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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. Advertising: (570) 348-9185 On the Cover: FINALLY! Star Wars is here.

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Rock out this holiday season as the Trans-Siberian Orchestra holiday tour makes its way to the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, 255 Highland Park Blvd., WilkesBarre, on Friday, Dec. 11, at 3:30 and 8 p.m. The progressive rock band is known for their extravagant lighting and pyrotechnic displays during live shows. Billboard Magazine ranked the band as one of the top touring artists of the first decade of the new millennium. This year’s yuletide tale is “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve,” a story of a runaway who breaks into an abandoned vaudeville theatre to seek shelter on Christmas Eve. The tale includes musical highlights from the band’s three previous Christmas-themed rock operas, Christmas Eve and Other Stories, The Christmas Attic and The Lost Christmas Eve. Tickets begin at $36 and can be purchased at the NBT Bank Box Office at Mohegan Sun Arena, ticketmaster.com, by calling 800-745-3000 or at any Ticketmaster outlet. — cl

If you’re looking for art and entertainment this season, don’t miss the Synaesthesia Social’s Holiday Special Show at The Olde Brick Theatre, 126 W. Market St., Scranton on Sunday, Dec. 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. This will be the only December Synaesthesia Social. The social combines live music, drawing, poetry and theatre. The performers are the subject as well as the entertainment for the evening. The Cracked Candycane Quartet is the featured musical act this week. The quartet includes Jason Smeltzer on theremin and electronics, Doug Smith on bass, Jamie Orfanella on didgeridoos, exotic instruments and trumpet and Matt Scola on the drums. All ages and skill level are welcome to either make art to the music or make a space in the audience to enjoy the show. Coffee and baked treats will be provided. General admission is $5. Students are $2. For more information, visit their Synaesthesia Social Facebook. — cl

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Happy Hour Holiday

Leadership Lackawanna’s annual Mix, Mingle and Jingle Holiday Happy Hour isn’t just about discount drinks like other happy hours. On Friday, Dec. 11, from 5:30 to 7: 30 p.m. at Ale Mary’s at the Bittenbender, 126 Franklin Ave., Scranton, you’ll get to meet other professionals, make friends and indulge in sweets. This event features a “Best Of” Cookie Contest showcasing My Mother’s Delicacies, Market Street Sweets and more. There will also be a mystery box raffle and a cooking eating contest. The winner of the contest will receive a $100 cash prize. Registration of $5 in advance or $10 at the door is required for the contest. This is an ages 21 and over event. Beer, wine, soda, and appetizers will be provided. Proceeds will support Leadership Lackawanna and their three programs — Tomorrow’s Leaders Today, the Core Program and the Executive Program. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling 570-342-7711 or at leadershiplackawanna.com. — cl

Empty Stocking

Get into the holiday spirit by listening to festive tunes performed live while helping a local charitable cause. The Performance Music at the University of Scranton presents the annual Empty Stocking Fund Benefit Concert featuring the Scranton Brass Orchestra. The evening will provide a selection of traditional Christmas tunes as well as a festive sing-a-long for the audience. The concert is on Sunday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m., at the Houilhan-McLean Center, 342 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. Free parking is available in a university lot across from the concert hall on Madison Avenue. The concert is open to be public, but donations will be accepted at the door. Admission is one new toy, an items of children’s clothing or a cash donation. The program is a partnership between the Performance Music Department and the holiday outreach initiatives of United Neighborhood Center’s Project Hope. For more information contact Cheryl Boga at charyl.boga@scranton.edu or 570-941-7624. — cl

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The Scranton Civic Ballet Company presents the 29th annual performance of The Nutcracker. Shows will be on Friday, Dec. 11, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Theatre at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. Under the artistic direction of Miss Helen Gaus, the Nutcracker showcases all of the company’s dancers, ages 8 to 21 in this holiday production. The ballet tells the story of Clara and her beloved nutcracker. One Christmas Eve, Clara’s toys come to life and her nutcracker defends her from the Mouse King. Tickets are $18.50 with a special price of four tickets for the price of three. Tickets can be purchased at the Fidelity Box Office at the Scranton Cultural Center or by calling 570-344-1111. For more information, call 570-343-0115. — cl

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7th Annual Carol Sing, Dec. 10, 6 p.m. New Life Church, Scranton. Free. AAF Holiday Party, Dec. 10, 6 to 8 p.m. POSH at The Scranton Club, Scranton. $10/$20/$30. 570-344-8671. Holiday Cabaret: Songs of the Season, Dec. 10, 7 p.m., Dec. 17, 7 p.m. Shawnee Playhouse, 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 annual student production of the holiday classic. 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. 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

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The Met: live in HD presents a special 10-year anniversary encore screening of its first ever cinema broadcast, The Magic Flute, on Dec. 12, 1 p.m. at Cinemark 20, Moosic; Regal Dickson City Stadium 14 & IMaX, Dickson City; and Cinemark Stroud Mall, Stroudsburg. Tickets are $15-23. Call 570-961-5922 or visit FathomEvents.com for more information.

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 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

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more. Also enjoy live music, demonstrations and Santa photo ops. Lunch 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.. Children’s Christmas Party, Dec. 13, 1 to 3 p.m. Keyser Valley Community Center, Scranton. 570-346-1828. 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. A Christmas Story, through Dec. 13, FridaysSaturdays, 7 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, Duryea. $5/$12. 570-4573589 or phoenixpac.vpweb.com. 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. Catholic Choral Society Advent Concert, Dec. 15, 7 p.m. Forty Fort United Methodist Church,

Forty Fort. 570-587-2753 or catholichoralsociety.org. 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. Please see CALENDAR, Page 8

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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. 570-265-5017 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. 570836-6986. 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. Holidays Around the Globe, Dec. 19, 5:30 p.m. Mirror Visions Vocal Ensemble The Milford Theatre, Milford. $15/$20. 570-409-1278 or milfordtheatre. com/milford. 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. A German Christmas, Dec. 20, 2 p.m. Anthracite Heritage Museum, Scranton. 570-963-4804 or anthracitemuseum.org. 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. A Dickens of a Christmas, Dec. 20, 6 p.m. Rossetti Family Estate, Scranton. $25. 570-335-7702. White Christmas, through Dec. 20, Thursdays-

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Saturdays, 6 p.m.; Sundays, 1 p.m. The Music Box Players present the Irving Berlin classic holiday musical based on the motion picture. Tickets are available for dinner and show or show only. Music Box Dinner Playhouse, Swoyersville. $14-35. 570283-2195 or musicbox.org. Divine Mercy Parish Music Ministry Christmas Concert, Dec. 20, 7 p.m. Divine Mercy Parish, Scranton. 570-344-1724. 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-On-Delaware. $8 donation. 570-4215093 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. 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, 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. 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. Festival of Trees, 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 Junior department in 2015. 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.

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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. Silver City Bound, Dec. 12. Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley. 570-588-8077 or harmonypresents.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. 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. 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 shermantheater.com. 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. 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-On-Delaware. $8 donation. 570-4215093 or theshawneeplayhouse.com. Candlebox, Dec. 29, 8 p.m. Intimate, acoustic concert. Gypsies Lounge & Night Club at Mount Airy, Mount Pocono. $20. 877-682-4791 or mountairycasino.com. New Year’s Eve with Black Tie Stereo, Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Includes buffet, toast drink and noisemaker. Cash bar. Regal Room, Olyphant.

Wisecrackers presents comedian eric McMahon (pictured) and Jared Fried on Dec. 11 and 12, at 9 p.m. in the seasons Ballroom at Mohegan sun Pocono, Plains Twp.

570-489-1901 or regalroom.com. Amish Outlaws, Jan. 1, 10 p.m. Covering songs from artists as diverse as Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley to Jay Z to Lady Gaga, Snopp Dogg and Bon Jovi. Gypsies Lounge & Night Club at Mount Airy, Mount Pocono. $15. 877-682-4791 or mountairycasino.com.

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Annie, Dec. 11, 6 p.m., Dec. 12, 2 p.m. Oppenheim Center for the Arts, Scranton. free. 570-961-1592. John Mitchell: An American Hero, Dec. 12, 8 p.m. Rossetti Family Estate, Scranton. $15. 570344-3841. 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. Continuing

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.

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. 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. 570-784-8181 or bte.org.

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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. 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, Wilkes-Barre. 570-408-4325 or wilkes.edu. Not a Fish: Works by John Mitchell, through Dec. 12. 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. 570-674-6250 or misericordia.edu. Photo Extractions: Places and Things, through Dec. 12. Photographic work by Jacqueline Evans.

Comedian Jim Florentine visits Gypsies Lounge and Night Club at Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono, on Thursday, Dec. 31.

Call for gallery hours. MacDonald Room of the Pauly Friedman Art Gallery at Misericordia University, Dallas. 570-674-6250 or misericordia.edu. 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.; TuesdaysWednesdays, 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. Print: Master of Arts Graduate Exhibition, through Dec. 18, Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3 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. 570-348-6278 or marywood. edu/galleries. 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. 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-

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Plaid Tidings, through Dec. 13, Fridays-Sundays. Theatre at the Grove, Nuangola. 570-8688212 or nuangolagrove.com. 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 Patricia Purcell, Robert Spalletta, T.J. Zale and William Zeranski. Providence Playhouse, Scranton. $6-12. 570-342-9707 or actorscircle.org. 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

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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. 570346-7186 or everhart-museum.org. In Bloom: Views from the Gardens, through Jan. 16, Mondays-Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reception: Nov. 20, 5-8 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. Art Events

Drawing and Design: Art Class, Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m. Jennifer Amazon of Amazon Art Studio hosts this weekly class. Topics to be covered include: elements of art, principles of design, drawing techniques, artist studies, life drawing skills, anatomy and color theory. Art Seen Gallery Co-Op and Cafe, Scranton. $20 (discount available with advance monthly enrollment). 570-497-6457 or AmazonArtStudio.com. Life Drawing Sessions, Dec. 20, 1 to 3:30 p.m. With demonstration by Robert Berstrasser, Ted Michalowski and Helen Lavelle. All are welcome to participate in these workshops. Circle Center for the Arts (WVAL), Wilkes-Barre. $8-10. wyomingvalleyartleague@gmail.com. Life Drawing Group, through Dec. 31, Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. Regional artists host each session. Bring your own supplies; easels provided. The Afa Gallery, Scranton. $2-7. 570-969-1040 or artistsforart.org.

