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staff John Popko
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“Me. In a Speedo. Yeah, enjoy that image for the rest of the day.”
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“I don’t; I hate the word sexy. I think there are better words to describe someone who is genetically privileged.”
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“Angela Lansbury, Margaret Thatcher... Really, any wealthy, powerful, elderly woman.”
When you hear ‘sexy’, you think of...
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Letter from the editor
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“Michael Fassbender.”
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“Honesty.”
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Why are you even reading this letter? Seriously, why am I even writing this letter? There’re people in their underwear starting on page 35! It’s been a tradition at The Weekender to highlight some of the sexiest people in NEPA every year, but never have we highlighted so much of them. They show no more skin than a bathing suit would, sure, but it takes a lot of guts to pose in your skivvies no matter how good you look. My hat goes off to them, but not much else – I like hiding
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my steadily increasing beer gut as best I can. But like Playboy, you should read us for the articles, too. We’ve got a nice mix of stories this week that cover everything from movies to television to comic books to theater to music to art, a variety that we strive to offer every week. After all, we can’t offer you scantily clad models all the time. At least until our swimsuit issue.
-Rich Howells, Weekender Editor
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Aaron Brown, the former frontman of Scranton funk band Alien Red, was just recognized by NPR was one of the ‘10 Artists You Should Have Known In 2012.’
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HE’S COME A LONG WAY FROM THE NUTHOUSE… …on “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” that is. How could anyone forget the legendary comedian’s appearance alongside Matchbox 20 singer Rob Thomas? (When you’re in Sinbad’s house, you’re his bitch, after all.) That’s right, the acclaimed comedian that also found fame as “Necessary Roughness,” “Jingle All The Way,” and his own television series is returning to the area at 8:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at Cove Haven Resort. Tickets are free with an allinclusive stay at Cove Haven resort and event-only admission is $75. Tickets can be purchased by calling 1.800.972.7168. “IDOL” COUNTRY STAR MAKES KIRBY DEBUT Yet another American Idol will bring his talents to a local stage. Country star Scotty McCreery,
season 10 winner of the hit reality show, comes to the F.M. Kirby Center April 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets for the show go on sale Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. and will be available at the Kirby Center Box Office, charge by phone at 570.826.1100 and online at www.kirbycenter.org. A special Kirby Member PreSale begins Wednesday, December 12 at 10:00 a.m. Join today by calling (570) 823-4599, ext. 225. Tickets are $49, $75, and $99 VIP package with meet and greet. CHAT WITH A CHAMPION Football legend Ottis Anderson is taking part in a free signing event at Breakers at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Dec. 16 at 1:30 p.m. Anderson was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1979, and the MVP of Super Bowl XXV in 1991 when he played with the New York Giants. He played college football at the University of Miami.
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Aaron Brown is having a good week. The former frontman of the now-defunct Scranton funk band Alien Red was just recognized by NPR was one of the “10 Artists You Should Have Known In 2012,” posted Dec. 10 on its website. Beating out well-established names like Dr. Dog, War On Drugs, Work Drugs, Lushlife, and Strand of Oaks, the Philadelphia-based singer/songwriter was praised as “an exciting new name to add to the lineage of the city’s expressive and emotionally intense soul singers” by Bruce Warren, WXPN program director in the City of Brotherly Love. “His self-released his album, ‘Sing,’ recorded with some Philly scene up-and-comers backing him up and performing as The Spell, is an excellent new addition to the musical landscape,” Warren continued. Aaron & The Spell was nominated soon after for Indie/R&B/ Soul Band of the Year in the 2nd Annual TriState Indie Music Awards. We wish him luck in the awards and can’t wait to see who recognizes his talent next, but
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Dennis Condusta loves making music, but it isn’t so much a desire as it is a need. “When I was about 20 in 2006, I just decided that I really needed to start writing songs. I just had things that I had to say. I’ve always been interested in writing and stuff, but I felt like it was something I needed to do,” the 26-year-old Wilkes-Barre resident explained. “I do it non-stop, constantly, and I have so much stuff we haven’t put out. It’s just something I have to do.” Inspired by an episode from short-lived HBO show “Carnivale” called “The Road to Astoria,” he created the abstract moniker Astorian Stigmata, a name he has been making music under ever since. “A lot of people think we’re like a metal band or a European band because that’s kind of what (the name) sounds like, but no, we’re a boring American band,” he joked. “I ended up writing a short comic book thing for school when I was in college, and the name of the town was called Astoria, and I just kind of kept the name. The ‘stigmata’ part – well, I just always liked that word. I think it’s a strong word, not really for its religious connotation, but it’s kind of a dark word. I like that.” With a peculiar mix of influences like Modest Mouse, The Cure, and The Gaslight Anthem, Condusta is entirely self-taught, writing and recording his own music and playing all his own instruments until he formed a full
but lyrically, his work remains consistent. “A lot of the songs that I write are real introspective and have kind of dark imagery, but the messages of the songs are pretty positive. They’re more singer/ songwriter style; there’s pretty heavy content in them. I try to keep the message of the song really complicated, where if someone wanted to dig, they could really enjoy the lyrics, but then the music is usually rather simple with and atmospheric,” he noted. The ever-changing line-up has influenced Stigmata’s energetic live performances the most, he feels. “Some of (the songs) we write as a group, and different people bring in their different influences. Our drummer now, Al (Martino), is influenced by early pop punk and indie rock, but faster, so he comes up with some unique stuff from that era,” Condusta described. “Our new guitar player, D.J. (Laury) is very influenced by heavier punk, so he brings that to it, the harder guitar sound and everything, which is good. I love playing different styles. We’ll take a song and rework it with the new people and change it up a little bit.” With no backing from any record label, he has created five full-length albums and seven EPs independently, handling every aspect of production, including the recording, mixing, and mastering, only recently receiving help from a distributor to ship CDs as far as Europe and South America. “I love doing all aspects of it
experience for people who get it too because they know you actually made it. It’s pretty cool,” he pointed out. The group’s latest EP, “A Dark Summers Sunrise,” was just released in August, a synth-heavy record that strays from the band’s past complexity to deliver simpler, catchier songs. “Now it’s become more atmosphere instead of showing off, like, ‘This is strange,’ or ‘This is what we can do,’ or ‘That’s an odd time signature.’ I was into that for years, and now I’m just totally over that and just want it to be simple and more about the words and the message than the musicianship. There’s no showing off anymore!” he admitted with a laugh. “I was going through a tough time in the summer personally, and that’s kind of what it’s all about. …The lyrics are very much about being in your mid-20s, just discontent and kind of realizing that life isn’t exactly what you thought it was going to be when you were younger or like what you were promised, but also being OK with that, just realizing that that wasn’t everything anyway.” While he feels their dark indie sound has yet to catch on locally, Condusta has incorporated much of the area into their pictures and videos, such as shots of the Ashley Coal Breaker and Black Diamond Bridge, and he is looking forward to playing with some “equally unique” local bands at The Vintage Theater (326 Spruce St., Scranton) on Dec. 14. “We always do our theatrical performance…We dress crazy. The music we play a little harder and faster than the records. We like to put on a little bit of a show,” he emphasized. “It’s just the music I enjoy and chose to make.” W
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Barnes & Noble Booksellers (421 Arena Hub Plaza, WilkesBarre, 570.829.4352) • “Wartz and All,” children’s book reading by Jeannine Luby of Laugh to Live: Dec. 14, 6:30 p.m. Barnes & Noble WilkesKing’s Booksellers (7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.4700) ❏ Events/Book Clubs: • Open Mic Night: last Tues. of every month, 6:30 p.m. • Writer’s Workgroup: Wyoming Valley Wordsmiths: first/third Tues. monthly, 7 p.m. ❏ Children’s Events: • Weekly Sat. morning story time, 11 a.m.-noon. Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500) • Writers Group: Thurs., 7-8:30 p.m. 18+. Celebrates all types of writing styles, formats. Join anytime. Free. Call to register. The Osterhout Free Library (71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, www.osterhout.info, 570.821.1959) • Open Computer Lab: Mon./ Wed., 5-8 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m. Pages & Places • Cafe Programs every Thurs. Happy hour 6 p.m., programs 7 p.m. (Platform Lounge at Trax in Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton)
Plymouth Public Library (107 W. Main St., Plymouth, 570.779.4775) • Looking for volunteers: Call to sign up. • Adult computer lessons: Daily, call to register. • Story Time: Mon., 11 a.m. or Wed., 10:30 a.m. Toddlers/preschool children. STACKS Writing Group Every other Tues., 6 p.m., The Banshee, (320 Penn Ave., Scranton). Info: stackswritinggroup@gmail.com The Vintage Theater (326 Spruce St., Scranton, info@scrantonsvintagetheater.com) • Open Microphone Poetry: Dec. 20, 8:30-11:30 p.m. West Pittston Library (200 Exeter Ave., www.wplibrary.org, 570.654.9847) • Book Club: First Tues., 6:45 p.m. Free. Informal discussion of member-selected books. • Weekly story time for children: Fri., 1 p.m. Free.
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AFA Gallery (514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton: 570.969.1040 or Artistsforart.org) Gallery hours Thurs.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. • Life Drawing sessions: every Tues., 7-9 p.m. Contact ted@tedmichalowski.com for info. • Drawing Socials: every Sun., 6-9 p.m. $5 GA, $2 student. • Winter Members Exhibition: Through Dec. 28.
570.278.4011, butternutgallery.com). Gallery hours: Wed.Sat., 11a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., 12 p.m.-4 p.m. • Gaiety for Giving, Festive Artisan Creations: Through Dec. 30. Camerawork Gallery (Downstairs in the Marquis Gallery, Laundry Building, 515 Center St., Scranton, 570.510.5028. www.cameraworkgallery.org, rross233@aol.com) Gallery hours Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • “Photographs of the American Vernacular” by D. B. Stovall: Through Jan. 29. • Accepting submissions for new shows during 2012-2013. Photography only; all photographic methods considered. Check out submissions procedure on website for details. Converge Gallery (140 W. Fourth St., Williamsport, 570.435.7080, convergegallery.com) • “Saints and Sinners” feat. works of 14 artists: Through Dec. 22. Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, PA, 570.346.7186, www.everhartmuseum.org) Admission $5 adults; $3 students/seniors; $2 children 6-12;
Hazleton Art League (225 E. Broad St., Hazleton, hazletonartleague.org) • Member exhibition and Holiday “Affordable Art” Sale: Through Dec. 30. • Two of Us, The Good Spirits Club and Friends concert: Dec. 16, 1 p.m. $5, members; $10, non-members. Lizza Studios (900 Rutter Ave., Suite 10, Forty Fort, 570.991.6611, betsy@lizzastudios.com) • On display: A private collection of work by Czech artist Colini. Luzerne County Historical Society Museum (69 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.6244, lchs@epix.net) • “The Miracle of the Bells” exhibit: Through March 15. Mahady Gallery (Marywood University, 570.348.6211 x 2428, marywood.edu/galleries.) Gallery hours: Mon., Thurs.Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m. • Graduate students exhibit with works by Master of Fine Arts candidate Cathy Noto (ceramics) and Master of Arts candidates Jenna Casaldi (art education) and Clarissa Jan Ward (painting). Through Dec. 14.
New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine St., Scranton, www.newvisionstudio.com, 570.878.3970) Gallery hours: Tues.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. and by appointment. • “Give the Gift of Art This Holiday Season” Sale and Exhibit: Through Dec. 24. Sordoni Art Gallery (150 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.408.4325) Gallery hours: Tues.-Sun., noon-4:30 p.m. • “Advancing Tradition: Twenty Years of Printmaking at Flatbed Press:” Through Dec. 16. ∝ Schulman Gallery (2nd floor of LCCC Campus Center, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke, www.luzerne.edu/schulmangallery, 570.740.0727) Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Annual Faculty/Alumni Exhibit: Through Jan. 3 - compiled by Sara Pokorny, Weekender Staff Writer. Send your listings to weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., 18703, or fax to 570.831.7375. Deadline is Mondays at 2 p.m. Expanded listings at theweekender.com.
Blue Heron Art Gallery (121 Main St., Wyalusing, 570.746.4922, www.blueheronart.org) Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat. by appt. • “Seeking The Muse-A decade of Art at the Blue Heron Gallery:” through Jan. 24. 22 artists. Info: wchamber@epix.net The Butternut Gallery & Second Story Books (204 Church St, Montrose,
Scranton author and owner of Laugh to Live Jeannine Luby will read her recently published children’s book, “Wartz and All,” Dec. 14, 6:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble Arena Hub Plaza in Wilkes-Barre.
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Pittston Memorial Library (47 Broad St., 570.654.9565, pitmemlib@comcast.net) • Craftastic Kids Craft Club: 3rd Sat. every month, 10 a.m. Grades 2-5. Call/email to register. • Crochet Club: Tues., 10 a.m., Thurs., 6 p.m. New members welcome. • Kids Science Club: First Sat. every month, 10 a.m. Grades 2-5. Call/email to register. • Lego Club: Meets Mondays, 4 p.m. Wait list only, call. • Page Turners Kids Book Club: First Thurs. every month. Grades 3-5. • Story Time: Toddlers Tues., 10 a.m. or Wed., 1:30 p.m.; Preschool Tues., 1:30 p.m. or Wed.,
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Formed in Scranton and expanded in Boston, Lesser Animals has just released its debut EP, “Parasalene.”
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“Whenever I show my friends this music, the first question they ask me is, ‘What would you call this?’ I’m really at a loss. You can call it millions of kinds of things. You can call it rock and you pretty much call it every single subgenre,” bassist Zach Bilson replied when asked to describe the sound of Lesser Animals. “But it’s music. It’s rock, I guess. It’s pop. I really don’t know.” With six members citing influences ranging from metal to hip-hop to indie to electronica, it’s easy to see why the band can’t exactly pinpoint where they fit in, but any attempts to do so would be missing the point. Formed in 2008 by former Awkward Silence singer James Sanderson, Lesser Animals started in Scranton but grew exponentially when he and drummer Roland Greco left for Berklee College of Music in Boston. By 2011, they had formed what Sanderson refers to as “the official line-up.” “Lesser Animals, I’ve got to say, is the most cohesive and easiest band to perform and write with. It flows very naturally,” Bilson said. “We started writing new songs. The creative cohesion has been amazing,” Sanderson agreed. “Everyone comes from very different musical backgrounds, but we all sort of have this have this shared aesthetic appreciation,” Bilson continued. “We just
sort of developed as friends really. We took influence from different people in the band, our different lives and stuff, and the music sort grew by itself. It is what it is because it is.” What they are became “Parasalene,” the group’s debut EP, which was recorded at The Record Company in Boston during an all-night 12-hour session with mixing and producing by Pat McCusker and mastering by Nolan Eley, both local musicians they admire. “I think all (the tracks) compliment each other very well. They all revolve around that central theme of overcoming. I think the big thing I write lyrics about is how difficult it is to grow up, for no particular reason. I guess I have this weird fear of getting older, and I think it comes across in a lot of songs,” Sanderson explained. “Music is very emotive, and I put a lot of myself, literally as much as I can, into what I write. …We all try to put as much of our personalities and each of our tics into the songs and into the feel.” While the album is only three songs, each delivers a full wall of sound that can only come from six dedicated members. “We wrote most of ‘Beast Blood’ on the spot. We had most of it going in, but the ending was written 15 minutes before we got in the car to drive to the session. To me, that’s a testimony to how amazing these dudes are that I’m playing with. We just click on such a chemical level,” Sanderson noted. “‘Rare Candy’ is probably the least serious, but it’s
also the most intense at certain points.” While they’ve played many house shows in Boston, the 22year-old singer/guitarist is looking forward to coming home to play on an actual stage at The Vintage Theater (326 Spruce St., Scranton) on Dec. 15. “We’re playing with A Fire With Friends at this show, and I’m so excited to be back home and be back on that stage. …The reception is normally positive because people just want to be enjoying it as much as you are when you’re playing it. I guess the scenes aren’t that much different when you get down to it,” he said, comparing the two cities. “I just want to know how (these songs) are going to affect other people. I want to know how I did. I want to see how my friends feel and how these bands that I grew up with feel because their opinions and criticisms are really important to me.” “Whether it’s in Boston or Scranton or anywhere else, people come not knowing your music and still just really enjoy it and want to talk to you about it,” Bilson added. “It’s great to see your friends, but even if there’s just one person who comes and checks it out and didn’t know anything beforehand and now are a fan, that’s a feeling that’s really hard to beat.” W
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Violinist Mark O’Connor will bring not only his own band, which includes his son Forrest, to play alongside the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, he’s arranged a version of ‘Frosty the Snowman’ for local youth violinists to play.
