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Bridget Whitesell of Hunlock Creek, left, and Kayla Mazur of Hanover Township decorate the Meadows Manor tree for Grotto Pizza’s Parade of Trees.

By MARY THERESE BIEBEL mbiebel@timesleader.com

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ow! That one’s all pink.” “Oh, that’s a Sesame Street tree.” “No! That’s not a real present!” As Shelby Zook’s 2-year-old daughter, Beatrix, scampered through Grotto Pizza’s Parade of Trees, you could follow the little girl’s progress through the Harveys Lake restaurant by listening to her mother’s comments. A tree aglow with pink lights and topped by a pair of pink boxing gloves? Petals Preserved decorated that on behalf of Susan G. Komen For the Cure. Grovers and Elmos clinging to branches; Big Bird perched on top? H & R Block decorated that for WVIA Channel 44. “Not a real present?” That would be an empty box, wrapped to look like a gift and practically inviting little hands to try to open it. Fortunately, Mom stopped Beatrix in time. “We come here every year,” said Zook, who was visiting from Virginia. “It’s so pretty. They did a great job,” she said, admiring the pine cone-strewn tree Terrana Law decked out to benefit Hurricane Sandy relief. Visitors to Grotto Pizza have until Jan. 1 to vote (by putting $1 or more in an envelope) for their favorites – with proceeds going to the charities whose trees receive the most votes. So, you might vote for a particular tree because you want to support the SPCA, the Alzheimer’s Association, the Back Mountain Food Pantry or any of 20 other causes.

Cindy Jerzak of Dallas, right, and Jessica Zurawski of Harveys Lake decorate the Clements Dentistry Christmas tree at Grotto Pizza.

IF YOU GO What: Festival of Trees Where: Luzerne County Community College Educational Conference Center When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays until Dec. 21. Reception 6 to 8 tonight. Admission: Free Info: 740-0732 ••• What: TreeFest Where: Caldwell Consistory, Market Square, Bloomsburg When: 5 to 9 tonight, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $6 adults, children free Info: 784-8181 ••• What: Parade of Trees Where: Grotto Pizza, Harveys Lake When: Through Jan. 1 Admission: Free Info: 639-3278

Or you might vote as tribute to the décor – from toothy smiles on the Clements Dentistry tree to tiny horses and a leather rein wrapped garland-style on a tree decorated by Smith’s Country Store. To feast your eyes on even more decorations, you can visit Luzerne County Community College’s annual Festival of Trees through Dec. 21. During an opening reception from 6 to 8 tonight, you can vote for the “best-inshow” tree, with proceeds to benefit the American Red Cross. Also, more than 100 live trees are part of TreeFest in the Caldwell Consistory in Bloomsburg. After TreeFest ends on Sunday, they will be donated to area families in need.

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John and his daughter Rachel Barberio 12, look over the decorated Christmas trees at the LCCC Festival of Trees during last year’s opening night.

Fresh trees await By SARA POKORNY spokorny@timesleader.com

There’s nothing that says family time quite like trudging into the woods and cutting a tree for the living room. The pine smell of a real one is unmatched and easy to achieve given the various farms in the area. For many it’s not just about seeking the tree, but enjoying a fun holiday atmosphere in the process. ••• • Helen and Ed’s Tree Farm, 3758 St. Mary’s Road, Wapwallopen. This 220-acre farm in Dorrance Township offers Blue, Norway, White and Serbian Spruce, Hemlock, and Fraser among others. 868-6252. Hours: Mondays through Sundays, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. • Daniels’ Christmas Trees: 1214 Marcy Road, Harding There are tons of trees to choose from and if you can’t cut it right on the spot don’t worry – it can be tagged and reserved until Dec. 21, free of charge. 388-6324. Hours: Fridays through Sundays., 9 a.m. to dark. • Roba Family Farms, 230 Decker Road, North Abington Township: It’s a one-stop holiday destination where, if you come at just the right time, the big guy in red will be present for the little ones. 563-2904. Call for Santa’s hours. Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Beezup Christmas Tree Farm, 14079 Upper Maple Drive, Clarks Summit: Cut it yourself or have them cut it for you. Trees are $6 a foot. 5874819. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m daily. • The BriarPatch at Thornhurst Nurseries, 239 Pine Grove Road, Thornhurst: Take a break from the chill and grab some potential Christmas presents when you stop in the Christmas Gift Shop. 842-8072. Hours: Monday-Friday noon to 5 p.m., SaturdaySunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Out of the darkness By SARA POKORNY spokorny@timesleader.com

he narrator spins a tale of the holiday kind as the band punctuates each bit of the plot with a song that’s a twist on a Christmas classic or one all its own, while a magnificent light show washes over the audience and faux snow begins to fall – and it’s not even the perennial local favorite Trans-Siberian Orchestra we’re talking about.

Popa Chubby will perform tonight at River Street Jazz Cafe.

Only a tough guy on the outside For Chubby, the album is an emotional one. “There are two ways you can It’s totally ok if you giggle a little bit every time you say his write an album,” he said. “You name out loud - Popa Chubby can write campy songs about this or that or you can write your would appreciate it. The Bronx-born electric blues emotions, your heart, your life; artist is a straightforward guy that’s how I write. This record is a with a playful personality, as well true expression of a period of my as a killer set of pipes and a knack life.” “It’s really a break-up album for shredding on the guitar. The singer/songwriter will take to when you get down to it. It sums the River Street Jazz Café stage up the pain and despair that I tonight and bring with him tunes felt.” It might be hard to imagine from his latest album, “Back to such a heartfelt New York City.” background comChubby grew up I F Y O U G O ing from a guy like listening to the Chubby. He’s a sounds of the Roll- What: Popa Chubby ing Stones, Jimi When: 10 tonight, doors at 8. burly bald man covered in tattoos Hendrix and Where: River Street Jazz Café, 667 N. River St., that looks more Cream, and began Plains Township like the bouncer his career on the Tickets: $10. who would man punk side of things the door at the by playing such clubs in the late 70’s and early club, as opposed to the guy pro80’s. It wasn’t until 1992 that the viding the entertainment for the big man ventured into blues, night. He said people often think where he would stay, after begin- of him as a tough guy at first ning his career in that genre at glance but, once they get to know him, they see him for who he is – the Long Beach Blues Festival. Two decades and nearly two someone genuine and kind. “I am who I am,” Chubby said. dozen albums later he’s still going, already working on his next “I can be ‘that guy’ if I need to be, project “Universal Breakdown but that’s not who I really am.” Who he is is also someone who Blues,” a set of tracks that he’s letting his fans get in on. Chubby’ loves his hometown, as evibeen posting tracks on his Face- denced by his latest title name. “It’s just something about the book page in order to get input power, the energy,” Chubby said about each. As for this go-round of shows, of the Big Apple. “It’s a place I alChubby will focus on “Back to ways find myself coming back to if I need to recharge.” New York City.” By SARA POKORNY spokorny@timesleader.com

