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into Oktoberfest In its second year, sudsy party adds new entertainment flavor By SARA POKORNY spokorny@timesleader.com
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This entertainer was dressed to the nines at last year’s festivities.
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Impress your friends with these handy German phrases, taken from shellyagoodcook.wordpress.com. ••• • Guten tag!: Pronounced “gooten tok,” this means “good day” and is the perfect way to say hello to all those folks you might stumble to the parking lot with by night’s end. • Guten appétit: Pronounced “gooten ap-pa-teet,” this is to tell fellow diners to enjoy their meal. • Wo ist die toilette? – When you must break the seal, “vo ist dee toy-let-tuhbit-uh” asks: Where is the bathroom, please? • Prost!: You wouldn’t raise your glass without offering the German version of “Cheers!” It’s pronounced “proast.” • Noch ein bier bitte: Look at you, so politely ordering another round. This means “Another beer, please” and is pronounced nockeyn bee-uh bit-uh.” • Danke schön: If you’ve ever seen “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” you probably already know how to say “Thank you very much” in German, but here it is just in case you had no clue. This is pronounced “dahnkeh schun.”
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t all started as a celebration of the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese of Bavaria in October of 1810. Oktoberfest is an important part of the Bavarian culture and is a 16-day festival that takes place annually in Germany, bringing in more than 5 million
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Amanda Bombar is prepared for a two-fisted take on Oktoberfest this weekend at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. For a complete list of the seasonal brews you’ll find, see PAGE 4.
people. That’s all well and good, but “Where’s the beer?” you might ask. Beer is an important part of the festivities, but there’s so much more. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is giving locals a taste of the Oktoberfest way of life this weekend, from good eats to good shows in many forms. “Last year was the inaugural year for Oktoberfest for us, and we had a tremendous response,” casino president Bobby Soper said. “This year we’re kicking it up a couple notches. We’ve got over 50,000 square feet of tents, more food vendors and more activities.” So dive in, Lederhosen first, as we give you a look at this weekend’s Oktoberfest.
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This couple came appropriately outfitted for last year’s Oktoberfest.
IF YOU GO What: Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Oktoberfest When: 5-11 tonight; noon-11 p.m. Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday Tickets: $5 one-day pass, $10 weekend pass. Can be purchased at www.poconodowns.com.
BE ENTERTAINED TONIGHT • 5 to 5:45 p.m.: Guat Drauf • 5:45 to 6 p.m.: HSV Bavaria • 6 to 6:45 p.m.: Stanky & The Cadets • 6:45 to 7 p.m.: HSV Bavaria • 7 to 7:45 p.m.: Yasmine Melanie • 7:45 to 8:15 p.m.: Joe Maloy • 8:15 to 9 p.m.: Romy • 9 to 9:45 p.m.: The Adlers • 9:45 to 10 p.m.: HSV Bavaria • 10 to 11 p.m.: Guat Drauf
SUNDAY • Noon to 1 p.m.: Guat Drauf • 1 to 1:15 p.m.: HSV Bavaria • 1:15 to 2 p.m.: The Adlers • 2 to 2:30 p.m.: Joe Maloy • 2:30 to 3:15 p.m.: Romy • 3:15 to 4 p.m.: Yasmine Melanie • 4 to 4:15 p.m.: HSV Bavaria • 4:15 to 5 p.m.: The Adlers
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Last year Slinky, Virginia Wyatt’s dachshund, did well among the competition at the Wiener Dog races. Perhaps it was his German-themed attire that gave him the edge? For more on this wacky event, see PAGE 4.
There will be plenty to pick on as far as food is concerned, from authentic German eats to good old American stylings (just in case you aren’t feeling so adventurous). Did you know there are three different kinds of “wursts?” Bratwurst is a sausage usually composed of veal, pork or beef. Krainerwurst is a Slovenian sausage that contains a minimum of 68 percent pork, about 12 percent beef and 20 percent fresh pork belly. Bauernwurst is a “farmer’s sausage” with onion, garlic and marjoram for a mildly spicy flavor. There’s also landjaege, a semi-dried sausage made of mostly equal portions of beef and pork with lard, sugar, red wine and spices. You won’t go home hungry. Rounding out the menu are weinerschnitzel, brat burgers, smoked porkchop sandwiches, Andouille sausage, hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken strips, French fries, wings, potato pancakes, pierogies, gyros, pizza and calzones.
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TOMORROW • Noon to 12:45 p.m.: Guat Drauf • 12:45 to 1:30 p.m.: Yasmine Melanie • 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.: Romy • 2:15 to 2:30 p.m.: HSV Bavaria • 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.: John Stanky & The Coalminers
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• 3:30 to 4 p.m.: Joe Maloy • 4 to 4:15 p.m.: HSV • 4:15 to 5 p.m.: John Stanky & The Coalminers • 5 to 5:15 p.m.: HSV Bavaria • 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.: Adlers • 6:15 to 7 p.m.: Yasmine Melanie • 7 to 7:45 p.m.: Guat Drauf • 7:45 to 8 p.m.: HSV Bavaria • 8 to 8:45 p.m.: Romy • 9 to 9:45 p.m.: Guat Drauf • 9:45 to 10 p.m.: HSV Bavaria • 10 to 11 p.m.: The Adlers
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he Dallas Harvest Festival will prove a bit more than just a festival this time around. “We’re having a birthday party, and the people that come to the festival are the people that are going to get the presents,” committee member Liz Martin said. “It’s a big give-back for us this year.” Sunday’s event will mark the 10th anniversary of the festival, which has evolved tremendously through the years. “We’ve gone through a lot of different stages with the Harvest Festival,” Martin said. “We’ve grown within our boundaries, we’ve experimented, added and subtracted things, but this year, we’re really coming back to the original festival.” That original festival, which began in 2003, had only 79 days of planning. That year saw about 75 vendors and 5,000 people line Main Street. “If anyone told us back then
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Festival-goers enjoy a ride on an antique Dallas fire truck at last year’s event.
that we’d be celebrating a 10th birthday, we probably all would have laughed.” This year the festival will offer much in the way of local entertainment, a chili cook-off, mini library auction, petting zoo and harvest farm for children and a festival favorite: the Kiss the Pig
KNOW YOUR BREWS (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3) Raise a glass, or even a boot, filled with beer, because the season for body-warming brews is here. “We’ve really ramped up the beers this year,” casino president Bobby Soper said of the slate Oktoberfest will reveal. “We’re showcasing over 50 kinds.” A common Munich Oktoberfest beer served at the actual event contains between 5.0 and 6.0 percent alcohol by volume and is dark or copper in color. It’s the perfect beer for when the days and nights turn cooler. The first of this kind can be traced back to a Maerzen-style beer brewed for Oktoberfest in 1872. Nowadays the beer comes in many different forms from breweries throughout the world. Oktoberfest will let tasters try them all, as well as some other fall-themed brews and beer classics. ••• Verrastro Tent: • Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Cider • Blue Moon Harvest Pumpkin Ale • Coors Light • Franziskaner Heffe • Leinenkugel’s Oktoberfest • Longtrail Harvest Ale, Imperial Pumpkin • Magic Hat Hex • Miller Lite • Sam Adams Oktoberfest
contest. “Every one that I’ve ever invited to take part in it has very graciously done so, even if they didn’t really want to kiss a pig,” Martin said with a laugh. “They went along with it for the sake of the community.” This year old favorites will
• Saranac Pumpkin Ale • Spaten Dunkle, Lager, Oktoberfest • Stegmaier Oktoberfest, Pumpkin Ale • Stoudt’s Oktoberfest • Victory Festbier • Warsteiner Oktoberfest • Weyerbacher Autumnfest, Imperial Pumpkin Ale • Woodchuck Belgian, Fall Cider NE Eagle Tent • Bud Light • Shock-Top Belgian White, Pumpkin Wheat • Susquehanna Brewing Goldencold, Oktoberfest • Yuengling Lager, Light Lager, Oktoberfest Banko Tent • Becks, Becks Oktoberfest • Dundee Oktoberfest • Guinness • Hofbrau Original, Hefe, Maibock, Oktoberfest, Dunkel • Magners Cider • Shipyard Pumpkin Ace Tent • Ayinger Oktoberfest • Kostritzer Oktoberfest • Bitburger Pilsner • Fegley’s Brew Works Devious Imperial Pumpkin • Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest • Harpoon Octoberfest • Wolaver’s Pumpkin Ale • Otter Creek Oktoberfest • Paulaner Oktoberfest • Dogfish Head Punkin’ Ale • ShawneeCraft Session Porter, Oktoberfest
come back for the contest and include Dallas Borough Mayor Tim Carroll, Kunkle Fire Chief Jack Dodson, Dallas Middle School Principal Tom Duffy and former Dallas Rotary President Lisa Pretko. Martin urges people to get out and vote for a winner, something they can do until Saturday. The winner will be announced at 3 p.m. Sunday. Votes are $1 each and can be cast at Dallas Borough and Township municipal offices; Fuel-On (former UniMart), Dallas; J&J Deli, Dallas; N-Mart, Trucksville; Ochman’s Coins & Jewelry, Dallas; and Pizza Perfect, Trucksville. Voters also can throw their chosen name into a jar at the festival on Sunday. A 12:30 p.m. ceremony will take place with original chairman Rich Fufaro plus some birthday cake to celebrate. Another new addition this year is Barnum & Bailey clown shows every hour in the Kids Corner next to the municipal building.
