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CONTENTS Email: electriccity@timesshamrock.com Mail: 149 Penn Ave., Scranton, Pa. 18503 Distribution: For Electric City: David G. Caswell, (570) 348-9196. For Diamond City: Sheryl Hoggarth, (570) 821-2015.

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Calendar of Events..................................................6 Fab 5 ............................................................. 4 - 5 Nightlife.................................................................18 Club Listings.....................................................19 Bartender of the Week......................................18 Music ....................................................................20 Concerts ...................................................20 - 21 Sounds .............................................................29

On the Cover: Shopping Season

Entertainment........................................................24 Screens.....................................................24 - 25 Astrology ..........................................................31 Advice Goddess................................................42 Crossword........................................................43 Sudoku .............................................................43 Holiday Market..............................................32 - 33 Gift Guide ......................................................36 - 37 Culture...................................................................26 Up Close & Personal.................................26 -27 Photos .....................................22, 23, 28, 34, 38

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Twenty local musicians unite for one night of country music to benefit a charity. You can hear them all at NEPA Country Thunder at The Leonard, 335 Adams Ave., Scranton, on Saturday, Dec. 5. Doors open at 6 p.m. and entertainment starts at 7 p.m.

Performers include: Them Boys, Backwoods, The Bridge Burners, Alicia Lynn and Jody Busch, The Tommy Guns Band (pictured), LeahBeth Evans and Mike Elward.

There will be a top shelf cash bar along with domestic and imported draft beer. The kitchen will be open.

All proceeds will be donated to the Children’s Advocacy Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania, a child abuse intervention center. Attendees must be over 21. Admission is $15. Limited tickets available. Visit nepathunder.com for more information and to purchase tickets. — cl

Downtown Scranton is a bustling place for art, music and shopping — especially on the first Friday of every month. First Friday Scranton is a non-profit organization that hosts a free art walk at dozens of galleries and businesses in downtown Scranton from 6 to 9 p.m.

On Friday, Dec. 4, a variety of art exhibits, entertainment, music, performances and showcases will take place throughout downtown. The cultural events are found in the city’s restaurants, cafes, as well as galleries, boutiques and other local small businesses. Art exhibits include photography, sculptures, painting, while music ranges from jazz to choral played by bands and soloists alike. The event also offers a trolley to shuttle attendees to participating venues from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

First Friday connects artists to prospective venues, art lovers seeking entertainment and venues looking to attract customers.

For a list of venues and events, visit firstfridayscranton.com. — cl

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The Peculiar Culinary Company concert series presents Dustin Douglas and The Electric Gentlemen live at the Wyoming Valley Art League, 130 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, on Friday, Dec. 4, with the dinner and show at 7:30 p.m.

The singer, songwriter and guitarist is a Pennsylvania native. His debut album, Black Skies and Starlight, was produced by Bret Alexander. His previous project, Lemongelli, released two albums. Douglas also spent five years performing and recording with The Badlees.

“This music is a mix of big guitars, with pop-laced hooks and an alternative attitude,” Douglas said. “And the live show can sometimes even have a bit of a jam element to it, because we’re not scared to go off and do our thing.”

Tickets are $35. Call or text 570-947-2548 for reservations. Please choose “pork” or “monkfish” when making reservations.

For more information, visit the Peculiar Culinary Company facebook page. — cl

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Get reacquainted with Rick’s “gin joint” and Dude’s “Caucasian” at the Classic Movie Clips and Cocktail Tasting at the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science and Art, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 6:30 p.m.

Join American Wine Society presenters Rosemary and David Falchek as patrons watch classic movie clips and taste the featured cocktail. Presentations will give patrons insight into each movie clip and the history behind the cocktail each character is drinking.

Featured movie clips and sample drinks showcased from the scenes include The Big Lebowski’s White Russian (pictured above), the French ’75 in Casablanca and three other classic movies. Popcorn and candy will also be provided.

Tickets are $25 and attendees must be 21 or older. For more information, call 570-346-7186 ext.

516 or everhart-museum.org. — cl

Start the holiday season with a show of sibling rivalry, adultery and dungeons. Diva Productions presents The Lion in Winter, an original comedy-drama play James Goldman. The shows run at the Olde Brick Theatre, 126 W. Market St., Scranton. The opening is Thursday, Dec. 3, at 8 p.m. and runs Fridays, Dec. 4 and 11, and Saturday, Dec. 12, at 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5, at 4 p.m. and Dec. 13, at 2 p.m.

The play tells the tale of a dysfunctional royal family, the Plantagenets, who are clamoring for control of a kingdom and the attention of King Henry’s paramour during Christmas in 1183.

The cast includes Peter Miles, Bob Balitski, Kathryn Bondi, Eric Lutz, Keith Novack, Robert Wormuth and Helen Lavelle. The show is directed by Paul J. Gallo.

General admission is $12. Students and senior admission is $10. Reservations are required.

Seating is limited. For more information, email divatheater@comcast.net or call 570-209-7766. — cl

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Toys for Tots Open Skate, Dec. 3, 6 to 8 p.m. Open skate benefiting Toys for Tots.

Anyone bringing a new, unwrapped toy or making a $5 contribution to Toys for Tots is permitted to skate. Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Twp. $5 or unwrapped toy. 570-970-7600 or mohegansunarenapa.com.

Family Holiday Music Show, Dec. 3, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Kiwanis Holiday Fundraising Project and Sherman Theater Member Appreciation event featuring Craig Bickhardt, Lizanne Knott and Skip Denenberg. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. Donations will be collected for charity. 570-420-2808 or shermantheater.com.

Christmas in Vienna featuring the Vienna Boys Choir, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. Performing Christmas carols and other classic selections. Lemmond Theater at Misericordia University, Dallas. $15-30.

570-674-6719 or misericordia.edu.

Festival of Trees, Dec. 4 through Jan. 9. This annual holiday exhibit of trees sponsored and decorated by local small businesses and non-profit organizations moves to the former Bon-Ton juniors department in 2015. An opening reception will be held on Friday, Dec. 4, after which the exhibit will be open to the public during Mall hours through the holidays. Proceeds benefit the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program. Mall at Steamtown, Scranton.

570-963-6590 or ectma.org.

Pioneer City Christmas Ball, Dec. 4. Best Western Pioneer Plaza, Carbondale. 570-346-2910 or thepioneerplaza.com.

ScrantonMade Holiday Marketplace, Dec. 4, 5 to 10 p.m., Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find local vendors, children’s activities, a gingerbread village, art, music and a pop-up pub at this year’s shopping festival in the former Bon-Ton. Mall at Steamtown, Scranton. 570-343-3400 or scrantonmade.com.

Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas, Dec. 4 through 5, 5:30 p.m. Enjoy the popular Jim Henson Christmas movie about a poor otter family that risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Free admission. Tickets are first come, first served. 570-996-1500 or DietrichTheater.com.

Lackawanna County Holiday Tree Lighting, Dec. 4, 6 p.m. Lackawanna County Courthouse Square, Scranton. 570-963-6800 or lackawannacounty.org.

Wanabees Christmas, Dec. 4, 6 to 11 p.m.

Christmas party with The Wanabees. Regal Room, Olyphant. 570-489-1901 or regalroom.com.

Jack Puhl Ornament Collection, Dec. 4, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. POSH at The Scranton Club, Scranton.

570-344-8671.

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Dec. 6, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. St. Thomas More Parish at St. Jospeh’s Church, Scranton. 570-3430634 or stmscranton.org.

Christmas Tea & Craft Sale, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Celebrate the start of the holiday season with a classic English-styled tea in the Episcopal tradition, including three courses and a wide variety of teas. A separate children’s menu is available. Church of the Good Shepherd & St. John the Evangelist, Milford. $5-10. 570-296-8123 or goodshepherdmilford.org.

Holiday Open House, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Highlights Editorial Offices, Honesdale..

Breakfast with Santa, Dec. 5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Scranton Civic Ballet Company presents this benefit event featuring Damian the Magician and appearances by The Grinch and characters from The Nutcracker. Reservations requested by Nov. 25.

Glenmaura Country Club, Moosic. $15-25 or free to children age 2 and younger. 570-457-8733 or scrantoncivicballet.com or office@scrantoncivicballet.com.

Holiday Workshop, Dec. 5, 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m.

All ages are invited to enjoy a morning of cookie decorating, holiday crafts, singing and creations by the balloon lady. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Free. 570-996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com.

Roller Radicals Christmas Tree Sale, Dec. 5, 11 a.m. Proceeds benefit the local roller derby team. Advance purchase recommended; a limited number of trees will be available for purchase on pick-up day. That Bounce Place, Wilkes-Barre. $29The Roller Radicals host a Christmas tree sale, Saturday, Dec. 5, at 11 a.m. at That Bounce 35. brownpapertickets.com/event/2450285.

Place, 925 Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard. Proceeds benefit the local roller derby team.

Living Christmas Village, Dec. 5 through 6, 4 to ensemble performs traditional carols and other A Christmas Story, Dec. 4 through 13, Fridays7 p.m. This seventh annual Living Christmas Village holiday works by contemporary composers. J. Carroll features live music from Dunmore High School Jazz Saturdays, 7 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, Duryea. $5/$12. 570-457- McCormick Campus Ministry Center at King’s ColBand and Choir, PSU Worthington Jazz Band and lege, Wilkes-Barre. Free. 888-546-4772 or kings.edu.

3589 or phoenixpac.vpweb.com.

Choir and other local artists. The walk-through village Battle of the Christmas Choirs, Dec. 5. Mall at Deck the Stage, Dec. 4 through 5, 7 p.m., includes an interactive journey through Biblical times, Steamtown, Scranton. 570-343-3400 or themalDec. 6, 2 p.m. Winding River Players presents the Santa’s Workshop for children, puppets, a live Nativity, latsteamtown.com.

Lindsay Price collection of short holiday plays. A hot cocoa and cookies and more. Grace Bible Church, Steamtown Holiday Train Rides, Dec. 5. Steam- Dunmore. Free. 570-342-5651 or gracebiblepa.com. pay-what-you-can preview will be offered Thursday, town National Historic Site, Scranton. 570-340Dec. 3, at 6:30 p.m. Reservations recommended.

Milford Tree Lighting, Dec. 5, 4:30 p.m. Pike 5200 or nps.gov/stea.

Black Box Theatre, Towanda. $10-12. 570-265County Public Library/Community House, Milford..

The Santa Train: Christmas in a Small Town, 5017 or wrplayers.org.

Christmas Classic, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. Scranton Dec. 5. Greet Santa Claus as the train stops at staNEPA Philharmonic: Home for the Holidays, Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, Scranton. tions in Carbondale (10:30 a.m.), Archbald (11:35 Dec. 4, 7 p.m. Featuring guest violinist Dr. Victor 570-344-1111 or sccmt.org. a.m.), Jessup (12:20 p.m.), Olyphant ( 1 p.m.)

Liva, who performed with the regional orchestra NEPA Philharmonic: Home for the Holidays, and Dickson City (1:45 p.m.) before arriving at the before leaving to pursue his Doctorate degree Dec. 5, 7 p.m. Featuring guest violinist Dr. Victor Steamtown National Historic Site boarding platform Liva, who performed with the regional orchestra and whose father served as co- conductor of the Philharmonic during its first year. Program includes at 2:45 p.m. No passengers; festivities vary per before leaving to pursue his doctorate degree both traditional and contemporary songs. Scranton town. 570-282-4044 or lhva.org. and whose father served as co-conductor of the Brunch with Santa, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to noon. Mi- Philharmonic during its first year. Program includes Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, Scranton. sericordia University Alumni Association will hold $30-65. 570-270-4444 or nepaphil.org. both traditional and contemporary songs. The F.M. its 17th annual event. Banks Student Life Center World War II Radio Christmas, Dec. 4 through Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre. at Misericordia University, Dallas. Tickets are $12 5, 7 p.m. Mountain View Junior-Senior High $30-65. 570-270-4444 or NEPAphil.org. for adults; $6 for kids ages 5-12 and free for 4 and School, Kingsley. $5. 570-434-2501 or mvsd.net. younger.. 570-674-6400 or misericordia.edu.

Cantores Christi Regis Christmas Concert, Christmas Bazaar, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., through Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. The King’s College’s choral Please see CALENDAR, Page 8

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Classic Voices Christmas Concert, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. Carbondale’s a cappella choral ensemble Carbondale Chamber of Commerce, Carbondale. 570-282-1690 or carbondale-pa-coc.com.

Arcadia Chorale presents Glad Tidings, Dec. 5, 8 p.m. Covenant Presbyterian Church, Scranton. 570-871-0350.

