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his past weekend was super busy with the Peach Music Festival taking over Montage Mountain and PrideFest turning 5 in Kirby Park, so we have lots of pictures from both. Plus, you can read Staff Writer Stephanie DeBalko’s review of Friday night at Peach and mine from Saturday (both on p. 20). As someone who’s been to a bunch of music festivals over the years, I have to say the festival was a lot of fun. And, with the strategically placed stages, one under the pavilion and the other in Sno Cove, I didn’t get that “I-hate-crowds” vibe I usually get at shows like this (read: Vans Warped Tour). And the music was damn great, too. I thought the whole thing was really well done and hope that the Allman Brothers Band and Peach Music Festival call Montage Mountain home every year. We’ve been writing about happenings at The Vintage Theater in Scranton ever since it opened its doors at its first location at 222 Wyoming Ave. in
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January 2009 and eventual move to its second at 199 Penn Ave., which closed in June. Instead of resting on their laurels, though, co-owners Conor O’Brien and Theresa O’Connor have sought out a new space, one that should be announced the day this issue hits stands. The two have also taken to crowdsource-funding website Indiegogo.com to help raise some funds to make the move even more of a reality. Find out more about the future of The Vintage Theater in correspondent Bill Thomas’ cover story on pgs. 14-15. With the job market and the economy the way it is these days, some people just might have to suck it up and move back in with the old folks, so Justin Brown has some suggestions for making a smooth transition in “Sorry Mom & Dad” (p. 59). On behalf of everyone here at the “big red W” as we like to call it, I let you know every week just how thankful we are to you for reading, following on our social-media pages and interacting with us. As another way to say, “Thanks!,” we’ve started a promotion that, if a Weekender staffer sees you reading the Weekender, we’ll give you a “Thanks for reading” card that has a coupon for a free appetizer at Lucky’s SportHouse. So be on the lookout for us — we’ll be looking for you. -- Nikki M. Mascali Weekender Editor
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Yoga for Wishes, an event to benefit Make-A-Wish, will be held Friday, Sept. 7 at Mystic Power Yoga in West Hazleton. BOXING DAY “Labor Day Fight Night” will be held Friday, Aug. 31 starting at 7:30 p.m. at Mount Airy Casino Resort (44 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono). Fighters include Derek “Take it to the Bank” Webster, Juan “The Beast” Rodriguez, Angel Ocasio, Robert “RJ” Sockwell, a women’s four-round contest and more. Tickets are $35-$65 via 877.682.4791 or mountairycasino.com. Rodriguez and Webster will host an after-party at Gypsies Nightclub. MEET CREATIVES The Creative Agency, LLC will hold an official launch and the grand opening of its new office at the Innovation Center (7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre) Sunday, Sept. 2 from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. at the Woodlands Inn (1073 Route 315, Plains Twp.). The event is open to the public and features music by Pop Rox and giveaways. The Creative, owned by David Brodt, Joseph Zielinski and Kelly Franks, provides identity, print and web-design services to local businesses and national corporations. For info, visit a-creativeagency.com.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH There will be a Back-toSchool Block Party Saturday, Aug. 18 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Viewmont Mall (Route 6, Dickson City). Representatives from Commonwealth Connections Academy, Keystone Extreme All Stars, Love the Arts!, McCann School of Business & Technology and more will be in attendance, and there will be a fashion show at 1 p.m. and kids’ activities. Through Monday, Sept. 3, the mall’s Facebook fans can enter to win a $2,500 shopping spree. For more info visit shopviewmontmall.com, facebook.com/ShopViewmontMall or follow @Viewmontmall. COURTING SOME COCKTAILS State Street Grill (114 S. State St., Clarks Summit) will host Cocktails for the Court Thursday, Aug. 16 from 5-7 p.m. Admission to the event, which is a fundraiser for the tennis courts at the Waverly Community House (1115 N. Abington Road, Waverly), is $25 and includes food, martinis, wine and beer. The Comm’s courts are open
HUMOR FOR A CAUSE Laughter With A Purpose, a benefit for Michael Meoni, will be held Saturday, Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on the second floor of AFA Art Gallery (514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton). Entertainment will include the improv groups Here We Are In Spain and Unorganized Business, juggling act Mike Simon, rock band A Fire With Friends and acoustic guitar player Brendan Regan. Basket raffles will be available to purchase, and refreshments will be served. Meoni was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in March 2011. Tickets are $20 and are time specific, and they can be purchased at the door. To pre-order, call 570.604.1874. BLACK OPS Black47, a Celtic rock band from New York, will perform Sunday, Sept. 9 at 9 p.m. at Kildare’s Irish Pub (119 Jefferson St., Scranton). Tickets are $20 and available at Kildare’s or via Eventbrite.
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STUDENT FARMERS Thursday, Aug. 30 will be College Student Day at the Farmers’ Market on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre. The
themed day features music by Robb Brown Band and students with valid IDs will get $1 discounts off $5-plus purchases and giveaways. The market is open Thursdays through Nov. 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
YOGA MAKES WISHES COME TRUE Yoga for Wishes, an event to benefit Make-A-Wish, will be held Friday, Sept. 7 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Mystic Power Yoga (103 Rotary Dr., West Hazleton). For their $10 donation, attendees will receive a one-hour strengthening workout, 30 minutes of meditation and refreshments; participants should bring a yoga mat and water bottle. A children’s class will be held at the same location Sunday, Aug. 26 from 10-11 a.m. for a $5 donation. For more information, call 570.582.YOGI or 401.5790. Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and Southern West Virginia is a non-profit organization that grants wishes to children, aged 2 1/2-18, with life-threatening medical conditions. For info, call 800.676.9474 or visit wishgreaterpa.org.
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building in Washington, D.C.,’s Georgetown — among the most valuable real estate in the city — has sat mostly unused for more than 10 years.) (3) The MiamiDade County, Fla., government confirmed in April that it had discovered, in storage, 298 brandnew vehicles that had been purchased in 2006-2007, but which had never been used. POLICE REPORT In May, Chicago police arrested a man they believed had just minutes earlier used a Bobcat front-end loader to crash through the window of a Family Dollar store and steal two cans of deodorant and a handful of gift cards (and nothing else) and walk away. PERSPECTIVE People With Too Much Money: The dogs could not care less, but the luxury doghouse market is thriving, according to a June New York Times report. “Many of them have carpeting, heating and air-conditioning, indoor and outdoor lighting, elaborate ... entertainment systems,” wrote the Times, and some even have solar panels. But, said one owner, “Maggie’s never been in (hers). She’s a house dog.” Although walmart.com offers upscale houses for $4,400 to $4,600, the more tony ones can go for more than $25,000. Top-shelf interior designers have created dog beds suspended from the ceiling and houses in which the music kicks on only as the dog enters (meaning that it almost never kicks on). RECURRING THEMES It has been reported variously as an urban legend and a true story, but a well-documented July report in Chinese media, picked up by CNN, looks unfortunately authentic. A 13-year-old boy in Shandong Province was severely injured by a prank at an auto repair shop at which he worked. Doctors at Bayi Children’s Hospital in Beijing confirmed that
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amsung’s “Galaxy” series of Android tablets and smartphones have, almost without exception, been best in class when released. The Galaxy S3 is no exception. Available in white or light blue, the Galaxy S3 is packed to the brim with next-generation technology. For starters, the Galaxy S3 can recognize both your voice and facial features, and you can use this technology to unlock the phone without pressing a button. Also practical is the S-Voice feature, which, like Apple’s Siri, can answer questions that are put to it using normal sentences. The Galaxy S3 has a beautiful Super AMOLED 4.8 inch display, with spectacular 720x1280 resolution, and 306 ppi pixel
density. It also features a dual-core 1.5GHz processor, backed up by a solid 2 gigabytes of RAM. This phone flies. European versions have a quad-core 1.4GHz processor, but I’d be hard-pressed to say the U.S. model is handicapped. Despite having fewer cores, the processor itself is faster and likely consumes less power than the European version. An interesting feature of the Galaxy S3 is that you can watch videos in a small window while browsing the Web or reading e-mail. Initially, I was unsure how useful this would be, but as I used the device, it became clear that on long trips or for reference, it was actually quite handy. The camera is the standard
8-megapixel, but unlike many devices, there’s virtually zero shutter lag. There’s also a forward-facing camera for facial recognition, as well as video and conference calling via Skype and other platforms. The Galaxy S3 comes with two levels of internal storage, 16GB and 32GB. There is an external microSD card slot that can accept cards up to 64GB in size. Keeping that in mind, for most people, the16GB version will be sufficient because you can just plug in a memory card if you’re low on space. The S3 also features S Beam, an app that combines both NFC (near-field communications) and Wi-Fi technologies to transfer files, photos or videos from one device to another with NFC
capabilities at speeds of up to 300Mbps. The S3 features 4G data technology, so surfing the Web on Verizon’s 4G LTE network is blazingly fast, and the screen has enough real estate that full-scale websites are actually usable. While other phones have similar specs, none has the snap or personality of the Galaxy S3. The 16GB Samsung Galaxy S3 costs $199.99 with a two-year contract and $599.99 without (regardless of color), while 32GB versions are $249.99 with a contract and $649.99 without. W Nick DeLorenzo is director of interactive and new media for The Times Leader. E-mail him atndelorenzo@timesleader.com.
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The Vintage Theater’s co-owners Theresa O’Connor and Conor O’Brien. PHOTO BY AMANDA DITTMAR
The Vintage Theater:
A community-minded venture By Bill Thomas Weekender Correspondent
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y the time you read this, the Vintage Theater in Scranton may have a new address. At press time, co-owners Conor O’Brien and Theresa O’Connor were still without a definite home for their combination all-ages concert
venue/art gallery/cafe/youname-it. Though the pair was reluctant to make an official statement regarding their hopeful new location, they did reveal that they were close to signing a lease, with plans to do so on Wednesday, Aug. 15. O’Connor added that their plan is to stay in downtown
Scranton, within “the First Friday footprint.” “We want to be somewhere that’s in walking distance of our former space so that our regular customers wouldn’t have to go too far out of their way from what they were used to,” she said. The travel may be a short one, but it’s not without challenges. Hoping to make the move a little more painless, O’Brien and O’Conner have
taken to crowdsource-funding website Indiegogo.com. The deadline for donations is Saturday, Aug. 18. “We have the funds to get started, at least,” O’Conner said. “We’re just hoping Indiegogo can help us with the renovations and our sound equipment and maybe building a little nest just so we’re not crossing our fingers in October when the next month’s rent comes.”
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hen the Vintage closed its doors at 199 Penn Ave. in June, it came as a shock to many. Since September 2009, that address had been the Vintage’s home. It now houses a print shop. “The building owners were just looking to do something
ever Scranton StorySlam at the venue. Originally conceived as Zoe’s high-school senior project, the mother-daughter duo decided to continue holding slams following the success of their Vintage debut. “We need to create an atmosphere for our young people so they have something to do, so that they’re not just going to parties all the time and so they can become involved with a music scene and with other different kinds of art and culture,” she said. “The local art scene is awesome. Great theater. Fantastic music. That’s where a pl pplace llike ke the ke acee li
additionally raised through fundraising events at the Houdini Museum and the bar Mert’s in Scranton. The Steamtown Original Music Showcase, set to take place the first weekend of September, will also donate a portion of its proceeds. “There have been people coming out asking if they can donate a portion of this or that,” O’Brien said. “It’s a lot of little things, but the support has been overwhelming and every dollar is helping.” Viewing their unexpected move as a blessing in disguise, O’Brien O Brienn aand O’Connor are using usin us sin i g it aass an opportunity to evolve. Not only are they actively seeking a larger space for their new home, the Vintage owners are also concocting ideas for new offerings, as well. Among such offerings are plans for new creative workshops and w classes. c “Just as our history has proven, h the th he Vintage has a mind of its own,” O’Brien said. “It’s such a communityminded venture that it really depends on what direction the community wants it to go in. As long as that support is there, we’re willing to do anything and everything.” Regardless of what changes the Vintage’s new location and continued evolution bring, however, O’Brien remains committed to the philosophy with which he founded the venue years ago. “The biggest problem in the arts is the barrier that is often created. While I’m a firm believer that the arts are something to be honored, treasured and respected, all too often it becomes this ostentatious institution with an attitude that it’s only for the elite. That’s so wrong. Art is for everyone, regardless of age and regardless of experience level. Wherever there is a void, that is what we want to fill. It’s something meant to be open and inviting, a true community.” W
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different, so we had to find somewhere else to go,” O’Connor said. “We had 15 days to move. It was a bit of a surprise to us, but we’ve tried to keep the ball rolling.” This isn’t the first time the Vintage has had to change location. Originally founded in January 2009 as a revival movie-house at 222 Wyoming Ave., the venue quickly outgrew that spot as it transformed into something of a one-stop destination for all things art related. Over the years, the Vintage has hosted plays, poetry readings,
“Just as our histo Vintage has a mind ry has proven, the a community-mind of its own. It’s such really depends on ed venture that it community wants it what direction the that support is the to go in. As long as re, we’re willing to do anything and every thing.”
Co-owner Conor O’Bri en Vintage fits in, for example, providing a place for musicians to perform that isn’t a bar.” Dan Rosler knows what that’s like. The lead singer and guitarist for A Fire with Friends credits the Vintage with helping his band find its footing when the group was still in its formative days. “When our previous practice space was not working out, Theresa and Conor offered to let us practice there,” Rosler said. “They gave us a place to start, really. A lot of the first shows we ever played were there. We had both of our CD release shows there. I have a lot of great memories at that place.”
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t press time, the Vintage’s Indiegogo page has raised $2,221 of its $3,500 goal, with an estimated $1,000
The Vintage’s past: Top, the crowd at the first Scranton StorySlam March 31. PHOTO BY CHRIS WORONCHUK Middle, The Spinto Band played the venue in May. PHOTO BY JASON RIEDMILLER Bottom, a poster from a past event.
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cconcerts, co ncer nc erts er ttss, di ddiscussions isc scus u si us sions an sion andd exhibits of all kinds. “We call that ‘arts integration,’ where you’re bringing art into other contexts and also intermingling, exchanging and interchanging between the different arts,” Ted Michalowski, a Marywood University and Keystone College art instructor said. “It’s always good because artists need to support each other as well as befriend each other. From that comes collaboration and growth.” Michalowski, who participated in Rhythm of the Region II, one of the last art events the Vintage held before going on hiatus, believes the venue’s open-armed eclecticism makes it a valuable contributor to the burgeoning NEPA art scene. On the other hand, for people like Pamela McNichols, even more significant may be the Vintage’s all-ages inclusivity. In March, McNichols and her daughter Zoe held the first-
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t might be cliche, but the expression, “It takes a village to raise a child,” could relate to much more than just a technique for shaping a respectable member of society. Sometimes teamwork is the only way to get things done or to get something started, and a group of local jazz enthusiasts are using that idea to nudge along the growth of local live music in the genre. Gina Svoboda, local musician Bill Washer and Gary Edwards, co-owner and chef at Fire and Ice on Toby Creek in Trucksville, have all conspired to bring jazz to the masses — or at least to the crowd on Fire and Ice’s newly opened patio. The performances, which are being held Thursday nights through August and began at the start of summer, feature not only Washer but also blues guitarist and vocalist Stingray and jazz guitarist and vocalist Spencer Reed. “Gina told me about (Fire and Ice) … And she knew Gary, and we both kind of approached him and asked him if he had any thoughts about having some music,” Washer explained. And Edwards was very into the idea. “I particularly have a passion for jazz music,” he said. “We started doing it out on the patio because the patio’s a nice, comfortable spot for people to come and enjoy good food and listen to the music. We have a nice setting at Fire and Ice — we built the patio so that it kind of sits into the hill, and it’s covered in trees, and it’s nice and secluded and quiet back there.” As a strong supporter of the local jazz music scene and having been involved with the Scranton Jazz Festival, Svoboda was integral in helping
Gary Edwards, chef and co-owner at Fire and Ice on Toby Creek, which is showcasing live jazz music on its patio through August.
“The patio’s a nice, comfortable spot for people to come and enjoy good food and listen to the music. We have a nice setting at Fire and Ice — we built the patio so that it kind of sits into the hill, and it’s nice and secluded and quiet back there.” Gary Edwards, chef and co-owner at Fire and Ice
to choose the performers. “Being the chef, (Gary’s) plate is literally full, so it’s just something to kind of help him out,” she said. “He trusts my instincts.” Edwards noted that he’s hoping to carry on this tradition in the future. “We would like to continue to grow next year and have more special nights and continue to build on the crowd that we’ve been having,” he said. And all three agreed that they hope this will help create a broader stream of live jazz in the area. “Jazz is the only true American art form,” Svoboda said. “It originated in the states, it went from the states to Europe, it’s the only art form that has done that. “In Northeastern Pennsylvania, there is such a wealth of
musicians that I don’t think people realize the caliber of what these musicians are. I had lived in Scranton, and it seems like there is more jazz music up in that area. With moving here, I’d like to bring it here. I think there’s a lot of people who are truly into the jazz music but just don’t know where to go to get it.”
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Peach Music Fest ripe for the picking R E V I E W
Local outfit Cabinet opened up the first-ever Peach Music Festival at Montage Mountain.
