Electric City--03-21-19

THE 570’S FREE ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY • THE570.C0M • VOL. 27 NO. 12 • MARCH 21-27, 2019

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Out & About Month 21 - 27, 2019

Contents

Photos ................................ 2,12,22 Fab 5.............................................. 4 Nightlife.......................................... 5 Concerts.......................................... 6 Hey, Beautiful ................................. 7 Chef’s Table..................................... 8 Up Close & Personal......................10 ‘The Office’ anniversary ................11 Films.............................................13 Cover story ............................ 14-15 Calendar....................16-20,26-27 Wine.............................................17 Sounds..........................................19 Cole ..............................................20 Astrology ......................................21 Advice Goddess .............................26 Puzzles .........................................27

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Editor Faith Golay, 570-348-9127 Asst. editor Kristin O’Malley, 570-348-9100 x5257 Calendar editor Laura Rysz, 570-348-9100 x5228 Production editor Christopher Cornell, 570-348-9100 x5414 Staff writers Gia Mazur, 570-348-9127 Patrice Wilding, 570-348-9100 x5369 Caitlin Heaney West, 570-348-9100 x5107

From left, Mike Gilmartin of North Abington Township and June and Richard Wilson of Scranton

Contributing editor Elizabeth Baumeister, 570-348-9100 x3492

Molly and Patrick Kwiatkowski of Moscow

Chris and Casey DiNuzzo of Scranton

Contributing writers David Falchek, James Crane, Brian Fulton, Emma Black and Mike Evans Graphic artist Kevin O’Neill, 570-348-9100 x5212 Photographers Butch Comegys, Jason Farmer, Jake Danna Stevens, Christopher Dolan and Emma Black (Up Close & Personal), 570-348-9100 x5447

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Brian and Emilie Deery dance to the music.

Photos by Emma black

The second Steamtown String Fling recently took place at Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple. The event featured bluegrass and folk-Americana music by Serene Green, Sara Hulse, Peck & Penn, Nick & Braids and featured Dave Brown and The Dishonest Fiddlers.

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5 great things to do this week!

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Epic Reads Meetup

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Comedian and Mayfield native Samantha Ruddy will take stage at Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave., on Saturday, March 23.

“Samanta Ruddy and Friends: A Night of Comedy” will begin at 8 p.m. and also feature David Spector and Chanel Ali. Now living in New York City, Ruddy has appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and videos for Comedy Central.

Spector is a New York-based comedian, while Ali also performs in New York City and recently appeared on an episode of “Night Train.”

Doors open for the show at 7 p.m.. Tickets cost $12.50 in advance and $22.50 at the door.

For more information or tickets, visit scrantonculturalcenter.org or call 570-344-1111.

Head to Barnes & Noble, 421 Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Twp., for the Epic Wilke Reads Meetup on Sunday, March 24.

Epic Reads, a digital community created by publisher HarperCollins, will present authors Brittany Cavallaro, Mindy McGinnis, Justin A. Reynolds, and Tehlor Kay Mejia at the bookstore from 4 to 6 p.m. The authors will celebrate and speak about the releases of their new books. Participants must buy one of the authors’ new books in order to participate in the event, and guests can bring books from home.

The store will offer a 20 percent discount on each author’s books.

For more information, visit the Facebook event page or call 570-829-4210.

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Goat Yoga & Brews

Squeeze in a workout with a little help from some goats.

Yoga with Lauren will present Goat Yoga & Brews on Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Irving Cliff Brewery, 2 Chapel St., Honesdale. Lauren Rutledge will be the instructor.

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Baby goats will be in the room during the workout, and guests can expect the animals to play and even jump on and around them.

Admission costs $20 and does not food and drinks, but they will be available for purchase.

Participants should bring their own yoga mats.

For more information, visit the Facebook event page or email Lauren.Rutledge@Yahoo.com.

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Samantha Ruddy: A Night of Comedy

All ‘Fore’ Books Mini Golf Classic

Play some putt-putt and help a good cause on Sunday, March 24.

The Rotary Club of WilkesBarre is hosting its second All “Fore” Mini Golf Classic from noon to 4 p.m. at Osterhout Free library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Guests will be able to play 18 holes within the library. Putters and balls will be provided.

Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger per round. Proceeds benefit the library’s children’s programs.

Visit the Facebook event page or call 570-823-0156 for more information.

5 TobyMac Popular Christian hip-hop artist TobyMac brings his “Hits Deep Tour” to Wilkes-Barre Twp., on Tuesday, March 26, at 7 p.m.

The concert at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, 255 Highland Park Blvd., also will feature performances by Jeremy Camp, Jordan Feliz, Ryan Stevenson, We Are Messengers and Aaron Cole.

The 2018 “Hits Deep Tour” was the highest-grossing Christian tour of the year. TobyMac fans can expect to hear songs from his latest album, “The Elements.” Previously, his album “This Is Not a Test” was certified gold by the RIAA and earned him a Grammy award and a Billboard Music Award nomination.

Tickets start at $21.50 and are available at the box office, ticketmaster.com and 800745-3000.

Nightlife Thursday, March 21

279 Bar & Grill, 279 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre: Gary Flanagan Bartolai Winery, Route 92 and Coolidge Avenue, Falls: Open Mic with Big Al and Billy Edwards The Bog, 341 Adams Ave., Scranton: Poets Live Boulder View Tavern, 123 Lake Harmony Road, Lake Harmony: Strawberry Jam chacko’s Memory Lane Lounge, 195 N. Wilkes-Barre Blvd., Wilkes-Barre: Kartune Finnegan’s Irish rock club, 514 Ash St., Scranton: Ron Morgan Grotto Pizza, 36 Gateway Shopping Center, Edwardsville: Bingo Night Grotto Pizza/skybox sports Bar, Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Twp.: Know Limit Trivia hEaT Bar & Nightclub, 69-71 N. Main St., WilkesBarre: Karaoke Irish Wolf Pub, 503 Linden St., Scranton: Chestnut Grove ruth’s chris steak house at Mohegan sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.: Music for Models Trio susquehanna Brewing co., 635 S. Main St., Pittston: Karaoke Night The V-spot Bar, 906 Providence Road, Scranton: Jay Orrell Wise crackers comedy club at Mohegan sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.: The Lab — Comedy Showcase

FrIday, March 22

279 Bar & Grill, 279 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre: Bill Hoffman Bads, 415 Main St., Luzerne: Karaoke Bean and Vine cafe & Wine Bar at Mohegan sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.: Piano Night Boulder View Tavern, 123 Lake Harmony Road, Lake Harmony: Area 52 Breakers at Mohegan sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.: DJ Magnum J Finnegan’s Irish rock club, 514 Ash St., Scranton: Nowhere Slow The Grill at The highlands, 1 Highland Blvd., Archbald: The Classics Grotto Pizza, 36 Gateway Shopping Center, Edwardsville: Triple Fret Grotto Pizza/Grand slam sports Bar, RR 415, Harveys Lake: Elvis with Leigh Joel Fierman Grotto Pizza/skybox sports Bar, Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Twp.: Dave Cupano hEaT Bar & Nightclub, 69-71 N. Main St., WilkesBarre: Inferno Drag Show Irish Wolf Pub, 503 Linden St., Scranton: Gabby Borges Mil & Jim’s Parkway Inn, 24 W. Kirmar Ave., Newport Twp.: The Delta Thunder Band Molly O’shea’s at Mohegan sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.: Bill Hoffman river street Jazz cafe, 665 N. River St., Plains Twp.: Clarence Spady Band ruth’s chris steak house at Mohegan sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.: The Ruth’s Chris Jazz Trio Thirst T’s Bar & Grill, 120 Lincoln St., Olyphant: No Memories and Riley Loftus Villa Maria II, 1610 Washburn St., Scranton: Dashboard Mary The V-spot Bar, 906 Providence Road, Scranton: Project ’90s Wise crackers comedy club at Mohegan sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.: Brian McFadden, Brian Cichocki and Marc Staudenmaier The Woodlands Inn & resort, 1073 Route 315, Plains Twp.: M80

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Nowhere slow will perform saturday March 23 at Breakers at Mohegan sun Pocono 1280 route 315, Plains Twp.

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279 Bar & Grill, 279 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre: Wayside ali Baba Liquor Lounge, 219 S. Main St., WilkesBarre: Fetty Luciano Bar Louie at Mohegan sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.: Toolshed Jack Barrett’s Pub, 474 Main St., Archbald: Chris Mullineaux Bean and Vine cafe & Wine Bar at Mohegan sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.: Piano Night Bobby Keen’s, 117 W. Market St., Scranton: Speaker Jam Boulder View Tavern, 123 Lake Harmony Road, Lake Harmony: Flirtin’ with Yesterday Breakers at Mohegan sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.: Nowhere Slow chacko’s Memory Lane Lounge, 195 N. Wilkes-Barre Blvd., Wilkes-Barre: Inside Out Evolution Nightclub at the Woodlands, 1073 Highway 315, Plains Twp.: Dance Party Finnegan’s Irish rock club, 514 Ash St., Scranton: Militia and Reach for the Sky hog’s hollow saloon, 1459 Route 93, Berwick: Empire in Decline Irish Wolf Pub, 503 Linden St., Scranton: Gigantic Karl hall, 57B N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre: American Buffalo Ghost, Rosary Guild and Noxen The Keys, 244 Penn Ave., Scranton: Samurai Pizza Cats Mil & Jim’s Parkway Inn, 24 W. Kirmar Ave., Newport Twp.: The JOB New Penny, 1827 N. Main Ave., Scranton: Banks and Cruise Duo

river street Jazz cafe, 665 N. River St., Plains Twp.: Screaming Infidelities: Emo Night ruth’s chris steak house at Mohegan sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.: The Ruth’s Chris Jazz Trio skytop Lodge, 1 Skytop Lodge Road, Skytop: Doug Smith Orchestra stage West, 301 N. Main Ave., Scranton: Office Pop-Up Thirst T’s Bar & Grill, 120 Lincoln St., Olyphant: Comedy with Taury Seward, Mike Zimmerman, Big Ern and performance by Adam Sorber Veterans of Foreign Wars 7069, 402 Winola Road, Clarks Summit: Marilyn Kennedy The V-spot Bar, 906 Providence Road, Scranton: Flaxy Morgan Waldo’s Tavern, 406 Green Ridge St., Scranton: Holy Sardine Windsor Inn, 669 Washington Ave., Jermyn: Dashboard Mary Wise crackers comedy club at Mohegan sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.: Brian McFadden, Brian Cichocki and Marc Staudenmaier The Woodlands Inn & resort, 1073 Route 315, Plains Twp.: The Chatter

suNday, March 24

Finnegan’s Irish rock club, 514 Ash St., Scranton: DJ Famous hEaT Bar & Nightclub, 69-71 N. Main St., WilkesBarre: Not Yo Granny’s Bingo Irish Wolf Pub, 503 Linden St., Scranton: Whiskey ‘n Woods The V-spot Bar, 906 Providence Road, Scranton: Karaoke with DJ Huff

Waldo’s Tavern, 406 Green Ridge St., Scranton: Acousticstein

MONday, March 25

Border Bar, 170 Laurel Plaza, Pittston: Whiskey Hill Project Finnegan’s Irish rock club, 514 Ash St., Scranton: Rick Gillette Irish Wolf Pub, 503 Linden St., Scranton: Dustin Douglas ruth’s chris steak house at Mohegan sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.: Erin McClelland The V-spot Bar, 906 Providence Road, Scranton: DJ APTRIK

TuEsday, March 26

Irish Wolf Pub, 503 Linden St., Scranton: Degrader, Born a New, No Mercy, Traverse the Abyss and MBN Montage Mountain resorts, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton: Montage Mountain Brewfest ruth’s chris steak house at Mohegan sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.: Erin McClelland Waldo’s Tavern, 406 Green Ridge St., Scranton: Trivia Night

WEdNEsday, March 27

Bads, 415 Main St., Luzerne: Open mic night Montage Mountain resorts, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton: Montage Mountain Brewfest Pour Boys Bar, 932 Wyoming Ave., Scranton: Village Idiots ruth’s chris steak house at Mohegan sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.: Erin McClelland The V-spot Bar, 906 Providence Road, Scranton: Bryan Brophy

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concerts shows you can’t miss F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre Tickets: 570-826-1100

Rocktopia, Wednesday, May 8

Lee Brice, Friday, March 29 Strand of Oaks, Wednesday, April 10 REO Speedwagon, Thursday, April 11 Kris Kristofferson and the Strangers, Sunday, April 14 Jon Anderson, Monday, April 15 Blue October, Friday, April 19 Arrival from Sweden, Friday, April 26 The Bizzare World of Frank Zappa, Wednesday, May 1 One Night in Memphis, Friday, May 3

Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono Tickets: 877-682-4791

Unforgettable Fire, Saturday, March 23 Mr. Speed, Saturday, March 30 Elton John Tribute Show, Saturday, April 6

River Street Jazz Cafe, Plains Twp. Tickets: 570-822-2992

Clarence Spady Band, Friday, March 22 Screaming Infidelities, Saturday, March 23 Hub City Stompers/Scofflaws and Rude Boy George, Friday, March 29

Jordan Ramirez and the Tribe and Root Shock, Saturday, March 30 Philadelphia Freedom, Saturday, April 6 Goose and Kluster Phunk, Thursday, April 11 Halfway to Hell, Saturday, April 13 A Proud Monkey, Friday, April 19 The Englishtown Project, Saturday, April 20 The Grass Is Dead, Friday, April 26 Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe Tickets: 570-325-0371

Umphrey’s McGee, Thursday, March 21 WAR, Friday, March 22 Mike Tramp of White Lion, Saturday, March 23 Buckcherry, Thursday, March 28 Randy Houser, Friday, March 29 Jay & the Americans and the Brooklyn Bridge, Saturday, March 30 Unforgettable Fire and Fix You, Saturday, April 13 Bay City Rollers, Thursday, April 25 Bruce in the USA, Friday, April 26 Dennis DeYoung, Saturday, April 27 Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg Tickets: 570-420-2808

YYNOT, Saturday, March 23 Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Friday, March 29 Zoso, Saturday, March 30 Almost Queen, Friday, April 5 Golden Gate, Wingmen, Friday, April 12 Start Making Sense, Saturday, April 13 Granger Smith, Thursday, April 18 Blue October, Friday, April 19 Twiddle, Friday, April 19 SteelStacks, Bethlehem Tickets: 610-332-1300

Portland Cello Project, Thursday, March 21 Paul Thorn Band, Thursday, March 21 Funky Dawgz, Friday, March 22 Vanessa Collier, Saturday, March 23 Pat Metheny Side Eye, Thursday, March 28 Mom Jeans, Thursday, March 28 Cyrille Aimee, Friday, March 19 Marc Broussard, Saturday, March 30

Megan Williams Dance Projects, Thursday, April 4 Lotus Land, Friday, April 5 Franklin Music Hall, Philadelphia Tickets: 215-627-1332

Jawbreaker, Wednesday, March 27 Hatebreed, Thursday, April 4 Dance Gavin Dance, Saturday, April 13 Parkway Drive and Killswitch Engage, Saturday, May 11 Rodrigo Y Gabriela, Friday, May 17 The Hives/Refused, Saturday, May 18 George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Thursday, June 6 New Found Glory, Friday, June 7 Rufus Du Sol, Tuesday, Aug. 6 King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Friday, Aug. 30 Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia Tickets: 800-298-4200

Fleetwood Mac, Friday, March 22, and Friday, April 5 Ariana Grande, Tuesday, March 26, and Monday, June 24 Kiss, Friday, March 29 Muse, Sunday, April 7 Justin Timberlake, Tuesday, April 9 Cher, Saturday, April 20 Hugh Jackman, Sunday, June 30 Jeff Lynne’s ELO, Saturday, July 13 John Mayer, Monday, July 22 Iron Maiden, Tuesday, July 30

Madison Square Garden, New York City Tickets: 212-307-7171

Kiss, Wednesday, March 27 Muse, Monday, April 8

Beacon Theater, New York City Tickets: 866-858-0008

Gary Clark Jr., Thursday, March 21, through Saturday, March 23 Brit Floyd, Monday, April 1 Il Divo, Saturday, April 6 Mott the Hoople, Wednesday, April 10

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Massage therapist helps patients take care of whole body

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alerie Judd believes in taking care of your mind, body and soul. That’s something I can absolutely get behind.

