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“‘Sara’ by Starship. How do you think I got my name?”
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I love the ‘80s, and I’m not just saying that in the hopes that I’ll be invited to make bad jokes on VH1. I’m partial to the era, of course, because that’s when I grew up. Everything was rad and tubular – my only cares in the world involved collecting every single “Ghostbusters,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” and “Masters of the Universe” action figure I could get my hands on. It was much easier in the early days when I was still an only child. Other than paying bills and all that adult stuff, my priorities, admittedly, haven’t changed too much, but that’s because the ‘80s never really died. Many of my friends are still making the same pop culture references they did as children, and they’re bringing up
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their own kids on the same movies and TV shows that they watched. The fashion keeps creeping back in, too, but it’s the music that will truly never die. Like it or hate it, it’s still catchy (and synthy) as hell. That’s why it’s easy for me to see the appeal of “Rock of Ages,” which we talk about on pages 28 and 29. It’s bringing the ‘80s to a whole new generation, or, at the very least, it’s helping some of us relive it. I wasn’t old enough for the “sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll,” but man do I remember that hair. Who could forget it? And really, who would want to? Well, maybe those who kept the Polaroids.
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…will be considered the sweetest significant other ever come Valentine’s Day? You, even though you probably haven’t even bought something for your sweetheart yet. Don’t worry, Wilkes University has you covered with a poetry workshop hosted by Tim Seibles, whose collection of poems, “Fast Animal,” was a finalist for the 2012 National Book Award. The workshop will run from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Kirby Hall Salon on Wilkes’ campus, and it’s free. If you plan to attend, contact Etruscan Press at dzera@ etruscanpress.org or call 570.408.4546.
Badfish mend broken hearts of Sublime fans
By Karyn Montigney Weekender Intern
If you don’t have a mate this Valentine’s Day, don’t let the holiday blues get you down. Forget about all things love and let one of the most accomplished tribute bands in the country around turn your frown into an unforgettable night. Stemming from the roots of reggae, ska, and punk, Badfish has undoubtedly been heavily influenced by the popular ‘90s band Sublime. For over a decade now, the group has toured all over the country, recreating the songs, and vibes, of the wellknown Long Beach Californians. Delivering popular radio hits like “Santeria,” “Wrong Way,” and “What I Got,” Sublime was a catchy, easygoing ska punk trio that dominated the California music scene for close to ten years. The band abruptly ended in 1996 due to the untimely death of lead singer Bradley Nowell, and many of their most recognizable tunes were released posthumously. “Bradley and the other members of Sublime created some great music over the years,” remarked Badfish drummer Scott Begin. “Unfortunately, with Bradley’s passing, the band was unable to continue playing the original music of Sublime.” After over a decade of touring and playing shows all over the country, Badfish still thrives on playing what they call “great music.” If it weren’t for them, there may not have been anyone to keep the torch of Sublime’s
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Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime: Feb. 14, 8 p.m., Sherman Theater (524 Main St., Stroudsburg). $15 advance, $18 day of show. spirit alive over the years. “It’s an honor to play what we consider to be really great music,” Begin emphasized. “For us to be able to travel around and play this music is most certainly a privilege.” What sets them apart from other tribute bands is the undeniable passion that gleams off the stage of any show. It’s as if they were playing with the thought of Bradley standing right out in the audience. Fans agree that going to a live Badfish performance feels very close to the show that the original group would have played. “I continue to go out and support Badfish because the energy and setting of one of their shows is much more similar to the original Sublime feel, rather than many other cover bands that just don’t have what it takes to play Sublime’s music,” local fan Anthony Carletti noted. Joined by local psychedelic rockers Mystery Fyre and funk outfit Who We Are, Badfish will take the stage at the Sherman Theater (524 Main St., Stroudsburg) on Thursday, Feb. 14 as a part of their winter tour. “We play in the area a lot,” Scott said. “It’s always a lot of fun there. We always look forward to getting out that way.”
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“We stay true to who we are musically. If even just one kid identifies with what we do, we’ve done our job.”
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Love can be expressed in many ways. For Hank & Cupcakes, love is expressed through funky bass lines, catchy lyrics, and powerful hooks. The Tel Aviv natives are a pop duo who came to America to create their own kind of success story. After deciding to make a major change in their lives, the two determined musicians chanced everything to move to the United States with one hope in mind: making it big. Never being in the country before, the band tried their luck and moved to the Empire State. “We’ve never been in Brooklyn before, so it was really a blind kind of gamble,” said Cupcakes, singer and drummer of the band. “We just had this instinct that New York would be the place for us.” As it turns out, it was. Since 2008, Hank & Cupcakes have seen their share of success: touring all over the country, recording a debut album, and even recently signing a record deal with BMG Records. Their music can be described by some as funky or catchy pop, but to really capture their unique style, one must experience a live performance by them. During any show, Hank can be seen delivering groovy bass lines while managing sound effects on his pedal board. Cupcakes stands by his side, banging on her drum kit while singing memorable melodies, pumping up the audience and inspiring dancing. From the beginning, the group hadn’t planned on being a duo. Instead, it was something that just kind of happened, and worked. “It wasn’t really a decision,” explained Cupcakes. “When we started the band, we were still in Tel Aviv, and there was no point in putting a band together with other musicians if we were about to leave. We started rehearsing together like crazy every day, and the sounds that were emerging
were really cool, so by the time we came to New York, we realized that we don’t really need more musicians in the band.” The duo, named after famous American writer Charles “Hank” Bukowski and his real-life lover, Cupcakes, uses the band as a place to express their creative energy. Inspired by the busy life of the city, the band utilizes everyday New York to create their songs. “We get inspired by our surroundings and the energy of the city,” Cupcakes said. “The bouncing energy inside us makes it come out somehow. Hank & Cupcakes has been a nice outlet for that (energy).” Hank & Cupcakes don’t regret their move to New York, as they have flourished in the comfort and acceptance that the American music scene has given them. Cupcakes talked about the unique music scene in America. “We love that it’s so huge here and endless in opportunity. We could basically tour all year round and never hit the same place twice because the country’s so big. New York and the United States in general have such a beautiful music culture. There is a beautiful hospitality towards touring bands that we’ve noticed. It’s very deep in culture here, where it’s not so deep in Israel.” Joined by the Betty Harlot Band, Hank & Cupcakes will be performing songs from their debut album “Ain’t No Love” on Feb. 14 at The Rattler (137 N. Main St., Pittston). The night will include free wine from 7-8 p.m. and a special Valentine’s Day dinner. “We actually play in Pennsylvania a lot,” Cupcakes remarked. “People there really let loose and go crazy and wild. That’s the way we like it.”
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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:’’ Through Feb. 28. New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine St., Scranton, www.newvisionstudio.com, 570.878.3970) Gallery hours: Tues.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. and by appointment. • Fanboy February: Exhibit inspired by growing up in the 90s and the imagery that goes along with it. Through Feb. 23. Pocono Arts Council (18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. 570.476.4460. www.poconoarts.org) • Altered State: Photography Based Images: ARTSPACE Gallery, 18 N. Seventh St. Through Feb. Sordoni Art Gallery (150 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.408.4325) Gallery hours: Tues.-Sun., noon-4:30 p.m. • “Flow,” a gallery that explores the many meanings associated with water through a selection of twenty-nine works drawn from the collection of the Sheldon Museum of Art at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. ∝ 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. • “Drawing on our Faith:” Through Feb. 22. Gallery talk, 7 p.m. Features artwork by members of the En Plein Air Society. The Vintage Theater (326 Spruce St., Scranton, info@scrantonsvintagetheater.com) • Drawcorps Poland (dress rehearsal): Feb. 22, 7 p.m. $5. Lead by Ted Michalowski this evening will consist of live mural drawing and live music. 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. Through Feb. 15. • “A Closer Look,” Lawrence Lang’s photographic works of Marcos and landscapes: Feb. 25-April 5. Meet the Artist Reception, March 15, 6-8 p.m.
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ALBUM REVIEWS Eye on precision
When Eye On Attraction released their debut album, “The Factory,” at The Vintage Theater in Scranton on Nov. 3 last year, the show sold out weeks before the event. After listening to the nine sprawling tunes they unleashed, it’s easy to see why. The Electric City prog rockers positively burst with that current live, and while energetic stage presence can be tough to capture in a studio recording, the head bobbing opening track “The Most Dangerous Game” does just that with catchy hooks and a classic solo that will surely inspire air guitarists everywhere. “I am the wrench in your plan!” Zack Graham defiantly sings at the end,
warning listeners that they’re in for some rule-breaking, genrebending fun. “Type C” is perfect single material, hinting at the band’s lyrical depth but keeping a fist-pumping beat that could encourage finger snapping just as easily as a frenzied mosh pit. “The Wake” slows things down a bit but changes direction often, a songwriting skill that comes into play during the spiraling “Distant.” With an acoustic opening that jumps into a toe-tapping tempo, “16 Queens” is the last of its kind on the record before the four-part epic of “The Factory” unfolds, a journey that demands instrumental mastery and the ears to appreciate it.
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Osborne's internal odyssey “It’s not what I usually do, and I may never do it again,” New Orleans-based singer/songwriter Anders Osborne said of his “Three Free Amigos” EP. Osborne’s caution-to-the-wind studio looseness, a switch for the detail-oriented songsmith, provides a refreshing detour in the running order of his already strong catalog. Tracking at just six songs for little more than 25 minutes, the EP plays like a sonic
Graham’s distinctive, soaring falsetto voice may immediately remind younger fans of Coheed and Cambria, but it’s the complexity of the music and storytelling that truly solidifies that comparison. Tireless drummer Andrew Merkle, master shredder Mike Trischetta, and bouncing bassist Joe “Quincy” Terry may barely be old enough to enter the bars they play, but their technical talent absolutely defies their age, evoking the old school (Rush and Led Zeppelin) as much as the new (Circa Survive and Chiodos). This 50-minute half concept album represents both sides of the band well – catchy, hit-ready songs combined with multifaceted, time signature-changing marathons that would wear out any current Warped Tour act. If Eye On Attraction aren’t signed within the next year, then the industry has truly become a tedious factory.
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Coheed and Cambria are no strangers to releasing basically any type of art. They have released comics, graphic novels, and a handful of albums through out their career. Most recently, the group has released “The Afterman: Descension,” a follow up to October’s “The Afterman: Ascension.” As many expected, “Descension” picks up right where “Ascension” left off with a bit of experimenting while preserving the
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tornado but spills Osborne’s worldly, empathetic soul onto a canvas with genretwisting curiosity. Never at a loss for material, Osborne’s life experience seems to draw from an endless well of self-provocation, love’s yearn, and an eventual longing for a figurative ideal of “home.” After all, this is a guy who, at one point, dug ditches in Greece and worked assembly lines in Israel during a world hitchhike, finding his sense of self. That sort of internal odyssey dominates the relaxed strains of the title track, with its whispering flute accompaniment, echoing “summer of love” peace narrative, and come-easy advice like “the world ain’t bigger than a mile at a time.” “Marmalade” is a Peter Tosh-inspired reggae groove with an infectious “baboom-boom” lyrical rhythm, seeming to celebrate life itself with a background choir of island voices beaming the chorus. Osborne, an anomaly in roots music, has managed to endear himself to fans of everything from alt-country to traditional blues (he’s signed to heritage blues label Alligator). His diverse palette manifests in tracks like the Bo Diddley beat of “Jealous Love,” Osborne pining how “love ain’t sweet, love ain’t fair,” with the delicate accompaniment of vocalist Maggie Koerne softly sighing into his ear. Only a writer like Osborne can make a bleeding heart sound so gritty and impassioned.
