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Contributors Ralphie Aversa, Justin Brown, Kait Burrier, Caeriel Crestin, Pete Croatto, Nick Delorenzo, Tim Hlivia, Melissa Highes, Michael Irwin, Amy Longsdorf, Matt Morgis, Ryan O’Malley, Kacy Muir, Jason Riedmiller, Erin Rovin, Ned Russin, Chuck Shepherd, Jen Stevens, Alan K. Stout, Mike Sullivan, Bill Thomas, Mark Uricheck, Robbie Vanderveken, Noelle Vetrosky, Bobby Walsh, Derek Warren Interns Karyn Montigney, Lisa Petz, Bill Rigotti Address 90 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703 Fax 570.831.7375 E-mail Weekender@theweekender.com Online theweekender.com • facebook.com/theweekender • follow us on Twitter: @wkdr Circulation The Weekender is available at more than 1,000 locations throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. For distribution problems call 570.829.5000 • To suggest a new location call 570.831.7349 • To place a classified ad call 570.829.7130 Editorial policy The Weekender is published weekly from offices at 90 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703. The opinions of independent contributors of the Weekender do not necessarily reflect those of the editor or staff. Rating system WWWWW = superb WWWW = excellent WWW = good WW = average W = listenable/watchable * Scarborough Research
Winning feels awesome. I was the proud recipient of two Weekender Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Columnist/ Writer two years in a row before I joined the staff here, and before that, I won three Keystone Press Awards for my previous news and feature reporting. I don’t mention this to brag, but to highlight the fact that, on a day to day basis, your job can be stressful or sometimes feel thankless, but at the end of the day, someone out there will recognize your hard work and pat you on the back. I was both honored and surprised. Many of the awards The Weekender gives out put a spotlight on
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these very jobs, professions that are important but aren’t always recognized. They’re jobs that require knowledge, skill, and talent, and these pages are filled with artists, business owners, and more that you, our readers, wanted to see in black and white (pages 46, 48-49, and 51). I may see my name in print every week, but it’s still an exciting feeling for me each time I read it, awards or not. But if you’ve got a plaque with my name on it, I still have some space reserved on my wall. -Rich Howells, Weekender Editor
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COVER STORY
ReadeRs’ choice awaRds ... 46, 48-49, 51
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the w ... 11 coNceRts ... 20 LiVe eNteRtaiNMeNt ... 24 theateR ... 41 sPeaK & see ... 44 aGeNda ... 47, 50
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the faLLeN ... 11 aLBUM ReViews ... 16 chaRts ... 16 scotty MccReeRy ... 17, 68 No VacaNcy ... 17 steeL PaNtheR ... 18 thRee days GRace ... 53 RecoRd stoRe day 2013 ... 59 siXteeNhUNdRed … 60 MiNdLess seLf iNdULGeNce ... 62 heRe we aRe iN sPaiN ... 66 MR. echo ... 71 oLd faRMeRs BaLL waRM UP PaRty ... 78
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MoVie ReView ... 14 aUNtie MaMe ... 26 RaLPhie RePoRt ... 26 joaN RiVeRs ... 28 RiNGLiNG BRos. aNd BaRNUM aNd BaiLy ... 29 the Best of New yoRK BURLesqUe ... 30 staRstRUcK ... 33 iNfiNite iMPRoBaBiLity … 36
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PeNNsyLVaNia fiLM schooL ... 29 NoVeL aPPRoach ... 41 GRatefUL GaLLeRy ... 55
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Who
...knew that such awesome acts were going to be announced for the Rockstar Energy Uproar Festival? Alice in Chains and Jane’s Addiction are a pretty good start. The fourth annual festival will include a bevy of hard-hitting acts. In addition to the aforementioned, Coheed and Cambria, Circa Survive, Walking Papers, Middle Class Rut, New Politics, Danko Jones, Chuck Shaffer Picture Show, and the local Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands competition will also hit the stage. The show takes place Aug. 9 at the Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain. Tickets go on sale April 25 at noon and will be available at Toyota Pavilion Box Office, Ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster outlets, or by-phone at 800-745-3000.
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….do you have to do this Saturday night, April 27? Check out one of the area’s newest acts, of course. Stardog Champion, the band featured in our cover story last week that consists of former members of Breaking Benjamin, Lifer, and The Drama Club, will hold its debut and CD release party at Brews Brothers West (75 Main St., Luzerne); doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets for the 21 and over show are $10, and a free download of their first single is still available at theweekender.com.