If we’re taking care of skin, our hair and nails, and going to the gym or eating right to care for our bodies, we also need to put in the work to care for our minds and beyond.

Judd is a licensed massage therapist who operates out of private practices in Scranton and Hazleton as well as at Wayne Physiatry LLC in Honesdale. She does traditional body work therapies but also incorporates guided meditation and breathing exercises into each session for the ultimate mix of healing mentally, physically and metaphysically.

“We need to take care of our bodies and listen to our bodies,” she said on a recent afternoon. “We sometimes get caught in the day-today, and we don’t take the time to really hear what our bodies are saying to us or give it attention. We’re often the last one we take care of. Being kind to ourselves is a part of loving ourselves.”

Judd discovered the healing nature of massage therapy at a young age, after her grandfather was diagnosed with bone cancer. She saw firsthand how therapeutic massage could be since it could provide intense relief. She studied massage therapy at Pennsylvania School of Massage Therapy and also is a certified health coach from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, having studied more than 100 dietary theories and principles as well as practical lifestyle coaching methods.

In her practices, Judd offers body work services including classic Swedish massage to reduce pain, joint stiffness and also receive stress; deep-tissue massage to promote recovery and healing especially after an injury; Ayurvedic, which stimulates and promotes lymphatic drainage; hot stone therapy; reflexology; Thai massage and more.

Judd also is trained in energy work and breathing meditation plus Dosha balancing massage, which helps with balancing a person’s mood or mental state that’s related to the

Find out more For Scranton or Hazleton, call or text 570-614-8179 or email valjudd76@ gmail.com to book an appointment with Valerie Judd or to get more information.

For Wayne Physiatry LLC, 600 Maple Ave., Honesdale, call 570-253-1005.

weather; Shirodara, which is beneficial for treatment of anxiety, insomnia, stress, posttraumatic stress disorder and more.

She’s also a practitioner of reiki, a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation.

I have to admit I was super nervous before my session with Judd, but she immediately calmed my nerves (though she later let on that she sensed my initial apprehension the moment she put her hands on me). It helps that Judd has a calming presence which, personally, I think has a lot to do with feeling comfortable getting energy work done. You need to feel safe and supported, and Judd made me feel that way as soon as she began the session.

I’ve had massages before, but the way Judd combines meditation and breathing exercises truly made the entire experience more enjoyable and relaxing. My brain not only shut off but I also had a clear mind. I felt refreshed and peaceful immediately after. In the next few days, I felt more creative and productive than I had in a long time. It was a total reset and something I never knew I needed.

Getting a massage is seen in our culture as a “pampering” when, in fact, it’s something we should be doing more of. Our bodies are machines, and they need maintenance. It reflects Judd’s philosophy about taking care of the whole package: body, mind and spirit.

And she wouldn’t have it any other way.

“I absolutely love it. I love massage therapy,” she said. “To help others heal, to help them just be able to feel better or to at least get started feeling better, finding balance, finding peace … I want to share it with whoever I can.”

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Pettinato’s honors ancestors’ traditions in Carbondale

BY PATRICE WILDING Staff Writer

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or close to 100 years, Pettinato’s Restaurant has stood the test of time in Carbondale under the careful watch and hard work of its founding family.

Opened in 1922 by a couple who emigrated from Rome and Calabria, Italy, Pettinato’s initial success came thanks to the booming blue-collar industries in town. Though it originally only served beer and wine, spaghetti and meatballs were added to the menu to make it a lunch destination for the railroad workers and employees of former steel and manufacturing plants nearby.

Business was so good back then — even through Prohibition — that Pettinato’s remained open 24 hours a day until 1940. By 1958, the second generation of family members — two sons — took over, though one moved on to another career while the other stayed on until 1973. Their sister and her husband took over and remained in charge all the way up until the latter’s death in 2014, when their son, Pierre Mancuso, a local clothier, decided to take up the mantle and get into the family business of food.

Over the last five years, Mancuso has brought in several more relatives, including his wife of 17 years, Jennifer; his 85-yearold aunt, Marie; his motherin-law, Janice Beadle; big brother Jimmy and his wife, Doreen; his sister Jacinta and her husband, Ted; and his own children, Chloe and Nico, to help him keep the restaurant running smoothly.

A Carbondale native, Mancuso literally grew up in the business, where he would do homework at the dining

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Restaurateur and chef Pierre Mancuso carries on nearly 100 years of family tradition with recipes such as Veal Marsala at Pettinato’s in Carbondale.

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room tables and watch both of his parents work in the kitchen, where they each had their own talents.

“My dad was a master of tenderizing veal, making it paper-thin,” Mancuso said.

“Thank God I paid attention.”

His mom, meanwhile, was the “heart of the business,” famous for her attention to details and refusal to cut corners. Though his parents dreamed of having their son take over the business, Mancuso followed his heart and his “passion for fashion” to open his namesake clothing store, Pierre’s, in downtown Scranton, which he owned for 37 years.

After his dad died, Mancuso

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struggled to keep up with both businesses full-time, so he shuttered Pierre’s, doing pop-up shops as fundraisers instead, and devoted himself fully to the restaurant.

In some ways, it allowed him to follow more closely in his father’s footsteps, as his dad’s work at Pettinato’s also was a second career following a stint as a mechanical engineer.

“Losing (my parents) is why I’m in this position,” Mancuso said. “And I didn’t even need to learn, because you always helped. Food was so important.”

Now the keeper of the family legacy, Mancuso strives to honor all the traditions his

Pettinato’s Restaurant Address: 78 Dundaff St., Carbondale Phone: 570-282-5860 Established: 1922 Owner: Pierre Mancuso Cuisine: italian-american Hours: Wednesdays through Saturdays, 5 to 10 p.m.

Online: Visit the facebook page. predecessors established while also keeping up with food trends.

“If there’s anything we really value here, it is that it has always been the same family recipes going back to my grandparents,” he said.

“There’s so much history here. The restaurant has been the meeting place forever. It’s like coming home

here. It’s an extension of my house.”

So while guests can dine on meatballs prepared the same way they have been going back generations — as well as standards such as veal and chicken versions of Francaise, Par mesan and Piccata — they also can test out newer items including flatbreads, such as the

top-selling Artichoke and Sun-dried Tomato.

The homemade Chicken Soup has been a longtime standard, Mancuso noted, and he recently added French Onion Soup. The Shrimp Scampi and homemade Hot Sausage also are popular, while he called the gourmet salad that accompanies most dinners “fabulous.”

“People say our eggplant is unbelievable, even those who don’t think they like eggplant,” Mancuso added. “I peel all the black to get rid of that bitterness and all the drainage, pat it dry, and add layer upon layer of cheese — usually about five layers — so that it’s like a tower. It’s a great vegetarian choice.”

With seating for about 70, Pettinato’s fills up fast, so reservations and calls ahead are strongly suggested. But Mancuso said that once seated, guests can stay as long as they like to truly enjoy the atmosphere and experience.

“We never rush anybody.

We’re not trying to turn a table,” he explained. “That’s your table for the night.”

Mancuso has seen more of his friends and acquaintances come in since he took ownership, but he said the longest-standing customers truly keep Pettinato’s strong.

“The clientele is generations of family, people in their 60s and 70s who have been coming in since they were little,” he said. “So many have been dedicated, faithful, loyal and so good to us. That means so much. You don’t see too much of that these days.

“There’s a lot of responsibility involved, both to keep customers happy and keep the family legacy alive.”

Contact the writer: pwilding@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100 x5369; @pwildingtt on twitter

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Up Close & Personal Mark Zander grew up in Rochester, New York, and prepared to go into a culinary career following his graduation from University of Wisconsin. After a few years in the restaurant business, he found himself in Scranton. He also worked for UPS for a good portion of his life, and even though he is retired, he works as a stone wall builder for his own company, T & M Stone Co. In the last few years, he discovered he has a passion for spinning tops and spends much of his free time exploring the craft of the wooden trinket. He has two children, Nathan and Megen, and lives in Moosic with his wife, Mimi.

Meet Mark Zander...

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Tell me a little of your background.

I studied to be a chef and opened five restaurants (for other people) as chef manager. I ended up in Naples, Florida, after leaving Wisconsin. After working for five years, I was ready for a break. About six months later, I got an opportunity to move to North Carolina. I stopped in Scranton, met a girl, and we got married. I haven’t left Scranton since. I’ve lived in Clarks Summit and raised two children. I found out I had a knack for putting stone walls together and gave up my job at UPS. For the last 15 years, I’ve been building stone walls for a living.

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I started experimenting with blanks, or trunks of wood. They weren’t round, but with knives and carving tools and pointers, I could shape them. It was a very scary tool because the lathe is spinning at a very high speed. I had a couple of really close calls. I realized it was all about patience, and I was able to start fashioning round things.

ing. I must admit it is somewhat magical to be able to create something as perfect from something imperfect. I’m taking something that has no business spinning and turning it into something that will spin, only if someone gives it direction. One of the attractions to spinning for me is that it’s completely under my control. I decide if I want to pick it up, spin it slow, spin it fast and if I want to watch it until the end or pick it up and abort What goes into making a top? the spin. It is a challenge to set a solid, Why do you search for particular unmoving mass into orbit. It’s a mystery if What led you to making kinds of wood? (different types of tops) will spin well; the and spinning tops?

You have to have a lathe.

I’ve found that spin time is always unknown. Curiosity In 2017, it was a banner year for walnuts. any wood works, but harder woods like drives me to spin again and again.

It was called a mast year, which is when cherry, walnut, ash and maple are better and the tree reaches its peak performance. I gathWould you say tops are intended keep a nicer shine. For many, I used old ered many thousands of walnuts because to be a children’s toy? Why or they were in the way. I found a couple trees in baseball bats. They’re roughly round, and I take a large, curved roughing gouge. The why not?

Moosic and parking lots were just covered. I In certain parts of the world, more went with a five-gallon pail and picked up 200 wood is spinning at about 800 rotations per adults use them than children. Grown in a matter of a few minutes. At first I couldn’t minute, and I put it in very lightly and it men have arenas where they go and show starts to take off chips.

When it gets closer crack them open. I tried everything and even to round, I take another chisel and start cut- of their prowess. In Japan, there are top drove my truck over them. I finally learned ting in. It took a long time to get this to work arenas where kids go by the hundreds. how to open them, eat them, get the crap off They’ve developed these things called beyproperly. After making about 50 to 60 tops, I them. One day I was looking at one and blades, which you can buy. You can put difthought maybe I could make a top out of one. I realized I wanted to share this. ferent wings or spinner bases on them. had to try. It was not successful, because What makes you so passionate They get them going then drop them into they’re not solid on the inside. That led me to about tops, from the building to the this arena and battle. The tops will hit each my love for tops. I did a lot of research and spinning? other, and whichever one is the last one watched a lot of videos. I figured out I could The creating of the tops from wood standing is the winner. When people take it make more if I had a lathe. that could be burned in the fireplace or seriously, it’s adults. Serious tops are made thrown through a wood chipper. If I can of high-end metals such as zirconium or Tell me about the spinning tops. turn that into something that can be played tungsten and sell for hundreds of dollars.

You make them, but it wasn’t with, I’m really doing the ultimate repurpos- They can spin for more than 15 minutes. always easy.

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What child would wait for 15 minutes? But a grown person might be sitting at a desk on a conference call and be spinning. That’s where the fidget spinners came in. Grown adults will spin if it’s a more complex spin.

My grandson loves to spin; he’s going to be 2. He asks for his toy. It’s neat to watch my grandchildren get into it. I think there is a universal appeal, unlike some toys adults will look at and say “not a chance.”

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What other hobbies/interests do you have?

I like to kayak, canoe and fish. I feel like I’m on vacation every day. My wife and I enjoy water, and we live really close to the water.

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What has been the most impactful moment or part of your life?

It would have to be the birth of my children. It made me grow up a little bit, not that much, but some. I realized I need to be responsible and make sure these kids are fed. I endured 15 years of working at UPS so the kids could have a college education and a roof over their heads.

EMMA BLACK UP CLOSE & PERSONAL is a regular feature in electric city, profiling people from all walks of life throughout NEPA.

From left: B.J. Novak, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Rainn Wilson and Steve Carell starred in the NBC comedy “The Office.” Two city hot spots plan to mark the anniversary of the Scranton-based sitcom with events taking inspiration from the hit show.

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Mark ‘Office’ anniversary with celebrations in Scranton

BY CAITLIN HEANEY WEST STAFF WRITER

‘T

he Office” pulled Scranton into the national spotlight when it debuted 14 years ago this weekend, and two city hot spots plan to mark that anniversary with events taking inspiration from the hit show.