Books

Everhart Reads Book Club, Dec. 10, 6 p.m. Book choices are based on the museum’s exhibits. To Have and to Have Another: A Hemingway Cocktail Companion by Philip Greene. Library Express at Mall at Steamtown, Scranton. 570-346-7186 or programs@everhart-museum.org. Angela Trotta Thomas Book Signing, Dec. 10, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Cleland House, Scranton. Creative Writing Workshop, through Dec. 15, Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. Freelance writer and editor 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 jewishwilkes-barre.org.

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emcees this weekend comedy event. Seasons Ballroom at Mohegan Sun Pocono, Plains Twp. $10 Auditions for Guys and Dolls, Dec. 14 through Thursday; $20 Friday and Saturday. 570-788-8451 15, 7 p.m. Roles are open for men and women ages or wisecrackers.biz. 16 and older. You will be asked to sing a song of your Wisecrackers presents: Gemini, Mike Stankiechoice and read from the script. Performance dates wicz, Dec. 18 through 19, 9 p.m. Scott Bruce are Jan. 30 through Feb 21. Music Box Dinner Playemcees this weekend comedy event. Seasons house, Swoyersville. 570-283-2195 or musicbox.org. Ballroom at Mohegan Sun Pocono, Plains Twp. $10 Shawnee Original Playwright Series: Call for SubThursday; $20 Friday and Saturday. 570-788-8451 missions, through Dec. 31. Deadline: Dec. 31. Seeking or wisecrackers.biz. playwrights who would like to have their original work Jim Florentine, Dec. 31, 11 p.m. Doors open at read on stage for a live audience who will then vote for 10 p.m. The comic is known for his work on Comthe plays they would like to see produced and presentedy Central’s Crank Yankers, among other credits. ed on the stage of The Shawnee Playhouse. Readings Gypsies Lounge & Night Club at Mount Airy, Mount will be held on Friday nights in March and April 2016. Pocono. $39.99 includes two drink tickets. 877Shawnee Playhouse, Shawnee-On-Delaware. $10-18. 682-4791 or mountairycasino.com. 570-421-5093 or theshawneeplayhouse.com. Jim Breuer, Jan. 2, 8 p.m. Gypsies Lounge & Night Club at Mount Airy, Mount Pocono. $45-55. 877-682-4791 or mountairycasino.com.

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Film

NT Live: Jane Eyre, Dec. 10, 1 p.m. National Theatre Live presents a screening of the live stage adaptation of the Charlotte Bronte novel as first staged at the Bristol Old Vic by Sally Cookson last year before coming to the National. Keystone Theatre, Towanda. 570-268-7469 or bcrac.org. The Met presents The Magic Flute, Dec. 12, 1 p.m. The Met: Live in HD presents a special 10 year anniversary encore screening of its first ever cinema broadcast, a production of Mozart’s opera directed by Julie Taymor (The Lion King) and conducted by James Levine. Runs approximately two hours. Cinemark 20, Moosic. Regal Dickson City Stadium 14 & IMAX, Dickson City. Cinemark Stroud Mall, Stroudsburg. $15-23. 570-961-5922 or FathomEvents.com.

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The Nutcracker, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 12, 2 p.m. Scranton Civic Ballet company presents its annual student production of the holiday classic. Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, Scranton. $15. 570-344-1111 or sccmt.org. 34th Annual Holiday Extravaganza: “Spreading Christmas Cheer” presented by the Joan Harris Dancers, Dec. 12, 1 p.m., 5 p.m., Dec. 13, 2 p.m. The students of the Joan Harris Centre have produced a show designed to remind NEPA of exactly that. The regional dance troupe invites you to join in the fun as their fast paced show is guaranteed to warm the hears and soothe the souls of both young and old. 570-287-7977 or joanharrisdancers.com. Contra Dance, Dec. 19. Featuring live music by Poison Love with Caller Laurie B. Beginners welcome. The Cooperage, Honesdale. $10 suggested donation or free to children younger than 15. 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. 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. Panked! Dance Party, Dec. 31, 9 p.m. Normally held the last Thursday of the month, this popular monthly dance party features music by DJs Conor McGuigan and Brian Langan. The Bog, Scranton. $5. 570-341-6761.

John Mitchell: An American Hero, Dec. 12, 8 p.m. Dramatic reading in two acts written and performed by Robert Thomas Hughes. Seating limited; reservations recommended. Rossetti Family Estate, Scranton. $15. 570-344-3841. NEPA Chapter Holistic Chamber of Commerce Meeting, Dec. 15, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. First meeting free to non-members. Arrive early to place food orders or network before the meeting. Perkins Restaurant, Mount Pocono. 570-963-1115 or perkinsrestaurants.com. NEPA Chapter Holistic Chamber of Commerce Meeting, Dec. 17, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. First meeting free to non-members. Arrive early to place food orders or network before the meeting. Perkins Family Restaurant, Scranton. 570-963-1115 or perkinsrestaurants.com. Socrates Cafe, Dec. 17, 6:30 to 8 p.m. All are welcome to join this philosophical discussion in the Community Room from 6:30 until 8 p.m. Lackawanna County Children’s Library, Scranton.

SportS & recreation

Mah Jongg, Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. Join our group of National Mah Jong League Inc. players. No experience necessary. Adults only. Abington Community Library, Clarks Summit. 570-587-3440 or lclshome.org. Chess Club, Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. For adults. Abington Community Library, Clarks Summit. 570587-3440 or lclshome.org. Hudson Model Railroad Club 2015-2016 Open House, through Jan. 2, Wednesdays, 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 20, noon to 5 p.m., Dec. 27, noon to 5 p.m., Jan. 3, noon to 5 p.m. Hudson Model Railroad Club, Plains Twp. Free. hudsonmodelrailroadclub.com.

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Ann Zero. Chairs, blankets, and bolsters are available, but you are encouraged to bring your own blanket or zafu. A half-hour, partially guided, partially silent mediation period is followed by open and supportive discussion. The Wonderstone Gallery, Dunmore. 570-878-3870 or thewonderstonegallery.com. Luzerne High School Christmas Luncheon, Dec. 15, 11:30 a.m. All are welcome. If wish to attend must call Joe Petrasek at 570-2875690, Robert Kochmore at 570-287-5180 or Maggie Fronczewicz at 570-333-5180. Giving names, count attending, companions welcome. No reservations later than Saturday, Dec. 12. Fox Hill Country Club, Exeter. 570-655-2239 or foxhillcc.net. Scranton Limited Train Rides, through Dec. 19, Fridays-Sundays. Take a three-mile round trip ride across the Lackawanna River to the University of Scranton and back at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.; 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday’s schedule includes Nay Aug Limited runs. Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton. $3 or free to children younger than age six. 570-340-5200 or nps.gov/stea. Winter Farmers’ Market, through Dec. 26, Saturdays. Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Find seasonal produce, meats, breads, and baked goods from local farms and vendors. Also featuring music cherish the Ladies: a celtic christmas takes place Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m., at the f.M. Kirby by live bands. Prepared meals at The Market Cafe center for the performing arts, Wilkes-Barre. available for purchase. Continues every other Saturday Jan. 9 to March 19. The Cooperage, Honesdale. Nutcracker Community Celebration, Dec. 12, 6 570-253-2020 or thecooperageproject.org. contest. Ale Mary’s at the Bittenbender, Scranton. to 9 p.m. Ballet Theatre of Scranton celebrates 40 $25. 570-955-0176 or leadershiplackawanna.com. Bash in the Ballroom, Dec. 31, 10 p.m. to 1 Cocktails for a Cause, Dec. 15, 5:30 p.m. An evening years of The Nutcracker at this community fundraiser a.m. Featuring Parrotbeach, a tribute to Jimmy of fun and fashion, cocktails and commerce and holiday featuring children’s activities (face painting, a NutBuffet. Keystone Grand Ballroom at Mohegan cracker dress up station, and photo booth), food, gifts and giving The Woodlands Inn & Resort, Plains Sun Pocono, Plains Twp. free. 570-831-2100 or DJ , basket raffles (including a piece of special Twp. $30. 570-824-9831 or thewoodlandsresort.com. mohegansunpocono.com. Nutcracker memorabilia from the late founder ConIndoor Winter Farmers’ Market, through May stance Reynolds collection) and appearances by 7, Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. UNC South Side the Nutcracker characters. Radisson at Lackawanna Winter Farmers’ Market, Scranton. 570-346-0759 Station hotel, Scranton. $10-25. 570-342-8300 or or uncnepa.org. Scrabble, Thursdays, 1 p.m. Join our enthusiasballetheatre.com. tic group of Scrabble players. No registration necWestern Dinner Dance, Dec. 12, 6 to 10:30 essary. Adults only. Abington Community Library, p.m. Dupont Volunteer Hose Company, Dupont. caLenDar SuBMiSSionS Clarks Summit. 570-587-3440 or lclshome.org. $20. 570-675-3343. Girls Night Out Milford, Dec. 10, 5 to 8 p.m. Email your event information to electriccity@ Warrior Writers Project, Dec. 14, 6 to 8 p.m. Historic Milford, Milford. timesshamrock.com or we will accept The Wyoming County Cultural Center and the International Dinner, Dec. 10, 5:30 p.m., 6:30 submissions mailed to Current Events, Electric Tunkhannock Rotary Club hosts a monthly meeting p.m. St. Mary’s Center, Scranton. 570-343-5151 City/Diamond City, 149 Penn Ave., Scranton, PA of this national program working to empower or smccenter.com. 18503. High resolution (min. 200 dpi) photos veterans through creativity. The group will be faciliWriters’ Group, Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Read your are welcome. Deadline for submissions is the tated by Warrior Writer trainer and instructor Jenny work or just listen while you practice the craft of writing Monday prior to the Thursday edition by noon. Pacanowski, and the Dietrich’s Writers’ Group toward a goal of publication. All genres and levels Due to the high demand for submissions, we facilitator Hildy Morgan. The Dietrich Theater, welcome. Ages 18 and older only. The Dietrich Theater, cannot guarantee all events will be printed on a Tunkhannock. 570-996-1500 or warriorwriters.org. Tunkhannock. 570-996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com. weekly basis. Most events do not run more than Monday Night Meditation, Mondays, 8 p.m. O Gauge Train Display, Dec. 12, 1 to 4 p.m., two to three weeks in advance. Regardless, all No meditation experience is required and no single Dec. 26, 1 to 4 p.m., Jan. 2, 1 to 4 p.m. Bill’s Shopevents submitted are published at The570.com. faith is embraced at this weekly session with Beth rite Supermarket, Daleville.