Twelve Twenty Four is now in its 11th season as a local holiday act, bringing with it much of the TSO feel and then some. The group began in 2001 with five musicians and two crew members. Today it touts 17 musicians and over half a dozen crew members, as well as a desire to push behind its TSO tribute band label. “What we’re trying to do is take the things to a different level now,” drummer and original band member Rich Kossuth said. “We’re already on our second CD and we keep growing, trying and doing new things.” While Twelve Twenty Four tells a story during its shows like TSO does, the band is changing it up this year by having a child narrator. The group’s stage show is what Kossuth calls a “cut-down version” of TSO’s, though that doesn’t mean it falls anything short of incredible. “Obviously we don’t have the budget they have, but we do as

much as we can for the area that we’re in,” Kossuth said. “We do have moving lights, lasers, and, actually, we had snow before they did.” As the years have gone on, Twelve Twenty-Four has tackled TSO songs as well as some the group hasn’t done, like “Little Drummer Boy.” Several originals have been written, many of which are a part of the band’s just-released second album, “Light in the Dark.” “Light in the Dark” tells a story, not so much through lyrics but through the way the music is presented. “It starts in a positive manner, goes to a darker sound, then goes back into what we call ‘an awakening,’ a more positive feeling,” keyboard, guitar player, and vocalist Jason Santos, original band member, said. “There’s a lot of personal history in the album. There’s meaning throughout, even in the cover art.”

IF YOU GO What: Twelve Twenty-Four When: 6 p.m. Sunday. Where: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 237 William St., Pittston. Tickets: $15, available at the church, www.twelvetwentyfour.net, or Rock Street Music on South Main Street in Pittston.

“It’s about the evolution of the band itself. It took two years to put the album together and through that process we had some good times, and some bad. We had a member pass away, band transitions; there was a lot of emotions, which run through the album.” Some of the album’s original tracks include “Winter Heart,” “Christmas Miracle,” and “Light in the Dark.” Twelve Twenty-Four does its own takes on Christmas favorites “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” and “Joy to the World,” among other tracks. As far as the album goes, fans should notice that while one side is a Christmas tree, the other is not. As with the placement of the songs, there’s a reason. “We are unique in that we’re a TSO tribute band, and we tour only during the holiday,” Santos said, “but what we’d really like to do it promote and be out there all year long.”

"It took two years to put the album together and through that process we had some good times, and some bad. We had a member pass away, band transitions; there was a lot of emotions, which run through the album.” Guitar player and vocalist Jason Santos

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T H I S W E E K : N O V. 3 0 T O D E C . 6 , 2012 A Christmas Carol, a one-man interpretation of the Charles Dickens classic by The Rev. Timothy Coombs. First Presbyterian Church, 300 School St., Clarks Summit. 7 tonight. Free but donations accepted. 586-6306. Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr., the musical about mermaid Ariel wishing she could live above the waters on dry land. Performed by children age 11 to 18 at the KISS Theatre Company, 58 Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Township. Through Dec. 9: 7 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. $12, $6. 829-1901. The Murder Room, a comedy mystery by Jack Sharkey, performed by the Fishing Creek Players. Benton Area High School, 400 Park St., Benton. 7 tonight and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $10, $5 children. 925-2080. A Coal Country Christmas Carol, a classic, oldtime radio show with performers summoning the spirits of 19th-century industrial Appalachia to tell a tale of redemption and hope. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 7 tonight; 1:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 15; 7 p.m. Dec. 22. $15, $10 seniors, $5 children. 325-0249.

BEST BET With its 20th-anniversary performance this year, The Great Russian Nutcracker, as performed by the Moscow Ballet, will deliver dazzlingly new choreography with the ‘Dove of Peace’ (in which two dancers become one soaring bird), a Christmas tree that grows to seven stories, falling snow and a Troika sleigh escorted by Russian folk characters. Watch for local dancers portraying snowflakes and mice. The Christmas tradition is set for 7:30 p.m. Monday at the F.M. Kirby Center in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Tickets are $68, $48, $37.50, $27.50. 826-1100.

A Christmas Carol, the holiday story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey through his past, present and future. Performed by the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble at the Alvina Krause Theater, 226 Center St., Bloomsburg. Through Dec. 28: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Special matinee 2 p.m. Dec. 29. 784-8181. It’s a Wonderful Life, a live radio-play version of the holiday classic. Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. Through Dec. 16: 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Dinner served 90 minutes before show time. 283-2195. La Clemenza di Tito, one of Mozart’s final operatic masterpieces set in ancient Rome with Giuseppe Filianoti as the noble Tito. A live screening from the Metropolitan Opera. Movies 14, 24 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre and Cinemark 20, 40 Glenmaura National Blvd., Moosic. 12:55 p.m. Saturday. 825-4444 or 961-5943 or fathomevents.com. The Joy of Christmas, a holiday revue by students from the Northeastern Pennsylvania Academy of Dancing with a Nativity scene and candy giveaway. Wyoming Area Secondary Center, 20 Memorial St., Exeter. 7 p.m. Saturday.

Lindsey Shaw Hartzell, Chelsea Margallis and Kristi Shaw will perform in ‘The Joy of Christmas,’ a show by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Academy of Dancing tomorrow at the Wyoming Area Secondary Center in Exeter. $12. 287-7312. Annie Jr., performed by students at Lake-Lehman High School, Old Route 115, Lehman Township. 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. $10 advance; $7, $6 students at the door 675-1761. 24-Hour Musical, a student-directed performance with title announcement, direction, rehearsal and performance all completed within 24 hours. McDade Center, University of Scranton. 8 p.m. Saturday. 941-4318. Tchaikovsky’s ‘The Nutcracker,’ a filmed presentation from the Russian Imperial Mariinsky Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Monday at Movies 14, 24 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre; 2 and 7:30 p.m. in 3D at Cinemark, 40 Glenmaura National Blvd., Moosic. 961-5943 or 825-4444. Dietrich Radio Players, holiday episodes from old-time radio plays including “Fibber McGee and Molly,” “My Friend Irma” and “Abbott and Costello.” Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 7 p.m. Tuesday. Free. 996-1500.