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“I think it’s going to be a fun tour and we’re really looking forward to it. It’s only going to happen that one time, that way, and you’re going to be there.” -Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains
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When it comes to style, The Fallen doesn’t exactly fall into a certain category. Instead, the band plays a wide variety of music ranging from metal to pop to classic rock – and everything in between. Their diversity makes each song in their set list a surprise to the audience. “We’re actually kind of known for being one of the bands that’s all over the map,” noted singer Tom Osbourne in a recent interview with The Weekender. During a typical show, The Fallen will take the audience from a relaxing mood to an upbeat, dancing mood and back again, playing everything from Breaking Benjamin to Pink Floyd to Cheap Trick. With two thirds of their set being cover songs, the band has left some extra room to create their own original music. They will be releasing a full-length CD of their own within the next few months. “Our original music, just like our cover music, is kind of all over the map. It’s not just one style,” explained Osbourne. “It’s different than when you buy a CD and it’s kind of all the same stuff, whereas our stuff is so totally different.” After just nine months of rehearsing together as a fourpiece, The Fallen has picked up quite a following as well as a wide variety of venues including Tommyboy’s Bar and Grill (Nanticoke), Mulligan’s Sports & Spirits (Scranton), and Clam Diggers in Dickson City, where
their next event will be taking place. The band will be playing a benefit event on Sunday, April 28 to raise funds for a woman who was stuck by drunk driver in November. Jessie, a single mother of an autistic child, has not been able to work since the accident because of her injuries and has been struggling to find a way to pay medical expenses. The Fallen are no strangers to benefit events and are always glad to help out someone in need. They have played many benefit events in the past and continue to do so. “We do as many benefits as we can,” said Osbourne. “We’re just there to support and help raise money to pay bills. We do it all the time for a bunch of different people.” The benefit will start at 3 p.m. and all money collected will go towards Jessie and her family. The event is sponsored by many local businesses and will include live entertainment by Rock Box, Ashleys Attik, Skin-n-Bones, Sucker, Pissed and Mizerable, Tightly Wound, and special guest Oz . Designated drivers will get in for free. “I see a lot of people doing benefits,” said Osbourne. “They’re nothing but good so just come and have a couple drinks and listen to some music.”
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Zombie matures, but bores By Mike Sullivan
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Even as a Rob Zombie fan, I understand why he’s such a polarizing figure. He’s one of the reasons why lazy cynics often claim that homage is merely the French word for ripoff and all of his characters sound like a nerdy 14-year-old’s idea of how a badass should talk. In essence, Zombie is like everyone’s most negative, ill-informed opinions about Quentin Tarantino realized in one person. But this is exactly why I like Zombie – he’s a dumbed down version of a director who wasn’t all that intellectually stimulating to begin with. Zombie makes obnoxious movies for the sullen, glue-sniffing teenager inside all of us, and as long as he continues to make these incredibly loud and stupid movies, my inner burnout will remain unchallenged and won’t
feel the need to set something on fire. Unfortunately, Zombie “grew as a filmmaker” and made the plodding, glacially paced “The Lords of Salem.” My inner burnout will never be the same again. It’s never a good sign when one of the earliest images you see in a movie is a white person in dreadlocks. It’s an even worse sign when that white person in dreadlocks happens to be Sheri Moon-Zombie. Yes, Mrs. Rob Zombie – the actress horror fans have grown to know and tolerate – stars in “The Lords of Salem” as a Salem-based DJ and recovering addict who comes across a mysterious record from an even more mysterious rock group dubbed The Lords, who, from the sound of their album, could be a death metal side project from Mumford & Sons. Whenever Zombie listens to the record, she flashes back to the final days of the Salem witch trials when nude, elderly women spit on babies and rubbed something that
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‘The Lords of Salem’ may have taken Zombie in a different direction, but it wasn’t the right one.