Santa Lunch, Dec. 6, 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. Cooper’s Seafood House, Scranton. $15.95.

570-346-7049.

Equinunk Historical Society Open House, Dec. 6, noon to 4 p.m. Equinunk Historical Society, Equinunk. 570-224-4466.

Festival of Lessons and Carols for Advent, Dec. 6, 3 p.m. Cathedral Chorale of St. Stanislaus Cathedral under the direction of Dr. Peter V. Picerno.

St. Stanislaus Cathedral & Rectory, Scranton.

570-343-6017.

Roaring Brook Twp. Santa Arrival, Dec. 6, 6 p.m. Elmhurst-Roaring Brook Volunteer Fire Department, Elmhurst. 570-842-8309.

Wally Gordon Community Singers Winter Concert, Dec. 6, 6 p.m. Performing traditional and favorite carols. Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, Clarks Summit. Free. 570-561-6005.

Good Tidings to You, Dec. 6, 7 p.m. Holiday concert by Keystone College Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble and The Chorale at Keystone. The Theater in Brooks at Keystone College, La Plume.

570-945-8599 or keystone.edu.

The Platters: Home for the Holidays, Dec. 7, 1 p.m., Dec. 8, 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono. 877-682-4791 or mountairycasino.com.

A Christmas Carol: The Musical, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. The Greater Hazleton Concert Series presents Charles Dickens’ tale of Tiny Tim and Ebeneezer Scrooge and his ghostly night visitors in this fully staged musical. Hazleton Area High School, Hazleton. Season membership, $100 for adults and $50 for students and college students with proper ID and $225 for a family; individual tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for students. 570-788-4864 or hazletonconcertseries.com.

Classic Movie Series: Home Alone, Dec. 9, 1 p.m., 7 p.m. The 1990 holiday classic stars Macaulay Culkin as a boy accidentally left behind when his family flies to Paris for Christmas. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Free. 570-996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com.

7th Annual Carol Sing, Dec. 10, 6 p.m. New Life Church, Scranton. Free.

Holiday Cabaret: Songs of the Season, Dec. 10, 7 p.m., Dec. 17, 7 p.m. Shawnee Playhouse,

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You’ll shoot your eye out! The Duryea Phoenix Performing Arts Centre presents A Christmas Story, from Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 6 and from Friday, Dec. 11 through Sunday, Dec. 13. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays.

Shawnee-On-Delaware. $8 suggested donation.

570-421-5093 or theshawneeplayhouse.com.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. Based on the classic holiday television special, this musical adaptation brings one of its three North American tours to The 570.

Visit rudolphthemusical.com for more information.

The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre. 570-826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.

Hawley Winterfest, Dec. 11 through 13. This annual pre-holiday winter celebration includes live music, tours, exhibits, Christmas tree sales, cookie walk, snow show demo, artisan’s fair, meet the author book signings, ice sculpture, horse-drawn carriage rides, the Ritz Theater Christmas show, tree lighting ceremony, living nativity and more.

Downtown Hawley, Hawley. Prices vary; many events offered free of charge. hawleywinterfest.com.

The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, Dec. 11, 3:30 p.m., 8 p.m. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra brings its 2015 Winter Tour to the region. Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Twp. Tickets start at $36.

570-970-7600 or mohegansunarenapa.com.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Dec. 11, 3:30 p.m., 8 p.m. Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, WilkesBarre Twp.. 570-970-7600 or mohegansunarenapa.com.

Christmas Open House, Dec. 11, 7 p.m. Catlin House, Scranton. 570-344-3841 or lackawannahistory.org.

The Nutcracker, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 12, 2 p.m. Scranton Civic Ballet company presents its

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Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, Scranton. $15. 570-344-1111 or sccmt.org.

The Toy Shoppe, Dec. 11, 8 p.m. Written by Kenny Rogers and starring Alan Thicke and Olivia Kay. The Theater at Lackawanna College, Scranton. $35-$100 benefits Marley’s Mission. 570-961-7864 or lackawanna.edu.

Christmas Cookie Platter Sale, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to noon. Approximately 60 homemade cookies will be on a platter and wrapped. Cost is $30. Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Hanover Township. 570-823-6242.

Holiday Cookie Walk & Craft Fair, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Browse tables filled with homemade Christmas cookies and make a plate of your favorites to take home. Proceeds benefit the fire company. Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Dept.

Station 29, Mount Cobb. $7.99/pound. 570-6892829 or 29FireRescue.com.

Holiday Craft Fair and Bake Sale, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 13, 1 to 4 p.m. Gina Tomassoni School of Dance, Eynon. $1/$2..

Christmas at the Museum, Dec. 12, noon. Forest City Area Historical Society, Forest City..

Tea Tips and Treasures: Doll Christmas Party, Dec. 12, noon. The library will continue its successful “Tea Tips and Treasures” themed tea parties.

There will be tea and a snack, an interactive display and a short workshop. Children can dress up and bring a doll or stuffed animal to match each theme.

Ages 3 and up may attend. Wyoming Free Library, Wyoming. There is no cost for the program and an adult must stay with the child. Contact Lindsay at the library for any information and to sign up 1 week ahead. 570-693-1364 or wyomingfreelibrary.org.

Best of Countryside Christmas; Countryside Community Church Christmas Cantata, Dec. 12, 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m. Countryside Community Church Christmas Cantata Countryside Community Church, Clarks Summit. 570-587-3206 or countryside-church.org.

Leadership Lackawanna Mix, Mingle & Jingle Holiday Happy Hour, Dec. 12, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Includes beer, wine, soft drinks and appetizers, cookie contest with local bakeries and a cookie eating contest. Ale Mary’s at the Bittenbender, Scranton. $25. 570-955-0176 or leadershiplackawanna.com.

Nutcracker Community Celebration, Dec. 12, 6 to 9 p.m. Ballet Theatre of Scranton celebrates 40 years of The Nutcracker at this community fundraiser featuring children’s activities (face painting, a Nutcracker dress up station and photo booth), food, DJ , basket raffles (including a piece of special Nutcracker memorabilia from the late founder Constance Reynolds collection) and appearances by the Nutcracker characters. Radisson at Lackawanna Station hotel, Scranton. $10-25. 570-342-8300 or balletheatre.com.

Christmas the Cabaret Way: Music, Comedy and Everything Yuletide, Dec. 12, 7 p.m. The

River Players present Cathleen Wiggs’ twist on the Scrooge story. Black Box Theatre, Towanda. 570265-5017 or wrplayers.org.

The Christmas Schooner; Wyoming County Players, Dec. 18, 7 p.m., Dec. 19, 2 p.m. Michigan shipping captain braves the deadly winter weather to bring Christmas trees to homesick German families in turn-of-the century Chicago. Waverly Community House, Waverly. 570-836-6986.

The Nutcracker, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 19, 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m., Dec. 20, 2 p.m. Ballet Northeast presents its annual production of the holiday classic. Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre. $15-22. 570-821-8525 or balletnortheast.org.

A Holiday Tribute to John Denver, Dec. 18, 8 p.m. Featuring Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon.

Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, Scranton. $25. 570-344-1111 or sccmt.org.

Ice Skating Rink, Dec. 19 through 23. Mall at Steamtown, Scranton. 570-343-3400 or themallatsteamtown.com.

A Winnie The Pooh Christmas Tail, through Dec. 19, Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m. Based on the story by A.A. Milne with a book and lyrics by James W. Rodgers. Shawnee Playhouse, Shawnee-On-Delaware. $11. 570-421-5093 or theshawneeplayhouse.com.

The Menzingers NEPA Holiday Show 2015, Dec. 19, 5 to 11 p.m. Also featuring performances by The Sw!ms, Captain We’re Sinking, Three Man Cannon and Petal. Proceeds benefit regional art and music programs for youth. Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, Scranton. $20 advance; $25 door.

570-344-1111 or NEPAholidayshow.com.

Patent Pending Holiday Tour, Dec. 19, 6 p.m.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. $12-15. 570-420-2808 or shermantheater.com.

Once Upon a Christmas, through Dec. 20, Fridays-Sundays, 2 p.m. Shawnee Playhouse, Shawnee-On-Delaware. $16/$26/$29. 570-4215093 or theshawneeplayhouse.com.

White Christmas, through Dec. 20, ThursdaysSaturdays, 6 p.m.; Sundays, 1 p.m. The Music Box Players present the Irving Berlin classic holiday musi-

cal based on the motion picture. Tickets are available for dinner and show or show only.

Music Box Dinner Playhouse, Swoyersville. $14-35. 570-283-2195 or musicbox.org.

The Messiah, Dec. 22, 8 p.m. Lead by professional conductors, soloists and musicians, this annual sing-a-long concert is a gift to the community from the Kirkwood Family. Shawnee Playhouse, Shawnee-OnDelaware. $8 donation. 570-421-5093 or theshawneeplayhouse.com.

Advent Calendars Exhibit, through Dec. 25, Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reception Nov 8, 3-5 p.m. View works by artists Chris Knickerbocker, Alice Mischke, Deb Youngling, James Mullen, Tom Canouse, Bob Truman, Betty Bryden, Linda Truman, Janice Regalsky-Babcock, Don Rash, Elaine Downing, Ellen Jamiolkowski and Judy VanPelt. The Butternut Gallery & Second Story Books, Montrose. 570-278-4011.

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first performance in an ongoing cabaret series presented by John & Erin Cabaret Productions.

Ensemble includes Jonathan Alunni, Miranda Micciche, Courtney Evans and Ashley Yando-DeFlice.

Trinity Episcopal Church, Carbondale. $11-13.

800-838-3006 or ourcabaret.com.

Plaid Tidings, through Dec. 13, Fridays-Sundays. Theatre at the Grove, Nuangola. 570-8688212 or nuangolagrove.com.

Holiday Artisans’ Market, Dec. 13, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Find vendors offering a variety of goods from toys to chocolate, jewelry to home decorations and more. Also enjoy live music, demonstrations and Santa photo ops. Llunch and snacks available for purchase.

Gift wrapping available by donation. The Cooperage, Honesdale. 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

Holiday Shop and Wrap, Dec. 13, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fanucci’s Ristorante, Old Forge.

An Italian Christmas, Dec. 13, 2 p.m. The Wyoming Seminary Music Department Winter Concert features the Sem Chorale, Madrigal Singers, string ensemble and handbell choir, performing works

by Vivaldi, Rossini, Gabrieli and other composers. Kirby Center for Creative Arts at Wyoming Seminary, Kingston. Free and open to the public.

570-270-2192.

Open Our Hearts, an Advent Service of Word and Song, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. Combined choirs of Saints Anthony and Rocco and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parishes, Dunmore and Holy Family Parish, Luzerne St. Anthony of Padua Church, Dunmore.

Honesdale Holiday Lights, Dec. 16 through 21, 6 to 9 p.m. Honesdale High School, Honesdale.

570-253-2046.

Cherish the Ladies: A Celtic Christmas, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre. $26-36. 570-826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.

Danú: A Christmas Gathering (Féile na Nollag), Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. Community Concerts presents the award-winning Irish ensemble in a performance of Celtic music for the holidays with guest dancers. The Theater at Lackawanna College, Scranton. $30-35. 570-961-7864 or lackawanna.edu.

Féile Na Nollag with Danú, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m.

Community Concerts presents an Irish Christmas concert. The Theater at Lackawanna College, Scranton. $30-35. 570-961-7864 or lackawanna.edu.

Live Nativity, Dec. 18 through 19, 6 p.m. Dec. 20, 5 p.m. Clarks Green Assembly of God, Clarks Green. 570-586-8286 or cgassembly.com.

The Night Before Christmas, Dec. 18, 6 to 8 p.m. Pajama party with festive treats, crafts and stories. Wayne County Historical Society, Honesdale. $7. 570-253-3240 or waynehistorypa.org/.

Marley’s Carol, Dec. 18, 7 p.m., Dec. 19, 7 p.m., Dec. 20, 2 p.m., Dec. 21, 7 p.m. Winding

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The Nutcracker Ballet 40th Anniversary, Dec. 26 through 28, 2 p.m. Ballet Theatre of Scranton presents its annual gift production running the three days after Christmas. Sette LaVerghetta Center for the Performing Arts at Marywood University, Scranton. Free; seating is first-come, first-served.

570-347-2867 or balletheatre.com.

A Christmas Story, through Dec. 27, ThursdaysSaturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m. The Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble presents the Phil Grecian play under the direction of Laurie McCants.

Alvina Krause Theatre, Bloomsburg. $13-26. 570784-8181 or bte.org.

