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I, for one, am very excited about 2013. Much like last year, it’s going to be a year of big changes for The Weekender. In our first issue of the new year, we wanted to come right out of the gate with a bang, so we’re re-introducing Weekender Sessions, our series of filmed intimate performances with local bands, with a more professional tone – each monthly installment will now be filmed by our friends at JVW, Inc., in Scranton. It’s a partnership that has already yielded some great content on our YouTube channel (youtube.com/weekendervideo), but what we have planned for this series will take that to a whole new level. Graces Downfall was kind enough to be our first guest, and they really knocked it out of the park. Learn more about the
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band and the session on pages 32 and 33. This issue also contains the first installment of SixteenHundred, a column on page 24 by two of our long-term correspondents, Kait Burrier and Jason Riedmiller, and their quest to see good music wherever it may be. Their frequent travels took them to Philadelphia last month, where they wrote about and photographed Band of Horses. It’s obvious that we love music, but for those looking to The Weekender for more, just you wait. We’ve got so many plans and I’ve got so little space here to tell you about them, you’ll just have to wait and see.
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Five teams, four rounds, one winner at the Breaking Ground Poetry Slam! SLAM! Twelve young writers and three adult performers will represent Breaking Ground Poets at the historic Vintage Theater in Scranton for a Poetry Slam. There will be four rounds with five teams, all hosted by poet emcee Jim Warner. The youth Breaking Ground Poets consist of high school students from Tunkhannock Area. The adult team features local teachers and published poets Amye Archer, Dale Wilsey and Katie Wisnosky. Five local celebrity judges will also be chosen to score the poetry on a scale of one to 10. Kick off the new year with a new appreciation for youth poetry Jan. 12 at The Vintage Theater (326 Spruce St., Scranton). Doors open at 5:30, show’s at 6, and tickets are $5.
GOOD BREWS AND FOOD Bart and Urby’s (119 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre) will be serving up a four-course, buffet style food pairing, complete with four different Sam Adam’s limited edition drafts. A $25 fee will cover all that plus prizes and beer swag, as well as a chance to hear the winners of the home brew competition. The event takes place Jan. 12 at 5 p.m. Call 570.970.9570. TAKING IT ALL OFF The infamous barely clothed hunks, the Chippendales, will shimmy their way onto the stage at the Seasons Ballroom at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs for two performances on Jan. 11 at 7 and 10 p.m. Have the ultimate ladies’ night out (for 21 and over!) with this perfect balance of sex appeal and tasteful teasing. The show covers everything from men in uniform to rugged cowboys. Tickets are $28.50 and are on sale now at the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Box Office, Ticketmaster locations and ticketmaster.com.
JEKYLL AND HYDE The Wyoming County Players open their 34th season with the haunting tale, “Jekyll & Hyde” on Jan. 4-5 at Keystone College’s Brooks Theater, marking the first time the Players will perform at the venue. Director Ryan Phillips takes on the role of Henry Jekyll and Karl Barbee plays Edward Hyde. Rounding out the community theater cast are Kim Whipple as Emma, and Deborah Buck as Lucy. Tunkhannock company members include Paul and Pat Bowman, Kevin Cortez, Malcolm Layaou, Ruth Mehal and Ron Whipple. Hailing from Factoryville are Edward Baumeister, Shane and Tom Hirschler and from Scranton is Nicole (Coley) Dobosh. Wyalusing resident Ann Gamble will perform along with ballroom dancers from the Whipple Performing Arts Studio. Friday and Saturday evening shows are at 7 p.m. with a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $12, senior citizens and student ticket prices are $8 at the door. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased at the Whipple Performing Arts Studio in Tunkhannock for $10 before Jan. 4. For more info call 570.836.6986. W
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ACID RAIN BRINGS HIM BACK AGAIN It premiered in Scranton on Nov. 24 and now Bobby Keller’s straight-to-VHS masterpiece “Deatherman” will make its Wilkes-Barre debut Jan. 17. The screening will be followed by Q&A, as well as a complimentary screening of the “Worst Movie Ever Made,” Ed Wood’s “Plan 9 from Outer Space.” The première takes place in the back room of Bones Bar (Black-
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(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.
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. • Stories From Around the World: Jan. 19, 11 a.m.; snow date, Jan. 26, 11 a.m. Storyteller Fiona Powell sits at her spinning wheel and spins folk tales. • Open Mic Night: Jan. 25, 7:15 p.m., featuring Breaking Ground Poets at 8:15 p.m. Signups begin 6:30 p.m. • Wyoming County Reads – Ragtime: Reading of the classic novel “Ragtime” by E.L. Doctorow with book discussions facilitated by Bill Chapla at the Tunkhannock Public Library. Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 7 p.m. • Open Mic Night: Feb. 22, 7:15 p.m., featuring K.K. Gordon at 8: 15 p.m. • Writing Your Hat Off: Creative Writing for Kids: Ages 10-16. March 5, 12, 19, 26, 4-5:30 p.m. • Creative Characters from Paper to Puppets: Ages 5-12. April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 4-5 p.m.
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., 10 a.m.
King’s College (133 North River St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5957 or kings.edu) • Campion Literary Society Open Readings: Jan. 31, Feb. 19, 7 p.m., Gold Room, Administration Building. Info: 570.208.5900, ext. 5487. • Campion Literary Society Writing Workshops: Feb. 8, 3:30 p.m., SHeehy-Farmer Campus Center. Info: 570.208.5900, ext. 5487.
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VISUAL AFA Gallery (514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton: 570.969.1040 or Artistsforart.org) Gallery hours Thurs.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. • Life Drawing sessions: every 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. • “Points of Attraction” by Scot Kaylor: Jan. 3-26. Opening reception Jan. 4, 6-9 p.m. 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 Camerawork Gallery (Down-
stairs 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. 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. Misericordia University (301 Lake St., Dallas, 570.674.6286) ❏ Pauly Friedman Art Gallery, Tues.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-5p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 1-5 p.m. • “Norman Rockwell’s 323
Saturday Evening Post Covers:’’ Jan. 14 to Feb. 28. 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 Widmann Gallery (Located in King’s College’s Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center between North Franklin and North Main Streets, Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5900, ext. 5328) Gallery hours: Mon. through Fri. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sat. and Sun. as arranged. Free and open to the public. • “Redesigning Reality:” Art exhibition by Ryan Frania, a junior at Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School. Meet the Artist reception Jan. 18, 6-8 p.m.
- compiled by Sara Pokorny, Weekender Staff Writer. Send your listings to WBWnews@civitasmedia.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.
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.
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.
D.B. Stovall showcases an extensive collection of large format and 35mm images in ‘Photographs of the American Vernacular,’ on display at Camerawork Gallery, downstairs in the Marquis Gallery, Laundry Building (515 Center St., Scranton). Gallery hours are Mon.-Fri.,10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The exhibit runs through Jan. 29.
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Music
Bad Answers, other local punk rockers ready to mosh
By Elizabeth Baumeister Special to the Weekender
Punk rock fans seeking entertainment on Saturday evening, Jan. 5, may find what they’re looking for at New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine St, Scranton). A gallery news release reads, “Are you ready to mosh, slam dance, and skank? I freakin’ hope so, ‘cause New Visions is having a punk show.” Bands playing include Feds, Halfling, and Mundo from Scranton and Bad Answers from Clarks Sum-
mit. Doors are at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $7 at the door. New Visions owner Adam Weitzenkorn said the art gallery tries to host two to four music shows a month, usually attracting 40-50 attendees, sometimes more. “Music is an art form too,” he explained. He said of the upcoming show, “It’ll be a good turnout and a good mix.” James Barrett, vocalist and bassist for Bad Answers, described the venue as possessing a “positive atmosphere,” and he
Bad Answers of Clarks Summit will be part of the New Visions punk rock show.
said the band enjoys performing there. He said other venues Bad Answers played at in the past include the former Eleanor Rigby’s in Jermyn and The Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, opening for Mustard Plug, Flatfoot 56, The Toasters, and Phone Calls from Home. Barrett described his band as alternative punk rock. Its members reside in Clarks Summit, including Barrett, Jerry Connor on drums, and Terry Hurst Jr. on guitar, all Abington Heights High School students, and Joe Wilga on guitar, a recent Lackawanna Trail High School graduate. According to Barrett, Bad Answers formed in 2010, made its first recording, the “Ashes EP,” in 2010, and is currently in the process of recording a new EP. He said they mostly play original songs, sometimes adding a cover to a live performance when time permits. Connor said if “the crowd gets into it” during a live performance, the band has met its goal. He said New Visions is his favorite venue to play at, and the band usually receives positive feedback from fans there. “You get some of the coolest people to come out there,” he said, adding that the vintage video games, comic books, and art on display add a lot to the atmosphere. He said he’s especially looking forward to the upcoming punk show because the band gets to perform with Halflings, “a really good punk band.” “I’m excited,” he said. “It’s going to be a good time.” W Feds, Halfling, Bad Answers, Mundo: Jan. 5, doors 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m., New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine St, Scranton). $7.
Jesse Leach is back in action with Killswitch Engage.
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When a band gets its original singer back, this is usually a cause for celebration by not only the group, but also its loyal longtime fans. In the case of Killswitch Engage, it left both parties initially cautious. After all, Jesse Leach departed soon after the release 2002’s “Alive or Just Breathing,” the metalcore act’s major label debut, after slipping into depression. Since then, they rose to fame with frontman Howard Jones, producing three bestselling albums and touring all over the world, and fans had embraced and accepted Jones as the permanent singer. In a recent interview with The Weekender, Leach admitted that even he was wary about rejoining after Howard quit, as both he and the band wondered if he could match Jones’ vocal range while gelling with his former bandmates and the music they had written in his absence. This caution has been thrown to the wind on their tenth anniversary tour of “Alive or Just Breathing,” as displayed by their invigorating headlining performance at the Sherman Theater (524 Main St., Stroudsburg) on Dec. 28 with Shadows Fall, Acaro, and Periphery. Usually it takes a few songs for the crowd to warm up to singalongs, but Killswitch opened with not one but two tunes that instantly had the good-sized crowd crooning in unison – “A Bid Farewell” and “Rose of Sharyn.” Both were Jones’ songs, but Jesse not only matched the soaring vocals and deep growls, he made them his own, as if to immediately say that this was his band again. He thanked the crowd for supporting the tour and “still giving a damn about a record we made 10 years ago,” a fitting time to mark his homecoming to the Massachusetts quintet. “How many of you are actually old enough that you bought it
when it came out?” Leach asked, gaining many cheers. “So you’re as old as I am, pretty much. We’re all a bunch of old people.” Everyone seemed energized and young again, however, as Killswitch dived right into album opener “Numbered Days” and blasted right through all 12 tracks, even the instrumental “Without a Name.” “Fixation on the Darkness” and “My Last Serenade” were early highlights, as both became popular singles and concert staples, but many seemed just as interested to hear rarer tracks like “The Element of One,” which prompted Jesse to mention that he met his wife in a pit at one of their early shows. The always wisecracking guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz was not as romantic. “I want to put my balls in all of you,” Dutkiewicz told the crowd, describing his genitals to the ladies as “delicious.” Adam later called Jesse a douchebag, prompting Leach to hold a shouting contest amongst the audience to see who the bigger douchebag was. Dutkiewicz lost. “I’m the douchebag? Look at this guy with a do-rag on and the Daisy Duke shorts!” Leach shot back, referring to Adam D’s penchant for outrageous, tonguein-cheek outfits that show that he doesn’t take their metal personas too seriously. “We’re celebrating the fact that we’re still doing this,” the animated Adam later admitted about the tour. “…and welcoming this non-douchebag back into the band.” Closing with fan favorites “My Curse” and “The End of Heartache,” the smiles on all the members faces proved just how joyous this celebration was. Leach had trained and was well-prepared for this return, but he probably could have held out the microphone and let the crowd finish his lines during every song if he wanted to. When he did, he grinned widely, but when he absolutely nailed those notes on Friday evening, he must have been beaming inside. Welcome back, Jesse.
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ALBUM REVIEWS Old thrash just gets uglier
Old thrash bands never die; they just crawl into some dark abyss and mutate into something heavier and more sinister, seemingly set to crush skulls for each new generation. Such is the case with Arizona’s metal outlaws Flotsam and Jetsam. The band, perhaps most notable for counting a pre-Metallica Jason Newsted among its ranks, recording the landmark thrash album “Doomsday for the Deceiver” in 1986 before Newsted’s departure, has been quietly turn-
ing out twisted shards of progressive-tinged scrap metal since their ‘80s heyday. Combining the socially relevant savagery of bands like Sacred Reich and the hardcore East Coast thrash sound of mainstays like Overkill, Flotsam sounds angry and headstrong on “Ugly Noise.” Anchored by the anguished howl of original vocalist Eric “A.K.” Knutson, the band tears through the relentless BPM acceleration of “Gitty Up,” slithers with Steve Harris-inspired,
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Green Day ends trilogy strong
The Green Day party of 2012 has finally ended with their third album release, “Tre!” – the follow-up to “Uno!” and “Dos!” Green Day had returned to its roots of raw punk rock with the Sept. and Oct. releases, but left plenty of bite for the final album. Although the songs are performed at a much slower and less exhilarating pace, Billie Joe Armstrong found
synth-Maiden prog on “Run and Hide,” and crafts classic “riff in E” metal chug on “Rage” as Knutson agonizes about “being imprisoned in his own skin.” Guitarists Ed Carlson and Michael Gilbert are masters of syncopation; their airtight unison guides the hacksaw six-string surge in “Rabbit’s Foot,” a standout track showcasing the band’s effective use of empty space, the hammer swinging down on top of multi-tracked clean, reverbed picking. Similarly foreboding is the oppressive weight of “Play Your Part,” the dark musicality providing for a veritable funeral dirge as the lyrics speak of “nauseating my emotions.” Another twisted gem from one of thrash’s more somber-eyed outfits, “Ugly Noise” signals a defiantly heavy recharge for these metal vets.
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a way to please fans old and new. Opening track “Brutal Love” has a squeak of a country twang to it and takes the listener down a long and deep path. This tune isn’t the only one that wanders into regret – upbeat “Missing You” and pulsing “X-Kid” tear at your heart as well. “Sex, Drugs & Violence” is Green Day in true form, with punk-riddled lyrics and a quick tempo back beat. “Dirty Rotten Bastards,” a six-and-ahalf minute track that combines four different songs in one, is reminiscent of “Jesus of Suburbia” on “American Idiot” and sounds like a track straight from “21st Century Breakdown.” It features each member’s musical talent, including shredding guitars and insane beats from drummer Tre Cool, which then quickly shift into a melodic mid-tempo ballad. It is easily the most interesting track of the record and a true showcase of the group’s songwriting. The album ender, “The Forgotten,” proves one thing that just about every Green Day fan probably already knows: the band truly knows how to write a pissed off, bitter, and disheartening song“Tre!” is a perfect showcase of where Green Day stands today. For a band that has covered many different areas (rock operas and Broadway plays), “Tre!” comes full circle and incorporates each aspect.