When violinist, fiddler, composer, and teacher Mark O’Connor saw the response to his first Christmas album, “An Appalachian Christmas,” he couldn’t believe it. “It made several ‘Top 5’ and ‘Top 10’ lists nationally, and it charted on five different Billboard charts at the same time. I had never even been on an album that did that, let alone have it be my own album,” he said. It’s because of the compilation’s success that the Grammywinning artist has embarked on a Christmas tour, which comes to the Scranton Cultural Center and F.M. Kirby Center Dec. 14 and 15, respectively. O’Connor’s album, which features collaborations with Renee Fleming, Alison Krauss, Yo-Yo Ma, James Taylor, and more, will be the focus of the concert. He’ll perform with the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, local violin students, and his own band of two musicians, female singers Carrie Rodriguez and Cia Cherryholmes, along with his 24-yearold son, Forrest, who will sing and play the mandola. We caught up with O’Connor to chat with him about the upcoming show, for which his excitement grew after hearing how decked out Public Square was in Christmas lights. The Weekender: This album is unique in that it’s not just a one or two-year process. Mark O’Connor: It took practically my entire career to put this together. They’re different Christmas cuts from different eras of my music making with
different guests along the way, and it ended up as my one and only Christmas album. W: How did you choose who would perform on each song? MO: It sort of happened song by song along the way, with the very earliest recording being 25 years old. I came into contact with separate guests over the years, and the way my career worked with the record labels I was with, like Warner Brothers and Sony and others, is that they would often have the artist perform, record, or arrange a Christmas song. Well, 25 years later, I finally have enough to make an album. It was sort of like a neat career retrospective through Christmas songs. W: You’re well-known for your way of playing and teaching, the O’Connor Method. What is that exactly? MO: It’s a series of books that teach young people, or beginners of every age, how to play the violin using American music, culture, and history; that’s never taken place before in the history of violin. W: How did you figure out that was a successful method? MO: It was through a lot of things, one being my own education. I was very immersed in fiddle music, jazz, writing, arranging, improvising – all the things people associate with me. The big game changer was 20 years ago when I established my own string camps in the summer. Over those years, I’ve had 5,000 unique enrollments, so I’ve seen firsthand what’s working, what’s not, what could be better, and what’s completely missing. In theory, I’d been putting the pieces together for two decades, and the actual physical work on the method has gone on for seven
years. I’ll probably have another four years to finish the advanced part of the books. W: You’re used to teaching others. Is it true you had a full studio of students when you were 12? MO: I did. I was already very accomplished when I was younger; I had won a national fiddle championship and people began to request that I teach them. W: How did you know you had a knack for strings? Do you come from a musical family? MO: I come from a family of dancers, so it was an artistic bunch; they really appreciated music. My problem was that we were just absolutely dirt poor, so the opportunities I had I really had to create. We lucked out and didn’t even pay for most of my lessons. The only access we had, ultimately, was through my talent. People would hear me and want to help. I realized how powerful music was, that I could play and somebody could change their mind about me or accept me in a different way. I had students so young because my mother would say, “You’ve received so much in your life with your music, and you should give back,” so I was giving back at age 12. It’s that spirit that really informs most everything I’ve done. W
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p.m., $20 • Billy Cobham’s Spectrum 40 Band: Jan. 18, 8:30 p.m., $38 • Evening with Savoy Brown: Jan. 19, 8 p.m., $27 • Eilen Jewell Band: Jan. 25, 8:30 p.m., $22 • Fred Eaglesmith Travelling Steam Show: Jan. 26, 8 p.m., $24 • “It Was a Very Good Year:” Frank Sinatra Tribute: Jan. 27, 5 p.m., $18 • Great White Caps: Feb. 2, 8:30 p.m., $15 • Vagabond Opera: Feb. 8, 8:30 p.m., $20 • TUSK: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute: Feb. 15-16, 8:30 p.m., $23 • The Allentown Band: Feb. 17, 7 p.m., $5-15 • “The Last of the Boomers:” Comedian Jimmy Carroll: Feb. 22, 8:30 p.m., $20 • Jeanne Jolly Band: Feb. 23, 8 p.m., $18
MOHEGAN SUN ARENA (255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre) 800.745.3000, mohegansunarenapa.com • WWE Supershow: Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. $15-$95 • Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic: Jan. 16-21, TIMES VARY, $25-$55 • AMSOIL Arenacross: Feb. 8-10, 7 p.m., $25\ • Harlem Globetrotters: Feb. 24, 3 p.m., $29-$110 • Monster Jam: March 8-10, TIMES VARY, $34.55-$50 MOUNT AIRY CASINO RESORT (44 Woodland Rd., Mount Pocono) 877.682.4791, mountairycasino.com • Jackie ‘The Joke Man’ Martling: Dec. 28, 9 p.m., $15-$20 • Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino: Dec. 29, 10 p.m., $20. • Sugar Heat: Dec. 30, 8 p.m., $10 • White Hot Dance Party: Dec. 31, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $40 • Grass Roots: Jan. 12, 8 p.m., $20-25 • Melissa Gorga: Jan. 19, 10 p.m., $15 • Andrew Dice Clay: Feb. 2, 8 p.m., $50-65 • Blind Melon: Feb. 16, 8 p.m., $40-55
• Everclear: March 2, 8 p.m., $40-55 NEW VISIONS STUDIO & GALLERY (201 Vine St., Scranton) 570.878.3970, newvisionsstudio.com • Rob Cole / Danny Jackowitz / Shop Local / Eloquin / Jane Demijohn / The Faceless Shadows: Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m., $8 • Feds / Halfling / Bad Answers / Mundo: Jan. 5, 7:30 p.m., $7 • The Atomiqs / Days In Transit / Trust Us We’re Doctors / Atlas Arrows: Jan. 12, 8 p.m., $7 PENN’S PEAK (325 Maury Rd., Jim Thorpe) 866.605.7325, pennspeak.com • Rita Coolidge: Dec. 15, 8 p.m., $19-$34 • Hollywood Nights / Human Wheels: Dec. 28, 8 p.m., $20 • Dickey Bets & Great Southern: Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m., $27-32 • Little River Band / Fran Cosmo: Feb. 1, 8 p.m., $27-$42 • The Pink Floyd Experience, Feb. 15, 8 p.m., $30-$45 • Bruce in the USA: Bruce Springsteen Tribute: Feb. 23, 8 p.m., $17-22 • Queensryche: March 9, 8 p.m., $30-35 • Bobby Vinton: March 23, 8 p.m., $35-$50 RIVER STREET JAZZ CAFE (667 N. River St., Plains) 570.822.2992, riverstreetjazzcafe.com • Kyle Morgan Band: Dec. 13, 9 p.m., $5 • Mother Nature’s Sons performing The Beatles’ “Revolver:” Dec. 14, 10:30 p.m., $5 • Clarence Spady Band: Dec. 15, 10 p.m., $5 • Mystery Fire: Dec. 20, 10 p.m., $5, Free with college ID • Start Making Sense: Dec. 27, $10 • Cabinet Christmas Show / Kyle Morgan: Dec. 21, 10 p.m., $10 • Cabinet Christmas Show / Mike Dougherty: Dec. 22, 10 p.m., $10 • Suze Annual Christmas Show: Dec. 25, 10 p.m., $5 • Start Making sense: Talking Heads Tribute: Dec. 27, 10 p.m., $10 • Brothers Past / Alpha Data: Dec. 28, 10 p.m., $10 • Flux Capacitor: Dec. 29, 10 p.m., $5 • Indobox: Dec. 31, 8 p.m., $15 • Miz, Wesley, and Skursky Trio (acoustic): Jan. 3, 10 p.m.,
$5 • Miz (full band): Jan. 4, 10 p.m., $8 • Ol’ Cabbage performing Phish NYE 1996: Jan. 5, 10 p.m., $5 • Sonic Spank / Suicaudio: Jan. 11, 10 p.m., $5 • Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band: Jan. 12, 10 p.m., $8 • The Woody Browns Project: Jan. 19, 10 p.m., $5 • Strawberry Jam: Jan. 26, 10 p.m., $5 • Before the Flood: Bob Dylan & the Band Tribute: Feb. 16, 10 p.m., $8 SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER (420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton) 888.669.8966, scrantonculturalcenter.org • Appalachian Christmas with NEPA Philharmonic: Dec. 14, 7 p.m., $34-$65 • The Midtown Men: Jan. 18-20, times vary, $37-$57 • “The View” with a Scranton Attitude: Jan. 25, 7 p.m., $6 • Up & Coming Comedy Series: Jan. 26, 8 p.m., $16 • The Menu (cooking show): Jan. 28, 7 p.m., $6 • NEPA Philharmonic: “I’ll Take Romance:” Feb. 8, 8 p.m., $34-$65 • “The Addams Family”: Feb. 15-17, TIMES VARY, $37-$57 • Up & Coming Comedy Series: Feb. 16, 8 p.m., $16 • S.P.R.I. Ghost Hunting 101: Feb. 26, 6 p.m., $35 • Dinner By Design: March 1-3, TIMES VARY • “Stomp:” March 5-6, 7:30 p.m., $27-$47 • Mendelssohn and Mozart Festival with NEPA Philharmonic: March 8, 8 p.m., $34-$65 • St. Patrick’s Day Party with Kilrush: March 9, 12 p.m., Free • The Menu (cooking show): March 11, 7 p.m., $7 • Up & Coming Comedy Series: March. 16, 8 p.m., $16 • Celtic Woman: March 19, 7:30 p.m., $59 • “The View” with a Scranton Attitude: March 22, 7 p.m., $6 SHERMAN THEATER (524 Main St., Stroudsburg) 570.420.2808, shermantheater.com • Twelve-Twenty Four: Dec. 13, 8 p.m., $22 • Patent Pending: Dec. 21, 6 p.m., $10-$12 • Killswitch Engage: Dec. 28, 7 p.m., $20-$25 • Christmas Jam in the Poconos: Dec. 29, 8 p.m., $15
• Edelweiss: Jan. 12, 6 p.m., $8 • Earl David Reed / Raymond the Amish Comic: Jan. 19, 8 p.m., $18 • Sherman Rock ‘N’ Ink Tattoo Expo: Jan. 25-27, $12-$17 • Gin Blossoms: Feb. 2, 8 p.m., $35-$45 • The Led Zeppelin Experience with Hammer of the Gods: Feb. 9, 8 p.m., $30 • Magician Bill Blagg: March 2, 7 p.m., $16-$20 • Vienna Boys Choir: March 8, 8 p.m., $25-$45 VINTAGE THEATER (326 Spruce St., Scranton) 570.589.0271, scrantonsvintagetheater.com• Astorian Stigmata / Grip of the Gods / Eye on Attraction: Dec. 14, 8 p.m., $7 • Lesser Animals / A Fire With Friends: Dec. 15, 8 p.m., $6 • Breeze: Dec. 21, 8 p.m., $5 • Camp Keesem Benefit: Dec. 22, 8 p.m., $6 • Abi Reimold / Robert Salazar / Mitch McCabe / Christine Oglesby / Luke Shefski: Dec. 23, 6:30 p.m., $5 • Halfling: Dec. 28, 8 p.m., $6 PHILADELPHIA
ELECTRIC FACTORY (3421 Willow St., Philadelphia) 215.LOVE.222, electricfactory.info • Matisyahu: Dec. 12, 8 p.m. • Band of Horses: Dec. 14, 8:30 p.m. • Get the Led Out: Dec. 15, 8:30 p.m. • Badfish: Sublime Tribute: Dec. 21, 8:30 p.m. • The Starting Line: Dec. 26 and 30, 8 p.m. • Halestorm: Dec. 27, 8 p.m. • Dark Star Orchestra: Dec. 29, 8:30 p.m. • Octane: Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m. • Infected Mushroom: Jan. 18, 8:30 p.m. • Cody Simpson: Jan. 20, 8:30 p.m. • Ellie Goulding: Jan. 25, 8:30 p.m. • Hot Water Music: Jan. 26, 8:30 p.m. • The xx: Jan. 27, 8 p.m. • Cat Power: Jan. 30, 8:30 p.m. • Flogging Molly: Jan. 31, 8 p.m. • Pentatonix: Feb. 20, 8 p.m. • Big Gigantic: Feb. 22, 9 p.m. • Dropkick Murphys: March 8-9, 8 p.m. • Coheed & Cambria: March 11, 8 p.m. • Finch: March 15, 8:30 p.m. • Excision: March 16, 8:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m. • George Thorogood & The Destroyers: March 14, 7:30 p.m. • Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: March 19, 8 p.m. • Amy Schumer: March 22, 8 p.m. • The Fab Faux: March 23, 8 p.m.
TOWER THEATER (19 South 69th St., Upper Darby) 610.352.2887, tower-theatre.com • Gov’t Mule / Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds: Dec. 28 and 29, 8 p.m. • Jim Gaffigan: Jan. 26, 8 p.m. • The Lumineers: Feb. 9, 8 p.m. • Sarah Brightman: Feb. 16, 8 p.m. TROCADERO (10th & Arch St, Philadelphia) 215.336.2000 • Of Montreal: Dec. 13, 7:45 p.m. • The Polyphonic Spree Holiday Show: Dec. 12, 7 p.m. • Monster Magnet: Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m. • Papadosio / Dopapod: Dec. 30, 9 p.m. • Brothers Past / The Heavy Pets: Dec. 31, 9 p.m. • The Legwarmers: Jan. 12, 9 p.m. • Black Veil Brides: Jan. 19, 7:30 p.m. WELLS FARGO CENTER (Broad St., Philadelphia) 215.336.3600 • Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Dec. 14, 4 / 8 p.m. • Kevin Hart: Dec. 20, 7 p.m. • Dave Matthews Band / The Lumineers: Dec. 22, 7 p.m. • Lady Gaga / Madeon / Lady Starlight: Feb. 19•20, TIMES VARY • Rihanna: March 14, 7:30 p.m. • P!nk: March 17, 7:30 p.m. • Maroon 5 / Neon Trees / Own City: April 5, 7:30 p.m. • One Direction: June 25, 7:30 p.m. ELSEWHERE IN PA
BRYCE JORDAN CENTER (Penn State University, State College) 814.865.5555 • Tiesto: Feb. 26, 7 p.m. • America’s Got Talent: March
New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine. St., Scranton) will be holding its Winter Acoustic Concert on Saturday, Dec. 15, featuring six local stripped-down acts. Rob Cole (pictured) will be opening the evening, and other performers include Danny Jackowitz, Shop Local, Eloquin, Jane Demijohn, and The Faceless Shadows. Doors are at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $7 at the door. 13, 7:30 p.m.
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CROCODILE ROCK (520 Hamilton St, Allentown) 610.434.460 • Streetlight Manifesto: Dec. 15, 7 p.m. • Make Me Famous / Get Scared / Heartist / I Am King: Dec. 14, 4 p.m. • Cappadonna: Dec. 26, 6 p.m.
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GIANT CENTER (950 Hersheypark Dr., Hershey) 717.534.3911 • Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Dec. 21, 4 / 8 p.m. • Jeff Dunham: Jan. 26, 8 p.m. • Harlem Globetrotters: March 15, 7 p.m. SANDS BETHLEHEM (77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem) • The Fab Four: Dec. 29, 8 p.m. • George Lopez: Jan. 11, 8 p.m. • Sarah Brightman: Feb. 13, 8 p.m. • Tiesto: Feb. 25, 8 p.m. • Chris Botti: March 3, 7 p.m. (rescheduled from Nov. 11) • Brian Regan, May 12, 7 p.m. STABLER ARENA (Lehigh University, Bethlehem) 610.758.6611 • Harlem Globetrotters: Feb. 7, 7 p.m. WHITAKER CENTER (222 Market St., Harrisburg) 717.214.ARTS • The Bacon Brothers: May 4,
BEACON THEATER (2124 Broadway, New York, N.Y.) 212.496.7070 • Gov’t Mule: Dec. 30-31, TIMES VARY • Lynyrd Skynyrd: Jan. 15, 8 p.m. • Umphrey’s McGee: Jan. 18, 9 p.m. • Diana Krall: April 19, 8 p.m. • Joe Bonamassa: May 17-18, 8 p.m. BETHEL WOODS CENTER (Bethel, N.Y.) bethelwoodscenter.org • Judy Collins: Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. • The Dirty Dozen Brass Band: Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. • Bruce Cockburn: Feb. 23, 8 p.m. • Solas: March 16, 8 p.m. • Steep Canyon Rangers: May 3, 8 p.m. THE FILLMORE AT IRVING PLAZA (17 Irving Place, New York, N.Y.) 212.777.6800 • Parov Stelar Band: Dec. 12, 8 p.m. • Concrete Blonde: Dec. 13, 7 p.m. • Aaron Lewis: Dec. 14, 7 p.m. • Motionless in White / Chelsea Grin / Stick to Your Guns, more: Dec. 15, 6 p.m. • The Starting Line: Dec. 28, 7 p.m.
• Underoath / mewithoutyou / As Cities Burn / letlive: Jan. 15 and 17, 6 p.m. • Robert Earl Keen: Jan. 25, 7 p.m. IZOD CENTER (50 State Rt. 120, East Rutherford, N.J.) 201.935.3900 • Harlem Globetrotters: Feb. 15-16, TIMES VARY • Maroon 5 / Neon Trees / Owl City: Feb. 23, 8 p.m. • P!nk: March 23, 8 p.m. • Muse: April 19, 7:30 p.m. • One Direction: July 2, 7:30 p.m. MADISON SQUARE GARDEN (7th Ave., New York, N.Y.) 212.465.MSG1 • The Killers / Tegan and Sara: Dec. 14, 8 p.m. • Leonard Cohen: Dec. 18, 8 p.m. • Phish: Dec. 28-31, TIMES VARY • Passion Pit / Matt and Kim: Feb. 8, 8 p.m. • Maroon 5 / Neon Trees / Owl City: Feb. 16, 8 p.m. • Lady Gaga / Madeon / Lady Starlight: Feb. 22, 8 p.m. • Swedish House Mafia: March 1, 8 p.m. - compiled by Rich Howells, Weekender Editor. Send your listings to weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., 18703, or fax to 570.831.7375. Deadline is Mondays at 2 p.m. Expanded listings at theweekender.com.
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KESWICK THEATRE (291 North Keswick Ave., Glenside) 215.572.7650, keswicktheatre.com • Manhattan Transfer: Dec. 13, 8 p.m. • Jay Black / Jay Sigel and the Tokens: Jan. 19, 8 p.m. • Elvis Birthday Bash feat. Mike Albert: Feb. 2, 8 p.m. • John Denver: A Rocky Mountain High Concert: Feb. 8, 8 p.m. • Laurie Berkner Band: Feb. 23, 11 a.m. • ABBA: The Concert: March 2, 8 p.m. • The Irish Rovers: March 8,
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THE FILLMORE AT THE TLA (334 South St., Philadelphia) 215.922.1011, tlaphilly.com • Tyler Ward: Dec. 13, 7 p.m. • Streetlight Manifesto: Dec. 14, 8 p.m. • Lost Tape Collective Holiday Show with Man Overboard: Dec. 15, 5 p.m. • Motionless In White / Chelsea Grin, more: Dec. 16, 6 p.m. • Good Old War / Vacationer: Dec. 20, 8 p.m. • Chief Keef: Dec. 21, 8 p.m. • Forever Autumn: Memorial for Autumn Pasquale: Dec. 22, 2:30 p.m. • 2nd Annual Philly Hip Hop Awards: Dec. 23, 5 p.m. • Chill Moody: Dec. 28, 10 p.m. • R5: Dec. 28, 3 p.m. • Rjd2: Dec. 29, 8 p.m. • The Devil Makes Three / Brown Bird: Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m. • Action Item: Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m. • Skream: Jan. 12, 8 p.m. • Augustana (solo acoustic): Jan. 17, 7 p.m. • G. Love & Special Sauce: Jan. 18, 8 p.m. • Emeli Sande: Jan. 19, 8 p.m. • One More Time: Daft Punk Tribute: Jab. 26, 8 p.m. • For Today / Memphis May Fire: Jan. 28, 5:30 p.m. • Walk the Moon / Pacific Air: Feb. 1, 8 p.m. • Reel Big Fish: Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m. • Of Mice and Men: Feb. 3, 6 p.m. • Blackberry Smoke: Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m. • Whitechapel / Emmure: Feb. 10, 5 p.m. • Meshuggah: Feb. 14, 6:30 p.m. • Allstar Weekend: Feb. 15, 6 p.m. • Gojira: Feb. 16, 7 p.m. • An Evening with Emilie Autumn: Feb. 23, 5 p.m.
