your story unfold? I suspect there are two possible scenarios. In one version, the abundance word “quaintrelle” refers to a woman who treats of choices overwhelms you. You get bogged down her life as a work of art. She is passionate about in an exciting but debilitating muddle, and become cultivating beauty and pleafrazzled, frenetic, and overwrought. In the other sure and wit in everything possible scenario, you navigate your way through she is and does. But she’s the lavish freedom with finot a narcissistic socialite. nesse. Your intuition reveals She’s not a snooty slave to exactly how to make good elitist notions of style. Her use of the fertile contradicaim is higher and sweeter: tions. You’re crafty, adaptto be an impeccable, wellable, and effective. So which crafted fount of inspiration way will you go? How will and blessings. I propose that we resuscitate and the tale unfold? I think it’s tinker with this term, and make it available to you.

In 2016, you Tauruses of all genders will be inclined completely up to you. Blind to incorporate elements of the quaintrelle, and you fate will have little to do with it. For best results, all you have to do is stay in close touch with the shinwill also be skilled at doing so. If you have not yet ing vision of what you really want. dived in to this fun work, start now!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Sufi teacher (and Gemini) Idries Shah offered this teaching: “They say that when Fortune knocks, you should open the door.

But why should you make Fortune knock, by keeping the door shut?” Let’s make this your featured meditation, Gemini. If there is anywhere in your life where proverbial doors are shut — either in the world outside of you or the world inside of you — unlock them and open them wide.

Make it easy for Fortune to reach you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Many Cancerians harbor a chronic ache of melancholy about what

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22): “To hell with my suffering,” wrote Arthur Rimbaud in his poem “May Banners.”

I suggest you make that your mantra for now. Anytime you feel a sour thought impinging on your perceptions, say, “To hell with my suffering.” And then immediately follow it up with an expostulation from another Rimbaud poem, “It’s all too beautiful.” Be ruthless about this, Virgo. If you sense an imminent outbreak of pettiness, or if a critical voice in your head blurts out a curse, or if a pesky ghost nags you, simply say, “To hell with my suffering,” and then, “It’s all too beautiful.” In this way, you can take advantage of the fact that

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “I like people who unbalance me,” says Irish writer Colum McCann.

Normally I wouldn’t dream of encouraging you to make the same declaration, Libra. My instinct is to help you do everything necessary to maintain harmony.

But now is one of those rare times when you can thrive on what happens when you become a bit tilted or uneven or irregular. That’s because the influences that unbalance you will be the same influences that tickle your fancy and charge your batteries and ring your bell and sizzle your bacon.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The African Association was a 19th-century British group dedicated to exploring West Africa. Its members hoped to remedy Europeans’ ignorance about the area’s geography. In one of the Association’s most ambitious projects, it commissioned an adventurer named Henry Nicholls to discover the origin and to chart the course of the legendary Niger River. Nicholls and his crew set out by ship in their quest, traveling north up a river that emptied into the Gulf of Guinea. They didn’t realize, and never figured out, that they were already on the Niger River. I’m wondering if there’s a comparable situation going on in your life, Scorpio. You may be looking for something that you have already found.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Richard P. Feynman was a brilliant physicist who won a Nobel Prize in 1965 for his pioneering work in quantum electrodynamics. He also played the bongo drums and was a competent artist. But excessive pride was not a problem for him. “I’m smart enough to know that I’m dumb,” he testified. “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself — and you are the easiest person to fool.” I suggest you adopt him as your role model for the next two weeks, Sagittarius. All of us need periodic reminders that we’ve got a lot to learn, and this is your time. Be extra vigilant in protecting yourself from your own misinformation and misdirection.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Food connoisseur Anthony Bourdain has a TV show that enables him to travel the globe indulging in his love of exotic cuisine. He takes his sensual delights seriously. In Charleston, South Carolina, he was ecstatic to experience the flavorful bliss of soft-shell crab with lemon pasta and shaved bottarga. “Frankly,” he told his dining companion, “I’d slit my best friend’s throat for this.”