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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. 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

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seasons ballroom at mohegan sun Pocono, Plains Twp. — Wisecrackers presents: Eric McMahon, Jared Fried skytop Lodge, Skytop — Doug Smith Orchestra sleepy hollow Lounge at idle hour Lanes, Dickson City — Marilyn Kennedy

Thursday, december 10 elixir at mohegan sun Pocono, Plains — Tom Graham Formosa, Clarks Summit — Ron Leas and Kenny McGraw mecca’s Place, Dunmore — Jay Luke ruth’s chris steak house, Plains — Music for Models Trio

suNday, december 13 bazil, Clarks Summit — John Oclese and Geri Featherby jazz duo

Friday, december 11 3 Guys and a beer’d Taproom, Carbondale — Tom Graham ehrhardt’s Waterfront restaurant, Hawley — Silver Meteor Grotto Pizza/Grand slam sports bar, Harveys Lake — Grotto Pizza Entertainment Grotto Pizza/skybox sports bar, Wilkes-Barre Twp. — Grotto Pizza Entertainment JJ bridjes restaurant, Clarks Summit — The Wanabees mecca’s Place, Dunmore — JR Huff mert’s, Scranton— South Side Bandits New Penny, Scranton — Speaker Jam O’Leary’s Pub, Scranton — Sassafras 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: Eric McMahon, Jared Fried The Woodlands inn & resort, Plains Twp. — The 25th Hour

saTurday, december 12 The bog, Scranton — Mike Quinn ehrhardt’s Waterfront restaurant, Hawley — Gone Crazy evolution Nightclub at the Woodlands, Plains Twp. — Dance Party JJ bridjes restaurant, Clarks Summit — Take 3 The Keys, Scranton — Friendbot 4000, Crookshanks, Young At Heart mecca’s Place, Dunmore — Teddy Young and The Aces mert’s, Scranton— Aaron Fink and friends New Penny, Scranton — Corners of Sanctuary, Tear Gas Union and Bloodeagle O’Leary’s Pub, Scranton — Clarence Spady Band Poor richard’s Pub, Scranton — Karaoke with DJ Honey Do ruth’s chris steak house, Plains Township — The Ruth’s Chris Jazz Trio sambuca Grill, Scranton — Paul Ardito

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mONday, december 14 The Keys, Scranton — Silhouette Lies, Days in Transit & Edelweiss Tuesday, december 15 blu Wasabi, Clarks Summit — Live entertainment ruth’s chris steak house, Plains Township — Phil Hinton WedNesday, december 16 bazil, Clarks Summit — Marko Marcinko Jazz Quartet The bog, Scranton — Dustin Drevitch 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 mecca’s Place, Dunmore — Ronnie Morgan 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 17 Formosa, Clarks Summit — Ron Leas and Kenny McGraw mendicino’s Pizza, Covington Twp. — Merchants of Groove Unplugged ruth’s chris steak house, Plains Township — Music for Models Trio

Magic Mike Quinn performs his original music saturday, Dec. 12 at The bog in scranton. seasons ballroom at mohegan sun Pocono, Plains Twp. — Wisecrackers presents: Gemini, Mike Stankiewicz Villa maria ii, Scranton — The Wanabees The Woodlands inn & resort, Plains Twp. — The 25th Hour

saTurday, december 19 ehrhardt’s Waterfront restaurant, Hawley — Compass Friday, december 18 evolution Nightclub at the Woodlands, Plains The bog, Scranton — Happy Hour with Last Call Twp. — Dance Party (6-8 p.m.), Indigo Moon Brass Band X-mas Show Poor richard’s Pub, Scranton — Karaoke with ehrhardt’s Waterfront restaurant, Hawley — DJ Honey Do Paulie Knakk ruth’s chris steak house, Plains Township — ruth’s chris steak house, Plains Township — The Ruth’s Chris Jazz Trio The Ruth’s Chris Jazz Trio sambuca Grill, Scranton — Paul Ardito sambuca Grill, Scranton — Paul Ardito

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seasons ballroom at mohegan sun Pocono, Plains Twp. — Gemini, Mike Stankiewicz skytop Lodge, Skytop — Doug Smith Orchestra suNday, december 20 backyard ale house, Scranton — The 2015 Jingle Ball and Shots with Santa bazil, Clarks Summit — John Oclese and Geri Featherby jazz duo Tuesday, december 22 ruth’s chris steak house, Plains Township — Phil Hinton WedNesday, december 23 bazil, Clarks Summit — Marko Marcinko Jazz Quartet

Celebrate New Year’s Eve At

Mohegan Sun Pocono

Some places are so thrilling and bursting with activities that they make you feel full of life. These places aren’t always easy to find, find, and have something unexplainably special about them that it makes your experience mean so much more than the things you see and do.

Mohegan Sun Pocono is one of those places. A spectacular entertainment and travel destination, it’s

a place brimming with excitement that invites you to create your own epic and memorable experiences, all under one roof. Come experience Mohegan Sun Pocono this New Year’s Eve, with unforgettable parties and entertainment to help you ring in 2016 in style. Early birds can start the revelry early at Mohegan Sun Pocono’s Noon Year’s Eve celebration, where it’s Midnight somewhere! Enjoy a countdown at Noon, along with a complimentary apple cider toast, party hats and noisemakers on the casino floor. Mohegan Sun Pocono’s delectable restaurants will be open and ready to serve your last dinner of 2015 in style. Make it one to remember with mouthwatering options from nationally-renowned Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Italian Mediterranean-influenced Rustic Kitchen Bistro & Bar, fresh delicacies of the sea at Pearl Sushi Bar, casual fare at Bar Louie or a dining experience you won’t soon forget at the Timbers Buffet. You won’t leave hungry, and their outstanding service and gourmet selections will have you coming back for more. Bid farewell to 2015 and party like it’s 2016 at Bash in the Ballroom—a free party inside the Keystone Grand Ballroom. It may be New Year’s Eve but it will be hot summer fun from 10:00pm to 1:00am with live music from Parrotbeach, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band. Wear your best tropical attire or dress to impress—the choice is yours! Enjoy tropical drink specials all night long and $2.00 Coors Light drafts until Midnight. While the casino floor at Mohegan Sun Pocono is always alive with excitement, New Year’s Eve adds an extra sense of exhilaration. Join the casino-wide party and countdown to 2016 with a complimentary champagne toast at Midnight, complete with party hats and noisemakers. Other Mohegan Sun Pocono venues will also be rocking on New Year’s Eve. Performances begin at 9:30pm and include Stealing Neil at Breakers and Grace’s Downfall at Bar Louie. Or laugh your way into the New Year with Wise Crackers Comedy Club’s New Year’s Eve Show featuring Kevin Downey Jr., Sonia King and Scott Bruce. These nationally-recognized comedians will bring the laughs starting at 10:00pm. When the party is over, kick up your heels at Mohegan Sun Pocono’s luxurious hotel—a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. Standing seven stories tall, the plush hotel incorporates comfort and convenience with deluxe bed linens, complimentary Wi-Fi and a full-service luxury salon and spa, Spa Sapphire, to help you get rejuvenated and ready to take on a new year.

Whatever you are seeking, Mohegan Sun Pocono is a place so filled with energy, sights and sounds that it will leave you feeling reinvigorated and inspired—and so very full of life.

Everyone age 21 and over is welcome to join the fun. For more information, visit mohegansunpocono.com. Gambling problem? Call 1.800.GAMBLER.

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After 16 yeArs, populAr ’80s bAnd will plAy one finAl show this weekend It was 1999 and alternative rock was everywhere. The disciples of grunge, which had arrived about seven years prior, could also still be found on the musical landscape and metal — much of which had traditionally been about partying and good times — had taken on a darker feel. People, at the time, called it nu-metal. And it was angry. And then there were the boy bands, which were not actually bands at all, as most did not play any musical instruments or write their own songs. That didn’t mean there still wasn’t some fine new music being made in the late ‘90s. There was plenty. But amid Limp Bizkit and Ricky Martin and Korn, the local group Bad Hair Day realized something might be missing. The band’s members had a hunch that people might still like to go out and have fun and hear songs that, only 10 or 15 years prior, had dominated the charts and the MTV playlist. They figured people might want to hear some tunes that were not only melodic , but also anthem-like in nature. And though Motley Crue, Quiet Riot, Bon Jovi and Def Leppard were no longer the soup-of-the day, they decided to play their songs in the local clubs. “People went crazy,” says vocalist T.J. Spears, looking back on those early shows. “I think that music is timeless. I think they’ll always be a call for it. Even the younger generation likes this music. I never thought we’d still be playing 16 years later, but a lot of it has to do with the music, and that what we did was different. We weren’t just a typical bar band.” Bad Hair Day will play its final show this Saturday, Dec. 12, at Breakers, inside Mohegan Sun Pocono. Spears says the main reason for the band packing it in is the change in the live music scene in NEPA. He notes that former big rock clubs such as The Staircase, Tink’s, Jitterbugs, Market Street Square, The Voodoo Lounge, Jimmy’s Nightclub and Whistles are long gone and that it’s harder for bands that like to play with a larger production to find gigs. “It’s done,” he says. “The scene has changed.