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unique scream, rock, emo, and metal sound they created. The songs that will thrill longtime fans of Coheed are “Key Entity Extraction V: Sentry the Defiant” and “The Hard Sell.” “The Hard Sell” captures the classic Coheed metal sound they often perform, while “Key” has more emo elements. Songs “Iron Fist” and “Away We Go” are a change of pace from the aforementioned tracks. These two are almost a lull in the middle of the album, slow ballads that lack any type of energy. Coheed exercises experimentation on “Number City.” It can almost be classified as an indie rock tune. The song opens with a thumping bass line, adding guitars and drums before the doubled vocals come into play. It’s a new direction for the band, and it helps the album’s story immensely. All the songs showcase lead singer Claudio Sanchez’s powerful, emotional voice – the band’s strongest weapon. While “Descension” lacks the razor hooks of “A Favor House Atlantic,” it does have Sanchez’s effective singing. Hearing him belt out lyrics on “The Hard Sell” are reminders that he has some of the best pipes around – and that he has more than one way of using them, unlike many of his contemporaries. “The Afterman: Descension” will keep old fans happy, but it won’t be gaining many new ones. It’s not that the storyline is too involved; it’s just that Coheed and Cambria have been doing the same thing for nearly a decade. - Matt Morgis, Weekender Correspondent
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Descension” 6. Hatebreed: “Divinity Of Purpose” 7. Misfits: “DeA.D. Alive” 8. Tim Mcgraw: “Two Lanes Of Freedom” 9. Bronx: “Bronx (IV)” 10. Ed Sheeran: “Plus Sign”
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Rating: W The name Craig Mazin probably doesn’t ring any bells with the average filmgoer, but it should. Not because the man is some kind of unrecognized genius, but because his name always functions as a seal of non-quality – a cinematic Mr. Yuck sticker that exists so people don’t accidentally gulp down a bottle of box office poison. Granted, there was a time when you didn’t have to look for his screenwriting credit every time you watched a comedy because Mazin’s name was only attached to the kind of movies in which
Marlon Wayans and Leslie Nielsen screamed dated pop culture references over the monotonous drone of an ever-present wall of farts as Anna Faris perpetually slipped in dog s--t. Basically, if you were born with at least half of a brain, his films were easily avoided. But nowadays, Mazin’s films are deceptive. They star genuinely funny people like Zach Galifianakis and Melissa McCarthy and – from their trailers – resemble something a bit more subtle than “Scary Movie 3” or “Senseless.” It’s all too easy to walk into “The Hangover 2” or “Identity Thief ” and expect to be entertained. Instead, you’ll be annoyed by all of Mazin’s hacky, middling trademarks. In “Identity Thief,” Jason Bateman plays yet another sarcastic
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Though Bateman and McCarthy are funny all their own, they couldn’t save this sinking ship. of Mazin’s screenplays, no easy joke is left unsaid as unfunny gags are beaten into the ground (Bateman’s character has the supposedly effeminate name Sandy, which all of the characters make a point to loudly mock), the sight of characters getting punched in the throat or bitten by snakes is repeatedly used as a substitute for actual humor, and fat people are ridiculed for the unforgivable crimes of being poor runners and having sex with other fat people. “Identity Thief ” is a bland mess, a film that’s equal parts spiteful and saccharine. Yet unlike other bad comedies that have
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scold whose identity is stolen by a con-woman (McCarthy) who, depending on the situation, is either a brilliant criminal mastermind or an oafish, grasping moron. The film really can’t make up its mind about that. At any rate, after Bateman is accused of crimes he didn’t commit and nearly crushed under the weight of credit card debt (incidentally, it’s hard to believe that the credit card company wouldn’t contact Bateman after McCarthy spends thousands of dollars on jet-skis and drinks), he’s inexplicably deputized by the cops to track down McCarthy and gently coerce her into confessing her crimes. But that, of course, won’t be as easy as it looks because McCarthy has just raised the ire of a local drug lord (Jonathan Banks essentially replaying his character from “Breaking Bad”) who hired a pair of sassy hitmen to bring her down. And if that wasn’t enough, a bounty hunter with brazen, envelope-pushing facial hair (Robert Patrick) is determined to throw McCarthy in jail before Bateman can clear his name. In spite of Bateman and McCarthy’s best efforts, “Identity Thief ” just isn’t funny. As in all
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Weekender Correspondent They started out as heavy metal kids, so many of them, but they were looking for something more. Loren W. Lepre remembers his first exposure to hardcore music, punk rock’s younger, brawnier brother. “It was 1993. I was 17 years old. It was me and a couple friends hanging out. I didn’t even know what hardcore was. We get to this venue and there’s these early Pennsylvania hardcore bands playing, No One’s Hero and One Shot Deal. I walked in with my metal t-shirt and my stone-washed jeans, and the bands were playing inside a cage. I was like, ‘What the hell is this?’ That was kind of my birth date. That’s when I found where I really belonged. I found my tribe. Metal music wasn’t speaking to me.” What did speak to him? Lepre credits the positive messages of perseverance and unity at the heart of most hardcore music with being the primary attraction. A former Carbondale local, Lepre has since gotten into filmmaking, founding Philadelphia area-based company Average Superstar Films with fellow hardcore fan Mark Devito. The duo recently decided to dive headfirst into their first feature, a full-length documentary about the history of Pennsylvania hardcore, imaginatively titled “Pennsylvania Hardcore: A Documentary.” “Pennsylvania is overlooked when compared to scenes like the ones in New York City and D.C. and Boston. I just feel it’s time for our story to be told,” Lepre said. “The thing is, notice I didn’t say Massachusetts? I said Boston. There, it wasn’t really the whole state. Just them in Boston, making noise, making their own sound. The problem with PA is that the bands were all spread out and they didn’t have one sound. They were all different. That’s a good problem to have, but we got lost in the shuffle.” In true DIY hardcore style, Lepre and Devito have paid much of the documentary’s costs out of pocket. Now, they’re trying to raise additional funds through
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Nanticoke’s Strength for a Reason was one of the many Pennsylvania hardcore acts interviewed for the film. Indiegogo, with the fundraiser cutoff date being Sunday, Feb. 17. At the time of this writing, Lepre has already interviewed 183 different members of the Pennsylvania hardcore scene, both bands and fans, with the entire eastern half of the state and much of the west already covered. He hopes to have the finished product screening throughout the state by this summer. Among Lepre’s interviewees is Aaron Ferranti, who discovered hardcore through crossover thrash bands S.O.D. and D.R.I., straddling the line between metal and punk. Once Ferranti’s own crossover was complete, he went on to become a founding member of Scranton-based groups American Youth and Side Over, two of Pennsylvania’s first hardcore bands. “People today say to me, ‘You guys were some of the first guys to do something like that in this area,’ but when we were doing it, that wasn’t something we ever thought about. It was just something we did with our friends,” Ferranti said. “There were pretty much just the two bands in Scranton at the time, (my band) Side Over and Option. We used to play a lot of shows together. Then we started playing around more and we met a lot of kids in Wilkes-Barre and Stroudsburg and we found out there were bands down there playing the same stuff as us. Then we started playing out of town with bigger bands, and bigger bands started playing here. Pennsylvania in general was always a Mecca for hardcore bands and punk music because everyone was so open to the music here.” As time went on, the scene grew, surviving mosh pit injuries,
a short-lived influx of racist skinheads (“The ‘youth crew’ kids came in and basically drove the Nazis out,” longtime punk Matt Grey of Wapwallopen remembered.), and the closing of landmark venues like Sea Sea’s in Moosic. It thrives wherever it can, in bingo halls and roller rinks dotted throughout the Wyoming Valley, or on the international stage where bands such as Kingston’s Title Fight, Wilkes-Barre’s Cold World, Stroudsburg’s Wisdom in Chains, and Nanticoke’s Strength for a Reason have received much positive attention. For Strength for a Reason vocalist Karl Kivler, though, where Pennsylvania’s hardcore legacy thrives the most is in the lives lived by its adherents. “The message has always been about friendship and brotherhood. That’s something we still carry in our music today. Living with integrity, it’s a lifestyle,” Kivler said. “We write songs to show we’ve gone through tough times, too, and music can help us get through it. I have letters kids wrote me about the stuff they’re going through that’s had them almost to the point of committing suicide. All it takes is one letter like that, for someone to say, ‘You saved my life,’ and it’s like, ‘Wow.’ If you can touch just one person, it’s amazing. You can’t find that anywhere else.”
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GIANT CENTER (950 Hersheypark Dr., Hershey) 717.534.3911, giantcenter.com • Larry the Cable Guy: Feb. 15, 8 p.m. SANDS BETHLEHEM EVENT CENTER (77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem) 610.2977414, sandseventcenter.com • 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. SOVEREIGN CENTER (700 Penn St., Reading) 610.898.7299, sovereigncenter.com • Shinedown / Three Days Grace: Feb. 17, 7 p.m. • Harlem Globetrotters: March 16, 1 p.m. SOVEREIGN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (136 North 6th Street, Reading) 610.898.7469, sovereigncenter.com • Evening with Aaron Lewis: Feb. 15, 8 p.m. • Get the Led Out: March 1, 8 p.m. NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY BEACON THEATRE (2124 Broadway, New York, N.Y.) 212.465.6500, beacontheatre.com • Straight No Chaser: Feb. 14, 8 p.m. • 70’s Soul Jam: Feb. 16, TIMES VARY • Herbert Grönemeyer: Feb. 26, 8 p.m. • An Evening with The Allman Brothers Band: Mar 1-16, TIMES VARY BETHEL WOODS CENTER
(200 Hurd Road, Bethel, N.Y.) 866.781.2922, bethelwoodscenter.org • Bruce Cockburn: Feb. 23, 8 p.m. IRVING PLAZA (17 Irving Place, New York, N.Y.) 212.777.6800, irvingplaza.com • 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. 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. MADISON SQUARE GARDEN (7th Ave., New York, N.Y.) 212.465.6741, thegarden.com • El Concierto para Los Enamorados: Feb. 15, 8 p.m. • Maroon 5 / Neon Trees / Owl City: Feb. 16, 8 p.m. • Lady Gaga / Madeon / Lady Starlight: Feb. 22-23, 8 p.m. • Swedish House Mafia: March 1, 8 p.m. RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL (1260 6th Ave., New York, N.Y.) 212.247.4777, radiocity.com • Song Zuying: Feb. 16, 7 p.m. • Coheed and Cambria: March 16, 7 p.m. • Gabriel Iglesias: April 5, 8 p.m. ROSELAND BALLROOM (239 52nd Street, New York, N.Y.) 212.247.0200, roselandballroom.com • Meshuggah: Feb. 15, 7 p.m. • Imagine Dragons: Feb. 23, 8 p.m. Expanded listings at theweekenderW .com.
PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC FACTORY (3421 Willow St., Philadelphia) 215.LOVE.222, electricfactory.info • Imagine Dragons: Feb. 18, 8 p.m. • Pentatonix: Feb. 20, 8 p.m. • Big Gigantic: Feb. 22, 9 p.m. THE FILLMORE AT THE TLA (334 South St., Philadelphia) 215.922.1011, tlaphilly.com • 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.
It’s a blast from the past when Blind Melon plays Mount Airy Casino Resort (44 Woodland Rd., Mount Pocono) Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40-55. For more information, call 877.682.4791 or visit mountairycasino.com.
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PENN’S PEAK (325 Maury Rd., Jim Thorpe) 866.605.7325, pennspeak.com • The Pink Floyd Experience, Feb. 15, 8 p.m., $30-$45 • Back to the 80’s Show / Jessie’s Girl:
Feb. 22, 9 p.m., $22 • Bruce in the USA: Bruce Springsteen Tribute: Feb. 23, 8 p.m., $17-22 • Changes In Lattitudes: Jimmy Buffet Tribute: Mar. 2, 8 p.m., $20
• 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.
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Actors Circle at Providence Playhouse (1256 Providence Rd, Scranton, reservations: 570.342.9707, actorscircle.org) • “Seniors of the Sahara:” March 14-16, 22-23, 8 p.m.; March 17, 24, 2 p.m. $12, general admission; $10, seniors; $8, students. Preview show March 14: $8, general admission and seniors; $6 students. 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. • Tom Knight Puppet Show: April 17, 1:30 p.m.
F.M. Kirby Center (71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, 570.826.1100) • “Rock of Ages:” Feb. 15, 8 p.m., $44.95-$74.10 • “Pirates of Penzance:” March 22, 8 p.m., $38.80-$69 Jason Miller Playwrights Project (570.591.1378, nepaplaywrights@live.com) • Dramatists Support Group: Third Thursday of each month beginning Feb. 21, 7 p.m., The Olde Brick Theatre (126 W. Market St., Scranton). • General season auditions: Feb. 23, 2-4 p.m.; Feb. 25, 7-8:30 p.m., The Olde Brick Theatre (126 W. Market St., Scranton). • Submissions for Dyonisia ’13: the third annual Jason Miller Playwrights’ Project Invitational being accepted through May 15. • Writing a Better 10-Minute Play workshop: March 13, 6:30 p.m. A donation of $5-10 requested. Reservations: 570.591.1378 or nepaplaywrights@live.com. John & Erin Cabaret Productions (www.ourcabaret.com or 1.800.838.3006.) • “Cabaret of Broken Dreams:” A comedic look at love. Feb. 15, 8 p.m., Vintage Theater, 326 Spruce St, Scranton. $12. King’s College Theatre (Admin. Bldg., 133 N. River St., WilkesBarre, 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. Misericordia University (www.misericordia.edu, 570.674.6400; box office, 674.6719, misericordia.edu) • “The Letterman:” March 22, 7:30 p.m., Lemmond Theater at Walsh
Wilkes University Theatre will present the musical ’archy & mehitabel’ on Feb. 15, 16, 22, 23 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 17, 24 at 2 p.m. at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center on River Street in Wilkes-Barre. Hall.$35, center tickets; $20, general admission. Music Box Players (196 Hughes St., Swoyersville: 570.283.2195 or 800.698.PLAY or musicbox.org) “Annie:” Feb. 15, 16, 22, 23: bar 6 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m., curtain 8 p.m.; Feb. 10, 17, 24, bar 1 p.m., dinner 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. $34, dinner and show; $28, children under 12; $16, show only; $32, groups of 20 or more dinner and show. 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. The Phoenix Performing Arts Centre (409-411 Main St., Duryea, 570.457.3589, phoenixpac.vpweb.com, phoenixpac08@aol.com) • “Avenue Q:” Feb. 15-16, 22, 8 p.m.; Feb. 17, 24, 2 p.m.; Feb. 24, 7 p.m. $12. Pines Dinner Theatre (448 North 17th St., Allentown. 610.433.2333. pinesdinnertheatre.com) • “Why Do Fools Fall In Love?:” Through March 10. Thurs. and Sun., 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. Print listings occur up until three weeks from publication date. Expanded listings at theweekender.com.