First Night Scranton, Dec. 31, 3 p.m. Downtown Scranton, Scranton..

Holiday Light Show, through Jan. 7, 5 to 9 p.m. Begins at Nay Aug Park entrance on Mulberry Street and stretches past the treehouse, the former zoo, the playground and pool areas before exiting onto Olive Street. Nay Aug Park, Scranton. free.

570-348-4186 or scrantonpa.gov/nayaug_park.html.

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Christmas in Vienna featuring the Vienna Boys Choir, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. Performing Christmas carols and other classic selections. Lemmond Theater at Misericordia University, Dallas. $15-30.

570-674-6719 or misericordia.edu.

Cantores Christi Regis Christmas Concert, through Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. The King’s College’s choral ensemble performs traditional carols and other holiday works by contemporary composers.

J. Carroll McCormick Campus Ministry Center at King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. Free. 888-546-4772 or kings.edu.

John Prine, Dec. 4, 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.

The Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter performs. The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre. $49.50-94.50. 570-826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.

Joe Stanky and the Cadets, Dec. 5, 5 to 9 p.m. Regal Room, Olyphant. 570-489-1901 or regalroom.com.

NEPA Country Thunder: Country for a Cause, Dec. 5, 6 p.m. Featuring The Tommy Guns Band, Backwoods, Them Boys, Alicia Lynn & Jody Busch, The Bridge Burners and special guest performances by LeahBeth Evans and Mike Elward. Cash bar.

Proceeds benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center of Northeastern PA. The Leonard Theater, Scranton. $15. 570-341-0375 or nepathunder.com.

Brother Sun, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. Three-part male harmonies singing contemporary folk with touches of gospel, blues and pop. The Cooperage, Honesdale. 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org.

riffTrax Live, featuring Michael J. Nelson, Kevn Murphy and Bill corbett of the cult hit TV series Mystery Science Theater 3000 will return to movie theaters Thursday, Dec. 3, at 8 p.m. The movie they’ll be mocking is a bizarre low-budget christmas tale, Santa Claus and the Ice Cream Bunny, in which santa’s sleigh breaks down on a Florida beach and santa gets help from a giant rabbit and his friends.

48th Annual Noel Night, Dec. 5, 8 p.m. Featuring University of Scranton singers and chamber ensembles. Houlihan-McLean Center at University of Scranton, Scranton. 570-941-7624 or scranton.edu/music.

Alive! Tribute to KISS, Dec. 5, 8 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. 570-420-2808 or shermantheater.com.

Lenoxville Band Performance, Dec. 6, 3 to 4 p.m. Mall at Steamtown, Scranton. 570-343-3400 or themallatsteamtown.com.

Open Jam Session (6-8 p.m.), Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m. Bring an instrument and jump in to this weekly musical session. Duffy’s Coffee House, Clarks Summit. 570-586-1380.

Let It Show featuring Adam Lambert, Dec. 8, 7 p.m. Additional acts include Echosmith and Rachel Platten. The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre. 570-826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.

Wyoming Seminary Student Recital, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. This recital will feature individual student vocalists and instrumentalists performing works from the classical repertoire. Kirby Center for Creative Arts at Wyoming Seminary, Kingston. Free and open to the public. 570-270-2192.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Dec. 11, 3:30 p.m., 8 p.m. Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-

Barre Twp. 570-970-7600 or mohegansunarenapa.com.

Jeffrey James Band, Dec. 12, 6 to 11 p.m. Regal Room, Olyphant. 570-489-1901 or regalroom.com.

La Voce, Dec. 13, 3 p.m. “Sing We Now.” Concert. Rossetti Family Estate, Scranton. $10.

Sing We Now, Dec. 13, 3 p.m. La Voce performs. Rossetti Family Estate, Scranton. $10.

Empty Stocking Fund Benefit Concert, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. Featuring University of Scranton Brass Orchestra.

Houlihan-McLean Center at University of Scranton, Scranton. 570-941-7624 or scranton.edu/music.

Féile Na Nollag with Danú, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m.

Community Concerts presents an Irish Christmas concert. The Theater at Lackawanna College, Scranton. $30-35. 570-961-7864 or lackawanna.edu.

Cabinet, Dec. 18, 8 p.m., Dec. 19. The contemporary bluegrass band performing “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” as part of a special two-night holiday event. Advance tickets buyers receive free digital copy of each night’s set. The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre. $25 in advance, $30 day of show; $55 VIP, $120 day of show. 570-826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.

Mac Miller, Dec. 18, 8 p.m. Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. $27.50. 570-420-2808 or sherman-

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Black Tie Stereo, Dec. 19, 6 to 11 p.m. Regal Room, Olyphant. 570-489-1901 or regalroom.com.

Jack Russell’s Great White Acoustic Duo, Dec. 19, 9:30 p.m. The Herrick Lodge, Union Dale. 570679-2101 or theherricklodge.com.

FUZZ 92.1 Nutcracker Ball, Dec. 20, 8 p.m.

Featuring Third Eye Blind with special guests the Wombats and Grizfolk The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre. 570-826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.

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Deck the Stage, Dec. 4 through 5, 7 p.m., Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Winding River Players presents the Lindsay Price collection of short holiday plays. A pay-what-you-can preview will be offered Thursday, Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Reservations recommended.

Black Box Theatre, Towanda. $10-12. 570-2655017 or wrplayers.org.

The Miracle Worker, Dec. 4 through 5, 7 p.m., Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Scranton High School, Scranton. $6/$8. 570-348-3481 or shsknightplayers.com.

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You Can’t Take It With You; Act Out Theatre Group, Dec. 4 through 5, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 6, 3 p.m.

Act Out Theatre, Taylor. 570-881-4206.

SOLD OUT A Christmas Carol, Dec. 5 through 6, noon to 1 p.m., 3 to 4 p.m. Enjoy a theatrical reading of the seasonal Dickens tale by Joe Plummer Jr. and Therese Plummer who have taken on the tradition from their recently retired father. Grey Towers National Historic Site, Milford. 570-2969630 or greytowers.org.

A Christmas Carol: The Musical, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. The Greater Hazleton Concert Series presents Charles Dickens’ tale of Tiny Tim and Ebeneezer Scrooge and his ghostly night visitors in this fully staged musical. Hazleton Area High School, Hazleton. Season membership, $100 for adults and $50 for students and college students with proper ID and $225 for a family; individual tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for students. 570-788-4864 or hazletonconcertseries.com.

Annie, Dec. 11, 6 p.m., Dec. 12, 2 p.m. Oppenheim Center for the Arts, Scranton. free. 570-961-1592.

The Lion in Winter, through Dec. 12, Thursdays-Saturdays. Paul J. Gallo directs the James Goldman play for Diva Productions. The Olde Brick Theatre, Scranton. 570-209-7766.

John Mitchell: An American Hero, Dec. 12, 8 p.m.

Rossetti Family Estate, Scranton. $15. 570-344-3841.

Seasoned Stew, through Dec. 13, ThursdaysSaturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Actors Circle presents an assortment of one act plays and other assorted entertainments under the direction of Pa-

tricia Purcell, Robert Spalletta, T.J. Zale and William Zeranski. Providence Playhouse, Scranton. $6-12.

570-342-9707 or actorscircle.org.

Marley’s Carol, Dec. 18, 7 p.m., Dec. 19, 7 p.m., Dec. 20, 2 p.m., Dec. 21, 7 p.m. Winding River Players present Cathleen Wiggs’ twist on the Scrooge story. Black Box Theatre, Towanda. 570265-5017 or wrplayers.org.

Kids Kabaret, Dec. 27, 2 p.m., 7 p.m. Shawnee Playhouse, Shawnee-On-Delaware. $11. 570-4215093 or theshawneeplayhouse.com.

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Plaid Tidings, through Dec. 13, Fridays-Sundays. Theatre at the Grove, Nuangola. 570-8688212 or nuangolagrove.com.

The Nutcracker, through Dec. 18, Fridays, 7 p.m.

C & K Dance Company presents the Tchaikovsky ballet. Shawnee Playhouse, Shawnee-On-Delaware. $11-19. 570-421-5093 or theshawneeplayhouse.com.

Third Friday Spoken Word, Dec. 18, 8 p.m. Share your own poems or prose or work by other writers or just listen every third Friday of the month at 8 p.m. at this evening of poetry and literary readings hosted by Chelsi Louise. Refreshments will be served. Art SEEN Gallery, Wilkes-Barre. 570-602-2543.

Kick Out the Bottom: Open Voice Poetry Reading, Dec. 25, 7 p.m. Charlotte Rusalka hosts this program of poetry, slam performance and freestyling the last Friday of every month. Everyone is a featured reader. Limit 3-5 minutes per slot; sign up at 6:45 p.m. The Afa Gallery, Scranton. bookwormearthworm@yahoo.com.

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A Christmas Story, through Dec. 27, Thursdays-Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m. The Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble presents the Phil Grecian play under the direction of Laurie McCants. Alvina Krause Theatre, Bloomsburg. $13-26. 570-784-8181 or bte.org.

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Print: Master of Arts Graduate Exhibition, Dec. 5 through 18, Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Reception: Dec. 5, 5-7 p.m. Exhibit featuring prints

by Amani Ashour and Sea Macleish, photographs

by Nadine Kloss-Gannon and additional work by art education candidate Natalie Seeuwen. Mahady Gallery at Marywood University, Scranton. 570-3486278 or marywood.edu/galleries.

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Strange Creatures, through Dec. 4, Fridays, 3 to 7 p.m.; Saturdays-Sundays, noon to 4 p.m.

Dec. 4, 6 to 9 p.m. Brooklyn artist Keren Hasson exhibits illustrations of monsters, folklore and myth reminiscent of childhood stories. Forage Space, Scranton. foragespace.com.

The Mother of God and the Saints, through Dec. 6. Icons and relics on loan from St. Tikhon’s Monastery and the Metropolitan Museum of the Orthodox Church of America. Opening reception will be held Sunday, Oct. 24, at 4 p.m. following a lecture by Professor and Archpriest The Rev. John Kowalczyk in the Swartz Center for Spiritual Life.

Suraci Gallery at Marywood University, Scranton.

570-348-6278 or marywood.edu/galleries.

100 Under $100, through Dec. 10, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. An exhibit featuring 100 original works of art by regional artists, each priced at less than $100.

Schulman Gallery at Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke. 570-740-0319 or luzerne.edu.

New Mythologists: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse & The Little Mermaid, through Dec. 12. Reception on Nov. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. features a performance by the artist at 5:30 p.m. David Mazure presents a a site-specific installation and performance that questions the end-of-the-world myth and creates a world of new myth inviting the viewer to examine the influence of The Corporation over our daily lives. Sordoni Art Gallery, WilkesBarre. 570-408-4325 or wilkes.edu.

Not a Fish: Works by John Mitchell, through Dec. 12. Reception: Oct. 10, 5-8 p.m. The painter incorporates three-dimensional objects into his canvases to alter the viewer’s perceptions of space and time. Call for gallery hours. Pauly Friedman Art Gallery at Misericordia University, Dallas. 570-6746250 or misericordia.edu.

Photo Extractions: Places and Things, through Dec. 12. Reception: Oct. 10, 5-8 p.m. Photographic work by Jacqueline Evans. Call for gallery hours.

MacDonald Room of the Pauly Friedman Art Gallery at Misericordia University, Dallas. 570-6746250 or misericordia.edu.

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December 2015 Members Exhibition: Various artists.

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Friday, December 4 • 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

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A Special Holiday!: ArtWorks & Verve Vertu studio artists; music by Rich Jenkins.

4. Arts Seen Gallery Co-op & Café

Holiday Happenings at Arts Seen: Various artists; music by Grant Williams.

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Jonesy, Derrick Voricci, Amanda Voricci; music by James Barrett.

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MEP/RSIG Community Art Event: Students from the Migrant Education Program/Refugee School Impact Grant; music by Kaylee Simmons.

Student Show: Scranton School District Grades K, 6, 7, & 8.

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Stocking Stuffers, Enamel Tiles & Jewelry by Jenn Bell.

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Christmas At the Co-Op: Various artists; music by Nathyn Knott.

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Naturalistic Photography & Offbeat Assemblage Art-Décor: Judith & Eli Marsh.

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Art of Kratz - Digital Illustration: Keith Kratz Illustration & Design.

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Now Hair Studio Holiday Exhibit and Giveaway: Alejandro Steffani and Sam Donato.

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A Vintage Christmas: Various artists.

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Skin Care RX: Angela Dempsey; music by Dino Domiano.