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No sophomore slump Ke$ha’s second studio album, “Warrior,” follows 2010’s hitriddled “Animal + Cannibal.” K$ returns with top Billboard producer Dr. Luke and his popproducing dream team (Ammo, Cirkut, Max Martin, and Benny Blanco) to cast her party girl war cries, hangovers, and catchy hooks in gold. “Warrior” has a few formulaic electro-pop songs that could easily be voiced by any of Dr. Luke’s protégées, but Ke$ha keeps it in-character for a slew of standouts. International charttopping single “Die Young,” co-written by fun. frontman Nate Ruess, is an #instahit with a wild child message that transcends
clichéd lyrics. “Gold Trans Am,” an homage to her 1978 ride and the hair bands of yore, has a killer hook: “Wham, bam, thank you man. / Get inside my f-----g gold trans am.” “C’mon” gets rowdy with Ke$ha’s signature quick tempo, super fun lyrics (“Feeling like a saber-tooth tiger / Sipping on a warm Budweiser”) and unapologetic sentiment layered over EDM beats. The Strokes enter the world of Ke$ha with a familiar up-tempo, bouncy guitar riff and drummer Fab Moretti’s hip-shaking beats. Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas croons, “Just wanna dance with yoooou,” under Ke$ha’s bubblegum-and-whis-
Kid Rock ‘Rebel Soul’ Rating: W W W W
Country conversion Kid Rock’s 2001 country-lite hit, “Picture,” really changed his game in so many ways. Until that point, the one-time rhymin’ turntable king of Detroit had been sampling everything from Metallica to Led Zeppelin over his beats, his acerbic tongue singling him out as a revolutionary conduit of post-alternative musical indulgence.
key-breathed lamentation. The drum machine disappears for the synthy power ballad, “Love Into the Light,” fueled by drummer Patrick Carney’s throwback-gated reverb. Iggy Pop steals the cameo show as Crazy Uncle Iggy, the older guy at the party who makes hilarious, vaguely racist dirty jokes in “Dirty Love.” “Dirty Love” showcases a poppy, rockabilly bounce and throw-yourhands-in-the-air chorus that, when paired with the high energy and spoken word of Iggy Pop, ensure that the briefest track is among the most memorable. “Warrior” closes on Wayne Coin collaboration “Past Lives,” a wispy bit of sentiment with a stunning mix of popping, whirring, subtle guitar, and a symphonic string arrangement.
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Since that hit, however, Rock has been a card-carrying member of the redneck/ outlaw country crowd, and he’s been loving every minute of it. Recent albums and tours have seen collaborations with everyone from Zac Brown, Gretchen Wilson, and Hank Williams, Jr. Rock continues this theme on “Rebel Soul,” a set grounded in surprisingly effective Skynyrd-meets-Solomon Burke Southern rock ‘n’ gospel grit. Tracks like “Chickens in the Pen” are stomping odes to Rock’s affinity for the stomp ‘n’ clap rhythm perfect for a barnburnin’ good time. “Let’s Ride” is a slice of Mellencamp’s Americana with a hardcharging Midwest garage backbone and jangling guitar/fiddle instrumentation. Rock gives a Motown-era soul shout-out to his hometown in “Detroit, Michigan,” a vocally sweetened, horn-accompanied track. Elsewhere “God Save Rock ‘n’ Roll” is a “Some Girls”-era, Stones-influenced rocker with Rock relishing in lyrics telling the semi-autobiographical tale of a musical wild child like “girls and cocaine seemed to write every song.” Traces of Rock’s hip-hop beginnings surface in cuts like “Cucci Galore,” the soft-core rapping laced with rock guitar riffs, Flavor Flav samples, and imagery straight out of a Notorious B.I.G. video.
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Katie Kelly ‘Three Dark Days’ Rating: W W W W
Kelly's Dark debut shines Katie Kelly has worked hard to put out her first solo album, and she has certainly delivered with “Three Dark Days,” a compilation of tracks that weave a tale of tougher times backed by a bevy of talented local musicians who give the album a robust sound centered on folk that trips into other genres along the way.
Top 8 at 8 with Ralphie Aversa 8. Neon Trees: ’Everybody Talks’ 7. Rihanna: ’Diamonds’ 6. Ke$ha: ’Die Young’ 5. Ne-Yo: ’Let Me Love You’ 4. Maroon 5: ’One More Night’ 3. Alex Clare: ’Too Close’
Ke$ha ‘Warrior’
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2. Bruno Mars: ’Locked Out of Heaven’ 1. fun.: ’Some Nights’
It’s obvious the 27-year-old WilkesBarre musician’s stint in local rock band The Love Crimes has filtered into her traditional folk sound. Banjo, drums, and guitar are present throughout, but complimented by synth and guitar of the electric persuasion at points. “Stay, Simply Stay” is a stark contrast to the melancholy of the beginning tracks, providing upbeat percussion reminiscent of a 1960s pop song with Betty Harlot lending vocals to complete the romantic melody. Ray Novitski’s vocals gently underscore Kelly’s for “Some Kind of Lover,” and “Never Rested Well” is a song that comes in quietly and finishes strong, bringing with it a plethora of locals, including Ryan Post on guitar, Aaron McCurdy on vocals, and Matthew Gabriel on upright bass. “Jakob,” a song that Kelly has spoken about as one she treasures most, is a somber cap to the album, a lullaby all its own. Though it’s apparent Kelly has drawn from a dark place to produce “Three Dark Days,” she should find comfort in the light that is an entrancing, solid album for her first time out.
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Top 10 Albums at Gallery of Sound 1. Led Zeppelin: ’Celebration Day’ 2. Rod Stewart: ’Merry Christmas Baby’ 3. Wiz Khalifa: ’O.N.I.F.C.’ 4. Phillip Phillips: ’World from the Side of the Moon’ 5. Pink: ’Truth About Love’
6. Il Volo: ’We Are Love’ 7. Alicia Keys: ’Girl On Fire’ 8. Rihanna: ’Unapologetic’ 9. Trans-Siberian Orchestra: ’Dreams Of Fireflies On A Christmas Night’ 10. Soundgarden: ’King Animal’
By Mary Therese Biebel
Times Leader Features Writer
Trevor Harding shoots Matt Kasisky as he pulls tricks on his skateboard. This, along with many other pieces of footage of locals, will make up a film that premieres at Wilkes-Barre Movies 14 next week.
Skating with purpose By Sara Pokorny
Weekender Staff Writer
have a couple professional skateboarders or BMXers out there and they just don’t have the resources to make themselves that good?” They want to make sure everything is done right are looking to build a concrete park that will last longer than pre-fabricated pieces. “There’s no point in building it if it’s not built right,” Harding said. “It should be built for skateboarders by skateboarders involved in the process from start to end.” The film being showed at the event will showcase just what it is these athletes do and that they’re more than just boards and wheels. “You’ll see the best skateboarding from a handful of different generations, doing the best they possibly can,” Borthwick said. “In that mix, you get a lot of different personalities, even a lot of side footage from the places we shot, like random people on the Square.” “It’s basically showcasing what this area has to offer. This video couldn’t have been made anywhere else.” W The Northeast Skatepark Alliance and North East Skate Crew skateboard video premiere: Dec. 20, 7 p.m., Wilkes-Barre Movies 14 (24 E. Northampton St.). $5 suggested donation, all proceeds go to NEPA Skatepark Alliance to benefit the Lower Broadway Skatepark project.
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‘The Santaland Diaries,’ Dec. 14 and Dec. 16, 8 p.m.; Dec. 15, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., The Moose Exchange (203 Main St., Bloomsburg). $15 ‘A Christmas Carol,’ Thursdays through Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m.; through Dec. 28. Special matinee Dec. 29, Alvina Krause Theater (226 Center St., Bloomsburg). Info: 570.784.8181.
McCambridge Dowd-Whipple, at left, plays mother to the Cratchit brood in BTE’s production of ‘A Christmas Carol.’
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Think back to 1988. Perhaps you were a child, an adult raising one, or in your life’s prime and still reveling in the big-haired, rock-driven club lifestyle of the decade. No matter what you were doing, it’s pretty obvious: that was quite a long time ago. Imagine taking all those years and, throughout them, dedicating yourself to a project you’re passionate about, yet you never see it come to fruition. Now you know exactly how the members of the Northeast Skate Park Alliance and North East Skate Crew feel. There has been a push over those 20-some years to construct a skate park in the area, which may now have a designated spot in Nanticoke’s Lower Broadway Recreational Area, but it is still something that’s kept hanging in the balance. “There were certain nights James and I would stay up talking, pounding our heads against the wall because one day we’re told it’ll be done in six months, the next it’s two years,” Cameron Cox, 23, of Nanticoke said of his talks with 34-year-old James Gidosh of Wilkes-Barre, both members of the Northeast Skate Park Alliance. As hope was dwindling, a spark came along in the form of a skateboard movie premiere at Wilkes-Barre Movies 14 on Dec. 20, a film of local skateboarding footage put together by Dallas residents Trevor Harding and Jonathan Borthwick. All pro-
ceeds from the event will go towards the park project. Though there has been a stall to the construction, that doesn’t mean that it’s been due to a lack of support. Cameron and Gidosh made it very clear that the city of Nanticoke has been cooperative, as have many of the residents. Just recently, Earth Conservancy offered to provide 7,000 cubic yards of topsoil for the whole park project. The Lower Broadway Recreational Area is split into two projects, with the side reserved for the skate park and other facilities needing financial backing in order to move forward. “A skate park is still in the plans, but right now we are concentrating on the soccer fields and trails,” Nanticoke City Manager Pam Heard said. “If someone gave the city the money today, we would put a skate park there. It is something we are working on, but there are no plans to break ground or announce funding.” The Alliance is currently working towards a non-profit status; that way, it can secure grants on its own without relying on the city. The group has applied for funding from the Mericle funds from the “kids for cash” scandal and the Tony Hawk Skate Park Grant, but they have yet to see approval. All the group wants is to provide a place for those interested in alternative sports. “We have football fields, we have soccer fields – What about the kids that aren’t interested in those collegiate sports?” Cox said. “How do we know we don’t
When “A Christmas Carol” opened to a packed house at the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble two weeks ago, founding BTE members Elizabeth Dowd and Rand Whipple stood back in the standing-room-only section and watched proudly as their daughter, McCambridge Dowd-Whipple, brought Mrs. Cratchit to life. “We both got kind of choked up,” Dowd said. “We never could have imagined this day would come.” But when you think about it, “A Christmas Carol” is in DowdWhipple’s genes. Her dad played miserly old Ebenezer Scrooge in BTE’s first production of the Dickens classic, and over the years her mom played “every female character there is,” from Scrooge’s girlfriend of the past to his mentor’s wife, Mrs. Fezziwig, and of course, Mrs. Cratchit. McCambridge herself, when she was about eight years old, played Tiny Tim, the loving little boy with the crutch in a show in which Dowd did not appear. “I thought it would be nice for her to have the experience without her mother in the room,” Dowd said. Fun as it was to portray the Cratchits’ youngest child, it didn’t convince Dowd-Whipple that she, too, wanted to pursue an acting career. That realization came during her teen years, when she attended the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Arts, said DowdWhipple, 23, who is living and working in Chicago but came back to Bloomsburg for a BTE internship. “It’s great,” Dowd-Whipple said of the opportunity to seek advice from her mother. “I’ve always really admired my mom, as anyone does when they’re a kid. It’s nice to grow up and still have all the respect in the world
for her.” But the young actress has put her own stamp on the role of Mrs. Cratchit. “When I see Mac on stage, I don’t see myself,” Dowd said. “I see an individual making her own choices. A role is like a vase, and every actor fills the vase differently. That’s what keeps it fresh and interesting.” Dowd doesn’t have a role in “A Christmas Carol” at BTE this season, but she is involved with two other holiday productions. In “Live From Bloomsburg: A Very Special Christmas Special” at The Moose Exchange (203 Main St., Bloomsburg), she plays a sister to Andy Billiams, host of a variety show filled with music, dancing, and skits in the style of shows put on by the real-life Andy Williams, Bing Crosby, and the Osmond Family. Dowd also is directing “The Santaland Diaries,” a one-man show in which a former department-store worker reflects on his experiences as Crumpet the elf. That show, for mature audiences, also is at The Moose Exchange. So both mother and daughter thespians are busy, though in different shows. That’s just fine, Dowd said. “Much as I would love to be on stage together, there’s something really beautiful about being able to be out in the audience, just watching and enjoying.”
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‘Playing for Keeps’ has a pretty cast, but a predictable plot. Gerard Butler needs to call his agent.
'Playing for Keeps' lacks kick
“Playing for Keeps” is the first family-friendly sex comedy I have seen, which is a nice way of saying that director Gabriele Muccino and writer Robbie Fox hedge their bets. Instead of making a movie to please a core audience, the duo has created a movie that will annoy everybody. Gerard Butler, whose association with “300” grows dimmer with each cutesy project, plays George Dryer, a soccer legend who has fallen on hard times since his retirement. He now lives in suburban Virginia, the better to visit his 10-year-old son, Lewis (Noah Lomax). But the broke and unreliable George is hardly a paragon of fatherhood. On the pitch is a different story. Tired of Lewis’ coach spending more time on his cell
phone than on soccer fundamentals, George takes over practice one day. The impressed parents demand he take over. Desperate to please his son and his ex-wife (Jessica Biel), George reluctantly puts his sportscaster aspirations on hold. He’s thrown into a world of blabber-mouthed kids and overly worried parents. But there are also plenty of foxy, on-the-prowl moms. That appeals to George, who finds at least three women aggressively vying for his attention, one of whom (a thoroughly wasted Uma Thurman) is married to the team’s gregarious, backslapping benefactor (Dennis Quaid, pretty much reprising his role from “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”). This adult look at youth sports
is when “Playing for Keeps” feels vibrant and a little naughty. That lasts for maybe 25 minutes. Muccino soon steers the movie toward George’s reconciliation with his family. The plot line is predictable – Biel’s fiancée is so ineffectual he might as well be packing a suitcase while delivering his lines. And it makes you wonder how any of this is better than a sweetly flustered Judy Greer fumbling her way into George’s apartment or Catherine Zeta-Jones, as a sportscaster turned soccer mom, using her enthusiastic professionalism as a tool of seduction. It’s not, of course. We never buy George reaching out to his son and ex-wife because Butler, a walking erection with a five o’clock shadow, seems perfectly
content to plow his way through the suburban Virginia MILF market. Biel’s limited range means that George melting her character’s defenses comes across as purely functional, which aligns perfectly with the movie’s attitude. What’s most telling is that Fox and Muccino don’t have George suffer for his indiscretions. Apparently, there’s no youth soccer mom grapevine, no aggressive booty calls that occur when kids are tucked in, no vindictive lovers. The fewer obstacles the protagonist faces, the less reason we have to care. Anyone who’s watched more than five romantic comedies in their lifetime will know the ending to “Playing for Keeps” within 20 minutes. That’s fine. We don’t watch these movies for plot
twists. Just don’t insult our intelligence. “Playing for Keeps,” with its air of “let’s get this over with,” does this with impunity. Muccino (“The Pursuit of Happyness”) forgoes edginess or meaningful conflicts or emotional jousting so he can get straight to the heartfelt clarity and tearful reunion. He is not concerned with the power of love. That’s just another scene he needs to shoot before the Teamsters start demanding overtime.
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‘Zero Dark Thirty’ ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ ‘Monsters Inc., 3D’ OPENING NEXT WEEK We probably wouldn’t look this relaxed while on the hunt for Osama bin Laden.
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BENEFITS/CHARITY EVENTS Anthracite Hi-Railers Model Railroad Club O Gauge Train Display: Dec. 15, Jan. 1, 5, 14:30 p.m., Bill’s Shop Rite Plaza, Rts. 435 and 502, Daleville. Free admission, collecting donations of bathroom tissue, bath soap, facial tissues, multi-purpose household cleaner, dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent and toothpaste to benefit the North Pocono Dry Goods Pantry.
• One Warm Coat drop-off station: Dec.19, Bring in clean, gently used coats and receive a free massage and other gifts as a thank you. Info: 570.718.1672.
Christmas at Tanament Stables - Pony rides and pictures to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project: Through Dec. 22, 10 a.m. – noon, pictures with Dandy, 1-3 p.m., pictures with Sadie, 76 Ferry Carrig Lane,Benton. $5. Info: 570.864-0102.
Modified K9 Donation Collection for Hurricane Sandy Animal and Children Victims: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Valley Dog, 213 E. Luzerne Ave., Larksville. Collecting until Dec. 14, 5 p.m. Collecting cat litter, cat and dog food, dog toys, large dog beds, new children’s toys. Info: Karen Olson, 610.704.4499 or mk9karen@hotmail.com.
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Dupont Hose Company (308 Main St., Dupont, 654.5121, dupontpafire.com) • New Year’s Eve Party: Dec. 31, doors 7 p.m., buffet 8 p.m., music 9 p.m. $40 per person. Tickets in advance only: Bill, 570.457.7665 or Gary, 570.654.4222.
Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza (255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp.) • Toys for Tots collection at WWE Supershow: Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. Safe Haven Dog Rescue (www.SafeHavenPa.org, SafeHaven@epix.net)• Pet pictures with Santa Claws: Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Berger’s Agway (Rt. 209, Brodheadsville). $8. • Adoption Day: Dec. 16, Jan. 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tractor Supply, Route 209, Brodheadsville. • Volunteer Meeting: Dec. 18, Jan. 15, 6:30 pm., Cherry’s Restaurant, Route 209 near Route 534, Kresgeville. Toys For Tots • Drop off point conducted by Sons of the American Legion Mountain Post 781: Mountain Post 781 (Church Rd., Mountain Top); Jannuzi’s Pizza (69 N.
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Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top); The Good 2 Go (36 N. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top); Tony’s Pizza (26 S. Main St., Mountain Top); and Wychock’s (Rt. 309, Wilkes Barre). New unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the American Legion Mon.-Fri., 1 p.m.-midnight, Sat.-Sun., noonmidnight. Drop off points open through Dec. 15. Info: 570.474.2161, alpost781.org. CAR & BIKE EVENTS Gunners PA Law Enforcement MC (gunnerspalemc@gmail.com, $20/rider, $10/passenger unless noted otherwise) • Phantom Rider Program: If unable to make it to ride, donate $10 passenger fee and new stuffed animal, which will go to children in need, any left end of season go to Toys For Tots. Send to Gunners 11 Hemlock Dr.,
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Tunkhannock, PA 18657. Hi Lites Motor Club (www.hilitesmotorclub.com, Jack 570.477.2477, John 574.7470). Events feature door prizes, food, music, 50/50 drawing, more. No alcohol permitted. Uncle Buck’s BBQ Pit Bike Night Wed., 6-9 p.m., 361 W. Main St., Plymouth. Food, drink specials. CHURCHES Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church (420 Main Rd., Hanover Twp., 570.823.6242) • Christmas Cookie Walk Fundraiser: Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Buy a container for $8 and choose from 15 types of homemade cookies to fill it up. Info: 570.825.5723.