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It’s just different now. I wish a lot of those places were still around, because we probably wouldn’t be having this conversation about retiring. But not only are we appreciative of the fact that we’ve met a tremendous amount of good people, but we can also appreciate and be grateful that we were able to play during the time when the bar scene was what it once was. I feel sorry for bands that are starting right now, because it’s so limited and there are not a lot of bigger places to play.” As was common with rock music in the ‘70s and ‘80s, the members of Bad Hair Day used stage names. Members, past and present, have included founding guitarist Rikki Starr, plus Joe LaRock, Ronny Jeremy, Adam Destroya, Rockshow, Matt Haze, Randy Gunn, Joe Dierte and Kile Lee Angel. And as far as the music from the big ‘80s was concerned, Bad Hair Day tried to hit it all. “We did everything,” says Spears. “You name a band, we’ve done it. Even b-side stuff. My favorite stuff was the more obscure stuff — the stuff that you wouldn’t hear a lot of bands playing, like Queensryche, Scorpions, Danger Danger, Kingdom Come, Skid Row and Ratt. But what happened was we’d play it, and people would like it, but it always came back to the bigger hits. A part of our thought process was, ‘Play the stuff

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the girls know, and if the girls know it, the girls are going to be there, and that brings the guys out.’ It was the same with UUU. That was their idea and what they did. With us, with Bon Jovi, Poison, Guns N’ Roses and Def Leppard — they would know those songs.” Spears names Journey as his personal favorite act to cover. He says the first time that he can recall peppering a set with the likes of Quiet Riot was not long before the formation of Bad Hair Day, while performing in a group called The Electric Company. The positive reaction, he says, eventually led to the formation of Bad Hair Day. Still, he adds that looking back on that very first show, the band still wasn’t quite sure what they had planned would work for a full set. “We were getting dressed, and we didn’t know how people were going to react to us, with the leather pants and ripped up jeans,” he says. “But if we didn’t do that, it wouldn’t have worked. That was the main reason that we sustained ourselves that long. It was the show. The lights. The big PA system. The look. We’d do a sound-check in regular clothes, and it was like we were the road crew. And then we’d come out and start playing, and people would be like ‘Where did these guys come from?’ It was like we got off a tour bus and jumped on stage. They wouldn’t

even know it was us. And then at the end of the night, we’d come out, and people would say, ‘That band was really good,’ and they wouldn’t even realize that we were the guys in the band. It was the music, the look, and whole show.” As Bad Hair prepares for its final big blowout at Breakers, Spears says that its “the people and the energy” that the band will miss the most. He has many fond memories. “The best times where when we went away and did jobs at fraternity parties,” he says. “There are so many stories. And there were people that would follow us, from here in NEPA, every time we played. They would drive to Penn State. They would drive to Binghamton. We had this group of people, for years, that would hang out before our shows in parking lots of the clubs and tailgate before we played. It was like they were waiting for a football game. There were so many great people that we’ve met through all of the years, and there are too many people to thank and too many people to recognize — from the bar owners to even the guys that have played in the band that have created long-lasting memories that we all can cherish forever. “We would like to say thank you to everyone for 16 great years,” he adds. “Thank you for all of your support and for allowing us to be a part of your lives, even if only for four hours or so on Friday or Saturday night. We have had the great opportunity of meeting some fantastic people along the way, some of whom will continue to be part of each of our lives for years to come.” — alan k. stout

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Grace Potter brings her solo tour to the Fillmore Philadelphia on Friday, Dec. 11.

Mariah carey plays a string of shows at the Beacon theatre in new York city through Friday, Dec. 18.

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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 Taarka, Jan. 17 Dirty Bourbon River Show, Jan. 22 KICK - INXS Tribute, Jan. 23 Donna The Buffalo, Jan. 29 Dead on Live - Most Requested, Jan. 30 Tusk - Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Feb. 12 Popa Chubby, Feb. 20 Jorma Kaukonen, March 4

F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre Tickets: (570) 826-1100 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 Dancing in the Streets, April 13 Materialize! with Drew Thomas, April 16 Alton Brown Live, April 21

Gypsies Lounge and Nightclub, Mount Airy Casino Resort Tickets: (877) 682-4791 Candlebox, Dec. 29 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

Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe Wilkes-Barre Tickets: (800) 745-3000 Tickets: (570) 325-0249 Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Dec. 11 Craig Thatcher and Friends, Dec. 12

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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 Umphrey’s McGee with Tauk, Feb. 11 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 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 River Street Jazz Cafe, Plains Tickets: (570) 822-2992 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

Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton Tickets: (570) 344-1111 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 Annie, March 4 and 5 The Three Tenors, April 2 Riverdance, April 29 to May 1 NEPA Philharmonic, May 6 42nd Street, May 20 to 22 Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg Tickets: (570) 420-2808 Peppa Pig Live, Dec. 10 Change: A New Christmas Carol, Dec. 11 to 13 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 Steel Stacks, Bethlehem Tickets: (610) 297-7285 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 The Cowsills, Feb. 4 Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding, Feb. 12 Beth Hart, March 5 Blast Furnace Blues Festival, March 11 to 13 Robert Randolph and the Family Band, March 12 Charlie Musselwhite, March 13 Glengarry Bhoys, March 19

Candlebox hits the stage at Mt. Airy Casino Resort on Tuesday, Dec. 29. Eaglemania, March 25 The Aardvarks and the Sofa Kings, March 26 The Fillmore Philadelphia 10 E Allen St., Philadelphia Tickets: (215) 625-3681 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 Troye Sivan, March 4 Coheed and Cambria with Glassjaw, March 5 Leon Bridges, March 6 Less Than Jake, March 11 and 12

Metric, March 15 Logic, March 16 Lake Street Dive, March 18 G. Love and Special Sauce, March 26 Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, April 10 Electric Factory, Philadelphia Tickets: (215) 627-1332 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 Lotus, Jan. 29 Jack’s Mannequin, Jan. 30 Madeon, Feb. 20 Excision, March 5 Dropkick Murphys, March 13 Hoodie Allen, March 19 Galactic and Soulive, 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 Paul Reiser, Feb. 5 Masters of Illusion, Feb. 11 Tommy Emmanuel, Feb. 12 Renaissance, Feb. 13 Jeffrey Osborne, Feb. 14 Tedeschi Trucks Band, Feb. 18 to 20 The Musical Box, March 4 and 5 Ron White, March 12 The Tenors, March 13 The Temptations & The Four Tops, March 18 Jesus Christ Superstar, March 24 to 26 Joe Satriani, April 6 The Fab Faux, April 9 Straight No Chaser, April 10 Robin Tower, April 13 One Night of Queen, April 15 Sands Bethlehem Event Center Tickets: (800) 745-3000 Tony Orlando’s Great American Christmas, Nov. 30 to Dec. 10 Kenny G., Dec. 11 Joe Piscopo, Dec. 12 Celtic Woman, Dec. 13 Voiceplay, Dec. 21 Jerry Blavat, Dec. 31 Aaron Lewis, Feb. 11

Sellersville Theater, Sellersville Tickets: (215) 257-5808 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 Jonatha Brooke and Patty Larkin, March 11 Roomful of Blues, March 12 John Mayall, March 18 Melanie, March 19 Artie Shaw Orchestra, March 20 Tom Cotter, March 26

Susquehanna Bank Center, Camden, N.J. Tickets: (856) 365-1300 Impractical Jokers, Dec. 19 Tower Theater, Philadelphia Tickets: (610) 352-2887 Gov’t Mule, Jan. 2 Jennifer Nettles, Jan. 22 Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Jan. 23 and 24 Je’Caryous Johnson’s Things Your Man Won’t Do, March 12 The Gregg Allman Band, April 1

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Janet Jackson, Feb. 19 Masters of Illusion, Feb. 21 Lil Wayne, Feb. 23 Billy Gardell, Feb. 27 Sebastian Maniscalco, April 1 Gregg Allman, April 2 Ellie Goulding, May 11 Don Rickles, May 12 Tony Bennett, May 14

Strawberry Jam, Jan. 1 Old Soul Revival, Jan. 8 Flux Capacitor, Jan. 9 Bone Jak, Jan. 15 Moonbag, Death Valley Dreams, and Aaron Fink, Jan. 16 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

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SOUNDS

POP, BEEP, BLIP

OWL CITY — Mobile Orchestra THE GOOD: Owl City (American electronic singer/songwriter Adam Young) returns with its (his) fifth. THE BAD: The entire album reeks of desperation, in that … THE NITTY GRITTY: Apparently Young will do just about anything to repeat the mainstream success of 2010’s breakthrough hit “Fireflies.” “Verge” is your typical prom season/graduation song. “Unbelievable” is one of those “wasn’t childhood wonderful” tunes flashing back to Nintendo, the Lion King and Fresh Prince of Bel Air. ’90s kids Hanson even guest star. “Back Home” adds a little twang and courts the country market by having Young team up with Jake Owen. “You’re Not Alone” goes after the Christian rock crowd by bringing Britt Nicole into the mix. Just about every track follows some kind of formula, and most of the music rings completely hollow. Mobile Orchestra would have been far more satisfying if the guy just made another catchy synthpop record. But I guess that wouldn’t bring him back to the American Music Awards. BUY IT?: Skip it.

PAINTED PALMS — Horizons THE GOOD: Electronic duo Painted Palms (vocalist/lyricist Chris Prudhomme and producer Reese Donohue) come back with their second full-length. THE BAD: Nope. THE NITTY GRITTY: The two guys live many miles apart, producing their music mostly through back-and-forth e-mails. Somehow though, the electronic compositions hardly sound cold or distant; the genuine warmth of great pop always shining through the bloops and bleeps. So Horizons ends up a great synthetic pop album (and absolutely nothing more). In Palms’ case though, that’s enough.

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Tracks like “Refractor” and “Echoes” (or pretty much any cut here) come off as accomplished hybrids of Hot Chip, Passion Pit and a bit of early MGMT (before they went all “progressive” on our collective ass). The rhythms are forceful yet never overpowering; the melodies direct and shimmering. And this is easily the duo’s tightest set; their song craft more polished than ever. Even a more hypnotic moment like “Painkiller” never loses focus. BUY IT?: Yep. Horizons is the beat-heavy feelgood stuff you can’t resist. CHVRCHES — Every Open Eye THE GOOD: Scottish synthpop trio Chvrches come back with a near flawless sophomore effort. THE BAD: Nope. THE NITTY GRITTY: Completely written, produced and performed by the band themselves in a basement studio owned by vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Iain Cook, Eye is essentially three friends sticking to a well-loved formula and doing what they do better than anyone else these days (except for maybe Canada’s Promise Ring). That is — female fronted synthpop that glimmers atop seamless rhythms and is NEVER short on massive magnificent hooks. Damn! This one brings tears to the eyes as it yanks you out onto the dance floor (even if that dance floor happens to be in your bedroom). Mentioning individual tracks is pointless. They ALL soar ten miles above the clouds, carried by buoyant keyboard riffs and Lauren Mayberry’s fetching pixie girl vocals. This is one rare case where you hope the next five albums are more of exactly the same because this ear candy tastes so very sweet. BUY IT?: You have to.