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ScrantonMade Holiday Market featuring two days of music.

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Monocromatika, through Dec. 13.

Group show featuring monochromatic works, i.e. containing or using only one color or of a single wavelength or frequency. Call for gallery hours. Origins Gallery, Stroudsburg. 570-507-7571 or originsgallery.org.

Open Doors, through Dec. 18, Mondays, Thursdays-Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesdays-Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Denise Tomasura exhibits work in media from watercolor to photography. Widmann Gallery at King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. 570-208-5900 or kings.edu.

Holiday Affordable Art Exhibit and Sale, through Dec. 20, Saturdays-Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Original art including paintings, drawings, photographs, jewelry, ceramics, mixed media works and more, all priced at less than $100.

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

Life of Lenape. Children’s exhibit Wayne County Historical Society, Honesdale. 570-2533240 or waynehistorypa.org/.

Dinovember, through Dec. 31, Mondays, Thursdays-Fridays, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. Family-oriented exhibit features the creative photography of Refe and Susan Tuma and photos of the Everhart’s own dinosaurs shot on location in various NEPA locations. Everhart Museum, Scranton. $3-7 museum admission or free to children age 5 and younger 570-346-7186 or everhart-museum.org.

Everhart Botanica - Selections from the Twining Herbarium, through Dec. 31, Mondays, Thursdays-Fridays, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. The museum’s science collections include an important collection of historical plant specimens (herbarium) donated by Dr. Isaiah Everhart’s friend, Alfred Twining. The photographs on display in this Gallery One show complement the Everhart Museum’s exhibit To Your Health! Everhart Museum, Scranton.

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

To Your Health! The Science, Culture & Art of the Cocktail, through Dec. 31, Mondays-Thursdays, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. Multi-disciplinary exhibit focusing on alcohol production and consumption, as well as contemporary art that reflects how alcohol, drinks, drinking and the cocktail reflect today’s popular culture and societal mindset. Everhart Museum, Scranton. 570-346-7186 or everhart-museum.org.

In Bloom: Views from the Gardens, through Jan. 16, Mondays-Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Works by 13 different artists are on display in this

group show. Marquis Art & Frame, Wilkes-Barre.

570-823-0518 or marquisartframe.com.

your own supplies; easels provided. The Afa Gallery, Scranton. $2-7. 570-969-1040 or artistsforart.org.

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Library Lecture Series presents Christina Baker Kline, Dec. 3, 7 p.m. The author of Orphan Art Events Train will speak as part of the Lackawanna County First Friday Scranton, Dec. 4, 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy Library System’s Matthew F. Flynn Library Lecture live music, free trolley rides and hors d’oeuvres and Classic Movie Series: Home Alone, Dec. 9, Series.

Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic beverages at participating venues at this monthly 1 p.m., 7 p.m.

The 1990 holiday classic stars Temple, Scranton.

Ticket free with library card. 570art walk. Downtown Scranton, Scranton. Free. 570Macaulay Culkin as a boy accidentally left behind 344-1111 or lclshome.org.

466-9656 or firstfridayscranton.com. when his family flies to Paris for Christmas. The Angela Trotta Thomas Book Signing, Dec. 9, 6 First Friday at Equinunk Historical Society, Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock.

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570-996-1500 to 8 p.m. “Painting an American Icon” The Lionel Train Dec. 4, 6:30 p.m. Equinunk Historical Society, or dietrichtheater.com.

Art of Angela Trotta Thomas State Street Grill, Clarks Equinunk. 570-224-4466.

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Drawing and Design: Art Class, Wednesdays, Theatre Live presents a screening of the live stage Everhart Reads Book Club, Dec. 10, 6 p.m.

6 to 8 p.m. Jennifer Amazon of Amazon Art Studio adaptation of the Charlotte Bronte novel as first Book choices are based on the museum’s exhibits. hosts this weekly class. Topics to be covered staged at the Bristol Old Vic by Sally Cookson Selections for 2015 include: Aug. 20, The Alcoinclude: elements of art, principles of design, drawlast year before coming to the National.

Keystone holic Republic: An American Tradition by William J. ing techniques, artist studies, life drawing skills, Theatre, Towanda.

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10, Drinking with Men: A Memoir anatomy and color theory. Art Seen Gallery Co-Op The Met presents The Magic Flute, Dec. 12, by Rosie Schapp.

Oct. 8, Rum: A Social and Sociable and Cafe, Scranton. $20 (discount available with 1 p.m.

The Met: Live in HD presents a special 10 History of the Real Spirit of 1776 by Ian Williams. Nov. advance monthly enrollment). 570-497-6457 or year anniversary encore screening of its first 12, Dry: A Memoir by Augusten Burroughs. Dec. 10, AmazonArtStudio.com. ever cinema broadcast, a production of Mozart’s To Have and to Have Another: A Hemingway Cocktail Life Drawing Sessions, Dec. 20, 1 to 3:30 p.m. opera directed by Julie Taymor (The Lion King) and Companion by Philip Greene.

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570-961-5922 6:30 to 9 p.m. Cleland House, Scranton. artleague@gmail.com. or FathomEvents.com.

Creative Writing Workshop, through Dec. 15, Life Drawing Group, through Dec. 31, Tuesdays, Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. Freelance writer and editor 7 to 9 p.m. Regional artists host each session. Bring Jim Spock leads a six-week course focused on creating, improving and polishing original materials with the goal of submitting a work for publication by the end of the course. Limit 12 students; early registration suggested. Perfect Harmony Center for the Arts, Kingston. $60. 570-823-0786 or PerfectHarmonyCenterfortheArts.com.

JCC Book Club, Dec. 17, noon. Reading The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time in December. Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre. 570-824-4646 or jewishwilkesbarre.org.

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Echosmith (pictured) joins Adam lambert, Rachel Platten, JoJo and max at The F.m. kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, on Tuesday, Dec. 8.

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Clubs Thursday, december 3 elixir bistro bar at mohegan sun Pocono, Plains Twp. — Dustin Drevitch Formosa, Clarks Summit — Ron Leas and Kenny McGraw mendicino’s Pizza, Covington Twp. — Merchants of Groove Unplugged Nosh, Dickson City — live piano music Olde brook Inn, Moscow — Tony V ruth’s chris steak house, Plains Township — Music for Models Trio FrIday, december 4 backdraft bar & restaurant, Lake Ariel — Marilyn Kennedy bar Louie at mohegan sun Pocono, Plains Twp. — 9Platform9 breakers at mohegan sun Pocono, Plains Twp. — Alakazam The chicken coop, Wilkes-Barre — The Phyllis Hopkins Electric Trio cooper’s on the Waterfront, Pittston — Tompkin Street ehrhardt’s Waterfront restaurant, Hawley — Rick Horvath elixir bistro bar at mohegan sun Pocono, Plains Twp. — Jimmy & Vitz Grotto Pizza/Grand slam sports bar, Harveys Lake — Jeanne Zano Band mecca’s Place, Dunmore — Deano Noto mendicino’s Pizza, Covington Twp. — Robbie Walsh and Jack Foley mert’s Piano bar, Scranton — J2 The New Penny, Scranton — Terry Oke Olde brook Inn, Moscow — Eric Ruddy, Rathskeller karaoke with Tony Piazza O’Leary’s Pub, Scranton — Mountain Sky Orchestra Parker house Tavern, Scranton — The Girlz river street Jazz cafe, Plains Twp. — The Big Dirty ruth’s chris steak house, Plains Township — The Ruth’s Chris Jazz Trio sambuca Grill, Scranton — Paul Ardito seasons ballroom at mohegan sun Pocono, Plains Twp. — Wisecrackers presents: Mike Burton, Bill Campbell Wellington’s Pub & eatery, Clarks Summit — Flashback DJ The Woodlands Inn & resort, Plains Twp. — The 25th Hour saTurday, december 5 arlo’s Tavern, Union Dale — Open Mic Night with Jim Carro

The Mountain sky Orchestra plays O’leary’s Pub in scranton on Friday, Dec. 4. augustine’s club 17, Old Forge — Millennium backyard ale house, Scranton — Tom Graham breakers at mohegan sun Pocono, Plains Twp. — Shorty Long & The Jersey Horns cooper’s on the Waterfront, Pittston — Me and Billy duke’s sports bar, Peckville — Marilyn Kennedy elixir bistro bar at mohegan sun Pocono, Plains Twp. — Kate Hearity evolution Nightclub at the Woodlands, Plains Twp. — Dance Party The hotel belvidere, Hawley — Bill and Donna Arnold JJ bridjes restaurant, Clarks Summit — Sage, Village Idiots mecca’s Place, Dunmore — Deano Noto mendicino’s Pizza, Covington Twp. — Sage mert’s Piano bar, Scranton — Alex O’Brien The New Penny, Scranton — Silent Arms Race Nosh, Dickson City — Tim McGurl Olde brook Inn, Moscow — J2, Rathskeller open mic night O’Leary’s Pub, Scranton — Nowhere Slow Parker house Tavern, Scranton — Rob Callis Poor richard’s Pub, Scranton — Karaoke with DJ Honey Do

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Tuesday, december 8 ruth’s chris steak house, Plains Township — Phil Hinton

WedNesday, december 9 bazil, Clarks Summit — Marko Marcinko Jazz Quartet bottlenecks saloon & eatery, Wilkes-Barre — Jam with Abstract Peoples and DJ Hersh cooper’s seafood house, Scranton — Jack Bordo and Larry Zick executive Lounge at The Woodlands, Plains Twp. — Marty Edwards and Heartbeat Four seasons asian bistro, Scranton — Open mic Ole Tyme charley’s restaurant & Pub, Plains Twp. — Karaoke O’Leary’s Pub, Scranton — Village Idiots ruth’s chris steak house, Plains Township — Phil Hinton stir Nightclub & bar, Wilkes-Barre — Karaoke with Tony Piazza The VaudeVille Inn, Scranton — Open mic Thursday, december 10 Formosa, Clarks Summit — Ron Leas and Kenny McGraw ruth’s chris steak house, Plains Township — Music for Models Trio

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The 1975 hit the stage at The Fillmore Philadelphia on Saturday, Dec. 5.

ConCerTS F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre Tickets: (570) 826-1100 John Prine, Dec. 4 The NEPA Philharmonic, Dec. 5 Let It Show, Dec. 8 Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker, Dec. 9 Cherish the Ladies, Dec. 17 Third Eye Blind, Dec. 20 Saturday Night Fever, Jan. 23 Ron White, Jan. 28 Madama Butterfly, Jan. 29 God Save the Queen, Feb. 5 The NEPA Philharmonic, Feb. 13 A Moon for the Misbegotten, Feb. 25 Los Lobos with Ballet Folklorico Mexicano, March 4 Million Dollar Quartet, March 18 Straight No Chaser, April 3 Gypsies Lounge and Nightclub, Mount Airy Casino Resort Tickets: (877) 682-4791 Jim Florentine, Dec. 31 The Amish Outlaws, Jan. 1

Jim Breuer, Jan. 2 The Spinners, Jan. 16 Marlon Wayans, Feb. 6 Gin Blossoms, Feb. 13 “The Reverend” Bob Levy, Feb. 27 Unforgettable Fire, March 12 Beginnings, March 19 Gilbert Gottfried, April 2 Belinda Carlisle, April 16 Richard Marx, April 30 Charansalsa, May 7 Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe Tickets: (570) 325-0249 Twelve Twenty Four, Dec. 4 and 5 Craig Thatcher and Friends, Dec. 12 Splintered Sunlight, Dec. 18 Peek-a-Boo Revue Holiday Show, Dec. 19 B-Street Band, Dec. 26 Iconic Songs of the 70’s, Jan. 2 Steve Forbert, Jan. 15 New West Guitar Group with Sara Garazek, Jan. 16 Dirty Bourbon River Show, Jan. 22 Donna The Buffalo, Jan. 29 Tusk - Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Feb. 12

Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Tickets: (800) 745-3000 Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Dec. 11 Kevin Hart, Dec. 30 Disney on Ice, Jan. 13 to 18 Jeff Dunham, Jan. 29 Monster Jam, Feb. 19 to 21 Blake Shelton, March 18 Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Presents Circus Xtreme, April 28 to May 1 Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe Tickets: (570) 325-0371 Little River Band with Fran Cosmo, Dec. 12 Fuel, Dec. 18 Get the Led Out, Dec. 30 and 31 Rusted Root with the Devon Allman Band, Jan. 9 Voyage, Jan. 16 O.A.R., Feb. 5 Ana Popovic, Feb. 20 Melvin Seals and JBG, Feb. 27 Warren Haynes and the Ashes & Dust Band, March 3 Bruce in the USA, March 5

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The red elvises rock in new Year’s eve at Steel Stacks in Bethlehem.