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One Direction told Ralphie about their adventures in New York City and Madison Square Garden. It has now reached the point where One Direction’s popularity is greater in the U.S. than in England. If the sold-out concerts, number one album, and mobs of fans following the boys’ every move doesn’t point to this, perhaps the media’s coverage of Harry Styles’ relationship with Taylor Swift does. “It’s all good. We get it,” explained Liam Payne during a phone interview with “The Ralphie Show” regarding Harry’s sudden popularity in the press. “We know how it works.” Styles’ newfound attention is the cause of a little joking amongst the boys though. “Every so often,” Payne joked. “He gets a little nudge and we try to rib at him for some things.” It’s easy for the band to joke about such things after the past year. In March, One Direction released “Up All Night” in the States. It debuted at number one. Last month, the boy band’s follow-up LP, “Take Me Home,” also topped the charts in its first week. 1D played sold-out amphitheaters all summer and will return to play sold-out arenas in 2013. The result is an empire expected to grow to a $100 million business by the end of next year. Oh, and legions of fans who follow them everywhere. “It’s difficult to move around because there’re already loads of people,” explained Payne of the band’s attempts, sometimes failed, to travel in Manhattan. “I got out of the car the other day from driving to the hotel. I was followed by two bikes, a guy
with a video camera, fans… We were just going to the shops to buy myself something for the show. It’s so crazy to think, you know; you’re in New York, the place you dreamed about coming to since you were a little kid, and not only are you in New York, but you’re being followed by loads of people.” The “loads of people” aren’t just for them exclusively. Even the band’s parents can cause a scene in public. “I think they were down at some point. That was probably them causing a bit of a riot,” noted Payne of an incident Monday at “1D World” – a pop-up shop outside of Madison Square Garden. NYPD were on the scene after a mob formed when Payne’s parents decided to visit the store. The Paynes were not with their son. “My dad’s more famous than me,” he joked. Of course, there was already a lot of buzz outside of The World’s Most Famous Arena on Monday without Payne’s family there. One Direction would play a sold-out MSG that night, somewhat of a victory lap for the past year of success. “The show couldn’t have gone anymore perfect,” said Payne. “I mean, we were well nervous before we went out but…we couldn’t ask for more really.” With two number one albums and two sold-out tours in one year, what more could there be to ask for anyway?
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The Gaslight Theatre Company (570.824.8266 or visit gaslight-theatre.org, gaslighttheatre@gmail.com) • “[Title of Show]:” Jan. 4-5, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 6, 2 p.m., Mellow Theater (501 Vine St. Scranton). Contains adult language/situations. Not suited for children. $10.
Music Box Players (196 Hughes St., Swoyersville: 570.283.2195 or 800.698.PLAY or musicbox.org) • Auditions for ‘It’s a Wonderful Life: The Musical,’ all roles open. Call 570.283.2195 for dates and times. • “Our Christmas Gift:” Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m., Catholic Social Services Family Center, Hazleton; Dec. 16, 2 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 100 N. Church St., Hazleton; Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m., Most Precious Blood Church, 4th and Seybert streets, Hazleton. Free, but donations accepted to benefit each venue. • “It’s a Wonderful Life” live radio play: Through Dec. 16, Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m. curtain, Sun. 3 p.m. curtain.
Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts (JJ Ferrara Center, 212 W. Broad St., Hazleton, 570.454.5451, ptpashows.org) • “Nuncrackers:” Begins Nov. 30. The Phoenix Performing Arts Centre (409-411 Main St., Duryea, 570.457.3589, phoenixpac.vpweb.com, phoenixpac08@aol.com) • Auditions: “Annie:” Jan. 10, 6-8:30 p.m., Jan. 12., 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ages 5-13. Scranton Cultural Center (420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, 570.346.7369) ❏ Broadway Scranton (broadwayscranton.com) presents: • “The Midtown Men:” Jan. 18-20, Fri., 8 p.m., Sat., 2 & 8 p.m., Sun., 1 & 6 p.m. • “The Addams Family:” Feb. 15-17, Fri., 8 p.m., Sat., 2 & 8 p.m., Sun., 1 & 6 p.m. • “Stomp:” March 5-6, Fri., 8 p.m., Sat., 2 & 8 p.m., Sun., 1 & 6 p.m. • Cathy Rigby is “Peter Pan:” April 5-7, Fri., 8 p.m., Sat., 2 & 8 p.m., Sun., 1 & 6 p.m. • “Hair:” April 15-16, 7:30 p.m. • “Dreamgirls:” May 10-12, Fri., 8 p.m., Sat., 2 & 8 p.m., Sun., 1 & 6 p.m. Shawnee Playhouse (570.421.5093, theshawneeplayhouse.com) • Holiday Cabaret: Dec. 13, 7 p.m.• “Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol:” Through Dec. 14, 15, 22, 8 p.m.; Dec. 14,15, 16, 22, 23, 2 p.m. $28, adults; $25, seniors;
$15, children 12 and under. by Michael Harron and Rick Cummins • “A Christmas Wizard of Oz:” Dec. 14, 15, 21, 22, 10 a.m. $10.• The Nutcracker Ballet: Dec. 17, 10 a.m. $10. Dec. 16, 7 p.m. $18, adults; $15, seniors over 55; $10, ages 12 and under. • The Messiah 35th Annual Concert: Dec. 21, 8 pm. Free event, donations are accepted at the door. • Kids Kabaret Slammin’ 70’s: Dec. 26-27, 7 pm. $10. • Chris Ruggiero – The One Man Variety Show: Dec. 28-29, 7 p.m., Dec. 30, 2 p.m. $18, adults; $15, seniors; $10, children 12 and under. Theatre at the Grove (5177 Nuangola Rd., Nuangola, 570.868.3582, grovetickets@frontier.com, nuangolagrove.com. $20/musicals, $18/ plays, season pass/$50. BYOB) • Encore performance of “A Christmas Carol - the Musical:” Dec. 15, 8 p.m. $20. The Vintage Theater (326 Spruce St., Scranton, info@scrantonsvintagetheater.com) • “Like No One Ever Was:” Dec. 16, 6-9 p.m. A staged “workshop” reading of a parody of the hit TV/video game franchise “Pokémon.” - compiled by Sara Pokorny, Weekender Staff Writer. Send your listings to weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., 18703, or fax to 570.831.7375. Deadline is Mondays at 2 p.m. Expanded listings at theweekender.com.
Kacy Muir | Weekender Correspondent
Literary espionage When one thinks of author Ian McEwan, three things may come to mind – depravity, disintegration, and loss. While some of his more notable works (“The Company of Strangers” and “Atonement”) focus on these themes, his most recent novel, “Sweet Tooth,” demonstrates a new phase – tenderness. Protagonist Serena Frome is a young woman whose life of brilliance seems mapped from birth. While her story begins in the present, it soon goes down the rabbit hole of retrospection, nearly 40 years earlier. Serena is raised with a subtle feminist upbringing. She notes: “But what I hadn’t understood about my mother was that buried deep beneath this conventional exterior was the hardy little seed of a feminist.” Serena’s mother, being witness to her vast knowledge from a young age, urges her to attend the most elite of schools and focus on her strong suit – mathematics. Of course, Serena cannot be bothered with calculations. She would like nothing more than to be absorbed by a book every day for the rest of her life. But, to her dismay, Serena must abandon any notion of pursuing literature and carry on a life of mathematics at Cambridge instead. Beautiful as she is intelligent, Serena finds college to be nothing short of drudgery. Even considering her excellence throughout her education, fellow students are filled with resentment. As if a game of probability, her peers seem to emphasize that Serena can only be beauty or brains. Whereas Serena’s distinction alienates her in schooling, upon graduation in the 1970s, she gains recognition with the British Security Service – a happenstance that stems from her intimate involvement with professor, Tony Canning. Without much hesitation, Serena is recruited as an official MI5 agent. Serena
Ian McEwan ‘Sweet Tooth’ Rating: W W W W V thus embarks on her first secret espionage mission codenamed “Sweet Tooth.” Her task – infiltrate the literary world and seek out Communist propaganda during the Cold War. Unfortunately for MI5, the brilliant haze of words and rhyme subdues Serena. There, Serena falls in love with a writer, Tom Haley. It is not only Serena’s affection for Tom, but also her connection to literature that makes the relationship unified. As the relationship blossoms, the two discuss their favorite writers, beckoning Serena back to her long-lost love for literature – an aspect that never languishes within. In the beginning of the novel, Serena makes mention of a crucial point that continues to reverberate throughout the work: “Novels without female characters were a lifeless desert.” This response is important in that women play the most pivotal roles in the work – particularly, Serena and her mother. Ultimately, McEwan stays true to his literary past, making a connection to his previous works through the common theme of atonement. Readers complete the novel feeling entertained by a tale of espionage, full of emotion and literary merit. W
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Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire Auditions for the 33rd season, mansion at Mount Hope Estate, Route 72. Callbacks will be held in the afternoon and will stress movement. Those auditioning should wear loose fitting or comfortable clothing. By appointment only, 717.665.7021, ext. 120. • Blackfryar Auditions: Jan. 12-13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. Requirements: 1-2 minute monologue (comedic or dramatic) and 30 second song. Callbacks will be held in the afternoon and will stress movement. Those auditioning should wear loose fitting or comfortable clothing. • Bacchanalian Auditions: Jan. 26-27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. Requirements: Two one-minute monologues (one comedic, one dramatic) and 30 second song.
John Baldino and Erin Canedy of John & Erin Cabaret Productions will present their comeback show, “Our Christmas Cabaret,” Dec. 15, 7 p.m., Theater at Trinity Church (58 River St., Carbondale). $10. The show will be a mix of Christmas favorites and nontraditional Christmas music from Broadway and pop culture, with the Ballroom ONE Dancers as special guests.
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It was artist J.K. Woodward’s third time at Scranton Comic Con on Dec. 8 at Johnson College, but this convention was particularly special – it was held just for him. Joe Figured, owner of America’s Most Wanted Collectibles (735 Washington Blvd, Williamsport, americasmostwantedcollectibles.com), organized the con and an auction of donated collectibles as a last-minute way to raise money for the illustrator of IDW Publishing’s “Fallen Angel,” “Star Trek,” and “CSI: NY” after he lost everything in Hurricane Sandy. The Weekender caught up with the talented Woodward afterward to talk comics, Klingons, and the generosity of others. The Weekender: What got you started in illustration? J.K. Woodward: Comics and sci-fi. When I was a child, I was inspired by Spider-Man, “Star Wars,” and Doctor Who, and that never really changed. These stories would ignite my imagination, and I would think up stories that hadn’t been told and draw them. As I got older, all this practice started to pay off and eventually I looked for commercial work as a freelance illustrator. After that, I turned my attention back to my real love – comics. Drawing comics is really all I ever wanted to do since the age of seven. I talked about nothing else. W: Who are some of your favorite characters to illustrate? JKW: The gang from “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “Doctor Who” were a lot of fun! I also really enjoy painting Klingons in battle. But really I’d rather invent my own characters. I think I have the most fun doing
that. W: You’ve relocated a few times over the years, to Los Angeles and Germany and then eventually New York. JKW: I actually lived in a great many more cities than that. I move every two years. I find staying in one place too long can make you stagnant. A person tends to just accept their reality after a while and starts viewing the world through the filter of their specific environment. Moving to a new environment helps clear your mind of preconceived notions. It wakes you up. You learn a lot more and a lot faster this way. It’s like being young again. W: What made you settle in Queens? JKW: I actually haven’t. I’ve been here four years now, which admittedly is longer than anywhere else, but my wife and I had already planned a move before the hurricane hit. In fact, she sold her condo in Queens and we took up temporary residence in Long Beach, which is how we lost everything. If we had stayed in Queens, we would have been just fine. Our old neighborhood was not hit too badly at all. We lived in Long Beach for only a month and the house we lived in was utterly totaled. The flood took everything I owned, including most of my art. I would never go back there. W: What has that been like for you and your wife, and do you plan on rebuilding? JKW: We have no choice but to rebuild. The question is how. Having all your possessions taken away is horrible, of course, but also liberating. I lost everything and it’s really not that big a deal. I’m still standing. I have a lot less to worry about. It sometimes feels like a great weight has been lifted. It also means it will be much easier to move. My
wife and I can go anywhere now and there is very little we have to cart with us. We are going to rent a place in the Mount Washington Valley in Maine/New Hampshire until spring, and then we are thinking of going back to California. W: You had to sell a lot of your original Star Trek/Dr. Who artwork. Was that tough to do? JKW: No, not really. I sell it anyway. I do at least 22 pages and one cover every month; there is no way I could hold onto that. It just builds up and I’d run out of room. I always sell my art eventually. I just sold this stuff sooner rather than later so the wife and I could raise money to get a new place. I actually have an agent who sells the work for me atcadencecomicart.com. W: What was your reaction when you got that call and they said they were raising some money and doing an auction for you? JKW: Joe’s a great guy… I was thrilled and moved by the generosity of it. The comics community in general have been very generous to me, and I consider myself to be extremely lucky to be a part of it, but putting on a convention is no simple task. I am extremely grateful for all the donations and hard work everyone has done. It’s a bit overwhelming. In all, I would say it was a great success. Not only was there the auction, but I also did commissions all day, sold some prints, etcetera. This con has gone a long way to getting me back on my feet. W: Do you plan to be back at the next Scranton Comic Con? JKW: I will go for as long as Joe wants me as a guest. All he has to do is call and I’ll be there.
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Rich Howells | Weekender Editor
‘The Walking Dead’ Season 3 has really picked up the slack from last season. over a creepy, claustrophobic prison, have developed into the badasses we were all hoping they’d be – Rick is no longer taking anyone’s crap, not even his nasty wife’s; Daryl has stepped into the right-hand man role while still standing well on his own; Glenn and Maggie have become a real power couple you can root for; Carol and T-Dog are actually given something to do, which mostly involves killing stuff; Hershel suffers the loss of his leg; and Andrea teams up with Michonne, the sword-wielding fan favorite character from the comics who isn’t falling for the Governor’s charms the way her friend has. Even little Carl hits puberty and can leave home without an escort! If you were one of those people complaining on Facebook and declaring your one-man boycott, stop typing and start watching again – the producers were actually listening this time around, checking off major issues one by one with each increasingly dark and twisted episode. No one liked Lori, so they just off her in one emotional swoop – bet you didn’t expect to feel sorry for her on her deathbed. The smartest thing the writers did was let some months pass between the second and third seasons. Instead of a whiny and divided group of strangers, they are now a tight-knit band of warriors fighting in formation and with confidence. Rather than try to maintain ratings by keeping the status quo, they upped the budget and the ante by pitting them against worthy adversaries rather than just their own angst. While it still has yet to top its source material, it continues to keep things fresh by establishing its own identity and taking risks by seeing just how much they can get away with. This usually
involves driving characters to their breaking points. There are two things the comic still does better. One, it’s willing to take those risks a bit higher since it doesn’t face television censorship, and two, it’s much more willing to do away with stereotypes of all kinds. Minority characters are still marginalized with shorter lines and even shorter life spans on the show (though Michonne and Tyreese may hopefully change that), or their races are changed completely, like in the case of the Governor. Women often play second fiddle to the dominant male characters. Relationships like Dale and a much-younger Andrea are eliminated completely. If it truly was the end of the world, unwritten rules about race, gender, and age would break down or fade almost completely, so while television seems ready to show entrails being ripped out of bodies and consumed, it’s still not quite prepared to let go of outmoded movie tropes. Maybe next season. It makes up for it in viral marketing, which may be the real reason “The Walking Dead” has turned us all into mesmerized zombies – with constant trailers, sneak peeks, social media posts, game adaptations, and even its own talk show, you can’t stop thinking or talking dead. And who ever heard of a “Midseason Finale” before this show came along? The longer they keep you in anticipation, the bigger the guarantee you’ll tune in. I know I’ll be on my couch Feb. 10. The fact that I remember that says it all.
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So now that you’ve had a few weeks to digest everything, I think it’s safe to talk about “The Walking Dead” Season 3 Midseason Finale. Or squeal with delight, rather. Yes, that was your spoiler warning, so if you’re one of the three people left on Earth who haven’t been following the record-setting AMC program, then you must be dead. In which case, 15.2 million viewers may try and bash your head in – this show has a tendency to encourage paranoid delusions about fictional apocalypse scenarios. This season, it’s easy to see why it’s garnering such ratings – they transformed a decent show into essential viewing. I say “decent” because Season 1 pulled us all right in with its engaging story and intriguing mix of characters, then Season 2 stuck them all on a farm for about 12 episodes. Granted, I am not one of these people who thinks zombie films (or, in this case, zombie television shows) are about the zombies and not the survivors, but what lasted a few short issues in the original comic books turned into hours and hours of melodrama. It wasn’t as painful as many fans made it out to be, but it definitely slowed the momentum down quite a bit, quickly devolving into memes online that poked fun at overused plot points, like Carl’s refusal to just stay in the damn house. Season 3 opened with a bang, correcting many of its predecessor’s flaws almost instantly – more blood, more guts, more action, and, most importantly, more scenarios where bad stuff could happen. Suspense isn’t hard to conjure up when there’s a flesh-eating ghoul around every corner, but like any good zombie story, it’s the humans you have to worry about. This season it’s the Governor, a ruthless and manipulative cult leader who may be protecting a group of clueless survivors, but he’s doing so by murdering any others. Finding the perfect way to tie up this loose end, Merle, the racist redneck brother of Daryl who went missing in Season 1, returns as his henchman, making it hard to decide which one you love to hate more – they steal every scene they’re in. Meanwhile, our heroes, taking
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Celebration. Info: 570.343.0634.
Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church (135 River St., Olyphant) • “Favorite Recipes from our Best Cooks” Cookbook sale: Until Dec. 12. Hardcover set of two volumes, $25; single hardcover volume, $15. To order: Lauren, 570.383.0319 or any committee members. Send check to St. Cyrils Church at 135 River St., Olyphant.
Trucksville United Methodist Church (40 Knob Hill Rd., Trucksville, 570.696.3897, office@trucksvilleumc.com) • All Gods Children special needs program: every Sun. 9:4510:45 a.m.