QUIRKY CONTESTS Are you a total weenie or a tough guy? Either way there’s a spot for you at Oktoberfest this year. Eight-year-old Slinky, puppy of Virginia Wyatt, 26, Wyoming, certainly found his place during last year’s Wiener Dog Races. He came in second out of the 40 pups he ran alongside. How? “I just stood at one end and called his name,” Wyatt said. “He ran in two other races at the past Oktoberfests at the Lion Brewery, so maybe he’s a little seasoned.” It also could have been the sweet German alpine hat Wyatt made for him. She has a tip for those looking to race their fourleggers. “I’d say to bring a treat or toy the dog likes to have at the other end so they’ll come to you. Some dogs don’t know to run to the other side and just kind of go in circles.” Because of complications from a back injury last year, little Slinky won’t be making the run this weekend, but Wyatt said he’ll be there anyway, German garb and all.
IF YOU GO What: Dallas Harvest Festival When: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday Where: Main Street, Dallas More info: www.dallasharvestfestival.com or 675-1950. ••• Schedule: Main stage Noon: Dallas Middle School Jazz Band 12:30 p.m.: 10th-birthday festivities 1 p.m.: Major Singers 1:20 p.m.: David Blight dancers 1:40 p.m.: Best of Open Mic winners 2 p.m.: Mike Lewis 2:20 p.m.: “Panther Dream” Body Language Studios 2:40 p.m.: Take the Stage Dancers 3 p.m.: Kiss the Pig Contest 3:20 p.m.: “Jack and the Beanstalk” excerpts from Northeast Youth Theater 3:45 p.m.: Back Mountain Dance Studio 4:05 p.m.: Emerald Isle Dancers 4:25 p.m.: At Home Band ••• At 1 p.m. Dallas Tap and Grille’s dining room will be filled with free party accoutrements, such as cupcakes, hats, necklaces and balloons. A photo booth will be set up at 24 Main St., next to the Embellish home store.
WIENER DOG RACE SCHEDULE Registration is closed. • Tonight: 6 and 9 p.m. • Tomorrow: noon, 3, 6 and 9 p.m. • Sunday: noon and 3 p.m. ••• How well can you hold your booze? If you said you’re able to slam down a couple of bottles in a short amount of time, that’s nice and all, but this year’s Oktoberfest will test your stamina in a more literal sense. The Strong Man and Strong Woman Competition is an Okto-Beer Pitcher Holding Contest. Participants, who must be 21, don’t even need to take a sip to be the winner. Each must see how long he or she can hold a 64-ounce pitcher of beer. “You’ve got to be pretty strong,” casino president Bobby Soper said. “It’s more complicated than it looks. STRONG MAN COMPETITION SCHEDULE Entry fee is $20 and includes beer-filled pitcher. Must have valid ID and be 21 or older. • Today: 8 p.m. • Tomorrow: 4 and 8 p.m. • Sunday: 4 p.m.
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T H I S W E E K : S E P T. 1 4 TO 20, 2012 Scranton Cultural Crossroads, a celebration of ethnic traditions. Scranton Iron Furnaces, 159 Cedar Ave., Scranton. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Free. 963-4804. Knit and Crochet Group, for all ages. Beginners welcome. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Saturday. 823-0156. Downtown Scranton Walking Tour, highlighting classic architecture in the Gothic District. Sponsored by the Lackawanna Historical Society. Meet at Washington Avenue and Vine Street. 11 a.m. Saturday. 3443841.
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Nothing like a swift kick to the jaw to wake somebody up. This is only a taste of what the TNA Impact Wrestling World Tour will bring to the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza come Sunday.
IF YOU GO What: TNA Impact Wrestling World Tour When: 6 p.m. Sunday Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, 255 Highland Park Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre. Tickets: $20 to $53. Available at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. Additional info: There will be a meetand-greet with the Impact Wrestling superstars at 4 p.m., redeemable with ticket the night of the show. The offer only applies to $50 tickets.
the risk-taking ever resulted in major injuries for you? A: I’ve landed on my neck and lost feeling in my arm for six weeks. I tore my ACL in my right leg. I separated my left shoulder. But I’ve worked through all those things. Even if you don’t sustain a catastrophic injury, though, just the wear and tear over the course of the years of experience and travel can get you down. There are days we walk into the building beat up from the feet up, but that’s part of the game. ••• Q: What’s kept you in the industry for so long? A: I believe professional wrestling is something you really get into as a child. I grew up watching guys like Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes and the Road Warriors, and they made such an impression on me. What keeps me going is remember-
ing how I felt watching them as a kid and trying to duplicate that feeling for the fans. … There’s also the opportunity to let fans take some time away from their lives. Go through the catharsis of booing the bad guys and cheering the good guys. This is one of the most physical performance arts you’ll ever see. I consider myself a storyteller, an artist and athlete. ••• Q: You’ve told many stories through your former characters, who include Curry Man and the Fallen Angel. You now wrestle just as Christopher Daniels. What story does he have to tell? A: He’s just a guy that believes he’s the center of attention, and he thinks he can do no wrong. He expects the fans and other wrestlers to recognize that fact, and if they don’t, well, he’ll go out of his way to prove it to them. He might do it in the ring; he might just go out and stir up some trouble. ••• Q: What can fans expect from this weekend’s show? A: Any guys that want to challenge mine and Frankie’s championship are welcome to throw down. We’re not only the best tag-team in TNA but in professional wrestling, and I think a lot of fans would agree. I’ve had some great partners over the years, but right now Frankie is the best. We’re experiencing a level of success that I haven’t in a long time.