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a decade after Revenge of Sith closed the book on the prequel trilogy, a new film thrusts the Star Wars saga decades into the future with new heroes, new villains and some of fans’ favorite old friends We could recap how we got here: six monumental films; countless multimedia spinoffs, including books, video games and television series, just to name a few; clothing, costumes and a culture unto itself; put simply, the most iconic entertainment franchise of all time — but we’ll just get right to it: On Dec. 18, Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens, hits theaters. And. People. Are. Hyped. Tickets for the movie went on sale Oct. 19, nearly two months before its release, following the debut of the film’s full-length trailer during Monday

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Night Football on ESPN (The Walt Disney Co. owns both ESPN and the Star Wars franchise) and immediately set presale records. Ticket site Fandango said it sold eight times as many first-day tickets as 2012’s The Hunger Games, the previous record holder, including more than $6.5 million in IMAX sales, also a record. “This is an extraordinary time for the industry, which experienced unprecedented ticketing demand last night for Star Wars: The Force Awakens,’” Fandango said the following day in a statement. “The enthusiasm for this year’s most an-

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ticipated movie is out of this world and we expect it to continue all the way to its debut on Dec. 18.” Whether you’re a longtime fan of the franchise or a newcomer to the Star Wars universe, here’s everything you need to know to get ready for the new film.

the BacKGRounD

The Force awakened in October 2012 when Star Wars creator George Lucas sold Lucasfilm Ltd. including, of course, the entirety of Star Wars, to The Walt Disney Co. and Disney in turn announced three

new Star Wars films. Referred to as “the sequel trilogy,” the new films start with this year’s The Force Awakens, followed by currently untitled Episodes VIII and IX in 2017 and 2019, respectively. J.J. Abrams, who rebooted the Star Trek film franchise to enormous box office success, was tapped to direct and co-write the film. Lawrence Kasdan, who co-wrote The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, and Michael Arndt, who penned Toy Story 3 and Inside Out, also were brought on to co-write the screenplay. John Williams, who scored all six previous franchise films

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THE STORY

What do we know about the new film — other than, you know, The Force awakening? Not a whole lot, it turns out. It’s set about 30 years after the events of Return of the Jedi and will feature both new and old characters. But the series of three teaser trailers released in the past year have given viewers a bit of insight into the characters, conflicts and story to come. TEaSER TRailER 1: RElEaSEd NOv.28, 2014 The teaser begins with a voice-over. There’s been an awakening. Have you felt it? Then, viewers are introduced to a slew of new characters in quick succession: Finn (John Boyega) appears in a dessert, panicked, wearing a Stormtrooper suit. New droid BB-8 beeps and rolls quickly across the screen. Rapid flashes show a platoon of new First Order Stormtroopers. Rey (Daisy Ridley) mounts her speeder and cranks the throttle. Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) leads a fleet of Resistance X-wing fighters. The Dark Side ... Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) walks through a forest in the nighttime and draws his tri-blade lightsaber

... and the Light. Finally, the Millennium Falcon, Han Solo and Chewbacca’s famed ship, flies on screen and blazes past two attacking TIE fighters as the Star Wars theme kicks in. Cut to Star Wars title screen.

TEaSER TRailER 2: RElEaSEd apRil 16, 2015 The trailer opens with a speeder — presumably Rey’s — zooming across the landscape of desert planet Jakku as the screen pans to reveal both a crashed Resistance X-wing fighter and a downed Star Destroyer ship halfway buried in the sand. Next, a voice-over from Luke Skywalker: The Force is strong in my family. My father has it. Cut to Darth Vader’s melted helmet. I have it. Next, what appears to be a cloaked Luke placing his hand on R2-D2. My sister has it. Two unknown people — one, presumably, Leia — exchange a lightsaber. The voice-over is taken word-for-word from a conversation between Luke and Leia in Return of the Jedi, but here one new line is added: You have that power, too. From there, viewers get a big action sequence: Poe Dameron leading an X-wing fleet, Kylo

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The melted Vader helmet again appears. “... I will finish what you started.” It then cuts to what appears to be Ren using the Force to control Poe Dameron, who has a look of pain and agony on his face. Cue the music and the Millennium Falcon evading attacking TIE fighters Rey: “There were stories about what happened.” ... Solo: “It’s true ...” Finn and Rey and Solo are on a ship — likely the Falcon — having a conversation. Solo: “... All of it.” The Falcon makes a jump to hyperspeed and the screen cuts to some First Order baddies, led by Full-lENgTH TRAIlER: RElEASEd OCT. 19, 2015 Ren, on a dark field in the rain. Then, a sequence of The final trailer opens with a couple shots of Rey battle shots as Solo continues: “... the Dark Side ... — scavenging a ship, walking the surface of Jakku the Jedi ... they’re real.” with BB-8, working on her speeder. Then a voice of Kanata: “The Force. It’s calling to you.” pirate Maz Kanata (Lupita Nyong’o) asks: “Who are More of the action and battle sequence and you?” To which Rey responds: “I’m no one.” then viewers at long last see Leia (Carrie Fisher) Next, a shot of a Stormtrooper fleet, followed embracing Solo. by Finn, in a full Stormtrooper suit, removing his The final shot is Finn drawing what looks like helmet. Then a Finn voice-over begins: “I was Luke Skywalker’s blue lightsaber from Star Wars as raised to do one thing.” Ren walks toward him, drawing his own saber and We see a TIE fighter get shot out of the sky, preparing to battle. followed by Finn, now in regular clothes, standing Kanata: “Just let it in.” on Jakku. And with that, Star Wars fans have all they’re go“but I’ve got nothing to fight for.” ing to get before The Force Awakens arrives Dec. 18. Next, the camera zooms in on Kylo Ren, standIt can’t get here soon enough. ing on the bridge of a large imperial ship. Now, — timothy r. schulte Ren: ”Nothing will stand in our way.”

Ren swinging his saber, Rey and Finn and BB-8 fleeing an explosion, a Stormtrooper army at a new imperial base, the new Chrometrooper and, finally, a dogfight between a TIE fighter (with a new chromed-out pilot) and the Millennium Falcon before the big reveal: Chewie ... Cut to Harrison Ford’s 70-something Han Solo and Chewbacca, with nary a gray hair. ... we’re home! And ... scene!

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finn

Portrayed by: John Boyega A trained warrior desperate to escape his past, Finn is plunged into adventure as his conscience drives him down a heroic, but dangerous, path.

Poe daMeron

Portrayed by: Oscar Isaac An ace pilot, Poe Dameron is a leader in the Resistance’s fight against the evil First Order. He soars into battle behind the controls of a modern X-wing fighter.

rey

Portrayed by: Daisy Ridley Rey is a resilient survivor, a scavenger toughened by a lifetime of dealing with the cutthroats of the harsh desert world of Jakku.

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BB-8 is the spherical, loyal Astromech Droid of the Resistance pilot Poe Dameron.

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Portrayed by: Harrison Ford Smuggler. Scoundrel. Hero. Han Solo, captain of the Millennium Falcon, was one of the great leaders of the Rebel Alliance. He and his co-pilot Chewbacca came to believe in the cause of galactic freedom, joining Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia Organa in the fight against the Empire.

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Portrayed by: Peter Mayhew A legendary Wookiee warrior and Han Solo’s co-pilot aboard the Millennium Falcon, Chewbacca was part of a core group of Rebels who restored freedom to the galaxy. Known for his short temper and accuracy with a bowcaster, Chewie also has a big heart — and is unwavering in his loyalty to his friends.

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Portrayed by: Carrie Fisher Princess Leia Organa was one of the Rebel Alliance’s greatest leaders, fearless on the battlefield and dedicated to ending the tyranny of the Empire. Daughter of Padmé Amidala and Anakin Skywalker, sister of Luke Skywalker, and with a soft spot for scoundrels, Leia ranks among the galaxy’s great heroes.

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Portrayed by: Adam Driver A dark warrior strong with the Force, Kylo Ren commands First Order missions with a temper as fiery as his unconventional lightsaber.

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Released: 1977 Director: George Lucas Writer: George Lucas

Nineteen years after the formation of the Empire, Luke Skywalker is thrust into the struggle of the Rebel Alliance when he meets Obi-Wan Kenobi, who has lived for years in seclusion on the desert planet of Tatooine. Obi-Wan begins Luke’s Jedi training as Luke joins him on a daring mission to rescue the beautiful Rebel leader, Princess Leia, from the clutches of the evil Empire. Although Obi-Wan sacrifices himself in a lightsaber duel with Darth Vader, his former apprentice, Luke, proves that the Force is with him by destroying the Empire’s dreaded Death Star.

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After the destruction of the Death Star, Imperial forces continue to pursue the Rebels. After the Rebellion’s defeat on the ice planet Hoth, Luke journeys to the planet Dagobah to train with Jedi Master Yoda, who has lived in hiding since the fall of the Republic. In an attempt to convert Luke

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thE forcE aWaKEnS prEViEW to the dark side, Darth Vader lures young Skywalker into a trap in the Cloud City of Bespin. In the midst of a fierce lightsaber duel with the Sith Lord, Luke faces the startling revelation that the evil Vader is in fact his father, Anakin Skywalker.

Star WarS: EpiSodE Vi â&#x20AC;&#x201D; rEturn of thE JEdi Released: 1983 Director: Richard Marquand Writers: George Lucas and Lawrence Kasdan

In the epic conclusion of the saga, the Empire prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star while the Rebel fleet mounts a massive attack on the space station. Luke Skywalker confronts his father, Darth Vader, in a final climactic duel before the evil Emperor. In the last second, Vader makes a momentous choice: He destroys the Emperor and saves his son. The Empire is finally defeated, the Sith are destroyed and Anakin Skywalker is thus redeemed. At long last, freedom is restored to the galaxy.

Star WarS: EpiSodE i â&#x20AC;&#x201D; thE phantom mEnacE Released: 1999 Director: George Lucas Writer: George Lucas

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Stranded on the desert planet Tatooine after rescuing young Queen Amidala from the impending invasion of Naboo, Jedi apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi and his Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn discover 9-year-old Anakin Skywalker, a young slave unusually strong in the Force. Anakin wins a thrilling Podrace and with it his freedom as he leaves his home to be trained as a Jedi. The heroes return to Naboo where Anakin and the Queen face massive invasion forces while the two Jedi contend with a deadly foe named Darth Maul. Only then do they realize the invasion is merely the first step in a sinister scheme by the re-emergent forces of darkness known as the Sith.