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Nuns strike funnybone By MARY THERESE BIEBEL mbiebel@timesleader.com

Sister Mary Leo was supposed to dance the lead in a Christmas ballet, but she’s been injured. While Mother Superior ponders what to do, the other Little Sisters of Hoboken stall for time. But, Sister Julia, Child of God is also missing. Who will demonstrate the baking of the Christmas fruitcake in her place? Not Father Virgil, with an apron over a habit? Yes, another wacky adventure is taking place at Mt. St. Helen’s Convent, as the Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts presents “Nuncrackers” this weekend and next in Hazleton. “They will have rather large, fairy-tale wings. Whether or not I have tutus for them remains to be seen,” director Sarah Perlin said early this week as she described a scene in which Father Virgil, after his rum-soaked baking ordeal, and Mother Regina both try to substitute for Sister Mary Leo. This dance of the dueling Sugar Plum Fairies “is really funny because he’s still drunk from the previous scene and he’s doing a mirrorimage ballet with the Mother Superior, who is very angry.” Now, don’t let the zany sugar plums mislead you. “Nuncrackers” is a musical, not a ballet, despite its name. “That’s just a play on words,” Perlin said. ••• For a ballet performance closer to the heart of the traditional Tchaikovsky favorite, you can check out “The Story of the Nutcracker” at 3 p.m. Saturday at Downtown Arts in Wilkes-Barre. Against the backdrop of a large, painted “storybook,” young party guests in velvet dresses will celebrate with their friend Clara (Jessi Mendoza) as she receives the gift of a nutcracker and they’ll be sad for her when it breaks.

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Madison Orson touches the repaired nutcracker during “The Story of the Nutcracker” rehearsal.

Jessi Mendoza portrays ’Clara’ in ’Stories from the Nutcracker.’

I F YO U G O What: ‘Nuncrackers’ Where: J.J. Ferrara Center, 212 W. Broad St., Hazleton When: Tonight through Dec. 16. Shows 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, with dinner 90 minutes before show. Tickets: $20 to $32 for dinner and show; $10 to $16 show only Reservations: 454-5451 ••• What: ‘Stories from the Nutcracker’ Where: Downtown Arts, 47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre When: 3 p.m. Saturday Admission: $10 at the door Info: 905-7308

Then, toy soldiers and mice, snowflakes and flowers will add to the magic of the Dance Theatre of Wilkes-Barre’s production.

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The Rev. Timothy Coombs will give his oneman interpretation of Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ tonight at the First Presbyterian Church in Clarks Summit.

Live from Bloomsburg: A Very Special Christmas Special, a holiday musical variety show with stories of Christmases gone by in Bloomsburg along with singing and dancing and heartwarming moments of holiday cheer. Performed

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Krisi Gallagher is Sister Amnesia, Zach Sessock is Father Virgil, and Terri Honeywell is Mother Superior in ‘Nuncrackers.’

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T H I S W E E K : N O V. 3 0 TO D EC . 6 , 2012 Christmas with a Twist, a concert of Christian music. Knights of Columbus, 57 Parry St., Luzerne. 7 tonight. Admission: an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. 8992264. Alternate Perception of Reality, magic and mind-reading with Denny Corby along with comedian Adam Lucidi and acoustic musician Paul Dudrich. Corner Bistro, 76-78 S. Main St., Carbondale. 7:30 tonight and Saturday. $17. 282-7499. Christmas Concert with Cantores Christi Regis, the 32-member King’s College choir performing traditional Christmas songs and carols. J. Carroll McCormick Campus Ministry Center, North Franklin and West Jackson streets, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 tonight and Saturday. Free. 2086044. Phyllis Hopkins Electric Trio, originals, blues and classic-tomodern rock. Knights of Columbus Home Association, 55 S. Main St., Pittston. 8 to midnight tonight. No cover. Celebrate Christmas with Travis Tritt, a holiday show with the country singer. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 tonight. $42, $37. 866-605-7325. Christmas with a Twist, a holiday concert by local Christian-music performers along with a WilkesBarre/Scranton Penguins hockey game. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., WilkesBarre Township. Saturday with concert at 6 p.m. and game at 7 p.m. $16, $14, $10. Advance tickets only. 970-3607.

Rock band Crock Pot Abduction will perform at the Half and Half Concert tomorrow at New Visions Studio & Gallery in Scranton.

For a spirited holiday celebration “where ancient meets modern,” take in Christmas with the Celts Saturday at the Alice C. Wiltsie Center in Hazleton. The show promises Irish and Scottish Christmas carols some going back to the 12th century along with traditional Celtic music, dance and recitations in the Scottish dialect from the Glaswegian Bible on the birth of Christ. There’s also some modern-day comedy from Jeff Durham thrown in along with Irish wit and theatrics. The show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $36 and $20. 855-945-8743.

Without a Martyr, Where Horizons Meet, Crock Pot Abduction and Birds Eye View. New Visions Studio & Gallery, 201 Vine St., Scranton. Saturday with doors at 6:30 p.m. and music at 7. $7. 878-3970. Noel Night, the 45th annual concert with the University of Scranton Singers, Chamber Choir, Strings and small instrumental ensembles. Houlihan-McLean Center, Mulberry Street and Jefferson Avenue, University of Scranton. Saturday with a prelude at 7:05 pm and concert at 8 p.m. Free. 941-7624. Gloria! Christmas Music for Brass, Choirs and Organ, a holiday concert by the Robert

Dale Chorale, joined by the Wilkes University Choral Ensembles. Included: John Rutter’s “Gloria” and traditional Christmas carols. 8 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave., Scranton; and 3 p.m. Sunday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. $15, $12 seniors, $7 students. 871-0350. Sunday Afternoon at Sem, with student vocalists and instrumentalists performing classical works. Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. 2 p.m. Sunday. Free. 270-2192. Christmas Musical, the annual

The Manger Held It All, the annual Christmas concert with singers Pastor Gideon Gaitano and his family along with Ed and Gail Kowalski. New Life Community Church, 301 Delaney St., Hanover Township. 7 p.m. Sunday. Donation. 639-5433.