Wayne County Wine and Cheese Festival, a harvest festival with Pennsylvania wineries, live entertainment, artisans, local farmstead and artisan cheese makers. Wayne County Fairgrounds, 270 Miller Drive, off Route 191, Honesdale. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. $15 advance, $25 day of event. 836-5253. Airport Day Barbecue and Fly In, a free fundraiser for Fallen Officers Remembered. WWII planes, magic and more. Valley Aviation, 2001 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 760-9034. Knights of Columbus Family Outing, with a clambake and picnic food, beer, games, contests and music by Optimum Entertainment. Plains Pavilion, Clarks Lane, Plains. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. $20, $50 per family. Tickets at 954-8147. Fall Pumpkin Festival, a street fair with food and craft vendors, horseand-buggy rides, games, the Pumpkin Derby and music. Main Street in Luzerne. Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday. 287-4333. Hi-Lites Motor Club Car Cruise, with food, music and prizes. Pikes Creek Raceway Park, Route 118, Pikes Creek. 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday (Rain date: Sunday). 477-2477. Farm to Table Celebration, a fundraiser for the Green Guides who present animal-assisted educational programs. With cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and fresh local fare prepared by Pat Greenfield. Also: silent auction, live music and a visit from the animals. The Lands at Hillside, 65 Hillside Road, Trucksville. 5:30 p.m. Saturday. $100. Reservations: 888-887-7811. Cancer Bazaar Fundraiser, with a car show, vendors, the King’s College Monarch Dance Team, police K9 unit, the Smoke House, huge bounce house, rides, games, raffles and entertainment by the band RAIL. American Legion, 1550 Henry Drive, Mountain Top. 10 a.m. to 8 See EVENTS, Page 6
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ome would dare to say wrestling is fake. Tell that to Christopher Daniels’ torn ligaments, separated left shoulder and pinched nerves. The wrestling superstar has been in the business for nearly 20 years and is now looking at his 10th year with TNA, or Total Nonstop Action, Wrestling. The group of high-flying, fast-moving athletes who provide pulse-pounding ring action will visit the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza on Sunday evening, bringing with them a chance for Daniels and his tag-team partner Frankie Kazarianto to defend their title of “World Tag Team Champions of the World.” No, that’s not redundant – they’re just that good. ••• Q: You’ve been involved with every major pro wrestling organization in the world, including WWE, WCW, ECW, Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro Wrestling. How does TNA differ? A: It’s not super different from the rest, but we are there to offer an alternative to what the World Wrestling Federation has to offer. One major difference is that the WWF has been around for a very long time, and they’re certainly entrenched where they are. TNA is really only 10 years old, so we’re still a growing company, hungry to get to that higher level. We highlight the fact that our athletes aren’t really given any restrictions. When this first started we really went out there and took physical and mental risks to excite the crowd. ••• Q: Has
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p.m. Sunday. Benefits Aimee’s Army Childhood Cancer Foundation. 5798153.
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Field Trip, sponsored by the Greater Wyoming Valley Audubon Society. Meet Saturday at the Park and Ride, Route 309 near Blackman Street, WilkesBarre at 8 a.m. or at Perkins Restaurant, Route 93, West Hazleton at 8:30 a.m. $8, $4 children. Registration: 3628727. Mount Tammany Hike, 11 difficult miles. Meet at the Sears Automotive Center, Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Township. 8:45 a.m. Sunday. Sponsored by the Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club. 825-7200. Moosic Mountain Preserve Hike, four moderate miles in Mount Cobb with unusual rock formations and springs. Meet at the Greater Scranton YMCA, 706 N. Blakely St., Dunmore. 9:15 a.m. Sunday. $8. 343-5144. Y Cycle Sundays, a four-mile group bicycle ride for individuals and families on the Levee Trail in Wilkes-Barre with a brief stop at the reopened Kmart on Wyoming Avenue to hear about its recovery from the 2011 flooding. Helmets mandatory. Meet in the parking lot opposite the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA, 40 W. Northampton St., WilkesBarre. 9:30 a.m. Sunday. 8232191. Lackawanna Audubon Society Walk at the Nature Conservancy Preserve at Moosic Mountain off Route 247, Jessup. Meet at the main parking lot at 2 p.m. on Sunday. 2549895. Birds and Beasts of Northern Botswana, biological wonders of this African country that boasts spectacular concentrations of wildlife, including 600 recorded bird species. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 105 Irem Road, Dallas. 7 p.m. Monday. Free. 479-0400. Fall Wildflower Walk with botanist Jim Montgomery. Lackawanna College Environmental Institute, 10 Moffat Drive, Covington Township. 6 p.m. Thursday. $5. Registration: 842-1506. Keystone Active Zone Passport, a free program that encourages people to get outside and active at more than 30 local parks, trails and events in Luzerne County. Earn awards and prizes by exploring the county and logging your discoveries through Sept. 30. Join anytime by registering at KAZpassport.com or call 823-2191.
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Does hiking make you hungry? There’s more to munch on in the woods than you might imagine, from nuts and berries to flowers and ferns. Learn the basics on an Edible Plants Walk on Sunday as naturalist Jane Frye leads a stroll along the Davis Trail in Scranton’s Nay Aug Park to impart some of the do’s and don’ts of woodland snacking. Meet at 3 p.m. at the Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St. The walk is free with museum admission. 343-5144.
FUTURE Bird Walk with the Lackawanna Audubon Society on a private property in Susquehanna County. Meet at Bingham’s Restaurant, Route 92, Lenox. Sept. 22 at 7:45 a.m. for breakfast or 9 a.m. for hike only. 586-5156. Bird Feeder Cleaning, a fundraiser for the Back Mountain Rail Trail. Feeders will be cleaned, sanitized and powerwashed as necessary. Wild Birds Unlimited, Dallas Shopping Center, Route 309, Dallas. Drop off feeders Sept. 21 and 22 and pick up on Sept. 24. $8 per feeder. 675-9900. Zombie Survivor Challenge, a zombie-infested 5K race through an obstacle course at an abandoned mine site in Taylor. Sponsored by Infect Scranton Survivor Camp, a fan-focused zombie convention happening Sept. 21-23 with proceeds benefiting local charities. Participate as a human or a zombie. Sept. 22 with the first wave of runners at 10 a.m. and subsequent waves every 15 minutes. Details at 881-4533 or infectscranton.com. Family Paddling Program, a four-hour session with on-andoff-water instruction for ages 8 to adult. All equipment provided; bring water and lunch and wear clothing that can get wet. Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 22. Free. Registration: 403-2006.
Farm to Table Community Day, demonstrations and hands-on activities focused on locally grown and produced foods plus craft workshops, healthy-eating tips, a museum marketplace and information on food swaps. Everhart Museum and Nay Aug Park, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Included with museum admission. 346-7186.
film starring Penelope Cruz and Alec Baldwin. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Wednesday at 1 p.m. ($4) and 7:30 p.m. ($6). 826-1100. Tutto Italiano! A session on Italian wines with award-winning home winemakers Charles Adonizio and Leo Sperazza. With light refreshments. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. $10. Registration: 654-9847. Voter ID Forum, with experts addressing the new law and its impact on Pennsylvanians. Brennan Hall, University of Scranton. 7 p.m. Wednesday. 470-7260.
St. Michael’s Food Festival, the 10th annual event with ethnic favorites. St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1006 Howell St., Scranton. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 9611795.
Glow in the Dark Yoga, a session using vibrant, glowing body paint. Mission Yoga, 534 Spruce St., Scranton. 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. Bring a towel and wear old clothing. All levels. $10. Registration: 346-9642.
Car and Bike Show, to benefit cancer victim Eric Speicher, an eighth-grader in the Wyoming Area School District. Patte’s Sports Bar, 65 W. Hollenback St., Wilkes-Barre. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. $5 per vehicle. 824-8015.
Sustainable Landscape Bus Tour, visit seven sites in Luzerne County to learn management techniques such as riparian buffers, rain gardens, parking-lot bio-infiltration, grass parking pads, green roofs, pollinator gardens, native grassland meadows, community gardens and more. Meet at the Kirby Park Natural Area in Wilkes-Barre. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday. $30 includes lunch and a tour booklet. Reservations: 825-1701.
Forty Fort Meeting House Talk and Tour, a guided walk through the historic 1807 church along with a talk by Tom Jones, senior warden of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Wilkes-Barre. 20 River St., in the Forty Fort Cemetery. Sunday with tours 1 to 3 p.m. and lecture at 3:30 p.m. 287-5214. Denison House Tours, guided tours of the restored 1790 home. 35 Denison St., Forty Fort. 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 30. $4, $2 children. 288-5531. Open House at the Northeast Pennsylvania Genealogical Society, 689 Main Road, Hanover Township. Mondays through Sept. 24 from 4 to 8 p.m. 610-298-8417. Kirby Film Series, a showing of “To Rome with Love,” a Woody Allen
DAYGLOW: Life in Color, the World’s Largest Paint Party combining high-energy music, art, dance and paint. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 8 p.m. Thursday. $48. 800-745-3000.