By Stephanie DeBalko
Weekender Staff Writer
SCRANTON — If this past weekend was a test for the Peach Music Festival to judge if it could succeed in becoming an annual event, then choosing the Zac Brown Band as one of the headliners was probably the smartest move organizers could have made. Held at Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain and Sno Cove and hosted by the Allman Brothers Band, the inaugural event featured two stages, the Peach and Mushroom, and gave music lovers and hippies alike the chance to spend the weekend camping on the mountain. Friday evening’s lineup gave Zac Brown Band the 9:30 p.m. slot — preceding the Allman Brothers Band’s
Zac Brown Band preceded the Allman Brothers Band’s late-night set at Peach Music Festival Friday. late set. Performing to a sea of tie-dye and patchwork skirts, Zac Brown Band opened with the crowdpumping “Keep Me In Mind” before declaring, “It’s an honor to be here playing for you tonight and an honor to get to open up for the Allman Brothers.” The rest of the band’s set
included surefire hits like “Free,” “Toes” and, appropriately, a cover of “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” by the Charlie Daniels Band along with covers of Stevie Wonder’s “Isn’t She Lovely” and John Mayer’s “Neon.” The band was able to spur the massive audience to the point of absolute delirium; it
was hard not to find a person dancing, drinking, furiously singing along or some combination of those. And if ever there were any doubts about Zac Brown Band’s musical abilities, they were laid to rest thanks to a slew of mind-blowing solos and jam sessions. This solidified the band’s credibility and made it clear why the Allman Brothers Band deemed it worthy of its festival. Frontman Zac Brown and his band ended their twohour set with “America the Beautiful” and the smash hit “Chicken Fried.” Earlier in the evening, Southern rockers Blackberry Smoke blew away the crowd with gritty guitars, phenomenal vocals and a set full of toe-tapping, soul-shaking
rock. And the Warren Haynes Band supplied listeners with a steady flow of funk, blues and rock. Up at the Mushroom stage (situated in Sno Cove), campers and concertgoers were treated to poolside music that kept them dancing well into the night, including some funk by Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk. And throughout the trek between stages, there were a number of aptly chosen vendors selling everything from maxi skirts to bumper stickers and jewelry. Local band Cabinet kicked off the weekend with a rousing set on Friday afternoon, ending with the boisterous “Elizabeth” and getting the crowd amped for what was still to come. W
Peach sizzled Saturday R E V I E W
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SCRANTON — Music was the king of Montage Mountain at the second day of the Peach Music Festival, from the Mushroom Stage inside Sno Cove to the Peach Stage under the main pavilion. Kicking off with a set from local band Miz, the day progressed from the rock of JD & The Straight Shot on the Peach Stage to the funky, Spanish/gypsy-infused sounds of Toubab Krewe amid the waterslides. One of festival host Allman Brothers Band’s two drummers, Jaimoe Johanson, played an early gig on Mushroom with his Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, which blended blues and jazz perfectly; singer Junior Mack added a heavy dose of soul. Sets by Railroad Earth and
O.A.R. were well-received, but the day’s main attractions were Peach Stage acts Tedeschi Trucks Band, featuring ABB’s guitarist Derek Trucks and bassist Oteil Burbridge, which preceded the ABB. The 11-piece TTB, led by Trucks’ wife, Susan Tedeschi, was amazing. From the powerful “Don’t Let Me Slide” to the slowburning “Midnight In Harlem,” the ensemble kept the crowd enthralled, thanks to the powerful musicality of the band to Tedeschi’s raspy, heartfelt voice that’s akin to Bonnie Raitt. The bluesy “Bound For Glory,” which started with a singeing Trucks solo, was a set highlight that went off on a mini tangent and ended on a raucous note. The band closed its 90-minute set with a fantastic rendition of “I Want to Take You Higher.” ABB started with a cover of The Spencer Davis Group’s “Don’t Want You No More” followed by “It’s Not My Cross to Bear.” All-
Gregg Allman of the Allman Brothers Band on the Peach Stage Saturday night at the Peach Music Festival. man’s voice is weathered by age and health, but those only make him sound that much truer to the bluesy roots of the band. “Come and Go Blues” showed off great rhythm between Burbridge, Johanson, drummer Butch Trucks and percussionist Marc Quinones. “Revival” was festive while Allman and guitarist Warren Haynes did a haunting acoustic version of Jackson Browne’s “I’ve
Been Out Walking (These Days).” “Mountain Jam” preceded an expansive “Blue Sky.” Van Morrison’s “Into the Mystic” was an unexpected standout. “Dreams” segued back into “Mountain Jam” to close the set proper. ABB encored with a defiantly heavy 15-minute long “Whipping Post,” which whipped, no pun intended, the crowd into a frenzy. People came from all over to
attend the inaugural Peach Music Festival as fans, campers and maybe both. Perhaps they listened to weekend’s 25 bands as they waded in the wave pool, perched on the grass, visited dozens of vendors and enjoyed what the mountain’s nature had to offer. But one thing was evident, as the Allman Brothers Band stated so eloquently in “Revival,” “love is everywhere.” And the people did feel it. W
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COVE HAVEN ENTERTAINMENT RESORTS
1.877.800.5380 www.CPResorts.com - The Charlie Daniels Band: Sept. 2 - Billy Gardell: Sept. 23 - Chef Brian Duffy: Oct. 5-6, Oct. 19-20 - Justin Willman: Nov. 18
F.M. KIRBY CENTER
71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre Phone: 570.826.1100 - Doo Wop “Plus”: Sept. 28, 7 p.m., $29.50-$49.50 - Celtic Thunder: Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m., $65-$75 - Primus 3-D: Oct. 16, 8 p.m., $42.10$52.85 - Jackson Browne / Sara Watkins: Oct. 18, 8 p.m., $39-$66 - Hal Holbrook: Oct. 20, 8 p.m., $45$55 - Straight No Chaser: Oct. 27, 8 p.m., $36.45-$46.70 - Bruce Hornsby: Nov. 2, 8 p.m., $29.50-$75 - Liza Minnelli: Nov. 3, 8 p.m., $69$150 - Brian Regan: Nov. 10, 8 p.m., $39.50 - Shaolin Warriors: Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m., $45.95-$56.70 - Paul Anka: Dec. 7, 8 p.m., $49.55$138.10 - Buddy Valastro’s “Homemade for the Holidays:” Dec. 14, 8 p.m., $25-$45 - Irish Tenors: March 8, 8 p.m., $39.50-$59.50 - Joan Rivers: April 27, 8 p.m., $39$47
KIWANIS WYOMING COUNTY FAIR
Rt. 6, Meshoppen Phone: 570.836.9992 www.wyomingcountyfair.com - Colt Ford / Leah Burkey: Sept. 1, 7 p.m., $5-$15 - New Hollow: Sept. 2, 7 p.m., $5-$15
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MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE
14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe 570.325.0249 mauchchunkoperahouse.com - Cowboy Junkies: Aug. 17, 8:30 p.m., $32 - Jeffrey Gaines: Aug. 18, 8 p.m., $20 - Michael Kaeshammer: Aug. 24, 8:30 p.m., $17 - Ryan Montbleau Band: Aug. 25, 8
p.m., $20 - Childhood’s End (Pink Floyd tribute): Sept. 1, 8 p.m., $22.85 - The Allentown Band: Sept. 2, $8-$15 - CBW (Coryell, Bailey, White): Sept. 8, 8 p.m., $28 - Real Diamond (Neal Diamond tribute): Sept. 15, 8 p.m., $23 - Enter the Haggis: Sept. 22, 8 p.m., $23 - The Fishtank Ensemble: Sept. 27, 8 p.m., $15 - Ted Vigil’s Tribute to John Denver Tribute: Sept. 29, 8 p.m., $25 - The Lyra Trio: Sept. 30, $25 - Pianist Dr. George Fiore: Oct. 5, $15 - The Battlefield Band: Oct. 6, $15 - Donna The Buffalo: Oct. 12, $25 - Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband: Oct. 13, 8 p.m., $24 - Manhattan Lyric Opera: Oct. 14, 5 p.m., $25 - Jonathan Edwards / Michael Martin Murphey: Oct 19, 8 p.m., $34 - Simon and Garfunkel Retrospective: Oct. 20, 8 p.m., $24 - Swearingen & Kelli: Oct. 21, 6 p.m., $12 - The Badlees: Oct. 26, 8:30 p.m., $17 - Badge (Eric Clapton tribute): Oct. 27, 8 p.m., $23 - Claire Lynch and the Front Porch String Band: Nov. 9, 8:30 p.m., $20 - The “The Band” Band “Last Waltz” Celebration: Nov. 10, 7 p.m., $8 p.m. - Start Making Sense / The Great White Caps: Nov. 17, 8:30 p.m., $20
MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp. - American Idol Live: Sept. 6, 7 p.m., $29.50-$65 - Eric Church / Justin Moore / Kip Moore: Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m. $37.50$47.50 - TNA Impact Wrestling World Tour Live: Sept. 16, 6 p.m. $20-$53 - Dayglow Life in Color: Sept. 20, $57.60-$84.45 - Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: Barnum Bash: Nov. 1-4, TIMES VARY, $33.85-$93.75 - Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever: Dec. 2, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. $26-$60 - Monster Jam: March 8-10, TIMES VARY, $34.55-$50 - Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Super Heroes: March 15-17, TIMES VARY, $20.60-$40.10
MOUNT LAUREL PAC
1 Tamiment Road, Tamiment 570.588.2522 mountlaurelpac.com
- Rock ’n’ Blues Fest ft. Johnny Winter / Edgar Winter / Leslie West / Rick Derringer / Kim Simmonds: Aug. 19, 6 p.m., $57.50-$75.50 - .38 Special: Aug. 24, 6 p.m., $59.50$72.50
MOUNT AIRY CASINO RESORT
44 Woodland Rd., Mount Pocono Phone: 877.682.4791 www.mountairycasino.com - Colin Raye: Aug. 17, 9 p.m., $20-$30 - Grand Funk Railroad: Aug. 18, 9 p.m., $25-$40 - Draw the Line (Aerosmith tribute): Sept. 2, 7 p.m., Free Admission - Sandra Bernhard: Sept. 22, 8 p.m., $20-$30 - Michael Feinstein: Oct. 6, 8 p.m., $30-$40 - Stylistics: Oct. 20, 8 p.m., $30-$40 - The Trammps: Nov. 24, 8 p.m., $20-$30
PENN’S PEAK
325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe 866.605.7325 or visit pennspeak.com. - Vince Gill: Aug. 18, 8 p.m., $59.25$64.25 - Live Wire / Completely Unchained: Sept. 7, 8 p.m., $30 - Safetysuit / Taylor Berrett: Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m., $20.25 - Tracy Lawrence: Sept. 14, 8 p.m., $28-$43 - Screening of “The Last Ride, a story of Hank Williams:” Sept. 16, 7 p.m. - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: Sept. 21, 8 p.m., $32 - Rubix Kube: Sept. 28, 9 p.m., $28 - Herman’s Hermits / Peter Noone: Oct. 5, 8 p.m., $27-$42 - Tanya Tucker: Oct. 14, 8 p.m., $29$44 - Paul Revere and the Raiders: Oct. 26, 8 p.m., $27-$42 - Martina McBride: Oct. 28, 8 p.m., $62-$85 - Uriah Heep: Nov. 1, 8 p.m., $22 - Umphrey’s McGee / The Bright Light Social Hour: Nov. 2, 8 p.m., $27.50 - Ryan Pelton: Nov. 9, 8 p.m., $22-$37 - Lonestar: Nov. 16, 8 p.m., $49.25$65.25 - Dark Star Orchestra: Nov. 21, 8 p.m., $32 - Travis Tritt: Nov. 30, 8 p.m., $37-$52 - Blue Oyster Cult: Dec. 7, 8 p.m., $35.75 - The Lettermen: Dec. 8, 8 p.m., $27-$42 - Ernie Haase / Signature Sound: Dec. 9, 7 p.m., $20-$35 - Rita Coolidge: Dec. 15, 8 p.m., $19$34
RIVER STREET JAZZ CAFE 667 N. River St., Plains Phone: 570.822.2992 - George Wesley Small Ax Orchestra: Aug. 16, 7 p.m.
- Preach Freedom Band / Poogie Bell: Aug. 17, 8 p.m., $8-$10 - Jennifer Hartswick Band: Aug. 18, 8 p.m., $10-$15 - Adam McKinley of Suze / Adam Gabriel of Miz: Aug. 23, 8 p.m. - Clarence Spady Band: Aug. 24, 8 p.m. - Free Music Orchestra: Aug. 25, 8 p.m. - Mike Miz: Aug. 30, 8 p.m. - Anders Osborne: Aug. 31, 9 p.m., $15-$25 - Misty Mountain (Led Zeppelin tribute): Sept. 1, 8 p.m., $5-$10 - Cabinet: Sept. 7, 8 p.m., $8-$12 - Ol’ Cabbage (Phish tribute): Sept. 8, 8 p.m., $5-$8 - Miz / Big Daddy Love: Sept. 14, 8 p.m., $8-$12 - Suze / Flabberghaster: Sept. 15, 8 p.m., $5-$8 - Royal Scam (Steely Dan tribute): Sept. 22, 7 p.m., $10-$15 - Alan Evans Trio / XVSK: Sept. 26, 9 p.m., $12-$18 - Brothers Past: Sept. 27, 8 p.m., $10-$15 - The Woody Browns Project / Muppet / The Big Dirty: Sept. 29, 8 p.m., $5-$8
SCRANTON COMMUNITY CONCERTS
Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St. Scranton Phone: 570.955.1455, lackawanna.edu, etix.com Prices vary, student and group rates available - Emmy Lou Harris: Sept. 19, 7 p.m., $45-$55 - Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks: Oct. 19, 8 p.m., $20-$30, $15 students - The Virgin Consort: Dec. 6, 7 p.m., $20, $15 students - Tim Warfield’s tribute to Shirley Scott: March 22, 8 p.m., $25-$30, $15 students - The Four Freshmen: April 20, 8 p.m., $25-$30, $15 students
SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER
420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton Phone: 888.669.8966 - “Resurrection:” A Rock Opera starring The Glass Prism: Oct. 7, $31.35 - Lewis Black: Running on Empty: Oct. 25, 8 p.m., $42.85-$68.40 - The Midtown Men: Jan. 18-20, times vary, $37-$57 - Celtic Woman: March 19, 7:30 p.m., $59
SHERMAN THEATER
524 Main St., Stroudsburg Phone: 570.420.2808, www.shermantheater.com - Collin Raye: Aug. 17, 9 p.m., $35-$45 - Grand Funk Railroad: Aug. 18, 9 p.m.,
$28-$43 - “6 Degrees of Hell” screening: Aug. 24, 7:10 p.m., $10-$40 - House of Dance: Aug. 26, 2 p.m., $12 - Steve Vai / Beverly McClellan: Aug. 29, 7:30 p.m., $30-$45 - Barstool Blackout F*ckin Foam: Sept. 15, 10 p.m., $30 - Wu-Block: Sept. 22, 8 p.m., $30 - Keller Williams: Sept. 28, 9 p.m., $20 advance, $22 day of - Medeski, Martin & Wood: Oct. 11, 8 p.m., $25-$32
7TH ANNUAL STEAMTOWN ORIGINAL MUSIC SHOWCASE
steamtownshowcase.com - Sept. 2, 6 p.m. at various venues in downtown Scranton. Features Graces Downfall, My Pet Dragon, Super Bob, The Ballroom Thieves, OurAfter, more. $10 GA, via ticketfly.com, 21+.
TOYOTA PAVILION AT MONTAGE MOUNTAIN
1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton - Chicago / The Doobie Brothers: Aug. 24, 7:30 p.m., $82-$92 - Uproar Festival ft. Shinedown / Godsmack / Staind / Papa Roach / Adelitas Way / P.O.D., more: Aug. 28, 2 p.m., $55-$85 - Kiss / Motley Crue: Sept. 18, 7 p.m., $50.85-$185 PHILADELPHIA
ELECTRIC FACTORY
3421 Willow St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.LOVE.222 - Steve Angello: Sept. 7, 8 p.m. - Barstool Blackout Tour Foam: Sept. 14, 9 p.m. - Hatebreed: Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m. - Nightwish: Sept. 16, 8 p.m. - Amon Tobin: Sept. 17, 8 p.m. - Tyga: Sept. 21, 8:30 p.m. - Down: Sept. 26, 8 p.m. - The Afghan Whigs: Sept. 27, 8:30 p.m. - Minus the Bear: Sept. 28, 8:30 p.m.
THE FILLMORE AT THE TLA
334 South St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.922.1011 - Marina & the Diamonds: Aug. 17, 7 p.m. - mewithoutYou: Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m. - Meek Mill / Black Cobain: Aug. 25, 7 p.m. - Safetysuit / Taylor Berrett: Sept. 7, 7 p.m. - Amanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestra: Sept. 10, 7 p.m. - Kendrick Lamar / Ab Soul / Jay Rock: Sept. 13, 7 p.m.
KESWICK THEATER
Easton Road-Keswick Ave, Glenside, Pa. Phone: 215.572.7650 - Phila Rock N Blues Fest ft. Edgar Winter / Johnny Winter / Rick Derringer, more: Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m. - Keith Sweat: Aug. 18, 8 p.m. - Dave Koz / Bebe Winans: Aug. 23, 8 p.m. - Ethan Bortnick: Aug. 24, 7 p.m. - Steve Vai / Beverly McClellan: Aug. 30, 8 p.m. - Joe Jackson Band: Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m. - Beth Orton: Sept. 25, 8 p.m. - Wynonna Judd / The Big Noise: Sept. 28, 8 p.m. - The Fab Faux (Beatles tribute): Sept. 29, 8 p.m. - Medeski, Martin & Wood: Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m.
SUSQUEHANNA BANK CENTER
1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, NJ. Phone: 609.365.1300 - The Fray / Kelly Clarkson: Aug. 16, 7 p.m. - Linkin Park / Incubus / MUTEMATH: Aug. 17, 6:30 p.m. - Toby Keith / Brantley Gilbert: Aug. 18, 7 p.m. - Jason Mraz / Christina Perri: Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m. - Jimmy Buffett / Coral Reefer Band: Aug. 28, 8 p.m. - The Fresh Beat Band: Sept. 14, 6:30 p.m.
52nd and Parkside, Philadelphia Phone: 215.893.1999 - Jane’s Addiction / Die Antwoord: Aug. 15, 8:30 p.m. - Victoria Justice: Aug. 16, 7:30 p.m. - My Morning Jacket / Band of Horses: Aug. 17, 7:30 p.m. - Train / Mat Kearney / Andy Grammer: Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m. - Mary J. Blige / D’Angelo / Melanie Fiona: Aug. 24, 7 p.m. - Jackie Evancho: Aug. 25, 8 p.m. - Smokey Robinson / Sinbad: Aug. 26, 8 p.m.
ELSEWHERE IN PA
BRYCE JORDAN CENTER
Penn State University, State College, Pa. Phone: 814.865.5555 - Tiesto: Oct. 8, 7 p.m.
CROCODILE ROCK
520 Hamilton St, Allentown Phone: 610.434.460 - Kottonmouth Kings / Prozak / Big B / Moonshine Bandits: Aug. 15, 7 p.m. - Allstar Weekend / Honor Society: Aug. 16, 6 p.m. - Forever the Sickest Kids / Plug In Stereo / Paradise Fears / It Boys!: Aug. 16, 6 p.m. - The All Stars Tour ft. Suicide Si-
TOWER THEATER
69th and Ludlow Sts. Upper Darby Phone: 610.352.2887 - Bloc Party / Ceremony: Sept. 15, 8 p.m. - Metric: Sept. 22, 7 p.m. - David Byrne / St. Vincent: Sept. 27,
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77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem - Lynyrd Skynyrd: Aug. 16, 7 p.m. - Barenaked Ladies / Blues Traveler / Big Head Todd and the Monsters / Cracker: Aug. 17, 7 p.m. - Kathy Griffin: Aug. 25, 8 p.m. - Creed: Aug. 27, 7:30 p.m. - Buddy Guy / Jonny Lang: Sept. 7, 7 p.m. - Gabriel Iglesias: Sept. 13, 8 p.m. - Kansas / King’s X: Sept. 14, 8 p.m.
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Broad St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.336.3600 - Madonna: Aug. 28, 8 p.m. - Peter Gabriel: Sept. 21, 8 p.m.
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Winter has played with the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Steve Ray Vaughan. His new album, “Roots,” is due to be released Thursday, Sept. 27 and includes special guests Vince Gill, Warren Haynes, John Popper, Derek Trucks and his brother, Edgar Winter. Other featured performers will be Leslie West, Rick Derringer and Kim Simmonds. Tickets are $57.50-$75.50 and are available through Ticketmaster. For more info, call 570.588.2522 or visit mountlaurelpac.com.
NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY
BEACON THEATER
2124 Broadway, New York, NY. Phone: 212.496.7070 - Al Green: Aug. 22, 8 p.m. - Dead Can Dance: Aug. 29-30, 8 p.m. - Roxette: Sept. 2, 8 p.m.
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Bethel NY www.bethelwoodscenter.org - The Fray / Kelly Clarkson / Carolina Liar: Aug. 19, 7 p.m. - Stone Temple Pilots: Aug. 22, 8 p.m. - Jason Aldean / Luke Bryan / Rachel Farley: Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m. - Bob Dylan / Ben Harper: Sept. 2, 8 p.m.
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17 Irving Place, New York, N.Y. Phone: 212.777.6800 - Suicide Silence / The Word Alive / I See Stars / Winds Of Plague, more: Aug. 16, 1 p.m. - Los Enanitos Verdes: Aug. 23, 7 p.m. - Chiodos / A Loss for Words / Before Their Eyes: Aug. 24, 7 p.m. - Café Tacuba: Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m. - Meek Mill: Aug. 27, 6:30 p.m. - The Heavy: Aug. 30, 7 p.m.
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10th & Arch St, Philadelphia Phone: 215.336.2000 - Confused Disciples / The Bad Tequila Experience / The Chicago School / Killjoy / Daddy Long Legs: Aug. 18, 6 p.m. - Kreator / Accept / Swallow The Sun: Sept. 6, 7 p.m. - Michael Kiwanuka: Sept. 20, 8 p.m.