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I hope is dirt into their withered witch boobies. Gradually, the record consumes Zombie’s life and she’s haunted by the nude witches in her flashbacks as well as mute, ashen-faced demons. But is this really happening or is Zombie just relapsing and all of this is part of a drug-induced hallucination? More importantly, what is the deal with Satan in this movie? Why is he a dwarf, and what’s up with his costume? Why does it look like somebody just propped up a Hefty bag filled with garden waste in front of the camera? Are we supposed to laugh at this or what, exactly? It should be noted that the final 10 minutes of “The Lords of Salem” is a surrealistic blast full of weird day-glo imagery, such as masturbating, melty-faced bishops and nude, dumpy women in black Lucite animal masks. It’s an apocalyptic sequence that recalls the aggressive mindlessness of Zombie’s earlier films. But, again, it only happens in the final 10 minutes. Unfortunately, for the preceding 91 minutes, “The Lords of Salem” is an interminable slog. It’s a pretentious, underdeveloped mood piece that strives for the sophistication of Roman Polanski’s “Repulsion” but is written by a man who still gives us ridiculous dialogue
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With strong ties to Northeast Pennsylvania and a solid, opportunistic home base in New York City, Leroy Justice unveils its major label debut, “Above The Weather.” The band – straddling a flannel ‘n dusty tube amp fault line between pentatonic-laden ’70s hard rock and hip, Gavin DeDraw-type songwriting infection – embraces lofty, jam band-inspired musicianship as easily as it crafts memorable pop hooks. The band’s goals on “Above The Weather” seem boundless. Take a track like “Up on the Mountain,” with a fragile-nerved vocal set to crisply plucked country/bluegrass acoustic guitar – the listener is mesmerized by frontman Jason Gallagher’s soft hint of redeemable
mourning until around the 2:55 mark, when the band breaks the silence with a Zeppelin-like thud and Hammond B-3 gurgle, filling the remainder of the song with catchierthan-a-cold “na,na,na” backing salvo. The band takes frequent left turns, always seeming to lead somewhere better than the last. “Blue Eye Blues” sounds what Maroon 5 might deliver with a bluesy, Bohemian slacker skin rather than retouched, Top 40 gloss – a great big analog groove with lightning-fingered guitar courtesy of Justin Mazer (known to NEPA fans of MiZ fame). Other standouts like the “After the Gold Rush” era, Neil Young-sounding “Watch Him Fall,” take a darker approach with
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Restorations ready for success Bold and fresh with a definitive but experimental sound, Restorations’ record “LP2,” released April 2, is the punk rock album of 2013 everyone is looking for. “LP2” is easily comparable to something The Menzingers would make, but is easily set apart in its own category of musical genius. The lead singer’s harsh, made-for-rock vocals paired with intense guitar riffs and many different blends of instrumental mastery are smoothed out by thoughtful and engaging lyrics. However,
the storyline of an addict spiraling into the depths of his own humanity (“See that man get down, down on his knees”). Through a slew of tempo changes and emotive crescendos, the band builds up its own mini “Free Bird.” Taking said classic rock “endless jam” momentum to the next level is “Before I Die,” an eight-minute epic of Wishbone Ash/Thin Lizzy twin lead guitar bravado and psychedelic, Levon Helm-meets-Jack White Americana anxiety. Memorable is the single line Gallagher moans post guitar savagery upon the song’s end: “I’ve never been insane, but I hope I go there before I die” – simply put, the glorious tight-jeaned, hair-flowing mother of all rock posturing. Leroy Justice won’t be a best kept secret for long. These guys have incendiary written all over them – they’ll please fans of anything from Mumford & Sons to Aerosmith – dynamic swagger for days, with enough indie credibility to get them through any door. -Mark Uricheck, Weekender Correspondent
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the thing that sets this album apart, the thing that will take this album to the top, lies in the seemingly effortless organization of its tracks. “D” opens the album with a bright and arousing guitar intro and pulls the listener in immediately when the vocalist comes in strong with perfectly choppy lyrics such as “finding symmetry in the disarray.” Moving through folk, Americana, pure punk rock, and little bits of many other genres as they blend and establish their own upbeat unique sound, it becomes almost impossible to pin a favorite; rather, it becomes acceptable to have nine new favorite, jam-worthy songs. The climax of this album, containing some absolutely poetic and raw musical