Empty Stocking Fund Benefit Concert, with the University of Scranton Bands, Choirs and Strings. Houlihan-McLean Center, Mulberry Street and Jefferson Avenue, University of Scranton. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Admission is a new toy, children’s clothing or a cash donation. Free. 941-7624. Ensemble Evening, a showcase of music, song and dance by students including the choir, band, jazz and wind ensembles, chamSee CONCERTS, Page 8

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Advent Concert, with sacred Advent and Christmas music performed by the Catholic Choral Society. St. Monica Parish, 363 W. Eighth St., West Wyoming. 3 p.m. Sunday. Free. 5872753.

Christmas with a Twist, a concert of Christian music. Shavertown United Methodist Church, 163 N. Pioneer Ave., Shavertown. 7 p.m. Sunday. Admission: a toiletry item for homeless men and women. 899-2264.

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Traditional Christmas Concert, by the Scranton Cantors Choir. St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, 321 Chestnut Ave., Kingston. 3 p.m. Sunday. Followed by a holiday social. Free. 287-2476.

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Christmas in Montrose, a concert by the Montrose Community Chorale with guest handbell choir Note-a-Bell. Montrose Area High School, School Road. 3 p.m. Sunday. Freewill offering. 2782791.

Advent Concert and Hymnfest, with the music ministries of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish and Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church. St. Aloysius Church, 143 W. Division St., Wilkes-Barre. 7 p.m. Sunday. Followed by a reception. 823-3791.

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holiday show with local talent. Fairmount Springs United Methodist Church. 2:30 p.m. Sunday. 864-3618.

Magician Denny Corby will bring his show ‘Altered Perception of Reality’ to the Corner Bistro in Carbondale tonight and tomorrow.

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ber singers and a cappella group Beyond Harmony. Walsh Hall, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Free. 674-6719. The Virgin Consort, a holiday concert with New York’s finest choral singers performing sacred and period choral works. Sponsored by Community Concerts at Lackawanna College. Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St., Scranton. 7 p.m. Thursday. $20. 955-1455.

FUTURE CONCERTS Searching for the King, a Christmas Cantata by the White Haven Community Choir. Mountainview Community Church, 5126 N. Lehigh Gorge Drive, White Haven. 7 p.m. Dec. 7; 6 p.m. Dec. 9. Free with refreshments served. 443-9438.

EVENTS T H I S W E E K : N O V. 3 0 TO D EC . 6 , 2012 Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem, a holiday market with more than 125 vendors of gifts by national artisans, live holiday music, German and Austrian food favorites, ice carvers, Breakfast with St. Nicholas and makeyour-own-glass-ornament sessions. PNC Plaza, SteelStacks, 645 E. First St., Bethlehem. Through Dec. 23: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. $7. 610-332-3378. Annual Christmas Tea, tours of the 1781 historic structure with theme-decorated Christmas trees in each room, an antiquetoy-and-train room, Victorian doll collection, music by the

A Magical Fireside Christmas, the annual festivities at The Inn at Pocono Manor with holiday storytelling, live baby reindeer, Santa photos, cookie decorating, gingerbread-house display, horse-drawn sleigh rides, chestnuts and s’mores around an open fire, toy trains, holiday crafts, ornament making, face painting, music, hors d’oeuvres and more. Through Dec. 30: 4 to 9 p.m. Fridays; noon to 8 p.m. Saturdays. Also open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily Dec. 23 to 30. $5. 800-233-8150. TreeFest, with 100-plus decorated trees, a Gingerbread House

Contest, dozens of professional craft artisans, Chinese auction and entertainment by school choirs, folk musicians and dance

No Room at the Inn, a display of Nativity sets from around the world. With local musicians, a basket auction and craft sale. Forty Fort Presbyterian Church, 1224 Wyoming Ave. 5 to 8 tonight; 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free but donations accepted for the Salvation Army’s Kirby Family House. See EVENTS, Page 9

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Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus, a Christmas show by the quirky quartet performing a whimsical blend of folk, rock, hillbilly and pop. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8:30 p.m. Dec. 7. $26. 325-0249.

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In Dulci Jubilo: In Sweet Rejoicing, a holiday concert with Choral Arts of Luzerne County directed by Carl Shinko. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at First Presbyterian Church, 97 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre, and 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at Christ Lutheran Church, 467 Main St., Conyngham. $15, $10 seniors and students. See choralartslc.org.

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Paul Anka: Christmas My Way, the enduring singer-songwriter brings his signature hits and holiday classics to the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, WilkesBarre. 8 p.m. Dec. 7. $125 (VIP Meet and Greet), $79, $59, $39. 826-1100.

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Tunkhannock Dulcimers and a string ensemble, an ornament sale and holiday treats. Oldest House, East Main Street, Laceyville. 4 to 8 tonight; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free but donations accepted. 8691679.

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287-7097. Holiday Lights Spectacular, a drive-through display with more than 100,000 lights creating various holiday scenes. Nay Aug Park, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. Open nightly 5 to 9 through Jan.

7. 348-4186. Festival of Trees, holiday trees decorated by area organizations. Opens tonight with a reception 6 to 8. Educational Conference Center, Luzerne County Community College, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke. Through Dec. 21: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 740-0732.

The Miracle of Bethlehem, a 45-minute presentation depicting the life of Jesus. St. Faustina Grove, Newport Street, Sheatown. 7 tonight and Saturday. Free but donations accepted.

Christmas in a Small Town, Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s whistlestop tour of Lackawanna County train stations with holiday music by local high school bands and photo opportunities. Saturday with train arrivals at Carbondale at 10:30

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parking lot on Lackawanna Avenue in Scranton at 2:45 p.m. Free. 793-3692. Train, Toy and Collectibles Show, with 85 vendors of full-size to HO trains, accessories, crafts and a model-train display. Taylor Fire Company, 614 Union St. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. $3. 878-1466. Art in Nature. Create a wreath from freshly cut boxwood and cranberries. No experience necessary. Lackawanna Environmental Education Center, 10 Moffat Drive, Covington Township. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. $20 includes materials. Registration: 842-1506. Zumbathon, a fundraiser for the families in transition at the Salvation Army’s Kirby Family House and other local families in

Holiday Quilt Display, vintage and heirloom quilts as well as recently made items. With demonstrations, refreshments, bake sale and raffles. Sponsored by the White Haven Community Library at the former DeWitt Homestead, 231 Wilkes-Barre St., White Haven. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. $5. 443-8723.

section of Plains Township. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays through Jan. 5. Also open Sundays on Dec. 30 and Jan. 6. 985-8340. Model Railroad Open House, with a custom-built layout depicting