Center City Wine Cellar in the Marketplace at Steamtown, 300 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, will hold “That’s What She Said!” on Saturday, March 23, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The free event will offer “Office”-themed food, drinks and games. Kalie Black, wine cellar manager, said local vendors at the marketplace will tailor their products toward “The Office.”

“I get a lot of people that come through who are

always asking me like where the sign (from ‘The Office’s’ opening credits) is in the mall, and I get a lot of people who love ‘The Office’ ... especially with being in the (for mer) Steamtown Mall,” which the show featured on occasion, Black said. “People love that show so much.”

At 4 p.m., an “Office” trivia contest will begin. Teams of up to five people can compete to win prizes that include a Dundie trophy, a $25 Uber gift card, a bottle of wine, wine glasses, tickets to Cosmic Cinemas — Iron Horse Movie Bistro, and a Dunder Mifflin T-shirt and mug for first place. Second place will win a wine flight date night at the wine cellar, and third place will get coupons, wine glasses and a

wine cellar gift certificate.

Individual registration costs $3 in advance and $5 at the door; advance registration ends at 3:30 p.m. that day.

“Depending on how many people sign up, we’re probably going to do the trivia in heats,” Black said.

Then, at 8 p.m., Stage West, 301 N. Main Ave., Scranton, will open its “Office” Pop-Up Party. Organizer Josh Balz has planned a night with “Office”-themed props, food and drinks, and guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite characters from the show. The 21-and-older party also will have a trivia contest that Balz expects to include a mix of easy and hard questions for a chance to win prizes.

“A lot of little things ... are going to connect with

If you go What: “That’s What She Said!”

When: Saturday, March 23, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; trivia, 4 p.m.

Where: Center City Wine Cellar, the Marketplace at Steamtown, 300 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton Details: Admission is free. Trivia costs $3 in advance by 3:30 p.m. and $5 at the door (five people per team maximum); to register, call 570-507-9243 or email kblack@themarketplaceatsteamtown.com.

What: “Office” Pop-Up Party When: Saturday, March 23, 8 p.m.

Where: Stage West, 301 N. Main Ave., Scranton Details: Admission costs $10. Open to ages 21 and older.

Call 570-343-7100 or visit stagewest570.com.

the show,” Balz said of the activities.

Balz estimated he has watched the show in its entirety “probably 30-plus times,” including a year where he watched it every night before he went to bed.

“It’s just super simple,” he said. “It’s awesome. There’s

so many shows that try so hard anymore. ... It’s an easy connection show, which I really like.”

“The Office” debuted on NBC on March 24, 2005, and ran for nine seasons, signing off in 2013. Many of the show’s jokes will find their way to Stage West in some

form or another, such as “Scott’s Tots” Tater Tots, Kevin’s Chili, a paper airplane competition, and a mannequin Balz plans to put on the roof with a bouncy house in the parking lot, echoing one memorable scene. Guests also will spot Pam’s reception desk, the Finer Things Club and boss Michael’s desk.

“Whenever I have anything to do with anything, I always go a little overboard,” Balz said with a laugh.

Balz hopes to one day open an “Office”-themed venue, but for now, he said, he’s just trying to fill Stage West “with a good time so people enjoy themselves.”

Contact the writer: cwest@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100 x5107; @cheaneywest on Twitter

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From left, Hannah Radkiewicz of New York, Jesse Connolly of Clarks Summit, Lauren Stash of Scranton and Dylan Grunza of Nicholson

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United Wrestling Revolution recently presented Shamrock Shakedown at Hilton Scranton & Conference Center. The family-friendly event featured former World Wrestling Entertainment superstar Chris Masters, Adena Steele and more.

Mila Smith, left, and Lindsay Popil, both of Scranton

From left, Holly Dileo of Greentown and Kim and Joe Bachman of Mount Cobb

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Joey DePrimo of Dunmore, left, and Les and Laureen Spindler of Scranton Michael Laueoda of Taylor

FILM Mini movies Captain Marvel: brie Larson, as the captain, and samuel L. Jackson, as young nick Fury, share great chemistry in a superhero origins story set to ‘90s hits and filled with fun cultural references. This isn’t the greatest Marvel movie ever made, but it’s definitely one of the funniest, and one of the sweetest. Rated PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and brief suggestive language. 124 minutes. ★★★ 1/2

Haley Lu Richardson and Cole Sprouse star in “Five Feet Apart.”

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‘Five Feet Apart’ an authentic take on ‘Romeo and Juliet’

BY KATIE WALSH Tribune news service

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he cystic fibrosis romantic drama “Five Feet Apart” feels like a real evolution in the sick teen movie genre, because it’s actually a great movie that just happens to be about sick teens, and it doesn’t condescend to or try to cheer up anyone. There are no bucket lists — just an authentic portrait that feels real and lived-in, anchored by a pair of excellent performances by Haley Lu Richardson and Cole Sprouse.

The story is a take on “Romeo and Juliet,” featuring a pair of young, doomed, star-crossed lovers carrying on a forbidden romance.

Both Stella (Richardson) and Will (Sprouse) have cystic fibrosis, a chronic genetic

respiratory disorder with a s h o r t l i f e e x p e c t a n cy.

Patients with CF have to maintain at least 6 feet of distance from each other to avoid dangerous cross-infection, a unique challenge for a pair of 17-year olds falling in love for the first time.

Director Justin Baldoni directed a short documentary about Claire Wineland, a young woman with cystic fibrosis who documented her life on YouTube, and she served as consultant on “Five Feet Apart.” While the film is not based on her life, screenwriters Mikki Daughtry and Tobias Iaconis have crafted a screenplay that captures the perspective she expressed online, blending a zest for life with gallows humor and an acceptance of death.

The script is a very Holly-

wood-ized teen romance, with some over-the-top moments to ramp up the stakes, yet the film remains grounded in the realities of the disease. Most importantly, “Five Feet Apart” has a real voice, and a point of view, and there’s no better actor than the ebullient Richardson to embody the attitude Wineland stood for.

Richardson can do just about anything, and her performance in “Five Feet Apart” demonstrates a new depth to her range. She brings a knowing soulfulness to every aspect of Stella’s journey, from her grief and rage, to the way she reluctantly lets herself fall for Will. Sprouse, as well as Moises Arias, who plays her best friend, Poe, another patient, rise to her level.

It’s especially satisfying to watch Sprouse transform from a snarky, too-cool-forschool CF patient to a young man who finally has hope and some skin in the game, if not for himself, then for her.

Baldoni, best known as an actor, makes his feature directorial debut with “Five Feet Apart,” and it’s incredibly assured, deeply effective filmmaking. Set entirely in a hospital, he captures the sense of place — the culture, the people, the geography — of the environment, and it never feels claustrophobic or stifling. Baldoni brings a rhythm to these drab, fluorescent-lit hallways, with pop songs driving the pace.

The 5 feet apart rule (Stella “steals” a foot back) creates an inherently potent tension

on screen, where something as simple as extending a hand might cause the audience to instinctively flinch.

A scene at the hospital pool where Will and Stella have their first date is electric with energy, as the young lovers yearn for each other, the length of a pool cue keeping them at an achingly safe distance.

The poignant message of “Five Feet Apart” is never far as these characters attempt to experience all life has to offer while struggling to survive. Will loves to say, “It’s just life, it’ll be over before you know it.” While he delivers it with cynicism, it becomes a mantra that takes on new meaning every time it’s uttered. It’s life, and it will be over before we know it — why waste a second?

Captive State: Like every major city in 2027, chicago is under the control of alien invaders, but a ragtag band of human insurgents is putting up resistance. Despite plenty of action, it’s more cerebral social commentary than blood-and-guts sci-fi thriller. Rated PG-13 for scifi violence and action, some sexual content, brief language and drug material.

109 minutes. ★★★ Fighting with My Family: i loved hanging out with this movie, the story of a wwe diva known as Paige and her origins in a small-time wrestling family in norwich, england. The broad physical shtick and dryly funny one-liners win laughs, but what comes as a surprise is how often the film is genuinely moving. it’s just a big bowl of uplifting fun. Rated PG-13 for crude and sexual material, language throughout, some violence and drug content.

108 minutes. ★★★ 1/2 Greta: A new arrival in new York (chloe Grace Moretz) befriends a refined, much older widow (isabelle Huppert) who turns into a classic movie stalker. The wheels come flying off when just about everyone, including the stalker, behaves like an idiot. Rated R for some violence and disturbing images.

99 minutes. ★★ GRADE: ★★★★ excellent, ★★★ Good, ★★ Fair, ★ Poor.

MOVIE REVIEWS BY richard roeper, universal Press syndicate.

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h s a b n e Big-scre NEPA Film Festival bringing movies, filmmakers to region

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This weekend’s Northeast Pennsylvania Film Festival looks to honor some of the region’s own movie makers while also sharing their insight and their work.

The festival, founded in 2016, kicks off with an opening night gala Friday, March 22, at 7 p.m. at Waverly Community House. Waverly Twp. native Lisa Marie Stetler, who produced the animated film “Ferdinand,” will receive the Vision Award at the gala, while Dallas native Robert May will take home the F. Lammot Belin Award for Excellence in Cinema.

“Any time anyone you know acknowledges you for the work that you do, it’s obviously a good feeling, and it doesn’t happen in a lot of jobs, so it’s kind of nice,” May said. “I was really happy.”

May produced the feature “The Station Agent” and the documentary “Kids for Cash,” which he also directed. Gala guests will be treated to a screening of “The Station Agent,” which follows a young man who moves to New Jersey after inheriting a train station there, plus a questionand-answer session with May. May recalled how, when that film was in development, everyone he shared it with advised him against making it, calling the film “a big risk.” But for May, the film — directed

by Tom McCarthy and starring Peter Dinklage, Patricia Clarkson and Bobby Cannavale — “was just such a

great opportunity ... to be able to dive into folks’ lives that we don’t necessarily think about.”

“I can tell you that when I read the script, I loved it,” May said. “I thought that it was a character-driven story, which was what I was interested in. I felt it showed how important friendship is.”

More local filmmakers will get in on the action the next morning, when POSH at the Scranton Club hosts the “Pitch, Fund, Cast” brunch on Saturday, March 23. Casting director and Old Forge native Mia Cusumano and Mountain Top filmmaker Chris Fetchko will lead the panel discussion. At 9 that night, Fetchko will introduce his film “All in Time,” which earned him best director honors at the Milan International Film Festival, when it screens at Scranton’s Ritz Theater. A question-andanswer session with Fetchko will follow the movie.

Also on Saturday at the Ritz, guests can catch the NEPA premiere of “The Pretender,” which follows Scranton native Mike Kunda’s journey as a Rocky Balboa impersonator. Kunda and the filmmakers will introduce the film at 7 p.m. and hold a question-andanswer session, too.

Local filmmaker Lindsay Barrasse has contributed the short film “Road Less Traveled” to the horror/thriller/ science fiction block screening at the Ritz on Saturday at 5 p.m.

An encore screening of “Road Less Traveled” will follow Sunday, March

Film festival schedule Friday, March 22

Opening night gala: awards presentation, filmmaker reception and “The Station Agent” film screening with Q&A: 7 p.m., Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Road

Saturday, March 23

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Director Robert May will receive the NEPA Film Festival’s F. Lammot Belin Award for Excellence in Cinema.

24, at 5 p.m. in the NEPA filmmaker block screening in Loyola Science Center’s PNC Auditorium at University of Scranton. That block also will include “Don’t Quit: The Ross Cordaro Story,” a documentary about former Dunmore wrestler Ross Cordaro, who became a quadriplegic as a result of a wresting accident; “Gun,” a short film directed by Ed Wasser and filmed in NEPA; and “Nick and Ophelia,” a film noir directed by Luz Cabrales of Scranton Films.

Single-event tickets for “When Scorsese Calls,” a discussion with author Charles Brandt, have sold out, but some weekend passes are still available and include access to the program in the private event space at Ale Mary’s at the Bittenbender, Scranton.

The program takes place Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and includes a book signing.

Brandt’s nonfiction book, “I Heard You Paint Houses: Frank ‘The Irishman’ Sheeran and the Inside Story of the Mafia, the Teamsters & the Last Ride

of Jimmy Hoffa,” has local ties and is the basis for an upcoming Martin Scorsese movie, “The Irishman.”

The process of bringing the book to the screen began in 2007, when star Robert De Niro’s office reached out to Brandt’s publisher.

“To say it was worth the wait is an understatement,” Brandt told The Times-Tribune in January. “And, to be waiting for Martin Scorsese to direct a book that you wrote — holy cow.”

The festival wraps up Sunday with a full day of film screenings at PNC Auditorium, including the results of the Mystery Box Challenge at 4 p.m.

Teams participating in the challenge had three months to create a short film based on items they received in a cardboard box in September.

And at 2:30 p.m., VIA Global Studios, VIA Public Media’s production arm, will discuss the future of filmmaking in a free panel discussion called “The Digital Age of Filmmaking 2.0,” geared toward filmmakers and inde-

pendent producers.

Contact the writer: cwest@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100 x5107; @cheaneywest on Twitter

Tickets All-inclusive weekend pass: $125 advance/$135 at door; includes opening gala, Saturday and Sunday events, and films Opening gala: $65 advance/$70 at door; includes cocktail reception, artist recognition, “The Station Agent” screening and a special guest mix-and-mingle “Pitch, Fund, Cast” brunch: $25 advance/$30 at door; includes brunch and program “When Scorcese Calls” workshop: Individual passes are sold out, but some weekend passes still are available and include the program.