moments, comes in the song “New Old.” Pure chills radiate off of the halt in instrumentals, minus guitar, to make way for the harmony in the lyrics: “I am 5, I am 50, I am 15.” This six-minute closure starts off with a psychedelic intro, maintained subtly under the remainder of the track, and sums up the entire album both instrumentally and lyrically. Ending the album with a harsh guitar cut off, the last imperative and crisp statement expressing that this record is a production full of emotional, lyrical, and musical raw moments coming together to establish something people will flock to from many crossing genres. This album breaks a few of those boundaries without getting any glass stuck in their sound, and it will aid in the undeniable success Restorations will find themselves receiving throughout the remainder of 2013. -Erika Firestone, Weekender Correspondent
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a Kickstarter campaign, and now a debut EP titled “Cheap Therapy,” which will be released on April 30. “Cheap Therapy” has a little bit of everything; Deeghan went in a few different directions, which makes for a very fulfilling listen all the way through. “Cigarette,” the lead-off track, is a great windows down summer tune with a little bit of southern twang to it. It’s a radio-ready song filled with enthusiasm and energy. The chorus arrives quickly and has very relatable lyrics. It is the perfect first impression for Deeghan. Second track “Sad and Blue” showcases Deeghan’s subtle, yet superb guitar work. Similar to John Mayer’s “Born and Raised” album, there are no face-melting guitar solos, but the melody from his guitar throughout the Jimmie Deeghan song is tricky to play and catches the listeners ‘Cheap Therapy’ ear. “Hurricane” is as much of a ballad as a Rating W W W W song can be, but the dynamics of it are what make it a good one. The song builds up and comes down, carrying the listener on a ride similar to a roller coaster, and when it’s all done, you want to go through it all over again. “Good Man” seems like it was written for a movie soundtrack. The lyrics tell a great story, and Deeghan kills it with his musical dynamics and guitar playing once more. An artist’s debut is always unique. There The entire record has impressive highare never any expectations from fans, and the quality production, which is a nice surprise for artist is virtually allowed to put together any a self-released record. The songs do not disapcollection of songs without any pressure. A lot point and will leave fans wanting more. of times, the best work shines through; a lot of “Cheap Therapy” is going to carry Deeghan fan favorite albums are normally the ones they a long way, and it only begs the question, first fell in love with. Jimmie Deeghan, formally of Every Avenue, “What will he release next?” -Matt Morgis, Weekender Correspondent put himself in this exact position. He had a W clean slate, studio time funded by fans through
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Call it “cross-genre encouragement,” if you will. When WilkesBarre Americana/roots rock band No Vacancy releases their proper debut album, “Hop in the Front Seat of Life,” on April 27, know that the impetus came from an unlikely source – NEPA ghoul rock masters The Curse of Sorrow’s guitarist, Jay Bones. “Jay was an old friend of mine from grade school,” explains No Vacancy guitarist/vocalist Jim Kindler. “Jay had heard our stuff, and he liked it. One song in particular on this record, ‘Let’s Get High,’ Jay composed some great lead guitar for it.” Being familiar with No Vacancy’s material ranging from the band’s three-piece infancy, some six years ago when they released an EP, to their newer material – fleshed out for a four-man outfit, heavily relying on vocal harmonies and melodically intricate song structure – Bones offered, “You guys would be selling yourselves short to not make a full album.” “’Hop in the Front Seat of Life’ is actually a hook line from the song ‘Let’s Get High,’” says Kindler. “That’s how it became the title of our album.” No Vacancy, consisting of Jim Kindler on guitar and vocals, Tony Olean on bass/vocals, John Hindmarsh on drums, and Kevin Biniek on acoustic rhythm guitar, offers full-tilt, road-worthy tunes. While containing the best elements of a throwdown country music beer bash, the band’s music also has the emotional depth of artists like Bruce Springsteen along with the rock ‘n roll outlaw heart of bands like The Rolling Stones and The Allman Brothers Band. The addition of Biniek was key to the band finally “clicking.” “There was just something missing,” Kindler says until they added the Biniek’s “acoustic rhythm sec-