Bourdain was exaggerating for comic effect, but I’m concerned you may actually feel that strongly about the gratifications that are almost within your grasp.

I have no problem with you getting super-intense in pursuit of your enjoyment. But please stop short of taking extreme measures. You know why.

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you now have more power over your emotional pain than usual.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may sometimes be drawn to people or places or ideas long before they can give you their gifts. Although you sense their potential value, you might have to ripen before you’ll be ready to receive their full bounty. Here’s how author Elias Canetti expressed it: “There are books, that one has for twenty years without reading them, that one always keeps at hand, yet one carefully refrains from reading even a complete sentence. Then after twenty years, there comes a moment when suddenly, as though under a high compulsion, one cannot help taking in such a book from beginning to end, at one sitting: it is like a revelation.” I foresee a comparable transition happening for you, Aquarius.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The Leaning Tower of Pisa is eight stories high, including its belfry, and tilts sideways at a four-degree angle. When builders started construction back in 1173, they laid a weak foundation in unstable soil, and the building has never stood straight since then.

And yet it is the most lucrative tourist attraction in the city of Pisa, and one of the top ten in Italy.

Its flaw is the source of its fame and glory. What’s the equivalent in your world, Pisces? Now is a favorable time to take new or extra advantage of something you consider imperfect or blemished.

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The Lacawac Sanctuary and Field Station held its second annual Fire and Ice fundraiser at The Colonnade, 401 Jefferson Ave., Scranton last month. Proceeds benefited the Lacawac Sanctuary and Field Station, a nonprofit organization that offers a diverse set of natural areas, facilities and outreach programs for children grades K-12.

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THE GOOD: Boston-born singer/songwriter and Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn releases his second solo effort.

THE BAD: Solo records by lead singers fall into two distinct categories. The first finds the performer flirting with new genres and creating something radically different from his work with the full-time act. The second simply sounds like an extension of his band work. Future falls into the latter category, which is only “bad” if you’re not already a Hold Steady enthusiast.

THE NITTY GRITTY: Once again, Finn tells compelling stories throughout the album, always painting vivid settings with in-depth characterizations. One of those settings is even right here in the 570 — the grey-colored melancholy of “Sandra from Scranton.”

The biggest difference from Finn’s Hold Steady work is the music itself. However, these sounds are close; a bit more intimate or lo-fi at times, but American roots rock at its core.

BUY IT?: Your call. Long-time Hold Steady fans will devour this album. Past detractors won’t be converted.

BLITZEN TRAPPER — All Across This Land THE GOOD: Oregon indie rockers Blitzen Trapper release their eighth.

THE BAD: Nah! THE NITTY GRITTY: When Furr (2008) brought the band a bigger audience, Blitzen Trapper found themselves lumped into the modern folk “bearded bands” scene that was peaking at the time. And while comparisons to other groups like Band of Horses or Fleet Foxes were warranted, BT were always more of an actual ROCK band than their acoustic-leaning contemporaries.

Subsequent releases saw more electric elements returning to the music. Now, Land finds frontman Eric Earley and his crew making their most straight-forward “rock” album in a decade.

There are still country tinged echoes (“Love Grow Cold”) and straight-up acoustic moments (intimate closer “Across the River”). But one can’t deny the sheer power of riff-infused workouts like the title cut and “Rock and Roll Was Made For You.” So if the guys want to “plug in” and crank a little, that’s okay because, yeah, they’re good at that too.

BUY IT?: Sure.

WAVVES — V THE GOOD: California indie rockers Wavves return with a punchy … well … fifth.

THE BAD: V sees the band regressing a little; the varied mature elements from 2013’s Afraid of Heights are traded in for a direct pop/punk approach (like the band’s earlier stuff). Only “bad” if you wanted something slightly progressive.