Lehigh Valley’s Hazleton Branch passing through the towns of Weatherly, Cross Creek, Ashmore, Jeddo, Drifton and Eckley along with a model of Hazleton in the 1940s and ’50s. Anthracite Model Railroad Club, 1057 Ha-

nover Court, Hazle Township. Through Jan. 6: noon to 7 p.m. Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Free but donations accepted. See EVENTS, Page 11

Holiday Express, a round-trip train ride from Scranton to Moscow. Steamtown National Historic Site, 300 Cliff St., Scranton. Saturday with an 11 a.m. departure and a 3 p.m. return. $19, $12 children. Reservations: 3405204. Model Railroad Open House at the 2,000-square-foot HO-scale layout of the Hudson Model Railroad Club, Polish American Building, 97 Martin St., Hudson

BEST BET The historic Sharpe House at Eckley Miners Village is dressed up for the holidays with lots of festive lights, Christmas trees and traditional decorations to welcome visitors to its Victorian Christmas Celebration. Relax with a cup of tea or hot chocolate and some Christmas treats served up by Victorian-costumed hosts and browse the handmade Victorian ornaments and holiday gift items for sale. The village of Eckley is off Route 940, three miles south of Freeland. The Sharpe House is open to visitors noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 9. Call 636-2070.

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See amrclub.org. Longaberger Basket Bingo, with door prizes and raffles. Sponsored by the senior class at Crestwood High School, 281 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. Saturday with doors at 1 p.m. and games at 2 p.m. $20 for 20 games. 474-6782, ext. 445. Quiet Valley Old-Time Christmas, lantern-lighted tours of the historical farm with Christmas customs of the past including a Christmas Putz, living nativity in the barnyard, caroling in the one-room schoolhouse, the Belschnikel and refreshments. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 1000 Turkey Hill Road, Stroudsburg. Saturdays and Sunday through Dec. 9 with tours leaving every 15 minutes from 3:30 to 7:15 p.m. $10, $5 children. 992-6161. Living Christmas Village, the fourth annual walk-through event with the streets of Bethlehem, Santa’s Workshop, puppets, a live Nativity, music by local high school choirs, cocoa and cookies and more. Grace Bible Church, 130 University Drive, Dunmore. 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free. 342-5651. Christmas with a Twist, a Christian-music concert followed by a Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Penguins hockey game. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. Saturday with concert at 6 p.m. and game at 7 p.m. $16, $14, $10. 970-3607. It Takes a Village, a studentproduced documentary on Kirstin Cook’s experiences

New England Contra Dance, with music by Eileen Nicholson and Jill Smith. Church of Christ Uniting, 776 Market St., Kingston. 7 p.m. Saturday. $9 with discounts for families. 3334007. Bully, the acclaimed documentary about America’s bullying crisis, winner of six film festivals worldwide. Walsh Hall, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. 7 p.m. Saturday; 3 and 8 p.m. Sunday. $3. 674-6400. Whistle Stop Train Show, with more than 100 tables of vendors offering new and used Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, Ives, H-O and LGB along with railroad antiques, books, Matchbox cars and Plasticville items. Woodward Fire Hall, Route 220, Williamsport. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. $3. 326-4280. Holiday Limited, a round-trip train ride from Scranton to Gouldsboro with Santa, Mr. Scrooge, Tiny Tim and carolers. Steamtown National Historic Site, 300 Cliff St., Scranton. Sunday with an 11 a.m. departure and a 3:30 p.m. return. $29, $17 children. Reservations: 340-5204. Variety Bingo Party, sponsored by the JLW Mountain Laurel Lions Club. With Longaberger baskets, Vera Bradley and Coach bags and cash prizes. West Wyoming Hose Company, 926 Shoemaker Ave. 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday. $20 for 20 games. 262-6388.

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by the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble at the Moose Exchange, 203 Main St., Bloomsburg. 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday (Dec. 7); 4 and 7 p.m. Dec. 8. $15. 784-8181. A Christmas Carol, a semi-staged reading of the Charles Dickens novel by Actors Circle. Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road, Scranton. 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday (Dec. 8); 2 p.m. Dec. 9. $12, $10 seniors; $8 students. 342-9707.

FUTURE The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Dramatic Society’s Production of ‘A Christmas Carol,’ a holiday production by Little Shiny Things about a group putting on the Dickens classic Christmas tale. Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, 409-411 Main St., Duryea. Dec. 7 to 15: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. $12. 457-3589. An Evening of One-Act Comedies, with Agnes Cummings and Bob Schlesinger of Scranton Public Theatre. Olde Brick Theatre, 126 W. Market St., Scranton. 8:15 p.m. Dec. 7-8 and 14-15. $12, $10. 3443656. Un Ballo in Maschera, Verdi’s dramatic opera of jealousy and vengeance with Marcelo Alvarez as the conflicted king and Sondra Radvanovsky as the object of his secret passion. A live screening from the Metropolitan Opera. Movies 14, 24 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre, and Cinemark 20, 40 Glenmaura National Blvd., Moosic. 12:55 p.m. Dec. 8. 825-4444 or 961-5943 or fathomevents.com.

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Ben Mendelsohn from “Animal Kingdom”) - meet to talk about what their next scam is going to be. The anvils of obviousness rain down so hard and fast in Russell knows a basement-level hood who has the bright “Killing Them Softly,” Australian director Andrew Domin- idea to hold up an underground gambling operation run by ik’s meditation on low-rent crime and American decline, Markie (Ray Liotta). They think they can get away with it that it might as well be a Coyotebecause the other gangsters don’t Road Runner cartoon. A very trust Markie and will think he IF YOU GO bloody, self-serious Coyote-Road staged the robbery himself for Runner cartoon with some strong What: “Killing Them Softly” some easy cash. performances trapped in a movie ★★★ Of course, no one needs a weaththat thinks way too highly of itself. Starring: Brad Pitt, Ben Mendelsohn, James erman to see which way this ill Gandolfini The heavy-handedness is evi- Directed by: Andrew Dominik wind is blowing. An enforcer, Jackdent from the first frame when au- Running time: 97 minutes ie (Brad Pitt, who also co-prodio from an Obama hope-and- Rated: R for violence, strong language, sexual duced), is brought in to get to the references, some drug use change campaign speech is juxtabottom of what happened and dish posed with the crumbling landout the appriopriate, bullet-backed scape of a no-name town in some quadrant of the North- punishment. eastern American Rust Belt. It’s the autumn of 2008, the When combined with Dominik taking a page from economy is in free fall, and two shambling figures - Frankie (Scoot McNairy, “Argo”) and Russell (the always excellent See KILLING, Page 20 By CARY DARLING Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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few years ago audiences watched in horror as Arkin (Josh Stewart) endured all manner of torture in Marcus Dunstan’s “The Collector.” Now audiences get the chance to cheer/ squirm along as Arkin exacts revenge in Dunstan’s followup, "The Collection." The sequel picks up with Arkin escaping from The Collector’s box during a sexually charged entrapment party at a dance club. But The Collector won’t go long without a victim. After destroying dozens of people with his wicked assortment of crushing and slicing tools, The Collector takes gorgeous Elena (Emma Fitzpatrick) hostage. Arkin’s escape may be the salvation Elena needs from the demented Collector. Emma’s father, injured in a car crash at the mo-