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Ocean showcases talent
In this cynical world, Frank Ocean’s timing in revealing his sexuality seems a bit curious: The Tumblr-page announcement that shook the urban music world came less than two weeks before the release of his sophomore album, “channel ORANGE,” bringing him an avalanche of publicity and making him the most celebrated figure in music at the moment. It would all seem a bit manufactured if
Top 5 Songs of 2012 with Ralphie Aversa 5. Nicki Minaj: ‘Starships’ 4. Maroon 5/Wiz Khalifa: ‘Payphone’ 3. Gotye/Kimbra: ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’ 2. fun./Janelle Monae: ‘We Are
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we were talking about a lesser artist. But the 24-year-old Ocean – who already had music fans in-the-know enraptured by his self-released “nostalgia, ULTRA.” last year – is so genuine in his artistry that it’s unthinkable that anything else in his mind could be contrived. And on the wonderful “channel ORANGE,” Ocean continues to demonstrate that he’s among the truest, brightest new talents to come on the scene in a while. In many ways, “Channel Orange” picks up where “nostalgia, ULTRA.” left off; it continues on a similar musical path, filled with luscious, pillowy slow grooves (“Thinkin Bout You,” “Pilot Jones”), whirring electro beats (“Pyramids”), and retro-soul (“Sweet Life”). But “channel ORANGE” digs deeper than just intriguing melodies and beats: Ocean, who co-wrote most of the album with the likes of Pharrell Williams, James Ho, and others, gets political on “Crack Rock” and deeply personal on “Bad Religion,” where he’s tormented by a male lover who doesn’t return the affection and cries: “If it brings me to my knees, it’s a bad religion.” As headline-grabbing as Ocean’s recent announcement turned out to be, the enduring story remains his talent, which is showcased brilliantly on “channel ORANGE.”
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The Push may have started as a joke, but their music is not. (Photo by Jim Lentz) all the authentic ‘80s green screen and product placement clichés one would expect from a band from that era. “Here we shot on 1080p HD cameras with professional lighting and all this stuff just to throw it through a filter of VHS-quality tape at the end to make it look like it’s a VHS tape,” Reynolds noted with a laugh. “There’s a part in the video where it looks like somebody accidentally taped over part of the music video with a WNEP broadcast from the early ‘80s, and then it goes back to the video because there’re so many times we have these fuzzy memories of putting in a video tape and that happening,” McDermott added. The 28-year-old Scranton residents are releasing the album at TwentyFiveEight Studios, where they both work, in a special performance with a local supergroup comprised of members of Graces Downfall, Maybe Someday, The Switch, and Farley on Jan. 5. The show is presented by The Vintage Theater, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy in Conn., showing that they do, occasionally, have a serious side. “One time, we just sat down and were like, ‘Wow, there’s a lot of good, catchy stuff here. Even though we might think it’s a joke, our joking is pretty good,’” Reynolds said of their finished product, eliciting laughter from McDermott for sounding too much like their conceited fictional counterparts. “Our ability to make music while we’re joking is pretty good, I should say.” W The Push Album Release Concert: Jan. 5, 6:30 p.m., TwentyFiveEight Studios (703 N. Washington Ave., REAR, Scranton). $10 on thepushrock .brownpapertickets.com.
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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 • 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 PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC FACTORY (3421 Willow St., Philadelphia) 215.LOVE.222, electricfactory.info • 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. THE FILLMORE AT THE TLA (334 South St., Philadelphia) 215.922.1011, tlaphilly.com • 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. • Delta Rae / ZZ Ward: March 6, 7 p.m. • Alt-J: March 21, 8 p.m.
KESWICK THEATRE (291 North Keswick Ave., Glenside) 215.572.7650, keswicktheatre.com • 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, 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 • Soundgarden: Jan. 19, 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 THEATRE (1003 Arch St., Philadelphia) 215.336.2000, thetroc.com • Brotherly Breakdown Fest feat. Carousel Kings / Automatic Habit / Nobody Yet / more: Jan. 5, 6 p.m.
SUSQUEHANNA BANK CENTER (1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.) 609.365.1300, livenation.com/ venues/14115 • Mumford & Sons: Feb. 16, 8 p.m. • Mumford & Sons / Ben Howard: Feb. 17, 6 p.m. • Jennifer Hudson: April 8, 7 p.m. WELLS FARGO CENTER (3601 South Broad St., Philadelphia) 215.336.3600, wellsfargocenterphilly.com • Jeff Dunham: Jan. 25, 8 p.m. • Lady Gaga / Madeon / Lady Starlight: Feb. 19-20, 7:30 p.m. • Rihanna: March 14, 7:30 p.m. • P!nk: March 17, 7:30 p.m. ELSEWHERE IN PA
BRYCE JORDAN CENTER (127 University Dr., State College) 814.865.5500, bjc.psu.edu • Winter Jam Tour Spectacular feat. Toby Mac / RED / Matthew West / more: Jan. 18, 7 p.m. • Luke Bryan: Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m. • Tiesto: Feb. 26, 7 p.m. • Lady Gaga: March 2 • America’s Got Talent: March 13, 7:30 p.m.
GIANT CENTER (950 Hersheypark Dr., Hershey) 717.534.3911, giantcenter.com • Jeff Dunham: Jan. 26, 8 p.m. • Larry the Cable Guy: Feb. 15, 8 p.m. • Harlem Globetrotters: March 15, 7 p.m. • Carrie Underwood: March 25, 7:30 p.m. HERSHEYPARK STADIUM 100 W. Hersheypark Dr., Hershey 717.534.3911, hersheyparkstadium.com • One Direction: July 5-6, 7:30 p.m. SANDS BETHLEHEM EVENT CENTER (77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem) 610.2977414, sandseventcenter.com • George Lopez: Jan. 11, 8 p.m. • Stone Sour / Papa Roach: Jan. 20, 7 p.m. • Creedence Clearwater Revisited: Jan. 23, 8 p.m. • The Rat Pack Is Back: Jan. 26, 8 p.m.
Plymouth’s jam rock band Ol’ Cabbage will perform Phish NYE 1996 at the River Street Jazz Café (667 N. River St., Plains) on Saturday, Jan. 5. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 10 p.m. Tickets are $5. • 3 Doors Down / Daughtry: Feb. 10, 7 p.m. • Scotty McCreery: Feb. 14, 8 p.m. • Tiesto: Feb. 25, 8 p.m. • Matchbox 20: Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. • Chris Botti: March 3, 7 p.m. • Jewel: March 15, 7:30 p.m.
WHITAKER CENTER (222 Market St., Harrisburg) 717.214.ARTS, whitakercenter.org • Johnny Winter / Magic Slim & The Teardrops: Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m. • Melissa Manchester: March 23, 8 p.m. • 2CELLOS: April 4, 7:30 p.m. • Dave Mason Acoustic Duo: April 12, 8 p.m. • B.B. King: April 19, 8 p.m. NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY BEACON THEATRE (2124 Broadway, New York, N.Y.) 212.465.6500, beacontheatre.com • Lynyrd Skynyrd: Jan. 15, 8 p.m. • Umphrey’s McGee: Jan. 18, 9 p.m. • Winter Comedy Jam: Jan. 19, 7 p.m. • Tegan and Sara: Jan. 28-29, 8 p.m. • Straight No Chaser: Feb. 14, 8 p.m. • 70’s Soul Jam: Feb. 16, TIMES VARY • Herbert Grönemeyer: Feb. 26, 8 p.m. • Brandi Carlile: March 22-23,
8 p.m. • Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: March 28-29, 8 p.m. BETHEL WOODS CENTER (200 Hurd Road, Bethel, N.Y.) 866.781.2922, bethelwoodscenter.org • The Dirty Dozen Brass Band: Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. • Bruce Cockburn: Feb. 23, 8 p.m. • Solas: March 16, 8 p.m. IRVING PLAZA (17 Irving Place, New York, N.Y.) 212.777.6800, irvingplaza.com • Chris Webby: Jan. 11, 7 p.m. • Archer Live: Jan. 12, 7 p.m. • Underoath / mewithoutyou / As Cities Burn / letlive: Jan. 15 and 17, 6 p.m. • G. Love & Special Sauce / Swear and Shake: Jan. 16, 7 p.m. • Offline Party with Q-Tip: Jan. 18, 10:30 p.m. • Olly Murs: Jan. 24, 5:30 p.m. • Robert Earl Keen: Jan. 25, 7 p.m. • Reel Big Fish: Jan. 28, 7 p.m. • Ben Harper / Charlie Musselwhite: Jan. 29, 8 p.m. • For Today / Memphis May Fire: Jan. 31, 6 p.m. • Emancipator: Feb. 1, 8 p.m. • AER / Cisco Adler / Yonas: Feb. 2, 7 p.m. • Of Mice & Men / Texas In July / Volumes / Capture the Crown: Feb. 5, 6 p.m. • Blackberry Smoke: Feb. 7, 7 p.m. • Gojira: Feb. 8, 7 p.m. • Emmure / Whitechapel / Unearth / Obey The Brave / The Plot In You: Feb. 11, 6 p.m. • Little Big Town / Kacey Musgraves: Feb. 12, 7 p.m.
• Jon Foreman / Anthony Raneri / Now, Now, more: Feb. 13 • Ryan Leslie: Feb. 14, 7 p.m. • Big Head Todd & the Monsters: Feb. 16, 8 p.m. • Cradle of Filth: Feb. 22, 7 p.m. • Flyleaf / Drowning Pool: Feb. 28, 7 p.m. • Delta Rae / ZZ Ward: March 5, 7 p.m. • Finch: March 12, 7 p.m. • Every Time I Die: March 14, 6 p.m. • The Saw Doctors: March 15, 8 p.m. • Anberlin: March 20, 6 p.m. • KMFDM: March 21, 8 p.m. IZOD CENTER (50 State Rt. 120, East Rutherford, N.J.) 201.935.3900, meadowlands.com • 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. MADISON SQUARE GARDEN (7th Ave., New York, N.Y.) 212.465.6741, thegarden.com • Wisin y Yandel: Jan. 18, 8 p.m. • Passion Pit / Matt and Kim: Feb. 8, 8 p.m. • Ricardo Arjona: Feb. 9, 8:30 p.m. - compiled by Rich Howells, Weekender Editor. Send your listings to wbwnews@civitasmedia.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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(520 West Hamilton St, Allentown) 610.434.460, crocodilerockcafe.com • Chris Webby: Jan. 16, 7 p.m. • Twenty One Pilots / New Politics: Jan. 19, 6:30 p.m. • Blaze: Jan. 30, 6 p.m. • The Color Morale / Our Last Night / Ice Nine Kills: Feb. 2, 3 p.m. • Sevendust / Lacuna Coil / Avatar: Feb. 8, 7 p.m. • Road to the Sphinx: Feb. 14, 16: TIMES VARY • Action Item: Feb. 15, 5 p.m. • Hatebreed / Shadows Fall / Dying Fetus: Feb. 15, 6 p.m. • Black Veil Brides: Feb. 17, 5:30 p.m. • The Dirty Heads / Shiny Toy Guns / Midi Matilda / Oh No Fiasco: Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m. • Thousand Foot Krutch / Love & Death: Feb. 22, 7 p.m. • Dope / Team Cybergeist: Feb. 23, 7 p.m. • Drowning Pool / Flyleaf: Feb. 24, 6 p.m. • Jake Miller: March 2, 7 p.m. • In Flames / Demon Hunter / All Shall Perish / Battlecross: March 6, 6:30 p.m. • Every Time I Die / The Acacia Strain / Vanna / Hundredth: March 16, 6 p.m. • As I Lay Dying / The Devil Wears Prada / For Today: March 19, 6 p.m.
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movie review By Mike Sullivan
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Christoph Waltz and Jamie Foxx are the main players of the ’violent, thrilling, and frequently hilarious’ ’Django Unchained.’
Django lives up to acclaim
The critical reception surrounding “Django Unchained” has been decidedly odd. Although the film has received almost universal acclaim, that acclaim seems to be couched within an awful lot of handwringing. Granted, if critics feel that “Django Unchained” fails to say anything significant about racial politics in America or that its message and themes are too simpleminded or unambiguous, they’re perfectly within reason to complain. However, being disappointed that a Tarantino film fails to be multifaceted or lacks a social conscious is like being disappointed that there weren’t more fart gags in “Lincoln.” Tarantino makes the kind of dizzying, self-reflexive B-movies that Jack Hill and other under-
rated grindhouse-era directors from the ‘60s and ‘70s would have made if they had enough money and the unwavering support of a major studio. Expecting Tarantino to give us anything different isn’t just ridiculous, it’s a little naïve. Couldn’t we just sit back and enjoy the obviously fake and overtly stylized violence for once in our miserable lives without fishing for a deeper meaning? Jamie Fox (who is shockingly good) plays Django, a slave who is bought and freed by abolitionist bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz) in order to help the doctor track down a few of Django’s old overseers. Along the way, it’s revealed that Django’s wife (Kerry Washington) is being used as a “comfort girl” in the sprawling planta-
tion of a vile Southern dandy named Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio). Being that Django can neither buy his wife back nor can he help her escape, he and Dr. Schultz are forced into posing as slave traders in order to con Calvin into giving Django’s wife back. But, as in all of Tarantino’s movies, this simple plan is almost immediately botched, causing the murder to go around and around until the screen is covered in the ooiest of gooey Karo syrup. In spite of the fact that Tarantino not only puts himself in front of the camera yet again, but also insists on being Australian as he does it, and that some of the scenes seem to be included just to make film nerds hard (“Gasp! The new Django is interacting with Franco Nero! THE ORIGI-
NAL DJANGO! OMG! OMG! OMG!”), “Django Unchained” could very well be Tarantino’s best film to date. Sure, as some critics have noted, “Django Unchained” lacks Tarantino’s structural ingenuity, but why is that a bad thing? Tarantino forgoes his signature gimmick in favor of something far more interesting: weird tonal shifts. In less surer hands, it would be incredibly off-putting to watch someone ride around on a dancing horse mere moments after that same person nearly had their balls sliced off in the most fetishistic way possible. Tarantino not only makes it work, but makes it hilarious and exhilarating. Equally hilarious and exhilarating are the performances, particularly DiCaprio, who –
much like Waltz in “Inglourious Basterds” – nearly makes his fey, unhinged racist likable and Samuel L. Jackson, who for once is not playing a character that is basically just a louder version of Samuel L. Jackson. Looking so much like Uncle Remus you expect animated blue birds to land on his shoulder, Jackson’s character resembles the most offensive, regressive stereotype imaginable. But the character’s intense self-loathing reveals something far deeper and complicated. Violent, thrilling, and frequently hilarious, “Django Unchained” isn’t just a great movie, it’s the only film to successfully fuse the Spaghetti Western with the Blaxploitation genre (sorry, “Wild, Wild West”).