St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church of Scranton • International Dinner Club. “Christmas Around the World:” Dec. 13, sittings at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Center, 320 Mifflin Ave, Scranton. $24.95 per person. Reservations by Dec. 7, 570.342.5151. St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church (540 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.343.7165) • Pierogi Sale every Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. St. Nicholas Catholic Church (226 S. Washington St., WilkesBarre) • Christmas Love Concert: Dec. 16, 4 p.m., featuring Wyoming Valley Harmony Chorus, Sounds Abound Quartet, GAR Young Men in Harmony, Dallas Middle School Barbershop Ensemble. $5. Info: 570.287.2476. St. Stephens Episcopal ProCathedral (35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.346.4600) • Food Pantry open Mon.-Fri., noon-4 p.m. • Clothing Closet: free clothing for men, women, children. Open Tues., 4-6:30 p.m., Wed., noon-3:30 p.m. St. Thomas More Society (St. Clare Church, 2301 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, 570.343.0634, stthomasmoresociety.org) • Guardian of the Redeemer Fellowship: First, third Mon. of month for men interested in adult discussion of Catholic faith. • YOUCAT Teen Group welcomes post-Confirmation youth from all parishes for discussion of Theology of the Body for Teens. Meets first, third Thurs. of month, 5:30 p.m. Thomas More Anglican Parish at St. Joseph’s Church (N. Main Ave. & Theodore St., Scranton) • Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols: Jan. 6, 5 p.m., followed by potluck supper and 3 Kings
Unity of NEPA: A Spiritual Center (140 S. Grant St., WilkesBarre) • Candle lighting service: Dec. 19, 7 p.m. EVENTS Browndale Fire Co. (Route 247, 620 Marion St., Browndale, 43fire.com) • Homemade Pierogi For Sale: donation $6/dozen. Potato and cheese. To order, contact any member, call 570.499.4908, e-mail jdoyle@nep.net, go online. Camp Papillion Pet Adoption and Rescue (570.420.0450, camppapillion.org) Adoption Days: • Jan. 6, 11 a.m.-3p.m., Tractor Supply, Route 209, Brodheadsville. • Jan. 20, 11 a.m.-3p.m., Petco, 3895 Dryland Way, Easton. • Jan. 27, 11 a.m.-3p.m., Washington Pet Store, 1310 Blue Valley Drive, Pen Argyl. Chicory House and Folklore Society (www.folkloresociety.org, 570.333.4007) • New England Contra Dance: Jan. 5, 7 p.m., Church of Christ Uniting, 776 Market St., Kingston. $9. Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, www.dietrichtheater.com) • Quilting for Everyone: “Carpenter’s Wheel”: Wed. through Dec. 12, 6-7:30 p.m. $6 per class. • Quilting for Kids - “Birds in the Air”: Wed. through Dec. 12, 3:30-5 p.m. $6 per class. • “It’s a Wonderful Life”: Dec. 18, 2, 7 and 8 p.m. Free. • “Birds in the Air” quilting for kids: Wed., through Dec. 12, 3:30-5 p.m. $6 per class. • “Carpenter’s Wheel” quilting for everyone: Wed., through Dec. 12, 6-7:30 p.m. $6 per class. • Holiday Camp: Dec. 27-28, 9:30-11 a.m. $25. For ages 5-12. Eastern Pocono Animal Alliance Spay/Neuter Clinic in need of volunteers, one day/week to check in clients, more; arrive by
Want to give a child a chance to toss around the pigskin with Penn State quarterback Matt McGloin and teammates? Head to ‘Tailgate for Kids,’ a Children’s Advocacy Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania event Dec. 15, 1-4 p.m. at St. Mary’s Center in Scranton. $10, kids 12 and under free. 8:15 a.m., commit to every week. Positions to help w/ vaccination clinics, substitute desk work. Stop in to office in back of Rainbow Plaza, Route 209, Brodheadsville, visitepaaonline.com, call 570.994.5846. The Friends of the Scranton Public Library Winter Book Sale: Dec. 14-15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Dec. 16, 2-4 p.m., Library Express in the Mall at Steamtown, second floor. Info: Tina Thomas, 570.348.3000. The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce (222 Mulberry St., Scranton) • Holiday Business Card Exchange: Dec. 12, 5 p.m. • Women’s Network Luncheon: Dec. 19, noon. Irem Clubhouse (64 Ridgeway Drive, Dallas)• New Year’s Eve Party: Dec. 31, 7 p.m. to midnight, in the Grand Ballroom. B.Y.O.B. cocktail hour, where Irem Clubhouse will provide sodas, mixers and hors d’oeuvres. Dinner at 8 p.m., with prices starting at $35. 9 p.m. entertainment with NEPA Soul. Reservations: 570.675.1134, ext. 100 or 106. Payment due by Dec. 26, Justus Volunteer Fire Co. (159 Fieldstone Dr., Scott Twp., 570.587.4545) • Santa on the fire truck: Dec. 21, 5-9 p.m. Leadership Lackawanna • “Mix, Mingle and Jingle” Holiday party: Dec. 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Electric City Trolley Museum, Scranton. $15, Alumni and Friends Association members;
$20, general admission. Tickets Info: Karen at 570.342.7711 or www.LeadershipLackawanna.com. The Mall at Steamtown (300 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, 570.343.3400) • Live music and/or magic and children’s entertainment: Every Tues., Thurs., noon-2 p.m.; every Sun. 12:30-2:30 p.m. • Open Mic with Sarah Yzkanin or Janice Gambo Chesna: Every Wed., 6-8 p.m. Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza (255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp.) • Disney on Ice celebrates 100 Years of Music: January 16-18, 7 p.m.; Jan. 19, 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m.; Jan. 20, 1 and 5 p.m.; Jan. 21, 1 p.m. $25 to $55; opening night, $15.50. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 800.745.3000. Noxen Volunteer Fire Co. (Stull Road, Noxen) • Breakfast buffet: Dec. 16, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. $8, adults; $4, children 12 and under. Bring a nonperishable food item and receive a free raffle ticket for a turkey. Pittston Memorial Library (47 Broad St., 570.654.9565, pitmemlib@comcast.net) • Crochet club, Tues., 10 a.m., Thurs., 6 p.m. • Kids’ craft club: Third Sat., 10 a.m. For grades 2-5.• Kids Science Club, first Sat. of each month, open to students in grades 2-5. • ‘Page Turners’ kids’ book club, first Thurs. of each month, 4 p.m., grades 3-5. • Family Story Time for pre-
schoolers and toddlers: Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Plymouth Public Library (107 W. Main St., Plymouth, 570.779.4775) • Christmas Sing-a-long: Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m., Barnes and Noble Arena Hub. South Side Senior Center (425 Alder St., Scranton) • Christmas Party: Dec. 20, 10-11:30 a.m. Entertainment by the “Reflections,” snacks and refreshments. $1.25 day of the party. Wyoming Valley Orthodox Choir • Christmas Concert: Dec. 16, 3 p.m., Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral, 591 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Info: 570.822.7725.
Your Dog’s Place, LLC (570.729.8977, yourdogsplace@yahoo.com) • K9 Nose Work: Intro to Nose Work, Sat., 11:30 a.m.; Wed., 10 a.m. Intro to Odor, Mon., 8:15 p.m. Intro to Vehicles and Exteriors, Mon., 7 p.m. Continuing Nose Work, Mon., 5 p.m. • Kinderpuppy: Wed., 6 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. Puppy parenting 101. • Canine Life & Social Skills: Thurs., 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m. • Reliable Recalls: Fri., 6-7:30 p.m. LOCAL HISTORY Electric City Trolley Museum and Coal Mine Tour
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timid fitness buff, a mother of a seven-month-old, and a professional model offering to drop trou altogether – these are some of the people who make up Weekender’s 2012 “Sexiest.” Not only did we seek out the sexiest people in the area, we pushed the envelope and made things racier than years past. We asked them to open up to us in intimate ways, from being photographed in barely a stitch of clothing to questions that explored their minds. A gorgeous suite at The Woodlands Inn & Resort (1073 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre) was the backdrop where things got hot, and wet, as our models showed off on the couch, bed, and even the shower. Some were shy, some were forward, but all showed us a side of sexy that’s true to who they are, proving the word means much more than a hot body. It’s confidence, a lacy bra, an English accent, humor, nervousness, and much more than we could express here. Take a look and see for yourself why Sarah, Em, Taylor, Jeremy, Kristin, Mark, Emma, and Brent represent all that is provocative. -Sara Pokorny, Weekender Staff Writer Photos By Amanda Dittmar
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Sarah Clayton AGE: 31 HOMETOWN: SCRANTON TO ME, SEXY IS... CONFIDENCE.
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Taylor Crawford AGE: 27 HOMETOWN: DURYEA OCCUPATION: DENTAL HYGIENIST I FEEL SEXY WHEN... I HAVE A GOOD WORKOUT OR ACHIEVE A GOAL.
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(Cliff Street, Scranton 570.963.6590) Museum open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Excursions: Wed.Sun. 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. Rides: $10 adults, $9 seniors, $7.75 ages 3-12. Mine open daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tours hourly, $8 adults, $7.50 seniors, $5.50 ages 3-12. Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, 570.346.7186, www.everhartmuseum.org) • European River Cruise: April 8-15, 2013. From $2,549/ member, double occupancy, plus air. Info: 570.504.7575, EverhartRiverCruise.com The Houdini Museum (1433 N. Main Ave., Scranton) Every weekend by reservation. Open 1 p.m., closes 4 p.m. Also available weekdays for school groups, bus, hotel groups. $17.95/adults, $14.95/11 and under. • Ghost Tours: Scheduled daily, 7 p.m., reservations required. Secret time/meeting place divulged upon reservation, call 570.383.1821.$20/adults, $15/11 and under. Rain or shine, yearround. Daytime walks also available on limited basis. Private tours can be arranged for groups. Info: scrantonghosttours.com, magicus@comcast.net. Lackawanna Historical Society (The Catlin House, 232 Monroe Avenue, Scranton, 570.344.3841) ❏ Downtown Walking Tours (free and open to the public): • Custom Tours: 7-8 blocks, about 2 hours. Routes selected based on interests of participants Most days, noon-6 p.m. $5/person, min. 4 people, max. 30. Call 955.0244. • Step-on bus tours, Costume Tours: Call for info. Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Heritage Museum (McDade Park, Scranton: 570.963.4804, www.phmc.state.pa.ust) Open year round, Mon.-Sat. from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., noon-5 p.m. Scranton Iron Furnaces (159 Cedar Ave., Scranton, www.anthracitemuseum.org) For guided tours, call Anthracite Heritage Museum at 570.963.4804 for schedule/fees.
available by appointment. Open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Steamtown National Historic Site (I-81 to Exit 53, Scranton: 570.340.5200 or 888.693.9391, www.nps.gov/stea) • Ongoing: Interpretive programs, visitor center, theater, a history museum. Open daily, 9-5 p.m. $7 adults, $6 senior citizens, $2 children ages 6-12. • The “Scranton Limited” train ride: Wed.-Sun. 30 minute rides depart from Roundhouse boarding area Wed., 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 2:15 p.m. A historic steam locomotive operates Thurs.-Sun. 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 2:15 p.m. $3 per person, all ages 6+. Visit www.nps.gov/stea for train schedule or call 570.340.5200.
Not only can you see sweet wrestling moves at the WWE Supershow at Mohegan Sun Arena Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m., you can lend a hand by dropping off a new and unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots on your way in.
Tripp House (1011 N. Main Ave., Scranton: 570.961.3317). The oldest structure in Lackawanna County. Tours are conducted by appointment.
sons: Realist painter teaches techniques of old masters. Private lessons Fri.-Sun. To schedule, call 570.820.0469, e-mail bekshev@yahoo.com or visit www.artistvs.com.
LEARNING Art Classes at the Georgiana Cray Bart Studio (123 Brader Dr., Wilkes-Barre, 570.947.8387, gcraybart@aol.com, gcraybartartworks.com) ❏ Painting, drawing, creative arts/pencil, charcoal, oil, acrylic, pastel, colored pencil, mixed media: • Adults (Ages 13+): Mon.Tues., noon-4 p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 6-9 p.m. Student may choose length of time from 1-3 hrs. for evening class • Children (Ages 8-12): Weekdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Endless Mountains Nature Center • Bird Feeding Basics: Dec. 8, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Nature Center Lodge inside Camp Lackawanna, 1309 Vosburg Road, Tunkhannock. Info: 570.836.3835.
Ballroom Dancing taught by certified members of Dance Educators of America. Available for private groups, clubs, organizations, senior centers, more. Call 570.785.9459. Bridge. Beginning or Intermediate Lessons, playing time for regular games and tournaments. Jewish Community Center (River Street, Wilkes-Barre). Call Rick Evans at 570.824.4646 or Rev. Ken McCrea at 570.823.5957. Downtown Arts at Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com) • Kids Craft Hour with Liz Revit: Sat., 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Make jewelry, paper mache, more. $15, includes supplies. For info or to register, call 817.0176. Drawing and Painting Les-
Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, 570.346.7186, www.everhartmuseum.org) • “Everybody’s Art” New Series of Adult Art Classes: $25/workshop members, $30 non-members. Pre-registration required. • Rosen Method easy movement program, Thurs., 2-3 p.m., Folk art gallery, $5/class, free to members. Must pre-register. • Early Explorers: Mon., 1-1:45 p.m. Free, suitable for ages 3-5. Pre-registration required, groups welcome. For info, to register, call or e-mail education@everhart-museum.org. • Museum Adventure Week: Dec. 26-28, 9 a.m.-noon for ages 5-11, 1-4 p.m. for ages 12-16. $25, museum members; $30, nonmembers. Registration deadline Dec. 17. GreenBeing (334 Adams Ave., Scranton, info@shopgreenbeing.com) • Not Your Granny’s Sewing: one-on-one lessons: $40/lesson, $140/4 sessions, 2-3 hour sessions. Tailored to individual needs. Guitar & Bass Lessons avail-
able from Fox Studios (11 Rhine Creek Rd., Drums) Mon.-Thurs. 1-10 p.m. $16 per hour. All ages, all styles of music, all levels. Call 570.788.4797 for info. Harris Conservatory for the Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne, 570.287.7977 or 718.0673) • Instrumental Music Instruction • Private Ballroom Lessons • Private Vocal Instruction: Tues. evenings. • Private Guitar Instruction: Classical, acoustic, electric for all ages. Horse Back Riding Lessons Elk Stables, Uniondale, by appointment only. All levels welcome. Call 570.575.8649 to schedule. Math Tutoring and Coaching Highly qualified and experienced teacher. All levels tutoring, coaching, homework help. Individuals/groups. Fun-filled Math Anxiety Buster Workshops. Open all week. Ongoing enrollment. Call 570.899.5576, e-mail sibut4710@aol.com. Moscow Clayworks (moscowclayworks.com) • Focus on hand-building techniques: Adults, Tues., 6-8 p.m.; kids, Thurs., 6-8 p.m. $125/5 sessions. Reservations required. • Potters Wheel for Beginners: Mon., Wed., 6-8 p.m. $125/5 sessions. Reservations required. NEPA Bonsai Society (Midway Garden Center, 1865 Hwy. 315, Pittston, 570.654.6194, www.myspace.com/nepabonsai). • Monthly meeting last Wed., 7 p.m. Features business ses-
sions, demonstrations/programs/ workshops. New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine Street, Scranton, 570.878.3970, newvisionsstudio@gmail.com, newvisionsstudio.com) • Kid’s Art Class: Ages 11-16, Sat., 3-5 p.m.; Ages 5-10, Sun., 3-5 p.m. $100 for four weeks or $30 per class. All supplies included. Northeast Photography Club (www.northeastphotographyclub.org) meets first Wed. of month 7 p.m. in boardroom of Prime Med (old Wes Freedman Building) off Morgan Hwy. Variety of topics, monthly contest, guest speakers. Membership open. Phoenix Performing Arts Centre (409-411 Main St., Duryea, 570.457.3589, phoenixpac.vpweb.com, phoenixpac08@aol.com) • Ballet and jazz classes: Tues., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ages 10 and up. $10, first class; $5, second class. • Dimensions in Dance w/ Lee LaChette: Jazz, tap, ballet for adults & kids. $10/hour, $5/ second class. E-mail or call 991.1817. • Tap classes: Tues., 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 10 and up. $10, first class; $5, second class. • Tap / jazz / ballet: Tues., 7:30-8:30 p.m. $10, first class; $5, second class. • Vocal lessons w/ Joelle Colombo Witner: Wed., Sun. E-mail or call 991.1817. • Vocal Coaching w/ Nicole Rasmus: $15/half hour
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St. Ann’s National Basilica Shrine and Monastery (Scranton: 570.347.5691) Group tours
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Jeremy Watson AGE: 24 HOMETOWN: HONESDALE OCCUPATION: MANAGER I FEEL SEXY WHEN... I‘M WITH MY BROS. NOTHING SEXIER THAN BEING WITH YOUR BROS.
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Kristin Wido AGE: 30 HOMETOWN: SHICKSHINNY OCCUPATION: BARTENDER/STUDENT SEXY IS NOT... ALL ABOUT LOOKS AND HAS A LOT TO DO WITH ATTITUDE.
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 39 • Stage Combat Lessons w/ Paul J. Gallo: 12 weeks, date/time TBA. 1.5 hours, prepare for intense physical activity, dress appropriately. $20/week or $200 up front. Piano and Flute Lessons (Anne, 570.881.2433) • Private studio in Kingston, enthusiastic approach, learn at own pace and in natural learning style. Professional teacher/performer (Bachelors in Music Performance, SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music; Masters in Music Performance, University of Texas at Austin Butler School of Music). Accepting new students of all ages, time slots available early mornings into evenings weekdays for 30, 45, 60 minutes. Pocono Arts Council (18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. 570.476.4460. www.poconoarts.org) ❏ Adult Classes Register by Dec. 15 and save $10 on each class. • Drawing: Dec. 12, 19, 6-9 p.m. $54, member; $62, nonmember; $50, senior member; $55, senior non-member. • Oil Painting: Dec., Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $72, member; $80, non-member; $60, senior member; $65, senior non-
member• Acrylic Painting: Dec., Mondays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $110, member; $120, non-member; $90, senior member; $95, senior non-member.• Drawing: Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, 6-8 p.m. $72, member; $80 non-member; $60, senior member; $65, senior nonmember.• Watercolor Painting: Jan. 7, 14, 21,28, 6-8 p.m. $85, member; $95, non-member; $65, senior member; $70, senior nonmember.• Intermediate Watercolor: Jan. 13, 20, 27, 1-4 p.m. $85, member; $95, non-member; $75, senior member; $80, senior non-member.
Alder St., Scranton, 570.346.2487) • Language Partnership English & Spanish Classes: Fri., 10 a.m. Free, open to all. For info, call 346.0759.
Private Voice Lessons Mon.Thurs. by appointment. Learn proper singing technique in downtown Wilkes-Barre studio. Specializing in opera/classical/ musical theater. Hour, half-hour lessons. Student discounts available. Please call 824.5428 or visit www.katrinalykes.com for info.