vie’s beginning (a weird subplot that is somehow supposed to make us feel a special bond between father and daughter), hires a team of assassins to invade The Collector’s compound and secure Elena. They will use Arkin as the tip of their spear and their bait. Although Arkin owes Elena’s family nothing and has never met the hired killers, there is an immediate and unbelievable hostility between the scruffy torture victim and the team’s leader, Lucello (Lee Tergesen). When Elena escapes from the box in which she was transported, she discovers that she has been taken hostage by a sick man who is disassembling human bodies and reconstructing them like life-sized dolls. Lucello’s squad has to avoid a series of booby traps, like a torture-porn version of the board

game Mouse Trap, in order to reach Elena and save her from certain death in the dark, labyrinthine warehouse. The chase and escape deliver no palpable sense of fear, and the emotional story underlying the plot has no resonance. More than anything, the sequel feels like an excuse for Dunstan and his effects team to see how creative they could be in the bloody killing of people using all manners of pointy metal objects. But, as is often the case, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. While I shook my head at the ridiculousness of it all and quietly left the theater after the screening, dozens of other folks cheered and hollered with glee at the film’s conclusion. And, no, The Collector’s face is never revealed, so that possibly leaves the door open for a third movie in the series.

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Sitcom is one of best Long before “The Office” put Scranton on the sitcom map, there was “All In The Family,” which racked up countless mentions of the city over its nine-year run. Edith Bunker (Jean Stapleton) famously hailed from Scranton, and in one memorable episode in season five, she returned to her hometown for a wedding. While in town, Edith met up with an old boyfriend (Tim O’Connor) who attempted to sweep her off her feet all over again. The episode – called “Edith’s Friend” – is included in the newly released “All In The Family: The Complete Series” (1970-1979, Shout Factory, unrated, $200), which collects all 213 original episodes and nine seasons of the show on 28 discs. Sweetening the deal are supplemental features including documentaries, reunion specials, pilots for spin-off series and a new interview with creator Norman Lear. Carroll O’Connor starred in the series as arch-conservative bus driver Archie Bunker. He lives in Queens with his “dingbat” wife, Edith, their daughter Gloria (Sally Struthers) and her liberal husband Mike (Rob Reiner). The genius of the show is that it worked both as a celebration of a flawed, easily relatable family and as a showcase for humor that touched upon issues of the day, including race, sexual politics and homophobia. Simply put, “All In The Family” is one of the best sitcoms ever made – and “The Complete Series” presents the show in spiffy-looking transfers. Doesn’t get any better than that.

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he new “Anna Karenina” is as regal, romantic and tragic as ever. The Tolstoy tale of a bored wife and doting mother martyred by her scandalous love for a rakish cavalry officer in Imperial Russia is a perfect period vehicle for Keira Knightley, who always brings a chest-heaving sexuality to such pieces - even the understated romances of Janes Austen. But her reunion with her “Pride & Prejudice” director Joe Wright has been stage-managed by the great playwright and screenwriter Tom Stoppard. And he’s given Tolstoy something no earlier screen version could claim playfulness. A stellar cast waltzes through

stunning sets, mixed with painted backdrops and model locomotives, some covered with snow from the pre-Soviet winters. It’s an obvious artifice that renders the over-the-top emotions and overly baroque decadence of Russia’s ruling classes, “polite society,” just a tad risible. And it’s a welcome touch. Anna Karenina (Knightley) is lost the moment she locks eyes with the preening pretty boy Count Vronsky (played here by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, exchanging his “Kick Ass” costume for fancy military dress). “Give me back my peace,” she pants as he curls his mustache and simmers over her. “There can be no peace between us.” It’s wrong. It’s sinful. And as See ANNA, Page 20

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STILL SHOWING ARGO — During the 1979 Iran hostage crisis, a CIA agent leads a daring mission to rescue six U.S. diplomats. R for language, violent imagery. 131 mins. ★★★★ FLIGHT — In this thrilling, and even darkly funny, story, Denzel Washington is an airline pilot and serious alcoholic. Mechanical failure on a flight forces him to pull off a daring crash landing, and he’s rightly hailed as a hero, but the subsequent federal investigation also reveals his rampant substance abuse. R for drug and alcohol abuse, language, sexuality/nudity and intense action. 135 mins. ★★★ HITCHCOCK – The man who made “Psycho” was no lightweight, though he kind of comes off that

way in this portrait of Alfred Hitchcock. Starring Anthony Hopkins as Hitchcock and Helen Mirren as his wife and collaborator, Alma, the film puts a featherlight yet entertaining touch on the behind-thescenes struggle to make the mother of all slasher films. PG-13 for some violent images, sexual content and thematic material. 98 minutes. ★★ 1/2 LIFE OF PI — Author Yann Martel’s tale of a shipwrecked youth cast

adrift on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger is one of those lyrical, internalized novels that should have no business working on the screen. But the delicate narrative does work, thanks to Ang Lee’s adaptation. PG for emotional thematic content and some scary action seqauences. 126 minutes. ★★★ 1/2 LINCOLN . Daniel Day-Lewis in an act of human alchemy, delivering an absolutely extraordinary performance as the 16th presi-

dent of the United States, campaigning to end the Civil War and abolish slavery. A film about America’s unqiue political process, and the leader trying to bend it to his will. 120 minutes PG-13 (violence, adult themes) ★★★ 1/2 PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER – A teen outsider copes with first love, mental illness and the suicide of his best friend. PG-13 for theme, drugs/alcohol, sexuality. 103 mins. ★★★ 1/2

SKYFALL — This is easily one of the best entries ever in the 50-year, 23-film series, led once again by an actor who’s the best Bond yet in Daniel Craig. The film’s central threat of cyberterrorism couldn’t be more relevant. PG-13 for intense violence, some sexuality, language and smoking. 143 mins. ★★★★ WRECK-IT RALPH – Disney Animation takes a page out of Pixar’s playbook for this screwball farce that finds fun in the outside-the-arcade-game life of the characters trapped inside. 98 mins. PG for rude humor and mild action/violence. ★★★ 1/2