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Open source is legal alternative many cases duplicate the functionality of popular, yet expensive software. Two great examples would be OpenOffice and LibreOffice – these are two freely available programs that duplicate, nearly in full, the capabilities of Microsoft Office. It includes a fully featured word processor, spreadsheet program, presentation builder, and database builder. These programs can all save documents into standard Microsoft Office formats and are just as easy to use. There’s also a free cloud alternative to Office called Google Docs. LibreOffice can be downloaded from libreoffice.org, and OpenOffice can be downloaded from openoffice.org. Both are free of charge. Another example would be a program called GIMP – a powerful image-editing program that
includes many of the capabilities of Adobe Photoshop – it can even open Photoshop files for editing and supports layers and saving in multiple formats. GIMP is available from gimp.org. Similarly, a vector graphics program called Inkscape is an analog to Adobe Illustrator, and it can open Illustrator files as well. It’s available from inkscape.org. There’s also a program called Scribus that’s very similar to Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Publisher, available from scribus.net. Again, these are all freely available. All of these programs are available for Microsoft Windows – but if you don’t want to spend the money on the latest version of Windows – you guessed it, there are also several opensource alternatives. The downside of these is that most existing
OpenOffice is not only free, but a near-duplicate as far as functions go of Microsoft Office. Windows software won’t run on Linux easily, but the upside is that almost all the software for these operating systems is free of charge, and they’re every bit as capable as a Windows or Mac machine, provided you have the appropriate programs. In the old days, using Linux could be hit or miss, but most new versions of Linux have very good driver support, and on older computers, it can usually run modern programs and browsers faster than a Windows installation. By far the most popular would
be Ubuntu, which is a free-todownload version of Linux. It’s one of the most approachable free operating systems out there, in part because of its “software center,” which simplifies finding and downloading programs and games. It’s also one of the most widely supported versions and is available from ubuntu.com
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Band of Horses charge Electric Factory Ben Bridwell, lead singer of Americana rock group Band of Horses, called Philadelphia “a cool town” during its Dec. 14 show. The quintet – Matt Brooke on guitar, Ryan Monroe on keys, Creighton Barrett on drums, Tyler Ramsey on lead guitar, and Bridwell on guitar and vocals – returned to the cool town of Philly on Friday to play an explosive show at the Electric Factory. Band of Horses hit Philly at the tail end of their U.S. tour, following the September 2012 release of “Mirage Rock.” Their latest album, notably produced by Glyn Johns, was praised for its move toward a polished, marketable alt country vibe, which I touched upon in the Weekender’s recent review of the album. But the recording is muted in comparison to their spirited performance at the Electric Factory. Band of Horses commanded the venue, stripped down the production imposed by the album, and built their tunes back up to a warm, nuanced fuzz. Warm light spilled over the stage as Barrett’s kick drum laid the steady beat of “Monsters,” off BOH’s debut album, “Everything All the Time.” Like little upstage fires, the lights blazed as Bridwell intoned, “When awful people they surround you / well ain’t they just like monsters.” The warmth of guitar filled the venue as the organ’s notes carried Bridwell’s soothing vocals over the audience
during an up-tempo rendition of “Neighbor.” The “Infinite Arms” hit built to a burst of Barrett’s drums with cymbals lingering into “Compliments,” off the same album. Bridwell, smiling, took a playful approach to the choral “oooohs” while Ramsey led a brief electric jam. Their spirited, compelling energy was harnessed and sustained throughout the entire 22-song set. Bright reds bled onto the stage for the drum-heavy intro to “Cigarettes, Wedding Bands.” Bridwell took his tenor to Geddy Lee heights over wailing guitars and the ring of choral sing-along. The chaotic clamor paused for a breath of silence before charging into “Infinite Arms” hit “Laredo.” Images of deserts, mountains, and down-home shacks flashed behind them as the audience attempted to join Bridwell into the heights of his “oooohs.” An uplifting, charged “The Great Salt Lake” led into a bouncy “Islands on the Coast” with bright vibrato reminiscent of Arcade Fire’s “The Suburbs.” Monroe’s keys brought “NW Apt.” to a boil in a wild instrumental – peppered by Bridwell’s jaunty twang, emphatically repeating “northwest apart-mient” – and ended with guitarist Ramsey on his knees. The band took their first breather of the night after fan favorite “Is There a Ghost.” As Bridwell slapped his trucker hat back on, he
mused, “This place is awesome!” Two guitars opened the hook of 2012’s “Slow Cruel Hands of Time.” The ballad picked up with keys and drums, going into a jazzy interlude before the next song. “Older” highlighted keyboardist Monroe’s vocal melody as images of inverted waterfalls mimicked lyrics. Bridwell led the audience in a clap-along, closing the song with a lengthy harmony. Quick guitar chords led to southern rock ditty “Electric Music” as Bridwell’s vocals wove in and out like a pickup truck through a cornfield and revved heavier than the “Mirage Rock” recording. Further improvisation breathed new life to “Dilly,” with heavy reverb and layered three-part harmonies, and a slow, sorrowful “Window Blues,” with wailing coyote guitar and gospel vibrato reminiscent of Dr. Dog’s “Shame, Shame.” Monroe’s carnival-esque keys broke into Carolinian riffs on “Everything’s Gonna Be Undone,” pierced by Bridwell’s tambourine. Heavy drums, guitar, and a whooping cry of, “Whooo! Weed party!” introduced the quick jam off 2006’s “Everything All the Time.” “Knock Knock,” the opener on “Mirage Rock,” boasted sharp lead guitar that melted into feedback under Bridwell’s final “oooohs.” The soulful keys and sturdy guitar of “Ode to LRC” energized the venue, uniting band and crowd in a singsong chorus of
Band of Horses showed love to Philadelphia during a spirited performance.
“la-dee-das.” Delicate piano cradled Bridwell’s earnest vocals, echoed by mic reverb and a haunting audience during poignant single “The Funeral.” Bridwell delivered a lullaby of “oooohs” before cueing a head-banging, instrumental thunder, then moved toward Ramsey to strum a few of the guitarist’s strings. Barrett finished the song with explosive drums and, patting each other on the back, the band left the stage over buzzing feedback. Bridwell shouted, “We’ll come back and play more
in a second, after we stop.” As promised, the quintet played a rousing encore. The audience swayed to a tender rendition of “No One’s Gonna Love You,” followed by the beloved Gram Parsons tune “A Song for You.” Band of Horses ended the night with “The General Specific,” an upbeat hand-clapper off 2007’s “Cease to Begin.” Secure in their musicianship, in touch with the crowd, and heavy on camaraderie, Band of Horses brought their fraternal southern rock to the City of Brotherly Love. W
Actors Circle at Providence Playhouse (1256 Providence Rd, Scranton, reservations: 570.342.9707, actorscircle.org) • “Busybody: A Comedy by Jack Popplewell:” Jan. 24-27, Feb. 1-3. Shows at 8 p.m. Thurs.Sat, 2 p.m. Sun. $12, general admission; $10, seniors; $8, students. Jan. 24 preview tickets: $8, general and seniors; $6, students.
hoo.com) • Spring Concert Auditions: Jan. 23, 5-9 p.m.; Jan. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Jan. 30, 5-9 p.m. Positions available: Concertmaster, Assistant Concertmaster, Principal Second Violin, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Oboe, English Horn, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Contrabassoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Harp, Piano, Percussion
Dietrich Theatre (60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, dietrichtheater.com) • “Auntie Mame:” April. 24-27, 7 p.m.; April 28, 3 p.m.
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.
F.M. Kirby Center (71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, 570.826.1100) • “A Chorus Line:” Jan. 11, 8 p.m., $39.80-$71.55 • “Rock of Ages:” Feb. 15, 8 p.m., $44.95-$74.10 • “Pirates of Penzance:” March 22, 8 p.m., $38.80-$69 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. King’s College Theatre (Admin. Bldg., 133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5825) “The 39 Steps:” Feb. 14-16, 21-23, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 17, 2 p.m. $10; $5, students and seniors. Lackawanna College (Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St., Scranton) • “The Marvelous Wonderettes:” Feb. 8, 8 p.m. $25-$30, $15 student.
Little Theatre of WilkesBarre ( 537 North Main StreetWilkes-Barre. 570.823.1875.) • “A Few Good Men:” Jan., 18-19, 8 p.m.; Jan. 13, 20, 3 p.m. $15; $12, active or retired military personnel with valid photo I.D. Jan. 18 show free of charge Jan. 18 for those that make reservations for that specific performance.
The Wyoming County Players (Whipple Performing Arts Studio, Rt. 29S, Tunkhannock, 570.836.6986, wyomingcountyplayers.com) • “Jekyll & Hyde The Musical:” Jan. 4, 7 p.m.; Jan. 5, 2 and 7 p.m., Brooks Theater at Keystone College (1 College Rd, LaPlume). $12, adults; $10, adultspresale; $8, seniors and students. - compiled by Sara Pokorny, Weekender Staff Writer. Send your listings to WBWnews@civitasmedia.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.
Watch the most infamous personality switch ever with The Wyoming County Players’ rendition of ‘Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical’ at Brooks Theater at Keystone College (1 College Rd, LaPlume). Show times are Jan. 4, 7 p.m.; Jan. 5, 2 and 7 p.m. $12, adults; $10, adults presale; $8, seniors and students.
BOOK REVIEWS AND LITERARY INSIGHT
Kacy Muir | Weekender Correspondent
Love lights the way Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” In Scott Hutchins’ novel, “A Working Theory of Love,” he demonstrates that love may break your heart, but it also becomes the light that saves the world. After a divorce, Neill Basset, Jr., has become love’s number one adversary. For readers, we have a sneaking suspicion that Neill has lost all sense of meaning. He might think he knows love, but sometimes what we perceive as our enemy becomes the one thing that makes us stronger. Neill is an eccentric 30-something genius residing in San Francisco, Calif. Originally from Arkansas, Neill has left an old life of past hurt in search of a new one. Of course, life has a funny way of pulling the carpet out from under you, forcing you to pick yourself up from the most vulnerable of positions. After a series of post-divorce relationships, Neill finds his chance for love growing dimmer. Neill gives readers this bleak and emotional look into his current state: “Not everyone’s life will be a great love story. I know that. My own ‘starter’ marriage dissolved a couple years ago, and aside from the first few months of the revolving door I’ve spent much of the time since alone.” But, in order to take his mind off the darkness that is his life, Neill delves into work. Alongside a group of brilliant programmers and entrepreneurs, Neill is working to create an artificial intelligence program using the Turing test. Introduced by Alan Turing in 1950, this test measures a machine’s capacity to engage intelligence from that of humankind. Meanwhile, through the project, Neill is overcoming his demons. Readers come to find
Scott Hutchins ‘A Working Theory of Love’ Rating: W W W W V that Neill, at 19 years old, lost his father. His father, an esteemed doctor, committed suicide. When one of the programmers makes the decision to upload Neill’s father’s journal onto the program, Neill finds himself interacting with the machine on more than a scientific level. While testing the program’s effectiveness, Neill begins to notice his communication with the program as cathartic. At first, readers might identify the interaction as abnormal, but the relationship between Neill and the program soon gives life to the father-son relationship that Neill was denied. Eventually, the communication prompts Neill to ask the big question – why did his father give up on the life he had? In an inner fight for the answers, Neill commits himself to a journey of self-awareness and consciousness. The passage leads to Neill’s absolution of the past in search for a brighter future ahead. For readers, Hutchins leaves us with the most important message of all – love, no matter how difficult, will always light W the way.
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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. “A Chorus Line:” Jan. 28-29, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
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. • “Martha Speaks:” Jan. 19, 11 a.m., Wiggles and Giggles Craft Workshop, 10 a.m. $8, show; $4, workshop. • “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.
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Train lent its talents to raise awareness and recovery effort funds for victims of Hurricane Sandy.
Train stops to help out
A band is only going as far as its lead singer can take it. In the case of Train, that explains the seemingly non-stop run that the trio has been on since 2009. Frontman Pat Monahan is one of the most durable singers in the business; known for performing two acoustic showcases and a full band live set in a day’s work. But as Monahan found out last week, he is still human. “I had to get on this steroid,” revealed Monahan of medical treatment he received after he essentially burned out during a stretch of holiday show performances. “I’ve never had to do that before. I’ve heard about other singers doing it, but I just was incapable of singing.” Not wanting to cancel on Train’s fans, the physical ailment didn’t stop Monahan from trying. But once the singer lost his voice mid-show in Tennessee, he knew that it was time to seek help. “I’m in the league of, the more I use (my voice), the better it gets,” he explained. “It’s more like practice than it is singing incorrectly.” Monahan has used his voice quite a bit as of recent, and not just for performing in arenas. In addition to a hectic year-end schedule that included a guest spot during the Miss Universe competition, a music video shoot for “Mermaid,” and a collaboration with the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, Train recently stopped by Sandy-ravaged Sea
Bright, N.J. The band performed for storm victims at the local fire hall to raise awareness and funds for the recovery efforts. Footage of the show was broadcasted on Christmas Day on VH1. “Before what happened in Connecticut, (Sandy) was the one, profound heartbreaking event in my life,” Monahan said. “Sea Bright was closed down. You couldn’t even get in. There were places that were on the beach that are now behind buildings. There’s not one business that works currently. Many people don’t have homes. Everything is bad there.” It seems the benefit show affected Monahan positively, as he hinted at possibly lending a helping hand (or voice) to Newtown, Conn. in 2013. “My pursuit is not to make more and more money,” Monahan said. “It’s to make a difference in somebody’s life.” Monahan continued, citing the letters he received from people who were moved by “Hey, Soul Sister.” “I don’t know how to write about these events and make people feel better, but man, I have to do something,” he said. “I certainly would like it to be better for people.” W -Listen to “The Ralphie Show” weeknights from 7 p.m.-12 a.m. on 97 BHT.