12:30 p.m. dinner, 2 p.m. show; Fri. and Sat.; 6:30 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. show. $48.50 Scranton Cultural Center (420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, 570.346.7369) ❏ Broadway Scranton (broadwayscranton.com) presents: • “The Addams Family:” Feb. 15-17, Fri., 8 p.m., Sat., 2 & 8 p.m., Sun., 1 & 6 p.m. • “Dixie’s Tupperware Party:” Feb. 20-21, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 21, 8 p.m.; Feb. 23, 4 and 8 p.m.; Feb. 24, 2 p.m. $40. Tickets: 800.745.3000 (TicketMaster), 570.342.7784 (Broadway Office), or broadwayscranton.com/shows.asp. • “Stomp:” March 5-6, Fri., 8 p.m., Sat., 2 & 8 p.m., Sun., 1 & 6 p.m. • Celtic Woman: March 19, 7:30 p.m. $102, $62, $42. Group Rates for 11 or more call 570.344.1111 . • 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. The Vintage Theater (326 Spruce St., Scranton, info@scrantonsvintagetheater.com) • V-Day Scranton 2013: Feb. 14, 5 p.m., monologues 6 p.m. $10. • Scranton Comedy Night: Feb. 23, doors 7 p.m., 8 p.m. Here We Are In Spain and Unorganized Business Ensemble with special guest John Walton. Wilkes University (84 W. South St, Wilkes-Barre, 1.800.WILKES.U, wilkes.edu) • “archy & mehitabel:” Feb. 15-16, 22-23, 8 p.m.; Feb. 17, 24, 2 p.m., Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. $10, general admission; $5, students and seniors; free, Wilkes students with ID. Expanded listings at theweekender.com. W
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Life after loss While our plans in life may seem concrete, reality always has a way of surprising us. Sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse, our existence becomes a constant adventure full of change and growth. In Becky Aikman’s memoir, “Saturday Night Widows,” she demonstrates that we don’t control the future, but we do control how it shapes us. As the title suggests, this memoir follows the lives of six very different women who share one heartbreaking commonality – each of them is now a young widow. Just a short while before her loss, Becky was reaching her late 40s, still young and vigorous with a loving relationship that only improved with the years. Unfortunately, as Becky and her friends soon realize, though life is unexpected, death is always customary. Becky, a notable journalist, incorporates her own story while weaving the accounts of five other women struggling with life after loss. Over the course of one year, Becky and her five widowed friends – Tara, Denise, Marcia, Dawn, and Lesley – came together once monthly in an effort to move beyond their grief with hope of a better future ahead. The group began after Becky sought a much-needed connection to women her age who were also undergoing bereavement issues. “It had been one year and three months now since Bernie’s death, and I knew I needed to leave behind the nightmares, the heartache, the perpetual yearning for what I couldn’t have… Move Forward After Loss.” These four words become a mantra for the widows. Becky discusses the death of her beloved husband to cancer. Throughout her tragic tale, the
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The cameras were turned on Jim Gavenus for a change last Sunday. Gavenus, the 47-year-old Kingston photographer, was pacing around the Hops & Barleys Bar and Restaurant (131 Main Street, Luzerne) waiting for his moment – when his photograph of legendary musician Doc Watson would flash on the screen during the global telecast of the 55th Annual Grammy Awards from Los Angeles. As he paced and went from table to table, nearly everyone in the place was snapping pictures of Gavenus. The moment came just after 11 p.m. when a color photograph of Watson flashed on the screen and the crowd cheered, champagne flowed, and Gavenus stopped sweating. “It wasn’t the photo I expected,” he said. “They decide to use a color shot I took in 2012 at MerleFest in North Carolina. Doc played for three straight days. That photo was taken on the second day. He never played again after that event.” Gavenus said he wasn’t 100 percent sure which photo he took of Watson would be used – he expected a black-and-white shot of Watson leaning on his guitar – but he said he submitted 15 to 20 pictures, and the Grammys’
organizers indicated they might use a color shot. Amy Bezek, 37, studies photography at Luzerne County Community College, and Gavenus is Bezek’s professor. She and several other LCCC students showed up at the gala to capture Gavenus’ moment in the big time. “He rocks,” Bezek said. “I feel privileged being coached by him. He has a keen eye for natural light.” With his mother, girlfriend, family, and friends all around him, Gavenus anxiously waited for the moment to arrive when his photo of Watson would be shown during the portion of the night when the music industry remembers those who died during the past year. “It’s nerve-racking,” he said. “I’m so nervous.” Gavenus said he started photographing Watson “by accident,” but their relationship grew to the point where the two got to know each other beyond the music. “I have some mixed emotions going on,” he said. “My work is going to be shown on the Grammys, but it’s because Doc is gone forever. This has caused me to think about all the times I spent with him.” Gavenus said he found Watson, blind since childhood, to be very humble and a true gentleman. He said Watson often talked about his life and how he got started in music.
“He taught me so much without knowing it,” Gavenus said. “He taught me many life lessons. It went way beyond his music.” Ruth Gavenus, Jim’s mom, said her son loved to take pictures from an early age. She said an aunt – the late Audrey Billings – gave Gavenus his first camera on his eleventh birthday. “He took a lot of pictures,” Ruth Gavenus noted. Ruth Gavenus said she was “very proud” of her son and couldn’t wait to see his work on display at the Grammys. Scott Snider and Rich Lukasavage, co-owners of Hops & Barley, said they put the event together for their friend; Lukasavage grew up with Gavenus. “This is a big honor for him,” Lukasavage said. Watson was a bluegrass, folk, blues, and country guitarist; the singer/songwriter won seven Grammys and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award during his career. He died on May 29 at age 89. Gavenus is an award-winning photographer whose work has been published and displayed in exhibits and museums around the world. He first met Watson more than about 12 years ago at MerleFest in Wilkesboro, N.C., the last weekend in April. It was held in memory of Watson’s son, Eddy Merle Watson, who died in a farm tractor accident in 1985.
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By Noelle Vetrosky
Weekender Correspondent
Winter is slowing losing its bitter grip and spring will soon bounce into place, which means if you’re in high school, the biggest event of the year is upon you: prom. Prom is a rite of passage, one of those high school moments you’ll always remember. Whether it’s the sweet dance moves, awkwardly posing for pictures for your parents, or your first limo ride, the memories of prom will always be burned within, so you might as well make sure you look like a rock star, right? Showroom 56 is putting on the prom event of the season, so if you’re looking for runway chic fashions for your prom experience, attend the first ever Prom on the Runway Benefit Fashion Show on Feb. 17 at 5:30 p.m. Store owner Sally VanScoy decided to plan a prom fashion runway event in the area after experiencing one firsthand at a dress show last year. “It was the first time at a buying experience I ever saw anyone do that; I knew I wanted to try to bring it home and let people see the fashion here on the runway,” explained VanScoy. Once the planning began, VanScoy knew that she also wanted to make it more than just a fashion show, so she decided to make it a benefit for a very important cause in young people’s lives. The proceeds and donations raised will go to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The show is taking place at 900 Rutter Avenue in Forty Fort, and VanScoy went all out to make it into a must-see event with the help of MCR Productions setting the tone, DJ Hersh spinning the hottest music, and local celeb Ralphie Aversa emceeing. “It’s going to be spectacular... We’re having a 50/50 raffle, including a prom dress giveaway, and Nancy Medico and Lynda Mink of Sakari Salon are donating a hair and makeup treatment for prom… Everyone coming will also get a little treat or prize.” The models in the show represent a variety of local high schools and colleges from Crestwood to Abington Heights, and they will be rocking the runway
Prom dresses come in all shapes and sizes, and each will be on display during this charitable show. in the latest prom fashions. “It’s never been done in this area like this,” noted VanScoy. “Any girl going to prom wouldn’t want to miss it. We’ve got so many styles and can meet anyone’s taste. It’s a fun time for a lot of high school girls to get together. It’s been fun watching the models get together, laughing and giggling, trying things on.” The show is expected to last about an hour and a half, and tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. All the glamorous fashions seen at the show can be found and purchased at Showroom 56 (United Penn Plaza, Kingston). “I try to keep prices of tickets low, but the primary focus is to raise money. Donations are welcome, too. There will be lots of giveaways from my vendors, including bracelets, tote bags, pens, and more.”
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Gavenus said he started photographing legendary musician Doc Watson ‘by accident.’ (Photo by Jim Gavenus)
Photographer Jim Gavenus of Kingston sits in a corner of Hops & Barley’s in Luzerne watching the Grammy Awards surrounded by family and friends. (Photo by Fred Adams/Times Leader)
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Glitz and glam meets grunge and grit in ‘Rock of Ages,’ a musical that celebrates the 1980s and seeks to rile up the crowd with an authentic rock concert/Broadway experience. Pictured below is actor Stephen Kane, who plays the part of Franz Klinemann. (Photos courtesy of F.M. Kirby Center)
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ou’ve never met a 26-year-old man so excited to wear acidwashed clothing until you’ve spoken with Stephen Kane. “Actually, a full acidwashed outfit with a jean jacket, acid-washed jeans, double polos, and a popped collar,” the actor clarified in a recent phone interview from San Jose, Calif., where he was on tour with “Rock of Ages,” a Broadway musical turned movie that will take the stage at the F.M. Kirby Center Feb. 15. The costumes are just a glimpse into the flashy fun of the production. Kane, a Binghamton, N.Y. native
whose first stage tour was “Hairspray” at the age of 19, was a fan of the musical before he even dreamed he’d be a part of it based solely on its tone. “When I watched it the first time, I was surprised by how funny it is. My stomach hurt from laughing so hard.” “Rock of Ages” is a “jukebox” musical, a show built upon hit songs from the 1980s. Kane calls the way the songs are woven into the plot “brilliant,” a storyline that incorporates hits like “Wanted Dead or Alive” by Bon Jovi, “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” by Poison, and “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey, among many, many others.
“Rock of Ages” follows the story of aspiring rocker Drew Boley as he moves to L.A. and undertakes a job as a bus boy at a Hollywood bar called The Bourbon Room. The club soon becomes the target of a demolition project that involves taking down the infamous Sunset Strip, known for its “sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll” atmosphere. A bevy of characters that include love interest Sherrie Christian, club owner Dennis Dupree, and rocker Stacee Jaxx round out the side of the cast with a love for the Strip, while Kane’s character, Franz Klinemann, along with his father Hertz, are German developers that roll into town bent on taking the beloved place down. Though Kane’s character may seem like the bad guy
of the show, he’s the one the actor feels is the “heart and the innocence” of the story. “I think Franz is one of the biggest arcs in the story; he changes the most out of all the characters,” Kane said. “He S t comess too the Sunset Strip with the i ion intention to helpp
people, to make it better. He really comes from a place of pure joy and pure love. “But he realizes along the way that this isn’t necessarily something that’s making people happy, and so he’s caught up between a his pleasing ther and father
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Don’t want to leave the awesome clothes to those on stage? Nobody said you had to! Get decked out for the show in some of these iconic ‘80s looks. Shoulder pads: They’re not just for football players, you know. Leg warmers: So much more stylish than socks, but so much less practical. Fingerless gloves: Lady Gaga and Madonna are roaming around in them these days, but Madonna was the fire starter. Oversized tops: The bigger, the better, especially over a pair of leggings and/or belted. Hair spray: Seriously, everyone’s hair was huge, even the dudes’. Band t-shirts, leather, and denim: In any combination. Seriously, it’s the ‘80s – nothing is too ridiculous. W
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Popular phrases come and go, but some have the tendency to stick out, such as these little gems that were the conversational norm three decades ago. Barf me out. Not pleased with what’s going on around you? Three little words… Psych! Another way of saying “just kidding,” but should be shouted emphatically – the louder the better to irritate the butt of your joke. Take a chill pill. Just relax, why don’t you? Eat my shorts. Thank that young rogue Bart Simpson for the longevity of this phrase, which actually gained popularity when John Bender of “The Breakfast Club” said it.
