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Calendar of Events..................................................6 Fab 5 ...................................................................4 Feature..............................................................14 Nightlife.................................................................20 Club Listings.....................................................21 Bartender of the Week......................................20

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Music ....................................................................24 Concerts ...........................................................30 Earfull................................................................27 Sounds .............................................................24 Entertainment........................................................36 Screens.............................................................38 NewsQuirks ......................................................36 Astrology ..........................................................47 Advice Goddess................................................46 Sauce................................................................36 Crossword........................................................44 Sudoku .............................................................45

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5 great things to do this week

Brave participants leap into a small pool with the water temperature at 36 degrees during Saturday’s Splashin’ With Compassion inaugural polar plunge held at Montage Mountain in Scranton, in honor of Shannon Mcdonough. all proceeds from the event will benefit young individuals battling cancer in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Photo by Butch Comegys (courtesy of times-tribune).

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If you’re one of those people who is enjoying the frigid temperatures a little too much, we have the perfect idea for you. Why don’t you take a leap into some freezing water for a good cause? Splashin’ with Compassion hits Montage Mountain this Saturday, Feb. 7. Registration for the event is 9 to 11 a.m., and the plunge kicks off at 11 a.m. Admission is $35 to plunge and free for spectators. This dive into icy water is a now-annual event for Friends of Shannon McDonough, a nonprofit set up in memory of the late Shannon McDonough, who died of colon cancer in 2009. The group provides financial and emotional support to young cancer patients throughout the region. For more information, visit friendsofshannonmcdonough.com. If you miss this weekend, the fourth annual Paupack Plunge takes place at the Lighthouse Harbor Marina, Rte. 507, Greentown, next Saturday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit paupackplunge.com. — tg

You might say Donna the Buffalo was playing roots music before it was cool. The quintet is celebrating its 25th year as a band in the wake of the June release of their tenth studio album Tonight, Tomorrow and Yesterday. In the last quarter century, the musicians have cultivated a following known as The Herd. Donna’s sound blends elements of Cajun, rock, folk, reggae and country. “Everyone likes different things,” the band’s Tara Nevins says at donnathebuffalo.com. “Both Jeb (Puryear) and I come from this background of oldtime fiddle music, which is very natural, very real, very under-produced, and all about coming from the gut — flying by the seat of your pants. ” Band members include David McCracken on Hammond organ, Honer Clavinet and piano with Kyle Spark on bass and Mark Raudabaugh on drums in addition to Puryear (vocals, electric guitar) and Nevins (vocals, guitar, fiddle, accordion, scrubboard). Donna The Buffalo returns to the Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe on Friday, Feb. 6 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $26. Call (570) 325-0249 or visit mcohjt.com for more information. — ag

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Heavy in 2015

The indie rock energizer bunnies known as Heavy Blonde are back with its first show of 2015. Highway 81 Revisited presents Heavy Blonde with Family Animals and members of Cherokee Red live at The Keys, 244 Penn Ave., Scranton, on Friday, Feb. 6. Showtime is 9 p.m. for the 21 and older event and admission is $5. Heavy Blonde is Mike Williams, Roy Williams, Setty Hopkins and a rotating cast of well-known contributors. To hear the band, visit heavyblonde.bandcamp.com. The Keys also celebrates First Friday Scranton earlier in the evening with “Making Faces,” an art show by Chad Stanley. More than 20 of Stanley’s portraits will be on display. The event also features performances by Rennin Davidson and Anthony Shiny Montini. — tg

CHili Fest For a Cause

Every year, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 493 Meridian Ave., Scranton, holds a Chili Fest in honor/memory of a particular individual. This year’s Chili Fest — which takes place Saturday, Feb. 7 from 2 to 7 p.m. — is in honor of Karen Ritter of Scranton. Ritter, a 41 year old mother of two young girls, is battling breast cancer. Ritter was diagnosed in late August and has undergone a double mastectomy, numerous chemotherapy sessions and the beginning stages of reconstruction. She wants to spread awareness and help others from her experiences. Tickets to the event are $8, which covers sampling of more than 40 different recipes of chili. — tg

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Stimulated by the Valentine’s Day weekend release of the 50 Shades of Gray film adaptation of E.L. James’ best-selling novel, unauthorized theatrical satires of the erotic story continue to tour. 50 Shades! The Musical Parody plays the Scranton Cultural Center for one show only on Friday, Feb. 6, at 8 p.m. Not recommended for audience members younger than age 18, the show “explores the steamy relationship between Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele, as seen through the eyes of a trio of girlfriends at a book club meeting,” according to a press release. “As the women devour the novel, the characters’ delicious affair comes to live before their eyes.” Songs include “Open Your Book,” “I Don’t Make Love,” and “There is a Hole Inside of Me.” The performance is presented by Broadway Theatre League and NAC Entertainment. Tickets are $38.50 or $45.50. Call (570) 342-7784 or visit BroadwayinScranton.com or 50ShadesTheMusical.com for more information. — ag

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Ostwald’s Louis Armstrong Eternity Band, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m. Admission to this seventh annual University of Scranton concert event is free of charge. Houlihan-McLean Center at The University of Scranton, Scranton. Free. (570) 941-7624 or scranton.edu/music. Simply Grand Concert, Feb. 8, 3 p.m. Featuring pianist Sheri Melcher, Director of the Creative and Performing Arts Academy at The Scranton Cultural Center and Richard Amoroso, violinist with the Philadelphia Orchestra. On the program will be the Violin Sonata, Op. 30, No. 3 by Ludwig van Beethoven and Mozart’s Sonata in E minor, K. 304 as well as music of Franz Liszt and Fritz Kreisler. Reservations required. The concert will be recorded for future broadcast. The Sordoni Theater at WVIA, Pittston. Free. (570) 655-2808 or wvia.org. Buddy Mondlock, Feb. 8, 3 p.m. A RiverFolk Concerts event. BYOB. Desserts and snacks available for purchase. The Cooperage, Honesdale. $15-20. (570) 253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. Homegrown Music Concert, Feb. 9, 8 p.m. Producing host George Graham presents singer songwriter, Ashley Daneman and pianist andy Milne along with vocalist La Tanya Hall. Be part of the live studio audience or watch from home. Reservations required. The Sordoni Theater at WVIA, Pittston. Free. (570) 655-2808 or wvia.org. Open Mic Night with The Crackers, Feb. 11, 7-10 p.m. Acoustic open-mic event. Arrive early to sign up. BYOB. The Cooperage, Honesdale. (570) 253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. An Intimate Evening with Clever Clever, Those Clever Foxes, Final Descent, Feb. 12, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cornucopia Productions presents this Winter Concert Series event. Mountain Sky, Jermyn. (570) 396-1987. Lee Brice, Feb. 13, 8 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The country music recording artist performs. Bluegrass duo The Honey Dewdrops will perform at a Harmony Presents concert at the HawThe F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, ley silk Mill on saturday, Feb. 7, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $16 in advance or $20 at the door. Wilkes-Barre. $29-49. (570) 826-1100 or kirbycenter.org. TV, DJ Little.Plastic.Raleigh, Feb. 6, 9 p.m. - 2 NEPA Philharmonic: Cinematic Love Stories, a.m. A Get Cryptic production inside Bart & Urby’s. Drumming 101, thru March 26, Thursdays, 10 Feb. 13, 8 p.m. The regional orchestra performs 21+ only. The Other Side, Wilkes-Barre. $5. (570) a.m.-11:30 p.m. Build upon your natural sense popular movie classics including selections from 970-9570 or getcrypticcult.wordpress.com. of rhythm in this relaxed workshop with instrucGone with the Wind, Vertigo, Brokeback Mountain, Violin & Piano Recital: Sophie Till & Therese tor Al Cabral. Work on basic rhythmic skills in Cinema Paradiso, Titanic, Doctor Zhivago and Milanovic, Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m. The musicians will sessions followed by group drumming. All drums more. The Theater at Lackawanna College, Scranperform works by Ravel, Strauss, Prokofiev and and percussion instruments provided. Registration ton. $31-63. (570) 270-4444 or nepaphil.org. Higdon in Marian Chapel. Swartz Center for Spirirequested. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Free. Indigo Moon Brass Band, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. With tual Life at Marywood University, Scranton. Free. (570) 996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com. influences ranging from Rebirth Brass Band to Dr. (570) 348-6211. Donna the Buffalo, Feb. 6, 8 p.m. Doors open at John, the band features Nick Driscoll on alto saxoThe Honey Dewdrops, Feb. 7, 8 p.m. Doors 7 p.m. The roots rock band returns. Mauch Chunk phone and vocals, George Levandowski on sousaopen at 7:45 p.m. The singer/songwriter duo Opera House, Jim Thorpe. $26. (570) 325-0249 or phone, Tommy Hamilton on tenor saxophone, Gary blends traditional American folk with modern counmcohjt.com. Rixner on trombone, David Jumper on trumpet try and rock. Harmony Presents at the Hawley Silk Eww Yaboo, Those Clever Foxes, Half Dollar, Mill, Hawley. (570) 588-8077 or silkmillharmony.com. and Matt Smallcomb on drums. They’ll play as part DJ Big Nate, Merchant Ivory, Dice Island, Brian of Music from St. Stephens’ 2015 Winter Warmer Gene Yevich Memorial Concert feat. David

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Concert Series. Runs 75 minutes without intermission. Artists’ reception with refreshments follows. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Wilkes-Barre. $18. (570) 825-6653 or ststephenswb.org. Tusk, Feb. 13-14, 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. NEPA Philharmonic: Cinematic Love Stories, Feb. 14, 8 p.m. The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre. $31-63. (570) 2704444 or nepaphil.org. Love Us or Leave Us: A Cabaret of Broken Dreams, Feb. 14, 7 p.m. John & Erin Cabaret Productions presents a program of Broadway and off-Broadway musical love songs. Starring John Baldino and Erin Canedy with special guests. Trinity Episcopal Church, Carbondale. $11 advance; $13 door. (800) 838-3006 or ourcabaret.com. A Night in Old New Orleans, Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music arranger and clarinetist Orange Kellin brings a trio of New Orleans musicians to perform. Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton. (570) 344-1111 or sccmt.org. Going Gaga for Gershwin, Feb. 14, 8 p.m. This Valentine’s Day program is performed by Dorothy Stone and Ori Dagan. Harmony Presents at the Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley. $16-20. (570) 588-8077 or silkmillharmony.com. The Tedeschi Trucks Band, Feb. 15. Formed in 2010 by husband-and-wife team Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, the band features two harmony singers, a three-piece horn section, keyboards, bass and a pair of drummers. The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre. Tickets start at $39. (570) 826-1100 or kirbycenter.org. Violin and Piano Recital, Feb. 20, 8 p.m. Violinist John Michael Vaida, Wyoming Seminary artist in residence and Dr. Rick Hoffenberg, pianist and music director of the Wyoming Seminary Civic Symphony, will present a recital of music by deFalla, Mendelssohn, Kreisler, Dvorak, Brahms, Rachmaninoff and other composers. Kirby Center for Creative Arts at Wyoming Seminary, Kingston. Free. (570) 270-2192. Shemekia Copeland, Feb. 20, 8 p.m. The blues vocalist performs as part of the “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert series. The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre. $20 advance; $25 day of show. (570) 826-1100 or kirbycenter.org. Winter Wheeliefest, Feb. 21 This Real Rock Production featuring performances by Stone Senate of Nashville is billed as a “Cabin Fever Reliever.” The Lackawaxen Inn, Lackawaxen. (570) 685-7061 or theinnatlackawaxen.com.

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The Italian Girl in Algiers, Feb. 6, Feb. 8. TriCities Opera presents Gioachino Rossini’s opera in Italian with English opera titles under the direction

of Dorothy Danner and conductor William Hobbs. $13-70 single ticket, mini subscription savings also available. (607) 778-2480 or tricitiesopera.com. 50 Shades! The Musical Parody, Feb. 6, 8 p.m. Broadway Theatre League presents the musical satire of the best-selling romance trilogy. Recommended for mature audiences Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton. $38.50-45.50. (570) 342-7784 or BroadwayInScranton.com. The Lion in Winter, Feb. 6-7, 7 p.m., Feb. 8, 3 p.m. Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts presents the James Goldman play. J.J. Ferrara Performing Arts Center, Hazleton. (570) 455-2188 or ptpashows.org. Leading Ladies, Feb. 12-22, Sundays, 2 p.m.; Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m. The Ken Ludwig play finds two Shakespearean actors performing at the Moose Lodge in the Amish country of Pennsylvania when they learn a local wealthy woman plans to leave her fortune to long lost English relatives and decide to impersonate them. The catch is, the heirs are her nieces. Cathy Strauch directs the Actors Circle production starring David Hunisch and Tom Malone. Providence Playhouse, Scranton. $8-12. (570) 342-9707 or actorscircle.org. The Great American Trailer Park Musical, Feb. 13-22, Fridays-Saturdays, Sundays. Wilkes University Theatre presents this musical comedy about a stripper on the run who wreaks havoc all over Armadillo Acres, Florida’s most exclusive trailer park. Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the

Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre. $5-10. (570) 4084540 or wilkes.edu. Into the Woods, Feb. 13, 8 p.m., Feb. 14, 8 p.m., Feb. 15, 2 p.m. Wyoming Seminary Players present the fairy tale mash-up musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. Kirby Center for Creative Arts at Wyoming Seminary, Kingston. $4 advance; $5 door. (570) 270-2192. The Met: Live in HD presents Iolanta / Bluebeard’s Castle double bill, Feb. 14, 12:30 p.m. Soprano Anna Netrebko stars as Tchaikovsky’s blind heroine who experiences love for the first time in Iolanta. Nadja Michael is the unwitting victim of the diabolical Bluebeard, played by Mikhail Petrenko in the erotic psychological thriller Bluebeard’s Castle. Both operas are directed by Mariusz Trelinski, who was inspired by classic noir films of the 1940s. Iolanta also stars Piotr Beczala and Valery Gergiev conducts both operas. Encore presentation plays select theaters only on Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Cinemark 20, Moosic; R/C WilkesBarre Movies 14, Wilkes-Barre; Regal Dickson City Stadium 14 & IMAX, Dickson City; Cinemark Stroud Mall, Stroudsburg. $16-26. (570) 961-5922 or FathomEvents.com. NT Live: Treasure Island, Feb. 16, Feb. 19, Feb. 22. National Theatre Live presents an adaptation of Robert Lewis Stevenson’s famous 1883 pirate novel suitable for children ages 10 and older. Keystone Theatre, Towanda. (570) 268-2787 or bcrac.org.