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Weekender Staff Writer In some circumstances, less is more. Such is the case with Gaslight Theatre Company’s latest production, a show that, well, kind of doesn’t really have a name. “[title of show]” is a one-act musical of minimal proportions that follows a group of theaterloving friends and their quest to submit a piece to the New York Musical Theatre Festival in a three-week span, all based on real people and events. “It’s a musical about two guys writing a musical about two guys writing a musical, so what you’re watching is the musical they’re writing as they’re writing it…wait…right?” questioned Nick Klem, the actor playing Jeff Bowen, who is the composer and lyricist of the show. This elicited the first of many bouts of laughter among the group that makes up the production as they discussed the play, showcasing a dynamic that is of utmost importance for such a performance. The slim cast of six includes Lukas Tomasacci as Hunter Bell, Bowen’s best friend and the man responsible for the book for the show; Wendy Popeck as Heidi Blickenstaff and Meaghan Fadden as Susan Blackwell, both friends of the guys; Aimee Radics as the musical director, which also doubles as character Larry Pressgrove; and Christina Reynolds, the director of the show. “It’s really simple, but it’s not simple,” Klem said of the show. “The main thing is our friendships, and we just have to be so natural with the way we interact with each other. It’s not like a normal scene you’d ever perform; you barely feel like you’re performing until you’re singing.” All of these “characters” – Bowen, Bell, Blickenstaff, Blackwell, and Pressgrove – are reallife friends who play themselves in “[title of show],” spinning the real tale of the creative process for their play. “It really speaks to theater people because it’s about the process,” Reynolds said. “Anybody who’s done a show has done portions of this process to some degree. Anybody who’s done a show has experienced the
These friends in real-life and on stage, like their counterparts, are, from left: Wendy Popeck, Nick Klem, Lukas Tomasacci, and Meaghan Fadden, with Aimee Radics in the forefront. change in relationships like these guys have. It goes from happy, ‘Oh we’re all friends going to do something wonderful together. We’re going to make art and it’s going to be awesome,’ to how the success changes that dynamic.” Couple the realness with the fact that the whole thing takes place among one setting for 90 straight minutes and it makes for a unique production. “It’s very minimal, intentionally so, because they had no money to get this show on the road, and that worked for them,” Reynolds said of the beginnings of “[title of show].” “Even when they did take it to Broadway and start to make money with it, that didn’t change anything; they stuck with what worked. There’s nothing to hide behind in this; there’s no flashy costumes, no crazy set pieces. It’s just five people on stage, bringing it.” And bring it they will – how could a cast that Popeck called “obsessed” with “[title of show]” not? “We have watched everything that has to do with it,” she said. “There’s a ‘Title of Show Show’ on YouTube that Hunter and Jeff did during the process of writing it that’s absolutely hysterical. They’re so savvy about how they market themselves.” Gaslight has mimicked that technique, blowing up its Facebook and Twitter pages to get the word out about the production. Through this, the cast found themselves on the other end of quite a shock – mention “the Twitter incident” and you’ll be met with a wall of screams. “I tweeted the picture of our poster once we got it and, of course, I tagged Hunter, Heidi, Susan and Jeff,” Fadden said. “And then,” – and this is where Fadden pauses to collect herself –
“Susan re-tweeted it, tagged everybody else, and a local gentleman who is now a playwright in New York City. And,” – another deep breath – “just a couple days ago, Hunter re-tweeted it too.” It’s apparent the cast not only loves the show, but the people they portray. This makes it incredibly nerve-racking, to know that their characters are alive and well and may even come to see just how they do in their roles. “In the contract, when you do the show, you have to reserve seats for Hunter, Heidi, Susan, and Jeff, just in case they show up,” Popeck said. “It’s entirely possible,” Reynolds elaborated. “When a group in Philly did the show, all four of them came. They have been known to pop in, even if it’s not all of them at once.” So, what will the cast do if they show up? Not know, apparently, until way later, so that nerves can be abated. “There are very strict instructions to not tell us prior to the show if they are here,” Fadden said. “It would be crazy if they showed up,” Tomasacci said, “because that means not only the person that wrote the play, but the person I’m playing is in the audience.”
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“[title of show]” presented by Gaslight Theatre Company: Jan. 3-5, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 6, 2 p.m.; Mellow Theater (501 Vine Street, Scranton). $10, seniors and students; $12, adults. Not suitable for children.
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Infinite Improbability
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When you’re writing a film, there’re only a few endings you can give your character. One of those possible conclusions is killing them off. When you’re writing a continuing comic book series, however, that’s usually not an option, particularly when it’s your title character. Marvel Comics, yet again, is scoffing at that notion, for better or worse. Actually, it’s just for the worse. After 50 years, and just before co-creator Stan Lee’s 90th birthday, “The Amazing Spider-Man” comic series is ending with issue No. 700. This is a big deal, but almost all major comic characters have had their comics restarted at No. 1 over the years, mainly to sell more books (first issues are usually very collectible) and to give new readers a good jumping on point if they hadn’t been following along and didn’t know where to start. This is probably not a good time for any jumping, other than up and down angrily. You see, the long-running story of Peter Parker is ending with his death in this issue, and it doesn’t happen in that “heroic sacrifice” kind of way that you would assume it would. You know, giving the character some sort of justice after all this time. Instead, his mind is stuck in the body of his dying his arch nemesis, Dr. Octopus, and Otto randomly decides once he inherits Peter’s memories that he’s going to stop being a bad guy after a lifetime of crime and devotes himself to being a better SpiderMan, re-launching the series as “The Superior Spider-Man” in January. Yeah, I actually read comics and it doesn’t really make any sense to me either. I realize that Marvel was bought out by Disney a few years back, but is this take-off of “Freaky Friday” really the best way to end this beloved series? It’s interesting as a “What If…?” story, but for writer Dan Slott to actually end the life of one of the greatest superheroes ever just to experiment with this idea seems a bit excessive, particularly since Marvel contends that this is a “permanent change.” History says differently. Everyone from Captain America to the Human Torch has “died” in recent years, only to be resurrected within a year or so
after fans demanded their return. After the debacle that was the mid-‘90s “Clone Saga” storyline, in which they tried to replace Spidey with a clone – and then attempted to say that poor Pete was actually the clone the entire time before taking that back – one would think that Marvel wouldn’t attempt to substitute the guy in the red and blue jammies again. Yet, here we are. Not to mention that the impact of killing a character off is null and void if the fans already know they’re coming back at some point, but they really don’t seem to care about that either. So why bother? One word – marketing. If Marvel was just starting a new Spider-Man comic, it would only be on the radars of fans like myself. Off a flagship character, however, and you gain national attention through news outlets like CNN that generally don’t cover comics. Everyone gets passionate and riled up, calling for boycotts or defending the “bold” new direction, and sales go up no matter how ill-conceived the story is. And that is where my anger lies. It’s not that this storyline couldn’t ever be done – it’s just that it’s not that great, and it’s being published for the wrong reasons. I don’t understand why this weird experiment had to be the finale of, arguably, the greatest comic series of all time instead of just a quirky, but likely forgettable footnote in its history. Its creators talk about this like it’s the beginning of some great new era – it’s not. It’s another mistake in a long series of mistakes they’ve made with the Webhead. The most notable of these mistakes is “One More Day” in 2007 – Parker’s Aunt May is dying, so Mephisto, Marvel’s version of the Devil, offers to save her life in exchange for Peter and Mary Jane’s marriage. Of what use, exactly, would a marriage be to the Devil? Doesn’t he collect souls or something? Instead of letting go of his elderly and often sickly aunt after all these years, he erases the love of his life from ever existing – how is shaking hands with the master of evil himself a heroic thing to do? I thought I was supposed to be rooting for this guy! They did this because then-
No. 700 brings about yet another death in the Marvel Universe. Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada felt that Spidey was more relatable when he was single, but there are literally thousands of single superheroes in Marvel’s repertoire – shouldn’t there be a few heroes for the married readers to relate to? Instead of tackling divorce, separation, or the death of a loved one, all very relatable situations, they sacrificed the character’s courageous integrity. Talk about missing the point. Spider-Man is popular today because Stan Lee and Steve Ditko created a character everyone could identify with because he suffered from real-life problems. In just the last few years, Marvel has brought his loved ones back to life, erased his marriage as if it never happened, and magically made his secret identity a secret again after he unmasked to the world. How am I supposed to relate to someone who never has to face death, relationship issues, or big mistakes? Now I’m supposed to relate to an uncharacteristically redeemed villain living inside someone else’s head? In the end, I know this too will be corrected, but with solid writing, this doesn’t have to happen in the first place. In the meantime, I guess I’ll just read some back issues. I suggest that Marvel’s creators do the same – they might learn something.
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-Rich Howells is a lifelong Marvel Comics collector, wannabe Jedi master, and cult film fan. E-mail him at rhowells@theweekender.com.
BENEFITS/CHARITY EVENTS Anthracite Hi-Railers Model Railroad Club O Gauge Train Display: Jan. 5, 1-4:30 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.
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.
Concert for Rebecca, Fourth Annual: Jan. 12, 7 p.m.-midnight, King’s La Cantina, Route 309, Mountain Top. Music By Don Shappelle & The Pickups Band, John Lukas and guest speakers Tammy Rodgers and Pat Rushton. Free admission but donations encouraged, all proceeds go to Domestic Violence Service Center and Victim’s Resource Center.
Safe Haven Dog Rescue (www.SafeHavenPa.org, SafeHaven@epix.net) • Adoption Day: Jan. 6, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tractor Supply, 2970 Route 940, Pocono Summit. • Volunteer Meeting: Jan. 15, 6:30 p.m., Cherry’s Family Restaurant, Route 209 near Route 534, Kresgeville. • Adoption Day: Jan. 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tractor Supply, Rte. 209, Brodheadsville.
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., 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.
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CHURCHES 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. 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
last week
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 Celebration. Info: 570.343.0634.
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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. Unity of NEPA: A Spiritual Center (140 S. Grant St., WilkesBarre) • Guest speaker David Bever-
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DOWN 1 Mil. training grp. 2 October birthstone 3 Prefix meaning “10” 4 Water pipe 5 Central 6 Curry or Conway 7 “Maggie May” singer 8 Diving gear 9 Pitch 10 Early bird? 11 Tiny 16 Upright 20 Actress Longoria 23 Go sightseeing 24 Initial stake 25 Whatever’s left over 26 Andy’s pal 27 “The Music Man” setting 28 Body powder 29 Tarzan’s son 32 Santa’s guide 33 Egypt’s capital 35 Jewel 36 Alter 38 Take it easy 39 Lead the meeting 42 Picnic invaders 43 Filth 44 Alluring 45 - Mahal 46 Singer DiFranco 47 Hostel 49 Historic time
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ACROSS 1 First name of 7-Down 4 Baseball stats 8 Crock-Pot contents 12 Unclose, poetically 13 Not procrastinating 14 “National Treasure” star 15 A-ha’s megahit 17 Desire 18 “2001: A Space Odyssey” author 19 Symbol of intrigue 21 Corn spike 22 Online gamer’s icon 26 Gee follower 29 Underwear with underwire 30 Inseparable 31 Castle protection 32 Decay 33 Snips 34 Hooter 35 Fellow 36 Insertion mark 37 Holy 39 Actor McBride 40 Comic Philips 41 Molest 45 Donkey’s pin-on? 48 1989 Morgan Freeman movie 50 “- Karenina” 51 Obnoxiously proper sort 52 “Monkey suit” 53 Hoodoo 54 Tortoise’s rival 55 Pigs’ digs
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 31 ly: Jan. 6, 10 a.m. • Oneness Meditation with Ernie Pappa: Jan. 7, 21, 7-8:30 p.m. • Modeling Abundance Consciousness Webinar: Jan. 9, 7 p.m. • “The Shift” will be presented for “Spiritual Cinema:” Jan. 12, 6:30 p.m. • The Burning Bowl Service with Rev. Diane Sickler: Jan. 13, 10 a.m. • “The Stage: A 7-stage Map to Redefine Your Life and Purpose:” Jan. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 7-week series. • “Let Your Heart Shine” with Rev. Diane Sickler: Jan. 27, 10 a.m. • Social Media Seminar: Jan. 30, 6:30 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. 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) • Ragtime from Barrelhouse to Broadway: Jan. 27, bus to WVIA Media Center departs from Dietrich 1:30 p.m., concert at 3 p.m. Pianist Gary Boerckel and soprano Bernadette Boerckel will perform rags from the 1890s to the 1990s. By reservation only. • Hiking Through the Natural Beauty of Pennsylvania Presentation: Feb. 2, 11 a.m. • The Month for Dance Films & Dance Lessons: Feb. 10, 17, 24, 1-4 p.m. $10 per movie and lesson. Feb. 10, “The Tango Lesson”; Feb. 17, “Singin’ in the Rain”; Feb. 24, “Shall We Dance?” • Under the Big Top, After School Theatre Arts Show: Feb. 23, 11 a.m. $5. • The Power of Story Presentation: March 10, 3 p.m. • Reptiles & Amphibians of Northeastern PA: March 23, 11 a.m. • Spring 2013 Film Festival
Opening Night Gala: April 5, 5:30 p.m. $35. • Spring 2013 Film Festival: April 5-8. $9, evening (after 6 p.m.); $8, matinee. • Philadelphia Bus Trip to the Barnes: April 11, bus departs 7 a.m., returns approximately 10 p.m. $135• Tom Knight Puppet Show: April 17, 1:30 p.m. ❏ Kids Classes: • Quilting for Kids – “Starry Sky”” Wednesdays, Jan. 9-March 27, 3:30-5 p.m. Ages 6 and up. $6 per class. • Mixed Media: Ages 5-8: Series 1, Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m.; Series 2, March 8, 15, 22, 29, 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 9-12: Series 1, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, 4-5:30 p.m.; Series 2, March 6, 13, 20, 27, 4-5:30 p.m. $40, four-class series. • Preschool Mixed Media: For ages 4 and 5. Series 1, Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, 10-10:45 a.m.; Series 2, March 7, 14, 21, 28, 10-10:45 a.m. • Movement and Storytelling for Preschoolers: Ages 4 and 5. Series 1, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 1010:45 a.m.; Series 2, April 3, 10, 17, 24, 10-10:45 a.m. • All About Pottery & Sculpture: Ages 5-8, Feb. 8, 15, 22, March 1, 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 9-12, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 4-5:30 p.m. $40 for four classes. • Preschool Pottery & Sculpture: Ages 4 and 5. Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 10-10:45 a.m. • Little People & Nature: Ages 2 ½-5. Series 1, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 10-11 a.m. Series 2, March 6, 13, 20, 27, 10-11 a.m. ❏ Intergenerational Classes: • Quilting for Everyone: “Atlantic Star:” Ages 13 and up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9-March 27, 6-7:30 p.m. $6 per class, including materials. ❏ Adult Classes: Simply Yoga: Wednesdays, 10-11:15 a.m. Ages 16 and up. Series 1, Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6; Series 2, Feb. 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20. $60 for series of six consecutive classes or $15 drop-in. • Recycled Glass Artwork: Ages 18 and up. Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. Series 1, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28; Series 2, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; Series 3, March 4, 11, 18, 25. $65, fourclass series. Students supply own safety glasses. • Open Studio for Drawing, Painting & Sculpture: Ages 13 and up. Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Series 1, Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Series 2, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26; Series 3, March 5, 12, 19, 26. $60, fourclass series; $15, drop-in. • Rev Up Your Immune System with Kundalini Yoga: Ages 16 and up. Jan. 15, 6 p.m.
A New England Contra dance on Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Church of Christ Uniting (776 Market St, Kingston) will feature the music of the Wyoming Valley House Band and calling by Bob Nicholson. • Decorative Painting: Ages 16 and up. Noon-3 p.m., Jan. 16, 23, 20, Feb. 13, 20, 27, March 13, 20, 27. $20 per class plus cost of painting surface. • Kundalini Yoga: Ages 16 and up. 10-11:30 a.m. Series 1, Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9; Series 2, March 2, 9, 23, April 6; Series 3 April 27, May 4, 11, 18. $40, four classes; $15, drop-in. • Loom Beading Basics: Jan. 28, 6-9 p.m. Ages 16 and up. $30. • Nia: Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, 5:306:30 p.m. Ages 16 and up. $40, four-class series. • Introduction to Felting: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 6-9 p.m. Ages 16 and up. $40, materials included. • Locker Hooking For Beginners: Feb. 7, 6:30 p.m. Ages 16 and up. $45. • Little Leather Luxuries: Feb. 11, 6-9 p.m. Ages 16 and up. $30. • Eating for Health: Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 14, 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 16 and up. • Fused Glass Artistry: Feb. 25, 6-9 p.m.; March 4, 7-9 p.m. Ages 16 and up. $60. • Jewelry Making: Beaded Necklace & Bracelet: March 5, 6:30 p.m. Ages 16 and up. $30. • Introduction to Resin Molded Jewelry: March 11, 6-9 p.m. Ages 16 and up. $40. • Design a Painted Silk Scarf: March 18, 7-9 p.m. Ages 16 and up. $30. Eastern Pocono Animal Alliance Spay/Neuter Clinic in need of volunteers, one day/week to check in clients, more; arrive by 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.
Gesinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (1000 E. Mountain Road, Plains Township) • Blood collection drive: Jan. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Blood Center, 317 Enterprise Way, Pittston. Schedule appointment: call 1.866.996.5100 or visit geisingerbloodcenter.org. • Richard and Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital Heart Failure Education Class: Jan. 2, 10 a.m.noon, second floor conference room. • Blood collection drive: Jan. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Outback Steakhouse, 547 Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre. Schedule appointment: call 1.866.996.5100 or visit geisingerbloodcenter.org. • Blood collection drive: Jan. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Wal-Mart, Highway 315, Pittston. Schedule appointment: call 1.866.996.5100 or visit geisingerbloodcenter.org. • Gluten-free and healthy lecture with a registered dietician: Jan. 8, 3-4 p.m., Kistler Learning Center. Registration required: visit geisinger.org/ events or call 800.275.6401 and ask for CareLink. • Support group for parents of children with ADD/ADHD: Jan. 8, 6:30-8 p.m., Spiritual Center. Info: 570.592.0058. • Ostomy support group: Jan. 9, 6-7 p.m., Scarano Conference Room. • Bariatric support group: Jan. 2, 3-4 p.m.; Jan. 10, 3:30-4:30 p.m., GI Nutrition Conference Room at Geisinger Specialty Services, 675 Baltimore Drive, Entrance A, Plains Township. • Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Cancer cancer support group: Jan. 16, 3:30-5 p.m., Henry Cancer Center. Info: 570.808.6186. • Blood collection drive: Jan. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Jan. 23, 10
a.m.-4 p.m. Schedule appointment: call 1.866.996.5100 or visit geisingerbloodcenter.org. • Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Cancer Center prostate cancer screenings: Jan. 24, 5-7 p.m. Registration required: geisinger.org/events or 800.275.6401 and ask for CareLink. The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce (222 Mulberry St., Scranton) • Northeast Pennsylvania Hiring Our Heroes Employment Event: Jan. 9, 9 a.m. This national program assists veteran job seekers, active duty military, members of the National Guard and reserve components, and military spouses with employment opportunities. • Start the New Year off with a New You Luncheon: Jan. 16, 11:30 a.m. • Discover How the Affordable Care Act Can Affect Your Small Business: Jan. 31, 9 a.m. King’s College (133 North River St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5957 or kings.edu) • Boy Scouts Annual Merit Badge College Jan. 5, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center. Registration: 570.357.6928. • Kids for Cash Panel Discussion, “Ethics in the Valley: After the Judicial Scandals:” Jan. 22, 7 p.m., Burke Auditorium, William G. McGowan School of Business. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held Jan. 23. Lackawanna Home Builders Association • 2013 Home Showcase: Feb. 22, 5-9 p.m.; Feb. 23, 10 a.m.-9
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Lars Kommienezuspadt,
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Who is... Dallas
Freelance Photographer/Illustrator madeineighty.com How did you choose your career? I originally wanted to be a
comic book artist until I got close enough to the industry to realize it’s a tremendous amount of work with little pay and fiercely competitive. I choose a part time illustration and full time photography career in 2010 and I haven’t look back since.
The best part of my job is...
spending long hours on work I’m passionate about. Investing in what I like to do, rather than what I “have to do.” Getting paid to travel and create art. Perfecting my skill.
What’s one thing people should know about your place of employment? As a freelance artist,
my place of employment is wherever I can get paid to do what I do. I’ve shot in NEPA, NYC, Boston, Minneapolis, Germany, and Paris, and in publications and prints are all over the world. It’s the best career imaginable for an increasingly global social network.
Something most people don’t know about me is... I used
to promote professional death match wrestling events in Wilkes-Barre in tandem with the valley’s punk scene. My hobbies are? Full time daddy. Comic books. Video games. Horror.
When I was little I wanted to be... actually…an artist! Two interesting facts about me:
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I can eat a lightbulb. I’m obsessed with the planet Venus.
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Mind and body
2&4 Hand Drumming Circle Freestyle drum circle, every second/fourth Sat., any time between 1-4 p.m., Everything Natural (426 S. State St., Clarks Summit). All ages, newcomers, old timers welcome. Hand drums, percussion provided. Free, no pressure. Absolute Pilates with Leslie (263 Carbondale Rd., Clarks Summit, www.pilateswithleslie.com) • Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-10 a.m. Private training on Cadillac, Reformer and Wunda Chair, along with Pilates mat classes, stability ball core classes, more. Check website for updates. • Mon., Wed.: Nia Technique, 5:30 p.m.
American Wicca & The Garb Wench (americanwicca.org) • Tarot Readings by High Priest Thane Amdor: By appointment Tues., Thurs., Sat. Bring friend, get free reading. To schedule, call 570.793.4095 Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com) ❏ Studio J, 2nd floor • Meditation in tradition of Gurdjieff, Ospensky: Sun., 12-1 p.m., $5 • Children’s Meditation: Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Ages 9-14, $5 • Tarot Card Readings, by appointment. $20 first half hour, $10 additional half hours. Awakenings Yoga (570.472.3272) • Private Yoga Instruction w/ certified senior Instructor of Himalayan Institute. 24 years experience. Learn secrets of Himalayan Masters. Lessons include asana, pranayama, meditation, relaxation, ayruveda, holistic nutrition, tantra. $75/ session Balance Ultimate Fitness (Belladaro Prof Bldg, 570.862.2840) • Early Morning Fitness Bootcamp: Tues./Thurs., 6:30 a.m.-7:30 a.m., Sat, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., $15 or 12 classes for $150. Balance Yoga and Wellness (900 Rutter Ave., 2nd floor, Forty Fort 570.714.2777, balanceyogas-
tudio.net, balanceyogawellness@gmail.com) • Pole Fitness: Fri., 5:30 p.m. (beginner); 7 p.m. (intermediate). Sat., 1:30 p.m. (all levels); 3:15 p.m. (advanced).
Bellas Yoga Studio (650 Boulevard Ave., Dickson City, 570.307.5000, www.bellasyoga.com, info@bellasyoga.com) All workshops $15, pre-registration suggested. • Sun. Class: 10-11:15 a.m. Features Alternating Vinyasa style yoga w/ yoga fusion. Club Fit (1 West Broad St., Hazleton, 570.497.4700, www.clubfithazleton.com) • Boxing classes w/ Rich Pastorella (pastorella.net26.net). Mon., 7-8 p.m. $40/month. Goddess Creations Shop & Gallery (214 Depot St., Clarks Summit, 570.575.8649, info@goddesscreations.net) • Tarot Card Readings by appointment. Call. • Tarot Readings: Thurs., 6-9:30 p.m. at Montrose Inn, Restaurant & Tavern (26 S. Main St., Montrose). $25 for 15-20 min. • Monthly astrology workshop with Holly Avila: first Sun., $45. Call. Goshin Jitsu Martial Arts Classes Every month at Golightley’s Martial Arts (Mark Plaza Shopping Center, Rt. 11, Edwardsville). Focus on cardio, stretching, defense, stamina, more. Self defense, cardio, karate aerobics also available. $75/ month. Call 570.814.3293 for info. Haifa Belly Dance (Haifabellydance.com, 570.836.7399) • Mon., 5:15 p.m., Serenity Wellness & Dance Center (135 Main St., Luzerne) • Wed., 6 p.m., Holistic Health Center (Route 6, Tunkhannock) Harris Conservatory for the Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne, 718.0673) • Cardio Kickboxing: Wed., 7-8 p.m.; Sat., 9-10 a.m. $5/class. Call for info. • Hoop Fitness Techniques: Mon., 7:30-8:30 p.m. $5/class. Call for info. Hoop Fitness Classes (whirli-
gighoopers.com) • Beginner/Intermediate: Mon., 7:30 p.m., Harris Conservatory (545 Charles St., Luzerne). $5. Call 718.0673 to reserve. • Beginner/Intermediate: Thurs., 5:30 p.m., Studio 32 (32 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre) $5. Inner Harmony Wellness Center (Mercy Hospital General Services Bldg., 743 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, 570.346.4621, www.innerharmonywellness.com, peteramato@aol.com) • Meditation Technique Workshops: Wed., 6:30 p.m. $15/ session. Goal setting/stress reduction, more. Call for info/ reservation. Jeet Kune Do Fighting Concepts Teaches theories of movement in Martial Arts. $100/ month. Call instructor Mike DiMeglio for info, 570.371.8898. Jim Thorpe Arts in Motion (434 Center St., Jim Thorpe, 570.483.8640, jtartsinmotion.com) • Friday Night Drop-in Class for Chair Yoga, Guided Meditation, Spirit Connections: $8/ class, $15/all three. Elemental Alchemist AnneMarie Balog, Level II Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga instructor. Private/group meditation sessions, reiki treatments, classes, yoga, tarot readings/parties, divination consultations. Contact 881.2399, shantispirit23@live.com. Kwon Kodo Lessons: Learn self-defense system that combines Korean Martial Arts such as Hapkido, Taekwondo & Kuk Sool. Lessons held at Hapkido Taekwondo Institute (150 Welles St., Forty Fort). $40/month. For info, call 570.287.4290 or visit htkdi.com. Leverage Fitness Studio (900 Rutter Ave., Forty Fort, 570.338.2386, leveragetrainingstudio.com) Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. 6 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Fusion Flexibility: Sun. 9-10 a.m. • Wake-Up Workout: Mon., Wed., Fri. 7-7:45 a.m. • Executive Workout: Mon., Wed. 12:15-12:45 p.m. • Sexy to the Core: Wed. 5:30 p.m.
• Primal Scream: Tues., Thurs. 7-8 p.m. • Inferno: Sat. 10 a.m. All classes free to members, $10 non-members. Meditation/Yoga classes at Spectrum Health & Racquet Club (151 Terrace Dr., Eynon). Meditation: Fri., 7-8 p.m. Yoga: Sat., 9:45-10:45 a.m. $5 each class, bring mat. Call 570.383.3223 for info. Melt Hot Yoga (#16 Gateway Shopping Center, Edwardsville, 570.287.3400, melthotyogastudio.com) • Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m., 5:30 p.m. (90 minutes) • Tues., Thurs., 4 p.m. (one hour) • Sat., Sun., 9 a.m., 3 p.m. (90 minutes) NEPA Holistic Chamber of Commerce • One year anniversary celebration: Dec. 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Perkins Restaurant, 600 Pocono Summit Roa, Mt. Pocono. RSVP: 570.350.6129. New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine Street, Scranton, 570.878.3970, newvisionsstudio@gmail.com, newvisionsstudio.com) • Vinyasa Yoga Classes with Sarah Yzkanin: Sundays, 2-3 p.m. All levels welcome. $6. Call 570.575.8789 or e-mail dealerinwares@hotmail.com for info. NutriFitness Boot Camp (311 Market St., Kingston, 570.288.2409) • Free week of Boot Camp for new members: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m. • Wirred: Mon., Wed., 6:45 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. $5. • Yoga: Thurs. 7 p.m. $10. • Tang Soo Do Karate Classes: Mon., Wed., 6:45 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. Call to register. Odyssey Fitness (401 Coal St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.829.2661, odysseyfitnesscenter.com) • Yoga Classes: Sun., 12:30 p.m.; Mon., 7:15 a.m.; Tues., 7 a.m., 5 p.m.; Wed., 8 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Thurs., 6:30 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m. All levels welcome. • ZumbAtomic: Lil Starz, ages 4-7: 5:30 p.m.; Big Starz, ages 8-12: 6:15 p.m. Open Your Eyes To Dream (143 W. Main St., Bloomsburg, 570.239.7520, www.oyetd.com) ❏ Open-Eyed Yoga. Call 394.2251 or go online for current updates/cancellations. E-mail: yoga@oyetd.com • Beginner Vinyasa: Mon., 5:30-6:30 p.m. • Level II Vinyasa: Mon.,
7-8:30 p.m. • Mixed Level Vinyasa: Tues., 9-10:30 a.m., Wed., 6:30-7:45 p.m. Mats & props available. Student/package discounts available. Bring friend to first class, get two for price of one. Prana Yoga Studio (960 Prescott Ave., Dunmore, www.pranayogadunmore.com) Classes taught in vinyasa flow, geared for all levels • Mon.: Advanced, 6 p.m.; tai chi with Blake Wheeler 7:308:45 p.m., Thurs., 8:45-10 p.m., $45/month, on class/week, $65/ month, two classes/week. Contact Blake at 434.989.1045 or blakewhlr@yahoo.com for info. • Tues.: Beginner, 10 a.m.; Open Level, noon; Beg./Intermediate, 5:30 p.m.; Intermediate, 7:30 p.m. • Wed.: Beginner, 5:30 p.m.; Advanced 7:30 p.m. • Thurs.: Open Level, 10 a.m.; Beg./Intermediate, 5:30 p.m.; Intermediate, 7:30 p.m. • Fri.: Open Level, 10 a.m.; Advanced, 6 p.m. • Sat.: Beg./Intermediate, 10 a.m.; Intermediate, noon. • Sun.: Intermediate, noon; Candle-lit Open Level, 6 p.m. • Sandstorm Fitness with Rachel “Kali” Dare: Wed. 4-5 p.m. Learn various techniques and shed pounds. Call 570.677.7067 or email standuphungry@yahoo.com for info.
The Self Discovery and Wellness Arts Center (200 Lake Ave., Montrose, 570.278.9256 or e-mail wellness@epix.net, wellnessarts.com) • Monthly World Peace Meditation and Reiki Circle: First Tuesday of every month, 5-7 p.m. $10. Sheri Pilates Studio (703 Market St., Kingston, 570.331.0531) • Beginner mat class: Tues., 5 p.m. $50/10 classes. • Equipment classes on reformer and tower: $150/10 classes. • Private training available on reformer, cadillac, stability chair, ladder barrel, cardiolates on rebounder. Call studio for additional mat class/equipment class schedule, all classes taught by certified instructors.
- compiled by Sara Pokorny, Weekender Staff Writer. Send your listings to WBWnews@civitasmedia.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.
p.m.; Feb. 24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Luzerne County Bikes & Walks • Presentation by extreme bicycle tourist and Wyalusing resident, Troy Cobb: Jan. 15, 7 p.m., Best Western Genetti Hotel and Conference Center, 77 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre. $16; $5 discount for Bikes & Walks members. Refreshments, snacks and cash bar. Tickets are available at the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA, Around Town Bicycles or Main Bike World. Info: 570.823.2191, ext. 5040. Luzerne County Community College (1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke, 1.800.377.LCCC, luzerne.edu) • Faculty and Alumni Exhibit: through Jan. 3. Schulman Gallery, Nanticoke. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 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.