Pink Floyd Experience, March 11 Ryan Pelton, March 19 Ronnie Spector sings the Fabulous Ronettes, April 8 Buddy Guy and Jimmie Vaughan with the Tilt-A-Whirl Band, April 16 Robin Tower, April 22 River Street Jazz Cafe, Plains Tickets: (570) 822-2992 The Big Dirty, Dec. 4 Halfway to Hell, Dec. 5 Lost Dogs, Dec. 11 Flux Capacitor, Dec. 12 Box of Rain, Dec. 18 Suze, Dec. 25 Militia “Nightmare After Christmas” Show, Dec. 26 Clarence Spady Band, Dec. 31 Old Soul Revival, Jan. 8 Flux Capacitor, Jan. 9

Bone Jak, Jan. 15 Souled Out, Jan. 23 Dustin Douglas and the Electric Gentlemen, Jan. 30 Bob Marley Birthday Bash with George Wesley, Feb. 6 Clarence Spady Band, Feb. 12 Flux Capacitor, Feb. 20 Daddy-O and the Sax Maniax, March 19 Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton Tickets: (570) 344 - 1111 The NEPA Philharmonic, Dec. 4 The Nutcracker Ballet, Dec. 11 and 12 A John Denver Christmas Tribute, Dec. 18 NEPA Holiday Show, Dec. 19 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Feb. 5 to 7 Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles, Feb. 28

Susquehanna Bank Center, Camden, N.J. Tickets: (856) 365-1300 Impractical Jokers, Dec. 19

Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg Tickets: (570) 420-2808 Peppa Pig Live, Dec. 10 Mac Miller, Dec. 18 Patent Pending, Dec. 19 New Year’s Eve R&B Fest, Dec. 31 An Evening with Todd Rundgren, Feb. 4 Billy Gibbons and the BFG, Feb. 6

Tower Theater, Philadelphia Tickets: (610) 352-2887 Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker, Dec. 4 City and Colour, Dec. 8 Gov’t Mule, Jan. 2 Jennifer Nettles, Jan. 22 Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Jan. 23 and 24

Steel Stacks, Bethlehem Tickets: (610) 297-7285 Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds, Dec. 3 Echosmith, Dec. 10 Scythian, Dec. 12 The Red Elvises New Year’s Eve Spectacular, Dec. 31 Craig Thatcher Band, Jan. 2 Boogie Wonder Band, Jan. 8 Ben Bailey, Jan. 16 The Amish Outlaws, Jan. 29 Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding, Feb. 12 Beth Hart, March 5 Blast Furnace Blues, March 11 to 13 The Aardvarks and the Sofa Kings, March 26 Dave Attell, April 15 The Fillmore Philadelphia 10 E Allen St., Philadelphia Tickets: (215) 625-3681 Tokimonsta, Dec. 4 The 1975, Dec. 5 Thievery Corporation, Dec. 10 Grace Potter, Dec. 11 Mac Miller, Dec. 12 Eric Bellinger, Dec. 13 The Arcs, Dec. 16 OCD: Moosh and Twist, Dec. 23 Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Dec. 31 MEGA, Jan. 2 Rachel Brathen, Jan. 14 The Knocks, Jan. 15 Guster, Jan. 23 Yellow Claw, Jan. 30 The Disco Biscuits, Feb. 4 to 6 William Singe, Feb. 11 Carnage, Feb. 12 Bryan Adams, Feb. 15 Safetysuit, Feb. 17 Ones to Watch, Feb. 24 Bullet for My Valentine with Asking Alexandria, March 2

Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia Tickets: (800) 298-4200 Andrea Bocelli, Dec. 12 Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Dec. 19 Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic, Dec. 24 to Jan. 3 Muse, Jan. 31 Fuel plays Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Friday, Dec. 18.

Troye Sivan, March 4 Coheed and Cambria with Glassjaw, March 5 Leon Bridges, March 6 Metric, March 16 Lake Street Dive, March 18 G. Love and Special Sauce, March 26 Electric Factory, Philadelphia Tickets: (215) 627-1332 Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz, Dec. 5 Get the Led Out, Dec. 11 Silverstein and Senses Fail, Dec. 17 Clutch, Dec. 28 Dark Star Orchestra, Dec. 30 and 31 Lamb of God, Jan. 16 Chris Young, Jan. 22 Ratatat, Jan. 23 Madeon, Feb. 20 Excision, March 5 Dropkick Murphy’s, March 13 Hoodie Allen, March 19 Galactic, March 24 Vance Joy, March 28 Keswick Theatre, Glenside, Pa. Tickets: (215) 572-7650 Kenny G, Dec. 10 Peppa Pig, Dec. 12 Todd Rundgren, Dec. 13 India.Arie, Dec. 17

Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, Jan. 23 Steven Wright, Jan. 29 Who’s Bad, Jan. 30 Indigo Girls, Jan. 31 Masters of Illusion, Feb. 11 Tommy Emmanuel, Feb. 12 Renaissance, Feb. 13 Jeffrey Osborne, Feb. 14 Tedeschi Trucks Band, Feb. 18 to 20 The Musical Box, March 4 and 5 Ron White, March 12 The Temptations & The Four Tops, March 18 Jesus Christ Superstar, March 24 to 26 Sands Bethlehem Event Center Tickets: (800) 745-3000 Eddie Money, Dec. 4 Tony Orlando’s Great American Christmas, Nov. 30 to Dec. 10 CMT Tour with Thomas Rhett, Brett Eldredge ft. Danielle Bradbery, Dec. 5 Kenny G., Dec. 11 Joe Piscopo, Dec. 12 Celtic Woman, Dec. 13 Voiceplay, Dec. 21 Jerry Blavat, Dec. 31 Aaron Lewis, Feb. 11 Janet Jackson, Feb. 19 Masters of Illusion, Feb. 21 Sebastian Maniscalco, April 1

Sellersville Theater, Sellersville Tickets: (215) 257-5808 Albert Cummings, Dec. 4 The Security Project Plays Live: The Music of Peter Gabriel, Dec. 5 Jay and the Americans, Dec. 6 Irish Christmas in America, Dec. 9 Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre, Dec. 10 Depue Brothers Band, Dec. 11 Phil Keaggy, Dec. 12 Sons of Serendip, Dec. 17 Girls Guns and Glory, Dec. 18 Annie Haslam, Dec. 19 Popa Chubby, Dec. 27 Raymond the Amish Comic & Earl David Reed, Jan. 8 Lights Out, Jan. 9 Tom Chapin, Jan. 14 Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, Jan. 16 Collabro, Jan. 20 Robyn Hitchcock, Jan. 28 Sierra Hull, Feb. 4 James McMurtry, Feb. 5 Ana Popovic, Feb. 11 Marc Cohn, Feb. 12 Crack the Sky, Feb. 13 Noam Pikelny, Feb. 14 Leon Russell, Feb. 21 The James Hunter Six, Feb. 26 Los Lobos, Feb. 27 Jesse Cook, March 5

Madison Square Garden, New York, N.Y. Tickets: (212) 307-7171 Andrea Bocelli Dec. 9 Jim Gaffigan, Dec. 12 Billy Joel, Dec. 17 Luis Miguel, Dec. 18 Phish, Dec. 30 to Jan. 2 Billy Joel, Jan. 7 Beacon Theatre, New York, N.Y. Tickets: (212) 465-6500 David Jeremiah, Dec. 3 Cyndi Lauper and Friends, Dec. 5 Mariah Carey, Dec. 8 to 18 Gov’t Mule, Dec. 30 and 31 Gladys Knight & the O’Jays, Jan. 16 Umphrey’s McGee, Jan. 21 to 23 Joan Baez, Jan. 27 Jenny Lewis, Feb. 3 and 4 Bryce Jordan Center, University Park Tickets: (814) 865-5555 Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, Jan. 8 Jason Aldean, Feb. 26 Luke Bryan, April 15 World Cafe Live (downstairs), Philadelphia Tickets: (215) 222-1400 Carbon Leaf, Dec. 5 Vanessa Carlton, Dec. 9 Bronze Radio Return, Dec. 11 Holidelic, Dec. 19

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The lighting of The Scranton Times radio tower kicked off the holiday season last Wednesday night. The holiday block party featured live music, performances from cast members of Phoenix Theatrics production of A Christmas Story: the Musical and the Jingle girls from the Ballet Theatre of Scranton.

Runners also came out for the Times TwoMiler ugly Sweater Run. MoRE: THE570.CoM

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We celebrated Thanksgiving Eve with the rest of the Electric City as we enjoyed a little preholiday bar-hopping.

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Creed Sylvester Stallone, Michael B. Jordan HHHH — Gonna Fly and How Rather than put audiences between Rocky and a hard place, winning combo Creed brilliantly plays out as one of the best and freshest chapters in the storied sports franchise. What’s most amazing is the continuing development of an older Italian stallion into a complex evolving mentor figure even after he’s given up the titular mantle. Reverential to the past with a dynamite new fight story all on its own, Creed pits a new unlikely underdog and his trainer on the hard knocks road to a title fight. The whipsmart result brings you to your feet almost as much as 1976’s Rocky, the classic that put us all in this fight. Oh, predictability rears its punchdrunk head at times and females get underserved, but not nearly enough to stop the clock. In this PG-13-rated sports drama, former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa (Stallone) serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson (Jordan), the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed. If Mad Max: Fury Road and Jurassic World proved anything this year, it’s — with the right vision and creative minds — it’s better to continue a known franchise than start from scratch with an uninspired reboot (Poltergeist). Thankfully, Creed doesn’t throw out the Balboa with the bath water. In fact, Ryan Coogler finds fascinating new depths for the simple Philadelphia fighter. More than proving that he wasn’t just a one-shot pony after his harrowing feted drama Fruitville Station, the writer-director advances the game of the iconic character while charting the riveting course for his protégé. With Rocky Balboa, Stallone conceived a warm epilogue for the series, signing off Balboa’s fighting career on a high note, complete with a new status as widower keeping his beloved’s memory alive by running a restaurant under her name, Adrian’s. Coogler, however, uses this as an awesome jumping off point, offering up the palooka as benevolent elder statesman. With Jordan’s Adonis Creed, he gives us a new hero worth rooting for while still cheering for the old hero. You get on your feet for the performances as well, especially Stallone in a career highlight that’s surely due an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

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Krampus Alison Tolman, Adam Scott In this PG-13-rated holiday horror comedy, a boy who has a bad Christmas ends up accidentally summoning a Christmas demon to his family home. The Plus: The competition. Save for some indie fare that might slip into cinemas, Krampus proves to be the only wide release hitting screens this week. Also, though the cast — Tolman (FX’s Fargo), Scott (NBC’s Parks & Recreation) and Toni Collette (The Way Way Back) — doesn’t offer big marquee names, the mixing of Christmas and slasher/monster movies has generated some success in the past, both on the big-screen (1974’s Black Christmas, 1984’s Gremlins, 1993’s A Nightmare Before Christmas) and in a cult fashion (1984’s Silent Night, Deadly Night, 2010’s Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale). For that niche, Krampus, which boasts a relatively small budget of reportedly $15 million, looks to be right up their alley. The Minus: The competition. That’s a slim niche, mind you. With sports drama Creed on its way to becoming a hit and horror tale Victor Frankenstein on its way to the boneyard, we see how the holiday box office is shaping up for PG-13-rated flicks. Also, with Heart of the Sea (also PG-13) storming into cinemas next week, Krampus might be in for a “Blue Christmas.”

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NeTFLIX The Night Before Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen HHH — Whee! Three Kings A practical gag gift that proudly serves empty calories as a holiday spread, The Night Before fails to amount to a Christmas classic, but easily earns a spot as a fun stocking stuffer. In this R-rated comedy, three lifelong best friends (Gordon-Levitt, Rogen, Anthony Mackie) set out to find the Holy Grail of Christmas parties in their native New York City since their annual tradition of Christmas Eve debauchery might be coming to an end. At some intervals, this movie feels like deja dude all over again. Indeed, save for presenting the gross-out bits in 3D, these sophomoric goings-on play out like the recent misadventures captured in its fraternity soul brother, A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas. Okay, holiday hijinks ensue, as do life lessons. We all know the drill. It’s the cast, however, that gives this R-rated sleigh ride an extra push. In casting Gordon-Levitt and Rogen, Jonathan Levine reunites the winning team behind his heartfelt cancer dramedy 50/50 and adds in Anthony Mackie (Avengers: Age of Ultron) for very good measure.