Moon Over Buffalo, Feb. 19-21, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m. King’s College Theatre Department presents the Ken Ludwig comedy. George P. Maffei II Theatre at King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. $5-12. (570) 208-5957 or boxoff@kings.edu. King Lear, Feb. 25, 7 p.m. Fathom Events sponsors a screening of the Stratford Festival production starring Colm Feore in the title role of Shakespeare’s tragedy. Runs two hours and fifty minutes with one intermission. Cinemark 20, Moosic; R/C WilkesBarre Movies 14, Wilkes-Barre. (570) 961-5922 or FathomEvents.com.

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Albert Cummings Band, Feb. 21, 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. The cliche-challenging blues guitarist returns. Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe. $23. (570) 325-0249 or mcohjt.com. No Good Sister, Feb. 21, 8 p.m. The honky tonk, western swing female trio performs in the intimate The Boiler Room performance space. Harmony Presents at the Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley. $16 advance; $20 door. (570) 588-8077 or silkmillharmony.com. Sunday Music Series: Gershwin, Feb. 22, 3 p.m. Program of Gershwin favorites including piano solos, vocal selections, jazz arrangements and more, including a four-handed piano arrangement of Rhapsody in Blue. Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton. $15 or $10 student rush (available at the door). (570) 344-1111 or sccmt.org. In Recital: Bass-baritone George Levandowski, Feb. 22, 3 p.m. Program features selections by Franz Josef Haydn, George Frederick Handel, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Stephen Sondheim and others. With accompaniment by canon Mark Laubach. Proceeds support the Winchester Cathedral Pilgrimage. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Wilkes-Barre. (570) 825-6653 or ststephenswb.org.

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The Dead Indian Museum, thru Feb. 6, Fridays, Sundays, 2 p.m.; Saturdays, 8 p.m. Feb. 8, 2 p.m. This full-length original play by Paul Kodiak is described as a “dark comedy about the right to sacred burial and racial stereotyping of Native American Indians. Shawnee Playhouse, ShawneeOn-Delaware. $15-18. (570) 421-5093 or theshawneeplayhouse.com. Fiddler on the Roof, thru Feb. 15, Sundays, 3 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays, 8 p.m. The Players present the music theatre classic about a community’s struggle to uphold its values and traditions in a ever changing and progressing world. Dinner served 90 minutes before curtain. Tickets available for dinner and show or show only. Music Box Dinner Playhouse, Swoyersville. $16-34. (570) 283-2195 or musicbox.org.

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Pianist shari Melcher and violinist richard amoroso perform live sunday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m. at WVIa’s sordoni Theater in Pittston. The concert will be recorded for future broadcast on the simply Grand program. admission is free but reservations are requested.

Brandon Halsey Book Signing, Feb. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The regional author celebrates the release of his new book, Bliss. Refreshments will be served. Le Manhattan Bistro, Wilkes-Barre. brandonhalsey.com. AuthorFest 2015, Feb. 14, 9 a.m. Meet local authors at this second annual event. Includes morning workshops, with an afternoon opportunity to discuss and purchase books. Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley. Free. (570) 253-5468. Just Breathe: Inspirational Reading Circle, Feb. 14, 6 p.m. Arrive by 5:45 p.m. to register and get settled in the yoga studio. Bring a short spiritual text to share (i.e. poem, psalm, story, meditation) or just listen. Writing prompt will be given for those who wish to journal between meetings. Bring a yoga mat, pillows or blanket, if desired. Reading list available. The Wonderstone Gallery, Dunmore. (570) 344-2360 or thewonderstonegallery.com.

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From Page 7 June 2015. Locations TBA. No entry fee. shutupanBuddy Wakefield, Feb. 14, 6 p.m. Doors dread570@gmail.com. Auditions for Jesus Christ Superstar, Feb. 5, open at 5:30 p.m. Breaking Ground Poets 7-9 p.m. All roles open to men and women ages 15 presents spoken word world poetry slam and older. Bring a piece of prepared sheet music up champion featured on NPR, the BBC and to 32 bars. You may sing a song from the show or HBO’s Def Poetry Jam. Advance tickets any prepared piece but an Andrew Lloyd Webber available at brownpapertickets.com. Twensong is strongly preferred. Accompanist will be tyFiveEight Studios, Scranton. $15 includes provided. Bring or wear clothes you can move “Valentine’s surprises.” around in as you will learn a dance routine. Those Campion Literary Society Open Readauditioning for Jesus, Judas or Mary Madgalene ings, Feb. 20, 7 p.m. Campion Literary Society at will be required to sing an additional song from the King’s College hosts two free, public readings for show. The Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, Wilkescreative writers. The readings are an opportunity Barre. (570) 823-1875 or ltwb.org. for students, faculty and community members Auditions for Witness, Feb. 15, 1-3 p.m. Feb. to present original creative writing or a published 16, 5-8 p.m. Written and directed by Caleb-Matauthor’s work in an informal atmosphere. William thew Williams, Witness tells the story of those who G. McGowan School of Business at King’s College, witnessed the assassination of President Abraham Wilkes-Barre. (570) 208-5900 or kings.edu. Lincoln and those charged with conspiracy in this Third Friday Spoken Word, Feb. 20, 8 p.m. tragic event. Several roles for men and women Share your own poems or work by other writers are open. Show runs April 15-19. The Olde Brick or just listen every third Friday of the month at 8 Theatre, Scranton. (570) 209-7766 or divatheater@ p.m. at this evening of poetry and literary readings comcast.net. hosted by Chelsi Louise. Prose is also welcome. Refreshments will be served. January’s featured artist is Ted Herbert. Art SEEN Gallery, WilkesBarre. (570) 602-2543. Margo Azzarelli Lackawanna County Book Signing, Feb. 22, 2 p.m. The local history expert and author will personalize copies of her fourth book, Lackawanna County Chronicles. Catlin House, Scranton. Copies of the book available for $19.99. (570) 344-3841 or lackawannahistory.org 1877@comcast.net.

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Wisecrackers presents: Billy Garan, Ken Schultz, Feb. 5-7, 9 p.m. Scott Bruce emcees this weekend comedy event. Seasons Ballroom at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Wilkes-Barre. $10 Thursday; $20 Friday and Saturday. (570) 7888451 or wisecrackers.biz/mohegansun.html. Comedy with Louis Ramey, Feb. 6 Paradise Stream Resort, Mount Pocono. (877) 800-5380 or caesarspoconoresorts.com. Comedy with Richie Byrne, Feb. 6 Cove Haven Resort, Lakeville. (877) 800-5380 or covepoconoreStorybook Theatre. Children ages 3 to 5 will sorts.com. be introduced to the magic of theatre through Comedy with Joe Mulligan, Feb. 7 Paradise story-telling, singing, dancing and dressing up as Stream Resort, Mount Pocono. (877) 800-5380 or their favorite storybook characters. Runs Saturdays covepoconoresorts.com. from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 14 through April Comedy with Richie Byrne, Feb. 7 Pocono 18. Advance registration required. Linn McDonald Palace Resort, Marshalls Creek. (800) 972-7168 or School of Dance, Scranton. $125. (570) 346-7106 covepoconoresorts.com. or Lmsdoffice@aol.com. Comedy with Louis Ramey, Feb. 7 Cove Haven Green Ridge Youth Theatre. A ten-week sesResort, Lakeville. (877) 800-5380 or covepoconoresion for children ages 7 to 12 starts Feb.14 and sorts.com. culminates with a performance of Honk Jr. on April Wisecrackers presents: Brian McFadden, So18. Classes run noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Linn nya King, Feb. 12-14, 9 p.m. Scott Bruce emcees McDonald School of Dance, Scranton. $50 registrathis weekend comedy event. Seasons Ballroom tion fee required with $300 fee to be paid in sum. at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Wilkes-Barre. (570) 346-7106 or LMSDoffice@aol.com. $10 Thursday; $20 Friday and Saturday. (570) 788Call for Entries, Deadline: Feb. 6. The New 8451 or wisecrackers.biz. Vintage Ensemble seeks submissions of new and Friday the 13th: Cupid’s Revenge Comedy diverse scripts by regional playwrights to its 2015 Show & Dating Game, Feb. 13, 9 p.m. Seating Shut Up and Read staged reading series. Send starts at 8 p.m. Laugh Out Lepka’s Comedy and email for submission guidelines. The series will Surge Comedy present RIP Michaels, Sergio run, in Scranton, one Sunday a month through

Marzitelli and Kevin Lepka. Tickets include two complimentary drinks. Dating Game winners will receive a free Valentine’s Day dinner. Ale Mary’s at the Bittenbender, Scranton. $25. (570) 357-2693 or kevinlepkacomedy.com. Comedy Night, Feb. 14, 9 p.m. Stand-up comedy with John McClellan, Chip Ambrogio and emcee Father Paul. Pioneer Plaza Best Western Hotel, Carbondale. $75/couple for dinner and show; add $100 with room. (570) 536-6020. Jerry Seinfeld, Feb. 19, 7 p.m. Star of the long running TV sitcom, the comedian has been admired for his ability to joke about the little things in life relevant to audiences everywhere. The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre. $67.50-$125. (570) 826-1100 or kirbycenter.org. Wisecrackers presents: Joe Mulligan, Mike Deisel, Feb. 19-21, 9 p.m. Scott Bruce emcees this weekend comedy event. Seasons Ballroom at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Wilkes-Barre. $10 Thursday; $20 Friday and Saturday. (570) 7888451 or wisecrackers.biz.

daNce

Modern/Lyrical Technique Class, Thursdays, 7:45-8:45 p.m. Instruction in modern dance incorporating training in contemporary movement and classical ballet. Ages 15 to adult. Symmetry Studio, Scranton. $10/class. (570) 290-7242 or SymmetryStudioNEPA.com. New England Contra Dance, Feb. 7, 7 p.m. The Chicory House and the Folklore Society present music by Contra Rebels featuring Henry Koretzky on guitar and Todd Clewell and Barb Scmidt on fiddles, with calling by Dave Colestock. No partner or previous experience is necessary. TChurch of Christ Uniting, Kingston. Donations accepted. (570) 333-4007 or folkloresociety.org. Jazz/Contemporary Technique Class, Mondays, 7:45-8:45 p.m. Ages 15 to adult Symmetry Studio, Scranton. $10/class. (570) 290-7242 or SymmetryStudioNEPA.com. Adult Dance Classes, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Mixture of tap, ballet and jazz with a focus on musical theatre. Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, Duryea. $10. (570) 991-1817 or phoenixpac.vpweb.com. See CALENDAR Page 12

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World, Feb. 19- March 26, Thursdays, 6-7:15 p.m. This Schemel Forum evening course on Leonardo da Vinci is offered by art history professor Dr. Josephine Dunn. Continues Thursdays through March 26. Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Memorial Library at The University of Scranton, Scranton. $60 each or $100/couple. (570) 941-6206 or scranton.edu emily.brees@scranton.edu. The Menu: Irish Pub Favorites, Feb. 23, 7 p.m. Cocktail hour with open bar begins at 6 p.m. Kildare’s previews its spring menu. Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton. $7. (570) 344-1111 or sccmt.org.

Benefits

UNC Mardi Gras Celebration, Feb. 6, 6-10 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Angel’s Attic food bank. Featuring gaming tables, fortune tellers, live jazz music by the Indigo Moon Brass Band, a show by mentalist John Graham and New Orleans-style cuisine. Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, Scranton. $75. (570) 346-0759 or uncnepa.org. I Got 99 Problems But Pasta Ain’t One Benefit, Feb. 6, 5-9 p.m. Proceeds benefit a family who recently lost their home in a fire. Find live entertainment from 5 to 9 p.m. and pasta for $10 or $15 with beer and soda. Takeout available. Reservations requested. Hilton Scranton and Conference Center, from left: David Hunisch, ashley Michaels, and george Conrad are among the cast of actors Circle’s production of Leading Ladies running Scranton. (570) 343-3000 or danielle.dilarso@ feb. 12 to 22 at Providence Playhouse in scranton under the direction of Cathy rist strauch. hilton.com. Potato Pancake Sale, Feb. 7, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. From Page 10 “War Governors.” March 10: Union spy “Elizabeth Work on potter’s wheels and learn hand-building Serving freshly-grated potato pancakes, halushki van Lew.” and April 14: “Citizens of Gettysburg.” and sculpting techniques. For ages 13 and older The Winter’s Tale, Feb. 17, 7 p.m. The Royal and homemade soup. Eat in or takeout. Also find a Catlin House, Scranton. Yearly membership dues only. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. $60 Ballet presents the screening of Christopher Wheelbake sale. No deliveries. St. John the Baptist Orthoare $20 or $25 for families.. (570) 344-3841 or each four class series, includes materials. (570) don’s first ballet based on a Shakespeare play. The dox Church, Edwardsville. (570) 287-7186. lackawannahistory.org. 996-1500. story follows the destruction of a marriage through Valentine ’N’ Wine, Feb. 14, 6-10 p.m. Decorative Painting, Feb. 11-25, Wednesdays, Freedom from Smoking course starts, Feb. consuming jealousy, the abandonment of a child Proceeds from this dinner and wine tasting even noon-3 p.m. Learn decorative painting techniques 10, 6 p.m. First of eight-session course, continuand a seemingly hopeless love. Runs two hours benefit The Renal Race 4. M M Microwinery, while creating decorative pieces for your home or ing Tuesdays through March 24. Registration with and 25 minutes. Regal Dickson City Stadium 14 & Wilkes-Barre. $40. (570) 266-1563 or mmmicrowto give as gifts with instructor Teresa Brewer. Regpayment required by Feb. 6. $40. (570) 296-3400 IMAX, Dickson City. (570) 383-1555 or Fathominery.com. istration required. Ages 16 to adult. The Dietrich PikeExt@psu.edu. Events.com. Ziti with Your Sweetie, Feb. 15, 2 p.m. This Theater, Tunkhannock. $20 plus the cost of painting AD/HD Family Support Group, Feb. 10. Every Valentine’s Day Dinner Theater event featuring a surface. (570) 996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com. second and fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Geisinger performance of “What Happened After Once Upon Quilting for Everyone: Scrap Treasures, thru Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre. (570) 592-0058 or a Time?” will raise funds for the Clifford CommuMarch 25, Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Learn early geisinger.org. Crochet Club, Tuesdays, 10 a.m.; Thursdays, 6 nity Youth Group. Clifford Township Volunteer Fire American quilting as you create a timeless scrap Green Drinks, Feb. 10. This casual social p.m. Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. and Thursday Company, Clifford. $9. (570) 222-4344 or cliffordfire. quilt with instructors Terry Keller, Peggy Lane and gathering for people from all professional and evenings at 6 p.m. Pittston Memorial Library, com. personal walks of life who are interested in creating Ingrid Rogler. New and experienced quilters are Pittston. (570) 654-9565 or pittstonlibrary.com. Winter in the City, Feb. 20. Scranton Tomorrow welcome. Registration requested. Ages 13 and a “greener” local environment and economy is Writers’ Group, Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Come presents a benefit cocktail party featuring a silent and read your work or listen and be inspired. Learn held the second Tuesday of every month from 5:30 older. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. $6/class auction of items donated by local retailers, hors includes fabric. (570) 996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com to 7:30 p.m. Green Drink events are held in cities the craft of writing as you write towards a goal of d’oeuvres from local restaurants, live music and info@dietrichtheater.com. around the world. Jack’s Draft House, Scranton. publication. All genres and levels of writing are more. Proceeds benefit Main Street Scranton projSocrates Cafe, Feb. 19. All are welcome to this welcome. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. (570) (570) 343-1411 or greendrinks.org/PA/scranton. ect. Featured musicians include Paul LaBelle and join this philosophical discussion in the Community LHS Civil War Roundtable Meeting. The 996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com. the Exact Change in Feb.. POSH @ The Scranton Pottery and Sculpture, thru April 27, Mondays, Lackawanna Historical Society presents a series of Room from 6:30 until 8 p.m. Lackawanna County Club, Scranton. $20. (570) 963-1575 or scrantontomeeting the second Tuesday of each month. Speak- Children’s Library, Scranton. 7-8:30 p.m. Students of all levels of experience morrow.org. Not Demons, But Genies: Leonardo and His ers include: Jan. 13: “Louise May Alcott.” Feb. 10: are welcome to study with instructor Steve Colley.