Wyoming Valley Art League • Painting with Irina Krawitz: $15/hour, $120/4-weeks. Call 570.793.3992 for info.
Something Special: (23 West Walnut Street Kingston, 570.540.6376, angietheartist@aol.com, www.angelademuroart.com) • MANGA Art Class: (Japanese Cartooning) Wed., 4-5 p.m. Learn the art of Japanese cartooning. 4-week session, supplies included: $60 per child. Call or e-mail to register. Southside Senior Center (425
Waverly Community House (1115 N. Abington Rd., Waverly, 570.586.8191, www.waverlycomm.org) • Ballroom Dancing Lessons: Wed., 7:15 p.m., Comm auditorium. Basic & advanced ballroom, swing. $15/person. For info, call Vince Brust at 489.3111.
SOCIAL GROUPS AA Intergroup NEPA If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to quit, we have an answer. Info: aaintergroupnepa.org, 570.654.0488 Alcohol Anonymous: Mon./ Fri 7 p.m. (373 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre), Tue. 7 p.m. (25 Church St., Wilkes-Barre), Wed. 10:15 a.m. (301 Shoemaker St., Swoyersville), 7 p.m. (1000 E. Mountain Blvd., Wilkes-Barre), 8 p.m. (562 Wyoming Ave., Kingston), Thurs. 10 a.m. (75 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke), 7:30
p.m. (301 Lake St., Dallas), Fri. 7:30 p.m. (Triangle 24 Hour Club, Dallas), Sat. 7:30 p.m. (1003 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort), Sun. 7 p.m. (128 W. Washington St., Nanticoke). Call 570.288.9892 for info. Beehive Area Narcotics Anonymous (Wilkes-BarreKingston-Nanticoke-Mountaintop) 24 hour phone line: 570.654.7755 or 1.866.935.4762. Better Breathers Club: Second Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m., Geisinger-Community Medical Center, Professional Building Auditorium (316 Colfax Ave., Scranton). Info: 570.969.8986. Building Industry Association of NEPA (570.287.3331) • Sponsorship: Become host of a monthly General Membership Meeting. Call or e-mail danielle@bianepa.com for details. • Accepting entries for Outdoor Theme Project from builders, trade schools, Vo-Techs, Job Corps. For info, call 570.287.3331. Living with Grief: free sixweek bereavement support group (2-3:30 p.m., 6-7:30 p.m., Spiritual Center, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, 1000 E. Mountain Blvd., Wilkes-
Barre, 570.808.5539) Nar-Anon Family Group Meetings Sun. 7 p.m. Clear Brook Bldg. (rear), Forty Fort; Wed., 7 p.m. United Methodist Church, Mountaintop. 570.288.9892. Narcotic Anonymous Meetings every Tues. at 7 p.m., downstairs in the Methodist Education Building, located off Courthouse Square, on the corner of Marion and Warren Street in Tunkhannock. There are no fees or dues. Newcomers always welcome. Oakwood Terrace (400 Gleason Dr., Moosic, 570.451.3171 ext. 116 or 101) • Support Group Meetings: third Wed. of each month, 6:30 p.m. Overeaters Anon. meetings Mon., Tues., Thurs., 7 p.m.; Wed., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. No fee, newcomers welcome. Call 570.829.1341 for details/meeting locations of visit www.oa.org. Pride of NEPA meetings the second Tues. of each month. Visit prideofnepa.org for details. Suicide Bereavement Support Group First/Third Thurs. every month, 7 p.m., at Catholic Social Services (33 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre). Call 570.822.7118 ext. 307 for info. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Resolve Infertility Peer Support Group: Last Sun. of month, 6:30-8 p.m., Kistler Learning Center at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. Contact Jennifer for info, 610.393.8098. Wyoming Valley Home School Network A support group for home school or cyber school parents throughout NEPA providing monthly meetings, field trips, park days, more. Visit wvhsnetwork.webs.com or contact Julie Lemardy at jmlemardy@gmail.com for info.
Last chance to donate new unwrapped toys to needy children through the Sons of the American Legion Mountain Post 781 “Toys For Tots” drop off points, which will run until Dec. 15. The drop-offs are at Mountain Post 781, Church Road, Mountain Top; Jannuzi’s, 69 North Mtn. Blvd., Mountain Top; The Good 2 Go, 36 North Mtn. Blvd., Mountain Top; Tony’s Pizza, 26 S. Main St., Mountain Top; and Wychock’s Beverag, Route 309, Wilkes-Barre.
- compiled by Sara Pokorny, Weekender Staff Writer. Send your listings to weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., 18703, or fax to 570.831.7375. Deadline is Mondays at 2 p.m. Expanded listings at theweekender.com.
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Green piece ECO-FRIENDLY ADVICE
Jen Stevens | Special to the Weekender
Local spray foam maker keeps homes green It seems like just about everyone is marketing their products and businesses as eco-friendly these days, so it’s tough to find the ones that really are green. When I first heard about EcoTech spray foam, I had no idea what it was all about. After doing a little research and talking to a few people, I realized right away that these guys might just be the best thing for keeping it green on the market when it comes to energy. Based out of Sullivan County, EcoTech is an eco-friendly way for homeowners, architects, and builders to insulate their homes in order to preserve energy and save money. Owner Charles Petersheim started EcoTech in March 2009 during the peak of the recession. Because spray foam is becoming a standard when it comes to new construction, the company has been growing ever since. "EcoTech uses spray foam insulation that is the greenest and the cleanest on the market," said Petersheim. "We are a green company for two reasons – our functionality and composition. Our spray foam is the greenest available because it is composed of more than 27 percent soy and over 45 percent renewable products." According to the American Society of Interior Designers Foundation and the U.S. Green Building Council, a product is green if it is "energy or water efficient; uses healthy, non-toxic materials and is made from recycled or renewable resources," all
of which EcoTech’s spray foam is. As far as the functionality of the product goes, it easily reduces energy costs when it comes to heating and cooling a home. Energy costs are always on the rise, so this product is perfect for saving money and keeping your home well-insulated. Out of all of the green energy forms out there, from geo-thermal to solar, spray foam insulation is hands down one of the most effective. The best part is everyone can afford to go green with spray foam because it’s quick, easy, and very affordable. "Spray foam insulation is the wave of the future, and using EcoTech spray foam is one of the easiest ways to go green," said Petersheim. When I think about re-insulating my home, I picture my house getting torn apart. What’s great about EcoTech is they are non-invasive, meaning they simply access your attic and basement and line the roof and walls with spray foam. Nothing gets torn up, and there is no mess at all. Families that have used EcoTech immediately notice a significant difference in the feel of their homes, especially during the bitter cold days. According to the United States Department of Energy, adding spray foam insulation is the quickest way to make a house more energy efficient and reduce each home’s carbon footprint. Visit ecotechsprayfoam.com for more information on EcoTech.
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Derek Warren | Weekender Correspondent
Southern Tier 2XMAS is filled with holiday cheer. your mouth briefly. Once you swallow, you will be grinning from ear to ear. Did Santa Claus leave some gingerbread cookies behind? Well grab some 2XMAS and finish them off for him. The spices in the beer and the gingerbread are a beautiful match, and if Santa has some 2XMAS with his cookies, he may not leave any behind! Is it worth trying? The answer is short and sweet – yes! This is a perfect beer for that friend who loves wine and claims to hate beer. Southern Tier actually based the recipe for 2XMAS on a traditional Swedish Glögg recipe. Swedish Glögg is a spiced red wine served traditionally during winter, especially around the holidays, so 2XMAS is very much a great meeting point for wine and beer lovers alike. So grab yourself a bottle and enjoy the holiday season! Where can I get it? Currently available in bottles at: J & H Beer, Wilkes-Barre; Wegmans, both Dickson City and WilkesBarre; Krugel’s Georgetown Deli & Beer, Wilkes-Barre; Backyard Alehouse, Scranton. Rating: W W W W Remember, enjoy responsibly! Cheers!
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Beer: 2XMAS Brewery: Southern Tier Brewing Co. Style: Herbed/Spiced Beer ABV: 8.0% Description: Southern Tier 2XMAS pours a clear ruby red color, showing a slight golden hue with a mild beige head that quickly dissipates. The aroma of figs, cinnamon, raisins, gingerbread, and slight hints of clove and orange will be evident upon your first smell of the beer. Immediately upon your first sip, the cinnamon and ginger spices will make an immediate appearance on your taste buds, and the taste will linger long on your palate after swallowing. The aftertaste has slight hints of caramel, along with the aforementioned spices, with a mild amount of heat from the alcohol, but not enough to detract from the experience. 2XMAS is a very malt forward beer with very little evidence of hops, mainly due to the spicing involved. The carbonation in 2XMAS is very mild, but enough to rinse the palate after each sip. This is a true holiday treat, and no holiday celebration would be complete this year without this beer on the table. Food pairing: Southern Tier 2XMAS is a perfect desert beer that is a dream for any chocoholic. A true treat is to have some dark chocolate slowly melt in your mouth and just before it is all gone, take a nice sip of 2XMAS and let the beer linger in
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hardly anyone ever gets hurt. CULTURAL DIVERSITY -- Things People Believe: (1) Personalities are heavily influenced by blood types, according to the Japanese. People with Type A blood are thought to be "sensitive perfectionists and good team players, but over-anxious," according to a November BBC News dispatch, while O’s are "curious and generous but stubborn." Some industries market blood-type-specific products ranging from soft drinks to condoms. (2) Names given by their parents heavily influence a person’s fortunes in life, according to many Thais, but that means relief from misery is just an official name-change away, according to a November Wall Street Journal dispatch from Bangkok. Services-for-fee are available to help find prosperous names, with one smartphone application suggesting five for the equivalent of about $10. -- Saudis Remain FreedomChallenged: (1) In September, officials in Jeddah detained 908 female Nigerian visitors who were not accompanied by appropriate male guardians as required for all females in the kingdom under age 45. (Women older than that are allowed merely to carry notarized permission slips from husbands, sons or brothers.) That the Nigerians were in the country only to make the required Muslim Hajj pilgrimage did not deter Saudi authorities. (2) Saudi immigration officials in November began a text-messaging service to notify husbands if a woman attempts to leave the country (at an airport or across a border) without the official "yellow sheet" authorizing her departure. -- Update: Japanese and Chinese traditions absolutely reject the idea of reusing wooden chopsticks, and for many years Japan’s (and then, China’s) forests easily met chopstick demand. But Japan requires 23 billion pairs a year, and China 63 billion, which the wood industry (even China’s) eventually could not provide. In 2011, Koreanborn Jae Lee built a factory in Americus, Ga., near forests of poplar and sweet gum trees that proved the ideal combination of softness and hardness for the sticks. In 2011 and early 2012, he supplied Japanese, Chinese and Koreans with 20 million pairs of "Made in U.S.A." chopsticks every week. (In June, Georgia Chopsticks LLC was inexplic-
ably closed by court order, even though its sales had remained brisk.) QUESTIONABLE JUDGMENTS -- Police were seeking a 6foot-3 man concerning an attempted child-abduction in November after a father intervened as the man led the father’s 2year-old daughter toward an exit of the Fashion Square mall in Charlottesville, Va. The father alerted Fashion Square’s security, and the cops took the man into "custody," which turned out to mean escorting him off the property and warning him not to return (catch and release?). -- Questionable Product Launches: (1) The Demeter Fragrance Library (maker of such "classic" scents as "Dirt," "Crayon" and "Laundromat") has added to its line with "Sushi" cologne, reported the website FoodBeast.com in November. Fortunately, the scent is not that of raw fish, but "cooked sticky rice," seaweed, ginger and lemon essences. (2) A company called Beverly Hills Caviar recently installed three vending machines in the Los Angeles area that sell nothing but varieties of caviar (ranging from pink mother of pearl ($4) to Imperial River Beluga ($500 an ounce). PERSPECTIVE "In beautiful La Jolla Cove," wrote The New York Times in November, describing the cliffside-vista community near San Diego, "art galleries and coffee shops meet a stretch of unspoiled cliffs and Pacific Ocean" -- unspoiled, that is, until recently, when seagulls took over. Now, because of California’s showcase environmental regulations, use of the cove has been restricted, and cleaning the bird droppings from the land is subject to a permitapplication process that might take two years. Some residents profess not to mind ("Smells just like the ocean," said one, "but maybe a little ’heightened’") while others are appalled ("As soon as we pulled up, it was like, this is awful"). Even though the smell grows "more acrid by the day," according to the Times, residents’ and visitors’ only short-term hope is for cleansing by the traditional winter rains (which, fortunately, do not require California permits)
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I went to an end-of-summer party with my friend Becky. The party was hopping, and there were people everywhere. Becky’s boyfriend, Mark, was supposed to meet us there, and he was bringing a few single friends. The Jell-O shots were flying, the Solo cups were ponged and flipped. There were spoons, quarters, and card games going on at every table. There was a giant trampoline, and I was showing off my awesome gymnastic abilities with the other girls when Mark’s friends arrived. There were four of them, and one caught my eye right away. It was time to get off the trampoline and onto my game. I chatted with him over by the keg and found out his name was Brian. He was a junior at King’s College and a fellow Red Sox fan. We bonded instantly over baseball and the horrible season we were having. We talked all night and laughed and played chicken with the other couples in the pool; everyone thought we were cute together. He had received a phone call from a friend who needed a ride, so he had to leave. He took my phone and added himself as a contact, then added my number to his. I walked him to his car and we had a blissfully perfect goodbye kiss. He made me promise to call him in the morn-
ing. I awoke the next day over at Becky’s house and Mark was there. He said he couldn’t find his phone and thinks he left it at the party. He needed to get in touch with Brian because they had plans that afternoon. I told him he could use my phone since he had saved himself as a contact. I went back to sleep. When I went home, I decided to make that phone call to Brian that I had promised. It rang once and went to voicemail. Hmm… My call was ignored. I went about my day and then tried to call him one last time before I went to sleep that night, ignored. The next day, Becky and I went to lunch and we ran into Mark and Brian at the mall. I walked over to say “Hi” and he said, “Stay away from me. You’re crazy.” …What? I spoke with Becky later that night and found out that Mark tried waking him up that day by calling him over and over. Since the calls came from my phone, he saw 25 missed calls from my number and assumed I was a crazy stalker. Mark never mentioned to him that he was the caller, and if he were to do so now, it would look like a coverup, so I decided to cut my losses and vow to never loan out my phone again. W
VIDEO GAME REVIEWS
Robbie Vanderveken | Special to the Weekender
The fifth game in the popular ‘Hitman’ game series is a real killer.
Hitman hits his mark
A series that I have watched with interest for a while but never really got into is “Hitman,” so with the release of “Hitman: Absolution”, I thought it would be a good time to jump onboard. The first “Hitman” game was released in 2000 on the PC; I don’t play many PC games, so that could be why I missed it. My only experience with it is watching friends play it, so without having played any of the previous games myself, I can’t compare it to the older entries. “Hitman: Absolution” is the fifth game in the series, following the story of Agent 47, a human clone who shows little emotion and uses his highly developed senses in his job as a contract killer. Agent 47 works for an organization called the “International Contract Agency” where a group of professional hitmen are used to extend the influential of wealthy customers around the world. The agency deals with their assassins using the aid of a “handler,” providing correspondence, gadgets, and briefings. Agent 47’s handler went rouge and turned on the agency. In “Absolution,” Agent 47 is contracted to kill his longtime friend and handler Diana Burnwood. He is usually emotionless, but he did have a soft spot for Diana. As Diana is dying, she tells him why she betrayed the agency. She discovered a young girl named Victoria who was genetically
engineered to be an assassin. She didn’t want Victoria to suffer the same fate as Agent 47, so she ran away to protect her. As Diana’s final request, 47 agrees to protect Victoria, for which the agency brands him a traitor. Now Agent 47 is on the run. “Hitman” is a third-person action game that incorporates shooting, stealth, costumes, and brutal melee. The first things I noticed were the gorgeous graphics and sound – the facial animations really bring tension to the story, and the musical score really brings life to the action sequences. The gameplay feels really slick; I particularly like the shooting mechanics. Aiming is really good, and the thing that makes you feel really badass is you can slow down time and pick all of your targets, taking out a room full of guys in an instant. The sneaking and hiding mechanics are adequate for a stealth game, but the best stealth element is being able to steal and wear the clothes of the enemy. You can wear all manors of outfits to blend in and sneak around; the only problem is if you there are other guys wearing the same thing, they can spot you pretty easily. One way this can be avoided is you can cover your face as you are walking by, which works sometimes. The thing I like the most about this game is the amount of options you have to complete each mission. You
can sneak in, shoot up the place, or even kill from afar, and the ways you can murder are immense. You can strangle, stab, burn, electrocute, blow up, you name it. This adds a ton of variety and things to do, especially if you play the Contracts mode. In this mode, you can set conditions for the level, such as how many guys you have to kill, and your friends online can try out your custom Contract and you can compare scores. Your scores even go up against a worldwide leader board so you can see how good you are. It is like the game “Horse,” but a bit more violent, depending on how you play “Horse.” This is one of the only online features the game has, but the single player game is pretty amazing. If you like stealth games or action games, it is definitely a game you should try out, even if you are new to the series like I am. If you are a longtime fan, then you have been anticipating this game for six years. With its gorgeous graphics and great gameplay, this could be one of the best action games of the year.
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-Robbie Vanderveken is the digital operations specialist at The Times Leader. E-mail him at rvanderveken@ timesleader.com.
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By Caeriel Crestin
Weekender Correspondent SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) I know you hate metaphysical mumbojumbo and mystical bulls--t. For that reason, I attempt to simply tell it like it is. When you need a sincere pat on the back, I do my best to compliment you in a way you can hear. On the same token, I have no qualms about kicking your ass when necessary. But my favorite task (combining the two aforementioned duties) is my responsibility this week: delivering a playful spank. When you examine the rosy glow of your ass cheeks later, I want you to think about what you’ve done. If you haven’t a clue, here’s one: your crime relates not to being naughty, but to not being naughty enough. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Stage an intervention for your chocolate-addicted friend. Driven to the brink by a slavish devotion to the dark stuff, hounded by horrible acne and an expanding waistline, she’ll eventually be grateful to you for stepping in. Be firmly compassionate, without resorting to lame, reductionist strategies like: “Try carob. It’s almost the same.” Might as well give a heroin junkie Tylenol. Simply own that she’s giving something up that’s irreplaceably great, but ultimately not as great as the things it’s keeping her from. Then use the same hard-nosed, tough-love attitude on yourself to conquer your own less-thanhealthy habit. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) First imagine the lamest little girl fantasies you can: princesses, rainbows, unicorns. Now think of the sad, twisted corporate executives whose job it is to take those sickly-sweet visions and shape them into products those poor, naïve little women find irresistibly delicious—and their parents find palatable enough to purchase for them. This marketing strategy has resulted in some nauseatingly lame merchandise, and one of the illusions you’ve been swallowing. Carefully constructed to appear to your particular sensibilities as a scrumptious and nutritious meal, it’s really as vacuous and simple as cotton candy. Throw it away, now that you know— before you take another delectably empty bite.