Saturday and Sunday film passes: $25 advance/$30 at door; includes day-long passes to all films both days Drop-in movie screenings: $10 advance/$12 at door; includes single movie or movie block

“Pitch, Fund, Cast” kickoff brunch and panel discussion: 10:30 a.m., POSH at the Scranton Club, 404 N. Washington Ave. “A Bread Factory, Part I, For the Sake of Gold” film screening: 11 a.m., Ritz Theater, 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton Mini-International Documentary Film Block: features “Console My Heart” and “Meerim”; 1:30 p.m., Ritz Theater, 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton The Human Condition – A Curated Selection of Film Festival Shorts: features “Angel,” “Cycle,” “Lavender,” “Grandpa,” “Truce” and “Cliff”; 3 p.m., Ritz Theater, 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton “When Scorsese Calls” program with author Charles Brandt: 3:30 p.m., private event space at Ale Mary’s at the Bittenbender, 126 Franklin Ave., Scranton Horror/Thriller/Science Fiction Block: features “Love You to Pieces,” “Road Less Traveled” and “Excursion”; 5 p.m., Ritz Theater, 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton “The Pretender” Northeast Pennsylvania premiere: features introduction by and Q&A with Mike Kunda and the filmmakers; 7 p.m., Ritz Theater, 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton Animated Shorts Block: features “Saturated,” “Move to Tiers,” “Wild Woman,” “Chicken Man Vs. Adolf Chickler & the Chicken Nazis” and “Flip”; 8:30 p.m., Ritz Theater, 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton “All in Time” Scranton premiere: features introduction by and Q&A with director Chris Fetchko; 9 p.m., Ritz Theater, 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton

Sunday, March 24

“A Bread Factory, Part I, For the Sake of Gold” film screening: 10 a.m., PNC Auditorium, Loyola Science Center, University of Scranton “A Bread Factory Part II, Walk with Me for a While” film screening: Noon, PNC Auditorium, Loyola Science Center, University of Scranton “The Digital Age of Filmmaking 2.0” panel discussion: features VIA Global Studios, the production arm of VIA Public Media; 2:30 p.m., PNC Auditorium, Loyola Science Center, University of Scranton; free The Mystery Box Challenge: 4 p.m., PNC Auditorium, Loyola Science Center, University of Scranton Local NEPA Filmmaker Block: features “Road Less Traveled,” “Don’t Quit: The Ross Cordaro Story,” “Gun” and “Nick and Ophelia”; 5 p.m., PNC Auditorium, Loyola Science Center, University of Scranton For tickets, visit nepafilmfestival.com. For more information, call 570-586-8191 or email nepaff@ waverlycomm.org.

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CALENDAR SEASONAL

Pizza and Chowder Sale, Fridays, March 22 through April 5, 3 to 7 p.m. William Walker Hose Company, 803 Penn Ave., Mayfield. Cooked or uncooked pizza: $10 per tray; Manhattan Clam Chowder: $10 for 32 ounces/$5 for 16 ounces. 570-876-1671 or 59fire.com.

Annual PIAC St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Sunday, March 24, 1:30 p.m. Parade goes from Stroudsburg High School and concludes at Dansbury Depot. Downtown Stroudsburg.

Catholic Choral Society Lenten Concert, Sunday, March 24, 3 p.m. St. Patrick’s Church, 1403 Jackson St., Scranton. Donations accepted. 570-575-1040 or catholicchoralsociety.org.

SS. Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church Soup Sale, Fridays, March 29 and April 12 and 19. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featured soups are Manhattan-style clam chowder and vegetarian vegetable. Advanced orders suggested.

SS. Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church, 1720 Academy St., Scranton. $7 per quart. 570-343-8128 or saintspeterandpaulscranton.com.

Spring Craft Fair, Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m.

Features more than 60 vendors, apparel and handbags.

Proceeds directly benefit the students of Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center. Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center, 350 Jumper Road, Wilkes-Barre. Free.

570-822-4131.

Whole Earth Holistic Annual Spring Fair, Saturday, March 30, and Sunday, March 31, 10 a.m. Features holistic and New Age vendors, tarot readers, medium presentations and more. Hilton Garden Inn, 242 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre. $3/free for children 12 and younger. wholeearthfair@yahoo.com.

Main Street Farmer’s Markets, Saturday, March 30, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., Honesdale. 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

Catholic Choral Society Lenten Concert, Sunday, March 31, 3 p.m. Harford Congregational Church, 5016 Creek Road. Donations accepted. 570-575-1040 or catholicchoralsociety.org.

Sixth annual Spring Vendor Craft Fair, Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Features vendors, free pictures with the Easter Bunny and face painting. Proceeds benefit the Strengthening Families Program. Riverside Elementary School East, 900 School St., Moosic. 570-342-7171 or riversidesd.com/east.htm.

Baked Haddock Fish Dinner, Friday, April 12, 5 to 7 p.m. Eat-in or take-out. Menu includes baked haddock, potato, coleslaw, roll and dessert. Reserve by April 8. For reservations, call Sandra 570-383-9487. Regal Room, 216 Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant. 570-291-4451 or stcyrils.weconnect.com.

A Holy Land Tour of the Passion: Passion Play, Friday, April 12, 7:30 p.m. Refreshments and fellowship in the Church Hall follows. St. John the Baptist Church, 126 Nesbitt St., Larksville. 570-779-9620.

Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch with the Easter Bunny, Saturday, April 13. Photographer will be available with photo packages for purchase. Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. $15 adults/$8 children. 570-674-6400 or misericordia.edu.

Fourth annual Buy Local Spring Fling, Saturday, April 13, 11 a.m. Features more than 75 local vendors.

Food and drinks available for purchase. Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave. $2 admission. 570-346-7369.

Easter Egg Hunt, Monday, April 15, 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.; Tuesday, April 16, 1, 4 and 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday, April 17, 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.; Thursday, April 18, 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.; Friday, April 19, 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Stories, songs and a craft will be included. To register, call the library for a time slot. Nancy Kay Holmes Library, 1032 Green Ridge St., Scranton.

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Actors Circle presents “The Clean House” from Thursday, March 21, through Sunday, March 31, at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road, Scranton. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m., and Sunday’s shows are at 2 p.m. Tickets for the March 21 show are $8 for general admission and seniors and $6 for students; remaining performances are $12 for general admission, $10 for seniors and $8 for students. For more information, call 570-342-9707 or visit actorscircle.org.

570-207-0764 or lclshome.org.

Sons of the American Legion Lenten Fish Fry, Friday, April 19, 5 to 7 p.m. Eat-in or take-out. Menu includes fried flounder, shrimp and baked haddock dinners.

Proceeds benefits Hunts for Healing and other veterans’ charities. American Legion Post 86, 238 Main St., Susquehanna Depot. 570-853-3542.

Spring Thaw Ice & Wine Festival, Saturday, April 20, noon to 5 p.m. Ice House at Sculpted Ice Works, 311 Purdytown Turnpike, Lakeville. $20 advance/$8 designated driver advance.

64th annual Fine Arts Fiesta, Thursday, May 16, through Sunday, May 19. Art show packed with juried exhibits, art and craft vendors, food trucks, street performers, a children’s tent and live entertainment. Public Square, Main and Market streets, Wilkes-Barre. Free.

570-208-4240 or wilkes-barre.pa.us.

MUSIC

David Archuleta, Thursday, March 21. Stage West, 301 N. Main Ave., Scranton. 570-343-7100 or stagewest570.com.

The Reagan Years, Friday, March 22, 6:45 p.m. EJ the DJ also performs. Hilton Scranton and Conference Center, 100 Adams Ave. $20 and up. 570-344-2212 or jztours.com.

Open Mic Night with Ben Keiser, Friday, March 22, 7

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p.m. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 570996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com.

Reckless Kelly, Friday, March 22, 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. $27.

570-325-0249 or mcohjt.com.

NEPA Bach Festival Organ Concert, Saturday, March 23, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Presented by Arcadia Chorale. Elm Park United Methodist Church, 712 Linden St., Scranton.

Donations accepted. 570-785-5164.

Dave Brown and the Dishonest Fiddlers, Saturday, March 23, 7:30 p.m. The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., Honesdale. $10 advance/$15 at door. 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org or info@thecooperageproject.org.

In Concert, Saturday, March 23, 7:30 p.m. Features Kyle Athayde Dance Party. Houlihan-McLean Center at University of Scranton, 800 Linden St. Free. 570-9417624 or music@scranton.edu.

Kyle Athayde Dance Party, Saturday, March 23, 7:30 p.m. Houlihan-McLean Center at University of Scranton, 800 Linden St. Free. 570-941-7624 or scranton.edu/music.

NEPA Bach Festival Chamber Music Concert, Saturday, March 23, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Presented by Arcadia Chorale. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 550 Madison Ave., Scranton. $15 general/$12 seniors and WVIA members. arcadiachorale.org.

Loudon Wainwright III, Saturday, March 23, 8 p.m.

Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. $28/$40 VIP. 570-325-0249 or mcohjt.com.

Unforgettable Fire: A Tribute to U2, Saturday, March 23, 8 p.m. Gypsies Lounge & Night Club at Mount Airy Casino, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. $20. 877682-4791 or mountairycasino.com.

Senior High School Choral Competition, Sunday, March 24, 2 p.m. Presented by Keystone Chapter UNICO. Peoples Security Bank Theater at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St., Scranton. $10 adults/$5 students.

570-344-2388.

NEPA Bach Festival Choral Concert, Sunday, March 24, 3 to 5 p.m. Present by Arcadia Chorale. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 550 Madison Ave., Scranton. $15 general/$12 seniors and WVIA members.

Barefoot Movement, Sunday, March 24, 7 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. $15 general/$25 VIP. 570-325-0249 or mcohjt.com.

TobyMac Hits Deep Tour, Tuesday, March 26, 7 p.m.

Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp. 570-970-7600 or mohegansunarenapa.com.

Kick & Banjo, Thursday, March 28, 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. $15.

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Cantores Christi Regis Spring Concert, Friday, March 29, and Saturday, March 30, 7:30 p.m. The Chapel of Christ the King, 133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre. Free. 570205-5360 or kings.edu.

Gary Hoey, Friday, March 29, 8 p.m. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. $25 individual/$35 VIP. 570-325-0249 or mcohjt.com.

Lee Brice, Friday, March 29, 8 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. $39.50-$75, plus fees. 570-826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Friday, March 29, 8 p.m. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. $20 advance/$25 day of show. 570-420-2808 or shermantheater.com.

Shawn Klush Dinner Show, Saturday, March 30, and Sunday, March 31. Presented by JZ Tours. Nicole Rasmus also performs. Radisson at Lackawanna Station hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Prices vary. 570-3442212 or jztours.com.

Cody Jinks, Saturday, March 30, 8 p.m. The Steel Woods also perform. F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. $35, plus fees. 570826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.

Mr. Speed, Saturday, March 30, 8 p.m. Kiss tribute performs. Gypsies Lounge & Night Club at Mount Airy Casino, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. $20. 877682-4791 or mountairycasino.com.

Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience, Saturday, March 30, 8 p.m. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. $17 advance/$20 day of show/$25 general seating. 570-420-2808 or shermantheater.com.

Annelies, Sunday, March 31, 4 p.m. Presented by the Choral Society. Peoples Security Bank Theater at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St., Scranton. $15 adults/free for ages 18 and younger. choralsociety.net.

Bobby Valli, Saturday, April 6, 7 to 10 p.m. Wildcat Saloon, 247 Wildcat Road, Olyphant. $15 advance/$20 at door.

In Concert, Saturday, April 6, 7:30 p.m. Features University of Scranton Jazz Band with the Alumni Blues Doctors: Drs. Adonizio, Costello, Newman and Stopper.

Houlihan-McLean Center at University of Scranton, 800 Linden St., Scranton. Free. scranton.edu/music or music@scranton.edu.

Rocketman: A Tribute to Elton John, Saturday, April 6, 8 p.m. Gypsies Lounge & Night Club at Mount Airy Casino, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. $25-$45.

877-682-4791 or mountairycasino.com.

Strand of Oaks, Wednesday, April 10, 7:30 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square,

Wilkes-Barre. $15 advance/$20 day of show. 570-8261100 or kirbycenter.org.

REO Speedwagon, Thursday, April 11, 8 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. $49.50-$99.50, plus fees. 570-826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.

Alabama, Friday, April 12, 7 p.m. Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp. 570-970-7600 or mohegansunarenapa.com.

Unforgettable Fire and 42, Saturday, April 13, 8 p.m. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. $20 advance/$25 day of show.

Kris Kristofferson & the Strangers, Sunday, April 14, 7 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. $29-$69, plus fees. 570826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.

In Concert, Sunday, April 14, 7:30 p.m. Features Mannes School of Music Brass Orchestra and University of Scranton Singers. Houlihan-McLean Center at U of S, 800 Linden St. Free. 570-941-7624 or music@scranton.edu.

An American Choral Mosaic: Art, Folk, Jazz and Broadway Music, Wednesday, April 17, 7:30 p.m.

Features songs from “The Greatest Showman” and “The Wizard of Oz,” along with the jazz favorite “Route 66.”

Lemmond Theater at Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. $5 general/$3 MU alumni and employees/free for MU students and veterans. 570-674-1225.

Rock 107 39th Birthday Bash, Thursday, April 18.

Performances by Fabulous Thunderbus, M-80, Flaxy Morgan and Rockstar Revolution. The Woodlands Inn & Resort, 1073 Route 315, Plains Twp. rock107.com/rock107-39th-birthday-bash/.

Blue October: The King Tour, Friday, April 19. F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. $29.50 advance/$32 day of show. 570-8261100 or kirbycenter.org.

Masterworks: Inspired by Nature, Friday, April 19, 8 p.m. Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic presents Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 “Pastorale” and Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” with Yevgeny Kutik on violin. Peoples Security Bank Theater at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St., Scranton. 570-955-1490 or lackawanna.edu.

Back Mountain Jazz Series: Music Through Time, Friday, April 26, 6 p.m. Features concert by award-winning trumpet and flugelhorn artist and educator John Maurer, Soyka Artist-in-Residence for 2018-19 at Misericordia University, and pianist Nate Petley. Lemmond Theater at Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. rweber@ misericoria.edu.

Arrival from Sweden, Friday, April 26, 7 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. $25-$35, plus fees. 570-826-1100 or

kirbycenter.org.

Open Mic Night with Breaking Ground Poets, Friday, April 26, 7 p.m. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Free. 570-996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com.

In Recital, Friday, April 26, 7:30 p.m. Features Kako Miura on violin. Houlihan-McLean Center at University of Scranton, 800 Linden St. Free. 570-941-7624 or scranton.edu/music.

It Was a Very Good Year, Friday, April 26, 8 p.m. Tony Sands performs a multimedia tribute to Frank Sinatra. The Theater at North, 1539 N. Main Ave., Scranton. $25-$35.

570-800-5020 or thetheateratnorth.org.

Rat Pack Together Again, Friday, April 26, 8 p.m. The Theater at North, 1539 N. Main Ave., Scranton. $25-$35.

570-800-5020 or thetheateratnorth.org.

Annual Spring Concert, Saturday, April 27, 4 p.m.