Their characters almost amount to stock, but they genuinely seem to be having a good time … and not at the expense of audiences. Unless you’re a total Grinch, it’s easy to join in on the fun, especially with awesome Secret Santa cameos from Mindy Kaling, Michael Shannon and Miley Cyrus.

Beasts of No Nation (2015) Abraham Attah, Idris Elba HHHH — Bout of Africa In this, the first film released on a wide scale by a streaming service and not exclusively in theaters, Netflix makes a great case for the future of distribution. Building a near-perfect Beast, screenwriter-director Cary Joji Fukunaga charts a harrowing war-is-Hell portrait of a boy that feels blisteringly real even though it’s set in a fictional African Nation. In this R-rated drama adapted from the novel by Uzodinma Iweala, a child soldier (Attah) fights in the civil war of an unnamed African country and falls under the watchful eye of a sadistic commandant (Elba).

Sporting no flies in its barbed mouth, this heavy drama pulls no brass-knuckle punches. Even though this coming-of-age story occasionally tends to weigh filmgoers down to near-dismal depths (purposely, mind you, but it takes a toll regardless), a note of hope nonetheless rings through the funeral dirge. As unflinching as Fukunaga’s adaptation and direction (it helps that he helmed the GOOD season of HBO’s Hard-R crime saga True Detective), Attah and Elba’s award-worthy performances ground the action all the more.

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UP CLOSE & PERSONAL

First car?

A white 1980 Trans Am.

WITH ALAN K. STOUT Joe Nardone Jr. is the co-owner and operator of the Gallery of Sound — an independent record store with locations in Wilkes-Barre, Dickson City and Hazleton. Nardone, 49, is a native of South WilkesBarre and is a graduate of Wyoming Seminary. He is also a graduate of Lehigh University, where he earned a degree in marketing and urban studies. He and his wife, Wynn, have two children: A.J., 19, and Joey, 15.

They live in Dallas. Meet Joe Nardone Jr. …

The first Gallery of Sound store was opened by your father in 1972 when you were only about six years old. Did you always know that you’d be a part of the family business when you got older?

I went to college with an open mind. I was encouraged to do whatever. It’s retail and sometimes people aren’t cut out for retail. At school, I got involved in a lot of things and radio was one of them. I did a lot of radio, and, at one point, I thought I’d go to New York City and work for a record label. If the record business wasn’t good enough to come back here, that’s what I would have done. I wasn’t going to go into radio, but I did like the label side of the business.

What ultimately led to you working with the Gallery of Sound?

All through high school, I worked. I always worked at the stores on the weekends. And behind the scenes, as I got older, I had a few different responsibilities in buying different things. We sold rock patches and stickers, and that was sort of the area I started in before I started buying music. I also knew a lot about punk rock and metal, so I took over buying that, part-time, while I was still in school. In college, I worked the summers at the stores, and deejayed at parties and clubs, and I had two radio shows. It was always music. And at that time, music retail was exploding, and I saw it as an opportunity to take what my father had and move it up the ladder. I had a lot to learn about running a business, but I also had a lot of ideas.

The business, with digital downloading, has certainly changed a lot in recent years.

The fact that vinyl records are being sold is why we’re still here. If the records go away, this is over.

Records — new and used — are a big part of our business. We sort of lost a generation of people from the stores — the kids who were in college 10 years ago. They’re gone and some of them may never come

Favorite city?

New York.

Favorite place to vacation?

Wildwood, New Jersey.

Joe Nardone, Jr. back. And that used to be a big piece of our business.

But for some of them, and with the younger generation, the light switch went on for them again. They know that there are bands from around here that they follow that have gone on to sign with major labels, and they have more insight into what’s going on. “How do I support this band?” Buy a T-shirt. Buy the record. Buy the CD. Get something. We do a live band per month, or more, at the store now, and kids get a connection with that band, and they have that connection every time that band does something. These kids got back into the records stores, saw the records, and it’s like the ’60s all over again. They’re like, “You can hold this in your hand. You can look at the artwork. This is worth having. I want to have this. I want to collect this.

Look how cool this is.” That whole process is being rediscovered.

Even with CDs, I’ve never really understood why someone wouldn’t rather have the actual product, rather than just a download. The cost is pretty much the same, and there’s nothing stopping you from adding the music from the CD to your iPod. And that way, at least you have something tangible for your music collection.

That’s a conversation that we try to have with our customers on some level. Own the master. A download is like owning it, but you still don’t have anything to show for it.

What do you enjoy the most about the Gallery of Sound?

It’s still about the music for me. Turning people on to new music. Turning people on to records. I love being in the store. And our staff is all seasoned record store guys. There’s not one person on the floor that hasn’t been in the store for less than five years, and there are probably people that are there for 30 years.

You come in, and you get service from somebody that

knows what they’re talking about.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

At this point, skiing is probably at the top of the list. And in the summer, hanging out on my boat at Harveys Lake. Though it’s not really hanging out. I’m the ringleader for my kids and all of their friends.

Any hobbies? Do you collect anything?

Records. CDs. Promotional record materials.

You must have a very nice collection.

Yeah, I kind of do. I have some pretty good stuff.

I also used to collect beer bottles, but my wife wasn’t a real big fan of that. Most of them got put in the basement.

I ask this question to everyone, but for you, it’s particularly interesting, given how much music you’ve been exposed to your entire life. Who are some of your all-time favorite musical artists?

There were things that I liked growing up, and there things I’ve liked all my life, and there are current things. I like The Who, but I also like Modest Mouse.

The foundation, for me, is The Who and The Beatles.

From there, I’d go to The Clash, Bob Marley, The Jam, The Police, Elvis Costello, Husker Du, The Replacements and R.E.M. And David Bowie runs through all of it. Moving forward … Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails and Lenny Kravitz. Today, it’s The Strokes, Jack White, Wilco, Radiohead, Ben Folds, My Morning Jacket, Royal Blood, Green Day, Rancid, Bad Religion and Foo Fighters.

Follow sports?

New York Rangers and New York Mets. And the Mets gave us a summer to remember. It was way more than we could have expected.

Favorite thing about NEPA? You can raise a family here, but not be too far away from other things. I also like the people and the pace. I really hate waiting in traffic.

Some of my friends commute, and they tell me how long it takes to get to work, and I’d just have to find different job. It’s just burning up your life, sitting in a car or on a train. If I get delayed five minutes coming to work, I get aggravated, so the pace here is perfect.

All-time favorite movie?

High Fidelity.

Favorite TV show?

From the past, Seinfeld. Today. Currently, Homeland.

Favorite holiday?

Fourth of July.

Favorite food?

Italian.

Favorite book?

Freakanomics.

Defining personal moment?

My mother and father took me to my first rock concert when I was barely able to stay awake. I was probably six years old, and I saw Chicago at The Paramount Theater. (Now the F.M. Kirby Center.) And though I don’t really have any love for Chicago, the whole thing with being involved with music probably started right there. That started the ball rolling.

Alan K. Stout

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

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Blue.

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The AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, hosted its annual holiday art auction late last month. The event featured music by Doug Smith, auctioneer Ken Rivenburg and 38 art pieces up for auction.

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are no outside guests providing vocals; the set all about showcasing fierce instrumental chops.

The tracks end up deceptively simple; listen THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS — Born in more intently though and you realize there’s an the Echoes awful lot happening within these multi-layered THE GOOD: British big beat and electronic proceedings. La Di Da Di demonstrates it’s possible pioneers Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons return with to be both extremely funky and highly spellbinding an eclectic eighth. at the same time.

THE BAD: Nope.

BUY IT?: Oh yeah.

THE NITTY GRITTY: The pair released their essential debut album Exit Planet Dust 20 years ago.

NEW ORDER — Music Complete It’s tough for any pop/rock act to remain innovative THE GOOD: British underground dance/pop legand relevant for two plus decades. For an electronic ends New Order return with their first new proper outfit, it’s damn near impossible. But that’s prealbum in a decade. cisely what the CB’s have achieved.

THE BAD: Long-time bassist Peter Hook and Echoes proves that the boys have a lot more his fluid basslines are out. club anthems left up their collective sleeve. In clasTHE NITTY GRITTY: On the flipside though, sic CB fashion, it’s an album with the heavy dance keyboardist Gillian Gilbert is back. So the original tracks kicking across the first half while the more line-up remains about 75 percent intact; not bad for loopy experimental stuff colors the second. So we a band that’s been at it for almost four decades (if get a bunch of pulsating bangers like “Under Neon you include the Joy Division era).

Lights” (with vocals by St. Vincent) and “Reflexion” And Music Complete is (thankfully) nothing but first. Then the hypnotic trance of “Radiate” and classic New Order; big beats underneath, churning subdued electronic pop of “Wide Open” (featuring synths in the middle and frontman Bernard Sumner Beck) comes later. delivering exquisite pop melodies across the top.

BUY IT?: Yes. Echoes ends up a varied and Tracks like “Plastic” and “Tutti Frutti” are seamless balanced affair, infectious and energetic from anthems that work equally well on the dance floor beginning to end. or in your ear buds.

Usually the band likes to isolate themselves, BATTLES — La Di Da Di but Music Complete boasts a few guest vocalists THE GOOD: New York-based instrumental proghandling harmonies and the occasional lead turn. La rock outfit Battles comes back with their third.

Roux, Iggy Pop and the Killers’ Brandon Flowers put THE BAD: No gripes. their own unique touches on a handful of tracks.

THE NITTY GRITTY: I’ve always thought of BUY IT?: Yes. New Order maintains relevance Battles as the ultimate techno trio that favors and its music is still timeless. traditional instrumentation as opposed to just synthesizers and computers. For while these guys do incorporate synths into what they do, most of Mike Evans these pulsating compositions are played on electric Mike Evans is a super cool guitars, bass and airtight live drums. radio guy who doesn’t Guitarists/bassists/keyboardists Ian Williams and mess around when it comes to music. Sounds Dave Konopka take care of the jittery melodic lines appears weekly in electric above while former Helmet drummer John Stanier city and diamond city. acts like a human metronome, keeping the backbeats mevans@timesshamrock.com semi-intricate and always on tempo. This time, there

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trees were uprooted on the spot,” Mary Ruefle wrote in her book Madness, Rack and Honey. “The next day, walking among the wreckage, I found the friable nests of birds, completely intact and unharmed on the ground.” I think that’s a paradox you’d be wise to keep in mind, Capricorn. In the coming weeks, what’s most delicate and vulnerable about you will have more staying power than what’s massive and fixed. Trust your grace and tenderness more than your fierceness and forcefulness. They will make you as smart as you need to be.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Police in Los Angeles conducted an experiment on a ten-mile span of freeway. Drivers in three unmarked cars raced along as fast as they could while remaining in the CANCER (June 21-July ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Charm is a way of same lane. The driver of the fourth car not only 22): In September of 1715, a getting the answer ‘yes’ without having asked any moved at top speed, but also changed lanes and clear question,” wrote French author Albert Camus. band of Jacobite rebels gathjockeyed for position. Can ered for a guerrilla attack on I have rarely seen you better poised than you are you guess the results? The Edinburgh Castle in Scotland. now to embody and capitalize on this definition of car that weaved in and out Their plan was to scale the “charm,” Aries. That’s good of the traffic flow arrived just walls with rope ladders, aided news, right? Well, mostly. slightly ahead of the other by a double agent who was But there are two caveats. three. Apply this lesson to disguised as a castle sentry.

First, wield your mojo as your activities in the coming But the scheme failed before it began. The rope ladresponsibly as you can. week, please. There will be ders turned out to be too short to serve their intended Infuse your bewitching allure virtually no advantage to purpose. The rebels retreated in disarray. Please with integrity. Second, be indulging in frenetic, erratic, breakneck exertion. Be make sure you’re not like them in the coming weeks, precise about what it is you steady and smooth and straightforward.