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Rock of Ages features some of the best music from the 1980s, but there was so much more than what the production showcases. According to Billboard Magazine, the following were the top songs for each year in the decade. • 1980: ‘Call Me’ by Blondie • 1981: ‘Bette Davis Eyes’ by Kim Carnes • 1982: ‘Physical’ by Olivia Newton-John • 1983: ‘Every Breath You Take’ by The Police • 1984: ‘When Doves Cry’ by Prince • 1985: ‘Careless Whisper’ by Wham! • 1986: ‘That’s What Friends Are For’ by Dionne and Friends • 1987: ‘Walk Like An Egyptian’ by The Bangles • 1988: ‘Faith’ by George Michael • 1989: ‘Look Away’ by Chicago
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stopping his father from crushing these people’s dreams and everything that they love.” Despite that, the plot itself isn’t a heavy one, leaving the show wrought with snark, sass, and hilarity, something that only seems natural given the fact that it’s rooted in a decade where fun was the name of the game. “The reason these songs still resonate with people today is that the music doesn’t take itself too seriously,” Kane noted. “The ‘80s, in general, was a time where people wanted to have fun. It was coming out of the ‘60s and ‘70s where there was a lot going on, and it was just a big transitional time period. The music is catchy, it’s fun, and the audience seems to respond to that whether they’re 14 or 80.” The tunes are part of the reason Kane has called “Rock of Ages” “the best musical for someone who may think they don’t like musicals.” “It’s like if a rock concert and a Broadway show had a child, this would be the child. No matter where we are or what the audience is like, by the end of the show, they’re on their feet singing along.” The feel of a concert is certainly present: a rock band is on stage for the entire performance, a stark contrast to a typical orchestra setting. The band is as much of a personality as anyone else on the stage, but there’s also one more very important character that’s unique to every show. “It’s the audience,” Kane said. “They’re like another character. When Stacie Jaxx, this big rock god, comes in to perform, the audience is in The Bourbon Room with him; they are his audience. We definitely use the people in the crowd to our advantage because we want them to feel like a part of it and have fun.” That’s all Kane, and any of his cast mates, want for those who come to partake in the big-haired debauchery. “You should get a drink, and be ready to have a good time,” he said. “And also, have your lighters ready.” W
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BENEFITS/CHARITY EVENTS American Cancer Society ❏ Relay for Life Events Meetings: March 4, 6 p.m., Saxton Pavilion, Edwardsville.
T-shirt. Refreshments will be available. Complimentary mini massages will be given throughout the day. All proceeds from this event will benefit Candy’s Place and the Brandon J. Case Memorial Scholarship.
Blue Chip Farms Animal Refuge (974 Lockville Rd., Dallas, 570.333.5265, www.bcfanimalrefuge.org) Pet portrait special: Through Feb. 28, Contemporary Concepts Photography (168 United Penn Plaza, Kingston). 20 minute session, $45, Blue Chip receives $20 from each. To book a session call 570.763.9693.
Dance for Hope, A “Feeding Hope” Benefit for National Eating Disorders Awareness Month: Feb. 15, 9 p.m., Trax Platform Lounge, Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. $5, all proceeds go to National Eating Disorders Organization.
Breathe Deep NEPA (www.lungevity.com) • Applebee’s Flapjack fundraiser: Feb. 23, 8-10 a.m., Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill (253 WilkesBarre Township Boulevard). $6.75 per person, includes coffee, tea, flapjacks and sausage. Walk-ins welcome. For advance tickets call 570.690.6111 or 570.650.8806. Candy’s Place (570.714.8800) • 12th Annual Spin 4 Life: Feb. 23, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Center for Cancer Wellness, 120 Welles St., Forty Fort. $20, 45-minute ride. Each cyclist will receive a free
Pocono Polar Bear Plunge: Feb. 17, 1 p.m., Henning’s Pond, Albrightsville. Pre-register at Christian’s Restaurant (Route 940, Pocono Lake) or by calling 570.646.6600 no later than Feb. 12. $30 for swimmers; $1 for spectators. Excess revenue will be given to Make-AWish Foundation for Northeast Pennsylvania. Safe Haven Dog Rescue (www.SafeHavenPa.org, SafeHaven@epix.net) • Scentsy Sale: Feb. 24-March 15. Visit noflamepam.scentsy/home. 25 percent of sales will be donated to Safe Haven. Info:
Pam, 610.381.4418 or irwin3dpc@yahoo.com. Volunteer meetings: • Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m., Cherry’s Family Restaurant, Route 209 near Route 534, Kresgeville. Adoption Days: • Feb. 17, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Tractor Supply, Rte. 209, Brodheadsville. • March 3, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Tractor Supply, 2970 Route 940, Pocono Summit..
Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church (135 River St., Olyphant) • “Learn How to Make Ukrainian PYSANKY”, the traditional Easter egg: Feb. 17, 24, 2-4 p.m., Parish Hall, 207 River Street, Olyphant. Reservations are required, $15.00 per class, supplies included. Open to adults and children, an adult must accompany the child, ages 9-12 years old. Reservations: 570.383.0319.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure • The Pink Elegance on Parade fashion show: Feb. 24, 1 p.m., Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, Scranton. Reservations first come, first serve and limited to the first 450 paid guests. Payment must be received in advance. Reservations by Feb. 9. $40, adults; $15, children. Info: 570.947.5852.
St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church of Scranton (320 Mifflin Ave., Scranton) • International Dinner: Feb. 14, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., Church Center. $19.95 per person. Reservations: by Feb. 8, 570.343.5151.
CHURCHES First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit (300 School St., Clarks Summit, 570.586.6306, www.fpccs.org) • “Essence of Joy,” a Penn State gospel choir, performance: March 3, 4 p.m.
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Positive Self-Concept: Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m. • Friendship Month final installment with Diane Sickler, “Continuing Holy Relationships:” 10 a.m. EVENTS Chicory House and Folklore Society (www.folkloresociety.org, 570.333.4007) • New England Contra dance: March 2, 7 p.m., Church of Christ Uniting (776 Market St., Kingston). $9, adults; reduced admission for families. Chinchilla Hose Company (Shady Lane Rd., 570.586.5726, www.chcfire.net) • Annual Lenten pizza sale: Feb. 15, continuing every Friday during lent. Red and white-broccoli pizza available for pickup from 2-7 p.m. Orders can be placed on the day of the sale by calling 570.586.5726. Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, www.dietrichtheater.com) • The Month for Dance Films & Dance
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'Walking Dead' continues brisk pace At the beginning of “The Walking Dead” Season 3, we watched our favorite group of zombie apocalypse survivors finally band together to take over an abandoned prison and protect it from all threats living and dead. By its midseason premiere last Sunday, Feb. 10, we are watching them fall apart again. Meanwhile, the conniving Governor’s “perfect” little town of Woodbury is crumbling as well. After the daring rescue of Glenn and Maggie in the last episode aired in December, Rick and his friends go right back over the fortified walls to rescue Daryl and, unfortunately, his nasty, racist brother Merle. As they leave the place in shambles, Daryl makes the surprising decision to leave the group and strike off on his own with Merle while Rick proves he’s not all there when he’s needed to make yet another tough decision regarding their next move. If I’ve lost you and you’re not following AMC’s hit show, you’re rapidly becoming the minority. Even with the Grammys on, it still pulled in 12.3 million viewers, smashing its previous record of 10.9 million from the season premiere last October like a zombie skull under foot. It’s a shame that showrunner Glen Mazzara was unceremoniously ousted from Season 4, as it seems that he was finally hitting his stride this round after the so-so second season. Each episode in Season 3 has been well-crafted and actionpacked, building tension while satisfying the need for a good fight scene, followed by solid drama and/or character development. It has deviated from its comic book roots, but has mostly kept its spirit and allowed expansion where print could not. There’s no longer one highlight per episode, but several – in this premiere alone, the Dixon brothers reunited against an angry mob, the Governor quit playing Mr. Nice Guy, the citizens of Woodbury are shaken from their slumber and start fighting with the guards, Rick goes crazy in front of everyone, and we learn a bit more about what kind of man Tyreese is, as opposed to his questionable cohorts. The characters talk a lot about family in this one too, and that
theme weighs heavily on all of them. Daryl must choose between those who treated him like kin and his own brother, who may be blood but is still a selfish, abusive dirtbag, as Carol slyly notes. Hershel tells Glenn he is like the son he never had and attempts to guide the troubled Rick, becoming more of a father figure to everyone than he ever was. Rick is focusing so much on how he has failed this family that he’s reluctant to take on the further responsibility of protecting Tyreese and his group. On the other side of the end of the world, the once secure family of Woodbury learn that they may have to drop their “picnics and barbeques” and fight in a war their leader started on their behalf, a secret that is gradually unraveling. Andrea, once part of the series’ main survivors, is now one of them, choosing to believe in this group rather than the one she was cut off from. Both sides seem to have a counterpart in one form or another, but the most compelling is Rick versus the Governor, played up in teaser posters and previews. They are buckling under the pressure of their failures and have many reasons to hate each other – it’s a grudge match with a mounting climax that I hope won’t be rushed at the end of the season. There’s a lot to talk about here, which is why I’m thankful that AMC has extended “Talking Dead,” a live talk show about the series that airs right after each episode, from a half-hour to an hour. While host Chris Hardwick of “The Nerdist Podcast” has done a fine job with the time he was given before, he commented throughout the last episode how nice it was to be able to breathe and not have to rush through everything to get to the next commercial break. As a viewer, I’m relieved as
well. I had to stop watching the show last year because it became frustrating to see Hardwick have to cut guests off mid-sentence to show clips from an episode I just finished watching 10 minutes ago. Actor Steven Yeun, who plays Glenn, and writer/director/podcaster/“Comic Book Men” star Kevin Smith were allowed to be themselves as guests and actually thought about the questions they were being asked by viewers and audience members. The very idea of hosting a program about the show that just aired may seem self-indulgent or even downright silly, but it has been a brilliant way to build up interest and hype while nurturing and controlling the conversation about the channel’s own product. Putting the witty and likeable Hardwick in the host’s chair is even smarter, giving “Talking Dead” nerd cred and universal appeal. The extra half-hour is warranted and overdue. Despite the flack it has received for its showrunner issues, AMC seems to be making all the right moves at the moment. Let’s see if it’s as much of a survivor as its characters when this season ends – zombies are just as unpredictable as ratings, after all. -Rich Howells is a lifelong Marvel Comics collector, wannabe Jedi master, and cult film fan. E-mail him at rhowells@theweekender.com.
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Sparks still moved by Houston The Grammys are a celebration of the best music from the past year. However, it is impossible to look back without also remembering the life of Whitney Houston. Last year, during the award show weekend, the singer passed away at the age of 48, just mere hours before she was scheduled to attend Clive Davis’ annual Pre-Grammy Gala inside the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Jordin Sparks, who had grown close to the legend while filming the re-make of the 1976 movie “Sparkle,” said that on Thursday night, it finally hit her that a year had gone by. “I was doing this event called ‘For the Love of R&B’, and it was an event that started last year and it was one of the last places Whitney performed,” Sparks said. “I sang one of her songs…and that is when it hit me.” The “American Idol” winner tackled Houston’s classic, “I Have Nothing,” for her first time. “All of the sudden, I just had these uncontrollable shakes,” Sparks said. “I realized how much I really miss her.” Sparks credits Houston with her growth as both a musician and a person. “Whitney really inspired me to be myself and to be OK with that,” she said. “I’ve always been OK with who I am, but to be able to just speak freely and be like, ‘You know what, this is me and that’s OK.’” TEDDER ‘SHOCKED’ BY BEYONCE ENDING HALFTIME SHOW WITH ‘HALO’ OneRepublic frontman Ryan
Tedder sat in his seat inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Superbowl Sunday just like any other spectator, watching Beyoncé perform during the Halftime Show. The singer/songwriter was 24 hours away from finishing the vocal recordings on the band’s third studio album, “Native.” Then, Beyoncé turned onto the final lap of her critically-acclaimed performance. “She ended it with ‘Halo,’” recalled Tedder. “It was just completely shocking.” Yes, the lead singer had no idea that the superstar songstress would end her set with a track that he composed. “That was the best feeling,” he said. “What’s funny is, five seconds after it happened, I got a text from Max Martin.” Tedder dubs Martin “the greatest living songwriter/producer in the world,” and you’d be toughpressed to argue against that title with a look at the Billboard charts over the past 15 years. “I got a text from him saying, ‘Congrats on ‘Halo,’” continued the singer. “This moment just got better. I’m sitting here watching this, and now Max Martin texted me.” The next day, Tedder recorded the final pieces of “Native.” Now that the master is turned in (he beat the deadline by 10 minutes), fans of OneRepublic have an official, and final, release date of March 26. -Listen to “The Ralphie Show” weeknights from 7 p.m.-12 a.m. on 97 BHT.
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Lessons: Feb. 17, 24, 1-4 p.m. $10 per movie and 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. ❏ Kids Classes: • Quilting for Kids – “Starry Sky” Wednesdays, through March 27, 3:30-5 p.m. Ages 6 and up. $6 per class. • Mixed Media: Ages 5-8: Series 2, March 8, 15, 22, 29, 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 9-12: 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 2, March 7, 14, 21, 28, 10-10:45 a.m. • Movement and Storytelling for Preschoolers: Ages 4 and 5. Series 2, April 3, 10, 17, 24, 10-10:45 a.m. • Preschool Pottery & Sculpture: Ages 4 and 5. Feb. 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, Through March 27, 6-7:30 p.m. $6 per class, including materials.❏ Adult Classes: • Recycled Glass Artwork: Ages 18 and up. Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. Series 3, March 4, 11, 18, 25. $65, four-class series. Students supply own safety glasses. • Open Studio for Drawing, Painting & Sculpture: Ages 13 and up. Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Series 3, March 5, 12, 19, 26. $60, four-class series; $15, drop-in. • Kundalini Yoga: Ages 16 and up. 10-11:30 a.m., Series 2, March 2, 9, 23, April 6; $40, four classes; $15, drop-in. • Nia: Feb. 19, 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ages 16 and up. $40, four-class series. • 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. The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce (222 Mulberry St., Scranton) • Meet the RailRiders: Feb. 20, 3 p.m. • Learn How to Build Better Credit: Feb. 25, 9 a.m. Irem Clubhouse (64 Ridgeway Drive, Dallas) • Bartolai Winery tasting: Feb. 16, 6-9 p.m. Reservations: 570.675.1134, ext. 102. • Brunch with Tux: Feb. 24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., photographs 9:30 a.m.-noon. $11.95, adults; $6.95, children. Reservations required. • Cooking Demonstration: Feb. 28, 6-7:30 p.m. $25. Reservations required: 570.675.1134, ext. 100. Prepayment due by Feb. 25.
hout.info, 570.821.1959) • Pre-School Storytime: Wednesdays through Feb. 20, 10:45-11:30 a.m. and 2-2:45 p.m.; Saturdays, Feb. 2-Feb. 23, 10-10:45 a.m. For children 3 1/2 to 5 years old.