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definition. Why settle for two dimensions, where only one facet of you is allowed to shine at a time? ARIES (March 21-April 19) While you may not have the protruding brow and powerful jaw of humanity’s “missing link” between our primate ancestors and the modern Homo sapiens, your Neanderthal attitude pretty much qualifies you anyway. Chill out on your bash-first, ask questions later approach. Lower your club, and back slowly away. If you don’t, you’re likely to get clobbered yourself. You can protest “Me have big stick!” all you want, but it’s useless; These days, people use smarter weapons, like email viruses, media smear campaigns, and lawsuits. Better develop a more sophisticated offense, or else get used to not having it your way all of the time. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Don’t waste time with useless stunts like stuffing your face with habanero peppers or lighting your farts. Take the brave, foolish streak you’ve been wearing this week and harness it to serve some constructive end. Don’t risk your life jumping between rooftops to impress someone, not when there are more daring and impressive leaps to be made in your attitude. A tricky and dangerous emotional turnaround would go further towards getting you laid or loved than its physical equivalent. Save the bungee-jumping. Bounce back with a new idea and you’ll never have to jump off the bridge in the first place. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Reincarnation gurus don’t ridicule the
many people who claim to be Cleopatra or King Arthur. They accommodate them instead, by inventing the possibility that those souls split and were reborn into many new incarnations. I know you share my cynicism. Why didn’t Homeless Joe’s soul fracture and find itself born again in 80 different people? You wouldn’t give money to a pasty-faced medium with an infomercial so he could tell you about your life as Queen Elizabeth I. So why are you giving something much more important (part of your soul) to someone as conniving and pathetic? Next time he asks for a piece of you, laugh in his face. It’s less than he deserves—in another life you’d have him beheaded. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Cancers brag. Not as often as an Aries, perhaps, but when you do, it’s more ostentatious and obnoxious; it’s tales of being hand-fed peeled grapes by scantily-clad attendants in a bathtub filled with real pearls and rose petals. It’s epic descriptions of the grand adventure where you risked life and limb crossing shaky, fragile, crumbling rope bridges over hot spitting lava to return a dying culture’s most precious talisman. That your gloating isn’t quite this extreme is irrelevant; it sounds exactly that lush and extravagant to your exhausted listeners. Stop telling us how amazing you are. If you are that cool, those who need to know will figure it out all on their own. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Hachiko was a faithful dog. His friend, Eisenburo Uyeno, was a professor in a different part of Tokyo from where they lived. Still, Hachiko would accompany
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You are what you do, like it or not. Anyone can resist, for a time, the influence of a job or activity; you don’t become a corporate pawn overnight. But it’s insidious, the way daily tasks creep in and take over your personality. You become what you despise despite all your resistance. The only solution, ultimately, is to do what you love more than you do what you hate. How’s your balance of duty to passion? This week, do what it takes to tip it at least slightly towards the love of life—then set yourself up so it’ll stay that way. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Prescription for reviving a slight “slowdown” in your sexual economy: 1.Take exciting risks, like racing around on a powerful motorcycle, clinging to a sexy stranger you barely know. Almost a guaranteed turn-on. 2.Lower the bar slightly. Your interest rates are too high. Don’t sleep with anyone below your standards, but do consider everyone who approaches you. They may know something about you that you don’t, yet. 3.Jack (or Jill) off. Get the juices flowing. Put it this way: If nothing’s coming out of your libidinal bank account nothing’s going to come in. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) The best prank caller I know got his dream: His new cellphone uses the old number for an obscure local museum. People calling are subjected to the museum’s complicated hours (“We open at 4 A.M., close at 5:45 AM for 5 minutes, reopen at 5:50, then close again at 11:15 for a 15-minute cigarette break…”), detailed, realistic descriptions of the whale carcasses the museum is forced to sell to support itself (“Do you know how hard it is to keep a museum afloat?”), and bizarre exhibits (“The History of Lesbian SelfAbsorption in California”). You, too, may get a chance to show off one of your more obscure talents this week. Milk it; it’s only a matter of time before they change the number and the calls cease rolling in. W
-To contact Caeriel, send mail to sign.language.astrology@gmail.com.
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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Things you don’t need: a box to fit inside, a square peg for your round hole, and a category to fall neatly into. Why do you insist on associating with people who offer only these options? There are others who recognize that cramming you in a toybox would only cramp your style. They possess a variety of multi-use pegs for every shape hole. And, since they’re completely uncategorizable, they’ll be thrilled to know someone else who transcends
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
him daily to Shibaya Train Station, and invariably be waiting for him when he returned. Unfortunately, he died. Hachiko kept his vigil at the station for a decade. Regardless of obstacles, he always returned daily to the station to hopefully await his master. When the dog finally died, touched commuters had a statue erected in his honor, a testament to his devotion. It’s a dog story for you, since you’ve been in the dog house lately. To get out, ironically, follow Hachiko’s example — for nothing more than a bowl of kibble, show off just how patient and loyal you can be.
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By Nick Delorenzo
Special to the Weekender
'Commander' developer a real 'Star Citizen' It isn’t every day that you have an opportunity to speak to someone who single-handedly changed an industry. I recently spoke with Chris Roberts, the developer of the groundbreaking “Wing Commander” series of games. Roberts is now kicking off another extremely ambitious project, “Star Citizen.” “Star Citizen,” with its immense scale, first-person perspective, and eye-popping graphics, promises to be everything that the “Wing Commander” series was, and much more. Back in the early 1990s, Roberts was one of the pioneers of the Space Combat Simulator genre, and his concept of an “interactive movie” – where every action a player took somehow influenced the overarching story – would change gaming forever. He combined state-of-the art
visuals with a compelling story and musical score to create an enduring story that has worked its way into the annals of classic science fiction. Roberts turned out to be extremely gracious and generous with his time. I asked him what he had been up to for the past 10 years. He replied that he had become interested in film production and had worked on “Lord of War” and several other titles over the course of several years. “And after so many years of making games,” he said, “I finally got a chance to play some of them.” But he never took his eyes off of the gaming industry. In early 2011, he began to prototype what is now “Star Citizen.” “I started to feel like I wanted to make another game,” he said, “and when I feel that way, that’s
what I have to do.” Roberts said that it was great to be able to work without a strict development schedule and added that he was happy to be personally involved in the “nuts and bolts” aspect of the game. “It was really great to be able to roll up my sleeves and get my hands dirty with programming again.” Roberts decided to break with the traditional publishing and distribution models and their corporate controls, instead chosing to “crowdfund” the game. He asked fans if they would contribute money to develop a game, hoping to raise $2 million, at which point investors would be willing to fund the rest. The response he received was overwhelming. He raised nearly $7 million from almost 100,000 people. “I’m incredibly thankful to the fans,” he said. “They care about
Chris Roberts is the developer of the groundbreaking ‘Wing Commander’ game series. the game, and the genre, and having their feedback on the project has been rewarding in a way I never expected.” Fans had the opportunity to contribute anywhere from $5 to $10,000 or more, and many gave more than $1,000. Referring to the gaming experience he was trying to create,
Roberts said, “At the end of the day, I want people to say that it was worth it.”
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-Nick DeLorenzo is director of interactive and new media for The Times Leader. E-mail him at ndelorenzo@timesleader.com.
A 20-SOMETHING’S WILD ADVENTURES
Justin Brown | Weekender Correspondent
Ice-T's lady bares all
There’s nothing better during the holidays than hot cocoa. Some people like theirs with whipped cream swirled on top. Others add peppermint schnapps for a buzz. I like mine half-naked on a Vegas stage! Sorry, Mom and Dad. Fortunately, with Ice-T’s woman, Coco, now headlining “Peep Show” inside Planet Hollywood on the Vegas strip, it’s now possible. I recently spoke with the busy “Ice Loves Coco” star following her Dec. 3 debut, playing Bo Peep in the striptease show that takes audiences on a sexy adventure with some of the most beloved fairytale characters of all time. The Weekender: What was it like being the new girl in a show where the cast had already been performing together for a while? Coco: They have rolled out the red carpet for me. They’ve all been telling me I’m a breath of fresh air, like it’s a change in the scene. They were very accepting. W: You’re no stranger to flaunting your body. How has it been adjusting from posing for revealing pictures to being topless every night in front of an audience? Coco: When I post things on the Internet, I know there’re a
million people looking at it, but I don’t see them looking at it. It’s a little different, but I have to overcome that because it’s a show. W: Ice-T is in New York filming “Law & Order: SVU” while you’re in Vegas. Anyone who has seen “Ice Loves Coco” knows you two are rarely apart. How did he take the news of you going to Vegas? Coco: He was a big supporter. I was a little concerned because I didn’t want to leave, but he was like, “If I got a Las Vegas show, I would leave in a heartbeat. So the fact that you got one, you need to go and just live out your dream.” W: When I saw “Peep Show,” not only were the men into it, but the women loved it, too. From a female perspective, are you surprised women are big fans of the show? Coco: You think of it as kind of dirty, and you might not be able to bring your woman to it, but it’s the whole opposite. It’s a burlesque, classy, striptease show. W: What can Coco go on the record saying “Sorry, Mom and Dad” for? Coco: I was a little eccentric with my body growing up, just wanting to show all my body parts, just really free with myself. It’s made me who I am today. W
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CHEVROLET `04 BLAZER 4 wheel drive, auto, 4.3, super clean, $6,995 CHEVY ‘01 CAVALIER Low mileage, auto, 4 cylinder. $4,595 SUZUKI ‘02 VITARA 4 x 4, auto, clean $4,595 DODGE ‘02 NEON SXT 4 cylinder auto. $4,395. All Cars Have 3 Month Warranty BACKROAD WASH & LUBE & AUTO SALES 1351 Shoemaker W. Wyoming 570-693-5823
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Silver, 83K, 4 new tires. Warranty. Price Reduced $6,195
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ATV, 110 CC. Brand New Tomahawk Kids Quad. Only $695 takes it away! 570-817-2952 Wilkes-Barre
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DODGE 02 VIPER GTS 10,000 MILES V10
6speed, collectors, this baby is 1 of only 750 GTS coupes built in 2002 and only 1 of 83 painted Race Yellow it still wears its original tires showing how it was babied. This car is spotless throughout and is ready for its new home. This vehicle is shown by appointment only. $39,999 or trade. 570-760-2365
HONDA 09 CIVIC EX Grey. 42K miles.
Moon roof, alloys. Reduced Price $13,900
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MANY VEHICLES AT AUCTION PRICE ‘04 Mitsibishi Outlander 4x4 112k $4,499 ‘01 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Executive 74K $5,399 ‘06 Dodge Caravan 57k $6,899 ‘06 Chrysler Sebring Conv. Touring 60K $7,199 ‘05 Chrysler T & C 63k $7,199 ‘06 FORD FREESTAR 62k, Rear air A/C $7,599 ‘05 Dodge Durango SLT 106k warranty $7,799 ‘05 CHEVY MALIBU Only 36k, Private Owner $7,899 ‘07 Ford Escape 4X4 XLT 83K $9,599 ‘10 Chrysler Sebring Conv. Touring 6 cyl., 30k factory warranty $13,899 ‘12 Ford Fusion 25k factory warranty $14,999 ‘11 Mitsubishi Endeavor 4x4 26k Factory warranty $16,999 ‘11 Ford E250 Cruse. P.W. PDL Cargo Only 8k miles! $17,499 ‘11 Ford E250 Cruse. P.W. PDL Cargo Only 3k miles! Factory Warranty, $18,299 ‘11 Ford Escape XLT, 4x4, 26k, Factory Warranty, 6 Cylinder $18,799 TITLE TAGS FULL NOTARY SERVICE 6 M ONTH WARRANTY WE W I L L E N T E R T A I N OFFERS !
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96 Ford Taurus, 30 V6, 4 door, power window & door locks, A/C $1,800 79 Chevy Pickup with Plow. $1,995 90 GMC Pickup with Plow. $1,995 96 Buick Skylark Auto, 4 door, 81K $2,300 00 Chevy S10 Blazer. 4 door. 4wd. Red. $2,500 96 Pontiac Grand Prix. White, Air, power windows & brakes, 4 door, runs good. 106K. $2,995 02 Ford Windstar 44K, auto, 6 cylinder, air, all power options, runs good. $4,600 95 Buick Park Ave 54k. $3,995 03 Ford Windstar LX, 6 cylinder, A/C, 94K, all power options, $4,300 94Cadillac Fleetwood Limo, ex cellent condition, 40K $6,000 93 UD Tow Truck with wheel lift. 64k. $10,000 04 Nissan Armada, 7 passenger. 4wd. Excellent condition. $11,900 09 Mercedes GL450, 7 passenger. Too many options to list. 30K miles. Garage kept. Cream puff. $47,000
Junk Cars, Used Cars & Trucks wanted. Cash paid. 574 -1275
22k. Silver. 22k. Factory Warranty. Like New. $15,495
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TOYOTA 04 CELICA GT
112K miles. Blue, 5 speed. Air, power windows/locks, CD/cassette, Keyless entry, sunroof, new battery. Car drives and has current PA inspection. Slight rust on corner of passenger door. Clutch slips on hard acceleration. This is why its thousands less than Blue Book value. $6,500 OBO. Make an offer! Call 570-592-1629
TOYOTA 07 COROLLA LE Silver/Grey Cloth Moonroof. 82K SUPER CLEAN! $11,200
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VOLVO 06 S40
Automatic, original owner. Paid over $30,000. Fully equipped too much to mention. Clean car fax. Like new with only 14,000 miles. Just serviced & inspected by Volvo. Brand new tires. $13,900 negotiable. call for details 570-510-8613
VW 03 JETTA Silver with grey cloth. SPORTY 5 SPEED. Only 80K. $7,100
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Motorcycles
SCOOTER 12 BRAND NEW
CHEVROLET `76 PICKUP 4 Cylinder Very Good Condition! NEW PRICE $1,500. 570-362-3626 Ask for Lee
CHEVY 30 HOTROD COUPE $47,000
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Kit Car $5,500 OR TRADE JUST REDUCED (570) 655-4884
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MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE
1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $7,995. Call 570-237-5119
MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible
removable hard top, power windows, AM /FM radio with cassette player, CD player, automatic, 4 new tires. Champagne exterior; Italian red leather interior inside. Garage kept, excellent condition. Priced to Sell! $23,000. Call 570-825-6272
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SUZUKI 01 VS 800 GL INTRUDER
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SUBARU 10 FORESTER X PREMIUM
JEEP `12 LIBERTY SPORT 4 x 4. Silver.
14K miles. Factory Warranty. $20,495.
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All ready to ride, electric start, automatic transmission, disk brakes, rear luggage trunk, under seat storage, around 100 mpg, fully street legal, all ready to go! only $1,595. Call 570-817-2952
YAMAHA 08 STAR RAIDER RAVEN EDITION Mint condition. Very low miles. Asking $7400. Call for details. 570-472-2327
YAMAHA 97 ROYALSTAR 1300
12,000 miles. With windshield. Runs excellent. Many extras including gunfighter seat, leather bags, extra pipes. New tires & battery. Asking $4,000 firm. (570) 814-1548
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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
HONDA 06 PILOT One owner.
AWD. 104K miles, moonroof, leather heated seats. Warranty. $12,500
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JEEP 04 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
Columbia Edition. Silver. 94k. Moonroof. 4.0L 6 cyl. new tires. Warranty $9,400.
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JEEP 10 GRAND CHEROKEE V6. 4x4. Silver. 41 k miles. One owner. SHARP! Factory Warranty. $20,200
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LEXUS 05 RX 300
ALL WHEEL DRIVE Silver/Black Cloth Panoramic Moonroof. 61K $17,500
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Experienced full time-part time Optician needed for upscale optical. Experience required. Emphasis on exceptional patient care/customer service. Frame selection, lens design, lab and dispensary experience preferred. Outstanding communication skills, organizational ability, a professional manner, and superior attention to detail are necessary for this position. Salary commensurate with experience. Forward resume’ to: Thomas Engle, 1100 Highway 315, WB, PA 18702.
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Lakeside Health & Rehabilitation 245 Old Lake Road Dallas, PA 18612 570-639-1885 E.O.E.