THE NITTY GRITTY: Every morning/Toxic waste/Everything sucks/If you don’t get your way.

Frontman Nathan Williams and his boys find much inspiration in bad decision making and suffering its consequences. Songs like “Way Too Much” and “My Head Hurts” wallow in substance abuse, too many late nights and relationships gone sour.

However, from misery comes thick hooky tunes built upon crashing backbeats, jagged guitars and Williams’ harmonizing with angst and gloom in equal doses.

The guys get in, assault our ears for a few minutes, and get out before the hangover fully sets in. And with 11 tracks in just over 31 minutes, the formula never burns itself out; V thoroughly satisfies without allowing us to overdose.

BUY IT?: Yes.

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If you are interested in joining a compassionate and professional organization, fax resume to 570-674-3132; email to: hresources@mcnu.org, apply in person at Mercy Center, Lake Street, Dallas; or call (570)675-2131 ext 378.

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4 bedroom, 2 baths, living room, big eat in kitchen. Finished basement. Private parking. Gas heat. Washer/dryer hook up. Back yard. $760/month + $760 security. 609-356-8416.

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Spacious newly renovated, ½ double, 3 large bedrooms, 1.5 baths.1st floor laundry room. Brand new bathroom.

Off street parking for 2 cars. No pets. $765/month includes trash & sewer.

Tenant pays water, electric & gas.

Call 201-314-3688 or dgonz17820@aol.com

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3 bedroom, 1 bath single family house for rent, sale, rent to own. Dining, living & tv room. Wrap around porch & in rear. Office. On street parking. Yard.

No pets & non smoking. Available 2/15 $900/month or $95,000 570-885-8268 aburke8268@gmail.com

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Single, 3 bedroom, 1 bath. Gas heat.

Large lot, garage. $900/month + utilities, security. Non smoking, no pets.

Call 1-610-759-7138

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GLENMAURA PROFESSIONAL CENTER Affordable class A office space.

Nearby the city of Scranton, but WITHOUT the Scranton taxes.

Options include: 1) 1735 square foot suite with 3 windowed offices, break room, large open area.

2) 1300 square foot interior office.

Rented as is, this raw space may be the most affordable on the mountain. Can also be combined with previous space to create a 3000 square foot office.

3) 780 square foot suite with 3 windowed offices and a reception area.

4) 840 square foot suite has waiting area, receptionists office, windowed office, conference room, data/storage room, and an additional office.

Contact 570-878-7960 and see 72GNB.ManageBuilding.com for more details.

SCRANTON SOUTH

Perfect location for nail or hair salon, Meadow Ave., next to Gerrity's.

570-881-4925

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BRIGGS & STRATTON DUAL STAGE SNOW THROWER: Model 824LD. 6 speed forward, 2 reverse.

Dual Halogen head lights, less then 1 year old, used only once. Electric start & 2 years left on warranty. Asking $650. Call 570-829-1057.

FOR SALE

NEW RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT

6 burner stove with oven, $1,350; 4 ft. flat top griddle, $1,200; Floor model fryer, $950; 3 ft Salamander, $1,500; 3 ft radiant char broiler, $1,350; 4 ft.

Steam table, $600; All cooking equipment LP gas. 4 ft. Bain Marie S/C, $1,250; 20 qt. Mixer SS bowl, 3 attachments & safety guard, $1,750; Burkel 12” slicer, $1,250; 4 ft. SS Work Table $165.

All Equipment NEW 570-620-2693 570-236-6298

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2 sides, 4' x 6' footprint, fully programmable, full color, all hardware and laptop computer with over $2,000 worth of messages, image and text, (holidays etc.) Cannot use with our new location. $6,000 OR BEST OFFER. Call 570-347-0434 or Reply Sign P. O. Box 4481 Scranton, PA 18505

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Respiratory Therapistss Needed

SIGN ON BONUS!

Evenings/Nights with rotation. Qualified candidates will be Certified or Registered through the NBRC, hold a current PA State Certificate of practice & current CPR Certification.