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PCT Revival Movie Series, Feb. 7, 2 p.m.; Feb. 8, 7 p.m. Taxi Driver. Feb. 14, 2 p.m.; Feb. 15, 7 p.m. Annie Hall. Pocono Community Theater, East Stroudsburg. $6.75. 570-421-6684 or poconocommunitytheater.org. International Film Series: The Big City (India), Feb. 11, 7 p.m. The Satyajit Ray film will be screened in the Moskovitz Theater. A discussion of the film will follow. Patrick and Margaret DeNaples Center at The University of Scranton, Scranton. 570-941-6330 or scranton.edu.

Classic Film Series: The Breakfast Club, Feb. 18 Catch the classic 80s coming of age film at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $5. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. 570-996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com. Bad Movie Thursdays with MST3K: The Giant Spider Invasion, Feb. 19, 6 p.m. Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m.This monthly screening of some of the best Mystery Science Theater 3000 episodes is hosted by Christopher Cornell of Satellite News, the official MST3K fan web site. Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton. $10. 570-346-7369 or sccmt.org.

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Works by Michael X Rose and Scott Mitchell Putesky, thru Feb. 28, Thursdays-Saturdays, noon5 p.m. Reception: Feb. 6, 6-9 p.m. The Afa Gallery, Scranton. (570) 969-1040 or artistsforart.org. Enjoy the View: Joe Kluck and Michael Sorrentino, Feb. 6-27, Tuesdays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Reception: Feb. 6, 6-9 p.m. Artist talk will be offered at 5:30 p.m. ArtWorks Gallery & Studio, Scranton. (570) 207-

1815 or ArtWorksNEPA.com. Where Will You Travel Next? Destinations in Paintings: The Kasten Collection, Feb. 6- June 8, Sundays, noon-5 p.m.; Mondays, ThursdaysFridays, noon-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. These 32 works on loan from Alex and Barbara Kasten depict remote lands and locations admired by late 19th and early 20th century artists including Frederick Richard Pickersgill, Ernst Bosch, Daniel Ridgway Knight and L&eacute;on Joubert. Everhart Museum, Scranton. $3-7 museum admission applies. (570) 346-7186 or everhart-museum.org. Cellblock Visions: Set Free in the Penitentiary, Feb. 9-March 13 Exhibition of drawings, paintings and objects by inmates of penitentiaries in six states. Call to confirm gallery hours. The Hope Horn Gallery at The University of Scranton. (570) 941-4214 or scranton.edu/gallery. NEPA Uncovered, Feb. 12, 3-6 p.m. This juried exhibit of works by regional artists of all ages is offered in conjunction with the Everhart Museum’s winter/spring exhibition Where Will You Travel Next? Destinations in Paintings. Works are on display at both locations. Lackawanna Heritage Valley,

martin Scorsese’s 1976 thriller Taxi Driver starring Robert De Nero as discharged U.S. marine Travis Bickle will be screened Saturday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Pocono Community Theater in East Stroudsburg.

Scranton. (570) 963-6730 or lhva.org. What’s Love Got to Do With It?, Feb. 14, 6-9 p.m. Grand opening of the contemporary art gallery formerly located at the School for Visual and Performing Arts. Origins Gallery, Stroudsburg. (570) 507-7571. Continuing

Paintings by Connie Sickler, thru Feb. 28. Sickler’s large, highly detailed, watercolor paintings are accompanied by original poems. Weigh Station Cafe, Towanda. Works by Morgan Simon and Ben Jackson, thru Feb. 28. The regional artists share their work in the Sherwood Gallery through Feb. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. (570) 996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com. Frozen Flowers: Photographs by Morrell Devlin, thru March 7. Call to confirm gallery hours. Born in 1955 and raised in Tamaqua and currently residing in Dallas, the photographer worked with the American Forces Radio and Television division as a photojournalist and medical photographer in the U.S. Army and later with WBRE-TV. MacDonald Room of the Pauly Friedman Art Gallery at Misericordia University, Dallas. (570) 674-6250 or misericordia.edu. Wildlife and Scenic Photography by Joan and Jim Borden, thru March 31 These images of eagles, moose, elk, ducks, owls and more shot on location in Canada, Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire as well as Pennsylvania are on display in the new gallery. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. (570) 996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com. The Solo Seamless Show, thru Feb. 27. The Antler presents an eclectic variety of work by artist Ken Conner created during the last 10 years. Moose Exchange, Bloomsburg. (570) 317-2596 or mooseexchange.org. Selections from the Art Collections, thru Feb. 22. Featuring recent works on paper, including photographs and prints, drawn from the Suraci Collection, Marywood’s permanent collection of fine and decorative arts and The Maslow Collection, the largest and most comprehensive collection of contemporary art in northeast Pennsylvania. Suraci Gallery at Marywood University, Scranton. marywood.edu/galleries. Fantastic Universe: Fusing Fantasy and Reality, thru March 7. Call to confirm gallery hours. Featuring works of Spanish painter, sculptor and ceramicist Joan Miro. Pauly Friedman Art Gallery at Misericordia University, Dallas. (570) 674-6250 or misericordia.edu.

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Pink Elegance on Parade, Feb. 22, 1 p.m. Fashion show fundraiser benefits the Northeast Pennsylvania Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The show features breast cancer survivors and their families, government officials and local celebrities sporting fashions from Gap Kids, Macy’s and Nada & Co. Reservations required by Feb. 15. Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, Scranton. $40 adults, $15 children (includes lunch and cash bar). (570) 947-5852 or komennepa.org.

Riled Up and Wasted on Light

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“If you’ve never been rocked back by the presence of purpose this poem is too soon for you. Return to your mediocrity plug it into an amplifier and re-think yourself. Because some of us are on fire for the answer.” — “The Information Man” Taking the stage more like rock stars and less like literary authors stepping up to a podium with a carefully marked book, slam poets like Buddy Wakefield are emotionally volatile word necromancers hell-bent on stealing your breath, stopping your heart, healing the rips in your soul, putting a lump in your throat, a tear in your eye, or at the very least giving you a case of the chills. Spoken Word performance is often lumped under the poetry label, but it’s as musical as it is literary. Wakefield, in particular, is known to record with musicians and perform with them live. His gigs opening for Ani DiFranco are a career highlight and the last time he was in Scranton he called on a couple of Katie Wisnosky’s students to accompany him on guitar. Wisnosky is the mentor of the Breaking Ground Poets, a teen slam team sponsoring the two-time Individual World Poetry Slam Champ’s second visit to Scranton this Valentine’s Day. Warning: the show is expected to sell out. And just like a rock ‘n’ roll show, those fans that caught his last performance can expect to preview new material in addition to Wakefield favorites: “My Town,” “The Information Man,” “Convenience Stores,” “Pretend,” “Human the Death Dance,” etc. Those who think they literally need to understand “what a poem is about” because school taught them there was a right answer can tuck the “I don’t understand poetry” excuse away for some other occasion. It won’t fly at TwentyFiveEight next Saturday. The warehouse venue tucked behind Cooper’s Seafood House in Scranton offers an urban rock club environment rather than the dreaded coffeehouse formality Wisnosky’s new students tend to imagine. Wakefield’s material, like that of most performanceoriented poets, is nothing like what you read in high school, and there will surely be at least one nugget you can relate to no matter your experience, Wisnosky assured. “Poetry is open to individual interpretation. And as a society, a lot of the time we are conditioned that there is only one right answer, so to be given the choice to interpret a piece of writing however you choose is sometimes empowering yet it feels

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unfamiliar to an audience,” she said. “These are things that happened to everybody in high school or life afterwards at some point and now it’s being turned into poetry.” People who are afraid the words might hurt them can hide in the shadows in the back of the room on couches lined up against the wall, said Winosky. There are always going to be element in poems people won’t understand, especially if they are hearing it for the first time. Poets don’t expect people to understand every single reference and inside joke. You don’t need to know what “gospelstitch” — one of Wakefield’s favorite words — means going in. “I have a poem called ‘Horsehead’ and when I used to introduce it I would say, ‘You don’t have to understand all of this. It is OK to let it wash over you,’” Wakefield told electric city and diamond city via telephone last week. His lengthy introductions often blend into the poem, sometimes evolving into subsidiary poems. It’s can be hard to tell where the intro stops and the poem begins. This generosity of context and insight helps audience connect and creates a climate of intimacy. Wakefield wears his trademark vulnerability like an Olympic medal, great-grandma’s heirloom ring, a lover’s threadbare T-shirt. His words resonate as intensely personal on one hand; on the other, they are just as much about the audience. “Universality is incredibly important to me,” he wrote in Live for a Living of performing at a slam at San Quentin State Prison, “I needed to know we weren’t so far apart.” That literally captive audience (sorry), the poet told ec, was actually better than most audiences in that “they were more alive and energetic.” “He’s a dynamic performer. He usually engages his audience with his storytelling technique. He masterfully moves from prose and stories to poetry,” Wisnosky described. “He just really puts you at ease and pinpoints specific problems which we have all dealt with at some point in our life. Instead of making them tragic he makes us compassionate and laugh at these horrible situations.” Wakefield confessed that one venue on his current tour commented that there was more talk to the performance than there was poetry. “I like to kick it with the crowd. I don’t want go to a concert and see a band play the CD front to back. I want to see them stumble around and mess up and hang out with the crowd and say a joke and get what I get from the personality of the band. I can listen to their CD at home.” But keen on feedback, the poet said he will try to

tighten up his performances in the future. He’s taking a similar approach to his books. Unless you’re one of those avid collectors who needs to own everything an artist ever put out and pretends to like the B-sides, you might want to hold off on buying one of Wakefield’s first three volumes. All of his books except Henhouse (on how to raise chickens) are going out of print this year to be replaced with a new book titled Stunt Water which he described in a recent blog entry as a “tight compilation of the first 20 years.” “I’ve just grown up in the public eye. And I think I’ve matured a lot slower than most of my peers, but I just rapidly kept being interested in growing and growing both physically and metaphysically,” he said. “I’m really excited to ... eliminate the extraneous babble so that it’s all the poems and chronological, and can be used in classrooms and its more focused. It will be a bit more impersonal, but I think I’m way OK with that.” “In Live for a Living (for example) there is some scattered stuff that I don’t think was finished on deadline but generally I’m very cool with the work I put out and I feel like most of it’s timeless and also know that I never wanted to be someone who had 20 albums with one cool song on each album. I always wanted to put out epic albums front to back.” After he’s done touring, he’ll look to finish his new material for release in a brand new collection. In the meantime, he’d rather you listen to his CD Live at the Typer Cannon Grand (note: track No. 10 mentions Wilkes-Barre) which is available for purchase at buddywakefield.com or streaming via Spotify, etc. “I feel like I can hold up sometimes fairly well on the page, but I way prefer to perform it,” he said. “I have zero interest in anything that reads like algebra to me or is not exciting or current or speaks to psychological evolution as it is now or people who participate in their existence ... what I love is life experience and music and other performance artists and that’s where I get my mojo from.” Wakefield’s poems often use of the second person — “Don’t let anybody fool you, this is your dream,” he says in a recording of “Home” from a performance in Georgia in 2010 available via Indiefeed podcast (indiefeedpp.libsyn.com). “Home” speaks to even well-meaning parents’ inability to meet their children’s needs, the most of basic of which may be to understand us. Yet it is this which we have to survive which makes us who we become. And after literally or figuratively running away, we come back with a willingness to do the things that had at first offended us or turned us off. We compromise to get along with others because it’s better than living alone. Wakefield has always dreamt vividly, he confirmed. He finds dreams, like motifs relying on the moon and ideas of soul and reality, are in danger of

ringing cliche so he doesn’t write them down unless he thinks they might be useful. “I have a reoccurring theme in my dreams where it’s a nightmare and I’m terrified and I wake up and the voice of reason keep pointing out, ‘Look— everyone in that dream is just trying to help you.’” It’s no coincidence, probably, that the poet has come to matter to people in a way that inspires them to do what they can to support him a la the philosophy made loud by Amanda Palmer (The Art of Asking). He’s also known for really cool merchandise people actually want to buy. “It’s why I have the tour. It’s how I make a living,” he said. “I’m a bad salesman, but luckily there’s enough merch that people are always drawn to go over there.” Wakefield’s trip to Scranton falls in month 14 of the 16 month Riled Up and Wasted on Light tour that has taken him across the US and through Canada, Australia, Africa, Europe, the UK and Iceland. “Iceland and Holland were my favorites on this tour. And I also had a blast in South Africa. I just had a blast oversees, and so far so good on this last leg in the U.S.,” he said. The schedule is pretty relentless with an estimated 200 dates of performances worked in this past year. “When I do have time to stick around, I’m usually with people who are just ingrained in their communities and I get to do that instead of the touristy thing. Unless I really want to do the touristy thing, which I normally don’t, it’s nice to just hang out with the locals.” Generally open minded, he said, he’ll usually just roll with their suggestions. “I don’t really have any limits except cilantro and the idea of Jeb Bush running for president,” he laughed. IF YOU GO: WHAT: Buddy Wakefield: Riled Up and Wasted on Light WHERE: TwentyFiveEight Studios, Scranton WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. TICKETS: $15 at BrownPaperTickets.com (1085025) INFO: kwisnosky@frontiernet. net or buddywakefield.com.