Performers include Penn State Scranton Chorale; the Roc{K}tet and Penn State Scranton Jazz Band; and the sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade chorus from Wallenpaupack Area School District. The Theater at North, 1539 N. Main Ave., Scranton. Free. 570-800-5020 or thetheateratnorth.org.

In Concert, Saturday, April 27, 7:30 p.m. Features University of Scranton String Orchestra with guest soloist Kako Miura. Houlihan-McLean Center at U of S, 800 Linden St., Scranton. Free. 570-941-7624, scranton.edu/ music or music@scranton.edu.

The Bizarre World of Frank Zappa, Wednesday, May 1, 8 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 570-826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.

One Night in Memphis, Friday, May 3, 7:30 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. $25-$39.50, plus fees. 570-826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.

The Mahoney Brothers Jukebox Heroes tribute show, Saturday, May 4. Call for details. St. Mary’s Center, 320 Mifflin Ave., Scranton. 570-499-4904.

Rocktopia, Wednesday, May 8, 7:30 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, WilkesBarre. 570-826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.

PNC Chamber IV: Exponential Ensemble: A World Wind, Thursday, May 9, 7 p.m. Refreshments at 6:30 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. nepaphil.org.

11th annual Gene Yevich Memorial Concert, Friday, May 10, 7:30 p.m. Featuring David Ostwald’s Louis Armstrong Eternity Band and renowned Armstrong historian Ricky Riccardi. University of Scranton, 800 Linden St. Free. 570-941-7624 or music@scranton.edu.

Lords of 52nd Street, Saturday, May 11, 8 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square,

a round texture, light finish and touch of sweetness. $9. ★★★ 1/2 You also can enjoy sauvignon blanc from Loire, although it can be pricey, and in the form of white Bordeaux.

GRADE: Exceptional ★★★★★, Above average ★★★★, Good ★★★, Below average ★★, Poor ★.

DAVID FALCHEK, executive director of the American Wine Society, reviews wines each week.

Wilkes-Barre. $25-$35, plus fees. 570-826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.

Citizen Cope, Saturday, May 18, 8 p.m. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. $35 advance/$38 day of show. 570-420-2808 or shermantheater.com.

The Northeastern Pennsylvania Chamber Music Society: Duo Cello e Basso, Saturday, May 18, 8 p.m.

Pascale Delache-Feldman and Emmanuel Feldman perform. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 570-763-9323 or nepacms.org.

Muddfest 2019, Friday, May 24, 8 p.m. Puddle of Mudd, Saliva, Trapt, Saving Abel and Tantric perform.

Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. $29.50 advance/$33 day of show/$35 reserved balcony. 570-4202808 or shermantheater.com.

THEATER

Opening

The Clean House, Thursday, March 21, through Saturday, March 23, 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 24, 2 p.m.; Thursday, March 28, through Saturday, March 30, 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 31, 2 p.m. Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road, Scranton. March 21 show: $8 general and seniors/$6 students; remaining performances: $12 general/$10 seniors/$8 students. 570-342-9707 or actorscircle.org.

Mamma Mia!, Friday, March 22, and Saturday, March 23, 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 24, 3 p.m.; Friday, March 29, and Saturday, March 30, 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 31, 3 p.m. Presented by Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre. 537 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. $20/free for ages 3 and younger.

570-823-1875 or ltwb.org.

ESCAPE: The Ultimate Journey Tribute band, Saturday, March 23, 8 p.m. The Theater at North, 1539 N. Main Ave., Scranton. $25-$35. 570-800-5020 or thetheateratnorth.org.

Prince Charming, Sunday, March 24, 3 p.m.

Presented by Pennsylvania Ballet II. Kirby Center for Creative Arts at Wyoming Seminary, 260 N. Sprague Ave., Kingston. $10 adults/free for students. 570-270-2192 or wyomingseminary.org.

Rodgers and Hammerstien’s The King and I, Friday, March 29, 8 p.m.; Saturday, March 30, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 31, 1 p.m. Presented by Broadway Theatre League of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave. Prices vary. 570-344-1111 or scrantonculturalcenter.org.

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Jesus Christ Superstar, Thursday, April 11, through Saturday, April 13, 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 14, 2 p.m.

Presented by Misericordia University Players. Lemmond Theater at Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. $8 general/$5 students, alumni and seniors. 570-674-6719 or misericordia.edu/superstar.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Thursday, April 11, and Friday, April 12, 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 13, 2 and 8 p.m. Presented by Liva Arts Company.

PNC Auditorium, Loyola Science Center at University of Scranton, 204 Monroe Ave. $5. 570-941-7401, scranton. edu or info@scranton.edu.

An Evening at Ford’s Theater: A Dramatic Reading, Saturday, April 13, 2 to 3 p.m. Presented by Dearly Departed Players. The play tells the story of the night Lincoln was assassinated through the eyes of the theater personnel, performers and audience members. Seating limited. Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine St., Scranton.

570-348-3000 or albright.org.

CaPAA’s Musical Theatre Dance Showcase, Wednesday, April 24, 7 p.m. CaPAA Theater at the Ritz, 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. ShowTix4U.com.

CaPAA’s Spring Musical Theatre Dance Showcase, Wednesday, April 24, 7 p.m. The Ritz Building, 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. $12.50. 570-252-4156 or showtix4u.com.

Tuck Everlasting, Wednesday, May 1, through Sunday, May 5. CaPAA Theater at the Ritz, 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. ShowTix4U.com.

Peter and the Starcatcher, Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 5, 3 p.m.; Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 12, 3 p.m. The Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, 537 N. Main St. 570-823-1875 or ltwb.org.

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live: King for a Day, Saturday, May 4, 2 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 570-8261100 or kirbycenter.org.

101 Dalmatians Kids and Alice in Wonderland Jr., Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18, 6:30 p.m.

Presented by CaPAA’s Playhouse and Jr. Players. The Ritz Building, 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. $12.50, plus fees.

570-252-4156 or ShowTix4U.com.

The Illusionists, Friday, May 17, 8 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, WilkesBarre. 570-826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.

EI-EI-OOPS! 101 Dalmatians Kids and Alice in Wonderland Jr., Saturday, May 18, 1 p.m.; Sunday, May 19, 3 p.m. CaPAA Theater at the Ritz, 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. $12.50, plus fees. ShowTix4U.com.

Finding Neverland, Friday, May 31. Presented by Broadway Theatre League. Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave. Prices vary. 570-344-1111 or sccmt.org.

Continuing

Company, Friday, March 22, and Saturday, March 23, 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 24, 3 p.m. Presented by Music Box Dinner Playhouse. Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. $38 dinner and show/$20 show only. 570-283-2195 or musicbox.org.

STUDENT PRODUCTIONS

Opening

Little Shop of Horrors, Thursday, March 28, through Saturday, March 30, 6:30 p.m. Presented by West Scranton Intermediate School Junior Players. West Scranton Intermediate School, Fellows Avenue. $5. 570-348-3475

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White. ArtWorks Gallery & Studio, 503 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570-207-1815 or ArtWorksNEPA.com.

Reverie, Thursday, April 4, through Thursday, April 25. Opening reception: Friday, April 5, 6 to 9 p.m.

Artist talk: Saturday, April 13, 2 p.m. Features works

by Trevor Gregorowicz, Lindsey Lockwood, William Lycholaj, Ethan McConnell-Drozdis, Nolan McMahon, Robert Pipeling, Staci Srebo and Joanna Wallace. AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570-969-1040 or artistsforart.org.

WCAA Celebrating Student’s Creativity Art Exhibit, Friday, April 5, 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dorflinger Glass Museum, Elizabeth Street, White Mills. 570-253-1185 or dorflinger.org.

Do You See What I See, Saturday, April 6, through Tuesday, April 30. Opening reception: April 6, 4 to 6 p.m.

Works by Tommy Hennigan. The Wonderstone Gallery, 100 N. Blakely St., Dunmore. 570-344-2360 or thewonderstonegallery.com.

PostSecretX, Saturday, April 6, through Sunday, June 9. Pauly Friedman Art Gallery at Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. 570-674-6250 or misericordia.edu.

Life, Death, and Memory: Art and Artifacts from the Ian Harvie, above, and Sarah Hyland- Passionist China Collection, Monday, April 8, through Rosenstein will perform Saturday, May 4, Wednesday, April 24. Harry and Jeanette Weinberg at 7:30 p.m. as part of “We Are Not Memorial Library at University of Scranton, 800 Linden St. 570-941-4000 or scranton.edu.

Saints: A Queer NEPA Comedy Benefit” Environmental Art Show, Wednesday, April 10, at the Act Out Theatre, 150 E Grove St, through Wednesday, April 24. Harry and Jeanette Dunmore. Tickets are $20 in advance Weinberg Memorial Library at University of Scranton, 800 and $25 at the door. For advance tick- Linden St. 570-941-7520, scranton.edu or linda.walsh@ scranton.edu. ets, email info@queernepa.org.

University of Scranton Student Exhibition, Sunday, or scrsd.org.

April 28, through Friday, May 3. Reception: May 3, 6 to 8 Beehive: The ‘60s Musical, Thursday, March 28, p.m. Hope Horn Gallery at University of Scranton, Hyland through Saturday, March 30, 7 p.m.; Sunday, March 31, 2 Hall. 570-941-4214 or scranton.edu/gallery. p.m.; Wednesday, April 3, and Thursday, April 4, 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 6, 7 p.m. Presented by Dunmore High Continuing School Crimson Company. Dunmore High School, 300 A Visual Playlist, through Friday, March 22. Features W. Warren St. $10 adults/$8 students and seniors/$5 oil paintings by Honesdale resident Melissa Short. children 5 and younger. 570-241-7488.

Widmann Gallery at King’s College, 133 N. River St., Kiss Me, Kate, Friday, March 29, and Saturday, Wilkes-Barre. 570-208-5875 or kings.edu.

March 30, 7 p.m.; Sunday, March 31, 2 p.m. Presented Emerging Dimensions: Works by Li Hongbo and Cai

by Lackawanna Trail Drama Club. Lackawanna Trail Dongdong, through Sunday, March 24. Pauly Friedman Junior-Senior High School, Tunnel Hill Road, Factoryville. Art Gallery at Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. $10 general/$8 seniors and students/$2 Lackawanna Trail 570-674-6250 or misericordia.edu. students. 570-945-5181 or ltsdhs.org.

Pipeline to the Arts, through Friday, March 29. Works Carnival, Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April 6, 7 p.m.; by members of Wyoming Valley Art League. Linde Corp., Sunday, April 7, 2 p.m. Presented by Scranton High 118 Armstrong Road, Pittston.

School Knight Players. Scranton High School, 63 Mike Stories from the Scraps, through Sunday, March 31.

Munchak Way. $10 general admission/$8 students and DJ Harvey Agency, 815 Main St., Honesdale. seniors. 570-348-3481 or jenny.brotherton@ssdedu.org. waynecountyartsalliance.org.

Mary Poppins, Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April Out of the Wood, through Tuesday, April 2. Works by 6, 7 p.m. Mid Valley Secondary Center, 52 Underwood Katie Novak. The Wonderstone Gallery, 100 N. Blakely St., Road, Throop.

Dunmore. 570-344-2360 or thewonderstonegallery.com.

The Apple Tree: A Musical Comedy, Friday, April 12, Preserved: Traditions of the Andes, through Sunday, and Saturday, April 13, 7 p.m.; Sunday, April 14, 2 p.m.

April 7. Open on weekends only. Everhart Museum, 1901 Presented by West Scranton High School Players. West Mulberry St., Scranton. Museum prices vary 570-346Scranton High School, 1201 Luzerne St. 570-348-3616 or 7186 or everhart-museum.org. facebook.com/westscrantonplayers.

Club Soda, through Sunday, April 14. Artspace Gallery, 221 Center St., Bloomsburg. 570-784-0737 or artspace-bloomsburg.com.

Keystone College Visual Arts Program Faculty Opening Exhibition, through Friday, April 19. Faculty panel lecture: Altered States: Important Prints from the Maslow Thursday, March 21, 4 to 6 p.m. Opening reception: SunCollection, Sunday, March 24, through Friday, April 12. day, March 24, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.; jazz ensemble concert Public lecture: Friday, April 5, 5 to 6 p.m., Brennan Hall, follows, 7 to 9 p.m., Brooks Theatre. Linder Gallery at room 228; public reception: April 5, 6 to 8 p.m., gallery.

Hope Horn Gallery at University of Scranton, Hyland Hall. Keystone College, 1 College Green, La Plume. 570-9458467 or keystone.edu.

570-941-4214 or scranton.edu/gallery.

HerSELF: Through the eyes of Amy Kiser, through Reverie, Wednesday, April 3, through Saturday, Monday, April 29. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., April 27. Opening reception: Friday, April 5, 6 to 9 p.m.

Scranton. 570-346-7186 or everhart-museum.org.

Artist talk: Saturday, April 13, noon. Features work by OurSELF, through Monday, April 29. Everhart Kelly Corcoran, Emily Gerrity, Autumn Kellam, Courtney Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. 570-346-7186 or McCreary, Matthew Nealon, Bradley Parry and Victoria

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Art Events

Fiber Art Afternoon, Thursdays, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Bring supplies and make some new friends while working on crochet, knitting or felting. Pittston Memorial Library, 47 Broad St. 570-654-9565 or pittstonmemoriallibrary.org.

The Art of Batik, Thursday, March 21, 6 p.m. Learn how to design fabric and paper using the batik technique.

The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. $20; plus $10 supply fee. 570-881-7612 or GatheringPlaceCS.org.

Adult Coloring Club, Fridays, 1 p.m. Supplies provided, but feel free to bring fine-tip markers or colored pencils. Pittston Memorial Library, 47 Broad St. Free. 570654-9565 or pittstonmemoriallibrary.org.

Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving, Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn how to warp a loom, weave and cut off your sample project. The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. $60, plus $10 supply fee.

570-881-7612 or GatheringPlaceCS.org.

Crochet a Spring Poncho, Wednesdays, April 3 through 17, 7 p.m. Designed for experienced and intermediate crocheters. Learn how to create a boho-style poncho. The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. $25, plus $10 for supplies. 570-881-7612 or GatheringPlaceCS.org.

Needle Felting, Thursdays, April 4 and 11, 6:30 p.m.

Make your own colorful design using this simple needle and wool technique. The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. $20, plus $5 supply fee. 570-881-7612 or GatheringPlaceCS.org.