Respiratory Therapists Full Time positions.

DINING ROOM SET

Must See! Large Mahogany wooden dining room table with 2 leaves. 6 feet without leaves, 8 feet with. 6 foot hutch with glass front and pull-out drawers. Comes with 6 chairs. Very heavy. Purchased at Bednarski Furniture. Must sell, moving!

$2,000 or best offer.

Call 570-706-1612

Please leave message if no answer.

MOVING SALE

We also offer an EXCELLENT BENEFITS package that includes: Medical, life and disability; 401k retirement plan; tuition reimbursement; PTO and Holiday time; Dental and Vision coverage; and more!

9 piece hand carved, beautiful bedroom set. Light wood with green accents, Queen size, very nice condition $600. Antique buffet server, mirrored glass back with storage underneath, wood make, nice side bar $200.

Call 570-344-3219 if no message leave message. All calls answered.

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OFFICE FURNITURE/SUPPLIES

For more information, job requirements, or to submit an application today, go to: Moses Taylor Hospital, an affiliate of Commonwealth health, does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability or age in admission, treatment or publication in its programs, services and activities, or in employment.

Cubicle desk system (6 cubes), receptionist desks (2), multiple filing cabinets (2 and 4 drawer), NEC Aspire phone system. Call 570-587-9909.

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AMERICAN THYSSEN CRUPP SELECT STAIRLIFT: right side installation. Spans 15 steps. Excellent condition. $400 or best offer. Call 570-3428911.

2 sides, 4' x 6' footprint, fully programmable, full color, all hardware and laptop computer with over $2,000 worth of messages, image and text, (holidays etc.) Cannot use with our new location. $6,000 OR BEST OFFER. Call 570-347-0434 or Reply Sign P. O. Box 4481 Scranton, PA 18505

Vet checked. 1st shots. Pedigree papers with puppy pack. Dewormed. $650 each. Available 2/13/2016.

570-840-1836

MINK COAT

Gorgeous full length ranch mink. Written professional appraisal higher than asking price. Asking $1,900. Excellent condition.

570-587-3211

Chihuahuas

Home raised, first shots and wormed $375.00 Call 570-991-0160.

VISIT: WWW.KTAUTO.COM

Trucks, Vans & SUVs

Tom Driebe Auto Sales

531 N. Keyser Ave., Scranton ( Near Bolus Motor Lines )

Call: 570-350-4541

Specializing In Vehicles Under $5,000!

'06 Chevy Tahoe SE, V8, Auto., Air, Leather, Alloys, 3rd Row Seating, Rear Entertainment, Absolutely Like New! 531 N. Keyser Ave., Scranton $13,700 ( Near Bolus Motor Lines ) '05 Mazda Tribute XL, V6, Auto, Air, Call: 570-350-4541 Alloys, AWD, Fresh Inspection, Local Specializing In Vehicles Under $5,000!

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'09 Chevy Cobalt XL, FWD, 4 Cyl. $4975 Gas Miser, Auto., Air, Steal This One! $4975 '04 Ford Explorer NBX, V6, Auto., '07 Subaru Impreza Wagon, 4 Cyl. Air, Alloys, AWD, 3rd Row Seating, Gas Miser, AWD, Low Miles, Newest Fresh Inspection, A Great SUV @ A Inspection, Like New! $6575 Great Price! $4975 '07 Volvo XC70 Wagon AWD, 5 Cyl., Auto.,Air,Alloys, Heated Leather '04 Suzuki Gr. Vitara 4x4, 4 Cyl., Gas Miser, Air, Alloys, Automatic, Moonroof, Looks & Runs Great, Save Thousands! $5975 Fresh Inspection, Local Trade '07 Chevy Aveo Lt, 4 Cyl. Gas Miser, Save Thousands! $4875 FWD, Auto., Air, Only 56K! A Steal @ $4475 '03 Chevy Blazer, V6, Auto., Air, '06 BMW 330ci Convertible, 6 Spd. Alloys, 4x4, Looks & Runs Great!