Misericordia University (www.misericordia.edu, 570.674.6400; box office, 674.6719, misericordia.edu) ❏ Pauly Friedman Art Gallery, Tues.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-5p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 1-5 p.m. • “Norman Rockwell’s 323 Saturday Evening Post Covers:’’ Jan. 14 to Feb. 28. 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.
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 preschoolers and toddlers: Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. • CEO Afterschool Meals: Dinner, Mondays and Thursdays, 4-5 p.m.; snacks, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. Free to all children up to age 18. No registration required. Waverly Community House (1115 N. Abington Rd., Waverly, waverlycomm.org) Gymboree Classes: Cost for each seven-week session, $89 with $20 material fee for the Art classes. 10% discount for each additional class and for siblings. Contact Gymboree at 570-208-2908 to register as space is limited. Mondays, Jan. 14, for seven weeks: • Family Art: 9:30-10:30 a.m., children 18 months to 2½. • Family Art: 11 a.m.-noon, children ages 22 months to 5 years. • Art lll: 12:30-1:30 p.m., children ages 28 months to 5, drop-off optional. • Art lll: 3:45-4:45 p.m., children ages 28 months to 5, dropoff optional. Thursdays, Jan. 17, for seven weeks: • Family Music: 9:30-10:15 a.m., children ages 0 to 5 years. • Music 1: 10:30-11:15 a.m., children ages 0 to 16 months. • Music lll: 12:30-1:15 p.m., children ages 28 months to 5 years old, drop-off optional •Music lll: 3:45-4:30 p.m., children ages 28 months to 5 years old, drop-off optional. Wilkes-Barre Barbershop Harmony Society • Singing Valentines: Delivered with rose, candy and card during the hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 14. The project aides the chapter’s community service
program. Info: 570.696.3385 or 570.287.2476. Wilkes University (84 W. South St, Wilkes-Barre, 1.800.WILKES.U, wilkes.edu) • Literary publishing seminar with Phil Brady and Johnny Temple: Jan. 9-13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Includes info about current publishing environment, editorial policies, book design and more. $2,488, general; $1,244 for Wilkes students and alumni. Info: 570.408.4547, cwriting@wilkes.edu. • Maslow Faculty Reading Series: Jan. 6-10. All readings at 7 p.m. Poem readings, Jan. 6, Barnes and Noble in Public Square, 7 S. Main St. Sampling of films, Jan. 7; Poetry, nonfiction, and fiction, Jan. 8; Playwrights, Jan. 9; works alumni, faculty, and advisory board members, Jan. 10; all a the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. 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 Eckley Miners’ Village (located nine miles east of Hazleton,
just off Route 940; 570.636.2070; www.eckleyminers.org) Open year-round, Mon.Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. $6, adults; $5.50, seniors; $4, children 6 to 12 years of age. Tours are dependent upon staffing and weather conditions. There is an additional charge for walking tours. Electric City Trolley Museum and Coal Mine Tour (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. St. Ann’s National Basilica Shrine and Monastery (Scranton: 570.347.5691) Group tours 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
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Penn State Wilkes-Barre (Rte. 115, Lehman, 570.675.2171, wb.psu.edu) • Real Estate Prep Courses: Real Estate Fundamentals, Tuesdays, Feb. 5-April 9, 6-9 p.m. Real Estate Practices, Thursdays, Feb. 7-April 11, 6-9 p.m. $280 per course, textbook cost included. Registration deadline Jan. 25. • AutoCAD courses: Level 1,
Mondays and Wednesdays, March 11-20, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. SolidWorks Essentials, Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 30-May 9, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Registration fee for each course is $799 per person.
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By Gerard Nolan
Special to the Weekender
Novelist Eyre Price, a former Clarks Summit resident, found success when he published his debut novel, “Blues Highway Blues.” Nearly six months after the book’s initial release, the novel’s sales have picked up some steam, owing to new recognition. The website Blues 411 published a glowing review in September, calling the novel a “merry musical jigsaw puzzle with a well-crafted set of characters that make the merry way all the more merrier. ...Price has created a very rare bird with ‘Blues Highway Blues.’” This month, the website named the novel the best blues book of the year. Amazon.com named the book on its list of 100 Kindle books for $3.99 or less for December. Price said both the award and the Amazon listing led to an uptick in sales for his book. “That was a huge boost,” he said. “It’s kind of been a nice one-two punch for the book.” Price, who now lives in central Illinois, has received recognition from another quarter as well. Writer’s Digest interviewed Price for a story on debut authors for its January edition, which is available now. The author can’t rest on his
laurels, though, because he has a three-book deal with his publisher, Thomas & Mercer. But he’s not that kind of writer. Price is a bit of a literary workhorse, writing five to six nights a week. Plying his craft, he said, is the only way he knows how to be successful. He has already finished the second book in the series, “Rock Island Rock,” and he plans to begin work on the third installment in the series in January – after he completes another, unrelated novel. “We just knocked out the second book of the three-book series,” Price said. “We’re ahead of schedule. “There was not a lot of sleep for the last couple of months,” he admitted. “We worked hard to get it out on that timetable.” Price hopes to achieve even more success with his follow-up efforts. The same characters from “Blues Highway Blues” populate “Rock Island Rock,” and the supernatural elements from the first book begin to intensify. “It’s the same characters; it picks up two weeks after the action of ‘Blues Highway Blues,’” he said. “The problems that they had in ‘Blues Highway Blues’ – it’s hard to outrun those kind of problems.” The writer talked a little bit about his experience with writing the second installment in
the series, his audience’s reaction lurking in the background of his mind. Most of the reviews were positive, but as with all novels, there were naysayers. “It’s been an education just seeing how the book’s been received,” he said. “I think writing the book was infinitely harder because you knew straight off that people were going to read it. It wasn’t a private endeavor.” He said some of the critical voices began to dog him as he began work on the second novel. But after a speech he gave to his son about his writing assignment for school, Price realized that he should take his own advice. “In writing, you can’t be concerned about what people will think of it,” he told his son. The lifelong writer said he’s very happy and feels fortunate to be writing for a living. “Right now, I’m making money for my writing,” he said. “In these times, and in this changing industry, if you can do that, it’s a beautiful thing.”
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Novelist Eyre Price, shown here in St. Louis, found success when he published his debut novel, “Blues Highway Blues.” Nearly six months after the book’s initial release, the novel’s sales have picked up some steam.
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CHARITY WALKS/RUNS American Lung Association • Informational Arena Climb meeting: Jan. 4, 5:30 p.m., Odyssey Fitness, Wilkes-Barre, then every first Thursday in Feb., March and April until the climb on April 6. RSVP: 570.823.2212. CLASSES
Academy of Northern Martial Arts (79 N. Main St., Pittston) Traditional Kung Fu & San Shou. For Health and Defense. Adult & Children’s Classes, Mon.-Thurs., Sat. First class free. Walk-ins welcome, call 371.9919, 817.2161 for info. Adult Kung Fu (Kung Fu & Tai Chi Center, Wilkes-Barre: 570.829.2707) Ongoing classes. Tues./Thurs., 6:30 p.m. Study of Chinese Martial Art open hand, weapons sets. Mon., Wed., 6:30 p.m. Covers Chinese style theories, concepts, applications. “Sport” fighting concepts explained, practiced. Aikido of Scranton, Inc. (1627 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.963.0500) • Self-Defense Class taught by Aikido Master Ven Sensei, every Mon. & Wed., 7-9 p.m. $10. • Traditional Weapons Class, Thurs., 7-9 p.m. $10. Back Mountain Martial Arts Center & Mountaintop Karate Center For info, call either location, Back Mountain (4 Carr Ave., 570.675.9535) or Mountaintop (312 S. Mountain Blvd., 466.6474): Visit Website at www.fudoshinkai1.com. • Instruction in Traditional Karate, Jujutsu, Sivananda Yoga (Back Mountain): Tues., Wed., Thurs., 4:30-9 p.m., Sat., 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (Mountaintop Karate Center Mon., Weds., Fri., 4:30-9 p.m. • Instruction in Traditional Karate, Jujutsu, Sivananda Yoga (Mountaintop): Mon., Wed., Fri., 4:30-9 p.m.
Danko’s Core Wrestling Strength Training Camp (DankosAllAmericanFitness.com) • Four sessions/week, features two clinics, two core strength. 4 sessions/week. Increase power, speed, agility. Group discounts, coaches, teams, clubs, free stuff. Visit website or call Larry Danko at 570.825.5989 for info. Downtown Arts at Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com) • Traditional Egyptian Belly Dance: Wed., beginners 6-7 p.m.; intermediate 7-8 p.m. intermediate. $10. Call 343.2033 for info. • Tribal Fusion Dance: Thurs., beginners 6-7 p.m.; intermediate 7-8 p.m. $10. Call 836.7399 for info. • Cabaret with Helena: Sat., 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 553.2117 for info. • African Dance: Wed. & Sun., 1 p.m. Traditional African moves with jazz and hip-hop. $10, registration required, call 212.9644 or visit hipbodysoul.com for info. Downtown Dojo Karate Academy (84 S. Main St., WilkesBarre, 570.262.1778) Offering classes in traditional karate, weapons, self defense. Mon-Thurs., 5:30-8:45 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-noon. • Zumba Classes: Tues., Thurs., 7-8 p.m.; Sat., 12:30-1:30 p.m. $5/class. Call for info. Extreme M.M.A.(2424 Old Berwick Rd., Bloomsburg. 570.854.2580) • MMA Class: Mon., Wed., 6-7 p.m. First visit free. Wrestling fundamentals, basic Brazilian Ju-Jitsu No Gi. Call for info. • Boxing/Kickboxing Fitness Class: Mon., Wed., 7-8 p.m. First visit free. Non-combative class.
• Personal Training: Call 317.7250 for info. Fazio’s Hapkido Do Jang (61 Main St., Luzerne, 570.239.1191) Accepting new students. Children (age 7-12) Mon./Wed., 5:306:30 p.m. Teen/adult Mon./Wed., 6:45-8:15 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 6:30-8 p.m. Private lesson also available. Learn Hapkido. Self defense applications. $50 monthly, no contract. Galli’s Fighting Chance School of Self-Defense (504 Roosevelt St., Exeter, 570.693. 2091) • Stranger Danger self-defense classes for ages 7 to 14. One-hour sessions Saturdays at 10 a.m. starting Sat. $40 per student, $20 for parent. GregWorks Professional Fitness Training (107 B Haines Court, Blakely, 570.499.2349, gregsbootcamp@hotmail.com, www.vipfitnesscamp.com) • Beach Body Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. • Bridal Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. Bridal party group training, couples personal training available. • Fitness Bootcamp: 4-week sessions, Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. • New Year’s Resolution Flab to Fab Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m., Sat., 1 p.m. Guaranteed results. • Private/Semi-Private sessions available, e-mail for info. ∝ Harris Conservatory for the Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne, 570.287.7977 or 718.0673) • Dragons’ Tale Karate: Mon., 5:30-7 p.m.; Wed., 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 5+. • Tumbling: Fri., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ages 5+. $30/month.
Tim Hlivia | Special to the Weekender
Manageable goals will yield more results With the start of a new year upon us, we can’t help but look back at last year’s missed opportunities, failures, and flaws, and we, with certainty, will vow to make improvements. We will start the year making promises to ourselves to try harder, do better, and to improve ourselves. While it’s easy for me to preach that everyone should work out, eat well, manage stress, sleep enough, etc., I don’t think that solves the issue. I think most people, if not everyone, would love to work out if they could break away from work or the kids. The same goes for eating well. I think most people would stick to a balanced diet, provided they weren’t being pulled into three different directions. Managing stress is easy if there is nothing to be stressed about, and the seven to eight hours of sleep, sure, if not working two jobs was an option. Truthfully, I think we all want to be better, weigh less, and be healthier. It’s overwhelming if you have no idea where or how to start, and the thought of making another weight loss resolution is stressful enough, considering past failed attempts. This year, vow to set different goals. And while it’s much easier to make the cliché “be healthier” resolutions than to keep them, you must select goals that are be more manageable and measurable. After you’ve checked one or a few off the list, the forward momentum you will gain from succeeding will carry you
much further with the other goals than you would have thought. Old goal: Lose weight. New outlook: Exercise three times per week. Taking the pressure off yourself by engaging in activity three times per week will support the ultimate goal of fat loss. Also, vague fitness goals are easily ignored. Old goal: Stop drinking. New outlook: Drink less. Whether you drink a lot or socially, most of us are not equipped to make such a drastic lifestyle change. This includes eating habits and smoking as well. Instead of quitting, taper yourself down to something manageable until you are ready to finally kick the habit. Old goal: Eliminate all carbohydrates. New outlook: Eat a balanced diet. Eating a balanced diet will keep your nutrition on the right track. Cutting out any one type of food completely could be setting yourself up for failure by causing binge eating later. Old goal: Do machine-based cardio every day. New outlook: Perform body weight circuit training. Unplug the machine and plug yourself into new methods proven to be highly effective at reducing body fat and increasing W cardio vascular endurance.
-Tim Hlivia is the owner of Leverage Fitness Studio in Forty Fort.
Kwonkodo Lessons – by reservation at The Hapkido Teakwondo Institute (210 Division St., Kingston). $40/month. Call 570.287.4290 for info.
- compiled by Sara Pokorny, Weekender Staff Writer. Send your listings to WBWnews@civitasmedia.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.
Putting a twist on those old goals may help to actually achieve them this year.
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Beauty Lies Within School of Pole Dance (32 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.793.5757, sl.beautylieswithin@gmail.com). Hours by appointment, free sample appointment. Call or e-mail for details.
Dance Contours (201 Bear Creek Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.0152, www.dancecontours.com) • Adult classes: ballet, tap, lyrical, CardioSalsa, ballroom dance. • Children/teen classes: ballet, tap, CheerDance, HipTech Jazz, a form of dance blending basic Jazz Technique with styles of street dance, hip hop. • Zumba classes for adults: Tues., 6 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. First class free. • Adult ballet: Sat. morn.
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 39 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. Tripp House (1011 N. Main Ave., Scranton: 570.961.3317). The oldest structure in Lackawanna County. Tours are conducted by appointment. 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. 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 Lessons: Realist painter teaches techniques of old masters. Private lessons Fri.-Sun. To schedule, call 570.820.0469, e-mail bekshev@yahoo.com or visit www.artistvs.com. Endless Mountains Nature Center Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, 570.346.7186, www.everhart-
museum.org) • “Everybody’s Art” New Series of Adult Art Classes: $25/workshop members, $30 non-members. 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 available from Fox Studios (11 Rhine Creek Rd., Drums) Mon.-Thurs. 1-10 p.m. $16 per hour. All ages, all styles of music, all levels. Call 570.788.4797 for info. 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 sessions, 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 • 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.
• Painting with Irina Krawitz: $15/hour, $120/4-weeks. Call 570.793.3992 for info.