tion.” It should be also noted that the band’s original drummer, Jim’s brother Chuck, laid down a majority of the new album’s drum tracks, but has since left amicably to pursue other interests. “It’s a very unique blend,” says Kindler of No Vacancy’s sound. “When we originally started writing years ago,” offers Olean, “we discovered we weren’t really hitting it as hard as we could – like more of a Green Day-type sound. We noticed we were starting to write more in the style of what we do now – music that lends itself to more of a rhythm section, slowing it down a little bit, harmonies, and really focused on the vocals.” It seemed like magic was made in the studio, further helping to define No Vacancy’s signature sound. The guys heaped some high praise upon the audio gurus as Wyoming’s JL Studios, where “Hop in the Front Seat of Life” was recorded. “They offer so much to the music,” says Kindler of JL’s Joe Loftus and Jay Preston. “They’re so talented, they take pride in their work, and they understand every genre.” If Olean has his way, the band won’t hesitate in using the studio again. “We’re in a tough spot, that we want to say nice things about Joe and JL Studios, but we don’t want them to get so busy that they won’t have time for us,” he laughs. “Yeah, the experience was so good that we finished this album and Tony and I started writing songs for the next album,” chimes Jim Kindler with a laugh. All joking aside, the studio time allowed for an expansion of the band’s songwriting, and time to analyze what really works for them musically. The addition of a guest spot by local singer/songwriter Jeanne Zano, in particular, augmented the final product. It would be remiss not to mention that No Vacancy will play an album release show on Saturday, April 27 with Zano at The Chicken Coop in Wilkes-Barre. “We invited Jeanne to do some
background vocals,” Kindler says. “She also ended up doing a duet with me on a song I had written a while back that I had nowhere to go with, so we turned it into a duet. We also have local legend StingRay Delpriore doing slide guitar. Then – you talked about the harmonies – you throw a Jeanne Zano into the mix with Jay Preston, and now we’ve got some three-part harmonies, and things really take off.” Kindler and Olean are both anxious to take the album to the live stage, where they have been playing to favorable crowds. “For the most part, it’s been great,” says Kindler of the band’s shows. “As the years go by, it gets better.” Olean adds that as the group grows into its sound even more, the shows, in turn, benefit. “It seems like lately, people are really catching onto our music,” Olean adds. “We don’t even have the material out yet, and people are singing along with us – they’re actually requesting our songs.” With the type of material No Vacancy plays, there’s no room for an idle foot at their shows – every seat, at some point, will see the butt rocked out of it. “I’ve been told by people that come to see us, that you feel like you’re at a party at a friends’ house,” says Olean. “They can see there are four guys on stage having lots of fun.” “We genuinely like being around each other,” adds Kindler. “That translates to people when we put the music out to them. Even on a break, they’ll see us laughing and joking around. There’s lots of positive energy – we pour it on.” Those fans that pick up the new album, what will they take away from their listening experience? “Just enjoy it,” answers Jim Kindler. “Forget about all that’s been going on lately; get sucked into it. A lot of the songs on the album are about just that – kicking back, forgetting about reality for a little while.” “From a writer’s perspective,” adds Olean, “there are stories painted with lyrics. We don’t try too hard to sound current.” “We play from the heart; that’s what it’s all about for us.”
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- a definite summer anthem in the making - McCreery saluted many of his musical heroes, including Garth Brooks, George Strait, Hank Williams Sr., Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley. Standouts from the tribute section included a few bars of “That’s Alright Mama” followed by “T-R-O-U-B-L-E,” which was a hit by both Elvis and Travis Tritt, which ended his main set on a high note. McCreery and his band members sang some nice, close harmony on Ralph Stanley’s “Man of Constant Sorrow” as he introduced them, and later in the evening, McCreery scored big with a version of Jamey Johnson’s “In Color.” At times the arena-scaled production seemed too big for the comfy theater; the first few numbers had the five-piece band drowning out McCreery’s distinctive deep voice. But after the tweaks were worked out, McCreery hit his stride and took the small but very enthusiastic crowd along for the ride. Saturday’s concert was opened by another TV show veteran as Sarah Darling, who first came to national attention in 2003 on a show called “The Entertainer” hosted by Wayne Newton, turned in a nice 30-minute set. Later in the evening, Darling came out to join McCreery for a really nice rendition of Brooks’ “The Dance.”