Lackawanna Home Builders Association • 2013 Home Showcase: Feb. 22, 5-9 p.m.; Feb. 23, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Feb. 24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Regal Room (216 Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant, 570.489.1901) • Comedy Show with Johnny Watson: Feb. 22, 9 p.m., doors at 7:30. $12.
Luzerne Intermediate Unit No. 18 • “Looking Forward,” a free all-day career and academic planning event for students grades 8 through 12 and their parents: Feb. 23, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Misericordia University, Dallas. Misericordia University (www.misericordia.edu, 570.674.6400; box office, 674.6719, misericordia.edu) • 22nd Annual Diversity Institute Dinner: Feb. 14, cocktails 5:30, dinner 6:15 p.m., Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall. Keynote speaker American poet and professor Timothy Seibles. A limited number of tickets are available to the public. Reservations: 570.674.6217. • Multicultural Education Department “Dream Week:” Feb. 18, “The Taino: The Native Americans who Discovered Columbus,” 6-8 p.m., Mary Kintz Bevevino; “Conflict Resolution through Theater: Middle East Conflicts,’’ Feb. 20, 6-8 p.m., Henry Student Lounge; “Stonewall,’’ a film, Feb. 19, 7 p.m., Bevevino Library; “The Educational and Psychological Needs of HIV/AIDS Orphans in Kenya,’’ Feb. 21, 6-8 p.m., Bevevino Library. Mount Airy Casino Resort (44 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono)• Wedding vow renewal extravaganza: Feb. 14, 4 p.m. All participating couples asked to arrive by 3:30 p.m. Vows will be renewed in a group ceremony performed by non-denominational ordained minister, the Rev. Dr. Catherine Thayer, in Gypsies Nightclub. Nescopeck State Park (1137 Honey Hole Rd., Drums, 570.403.2006) • The Great Backyard Bird Count: Feb. 16-17, 9a.m.-3 p.m. • Snowshoe Hike with GWVAS: Feb. 17, 1 p.m. Interested participants should contact hike leader & Conservation Volunteer John Jakoby to register at 570.474.5884. Noxen Volunteer Fire Co. (Stull Road, Noxen) • Breakfast buffet: Feb. 17, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. $8, adults; $4, children 12 and under. The Osterhout Free Library (71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, www.oster-
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Friends of Salt Springs Park (PO Box 541, Montrose. 570.967.7275, info@friendsofsaltspringspark.org.) • “Who Goes There?”, hike to follow the tracks of mammals living in the park: Feb. 24, 2-4 p.m. Scranton Celtic Festival fundraiser with music from Blaggards and Kilmaine Saints: Feb. 23, 7 p.m., Kildare’s Pub (119 Jefferson Ave., Scranton). Scheduled February 23, 2013, 7pm, at Kildare’s Pub Scranton. $10; free, kids 16 and under, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Admission includes a chance to win a pass to the festival this May. Waverly Community House (1115 N. Abington Rd., Waverly, waverlycomm.org) • Coach Little Basketball Clinics: Beginning March 5, boys and girls ages 6 to 9, Tuesdays, 3:30-5 p.m.; Beginning March 7, boys and girls grades 4 to 6, 3:30-5 p.m. • “Special Needs Students and Strategies for Post-Secondary Success:” March 6, 6 p.m. Snow date: March 13. 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) Drs. Robert S. and Judith A. Gardner Educational Forum Series: • Lattimer Massacre, A Radio Play: A Chapter Out of Luzerne County History with speaker William Bachman, Assistant Professor of Communications, Penn State Wilkes-Barre: Feb. 26, 4 p.m., Marts 214. • Cyberbullying: A Crisis in Our Schools with speaker Jane Holter, Trainer in the Attorney General’s Office, Harrisburg: March 18, 4:30 p.m., Marts 214. • Allan Hamilton Dickson Spring Writers Series: 7 p.m., Kirby Salon. Feb. 21, David Wyatt. Wyoming County Chamber Of Commerce • Educational Luncheon: Feb. 13, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., The Fireplace Restaurant, Tunkhannock. Reservations: Deborah, 570.875.8325 or deborah@wyccc.com. LEARNING ArtWorks Gallery & Studio (503 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570.207.1815, artworksnepa.com): Children’s Classes • Wet & Wild: Watermedia Painting: Series II: March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 6-8 p.m. $100.
• Drawing workshops with Nina Davidowitz at ArtWorks: Beyond the Stick Figure, Part II, March 7, 14, 21, 28, 6-8 p.m., $100. • Jewelry Making Goes Green – Recycled Earrings Workshop: Feb. 16, 12:30-2:30 p.m. $35. • Beyond the Stick Figure, Part II: March 7, 14, 21, 28, 6-8 p.m. $100. Brown Barn Café (100 Overbrook Road, Shavertown, 570.674.9787) • Chef for a Day: Feb. 17, 1-4 p.m. Children 5-12. $15, includes $5 gift certificate to the café. Must pre-register.
The Misericordia University Multicultural Education Dept. hosts Dream week 2013 from Feb. 18-21, with the first event being “The Taino: The Native Americans Who Discovered Columbus’’ by Bobby Gonzalez from 6-8 p.m. in the Catherine Evans McGowan Room of the Mary Kintz Bevevino Library.
Endless Mountains Zendo (104 Hollow Road, Stillwater. 570.925.5077, endless@epix.net) • Intro to Zen training: March 2, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Zazen meditation instruction, intro to zen and keisaku stick, outdoor walking Zen, chanting, Dharma Talk, tea and discussion.
Pocono Arts Council (18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. 570.476.4460. www.poconoarts.org) • Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: Feb. 23, 1-4 p.m. $30, member; $40, non-member; $20, senior member; $25, senior non-member. ❏ Adult Classes • Oil Painting: Feb. 14, 21, 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $72, member; $80, non-member; $60, senior member; $65, senior nonmember. • American Impressionism: Feb. 13, 20, 27: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $110, member; $120, non-member; $90, senior member; $95, senior non-member. Materials fee: $10. Students should bring a 3-pack of canvas panels to class, all other materials will be supplied. • Drawing: Feb. 13, 20, 27, 6-8 p.m. $72, member; $80, non-member; $60, senior member; $65, senior non-member. SOCIAL GROUPS AA Intergroup NEPA: Info: aaintergroupnepa.org, 570.654.0488 Alcohol Anonymous: WilkesBarre, Kingston, Nanticoke, Dallas, Forty Fort. Various dates and times. Info: 570.288.9892. 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. Nar-Anon Family Group Meetings Sun. 7 p.m. Clear Brook Bldg. (rear), Forty Fort; Wed., 7 p.m. United Methodist Church, Mountaintop. 570.288.9892.
Narcotic Anonymous Meetings every Tues. at 7 p.m., downstairs in the Methodist Education Building, located off Courthouse Square, on the corner of Marion and Warren Street in Tunkhannock. Oakwood Terrace (400 Gleason Dr., Moosic, 570.451.3171 ext. 116 or 101) • Support Group Meetings: third Wed. of each month, 6:30 p.m. Overeaters Anon. meetings Mon., Tues., Thurs., 7 p.m.; Wed., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. Call 570.829.1341 for details/ meeting locations of visit www.oa.org. Pride of NEPA meetings the second Tues. of each month. Visit prideofnepa.org for details. St Joseph’s Senior Social Club • Meeting: Feb. 21, 1 p.m., St. Joseph Marello’s Center (William St., Pittston). Suicide Bereavement Support Group First/Third Thurs. every month, 7 p.m., at Catholic Social Services (33 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre). Info: 570.822.7118 ext. 307. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Resolve Infertility Peer Support Group: Last Sun. of month, 6:30-8 p.m., Kistler Learning Center at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. Info: 610.393.8098. Wyoming Valley Home School Network A support group for home school or cyber school parents throughout NEPA . Info: wvhsnetwork.webs.com or Julie Lemardy, jmlemardy@gmail.com . Expanded listings at theweekender.com. W
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Johnson College (3427 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.342.6404, johnson.edu) • The Animal Care Center Spay Day 2013: Feb. 27. One-day clinic offers discounted spaying and neutering services for dogs and cats. Only residents of Lackawanna County with an income of less than $25,000 annually are invited to
apply. Application deadline is Feb. 15. Applications can be obtained at www.johnson.edu, by calling 570-7028961, or by stopping by the Animal Care Center on Johnson College’s campus at 3427 North Main Avenue, Scranton.
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Comic book legend still breaking ground, having fun
Festival gains superpowers
By Rich Howells Weekender Editor
By Elizabeth Baumeister and Gerard Nolan Special to the Weekender
The Abington Business and Professional Association’s (ABPA) Annual Clarks Summit Festival of Ice is always met with excitement from the community, but this year’s theme, according to ABPA President and Festival chair person Barry Kaplan, is generating even more enthusiasm than usual. Now on its ninth year, the event will be held in downtown Clarks Summit Feb. 14-18, showcasing “Sub Zero Superheroes.” “Everyone has a favorite superhero,” Kaplan explained. And his? “Underdog,” he replied, “Savior of the Trampled.” ABPA Executive Director Laura Ancherani, whose favorite superhero is Iron Man, described the event as, “a free gift to the community that helps to support not only our local businesses, but our local art scene as well.” “It’s great for anyone of any age,” she continued, “and is unique from other festivals in the way that it combines community, family, and the arts together. It has something for kids to adults. You can have a blast watching an ice sculpture be carved during the day, then stroll the streets at night for a little bit of romance.” She said her favorite part of the event is watching the live ice carvings and seeing the sculptures lit up at night. Kaplan said he looks forward to “the crowds, the bustle, the magic of the ice,” and his favorite aspect of the event is “the community’s enjoyment, the creativity people bring to it.” This year holds plenty of opportunities for that creativity with its lineup of interactive entertainment. In fact, the Batmobile will be on display Saturday, Feb. 16 at the 400 block of State Street. “Each year, the event grows and evolves based off of the theme,” Ancherani said. “This year, we will be having a comic convention as part of the theme. In past years, we have hosted a tea party, renaissance actors, and so on, all based off our theme.” Headlining the convention is artist Neal Adams, a legend in the world of comic books according to Dave Romeo, owner of Comics on the Green in Scranton. “He’s just a huge talent in this industry – way ahead of his time, too,” Romeo said of Adams, who is perhaps best known for his iconic imagery of Batman. Joseph Figured, convention promoter, said fans will be able
Jason Lenox is a State College-based comic book artist that will be present at the 9th Annual Festival of Ice. to purchase souvenirs from Adams and the various other guests and vendors at the convention to have them autograph. He said the convention will feature more than 20 individuals, some independent artists, and others more notable. SCHEDULE The Festival of Ice will kick off Feb. 14 with the “Annual Family Fun Faire” at 6 p.m. on the second floor of the Clarks Summit Borough building (304 South State St.), followed by a parade along State Street at 7 p.m. featuring a live ice carving, juggling, local performers, and more. After the parade, additional entertainers will perform on the first floor of the Borough Building. Feb. 15 will include complimentary trolley tours of the festival from 5-9 p.m. and a Superhero Table Decorating Competition Preview Party at the Clarks Summit Ramada at 7 p.m. ($50 per person). Feb. 16 is an art display at First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. A juggling performance will be held at the same location at 2 p.m. by Rob Smith. The Ramada will host a “Heroes and Subs: Superhero Luncheon” Saturday from 1-3 p.m. The cost is $150 per table of eight and includes two tickets to the Friday preview party, or $9 admission for children and $18 for adults for the lunch only on Saturday. Meet Batman, Champ, and other superheroes. Feb. 17 promises many surprises with a comic convention at Clarks Summit Elementary School (401 West Grove St.) from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. ($3 per person). Throughout Friday, Saturday and Sunday, ABPA member businesses will host live musical performances, ice sculpture carvings, and other activities.