ONLY $3875 FWD, Air, Nav., Leather, Fully Equipped, 1 Owner, Absolutely Like '03 Subaru Forester SL, AWD, 4 Cyl. New Inside & Out! $14,750 Gas Miser Auto., Air, Fresh Inspection, '06 Chevy Malibu LS, 4 Cylinder Gas A Great Buy! $2995 Miser, Auto., Air, Alloys, Newest '86 Honda Night Hawk Motorcycle Inspection Local Trade, Great Car At A Great Price! $4975 Only 16K Miles! Looks & Runs Great!

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seeking lab rat, relentlessly swiping for your next high.

You may decide to keep nibbling at Tinder’s mobileglobal man buffet, but dates that come out of real-life pSychologically Sound Straight talk froM Syndicated coluMniSt aMy alkon meetings are probably more likely to lead to second dates, and maybe more. At a party, you’re, say, one of eight single Rand was a bad writer.

Mr. Swipe right women, five of whom a guy isn’t that attracted to and one Unfortunately, our psychological operating system I’m a woman who’s both loving and seriously hating of whom he broke up with last year. And finally, there’s how Tinder. Guys on this app mostly want to hook up, and even evolved in an environment where the level of choice was face-to-face meetings come with behavioral constraints more like “Sir, can I bring you the grubs or the grubs?” So those who say they want a relationship are flaky, often that Tinder convos lack. You should find it’s the rare guy at research finds that we’re easily overwhelmed by a slew of disappearing after a single date. Sure, this sometimes the coffee shop who immediately follows up “That a soy options — often choosing poorly and being bummed about happens with guys I meet in real life, but not at the rate of latte?” by pointing to his zipper: “Ready for showtime?” it afterward or feeling too snowed to choose at all. Social my Tinder dates. psychologist Barry Schwartz explains that these problems — Annoyed Shirknado with choosing are about protecting ourselves from regret My girlfriend has been feeling neglected and keeps — the pain of blaming ourselves for making the wrong Welcome to the Hookupatorium!

Tinder takes all the wait and effort out of speed dating. choice. But having a lot of options isn’t necessarily unman- worrying that I’m mad at her. I love her, but I have big business problems now, and I don’t want to burden her with ageable — if we have enough information to differentiate No need to put on pants — or pull them up, if you’re on them. Also, since we have a good thing, doesn’t it make between them and narrow the field. However, on Tinder, the john. You just “swipe right” on your phone to match sense to focus on the stuff that’s a mess? there’s minimal info — only age, location, pics, and a few with somebody — and maybe even swipe ‘em right into — Startup Guy your bed 20 minutes later. Plus it’s fun — less like a dating lines about a person — making it an endless swipestream

site than a video game. “Call of Booty,” anyone?

However, for anyone seeking “happily ever after” instead of “hookupily,” Tinder can pose a problem, and that problem is too much choice. But…choice is a good thing, right? The more the better! It’s the principle behind those “endless options!” deli menus — you know, the ones with a page count that makes you forget whether you’re supposed to decide what to have for lunch or whether Ayn

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Also consider that Tinder is not designed to help you find love (that lasts for more than a few sweaty hours); Tinder is designed to keep you Tindering. The psychological hook is “intermittent reinforcement.” Predictable “rewards” — like if you swiped and always got a match — quickly give us the yawnies. But Tinder’s unpredictable rewards — the random ding! “It’s a match!” — turn you into a coke-

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Unfortunately, it isn’t possible to outsource your relationship to some guy in the Philippines: “Please stay on the line. Your feelings are very important to us …”

Men and women tend to deal with crisis in different ways. Women manage their emotions by expressing them; men just hope theirs will go away. Evolutionary psychologists Leda Cosmides and John Tooby explain that men

evolved to be the defenders of the species, and in battle, it would have put them at a disadvantage to show their feelings — especially those reflecting vulnerability, like “Yikes, I’m totally out of my league!”