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ALBUM REVIEWS Gaslight handwrites a timeless album
The Gaslight Anthem rose to national prominence fairly quickly, but the band always had trouble shaking comparisons to myriad of artists who have played a part in creating its “Punk-meetsAmericana” style. The New Jersey quartet recently released “Handwritten,” its fourth studio album, which manages to walk the fine line between emotion and energy rather well. However, the more important aspect of what the album does is to pay homage to the band’s influences without sounding too much like any of them. Opening track “45” sets the
tone for what’s to follow, opening slowly but then quickly gaining momentum, making the listener feel as though he or she is in a car pulling out onto the highway. From there, the band dances back and forth between high-tempo anthems (“Howl” and “Desire”), raw rockers (“Keepsake” or “Too Much Blood”) and emotive ballads (“Mulholland Drive” or “Here Comes My Man”). While at first glance that might seem like a bit of a roller coaster, The Gaslight Anthem manages to keep it all together well. The band certainly isn’t afraid to explore different feelings, what it doesn’t
Krewella “Play Hard” Rating: W W W
Krewella's versatile P ` lay' “Play Hard,” from Chicago-based electro trio Krewella, has the potential to make even the shyest of people want to migrate to the dance floor. The debut EP has a whimsical vibe that instantly conjures up images of steamy rooftop bars and city skylines. One thing that is definitely nota-
do is dwell on them for too long, dragging the mood of the album too far one way or another. The album closes softly and sweetly with “National Anthem,” an acoustic number that has a timeless, personal feel to it. (The 11 album tracks are supplemented on some editions by three bonus tracks, including a stellar cover of Nirvana’s “Sliver”). After hearing the full album, the evolution in the band’s sound is certainly important, but the real standout is the honesty with which The Gaslight Anthem creates its music. “Handwritten” is an energetic, moving and well-composed piece that is the perfect cure for the blues that seem to go hand-inhand with the impending end of summer. One can listen to this album again and again without getting tired, and it still manages to sound fresh and new each time. -- Michael Irwin Weekender Correspondent
ble about Krewella is the fluidity of its music. The trio takes you from progressive house to dubstep with such a seamless transition that it is hard to tell where one track stops and another begins. This flawless melding of sounds is perhaps the result of sisters Jahan and Yasmine Yousaf combining creative forces. Kris “Rain Man” Trindl rounds out the trio. Krewella’s music is vocally driven electronica at its best. Both Yousafs lend their voices to this release. The album’s self-titled track “Play Hard” has an aggressive vibe to it and seems to send a message to listeners that Krewella can hang with the most powerful of them. The dubstep inspired “Killin’ It” shows the trio’s versatility. The fastpaced and intricate music, combined with quick-witted vocals, make the track a musical inspiration. “Alive” is made up of the kind of airy dance music that makes you want to put your hands in the air and spin. Overall, Krewella’s passion for its music is evident on “Play Hard.” The album is well-thought out from start to finish and is a clear representation of this band’s versatility. -- Lisa Schaeffer Weekender Correspondent
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The Drowning Men “All of the Unknown” Rating: W W 1/2
Drowning in its influences The Drowning Men tread on the dark side more than the sunny vibe of its SoCal stomping grounds and cites Nick Cave as a major influence. But instead of hearing its version of Cave’s murky intensity on “All of the Unknown,” the record is more in the vein of the airy pop/indie rock of My Morning Jacket. That is nowhere more evident than on
Top at 8 with Ralphie Aversa 8. Demi Lovato: “Give Your Heart A Break” 7. Train: “Drive By” 6. Gotye/Kimbra: “Somebody That I Used to Know” 5. Calvin Harris/Ne-Yo: “Let’s Go”
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The Gaslight Anthem “Handwritten” “The Waltz,” a sludgy track where vocalist Nato Bardeen sounds eerily like MMJ’s Jim James, the poppy and fuzzy “Smile” and the lively “Fix Me Love.” First single “Lost in a Lullaby” starts the album off on an upbeat note while “Bored in a Belly” lopes along with a circus-y vibe. “A Fool’s Campaign” goes the bluegrass route with an almost joyous tone before a piano kicks in to add depth. “I Am the Beggar Man,” the first of three tracks that call upon some trippy, otherworldly electronics, is a somber standout that has Bardeen declaring he was “born with a bastard’s heart/ Born with the serpent’s tongue.” The instrumental “Life in the Willow Tree” follows, while “Questioning (A Big Ole Sham)” sounds too similar to the other two to truly stand alone. Piano is showcased on the earnest and deliberate “A Long, Long Walk” and closing track “A Better Place.” The latter’s is vaudevillian and hearty, with some shadows coming through thanks to lyrics like, “Here lies a shell and a broken old soul chained to each other.” “All of the Unknown” is, without a doubt, a good album by good musicians — but The Drowning Men need to find a sound that is all its own to stand out in its own right.
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By Pete Croatto
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Aaron Cross (Jeremy Renner) and Dr. Marta Shearing (Rachel Weisz) in a scene from ‘The Bourne Legacy.’
A legacy isn't 'Bourne' W hat bogged down the three previous enjoyable “Bourne” movies was when the conspiratorial machinations took over. In “The Bourne Legacy,” the series’ reboot/reshuffling/latest installment, director/ co-writer Tony Gilroy addresses this problem by having the covert actions run amok, which turns a potentially fun outing into information overload. Jason Bourne, the super-spy made famous by Matt Damon, is mentioned but does not appear here. Instead, we follow Aaron Cross (Jeremy Renner, officially the junior version of Liam Nee-
son), who has gone off the grid. His timing is exquisite. A soon-tobe-published expose has forced the government to close the program that dispatches anonymous killing machines like Cross worldwide to help the U.S. military on difficult missions. Most layoffs feature awkward conversations with human resources and cardboard boxes. Here, anyone with a connection — journalists, scientists, even agents — gets killed. Aside from Cross and Bourne (who’s apparently in Manhattan), one survivor remains: Dr. Marta Shearing (Rachel Weisz), who administered the
drugs that maintained this fleet of super soldiers. Cross somehow tracks Shearing down because he needs meds to maintain his performance levels, and she is his only hope. So they take off for Manila, where the drugs are. Cross and Shearing’s pairing is when Gilroy finally gets the lead out, and not because the two best action sequences happen afterward. Up to that point, we’re saddled with details so we can almost understand all the new wrinkles and offered an interchangeable collection of dour men (Edward Norton, Stacy Keach, Scott Glenn) in nice suits making somber
speeches. The information — and there’s a ton to process — is presented with no twists or turns, no moment when we realize that we’re onto something bigger. Basically, merciless corporate executives conduct a high-stakes round of layoffs. We’re rooting against a complex, not a villain. That does not translate into a fun night out. Gilroy wrote the first three “Bourne” movies along with writing and directing the twisty gems “Michael Clayton” and “Duplicity.” That makes “The Bourne Legacy’s” ponderous pace astounding. What’s even more jarring, though, is how frequently logic takes a holiday. It is unlikely that the masterminds behind a covert program would noisily leave a pile of bodies to pique the curiosity of journalists. (Spoilers ahoy) Shearing would never waltz into a work-related building, complete with security, after she’s presumed dead. And since Shearing and Cross’ high-tech pursuers
apparently have access to every security camera and weather satellite, how can they not find Cross using a laptop at a chain hotel that presumably has a security system? The biggest fault with “The Bourne Legacy” is that it’s not a lot of fun. Gilroy keeps a genetically modified killing machine under wraps for vast stretches in favor of showing us the sexy danger of surveillance technology and briefings. It’s admirable when action movies aspire to be more than explosions and snapped necks. After all, that’s the great appeal of Christopher Nolan’s “Dark Knight” trilogy. But a director has done something wrong when the movie’s defining characteristic is its number of intense conversations in important-looking offices. For more of Pete’s reviews and cinematic musings, visit whatpeteswatching. blogspot.com or @PeteCroatto.
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“The First Warm Evening of the Year” By Jamie Saul Rating: W W W
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reat loss and great love are what it’s all about. The details of our day-to-day lives are just that — details. But grieving a loved one or falling headfirst in love with someone new are two climactic and allconsuming aspects of life that just about everyone faces. In his book “The First Warm Evening of the Year,” Jamie Saul interlaces the two in a story of compelling drama and introspective exploration. Geoffrey Tremont is happy living his tidy life from a comfortable distance in New York City — steady job, uncluttered apartment, noncommittal relationship with his girlfriend. But a wrench gets thrown into his routine when he receives notice that he’s been asked to be executor to the estate of a college friend with whom he hasn’t spoken for years. He agrees to taking care of Laura’s last wishes even though it means traveling to the small town of Shady Grove, and when he arrives there, he finds himself
almost instantly enamored with her best friend, a widow named Marian. From there, the story unravels into a series of events that affect everyone, far beyond Geoffrey, who narrates. The question of how our actions influence the lives of those around us comes up, as do the notions of settling in life and love and the intensity relying on another person can bring. “The First Warm Evening of the Year” would be a little too obvious, a little too Nicholas Sparks, were it not for the strong emotions Saul is able to instill in the reader. When Marian speaks of her late husband, her grief and the grief of losing someone so close is palpable. And when Geoffrey and Marian speak of their relationship, the feelings of potentially unrequited love and the intensity of budding romances are just as blatant. Some of the characters might come off as self-absorbed, consumed by their feelings and unable or unwilling to worry about anyone else’s. However, in actuality, most people do behave that way when they’re grief-stricken or in love, so that actually lends more credibility to Saul’s writing. The book is full of dimension and likeable characters, and though there are moments where its believability is called into question, they are outnumbered by the moments where emotion grabs the reader.
The book would be a little too obvious, a little too Nicholas Sparks, were it not for the strong emotions Saul is able to instill in the reader.
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ACTORS CIRCLE AT PROVIDENCE PLAYHOUSE
(1256 Providence Rd, Scranton, reservations: 570.342.9707, actorscircle.org) • “Bell, Book & Candle:” Sept. 21-23, 28-30. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. $12/general, $8/seniors, $6/students. Special preview performance Sept. 20, 8 p.m., $8/general, seniors, $6/students.
APPLAUSE THEATRE CO.
(applausetheatre.webs.com, applausetheatre@gmail.com) • “Hyronomous A. Frog:” Aug. 24-25, 7 p.m.; Aug. 26, 3 p.m., Good Shepherd Church (1780 N. Washington St., Scranton; do not call church). $10/adults, $8/kids. Info/reservations: 570.430.1149 • Open Casting Call for “The Wizard of Oz:” Aug. 27-28, Sept. 4-5, 6-9 p.m., Seton Catholic (37 William St., Pittston; do not call school). Male, female, ages 8+. Be prepared to read from script. Music provided or come prepared. No memorized monologues. Head shots a plus, photographer will take head shots for director. Non-fee production. Info: 570.313.2548.
F.M. KIRBY CENTER
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GREEN RIDGE YOUTH THEATRE
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(191 W. Church St., Nanticoke, 570.328.5864) • Pennsylvania Lyric Opera presents “Madame Butterfly:” Aug. 17, 7:30 p.m., Aug. 19, 3 p.m., theater at Notre Dame High School (60 Spangenburg Ave., East Stroudsburg). $20/adults, $15/students, seniors, $5/kids 7-12, free/under 6. Info/tickets: Call, e-mail gwgrice@comcast.net, visit griceartists.com
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• Kirby Kidz Musicals: Aug. 17-18, 6 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center. Performing Cinderella Kids & Fame JR. $15/advanced, $18/door. • “Feeling Hot Hot Hot!:” Aug. 22, 4 p.m., 7 p.m., Knoebels Amusement Resort. Call 287.7977 for details. Free, open to public.
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(570.344.3656, SubVerseAphrodesia.com, nepaplaywrights@live.com) • “Speakeasy” Benefit: Aug. 26, 6-9 p.m. The Olde Brick Theatre (128 W. Market St., Scranton). $20/advance, $25/door. Visit website for info.
KISS (KIDS INNOVATING STAGE & SOUND) THEATER
(in old movie theater at Wyoming Valley Mall), kisstheatre.org, 570.991.1818/0844) • “Les Miserables” School Edition: Aug. 17-18, 7 p.m., Aug. 19, 2 p.m. $14 adults, $12 students/seniors, $10 kids. Call 829.1901 or visit www.kisstheatre.org for info/ reservations.
MUSIC BOX PLAYERS
(196 Hughes St., Swoyersville: 570.283.2195 or 800.698.PLAY or musicbox.org) • “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” Auditions: Aug. 15, 7 p.m. Men, women, 18+. Bring sheet music. • “A Disney Dance Party & Disney’s 101 Dalmatians:” Aug. 24-25, 7 p.m., Aug. 26, 2 p.m. $8.
PENNSYLVANIA THEATER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
(JJ Ferrara Center, 212 W. Broad St., Hazleton, 570.454.5451, ptpashows.org) • “Legally Blonde:” Aug. 17-18, 24-25, 7 p.m.; Aug. 19, 26, 3 p.m. All-you-can-eat dinner buffet 90 minutes prior to all performances. Tickets: $16/adults, $14/seniors 62+, students 12+, $10/kids. Dinner-and-show: $32/adults, $28/
seniors, students, $20/kids. Call or go online to reserve.
THE PHOENIX PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
(409-411 Main St., Duryea, 570.457.3589, phoenixpac.vpweb.com, phoenixpac08@aol.com) • “Through the Looking Glass:” Aug. 24-26. Fri.-Sat., 7 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Sept. 1, 2 & 7 p.m. $10. Presented by Phoenix Kids.
SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER
(420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton) ❏ Broadway Scranton (broadwayscranton.com) presents: • “West Side Story:” Nov. 2-4, Fri., 8 p.m., Sat., 2 & 8 p.m., Sun., 1 & 6 p.m.
SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE
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THEATRE AT THE GROVE
(5177 Nuangola Rd., Nuangola, 570.868.3582, grovetickets@frontier.com, nuangola-grove.com. $20/ musicals, $18/plays, season pass/$50. BYOB) • “My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra:” Sept. 7-8, 14-15, 8 p.m., Sept. 9, 16, 3 p.m. W -- compiled by Stephanie DeBalko, Weekender Staff Writer Send your listings to: weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market Street Wilkes-Barre PA 18703 or fax to 570.831.7375. Deadline for publication is Mondays at 2 p.m.
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7th Annual Heritage Explorer Train to Carbondale for Ethnic Heritage Festival Aug. 18. $5/adults, $4/seniors 65+, free/12 and under. Tickets at all Lackawanna County libraries through Aug. 17. Leaves Steamtown National Historic Site 10 a.m., arrives in Carbondale 11:45 a.m. Departs Carbondale 2:30 p.m., arrives Scranton 4 p.m. Free shuttle bus from Carbondale to Scranton, departs 9 a.m. from Carbondale Train Station, free, must reserve when ticket is purchased. Info: 570.348.3003
BAZAARS/FESTIVALS • 21st Annual Ukrainian Folk Festival Aug. 26, noon-8 p.m., Ukrainian American Sport Center (Tryzub, County Line and Lower State Roads, Horsham). Stage show, 1:304:30 p.m., 4:30-8 p.m. Ukrainian Public Dance. $15, $10/students, free/
under 15. Free parking. Proceeds benefit youth soccer and cultural programming. • 23rd White Haven Festival Aug. 18-19, opens noon, Lehigh Park, White Haven. Sat., White Haven Idol contest, 4 p.m.; Redhook, 6-8:30 p.m. Food, crafts, games, displays. Sun., Pet Parade, 2 p.m.; Gone Images, 3-6 p.m. Benefits White Haven community center. Free admission, free parking. • Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church Arts and Crafts Show Aug. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 420 Main Road, Buttonwood, Hanover Twp. Vendors, bake sale, 50/50, instant bingo, potato pancakes, more. To reserve show spot, call 570.825.6312. • La Festa Italiana Sept. 1-3, Courthouse Square, Scranton. Info: lafestaitaliana.org • Pittston Tomato Festival (Aug. 16-19, pittstontomatofestival.com) • Little Miss, Little Mister Tomato contestants sought: Held Aug. 19, 11 a.m. Various categories, age groups.
$5 entry. Checks payable Pittston Tomato Festival, Inc. Deadline Aug. 15. Applications to Pittston City Hall, Attn: Angel Noone, Little Miss, Little Mister Tomato Festival Contest, 35 Broad St., Pittston, PA 18640, also online. • Plymouth Alive Kielbasa Festival Aug. 24-25 (plymouthalive.org) • Pocono Garlic Festival Sept. 1-2, Shawnee Mountain Ski Area. Info: poconogarlic.com • Pocono State Craft Festival Aug. 25-26, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm (1000 T416, Stroudsburg). Pottery, jewelry, baskets. Info: 570.476.4460, poconocrafts.com • St. John Neumann Parish Annual Festival Aug. 23-25, Nativity Church grounds (633 Orchard St., Scranton) .Food, including pulled pork sandwiches, pizza, roast beef sandwiches, potato pancakes, more. Games, face painting, basket raffles, wine tasting booth. Blush, Aug. 23; Quake, Aug. 24; Jung Bergo, Aug. 25. • Stroudfest Sept. 1, Sherman Theater (524 Main St., Stroudsburg).
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Avoca Fire Dept. Inaugural Softball Tournament Fundraiser Aug. 17, 6-11 p.m.; Aug. 18, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Aug. 19, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Avoca Little League Field. 14 teams, chance to win trophy, monetary prizes. Food and drink sales, basket raffles, 50/50. Proceeds benefit Avoca Fire Dept. Info: 570.457.2894
4th Annual 1st Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo Golf Tournament Aug. 18, registration 7 a.m., shotgun start 8 a.m., Wilkes-Barre Golf Club (1001 Fairway Dr., Wilkes-Barre). $75, 18 holes, cart, dinner, awards. Info: 570.885.3273, deprimogolf.com 20th Annual Hook O’Malley 5K Run/Walk Against Cancer Aug. 26, registration 8:15 a.m., race 10 a.m., McDade Park (Milwkee Road, Scranton). $15 until Aug. 23, $20/day of. Awards, T-shirts to first 50. Rain or shine. Call 570.346.1828. American Cancer Society ❏ Relay for Life Events: • Bark for Life: Aug. 25, 9 a.m.-noon, Nesbitt Memorial Park, Kingston. Dog-walking event. Activities for dogs, owners, ceremony to honor
Candy’s Place (570.714.8800) • Reiki Beginner Class: Aug. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Level 1. $30, free for cancer patients. Call to register. • “Cancer Genetics: What You Need to Know:” Aug. 27, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Call to register. Fundraiser for Blue Chip Farm No Kill Animal Refuge Aug. 20, 5-10 p.m., Keeley’s Alehouse and Grille (199 Division St., Pringle). A portion of tab will be donated to refuge. Wish list items will be collect-
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Cupcakes are fresh out of the oven and almost ready to be filled with ice cream. own ass: It is pretty damn delicious. Sprinkles & Shakes is open seven days a week from noon-10 p.m. On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-6 p.m., there is a kid’s happy hour where kids can go in and create their own sundaes and ice-cream cones. For more info, call 570.905.2419. POSITIVELY POSH Last Wednesday, I attended the Pride Week kickoff celebration at Posh @ The Scranton Club (404 N. Washington Ave., Scranton). While the company of friends old and new was lovely, of course, my dinner following the cocktail reception was sensational. The spice-seared tuna Nicoise salad was served over mixed greens with marinated new potatoes, roasted peppers, grape tomatoes, green beans and kalamata olives with balsamic vinaigrette and grilled flatbread (I omitted the sliced eggs and onions the salad usually includes). The tuna was the best I’ve had of late, and the salad was plated beautifully. If you get a chance to go to Posh, go. It’s wonderful from the atmosphere and food to the wonderful service. W
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Girls Night In Slumber Party Benefit for Marley’s Mission Aug. 17, Hilton Conference Center (100 Adams Ave., Scranton). Hosted by Julie Sidoni, Selena. Women-only. Pampering, shopping, facials, specialty drinks. To reserve, call 570.343.3000. Must be 21 to attend.
Clifford United Methodist Church (Main St. Clifford) • Chicken-n-Biscuit or Ham Dinner: Aug. 15, 4-6 p.m. Dinner, desert, drink. $7.95.
Good Life Golf Classic Aug. 31, 9 a.m., Sand Springs Golf Course (10 Clubhouse Dr., Drums). $80/person, $320/team. Benefits Clifton R. Lewis Good Life Foundation. Info: 480.658.7534, crlgoodlife.org/ events--sponsors.html “Laughter with A Purpose” A Benefit for Michael Meoni Sept. 15, AFA Art Gallery, 2nd floor (514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton). $20, tickets time specific; shows at 8 p.m., 10 p.m., available at door. Here We Are In Spain, Unorganized Business, Mike Simon, Fire With Friends, Brendan Regan. Basket raffles, refreshments. To pre-order tickets, call 570.604.1874. Proceeds go to Meoni, diagnosed in March 2011 with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Make-A-Wish (800.480.WISH, www.wishgreaterpa.org) events: • Yoga for Wishes: Sept. 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 103 Rotary Dr., West Hazleton. One hour of yoga, 30 minutes of meditation, refreshments, raffle. Bring yoga mat, water bottle. $10. Special children’s class Aug. 26, 10-11 a.m., $5. For info, contact Mystic Power Yoga, 570.582.YOGI, 401.5790. Pancreatic Cancer Action Network • 2nd Annual Dave Morrell Memorial Golf Tournament: Aug. 25, Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club. Info/to register: 570.383.7906, 575.1024 West Pittston Library (200 Exeter Ave., www.wplibrary.org, 570.654.9847) • Wine Tasting Event: Sept. 9, 2-5 p.m. $20/person, $35/couple. Info/ tickets: 883.7079
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Any Cosmo girl would have known Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts will present the musical comedy “Legally Blonde,” opening Friday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. and running through Sunday, Aug. 26 at J. J. Ferrara Center (212 W. Broad St., Hazleton). Adapted from the movie of the same name, the musical follows Elle Woods, a sorority girl in Los Angeles who gets dumped by her college boyfriend when she was expecting a marriage proposal. Elle follows him to Harvard Law School to win him back. “Legally Blonde” will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. An all-you-can-eat dinner buffet will be available 90 minutes before all performances. Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for seniors age 62 and older and students age 12 and older and $10 for children. Dinner-and-show tickets are $32 for adults, $28 for seniors and older students and $20 for children. For more info, visit ptpashows.org or call 570.454.5451. Above, Alexa Martino and Zack Sessock in a scene from the show. Region, Sullivan County (NY), surrounding regions. No experience necessary. Browndale Fire Co. (Route 247, 620 Marion St., Browndale, 43fire.com) • Homemade Pierogi For Sale: donation $6/dozen. Potato and cheese. To order, contact any member, call 570.499.4908, e-mail jdoyle@nep.net, go online. Cameo House Bus Tours (Anne Postupack, 570.655.3420, anne.cameo@verizon.net, checks to 933 Wyoming Ave., W. Pittston, Pa. 18643) • Trip to the Hamptons: Aug. 18, depart Wilkes-Barre Wegmans 6:15 a.m., park row 1 by Applebee’s. Depart Scranton Viewmont Mall 6:45 a.m., Sears parking lot near Mexican
restaurant. Depart Southampton 7:30 p.m. 2012 Hampton Designer Showhouse, Shinnecock Indian Reservation, Furniture Gardens on Montauk Highway, downtown Southampton. $135. “Follow us bus,” breakfast, lunch, goodie bag, admissions, tips, more. Camp Papillion Pet Adoption and Rescue (570.420.0450, camppapillion.org) • Adoption Day: Aug. 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tractor Supply (Rte. 209, Brodheadsville; Rte. 940, Pocono Summit). Dogs, cats, critters. Online application at adopt@camppapillon.org. Info: volunteer@camppapillon.org • Adoption Day: Aug. 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tractor Supply (486 Blakeslee Blvd./Rte. 443, Lehighton). Cats, dogs, critters. Online application at adopt@camppapillon.org. Info: volun-
Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, www.dietrichtheater.com) calendar of events: ❏ Intergenerational Classes: • Open Studio and Portfolio Prep: 7-8:30 p.m. Session 5, Aug. 28. $15/ class, $60/4 classes. Call to register. ❏ Adult Classes: • Pottery for Beginners: 7-8:30 p.m. Series 5, Aug. 15, 29, Sept. 5. Ages 13+. $60/class. All materials supplied. Call to register. • Decorative Painting: Noon-3 p.m., Aug. 22, 29. Ages 16+. $20/class plus cost of painting surface. Pre-registration required, call to register. ❏ Special Events: • Porgy and Bess Broadway Trip: Sept. 12, departs Dietrich 8 a.m., returns 11 p.m. Show, dinner at Carmine’s. $220, includes ticket, bus, dinner, tax, tips, contribution to Dietrich. Doug Smith Music (dougsmithbass@comcast.net, 570.343.7271) • Aug. 18, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Steamtown Train Ride. Dixieland All-Stars. Info: 570.963.6730 Drag Divas of Comedy Aug. 27, doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., Evolution, Woodlands Inn & Resort. Hosted by Tinsel Garland. DJ David Petrilla. Starring Pola Frost, Gia Rylie, Sophie Tucker, more. $10/advance, $15/door, available at Dmentedinc.com. Gouldsboro United Methodist Church (495 Main St., Gouldsboro) • Chicken Barbecue: Aug. 25, noon-6 p.m. Dine in or take out. $9. For tickets, call 570.842.6106, 842.8738 Griffin Pond Animal Shelter (967 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit) • Family Petnic: Aug. 25, 1-5 p.m.