Pocono Arts Council (18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. 570.476.4460. www.poconoarts.org) ❏ Adult Classes• Oil Painting: Dec., Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $72, member; $80, nonmember; $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 nonmember; $60, senior member; $65, senior non-member. • Watercolor Painting: Jan. 7, 14, 21,28, 6-8 p.m. $85, member; $95, non-member; $65, senior member; $70, senior non-member. • Intermediate Watercolor: Jan. 13, 20, 27, 1-4 p.m. $85, member; $95, non-member; $75, senior member; $80, senior nonmember.
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
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. 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 Alder St., Scranton, 570.346.2487) • Language Partnership English & Spanish Classes: Fri., 10 a.m. Free, open to all. For info, call 346.0759. 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. Wyoming Valley Art League
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., WilkesBarre, 570.808.5539)
- compiled by Sara Pokorny, Weekender Staff Writer. Send your listings to WBWnews@civitasmedia.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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What's in a stout?
BEER REVIEWS
Derek Warren | Weekender Correspondent
Beer: Chimay Grande Réserve (Blue) Brewery: Chimay Brewery (Bières de Chimay S.A.) Style: Belgian Strong Dark Ale ABV: 9.0% Description: Chimay’s Grand Reserve, affectionately known simply as Blue, pours a deep, murky, reddish brown color with a light brown head that forms a lovely pillow-like head that quickly dissipates into lacing on the glass. Blue is a beer that certainly deserves the proper glassware; in this case, the proper glass would be the Chimay goblet or a nice cognac glass, if available. The aromas unleashed by Blue are complex, and at the same time, very approachable and easy to distinguish. The initial scents that arise are sweet figs, sugar plums, raisins, lots of dark fruits, and that distinct bready/fruity Belgian yeast strain. As you begin to drink the beer, you will immediately realize that this beer is very intricate. The upfront taste is that of candied sugar and is very sweet, but quickly gives way to a mild bitterness. Blue has a very mild carbonation that is a perfect complement to carry its thick body. The aftertaste lingers for quite some time on the palate, with the continuing taste of dark fruits and a mild amount of alcohol heat. Chimay’s Blue has so much to offer to so many people with its complexities that it many cause people to experience different tastes within the same bottle of beer. So grab a bottle, share it with someone, and discuss what you taste – it may just surprise you! Food pairing: Chimay Blue is a beer that is absolutely perfect for a wonderful and decadent dinner. The rich, malty, and thick taste is a perfect match for many meat dishes; the richer the better. One perfect dish would be braised short ribs, as the dense, fatty meat needs something with the cutting power of Chimay Blue that can cleanse the palate but also match perfectly with the delicate taste within the dish itself. Also, a nice greasy duck dish has a lot to offer this delectable beer. One final dish, which many in this hunting-filled area love, is a thick cut of venison. A nice gamey venison steak cov-
By Derek Warren
Weekender Correspondent
Chimay Blue may be pricey, but it’s worth every penny. ered with a sour cherry sauce is a very festive dish that is perfect for these cold evenings and a perfect match for Blue. The complexities of Blue make it a perfect beer to experiment freely with when it comes to food pairings. There is a lot offered from this beer to many dishes, so eat up! Is it worth trying? Absolutely! While Chimay Blue is a bit pricey, it is certainly an affordable treat for anyone and is widely available. One very interesting fact about Chimay is that all of the beers are brewed by monks; yes, monks. Chimay is one of only seven current Trappist breweries in the world, and they are all much sought after by beer aficionados – all are brewed by monks. Many believe that the lifestyle led by brewers helps offer much to the complexities within the beers offered by the breweries. Another great feature of Chimay’s Blue is that it ages very well. In fact, many people like to age Chimay Blue for at least five years before cracking open a bottle. I would recommend doing this with the 75cl bottle (a.k.a. the big bottle). So do yourself a favor a grab a bottle and try Chimay Blue today. Rating: W W W W W Where can I get it? Currently available in bottles at: Backyard Ale House, Scranton; Exit 190 Beer & Deli, Dickson City; Krugel’s Georgetown Deli & Beer, Wilkes-Barre; Wegmans, Dickson City and Wilkes-Barre. Remember, enjoy responsibly! Cheers!
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-Derek Warren is a beer expert, avid homebrewer, and beer historian. Derek can be reached at NEPABeerGeek@gmail.com.
Beer style: Stout Brief history: Stout, which means strong black beer, dates back to around 1630. Stouts and porters and very similar in style, and stouts are often referred to as the offspring of porters. The most famous stout, which is known by one name around the world, Guinness, was actually created to avoid paying taxes. Guinness was created using roasted barley rather than roasted malt; this was because roasted malt was taxed and roasted barley was not. Little did they know that the distinct, sharp, coffeelike aroma would become so famous, all because of a tax dodge! Variations: Dry Stout (Irish Stout), Milk/Sweet Stout, Oatmeal Stout, Imperial Stout, Russian Imperial Stout Nose: This varies by style of stout. However, all will have scents of roasted malts and mild chocolate. Imperial style stouts, though, will have a more pronounced chocolate scent and also have scents of coffee as well. Additionally, a fragrance of caramel may be picked up, and, depending on the beer, notes of hop aroma may come through too. However, with the wide range of ingredients used in stouts, many different scents can be picked up, ranging from coffee, vanilla, milk, bourbon, whiskey, and malty sweetness. The American craft beer scene has really taken this style as its own, so the ingredients are endless. Body: The body of all stouts is thicker than a standard lager or ale. All stouts have a full, creamy texture with very little carbonation and a thick head at the pour that will slowly dissipate into the beer. This is also the perfect beer to leave behind those sexy “beer mustaches.” Appearance: Stouts are always dark in color, typically black, and sometimes a dark brown with very little ability for light to penetrate through. As you pour a stout, the head will range from beige to brown in color, and the head will be either fluffy and smooth in appearance (think of Guinness) or very full and cloudlike.
Guinness is a classic example of a stout beer. Taste: The taste of stout will vary by style, but can range from dry to very sweet. Stouts all have strong tastes of roasted malt, bitter chocolate, hints of caramel, and slight coffee-like aftertaste. Food pairing: Traditional dry stouts (Guinness, Murphy’s) are an absolute perfect match with seafood. Whether it be traditional fish and chips, oysters, or clams, dry stouts just blend perfectly with seafood. The sweeter stouts (Imperial, Milk, and Oatmeal) are absolutely perfect with desserts of all kinds. Sweet stouts are perfectly at home with any chocolate dish due to the strong presence of chocolate and sweetness. These attributes make it a great match for chocolate cake. If you remember one thing, remember this – stouts are a perfect match for chocolate desserts! Another great idea for imperial stouts is a nice beer float with a scoop of your favorite ice cream. Thank me later! Recommendations: Stout is a style that has a wide range of variations, so any recommendation needs to be based upon exposure to the style. So what I have done is broken my recommendations down into categories: novice (new to the style), experienced (had a few different stouts), and expert (you could have written this article). Novice: Guinness, Magic Hat: Heart of Darkness, Yards: Love Stout, Left Hand: Milk Stout Experienced: Samuel Smith: Oatmeal Stout, Rogue: Double Chocolate Stout, Brooklyn: Black Chocolate Stout, Founders: Breakfast Stout Expert: Dogfish Head: World Wide Stout, Lost Abbey: Serpent’s Stout, AleSmith: Speedway Stout, Founders: KBS (Kentucky Breakfast Stout) Remember, always enjoy responsibly! Cheers! W
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RIDE OF THE WEEK
Michael Golubiewski | Special to the Weekender
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“One of the greatest cars ever created,” Sosinski said. “My uncle had a 1963 Dart when I was growing up; I always wanted to buy his, but I was much too young when he got rid of it to be able to do it. “It took me a long time to find one, but I finally found this 1963 Dart about 10 years ago. I basically had to rebuild it from the ground up.” W
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Life is a Drag
POSITIVE ADVICE IN A NEGATIVE WORLD
Estella Sweet | Weekender Correspondent
Resolutions can be a revolution New Years 2013. If you lived through the 2012 apocalypse, it’s been a little over 48 hours since the ball dropped. Now come the resolutions, or should I say “revolutions.” If you’re like me, once a year on the 31st of December, you begin to imagine what life-altering changes you are planning for the year ahead. Then, the next day, after the champagne buzz wears off and reality sets in, you realize your dreams of the new you may have been a little far fetched. Don’t blame yourself entirely; part of this thinking is a product of society’s new you, New Year’s hype. The other part is your fault. What on Earth would ever make you think you could change years of habit and brainwashing in just one night? Now I’m not saying that you shouldn’t try; I just feel keeping your expectations to a minimum will ensure success, rather than complete failure. Easier said than done, right? Well, have no fear. Mama Stella once again has a few suggestions on how to keep the idealization of the new you alive without setting yourself up for the inevitable face plant. First things first – let’s borrow a little advice from the 12-steppers and just KISS. Keep it simple, sweetheart. Decide on your top two or three priority changes and break them down into small, achievable, short-term goals.
Remember, it is well documented that it takes at least six weeks for us Homo sapiens to begin to truly accept a change. Once you’ve achieved your short-term, six-week goals, then move on to step two of your larger plan to make that more long-term change in your life. Is your plan to quit smoking? Start by cutting down the amount you smoke. Want to lose weight? Try making small changes to your diet, like eating more whole grains or just limit your portions. Baby steps will help you in the transition, changing your mindset from an overnight revolution to a slow and steady evolution. Now that we’ve established evolution is the key to keeping yourself on track, how do you decide on your priority changes? What changes will really make a difference in the quality of your life? What about the people around you? How about the planet? Who do you really want to be? Tough, but certainly worthwhile questions. If it’s your physical health that you’re most concerned about, then yes, diet, exercise, and/or issues such as smoking may take priority. If it’s your happiness, or lack thereof, that is at the top of your list, then you might consider doing something for others like volunteering. Many times when you help others, you end up helping yourself too by raising
your self-esteem, sense of accomplishment, and, in turn, feelings of happiness in general. You’d be surprised what seemingly small things mean to others. Can you imagine if each of us resolved to be kinder to each other and actually took the small steps necessary to acknowledge the needs of others? Try something as simple as a compliment. Think about how many lives you would positively affect by simply pledging to compliment one person a day, starting with a six-week timeframe. That would make 42 lives that you have touched. Now it’s a habit and you’re building good karma by the boatload (and don’t be surprised if you get quite a few compliments in return). Change is difficult. Change is inevitable. However, it doesn’t have to be painful. Regardless of what you decide to change, try to stick to the goals you’ve set for yourself. One mistake does not mean all is lost. You know what they say – if at first you don’t succeed, just do you. Love always, Stella This column is dedicated in loving memory to Tom J. Austin, W 1966-2012. -Have a question? Write Stella at stella@theweekender.com. Find more of Stella all week long at Twist Night Club or at facebook.commissestellasweet.
Change is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be hard. Start off simple and stick to your guns this year. (Photo by Mike Fowler)
A 20-SOMETHING’S WILD ADVENTURES
Justin Brown | Weekender Correspondent
W: I love your reaction to getting screamed at in the preview for hooking up with some girl in another girl’s bed. You just stand there and carelessly eat your bag of potato chips. Does Tyler get himself caught
up in a lot of drama? Tyler: I would say out of the guys I get into the most drama. Mainly with girls.
W: You’re described as being a “man whore,” so you must have some serious game. Help a brother out and spill Tyler’s best pick-up line. Tyler: I don’t really use pickup lines. I just go up to a girl and see if she’s interested. W: The cast of “Jersey Shore” says that you guys are more wild than they are. Is that true? Tyler: Yes, because we don’t care what people think. We go by our own rules. We go partying, we go muddin’, and we even did a human slingshot once. W: Human slingshot? Tyler: Our buddy, Bluefoot, built this ramp by a lake. On an island in the middle of the lake, there’s a truck with a rope attached on the back to a tube by the ramp. As soon as that truck takes off, it’s slingin’ us 40 mph. We hit the ramp and go 30-40 feet into the air and into the lake. W: That sounds like so much fun! Watch Tyler and his friends get “Buckwild” when the series premieres Jan. 3 at 10 p.m. on MTV.
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they could qualify for federal matching grants -- which, to the districts, would be "free" money.) -- One of the principal recommendations following the Sept. 11 attacks was that emergency and rescue personnel have one secure radio frequency on which all agencies that were merged into the Department of Homeland Security could communicate. In November, the department’s inspector general revealed that, despite $430 million allotted to build and operate the frequency in the last nine years, it remains almost useless to DHS’ 123,000 employees. The report surveyed 479 workers, but found only one who knew how to find the frequency, and 72 percent did not even know one existed (and half the department’s radios couldn’t have accessed it even if employees knew where to look). -- Remember Alaska’s "Bridge to Nowhere"?: In November, the Anchorage Daily News reported the Army Corps of Engineers is building a harbor on the Aleutian native community’s island of Akutan, even though there is no road away from it. Thus, reported KUCB Radio, the only way to get into or out of the harbor is by boat. Any connector road to the only town on the island is "likely years in the future," according to the Daily News. As well, there is no assurance that the largest business in the area, Trident Seafoods, would ever use the harbor. GREAT ART! In October, Austrian artist Alexander Riegler installed a one-way mirror in the ladies’ room at a cafe in Vienna to allow men’s room users to peer inside (in the name of "art," of course). Riegler said he wanted to start a "discussion of voyeurism and surveillance." Men could see only the faces of women standing at the lavatories, and he said then that in January, he would reverse the process and allow women to peer into the men’s rooms. (The cafe had posted a sign advising restroom users that they would be part of an "art" project.) POLICE REPORT -- Anthony Johnson, 49, was convicted in October in Hartford,
Conn., of stealing an improbably large amount of money -- as much as $70,000 a weekend, off and on for five years -- by crawling on the floor of darkened theaters and lifting credit cards from purses that movie-watching women had set down. The FBI said Johnson was careful to pick films likely to engross female viewers so that he could operate freely. He was often able to finish up, leave the theater, and make cash-advance withdrawals from ATMs before the movie had ended. -- Things That Almost Never Happen: In October, a 34-yearold man being detained by Port St. Lucie, Fla., police on an indecent-exposure complaint convinced the officer to free him based on showing the officer his testicles. (A woman had complained that the man was masturbating in public, but the man apparently demonstrated an impressively severe rash that he said he could not avoid scratching.) -- Niles Gammons of Urbana, Ill., apparently did some partying on Saturday night, Nov. 3, because he managed a rare DUI daily double. He was first cited for DUI at 1:08 a.m. Sunday and then, 60 minutes later, he was again cited for DUI at 1:08 a.m. (The first was during daylight saving time; the second was after the changeover.) PERSPECTIVE Human rights activists have for years deplored the preferences for male offspring in India and other nations -- ranging from cultures that marginalize female babies to some that practice discreet infanticide of girls. Increasingly, though, because of "advances" in science, Westerners can buy expensive in vitro fertilization procedures that use a laser to breach a fertilized embryo to determine whether it contains XY chromosome pairs (i.e., males) or larger XX ones so that only the desired-gender embryos are chosen. Noted Slate.com in September, such procedures are illegal in Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom (except for bona fide medical reasons), but legal in the United States. W
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For two years, I’ve been sharing my wildest adventures in this column: calling my dad for money to bail me out of jail on his birthday, getting so drunk at a trailer park that I bought a Chihuahua, having a fight with a friend that left me flying to Vegas and vacationing by myself. People read my column every week because they’ve outgrown fantasizing about having Lauren Conrad’s life. My generation wants to follow people they can relate to – real people with flaws who just like to have a good time with their friends! MTV is finally giving our generation a show like that. It’s called “Buckwild.” It’s about nine 20-something’s living in West Virginia, and I have the first interview with a cast member. Meet Tyler. The Weekender: The first episode hasn’t even aired yet, and “Buckwild” is already one of the most controversial shows on TV. Are you flattered by the controversy or pissed off and looking to prove people wrong? Tyler: I just like how we’re getting more publicity by the controversy. I’m not really pissed. They don’t know us to judge us.