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Still Breaking ground

katie WiSnoSkY As a mentor for the Breaking Ground Poets, Katie Wisnosky explained that her goal is to “find the story that is buried within the kid.” An English teacher in the Tunkhannock school district, she runs the program in her free time. “Most of the kids that wind up in my program come because they have a story inside of them and they just don’t know how to tell that story yet. So part of it is peeling back the layers to get to that story that they might not be able to share in a classroom,” she said. The extracurricular group was founded in 2011 and has since competed at Brave New Voices in Chicago and last year in Philadelphia. This year, if the group is accepted, they will travel to Atlanta. The application process runs through Youth Speaks, an organization based out of California, said Wisnosky. “They pick the teams they feel will best represent spoken word poetry and diversity in the youth community throughout the world.” Brave New Voices is a national competition and the largest of its kind in the world, she said. “We are predominately a Caucasian community here and what I love the most about taking the kids (to Brave New Voices) is to expose them to so many different ethnicities from around the world. It is remarkable.” Wisnoksy works out of Tunkhannock, but BGP is open to teens 14 to 19 from anywhere in Northeast Pennsylvania. One of the group’s key goals this year is to expand and attract more members from a greater number of schools. Despite the slam team’s youth focus, adults in the community get to share the benefit of artists like Buddy Wakefield coming to town. “A lot of people don’t realize that (poets) make their living this way. Granted it is extremely hard work to travel around the world being a writer, but when these poets come to town a lot of the kids

are shocked at how accomplished you can be as a writer and a poet,” Wisnosky said. Following, Buddy Wakefield’s performance Saturday, Feb. 14 the community can look forward to a visit from Rachel McKibbens (Into the Dark and Emptying Field, Pink Elephant) on March 13. “She was one of the featured poets at the Brave New Voices festival last year and the kids just fell in love with her. I usually bring a poet in kind of as a graduation present — they’ll pick which poet they want me to go after — and she was their choice this year.” Ticket sales generally just cover the cost of the poets’ fees. Any additional money made, including donations collected at the events goes into the Brave New Voices fund. A Lackawanna County Arts and Culture grant will help fund a new Youth Poetry Festival to be held May 15-16. “Friday night at TwentyFiveEight there will be five poets from NYC performing with Jon Sands and Adam Falkner of the Louder Arts Dialogue Project. They travel around and conduct youth programs for teachers and poetry coaches,” she described. “Saturday will be all day writing workshops with the poets for 60 youth in the area.” The plan is to send applications to schools in mid February with a goal of recruiting five or ten kids from each of the surrounding schools to get a mix of writers. Breaking Ground Poets also hosts monthly open mic events for and writing workshops for teens. Starting in February, they’ll offer an “Open Writing Space” every Saturday for kids to get editing help from local writers and professors. Send email to kwisnosky@frontiernet.net for more information or search for the Breaking Ground Poets on Facebook.

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From Page 13 (570) 209-7766 or ted@tedmichalowski.com. Life Drawing Group, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Abstract Paintings by Megan Hinton, Regional artists host each session. Bring your own thru March 1. Reception: Feb. 5, 5-7 p.m. supplies; easels provided. The Afa Gallery, ScranThe Linder Gallery at Keystone College, La ton. $2-7. (570) 969-1040 or artistsforart.org. Plume. (570) 945-8467 or keystone.edu. Open Studio/Portfolio Prep, thru March 24, Marchers of the Movement Exhibition, Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Work at your own pace in thru Feb. 26. Jim Gavenus’ intimate images the medium of your choice with guidance from focus on the human condition, social Steve Colley. Students will be able to draw and injustice and civil rights. Call for gallery paint from life, create pottery and sculpture, etc. hours. Widmann Gallery at King’s College, while creating a portfolio to showcase their work. Wilkes-Barre. (570) 208-5875 or kings.edu. Ages 13 and older. The Dietrich Theater, TunkhanFaculty and Alumni Exhibit, thru March 10, nock. $15/class or $60/four-class series. (570) Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Featuring artwork 996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com. by current LCCC faculty and invited alumni artists. Taking Pictures: Philosophy, Copyright and Schulman Gallery at Luzerne County Community Appropriation of Art, Feb. 10, 6-7 p.m. Dr. Karen E. College, Nanticoke. (570) 740-0727 or luzerne.edu. Gover of the Philosophy department at Bennington Dale Threlkeld: End of Illusion, thru May 17, College in Vermont will speak. Mary Kintz Bevevino Tuesdays, Thursdays-Saturdays, Sundays, noonLibrary at Misericordia University, Dallas. (570) 4:30 p.m. Sordoni Art Gallery, Wilkes-Barre. (570)

674-6400. Art Social, Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Open to all members to bring your work and/or create. Non-members are welcome to visit and can sign up to become members if they wish to continue attending. Circle Center for the Arts (WVAL), Wilkes-Barre. wyomingvalleyartleague.org. Life Drawing Sessions, Feb. 22, 1-3:30 p.m. All are welcome to participate in these workshops. Adults only. Feb.’s session features one or two ballet dancers. Circle Center for the Arts (WVAL), Wilkes-Barre. $8-10. wyomingvalleyartleague@ gmail.com. Rembrandt from the National Gallery London & Riksmuseum Amsterdam, Feb. 24. Fathom Events, Arts Alliance and Seventh Art Productions invite audiences to tour the international exhibition on screen. Cinemark 20, Moosic. (570) 961-5922 or FathomEvens.com.

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Snowshoe and Cross Country Ski Loaner Program, thru Feb. 28, Mondays-Saturdays. Equipment is available to borrow for use on park property between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. when there is at least four inches of snow on the ground for skis and at least six inches for snowshoes. Call the park office for snow conditions. A valid driver’s license is required. Park staff will be on hand for brief instruction upon request. Nescopeck State Park, Drums. (570) 403-2006 or dcnr.pa.gov. AMSOIL Arenacross , Feb. 6, 7 p.m., Feb. 7 Off-road motorcycle racing featuring Ricky Carmichael’s Road to Supercross. Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Twp. mohegansunarenapa. com.

408-4325 or wilkes.edu. 2015 Scholastic Art Exhibition for NEPA, Feb. 7-March 1. An awards presentation will be held on Feb. 7 at 1 p.m. The annual exhibition of student works is sponsored by Times Shamrock Communications in cooperation with the National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition. Mahady Gallery at Marywood University, Scranton. (570) 348-6278 or marywood.edu/galleries. Landscape, thru Feb. 15, Saturdays, Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Hazleton Art League, Hazleton. (570) 817-1075 or hazletonsartleague.org or krishnablue13@hotmail.com. Art Events

The Civil War Horse: art and photography exhibit, Feb. 5, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Conversations from the artists’ perspective and inspirations. The Hoyt Library, Kingston. (570) 287-2013 or hoytlibrary.org. First Friday Scranton, Feb. 6, 6-9 p.m. Enjoy live music, free trolley rides and hors d’oeuvres and beverages at participating venues at this monthly artwalk. Downtown Scranton, Scranton. Free. (570) 466-9656 or firstfridayscranton.com. Conclude/Introduce, Feb. 6, 6-9 p.m. Singer/ songwriter Tom Graham displays a collection of posters created during the last year at this First Friday Scranton event also streaming his new album Underneath a Rusting Roof. The Bog, Scranton. (570) 341-6761 or thebogscranton.com. Drawma Club: Theatrical Drawing Sessions, thru April 30, Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. Draw from a costumed model each week in this uninstructed and informal session. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies. New models are welcome to inquire; all body types and experience levels are welcome (comparable fee paid.) The Olde Brick Theatre, Scranton. $10 or $5 student (ID required).

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cellblock Visions: Set Free in the penitentiary features drawings, paintings and objects created by inmates in six different states. the exhibition opens at the Hope Horn Gallery at the University of Scranton on Monday, Feb. 9 and will remain on display through March 13. a lecture on the exhibit by guest curator and author phyllis Kornfeld will be offered in pearn auditorium in Brennan Hall on Friday, Feb. 27 at 5 p.m. call (570) 941-4214 to confirm gallery hours or for more information.

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Winter Farmers’ Market, Feb. 7, Feb. 14, Feb. 28, March 14, March 28 Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Find seasonal produce, meats, breads and baked goods. Prepared meals at The Market Cafe available for purchase. Continues every other Saturday Jan. 10 to March 28. Cooperage, Honesdale. (570) 253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. Knitting Group, Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bring your current project and knit with others. Adults. Abington Community Library, Clarks Summit. (570) 587-3440. WinterFest, Feb. 14-15. Find special train rides and family activities including ice and wood carving demonstrations, strolling quartet Faculty Brass, free children’s shows by juggling entertainer Al Grout and more. Historic Jim Thorpe, Jim Thorpe. (570) 325-5810 or jimthorpe.org. Entrance Fee-Free Days, Feb. 14-16. The historic railroad museum waives its daily entrance fees on select holidays throughout the year including: Feb. 14-16 (Presidents’ Day weekend), April 18-19 (National Park Week), Aug. 25 (99th birthday of the National Park Service), Sept. 26 (National Public Lands Day) and Nov. 11 (Veterans Day). Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton. (570) 340-5200 or nps.gov/stea.

Pork and Sauerkraut Supper, Feb. 16, 4-7:30 p.m. Eat in or take out. Trinity Lutheran Church, Hazleton. $10 or $5 for children younger than 12. (570) 454-3492 droskos@ptd.net. World Peace Meditation/Prayer, thru December 31, 3rd Wednesday of the month. No meditation experience is required and no single faith is embraced at this monthly session. The Wonderstone Gallery, Dunmore. (570) 878-3870 or thewonderstonegallery.com.

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Fitness Bootcamp, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 5:15 p.m.; Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. Balance Ultimate Fitness, Elmhurst. (570) 862-2840. Community Yoga Class, thru June 30, noon Balance Yoga and Wellness, Forty Fort. $5. (570) 714-2777 or balanceyogastudio.net. Kundalini Yoga, thru June 15, Thursdays, 5:306:30 p.m. With instructor Barbara Tierney. Bring a yoga mat and blanket. Ages 16 and older only. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. $10/class. (570) 996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com. Pi-Yo, Fridays, 10-11 a.m. United Sports Academy, Dunmore. $8/class; $40 for six classes. (570) 963-5477.

Morgan simon’s painting “Big Red” will remain on display at the Dietrich theater in tunkhannock through the end of February. artist Ben Jackson also shows work in this exhibition in the sherwood Gallery. Crystal Cabin Fever: Under the Sea ... In Ice, Feb. 6, 11 a.m. Ride the 50-foot Titanic ice slide and see 100 tons of ice sculptures. Also find ice carving demonstrations, ice carving competitions, free wine tasting and free hot cocoa. Factory tour and ice harvest museum available. Sculpted Ice Works, Lakeville. $15/adult; $10/child under age 15. (570) 226-6246 or crystalcabinfever.com. Chess Club, thru April 25, Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. For adults. Abington Community Library, Clarks Summit. (570) 587-3440 or lclshome.org. Tarot Readings, Mondays, noon-5 p.m. Have your cards read by Whitney Mulqueen. Walk-ins welcome. Duffy’s Coffee House, Clarks Summit.

(570) 575-8649. Winter Along the River, Feb. 15, noon-3 p.m. Snow dependent activities include a snowman building contest, sledding and snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Also find sled dog teams, nature and wildlife hikes, children’s games, maple sugaring demonstration, hot chocolate, donuts, s’mores and more. Nesbitt Park, Wilkes-Barre. riverfrontparks.org. Harlem Globetrotters, Feb. 22, 3 p.m. The world famous basketball team returns with its 2015 “Washington Generals” Revenge Tour. Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Twp. $15. (570) 970-7601 or harlemglobetrotters.com.

Jim thorpe holds its annual WinterFest on Valentine’s Day weekend, saturday and sunday Feb. 14-15. Enjoy train rides and family activities including ice and wood carving demonstrations, strolling musicians and a free children’s show.

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Pole Fitness, Fridays, 7 p.m.; Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. With certified instructor Lucy Sordoni. Combines acrobatics, strength and flexibility training with the sensuality of dance. Balance Yoga and Wellness, Forty Fort. (570) 714-2777 or balanceyogastudio.net. Winter Workshop with Heather Solimini, Feb. 7, 6-8 p.m. This two hour workshop includes asana, meditation and essential oils aromatherapy. The Wonderstone Gallery, Dunmore. $20 advance; $25 day of event. (570) 344-2360 or thewonderstonegallery.com. Chair Yoga, thru Feb. 9, Mondays, 10-11:15 a.m. Bringing the benefits of yoga to anyone who may feel challenged by a traditional yoga class. With instructor Donna Fetzko. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Free. (570) 996-1500 or info@ dietrichtheater.com. Beginners Meditation, thru March 9, Mondays, 7:45-8:15 p.m. With Yogi Bhajan. Continues weekly on Mondays through March 9. Mind, Body, Spirit Co-Op, Scranton. $5. yogascranton@yahoo.com. Nia, thru March 31, Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Experience a combination of yoga, martial arts and dance, for your health, wellness and fitness with instructor Laura Ancherani. Nia classes offer a unique combination of 52 moves that corresponds with the main area of the body. Beginners and highly fit athletes alike can adapt Nia to meet their needs by choosing from three intensity levels. Registration requested. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. $10/ class. (570) 996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com. Simply Yoga, thru April 29, Wednesdays, 1011:15 a.m. Presented in YogaFit style by instructor Donna Fetzko. Wear comfortable clothes, bring a mat, towel or blanket. Suitable for all levels. Ages 16 and older. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. $50 for a series of six consecutive classes or $10/ class. (570) 996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com. Beginners Kundalini Yoga, thru March 18, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Intro class will be held CALENdAR submissioNs Email your event information to electriccity@ timesshamrock.com or we will accept submissions mailed to Current Events, Electric City/Diamond City, 149 Penn Ave., Scranton, PA 18503. High resolution (min. 200 dpi) photos are welcome. Deadline for submissions is the Monday prior to the Thursday edition by noon. Due to the high demand for submissions, we cannot guarantee all events will be printed on a weekly basis. Most events do not run more than two to three weeks in advance. Regardless, all events submitted are published at The570.com.

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Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Continues weekly on Wednesdays through March 18. Mind, Body, Spirit Co-Op, Scranton. $10 walk-in or $8 students; $49-69 series pass. yogascranton@yahoo.com. World Peace Meditation/Prayer,Feb. 18. No meditation experience is required and no single faith is embraced at this monthly session. The Wonderstone Gallery, Dunmore. (570) 878-3870 or thewonderstonegallery.com. New Year: Healthier You, Feb. 18, 7 p.m., March 4, 7 p.m., March 18, 7 p.m., April 1, 7 p.m. Registered dietician, nurse, diabetes educator and yoga instructor Katie Earley offers tools to make 2015 a healthier year with lifestyle and behaviorial changes conducive to weight loss. Limit 10 participants. Class continues every other week through April 1. The Wonderstone Gallery, Dunmore. $150 for six session program. (570) 344-2360 or thewonderstonegallery.com.