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Released: 2002 Director: George Lucas Writers: George Lucas and Jonathan Hales

Ten years after the invasion of Naboo, the galaxy is on the brink of civil war. Under the leadership of a renegade Jedi named Count Dooku, thousands of solar systems threaten to break away from the Galactic Republic. When an assassination attempt is made on Senator Padmé Amidala, the former Queen of Naboo, 20-year-old Jedi apprentice Anakin Skywalker is assigned to protect her. In the course of his mission, Anakin discovers his love for Padmé as well as his own darker side. Soon, Anakin, Padmé and Obi-Wan Kenobi are drawn into the heart of the Separatist movement and the beginning of the Clone Wars.

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Years after the onset of the Clone Wars, the noble Jedi Knights lead a massive clone army into a galaxy-wide battle against the Separatists. When the sinister Sith unveil a thousand-year-old plot to rule the galaxy, the Republic crumbles and from its ashes rises the evil Galactic Empire. Jedi hero Anakin Skywalker is seduced by the dark side of the Force to become the Emperor’s new apprentice -- Darth Vader. The Jedi are decimated, as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Jedi Master Yoda are forced into hiding. The only hope for the galaxy are Anakin’s own offspring — the twin children born in secrecy who will grow up to become heroes.

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STAR WARS At the BoX office Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens is anticipated to break box office records and gross more than $1 billion in domestic box office sales, which would put it nearly a quarter-billion dollars ahead of current record holder Avatar ($760M). That fervor could not be any more different from the release of Star Wars nearly 40 years ago, which premiered on just a few dozen screens. In fact, 20th Century Fox was so concerned about how it would perform versus other summer films that it moved up its premiere to the Wednesday before Memorial Day to give a few days at theaters without big head-to-head competition. Needless to say, they had nothing to worry about. Here’s a look back at how each film in the Star Wars franchise performed at the domestic box office:

STAR WARS Release: May 25, 1977

Opening Weekend Box Office: $1,554,475

The empiRe STRikeS BAck Release: May 21, 1980

in 43 theaters

Opening Weekend Box Office: $4,910,483

Box Office Total: $307,263,857

in 126 theaters

in 1,750 theaters

Box Office Total: $209,398,025 in 1,278 theaters

1977 Average Ticket Cost: $2.23

ReTuRn of The Jedi Release: May 25, 1983

Opening Weekend Box Office: $23,019,618 in 1,002 theaters

1980 Average Ticket Cost: $2.69

STAR WARS: epiSode i — The phAnTom menAce Release: May 19, 1999

1,764 theaters

Opening Weekend Box Office: $64,820,970 in 2,970 theaters

1983 Average Ticket Cost: $3.15

Box Office Total: $431,088,295 in 3,126 theaters

Box Office Total: $252,583,617 in

1999 Average Ticket Cost: $5.06

STAR WARS: epiSode ii — ATTAck of The cloneS Release: May 16, 2002

STAR WARS: epiSode iii — Revenge of The SiTh Release: May 19, 2005

Opening Weekend Box Office: $80,027,814 in 3,161 theaters

Opening Weekend Box Office: $108,435,841 in 3,661 theaters

Box Office Total: $302,191,252 in 3,161 theaters

Box Office Total: $380,270,577 in 3,663 theaters

2002 Average Ticket Cost: $5.80

2005 Average Ticket Cost: $6.41

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OPENING THIS WEEK In the Heart of the Sea Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy In this PG-13-rated drama based on the real-life 1820 event that supposedly inspired Moby Dick, a whaling ship gets preyed upon by a sperm whale, stranding its crew (Hemsworth, Murphy, et al) at sea for 90 days, thousands of miles from home. The Plus: The players. Given that he touts more than a few commercial (Splash, Backdraft, The Da Vinci Code) and critical triumphs (Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind, Frost/Nixon), director Ron Howard releasing his latest during awards season makes a lot of sense. Here, he re-teams with his white-hot Rush star Chris Hemsworth (Avengers: Age of Ultron) and boasts a cast that includes Cillian Murphy (Inception), Brendan Gleeson (Edge of Tomorrow), Frank Dillane (AMC’s Fear the Walking Dead), Benjamin Walker (Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter), Tom Holland (the forthcoming Spider-Man reboot) and Ben Whishaw (Spectre) as Herman Melville. The Minus: The odds. Howard isn’t necessarily a sure thing with audiences (The Paper, EDtv, The Dilemma) or critics (The Missing, Angels & Demons), Hemsworth either (Blackhat). The fact that Warner Bros. moved this film back from March 13 to now doesn’t exactly instill confidence.

Krampus Adam Scott, Toni Collette HHH — Black Christmas Blues Though not good enough to generate good cheer or poor enough to totally Krampus your style, this well-intentioned but slipshod holiday horror comedy ultimately fails to nail the right tone at either end of the spectrum. In this PG-13-rated horror comedy, a boy who has a bad Christmas ends up accidentally summoning a Christmas demon to his family home. Think Gremlins. On second thought, forget Gremlins because that particular Christmas-set creature feature handled its comedic and horrific components JUST right, and with a family-friendly PG-rating to boot. Krampus wants so badly to be hilarious and scary but, in appealing to general audiences, the flick quickly learns that it can’t be all things to all people. The funny moments generate a few chuckles and the monster moments generate a few thrills, but the rest just roasts your chestnuts. Just as Mark Twain termed golf as “A good walk spoiled,” Krampus can best be described as “A good idea spoiled.” Krampus plays out like an episode of Amazing Stories, the Steven Spielberg-produced anthology series that presented fantastical tales without the cynical bent of Rod Serling. Indeed, this slight diversion would have been better served as an hour-long one-off TV episode.

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Spotlight Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo HHHH1/2 — Right Hand of God A vital presentation of vital moment in modern reporting, this expertly made film perfectly Spotlights the uncovering of a national travesty with minimal — if any— yellow journalism. This R-rated drama presents the true story behind how The Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core. Comparisons to All the Presidents Men are inevitable. The utmost of compliments, it just makes sense. That chronicle of the hard-hitting workmanship of two attack-dog reporters unraveling a duplicitous office break-in that ultimately topples a presidential administration defined straight-ahead storytelling, never discoloring their efforts by discussing home lives or their feelings on the politics of the institution itself. Likewise, Spotlight rarely — if ever — bends to subjectivity. The success of both films can best be summed up by the oft-quoted catchphrase of Sgt. Joe Friday (played by Jack Webb) in Dragnet: “Just the facts, ma’am. Only the facts.” Spotlight dwells very little on the private lives of the reporters in question. When these straight-shooting characters do voice their indignity, it comes off as an authentic venting of frustration when they disagree on when to go public with the truth brought to light by their investigation. Their quest is not a takedown of religion, but of the many community institutions that helped to bury a nefarious conspiracy — not just the Catholic church. Tom McCarthy, the writer-director behind beautiful character pieces The Station Agent and The Visitor, provides filmgoers with a riveting tale that tries not to editorialize the despicable events at its center. The reporters themselves get handled in the same fashion, neither heroes or villains — just people. The A-Level lived-in performances behind these characters make this all the most a heartbreaking work of genius.

Brooklyn Saoirse Ronan, Emory Cohen HHHH1/2 — New York State of Grace Dancing you between moments of heart-tugging and heart-wrenching beauty, this brilliantly shot and acted New York story perfectly epitomizes the agony and ecstasy of love. In this PG-13-rated drama, an Irish immigrant (Ronan) must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within after she lands in 1950s Brooklyn and quickly falls into a new romance, only for her past to catch up with her. Period pieces often miss the mark so far as authenticity, betraying a chink in the armor of an otherwise spotlessly told tale. It spoils your connection to the materials, no matter how well written or performed. No moment of Brooklyn feels forced, put-on or broad. Everything — from the brilliant reconstruction of early ’50s life in the city borough to the impeccable performance at its center — feels like a beautiful moment taken directly from your past life — something felt, seen, heard, smelled and tasted. Thanks to director John Crowley, the moments and characters feel utterly tangible. Saoirse Ronan proves a revelation here. On many radars since her unforgettable turn in Atonement, she grounds this satisfying immigrant song at every beat. 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. 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. 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 deftly, cleverly and entertainingly tells the story of two men’s intertwined legacies. 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 punch-drunk head at times and females get underserved, but not nearly enough to stop the clock.

A Very Murray Christmas (2015) Bill Murray, Miley Cyrus HH — Totally Scrooged In this holiday special from Netflix directed and co-written by Sofia Coppola (The Virgin Suicides, The Bling Ring), Bill Murray worries that no one will show up to his T.V. show due to a terrible snowstorm in New York City. During the run of I’ll Say She Is, the revue that launched the Marx Brothers into stardom, the legendary comedians received a negative review, much to the chagrin of Groucho. To paraphrase: The Marx Brother ran around the stage for 90 minutes last night… for what reason, I’ll never know. Every bit as improbably, A Very Murray Christmas results in the same feeling. On the face of it, the premise seems impossible to screw up. Put Murray, the curmudgeonly actor-comedian whose antics interacting with his fans have become the stuff of unbelievable urban legends (there’s even a website, billmurraystories.com), in a holiday special with some A-grade and Z-grade guest stars. Hell, if you just put a camera on the guy in this bare-bones scenario, it should result in entertainment gold, right? Perhaps … but the audience gets a creaky and, at times, existential framework surrounding the monkey business. There’s a couple (Rashida Jones, Jason Schwartzman) whose wedding reception gets 86-ed due to the weather. There’s a bartender (David Johansen, AKA Buster Poindexter) who warbles while depleting the bar. There’s the program’s producers (Amy Poehler, Julie White), who harangue Murray into performing despite the plethora of no-shows. Then, despite these very recognizable faces playing characters in this farcical landscape, Paul Shaffer, Chris Rock, George Clooney and Miley Cyrus show up as themselves. Regardless of which side of this fantasy they land on, just about every scene and performance falls flat, save for Cyrus belting out “Silent Night” in one of the show’s only straight-ahead typical Christmas special moments. It comes down to writer-director Sofia Coppola, who has about as much business making a holiday program as Andy Williams does in starring in Lost in Translation. What results is esoteric, not outright entertaining.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Happiness sneaks through a door you didn’t know that you left open,” said actor John Barrymore. I hope you’ve left open a lot of those doors, Aries. The more there are, the happier you will be. This is the week of all weeks when joy, pleasure, and even zany bliss are likely to find their ways into your life from unexpected sources and unanticipated directions. If you’re lucky, you also have a few forgotten cracks and neglected gaps where fierce delights and crisp wonders can come wandering in.

you will do the right thing rather than the sentimental thing. For best results, keep these considerations in mind: The fake cure may taste sweeter than the real one. It may also be better packaged and more alluringly promoted. In fact, the only advantage the real cure may have over the fake one is that it will actually work to heal you. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): There’s a sinuous, serpentine quality about you these days. It’s as if you are the elegant and crafty hero of an epic myth set in the ancient future. You are sweeter and saucier than usual, edgier and more extravagantly emotive. You are somehow both a repository of tantalizing secrets and a fount of arousing revelations. As I meditate on the magic you embody, I am reminded of a passage from Laini Taylor’s fantasy novel Daughter of Smoke & Bone: “She tastes like nectar and salt. Nectar and salt and apples. Pollen and stars and hinges. She tastes like fairy tales. Swan maiden at midnight. Cream on the tip of a fox’s tongue. She tastes like hope.”