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It was a night full of country music at the Kirby Center on Saturday, April 20 as “American Idol” Season 10 champion Scotty McCreery brought his “Weekend Roadtrip” tour to town. The now 19-year-old singer mixed his hits in with some faithful renditions of classic country songs for his screaming female fans, many of whom rushed the stage as he sang “Write My Number on Your Hand.” McCreery then took out a marker and did just that for as many of them as he could before the song ended and the girls were ushered back to their seats. Many of the songs were from McCreery’s debut album, “Clear As Day,” which hit the top of both the country and pop charts in late 2011, about five months after his “American Idol” triumph. Early highlights included his “Idol” coronation song, “I Love You This Big,” “Walk in the Country,” the ballad “Dirty Dishes,” and “Water Tower Town,” complete with video images of his hometown of Garner, N.C. McCreery, dressed all in black with a very visible silver cross around his neck, seemed genuinely humble as he told the audience about going to Milwaukee on a family vacation W in 2010 and ending up the “American Idol” champion. He also told a humorous story about going to Los Angeles and battling with the show’s producers to do country songs instead of the latest by Lady Gaga. “And now I get to do this every night,” McCreery, who goes to college three days a week, said. “Lots of performers say they have the fans to thank, but I truly do. “You all voted for me, so thank you.” After playing some new songs Photo by Jason Riedmiller from an as-yetThis humble ‘American Idol’ champ put untitled new album, on a stellar Kirby performance. including “Suntan”
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Photo by Keith Perks, 1120 Studios No Vacancy is an Americana/roots rock band that will release its debut album, ‘Hop in the Front Seat of Life,’ on April 27.
No Vacancy CD release party with Jeanne Zano and friends: April 27, 9 p.m., The Chicken Coop (165 N. Wilkes-Barre Blvd, Wilkes-Barre). Info: novacancynepa.com
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Ralph Saenz is better known by his stage name, Michael Starr, and for good reason – he lives and breathes that persona as the frontman for ’80s heavy metal parody group Steel Panther. They’re funny, but their music is no joke, ranking on the Billboard Comedy charts and opening for Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe. While sipping his morning coffee last week, Starr recalled the band’s previous night in Boston just days after the tragic bombing of the Boston Marathon before chatting with The Weekender about hair, girls, and playing on the moon before their concert at the Sherman Theater on April 26. MICHAEL STARR: We had a show in Boston, which was pretty epic, man, because a couple days ago they had that tragedy. We were all pretty nervous about doing a show there so close to that happening, but it turned out to be fantastic, man. It was a great show. We were up pretty late having a good time afterward. We talked about it just a little bit right in the opening monologue of our show, and then we didn’t talk about it after that, but once we got rid of that big elephant in the room, everyone was just able to let loose and have a great time. It was cool. THE WEEKENDER: What is it about the ‘80s that sticks with you and Steel Panther? MS: I was born in ’65, so by the time I was conscious of what was going on in rock, everybody had long hair in the ‘70s, so to me, having long hair was just the way it was. And then in the ‘80s, everyone actually shaped and cut their hair and made it look really cool, and shaved the beards off, and I was like, “This is way better! You get way more chicks this way.” And man, I just love that genre of music because it just encompasses everything that I think is fun. Partying is fun, being with chicks is killer, and rocking out is even more fun. You put them all together and it’s like going to Disneyland every day of the week. If you’re into Disneyland. I’m not really into Disneyland. If Disneyland is your thing, than god dang it, Steel Panther is your band. W: How does your music still connect with people today? MS: Well, No. 1, it’s really fun, it’s catchy, and we actually talk
Steel Panther: April 26, 8 p.m., Sherman Theater (524 Main St., Stroudsburg). $20.
about s—t that people – I wouldn’t say that they’re afraid to talk about – but when you sit with your parents, you don’t want to start telling them all about the Asian hooker you were with the night before, but Steel Panther gives that. We just talk about s—t that really is important to you and what you’re thinking anyway, and we just put it out straight on the table… I think people really enjoy that straightforward f——-g rock. Subjects that we pick to sing about are stuff that most bands wouldn’t sing about just because it’s something that they’ve never done, or I don’t know why. When you’re sitting at Starbucks and you’re trying to have a conversation with somebody, you don’t start talking about Asian hookers with them. We do. W: Does that honesty come naturally? MS: A lot of people just go, “Oh, you’re just trying to do it for the shock value,” but the reality is everything that we sing about is s—t that we’ve done or experienced. Even when we’re not on stage, we’re having a good time laughing with each other and just f——-g around. What we’ve been able to do is take that, those personalities, and put them in the music, and I think that’s what people are drawn to because when you come to see our show, we’re not staring at our shoes. You’re not going to come and see a bunch of shoe gazers. We are in your face, we want your response, we want to connect with you, and I think it’s just great to party. W: How competitive is the band in the heavy metal music scene? MS: We’re extremely competitive. I like to relate ourselves to like an NFL team – we all want to get those stats, but we all know, no matter how much money we make individually, we’ve got to come together as a team and have one goal and be aligned. For us, it’s not just to go to the Super Bowl, it’s to go win the Super Bowl. For us, we want to be the biggest band in the f——-g world, and we’re not going to stop until we do that, and we’re going to do it. I’m not just talking about genre; I’m talking about the whole world, maybe the biggest band ever. Maybe, how about the first band to play on the moon? You ever think about that? I mean, it would have to be in an airtight place with a gravity machine for people to hear what’s going on, but it’d be killer. W: What is the best part about being in a rock band? MS: The best part about being a lead singer in a rock band, for me, is that I get the most p—-y.