Kids

Knitting Kids 4-H Club meeting, Feb. 5, 6 p.m., Feb. 19, 6-7:30 p.m. Open to youth ages 5 to 18. Penn State Extension, Milford. (570) 296-3400 or tinyurl.com/ncagxy4 . After School Players, thru March 5, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Middle and high school students are invited to study theater arts with Brenda Fager. Scenes will be performed for friends and family at the end of the workshop. No experience is required. Registration requested. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Free. (570) 9961500 or dietrichtheater.com. Intermediate Jazz/Contemporary Technique Class, Mondays, 7:45-8:45 p.m. Ages 10 to 14. Symmetry Studio, Scranton. $10/class. (570) 2907242 or SymmetryStudioNEPA.com. Early Explorers: Puppet Theater, Feb. 9, 1-1:45 p.m. Program includes storytelling and puppetry workshop. This pre-literacy arts program is cosponsored by the Lackawanna County Children’s Library. Suitable for Pre-K children.Registration is required, Everhart Museum, Scranton. $25 for 10 classes. (570) 346-7186 or everhart-museum.org. Musical Theatre Dance Class, Tuesdays, 5:306:30 p.m. Children ages 10 and older will study a mixture of tap, ballet and jazz in order to prepare for college and stage musical theatre auditions. Semi-private and private lessons are available on Wednesdays. Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, Duryea. $10 or $15 both classes. (570) 991-1817 or phoenixpac.vpweb.com. Quilting for Kids: Cross and Crown, thru March 25, Wednesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. Learn traditional American quilting techniques while creating a colorful quilt with instructors Terry Keller, Peggy

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Riverside Junior senior High school drama Club presents the stephen sondheim musical Into the Woods on Friday Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. and saturday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. and sunday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $7 or $5 for students. Lane and Ingrid Rogler. Recommended for ages six and older. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. $6/ class includes fabric. (570) 996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com. Quilting for Everyone: Scrap Treasures, thru March 25, Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Learn early American quilting as you create a timeless scrap quilt with instructors Terry Keller, Peggy Lane and Ingrid Rogler. New and experienced quilters are welcome. Registration requested. Ages 13 and older. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. $6/class includes fabric. (570) 996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com or info@dietrichtheater.com. Bill Blagg’s Science of Magic, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. This program for students in grades 4 to 8 explores how magicians use science to create their illusions. The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre. $6-8. (570) 826-1100 or kirbycenter.org. Romeo and Juliet, Feb. 20, 7 p.m., Feb. 21, 2 p.m. The Wyoming Seminary Middle School Players present the play about a doomed romance

between two members of two feuding families. Amato Auditorium at Wyoming Seminary Lower School, Forty Fort. Free. (570) 270-2192. Shadow Stories, Feb. 21, 11 a.m. This Children’s Series presentation features a Mock Turtle Marionette Theatre presentation featuring stories from China, Africa, Ireland and Bali. The program of shadow puppet plays includes international music and puppertry demonstrations. A Wiggles & Giggles Workshop will be offered an hour before showtime for an additional fee ($5). Recommended for children in grades K through 4. Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton. $8. (570) 344-1111 or sccmt.org. Early Explorers: Ancient Civilization, Feb. 23, 1-1:45 p.m. Program includes museum tour and shapes workshop. This pre-literacy arts program is co-sponsored by the Lackawanna County Children’s Library. Suitable for Pre-K children.Registration is required, Everhart Museum, Scranton. $25 for 10 classes. (570) 346-7186 or everhart-museum. org.

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NEW PROGRESSIVES ELEPHANT STONE — The Three Poisons THE GOOD: Canadian indie rock outfit Elephant Stone returns with a trippy third. THE BAD: Nope. THE NITTY GRITTY: Fronted by Rishi Dhir, a guy well versed in both Indian classical music and ’60s pop, Elephant Stone churn out a unique blend of vintage psychedelics and jangle pop; songs big on bright melodies and tight harmonies. Keyboards, sitars and old-school tape effects add vibrant color and tasteful textures to ambitious tunes such as “Knock You from Your Mountain” and “Worlds Don’t Begin and End with You.” Poisons feels more accessible than past works; the guys possibly attempting to turn the usual mind-meld into a more instantly gratifying affair. But don’t panic. Those hoping for a virtual freak-out still get their brief patches of droning meditation and crashing rolling rhythms a la “Tomorrow Never Knows.” One could see this record as the band finally finding that balance between both worlds. The atmosphere is powerful yet it never overshadows the songs. BUY IT?: Surely. OK GO — Hungry Ghosts THE GOOD: L.A. based indie rockers OK GO give us a more-than-OK fourth. THE BAD: The album (almost) slows to a crawl during its final quarter. Up until then though, it’s bold banging high-flying indie pop. THE NITTY GRITTY: Call this band what you will, but OK GO are damn reliable. None of their albums are exactly big on innovation or unexpected sounds, but the guys make tight tunes where guitars meld with patches of the electronic and rock-solid driving backbeats. And since Ghosts is their second album produced by Dave Fridmann, you can bet most of those backbeats are thicker and tougher than usual.

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Better bits include the mad flow carrying lead single “The Writing on the Wall,” the fist pumping “Turn up the Radio” and the delicate yet still slightly explosive “The One Moment.” But there really isn’t a BAD moment here. Even the quieter cuts towards the end are not without their subtle melodic charms. BUY IT?: Yes. THE TWILIGHT SAD — Nobody Wants to Be Here and Nobody Wants to Leave THE GOOD: Scottish indie rockers Twilight Sad come back with a dense fourth. THE BAD: Nope. THE NITTY GRITTY: These Scots have explored everything from post-punk to delicate and exquisite acoustic work; always melodic yet always with one foot stuck in the oppressive moors. You don’t turn on a Twilight Sad record expecting an uplifting experience. However, being forever brooding works for this band. Frontman James Graham never hides his thick accent and that only heightens the drama. The band themselves construct impenetrable walls of sound that make the proceedings all the more murky. Yet the guys always come up with memorable songs, the heavy atmosphere never completely covering the brilliance underneath. Here it’s tough to resist chilly yet resonating tracks such as “Last January” and “It Never Was the Same;” shafts of warm light piercing the darkness. Think of these lads as distant European cousins to the National or the Walkmen. BUY IT?: Oh yes.

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Music, Art and Life After Manson MAriLyn MAnson Co-founder showCAses his Art And MusiC in the 570 Every generation has a few bands that serve as a scapegoat for “music is corrupting the children” media panic. In the early ’90s, a band deliberately poking fun at media hypocrisy became the new popular target. Marilyn Manson, founded by Scott Mitchell Putesky (who took on the pseudonym Daisy Berkowitz) and Brian Warner (the eponymous Marilyn Manson), made headlines for their signature shock rock aesthetic. Putesky left the band over creative differences in 1996 and by the early 2000s, the music industry was changing and moving on. After leaving the band, Putesky continued to produce art and original music. Friday, Feb. 6, at 5:30 p.m., AFA Gallery will host an artist talk prior to the opening of an exhibition of work spanning his entire artistic career. Fans will also be able to head to River Street Jazz Cafe for a Daisy Berkowitz show Saturday, Feb. 7, featuring vintage Marilyn Manson and the Spooky Kids material, some of Putesky’s originals, as well as a few covers. Accompanying Putesky will be Todd Ankiewicz on bass and Sam Brand on the keys. Doors open at 9 p.m. and tickets are $8. The show at AFA will be the largest exhibition of Putesky’s work to date. “There are one or two vintage pieces that go back maybe 20 years,” he said. “There’s some stuff I did 10 years ago, about a third of the collection is stuff I’ve done in the past five years and then there are a few pieces I did in 2014. It gives you a very broad picture of my style and how it’s evolved and changed and how I’ve gone in the past couple years from collage to drawing.” Though Putesky has been creating art his whole life, attending art school in the late ’80s, it wasn’t until he moved to Pennsylvania from Florida in 2011 that he began to exhibit his material. “I met Richard Reilly and Danielle Charette who run the Metropolis Collective in Mechanicsburg and they gave me the opportunity to show my work in two of their shows and it kind of went from there,” he said. “After living in Wilkes-Barre for a while, I got to know people from the art scene in the area, so eventually I got around to submitting for the 2015 season at AFA and they accepted.” On the musical side, Putesky recently released a new album, Millennium Effluvium. The album is a compilation of tracks, which date as far back as 1997 and includes outtakes and material from three albums released since then, including 2005’s Lose Your Mind under the band name Three Ton Gate. “I’m really proud of Lose Your Mind, I did everything on it,” said Putesky. “I jokingly say I put it out when people stopped buying CDs. In 2003 you had Napster and iTunes, so people just stopped buying music altogether. They could just download music and

a lot of people didn’t pay for it. That really cut out the ‘middle class’ so to speak of writers and musicians in the music industry and it really had us take a hard hit.” Millennium Effluvium covers a lot of musical ground, meandering between driving rock tracks, spacey atmospheric interludes and songs that have a hint of funky groove. “My main goal, commercially, is to score films,” said Putesky. “My atmospheric side is more instrumentals, then there’s the rock album type of stuff, which may have a heavier edge. I wanted to release [Millennium Effluvium] because I’m working on a brand new album of originals. It’s going to take a while to record, put together and put out. So I wanted the public to have something until then.” Since moving from Florida, his home since the teen years, Putesky encountered personal turmoil and health issues. In August of 2013, he was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. The cancer had metastasized to his liver. “I’ve been through a lot in the past few years,” he said. “While I was living with my girlfriend and I got my cancer diagnosis. Eventually I moved to New York, which I always wanted to do. She didn’t want to move, so it kind of drove a wedge between us. And I had the extra adversity of not just moving to New York, but having to change my treatment, doctors, insurance.” To compound matters, there were other personal tragedies along the way. “Since I moved up to PA, I lost some friends down in Florida,” he said. “It’s rough when you have people you care about who die and you’re not even 50 years old. So it’s been a long road. There’s plenty to write about.” Putesky said he plans to create art addressing his experiences and the first piece will be on display at the AFA exhibition. While he is still undergoing chemotherapy treatment every two weeks, which limits touring opportunities to short distances and one-off shows, Putesky’s outlook is positive. “Other than needing the chemo and dealing with what’s in my liver, I’m totally healthy and fine,” he said. “I don’t look bad off, I don’t have other health issues, I’m really OK. But I still have to get treatment. I’m really lucky, a lot of people don’t come back from stage IV anything. It has changed my life, it’s given me perspective on things, I’m a little more sensitive. A little more selfish, because I need to be. A lot more appreciative, I enjoy life more. It’s just something that’s part of my life now.” The experience has given renewed energy to getting back in the studio to work on a new album. “It’s not going to be all sad songs, or laments or dwelling on my life,” he said. “It’ll have fun aspects

and be kind of abstract — I’m not going in a folk direction or anything, but I’m not sure how it’s going to sound. I’m just at the writing phase. When I write something, I don’t always have a particular style in mind. I’ll have some of the lyrics, I’ll have the concept, I’ll have the structure, chord progressions and certain sounds I want to use. But I don’t really pick a very specific genre direction. I just write it and I let it stew in my brain for a while and when I’m ready to record, I’ll just start recording and I’ll see where it takes me.” Making music and art, it seems, is simply where Putesky feels at home. It’s hard not to wonder how it feels to have a career that includes leaving an enormous mark on the music industry and pop culture at large. Putesky helped create the boogeyman — quite literally, in some people’s minds. “I love hearing stories from fans,” he said. “That they had to hide their cassettes and take the posters down. It’s great to know you had that effect.” Still, Putesky said he finds it odd to look back and reflect on launching one of the most talkedabout bands of the early 1990s. “I don’t think about it often until something makes me think about it,” he said. “Then I’m forced to look at it objectively and it feels weird. The whole time I was in the band, from 1990 to 1996, was just six years of my life and what I was doing. I didn’t think about the bigger picture until I look back on it — it’s easy to be objective about it now. Even while it was happening I didn’t think about the effect it would have on people. I was happy to, essentially, be a rock star and make music for a living. When we got signed, I couldn’t believe it. It was the best thing ever. When we started I didn’t think we would get signed, I didn’t think anyone would listen to us. I didn’t think we

would draw a crowd. It was too weird. But it was so fun, we kept doing it and we drew crowds, had fans, got signed, went on tour and it was crazy. I never planned on, or even hoped for being a professional musician, but that’s what happened. We had the big impact we had.” This weekend provides fans a glimpse into the full career of Scott Mitchell Putesky, aka Daisy Berkowitz, a guitarist who founded a band that shocked the world. Putesky has made art and music before and after Marilyn Manson and has continued to do so throughout his battle with cancer. “I’m much more excited and vigorous about working. It not only takes your mind off things, it keeps your attitude positive. I’m not the type to just sit around and wallow in my own adversity. It means a lot to me that I finally made it to New York and I have opportunities in front of me, so I’ll make it happen. I would work hard on my career anyway, but I’ll work a little harder because of my situation.”

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In celebration of Title Fight’s new record, Hyperview, the Kingston punk-rock outfit performed a set at Joe Nardone’s Gallery of Sound, 186 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre, on Tuesday.