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Illustrator and writer Neal Adams is a legend in the world of comic books, but his legacy isn’t behind him – it’s up ahead. The 71-year-old New Yorker “couldn’t care less” what he’s remembered for. His early comic strips? His groundbreaking work that changed the way fans look at Batman, Superman, Deadman, X-Men, Green Arrow, and other iconic characters? His fight for creator-friendly policies in the industry? His commercial work for amusement parks and other businesses? His favorite project is whatever he’s working on at that moment. “As far as my work is concerned, I don’t care. It’s up to other people to make those judgments and make those concerns. Personally, I’m just interested in living longer and doing more work and finding out more things. I don’t have any thoughts like that. I don’t think like that. I just look forward to the next thing,” Adams insisted in a recent phone interview. His origins as an artist are just as humble. “The reason that I was interested in drawing when I was a kid was because my mother thought I was the most wonderful kid in the world because I could draw,” he recalled. “That alone made me interested in art. When your mother likes something, well, then you do it again… That and ‘Supersnipe,’ a comic book that you never heard of but was about a kid who had
Adams’ distinctive style changed the way fans looked at Batman forever.
dreams about becoming this very big, muscular superhero that looked a little bit like the old Captain Marvel.” Drawing became a “drug” in Adams’ life, but when he attended the High School of Art and Design, a vocational art school in Manhattan, he was told that comic books would be wiped from existence within a year. “It was a bad time, so to survive, and none of my classmates really did, I had to do it better than anybody else, so I learned different things, like I learned to use photographs and I learned to use reference and I studied perspective and all the rest of that. So by the time I got into comic books, I had had a whole career,” he noted. “I love to learn things. I love science and comparative religions and all the things that can empty a room in two minutes. And art, which actually people will last a little bit longer in a room when you talk about it, and comic books even more, strangely enough, these days. In those days, no, it was toilet paper.” He defines a true comic artist, and likely himself, simply. “You get this guy that likes to draw comic books and you stick him in a closet, a nice big closet because he needs room, and you put a drawing table in there and a radio – now it’s a computer – and you give him pencils and papers and you have a little window you slide some food in. And coffee, a lot of coffee because they consider that blood. You give him paper to draw on and he will draw comic book pages and then slide them under the door just so that he can get more paper,” Adams described. “Comic book artists are a little crazy, and I have no defense for it… We are nuts. And every once in a while, we pop our heads up. ‘Oh, I have a family. We ought to do something.’ ‘Want to go to a movie?’ ‘Sure, just let me finish this panel.’ “People give me money to draw pictures. That’s probably dumb as a tree. Giving me money to draw pictures? I would do it for free!” While this didn’t pay much in the old days, that may be changing as comics are “taking over the world” now with video games and blockbuster movie adaptations. The recent “Dark Knight” trilogy included one of his own creators, Ra’s al Ghul, played by Liam Neeson, netting him more money than he was paid to draw the original source material.
Neal Adams.
“It’s…incredible when they give me a check for $100,000 for doing that!” he said with a laugh. “That’s a big surprise.” He revolutionized comics with his realistic and detailed style and his bold writing that never shied away from serious topics like drug addiction, but he clearly isn’t satisfied with stopping there. One of his attest works, “Batman Odyssey” is still making waves, as he feels the 13chapter novel structure was misunderstood by most readers and Internet critics. “It’s probably the greatest project I ever did in comic books,” he emphasized. “Every writer (in comics) talks to me about ‘Batman Odyssey.’ Fans come up to me and they lean over and whisper, ‘I loved ‘Batman Odyssey,’’ like somebody’s going to catch them. “Don’t you guys expect me to break new ground? And now you’re disappointed when I do it?” Adams doesn’t let it get him down, though. Joined by his family that includes some talented artists in their own fields, he runs Continuity Studios in New York City and is planning a future relaunch of his independent Continuity Comics, home of unique characters like Crazyman and Ms. Mystic. Ever conscious of the present, however, he said he’s looking forward to his first con appearance in Northeast Pennsylvania at the Clarks Summit Festival of Ice Comic Convention on Feb. 17, where attendees may not make as big a deal of his legendary status. “I do have a resounding interest in ice sculpture. I’ve only done a little sculpture in my life. My son is a sculptor, and I’m very interested in it,” he explained. “Why do I have to do the San Diego convention where there’s a 140,000 people? Why don’t I go to a nice, small town? Everybody’s interested in the community and what’s going on, (so I’ll) just do that. That’d be fun.” W
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sorry mom & dad A 20-SOMETHING’S WILD ADVENTURES
Justin Brown | Weekender Correspondent
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CULINARY WIZARDRY Sara Pokorny | Weekender Staff Writer
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Justin just had to kick Debbie Matenopoulos when she was a little down in the form of some prank calls.
Doggone pranks
I love making prank phone calls. I make them with friends. I make them when I’m alone. I make them on first dates! Sorry, Mom and Dad. The most unforgettable person I’ve pranked was someone I came across while interning for “The Daily 10” at E! Entertainment. Everything started when I was taking down papers taped to my cubicle to replace them with pictures of me partying. I noticed a contact list for producers with the direct home and cell phone numbers of all the personalities on the network. Realizing this wasn’t information an intern should have, I disposed of it immediately. I put it in my pocket. I saw this as an opportunity for an epic prank call if I waited for the right moment. A few weeks later, Debbie Matenopoulos, best known for being an original co-host on “The View,” sparked controversy at E! for asking Ricky Gervais if he was mad that Steve Carell was more famous than him for playing a character he created, leaving him speechless! The next day, I overheard producers gossiping that “The Daily 10” co-host was suspended for a week after creating such an awkward moment on air. I realized she was the one I should prank. She was sexy, sassy, and had nothing to do for a week. Later that day, I dialed Debbie. “Hello,” she answered. I could barely hear her with the
not your
noise of dogs barking in the background. Before I could speak, I heard something fall and break. The next minute was spent listening to Debbie shout “Get away from the broken glass!” and “Don’t lick the f--king GLAASSS!” She was clearly a hot mess. I tried again the next day. “Who’s this?” she whispered. “Why are you whispering?” I whispered back. “I don’t want to wake the dogs,” she answered. “What?” I said, loudly. “I said I don’t want to wake the dogs!” she said, just as loudly. The dogs started barking. Debbie began cursing. I hung up. No luck solo, I had my roommate call and speak in the Egyptian accent he did so well. What he said to her was so ridiculous, especially in a Middle Eastern accent, that I ran into the next room and peed my pants from laughing so hard. “How long did she stay on?” I asked after changing my underwear. “Not long,” he said. “Her dogs went wild, so I hung up!” To this day, I’m convinced Debbie’s dogs are on cocaine. But, to quote Kailyn’s baby daddy, Joe, from a “Teen Mom 2” reunion special: “How would I know? I’m not a fortune teller. I’m a rapper!”
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I know I said I was going to try and bring you lighter, healthy recipes, but it’s Valentine’s Day, and on such a day, you eat chocolate. Real, coma-inducing chocolate, because you and I both know anything less is just plain rude. To mark the occasion for singles and couples alike, I bring you my mom’s infamous Hershey’s Cake, a treat that can be enjoyed long past Feb. 14 and that makes your house smell delicious. You’re going to be tackling both cake and frosting with this one, but the frosting is simple enough that it can be done quickly while the cake is baking. First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9 by 12-inch pan. Cream together the margarine and sugar until all the lumps disappear. Word of advice here: don’t use a mixer. A wooden spoon is your best friend. If you do use a mixer, it’s going to turn out chunky. Just keep using the wooden spoon for the entire process of mixing together the cake. Add vanilla to the creamed mix and stir until it’s absorbed, then beat in four eggs, one at a time. After that, throw in the flour and a can of Hershey’s Syrup
(Yes, a whole can. Didn’t I tell you this was sweet?), pour into the pan, and pop it in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Begin making the icing by combining sugar, margarine, and milk in a pot and boiling it on low heat for three minutes. Remove the mixture from the heat and beat in four Hershey bars until smooth. (Is your mouth watering yet? I’m dying just thinking about it.) Then, spread the frosting onto the still warm cake. This is incredibly rich, so I recommend cutting it into tiny pieces, not normal cake-size slices. You’re absolutely going to need a glass of milk for this, but what’s sexy about that? Instead, make a Floating on Cloud 9 cocktail by blending together Pinnacle Whipped Vodka, DeKuyper Wild Strawberry Liqueur, half and half, and ice, and pour it into a martini glass – and have a very Happy Valentine’s Day!
- Sara Pokorny likes to prepare food with wine - -and sometimes uses it in the recipes, too. Give her suggestions or feedback at spokorny@theweekender.com
FLOATING ON CLOUD 9 (about.com) Ingredients: • 2 parts Pinnacle Whipped Vodka • 1 part DeKuyper Wild Strawberry Liqueur • 2 parts half and half • 1 cup ice • Crushed strawberry candy for garnish How-to: • Garnish rim of martini glass with crushed strawberry candy. • Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth, then pour into glass.
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Weekender Correspondent Thornhurst resident Gail Reichert is no stranger to NEPA’s icy winters. When she saw NYC’s own Tracy Morgan slipping and sliding outside The Woodlands in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday night, she offered him her arm. The comedian delivered, in perfect Tray fashion: “Honey, if I fall, your ass is going down with me. And I don’t want a lawsuit.” Tracy Morgan debuted as a cast member on Saturday Night Live in 1996 and has been getting reactions from the public ever since, from his successful run on SNL to his primetime persona Tracy Jordan on NBC’s 30 Rock to his offscreen antics and a roller coaster ride of comedy tours. In a lemon yellow Polo sweater that would put Bill Cosby to shame, Tracy Morgan sat among his posse and watched opener Ardie Fuqua. He bounded across the stage, inciting roaring and, in one case, barking laughter. His jokes spanned from sociopolitical jabs to sports burns. When Fuqua busted Eagles fans, he quickly admitted, “I’ve got it worse; I’m a Jets fan!” Fuqua riled the crowd up for Morgan, who entered coyly, insisting that the intro was too good for him. The coy act didn’t last long. Within seconds, Morgan was shielding his eyes from the spotlight and shouting, “You gonna ask me for my license and registration?”
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Is your training truly functional? There is a lot of hype around the term “functional training,” and with its overuse comes a loss of its true meaning. Nowadays, the term has been watered down mainly for marketing purposes. It doesn’t really mean anything because people, and trainers, use it to mean everything. It is difficult to pinpoint one exact definition of functional training, but professionals in the industry all agree on similar interpretations of its meaning. Such interpretations can be summarized as “preparing the body for demands of life and sport.” It’s a very simplified definition, but it’s easy enough to understand. With the rise of home fitness products, fad fitness gadgets, and extreme fitness routines, functional fitness has taken a different route. I think for an exercise to be functional, an assessment of a client needs to be completed to determine which exercises or movements would be of most use to the client. A good example of this would be a new mom or dad performing a one arm dumbbell suitcase deadlift. This exercise could be deemed functional, as it directly prepares and mimics the muscles they would use in lifting a baby in a car seat off the ground and hoisting the child into a car. There are a lot of useful training tools on the market now, and with this, there are also many
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exercises that were created because they are difficult. To some, an exercise being difficult must mean that it is useful. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Somewhere along the line, functional training morphed from a sensible style of training into styles of training that include flashy, outlandish moves that serve virtually no point. What’s worse is that trainers actually recommend such exercises to keep their clients interested. One prime example of this is squatting on a half moon BOSU ball or stability ball with weights. Not only is this exercise not functional, but highly dangerous as well. Think about it – when was there a time in your life, or sport, that you needed to be able to squat on an unstable surface? Probably never. My advice: I think people should focus on getting strong in basic exercises. Learn to master your own body weight before adding external weight. The use of TRX straps and other training devices are fine, but I think they should be used in addition to and not instead of basic exercises. Rule of thumb – if an exercise seems to complicated to perform, avoid it. -Tim Hlivia is the owner of Leverage Fitness Studio in Forty Fort.
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in small circular motions to the apples of the cheeks to give a soft, flushed look. To complete our yummy cheeks, use a packet of your favorite hot cocoa mix for a light, sun-kissed glow. To start, apply your hot cocoa mix as you would any other bronzer by hitting all the higher planed areas on your face that the sun would normally touch. A good way to do this is to make a “3” shape, starting from the temple down to the cheek and then down to the jaw. You can also dust a little bit onto your décolleté (neck, chest, and shoulder area) for when things get a little more romantic! For a deeper bronze look, you can use actual Hershey’s Cocoa; it’s definitely darker, but the taste is a little on the bitter side. Cocoa, however, will make a beautifully sweet eye shadow color you can swirl into the outer corner of your lid. You can take a damp liner brush and use the cocoa as an eyeliner or even to fill your brows in with! Finish the look off by curling your eyelashes and putting some more coconut oil on your lips to give them a glossy look, and voilà! Your short and extra sweet, totally lickable Valentine’s Day makeup is complete. P.S. This makeup is not waterproof; try to stay indoors and really only wear this look for that special alone time!