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Ducks are the most unflappable creatures I know. Cats are often regarded as the top practitioners of the “I don’t give a f---” attitude, but I think ducks outshine them. When domestic felines exhibit their classic aloofness, there’s sometimes a subtext of annoyance or contempt. But ducks are consistently as imperturbable as Zen masters. Right now, as I gaze out my office window, I’m watching five of them swim calmly, with easygoing nonchalance, against the swift current of the creek in the torrential rain. I invite you to be like ducks in the coming days. Now is an excellent time to practice the high art of truly not giving a f---.

ideas helped pave the way for the development of science. Believe nothing, he taught, unless you can evaluate it through your personal observation and logical analysis. Using this admirable approach, he determined that the size of our sun is about two feet in diameter. I’m guessing that you have made comparable misestimations about at least two facts of life, Capricorn. They seem quite reasonable but are very wrong. The good news is that you will soon be relieved of those mistakes. After some initial disruption, you will feel liberated.

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everything also tempts you to wrongly imagine that you have everything completely figured out. Furthermore, it may compromise your leverage in dicey situations where other people are using information as a weapon. So the moral of the current story is this: Don’t tell everything! I realize this could be hard, since you are a good talker these days; your ability to express yourself is at a peak. So what should you do? Whenever you speak, aim for quality over quantity. And always weave in a bit of mystery.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian inventor Thomas Edison owned 1,093 patents. Nicknamed TAURUS (April 20-May 20): What state of mind “The Wizard of Menlo Park,” he devised the first do you desire the most? What is the quality of being practical electrical light bulb, the movie camera, that you aspire to inhabit more and more as you the alkaline storage battery, and many more grow older? Maybe it’s the feeling of being deeply useful things. The creation he loved best was the appreciated, or the ability to phonograph. It was the first machine in history that see things as they really are, could record and reproduce sound. Edison bragged or an intuitive wisdom about that no one else had ever made such a wonderful how to cultivate vibrant relainstrument. It was “absotionships. I invite you to set lutely original.” I bring this an intention to cultivate this to your attention, Aquarius, singular experience with all because I think you’re due your passion and ingenuity. for an outbreak of absolute The time is right. Make a pact originality. What are the with yourself. most unique gifts you have VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I bought an old SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): My old friend to offer? In addition to those GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Like Metallica jam- horoscope book at a garage sale for 25 cents. The Jeff started working at a gambling casino in Atlantic you already know about, ming with Nicki Minaj and Death Cab for Cutie on a cover was missing and City. “You’ve gone over to the dark side!” I kidded. new ones may be ready to emerge. passage from Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute, you some pages were waterHe acknowledged that 90 are redefining the meanings of the words “hybrid,” damaged, so parts of it were percent of the casino’s visiPISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Here’s an experihard to decipher. But the fol“amalgam,” and “hodgepodge.” You’re mixing tors lose money gambling. ment that makes good astrological sense for you lowing passage jumped out metaphors with panache. You’re building bridges On the bright side, he said, to try in the coming weeks. Whenever you feel with cheeky verve. Some of your blends are messy at me: “In romantic matters, 95 percent of them leave a tinge of frustration, immediately say, “I am an Virgos initially tend to be mishmashes, but happy. I don’t encourage irrepressible source of power and freedom and cool, even standoffish. Their more often they are you to do this kind of gamlove.” Anytime you notice a perfectionism may interfere synergistic successbling in the near future, trace of inadequacy rising up with their ability to follow through on promising bees. With the power Sagittarius. It’s true that in you, or a touch of blame, ginnings. But if they ever allow themselves to relax granted to me by the you will be riding a lucky streak. But smarter, surer or a taste of anger, declare, and go further, they will eventually ignite. And then, gods of mixing and risks will be a better way to channel your good “I am an irresistible magnet watch out! Their passion will generate intense heat matching, I hereby fortune. So here’s the bottom line: In whatever way for power and freedom and and light.” I suspect that this description may apply authorize you to keep you choose to bet or speculate, don’t let your lively love.” If you’re bothered by a splurging on the urge to merge. This is your special to you in the coming weeks. Let’s hope you will trust spirits trick you into relying on pure impulsiveness. mistake you made, or a flash your intuition about which possibilities warrant your time to experiment with the magic of combining Do the research. Perform your due diligence. It’s of ignorance expressed by caution and which deserve your opening. things that have rarely or never been combined. not enough just to be entertained. The goal is to another person, or a maddening glitch in the flow both have fun and be successful. of the life force, stop what you’re doing, interrupt LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “The secret of being CANCER (June 21-July 22): I hope you can the irritation, and proclaim, “I am awash in power figure out the difference between the fake cure and the a bore is to tell everything,” said French writer CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Ancient Greek and freedom and love.” Voltaire. I agree, and add these thoughts: To tell real cure. And once you know which is which, I hope philosopher Epicurus was a pioneer thinker whose -Rob Brezsny

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Stephanie Harchar is a clerk in the children’s books department at the Osterhout Library in Wilkes-Barre. She has worked at the library for the past 28 years. Harchar, 46, is a native of Plains and is a graduate of Coughlin High School. She lives in Plains. Meet Stephanie Harchar … What was it, nearly three decades ago, that first made you want to work at the Osterhout? I started out as a page at the Plains library. A page is a person that puts the books away. I was only 15 when I started, so I’ve pretty much been in libraries my whole life. I like it, though. It’s my job. It’s what I do and I enjoy what I do. What is it that you love so much about it? Books. People. And I love to read. I really, truly do love books. Why? What is it about them that you enjoy? I love reading historical fiction, and biographies, and books on religion. I believe everyday that you read, you enrich your mind.

When you’re not reading, what else do you enjoy doing in your free time? I like to cook. I like to be in the kitchen. I like to do Sunday dinner the old-fashioned way at the stove. No microwave. No shortcuts. Just a Sunday dinner, starting with soup, then dinner, then dessert.

Do you have any hobbies? Do you collect anything? Vinyl albums. Who are some of your all-time musical favorites? Tony Bennett. Robert Plant. KISS. Beethoven. And Mozart. Follow sports? The Patriots and the Yankees. Favorite color? Blue. Any nicknames? “Steffie.” Do you remember your first car? I’ve never had a car. Really? How do you get around? The bus. I use public transportation, or I get a ride from co-workers. I really am old-school.

How has the library changed in the time you’ve been there? Favorite metropolitan city? Technology. The technology came in. The New York City. I like the people, and the rush, computers came in. The e-books came in. And and just the feel. It’s not like living here. Here, it’s people enjoy them, and that’s fine. I just wish very calm. There, it kind of kicks you up a little. children would pick up a book more than they’re on You’re in the real world when you’re in New York the computer. and you know it. There’s no lollygagging there. But there are still a lot of children coming to the library, correct? There are. We do tours from the schools, and from Head Start. We just had the J.C.C. here. And we do have kids that come in on their own, especially over the summer. With 28 years, are you the senior member of the staff? No. There are other people that have been here longer than I have. We have people here for more than 40 years. How many books, on average, do you read per year? Right now, I’m at 110 for the year. I’m on “Goodreads,” so I’m in a community of readers.

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You set a goal for the year, and I set 100 as my goal, and I’ve gone over it by 10 books so far.

Favorite vacation spot? Springfield, Massachusetts. It’s where my family is. I have cousins from up that way. I’m from here, but my mom’s family is up in New England. I go there in the autumn. I’m at the library in the summer, because of the summer reading club and school being out, so I wait until the autumn to take my vacation.

sTepHanIe HarCHar Favorite food? Lasagna. Favorite holiday? Halloween, because you get to be a kid again. All-time favorite movie? Moonstruck. Favorite TV show? From the past, All in the Family. From today, The Goldbergs. Favorite quote or catchphrase? “Every day is a walk through history.” – Jim Morrison. You’re surrounded by thousands of books every day. Who are some of your favorite authors? Ian Rankin, Ruth Rendell and Charles Dickens. Is there anything about you that might surprise even your friends? That I can be very shy. I can be very loud with my friends, but I can also be very shy.

Favorite thing about NEPA? The seasons. I’ve never known anything else. I know summer, spring, fall and winter. And I enjoy every one of them, from the snow to the heat. I love You work at a place where it is somewhat that we get flowers in the spring. And I love that we encouraged to be quiet and not to talk. Today, we get snow in December. got you talking. Are you enjoying this? I am. But where I work, in the children’s depart-

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ment, it’s usually noisy. It’s very rambunctious, and we try to do that. If children are playing, we ask the kids, “Are you going to play with our train?” and we ask, “Can I watch you?” You have to interact with the kids. You have to be as silly as they sometimes are and step outside of yourself, even when you’re having a bad day. Most influential person in your life? My father. My mom passed away when I was only five, and he raised me. He never let me feel sorry for myself and we always moved on from any situation. I am blessed to still have my father. He never said “No” to me growing up. When I came home with that KISS record, he never said, “No, we’re not playing that.” We would play “Beth,” and then we’d play Eddy Arnold. It was like, “I’m going to listen to you and you’re going to listen to me.” We always shared things, and we still do. He let me be who I was. And he made me who I am.