FUTURE Infect Scranton Zombie Convention, three days of fan-focused, zombie-related activities. Begins Sept. 21 with a Zombie Pub Crawl and Scranton After Dark activities by the Lackawanna Historical Society. Continues Sept. 22 and 23 with a Zombie 5K Race, screenings and
discussions of zombie classics. Riverside High School in Taylor will be transformed into a working and guarded survival camp while zombies lurk about the outside trying to gain entry. Visit www.infectscranton.com. Dietrich Fall Film Festival, 16 foreign and independent art films. Begins Sept. 21 with an Oktoberfest Opening Night Gala. Through Oct. 4 at the Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Full schedule at dietrichtheater.com. Car Cruise, with the Villa Capri Cruisers Car Club. All vehicles welcome. The Mall at Steamtown, 300 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 21. 344-2014. NEPA Blogfest, a networking event for bloggers, blog readers and those curious about blogging. Rooney’s, 67 S. Main St., Pittston. 6 p.m. Sept. 21. 954-3213 or pittstonpolitics.com. Farm to Table, a fundraising celebration of the harvest with a familystyle dinner by Epicurean Delight plus seasonal selections from area microbreweries and wineries along with country-style music. Front lawn of the Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. 6 p.m. Sept. 21. $100. Age 21 and older. 346-7186. Bloomsburg Fair, the 157th annual fall tradition Fairgrounds, off Route 11, Bloomsburg. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 22 to 29. $8. 336-6601 or bloomsburgfair.com. University for a Day, lectures and discussions on several topics. Brennan Hall, University of Scranton. 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 22. $25 includes coffee, lunch and a reception. Reservations: 941-7816. Pittston Riverfest, the fourth annual event with a Knox Mine Disaster site tour, trail walk, haywagon rides, Indian artifacts, arrowhead making and more. Riverfront Park, Kennedy Boulevard. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 22. Free. 8832784.
BEST BET Although all is serene today on the streets bordering the Susquehanna River in Wyoming, it was a chaotic bloody day, to be sure, back in July 3, 1778. This weekend, walk the two-mile route and relive the terror when the Luzerne County Historical Society offers its Battle of Wyoming Tour. Join historian Steve Killian and follow in the footsteps of the Patriots struggling to fend off the Loyalists and their Iroquois allies. Meet at Fourth Street and Susquehanna Avenue in Wyoming before 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday or 1 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $8 for members and $10 for non-members. Participation is limited so reserve a place at 823-6244, ext. 3.
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Attention, all young LEGO fanatics! The Pittston Memorial Library’s LEGO Club is starting up for the fall months, and the first meeting will take place at 4 p.m. Monday. New members (ages 5 and up) are welcome to join the weekly sessions and let creativity run wild at 47 Broad St. in Pittston. More info: 654-9565. a visit by two clowns from the Ringling Bros./Barnum & Bailey Circus. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave., West Pittston. 1:30 p.m. Monday. Free. Registration: 6549847.
Library Laboratory, experimenting with color creations by mixing and using capillary action and the combination of baking soda and vinegar. Bring a box of baking soda, a container of salt, a cookie sheet and an eye dropper. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave., West Pittston. 6 p.m. Monday. Free. Registration: 654-9847. For Me, For You, For Later, a storytime session to teach preschoolers and their parents financial concepts including learning to wait, value, spending and saving money. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Continues Sept. 25, Oct. 9 and 16. Registration: 693-1364. Natural Wonders: Apples Abound, observing wild apple trees to learn what creatures depend on them. Also: making and tasting applesauce. For ages 3 to 5. Lackawanna College Environmental Institute, 10 Moffat Drive, Covington Township. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Registration: 842-1506.
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ackintheday,mygrandfatherbecamefamousforacertainimmortal line uttered when discussing dinner options: “I want a platter.” Inotherwords,hehadlittleuseforthetypicalmenufoundtoday in many lower-priced establishments: wings, pizzas, burgers/fries, etc. He’d have liked Raub’s.
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Raub’s restaurant, a family-owned establishment in Plymouth, has a deco vibe on its exterior and a retro vibe on its booth-filled interior.
This little throwback establishment, (thankfully) sort of mashed potato in a complete with orange Formica tabletops cute, manageable ball-shaped package. Thesameconceptappliedtothehomeand lots of brown booth woods – on the main drag in Plymouth and “family own- made chicken croquettes, ordered simply ed since 1924” – serves up plenty of plat- out of curiosity. The three-piece order reterswhilestillreachingouttothepub-fare sembled and sort of tasted like a plate of crowd, with the wings and burgers, yes, chicken meatballs. Breading was exquibut also all kinds of crazy footlong dogs. sitely light, and the light-colored gravy But mainly, think downhome dinners – added extra zing and was poured genermeat,potatoandvegetable–arrangedun- ouslyenoughtospilloverontoasideofaccompanying french fries. fussily on oblong white platters. The prevailing sense is Raub’s homeWe had roast beef and “famous meatloaf” – and a taste of chicken croquettes – made is where it’s at. Soups were swell, too. A cup of famous chili, dark brown in and were mightily impressed. It’s the homemade stuff that grabs. The color and beanless, contained some lovely, tender pieces of pulled sides are pretty standard and roast meat inside a well-seaoften from a can – green IF YOU GO soned, thicker base. Texasbeans and corn and other What: Raub’s style. Full of style. such basics – but you can’t Where: 509 West In contrast, homemade complain when the main Main St., Plymouth chicken noodle soup was dish wows as it does. Call: 779-9124 light and fresh, with large Roast beef is just one ex- Credit cards? Yes chunks of white-meat chickample. The $8.95 plate, Wheelchair accesen stealing the show. served with choice of potato sible? Yes Hours: 7 a.m-9 p.m. Dessert? We passed. Too and vegetable or, for $1.75 Monday through full. But we did read about it more, a tossed salad, con- Saturday; 7 a.m.-8 on a cute chalkboard wall, on tains a towering mound of p.m. Sundays. which were written all manhome-cooked, hand-sliced, oh-so-tender roast beef covered liberally ner of specials. Homemade pies seem the thing here. in a rich brown gravy. Andhotdogs.Bighotdogs.Wrappedin “It’s like two pounds of beef,” an impressed guest observed, offering to share. baconandevenbeefandthentoppedwith OnetasteandIconcurredwiththeassess- chili and cheese. Come hungry, the sigment that it tasted fresh from grandma’s nage advises. We’d say so. Not sure we’re Sunday kitchen. This was the kind of beef coming back for these out-there dogs, but that’s perfect all on its own or heaped on a they do sound fun, as did a whole host of steaks and seafood, lobster included, and hot sandwich, too. Versatile. A side of coleslaw also impressed the eightdifferentburgerplatters,includinga same guest, who is quite particular when breakfast burger with fried egg, cheese it comes to her slaw. Must be creamy and and bacon and a meatloaf burger with the smoothwithnochunksofred-skinnedpo- fries inside the sesame roll. Now that tatoes or similar business. This incarna- might be worth a revisit. As would a nice breakfast menu that tion met all her specifications. Raub’s “famous meatloaf,” also $8.95 containsallthefavoritesplusafewextras, met mine, for sure. Two large, lean slices such as stuffed french toast and Belgian of fork-tender meat were packed with fla- waffles. A “miner’s breakfast” sounded vor and didn’t require a single shake of cool, too: any omelet plus homefries, sausalt. The beef gravy was paired with this sage, bacon, toast, juice and coffee. Makes you want to get up in the mornperky, old-school-style homemade loaf. I asked for it on the side but quickly applied ing. But if you miss it, lunch and dinner everydropofittothemeatwhenIrealized here more than do the trick. how good it was. A side of potato croquettes was my Times Leader food critics remain anonytasty accompaniment, a lightly fried mous.
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As you’re enjoying your Hillside Farms ice cream at the Dallas Harvest Festival, wander over to Sue Hand’s Imagery, and you might gaze upon the cows that provided it. The artists from Hand’s studios on Main Street have created scenes from The Lands at Hillside Farms for a special exhibit on display from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Watercolors capture the distinctive barns, flowerfilled landscapes and muchloved animals, including the llamas, donkeys, calves and horses. 675-5094.