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CRAZY KIDS An estimated 3.2 million kids aged 5 to 12 take mixed-martial arts classes, training to administer beatdowns modeled after the adults’ Ultimate Fighting Championships, according to a January report in ESPN magazine, which profiled the swaggering, Mohawked Derek "Crazy" Rayfield, 11, and the meek, doll-clutching fighting machine, Regina "The Black Widow" Awana, 7. Kids under age 12 fight each other without regard to gender, and blows above the collarbone are always prohibited (along with attacks on the groin, kidneys and back). "Crazy" was described delivering merciless forearm chest smashes to a foe before the referee intervened, and the Black Widow won her match in less than a minute via arm-bar submission. Parental involvement appears to be of two types: either fear of their child’s getting hurt or encouragement to be meaner. THE CONTINUING CRISIS -- Breaking Bad (and Quickly!): Tyrone Harris, 26, reported for his first shift at Dunkin’ Donuts in Morristown, N.J., in January and received his name tag. Seven minutes later, according to police, he was on his way out the door with $2,100 from his supervisor’s desk. (Apparently, the supervisor had opened his drawer a little too far when reaching for the name tag, giving Harris a glimpse of the cash.) -- In a January submission to India’s Supreme Court, an association of the country’s caste councils begged for greater sympathy for men who commit "honor killings" of wayward females. The councils denied encouraging such killings, but emphasized that fathers or brothers who murder a daughter or sister are usually "law-abiding, educated and respectable people" who must protect their reputations after a female has had a "forbidden" relationship -- especially a female who intends to marry within her sub-caste, which the councils believe leads to deformed babies. -- Aubrey Ireland, 21, a dean’s-
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Gregory Bruni, 21, was arrested in North Fort Myers, Fla., in January after allegedly breaking into a residence at about 7 p.m. (first scurrying across the roof and jumping on one resident who came to investigate). According to police, Bruni was naked, ran maniacally around screaming in gibberish, failed to be intimidated when the female resident fired three "warning shots" with a handgun, fell to the floor after the third shot and began masturbating, and defecated near the front door and in a hallway. Police soon arrived and Tasered him.
list senior at the University of Cincinnati’s prestigious college of music, went to court in December to protect herself from two stalkers -- her mother and father, who, she said, had been paranoiacally meddling in her life. David and Julie Ireland put tracking devices on Aubrey’s computer and telephone and showed up unannounced on campus (600 miles from their home), telling officials that Aubrey was promiscuous and mentally imbalanced. A Common Pleas Court judge ordered the parents to keep their distance. -- Medium-Tech Warfare: (1.) The mostly rag-tag army of Syrian rebels fighting the Assad regime unveiled its first jerrybuilt armored vehicle in December. The "Sham II" is an old diesel car with cameras for navigation, a machine gun mounted on a turret with a driver looking at one flat-screen TV and a gunner another, aiming the machine gun via a Sony PlayStation controller. (2.) Video transmissions from drone aircraft rose stiflingly to more than 300,000 hours last year (compared to 4,800 in 2001). With input expected to grow even more, Air Force officials acknowledged in December seeking advice from a privatesector company experienced in handling massive amounts of video: ESPN. -- Dog trainer Mark Vette showed off his best work in Auckland, New Zealand, in December: dogs driving a Cooper Mini on a closed course. Using knobs fitted to the dogs’ reach,
Vette taught mixed-breed rescue dogs "Monty" and "Porter" 10 discrete actions, including handling the starter, steering wheel, gearshift, and brake and gas pedals, and then put them behind the wheel on live television. Monty handled the straightaway flawlessly, but Porter, assigned to steer around a bend, ran off the road. BRIGHT IDEAS -- Stress Relief for Students: (1) In November, students at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, ordered three therapy dogs and set up a room for "super stressed" final-exam studiers. The dogs typically are loaned to hospital patients and senior citizens. (2) In December, Cornell University staff installed a patch of grass inside the Olin Library (trucked in from the Adirondack mountains) because, said an employee, the sight of it has a "cognitive relaxing effect." -- Jorge Sanchez, 35, was arrested in Burbank, Calif., in February after walking into a Costco store, brazenly stuffing 24 quart cans of motor oil under his clothing (some affixed with bungee cords), and heading for the exit. A security guard noticed him, but Sanchez fled and actually outran the guard (though some of his cargo came loose). Still carrying 15 cans, he made it eight blocks before police overtook him. Sanchez said he services cars part-time and that motor oil prices were just too high.
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Your entire life, it seems, runs on a need-to-know basis. Unfortunately, you’re always the last who needs to know. Something exciting happens in your family, and you don’t find out ‘til it’s over. Some big event is scheduled and you miss it. Everything’s a surprise because nobody tells you anything. But maybe nobody’s ‘Dead Strange: The Bizarre telling you anything beTruths Behind 50 World-Famous cause, well, maybe they Mysteries’ by Matt Lamy really don’t know, either. 160 Pages Case in point: “Dead $12.99 Strange” by Matt Lamy, where you’ll read about fifty gigan- of sand. There’s more than what meets the eye on those massive tic unknowns. Easter Island statues. Crop circles You’re already aware that there are a lot of weird things going on in still make scientists scratch their heads. And Ouija boards? Leave the world. You might wonder if ‘em alone. It’s “best to be careful vampires are real, if Bigfoot exists, with things you know little about.” or if there’s really a monster beSometimes you just need a bit of neath Loch Ness. What’s the truth weirdness in your life. And you behind mysteries like this? Is it possible, for instance, to turn can’t get any weirder than the things you’ll find in “Dead common metals into gold? Matt Lamy says no, but that doesn’t stop Strange.” From unknowns in pop culture modern science from trying alcheto holes in historical knowledge my of another sort. and real scientific mysteries, the And what about creatures from author pokes around to find soluouter space? Do aliens exist? A tions to fifty conundrums that have, number of folks claim they do – for centuries, confounded amateurs including some U.S. government officials. There are a lot of secretive and experts alike. The interesting thing about “Dead Strange” is that, things going on near Roswell and despite its subtitle and a wish for Area 51, there are people who say answers, there is little “truth” here – they’ve been abducted by aliens or only conjecture and clues. That have seen spaceship crashes, and makes what you’ll find in these then there’s the myth of “Men in pages even more intriguing, which Black” that may not be a myth at makes this book irresistible. all. While this book is meant primarThe jury’s still out on whether ily for conspiracy theorists, believAnna Anderson was really the ers, and doubters ages 13 and up, I daughter of Czar Nicholas of Rusalso think there’s plenty of appeal sia. Dowsing is doubtful, too; in fact, there’s a million-dollar bounty here for grown-ups who want a for definitive proof that it works. El quick overview on mysterious topics. If that’s you, then grab Dorado may or may not have been “Dead Strange” because you’ll discovered by Conquistadors. Jack the Ripper was real, but nobody yet enjoy it, you know. knows his true identity. SpontaneW ous human combustion appears to be a genuine phenomenon, and it Each month, The Weekender Book actually happened in Ireland just a Club will run a review of an inlittle over a year ago. teresting book for casual readers. There really was a Great Flood, This month’s choice is about life’s and Noah’s Ark may lie on Mount strangest mysteries. Ararat. The Ark of the Covenant might lie somewhere beneath piles
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Let it get scary. I know, scary doesn’t exactly fit in with your view of a harmonious and sweet life. But it should, because when things start getting really close and really real, they also get at least a little terrifying. Don’t settle for mediocre pleasantry, not when the real deal is so close you can touch it. It may seem like trouble – hell, it may even be trouble. But take my word that it’s the good kind of trouble, the type that stirs things up and whose silver lining is so magnificent it soon outshines the black thunderhead that preceded it. Stop running, or if you can’t do that, do this: When you see the good kind of trouble, run towards it. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Don’t focus on the rare occasions when people have complained of having to walk on eggshells around you, or that you’re too sensitive. For your own sake and theirs, focus on your incomparable compassion. I’ve never seen you reject someone for his or her weaknesses, flaws, or vulnerabilities. Although it’s unfair that anyone should cite your sensitivity as cause for wariness, let it go. What people need from you right now is openheartedness. If it helps you get to that place, know this: most of the time when people criticize others, they’re actually, in some way, talking about themselves. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Screw the New Age jargon. That’s bullshit. I’d rather give it to you straight, the bartender’s closing time advice. So, sit down: We both know you’re great; in fact, your shine is turned up a little brighter than it’s been in ages. But that ego… The bottom line is, it’s getting in the way of the final evolutionary step of your current head-trip. The moment you accept that the only person whose world revolves around you is you – as unjust as that surely is – will be the moment you can finally let yourself have what you’ve wanted all along. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) In Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart,” the narrator is moved to confess his murderous crime by the sound, real or imagined, of his victim’s heart beating from beneath the floorboards where he’s hidden it. Your own flooring’s been talking too, and not just with the noise of your annoying downstairs neighbor. Is it a colony of mice? Or is it your guilty conscience, throbbing with pangs of your own? It doesn’t matter that your “crime” is minor, and may not be a crime at all, except in your mind. What matters is that you clean up the messes that the vermin, furry or emotional, are living off of.
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS Jerry Springer Feb. 13, 1944 ROB THOMAS (pictured) Feb. 14, 1972 Amber Reilly Feb. 15, 1986 Ice T Feb. 16, 1958 Sasha Pieterse Feb. 17, 1996 Vanna White Feb. 18, 1957 Jeff Daniels Feb. 19, 1955
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) In your eagerness to shirk definitions – even the expansive ones accompanying your Gemini-ness – you’ve recently missed out on opportunities that could only spring from concrete self-knowledge. You know, it’s not such a bad idea to occasionally nail down what you’re all about – it gives you an idea of what you have left to transcend. Whether you read up on your astrological birthright, your enneagrammatical placement, or your four-letter personality type, this week attach a definition to what you’re supposed to be about. Then and only then can you get a loose grip on who you actually are.
thing as too much of a good thing. Unfortunately, this week carries a slightly harsh lesson on how magnificent blessings can come with unpleasant repercussions. So that this week’s lucky breaks don’t catch you off guard, here’s an example of what I mean: Imagine having to choose between the once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity you’ve waited years for and the person you’re madly in love with. Even if the choice seems obvious, you may wish you never had to make it. Do yourself a favor, though. Blessings require enjoyment; once you’ve made your decision, milk the path you’ve chosen for all it’s worth, and let go of the one you had to leave behind.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) You could try wearing a crocheted hippy pouch equipped with crystals, sacred herbs, and fluorescent rabbits’ feet. You could paper your walls with tinfoil, and submit to self-imposed house arrest. You could employ legions of voodoo witches, bone women, and snake oil salesmen. But I wouldn’t recommend any of these methods of curse-deflection, however necessary that may seem this week – not when a virtually guaranteed curse-dodging technique is available. See, esoteric phenomena, like curses, feed on your belief in them (thus all the aforementioned methods only make them more effective). Therefore, your best bet is: don’t acknowledge its existence. In fact, even paying this much attention to it is dangerous. Walk away, right now, and never mention the damn thing again.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) What would it take to hold your interest, Virgo? Should your lover develop multiple personality disorder to keep you entertained, or take up employment as a secret agent, circus performer, or mad scientist just so you’re never bored with them? Is the secret to keeping you around that we should run away from you, but not so fast that you can’t keep up? Hell if I know. But I’m sure of one thing; once you figure out the answers to these questions, the odds go way up that someone else might actually get them, too.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) So far, you think there’s simply no such
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) The mutant X-Man Cyclops must wear a ruby visor to shield people from the devastating force of a concussive beam that’s constantly blasting from his eyes. Sounds a bit like your recently discovered new superpower, eh? You’ve long been aware of the healing potential of your loving attention, but you’ve never before
brandished such might when it comes to tearing down people’s walls, almost without trying. This ability hasn’t consistently shown before because you weren’t ready to wisely wield it. Now, you are – just barely. Your greatest challenge in the weeks to come will be learning when to don your version of the ruby visor and when to take it off. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Although your lovers are drawn to you because of the exciting possibility of the tender, deep, real, intense passion you offer, they’re not as consistently brave as you are. Sometimes, like this week, they can’t take so much unremitting intensity. I’m sure you’re familiar with the potent desire to feel safe, secure, and taken care of. What may surprise you is how good you can be at providing that sanctuary. Since the one you adore needs that more than anything right now, can’t you lay off the intensity for a while and give it to them? SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Misery can be hilarious, even when you totally feel bad for the one suffering it; give a housecat a bath to know what I mean. And just like bathing the family pet, it’s occasionally your lot to inflict absolutely necessary misery on another being. Even though you can’t help occasionally meting out a bit of well-intentioned torment, you can also make it your constant aim to mitigate that anguish. For instance, after his wretched bath time, my dog gets an extended towel rubdown and a play session so long that by the time we’re done he’s completely forgotten what started the whole thing in the first place. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You know those questionable desires you sent to hibernate for the winter, like bears? Unfortunately, bears don’t actually hibernate – and neither do your cravings. They may hunker down in cold weather and survive on stored fat, but eventually they’ll emerge from their caves, cranky, stinking, and hungry. What to do? You can’t simply let them go on a rampage, wreaking havoc with your life, eating the people you’re closest to. Nor can you happily kill them, confine them to a zoo for people to gawk at, or dress them up and make them ride unicycles to accordion music for loose change. Your mistake has been to try to keep that desire (which is perfectly natural, like a bear) in chains. Set it free. I bet it will either run away before it gets you in trouble or find a happy place in the natural order of your life.