Kitson Arts Alliance Member Show, Monday, April 8, through Friday, June 28. Participating venues are Courthouse Art Gallery at the Wyoming County Courthouse, Tunkhannock; gallery at the Community Cup Coffee & Tea House, Towanda; Earnshaw & Sherwood Galleries at Wyoming County Cultural Center at the Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock; gallery at Tina’s Cafe, Coffee House & Eatery at the Luzerne County Courthouse, Wilkes-Barre; and the Kitson Gallery at Pen Corners, Tunkhannock. Exhibits will remain open until June 28 at all venues except the Dietrich, where it will close May 25.

Art in Bloom, Friday, April 26, 6 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 27, 1 to 4 p.m. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. $7 adults/$5 students and seniors/$3 children 6 to 12. 570-346-7186 or everhart-museum.org.

Needles at Noon, Thursdays, noon. Learn to knit or crochet or work on a project you’ve started. Penn State WilkesBarre, Old Route 115, Lehman. 570-675-2171 or wb.psu.edu.

FILM

Northeast Pennsylvania Film Festival, Friday, March 22, through Sunday, March 24. Festival takes place at Waverly Community House, the Ritz Theater and University of Scranton’s PNC Auditorium. nepafilmfest.com.

Let’s Talk Argentina, Saturday, March 23, 11 a.m.

Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Free. 570996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com.

National Theatre Live on Screen: Antony and Cleopatra, Sunday, March 24, 2 p.m. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. $14 general/$12 members and seniors/$10 children and students. 570-996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com.

The Digital Age of Filmmaking 2.0, Sunday, March 24, 2:30 p.m. PNC Auditorium, Loyola Science Center at University of Scranton, 204 Monroe Ave. nepafilmfestival.com.

Spring 2019 Film Festival Preview Day, Thursday, March 28, 1 and 6 p.m. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Please see Calendar, Page 19

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Sounds BY MIKE EVANS Grab the latest from All Them Witches, Jon Spencer, Bob Mould for a good time All Them Witches — ‘ATW’ THE GOOD: Nashville psychedelic rock group All Them Witches shakes up its lineup (a new keyboard player who has apparently ALREADY departed) and cranks out a fifth.

THE BAD: These guys LOVE to adopt a spontaneous groove and get “jammy.” Controlled substances might make this stuff more agreeable if seven-minute guitar solos are not your thing. “ATW” is very loose and sprawling.

THE NITTY GRITTY: But there’s something to be said for this dreamy noise. Opening garage basher “Fishbelly 86 Onions” and the thrashing, rolling “1st vs. 2nd” display the band at its most visceral, with throbbing hunks of classic rock bringing us to our knees.

Deeper, darker moments such as “Diamond” and “Harvest Feast” are based more in space rock and even the blues. Swirling keyboards beneath long stretches of guitar are made more jagged by a steady stream of peaks and valleys.

One could accuse this band of losing focus every now and then, but that comes with the territory. Progressive psyche is never succinct.

BUY IT?: Why not?

Jon Spencer — ‘Spencer Sings the Hits’ THE GOOD: Blues Explosion frontman Jon Spencer cranks out his solo debut (it only took about three decades).

THE BAD: “Sings the Hits” isn’t quite as crunchy or visceral as a Blues Explosion album, but it’s still great gobsmacking garbage.

THE NITTY GRITTY: This solo outing is close to Spencer’s work with his core outfit and, thankfully, isn’t any more or less polished. The guy plugs in his electric guitar, turns the amp up to 10, stumbles across a microphone, and rants and raves against all the musical fakes and indie darlings out there.

Of course, there aren’t any genuine “hits” in the traditional sense on this album; Spencer is much too spontaneous and uncontrollable for any of that charted nonsense. However, cuts such as “Do the Trash Can,” “Wilderness” and “I Got the Hits” pack a nasty punch.

They’re all thunderous beats, distorted guitar riffs and Spencer preaching his unique version of rock ‘n’ roll. So crank this sucker and dance until you drop.

BUY IT?: Yep.

Bob Mould — ‘Sunshine Rock’ THE GOOD: Indie legend Bob Mould sees 60 in his near future but shows no signs of slowing down on his 13th solo record.

THE BAD: Not really.

THE NITTY GRITTY: Working with Superchunk’s current rhythm section, Mould embraces the power trio format and delivers some of his catchiest songs since the ’90s days with Sugar. Don’t be shocked. Even when the guy was redefining genres during the ’80s with Husker Du, he was always a bit of a pop wunderkind. It has to be loud, but it must possess a memorable melody, too.

Now “Sunshine Rock” comes with volume and hooks aplenty. Mould keeps matters tight and direct. Even the occasional bits of organ or string flourishes don’t detract from the basic power of “guitar, bass, drums.” An undeniable sense of optimism also permeates much of the album, with Mould refocusing his energies and embracing middle age.

Yet, he still does that with more rock abandon than most kids a third his age. Amazing.

BUY IT?: Surely.

Contact the writer: mevans@shamrocknepa.com

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American Creed Documentary Screening and Discussion, Thursday, March 28, 6:30 p.m. Facilitated

by University of Scranton history professor Adam Pratt, Ph.D. Registration required. Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine St., Scranton. Free. 570-348-3000 or albright.org.

Shakespeare on Film: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Thursday, March 28, 7 p.m. The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., Honesdale. Donations accepted. 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

Spring Film and Discussion Series: Meet Your Neighbors, Thursdays, March 28 through April 11, 7 p.m. Every film in the series features someone who has connections to Northeast Pennsylvania. R/C WilkesBarre Movies 14, 24 E. Northampton St. 570-675-9253 or wilkesbarre.psu.edu/ce/personal-enrichment/filmdiscussion-series.

Green Book, Wednesday, April 3, 2 to 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Call to register. Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine St., Scranton. 570-348-3000 or albright.org.

Mary Poppins Returns, Friday, April 5, 5:15 p.m.

Features crafts, movie, pizza and popcorn. The Ritz Building, 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. $10 children/$5 for siblings. 570-252-4156.

First Friday Kids Movie Night, Friday, April 5, 5:30 to 8:15 p.m. Features crafts, movie, pizza and popcorn.

CaPAA Theater at the Ritz, 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton.

570-252-4156, CaPAA.org or sheri@capaa.org.

Les Miserables, Sunday, April 7, 3 p.m. VIA Public Media Studios, 100 WVIA Way, Pittston. Free.

Vice, Wednesday, April 10, 2 to 4 p.m. Rated R. Call to register. Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine St., Scranton. 570-348-3000 or albright.org.

Spring Film Festival, Friday, April 12 through Thursday, May 2. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. $40 opening night gala/$8.50 individual movies.

570-996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com.

If Beale Street Could Talk, Wednesday, April 17, 2 to 4 p.m. Rated PG-13. Call to register. Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine St., Scranton. 570-348-3000 or albright.org.

The Mule, Wednesday, April 24, 2 to 4 p.m. Rated R. Call to register. Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine St., Scranton. 570-348-3000 or albright.org.

Third annual Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival, Thursday, April 25, through Sunday, April 28. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. jimthorpeindiefilmfest.com.

Post Spring Film Festival Discussion, Friday, May 3, 1 p.m. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock.

Free. 570-996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com.

BOOKS

Friends of the Osterhout Library Book Shop, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Thursdays, 5 to 7:30 p.m. New books stocked regularly. Shop held on the third floor. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 570-823-0156 or osterhout.lib.pa.us.

Franklin Street Sleuths, Thursday, March 21, 6:30 p.m.

Discuss “River Bodies” by Karen Katchur. Light refreshments will be served. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 570-823-0156 or osterhout.lib.pa.us.

All “Fore” Books Mini Golf Classic, Sunday, March 24, noon. Features 18 holes through and around the library stacks. Putter and ball provided to players of any age. Proceeds benefit Children’s Program at the Osterhout Free Library. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. $10 adults/$5 children 12 and younger. eventbrite.com.

Roaming Readers Book Club, Tuesdays, 11 a.m. Walk, talk and take in an audiobook. Pittston Memorial Library,

47 Broad St. 570-654-9565 or pittstonmemoriallibrary.org.

Harry Potter Book Discussion, Thursday, March 28, 6 p.m. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre. 570-823-0156 or osterhout.lib.pa.us.

Friends of the Abington Community Library Fall Book Sale, Saturday, March 30, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Books, CDs and DVDs will be sold. Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, 1310 Morgan Highway. 25 cents-$2.

570-587-3440.

Author visit with Elissa Schappell, Monday, April 1, 7:30 p.m. Burke Auditorium at King’s College, 133 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Free. 570-208-5900 or jenniferyonkoski@kings.edu.

Writer’s Showcase Spring Edition, Saturday, April 13, 7 p.m. Features readings of poetry and prose by Lackawanna College faculty and students. Olde Brick Theatre, 126 W. Market St., Scranton. $4 at the door. 570-575-3183.

Friends of the Pittston Library, Mondays, April 15 and May 20, 3 p.m. Meetings always open to new members.

Pittston Memorial Library, 47 Broad St. 570-654-9565 or pittstonmemoriallibrary.org.

NoViolet Bulawayo, Wednesday, April 17, 7:30 p.m.

Kirby Hall at Wilkes University, 202 S. River St., WilkesBarre. 570-408-4200.

American Masters Lecture, Thursday, April 18, 7 p.m.

Author Colson Whitehead, who wrote “Underground Railroad” speaks. Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave. lclshome.org.

Book Sale & Second Chance Jewelry Sale, Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, April 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. North Pocono Public Library, 1315 Church St., Moscow. 570-842-4700.

NOTICES

Snowman Contest, through Sunday, March 31. Take a picture of your snow creation and send it in. Entries will be posted in the Gathering Place. Winners will be announced April 1. The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. 570-881-7612 or GatheringPlaceCS.org.

Volunteers needed: Chainsaw Day, Saturday, April 13, 9 a.m. Bring chainsaws and trucks if you can. Free food and T-shirts for volunteers. Salt Springs State Park, Silver Creek Road, Franklin Forks. 570-945-3239 or friendsofsaltspringspark.org.

Volunteers needed: Trail Day, Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m. Volunteer clean-up day. Food and T-shirts available for all volunteers. Salt Springs State Park, Silver Creek Road, Franklin Forks. 570-945-3239 or friendsofsaltspringspark.org.

Wally Gordon Community Singers, Tuesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. No auditions required. Call for details. Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, 1310 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit. 570-561-6005 or wallygordoncommunitysingers.com.

COMEDY

Red Green, Thursday, March 28, 7 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. $53.50, plus fees. 570-826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.

Wanda Sykes, Saturday, April 6, 8 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, WilkesBarre. $25-$95 general/$195 VIP, plus fees. 570-826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.

We Are Not Saints: A Queer NEPA Comedy Benefit, Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m. Performers are Ian Harvie and Sarah Hyland. Proceeds benefit Queer NEPA Cares. Act Out Theatre, 150 E. Grove St., Dunmore. $20. 570-591-1284 or eventbrite.com.

Roseanne Barr, Saturday, May 4, 8 p.m. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 570-325-0371 or pennspeak.com.

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Benise, Fuego: Spirit of Spain, Friday, March 22, 7:30 p.m. Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St., Williamsport. $35 and up. 570-326-2424.

Swingin’ in NEPA, Saturday, April 6. Doors open, 6:30 p.m.; lesson, 7 to 8; music by Parlour Noir, 8 to 11. POSH at the Scranton Club, 404 N. Washington Ave. $25 at door/$15 students. 800-838-3006 or nepaswing.com.

Community Contra Dance, Saturday, April 6, 7 p.m.

Features music by Contraintuitive with fiddler Ryck Kaiser and pianist Peg Kaiser along with calling by Anne Lutun.

Potluck dinner starts at 6 p.m.; bring a dish to pass.

Church of Christ Uniting, 190 S. Sprague Ave., Kingston.

Donations accepted. 570-333-4007 or folkloresociety.org.

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Power Flow Yoga, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Class is based on the vinyasa style of yoga with light weights used to build additional strength. Beginners are welcome but should expect a workout. Immaculate Conception Church, 605 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston. $7.

Fourth annual Fire and Ice, Thursday, March 21, 5:30 p.m. Features food and drinks. Ages 21 and older.

Wallenpaupack Brewing Co., 73 Welwood Ave., Hawley. $25 individual/$45 couples. 570-689-9494, lacawac.org/ fire-and-ice.html or craig.lukatch@lacawac.org.

Game Night, Thursdays, March 21 and April 18, 6 p.m. Offers all kinds of games, from board games to card games to brain games. The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., Honesdale. Donations accepted. 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

Gardening Workshops, through Thursday, March 21, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Learn how to create a thriving, manageable outdoor garden. Proceeds benefit the Comm’s Garden Project. Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Road. 570-586-8191 or waverlycomm.org.

Writers Group, Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. For ages 18 and older. Read work or listen to others speak. Learn the craft of writing and work toward the goal of publication.

All genres and levels of writing welcome. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Free. 570-996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com.

Health Transformation Workshop, Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m. to noon. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. $20 (includes lunch). 570-996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com.

Angling and Hunting Luncheon, Saturday, March 23, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, 1 River Road, Shawnee on Delaware. $15. peec.org.

Free Community Luncheon, Saturday, March 23, noon to 1 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 700 Delaware St., Forest City.

Annual Ham Dinner, Saturday, March 23, 4:30 p.m. Menu includes baked ham with pineapples relish, scalloped potatoes au gratin, buttered peas, oven-baked fresh rolls, coleslaw, applesauce, homemade pies and beverages. Banquet Hall of Triton Hose, 108 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. $10 adults/$5 children 12 and younger.

570-836-1229.

Whooo Gives a Hoot? Owls and Night Hike, Saturday, March 23, 7 p.m. Salt Springs State Park, Silver Creek Road, Franklin Forks. $5 nonmembers/free for members.

570-945-3239 or friendsofsaltspringspark.org.

Office Pop Up, Saturday, March 23, 8 p.m. Features themed food and drink, DJ and multiple rounds of trivia with prizes awarded. “The Office” attire encouraged. 21 and older. Stage West, 301 N. Main Ave., Scranton. $10.

570-343-7100 or stagewest570.com.

Health Transformation Workshop, Saturday, March 23, 9 to noon. Learn techniques through a proven plan for transformation health with a healthy lunch provided.

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Birding in Kirby Park Natural Area, Sunday, March 24, 8 a.m.; Friday, April 26, 8 a.m.; Sunday, May 26, 8 a.m. Kirby Park, 301 Northampton St., Kingston. Free.

570-239-4369.