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ALSO OPENING What: “Last Ounce of Courage” Starring: Marshall R. Teague, Jennifer O’Neill and Fred Williamson Directed by: Darrel Campbell, Kevin McAfee Genre: Drama/Family Plot summary: This heartwarming movie tells the story of a local war hero whose son goes off to war. His new wife brings Christian, his first son, into the world while the young hero is away at war earning medals for valor. The tragedy that ensues will change everyone’s lives forever as Tom Revere is laid to rest. Fourteen years pass, and the young baby grows to be a teenager (Christian Revere) who, with his mother (Carrie Revere), comes back to the small town of Mount Columbus during the holiday season. Christian disconnects with his grandfather (Bob Revere) as both endure the pain of losing a dad and son. They discover a way to unite and to make a difference in their community by claiming their freedom of expression. Running time: 101 minutes Rated: PG for thematic elements, war images and brief smoking Source: IMDB
What: “Resident Evil: Retribution” (not screened for critics) Starring: Milla Jovovich, Sienna Guillory and Michelle Rodriguez Directed by: Paul W.S. Anderson Genre: Action/Adventure/Horror/ Sci-Fi/Thriller Plot summary: The Umbrella Corporation’s deadly T-virus continues to ravage the Earth, transforming the global population into legions of the flesh-eating Undead. The human race’s last and only hope, Alice, awakens in the heart of Umbrella’s most clandestine operations facility and unveils more of her mysterious past as she delves further into the complex. Running time: 95 minutes Rated: R for strong violence throughout Source: IMDB
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It’s the details that stand out whenever a classic film is converted to 3-D. With “Finding Nemo,” the shimmering sea surface, scratches on the lens of a diver’s goggles, and smudge marks Nemo the clownfish makes when he mashes his face up against the glass wall of the aquarium that imprisons him all pop off the screen in the 3-D reissue of Pixar’s undisputed masterpiece. The fish seem to float in between the surface of the screen and the deep blue underwater backgrounds of the South Pacific, an effect even more pronounced in 3-D. Perhaps it’s not enough to warrant shelling out 3-D dollars to go see a movie that’s long been one of the best-selling home videos. If you have children, you already have this at home. But “Finding Nemo,” back in theaters nine years after its release, is a reminder that sometimes “instant” and “classic” can go together in a sentence describing a great movie. And “Finding Nemo” is a great movie, one of the best animations for children ever made. A timid and over-protective singledad clownfish (Albert Brooks) overprotects his mildly disabled (shrunken fin) only son
IF YOU GO What: “Finding Nemo 3D” ★★★★ Starring: Voices of Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Willem Dafoe, Geoffrey Rush, Barry Humphries, Bill Hunter Directed by: Andrew Stanton and Lee Unkrich Running time: 100 minutes Rated: G
(voiced by Alexander Gould) to the point where Nemo foolishly rebels and is promptly snatched and tossed into the tank at an Australian dentist’s office. Dad flees the comfort of his reefside sea anemone home, and with the help of a seriously absent-minded blue tang named Dory (Ellen DeGeneres), sets out to find his son. And the kid, with the help of a tank full of mentors (Willem Dafoe, Brad Garrett, Allison Janney, Austin Pendleton), plots his escape to get back to dad. It’s a simple story, perfectly executed. Especially when it comes to the voices. Dory – all halting, self-interrupting comical kvetching, written specifically for DeGeneres and animated around her ges-
tures – steals the movie. “I suffer from short-term memory loss. It runs in my family. ... At least I think it does ... hmm. Where ARE they?” It’s a grand quest filled with funny, broadly-drawn but wise characters – sea turtles that speak “Surfer Dude,” Australian sharks trying to turn vegetarian (Barry Humphries, and see if you recognize Eric Bana), a helpful, plucky pelican (Geoffrey Rush). And what wonderful messages. No matter what, “just keep swimming.” “Trust, it’s what friends do.” And kids: “You can’t hold onto them forever.” So don’t think of “Nemo” as just another 3-D conversion. Think of this rerelease as an encore, a handy touchstone for you and your children. “Finding Nemo” was and remains the gold standard against which all other modern animated films are measured, a classic from the day it premiered.
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Newly remastered for its Blu-ray bow, “Sixteen Candles” (1984, Universal, PG, $20) still resonates thanks to the timeless predicament of its heroine Samantha (Molly Ringwald), a highschooler dealing with a geeky freshman (Anthony Michael Hall), annoying siblings (Blanche Baker, Justin Henry), parents who can’t remember her 16th birthday and a crush (Wilkes-Barre native Michael Schoeffling) who, at least initially, doesn’t know she exists. When the John Hughesdirected “Sixteen Candles” was first released, it was Hall who netted the lion’s share of the attention for his fasttalking turn as a would-be player. (Among his posse is a very young John Cusack). Hall’s performance is still very funny, but the film’s other stabs at comedy have dated badly. It’s really the soulfulness of Ringwald and Schoeffling’s performances that make “Sixteen Candles” an unforgettable delight. For about a decade after “Sixteen Candles,” Schoeffling (a dead-ringer for Matt Dillon) worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood including Cher and Winona Ryder (“Mermaids”), Bernadette Peters (“Slaves of New York”) and Madonna (“Vision Quest”). Then after shooting “Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken” in 1991, he retired from acting. According to Wikipedia, Schoeffling lives in Newfoundland, Pa., where he owns and operates a handcrafted furniture store. Regardless of what he’s up to these days, “Sixteen Candles” continues to burn brightly. Nearly 30 years after its release, it is the quintessential coming-of-age comedy.
Still Showing 2016: OBAMA’S AMERICA – This promises to demystify the president but does more to illuminate its filmmaker and his ego. PG for adult themes. 89 mins. ★ THE BOURNE LEGACY — This fourth film in the franchise is really about drug addiction and the lengths to which a junkie will go for his fix. PG-13 for violence and action. 135 mins. ★★ 1/2 THE CAMPAIGN – Will Ferrell and Zack Galifianakis face off in a political showdown. R for language, partial nudity, sexuality. 85 mins. ★★
THE EXPENDABLES 2 – This is a a too-cute trip down ’80s Action Film Lane. R for bloody violence. 101 mins. ★ 1/2
and speak to the dead. PG for scary action and images, theme, rude humor and language. 92 mins. ★★
HIT AND RUN – A fun little carchase comedy. R for pervasive language including sexual references, graphic nudity, violence and drugs. 99 mins. ★★ 1/2
POSSESSION – Swap the clerical collars for a yarmulke, change the sacred incantations from Latin to Hebrew, leave out the pea soup, and you have a passable PG-13 version of “The Exorcist.” PG-13 for mature theme, violence and disturbing sequences. 91 mins. ★ 1/2
HOPE SPRINGS — You’ll want to go home and have sex with your spouse. PG-13 for mature thematic content involving sexuality. 99 mins. ★★★.
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COLD LIGHT OF DAY – After his family is kidnapped during a sailing trip in Spain, a young Wall Street trader is confronted by the people responsible: intelligence agents looking to recover a mysterious briefcase. 93 mins. PG-13 for language, sexual content. ★
ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT – Scrat again causes a cataclysmic event. PG for rude humor, action. 87 mins. ★★
PREMIUM RUSH — This is director David Koepp’s thrill ride, an enjoyable, two-wheeled action film and flashy ode to the subculture of urban couriers. PG-13 for violence, intense action and language. 91 mins. ★★★
LAWLESS — An artfully pulpy story based on the true story of the bootlegging Bondurant brothers. R for bloody violence, language and sexuality/nudity. 110 mins. ★★ 1/2
TED – A pot-smoking, four-letterword-spewing, anthropomorphic teddy bear is front and center. R for crude and sexual content, pervasive language and some drug use. 106 mins. ★★★★
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES – It’s neither as anguished, perverse nor dangerous as its weighty predecessor. PG-13 for action violence, sensuality, strong language. 164 mins. ★★
THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN — A childless couple is mystically granted a test run at parenthood. PG for mild thematic elements and brief language. 104 mins. ★★
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: DOG DAYS – Summer misadventures beleaguer our boy. PG for rude humor. 94 mins. ★★
PARANORMAN — The wondrous and whimsical visuals far surpass the disappointingly slipshod story of an 11-year-old boy who can see
THE WORDS – A young writer (Bradley Cooper) finishes his first novel, and it’s promptly rejected. Maybe he’s not the writer he thought he was. Then he stumbles across an unpublished manuscript from long ago and sees his salvation. Maybe he’s not the honest man he thought he was. PG-13 for brief strong language and smoking. 91 mins. ★★
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This week’s new DVD releases offer everything from historic battles to dinosaurs. “FOR GREATER GLORY,” GRADE B-MINUS: Andy Garcia stars in this story of a Mexican war over religious freedom. Director Dean Wright faced a major hurdle in putting together his epic feature. Wright had to provide enough explanation for the film to be understood, but not so much that he bored those already aware of this dark period. In general, he succeeds. “SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN,” GRADE B-MINUS: Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth star in this dark version of the classic fairy tale. The latest grim look at a Grimm story features the ever-dour Stewart and the charismatic Hemsworth. Just like in the fairy tale of yore, it’s the Wicked Queen (Charlize Theron) who steals the show. “WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING,” GRADE C-MINUS: Four women deal with how their lives will change because of motherhood. Cameron Diaz stars. Their stories meander and occasionally bump into one another. Director Kirk Jones is like a one-armed juggler. He can’t seem to figure out how to get a scene started, then he lets everything come to a crashing end. He never finds the kind of rhythm necessary to keep so many story lines going. Also new on DVD Sept. 11: “OCTOBER BABY”: A young woman searches for her birth parents. “GIRL IN PROGRESS”: Mother-daughter comedy.