Grove Street Bock Party Aug. 18, noon-7 p.m., between Dana, Stanton Streets, Wilkes-Barre. Food, games, prizes. Giving away school supplies, donations appreciated. Call 570.472.7666. Jeannine M. Luby’s Keep Wine-ing He Might Start to Look Like Prince Charming Comedy Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m., Bartolai Winery (West Pittston). Luby, guest Joe Bryan. $15 at NotPrinceCharming.com or 570.650.7518. Jessup Fire Department, Jessup Hose Company No. 1 (Station 31) / Jessup Hose Company No. 2 (Station 25) 82nd NEPVFF Convention and Parade Sept. 7-8, Jessup. Sept. 7: Annual meeting, Station 31, Fourth Ave.; Hospitality Night, Station 25, Hill St., entertainment, food, games. Sept. 8: Convention voting; memorial church services; brunch; entertainment, food, games, parade. Live Music on the Patio at Fire and Ice on Toby Creek (111 S. Main St., Trucksville, 570.696.3580, firandiceontobycreek.com) • Aug. 16, 6-9 p.m.: Jazz guitarist Bill Washer, billwasher.com Misericordia University events (www.misericordia.edu, 570.674.6400, box office 674.6719): • “The Voices Project Chapter 2: Disability” At WVIA: Aug. 18, 7 p.m. Sordoni Theater at WVIA studios. Free, open to public, reservations required. Info: 570.602.1150, kathryndavies@wvia.org, wvia.org Mount Airy Casino Resort (44 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono) • Firework Schedule: Aug. 17, 24; Sept. 1, 9 p.m. Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra (570.289.1090, northerntiersymphony@yahoo.com, northerntiersymphony.org) • Auditions: Aug. 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Aug. 22, 5-9 p.m. Requirements on website. The Osterhout Free Library events (71 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre, www.osterhout.info, 570.821.1959) • Open Computer Lab: Mon./Wed., 5-8 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m. • Fall for the Osterhout: Sept. 28, 6 p.m., Westmoreland Club (S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre). 30th anniversary of Ken Pollock Children’s Wing. $135, entertainment, food, drinks, music by “New York Times Brand.” All pro-
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Black Bear Conservatory of Music (blackbearmusic.org, 570.226.7606, ext. 3) • “Semper Fa” Choir Boot Camp: Aug. 21-23, 9 a.m.-noon, main campus. Ages 4-14. Singers, instrumentalists, first-time musicians. • Community Children’s Choir Program: Tues., beginning Sept. 25. Ages 4-8 (K-2nd grade), ages 9-14 (3rd-8th grade). Open to students in Lake
Conyngham United Methodist Church (411 Main Street, Conyngham, 570.788.3960, conynghamumc.com) • Sisters: Tues., 10 a.m. Beth Moore study, “Jesus, the One and Only.” All women welcome.
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t doesn’t happen all the time, but every now and then, I feel like a store just gets me. I’m not talking about a chain store like Express or Anthropologie (though I love them both dearly). What I’m referring to is the little boutique that’s bursting with baubles, bags and blouses that just speak to my style aesthetic. The beautiful thing about it being the fact that somebody curates the pieces in that store, meaning somebody else out there pretty much just gets you. Maybe I’m getting a little too introspective here, but I tend to gush when I find a place where nearly everything catches my eye — especially a local one. And most recently, that place has been Buka in Shavertown. Full of cozy maxi dresses, luxuriously slouchy bags and swoon-worthy jewelry, Buka just screams casual, laid-back sexy and cool. And this was my assessment even before interviewing owner Joanna Gover via e-mail last week. “I have always loved sort of a laid-back and casual lifestyle of travel, snowboarding and surfing, combined with a little city inspiration,” she shared. “I have found these particular interests have led me to buy more casual, comfortable and quality clothing that you can wear everyday.” Buka, which has been open for seven and a half years and was named after a childhood nickname made up by Gover’s father, carries brands like Ella Moss, Citizens of Humanity and Paige Denim. “We tend to carry quite a few ‘core’ denim, T-shirt and dress lines that prove to consistently sell and maintain a quality construction and fit,” Gover said. “We then add a few new lines each season to try and freshen up the lines.” Prices range from $20 to $300 depending on the item, but Gover was quick to note that she offers sales quite often, sometimes up to 75 percent off or more. “We advertise all our sales on our Facebook page as well as through our e-mail list,” she said. “We even have cocktail sales
Shavertown’s Buka, owned by Joanna Gover, is a cozy boutique offering a variety of laid-back, effortlessly cool clothing and accessories. outside the store offering a nice ladies’ night out for wine and cheese and huge sale prices on last season’s merchandise.” Wine and shopping at once? Count me in. But I don’t need booze as an incentive to visit Buka again — Gover’s infectious enthusiasm for what she does is enough, especially considering that when she answered my questions via e-mail, it was while she was in the hospital for the birth of her son. Talk about commitment. Plus, she seems to recognize the nuances that come with dressing a female body. “I truly love almost everything I buy for the store, but every body type and taste is different, so we try to cater to a little bit of everyone’s style,” she shared. And her credentials don’t hurt either. Gover spent time working in a Cape May, N.J., boutique every summer during college at Susquehanna University. She went on to receive an associate’s degree in buying and merchandising from Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City before moving to Florida to work as a product manager at a screen print and embroidery company. She returned to Cape May for some more hands-on experience before coming back to Pennsylvania to give it a shot herself. “The thing I love about fashion
I’ve got my eye on this clutch from the shop. the most is that it is always changing,” she said. “Even though styles and designs are repeated throughout the ages, there is always something a little more exciting and different each time.” What’s on Gover’s radar for this fall? “The skinny print pants, such as snake print, and paisley, tweed and textured jackets,” she began. “Bright colors, such as mustard and crimson, and lots of leather, which always seems to be a classic for the right individual. Lots of fun, funky prints and bold colors all around!” W
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POETIC Barnes & Noble WilkesKing’s Booksellers (7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.4700) ❏ Events/Book Clubs: • Open Mic Night: last Tues. of every month, 6:30 p.m. • Writer’s Workgroup: Wyoming Valley Wordsmiths: first/third Tues. monthly, 7 p.m. ❏ Children’s Events: • Weekly Sat. morning story time, 11 a.m.-noon. Book Signing, “Green Ridge” by Margo L. Azzarelli Aug. 17, 1-3 p.m., Fidelity Bank (corner 1610 Nay Aug Ave., Green Ridge St.). Info: 570.346.6179 Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500) • Writers Group: Thurs., 7-8:30 p.m. 18+. Celebrates all types of writing styles, formats. Join anytime. Free. Call to register. New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine St., Scranton, www.newvisionstudio.com, 570.878.3970) • Writers Showcase: Sept. 8, 7 p.m. Chicago-based fiction writer Eugene Cross, Scott Thomas, Lisbeth Herr Gelatt, Richard Aston, Jennifer Matarese, Lauren Stahl. Free, books available for sale. Pittston Memorial Library (47 Broad St., 570.654.9565) • Crochet Club: Tues. 10 a.m.-noon, Thurs. 6-7:45 p.m., 12+, registration required. Participants bring their own crochet hook, yarn. Call, stop to register. Cancelled for Aug. 16 • Basic Computer Class for Adults: Thurs., 10:30 a.m. Call to register.
• The Friends Meetings: 4th Thurs. of month, 6:30 p.m. New members always welcome. • Family Story Time: Wed., 10 a.m. • Attention Teens: Looking for teen volunteers 6th grade+ to help with book logs. • Adult Summer Reading: Between the Covers: Adult fiction, non-fiction. Private book sale at end of summer. • Bedtime Stories: Wrapped books that kids can take home, rate. Each returned rate slip entered to win prizes. • Lego Club: Aug, 20, 4 p.m. By wait list only. • Lego Club: Starting Sept. 17, meets Mon., 4 p.m. Wait list only, call.
• Drawing Socials: Sun., 6-9 p.m. $5 GA, $2 student. Aug. 19, Bobby Davis & the Smartest Man; Aug. 26, Walter Prez & the Awesome; Sept. 16, Beat Jazz Poetry Night
STACKS Writing Group Every other Tues. starting Aug. 21, 6 p.m., The Banshee, (320 Penn Ave., Scranton). Info: stackswritinggroup@gmail.com
ARTSPACE Gallery (18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg, 570.476.4460, artspacegallery.net) Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat-Sun, noon-4 p.m. • Featured Artist: Don Manza, Photography • “Brodhead Creek — Autumn” by Will Daskal: Featured for Oct. Artist’s reception, Oct. 6.
West Pittston Library (200 Exeter Ave., www.wplibrary.org, 570.654.9847) • Book Club: First Tues., 6:45 p.m. Free. Informal discussion of memberselected books. • Weekly story time for children: Fri., 1 p.m. Free.
VISUAL AFA Gallery (514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton: 570.969.1040 or Artistsforart.org) Gallery hours Thurs.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. • Life Drawing sessions: every Mon., 7-9 p.m. Contact ted@tedmichalowski.com for info.
Artspace Gallery (221 Center St., Bloomsburg, 570.784.0737, artspacebloomsburg.com) Gallery Hours: Thurs.-Sat., noon-8 p.m., Sun., noon-5 p.m., or by appointment. • “Not Far From the Tree:” through Aug. 19. Abigail Smith Kurecian, clay. • “Natural Layers:” Aug. 23-Sept. 30. Artists’ reception Aug. 24, 6-8 p.m. Marilyn Paul, fine art print maker, and Vicki Renn, watercolor painter.
ArtWorks Gallery (502 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570.207.1815, artworksnepa.com) Summer Hours: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. • “Summer Sonata: The Paintings of Sharon Cosgrove:” through Aug. 25. • “Riverworks III” Lackawanna River Corridor Association, Celebrating 25 Years: Sept. 6-29. Opening reception Sept. 7, 6-9 p.m. Theme is the river and its watershed. Create artwork to share your views/interpretations; drop-off dated Aug. 24-25, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: lrca.org The Butternut Gallery & Second Story Books (204 Church St, 2nd Floor, Montrose) Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 11a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., 12 p.m.-4 p.m. • “Fiber Arts & Artists:” Aug. 18-Sept. 16. Opening reception Aug. 18, 6-8 p.m.
Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, PA, 570.346.7186, www.everhart-museum.org) Admission $5 adults; $3 students/ seniors; $2 children 6-12; members free. • “BEEyond,” featuring an artistic exploration via the lens of photographer Rose-Lynn Fisher, and “Directing Sunbeams: Beekeeping in Northeast Pennsylvania:” through Sept. 3. • “Titanic: Explore the Legend & 100 Years of History:” through Sept. 3, Gallery 13. Gallery at the Pocono Community Theater (88 S. Courtland St., East Stroudsburg, 570.421.3456. poconocommunitytheater.org) Gallery hours: Mon.-Thurs., 3:30-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 3:30-11 p.m.; Sun., 12:30-9 p.m. • “Childhood … Different Things To Different Children:” through Aug. 19. Front gallery. Photographer Theo Solomon of Monroe County. • “Friends and Lovers:” through Aug. 19. Back gallery. Photographer Don Manza. • “Mediterrania” Paintings of the Amalfi Coast & Mediterranean Region by Thomas Augusta: Aug. 19-Oct. 21. Front gallery. Reception Aug. 25, 1-3 p.m. • Local photographers James Chesnick and John Kopp: Aug. 19-Oct. 21. Back gallery. Reception Aug. 25, 1-3 p.m. Luzerne County Historical Society Museum (69 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.6244, lchs@epix.net) • “The Wonderful Story of Planters Peanuts:” through Oct. 27. Marquis Art and Frame (515 Center St., Scranton, 570.344.3313) • Linda Keck Exhibit “Watercolor Explorations:” through Sept. 5. Marquis Art & Frame (122 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.0518) Gallery hours Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • “Two Travelers” work by Mary Lou Steinberg and Kate Senunas: through Sept. 8. New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine St., Scranton, www.new-
Pauly Friedman Art Gallery (Misericordia University, 570.674.6250, misericordia.edu/art) Gallery Hours: Mon. closed, Tue.Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 1-5 p.m. • Igor Khazanov Paintings and Brother Kenneth Chapman “Celebration of Life:” through Sept. 22 Pocono Arts Council (18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. 570.476.4460. www.poconoarts.org) • Pocono State Craft Festival: Aug. 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Aug. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Stroudsburg. • 8th Annual Festival of Wood: Aug. 4-5, Grey Towers National Historic Site, Milford. Music, craft booths, demonstrations, sales, exhibits, refreshments, more. Free admission. Info: 296.9630, greytowers.org Schulman Gallery (2nd floor of LCCC Campus Center, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke, www.luzerne.edu/ schulmangallery, 570.740.0727) Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • “Pennsylvania Artisans” Exhibit: through Sept. 6. Glass, pottery, sculptures, painting, more. Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University (150 S. River St., Stark Learning Center, 570.408.4325) Gallery hours: Tues.-Sun., noon-4:30 p.m. • “Rosalyn Richards: Recent Works:” Aug. 28-Oct. 21. Reception Aug. 31, 4-6 p.m. Large-format graphite, ink drawings, etchings. Sullivan County Council on the Arts • Accepting applications for annual juried Fall Art Expo. At least $1,200 in cash prizes this year. Categories: Painting, drawing, photography, three-dimensional art. PDF applications at sullivanarts.org/upload/2012expoapplication.pdf. Info: sullivanarts.org, info@sullivanarts.org, 570.928.8927 • Fall Art Expo: Oct. 13-14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Forksville Fairgrounds (Rte. 154, Forksville). W -- compiled by Stephanie DeBalko, Weekender Staff Writer Send your listings to: weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market Street Wilkes-Barre PA 18703 or fax to 570.831.7375. Deadline for publication is Mondays at 2 p.m.
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Camerawork Gallery (Downstairs in the Marquis Gallery, Laundry Building, 515 Center St., Scranton, 570.510.5028. www.cameraworkgallery.org, rross233@aol.com) Gallery hours Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Accepting submissions for new shows during 2012-2013. Photography
Dietrich Theatre (downtown Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500) • “Many Expression of Folk Art:” through Aug., during scheduled movie times or by appointment. Free.
visionstudio.com, 570.878.3970) Gallery hours: Tues.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. and by appointment. • The Northeast Photography Club and Joe Kubic Group Show: through Aug. 29.
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How come a child can pin an A-plus paper to the fridge but when I do that with my gynecologist report saying I’m “disease free” everybody looks at me like I‘m a weirdo?
ore than 1,500 people gathered in Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre Sunday to socialize and check out what PrideFest had to offer. For the 100-plus volunteers, it marked the end of almost a year of hard work and planning. After all was said and done, the NEPA Rainbow Alliance considered the fifth year of its event a success. I think from an outside perspective, the event is assumed to be a day for “the gays” to celebrate and have a “gay ole time.” However, the actual mission of PrideFest and other events of its kind is to promote acceptance and share GLBT culture with the community as a whole. We couldn’t have asked for better weather, especially after last year’s torrential downpour most of the day. The sun was shining and, for the first time in five years, the humidity wasn’t even an issue. I think anyone who wears makeup on a regular basis can relate, humidity is not your friend. It did rain as usual, but only for about five minutes, and then the sun returned for the remainder of the festivities. There was a wide variety of food and merchandise vendors, as well as a schedule chockfull of live entertainment. My team, Sweet Emanski Entertainment, and I were there with metaphor-
ical bells on to do what we do best: Entertain. Of course, there were drag performances and local DJs, but my favorite part was the live music. Local performance artists Betty Harlot and Katie Kelly were the first to take the stage followed by my dear friend Sherry Marchefsky. If you didn’t get a chance to check her out, you can find her performing at various locations locally or at sherrythesongwriter.com. She truly is an amazing singer and songwriter. The headliner who appeared courtesy of Twist Night Club was dance-pop princess Kristy Kay who not only performed for the main event, but also headlined the official PrideFest afterparty later that night at Twist. I’ve seen Kristy a couple times in the past, and she never ceases to amaze me. Her voice combined with her real-life Barbie appearance makes for one fierce force to be reckoned with. Last but not least was a newer cover band I have fallen in love with, The Chatter. Jane Train of M80 and I joined them to kick off their set with a live rendition of Lady Gaga’s “Born this Way,” and it was absolutely the highlight of my day. I was honored to join them alongside Jane, and I felt our performance really captured the true meaning and feeling of PrideFest
— a coming together as a community to celebrate diversity. There was, of course, the occasional protestor present spouting off berry-picked scriptures. I think it’s funny (or should I say sad?) that they judge anyone entering the park on Pride Day not knowing whether they are there for the event or just to utilize the park. Regardless of the occasional naysayer, I think we had the majority of support on our side. Mayor Tom Leighton even stopped by to show his support. PrideFest has continued to progress and grow each year, and we have many people to thank for its success. I commend John Dawe, Beth Hartman and the entire board of directors of the Rainbow Alliance for another successful year, and I’m very grateful they have continued to include me in their endeavors. NEPA PrideFest definitely continues to raise the bar each year, and I for one am looking forward to seeing what fabulosity will be in store next year. W Have a question? Write Stella at weekender@theweekender.com with “Stella’s Life is a Drag” in the subject. Find more of Stella all week long at Twist Night Club or at facebook.com/missestellasweet.
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 39 ceeds benefit Library, sponsorship available by calling 570.823.0156 ext. 218. P+J Comedy Nights (PSpratt.com) • Jessimae Peluso and a night for the United Way / Jay Thyberg / Jeremy Pryal / Paul Spratt / Kevin Dombrowski: Sept. 1, 20th Ward (2028 Pittston Ave., Scranton). $10/advance, $15/door. Penn State Wilkes-Barre (Rte. 115, wb.psu.edu, 570.675.9253) • SAT Prep Courses: Begins Aug. 21. Call for info. • 28th Annual Arts at Hayfield Summer Festival: Aug. 26, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 120+ artisans, musicians, crafters, more. Pat Ward, Just Us, Robert Smith, Irish Step Dancers, Dudley Snyder, The Daisy Jug Band, Back Mountain Youth Theatre production of “Jack and the Beanstalk.” Tours, demonstrations. Views through Meade telescope, Friedman Observatory, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Children’s crafts. $2 donation/adults. Info: 675.9232, jrw4@psu.edu, artsathayfield.org • Annual Pump and Five Kilometer Run Contest: Aug. 26, registration 9 a.m., race 10 a.m. Info: 675.9232, jrw4@psu.edu, artsathayfield.org Revolver’s Outdoor Summer Bash Aug. 25, 1-6 p.m., Kings Restaurant deck (49 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top). $30. Beer, buffet. Featuring Revolver, Vanishing Point, Paul’s Turn, Friction. For tickets call Tony at 570.510.4589 or Bartolai Winery at 388.8466.