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Soaking up the SudS with JameS Crane The holidays have a flavor. It starts during Thanksgiving with heavily-herbed stuffings and gravies. Traditionally, many types of fresh produce would be a short supply this time of year. Things would be flavored with the herbs that would still be available such as Rosemary and winter thyme. It progresses into Christmas when woody, easy-to-store herbs would be used. Nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves make their way into all types of confections. These flavors, originally present because of necessity, have become traditional staples of the seasons.

hot, providing a good deal of boozy winter comfort. I wouldn’t suggest heating the beer, however. It doesn’t work the same way.

Holiday brews have capitalized on this, with many Christmas beers and Winter Warmers exhibiting quite the spice profile. Thankfully, high alcohol content pairs wonderfully with these flavors, adding a good deal of warmth with each sip. Winter Warmers are called that for a good reason.

The brew poured a light chestnut color and was topped with about half a finger of foam on top. The head did not stick around terribly long, but I can forgive it for all that. I wasn’t drinking this one for its looks.

This week, I’m drinking Southern Tiers 2XMAS, a spiced beer from one of my favorite New York breweries. They brewed it in the style of Glogg, a Swedish mulled wine. Glogg capitalizes on a lot of the same spices mentioned earlier. Red wine is heated and the herbs are steeped in it. The whole concoction is drank

The spices were certainly apparent in the scent. They combined to create the scent of gingerbread in

my nose. There was also a bit of citrus and dark fruits, like figs. It smelled thick and sticky, if a scent can truly be described in that manner. Most importantly, I could smell the booze. The beer makes a strong showing at 8 percent ABV. I’m glad it didn’t try to hide it. It tastes just like I’d expect from the scent, providing no surprises. There was spice — oh so much spice! Nutmeg and ginger were apparent, as well as anise and cinnamon. Brown sugar sweetness and

figs make an appearance, but it’s tamed nicely by the alcohol that rears its head in the back end. Instead of becoming too sweet or cloying, it just leaves you wanting more. Its also not super thick either. The lack of carbonation and medium body make it go down really smoothly. Personally, I wouldn’t mind if it was a bit thicker, but I get a desire to drink beers thick enough to chew on around this time of year. 2XMAS is tasty enough that I can certainly overlook this. That also might be the holiday cheer talking, however. Somehow, the more of this one I drank, the more cheerful I became. Southern Tier does some really good work. They have made some delightfully big beers that are incredibly satisfying. From their Pumking to their Krampus, they make some awesome brews. 2XMAS is certainly included in that description. It’s every bit as big as it needs to be with a good deal of strong flavors that won’t let you forget what it is you are drinking. Go ahead, grab a few and get your holiday cheer working in overdrive. Tis the season, right?

The 65th Annual Lynett Memorial Basketball Tournament Lackawanna College Student Union 500 Jefferson Ave - Scranton

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WILKES-BARRE

First floor of duplex house. Total of 4 rooms. Is quiet and private. Has newer energy saver refrigerator and newer automatic washer. Has dryer hookup. Bath with shower. Small enclosed yard. Water and sewer included. Lease. $495/monthly + heat and electric. (570) 650-3803

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3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, large eat in kitchen, washer & dryer. $850/month plus all utilities. First month's rent, security & references required. 570-262-0911

NANTICOKE

Spacious 2 bedroom, 2nd floor apartment. Large living room, off street parking. Electric range, refrigerator, water, sewer & garbage fee included. No pets. $550/month + gas & electric. Security & screening required. 570-696-3596 OLD FORGE: New 2 bedroom, 2nd floor. Includes stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer, air. Deck. Gas Heat. Parking, no pets. $800 + utilities. 570-650-1748

Peckviile

312 Brook St. 2nd Floor, modern. Utilities & appliances included. $750 per month. 570-383-8631. SCRANTON GREEN RIDGE: Three rooms, 1 bedroom, stove, refrigerator. Heat, water, sewage, garbage, DirecTV included. $600/month. No pets. 570-496-6466

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3 bedroom, 1 bath house. Utilities included. Lake rights. Charter school. Available immediately. $1,500/month 570-262-8924

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2 bedroom house, kitchen, living room, washer & dryer, stainless steel appliances. $700/month + unities. 570-639-1490 DICKSON CITY: Single home, 2 bedrooms. Appliances included. $700/ month + security deposit + utilities. No pets. Non smoking. 570-489-8961.

HANOVER TWP.

3 bedroom, 1 bath. Living room, dining room, big eat in kitchen. Garage, back yard. Gas heat. Washer & dryer hook up. $725 month + utilities. $725 deposit. 609-356-8416.

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WILKES BARRE

Single, 3 bedrooms. Off street parking. Gas hot water heat & utilities by tenant. $700/month. 570-826-0200.

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1,000 sq. ft. store. Great corner location on Main Ave. Large display window, natural gas heat. $675/month + gas & electric. 570-241-6230.

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6 FT LONG 20 TON CAST IRON FLOOR JACK $375. 570-401-0585

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NEW RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT

6 burner stove with oven, $1,350; 4 ft. flat top griddle, $1,200; Floor model fryer, $950; 3 ft Salamander, $1,500; 3 ft radiant char broiler, $1,350; 4 ft. Steam table, $600; All cooking equipment LP gas. 4 ft. Bain Marie S/C, $1,250; 20 qt. Mixer SS bowl, 3 attachments & safety guard, $1,750; Burkel 12” slicer, $1,250; 4 ft. SS Work Table $165.

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MCCRAY DELI CASE

8 ft. self contained. Used 3 years. Excellent condition. Model #SC-CDS34E-8-BE. $4,500. 570-854-9191.

DINING ROOM SET

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

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9 piece hand carved, beautiful bedroom set. Light wood with green accents, Queen size, very nice condition $600. Antique buffet server, mirrored glass back with storage underneath, wood make, nice side bar $200. Call 570-344-3219 if no message leave message. All calls answered.

YAMAHA BABY GRAND PIANO,with disclavier unit, mahogany, like new condition, 570-575-9337

'07 Subaru Impreza Wagon, 4 Cyl., AWD, Air, Stereo, Newest Inspection Looks & Runs Like New! $6575 '07 Volvo XC70 Wagon AWD, 5 Cyl., Auto.,Air,Alloys, Heated Leather Moonroof, Looks & Runs Great, Save Thousands! $5975 '06 BMW 330ci Convertible, 6 Spd. FWD, Air, Nav., Leather, Fully Equipped, 1 Owner, Absolutely Like New Inside & Out! $14,750 '06 Chevy Malibu LS, 4 Cylinder Gas Miser, Auto., Air, Alloys, Newest Inspection Local Trade, Great Car At A Great Price! $4975 '05 Ford Taurus SE, V6, Auto., Air, Alloys, Fresh Inspection, Nice Car! $1895 '04 Chevy Impala LS, V6, Auto., Air, Low Miles, Looks & Runs Like New! Newest Inspection REDUCED! $3995 '02 Honda Civic LX, 4 Cyl. Gas Miser Auto., Air, FWD, 1 Owner, Local Trade $2975 '97 Dodge Intrepid, V6, Auto., Air, Alloys, Low Miles, Newest Inspection $2275 '93 Volvo 850GLT, 5 Cyl., Auto., Air, Heated Leather, Moonroof, Alloys, Like New Inside & Out! WOW! $2975 '89 Buick Riveria,3800 V6, Auto., Air, Moonroof, FWD,Wire Wheels, New Michelin Tires, Newest Inspection. Just 70K! REDUCED! $3975 We CAN Get You Financed! www.tomdriebeonline.com Call: 570-344-8000

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Automobiles

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Now when I’m mad, I leave the room to compose myself. Recently, my boyfriend said something that really upset me. Taking a break allowed me to calmly explain that he’d hurt my feelings. He apologized, and I could tell he truly felt bad — much worse than if I had raged on him. Can you explain this? — Formerly Volcanic

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Psycho sudoku “animaL sudoku”

PuZZLe PaGe

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

Last week’s soLution

Psycho Sudoku edited by Matt Jones psychosudoku@hotmail.com

“easy as Pie”— if you have the inside info. Across 1 Comedian dubbed “The Entertainer” 7 Label in a folder 15 Singer Grande 16 Better than usual 17 Meter reader of sorts 18 Makeover, perhaps 19 Houdini, notably 21 Hall & Oates, e.g. 22 Dodeca-, quartered 23 “In ___ of flowers ...” 27 “Ugly Betty” actor Michael 29 They go through a slicer 34 Bike turners 37 Lucy Lawless TV role 38 Apprehend, as a criminal 39 Jupiter and Mars, among others 42 Great respect 45 “___ Your Enthusiasm” 46 Required 50 Show sadness 53 Work with a meter 54 “Twin Peaks” actor MacLachlan 55 Easter candy shape 58 Body scan, for short 59 Pie feature, or feature of this puzzle’s other four longest answers 65 Estate 68 More conceited 69 Tableware

70 Make public 71 Artists’ boards 72 Riata loops Down 1 Confined 2 “A Little Respect” band 3 Round and flat in shape 4 “Rendezvous With ___” (Arthur C. Clarke book) 5 Hardly fitting 6 Certain chairmaker 7 “M*A*S*H” actor Jamie 8 “Like that’ll ever happen” 9 California city in a Creedence song 10 Two important ones are a week apart in December 11 Big name in chocolate 12 Bee-related prefix 13 Off-the-rack purchase, for short? 14 Suffix for north or south 20 Give help to 24 McKellen of the “Hobbit” films 25 Frat house H 26 Connector for a smart device 28 It may be pulled in charades 30 Adjective for Lamar Odom in recent headlines 31 Travel division 32 Privy to 33 Created 35 “Livin’ La Vida ___” (1999 hit) 36 Adult material

40 “We ___ Queen Victoria” 41 Aug. follower 42 Beseech 43 Word often seen near 42Down 44 “Slippery” fish 47 Pizza Hut competitor 48 Mountain dog breed 49 Asylum seekers 51 Practice lexicography 52 Boxing arbiter 56 Like first names 57 ___SmithKline 60 Lie down for a while 61 “SVU” part 62 Running in neutral 63 Cold War news agency 64 Cosmetic surgery, briefly 65 Drill sergeant’s “one” 66 ___ moment’s notice 67 “Dumbo” frame Last week’s soLution

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