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‘The Guardian’ aired for three seasons Q. I have been watching “The Guardian” reruns on TV Guide Network and I just love the program. It is on every day and the last episode was number 67. Now they are running it from episode 1. My question is this: Was episode 67 the LAST one that was televised? A. Yes. Over the course of three seasons in 2001-2004, the drama starring Simon Baker and Dabney Coleman made 67 episodes. Baker has long since exceeded that episode number on his current series, “The Mentalist,” which begins its fifth season on Sept. 30. Q. Does Tom Berenger have any upcoming TV or movie appearances? Is that his real name? What is his nationality? Age? A. It appears that Berenger is currently relishing the attention given the “Hatfields & McCoys” miniseries, where he played Jim Vance and received a supporting-actor Emmy nomination for his work. That production is now on DVD and Blu-ray, and will get a replay on A&E beginning Sept. 1. Berenger also recently co-starred in the movie “Brake,” which was released on DVD and Blu-ray in late July, and is available on streaming video on Amazon.com. Of course, in Northeast Ohio he will always be known for his work in the “Major League” movies. The 63-year-old actor was born in Chicago as Thomas Michael Moore and has more recently resided in South Carolina. Do you have a question or comment for the mailbag? Write to me at rheldenfels@thebeaconjournal.com or by regular mail to the Akron Beacon Journal, 44 E. Exchange St., Akron, OH 44309.
HOROSCOPE BY HOLIDAY MATHIS ARIES (March 21-April 19). You have an
uncommon talent. That’s precisely why you can’t expect the common man to recognize, utilize or praise it. But there is work you can do to make your gifts more accessible to everyone. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You will act independently precisely to prove you can. Deep down inside, you may fear being controlled by external circumstances. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It may simply be too difficult for you to work when you’re
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feel an immediate and mutual kinship with people. Finding common ground may take a bit more work now. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You enter an arena because you want to learn the lessons that are offered there. Expect to mess up. It means you’re fully in attendance of the lesson. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The only bummer about the bum deal you got in the past is that it’s hard to erase the memory — but work on it. Put some elbow grease into the erasing process. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You may come to a sticking point in a certain project. The problem must be worked out before you can go forward. Try a bit of ridiculousness just to see what happens.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You have
this way of making it clear to others that you’re in a hurry, on to the next adventure. Because of this, people will want to follow you. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Fun will not be provided; you’ll have to bring your own. If a project is boring, give it an intriguing name. You have the uncanny ability to turn ordinary happenings into a party. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 14). You have the sense that you can create your reality this year, and you’re correct. The next three weeks bring remarkable mental focus. New influences in October make you look at your own work and pastimes differently. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 2, 13, 33 and 19.
Grandma is slow to cheer a wedding that’s long overdue Dear Abby: My daughter is annoyed with me because I’m not jumping up and down with joy over my grandson’s forthcoming wedding. Yes, I am happy they’re getting married, but how excited can I get? The two have been sexually involved since they met in high school four years ago. For the past two years, he and his girlfriend have shared an apartment and lived as man and wife. The bride-to-be’s
parents are not thrilled either at the expense of a white gown and a few hundred chicken dinners, hall and band. However, my daughter insists on it and wants everybody to get excited. OK — I’m excited. Whoopee. — Granny Mae
Your grandson and his fiancee care enough about each other to commit, in a public ceremony, to spending their lives together. That’s a positive step that deserves to be celebrated. Whether you or I approve of couples living together is beside the point. They are adults and it was their choice. Be happy that they are now tying the knot to bind themselves together in a permanent union.
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Dear Abby: My daughters attend a high school where a “Sadie Hawkins” dance has been
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‘Blonde’ is an empowerment tale
By MARY THERESE BIEBEL mbiebel@timesleader.com
Her sorority sisters were so confident their president, Elle Woods, would soon hear a proposal of marriage (“Omigod, you guys!”) from her boyfriend, Warner, they picked up a feathery pink pen and all signed a big, pink congratulations card. Then Warner broke up with her instead, because she wasn’t “serious” enough, and they suspected she’d be seriously upset. “She’s eating Milky Ways!” one exclaimed in horror. “Tell me they’re fun-size,” another pleaded. Before the plot of “Legally Blonde” progresses much further, the audience will realize Elle is a seriously determined woman. She’s going to study hard, win admittance to Harvard Law
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School aided by a cheer routine instead of an essay – OK, so maybe the show isn’t completely serious – and try to win Warner back. Along the way, “she definitely becomes a lot more independent, more confident and strong in herself,” said Alyssa Golden, 16, of the Mountain Top area, who is relishing the lead role in Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre’s production of the perky musical. The story is one of empo-
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they’ve had in decades. It’s nice to watch guitar liberate some of these guys. ••• Q: You grew up in a musical family … A: (laughs) I sure did. We would sing about Jesus all the time. Music is honestly the best way we all communicate. My sisters married very conservative Baptist preachers. My religious thoughts are of a different route. When we speak we don’t have much common ground, but when we sing it’s just glorious. We really do have a magnificent family. ••• Q: How has your take on religion affected your life? A: I think in the end I’ve almost really gone a parallel direction. My mother realizes I may not be the preacher she envisioned, but I am a bit of a preacher anyway. I’m not heathen by any means, but I’m also not as strict to the church as others. I believe we all have a light and a path for that light to illuminate. I’m just trying to stay on that path and be worthy of the gifts I’ve been given. ••• Q: Not only do you play and teach mu-
sic, you’re also an artist and a family man with a wife (Marilyn) and several children. How do you balance all that? A: My children are grown up now so it’s become a lot different. There was a period when we all traveled together, and it was kind of an extreme solution to the problem of how to do this and spend time with your kids, but it really worked. I’m just so honored to be an artist and have an audience. I think when I feel busy is when I’m in the office. That’s necessary business. When I’m out playing music or doing artwork or living my life that’s not being busy; that’s just living.
••• Q: Has travel influenced your music? A: I’m a note-keeper, and for many years I kept notebooks of things like titles and lines, names of towns we’d go through. It is astonishing, after going through those books, how many “I’m on the road and headed home,” or “I’m leaving tomorrow,” kind of songs are there. ••• Q: For all the places you’ve gone, you seem to come back to New Orleans. Why? A: There is just nowhere else in the world like this town, with its musical depths; the well is obviously here. Even though you don’t know exactly where it is or why it affects you, the music here is so complete, the culture is saturated with it. This is truly where the elements of American music came together and continue to gestate.