PT shift positions available for serving female youth in 24 hour/7 day a week residential treatment program. Experience with youth MH/MR population is a plus BS in social work or related field is preferred. Excellent compensation, benefits, salary. Fax resume to: 570-825-4746 or e-mail skrochta@voapa.org EOE
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548 Medical/Health
RN CHARGE NURSE Full Time 3pm-11:30pm. Skilled Nursing Facility Experience Preferred
DIRECTOR OF NURSING/ ADMINISTRATOR An established ASC located in Kingston, has an immediate opening for a Director of Nursing/Administrator. Excellent opportunity for a seasoned RN or experienced healthcare/clinical manager with ASC experience. Responsible for day-to-day operations, future planning, staffing, budget/financial, inventory, physician relationships, marketing and compliance with all rules and regulations. Please send resume to:
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Ford F-150 20082009 A.R.E Truck Cap. Black, Fiberglass, 5 1/2 ft bed Has break light, interior cargo light, clamps. All carpet on the inside Sliding side windows with screen locking back window/door. Front window folds down for cleaning $400. Call 855-0550, leave message
AWD. 102k miles. Navigation. Heated seats. Like New. Warranty. $13,900
444 Market St. Kingston
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COOKIE ROUTE AVAILABLE: 1-2 days a week with good income. For more information call Karen at 570-925-5991
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PRODUCTION/ MACHINE OPERATORS $10.50/hr Plus
AEP Industries, Inc., manufacturer of flexible packaging films in Mountaintop hiring Starting at $10.50/hr. PLUS .50¢ /hr. for night shift; 60-90 day evaluation provides increase $$ based on YOUR performance, attendance etc. Full-time 12 hours shifts alternating / 3 & 4 day work weeks (overtime pay every other) Every Other Weekend A Must. As a Machine Operator you will remove, inspect, and pack finish product to specifications with strong opportunity for promotion. You must be able to do some heavy lifting, MUST know how to use a tape measure and scale, and be a TEAM PLAYER. Previous mfg. experience preferred. Benefit Pkg. includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Ins., Vacation, Holiday pay. Applications accepted daily @ AEP INDUSTRIES, INC. 8 am - 4 pm 20 Elmwood Ave Crestwood Industrial Park Mountaintop, PA 18707 Email: grullony@aepinc.com
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Antiques & Collectibles
COINS nickels 1916 P Buffalo; 1938 S Jefferson, 1939 D Jefferson $40. 570-287-4135 YEARBOOKS. COUGHLIN (25) 1928-1980, GAR, (22) 1928-2006, MEYERS, (22) 19571981, WYOMING VALLEY WEST, (11) 1970-1992. NANTICOKE, (2) 19711979, PITTSTON, (11) 1967-1981HANOVER (6) 1951-1981 MINT. Prices vary depending on condition. $20-$40 each. Call for further details and additional school editions. 570-825-4721 arthurh302@ aol.com
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Furnaces & Heaters
OIL TANKS (2)
275 gallon indoor oil tanks. Very good condition. Converted to gas. $125. each. Call 570-760-2793
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Furniture & Accessories
BEDROOM SUITE. 7 piece. Light maple wood. Triple dresser with mirror, chest, 2 nightstands, headboard, footboard and rails. $750. 570-762-6322 CHAIRS, (2) Genuine leather, custom made recliners. Taupe color, like new. $550 each. 570-675-5046
Furniture & Accessories
DEN FURNITURE Wood/cloth. Regular size sofa, chair and ottoman. Coffee table, 2 end tables. Excellent condition. $325 for all. 570-675-5046
FURNISH FOR LESS
* NELSON * * FURNITURE * * WAREHOUSE * Recliners from $299 Lift Chairs from $699 New and Used Living Room Dinettes, Bedroom 210 Division St Kingston Call 570-288-3607
752 Landscaping & Gardening SIMPLICITY LAWN TRACTOR, Model 738, with mower deck, snow thrower, and snow blade. Excellent Condition. Negotiable. 570-474-6158
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Machinery & Equipment
SNOW BLOWER. Craftsman. 12 HP, 32” dual stage. Electric start. Track Drive. $525. 570-675-5046
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758 Miscellaneous
All Junk Cars & Trucks Wanted Highest Prices Paid In CA$H FREE PICKUP
570-574-1275 DVDs “The Office” Seasons 1, 2, 3, & 4. New $35. 570-606-9776
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BORDER COLLIES
1 male, 1 female, 3 months, 1st shots, parents on site. $250. 570-864-3257
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QUARTER HORSE MARE Registered, 24 year old 4H horse, great for children or beginners. English or Western. No bad habits. $975. 570-443-7170
DALLAS 3 bedroom, 2 bath, modern country kitchen with Corian counters, family room with fireplace, wet bar and walkout to patio, multi-level decks. All appliances included. $217,000. 570-675-0446 evenings.
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Apartments/ Unfurnished
362 Susquehanna Avenue Completely remodeled, spectacular, 2 story Victorian home, with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, new rear deck, full front porch, tiled baths & kitchen, granite countertops. All cherry hardwood floors throughout, all new stainless steel appliances & lighting. New oil furnace, washer/dryer in first floor bath. Great neighborhood, nice yard. $174,900 (30 year loan, $8,750 down, $887/month, 30 years @ 4.5%) NOT IN FLOOD 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-899-8877 570-654-1490
KINGSTON
1st Ave. 1 bedroom, single occupancy, off-street parking, no pets, references. $450 + utilities. Call 570-655-9229
35 STARK ST
MOCANAQUA
180 MAIN STREET Great two story, 2 bedroom & 2 baths with hardwood & tile floors, granite countertops, finished basement, walk in closet, 9’ ceilings, gas fireplace, above ground swimming pool & hot tub spa. for more information call 570-542-7525 or 570-902-9183.
WEST PITTSTON
4 bedrooms, 1 bath, single car detached garage, eat-in kitchen, living, dining & family rooms gas baseboard heat, 2 zones. Unfinished basement, window treatments included, great bones. $74,900. 570-262-7949 or 570-332-7686
Completely Remodeled 3 bedroom. Home in a great neighborhood. Includes refinished hardwood and new tile floors, new bathroom and kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Gas heat, nice yard and porches. $74,900 Call (570)654-1490
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DALLAS
Third Floor, two bedrooms, kitchen, living room. Refrigerator and stove provided. Heat, water, and sewer included. Nice neighborhood. $625 per month. Lease, first & security deposit, and references required. No pets.
Beautiful, meticulous two story. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bath condo at Newberry Estates. Security system, central air, washer/dryer, fireplace, skylights, private master deck. All maintenance included. Amenities include golf, tennis private pool. No Pets. $1,300/month. Call Susan 570-510-8395
ances, washer/ dryer hookup, deck, off street parking. Includes sewer & garbage. No pets, non smoking. Security & lease, $445/month. (570) 693-2586
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FORTY FORT
39 Tripp Street Modern & spacious first floor 2 bedroom apartment with sunroom & rear porch Includes stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer, storage, garage & off street parking. $575/ month plus utilities. References, security. No pets, No smoking. Ready to move in and December is FREE! 570-417-2775 or 570-954-1746
KINGSTON
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1472 S. Hanover St. Well maintained bi-level. This home features 2 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, recreation room with propane stove. Walk out to a 3 season porch. Professionally landscaped yard. 1 car garage, storage shed, new appliances, ceiling fans. Close to LCCC. $153,900. Call 570-735-7594
912 Lots & Acreage
LARKSVILLE Large 3
bedroom 1/2 double. Stove & fridge included. Newly remodeled. $695 plus security, utilities extra. No Pets. 570-814-9299
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Nice 2 bedrooms. Fresh Paint. Lots of kitchen cabinets. $485 includes water, sewer & garbage. 718-744-4748.
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2 bedroom apt. 2nd floor, stove & refrigerator, off street parking. Water, sewer & garbage included. Non smokers & no pets. $550/month. 570-655-2567
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Program Assistant
These positions are based at our Adult Day Program and assist with meeting the personal, developmental and therapeutic needs of our clients. Positions are full time.
Direct Care Staff
These positions are based in our group homes and are a part of our nursing team assisting our residents with their daily needs such as personal hygiene, meals, and activities. On the job training is provided with shift differential. Positions are part time and per diem.
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For further information about this position and other openings, visit our website at www.ibcllc.com
to door covered carport makes perfect quality 2 bedroom deluxe! Glass enclosed porch, maple kitchen, all appliances, fireplace. $750 + utilities. 2 YEARS, NO PETS /SMOKING /EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION.
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Integrated Business Consulting (IBC) is a leading provider of consulting and education services specializing in the Public Sector-Federal sector. IBC was formed in 2003 to meet the ever demanding needs of the Federal Government for experienced ERP consultants with expert knowledge of financial and supply chain management. IBC expanded their business in 2007 into education and currently is the primary provider of instructors to SAP Education as well as an Authorized Education Partner of SAP and Business Objects. IBC has additionally expanded into other industries including transportation, retail and consumer products. Due to our ever growing demand, IBC is looking to fill the following position:IBC is looking for an experienced Project Management Specialist. Project Management support individual shall have a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of (7) years of Project Management experience. Candidate must demonstrate experience in planning/scheduling using MS Project or an ERP System. Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Management, Project Management. A minimum of (10) year experience of project management experience may be substituted for a degree. A PMP or Project Management Certificate is a highly desirable. In addition, previous experience supporting military asset repair, overhaul, or logistics is a plus. Must demonstrate a proficiency in the use of MS Suite of products; Project, Excel, Word, Power, Point. To qualify for this position you must be a U.S. Citizen. Resumes must be submitted to creeves@ibcllc.com along with a cover letter
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152 Elizabeth Street Spacious 2 bedroom apartment with ample closet space. Off street parking. All utilities and appliances included. No pets. $795 + lease & security. Call 570-510-7325
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Must have a PA Practical Nursing License and prior experience preferred. Positions are part time. All positions require a high school diploma and a valid driver s license. Please apply online at www.stjosephscenter.org or 2010 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509; Phone (570) 342-8379 EOE
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Back Mountain Company looking for help in Accounting Department. Experience with accounts payable, payroll and employee/customer service issues preferred. Applicant must exercise practical judgement, self discipline and be able to prioritize workload. Cross train in various office duties. Proficient in microsoft office. Full time position with benefits Please send resume to: hr@pdmco.net EOE
Rt. 11, West Nanticoke 735-4150
$20 OFF
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WILKES-BARRE NORTH 815 N. Washington
WILKES-BARRE
MOVE IN FOR XMAS! 1-2-3 Bedroom Rentals in Kingston, Wyoming, Wilkes-Barre, Plains. Call Property Mgr. for info & appt..... 570-899-3407
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Mayflower Crossing Apartments 570.822.3968 1, 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms - Light & bright open floor plans - All major appliances included - Pets welcome* - Close to everything - 24 hour emergency maintenance - Short term leases available
Call TODAY For AVAILABILITY!! www.mayflower crossing.com Certain Restrictions Apply*
Line up a place to live in classified! SUGAR NOTCH 1st floor 2/3 bedrooms, beautiful and bright, all new, Economic gas heat/AC, plenty of closets, quiet location, wall to wall, tile, rear porch. No pets, reference + security + lease $495/$595 570-822-2032 or 570-239-2752
SWOYERSVILLE Spacious first floor. 2 bedrooms, new heat, central air, kitchen, bath, and appliances. Incl. coin-op laundry. $650 plus security and utilities. No pets or smoking. 570-885-7434 Ask for Lauren
WEST WYOMING Eighth Street
Beautiful, 2nd floor, 2 bedroom, 1 bath. All appliances, includes washer/ dryer & air conditioning. Non smoker, security & references, off street parking, no pets. $595 + utilities. 954-2972
WYOMING
Large 1 bedroom, second floor. Extra room for den/study. Includes heat, water, garbage, offstreet parking. No pets or smoking. Proof of income, background check. No lease. $575 month plus 1 month security. 570-693-2415 Leave Message
To place your ad call...829-7130 944
PITTSTON
2nd floor, large and modern. 2 bedrooms, living room, computer room, laundry room with washer & dryer. Full bath, kitchen with stove, fridge and dish washer. Fresh paint and carpet. Water and trash incl. No smokers, no pets. $550/mo plus security. 570-881-9789 after 6PM
1st floor, very large 1 bedroom, with open floor plans. W/w carpet, custom kitchen with breakfast bar and appliances. large closets and storage, coin-op laundry, all utilities included plus cable. $625 + security No pets. 570-814-1356
WILKESBARRE
AMERICA REALTY RENTAL General Hospital
area. Deluxe remodeled 1st floor, kitchen, appliances, Victorian accents. $625 + utilities. 2 YEARS, NO PETS /SMOKING /EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION.
570-288-1422
LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED!
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WILKES-BARRE HISTORIC WHEELMAN 439 S. Franklin St. Fabulous 1 bedroom, hardwood floors. A/C, marble bath. Security system. Laundry, off street parking. $650 570-821-5599 WILKES-BARRE Newly renovated 2 bedroom apt. with off street parking for one car. Located close to downtown & Wilkes College, at 412 S. Franklin St. Minimum one year lease. $575/mo with $575 security. contact Bill 570-371-7762
Commercial Properties
LOCATION MATTERS PRIME OFFICE SPACE The Mack Building 281 PIERCE ST. Kingston, PA. Refined office suites, or individual flexible office spaces on 2nd floor comprised of approximately 1,300sq. ft. Central A/C, glass door entrance, 6 rooms consisting of waiting room, French doors leading to conference room(s), offices, bathroom, kitchenette, with ample storage/ archive space available, parking lot area professionally maintained. Multiple signage opportunities: Exterior Bronze wall plaque,Entrance glass-doors, Street frontage sign, and billboard *Available February 1st. showing by appointment only 570-472-1110
DOLPHIN PLAZA
Rte. 315 2,400 Sq. Ft. professional office space with beautiful view of Valley & Casino. will divide office / retail Call 570-829-1206
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Commercial Properties
STOREFRONT Glen Lyon. Unique
opportunity at 61-63 East Main St. High Traffic Area. 570-881-0320
315 PLAZA 1,750 SQ. FT. & 2,400 SQ.FT OFFICE/RETAIL 2,000 FT. Fully Furnished With Cubicles. 570-829-1206
950
Half Doubles
AVOCA 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, refrigerator, washer /dryer hookup, Garage. Pets negotiable. $600/month, + utilities, 1 month security & references. 570-852-9204 KINGSTON Sprague Ave.
CHARMING & SPACIOUS
6 room, 2 bedroom duplex, includes 2nd & 3rd floor. Ample closets. Washer / dryer hook-up. $575 / month + utilities, security & lease. No Pets. 570-793-6294
PITTSTON
109 LaGrange St. 3 bedroom, 1 bath. New wood floors, porches, big kitchen with dishwasher, full attic, basement, lots of space! New gas furnace & new windows, small yard. Easy on street parking. Section 8 welcome. $625/month, plus utilities. Pets okay with additional rent. 570-798-7051
PLAINS
SPACIOUS
Victorian charm, 3 bedroom, 1 bath hardwood floors, neutral decor, stained glass window, large kitchen Washer/ dryer hook-up, off street parking. No pets. Reduced $675. month + utilities, security & lease. 570-793-6294
Line up a place to live in classified! WILKES-BARRE SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM 1.5 bath half double, full basement, washer/dryer hook up on first floor. Large back yard, off street parking for two vehicles. Credit check required. $725/mo + utilities. call 570-328-2676
953 Houses for Rent
953 Houses for Rent
CLARKS SUMMIT 4 bedrooms,
2 baths, all appliances, washer/ dryer hookup, no pets. $1,400/month + utilities & security. Month to month lease. (610) 256-5352
DALLAS TOWNSHIP
2 bedroom home, large yard, off street parking. $800/month. 570-675-3904
Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified department today at 570829-7130!
DUPONT
7 room house with 3 bedrooms, 1 full tile bath. Large kitchen with beautiful oak cabinets, new stove, fridge, carpeting, flooring, draperies & windows. Washer/dryer hook up on 1st floor. Single car detached garage. Large yard. Gas heat. Pets OK, no smoking. $900/ month + utilities & security. Close to airport, I-81 & casino. 570-762-8265 EXETER Beautiful magnificent Cape Cod style home. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, finished lower level, 2 car garage with a rear deck area. Master bedroom and bath on first floor, new carpets, recently painted, hardwood & tile floors, granite counters & stainless steel appliances in kitchen. Gas heat. $1500 per/ month. 570-479-6722
HARVEY S LAKE Month to month
lease. Furnished, 3 bedroom, living room, kitchen bath, washer/dryer, cable and internet heat included. Electricity not included $1200 per month. No pets. 570-639-5041
KINGSTON HOUSE Great location &
neighborhood. 3 bedrooms 1.5 bath, dishwasher & garbage disposal. 2 car garage. No pets. $1000. per month plus utilities & 1 month security. call 574-7904 leave message. Available Dec. 1st.
PITTSTON Remodeled single
home. 3 bedrooms. Gas heat. No Pets. $695/month & 1st month, & security deposit. Credit Check Required. 570-479-0302
WILKES-BARRE 15 Filbert Lane
(off of Hazle St.) 3 bedroom, wall to wall carpet, eat in kitchen with stove. Washer/dryer hookup, fenced in yard, off street parking for 1 car. $595 plus utilities and security. No pets. 570-814-1356
WILKES-BARRE
2 bedroom, 2 bath Townhouse with built in garage. $650/month plus utilities. 1 month and 1/2 security. No Pets 570-647-5053
WYOMING 1 bedroom. Freshly
painted. New windows. $500 month + utilities & a month security. No pets. 570-693-3466
959 Mobile Homes
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1st. Quality Construction Co.
Roofing, siding, gutters, insulation, decks, additions, windows, doors, masonry & concrete. Insured & Bonded.
Senior Citizens Discount! State Lic. # PA057320
570-606-8438 Shedlarski Construction HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST Licensed, insured & PA registered. Kitchens, baths, vinyl siding & railings, replacement windows & doors, additions, garages, all phases of home renovations. Free Estimates 570-287-4067
1039
Mobile for rent. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, shed, corner lot. Oil heat. $600/month. Call 570-823-8499
LINEUP ASUCCESSFULSALE INCLASSIFIED! Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanoutyourclosets! You’re in bussiness with classified!
1000 SERVICE DIRECTORY 1015
Appliance Service
ECO-FRIENDLY APPLIANCE TECH.
25 Years Experience fixing major appliances: Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators, Dishwashers, Compactors. Most brands. Free phone advice & all work guaranteed. No service charge for visit. 706-6577
Chimney Service
A-1 1 ABLE CHIMNEY Rebuild & Repair Chimneys. All types of Masonry. Liners Installed, Brick & Block, Roofs & Gutters. Licensed & Insured 570-735-2257
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LAUREL RUN ESTATES
Building & Remodeling
Find that new job. The Times Leader Classified section.
Concrete & Masonry
C&C MASONRY & CONCRETE
Absolutely Free Estimates. Masonry & concrete work. Specializing in foundations, repairs and rebuilding. Footers floors, driveways. 570-766-1114 570-346-4103 PA084504
1132
Handyman Services
20 YEARS EXPERIENCE All types of home repairs & alterations Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical No job too small. Free Estimates. 570-256-3150
Selling a Business? Reach more potential buyers with an ad in the classified section! 570-829-7130
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Hauling & Trucking
A.S.A.P Hauling Estate Cleanouts, Attics, Cellars, Garages, we’re cheaper than dumpsters!. Free Estimates, Same Day! 570-822-4582
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Call 829-7130 to place an employment ad.
Painting & Wallpaper
AMERICA PAINTING
HOLIDAY SPECIALS
Insured. Senior Discount 570-855-0387
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LACKAWANNA A & A BEVERAGE WAREHOUSE .................. SCRANTON A CLAUSE INC ................................. CARBONDALE ABBEY BEVERAGE ............................... DICKSON CITY BEER CITY U.S.A. ....................... S WASHINGTON AVE BIRNEY BEVERAGE .................................. MOOSIC BORO BEVERAGE ................................... MOSCOW BREWERS OUTLET ............................. DUNMORE CADDEN BROTHERS ........................ LUZERNE ST CROWN BEVERAGE ........................ CLARKS SUMMIT CLARKS SUMMIT BEVERAGE ............ CLARKS SUMMIT FLANNERY BEER DISTRIBUTORS .............. MOOSIC ST GREEN STREET BEVERAGE ..................... DUNMORE HARRINGTON’S DISTRIBUTING ................. MINOOKA JOE’S BEERMAN ..................................... PECKVILLE NORTH POCONO BEVERAGE .................... BILL’S PLAZA OK BEERMAN LLC ...................... KEYSER & OAK ST OLD FORGE BEVERAGE ..................... OLD FORGE OLYPHANT BOTTLING COMPANY .............. OLYPHANT PIONEER DISTRIBUTING ................. GREENRIDGE ST TAYLOR BEVERAGE ................................ TAYLOR
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