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lington, Tenn., and hit her in the face and chest with some steaks. (Memphis’s WHBQ-TV) • Workers at a reptile pet shop in Delray Beach, odd, strAnge, Curious, Weird & ABsolutely true neWs From every Corner oF the gloBe Fla., accused owner Benjamin Siegel, 40, of slapping drop in the BuCket them with a bearded dragon lizard. The victims said The Government Accountability Office decided County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Harvey was Curses, Foiled AgAin Siegel placed the lizard in his mouth and began that taxpayers should stop providing federal employholding the weapon when it fired. (Tampa Bay • Police said Eric Frey, 29, handed a pizza shop hitting them with it. He also threw Gatorade at them, ees who bring their lunch to work with “disposable Times) employee in Uniontown, Pa., a note written on and tossed the large lizard into the air and swung it cups, plates and cutlery” because the items “clearly • Former police officer Darrell Smith, 58, toilet paper. “I have a gun,” it read. “Give me $300.” around. Siegel was arrested on battery and animal constitute a personal expense.” The decision stems accidentally shot off his finger with a .380 caliber The worker hit the silent alarm, summoning police cruelty charges. (Broward-Palm Beach New Times) before Frey could leave. He explained that a bearded handgun at a gun store in Glasgow, Ky. He asked to from a Department of Commerce policy of supplying hand sanitizer, paper goods and plastic ware man had confronted him in a nearby alley and forced see the weapon and was examining it when it fired. to National Weather Service workers that began Fruits oF their lABors Even though Smith didn’t do a safety check on the his action, but officers who searched Frey’s apartduring a 2009 flu outbreak. When the Commerce Oklahoma lawmakers are at odds over the state’s gun before handling it, he insisted the employee ment found a newly opened roll of toilet paper with Department stopped providing the goods in 2013, produce. Sen. Nathan Dahm introduced a measure a pen impression from Frey’s note on the top sheet. who handed it to him should have, so he’s suing NWS employees filed an official complaint. “There’s to repeal watermelon’s title as Oklahoma’s official Barren Outdoors for negligence. (Bowling Green’s (Associated Press) no way this could cost them more than $5,000 or vegetable, an honor lawmakers bestowed in 2007. • A masked man tried to rob a convenience store WBKO-TV) $10,000,” Dan Sobien, president of the NWS emDahm pointed out watermelon is a fruit, not a veg• Authorities said that Michael Foster, 43, saw in New Haven, Conn., by pointing a finger at the ployee organization, said after the GAO ruling. (The etable, but the state fruit title isn’t available because Clarence Daniels, 62, getting out of his vehicle in clerk to “simulate” that he had a gun, police Officer Washington Post) it was awarded to the strawberry. Dahm said waterDavid Hartman reported, noting, “But he didn’t have the parking lot of a Wal-Mart store in Brandon, Fla., melon could be named the state’s seasonal fruit or and noticed he had a gun in a hip holster under his his hand in his pocket.” The clerk “grabbed the the state’s melon, but Rep. Scooter Park denounced coat. Foster followed Daniels inside, put him in a man’s finger and told him he’d break it if he didn’t When guns Are outlAWed such a move, declaring, “We will defend, support chokehold and yelled that Daniels had a gun. Daniels get out of his shop,” Hartman said after the would• Irish police Detective Paul Johnson thwarted and make sure it is upheld as the state vegetable for shouted that he had a permit. Sheriff’s deputies be robber fled. (New Haven Independent) two men he observed robbing a convenience store Oklahoma.” (Tulsa World) arrested Foster and charged him with battery. “We in Dublin by arming himself with a traffic cone, understand it’s alarming for people to see other which he used to push the men down when they non-surprise oF the Week people with guns, sheriff’s official Larry McKinnon exited. (The Irish Times) slippery slopes The Central Intelligence Agency admitted that at said, “but Florida has a large population of concealed • An Alabama middle school principal asked China earmarked nearly $90 million to divert least half of the reported UFO sightings in the 1950s weapons permit holders.” (Tampa Bay Times) students to bring canned food to school to throw water to make snow in Chongli, a provincial town in and 1960s were actually test flights of its superat possible intruders. In a letter to parents, Priscilla an arid region on the edge of the Gobi Desert, in an secret U-2 spy plane. (United Press International) Holley of W.F. Burns Middle School in Valley said an effort to win its bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics. sAving Butter 8-ounce can of peas or corn “could stun the intruder As a result of the government’s recent emphasis Researchers investigating reports of Canadian seCond-Amendment Follies or even knock him out until the police arrive. The on winter sports, the number of skiers in China has lobsters off England’s northern coast concluded • Veronica J. Rutledge, 29, died after her 2-yearcanned food item will give the students a sense of risen from 10,000 in 1996 to 20 million, according that passengers on cruise ships have been ordering old son reached into her purse, grabbed her conempowerment to protect themselves.” (Associated to the Chinese Ski Association. High water demand live lobsters and then, in an animal-rights gesture, cealed gun and shot her in the head at a Wal-Mart Press) for snowmaking by existing ski facilities around asking their waiters to throw the shellfish overstore in Hayden, Idaho. (Associated Press) • Police arrested Jeremiah Genesis Taylor, 25, Beijing has led to a government crackdown on new board. Local fishermen have even found some of • Tony Roe, 23, was shot in the chest at a home after he argued with his pregnant girlfriend in Milgolf courses. (The Economist) the lobsters with rubber bands around their claws. in Largo, Fla., while he and Dylan Harvey, 19, were Removed from their native habitat, however, the playing a game with a loaded revolver. It involved BY ROLAND SWEET lobsters “won’t last much longer than if the pasrolling the chamber and then taking turns pointing Compiled by roland sweet from the nation’s press. send clippings, citing source and date to sengers had eaten them for dinner,” according to the gun at each other, according to the Pinellas p.o. Box 8130, Alexandria, vA 22306.

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Mike Cohen of Holderness Fishing Industry Group. (Britain’s Daily Mail)

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Soaking up the SudS with JameS Crane Fun fact of the day: beer was around before writing. That’s right. In the big grand scheme of human history, we figured out how to get drunk before we figured out how to communicate via written symbols. This fact says a lot about our priorities as a race. It might also shed some light on why so many great writers throughout history have been drunks. In the history of human time, we’ve never had to write sober. Beer has always been there, providing inspiration and the stories worth retelling. It is generally agreed that the first instances of writing began in 3200 BCE in ancient Sumer, putting writing at about 5200 years old. Scientists have found ancient brewing vessels from 7000 years ago, meaning that humans had a good millennia of drinking before they thought to write about it. To be fair, while not writing, cave paintings have even earlier origins, dwarfing them both at 40,000 years old. As old as beer might be, the ancient origins of comic books are a lot older. The brewing was a good bit different than it was today. As with most great things, it was likely developed by accident. It still started with malted barley, but the implementation was different. Similar to a Russian brew called kvass, it was brewed with bread instead of just the base grains. This bread was sweet, as it was baked from malted barley. Unlike bread we are used to, it was baked at a lower temperature. This is very important, as the lower temperature would have kept the yeast alive. This yeast is what changed the soggy bread into a liquid gold. This first brew was likely sour, cloudy and a little bit vinegary. The Sumerians are thought to have included additives such as honey and dates to make it a little more palatable. It was served in large earthenware vessels and drank communally through reed straws. Just remember this next time you see someone drinking their beer through a straw. They’re just being historically accurate. We know a lot of this from an ancient Sumerian poem called

“The Hymn to Ninkasi.” The script also doubles as the first known beer recipe, detailing some of the techniques and ingredients used. Some adventurous brewers of modern day have used the script to recreate that ancient beer with mixed results. It was certainly more of an art than a science at the time. Ninkasi herself was the Sumerian goddess of beer. Not only did they invent writing and possibly brewing, they had a goddess just for getting you drunk. The hymn to Ninkasi is full of praise and thanks, as well as the brewing process. The following is a short excerpt from the poem itself.

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“You are the one who handles the dough [and] with a big shovel, Mixing in a pit, the bappir with sweet aromatics, Ninkasi, you are the one who handles the dough [and] with a big shovel, Mixing in a pit, the bappir with [date -] honey” This is also the first instance of a poet writing about alcohol. The writer must have been the Sumerian Charles Bukowski. If history has taught us anything, the author probably drank before he wrote. Its a matter of priorities.

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Jupiter Ascending Channing Tatum, Mila Kunis In this PG-13-rated sci-fi fantasy set in a bright and colorful future, a young destitute caretaker (Kunis) gets targeted by a ruthless son (Eddie Redmayne) of a powerful family that lives on a planet in need of a new heir, so she travels with a genetically engineered warrior (Tatum) to the planet in order to stop his tyrant reign. The Plus: The comeback. After making an impressive debut with the 1996 crime thriller Bound Andy and Lana (then: Larry) Wachowski blew the minds of critics and moviegoers alike when The Matrix hit cinemas in 1999. The mind-bending sci-fi actioner proved revolutionary enough to spawn two lesser-regarded sequels, Reloaded and Revolutions. The trilogy’s follow-up, however, proved a lot less popular with audiences. Speed Racer ended up to be one of 2008’s biggest H’Wood flops. Though Cloud Atlas, their 2012 trippy, star-studded, multi-connected-story sci-fi epic, failed to bank huge box office in the U.S., it nonetheless proved popular with a number of critics, this one included. Plus, it did well overseas, which more than made back its budget. For their follow-up, they’ve recruited Tatum (Foxcatcher), Kunis (Oz the Great and Powerful), Redmayne (The Theory of Everything), James D’Arcy (ABC’s Agent Carter), Sean Bean (Silent Hill: Revelation), Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Beyond the Lights) and legendary director Terry Gilliam (The Zero Theorem). The Minus: The reality. Jupiter Ascending reportedly received a frosty response at a recent Sundance Film Festival screening. With a rumored budget of $175 million, there’s a lot of financial ground to make up, even with box office champ Tatum (Magic Mike, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, 22 Jump Street) on the marquee.

Black Sea Jude Law, Scoot McNairy HHHH — Sea of Much Love A ridiculously tense pressure cooker of a thriller, the extremely well played Black Sea can be described as Die Hard on a Submarine or Das Steel-Toed Boot, but it ultimately boasts too much unique hard-charging depth of its own to be pigeon-holed. In this R-rated thriller, a submarine captain (Law) takes a job with a shadowy backer and combustible crew to search the depths of the Black Sea for a Nazi U-Boat rumored to be loaded with gold. It’s a hardscrabble action movie; it’s an atmospheric thriller; it’s a hard-hitting drama; it’s three-three-three films in one! To paraphrase an old hard-sell TV advertisement for a monster truck rally: Black Sea sells you the whole seat, but you only need the edge. For example, as the characters’ tempers begin to simmer and then explode, Black Sea dives and rises with heightening suspense as if there is a perpetually lit fuse burning under you the entire time. In a confined dark space that feels like a jagged-edge soup can, greed gets pitted against compassion in a bare-fisted battle between the two poles of human nature. This all, of course, ignites more feral emotion and conspiratorial plotting into a veritable chess game … albeit a game in a pressurized rusting casket. And THEN, there’s a shocking twist. Straddling these genres so well makes sense given that director Kevin Macdonald’s CV already boasts exceptional flicks that likewise accomplish this juggling act (Last King of Scotland, State of Play). These films also showcase gangbuster performances, however. After giving tough guy action a go with middling results (Repo Men, Dom Hemingway), Jude Law proved his knockabout mettle with Sherlock Holmes. Here, however, he establishes himself apart from the jokey fisticuffs in that particular flick (plus, he and Robert Downey Jr. are more of a one-two punch whereas he stands alone with Black Sea). Though his hands do plenty of talking, this actor shows a seismic shift from calm to rage with just his eyes. He leads an awesome cast working from a wonderfully layered script by relative newcomer Dennis Kelly.

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Seventh Son Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore In this PG-13-rated fantasy adventure, Young Thomas (Ben Barnes) gets apprenticed to the local Spook (Bridges) to learn to fight evil spirits, but his first real challenge comes when the powerful Mother Malkin (Moore) escapes her confinement. The Plus: The players. Despite a career that’s included The Last Picture Show, TRON, Starman, The Fabulous Baker Boys, Iron Man and cult hit The Big Lebowski, 2010 saw Jeff Bridges’ star burn brightest yet with the releases of TRON Legacy, True Grit and Crazy Heart, for which he won the Oscar for Best Actor. Also, his co-star Julianne Moore is the current front-runner to win Best Actress at THIS year’s Academy Awards for her role in Still Alice. The Minus: The odds. But this isn’t an award-type flick. Remember 2011’s Season of the Witch, which likewise boasted an Oscar winner (Nicolas Cage) and dealt with pretty much the same apprentice-fighting-a-witch theme? No? That’s because it flopped, just like this winter doldrums cast-off will.

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/ENTERTAINMENT Paddington Nicole Kidman, Hugh Bonneville HHHH— Bear Necessity A kindly and laugh-filled bear hug of fun family entertainment, this British production Pads a classic children’s book with a generous amount of mirth, merriment and — yes — marmalade — just not to excess. In this PG-rated family flick, a family befriends a talking bear (voice of Ben Whishaw) at a London train station. Oh, it assumes a lot of the same attributes that plague other half-animated kid flicks ... only it doesn’t lose its stuffing as a result. In fact, the movie gets just about everything very right, serving the storied stories for all-ages exceedingly well. Notice the words “all-ages,” as this is something that the movie gets right as well. From script to cast to CGI execution, this bear boasts a bite that kids AND adults will enjoy. Perhaps, the production learned what NOT to do from three failed attempt at achieving the warm ‘n’ fuzzies. Like Alvin & the Chipmunks and The Smurfs, it uses some juvenile potty humor but — unlike them — not to the same overbearingly sickening degree (save for one scene involving toothbrushes and ear wax ... ew). For the most part, Paddington keeps it classy. Like Beverly Hills Chihuahua and Marmaduke, it uses celebrity pipes and celebrity live action performances but — unlike them — not just as gratuitous sales-over-substance selling points. Rather, Paddington’s beautifully chosen talent roster services the characters letter perfectly (especially Nicole Kidman playing up the big bad to a delicious degree). Like Garfield and Yogi Bear, it keeps the action modern but — unlike them — never roots itself in disposable pop culture references. Instead, Paddington assumes a classic feel, successfully positioning itself for longevity (they even recast Ben Winshaw as Paddington after Colin Firth reportedly wasn’t working in the roll, which shows its dedication to quality — not marquee quantity). A lot of the credit goes to producer David Heyman, who likewise shepherded the Harry Potter series to a beloved status in moviegoers’ hearts. American Sniper Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller HHHH — American Bustle Taking aim at realizing it’s real-life subject to a harrowingly true degree, Clint Eastwood’s straightshooting bio-pic presents powerful storytelling and hero worship in equal measure thanks to a compelling central figure. In this R-rated true story, the legendary director recounts Navy SEAL Chris Kyle’s (Cooper) military career, which includes more than 150 confirmed kills. Sure, the film unapologetically waves a patriotic flag (in the hands of a more left-leaning director, American Sniper might have emerged as a tsk tsk cautionary tale), but Jason Hall’s script deftly puts forth the book’s War is Hell moments. Yes, there’s a sobering emotional toll and high body count, but the titular character sometimes comes across as selfish for signing up for more tours of duty while his family waits for him on the homefront. Ultimately, however, Eastwood’s film romanticizes nationalism as much as Kyle, which might divide some viewers. Whether or not you agree with this political bent, the film takes a stand rather than beat around an objective bush, which drives home the true story all the more. This happened; Kyle was a proud soldier; film reflects life.

Into the Woods Meryl Streep, Johnny Depp HHH — Pounce Upon a Time Fulfilling a Grimm wish from Sondheim fans JUST enough, a certain 1987 musical gets an adequate big screen adaptation. For longtime devotees of the musical, Into the Woods brings the beloved songs and story from the stage version to the big screen with most of the wit and cynical punch intact. In this PG-rated adaptation of the Sondheim musical, a witch (Streep) tasks a childless baker (James Corden) and his wife (Emily Blunt) with procuring magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse the curse put on their family tree. For the uninitiated, however, Into the Woods boasts unexpected turns and twists on classic fairy tales with stars shoehorned into the action without detriment. The songbook never held an out-an-out sing-a-long hit so toe tapping gets kept to a minimum here. Also, doing utmost service to the source, the film tackles the themes of childhood and parenthood under the warning of “Be careful what you wish for” to a somewhat decent degree. While those familiar with the stage version know that it retains a pessimistic undertone throughout, those not are now warned: The film really goes dark in the final act with a change in tone and shift not unlike Full Metal Jacket’s second act. Indeed, it almost makes Gone Girl’s closer look happy and certainly makes the film’s PG rating a head scratcher. Director Rob Marshall smartly puts Sondheim over style, letting the celebrated material take center stage with actors who mostly do the original cast justice. Indeed, this isn’t a musical that lends itself specifically to an auteur’s specific vision as with Sweeney Todd and Tim Burton. Leading a superb cast, Meryl Streep relishes every craven moment and hits every note as a duplicitous spell-caster. Likewise, Anna Kendrick and James Corden simply astonish filmgoers although there’s no one true wrong note among the roll call of marquee talent.