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Too much togetherness could result in couple’s breakup Dear Abby: I’m engaged to someone I love very much. I am 36 and he is 44. We get along great, but he’s in a rush to get married. It will be my first and his second. We got engaged three months ago, and he wants the wedding to be in February. The date he picked is his father’s birthday. My other problem is, he is always pawing at me. He always needs to be touching me or calling me his “beautiful an-

DEAR ABBY ADVICE gel.” It’s good to hear once in a while, but not five times a day. I love being with him, but sometimes I need my own space. If I say no, he gets defensive and worried that I’m going to leave him. We spend practically every waking moment together. I am almost at a breaking point. Help! — Overwhelmed in Pennsylvania

Dear Overwhelmed: I hope you realize that the behavior you are describing is not an indication of love, but of extreme insecurity. His need to constantly touch you, his defensiveness if you say you need some space, and his fear that you will leave him WON’T CHANGE if you marry him. I am also concerned about the way your wedding date was chosen, because the decision wasn’t arrived at mutually. Ask yourself this: If he makes what should be joint decisions, and you have no space for your-

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your loved ones

cherish the acceptance you lavish on them. Love blossoms because everyone feels free to be exactly who they are. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Romance is the most complex flavor of love. Sometimes it causes you to run in the opposite direction of the thing you most want. Why? No explanation will satisfy. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ve held on to a wish even after you stopped actively pursuing it. What you couldn’t seem to make happen by choice will now happen by chance. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It takes courage to reveal your heart, but it takes something more than that to keep it to yourself. Strategic self-control

is called for.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Do people

know what’s acceptable to you? Maybe you haven’t articulated it even to yourself yet. It would benefit you to draw personal boundaries and then enforce them. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). If you are now acting in a way that seems to be the opposite of what you want, consider that you might be in love. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 30). You’ll find projects that challenge you and fit in with your self-improvement goals. Then in February, all bets are off. You’ll be confident and committed to making yourself happy — all the while creating more attraction around you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 14, 39, 2 and 17.

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weakness are linked. You don’t want to be so focused on maintaining a certain comfort level that you find it difficult to make decisions based on your values. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your desires intersect with the needs of another, and the result is a moment you’ll look back on and deem “perfect.” It will feel as though a plan is coming together. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). With your guiding planet, Mercury, now direct, you’re a master communicator. You have a

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FUTURE Local Waterfowl, an exploration around Harveys Lake and other

local ponds in search of waterfowl with most birding done from your auto. Bring binoculars and spotting scopes. Dec. 8. Meet at the Lakeside Skillet restaurant, Harveys Lake, at 8 a.m. for breakfast or at 9 a.m. for birding. Free. Registration: 586-3702. Introduction to Snowshoeing. Pocono Environmental Education Center, 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry. 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 8. $10. Equipment provided. Registration: 828-2319. Winter Survival Hike, to check out how plants and animals survive the cold. Pocono Environmental Education Center, 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry. 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 8. $10. Registration: 8282319. Lehigh Gorge State Park Hike, 8.5

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If you still haven’t experienced the geological wonder known as Boulder Field at Hickory Run State Park, the Susquehanna Trailers will offer the chance Sunday morning as they set off on a hike of six moderate miles. Meet at 11:45 a.m. at the Mountain Top Hose Company parking lot at Routes 437 and 309. 8257200.

EXHIBITS T H I S W E E K : N O V. 3 0 TO D EC . 6 , 2012 The Miracle of the Bells, an exhibit covering the story of the “real” Olga (Trotzski) Treskoff of Glen Lyon who became a successful Broadway producer and was the inspiration for a 1948 movie partially filmed in Glen Lyon. Opens tonight with a reception 5 to 7 p.m. Luzerne County Historical Society, 49 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. $20. Reservations: 823-6244. Faculty and Alumni Exhibit. Opens tonight with a reception 6 to 8. Luzerne County Community College’s Schulman Gallery, Campus Center, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke. Through Jan. 3: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 740-0727. Graduate Student Exhibit, by three master’s-degree candidates Cathy Noto (ceramics), Jenna Casaldi (art education) and Clarissa Jan Ward (painting). Opens Saturday with a reception 5 to 7 p.m. Mahady Gallery, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. Through Dec. 14: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays

Photographer Laurinda Faye Rubin gets ‘Up Close & Personal’ in her exhibit at CameraWork Gallery in Scranton through Monday. through Fridays. 348-6211.

CLOSING SOON Talisman: Renee Emanuel, colorful still-life paintings. Suraci Gallery, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. Through Sunday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 3486278. Up Close & Personal, photographs by Laurinda Faye Rubin. CameraWork Gallery, 515 Center St., Scranton. Through Monday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat-

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Form and Process: Sculpture in Stone, Bronze and Steel, contemporary sculpture and art by George Mummert and Michael Tymon. Pauly Friedman Art Gallery, Insalaco Hall, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. Through Dec. 9: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays; 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 674-6250. Elizabeth Fulton: Giclee Landscape Prints, a grouping of prints created from a series of 18 stylized original casein paintings of various seasons and times of day at the artist’s home in Lehman Township. McDonald Art Gallery, Insalaco Hall, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. Through Dec. 9: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays; 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 674-6250. Glenburn Township Annual Art Show, the 8th annual event with artwork in all mediums by area artists. Glenburn Township Municipal Building, 54 Waterford Road, Dalton. Through Dec. 13: 9 a.m. to noon Mondays through Fridays. 954-1489.