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Having made a home in New Orleans since 1975, blues and roots musician Spencer Bohren knows well the city’s resilient spirit. He’ll bring his style of music, rooted in a family of gospel singers and artists such as Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan, to Scranton’s Tripp House tomorrow, joined by area artists Bret Alexander and Ed Randazzo. Bohren, 62, has not only taken on the role of musician but of teacher, artist and businessman, resulting in a well-traveled soul eager to share his experiences. ••• Q: You’ve referred to yourself as someone who plays guitar simply. How would you define that? A: I don’t play anything extra. I like the song to fly on its own. Most songs do have a life of their own if you just don’t get in their way; they’re quite beautiful. I often hear guitar players that play too much; it covers up the song. It can be a matter of respect for the song itself. ••• Q: Does this method make it easier to instruct others during the guitar workshops you teach? A: I have actually realized that there’s still an awful lot of learning behind it. Even so, it’s so great to be able to share guitar with others. They aren’t really even workshops, they’re more like guitar parties. I think some of the musicians that come are having the most fun
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So, before virtuoso pianist Adam Neiman plays Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. – which might give audience members the same mood as if they were watching Anna Karenina head to the train tracks -- the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic will balance the show with Aaron Copland’s beloved “Appalachian Spring” and the “Academic Festival Overture” by Johannes Brahms. “I always like to put something by Brahms into the season because he’s one of my favorites,” the conductor said, explaining that piece is so joyous and celebratory, you might even be able to recognize Neiman the strains of a drinking IF YOU GO song in it. What: NortheastThe composer wrote the overture for the Uni- ern Pennsylvania versity of Breslau when it Philharmonic concert presented him with an When: 8 p.m., with honorary doctorate in pre-concert lec1800. Students then, as ture at 7 p.m. now, may have been Where: Scranton known for quaffing some Cultural Center, 420 North Washstrong beverages. ington Ave., Scran“It’s a little bit tongue in ton cheek,” Loh said. “I’m sure Tickets: $29 to it elicited more than a few $60; $15/students laughs (when it was first Ticket hotline: played.) It’s a piece that re- 270-4444 ally holds its own.” As for Copland’s “Appalachian Spring,” it will likely conjure images of “Appalachia, mountains, the countryside, the outdoors and dancing in the fields,” Loh said. But perhaps ironic, “Copland was not really thinking about any of those things when he wrote it. He was just writing for ballet, for Martha Graham, and she gave it that name.” Then the Rachmaninoff piece will be a treat, Loh said. “It has a very famous opening that begins with the piano playing a variety of slowly changing chords followed by low, low notes” before the rest of the orchestra joins in. Neiman, who has performed as a soloist with symphony orchestras in Belgrade, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Indianapolis, Minnesota and many other places, is a good match for the piece, Loh added. “He’s a really fiery and exciting young pianist.”
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KISS retrospective via the radio waves By SARA POKORNY spokorny@timesleader.com
Alan Stout, a music correspondent from Edwardsville, has not only been a fan of KISS since he was younger but has interviewed members of the group several times throughout his time writing about music. Stout will take a look back at the band and some interviews he did, as well as provide new material for KISS die-hards during “KISS on the Mountain,” a threehour radio show that will hit the airwaves from 8 to 11 p.m. tomorrow on 102.3-FM The Mountain, three days before the legendary rockers take the stage at the Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain. Stout plans to focus on tunes from every era of the legendary rockers’ track list. “What’s interesting about KISS is that they never really had too many lulls in their career,” Stout said. “They were always a gold and platinum act. The fact that any album you pull tunes from has probably sold close to 1 million copies or more is kind of fun in itself.” Fans will hear KISS’s newest
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single, “Hell or Hallelujah.” “It’s got a great groove to it,” Stout said. “It’s an old-school style guitar-driven song, yet it doesn’t sound very retro. It’s got that modern sound, which is a hard thing to do.” In addition to the musical stylings of KISS, Stout also will air snippets of his older interviews as well as a brand-new chat with Gene Simmons. “KISS on the Mountain” will give fans a chance to win such prizes as special-edition CDs, tickets to the concert and a shot at seven backstage meet-andgreet packages, valued at more than $1,000 each. ANNOUNCEMENTS Auditions for a November production of “Anything Goes!” Little Theatre, 537 N. Main St., WilkesBarre. 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday. 823-1875. Auditions for the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s “A Christmas Carol” and “Live from Bloomsburg: A Very Special Christmas Special.” Seeking ages 7 to 18 with dance/ gymnastics experience. Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center St. 6 p.m. Thursday. 441-7173.
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Paging Samuel, a Christian-music band. Presented by Catholic Underground at St. Gabriel Church, 122 S. Wyoming St., Hazleton. 7 tonight. Donation. 4033094. B.L.E.S.T., Christian music by duo Stephen L. Perillo and Barbara Roberts. The Truth Café, New Life Community Church, 570 S. Main Road, Mountain Top. 7 to 9 tonight. Free. 301-7081. Christian Music Concert, with Lee Lemperle and Matt Evans. Ekklesia Christian Coffee House, River of Life Fellowship Church, 22 Outlet Road, Lehman Township. Tonight with dinner at 6, concert at 7 and open mic at 9. 717-503-7363. Eric Church, the Nashville recording artist on his “Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour” with country artists Justin Moore and Kip Moore. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 7:30 tonight. $47.50, $42.50, $37.50. 800-745-3000.
Two of the biggest, baddest bands in rock history – KISS and Motley Crue – will team up on Tuesday for a spectacle of all spectacles at the Toyota Pavilion bringing their powerhouse sound and wild theatrics to the crowds on Montage Mountain in Scranton. KISS has reached iconic status with 3000 licensed merchandise products. There’s even a KISS Golf Course in Las Vegas. And Motley Crue’s New York Times bestselling book ‘The Dirt’ is being adapted into a major motion picture. Get there by 7 p.m. Tickets at livenation.com or ticketmaster.com.
Tracy Lawrence, the country music hitmaker. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 tonight. $33, $28. 866-605-7325.
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Smith Family Revival, the Christian-music quintet. Two Marys Christian Coffee House, Salvation Army, 17 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre. 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Free. 301-3231.
The Barstool Blackout Foam Tour, a dance party with DJs spinning electronic and club tracks along with lasers, fog, black lights and foam. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 10 p.m. Saturday. $30. 420-2808.
Real Diamond, a re-creation of a live Neil Diamond show by the 10-piece tribute band led by Curt DiDomizio. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Saturday. $23. 325-0249. Laughter with a Purpose, a benefit for Michael Meoni, who suffers from acute myeloid leukemia. With improv groups Here We Are in Spain and Unorganized Business, juggler Mike Simon, rock band Fire with Friends and acoustic guitarist Brendan Regan. Artists for Art Gallery, 514 Lacka-
Yard and Bake Sale, along with an open house and mining displays. Nanticoke Historical Society, 495 E. Main St. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. 735-3659.
Emmylou Harris, the 12-time Grammy winner and Billboard Century Award recipient whose career spans 40 years, opens the 85th season of Community Concerts at Lackawanna College. Mellow Theater, 201 Vine St., Scranton. 7 p.m. Wednesday. $55, $45. 955-1455.
FUTURE CONCERTS Musical Journey, an evening with singer-songwriter, guitarist and pianist Matthew Fishteyn who performs jazz, Latin, blues and
Waverly Antiques Show and Sale, with quality dealers plus a gourmet luncheon, English Tea, Dessert Garden and a guided “Walk Through History” at 2:30 p.m. Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road, Waverly. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. 586-8191.
Rummage Sale. Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, 420 Main St., Dallas. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday (Bag Day). 675-1723.
Friends Fall Festival, with flea market, vendors, book and bake sale and more. Pittston Memorial Library, 47 Broad St. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 654-9565.
Rummage Sale, with food and desserts. Berean Lighthouse Church, 2 W. Green St., Nanticoke. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Saturday. 825-0464.
Arts and Crafts Faire, the 23rd annual event with food. Hegins Park, Route 25, Hegins. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. 682-9541.
Outdoor Summer Marketplace, with produce, concessions, baked goods, jewelry, collectibles and more. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 25. 970-7600.
Back Mountain Farmers Market. Back Mountain Memorial Library, 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 6. 675-1182.
Wilkes-Barre Farmers Market, with a lunchtime concert by Lipstyk. Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday. 208-4292.