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Safe Haven Dog Rescue (www.SafeHavenPa.org, SafeHaven@epix.net) • Accepting submissions for 2013 Calendar: Send photos of pets by Oct. 1. All entrants featured. May is memorial page for pets that have passed (please specify). Include name, address, phone, e-mail on back of photo; pet’s name/info optional. Send 4x6 prints w/ $10 (check/money order) for each pet to: Safe Haven Rescue, ATTN: Safe Haven Calendar, P.O. Box
1987, Albrightsville, PA 18210. Available mid Nov. • Adoption Day: Aug. 19, Sept. 16, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tractor Supply (Route 209, Brodheadsville). Pre-adoption application with references, home visit required prior to adoption. • Volunteer Meeting: Aug. 21, Sept. 18, 6:30 p.m., Cherry’s Restaurant (Route 209, Kresgeville). Volunteers needed to help with Adoption Days, fundraising, transporting dogs, fostering.
events: • Back-to-School Block Party: Aug. 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Representatives from Commonwealth Connections Academy, Keystone Extreme All Stars, Love the Arts!, McCann School of Business & Technology, United Sports Academy, Wiggles, Squiggles & Grins, LLC., more. Fashion show 1 p.m., inflatable fun houses, live gymnastics/cheer performances, face painting, balloon twisters, music, more.
St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church (540 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.343.7165) • Pierogi Sale every Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Waverly Community House (1115 N. Abington Rd., Waverly, 570.586.8191, www.waverlycomm.org) events: • Ballroom Dancing Lessons: Wed., 7:15 p.m., Comm auditorium. Basic & advanced ballroom, swing. $15/person. For info, call Vince Brust at 489.3111. • Tennis Clinics Beginner-Intermediate: Private, semi-private lessons. • Camp Create: Special Needs Children’s Camp: through Aug. 17, “It IS Easy Being Green.” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $35/week. Call/visit website for info. • Cocktails on the Court: Aug. 16, 5-7 p.m., State Street Grill, Clarks Summit. Food, drink (must be 21). $25.
St. Stephen’s Episcopal ProCathedral (35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.346.4600) • Food Pantry open Mon.-Fri., noon-4 p.m. • Clothing Closet: free clothing for men, women, children. Open Tues., 4-6:30 p.m., Wed., noon-3:30 p.m. Tonylou Productions • “The Fabulous Judy Jaymes Show:” Aug. 16, Radisson Hotel (700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton). Lunch noon, Judy Jaymes on vocals, Frank Santoro on keyboards. $31. Reservations required, call 570.226.6207. Unity: A Center for Spiritual Living (140 South Grant St., WilkesBarre, 570.824.7722) • A Course in Miracles / Holistic Fitness-Yoga Sessions: Tues., 6:308:30 p.m. • Meditation Chakra Clearing Deeksha: 2nd, 4th Mon., 7-8:30 p.m. $8. Oneness meditation, chakra clearing/energization, transfer of Divine Energy. Welcome beginning, experienced meditators, all paths. Info: 587.0967, ernie@divinejoyministry.com. Viewmont Mall (Scranton, 570.346.9182, www.shopviewmontmall.com)
Find your inner peace with our MIND AND BODY and LEARNING listings.
Wilkes-Barre City Events ❏ Farmers’ Market: Thurs., through Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Public Square. Thurs. Info: wilkes-barre.pa.us/farmersm.php • Aug. 16: Music by Farmer’s Daughter • Aug. 23: Music by K8 Y Walk Wed. Guided evening walks in Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton. Begin 6 p.m., meet in lobby either city’s YMCA. In case of rain, walk same time following day. Info: Wilkes-Barre YMCA, 570.823.2191; Hazleton, 455.2046: ❏Wilkes-Barre: • Aug. 15: Wilkes U, What’s New? • Aug. 22: Nature in Your Neighborhood ❏ Hazleton: • Aug. 15: Vine Street Cemetery
HISTORY Eckley Miners’ Village (located nine miles east of Hazleton, just off Route 940; 570.636.2070; www.eckleyminers.org) • “Civil War Weekend:” Aug. 18-19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Small arms and artillery demonstration, skirmishes, living history scenarios, more. Music by Kent Courtney, David Matsinko. Patriotic Tea, 3-5 p.m., Sharpe House. Admission to Village/Museum, $6/ adults, $5.50/over 65), $4/under 13. Electric City Trolley Museum and Coal Mine Tour (Cliff Street, Scranton 570.963.6590) Museum open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Ex-
cursions: Wed.-Sun. 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. Rides: $10 adults, $9 seniors, $7.75 ages 3-12. Mine open daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tours hourly, $8 adults, $7.50 seniors, $5.50 ages 3-12. Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, 570.346.7186, www.everhart-museum.org) • Farm to Table: Sept. 21, front lawn. $100, $125/patron ticket. 21+. Local produce, foods, selections from microbreweries, wineries, music. • European River Cruise: April 8-15, 2013. From $2,549/member, double occupancy, plus air. Info: 570.504.7575, EverhartRiverCruise.com The Houdini Museum (1433 N. Main Ave., Scranton) Every weekend by reservation. Open 1 p.m., closes 4 p.m. Also available weekdays for school groups, bus, hotel groups. $17.95/adults, $14.95/11 and under. • Ghost Tours: Scheduled daily, 7 p.m., reservations required. Secret time/meeting place divulged upon reservation, call 570.383.1821.$20/ adults, $15/11 and under. Rain or shine, 52 weeks/year. Daytime walks also available on limited basis. Private tours can be arranged for groups. Lackawanna Historical Society (The Catlin House, 232 Monroe Avenue, Scranton, 570.344.3841) ❏ Summer Downtown Walking Tours (free and open to the public): • Sat. through Oct., 11 a.m. Call for starting places. • Rotating trio of tours First Fridays, through Oct., 5 p.m., Radisson, Lackawanna Ave. • Custom Tours: 7-8 blocks, about 2 hours. Routes selected based on interests of participants Most days, noon-6 p.m. $5/person, min. 4 people, max. 30. Call 955.0244. • Step-on bus tours, Costume Tours: Call for info.
LEARNING A.C. Moore (2190 Wilkes-Barre Twp. Marketplace, 570.820.0570) • Mom and Me art classes: every Fri., noon-1 p.m. $15, includes supplies. Sign up 24 hours in advance, call to register. Academy of Northern Martial Arts (79 N. Main St., Pittston) Traditional Kung Fu & San Shou. For Health and Defense. Adult & Children’s Classes, Mon.-Thurs., Sat. First class free. Walk-ins welcome, call 371.9919, 817.2161 for info. Adult Kung Fu (Kung Fu & Tai Chi Center, Wilkes-Barre: 570.829.2707) Ongoing classes. Tues./Thurs., 6:30 p.m. Study of Chinese Martial Art open hand, weapons sets. Mon., Wed.,
6:30 p.m. Covers Chinese style theories, concepts, applications. “Sport” fighting concepts explained, practiced. Art Classes at the Georgiana Cray Bart Studio (123 Brader Dr., Wilkes-Barre, 570.947.8387, gcraybart@aol.com, gcraybart-artworks.com) ❏ Painting, drawing, creative arts/ pencil, charcoal, oil, acrylic, pastel, colored pencil, mixed media: • Adults (Ages 13+): Mon.-Tues., noon-4 p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 6-9 p.m. Student may choose length of time from 1-3 hrs. for evening class • Children (Ages 8-12): Weekdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Dance Contours (201 Bear Creek Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.0152, www.dancecontours.com) • Adult classes: ballet, tap, lyrical, CardioSalsa, ballroom dance. • Children/teen classes: ballet, tap, CheerDance, HipTech Jazz, a form of dance blending basic Jazz Technique with styles of street dance, hip hop. • Zumba classes for adults: Tues., 6 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. First class free. • Adult ballet: Sat. morn. Danko’s Core Wrestling Strength Training Camp (DankosAllAmericanFitness.com) • Four sessions/week, features two clinics, two core strength. 4 sessions/week. Increase power, speed, agility. Group discounts, coaches, teams, clubs, free stuff. Visit website or call Larry Danko at 570.825.5989 for info. Downtown Arts at Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com) • Kids Craft Hour with Liz Revit: Sat., 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Make jewelry, paper mache, more. $15, includes supplies. For info or to register, call 817.0176. • Traditional Egyptian Belly Dance: Wed., beginners 6-7 p.m.; intermediate 7-8 p.m. intermediate. $10. Call 343.2033 for info. • Tribal Fusion Dance: Thurs., beginners 6-7 p.m.; intermediate 7-8 p.m. $10. Call 836.7399 for info. • Cabaret with Helena: Sat., 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 553.2117 for info. • African Dance: Wed. & Sun., 1 p.m. Traditional African moves with jazz and hip-hop. $10, registration required, call 212.9644 or visit hipbodysoul.com for info. Downtown Dojo Karate Academy (84 S. Main St., WilkesBarre, 570.262.1778) Offering classes in traditional karate, weapons, self defense. Mon-Thurs., 5:30-8:45 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-noon.
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Hey, artists! Think your art would make a great shirt design? The Weekender is calling on all NEPA artists, 18+, to design a T-shirt that will be used for limited edition Weekender shirts. Submissions will be accepted from Sept. 1-22, and five winners will be announced in our Oct. 3 issue. All designs must be 15.5 in x 19.75 in. We will be accepting vector, layered psd or high resolution jpegs (300 res). You must include a design release form, which you can find at www.theweekender.com, with your submission, which can be sent to: adittmar@theweekender.com
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bitch & brag By Jeff and Amanda of 98.5 KRZ
Special to the Weekender Amanda’s Brag: I’ve been following a really cool website for a few months now, and I’ve been dying to tell you about it. When possible, I love finding gifts that give back and benefit a charitable organization. The thing is, though, there are so many charitable organizations to choose from and so many that it’s almost impossible to be aware of them all. Sevenly.org is an awesome blend of beautifully designed shirts that benefit a cause. The idea behind the site is that it partners with charities and builds 52 charity T-shirt campaigns a year, one per week. For every T-shirt purchased, Sevenly donates $7 to that week’s charity. What an awesome way to raise awareness for the world’s greatest charities! Last week’s charity, for example, was Generosity Water. What I love most about Sevenly.org is that it breaks down the cause for you and tells you exactly how your purchase can help someone. Generosity Water aims to help supply clean water wells for hundreds of children in Haiti. Drinking unclean water is the No. 1 cause of death on the planet, killing 5,000 children each day. For every $4,000 Generosity Water can raise, it’ll fund a well that provides safe water to 400 children for 20 years. This means that for every shirt sold, you’ll be giving one child
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Get a great-looking T-shirt - and help good causes - via Sevenly.org. clean drinking water for 20 years. Past campaigns have been designed to benefit charities like Autism Speaks, Love Without Boundaries (providing life-saving surgeries for children), Pencils of Promise (which builds schools), CURE Childhood Cancer and the Breast Cancer Foundation. So you buy a really welldesigned, stylish T-shirt, and you donate money to a great cause at the same time! Follow Sevenly on Twitter @Sevenly.
Jeff’s Bitch: Reality TV has never been a depiction of real life at all. Real people don’t arrive on a TV set for a few weeks hoping to meet the “love of their life.” Whether it was Bret Michaels and his awesome bandanas (hair attached, of course), Flavor Flav with women dropping at his feet to be with him or the endless parade of bachelors and bachelorettes, it’s always been about trying to grab a slice of fame in front of a TV nation. Then came along that oh-so-typical family called the Kardashians. We all so relate to them. And of course we all go for bikini waxings As if ’Toddlers & Tiaras’ wasn’t with our sisters. bad enough, ’Here Comes Honey Yeah, just a typical Boo Boo.’ family.
It’s always about being so over-the-top that people have to watch because it’s fantasy and entertaining. But now so-called reality may have hit a new low with the arrival of Honey Boo Boo, which somehow makes the families on “Green Acres” and “The Beverly Hillbillies” seem sophisticated. But they were fictional, which made it seem OK. But this “Toddlers & Tiaras” outcast Alana and her family is just plain disturbing. If being gross, ignorant and classless wins awards, well it’s Emmy time for the Thompson family! I’m sure their 309-pound mama will teach them the importance of health! She tells her girls the more they fart, the more weight you lose! (If that’s the case, Mom hasn’t broken wind in decades). And I hate to call a little girl homely, but for the love, they have this little “Cabbage Patch Kid” thinking she’s a 2-foot tall supermodel. And it’s plain sad when the kid’s diction is so bad, they need to insert sub titles at the bottom of the screen! I know people are going to watch and then laugh about it. And that’s fine. It really should be labeled a comedy. But at what point is this not considered child abuse? Hope the simpleton Thompson clan is making tons of money. Honey Boo Boo will need it for the years of therapy lying ahead.
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• Zumba Classes: Tues., Thurs., 7-8 p.m.; Sat., 12:30-1:30 p.m. $5/class. Call for info. Drawing and Painting Lessons: Realist painter teaches techniques of old masters. Private lessons Fri.-Sun. To schedule, call 570.820.0469, e-mail bekshev@yahoo.com or visit www.artistvs.com. Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, 570.346.7186, www.everhart-museum.org) • “Everybody’s Art” New Series of Adult Art Classes: $25/workshop members, $30 non-members. Preregistration required. • Rosen Method easy movement program, Thurs., 2-3 p.m., Folk art gallery, $5/class, free to members. Must pre-register. • Early Explorers: Mon., 1-1:45 p.m. Free, suitable for ages 3-5. Preregistration required, groups welcome. For info, to register, call or e-mail education@everhart-museum.org. Extreme M.M.A.(2424 Old Berwick Rd., Bloomsburg. 570.854.2580) • MMA Class: Mon., Wed., 6-7 p.m. First visit free. Wrestling fundamentals, basic Brazilian Ju-Jitsu No Gi. Call for info. • Boxing/Kickboxing Fitness Class: Mon., Wed., 7-8 p.m. First visit free. Non-combative class. • Personal Training: Call 317.7250 for info. GreenBeing at ArtWorks Gallery & Studio (502 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, 570.207.1815, artworksnepa.com, shopgreenbeing.com; all supplies included) • Screen Printing: Aug. 21, Aug. 28, 6-8 p.m. Ages 16+. $85. Leave with personal screen. • Letter Press: Sept. 1, noon-2 p.m. Ages 16+. $20. Info: handdeliverpress.com • Book Binding: Sept. 15, noon-2 p.m. Ages 12+. $25. • Eco- Crochet: Sept. 15, noon-3 p.m. Ages 16+. $50.
Harris Conservatory for the Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne, 570.287.7977 or 718.0673) • Instrumental Music Instruction • Private Ballroom Lessons • Private Vocal Instruction: Tues. evenings. • Private Guitar Instruction: Classical, acoustic, electric for all ages. • Dragons’ Tale Karate: Mon., 5:30-7 p.m.; Wed., 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 5+. • Tumbling: Fri., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ages 5+. $30/month. Horse Back Riding Lessons Elk Stables, Uniondale, by appointment only. All levels welcome. Call 570.575.8649 to schedule. Kwonkodo Lessons – by reservation at The Hapkido Teakwondo Institute (210 Division St., Kingston). $40/month. Call 570.287.4290 for info. NEPA Bonsai Society (Midway Garden Center, 1865 Hwy. 315, Pittston, 570.654.6194, www.myspace.com/nepabonsai). • Monthly meeting last Wed., 7 p.m. Features business sessions, demonstrations/programs/workshops. New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine Street, Scranton, 570.878.3970, newvisionsstudio@gmail.com, newvisionsstudio.com) • Kid’s Art Class: All About Art: Sat., ages 11-16. Sun., ages 5-10. $100-$125/ month, $30/class. Supplies included. Call to register. Northeastern Ju-Jitsu (1047 Main St., Swoyersville, 570.714.3839, nejujitsu.com) Open 7 days/week, offers training in Traditional Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, Judo, Women’s self defense. Group, private self defense classes available by appointment. Northeast Photography Club (www.northeastphotographyclub.org) meets first Wed. of month 7 p.m. in boardroom of Prime Med (old Wes Freedman Building) off Morgan Hwy. Variety of topics, monthly contest, guest speakers. Membership open. Piano and Flute Lessons (Anne, 570.881.2433) • Private studio in Kingston, enthusiastic approach, learn at own pace
and in natural learning style. Professional teacher/performer (Bachelors in Music Performance, SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music; Masters in Music Performance, University of Texas at Austin Butler School of Music). Accepting new students of all ages, time slots available early mornings into evenings weekdays for 30, 45, 60 minutes. Pocono Arts Council (18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. 570.476.4460. www.poconoarts.org) ❏ Ongoing Adult Classes • Oil Painting: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Aug. 16, 23. $72/member, $80/non-member, $60/senior member, $65/senior non-member. Materials list provided. ❏ Adult Classes • Drawing: Aug. 15, 22, 29. $72/ member, $80/non-member, $60/ senior member, $65/senior nonmember. Materials list. • Memoir Writing: Aug. 17, 24, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $110/member, $120/nonmember, $90/senior member, $95/ senior non-member ❏ Children’s Workshop • T-shirt Design: Ages 9-12. Aug. 21, 1-5 p.m. Bring two washed, cotton shirts. $35/member, $40/non-member. $10 materials fee. Private Voice Lessons Mon.Thurs. by appointment. Learn proper singing technique in downtown Wilkes-Barre studio. Specializing in opera/classical/musical theater. Hour, half-hour lessons. Student discounts available. Please call 824.5428 or visit www.katrinalykes.com for info. Robert M. Sides Family Music Centers (210 Wilkes-Barre Twp. Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, 570.824.9636, acrane@rmsides.com) ❏ Summer Music Programs: • Group Piano: Ages 6+ • Preschool Music/Piano: Thurs., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. Ages 4-6. • Private Lessons for most instruments, voice • Musical Theater Camps, ages 5-18 • Youth String Ensemble • Youth Wind Band • Chamber Winds • Rock Band • Theory Classes • Improv Classes
Living history Eckley Miners’ Village (2 Eckley Main St., Weatherly) is once again celebrating Living History & Civil War Weekend Saturday, Aug. 18 through Sunday, Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The weekend will feature small arms and artillery demonstration, skirmishes, living history scenarios, camp life displays, period craftsmen, food and period music by Kent Courtney and David Matsinko and Helen Torok. There will be Patriotic Tea at the Sharpe House from 3-5 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, $5.50 for seniors (over age 65) and $4 for children under 13. For more info, call 570.636.2070 or visit eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com. in Brazilian jiu jitsu, submission grappling, Russian sambo, boxing, Muay Thai, kickboxing, Ninjutsu, wrestling. Classes for men, women, children. Group, private classes available. Children’s class now for $35/month. Shaolin White Crane Fist (Wyoming) Teaching traditional Chinese martial arts of Shaolin White Crane Fist, Wing Chun Gong Fu, Yang Style Taijiquan, Qigong-Energy work, ShauijiaoChinese Wrestling, more. $35/week, first week free. Three levels of training, ages 15+. Contact Master Mike DiMeglio 570.371.8898.
Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Network, Scranton. Day, evening classes for men, women, children. Ongoing classes 6 days/week. Covers sport, combat, self-defense aspects of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. For info visit gracie-nepa.com or call 570.347.1107.
Sil-Lum Kung-Fu & Tai-Chi Academy (509 Pittston Ave., Scranton) • Specializing in Traditional Chinese Martial Arts as taught in The Central Guoshu Institute. Instruction in classical Shaolin styles includes: Sil-Lum Hung-Gar Tiger Claw, Shaolin White Crane Boxing, Northern Long Fist Kung-Fu. Info: 570.341.8089, 249.1087
School of Combat Arts (24 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.468.9701, schoolofcombatarts.com) Open 6 days/week. Offering classes
World Class Boxing (239 Schuyler Ave., Kingston, www.wcbboxing.net, 570.262.0061) • Boxing & Kickboxing Fitness Bootcamp: Mon.-Sat. non-contact pro-
gram Programs include Kids & Teen Boxing programs, striking for MMA & competition training, women’s-only kickboxing Boot Camp, Zumba, more. Wyoming Valley Goju Ryu Karate Academy • Classes Tues., Thurs. (kids: 5:30-7 p.m.; teens/adults: 7-8:30 p.m.); Sat. (kids: 10:30 a.m.-noon; teens/adults: Noon-1:30 p.m.), Kingston Rec. Center (655 Third Ave., Kingston).Info: 888.328.3218, valleygojukarate.com Wyoming Valley Art League • Painting with Irina Krawitz: $15/ hour, $120/4-weeks. Call 570.793.3992 for info.