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'ZombiU' has interactive scares things. The whole point of this game is to survive as long as you can; this is where the tension and terror actually comes from. Once you are bitten by one of the zombies, your character dies. Once your character is dead, he is dead; you have to start as another character. The only weird catch here is you still maintain the memories and skills of the previous guy, which doesn’t make much sense, but how else would the story move forward? One of the most interesting new mechanics is created when you die. In order to get your equipment and gear back, you have to track your former self down and kill it as a zombie or find your corpse to collect your stuff. Or you will be forced to move ahead with nothing, which would be a death sentence. This also creates an opportunity to play through the game again and try to beat your best playthrough; the game keeps track of how many times you die, allowing you to see where you rank in the world. There is even one sick game mode challenging you to play through the game with just one life. Surviving in this game isn’t always easy. Taking out a zombie usually takes at least three or four swings of your bat, and some parts of the game have a pretty ridiculous amount of zombies around. Sometimes it feels easier to sneak around them than to engage them in a fight. Sometimes you have to fight, though.
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CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) The Superfriends seemed to always be on call, just hanging around in their Legion of Honor or Hall of Justice or whatever it was, just waiting for a crisis. It’s difficult to imagine a sense of duty or responsibility so powerful it becomes that consuming. I mean, that place didn’t even have a pool table or anything! I guess that’s how it is when you’re doing something you love. There’s not much point in doing anything else at that point. Don’t waste time with that other bulls--t if you’ve found one of your special callings. If you haven’t – put down the pool cue. You’ve got work to do. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) In many of Shakespeare’s plays, the characters enter the woods, the unknown, and the world becomes surreally festive; suddenly people can take on roles or act in ways they’d never touch in ordinary life. Foreign concept for you Aquarians – you’re famously open-minded, and open to trying pretty much anything. Having such an accepting attitude has drawbacks, though – where are the shocks and surprises? Everyone should have his or her own version of the deep, dark woods, where the unknown can lurk and the unexpected can occur. This week, find your unexplored forest of the soul and go there. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) Perhaps you’re finally prepared to notice that the connection you’ve been so dutifully nurturing is nothing more than a wellfed illusion. No matter how much you stuff into it, it’ll never be much more than a slaphappy poltergeist. How can you exorcise it from your life? Simply abandon your misguided faith in its existence. Continuing to believe in it at this point is like cuddling up to a blinking neon light for warmth. Quit your unhealthy addiction to your own ideas. The real thing is out there. All you need to do is cut yourself free and go find it. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) I so rarely draw up the sharpened portcullis guarding my most vulnerable places. But you have a way of making people lower their drawbridges, extending pathways over their otherwise lethal moats. Don’t underestimate you talent for getting people to climb over or knock down their own walls. It’s your honest enthusiasm and obvious goodwill that opens so many doors for you. This week is no exception. In fact, your smile will open so many gates, windows, and zippers this week you
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won’t have time to go through them all. Choose wisely, and don’t look back. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) Back off. Let the poor victim of your verbal knockout catch his breath. Although it’s tempting to deliver a few extra kicks while your target is laid out gasping for air, maintain some restraint. The cheers onlookers delivered as you administered a righteous beating to a long-time oppressor would quickly turn to jeers if you turned spiteful. The difference between justified revolt and petty meanness can be a subtle one. Begin your newly installed social order with fairness and generosity, the lack of which spurred this confrontation in the first place. This week, be a benevolent enforcer of justice, not a tyrannical dictator of your own will. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) Years ago, a couple friends and I went to the pine forest behind our college one full moon night. I got naked and danced around the fields while they got all witchy on me and sang beautifully inharmonious melodies. Meanwhile, the moon set, and in the ensuing darkness I couldn’t find my clothes. I had to go back to campus naked and wandered back through my dorm fantastically exposed. This week you’re quite likely to have a similar experience to mine – magical, but likely to make you lose your shirt (and maybe your pants). That’s hardly a bad thing; a lot of great things can happen with your clothes off, as you know. CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22)
When it comes to defending your home turf and the people who preside there, you can get downright nasty. While your ethics have been vacationing in Tahiti or Baja (certainly nowhere near home), you’ve been waltzing on morally precarious ground. You sometimes look at yourself as ruler, defender, and provider for your tiny kingdom. Consider this: What happens when the denizens discover their monarch is tyrannical, their knight-protector amoral, and their nourishment stolen? They revolt. Look to your code of honor this week, and make sure all your actions (not just one or two of them) abide by it, or you’ll be the only one sitting at your round table before long. LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) Even your mother isn’t returning your calls. It seems like the whole world has turned against you, or at least away from you, during weeks like these. However, would you be willing to believe that the neglect you’ve experienced lately is just a coincidence? You haven’t fallen from grace. Your spotlight hasn’t sputtered into darkness, only been eclipsed by some more immediately pressing events in your loved ones’ lives. Be patient – their distraction is only temporary, and you’re sure to soon resume your role as local beauty queen – as long as you don’t drive everyone away by harping on their momentary lapses. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) Let’s say you won a trophy of some kind. Here are two possible options of
what you might do with it: display the polished trophy on the mantelpiece, or stick it in a drawer. Each would make a bold statement about your relationship to the win. One would mark it as your crowning achievement, a glorious highlight of your life, and the other would suggest it was merely one of many notable accomplishments. You won either way. What’s your choice? In the end, which really makes you look better? There’s not really a “right” answer; I’d just advise looking at the big picture before you decide. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) Your insistence on unnecessary rules is ridiculously unlike you, something equivalent to posting a sign on your apartment door, saying “No rhinos allowed.” It’s a bad joke, and worse because you take it so seriously. Relax, babe. No one is going to mess up your rugs with their big, smelly rhino feet, or leave steaming piles of dung next to your bed. Guarding yourself against such unlikelihood is only making you lose some serious street cred. Take a deep breath and open your arms to the stinky rhinoceri of the world. I guarantee you won’t see a single one, at least not this week. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) I like to imagine the classes where people learn to compose the orchestral music that provides the soundtrack to virtually every TV commercial or program. Designed specifically to manipulate people’s emotions without calling attention to itself (in fact, if you pay attention specifically to it, it becomes laughably ineffective), it’s a very devious art. Your powers of persuasion could benefit from an application of a similar technique. Since your current agenda’s so challenging, don’t hesitate to use underhanded methods (like an emotionally charged soundtrack, pheromones, or subliminal suggestions) to get your way.
SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) You’re so good at waking up, still drunk, in other people’s bathtubs it’s not funny. The imminent new year might prompt one of those good times – the kind you can’t remember the next day. Don’t waste another morning pulling congealed pizza slices out of your hair. Do things differently this year. I’m not saying don’t go hog-wild – what is a Sag without wild abandon? Just get creative. Come up with a version of fun that might be even more incredible than the types you’re familiar with – all the more so because you can actually remember it. W
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We made it! While that’s something a lot of people tend to say at the end of the year, we really mean it this time around considering the fact that the world was supposed to implode or explode or something really crazy in late December. But it didn’t, and so here we are. Now that it’s absolutely certain 2013 and beyond will happen (Thankfully, because who wanted to miss out on “The Great Gatsby” reboot or the ending of “How I Met Your Mother?”), it’s time to use this second chance to its full advantage by crossing off some items from your bucket list. We asked some locals, as well as our Facebook friends, what it is they’d like to do in 2013, and received some great answers, from the silly to the serious, the simple to the extravagant. “Zip line for my birthday!” - Monica Rice
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94 Mitsubihi Galant. Runs good. $1,800 90 GMC Pickup with Plow. $1,995 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 96 F150 Pickup. auto, runs good. $2,995 02 Hyundai Accent. 4 door, 4 cylinder, 75K, air, auto. $3,495 04 Chevy Impala 4 door, air, power windows. $3,995 95 Buick Park Ave 54k. $3,995 03 Ford Windstar LX, 6 cylinder, A/C, 94K, all power options. $4,300 02 Ford Windstar 44K, auto, 6 cylinder, air, all power options, runs good. $4,600 94 Cadillac Fleetwood Limo, excellent 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. $44,500
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415 Autos-Antique & Classic
457 Wanted to Buy Auto
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removable hard top, power windows, AM /FM radio with cassette player, CD player, automatic, 4 new tires. Champagne exterior; Italian red leather interior inside. Garage kept, excellent condition. Priced to Sell! $23,000. Call 570-825-6272
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door sedan, black & yellow. Motor rebuilt, 250 miles on it. You’ve got to see it to believe it! call for more information after 1:00pm (570)540-3220
439
Motorcycles
SUZUKI 01 VS 800 GL INTRUDER Garage kept, no rust, lots of chrome, black with teal green flake. Includes storage jack & 2 helmets. $3600 570-410-1026
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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
INTERNATIONAL `05 4300 BOX TRUCK
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460 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE DIRECTORY 472
Auto Services
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FORKLIFT MECHANIC Action Lift, Inc., located in Pittston, PA, is the exclusive dealership for Crown and TCM forklifts for NEPA. We are seeking a full time forklift mechanic to troubleshoot, repair and diagnose Crown and other makes of lift trucks. Good written and verbal communication skills, as well as customer care skills are necessary. A valid driver’s license and the ability to safely operate lift trucks are required. Previous forklift mechanical experience or technical school graduate will be considered. We offer an excellent wage and benefits package, as well as 401K Retirement Savings Plan, paid holidays, paid vacation and much more. Apply by e-mail mike.phelan@action liftinc.com or call 570-655-2100 x115.
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Exercise Equipment
ELLIPTICAL TRAINER, vision fitness X6100, excellent condition, LCD screen, programs foldable, quiet, sturdy 19.75” stride length. $700. 570-654-5737
Furnaces & Heaters
742
OIL TANKS (2)
275 gallon indoor oil tanks. Very good condition. Converted to gas. $125. each. Call 570-760-2793
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Business Opportunities
PERSONAL TRAINING CENTER FOR SALE 570-592-2458 for details
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CHAIRS, (2) Genuine leather, custom made recliners. Taupe color, like new. $550 each. 570-675-5046 DEN FURNITURE Wood/cloth. Regular size sofa, chair and ottoman. Coffee table, 2 end tables. Excellent condition. $325 for all. 570-675-5046
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708
Antiques & Collectibles
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
PIANO BALDWIN SPINET with bench.
Excellent condition. Walnut finish. No stairs. Easy removal. $500 Call 570-455-1471
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800 PETS & ANIMALS 815
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AKC registered. Mom & dad on premises. Around cats & kids. Ready 01/01/13. Asking $750. Call Ashlie 570-441-7448
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900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 906 Homes for Sale
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ORANGEVILLE SALE BY OWNER 3 bedroom, 2 bath Farm House on 12 private acres. Horse ready. $234,900. 570-458-6837 Find homes for your kittens! Place an ad here! 570-829-7130
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DALLAS 3 bedroom, 2 bath, modern country kitchen with Corian counters, family room with fireplace, wet bar & walkout to patio, multi-level decks. All appliances included. $217,000. 570-675-0446 evenings. EXETER
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 or 570-477-2410
PITTSTON 35 STARK ST
Beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom home in mint meticulous condition, with 2 full baths, and a 2 car garage, hardwood floors, tile floors, exterior composite wood deck, fully finished lower level family room, large closets, upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, gas heat, excellent neighborhood. $174,900 Bob Stackhouse 654-1490
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KINGSTON E. W alnut St.
2nd floor. Located in quiet neighborhood. Kitchen, living room, dining room, sunroom, bath, 3 bedrooms; 2 large & 1 small. Lots of closets, built-in linen closet & hutch. Hardwood & carpeted floors. Fireplace. Storage room. Yard. Washer / dryer, stove / fridge. Heat and hot water included. 1 year lease + security. $950 570-283-4370
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floor, 2 bedrooms, elevator, carpeted, entry system. Garage. Extra storage & cable TV included. Laundry facilities. Air Conditioned. Fine neighborhood. Convenient to bus & stores. No pets. References. Security. Lease. No smokers please. $780 + utilities. Call. 570-287-0900
MOUNTAIN TOP WOODBRYN 1 & 2 Bedroom.
No pets. Rents based on income start at $405 & $440. Handicap Accessible. Equal Housing Opportunity. 570474-5010 TTY711 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
PITTSTON 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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Apartments/ Furnished
DUPONT SPACIOUS APT. Convenient location to Scranton & Wilkes-Barre. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. appliances included l washer/ dryer. $625/mo. includes water, sewer call text 570-441-4807, cmdraus@ptd.net
98 MADISON ST. 2nd floor large 3 bedroom, with hardwood floors & carpet. Kitchen with appliances. Enclosed rear porch & shared yard. Heat, hot water & water included. Tenant pays electric. $695 +security. No pets. 570-814-1356
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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
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Commercial Properties
COMMERCIAL RETAIL PROPERTY FOR RENT: 900 Sq. Ft. STORE RETAIL SPACE Will be vacant as of January 1, 2013 200 Spring St. Wilkes-Barre Great for a Barber Shop! Call Michael at 570-239-7213
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Glen Lyon. Unique opportunity at 61-63 East Main St. High Traffic Area. 570-881-0320
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Half Doubles
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
Commercial Properties
NANTICOKE
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
NAIL/BEAUTY SALON
Swoyersville. 1100 sq. ft. 2 station nail & beauty salon, fullY equipped, like new. 570-831-5715
347 HANOVER ST Very large 3 bedroom with bonus finished attic perfect for playroom or office. New paint & wall to wall carpet, large kitchen with stove & washer/ dryer hookup. Small yard. Front porch & basement. Sewer & garbage included. $620 plus security & utilities. No pets. 570-814-1356
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BEAR CREEK bedroom/1 bath.
3 Labor in exchange for rent. Large yard in quit neighborhood. Good School District $600 mo. + Security + utilities. Well water/septic. Kids and small pet OK. 973-887-1169
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
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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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Cleaning & Maintainence
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3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. New carpeting. $675 + utilities. All appliances. Water & sewer paid. Fenced back yard. No pets. Security required Section 8 OK. Call Steve at 570-592-5764
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20 OLD MILL RD For Sale By Owner Beautiful Custom Built. Minutes from I-81 Turnpike & Casino. Move In Condition! 3 to 4 bedroom Tri-level, Master bath, 2 full baths & 1 powder room, central vacuum system. Living & dining rooms, family room with fireplace. Gas heat, central air, large basement, deck, three car garage & 2nd large lot included..... $395,000 570-237-0101
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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