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Up Close & personal 6 Days a Week No one likes Mondays, so wouldn’t you like to skip them? Dare to dream. Since you can’t fast-forward to Tuesday, the next best thing might be the soothing, clear vocals and crisp percussion of the duo Skip Monday. Tunkhannock-via-Alaska Kaylin Karr provides the melody while Waverly’s Nathan Montella brings the rhythm. Add their ages together and they still wouldn’t be old enough for a mid-life crisis, but their young age belies their talent and ambition. Meet Skip Monday … Kaylin, NEPA thinks nothing can be worse than our snow, but you’re from Alaska! Tell us about Alaska. Karr: Oh, it is seriously amazing. It’s my favorite place ever. I don’t know if I would actually move back there because it is really cold, but that’s home. Everybody is really nice, hospitable and it’s a really good place to live. It seems like everybody is friends there — even though it’s kind of a big place — but everybody is really nice. There is no weird drama and it’s just really cool. What brought you to Pennsylvania? Karr: My dad works for oil companies and we moved around a lot when I was younger because it was contract to contract, but he got one here and, of course, with me being into music, I found an open mic, went there and met Nate. Were you in a band before this? Karr: Yes. I was doing a band thing before — just a cover band. During high school, we had a cover show every other weekend at a venue in Tennessee and I was doing some stuff in Nashville. I had an album before I joined with Nate and started Skip Monday. I was sort of doing a solo thing. How much time did you spend in Tennessee? Karr: Four years, I think. At what age did you move to Waverly? Karr: When I was 19. Well, just recently – you’re 20 now? Karr: Yes.

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Nathan, you’ve lived in Waverly your whole life? Montella: I grew up in Newton Ransom and about three years ago, I moved to Waverly. You walked into Duffy’s. You saw her… Montella: The first time I saw her, I didn’t (talk to her). She came in and I didn’t know if I would see her again, so I didn’t want to waste her time. When I saw her come back, then I talked to her about it (jamming). I saw her playing and it was just really cool — the style and how different it was from everything else and how original it was lyrically and musically — and I just had in my head what I wanted to play with her … so then I just kind of asked her, “you want to jam somehow?” We’re both on the same page of music so we both have the same idea of what we want to do, so it’s really cool to work together. How would you describe your sound? Montella: We’re an acoustic ... I would say an indie-pop kind of deal? I can’t really describe it, but if I were to, I would probably say definitely indie and kind of poppy. What instruments do you play? Montella: I play the drums and all percussion and the cajón.

To find out more about Skip Monday, visit facebook.com/SkipMondayband. Catch Skip Monday live: Feb. 6, The Scranton Hilton, 5 p.m.; Tell us about the cajón. Feb. 7, The Other Side, Wilkes-Barre, 9 p.m.; and Feb. 13, Duffy’s Coffee House, Clarks Summit. photoS bY tom bonomo Montella: It’s a box drum. It’s literally a box that has strings inside of it, so when you hit the top of You,” “Give Me Love” and “Cliché.” Have your songs appeared on other albums? we realized that we really liked playing with each of it, it sounds like a snare drum and when you hit Karr: Yeah, I had an album before me and Nate other. Then my parents moved back to Tennessee. the bottom of it, it sounds like a bass drum. You What inspired you to write them? Any stories started this band. I did a solo album, Shine for You. Shortly after that, we decided we wanted to make play with your hands and the one that I have, you something out of it, so I moved here probably latebehind them? You know, Taylor Swift has her can tune it so you can make it deeper or higher What kind of sound did that have? October and we didn’t really start taking it seriously ex-boyfriends … pitched. Karr: Honestly, it was kind of country-pop. My until mid-November. Karr: Honestly, I didn’t really write them about anyone in particular. I always try to put myself in a style has changed for sure. Cool. Kaylin, do you play an instrument? Either one of you can answer this: what is the position of someone else — be in somebody else’s Karr: I play the guitar, but in the band, I write Growing up, who did you listen to? process of making an EP like? Walk us through point of view. So, I think they are all love songs, the songs and sing them. I kind of play piano and I but I didn’t write them about anyone in particular. Montella: I was into a lot of punk bands. I it. play the ukulele too. played a lot of punk and hard rock, so it’s cool doMontella: We sat down and picked out which I put myself in that position: if I was in love with ing something different. songs we wanted to do and then my buddy has someone or if I was feeling that in the moment. Do you guys invite guitarists or other musia studio. We had three or four sessions. I think it “Push Me against the Wall” is actually “Until cians to play with you? Kaylin, who did you grow up listening to? sounds great. You’re Kissing Me,” that’s the title, but one of my Karr: For a long time, we were looking for a Karr: When I grew up listening to music, my best friends had a crush on somebody for a really bass player and a guitar player — we still are. parents listened to country music a lot, so I grew How did you come up with the name Skip long time … and nothing was ever coming out of Every time we’d try someone out, no one really up listening to country music. But when I really Monday? it and one night she called me at like, two in the clicked with us, personality-wise and musical-wise. morning, like “You’re never going to guess what started growing up, I started listening to soft rock Montella: Actually, Kaylin wrote a song called We’re still kind of looking to go electric. We’re still happened!” I was like, “What?” And she was like, and alternative rock and also a lot of acoustic “Skip Monday” … we just thought about it and on that fence, but we still haven’t found anyone yet. “He kissed me,” and I was like, “what!” She told singer-songwriters. [Sara Bareilles, Colbie Caillat}. it sounded good. So, we chose Skip Monday … How long had you guys been playing together Plus, no one really likes Mondays anyway, so they me all about it, and it sort of made me think if I Tell us about some of the songs you’ve writbefore you decided to put out an EP? want to skip Mondays. were in that position where I liked someone for a ten for your new EP, Wildfire. Karr: Well, we met each other last summer and really, really long time and I was just wanting them — kimberly m. aquilina Karr: There are five songs on the EP: “Wildwe were kind of messing around with it, playing to kiss me, our first kiss, what I would want it to fire,” “Push Me against the Wall,” “Can’t Not Think be like. back and forth, kind of jamming with it and then

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53 Punctured tire sound 54 Corrective eye surgery 57 “Dawson’s Creek” actor James Van ___ Beek 59 King Kong’s hoped-for response? 67 Paste alternative 68 Constellation with a belt 69 Bring under control 70 “The camera ___ 10 pounds” 71 Becomes liquid 72 Christian Louboutin item Down 1 Beginning for the birds? 2 Patriot ending 3 “Ruh-___!” (Scooby-Doo gulp) 4 Disgorge 5 Final purpose 6 Penn & Teller, e.g. 7 “Slumdog Millionaire” actor ___ Patel 8 “So, ___ been thinking...” 9 Musical taste 10 Allman brother who married Cher 11 Slot machine spinner 12 Up to the task 13 ___ movement 18 “Four and twenty blackbirds baked in ___” 19 “Yay, team!” 22 “Hungry Hungry ___” 23 Washington dropped from “Grey’s Anatomy” 24 Deceptive 26 East Texas city or college 27 Parent not related by blood

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Rant’s tomb I’m a woman in my early 20s. I do fine getting dates, but only first dates. And no, I’m not having sex with guys on the first date, but I still never hear from them again. I ran into one of these guys at a party and begged him to tell me what had gone wrong. He said, “You’re kind of intense.” I asked him to explain, and he said, “You do a lot of talking.” I do talk a lot, but I’m informed and opinionated. Do I really have to be some mute little woman to get second dates? — Man Repellant On a date, you should merely be splashing your personality around, tempted as you may be to hold a guy down and try to drown him in it. This isn’t to say you have to be “some mute little woman” to get a second date. Consider that there’s a middle ground between channeling Nancy Grace and playing a shy geisha hiding behind her fan. And sorry, but being “informed” and “opinionated” does not give you a pass to turn a date into a re-education camp with wine and entrees. In fact, this sort of conversational takeover is like a toupee; it usually ends up calling attention to whatever it was supposed to cover up (self-worth issues, nervousness or maybe a need to push people away, despite putting yourself out there like you want a relationship). To see more of these guys than their exhaust as they drive away forever, be mindful of the purpose of a date: getting to know somebody, not getting to know how they look listening to you. As for all this information you’re excited to impart, ironically, the way you get somebody interested in listening to you is by showing interest in them. You do that by listening to them — really listening (from the gut, not just nodding while waiting for them to take a breath so you can shoehorn in your next point). Being willing to share the conversational space isn’t a sign you’re some empty dress of a woman; quite the contrary. It’s what secure people do — connecting with others instead of pepper-spraying them with words. Try an experiment on your next few dates. Say as little as possible about yourself all evening. Answer questions about yourself when asked, but focus on asking your date about who he is and what he thinks. Chances are, you’ll have a much better time and maybe get asked on some second and third dates. Wonderful things can happen when

you give a man the sense that there’s a real reason for him to be there — as opposed to the idea that he could have stayed home and, in his place, sent a giant ear. meRchant of vRoom Four or five months ago, I had an amazing dinner date with this guy. I ended up sleeping with him afterward, and he disappeared. Out of the blue, he contacted me, wanting to take me to dinner. How do I know he won’t pull the same jerko Houdini move? — Suspicious When you’re on a first date and you’d like there to be a second date, it’s okay to leave a little lipstick on the rim of the glass. Your face should not end up smeared across the guy’s pillow. Sure, there are couples who had sex on (or even before) the first date and have spent the next 67.3 years living happily ever after. But if you’re a woman wanting a relationship, be mindful that sex on the first date is a risky strategy. As researcher Anne Campbell dryly put it, “Women’s mate value is perceived to be low if they are willing to agree to low-cost sex” (as in, casual sex). A man will probably take it if he can get it — but he’s likely to, as they say, “sex it and exit.” As for this guy, he’s already shown you that he IS someone who pulls “jerko Houdini” moves, with not so much as a texted “thx 4 putting out!!” the last time. If despite that, you agree to see him again, what prevents him from disappearing after sex is your ending the evening with your clothes on instead of on his bedroom rug. Unfortunately, the heat of the moment tends not to be home to Spock-like rationality and reserve. To guide how soon you’ll get naked, go into a date with your ultimate goal in mind — whether you have what anthropologists call a “long-term mating strategy” or whether you aren’t so much looking for Mr. Right as you are Mr. Right Next To You At The Bar.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): In 1979, Monty Python comedian John Cleese helped direct a four-night extravaganza, The Secret Policeman’s Ball. It was a benefit to raise money for the human rights organization Amnesty International. The musicians known as Sting, Bono and Peter Gabriel later testified that the show was a key factor in igniting their social activism. I see the potential of a comparable stimulus in your near future, Aries. Imminent developments could amp up your passion for a good cause that transcends your immediate self-interests. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the film Kill Bill: Volume 1, Taurus actress Uma Thurman plays a martial artist who has exceptional skill at wielding a Samurai sword. At one point, her swordmaker evaluates her reflexes by hurling a baseball in her direction. With a masterful swoop, she slices the ball in half before it reaches her. I suggest you seek out similar tests in the coming days, Taurus. Check up on the current status of your top skills. Are any of them rusty? Should you update them? Are they still of maximum practical use to you? Do whatever’s necessary to ensure they are as strong and sharp as ever. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): French Impressionist painter Claude Monet loved to paint the rock formations near the beach at Étretrat, a village in Normandy. During the summer of 1886, he worked serially on six separate canvases, moving from one to another throughout his work day to capture the light and shadow as they changed with the weather and the position of the sun. He focused intently on one painting at a time. He didn’t have a brush in each hand and one in his mouth, simultaneously applying paint to various canvases. His specific approach to multitasking would generate good results for you in the coming weeks, Gemini. (P.S. The other kind of multitasking — where you do several different things at the same

was split by a lightning bolt, it seems to give Hobbs an extraordinary skill at hitting a baseball. There’s a similar theme at work in the Australian musical instrument known as the didgeridoo. It’s created from a eucalyptus tree whose inner wood has been eaten away by termites. Both Wonderboy and the didgeridoo are the results of natural forces that could be seen as adverse but that are actually useful. Is there a comparable situation in your own life, Capricorn? I’m guessing there is. If you have not yet discovered what it is, now is a good time to do so. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In 1753, Benjamin Franklin published helpful instructions on how to avoid being struck by lightning during stormy weather. Wear a lightning rod in your hat, he said and attach it to a long, thin metal ribbon that trails behind you as you walk. In response to his article, a fashion fad erupted. Taking his advice, fancy ladies in Europe actually wore such hats. From a metaphorical perspective, it would make sense for you Aquarians to don similar headwear in the coming weeks. Bolts of inspiration will be arriving on a regular basis. To ensure you are able to integrate and use them — not just be titillated and agitated — you will have to be wellgrounded. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): According to the Bible, Jesus said, “You will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” Author David Foster Wallace added a caveat. “The truth will set you free,” he wrote, “but not until it is finished with you.” All this is apropos for the current phase of your journey, Pisces. By my estimation, you will soon discover an important truth that you have never before been ready to grasp. Once that magic transpires, however, you will have to wait a while until the truth is fully finished with you. Only then will it set you free. But it will set you free. And I suspect that you will ultimately be grateful that it took its sweet time.