MIND AND BODY 2&4 Hand Drumming Circle Freestyle drum circle, every second/ fourth Sat., any time between 1-4 p.m., Everything Natural (426 S. State St., Clarks Summit). All ages, newcomers, old timers welcome. Hand drums, percussion provided. Free, no pressure. Absolute Pilates with Leslie (263 Carbondale Rd., Clarks Summit,
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GregWorks Professional Fitness Training (107 B Haines Court, Blakely, 570.499.2349, gregsbootcamp@hotmail.com, www.vipfitnesscamp.com) • Beach Body Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. • Bridal Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. Bridal party group training, couples personal training available. • Fitness Bootcamp: 4-week sessions, Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. • New Year’s Resolution Flab to Fab Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.,
Sat., 1 p.m. Guaranteed results. • Private/Semi-Private sessions available, e-mail for info. ∝ Guitar & Bass Lessons available from Fox Studios (11 Rhine Creek Rd., Drums) Mon.-Thurs. 1-10 p.m. $16 per hour. All ages, all styles of music, all levels. Call 570.788.4797 for info.
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A tattoo done by Jillian Karosa of Marc’s Tattooing & Piercing as part of the shop’s ‘Art for Animals’ campaign.
Pet cause Art for Animals continues at Marc’s Tattooing & Body Piercing By Marie Burrell
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amily isn’t just a blood relation. Friendship isn’t just a connection based on common interest. The strong bonds we create in life don’t just span age and gender differences — they are sometimes cross-species. Whether they have fur, feathers or scales, our pets are more than just pets. We name them, care for them and hold that bit of companionship close to our heart. And even for those waiting for their forever homes, we do what we can to help them survive. Helping to remember our non-human companions, and send support to those who need it, Marc’s Tattooing & Body Piercing will be continuing an “Art for Animals” campaign throughout the remainder of August. Any appointment for a pet-related
A tattoo by Dani Caputi.
tattoo scheduled before the end of the month will have a portion of the proceeds donated to local animal organizations. Whitney Albert, marketing manager for Marc’s, said that the campaign, which was an idea she and her mother brainstormed, was a new way for the studio to do something for a cause it has always supported. “We’ve always been involved with local animal organizations,” Albert said. “I just kinda wanted to put a new twist on it and kind of do something different. Do something that hasn’t done before, which is what we try to do — we’re a custom studio. We’re all animal lovers here, and for us to do this, it’s rewarding.” Albert said that all four locations of Marc’s are participating in the campaign and will not only be making donations from 10 percent of the profit of each tattoo, but there will be donations related to piercings as well. Also, the studio will be accepting donations of animal foods and supplies. She said everything collected will benefit the Sweet Bark Pit Bull Rescue, Valley Cat Rescue, Pinups for
“We’ve gotten a great response for the ‘Art for Animals’ campaign, and it’s comforting to see. People are excited about this, and they want to be a part of it.” Whitney Albert of Marc’s Tattooing
Pitbulls and the SPCA of Luzerne County. “Regardless of if you’re getting pierced or tattooed, we’re always looking for donations,” Albert added. With the campaign already up and running and appointments trickling into September, Albert said the community has been very supportive, likely due to the increased awareness of animal cruelty over the years. “I think that people want to help — animals are helpless,” she said. “It’s an evolution of people being more aware of what really terrible people do to animals. We’ve gotten a great response for the ‘Art for Animals’ campaign, and it’s comforting to see. People are excited about this, and they want to be a part of it. It’s a good feeling and rewarding for everyone.” Albert is glad people are becoming involved and she sees no reason why the studio wouldn’t do this again in the future. She said that tattoos and piercings are a great form of self-expression and using a loved pet as inspiration is wonderful. “Our pets are our best friends — they don’t talk back, they rarely give you any grief,” she began. “People love to represent their pets. Our pets become part of our family. To get something of a pet that you love endlessly is rewarding to that person. It’s a nice and completely unique way to represent your pet.” W
“Art for Animals,” every day through Fri., Aug. 31, Marc’s Tattooing & Piercing (1110 Route 315 Plains Twp.; 749 Scranton-Carbondale Hwy. Dickson City; 1500 N. Church St., Hazleton; 342 Adams Ave., Scranton) Info: nepatattoo.com, 570.235.1484 (Plains Twp.), 344.4744 (Dickson City), 861.8161 (Hazleton), 342.0123 (Scranton)
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ll of my personal training clients know that in order to produce solid results, you need to not only follow a nutritional diet, but remain dedicated to putting in gym time as well. But not everyone has a personal trainer to motivate them and many of you may even be new to the fitness scene. Making healthy changes is beneficial in so many ways, that’s obvious, but it can also be highly intimidating for a beginner. The following is a rough guide on how to organize your training time. After six weeks, you’ll feel like a new you. Level I: Workouts should be easy and performed at 50-60 percent of your max heart rate which can be calculated by subtracting your age from 220. Your breathing should be elevated, but you should be able to hold a conversation. Level II: Workouts should be performed at 60-70 percent of your max heart rate. This is moderately easy. Your breathing will be slightly more intense, but you should still be able to talk. Level III: Workouts should be performed at 70-80 percent of your max heart rate. At this level, it will be difficult to hold a conversation. Level IV: Workouts should be 80-90 percent of your max heart rate. This is a moderately hard pace, but not all out. You should be able to maintain this intensity for 20 minutes.
Week 1 and 2 Monday: Steady state activity (30 minutes), Level I Tuesday: Circuit-training routine, Level I (try the Board Workout of the Week [BWOW], exclusive to Leverage Fitness Studio) Wednesday/Thursday: Rest Friday: Steady state activity (45 minutes), Level I Saturday: Rest Sunday: Stretch (try the Fusion Flexibility class at Leverage)
Week 3 and 4 Monday: Steady state activity (20 minutes), Level I Tuesday: Circuit-training routine (30 minutes), Level I Wednesday: Steady state activity (20 minutes), Level I Thursday: Rest Friday: Circuit-training routine (30 minutes), Level I Saturday: Steady state activity (20 minutes), Level I Sunday: Stretch Week 5 Monday: Steady state activity (30 minutes), Level II Tuesday: Circuit-training routine (20 minutes), Level I + steady state activity, Level II Wednesday: Steady state activity (30 minutes), Level II Thursday: Rest Friday: Interval training workout (20 minutes), Level II Saturday: Circuit-training routine (30 minutes), Level II Sunday: Stretch Week 6 Monday: Interval training (30 minutes), Level II Tuesday: Circuit-training (20 minutes), Level II + Interval training (20 minutes), Level II Wednesday: Steady state activity (45 minutes), Level II Thursday: Rest Friday: Circuit training (20 minutes), Level II + Interval training (20 minutes), Level II Saturday: Interval training (30 minutes), Level II Sunday: Stretch W
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 51 www.pilateswithleslie.com) • Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-10 a.m. Private training on Cadillac, Reformer and Wunda Chair, along with Pilates mat classes, stability ball core classes, more. Check website for updates. • Mon., Wed.: Nia Technique, 5:30 p.m. Awakenings Yoga (570.472.3272) • Private Yoga Instruction w/ certified senior Instructor of Himalayan Institute. 24 years experience. Learn secrets of Himalayan Masters. Lessons include asana, pranayama, meditation, relaxation, ayruveda, holistic nutrition, tantra. $75/session Balance Ultimate Fitness (Belladaro Prof Bldg, 570.862.2840) • Early Morning Fitness Bootcamp: Tues./Thurs., 6:30 a.m.-7:30 a.m., Sat, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., $15 or 12 classes for $150. Balance Yoga and Wellness (900 Rutter Ave., 2nd floor, Kingston, 570.714.2777, balanceyogastudio.net, balanceyogawellness@gmail.com) • Pole Fitness: Fri., 5:30 p.m. (beginner); 7 p.m. (intermediate). Sat., 1:30 p.m. (all levels); 3:15 p.m. (advanced). Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500) • Yoga for You: Wed., 10-11:15 a.m. Series 3, Aug. 15; series 4, Aug. 22, 29, Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26. $60/6 classes, $15/single class. Bring mat or towel. Call to register.
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Endless Mt. Zendo (104 Hollow Rd., Stillwater, 570.925.5077, www.endlessmountainzendo.org, endless@epix.net) • Obon Lantern Ceremony-Evening of Remembrance: Aug. 18, 5:30-10 p.m. Public welcome. Open donation basket. Potluck vegetarian offerings for supper and/or late night refreshments welcome. Vegetarian supper, lantern painting, short zazen, indoor walking meditation, Dharma talk, chanting ceremony, calling of the names, procession, floating lanterns, bonfire. Goddess Creations Shop & Gallery (214 Depot St., Clarks Summit, 570.575.8649, info@goddesscreations.net) • Tarot Card Readings by Rev. Whitney Mulqueen by appointment. Call. • Tarot Readings: Thurs., 6-9:30 p.m. at Montrose Inn, Restaurant & Tavern (26 S. Main St., Montrose). $25 for 15-20 min. • Monthly astrology workshop with Holly Avila: first Sun., $45. Call. Harris Conservatory for the Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne,
718.0673) • Cardio Kickboxing: Wed., 7-8 p.m.; Sat., 9-10 a.m. $5/class. Call for info. • Hoop Fitness Techniques: Mon., 7:30-8:30 p.m. $5/class. Call for info. Hoop Fitness Classes (whirligighoopers.com) • Beginner/Intermediate: Mon., 7:30 p.m., Harris Conservatory (545 Charles St., Luzerne). $5. Call 718.0673 to reserve. • Beginner/Intermediate: Thurs., 5:30 p.m., Studio 32 (32 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre) $5. Inner Harmony Wellness Center (Mercy Hospital General Services Bldg., 743 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, 570.346.4621, www.innerharmonywellness.com, peteramato@aol.com) • Meditation Technique Workshops: Wed., 6:30 p.m. $15/session. Goal setting/stress reduction, more. Call for info/reservation. Jeet Kune Do Fighting Concepts Teaches theories of movement in Martial Arts. $100/month. Call instructor Mike DiMeglio for info, 570.371.8898. Jim Thorpe Arts in Motion (434 Center St., Jim Thorpe, 570.483.8640, jtartsinmotion.com) • Friday Night Drop-in Class for Chair Yoga, Guided Meditation, Spirit Connections: $8/class, $15/all three. Elemental Alchemist AnneMarie Balog, Level II Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga instructor. Private/group meditation sessions, reiki treatments, classes, yoga, tarot readings/parties, divination consultations. Contact 881.2399, shantispirit23@live.com. Info: jtartsinmotion.com/Classes/ elementalalchemist Kwon Kodo Lessons: Learn self-defense system that combines Korean Martial Arts such as Hapkido, Taekwondo & Kuk Sool. Lessons held at Hapkido Taekwondo Institute (150 Welles St., Forty Fort). $40/month. For info, call 570.287.4290 or visit htkdi.com. Leverage Fitness Studio (900 Rutter Ave., Forty Fort, 570.338.2386, www.leveragetrainingstudio.com) • Morning Wake-Up Workout: Full body metabolic, Mon., Wed., Fri., 7-7:45 a.m. • Primal Scream Classes: Tues., Thurs. 7-8 p.m. • Inferno: High Intensity Interval Training: Sat., 10 a.m. All classes free to members, $10 non-members. Melt Hot Yoga (#16 Gateway Shopping Center, Edwardsville, 570.287.3400, melthotyogastudio.com) • Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m., 5:30 p.m. (90
minutes) • Tues., Thurs., 4 p.m. (one hour) • Sat., Sun., 9 a.m., 3 p.m. (90 minutes) Motivations Fitness Center (112 Prospect St., Dunmore. 570.341.7665) • Sandstorm Fitness with Rachel “Kali” Dare: Learn various techniques and shed pounds. Call for info. Open Your Eyes To Dream (143 W. Main St., Bloomsburg, 570.239.7520, www.oyetd.com) ❏ Open-Eyed Yoga. Call 394.2251 or go online for current updates/cancellations. E-mail: yoga@oyetd.com • Beginner Vinyasa: Mon., 5:30-6:30 p.m. • Level II Vinyasa: Mon., 7-8:30 p.m. • Mixed Level Vinyasa: Tues., 9-10:30 a.m., Wed., 6:30-7:45 p.m. Mats & props available. Student/ package discounts available. Bring friend to first class, get two for price of one. Pocono Yoga & Meditation Classes (570.472.3272, www.PoconoYoga.com) Classes with Suzi, certified yoga instructor • Gentle Yoga: Thurs., 6:30 p.m., East Mountain Apartments. Free to residents. • Private Yoga Instruction: Only by appointment. $35 per hour. Call. • Private Meditation Instruction: Only by appointment. $35 per hour. Call. Reiki Classes (570.387.6157, reikictr@localnet.com) Sessions with Sue Yarnes: • Beginner to Advanced Reiki at our locations or your home. Hospital endorsed, training for professional Usui Reiki teacher certification available. Call or e-mail for info. The Self Discovery and Wellness Arts Center (200 Lake Ave., Montrose, 570.278.9256 or e-mail wellness@epix.net, wellnessarts.com) • Labyrinth Walk on the Blue Moon: Aug. 31, 7 p.m. RSVP requested. Refreshments. Public walk. Sheri Pilates Studio (703 Market St., Kingston, 570.331.0531) • Beginner mat class: Tues., 5 p.m. $50/10 classes. • Equipment classes on reformer and tower: $150/10 classes. • Private training available on reformer, cadillac, stability chair, ladder barrel, cardiolates on rebounder. Call studio for additional mat class/ equipment class schedule, all classes taught by certified instructors. Tarot Readings every Sun., 11
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Thetravelingyogi@yahoo.com Individual attention for physical/spiritual advancement. All levels welcome. Call 570.709.2406 for info. Classes held at The Studio at 32 (32 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre) Sat., 10:30 a.m.-noon. Waering Stained Glass Studio (336 N. Washington St., WilkesBarre). • Tarot Card Readings: $50/first half hour, $10 additional. Appointment only. Call 570.417.5020. White Dragon Internal Strength Chi Kung (330 Sandra Dr., Jefferson Twp & Scranton, 570.906.9771) Tai chi, yoga, meditation, chi kung, white lotus, pai lum, flowing water, inner tiger. Beginnersadvanced. Mon.-Fri., open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Private and group. Any ages.
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OUTSIDE
American Wicca & The Garb Wench (americanwicca.org) • Tarot Readings by High Priest Thane Amdor: By appointment Tues., Thurs., Sat. Bring friend, get free reading. To schedule, call 570.793.4095
Cedar BMX (Red Barn Village Road, Clarks Summit, cedarbmx.com, 570.855.8191) • Benefit Race: Aug. 26, registration 9:30-11:30 a.m. $10 registration fee. Delaware Highlands Conservancy (508 River St., Hawley, 570.226.3164, DelawareHighlands.org) • Monarch Butterfly Program: Aug. 18, 10 a.m.-noon, Butterfly Barn (840 River Road, Milanville). Free, open to public. Info: ButterflyBarn.org Endless Mountains Nature Center: (Camp Lackawanna, Tunkhannock, 570.836.3835, www.EMNConline.org) • Nature Rambles: Aug. 15, 6 p.m.; Sept. 23, 3 p.m. Easy walk, up/down hills. $5, free for EMNC Stewards. • Family Camp program Aug. 18-19. Eagles Mere events: • Star Alumni of Music in the Mountains: Aug. 19, 4 p.m., David DeWire Center. $15 at door. Info: 570.525.3232, 525.3248
Wilkes-Barre YMCA events (570.823.2191) • Zumbatomic: Sat., 1 p.m. $16/8 week session for YMCA members, $20/non-members. Designed for ages 7-12, now offering parent class. Preregistration required.
Frances Slocum State Park (565 Mt. Olivet Road, Wyoming, 570.696.9105) • Who Lays Eggs?: Aug. 18, 3 p.m. Ages 3-5. Campground amphitheater. • Scavenger Hunt: Aug. 18, 5 p.m. Campground amphitheater.
The Yoga Studio (210 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, 570.301.7544) • Yoga: Mon., 9:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Wed., 10:30 a.m.; Thurs., 9:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m. • Zumba: Tues., 5:30 p.m.; Wed. 9 a.m., 7 p.m.; Fri., 5:30 p.m.
Hickory Run State Park (1137 Honey Hole Road, 570.403.2006) • Sustainable Landscape Bus Tour: Sept. 20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., begins Kirby Park Natural Area, Wilkes-Barre. $30, includes tour, lunch, booklet. Sponsorships available. Highlights 7 sites throughout Luzerne County. Info: 825.1701
YMCA of Greater Pittston (10 N Main St, Pittston, 570.655.2255 ext. 104, mlabagh@greaterpittstonymca.org) • Zumba Toning: Mon., 5 p.m. • Zumba Gold: Tues., 10:30 a.m. • Kids’ Creative Movement: Tues., 3:45-4:15 p.m. • Zumba: Wed., 5 p.m. • Zumba Gold: Thurs., 10:30 a.m. • Early Tikes Gymnastics: Wed., 9-9:30 a.m. $30. • Just 3’s: Wed., 9:45-10:15 a.m. $30. • Twinkie Fitness: Thurs., 5:15-6 p.m., $30. Age 4. Zumba Fitness Classes • Mon./Wed., 5:15 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m., at TLC Fitness Center (bottom of Morgan Hwy., Scranton). $5/class. Call 570.558.7293 for info. • Adult classes held at Fitwize 4 Kids Tues./Thurs., 7:15, Sun., 11 a.m. on Keyser Ave. across from Keyser Oak Shopping Center Call 348.9383 for
Nescopeck State Park (1137 Honey Hole Rd., Drums, 570.403.2006) All events free, unless noted otherwise. Reservations required. • Hiking Series: Aug. 16, 9 a.m. Meet at Hawkfalls Trail Head. Difficult 2.5-mile hike. Call for info/directions. • Beginner’s Bird Walk: Aug. 25, 8 a.m. Celebrating Global Birding Initiative’s “Pledge to Fledge” program. Free, will meet at wooden bridge near education center. Limited number of binoculars available. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water. Registration required, call.
SOCIAL GROUPS AA Intergroup NEPA If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to quit, we have an answer.