Flea Market, with food. Bloomingdale Grange, Grange Hall Road, Bloomingdale. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. 256-7610.
rock. The Bookhouse, Eastern Monroe Public Library, 1002 N. Ninth St., Stroudsburg. 7 p.m. Sept. 21. Free but donations welcome. 421-0800. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, the multiplatinum country-rock and roots band delivering its string of hits including “Mr. Bojangles.” Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Sept. 21. $24 advance, $29 day of show. 866-6057325. Up and Coming Comedy, an evening of cabaret-style standup comedy and music. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. Sept. 22 with a cocktail hour at 7 p.m. and show 8 to 10 p.m. $16. 344-1111. Steve Green, the Dove Awardwinning recording artist. Shavertown United Methodist Church, 163 N. Pioneer Ave., Shavertown. 7 p.m. Sept. 23. $20. 675-3616
FUTURE Community Yard Sale, with homemade food. Huntsville United Methodist Church, 2355 Huntsville Road, Shavertown. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 22. Vendors/$10 per space. 477-3748. Fall Craft and Vendor Fair, the third annual event. Wyoming United Methodist Church, 376 Wyoming Ave. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 22. 262-0020.
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Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Free. 208-5900.
Poetry Series, with poet Iris Johnston speaking on “Multilingualism in Poetry.” Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Free. 823-0156.
Franklin Street Sleuths, a discussion of the mystery “Plain Truth” by Jodi Picoult. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 6:30 p.m. Thursday. 823-0156.
The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars: Dispatches from the Front Lines, a talk by renowned climate scientist and author Michael E. Mann (“Dire Predictions: Understanding Global Warming”).
Campion Literary Society Open Readings. Share creative works including poems, short stories, drama and creative nonfiction either original or those of your favorite author. Regina Court Wa-
terfall, North Main Street, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. 7 p.m. Thursday. 208-5900.
FUTURE Great Books at Hayfield, an informal discussion of “Doctor Zhivago” by Boris Pasternak and led by
Downtown Scranton Architecture, the second edition of the Lackawanna County guidebook, which is available free at the Lackawanna Heritage Valley’s headquarters, 213 S. Seventh Ave., Scranton. An electronic version is available at lhva.org.
John Jarecki. Hayfield House Community Room, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, off Old Route 115, Lehman Township. 7 p.m. Sept. 24. Refreshments served. 675-9269.
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Takeout - 674-4400 - Delivery Order Online: www.poppyspizzakitchen.com 219 N. Memorial Hwy, Shavertown, PA 18708
243 Pringle St. • Kingston
Order by Fax: 674-4403
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CC Ryder’s Bar & Grill 1011 Main Street, Swoyersville, PA
287-5950 TONITE:
PLAYING ALL YOUR FAVORITE ROCK
HAPPY HOUR MON thru FRI 5-7pm
Weekend Specials
Salmon Filet Topped with Cream Cheese Crab
Veal Osso Bucco over Risotto
259 Overbrook Road • Dallas, PA 18612 Phone: 570-675-2727 • www.overbrookpub.com
NEW HOURS: Sun. 12-9, Tues. thru Thurs. 4-10 • Fri. & Sat. 12-11, Closed Mon.
1/2 Pound Brazilian Lobster Tail served with potato, vegetable and fresh baked bread
19
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99
3/4 Pound Plus Brazilian Lobster Tail served with potato, vegetable and fresh baked bread
27
$
99
3 Dozen Steamed Clams
5
$ 99
50 Steamed Mussels
5
$ 99
40¢ UPEEL SHRIMP $1 OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL 40¢ BUFFALO WINGS 00 MILLER LITE & LAGER DRAFTS $2.00 300 BOTTLED BEERS AND OVER 20 ROTATING DRAFT BEERS
WATERFRONT 304 KENNEDY BLVD. | PITTSTON
654-6883
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verbrook Pub & Grille
777604
714-3300
G O L D R E PA IR H U T
Take 118 go thru Sweet Valley, bear left, go straight 3 miles, to second 4 way stop sign. Turn right 1 mile past Golf Course.
NEW LOCATION
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Take Rt. 11 to Hunlock Creek Post Office, turn right, go 7 miles. Stop at sign - go straight 1 mile, turn right at Silo Rd.
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1097 Wyoming Ave
Serving The Greater Wyoming Valley For Over 50 Years With Reasonable Rates & Quality Service
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Restaurant & Catering *THIS WEEKEND* STEAMED CLAMS COUNTRY POT ROAST ITALIAN TRIO PORK & MUSHROOM SAUCE ANGUS STRIP STEAKS CHESAPEAKE MAC & CHEESE *BREAKFAST TILL 1:00 SAT. & SUN.*
64 Maffet St. • Plains, PA • 235-1390 Mon. - Fri. 7AM-7PM • Sat. 10AM-3PM • Sun. 9AM-1PM
NOW SERVING BREAKFAST!!!
2 Eggs, Toast & Coffee $1.95 Also serving Omelettes, Wraps & French Toast • College Students with ID $1.00 OFF all 12” Hoagies • Monday Night Football Special $1.00 OFF all 12” Hoagies
GIFT SHOP OPEN HOUSE 9/24 from 10-4 Refreshments
822-4474
www.haystacksrestaurant.com
AT RAMADA INN MIDDLE EASTERN AND AMERICAN CUISINE
See The Newly Decorated Oasis Grill At The Ramada Inn Lunch Mon.-Sat. 11-2 Starting at $3.95 Wednesday Night Seafood Platters $9.95 Thursday - Prime Rib Night $12.95 Friday and Saturday - Middle Eastern Specialties We Do Catering and Banquets (American and Middle Eastern Food) gg Reservations Suggested
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...casual dining with a difference!
651 Wyoming Ave. • Kingston 283-4322 • 283-4323
2 Large 16” Plain Pizzas
PIZZA PERFECT
for
Cannot be combined with any other offer. One coupon per visit. Expires 9-20-12
PIZZA • WINGS AND MORE!
Home Made
POTATO PANCAKES Al so
The Potato Shack
27 Wilson Street, Larksville O pen Fri . 11:30-9:00 S at. & S un. 4:00-9:00
288-1584
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16 Carverton Road Trucksville
696-2100
BUY 1 DOZEN DONUTS
GET 6 FREE
Mon. - Thurs. 4pm to 10pm Fri 11am to 11pm • Sat. 12:30pm to 11pm Sun. 2pm to 10pm
16 oz. COFFEE
99¢
at participating locations with this coupon. 1 coupon per customer
Expires 9/30/12
Weekend Features
$
Grilled chicken topped with prosciutto, sauteed spinach & garlic and fresh mozzarella.
Veal Parmesan $16.95 Prime Rib $19.95
A mouth watering 12-14 oz. cut of Prime Rib served with a side of Au jus, and a choice of two sides.
COUPON VALID AT BOTH LOCATIONS EXP. 9/30/12 CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER COUPONS OR DISCOUNTS.
Sunday Special
Chicken & Biscuits $10.95
Our famous home-style Chicken & Biscuits served with mashed potatoes and gravy. Mmmm...what a way to go!
HAPPY HOUR: Sunday-Friday 4pm - 6pm. (570) 714-7777 WWW.COSTELLOS.INFO
1 OFF
ANY CHEESESTEAK OR SUB
Hand dipped veal, lightly dusted with Italian bread crumbs, then topped with our marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese served over pasta.
Gateway Shopping Center, Edwardsville
B atter Sal es
for individuals to bazaars
SAME ORIGINAL RECIPE, HAND MADE, HAND BAKED
Chicken Saltimbocca $15.95
Costello’s has a NEW Bar/Drink menu offering many new Specialty Drinks and also Bar Food!
16
95
Tax & Toppings Extra
Costello’s is now offering an Early Bird Menu Tuesday-Sunday until 5:30 P.M.
Please inquire about our private dining room for any and all occasions.
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BOTH LOCATIONS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK AT 11AM
SERVING GREAT CHEESESTEAKS AND MORE!
Enjoy our variety of menu items: Pizza Steak • Mozzarella Bomb Cali Cheesesteak • Chicken Cheesesteak Hot Wing Hoagie • Italian Sub Vegetarian Sub • French Fries and Kids Menu
532 MOOSIC ST., SCRANTON (570) 341-5100 761 WYOMING AVE., KINGSTON (570) 287-2750