Annual Spring Chicken Dinner, Sunday, March 24, noon to 4 p.m. Dinner menu includes half of a chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable, homemade coleslaw, rolls, desserts and beverages. There also will be cash and themed basket raffles. Queen of Apostles Parish Hall, 742 Spring St., Avoca. $12 adults/$8 children.

570-457-3412.

Meals on Wheels of NEPA’s Purse, Bag and Getaway Bingo, Sunday, March 24, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Features 20 game bingo packet, door prize entry and raffle. The Space at Olive, 541 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. $30. eventbrite.com.

A War in Letters, Sunday, March 24, 2 p.m. Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave., Scranton. 570-344-3841 or lackawannahistory.org.

Fort Jenkins Bridge Construction Presentation, Sunday, March 24, 2 p.m. Learn about the photographic history. West Pittston Public Library, 200 Exeter Ave. Free.

570-654-9847 or wplibrary.org.

Question-and-Answer Session with Saquon Barkley, Sunday, March 24, 3 p.m. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Keystone Grand Ballroom at Mohegan Sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp. This event is wristband-only. A limited number of wristbands will be distributed at the Keystone Grand Ballroom at noon. 570831-2100 or mohegansunpocono.com.

Conversational Italian, Mondays, March 25 through April 29. Beginners, 6:30 p.m.; returning students, 7:30.

The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. $60. 570-881-7612 or GatheringPlaceCS.org.

Eight Women Who Changed the World, Monday, March 25, 7 a.m. Features 10-minute presentations by Misericordia faculty on influential women in their fields.

Mary Kintz Bevevino Library at Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. Free.

Crochet Club, Tuesdays, 10 to 11:45 a.m. Bring supplies, including a crochet hook sized I, J or K and yarn.

Pittston Memorial Library, 47 Broad St. 570-654-9565 or pittstonmemoriallibrary.org.

Mahjong, Tuesday, March 26, 10 a.m. to noon. Instructors will review and teach the basics of this ancient Chinese game. The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. $15. 570-881-7612 or GatheringPlaceCS.org.

Flint Knapping Talk and Demonstration, Tuesday, March 26, 7 to 9 p.m. Duryea Borough, 315 Main St. Free.

Death of Democracy, Wednesday, March 27, noon.

Professor discusses three theories explaining why democracy might be vulnerable. The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. $5. 570-881-7612 or GatheringPlaceCS.org.

Game Night, Wednesday, March 27, 6 p.m. Play Magic the Gathering, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh! or Dungeons or Dragons. Pizza and snacks provided. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 570-823-0156 or osterhout.lib.pa.us.

Social Security Benefits, Wednesday, March 27, 6 p.m. Mill Memorial Library, 495 E. Main St., Nanticoke.

570-735-3030.

Be Daring Open Mic, Wednesdays, March 27, April 24 and May 29, 7 to 9 p.m. Open to all performers, from comedians to songwriters to poets. Sign up begins at 6:30 p.m. Adezzo, 515 Center St., Scranton. 570-955-0130 or facebook.com/BeDaringOpenMic. The Horizons of Business Education, Thursday, March 28, and Friday, March 29. Register online. SheehyFarmer Campus Center at King’s College, 133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre. 570-208-5900 or kings.edu.

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Pruning, Thursday, March 28, 6 p.m. Learn about pruning and tree care for trees. The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. $5. 570-881-7612 or GatheringPlaceCS.org.

Reality Check with Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy, Friday, March 29, 6 p.m. Talent will sign copies of headshots, one personal memorabilia per person.

Signing personalization is prohibited. An in-house photographer will take photos. There will be no personal photos.

Limited number of wrist bands available. Keystone Grand Ballroom at Mohegan Sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp. 570-831-2100 or mohegansunpocono.com.

Benefit Breakfast for Ellie Kloss, Saturday, March 30, 8 a.m. to noon. Features breakfast, 50/50 and basket raffle. Ellie Kloss, 14, underwent surgery for a malignant brain tumor and is recovering. Proceeds benefit the Kloss family with medical expenses and travel costs. St. Catherine of Siena Church, 220 Church St., Moscow. $8.

Holistic Fair, Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, March 31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn, 242 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre. 570-820-8595.

SPCA of Luzerne County Pet Expo, Saturday, March 30, and Sunday, March 31, 10 a.m. Features food, vendors, animal welfare organizations, face painting and basket raffles.

Kingston Armory, 280 Market St., Wilkes-Barre.

Discovering Mongolia with Harry, Saturday, March 30, 10:30 a.m. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Free. 570-996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com.

Tree Pruning Class, Saturday, March 30, 1 to 3 p.m.

Salt Springs State Park, Silver Creek Road, Franklin Forks. $10 nonmembers/$5 members. 570-945-3239 or friendsofsaltspringspark.org.

Northeast PA Heart Ball, Saturday, March 30, 6 p.m.

An “Evening in Wonderland” features auctions, cocktails, a heart-healthy dinner entertainment and dancing. The Room at 900, 900 Rutter Ave., Forty Fort. $200. northeastpaheartball.heart.org.

Open Mics for Open Minds, Saturdays, March 30, April 27 and May 25, 6 to 8 p.m. This is an all-inclusive open mic. Poetry, music, spoken word, interpretive dance and all forms in between are welcome. The Wonderstone Gallery, 100 N. Blakely St., Dunmore. 570-344-2360 or facebook.com/SundaySessionsWonderstone.

Scranton Prep Auction, Saturday, March 30, 6 to 10 p.m. Theme is “Back to the ’80s.” Scranton Preparatory School, 1000 Wyoming Ave. 570-941-7737 or scrantonprep.com.

Gourmet Gala: Singin’ in the Rain, Sunday, March 31. Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House of Scranton. Mohegan Sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp. $50. rmhscranton.org.

Youth Ministry’s Annual Basket Raffle, Sunday, March 31. Doors open, 10 a.m.; basket drawling, 1 p.m.

Features more than 100 baskets. Food available for purchase includes whimpies, hot dogs, halushki and more.

Proceeds benefit the St. Faustina’s Youth Ministries.

St. Faustina’s Church, 520 S. Hanover St., Nanticoke. nanticokecatholic.com.

K-9 Day at the J, Sunday, March 31, 1 to 5 p.m. Features vendors, basket raffles and a doggy cafe. There also will be rescues on site. A portion of the proceeds benefit attending rescues. Jewish Community Center of Scranton, 601 Jefferson Ave. $15 at door. 570-346-6595 or scrantonjcc.com.

Trivia and Happy Hour, Sunday, March 31, 1 p.m.

Features trivia and raffles. Leadership Lackawanna Core Program class hosts happy hour to benefit their project of installing the Poli Historic Gallery at the Ritz Theater, Scranton. Cooper’s Seafood House, 701 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. $30. 570-346-6883.

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Free Will Astrology BY ROB BREZSNY

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Born under the sign of Libra, Ivan Kharchenko (1918-1989) was a military officer and engineer for the Soviet army. His specialty was disarming explosive devices before they detonated. Over the course of his career, he defused an estimated 50,000 bombs and mines. Let’s make him your patron saint for the coming weeks. Why? Because I suspect you will be able to summon a metaphorical version of his power: an extraordinary capacity to keep volatile situations from blowing up. You’ll be a virtuoso at waging peace and preventing strife.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the animated kids’ film “Over the Hedge,” 10 talking animals come upon a massive, towering hedge they’ve never seen. The friendly group consists of a skunk, red squirrel, box turtle, two possums and five porcupines. The hedge perplexes and mystifies them. It makes them nervous. There’s nothing comparable to it in their previous experience. One of the porcupines says she would be less afraid of it if she just knew what it was called, whereupon the red squirrel suggests that from now on they refer to it as “Steve.”

After that, they all feel better. I recommend that you borrow their strategy in the coming weeks. If a Big Unknown arrives in your vicinity, dub it “Steve” or “Betty.”

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): There was a time, less than a century ago, when pink was considered a masculine color and blue a feminine hue. In previous eras, many European men sported long hair, wore high heels and favored clothes with floral patterns. Franklin D. Roosevelt, one of America’s most prominent presidents, sometimes wore skirts and featherbedecked hats as a child.

With these facts as your keystone, and in accordance with astrological omens, I encourage you to experiment with your own gender expressions in the coming weeks. It’s prime time to have fun with the way you interpret what it means to be a man or woman — or any other gender you might consider yourself to be.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): During the coming weeks, everything that needs to happen will indeed happen only if you surprise yourself on a regular basis. So I hope you will place yourself in unpredictable situations where you won’t be able to rely on wellrehearsed responses. I trust that you will regard innocence, curiosity and spontaneity as your superpowers. Your willingness to change your mind won’t be a mark of weakness but rather a sign of strength.

ist you’ve never heard of. Over the course of five decades, she has plied her soulful talents on more than 10,000 recordings, including gems by Frank Zappa, Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, Simon and Garfunkel, and the Beach Boys. Twenty-seven-time Grammy winner Quincy Jones has testified that Kaye has written “some of the most beautiful themes I’ve ever heard in my life” and that she “could do anything and leave men in the dust.” I trust this horoscope will expand the number of people who appreciate her. I also hope you’ll be inspired to become more active in spreading the word about the gifts that you have to offer the world. It’s high time to make sure that people know more of the beautiful truth about you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “When you want happiness, what are you wanting?” asked aphorist Olivia Dresher.

The repeat of an event that made you feel good in the past? A sweet adventure you’ve thought about but never actually experienced? Here’s a third possibility. Maybe happiness is a state you could feel no matter what your circumstances are; maybe you could learn how to relax into life exactly as it is, and feel glad about your destiny wherever it takes you. That third approach to happiness will be especially natural for you SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I urge you to foster in the coming weeks.

According to estimates by population experts, to locate a metaphorical or very literal door about 109 billion humans have been born on that will give you access to a place that VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There are old Earth over the millennia. And yet I’m quite affords you more freedom, healing and sup- traditions in many cultures that pay special sure that not a single port. Maybe you already know about the attention to the first brick or stone that is one of those other indiexistence of this laid in the earth to initividuals has been anydoor — or maybe ate the construction of a thing like you. You are it’s not yet on your future building. It’s absolutely unique, an r a d a r. H e r e ’ s called a cornerstone or unmatched treasure, a advice from Clarisfoundation stone. All one-of-a-kind creation sa Pinkola Éstes further work to create with your own special that might help. the new structure refers blend of qualities. And “If you have a back to this original in my prophetic view, deep scar, that is a building block and you’re ready to fully door,” she writes. de pends on it. I’m acknowledge and celebrate these facts on a “If you have an old, old story, that is a door. pleased to inform you that now is a favor- higher octave than ever before. It’s high time If you love the sky and the water so much able phase to put your own metaphorical for you to own your deepest authenticity, to that you almost cannot bear it, that is a door. cornerstone in place. You’re ready to begin work with extra devotion to express your If you yearn for a deeper life, a full life, a erecting a structure or system that will soul’s code and to unabashedly claim your sane life, that is a door.” serve you for years to come. Be sure you idiosyncratic genius. select the right place for it, as well as the CANCER (June 21-July 22): Musician best building materials.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): We Carole Kaye is the most famous bass guitardon’t know as much about European history

between the sixth and ninth centuries as we do about other eras. Compared to the times that preceded and followed it, cultural and literary energies were low. Fewer records were kept. Governments were weaker, and commerce was less vigorous. But historians don’t like to use the term “Dark Ages” to n a m e t h at p e r i o d because it brought many important developments and activities, such as improvements in farming techniques. So in some ways, “Lost Ages” might be a more apropos descriptor. Now let’s turn our attention to a metaphorically comparable phase of your own past: an era that’s a bit fuzzy in your memory, a phase about which your understanding is incomplete. I suspect that the coming weeks will be an excellent time to revisit that part of your life and see what new evidence and insights you can mine.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Why do some American libraries ban certain books, ensuring they’re unavailable to local readers? The reasons may be because they feature profanity or include references to sex, drug use, the occult, atheism and unusual political viewpoints. Marjane Satrapi’s “Persepolis” is one of the most frequently censored books. Others are Maya Angelou’s “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” “Beloved” by Toni Morrison and “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini. In my astrological opinion, these are exactly the kinds of books you should especially seek out in the coming weeks. In fact, I suggest you commune with a variety of art, ideas and influences that are controversial, provocative and intriguing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): At 97, Piscean cartoonist Al Jaffee still creates new material for the satirical “Mad” magazine, where he has worked since 1964. There was one 63-year stretch when his comic stylings appeared in all but one of Mad’s monthly issues. I nominate him to be your role model during the next four weeks. It’s a favorable time for you to access and express a high degree of tenacity, stamina and consistency.

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A crowd gathers outside Radisson at Lackawanna Station hotel.

Guests gather for a performance by Nowhere Slow at ShamRock Fest at Radisson Al Evans, bassist and vocalist of Bad Kelly Lord, vocalist for Bad Liars, per- Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton. forms at Kildare’s Irish Pub. Liars, performs at Kildare’s.

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Musical artists entertained and crowds of people dressed in green packed the bars in downtown Scranton as the Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade took place.

Parade-day goers raise their glasses during a performance by Nowhere Slow at ShamRock Fest at The Radisson Jeff Symons, guitarist and vocalist for Nowhere Slow performs at ShamRock Fest Bad Liars, performs at Kildare’s.

Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton. at Radisson at Lackawanna Station hotel.

People sporting green attire pose for a photo while attending a performance by Nowhere Slow at ShamRock Fest at Radisson at Lackawanna Station hotel.

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Program discusses the American chestnut tree, covering the cause of the tree’s demise and plans for restoration. Peggy Bancroft Hall, 465 S. Sterling Road, South Sterling.

Free. 570-676-9816.

WISE Group, Wednesdays, April 3 through May 8, 10 a.m. to noon.

Run by the Voluntary Action Center, WISE covers topics such as aging sensitivity, cultural and generational diversity, medications, addictions and an enhanced quality of life. The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Free. 570-881-7612 or GatheringPlaceCS.org.

16th annual Unique Boutique,

Wednesday, April 3, 4 to 8 p.m. Shop for gowns and accessories. There also will be a self-esteem workshop.

Proceeds benefit Cinderella’s Closet of NEPA and the Cinderella’s Closet Scholarship through the Scranton Area Foundation. Genetti Manor, 1505 Main St., Dickson City. $10.

Seventh annual Human Trafficking Awareness, Thursday, April 4, 4 p.m.; Friday, April 5, noon. Free.

Sinha.sunny@marywood.edu.