Beehive Area Narcotics Anonymous (Wilkes-Barre-Kingston-Nanticoke-Mountaintop) 24 hour phone line: 570.654.7755 or 1.866.935.4762. Food Addicts Anonymous Meetings (St. Vincent DePaul Church, Scranton: 570.344.7866) Meetings every Fri. night, 8 p.m. Monroe County Garden Club • Meeting: Sept. 12, 11:30 a.m., Hughes Public Library, (N. Ninth St., Stroudsburg) Nar-Anon Family Group Meetings Sun. 7 p.m. Clear Brook Bldg. (rear), Forty Fort; Wed., 7 p.m. United Methodist Church, Mountaintop. 570.288.9892. Oakwood Terrace (400 Gleason Dr., Moosic, 570.451.3171 ext. 116 or 101) • Support Group Meetings: third Wed. of each month, 6:30 p.m. Overeaters Anon. meetings Mon., Tues., Thurs., 7 p.m.; Wed., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. No fee, newcomers welcome. Call 570.829.1341 for details/ meeting locations of visit www.oa.org. Pride of NEPA meetings the second Tues. of each month. Visit prideofnepa.org for details. St Joseph’s Senior Social Club • Trip to Cape Cod, Mass.: Oct. 15-19. Call 570.654.2967. Suicide Bereavement Support Group First/Third Thurs. every month, 7 p.m., at Catholic Social Services (33 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre). Call 570.822.7118 ext. 307 for info. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Resolve Infertility Peer Support Group: Last Sun. of month, 6:30-8 p.m., Kistler Learning Center at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. Contact Jennifer for info, 610.393.8098. W - compiled by Stephanie DeBalko, Weekender Staff Writer Send your listings to weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703 or fax to 570.831.7375
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Holmes and Tom Cruise are ince the tender age of 4, I getting divorced. was pretty independent. 3. Clean up after yourself! That’s when I started When you shave your lower counting down the years until I region and you live in a frat was able to move as far away house, there’s always someone from home as possible on my else to blame not cleaning up. “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” When you live with your parents, calendar. though, they know it’s you. After graduating high school, 2. Support their ideas. Once the next six years were a blur of they reach a certain point in their good times, bad decisions and a 50s, they start buying food they feeling of freedom only Jaycee don’t eat in bulk because it’s on Dugard could appreciate more. sale and thinking of off-the-wall Then, the day I never saw complans for when they retire. Never ing happened: I had to move give them your honest opinion back home. In an economy as — just support their crazy idea unstable as a “Teen Mom” star’s because, at some point, they’ve period, I found out that I’m not done the same for you. the only one left biting their 1. Enjoy your time with tongue by moving back with the them. It may be difficult, but try ’rents. your best because after all, you Whether it’s because of losing won’t be living with them for the financial aid, being unable to rest of your life … fingers crossfind a job, getting divorced or ed. being a drug addict, I believe W everyone who has to move back home should stick together. As Check out Justin’s interview someone who has been back for with Orlando Jones, star of a year and a half, I came up with ABC’s new sitcom “How To Live some helpful tips of how to live With Your Parents (for The Rest with your parents: of Your Life)” exclusively on the 5. Never call your mother Weekender’s YouTube Channel. out on having a hot flash. It doesn’t matter if everyone else in the room is underneath a blanket, and she’s so wet with sweat it looks like she just competed in a wet T-shirt contest on spring break in Miami — call her out and I’m warning you, the Menopause Monster will unleash. 4. Lock your bedroom door. The last thing you need is your Mom ABC’s new sitcom, ‘How To Live With Your Parents (for The Rest of Your barging in your Life),’ is something Justin can relate room at 7:30 a.m. to. to tell you Katie
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irst you get the money, then you get the power, then you get the women. It could be said that is what “Super Mario Bros.” is about. In most “Super Mario” games, Mario travels through the Mushroom Kingdom collecting coins and various power-ups to save Princess Peach from Bowser. However, in “New Super Mario Bros. 2” for Nintendo 3DS, it’s all about the money. The Mushroom Kingdom is bursting with more gold coins than ever, and Mario wants them all. “New Super Mario Bros. 2” marks the return of the Koopalings. They haven’t been seen since “Super Mario Bros. 3” on NES. This time, the Koopalings show up and kidnap the princess, and now it’s up to Mario to travel through the 80-plus levels to get her back. Just like in “Mario 3,” the Koopalings are the end bosses of each of the themed levels. If you have ever played a Mario game, this game doesn’t feel very new; the twist in this edition is everything is about coins. There are a couple new power-ups, which revolve around this new coin fixation. There is a gold block that Mario wears on his head and when he jumps, coins come out. There is a gold ring that turns all enemies gold, and when you stomp them they explode into a fountain of coins. Lastly, there is a gold fire flower that turns Mario gold allowing him to turn enemies and bricks into gold coins. In the corner of the screen, there is a counter that keeps a running total of your coin collection. The counter tracks the total number of coins you collect in every mode, and your running totals will be shared online via StreetPass so you can compete with your friends online. At E3, Nintendo created an incentive to collecting coins by stating that something will happen when you reach a million coins, but it remains to be seen what that is. The game looks amazing, the graphics are beautiful and have great textures and that make each
In ’New Super Mario Bros. 2’ on Nintendo 3DS, everyone’s favorite plumber is on the hunt for more coins than ever. environment pop off the screen. The thing that is odd, however, the 3-D effect is very minimal; with the game being on the 3DS, Nintendo could have played it up but chose not to. Having the 3-D turned up actually makes the game look worse, it causes the background to go out of focus, and it ruins all of the nice background textures and beautiful artwork. It almost feels as if Nintendo didn’t care about the 3-D at all in this entry. When it comes to difficulty, this game is not nearly as tough as the previous games — that isn’t a bad thing for newcomers, but it means that a veteran can fly through the game with ease. It’s still enjoyable, though, because of the great level design and fun things to explore like mid-level castles, ghost houses and hidden exits. If you do get stuck on a particularly hard part, you get a white TanookiSuit that makes you invincible and lets you fly through the level. The game offers co-op play, but it is not that great because of the small size of the screen; it has
a hard time keeping both players in focus and doesn’t let you explore on your own. The new multiplayer coin-rush mode challenges you and a friend to compete to see who can get the most coins without dying on three random levels. Even though this game doesn’t offer a ton of new innovations, it’s impossible not to fall in love with the perfection of “New Super Mario Bros. 2’s” mechanics and level design. If you are a Mario fan, then you should definitely save up some coins and pick up this game. W Robbie Vanderveken is the digital operations specialist at The Times Leader. E-mail him at rvanderveken @timesleader.com.
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2nd Annual Pocono Motorcycle Ride for America’s VetDogs, “Ride the Raceway” Aug. 19. Registration 9 a.m., kickstands up 10:30 a.m. McGinley’s Pocono Trail Lodge (Route 115, Blakeslee). $25/driver, $10/rider. VIP “Ride the Raceway” package available. Call 570.730.6530 for details, e-mail kogrady@ptd.net, dog1@ptd.net. 4th Annual Mary Angelillo Motorcycle Ride Sept. 15, registration 10 a.m., kickstands up noon, Tap House (Route 534, Albrightsville). Ride ends Towamensing Trails Clubhouse (864 Bishop Circle, Albrightsville). $20/driver, $10/passenger. Gathering at clubhouse following ride; food, soda, cash bar, 50/50, door prizes, DJ; if not riding, 1 p.m., $20. All proceeds benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Make checks payable to: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Info: 646.533.2527, info@ferrymenmc.com 5th Annual Helping Hands Car Cruise to Benefit Rich Belles Aug. 26, 1-6 p.m., Polish American Veteran’s Club, Plains. $10/vehicle. Food, refreshments, DJ Tony K, 50/50. Rich Belles is an ex-Navy vet that lost his arm in an industrial injury. All proceeds to assist with his continued rehab. 7th Annual Tommy Z. Memorial Car, Street Rod and Bike Show Aug. 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Crestwood High School parking lot (281 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top). $12 registration. Food, refreshments, music, raffles. Call 570.868.6515 for info. Rain date: Aug. 26. No pets, alcohol. ‘A Ride to Remember’ Local Motorcycle Charity Event Aug. 18, registration 10 a.m., kickstands up noon, Polish American Citizens’ Club (111 Elm St., Dupont). $10/riders, passengers, guests, includes 40-mile ride, food, entertainment. All proceeds given throughout local community. Info: 570.237.2748, 362.0823
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• Cruise Nights at Advance Auto (Rt. 6, Carbondale): Sept. 7, 6-9 p.m. Food, music, door prizes, 50/50, trophies. Food by Boy Scout Troop 888. Cruise for the Cure Aug. 18, registration 11 a.m., Thomas’ Family Market (420 West Tioga Ave., Tunkhannock). $10/car, $5/passenger. Muscle cars, street rods, classic cars, trucks, motorcycles. ∝ Hi Lites Motor Club (www.hilitesmotorclub.com, Jack 570.477.2477, John 574.7470). Events feature door prizes, food, music, 50/50 drawing, more. No alcohol permitted. • Aug. 18, 5-8 p.m., Twist & Shake, Pikes Creek. Rain date Aug. 19. • Sept. 15, 3-6 p.m., Pikes Creek, Raceway Park, Rt. 118. Rain date Sept. 16. John L. Richmond Sr. Benefit Poker Run Aug. 18, registration 10:30 a.m.-noon, starts Lower End Pizza (462 W. State St., Larksville), ends Crossroads Inn (Church Road & S. Main Road, Mountain Top). Rain or shine. 3 stops: Out Post Inn, Rickett’s Glenn Hotel, Banko’s. $10/person. Non-riders, tickets at Crossroads Inn, $10. Last card pulled 5 p.m. Music by DYN, Scarlett V, 7 p.m. Food, Chinese auction, 5 p.m. ∝ Montage Mountain Classics • McDonald’s Southside Shopping Center: Sept. 14, 6-10 p.m. • Jonny Rockets Montage Mountain: Aug. 18, Sept. 15, 5-9 p.m. • St. Joseph’s Center Car Show: Aug. 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Pittston Commons on the Pittston bypass. Rain date Aug. 26. • Cruise Pittston-Tomato Festival Parking Lot: Aug. 25, Sept. 29, 5-9 p.m. • Cruise to Benefit Ronald McDonald House: Sept. 23, 2-6 p.m. Rain date
Sept. 30. Motorcycle Ride and Picnic to Benefit Eric Speicher Sept. 9, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Ride 11 a.m., ongoing picnic, Four Seasons Golf Course (Exeter). Food, drink, raffles, kids’ activities. Music by Headlock, Stealing Neil, DJ Joe Berman. Advanced registration $20/rider (T-shirt, wristband for food/drink); $15/passenger. E-mail rideforeric@yahoo.com. Day of: 10 a.m., $25/rider, $18/passenger. Non-riders: Wristbands $10, T-shirts $12-$15 includes food and drink. To preorder or make donation, call 570.655.4336. To help defray the costs of Eric’s medical treatment for Ependymoma and the family’s travel needs. Motorcycle Ride for Helping Hands Society Aug. 18, registration 9-11 a.m., kickstands up 11 a.m., Perkins Restaurant & Bakery (Rte. 93, West Hazleton). $15/driver, $5/passenger. Call 570.762.2070. Motor Heads of NEPA Cruises (held at Wegmans, Wilkes-Barre) • Aug. 25, 5-10 p.m. Outdoor barbecue. • Sept. 22, 5-9 p.m. • Oct. 27, 5-8 p.m. Plymouth Shawnee Indians 2nd Annual Car Show Aug. 18, Wyoming Valley West High School (150 Wadham St., Plymouth). $10 entry fee/vehicles. Top 25 rewarded prizes; raffles, food, beverages. All cars, trucks, bikes welcome. Uncle Buck’s BBQ Pit Bike Night Wed., 6-9 p.m., 361 W. Main St., Plymouth. Food, drink specials. W E-mail your event to weekender@theweekender.com or fax to 570.831.7375. Deadline for publication: Monday at 2 p.m. two weeks prior to event.
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LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) Most Leos have little to fear from the world outside. A nearly indomitable will and impressive self-confidence such as you usually possess represents a formidable defense to whatever troubles life might throw your way. Actually, the only real danger to your shining power comes from within. You might trick or delude yourself into thinking you’re weak or vulnerable in ways that you needn’t be. This week, if you find yourself experiencing pain, fear or desire, don’t blame the supposed “cause” of your feeling. The only person who can “make” you feel anything is you. So blame yourself. Or better yet, help yourself. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) Pretend you’ll be going on a trip with a tall, dark stranger. Pack a suitcase full of money instead of clothes and don’t ask where you’re going. Sounds romantic, doesn’t it? Or creepy, depending on your point of view. In fact, you probably won’t be receiving offers to go on exotic adventure vacations with handsome, enigmatic strangers unless you’re very, very lucky. But if you do, have the courage to see it as romantic instead of sinister. You have the power to make it (and anything else that’s happening in your life right now) fit your perceptions perfectly. Why not, then, see it as a good thing?
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LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) Car alarms are useless annoyances. Here’s how to steal a car equipped with an alarm: Act embarrassed but unfazed. Shrug helplessly. Appeal to your audience for sympathy as you drive off shaking your head at the blasted thing. Need to kidnap someone? In front of a crowd? No problem. Ham it up. Let everybody but your victim “in on the joke.” People will actually help you, when properly encouraged with winks and smiles. I’m not recommending that you actually steal vehicles or abduct enemies. These are just minor examples of what you’re capable of this week, just by acting capable. I’d keep it legal, though — your smile is unlikely to do as well in court as it did at the kidnapping. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) Last night, I dreamt I gave birth to a water-loving, talking yellow housecat who could metamorphose into a lovable midget girl called Cathy. She wasn’t exactly what I expected my future child would be, but just the same I provided her with a wading pool to play in and a stretchy spandex outfit that would accommodate both her forms. She seemed pretty happy. The things we bring into this world, be they
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children, relationships or works of art, rarely (if ever) turn out how we expect. The trick is to love and value them anyway. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) Sagittarians don’t have enemies; instead they contend with rivals, competitors and critics. This week, you’ll probably have to deal with several examples of each. Indeed, they’ll seem to be lined up as neatly and methodically as bowling pins. They won’t present much of a challenge, luckily. It’s almost as if they appeared merely to demonstrate your current level of might: Both the personal power you now wield and the strength of your allies. Not only do you possess a fierce, fast bowling ball more than capable of tumbling your antagonists into disarray, all your friends have balls of their own — and they know how to use them. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) I apologize if my horoscope seems a little low-key. See, I’m operating under an enormously heavy burden of guilt this week. One of my best Cap friends got sick while she was visiting me because she was having too much fun. How can I live with myself? I only can by taking this time to remind you: No one has power over you. I’m proud of the way you’ve fully realized this truth when it comes to the people bearing negativity, limitation and pain into your life. But you could still work on your boundaries regarding those bringing light and fun. There is such a thing as too much. Don’t go blind admiring the sun.
AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) “Someone dared me,” does not hold up in court as a valid reason for anything. You get busted so rarely that you’ve forgotten how shitty it feels. Temper your evilest urges this week. That badass readiness you’ve got going on is sexy. But it’s dangerous, too. I’m not advising you to chill out completely — I know how taking chances gets your blood flowing. Just choose your risks wisely. Keep your stunts within the realm of the merely eccentric instead of the outrageously illegal — so if you’re asked to answer for your actions they can credibly fall into the categories of thoughtless, youthful pranks or slightly offbeat practices of your new religion. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) Like all of us, you’ve got a lot of different mental trips going on. Some are short, quick and mildly disorienting, like airplane travel. Others are comfortable, eccentric and companionable, like crosscountry train journeys. A few are more private, like road trips with your best friends. And some (one in particular) are like deep, slow journeys underground. Since most of your day-to-day thoughts have been pretty sunny and easygoing recently, you might not have noticed the glimmer that’s appeared in the tunnel of one of your darkest and longest journeys. Go ahead and get your hopes up — that particular adventure is almost over. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) “Pin me down and kiss me for hours.” It’s a request you rarely receive (although your sign gets it more than most) but this week you might hear it a couple times —
from more than one person. Yup, your compelling charisma has cast a wider net than you intended, and you’ve snagged more than one tasty fish. Are you up for this? Is your bedroom tank big enough for two more? Can you give each one the love and attention s/he deserves? Only you can decide if you’ll try to keep both of them or let one of them swim free right away. Before you make up your mind, consider this: Each fish, if properly treated, can grant you exactly one and a half wishes. You do the math. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) To goad myself into writing, I sometimes give myself an odious ultimatum. Today, it’s: “Write or thoroughly clean the filthy, filthy kitchen.” Being by nature laid-back (read: lazy), this is often very effective at stirring up my inner muse. It’s still a close call, though. Writing is hard work, despite its apparent simplicity, and the rewards are sometimes more nebulous or obscure than having a spotless kitchen might be. The task you have ahead of you is probably less straightforward than you’d like; nevertheless it still must get done. Get cracking! Start your work or go scrub toilets. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) Somehow, you manage to look appealing and glamorous even when mopping up a disastrously overflowing toilet. I’ve seen you successfully flirt while scooping kitty litter, showing off your dishpan hands or bathing the dog. But just because you’re capable of making such a good impression even in these most unappealing situations doesn’t mean you have to do all your own dirty work. In fact, if you can’t avoid dirty work completely this week, delegate. Your appointee might even do a better job. Most importantly, it will free you to finally do the vital (and sparklingly clean) task you assigned yourself months ago. CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) Your intellect is engaged in a to-thedeath arm-wrestling match with your fantasies, while your gentler (but no less competitive, apparently) emotions are playing a high-stakes game of boulderpaycheck-scalpel with your sweetest dreams. For a creature so oriented to your misty inner world, it must be jarring to bring your fantastic cloud kingdom here to Earth. Nevertheless, down it comes. So your vast hopes don’t have to squeeze inside a studio apartment, better start making the phone calls, wielding the credit cards and doing all the fancy footwork necessary to make them a solid, W life-size reality. To contact Caeriel, e-mail sign.language.astrology@gmail.com.
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removable hard top, power windows, AM /FM radio with cassette player, CD player, automatic, 4 new tires. Champagne exterior; Italian red leather interior inside. Garage kept, excellent condition. Priced to Sell! $23,000. Call 570-825-6272
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FISHING BOAT. Like new. 16 1/2’ Trophy Fiberglass. 25 HP Johnson motor, 48 lb thrust, trolling motor with foot control. Recharger, pedestal front seat, carpeted floor. Live well, storage compartment. Excellent condition. $4500. 570-675-5046 after 12 noon
All original. $9,000
YAMAHA WAVERUNNER GP800R 2001 2 cylinder 2stroke 784cc Less than 20 hours of use Recently serviced New battery New spark plugs No cracks or fades in seat Included Yamaha GP800Cover and single PWC trailer Must pick up $4500.00 Call 570 313 7744
Kit Car $5,500 JUST REDUCED (570) 655-4884 hell-of-adeal.com
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415 Autos-Antique & Classic
CHEVY 30 HOTROD COUPE $47,000
FORD 76 THUNDERBIRD
MERCEDES 29
427
Commercial Trucks & Equipment
CHEVY 08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic.
Only 12,000 miles. Vehicle in like new condition. $19,000. 570-288-4322
439
Motorcycles
BMW 2010 K1300S
Only 460 miles! Has all bells & whistles. Heated grips, 12 volt outlet, traction control, ride adjustment on the fly. Black with lite gray and red trim. comes with BMW cover, battery tender, black blue tooth helmet with FM stereo and black leather riding gloves (like new). paid $20,500. Sell for
$15,000 FIRM.
Call 570-262-0914 Leave message.
HARLEY 10 DAVIDSON SPORTSTER CUSTOM Loud pipes. Near Mint 174 miles - yes, One hundred and seventy four miles on the clock, original owner. $8000. 570-876-2816
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SUZUKI 01 VS 800 GL INTRUDER Garage kept, no rust, lots of chrome, black with teal green flake. Includes storage jack & 2 helmets. $3600 570-410-1026
YAMAHA 97 ROYALSTAR 1300
12,000 miles. With windshield. Runs excellent. Many extras including gunfighter seat, leather bags, extra pipes. New tires & battery. Asking $4,000 firm. (570) 814-1548
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LOOKING FOR MALE in 50’s who has a motorcycle to take me for rides once in a while, will compensate. Send picture to: 570-561-9121
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442 RVs & Campers
FOREST RIVER`08 5TH WHEEL
Model 8526RLS Mountain Top,PA $18,500 570-760-6341
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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
FORD 02 EXPLORER
Red, XLT, Original non-smoking owner, garaged, synthetic oil since new, excellent in and out. New tires and battery. 90,000 miles. $7,500 (570) 403-3016
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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
FORD 73 F350
Stake Body Truck 55,000 Original miles - garage kept, only 2 owners, hydraulic lift gate, new tires, battery and brakes. Excellent condition. No rust. Must see. $4900 or best offer Call 570-687-6177
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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
NISSAN `04 PATHFINDER ARMADA Excellent condition.
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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
SUZUKI `07 XL-7 56,000 miles,
Too many options to list. Runs & looks excellent. $10,995 570-655-6132 or 570-466-8824
automatic, all-wheel drive, 4 door, air conditioning, all power, CD player, leather interior, tinted windows, custom wheels, $13,000 Call 570-829-8753 Before 5:00 p.m.
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or/exterior, start/ stop engine with keyless entry, heated seats, 18” alloy wheels, many extra features. Only Low Miles. 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty. $22,500. Willing to negotiate. Serious inquires only - must sell, going to law school. (570) 793-6844
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Education/ Training
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Logistics/ Transportation
Cars & Full Size Trucks. For prices... Lamoreaux Auto Parts 477-2562
To place your ad call...829-7130
TEACHERS AIDE For school/day care. Part time and full time. $7.50/hour. Call
570-823-7907
533 506 Administrative/ Clerical
OFFICE POSITION NEEDED Nardone Brothers Bakery is currently accepting Resumes for our office located in the Hanover Industrial Park. The successful candidate should have experience in working in a fast paced office setting. In addition to this the candidate should also have experience in processing transactions, handling incoming phone calls, and interacting with our customers on a daily basis. Customer Service/Call Center Service is a plus. In addition to this having the ability to create and manage spreadsheets in Excel is desired. Experience using Microsoft applications such as Excel and Word are necessary. This is a permanent full time position with the starting salary beginning at $11.00 per hour. Benefit package also supplied. For immediate consideration please forward a current resume to: John Surdy Controller Nardone Brothers Bakery Inc. 420 New Commerce Blvd
522
Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIANS
GM experience preferred, but not necessary ASE is a plus- Valid driver’s license Inspection license & tools required Competitive compensation program Benefits Uniforms
BODY SHOP TECHNICIANS
We Currently need additional full-time people, experienced & entry level. Successful candidates must have their own tools. We offer an excellent benefit package. APPLY IN PERSON to Dave Lyons 9:30am-5:00pm Mon-Fri or by appointment; or fax resume to 570-759-6975
BERWICK CHEVROLET, INC.