KIDS T H I S W E E K : N O V. 3 0 T O D EC . 6 , 2012 Toddler Storytime, for ages 2 to 3.5. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre. Saturdays through Dec. 8 at 10 a.m.; Wednesday at 10 and 11 a.m. Registration: 823-0156. Animal Skins and Skulls, geared for ages 4 to 10 (but all ages welcome). Susquehanna Riverlands, 634 Salem Blvd., Berwick. 10 a.m. Saturday. Free. 542-2886. Brunch with Santa, with Santa visits and photo ops. Cougar’s Den, Banks Student Life Center, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. $10, $5 children. Reservations: 6746768. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive in downtown Hazleton via fire truck with candy, snacks and free photos for the first 100 children along with entertainment by Sherri O’Donnell’s “All That Dancin’.” Citiscape at the Hayden Towers Markle Building, Hazleton. 10 a.m. Saturday. 455-1509. R.E.A.D. Dog Program. Practice your reading skills with a trained therapy dog. For elementary and middle-school children. Plymouth Public Library, 107 W. Main St. 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday. 779-4775. Gifts That Can Be Made by Kids, a presentation by the Holistic Moms Network of

Wyoming Valley with ideas for homemade gifts, recipes and craft ideas. Hoyt Library, 284 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. 466-1347. Children’s Christmas, storytelling, arts and crafts, a wagon tour of the village and a visit from St. Nicholas for ages 5 to 12. Eckley Miners Village, Highland Road, off Route 940, Eckley. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $5 children, $3 adults. Reservations: 636-2070. Breakfast with Santa, sponsored by the Wyoming Area Kiwanis Club. With professional Santa photos, crafts, face painting, Chinese auctions and holiday theme baskets. Wyoming Area Secondary Center, 20 Memorial St., Exeter. 8:30 a.m. to noon Sunday. $6, $3 children. 655-3929.

Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas, the Jim Henson Christmas movie about a poor otter family that risks everything to win the cash prize of a talent contest. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 5:30 and 7 p.m. on Dec. 7 and 8. Free. 996-1500. Christmas Story Time, a reading of “The Polar Express” with hot chocolate and cookies. Wear your pajamas. Laflin Library, 47 Laflin Road. 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7. Registration: 654-3323.

ation. 278-1881. Book and Bake Sale, with hard and soft cover books, children’s books, CDs, videos, puzzles and desserts. American Legion, 386 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 2878343. Christmas in Montrose, various shopping opportunities on Saturday including the Christmas Department Store at the United Methodist Church from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (lunch available); the Country Store at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with breakfast and lunch; the Christmas Book Sale and Boutique at The Inn at Montrose from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and the Christmas Bazaar at Holy Name of Mary Roman Catholic Church with breakfast and lunch. All venues are in downtown Montrose. Alternative Christmas Craft Fair, with handmade crafts from local artisans and third-world crafts from around the world. Also: wreathmaking with fresh greens, a bake sale and light lunch. First Presbyterian Church, 97 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. 824-2478. Christmas Craft and Bake Sale, with Mary Kay cosmetics, handcrafted gifts, wreaths, poinsettias and a book signing with Denise Kaminsky, author of “Nittany Lion Gets a Big Surprise” and “This Is the Seed.” Nuangola Library, 5150 Nuangola Road. 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. 868-5808.

Breakfast with Santa. Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road. 10:30 a.m. Dec. 8. $8. Reservations: 586-8191.

Russian Gift and Icon Showcase, with imported religious gifts from Alexandra International of New York City including icons, keepsakes, nesting dolls, crosses, jewelry and more. St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, 522 Madison St., Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 822-6028. Holiday Book Sale, with Santa photo ops, handmade crafts, storytelling, carol singing and more. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 693-1364. Winterfest, with arts-and-crafts vendors, gift items, tricky trays, desserts and a lunch menu. St. John Bosco Church, Route 93, Conyngham. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. 817-1075. Affordable Art Sale, works by members of the Hazleton Art League, 225 E. Broad St. Opens Saturday and continues through Dec. 30: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. 817-1075. Mrs. Claus Gift Shop, new and used gift items with shopping assistants for children and free gift wrap. Noxen School and Community Center, School Street. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds benefit the NHCA building project. 2982052. Craft Show, with a selection of homemade crafts and food including breakfast and lunch. St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary Church, 33 Manhattan St., Ashley. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. $25 per vendor table. 823-6633. Annual Craft Fair, with 40 artisans, bake sale, food stands and raffles. Sponsored by the Riverside Elementary East PTA at Riverside High School, 300 Davis St., Taylor. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. $1. Vendors welcome. 451-3013.

READS T H I S W E E K : N O V. 3 0 TO D EC . 6 , 2012 Native Son, prize-winning playwright Stephen Karam discusses his work in a conversation with Paul Holdengraber, director of public programs at the New York Public Library. McDade Center, University of Scranton. 5:30 p.m. Monday. Free. 941-7816. Book Discussion, of “The Language of Flowers” by Vanessa Diffenbaugh.” Plymouth Public Library, 107 W. Main St., Plymouth. 6 p.m. Monday. 7794775.

FUTURE Franklin Street Sleuths, the mystery book club discusses “Maisie Dobbs” by Jacqueline Winspear. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 6:30 p.m. Dec. 20. 821-1959.

R E C E N T LY R E L E A S E D Peter the Blue Penguin, a children’s book emphasizing that there is nothing wrong with being different. Written by Wilkes-Barre resident Mary Louise Lukachko and available on publishamerica.com, amazon.com and other online booksellers.

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The Monroe County Environmental Education Center in Stroudsburg has gathered some fantastic ‘Gourd Art’ creations courtesy of Claudia Hill and Susan Pekala, who weave, carve, paint and decorate gourds into containers, masks, musical instruments, dolls, decorative pieces and more. Meet them at an opening reception from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The show is on exhibit through Jan. 31 with gallery hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. most Saturdays. Call 629-3061.

The Disney Channel’s Phineas and Ferb are headed to the Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday for their Best Live Tour Ever! On this jaunt they plan to make the most of the last day of summer by building an invention “bigger, better and more amazing than ever.” But can they foil another of Dr. Doofenschmirtz’s evil plans? Shows are at 2 and 5 p.m., and tickets are $60, $45 and $26. Call 800-7453000 or log onto ticketmaster.com.

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Anna’s statesman-husband (Jude Law, spot on) lectures, “Sin has a price. You may be sure of that.” Anna has a sort of Emma Bovary boredom about her knucklecracking spouse, from his imperious ways of ordering her to bed to the fancy silver case in which he keeps his condoms Vronsky forgets he is supposed to be smitten by Kitty - Princess Ekaterina (Alicia Vikander), younger sister to Anna’s sister-inlaw. As reckless as he is rakish, he is catnip to Anna. Countess Lydia (Emily Watson) may lecture her that her husband is a “saint” and that “We must cherish him, for Russia’s sake,” but Anna’s not buying it. And even though Anna just talked her sister-in-law (Kelly Macdonald, earthy and distraught) into forgiving and taking back Anna’s wayward brother (the hilarious Matthew Macfadyen, Knightley’s “Pride & Prejudice” co-star), she tumbles into an affair that will be her ruin. Will she herself be forgiven, taken back and “saved?”

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