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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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DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION RELATIONS The Commonwealth Medical College (TCMC) is seeking a dynamic leader to strategically direct our corporate and foundation relations programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive and systematic prospecting, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship program for corporations, corporate foundations and private foundations for the purpose of raising funds for TCMC. The Director will also serve as the lead writer and editor for grants, proposals, letters of inquiry and progress reports. This position will report to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement. A Bachelor’s Degree in business, marketing, communications or a related field is required. A Master of Science Degree is preferred. A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising is required, along with demonstrated success managing a Corporate and Foundation program. Please submit your resume to: Human Resources, The Commonwealth Medical College, 525 Pine St., Scranton, PA 18509 or electronically to hr@tcmedc.org. For more information about The Commonwealth Medical College visit our website at: www.thecommonwealthmedical.com The Commonwealth Medical College is an equal opportunity employer.
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ON SITE LOCATION NEAR TUNKHANNOCK. FILL/CLEAN MACHINES WITH SNACKS/BEVERAGES MONDAY-FRIDAY, SOME SATURDAYS, 8AM-NOON, GREAT HOURLY RATE! PLEASE SEND A RESUME TO BSABELLA@AFVJOBS.COM OR FAX 570-986-0025
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548 Medical/Health
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548 Medical/Health
Physicians Assistant/Nurse Practioner Northeast Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, Inc.
The qualified applicant will assist the physician in examination of patients in clinic setting, providing perioperative care and workup of patients with ear, nose and throat disorders. Candidates must be certified and possess a current license or be eligible through the Pennsylvania State Board of Osteopathic Medicine. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, and be confident in ability to make medical decisions. Additionally, candidate should have excellent people skills, exceptional written and oral communication skills, be computer literate and have experience with electronic medical records. Individual must possess the ability to work both as a member of a team, as well as independently. Experience in ENT and Allergy preferred, but not required. We will provide training and educational support to the ideal candidate. Email Sue@northeast-ent.com or mail to Attn: Sue Lynn, 6850 Lows Rd. Suite 320 Suite 320 Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Collect Cash. Not Dust. Sell it in The Times Leader Classified section.
566 Sales/Business Development
566 Sales/Business Development
566 Sales/Business Development
Due to a great 2012 and a bigger & better 2013, Valley Chevrolet is heading towards the New Year with a brand new state-of-the-art showroom and the regions largest inventory of new Chevrolets…
SALES CONSULTANTS NEEDED We are seeking individuals that are interested in becoming part of a great sales team. Team-oriented, hard working, personable individuals. Valley Chevrolet offers a full training program, a very rewarding pay plan that includes a weekly salary, 401K Retirement Plan, Blue Cross/Blue Shield & a 5 day work week. Automotive sales experience a plus but not necessary.
Find your next vehicle online.
VALLEY CHEVROLET
601 Kidder Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Please apply in person to: Blake Gagliardi, Sales Manager or Rick Merrick, Sales Manager
Call 829-7130 to place an ad.
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2003 Subaru Forester
102K Miles ..................................................................
119K Miles ..................................................................
2,795 2000 Plymouth Neon $ 2,995 1999 Ford Explorer $ 3,195 1999 Chevy S-10 Blazer $ 3,195 1998 Cadillac SRS $ 3,495 2003 Hyundai Accent $ 3,495 2002 Saturn SL1 $ 3,995 2001 Dodge Cargo Van $ 4,395 2005 Chevy Cobalt 4Dr $ 4,995 2003 Subaru Outback SW $ 4,995 4x4 .......................................................................................
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Automatic.....................................................................
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4,995 2001 Honda Accord LX $ 4,995 2002 Nissan Maxima $ 5,195 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT $ 5,395 2003 Chevy Impalas LS $ 5,395 2005 Chevy Cobalt Cpe $ 5,495 2004 Mazda Tribute $ 6,495 2005 Chevy Equinox $ 6,995 2006 Pontiac G6 $ 7,995 AWD ................................................................................
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906 Homes for Sale
PITTSTON
941
Apartments/ Unfurnished
DURYEA
912 Lots & Acreage JACKSON TWP
LAND FOR SALE
Russell Dr. Lots 4-5-6-7 $1,500 570-814-8920 Find Something? Lose Something? Get it back where it belongs with a Lost/Found ad! 570-829-7130
930 Wanted to Buy Real Estate
PITTSTON SCHOOL: rent to own 3+ bed-
room, have $ for down payment and will pay for lawyer. call with all offers. 570-606-3750
Beautiful four room 1st floor apartment. Large kitchen & bath with washer/dryer hook-up. Appliances and Off street parking. $550 plus utilities, (Natural Gas Heat) security, and references. NO Pets.
570-457-2606 EDWARDSVILLE
Ground floor, 1 bedroom. W/w carpeting, washer/dryer hookup, fridge included. Porch. $375 month plus utilities and security. No Pets. Credit and background check. Not approved for Section 8. 570-779-5218
EDWARDSVILLE Small 2 bedroom,
water included $500/mo. + security.
PITTSON
Small 1 bedroom, all included, no electric. $500/month + security.
HANOVER TWP.
Apartments/ Furnished
PLYMOUTH
APARTMENT FOR RENT ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED! PLEASE CALL 570-881-0636
Find Something? Lose Something? Get it back where it belongs with a Lost/Found ad! 570-829-7130
2 bedroom , wall to wall carpet, appliances, Lake rights. Off street parking. No pets. Lease, security and references. 570-639-5920
KINGSTON
158 CHESTER ST. First floor, 1 bedroom apartment with one off street parking space. Great neighborhood! Modern appliances. Heat, hot & cold water, sewage & private laundry equipment on premises included in rent. 1 year lease + security deposit required. 570-793-6025
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
3 bedroom $600/ month + utilities. 1 bedroom, 3rd floor. $375/month + utilities. Security. No Pets 570-406-1061
FORTY FORT
2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, refrigerator & stove, washer/dryer hook up, off-street parking, no pets, Living & dining rooms, new eat in kitchen. $650/ month + utilities, 1st, last & security. (570)706-5586
FORTY FORT
938
Apartments/ Unfurnished
941
Apartments/ Unfurnished
HARVEYS LAKE
35 STARK ST
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
941
One ultra large 1 bedroom apartment. Hardwood floors, off street parking, sliding doors to deck, washer/dryer on 2nd floor. Designer double sink bath room. White fenced yard, air & gas heat. $650. 570-881-4993
HANOVER TOWNSHIP Two 1st floor, 1 bedroom apartments. All utilities included. No pets. $600 + 1 month security. 908-964-1554 908-482-0335
KINGSTON
Large 2 bedroom, 2nd & 3rd floors off street parking, water & sewer paid. $550+ utilities. No pets. 570-443-0770
KINGSTON
Third Floor. Two bedrooms, kitchen, living room. Refrigerator and stove provided. Heat, water, and sewer included. Nice neighborhood. $625 per month. Lease, first & security deposit, and references required. No pets.
570-288-5569
PITTSTON/JENKINS TOWNSHIP 3-4 bedrooms,
2 full baths, large living room, dining room, kitchen, stove, washer/dryer hookup. Yard. Off street parking. Spacious with heat and water included. $780/mo., security, credit check & references. AVAILABLE NOW! Pets Okay 917-753-8192
Job Seekers are looking here! Where's your ad? 570-829-7130 and ask for an employment specialist WILKES-BARRE
Mayflower Crossing Apartments 570.822.3968 1, 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms - Light & bright open floor plans - All major appliances included - Pets welcome* - Close to everything - 24 hour emergency maintenance - Short term leases available
Call TODAY For AVAILABILITY!! www.mayflower crossing.com Certain Restrictions Apply*
FORTY FORT
A NEW GENERATION
PITTSTON
PLYMOUTH CHURCH ST.
1st floor, 1 bedroom, 4 rooms, new kitchen, stove, refrigerator, dish washer, washer/ dryer 3 closets, fire place, heat, hot water, sewer include, $600 month. No pets 1st and last months rent.570-814-6619
Apartments/ Unfurnished
WILKES-BARRE NORTH ONE BEDROOM
AMERICA REALTY
Large, modern 2 bedroom 2nd floor on a quiet street. Washer/dryer hookup. No pets. $525 + security. Credit Check Required. 570-479-0302
941
Of on-going leased rentals. Management services. Various locations and styles. 1 bedroom start $625; 2 bedrooms start $750. All plus utilities, 2 year leases. No pets/No smoking, EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION. Call for details.
570-288-1422
WILKES-BARRE HISTORIC WHEELMAN 439 S. Franklin St. Fabulous 1 bedroom, hardwood floors. A/C, marble bath. Security system. Laundry, off street parking. $600 570-821-5599
apt. Newly remodeled, off street parking, no pets, nonsmoking. $500. /mo. includes water. Call 570-394-7642 for more info.
944
315 PLAZA 1,750 SQ. FT. & 2,400 SQ.FT OFFICE/RETAIL 2,000 FT. Fully Furnished With Cubicles. 570-829-1206
950
WILKES-BARRE/ SOUTH Small 1 bedroom, 2nd floor. Heat & water included. Prefer no pets. Job references. $475/month. Call Art 357-3471
Commercial Properties
Half Doubles
DURYEA
3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, separate laundry area. Large yard. Off street parking. $700/ month + security & utilities & garbage. 570-466-0401 570-655-6475
17 Thompson St. 2nd floor. Good neighborhood. Close to Cross Valley & Public Square. 6 rooms, bath, stove refrigerator available, washer & dryer hookup in basement. Enclosed shared back yard. Off street parking. Security deposit, references, credit & criminal background check required. No pets. Heat & hot water included. $625/mo. 570-825-0151
WYOMING
2nd floor, spacious 2 bedroom apartment. Refrigerator, stove & dishwasher included, washer/ dryer hook-up, enclosed back porch, water & sewer provided by owner, utilities by tenant. Gas heat, no smoking or pets. $695/month + security deposit & 1st month’s rent. 570 693-5858
944
Commercial Properties
ASHLEY/HANOVER TWP
779 Hazle St. 1st floor approximately 1300 sq. ft. with central air & all utilities included. Less than $1.00 per sq. ft. Can divide. Great for business offices, recently updated, painted & new bathrooms. 570-814-1356
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
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
962
Rooms
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953 Houses for Rent
Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions!
FORTY FORT Newly remodeled 3 bedroom with 1.5 baths. New paint & windows, off street parking, fenced back yard. Stove, washer/dryer hook up. No pets. $950 + security & utilities. 570-239-1010
PITTSTON 2 bedrooms, 1 bath,
Totally renovated 8 room apartment. Includes 3 bedrooms & laundry room. Brand new wall to wall carpeting/flooring. Luxury draperies/blinds. Brand new appliances available, if needed. Partially furnished. Large back yard. Exterior & other 1/2 side still under renovation. Close to nearby park, tranquil neighborhood. Pets welcome, no smoking $750/month + utilities & security. Call 570-762-8265 PLAINS
SPACIOUS
Victorian charm, central air, 3 bedroom, 1 bath hardwood floors, neutral decor, stained glass window, Washer/dryer hook-up off large kitchen. Off street parking. No pets. Reduced $675. month + utilities, security & lease. 570-793-6294
PLYMOUTH
3 bedrooms. Newly remodeled with yard & large patio. Washer & dryer hookup, wall to wall carpeting. $600/ month & deposit required. Section 8 O.K. 570-991-2364 or 570-760-0175
WILKES-BARRE
Furnished room for rent. Close to down town. $75-$90/ week + security. 570-704-8381
LINEUP ASUCCESSFULSALE INCLASSIFIED! Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanoutyourclosets! You’re in bussiness with classified!
1024
Building & Remodeling
1ST. QUALITY CONSTRUCTION CO.
Roofing, siding, gutters, insulation, decks, additions, windows, doors, masonry & concrete. Insured & Bonded.
Senior Citizens Discount! State Lic. # PA057320
570-606-8438 1039
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
1042
Cleaning & Maintainence
DEB & PAT’S CLEANING SERVICE
Need someone to help you maintain your home or business? We are insured & bonded. 570-793-4773 or 570-235-8507
1132
Handyman Services
1 Home GOOD HANDYMAN repair &
1000 SERVICE DIRECTORY 1015
Appliance Service
Why Spend Hundreds on New or Used Appliances? Most problems with your appliances are usually simple and inexpensive to fix! Save your hard earned money, Let us take a look at it first! 30 years in the business. East Main Appliances 570-735-8271 Nanticoke
remodeling. 15 years experience. 570-760-0668
DO IT ALL HANDYMAN
Painting, drywall, plumbing & all types of interior & exterior home repairs. 570-829-5318
20 YEARS EXPERIENCE All types of home repairs & alterations Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical No job too small. Free Estimates. 570-256-3150
Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified!
1249 Remodeling & Repairs
ECO-FRIENDLY APPLIANCE TECH.
25 Years Experience fixing major appliances: Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators, Dishwashers, Compactors. Most brands. Free phone advice & all work guaranteed. No service charge for visit. 706-6577 Say it HERE in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130
HARTH & SON S
General Contractor 15% off with this ad. 570-815-8294
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