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your own satisfaction more than for the approval of others. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Hall-of-Fame basketball player Hakeem Olajuwon had a signature set time — will yield mostly mediocre results.) of fancy moves that were collectively known as the CANCER (June 21-July 22): In 1849, author Dream Shake. It consisted of Edgar Allen Poe died in his hometown of Baltimore. numerous spins and fakes A century later, a mysterious admirer began a new and moves that could be tradition. Every January 19, on the anniversary combined in various ways of Poe’s birth, this cloaked visitor appeared at his to outfox his opponents and grave in the early morning score points. The coming hours and left behind three weeks would be an excellent roses and a bottle of cognac. time for you to work on your I invite you, Cancerian, to equivalent of the Dream initiate a comparable ritual. Shake, Libra. You’re at the Can you imagine paying peak of your ability to figure out how to coordinate periodic tribute to an imporand synergize your several talents. tant influence in your own SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In 1837, Victoria life — someone who has became Queen of England following the death of given you much and touched you deeply? Don’t do her uncle, King William IV. She was 18 years old. it for nostalgia’s sake, but rather as a way to affirm Her first royal act was to move her bed out of the that the gifts you’ve received from this evocative room she had long shared influence will continue to evolve within you. Keep with her meddling, overbearthem ever-fresh. ing mother. I propose that LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “What happens to a you use this as one of your dream deferred?” asked Langston Hughes in his guiding metaphors in the poem “Harlem.” “Does it dry up like a raisin in immediate future. Even if the sun? Or fester like a your parents are saints and sore — And then run? Does even if you haven’t lived with it stink like rotten meat? them for years, I suspect Or crust and sugar over you would benefit by — like a syrupy sweet?” upgrading your independence from their influence. As your soul’s cheerleader Are you still a bit inhibited by the nagging of their and coach, Leo, I hope you voices in your head? Does your desire to avoid won’t explore the answer to hurting them thwart you from rising to a higher Hughes’ questions. If you level of authority and authenticity? Be a goodhave a dream, don’t defer it. natured rebel. If you have been deferring your dream, take at least SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The crookedone dramatic step to stop deferring it. est street in the world is a one-way, block-long VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo author John span of San Francisco’s Lombard Street. It consists Creasey struggled in his early efforts at getting of eight hairpin turns down a very steep hill. The published. For a time he had to support himself recommended top speed with jobs as a salesman and clerk. Before his first for a car is five miles per book was published, he had gathered 743 rejection hour. So on the one hand, slips. Eventually, though, he broke through and you’ve got to proceed achieved monumental sucwith caution. On the other cess. He wrote more than hand, the quaint, brick550 novels, several of which paved road is lined with were made into movies. flower beds and creeping He won two prestigious along its wacky route is awards and sold 80 million a whimsical amusement. I suspect you will soon books. I’m not promising encounter experiences that have metaphorical that your own frustrations resemblances to Lombard Street, Sagittarius. In will ultimately pave the way fact, I urge you to seek them out. for a prodigious triumph like his. But in the coming CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the baseball months, I do expect significant progress toward a film The Natural, the hero Roy Hobbs has a special gritty accomplishment. For best results, work for bat he calls “Wonderboy.” Carved out of a tree that

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The Dickson City Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates for seasonal part-time employment. The seasonal part-time position will be on an as needed basis. Interested candidates must have a valid driver's license. Before hiring a driver's history check, a physical and a drug screening will be done. Qualified candidates must be available for an interview with the Borough Manager, DPW Lead Man and Council President. Applications will be accepted up to 4:00 PM February 13th, 2015 at the Dickson City Borough Building located at 901 Enterprise Street Dickson City, PA

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700 E. Broad Street, Hazleton, PA 18201 Lehigh Valley Physician Group-Hazleton, a subsidiary of Lehigh Valley Health Network, is seeking full time

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DIRECT CARE WORKER Allied Services In Home Services division has Full time and Part time hours available for Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wayne County. Minimum of one (1) year home care experience and valid PA drivers license required. Benefit eligible for Full time. $250 Sign on bonus available for both full time and part time. Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply. Visit us online at AlliedServices.org to apply, or call (570) 348-2210 for more information. Allied Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Healthcare

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THE POCONO MOUNTAIN REGIONAL POLICE COMMISSION, MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA is currently accepting applications for their 2015 Hiring Eligibility List for the fulltime position of Police Officer. All applicants must possess a High School Diploma or GED and must have reached their 21st birthday before the deadline for submitting applications. All applicants must be a US Citizen and possess a PA Driver's License prior to appointment. Selection by written, physical agility tests, oral, polygraph and background investigation. Starting salary for Patrol Officer is $30,000 with annual increases over 5 years to Top Level Patrol Officer. Current base salary for Top Level Officer is $66,805. Applications may be obtained by contacting the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department at 570-895-2400 or www.pmrpd.com Completed applications must be received by Friday, March 13, 2015. EOE

The Dickson City Police Department is seeking qualified candidates for Part-Time Police Officers on an hourly and daily based position. The part-time position will consist of a schedule to include weekends, holiholidays and varying shifts. Interested candidates must have obobtained and completed the PennsylvaPennsylvania Act 120 Municipal Police Academy and must be current/valid at the time prior to a conditional offer of employemployment, possess a valid driver's license, must not have a criminal history or a court order that would eliminate them from possessing or carrying a firearm. Candidates must be able to read, write and convey clear, concise orders and instructions. The Part-Time Police Officer hiring process will consist of the following: a criminal history background check, an employment history check, a driver's history check and a financial history check. Qualified candidates must also be available for an oral interview with the Police Chief and Mayor. Applications for the Part-Time Police position will be Professional accepted until 4:00pm, February 13th, 2015 at the U.S. PROBATION OFFICER Dickson City Borough Building U.S. PROBATION CLERK 901 Enterprise Street Dickson City, PA Full Time Positions U.S. PROBATION OFFICE Scranton Full benefit package; excellent salary

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Come in and see our spacious 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with heat and water included! Abington Heights School District Pets Welcomed 1% Wage Tax House Buying Clause Job Transfer Clause For More Information Call 570-586-2491 or Visit Us Online www.applewoodacres.com *restrictions apply Special on our 3 bedrooms: $200 off 1st 6 months CLARKS SUMMIT: Newton Ransom Area, 2nd floor, 2 bedrooms. Clean, modern, all appliances, washer/dryer hook up. Water, sewer, garbage pick up included. No pets. 1st month & security deposit required. 1 year lease. $595/month. 570-587-4836

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1 bedroom apartment. Heat & water included, $600/month. No pets. Backround check. References a must. Text 570-954-3619

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Room for rent in a gorgeous, large restored Victorian home with everything included. $175 per week + security. No Pets. Call Vicki 570-534-3286 for details.

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ARCHBALD: Small 3 bedroom bungalow in great neighborhood. Brand new paint & carpeting. $680/month + utilities. Non smoking. No pets. Credit check & rental history required. 570-947-0200

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Small, single, private house. Quiet street, appliances, washer/dryer hookup. $650. 570-969-2869 Scranton West Side 3 bedroom house. $700/month + utilities. Near schools and restaurants. Call 570-800-9302

PECKVILLE

1536 Main Street Commercial or professional space, 1,500 square feet. $1,200. plus utilities, available March 1, can be divided. 570-489-5033

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OFFICE FOR RENT Most recently used as a dental office. Approximately 1,200 sq. ft. Send inquiries to: GRoffice4rent@aol.com

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SOLID OAK ROLL TOP DESK: 2 pieces. RCA standing record playe r + records. Crank. From the 30's. Collection of cut glass, old dishes, etc. Collection of Madam Alexander Dolls+. OLD FASHIONED UPRIGHT PIANO ONLY~IS FREE FOR THE TAKING. 570-342-4202 or 570-815-3793. Ask for Amy for pricing on items listed.

* HENRY 22 LEVER ACTION RIFLE $500. Or Best Offer

Reversible. Zipper to remove for cleaning. Cranberry color. Various sizes. Some are 8 ft. & some are 10 ft. long. There are 25 cushions. $1,000 for all or negotiable per cushion. 570-825-0464

*KEIFER CHAIR & OTTOMAN $700.00 * BENCH & WEIGHT SET $150.00 * ION EASY VINYL/TAPE CONVERTER $300.

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5 PIECE BEDROOM SUITE Cherry, Queen Size Poster Bed, Mule Chest, Dresser and Mirror and a night stand. Asking $500. 3 Chandeliers 1 brass/$75. 1 black steel modern/$75. 1 Tiffany Chandelier/$50. CALL 570-885-1751

ARCHBALD: 2 bedroom. Refrigerator & stove. $620/month + utilities. Washer/dryer hook up. Sewer & garbage included. No pets. Call 570-876-1017.

Tan sofa. Excellent condition. 79”L x 34”H. $250 negotiable. Call 570-343-1604

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24,000 original miles. Showroom condition & garage kept. Automatic, blue on blue, glass top sunroof. Serious buyers only!

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Garage kept, 1 owner, 50K miles, alloy wheels, sunroof, heated seats, new tires, brakes, recent oil change & inspection. V6, Tri-coat burgundy with black interior.

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CHEVY 2009 MALIBU 2LT

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BEDROOM SUITE -BROYHILL, modern, excellent condition. 5 pieces, dark wood, queen size bed. Large pieces, 3 years old. Call 570-562-2479. Please leave message.

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Round kitchen table with 4 chairs. Distressed. $115. DEHUMIDIFIER: 1 year old, $135. Antique desk, pull down area $35. 2 small pies (storage) $40 each. Small white chest, 1 drawer & large opening under for storage $35. One chest with 4 drawers $35. Luggage chest with leather straps $35. Christmas Dishes, service for 4 $15 or for 12 $60. Call 570-451-0121

AUDI 2006 A6 AVANT AWD

Black with beige leather. 3.2L 6 cylinder, automatic transmission, sunroof, navigation, 17” wheels, winter package, full power. Recently serviced, new tires.

CHEVY2010 COBALT LT COUPE

$11,900

White with black interior, Air, power windows, locks, cruise control, factory remote start, 39,000 miles, R-Title. $7,995 570-222-4140

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SWOYERSVILLE

Or best offer As is, cash only. Sectional, fruitwood brown Chest, dresser, nightstand, granulated oak Small round oak table with 2 chairs Single bed, Tempurpedic, with mattress covers.

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½ double. Remodeled 2 bedroom, gas heat. Large yard. Nice location. $650/month + security. 570-8143419. SCRANTON: 1702 N. Sumner Ave. 2.5 bedrooms. No pets. Non smoking. Refrigerator, stove, washer & dryer included. $700/month + utilities. 570-231-0620

Newly remodeled, 1st floor, 2 bedroom. Wall to wall carpet, stove, refrigerator. Washer/dryer hook up. No pets. $575/month + utilities. Security & credit check. 570-825-0369 or 570-709-5325 2nd floor, 4 large rooms, 2 bedrooms. Refrigerator, stove, washer & dryer hook up, carpeting, off street parking. Water & hot water included. Gas heat paid by tenant. No pets. Non smoking. Security, lease. $495/month. 570-675-7836

FURNITURE $499.99 EACH

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BMW 2007 530XI

Alpine white with all leather mahogany interior like new, all wheel drive. Heated seats and steering wheel. Satellite radio with CD, sunroof, Xenon headlights. Asking $7,500. Priced $3,000 below Blue Book Value. Call 570-499-2844

59,000 miles. $4,500.

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FORD 1999 MUSTANG GT CONVERTIBLE

35th Anniversary Edition, automatic, silver, V8, air conditioning, power locks, windows, mirrors & drivers seat, cruise, leather, CD, 86K miles, asking $7000 Negotiable. Call 570-383-2933

FORD 2005 TAURUS SEL

Well Maintained 4 door, 3.0 6 cylinder engine. All options. Leather interior. 109,000 miles. Asking $2,995. Very good condition. 570-287-1029 or 570-650-3385

6 burner stove with oven, $1,450; 4 ft. flat top griddle, $1,250; Floor model fryer, $975; 3 ft Salamander, $1,600; 3 ft radiant char broiler, $1,450; 4 ft. Steam table, $650; All cooking equipment LP gas. 4 ft. Bain Marie S/C, $1,300; 20 qt. Mixer SS bowl, 3 attachments & safety guard, $2,000; Burkel 12” slicer, $1,250; 4 ft. SS Work Table $175.

58,000 miles, silver with tinted windows! Excellent condition. Gray leather interior, heated seats, new tires, all service at BMW dealer. Immaculate interior.

HONDA 2000 ACCORD

Eureka nylon tent $125. (3) sleeping bags $50 each. Mirrored closet doorsnew $125. Rare books, baseball cards, etc. 570-351-7410 or 570-487-1313

69,855 miles. Garage kept. Very, very good condition. Standard options. Gray with gray leather interior. Reduced to $13,950 570-760-5835

CADILLAC '10 DTS

5 speed manual transmission. 190,000 miles. Runs great. Dependable vehicle. Must see.

All Equipment NEW 570-620-2693 ITEMS FOR SALE:

BMW 2008 528xi

$22,900 570-267-2969

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HONDA 2013 ACCORD LX

PRISTINE CONDITION!! JAGUAR 1998 SUPERCHARGED XJR SEDAN

Black, 4 door with 15,000 miles. Excellent condition. Asking $18,495. 570-840-6453

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29k miles. Purchased new, one owner. V-6. Asking $10,500 or best offer. Estate vehicle. Must sell! Kingston, PA. Jocelyn 570-288-9007 or Summer 570-814-4652

JAGUAR 1992 CONVERTIBLE $4,500 Call 570-497-0016

MAZDA 2009 MIATA MX5 SPORT CONVERTIBLE

Anthracite black exterior, oatmeal interior, 4.0L. V8, supercharged engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, normal & sport modes. 4wheel disc brakes, with ABS, speed sensitive steering, driver & passenger air bags, side air bags, traction control, power tilt/ slide sunroof, audiophile stereo, with CD, Harmon Kardon, maple trim, with wood steering wheel, power front seats, power steering column, driver memory system, front/ rear fog lamps, security system, sport suspension. As preventative maintenance & precaution. I paid to have installed a new timing chain kit, water pump, oil pump, radiator hoses, bypass hoses, belts & more. Recently had new throttle body installed. May find one cheaper, however will NOT find one as clean, as nice and as well maintained. I am the second owner and have owned this car since 2002. It currently has 96,000 original miles. Vin. #SAJPX1845WC850447 for carfax. Never hit. Never winter. Garage kept. PICTURES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST!

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Extended cab pickup. 78,000 miles. Comes with a 7.5 foot Western plow. Truck is in great condition and has no mechanical problems. Tires are brand new. Truck was serviced every 3,000 miles. Asking $14,500. If interested, call 570 4992351 ask for Paul.

FORD 1986 F-350 - 4x4 10' Flat Bed Dump Diesel. 8' Plow. 51,394 Miles.

Asking: $5,900. 570-424-7400 or 570-656-2658

23,000 miles, $12,500 570-868-5326 or 570-239-0504

MERCEDES 2013 BENZ CLS 550 4MATIC

Navy with cashmere. All options. 8,000 miles. Like new. $62,000. 570-824-4611 Days 570-825-2001 Evenings

All wheel drive. White with gray interior. Power steering, power brakes, power windows. AM/FM stereo with cassette. Rear defogger. Power door locks. Runs & looks like new.

Asking $6,900 570-457-6324 570-687-7663

2003 FORD EXPLORER

•130,000 miles •4 wheel drive •4 door automatic •White exterior/tan leather Asking $5,500. Call 570290-2117

DON'T WAIT UNTIL WINTER: FORD 1996 EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER Nicely Equipped!

Replaced engine, 62K miles. Interior excellent. Candy apple red. Call for details. Selling for $2,000. Call 570-510-0113

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Only 64,000 miles. Runs great! Needs nothing except inspection sticker. All power. Cruise. Alloy wheels. Maroon 2 tone with grey cloth interior. $5,900 or best offer. 570-709-2479.

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