Chevrolet-CadillacBuick-GMC Trucks 12th & Pine Sts., Berwick, PA
Full/Part time. Experience with children. Driver’s License a Must. Call Melissa Gibbons at 570-825-5987
HELP WANTED
Little People Day Care School 280 Hanover Street Wilkes-Barre littlepeopleWB.com
FORKLIFT
You want a job??? We have them!!! We are currently looking for forklift operators for the Pittston Area who are interested in a 2nd shift permanent position with weekly pay. Hours are Monday-Friday, 3:30 to midnight. We also offer a competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision and 401K. To qualify for the above positions, you must have a valid driver’s license, your own transportation, and be able to pass a preemployment drug screening and background check. Apply in person Monday through Thursday 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. at:
TEAM20EMPLOYER SOLUTIONS R S . EYNOLDS
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Janitorial/ Cleaning
BEST WESTERN PLUS EAST MOUNTAIN INN HIRING THE FOLLOWING PART TIME POSITIONS:
Housekeeping Housekeeping Inspector/Supervisor UNIFORMS AND MEALS PROVIDED. WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS A MUST. APPLY IN PERSON. NO PHONE CALLS. OFF OF ROUTE 115 WILKES-BARRE
548 Medical/Health
RSA/Medtech
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3-11 or11-7 Shift
LPN, Per Diem Apply in Person
No Phone Calls TIFFANY COURT 700 Northampton St Kingston, PA
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Other
TECHNICIANS
Microbiology laboratory seeks full and part time Technician positions and Technician Assistant. BS required. Paid benefits, IRA, PTO. Please fax resume to 1-800-265-9794.
554
Production/ Operations
GENERAL
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
West Side, semi retired & home makers welcome, will train. 570-288-8035
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
Experience preferred but will train. Wilkes-Barre area schools. Call Williams Bus Line 570-823-8611
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS No experience necessary. Must have clean criminal & MVR. Will train. Safety Bonus. Sign On Bonus.
Krise/STA 570-779-0400
Personal Care Aides 2 &3 S Cook ND
RD
HIFTS
PART TIME APPLY WITHIN: 4252 Memorial Highway Dallas, PA 18612
Sales/Retail/ Business Development
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AUTO SALES PEOPLE NEEDED NOW
Expanding Staff - 3 Positions Available Some experience helpful but will train. Good Pay – Great Benefits. Contact Vic Daylida at vdaylida@ tomhesser.com
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FITTER-WELDERS/ METAL FABRICATION Gooch Thermal Systems, Inc., a leading US manufacturer of spiral heat exchangers, with fabrication located in Fogelsville, PA, is seeking the following: · Experienced FitterWelders · Must be proficient in MIG, TIG & stick (6g pipe and 2g plate testing in Mig & Tig required) · Prior ASME Code or AWS pipe welding experience is a plus We offer competitive wages and benefits. If interested, please contact or send resume via email to: SueBachert@gooch thermal.com Or Fax to: 908-2369333, Attn: Sue
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MANUFACTURING POSITION Machine Shop Experience. Full time, day work. Pittston. Call 215-744-3225
566
Sales/Retail/ Business Development
AVON-START TODAY www.startavon. com/mlevalley 888-286-6743
Accounting/ Finance
503
Accounting/ Finance
ACCOUNTING
Sundance Vacations is growing and looking for a recent college graduate or an individual with equivalent experience in accounting to join our team and assist with accounting and payroll. The position is entry level with plenty of opportunity for growth! Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel a must. Two year degree in Accounting or equivalent experience required. Previous experience in accounting a plus but not required. Hours are Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm. Competitive pay, discount travel benefits, health insurance, short & long term disability, life insurance, 401k with match, paid vacation, and much more! Please email your resume to:
hr@sundancevacations.com
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548 Medical/Health
Village at Greenbriar Assisted Living
566
Tom Hesser Auto Group Scranton
KINGSTON, PA 18704 570-714-5955
570-759-1221
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MEMBERSHIP RECRUITER Premiere non-profit seeking individual to develop and implement plans to recruit new girl members and adult volunteers in Luzerne. Candidates must have proven experience in a goal setting environment, have a positive and friendly personality, and be able to manage their own schedule in a telecommuter- like role. Bachelor s degree or experience in a related field is required. Bi-lingual skills and previous recruiting experience is preferred.
Interested candidates should email resume, cover letter, and salary history to careers@gshpa.org
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566 Sales/Business Development
Kmart Now Hiring Restaurant Manager
Your local Kmart in Edwardsville PA is Grand Re-Opening on September 8th and is looking to hire a
FULL TIME RESTAURANT MANAGER
Ideal candidate will have 2+ years in experience in food service and/or restaurant management, a passion for serving our Customers, experience in Leading Teams to WIN and a strong desire to make your local Kmart the shopping destination of the community. We also have other part time openings. For a full description of this and all openings at your local Edwardsville Kmart please visit and apply at: www.searsholdings.com/careers Please search under "Career Search" for Edwardsville PA Kmart
REAL ESTATE PROCESSOR United One Resources is seeking full time real estate processors. The successful candidates should be able to type a minimum of 50 wpm, possess excellent phone and organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, conscientious with an attention to detail, work in a fast pace environment and successfully meet daily goals. Previous title insurance processing, banking or lending experience preferred but not required. We offer a competitive benefit package. Hours: 10am-6pm.
For consideration, forward your resume to: iwanttowork@unitedoneresources.com EOE M/F/D/V
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Production/ Operations
MANUFACTURING – NIGHT SHIFT –
MACHINE OPERATORS NEEDED
$9.00/hour to start. 60-90 day evaluation with $ increase $ based on YOUR performance, attendance etc. Benefit Package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Vacation, Holiday pay PLUS Full-time 12 hour shifts on alternating 3 & 4 day work weeks. Every other weekend a must. Previous mfg. experience preferred. Some heavy lifting. Accepting applications at
AEP INDUSTRIES, INC. 20 Elmwood Ave. Crestwood Industrial Park Mountaintop, PA 18707
Grullony@aepinc.com
EOE We are a drug free workplace.
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746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets
566 Sales/Business Development
AUTOMOTIVE SALES CONSULTANT
600 FINANCIAL
700 MERCHANDISE
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Valley Chevrolet is seeking individuals who are self starters, team oriented and driven.
Business Opportunities
(No Experience Necessary)
• Salary & Commission • Benefits • 401K Plan • 5 Day Work Week • Huge New & Used Inventory
BE PART OF THE BEST SALES TEAM IN THE VALLEY! Apply in person to:
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CHAIRS, (2) Genuine leather, custom made recliners. Taupe color, like new. $550 each. SOFA, CHAIR, OTTOMAN, 3 TABLES, great for den. Wood and cloth, all in excellent condition. $450. Call after 12 noon 570-675-5046
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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
570-301-3602
KINGSTON 115 N Gates Ave
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FAMILY
BEST PRICES IN THE AREA
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CA$H
* NELSON * * FURNITURE * * WAREHOUSE * Recliners from $299 Lift Chairs from $699 New and Used Living Room Dinettes, Bedroom 210 Division St Kingston Call 570-288-3607
Something For Everyone - CDs, Toys, Seasonal Decorations, Small Appliances, Unopened VHS Tapes, Much More!
WEST WYOMING 6th Street
OPEN YEAR ROUND SPACE SPACE AVAILABLE INSIDE & OUT Acres of parking
OUTSIDE
$ $ $ $ $
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Mechanic (2nd Shift)
Expanding Second generation, family owned & operated business seeking 2nd shift Mechanic. Pay based on experience. Benefit package available.
776 Sporting Goods
MURRAY BIKE
758 Miscellaneous
Good condition $20. Call 570-288-7159
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COLLECTIBLE DOLLS with certificates.
Wide variety of sizes and styles. Call 570-262-2845
baseball, football, basketball, hockey & non-sports. Sets, singles & wax. Also buying comics. 570-212-0398
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Fax or Email resume: 970-0858 atowmanparts@aol.com Call: 823-2100. Ask for: Dave or Frank
GUITAR Martin dc x1e, made in America. Acoustic-electric with Martin case. $550. 570-823-3835.
- $10 Saturday 10am-2pm Sunday 8am-4pm
Mattress A Queen Size Pillow Top Set Still in Plastic Must Sell!!! $150 570-280-9628
Musical Instruments
SPACES
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WOODCHIPPER 5 hp $200. Casement air conditioner 10,000 BTU $100. Electric range $200. Gateway XGT5662 desktop Phenom x4 9500 $250. Large dog cage $25. 5 hp Snapper snow blower $200. Lshaped desk $30. Area rugs $30. 570-825-4186
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FURNISH FOR LESS
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Furniture & Accessories
758 Miscellaneous
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Dogs
PAWS TO CONSIDER.... ENHANCE YOUR PET CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE Call 829-7130 Place your pet ad and provide us your email address This will create a seller account online and login information will be emailed to you from gadzoo.com “The World of Pets Unleashed” You can then use your account to enhance your online ad. Post up to 6 captioned photos of your pet Expand your text to include more information, include your contact information such as e-mail, address phone number and or website.
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5 Homes left. 3 in Nanticoke, 2 in Edwardsville. Price ranging from $20,000 to $37,000 Call 516-216-3539 Leave Message
906 Homes for Sale
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Having trouble paying your mortgage? Falling behind on your payments? You may get mail from people who promise to forestall your foreclosure for a fee in advance. Report them to the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency. Call 1-877FTC-HELP or click on ftc.gov. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC.
HANOVER TWP.
ITALIAN CANE CORSO Mastiff Puppies
ICCF Registered & ready to go! Parents on premises. Blue. Vet Checked Price Reduced! $500 & Up 570-617-4880
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ZION S GROVE
Modern, 1 bedroom loft townhouse in gated community, sleeps 4; taxes $400/year. Maintenance fee $70/month. Asking $35,000 or rent for $500/month. 5 minutes to Hazleton, 1 mile to Eagle Rock Resort. 570-824-6887 or 570-793-9390
912 Lots & Acreage
JENKINS TOWNSHIP Prestigious Highland Hills Development .88 Acres. $75,000 570-947-3375
New Construction. Lot #2, Fairway Estates. 2,700 square feet, tile & hardwood on 1st floor. Cherry cabinets with center island. $399,500. For more details: patrickdeats.com 570-696-1041
LAND LIQUIDATION 30 Mile Views
2 Acres $39,900 5 Acres $59,900 Estate sized properties at cookie cutter prices, #1 School District in Area, Priced to Sell, Finance with Only 10% Down, No Time Frame To Build. Call (570) 245-6288
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PITTSTON TWP.
AKC REGISTERED TOY POODLE PUPPIES
1 black female $800. 1 black male $600. shots and warranty. Call 570-676-5296
Income & Commercial Properties
941 23 Ridge Street OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-2pm 4 Bedroom Colonial Home in Pocono Ridge Estates. Large 2 Car Garage, Paved Driveway, Electric Heat & Central Air, 1.5 Baths, Large Eat in Kitchen & Dining Room. Double Deck with Hot Tub. Low Taxes. $219,000 Call 570-212-1404
SWOYERSVILLE
689 Main Street 2 bedroom home on large lot with bonus efficiency apartment. Large living room, eat in kitchen, screened porch. Freshly painted and new flooring. See www.craiglslist.org $69,000. Call 570-696-3368
Apartments/ Unfurnished
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Apartments/ Unfurnished
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Apartments/ Unfurnished
3 heat, hot water, water, garbage & sewer + appliances, washer/dryer hookup, off street parking. Security. No pets. $480/month. 570-655-1606 PITTSTON Completely remodeled, modern 2 bedroom 1/2 double. Lots of closet space, with new carpets and completely repainted. Includes stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer hook up. Nice yard & neighborhood, no pets. $595 + security. Call 570-899-8877 or 570-479-6722
HANOVER TOWNSHIP
Two 1st floor, 1 bedroom apartments. All utilities included. No pets. $600 + 1 month security. (908) 964-1554
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PLYMOUTH
DURYEA
1st floor, 1 bedroom, kitchen, living room. Stove, refrigerator, and microwave provided. Washer and dryer hookup. Two rooms wall to wall carpeting. Sewer included. Quiet neighborhood. No pets. $460/month, lease, 1st, security deposit, and references required. 570-498-0949
EDWARDSVILLE 1 bedroom, first
floor. W/w carpeting, w/d hookup, stove and fridge included. Large porch. Utilities by tenants. 1 year lease. $350/mo + security. No pets. Credit and background check. Not section 8 approved. 570-779-5218
HANOVER TWP.
214 Taft Street 2nd floor. Modern 2 bedroom. Newer kitchen, bath, stove & fridge. Washer & dryer in basement. $510 + utilities & security. No pets. No smoking. Call (570) 825-6259
KINGSTON
72 E. W alnut St. A vailable Now! 2nd floor. Located in quiet neighborhood. Kitchen, living room, dining room. Sunroom. Bath. 3 bedrooms; 2 large & 1 small. Lots of closets. Built in linen closet & hutch. Hardwood and carpeted floors. Fireplace. Storage room. Yard. Washer / dryer, stove / fridge. Heat and hot water included. One year lease+ security. $950 570-283-4370
LUXURIOUS/ UNITS America Realty Managed 570-288-1422
REMODELLING 2/3 BEDROOMS $750+ UTILITIES, 2 YEAR LEASE, MAPLE KITCHENS, APPLIANCES SOME UNITS, CARPORTS, GAS FIREPLACES, SUN PORCHES,
GLEN LYON
1 bedroom, new wall to wall, freshly painted, fridge and stove incl. $575/mo plus security. Heat, water, sewer, trash included. Tenant pays electric 201-304-3469
HANOVER TWP
BRESLAU
6 room apt. includes heat & water $700 month + utilities & security & references. Refrigerator & stove included. Parking available. 570-287-8766
KINGSTON Available Sept. 1st
1st floor, Large 1 bedroom, bath with shower, wall to wall carpet. Off street parking. $525 + utilities. References required. Gas heat. No pets or smoking. 570-407-3991 or 570-779-4609
KINGSTON
Townhouse conveniently located on residential street, ultra modern, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, large eat-in kitchen, central air, gas heat, off street parking, outside maintenance provided, heat & utilities by tenant, no pets, no smoking, 1 year lease, and 1 month security. Call
ROSEWOOD REALTY LLC
570-287-6822
LARKSVILLE
LUZERNE
KINGSTON
Beautiful, oversized executive style apartment in large historic home. Two bedrooms, one bath, granite kitchen, hardwood floors, dining room, living room, basement storage, beautiful front porch, washer/ dryer. $1,100 monthly plus utilities. No smoking. Call 570-472-1110
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KINGSTON
AVOCA rooms includes
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Nice 4 bedroom, 2nd floor. Kitchen newly remodeled. Gas heat, w/d hookup, large living room with nice front porch. $650 plus security and utilities. References required. Call 570-714-2431 Extension 137
KINGSTON Nice neighborhood,
John St. 1st floor. modern, 1 bedroom, clean, freshly painted. Off street parking, 2 porches. $575 includes heat, fridge, stove washer/dryer. No dogs/ smoking. Lease, security 570-545-6057
KINGSTON
Twinkle in Kingston’s Eye! 1,000 sq. ft. 2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, laundry available, appliances, no pets or smoking. $575 month + gas & electric. 1 year lease plus security. 570-814-1356
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY!! Spacious 2 bedroom, 2nd floor with balcony. W/d hookup. Includes. heat, hot water and water. No pets. $675 + 1 month security. 845-386-1011
LUZERNE
3 bedrooms, 1 bath, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets, yard. $650/month + 1 month security & utilities. Call 570-817-0410
NANTICOKE/SHEATOWN
121 Thomas Street 1 bedroom, 2nd floor, eat-in kitchen with appliances, shared yard and porch, washer/dryer hook-up $375 + security, no pets, no smoking Tenant pays electric, water, and oil heat & garbage. $375/per month, Call (570)814-1356
TWO SPACIOUS APARTMENTS: 2 BEDROOM 1 bath + office space / nursery. $750. 2 BEDROOM 2 bath + office space/nursery $850. Very clean living space. Tenant pays utilities. Very affordable sewer/off street parking included. New carpet throughout. Contact 570-855 8781 for more details to set up a walk through. NO SECTION 8. NO CEO. No smoking indoors. We are looking for reliable trustworthy people to rent clean living space. CLOSE TO WYOMING VALLEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL AND MAIN STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
WILKES-BARRE
307-309 South St E. 4 bedroom apt on 2 levels. 1 1/2 baths. Hookups. Big kitchen with 6 x 8 porch outside. $900 month. Landlord pays water & heat. No Pets. 1 month security & 1 months rent. Call Manny 718-946-8738 or 917-295-6254
WILKES-BARRE APARTMENTS FOR RENT!
425 S. FRANKLIN ST. For lease. Available immediately, washer/dryer on premises, no pets. We have studio, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. On site parking. Fridge & stove provided. 24/7 security camera presence & all doors electronically locked. Studio - $450. 1 bedroom - $550. 2 bedroom - $650. Water & sewer paid. One month security deposit. Call 570-793-6377 after 9:00 a.m. to schedule an appointment. Or email shlomo_voola @yahoo.com wilkesliving.com
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WILKES-BARRE
WEST WYOMING 1st floor, 1 bedroom
1 bath, newly remodeled. All appliances, washer, dryer. Off street parking, no pets. $575 month plus utilities, security and references. 570-954-2972
WILKES-BARRE
6 rooms, 1 bath. fridge, stove,Washer & Dryer hookup. $525 + utilities + security. ALSO 1 large bedroom, 1st floor, fridge, stove $450 + utilities. Section 8 accepted CALL 570-301-8200
Walking distance to Wilkes University, minutes from King’s Newly renovated. Most utilities included. Professional on site management. Off street parking. Starting at $515. 866-466-0501 or leasing-cumberland @rentberger.com
WILKES-BARRE West River St.
2 blocks from Wilkes U. 3rd floor, spacious 1,100+ sq. ft. 3 to 4 bedrooms. Dishwasher, washer/dryer hook up in unit. Balcony. $840, heat & hot water included. Pets OK with additional rent. Call 570-798-7051
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2 BEDROOM AVAILABLE NOW!! Recently renovated, spacious, wood floors, all kitchen appliances included, parking available. 2 bedroom $500 + utilities. Call Agnes 570-793-9449 570-540-5312
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Commercial Properties
MODERN OFFICE SPACE
WEST PITTSTON OFF STREET PARKING INCLUDED Suite 1–725 sq ft Utilities included Suite 2–1,450 sq ft Utilities included Units are unfinished & can be fit out to your specifications. Call: 570-655-3329 – Extension 2 Margie
WILKES-BARRE
BEST $1 SQ. FT. LEASES YOU’LL EVER SEE! Warehouse, distribution, storage, light manufacturing. Gas heat, sprinklers, overhead doors, parking for 30 cars. Yes, that $1 sq.ft. lease! We have 9,000 sq.ft., 27,000 sq.ft., and 13,000 sq. ft. Can combine. There is nothing this good! Call Larry @ 570-696-4000 or 570-430-1565
950
Half Doubles
FORTY FORT
A vailable Sept. 1 2 bedroom, newly renovated, custom oak kitchen cabinets, tile floors, paddle fans, 1.5 baths. Off street parking, deck and patio, $800 + utilities; gas, electric and water, washer dryier hookup. References required, no pets or smoking. 570-779-4609 570-407-3991
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3 bedroom, 1 bath, half double, $700 plus utilities, sewer included. No pets. Call 570-443-0770
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A regional multimedia company headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, we provide news, information and entertainment across multiple media platforms. Our flagship publication, The Times Leader, and several weekly and specialized publications serve the readers and advertisers of northeastern Pennsylvania well. We provide commercial and other services in the region and surrounding states. Building on our solid print foundation, we offer various multimedia products: website development; social media marketing; search engine optimization and marketing; QR code marketing and tracking; and many other services. We currently offer these employment opportunities:
146 daily / 147 Sunday
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AN INVITATION TO JOIN OUR ADVERTISING SALES TEAM! AREYOU A TELEPHONE PROFESSIONAL?
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84 daily / 96 Sunday
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Hughestown/Pittston
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PLAINS
Spacious, modern 2 bedroom. Wall to wall carpeting, bath, living room, kitchen with all appliances, off street parking. $600 + utilities, 1st & last month’s rent & security. Absolutely no pets! 570-823-4116 570-417-7745 570-417-2737
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PITTSTON
80 River Street Newly remodeled two story, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, refrigerator, stove & dryer, washer hookup, two car driveway, fenced yard, no pets. $800/month + utilities. 1st, last & security. Call 570-417-9781 To view house go to www.wilkesbarre djs.com/ 789PhotoAlbum
WYOMING TOWNHOUSE
2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, living/dining combination, refrigerator & stove, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets. Gas heat with central air. Front & back porches. $675/month + utilities, security & 1st month. 570-655-8928
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Chimney Service
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D. Pugh Concrete
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1204
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1135
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Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified! 1162 Landscaping/ Garden TOUGH BRUSH & TALL GRASS Mowing, edging, mulching, shrubs & hedge shaping. Tree pruning. Garden tilling. Summer Clean Ups. Weekly & bi-weekly lawn care. Fully Insured. Free Estimates 570-829-3261
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