Cancerian. If you want to engage in a strenuous want to achieve — even if you don’t come right out and tell everyone what it is. action, an innovative experiment, or a bold stroke, SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You will generbe meticulous in your preparations. Don’t scrimp on Resist the temptation to throw your charm around ate lucky anomalies and helpful flukes if you use your props, accouterments and resources. haphazardly. shortcuts, flee from boredom and work smarter rather than harder. On the other hand, you’ll drum LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I suspect that in up wearisome weirdness and fruitless flukes if you you give children the option the coming days you will have an uncanny power meander all over the place, of choosing between food to make at least one of your resurrection fantasies lose yourself in far-off fanthat’s mushy and food that’s come true. Here are some of the possibilities. 1. tasies and act as if you have crunchy, a majority will If you’re brave enough to all the time in the world. Be choose the crunchy stuff. It’s change your mind and brisk and concise, Scorpio. more exciting to their mouths, shed some pride, you could Avoid loafing and vacillating. a more lively texture for their retrieve an expired dream Associate with bubbly actiteeth and tongues to play from limbo. 2. By stirring vators who make you laugh with. This has nothing to do with nutritional value, of up a bit more chutzpah that and loosen your iron grip. course. Soggy oatmeal may foster a kid’s well-being you usually have at your It’s a favorable time to polish better than crispy potato chips. Let’s apply this lesson disposal, you might be able off a lot of practical details with a light touch. to the way you feed your inner child in the coming to revive and even restore a weeks. Metaphorically speaking, I suggest you serve forsaken promise. 3. Through an act of grace, it’s SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Like all that precious part of you the kind of sustenance that’s possible you will reanimate an ideal that was damexplorers, we are drawn to discover what’s out there both crunchy and healthy. In other words, make sure aged or abandoned. without knowing yet if we that what’s wholesome is also fun and vice versa. have the courage to face GEMINI (May 21-June 20): To the other eleven it.” Buddhist teacher Pema VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your mascot is a signs of the zodiac, the Way of the Gemini someChödrön said that and now famous white oak in Athens, Georgia. It’s called the times seems rife with paradox and contradiction.

I’m telling you. According Tree That Owns Itself. According to legend, it beMany non-Geminis to my divinations, a new longs to no person or institution, but only to itself. would feel paralyzed frontier is calling to you. An The earth in which it’s planted and the land around if they had to live in unprecedented question it are also its sole possesthe midst of so much has awakened. The urge sion. With this icon as your hubbub. But when to leave your familiar circle is increasingly tempting. inspiration, I invite you to you are at your best, I don’t know if you should you surrender to this enhance and celebrate your you thrive in the web brewing fascination. I don’t know if you will be able sovereignty during the next of riddles. In fact, your to gather the resources you would require to carry seven months. What actions willingness to abide there is often what generates out your quest. What do you think? Will you be able will enable you to own your special magic. Your breakthroughs are made to summon the necessary audacity? Maybe the betpossible by your high tolerance for uncertainty. How yourself more thoroughly? ter inquiry is this: Do you vow to use all your soulful How can you boost your many times have I seen a Gemini who has been ingenuity to summon the necessary audacity? autonomy and become, more than ever before, the lost in indecision but then suddenly erupts with a burst of crackling insights? This is the kind of subtle boss of you? It’s prime time to expedite this effort.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Once I witmiracle I expect to happen soon. nessed a windstorm so severe that two 100-year-old

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aztec king Montezuma II quenched his daily thirst with one specific beverage. He rarely drank anything else. It was ground cocoa beans mixed with chili peppers, water, vanilla and annatto. Spiced chocolate? You could call it that. The frothy brew was often served to him in golden goblets, each of which he used once and then hurled from his royal balcony into the lake below. He regarded this elixir as an aphrodisiac and liked to quaff a few flagons before heading off to his harem. I bring this up, Aquarius, because the coming weeks will be one of those exceptional times when you have a poetic license to be almost Montezuma-like. What’s your personal equivalent of his primal chocolate, golden goblets and harem?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “Unfortunately, I’m pretty lucky,” my friend Rico said to me recently.

He meant that his relentless good fortune constantly threatens to undermine his ambition. How can he be motivated to try harder and grow smarter and get stronger if life is always showering him with blessings?

He almost wishes he could suffer more so that he would have more angst to push against. I hope you won’t fall under the spell of that twisted logic in the coming weeks, Pisces. This is a phase of your cycle when you’re likely to be the beneficiary of an extra-strong flow of help and serendipity. Please say this affirmation as often as necessary: “Fortunately, I’m pretty lucky.”

-Rob Brezsny

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Beard oil and jewelry Santa, oh my! and

Scrantonmade’S annual holiday market haS arrived If you’ve missed ScrantonMade’s Holiday on the Square — the two-day, 100-vendor outdoor market — the last two years, well … sorry to break it to you, but there will be no Holiday on the Square this year.

Because now it’s a two-day, 200-vendor indoor market!

The ScrantonMade Holiday Market brings a new twist to an event that has become somewhat of a NEPA tradition — the market will be held inside the Mall at Steamtown. No more Jack Frost nipping at your nose while you browse handmade wares, artisan foods or listen to local bands. On Friday, Dec. 4, from 5 to 10 p.m., the new Holiday Marketplace will be open to the public, kicking off the two-day festival.

The new Holiday Market coincides with Scranton’s First Friday Art Walk and Lackawanna County’s month-long Festival of Trees (a Toys for Tots fundraiser), which has been moved from the Trolley Museum to the mall. If you can’t make it to the Holiday Market on Friday, you have another chance on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. to buy your locally crafted holiday gifts.

(Don’t forget to give a few gifts to yourself!)

The entire market will be housed on the first floor of the old Bon-Ton. Shoppers can enter via the mall entrance or the Bon-Ton entrance on Lackawanna Avenue. ScrantonMade’s Cristin Powers told us the Bon-Ton entrance will be the happening spot since the first 200 shoppers will get a free goodie bag on Saturday morning.

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“Last year, we had a line that wrapped more than a block long to get into the event — and this was a line in the rain — and we ran out of goodie bags before the entire line got through the door,” Chrissy Manuel of ScrantonMade said. “This year, we expect even more people than last year. We have more than 2,000 people attending from Facebook and we estimate even more than that.”

photography, crafts, handmade jewelry, clothing, head wraps, natural fragrances, other accoutrements, beard oils, homemade mead, natural honey and beeswax beauty products, sweets and treats, hand-dipped candles, ornamental glass, wooden objects and other useful, decorative oddities.

“We think the indoor space will allow attendees to stay longer and make a real day out of it,” Manuel said. “So, in that sense, it will be more like Another bonus to the indoor market — better parking. Shoppers will be able to park in the mall’s Arts on the Square, a destination to spend the day parking lot, but won’t be able to get in through the — actually two days. We want shoppers to walk around the mall to admire the windows decorated Bon-Ton doors from the garage. by local businesses, artists and organizations and So, once you’re in there, what is there to do?

Normally there are about 100 vendors at Holiday check out the other small businesses located in the mall. We hope it inspires people to really get on the Square, but the 2015 indoor Holiday Market boasts more than 200 vendors, that include painting, behind the mall’s reinvention and want to be a part of it.”

You can bop while you shop as there will be live music both days from bands and musicians including Indigo Moon Brass Band, Skip Monday, Mark Woodyatt, Kearney Boys and The Bogyard Chugg Band. You might even catch Santa getting down with a little Whip and Nae Nae.

worked k d closely l l with ith us tto create t a ffabulous b l andd creative small plate and drink menu,” Powers explained. “They’re creating a restaurant right within the event where attendees can sit down and have a snack, a meal and a drink while enjoying some holiday tunes.”

“Artist Valerie Kiser created a Gingerbread Village for the kids to play in and artist Cassie Rose Kobeski created a play area with games the kids will love,” Manuel said. “There are also many large and colorful installations that are sure to delight the kiddos. The market is only steps away from Santa in the middle of the mall.”

This is a “Holiday” Market — not a “Christmas” Market — and while you’ll see some epic yarnbombing, one thing you can plan on avoiding in the 570 is a Seattle-based “red cup” controversy.

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“We put on our events to inspire the community as well as to support the success of the talented artists and vendors,” Powers added. “We hope that both our events create relationships that may have not happened otherwise, connecting artists with new customers and clients.”

“I love seeing it all come together and seeing the public have a really great time,” Manuel said. “I also like to think that we are creating a new holiday “Our event is for everyone regardless of what holiday they celebrate,” Manuel said. “The commu- tradition for everyone to enjoy.” nity represents people of all cultural backgrounds Holiday on the Square has already become After carrying bags of local wares and doing the and our events recognize and celebrate that. We a tradition for many and it looks as though the like using the holiday season as a springboard to Stanky Leg with Santa, you’re going to be hungry.

Holiday Market will continue that tradition. create a memorable event and a new tradition in — kimberly m. aquilina “Terra Preta is another fantastic partner and

If you go:

What: ScrantonMade’s Holiday Market When: Friday, Dec. 4, 5 p.m.-10 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Where: The Mall at Steamtown, in the space formerly occupied by the Bon-Ton Additional Details: Entrance to the event and parking is free. If you’re interested in getting involved with Arts on the Square this summer or with the fourth annual Holiday Market in 2016, check out ScrantonMade on Facebook or email info@scrantonmade.com.

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giFt ideas For her by cathleen lathrop The holidays are a great time of year to celebrate the friends, family and loved ones around you. One traditional way to show them you care during the season is by giving them gifts — unless the gift is terrible. Shopping for others has created stress for some people that they seem to have coped with by purchasing only certain products for women.

My personal collection of bath soaps and candles is through the roof.

To find out what gift she wants without asking outright, you need to take note of what’s important to her. I can’t help but laugh when people tell me they don’t know what to get the woman in their life. No matter the girl you’re shopping for, the versatility of these gifts will help you find the right item or be inspired in your search.

If she disappears into a certain jewelry store when she shops, take a look around in that store for your purchase. Ask the sales representative about best sellers or tell them the styles of jewelry your girl tends ear. A good place to wear. to sstart for anyone would be at Duuffy Accessories, 218 Linden St., Scranton. They have a wide selection of earrings, brracelets, necklaces, jewelry seets and more.

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I’ll admit that chocolate iss cliché, but it’s cliché for a reason. Chocolate is ddelicious. If sugary treats hhave been a typical gift for tthe sweet tooth person in your life, then shake tthings up and make the gift m memorable. With the help frrom Bella Faccias Personalizzed Chocolates and Gifts or Chocolate Creations you can crreate a delicious gift that’s coompletely unique. They’re abble to print photographs, loggos and messages directly onto the chocolate.

Jewelry

Jewelry is a no brainer. While I would advise people to refrain from buying clothes for others, buying jewelry is a less intimidating task while still remaining personal. Some people can feel discouraged from browsing jewelry and all of the options and price ranges, but it doesn’t have to be daunting or expensive to be successful. Before deciding ing to venture into purchasing jewelry for your girl, look at her. Notice if she prefers to wear certain colors or shapes.

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Give your girl the gift of going out for a night she’ll remember. While Netflix is a home-bound comfort, it’s also predictable and not nearly as exciting as seeing a live performance.

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LLuckily, the 570 is a fantastic place to fifind concerts, plays and shows to atteend. The Scranton Cultural Center and the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arrts are just a few of thee venues the area ha has to offer. From musicals to local improvisational you’ll find a variety of performances that will help you plan the perfect outing.

Luckily for you, if you buy two tickets but aren’t interested in the event, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to go. Send her with a friend of her choosing and you’ll both be happier for it.

Classes

If you are looking to spend some quality time together, the Abington Area Community Classroom can help you decide what new skill you’d like to learn. From basic foreign language, finishing furniture, dance lessons, cooking to home brewing craft beer the Abington Area Community Classroom has offered a selection of classes open to the public. While their fall classes have ended and springtime might seem far away, it’s not too early to start planning and gathering supplies if needed.

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While the holidays are a celebratory time of the year, it can also create stress for many. If your

girl has been working hard, she’d appreciate some time being pampered. While a gift certificate might be less than exciting to give, when receiving one to the spa it’s like a personal invitation to future relaxation. Alexander’s Salon and Spa is a tranquil destination your girl will be happy to visit.

wine

Pennsylvania is starting to gain momentum and respect when it comes to producing quality wine. The more than 1,000 attendees at the PA Win Wine Land Festival agree. In its second year, the festival had more than 100 wines froom 18 wineries in the 570 reggion, so you absolutely haave a choice when it comes too selecting a wine. Some loocal choices include M Maiolatesi Wine Cellars, B Bartolai Winery, Nimble Hill W Winery, Grovedale Winery aand III Ponds Winery, just tto name a few. (Bonus ppoints if you pair this gift with chocolate.) chocolate )

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Chances are the girl you’re buying for loves at least one movie or TV show. Whether she watches reruns of Breaking Bad, is impatient for the new G Game of Thrones season oor can quote lines from S Star Wars in casual cconversation, everyone hhas a screen addiction.

