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Leela Baikadi displays a photograph from her travels. This one was taken in South America.
North Abington Twp. artist Leela Baikadi’s photography exhibit travels the county By Clayton ovER StaFF Writer
ture that,” Baikadi said. Picking just one photo to SCRANTON — These days, represent each continent she a walk around the Albright visited proved a bit of a chalMemorial Library takes guests lenge, Baikadi said. The ones around the world. she selected include a Native The library, 500 Vine St., is American at a pow-wow in the first stop of a traveling Clarks Summit, a scene from exhibit called “Seven Contia city square in Luxor, Egypt nents,” which showcases the and a Turkish woman making photography of North Abingyufka, a type of bread. ton Township resident Leela Even the selection from Baikadi. The exhibit is visiting Antarctica conveys emotion. several local libraries. Baikadi, No people live in the part of a travel lover, has visited all the continent where she visseven continents and the exited, only penguins and sea hibit features seven photos, one life, Baikadi said. The picture from each. Most of the photos depicts one of those birds with depict Baikadi’s favorite thing its wings outstretched, as if the about traveling: the people. animal is moving with a pur“I just love the way the people pose or dancing. are,” she said. “They have their It’s not the first time Baiown cultures, but they’re still kadi’s photographs have been people. They get upset. They featured in local libraries. make mistakes. Just like us.” Another showcased photos Baikadi has been taking and information about Antpictures her entire life. When arctica. One showcasing Baishe was a little girl growing up kadi’s art depicting different in India, a box camera proved ways of life and scenes from a companion and she snapped around the world is a good pictures of scenery there. fit for local libraries because Though she’s been taking pho- it offers a glimpse of other tos her whole life, she doesn’t parts of the world to patrons, consider herself a photograsaid Renee Roberts, young pher, but rather a multimedia adult services and project artist, as she also paints, quilts manager at the Abington and engages in performance Community Library. art as well. Photography is just “She has such a great eye,” an extension of that, she said. Roberts said. “She captures She likes to take candid shots such great moments.” during her travels that capture Baikadi’s display remains emotion, she said. at the Albright Memorial “I’m always drawn to feeling Library through tomorrow. and moods. I always try to cap- Other stops include:
Leela Baikadi displays a photograph taken in Australia. ■ Taylor Community Library, 710 S. Main St., Taylor: April 22-May 10, with a Story Time on Thursday, May 2 at 1 p.m. ■ Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Blakely: May 20-June 7, with an Artist Talk on Wednesday, May 22 at 6 p.m. ■ Carbondale Public Library, 5 N. Main St., Carbondale: June 17-July 5. ■ Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St.,
Clarks Summit: July 15-July 31, with a Story Time on Wednesday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. A culminating cultural presentation will take place at the Abington Community Library on July 28 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. and feature cultural nuances from specific continents through dance, food and storytelling. Contact the writer: cover@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100 x5363; @ClaytonOver on twitter
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A theater family SCRANTON — In a theater tucked between businesses on Providence Road, a group of actors and actresses, many of whom hail from the Abingtons, meets to rehearse its upcoming production of George Benard Shaw’s “Pygmalion.” Opening with an 8 p.m. performance on April 25 at the Providence Playhouse, the play is directed by Cathy Rist Strauch of Clinton Township. It will continue with performances Friday through
Sunday, April 26-28 and Thursday through Sunday, May 2-5. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8 p.m. and Sunday shows at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for general admission, $10 for seniors and $8 for students. For reservations, call 570342-9707 or email tickets@ actorscircle.com. Strauch has been a part of Actors Circle for 32 years and during that time has served on the board, acted, produced, assisted in costume design and set design
and directed many performances. Nominated for NEPTA awards for acting and directing, she enjoys anything to do with theater. “I’m excited about this production,” she said. “It is one of Shaw’s best known plays.” “Pygmalion” was first performed in 1914, and gained popularity over the years. Some adaptations are well known, including the musical motion picture “My Fair Lady.” Please see THEATER, Page 7
ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER Suburban Subplots
Jerusalem briefs, part one Readers may remember a two-part article published here in December in the two weeks leading up to Christmas, titled “Bethlehem briefs.” It was a series of short, fictional articles based on the biblical Christmas story, told in the language and style of a modern-day newspaper. As the upcoming holiday approaches, I find myself turning to the biblical Easter story and wondering how this portion of the Gospels would read in the same format. So, I once again took the liberty (many liberties) of writing a contemporary translation. I give you part one of “Jerusalem briefs.”
nazareth man rides in on colt, causing a stir in Jerusalem JERUSALEM — A Nazareth man caused a stir yesterday when he entered the city on a young donkey. Jesus, son of Joseph the carpenter, received an enthusiastic welcome from throngs of people lining the road with their cloaks and tree branches as he rode the colt. “It was so exciting ... and loud,” said Matthias, a city resident participating in the display. “Everyone was shouting things like “Hosanna!” and praising him (Jesus) and just fawning over him like he was a king.” When asked if he knew who the man was, Matthias shrugged, saying, “I heard that he’s a rabbi and he travels around with 12 disciples, promoting some pretty radical views and even doing miracles.” Some residents like Jonathan, one of the first to join the procession, believe him to be more than just a teacher. “He’s the Messiah, he’s got to be,” Jonathan said, citing the Hebrew prophet Zechariah, who prophesied of a savior riding humbly on a colt. “I still can’t believe I got to see him in person,” he added. But not everyone is star struck. Some are accusing Jesus and his 12 followers of treason, and the Pharisees are warning people not to trust him. Please see Briefs, Page 10
What’s inside Calendar ........................ 2 Contest .......................... 3 Obituaries ....................... 4 Just For Fun .................... 8 Sports ............................ 9 Green Scene ................. 10 Schools ........................ 11 Libraries ....................... 12
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Actors Carol Davis and John McInerney practice a ballroom dance scene for the show Pygmalion.
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