Being predisposed to bury your feelings in the backyard doesn’t mean you should — assuming you don’t want your next startup to be a new relationship. This isn’t to say you need to blather on about everything, Oprah’scouch style. You just need to share the bad as well as the good, even just by texting, “tough day, babe.” You might even put reminders on your phone to send brief sweet messages a few times daily. Maybe that seems dumb and unromantic. What’s dumber and more unromantic is adding breakup problems to your business problems because you didn’t put in 46 seconds a day telling a woman that she matters. Sure, misery reportedly “loves company,” but let’s not be hasty in filling the flower vases and putting out the good towels.

Amy Alkon got a problem? write amy alkon at 171 pier ave., #280, Santa Monica, ca 90405 or adviceamy@aol.com. ©2016, amy alkon, all rights reserved

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Solve this as you would a regular sudoku, but using the given letters instead of numbers. When you are finished, one of the rows or columns, reading forward or backward, will spell out a certain food.

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1 Muppet with an orange nose 5 Certain physical measurement, for short 8 “___ first you don’t succeed ...”

12 Short, shrill sound 13 ___ fro 15 “___ arigato, Mr. Roboto” 16 Poultry herb 17 Nomadic mob 18 Class with graphs, for short 19 2015 superhero film reboot with a 9% score on Rotten Tomatoes 22 Iggy Azalea/Britney Spears collaboration, listed on Entertainment Weekly’s Worst Singles of 2015 23 “Mission: Impossible” character Hunt 25 “Full,” at a theater 26 Hatha and bikram, for two 29 Weather map lines 31 Get hold of again 32 Feline tooth 33 President who’s thanked a lot?

37 College in New Rochelle, New York 38 “Oh, yeah!”

39 Santa-tracking defense gp.

40 Paper wounds 41 Canadian vocal tics that aren’t as commonplace as Americans think 42 Doesn’t say outright 44 Little ___ (“Languages for Kids”

learning series) 45 Short-lived Rainn Wilson cop show, listed on Yahoo’s Worst TV Shows of 2015 47 Change places with one’s wrestling teammate 50 ___ of Sauron 51 Seafood selections 55 Power shake need 57 Rooster’s morning perch 59 Choir 60 Mix it up (var.)

61 2015 Adam Sandler movie that got an epic ten-minute review/ rant from “MovieBob Reviews” on YouTube 62 Much-maligned 2015 reality show which put contestant couples in the titular enclosure (later to be interviewed by therapists)

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1 Some CDs 2 Nissan hybrid 3 Cones of non-silence?

4 Cattle site 5 Gives a leg up to 6 Sacrificial figure 7 Part of Roy G. Biv 8 Visionary 9 Market research panel 10 Love, in Xochimilco 11 Massive quantity 13 “Yeah, about ___ ...”

14 Prefix meaning “one-tenth” 20 It’s designed to stay up all night 21 “Punky Brewster” star Soleil

Moon ___ 23 Trinket in “The Hunger Games” 24 Totally destroy 27 “___ a stinker?” (Bugs Bunny catchphrase) 28 Back twinge 30 Hedgehog of Sega fame 31 “M*A*S*H” character 34 Nutsoid 35 Like craft shows 36 High degree 42 “Messiah” composer 43 In the future 45 Go nuts with a whole season, e.g.

46 “Fantastic” character in a Roald Dahl novel 47 1/16 of a cup, briefly 48 Et ___ (and others) 49 Baby boomer followers 52 Get from ___ (make progress) 53 Doofus 54 Glasses, in comic book ads 56 Hosp. locations 58 Cries of surprise

last Week’s solution

©2016 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@jonesincrosswords.com). For answers to this puzzle, call (900) 226-2800, 99 cents per minute. Must be 18+. Reference puzzle No. 762.

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