U Use this knowledge as a spring board. Buy a “treat yoo self” mug for the Parks annd Recreation fanatic or Cllue: The Office Edition for thee true Scrantonian.

giFt ideas For her by tucker hottes People always tell me it’s difficult to shop for dudes. Friends, family members, coworkers — even strangers ask for suggestions. Fear not this season, because buying for guys can be incredibly simple, even for those of us with complex tastes and diverse interests.

First of all, it’s important to take note of all the things that might typically make your eyes glaze over. It always makes me laugh when someone claims to have no idea what a particular guy likes; men love to over-explain and show off. But I know the thousand-yard stare that often accompanies my own soliloquies. My military spec paracord? “Some rope.” The new home theater system? “Those wires and stuff.” I get it. Sometimes we blurt out a cascade of numbers and specifications that seem meaningless, but I promise there can be useful information in there. So this rule applies across the board for any of the following categories: make a mental note or jot down brand names, model numbers, specs and any other information that might be relevant.

shaving

Whether you’re buying for a guy who’s a proud beard owner or one who prefers to shave it all off, we all have to meet a razor now and then. It’s time to stop using the latest 900-blade monstrosity and return to basics: shaving lather and a double edge safety razor can provide one of the closest home shaves without dealing with cartridge razors that look like 1980s action figures. A quality safety razor

and brush made with badger hair make excellent gifts. If the person you’re buying for is already shaving this way, it might be time for a new brush or a nicer razor. nice If he has a regular barbershoop, head there for advice — as well as local products.

Shhops like Guy’s Barber Shop in Scranton and Loyalty Barbeer Shop and Shave Parlor in Sccranton and Archbald have exxpert barbers and dudefriendly soaps, lotions, beard oils, hair products and more.

Odds are the barber already O knows what he likes. Of k course, if he’s a first-timer, a c gift g certificate for a hot lather straight razor shave is a s great idea. g

Beer

It’s no secret that people of the 570 love beer — the Electric City Craft Brew Fest draws thousands to the spring and fall sessions, and PA Oktoberfest takes over Mohegan Sun Pocono for a weekend. One of the biggest draws to these festivals is the opportunity to try rare or limited edition beers. It’s also a chance to sample what local brewers have to offer. Why not track down a hard-to-find six-pack or growler of a limited edition brew? Or assemble a sample of local beer from places like 3 Guys And A Beer’D, SBC Brewing Company, Nimble Hill, North Slope Brewing Company, Irving Cliff Brewery or any of the other awesome craft breweries that are popping up throughout the region.

Of course, it might also be time to take it to the next level and start home brewing. The Scranton Brewer’s Guild and Wyoming Valley Homebrewers Club offer meetings and tons of advice for novices and experts alike. Simply Homebrew in Drums

and Northeast Hydroponics & Homebrewing in Scranton are great places to pick up materials for the experienced home brewer or products to help get started.

outdoors

Winter sports are upon us and it’s hard to imagine the spring thaw, but now is not the time to stick to strictly seasonal gift-giving. It may be almost too late to pick up that last piece of skiing ng or snowboarding gear and hunters are already mostly set up for the season. Sure, if you know a dude who needs something, go for it — but bear in mind gear in season is gear at full price. Try looking ahead to the spring and summer activities he enjoys.

One of my favorite ways to enjoy the outdoors as soon as things start to thaw is fly fishing. It’s a sport with an endless supply of gear. A&G Outfitters in Dickson City offers full setups, hand-tied flies, lessons, trips, advice and everything a local angler needs. Rivers throughout the 570 are being recognized as some of the best in the state, so it’s a great time to experience the sport.

Food

You simply can’t go wrong with food for dudes. A gift certificate for dinner and drinks seems lame, but sometimes we just want to go to our favorite restaurant. If you need something

a little more tangible, try actual food — sausage, bacon, steaks, prepared food and more from North Scranton Meat Locker will make any man smile (right before he slips ( into a food coma).

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There are great pportunities for op ports enthusiasts in sp he 570. Check out th ticcket packages for the WB RailRiders and SW BS Penguins. Both WB ganizations offer a org range ran from full-season to just a few tickets. Mohegan Sun Pocono has a different kind of action — whether you know a guy who wants to hit the slots, tables or watch the harness racing. With enough bars and restaurants to fill the time, a trip to the casino might be just what your dude is looking for.

Cigars

No gift guide for guys would be complete without cigars. If you have a cigar wi ennthusiast in your life, it’s a safe beet that a humidor, cutter, lighter, asshtray or gift set would go over weell. Gift certificates to a local cigar store or lounge are also a grreat idea. Stop by Big House S Smoke Shop in Scranton, Cigars on State in Clarks Summit, EEl Humidor in Plains or any of thhe other fine cigar shops in the rregion for suggestions. If you ccan, sneak a photo of some of gars he has on hand — this will ciga help the experts make selections from the huge variety of tastes and strengths.

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The event included an arm-wrestling contest, live music and vendors representing North Scranton Meat Locker, Steamtown Cigar Club, Girls of NEPA, the Electric City Tattoo Gallery and Jesse’s Place Ice Cream, to name a few.

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SCRANTON: Near the university of Scranton. Newly renovated rooms $125/week plus security. NON SMOKING. NO PETS. 570-963-1029.

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

$2,000 or best offer.

Call 570-706-1612

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POWER DOOR NEEDED

for 1987 Celica GT Toyota. Drivers side & hinges. Good condition.

Call 570-489-6937

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570-346-1133

25 LOW MILE VEHICLES IN STOCK!!!!

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PsychoLogIcaLLy sounD straIght taLk from synDIcateD coLumnIst amy aLkon

Dust In the Lust I’m a man who has been married three times. Upon reflection, it seems to me that most women are ultimately not that interested in sex as a recreational activity.

I try to be a selfless and devoted lover, but I always see a steep drop in a woman’s sexual interest after we’re together for a while. Can I do something to avoid this?

— Wondering

Admittedly, women aren’t going to psychics and asking, “Tell me, Madam Sasha … will he have recreational sex with me? I NEED TO KNOWWW!” Still, there are plenty of lusty women who are just looking to bed and shed a guy. And I do get email from women desperate to get their man to put down Call of Duty and put out. But anthropologist Peter B. Gray and evolutionary biologist Justin Garcia write in Evolution & Human Sexual Behavior that a survey of the scientific literature finds what many of us probably recognize — that men, on average, have stronger and more consistent sex drives. As social psychologist Roy Baumeister put it in one of these studies: “Men want sex more than women at the start of a relationship, in the middle of it, and after many years of it.”

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Gray and Garcia explain that “within an evolutionary lens, this (difference) makes sense.” They’re referring to how it was in an ancestral man’s (gene-spreading) best interest to have sex with any woman who’d have him. Women, however, benefited from being choosier — holding off from going into the bushes with just any “hit ‘em and quit ‘em” Mr. Neanderbrow, which could leave them as the sole caretaker for one or more little Neanderbrows.

But there’s choosiness and there’s choosing to replace hot sex with hot scrapbooking. When sexologist Rosemary Basson read a 1999 study with over a third of women reporting “low sexual desire,” she began to wonder whether the problem is in the women or in the expectation that desire in women will play out the way it does in men.

Basson found that in the early stages of a relationship, or if women are away from their partner for days or weeks, they will have that from-out-of-nowhere lust to get it on that men do. But once a woman settles into a relationship, sex often becomes a “responsive event.”

This doesn’t mean her sex drive is permanently up on blocks on the front lawn. It’s what Basson calls “trigger-

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able,” meaning that a woman first needs to start fooling around, which will lead to her getting aroused. She’ll then feel desire and be up for sexcapades. But because many couples don’t know this, their sex lives (and often their relationships) go to pot while they wait around for the woman’s desire like a bus that never comes.

This should tell you that it’s wise, when in a relationship, to schedule not just date night but sex date night.

Sure having this as an event alert on your iPhone — just below “City Council meeting” — probably sounds pretty unsexy. However, it’s ultimately a whole lot sexier than getting to the point where your penis starts rogueanswering your phone with charming little greetings like “Death Row, how may I direct your call?”

BLareway to heaven, My friends are shocked at how honest my boyfriend and I are with each other. He’ll tell me I need to brush my teeth … again. I’ll ask him if he’s heard of deodorant. We tease each other a lot, but it’s not mean-spirited. We love each other. Also, he says he’s grateful that he doesn’t have to constantly censor himself with me as he did with his previous girlfriends. But are we being too honest?

— Worried Sometimes the naked truth needs a back wax before it gets presented to anyone. But it really depends on the audience. You two, for example, seem to have a mutual admiration society with moments of “Umm … perhaps

you hadn’t noticed …” The message? “Be yourself! But with one fewer green thing between your teeth.”

Marriage researcher John Gottman finds that what matters is the overall climate of the relationship — whether it’s a warm and loving friendship or the kind of “ship” where one longs to shove the other overboard when the cruise director rounds the corner.

Gottman also emphasizes the importance of raising issues gently and sooner rather than later. Your way may not seem gentle to your friends, but providing that you don’t start seasoning your humor with contempt (which Gottman finds is a real relationship-killer), you probably have a good chance of growing old (and smelly) together. Picture yourselves in the old fogies home, reciting romantic poetry to each other — like this one (which I think is from Tennyson): “Roses are red, violets are blue, you look like a monkey, and you smell like one, too.”

Amy Alkon got a problem? write amy alkon at 171 Pier ave., #280, santa monica, ca 90405 or adviceamy@aol.com. ©2015, amy alkon, all rights reserved

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Psycho sudoku kaidoku

PuZZLe Page

Each of the 26 letters of the alphabet is represented in this grid by a number between 1 and 26. Using letter frequency, word-pattern recognition, and the numbers as your guides, fill in the grid with wellknown English words (HINT: since a Q is always followed by a U, try hunting down the Q first).

Only lowercase, unhyphenated words are allowed in kaidoku, so you won’t see anything like STOCKHOLM or LONG-LOST in here (but you might see AFGHAN, since it has an uncapitalized meaning, too).

Now stop wasting my precious time and SOLVE!

“the Bridged Version” — something is, uh, missing.

Last week’s soLution

Psycho Sudoku edited by Matt Jones psychosudoku@hotmail.com

Across 1 Scrabble play 5 “___-daisy!”

9 Pronounce indistinctly 13 Burn cooler 14 Orange or lime, e.g.

16 Ending with soft or spy 17 “Hercules” character who got her own show 18 Locale of Universal Studios Japan 19 Slight advantage 20 “Please have a solid weave, rope!” wish?

23 On the upswing 25 L1k3 t415 t3xt 26 He announced he wouldn’t run in 2016 27 “In medias ___” 29 It’s never been done before 33 Levy for being stealthy?

35 “I couldn’t care less!”

36 “This ___ ripoff!”

37 Menzel of “Wicked” 39 Miles ___ gallon 40 Flood-prone areas 43 Clothes that don’t need people?

46 New Jersey county 47 “Your post is the best of all,” online 48 “World’s busiest airport” 49 “What ___can I say?”

51 Pitchman’s pitches

53 Dock where everything happens so fast?

57 Dunkable dessert 58 Knock for ___ 59 Caldecott Medal winner ___ Jack Keats 63 50-50 share 64 “Talking in Your Sleep” singer Crystal 65 Pond hopper 66 “Frozen” snowman 67 Word after “going twice...”

68 “Sorry I broke your priceless Ming vase” Down 1 Ear buildup 2 Approval from a fútbol fan 3 Harry’s friend at Hogwarts 4 Jordan River’s outlet 5 2011 NCAA champs 6 Ph.D. candidate, e.g.

7 Bacon quantity 8 Yahoos 9 Get overly concerned 10 Countess’s title 11 “Girl, You’ll Be a Woman Soon” coverers ___ Overkill 12 Oboe mouthpiece 15 Ben’s role in “Pearl Harbor” 21 Sty squeal 22 Certain mortgage, informally 23 Some hair conditioners 24 Archetypes 26 Record following?

28 Be 30 Invalidate a law 31 Paints without care 32 ___ Haute, Indiana 34 “’___ the season to be jolly” 35 ___ Harbour, FL 38 Survey results between stories 41 Seeing red 42 Auto shaft 44 Pate de ___ gras 45 Cabbie’s question 47 Guys 50 Hitch in a plan 52 Brought (in), as music 53 Area below Greenwich Village 54 Mountain range between Europe and Asia 55 Boxer Oscar___ Hoya 56 Duncan toy 60 Frenzied situation 61 Kanye’s forte (other than selfpromotion) 62 Super Bowl highlights?

Last week’s soLution

©2015 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@jonesincrosswords.com). For answers to this puzzle, call (900) 226-2800, 99 cents per minute. Must be 18+. Reference puzzle No. 753.

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