24th annual ACHE Healthcare Symposium, Thursday, April 4, 5 p.m. Registration required. Features dinner, presentation and panel discussion. University of Scranton, 800 Linden St. Fees vary. 570-702-5734 or elizabeth.steele@scranton.edu.

Dress for Success Lackawanna 20th Anniversary Celebration, Thursday, April 4, 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave. $75. lackawanna.dressforsuccess.org.

Food, Health, Planet, Our Future as a Species, Thursday, April 4, 6 p.m. Brennan Hall at University of Scranton, 800 Linden St. 570-9417400 or scranton.edu.

Simple Suppers, Thursday, April 4, 6:30 p.m. Join Karen Belli for a hands-on class exploring creative,

healthy and delicious meatless alternatives. Menu will include soups, entree and salads. The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. $35. 570-881-7612 or GatheringPlaceCS.org.

BikeLackawanna, Friday, April 5.

Free community program allows bike enthusiasts to mingle. Lackawanna County Courthouse Square, 200 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. 570-9636800 or lackawannacounty.org.

Nickelodeon Double Dare Live, Friday, April 5. Hosted by Marc Summers. F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 570-826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.

Pinwheel Dedication Ceremony, Friday, April 5, 11 a.m. Luzerne County Courthouse, 200 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre. luzernecountycac.org.

BikeScranton Kick-Off Bike Share, Friday, April 5, 5 to 8 p.m.

Ages 16 and older with valid driver’s license or state-issued photo identification. Adults must accompany participants under 18. Lackawanna County Courthouse Square, 200 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. 570-9636800 or lackawannacounty.org.

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Advice Goddess BY AMY ALKON

Decade-long relationships a feat to celebrate despite failures Fairy bail romance I’m a 66-year-old man. I got married in my mid20s. I was totally faithful, but my wife left me after 10 years (I think for another woman). I was with the next woman for 20 years.

Again, I was faithful, but she left me, too. Is being faithful overrated? I thought it was the way to secure a relationship.

— Failed Relationships Kee ping a mar riage together by being faithful is important — but it’s also a step above keeping a marriage together by not being dead. (Note that the marriage ceremony has a little more text to it than “Keep it in your pants, OK?”) Still, it isn’t a surprise that you’d go, “Wait ... faithful to the first one, faithful to the next one; must’ve been why these relationships tanked!” This leap you’re making probably comes out of how uncomfortable our minds are with uncertainty (stemming from ambiguous situations, unanswered questions and other mental untidiness).

According to research by cognitive neuroscientist Michael Gazzaniga, a mechanism in our brain’s left hemisphere that he calls “the interpreter” steps in to fill in the blanks, to save us from the cognitive chaos by coming up with an explanation. Unfortunately, it’s like the world’s sloppiest detective. It quickly scans for any patterns or vaguely plausible meanings and then just goes with them — creating a narrative that seems to make sense of our experience (and never mind the tedious snore of weighing

whether it actually does).

Accordingly, though it’s easier on the ego to see your being faithful as some sort of common denominator, a more productive take would be accepting that relationships end and considering whether there’s anything you might have done better, both in picking partners and in being one.

You might also reconsider the notion that you had “failed relationships.” The reality is, partners change and grow apart. They come to want conflicting things (like a wife perhaps wanting a wife of her own). Or they just get bored with each other. As I see it, a 10- or 20-year relationship is a feat to celebrate — not only making a relationship work for a whole lot of years but refraining from bludgeoning your mate for the horrible, psyche-scraping sounds they make when they chew.

Between a squawk and a hard place I’m a 32-year-old gay man, and my boyfriend of three years sometimes vents to his friends about our relationship. I feel a little betrayed by this — like my privacy’s being violated. Why can’t he figure things out on his own — without bringing in a jury?

— Disturbed A few years back, a woman with a grudge against my assistant called me to try to get me to fire her: “She talks trash about you!” Me: “Everybody talks trash about their boss!”

The truth is, we all do a lot of grousing to others about people in our lives — our romantic partner, our business partner, our criminal

conspirator. That’s actually a healthy thing, though it runs contrary to what emotion researcher Bernard Rime calls the “Lone Ranger individualist perspective of adult emotional regulation.” This, Rime explained, is the mythic view (held even by many psychologists) that healthy adult processing of emotions involves a sort of “rugged individualism” — meaning being “self-contained, independent and self-reliant.”

In fact, Rime noted, emotion seems to have evolved to be not just an internal, solo process but a “fundamentally interdependent process.”

Research by the late social p s yc h o l o g i s t S t a n l e y Schachter, Rime and others suggested that experiences that give rise to emotion in us motivate us to seek out others — to share the experiences and our feelings.

Rime explained that our emotions — especially painful ones — can be overwhelming to us. Experiencing emotion “is a dense and diffuse experience in need of cognitive articulation”; that is, it needs to be hashed out and understood. “By using language and by addressing others, individuals ‘unfold’ the emotional material” so they can understand and manage it and maybe gain objectivity and insight.

Understanding how driven we are to share our experiences might help you stop feeling like your boyfriend’s betraying secrets and instead see it as his seeking a sounding board. There’s a good chance that this serves to improve your relationship — sometimes by confirming that he has a legit issue to discuss with you and try to resolve.

FROM PAGE 26 Exercise and Diet, Saturday, April 6, 11 a.m. Local panel of experts will bring their stories and research.

Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Free.

570-996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com.

Designer Purse Bingo, Saturday, April 6, 1 to 4 p.m.

Features 20 games of bingo and 50/50 raffle. Doors open at 11 a.m. St. Maria Goretti Parish Center, 42 Redwood Drive, Laflin. $20 advance/$25 at door.

Take a Break Hike, Saturday, April 6, 1 p.m. 3-mile hike. Salt Springs State Park, Silver Creek Road, Franklin Forks. $5 nonmembers/free for members. 570-945-3239 or friendsofsaltspringspark.org.

Scranton Half Marathon, Sunday, April 7, 9 a.m. to noon. Scranton Memorial Stadium, 801 Providence Road.

Prices vary. scrantonhalf.com.

Marvine Dutch Gap Softball Cash and Purse Bingo, Sunday, April 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m.

Features 16 games of bingo and chances to win a purse or $100, 50/50, basket raffle and specials. Grand prize is $500. St. Johns Russian Orthodox Church, 706 Hill St., Mayfield. $20. 570-876-0730.

Spring Fling Gift Card Bingo, Sunday, April 7, 11:45 a.m. Features 16 regular games, three special games and jackpot. Tickets are limited. For tickets, call Irene McCarthy, 570-789-1837; Diana Shreffler, 570-434-3029 or Maria Cina 607-242-4239. St. Lawrence Church, Trinity Center, 380 Franklin St., Great Bend. $20.

Seniors Got Talent, Sunday, April 7, 2 p.m. Features a variety of acts by individuals ages 55 and older who compete to win cash prizes. Proceeds benefit the programs at UNCs four Active Older Adult Centers throughout Lackawanna County. Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St., Scranton. $15 advance/$20 at door. 570-346-0759 or uncnepa.org/seniors-got-talent/.

Main Wear Expo: A Fashion Show Fundraiser, Sunday, April 7, 2:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Cooperage. The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., Honesdale. $40 advance/$50 at door. 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

Night at the Race by Rotary Club of the Pocono Mountains, Sunday, April 7, 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of the Pocono Mountains. The Pour House Neighborhood Bar & Grille, 1014 Route 390, Mountainhome. $5 suggested donation. 570-590-6494 or facebook.com/events/374271523385835/.

Global Tastes of Scranton, Sunday, April 7, 5 p.m.

Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave. $35. 570-941-4419 or community@ scranton.edu.

Tom Knight Puppet Show, Thursday, April 11, 11 a.m. Reservations encouraged. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Free. 570-996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com.

Holi-Festival of Colors, Saturday, April 13, 1 p.m. University of Scranton, 800 Linden St. Free. 570-941-4160 or jose.sanchez@scranton.edu.

Building Homes for Birds, Sunday, April 14, 1 p.m.

Salt Springs State Park, Silver Creek Road, Franklin Forks. $5 nonmembers/free for members/$20 for a bird box.

570-945-3239 or friendsofsaltspringspark.org.

Dare 2B Tick Aware, Monday, April 15, 7 p.m. Education program focuses on ticks and habitats and covers personal, pet and yard protection. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 105 Irem Road, Dallas. Free. 570-479-0400 or gwvas.org.

Earth Day Fair with interactive games, Tuesday, April 16, 11 a.m. Features presentations and information related to the environment and sustainable practices. University of Scranton, 800 Linden St. Free. 570-941-7520 or linda.walsh@scranton.edu.

Ricketts Glen State Park Falls Trail System Hike, Saturday, April 20, 9 a.m. Features 3.3-mile hike.

Ricketts Glen State Park, 695 Route 487, Benton Twp. Free. 570-474-5884.

Abington Area CROP Hunger Walk, Sunday, April 21,

2 p.m. Registration begins at 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit hunger and disaster relief efforts around the world. Dalton Fire Company, 109 South Turnpike Road. Encouraged to raise $100. 717-578-0436.

Math Intergration Bee, Tuesday, April 23, 4:30 p.m.

Calculus based competition for both high school and college divisions. Registration required. Mcllhenny Ballroom of the DeNaples Center, 900 Mulberry St., Scranton. Free.

First-Time Home Buyers Workshop, Wednesday, April 24, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Topics covered include budgeting, choosing a lender, types of properties, mortgages, making and accepting offers and home inspections. Call to register. Lackawanna County Children’s Library, 520 Vine St., Scranton. 570-348-3000 or lclshome.org/childrenslibrary.

Health Care In Retirement, Wednesday, April 24, 6 p.m. Mill Memorial Library, 495 E. Main St., Nanticoke.

570-735-3030.

Cask for a Cause, Friday, April 26, 5 to 8 p.m. Features special-limited edition beer, basket raffles and 50/50 drawing. Proceeds benefit VREC’s Angel Fund. The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., Honesdale. 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

Monster Jam, Friday, April 26, 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 27, 1 p.m., 7 p.m.; Sunday, April 28, 1 p.m. Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp. $10 general pit party pass/$15 and up.

800-745-3000 or MonsterJam.com.

NEPA Green Fair & 5K, Saturday, April 27. Familyfriendly festival features educational programs and demonstrations, children’s activities, earth-friendly vendors, music, hiking, yoga classes and food vendors. Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton. For 5K: $25 advanced registration (includes T-shirt and giveaways)/$30 after April 10. nepagreenfair.com or nepagreenfair@gmail.com.

Friends of the Library Book and Plant Sale, Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.; Sunday, April 28, noon. Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Memorial Library at University of Scranton, 800 Linden St., Scranton. 570-941-7816 or scranton.edu or kym.fetsko@scranton.edu.

Indoor Flea Market and Bake Sale, Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds benefits Hawley Fire Department. Hawley Fire Department, 17 Columbus Ave., Hawley. 570-226-9820 or hawleyfd@ptd.net.

Adult Computer Classes, through Saturday, April 27, Saturdays, 10:15 a.m. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. $5 deposit required to hold spot. 570-823-0156 or osterhout.lib.pa.us.

Third annual Cheers to Spring Wine Festival, Saturday, April 27, noon. Features food and artisan vendors and local wineries. South Abington Park, Routes 6 and 11, Clarks Summit. $10 designated drivers/$25 at the gate.

Totally Rockin’ ‘80s Gala, Saturday, April 27, 6 to 11 p.m. Wear leg warmers and enjoy a neon night of dinner, dancing, auction and more. Awards for best dressed male and female. Mohegan Sun Pocono, 1280 Route 315, Plains Twp. luzernecountycac.org.

CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS Email your event information to electriccity@ timesshamrock.com or we will accept submissions mailed to Current Events, Electric City, 149 Penn Ave.,Scranton,PA18503.Highresolution(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.

Crossword Puzzle

“You’re All Out of Order”--it’s all about the position.

ACROSS 1 Bodily pouches (and not something like what Santa carries, unfortunately) 5 Airline to Adelaide 11 Adversary 14 How some sit by 15 Lacking the resources 16 Hedwig, for one 17 Midday song by The Moody Blues, out of order?

19 Cup edge 20 Blissful 21 Jots down 23 Throat problem, briefly 24 “Forgot About ___” (2000 single) 26 Frigid 27 Oscar winner 29 Stylish, to some 32 “We try harder” rental company 35 “Forever Mine” singer Day 37 Ray of sunshine 38 “Good Will Hunting” campus 39 Comedian Black who was Anger in “Inside Out” 40 GOP fundraising org.

41 It’s red, white, and blue for a bunch of countries 43 “Love Story” author Segal 44 “The Duchess of Alba” painter 45 Croquet need 47 “Far out!”

49 “Smallville” villain Luthor 50 “Moonrise Kingdom” director Anderson

51 Addis ___ (Ethiopia’s capital) 55 Breed of chicken once known as Indian Game 58 Vexation 59 Kimono sash 60 Punny Stephan Pastis comic strip, out of order?

63 Guitar master Paul 64 “Honor Thy Father” author Gay 65 River from Lake Victoria 66 Turn purple?

67 Like some tomatoes 68 Boat bottom DOWN 1 Building locations 2 Mature 3 Disperse 4 “All ___ go!”

5 College square 6 “... join in ___ reindeer games” 7 Photographer Goldin 8 Short loin cut 9 ___ gobi (Indian potato dish) 10 Mailed, as a contest entry, way back when 11 Temperature where the Fahrenheit and Celsius scales meet, out of order?

12 Boo-boo 13 They give shade 18 ___-Provera (birth control injection) 22 “But she’s calling ___” (“Mr. Brightside”) 24 Off-the-highway eatery 25 It pairs with steak 28 Parking person

29 Malia’s sister 30 Buffoonish 31 1970s song whose first two words denote the first two letters 32 Letters on a boom box 33 ‘80s “This Old House” host Bob 34 Persevere, out of order?

36 Some side dishes 42 Country singer Campbell 44 Fail to bring up a memory 46 Is 48 Cassette contents 50 During 52 Eagle’s perch 53 Disney “princess” fond of reading 54 Adams who photographed Yosemite 55 Target of some over-the-counter medicine 56 Toe the line 57 Go after flies 58 Went 40 in a 20 zone, e.g.

61 Mint-condition 62 Ending for Nepal

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

©2019 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@jonesincrosswords.com). For answers to this puzzle, call (900) 226-2800, 99 cents per minute. Must be 18+. Reference puzzle No. 924.

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