Courtesy Photo The ‘80s never left the band that is Steel Panther.
It’s a default thing. It’s like every heavy metal band, if you think about it: the guitar player and the lead singer are the most important guys in the band…. You don’t really remember the drummer, so by default. (Guitarist) Satchel usually gets the smart chicks. I’m not down for chicks who can outsmart me – I just want to be with someone that doesn’t make me feel dumb, you know what I mean? It’s easier that way, especially a wounded one, someone that maybe just broke up with a guy. Because then they’re not sure, like, “Should I do this? I don’t know.” And then I can talk them into it and I feel like I’ve conquered. W: What’s the worst part? MS: P—-y. Some of it is really annoying. Like some girls, man, I don’t know what the f—k some of these girls are eating, but man, just a bit of advice if you’re reading this – brush your teeth before you come to the show and drink a half gallon of Listerine. That’s all I’m asking. W: Why did you name this the Spreading the Disease (STD) Tour? MS: We thought it was pretty accurate for what we do. Everybody in the band has herpes, so if we’re broken out, we’re actually living up the name of the tour. And also I remember we were sitting in a record label or a management company that we were trying to get signed to and they’re like, “You guys are like a disease, man – you never go away!” And we’re like, “It’s true, man. We are spreading the disease. We are never going away.” There’s people that love us or hate us – there’s nobody in the middles that goes, “Yeah, I kind of like Steel Panther.” Everybody has a strong opinion of us. That’s the best place to be, man. None of this f——-g middle, 3 Doors Down s—t. You want to be f———g hated or loved.
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BREWS BROTHERS WEST 75 Main St., Luzerne 570.283.1300 ticketS at ticketfLy.coM, venue or PittSton Location at 1705 river St. • Stardog Champion: april 27, 8 p.m. $10. • 10 YearS: maY 19, 6 p.m.. $13, advanCe; $15, daY of Show. THE COOPERAGE PROJECT (1030 main St., honeSdale) 570.253.2020, theCooperageprojeCt. org (donationS aCCepted and appreCiated at the door at all eventS.) • elliS: maY 4, 8 p.m. $15, reServed; $18, daY of Show. Call 845.252.6783 for reServationS. F.M. KIRBY CENTER (71 publiC Square, wilkeS-barre) 570.826.1100, kirbYCenter.org • nepa philharmoniC: “SYmphonie fantaStique:” april 26, 8 p.m., $34$65 MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE (14 w. broadwaY, jim thorpe) 570.325.0249, mauChChunkoperahouSe.Com • kalob griffin band: april 26, 8:30 P.M., $18 • kaShmir: the ultimate led Zeppelin Show: april 27, 8 p.m., $23 • CaSt of beatlemania: maY 4, 8 p.m., $27 • lindSaY lou and the flatbellYS: maY 10, 8:30 p.m., $17 • Start making SenSe: maY 11, 8 p.m., $17 • Commander CodY / profeSSor louie and the Crowmatix: maY 18, 8 P.M., $25 • Childhood’S end: pink floYd tribute: maY 25, 8 p.m., $23 MOHEGAN SUN ARENA (255 highland park blvd., wilkeSbarre) 800.745.3000, moheganSunarenapa. coM • ringling broS. and barnum & baileY: april 26-28, timeS varY, $33-93 • Shinedown / buSh: april 30, 8 p.m., $25-$40 MOUNT AIRY CASINO RESORT (44 woodland rd., mount poCono) 877.682.4791, mountairYCaSino.Com • Sugar heat: maY 4, 8 p.m., $10 • parrot beaCh: maY 26, 7 p.m. NEW VISIONS STUDIO & GALLERY (201 vine St., SCranton) 570.878.3970, newviSionSStudio.Com • ShaYfer jameS / wiCCa phaSe / aStorian Stigmata / Stereo Clique: april 26, 8 p.m., $7. • where horiZonS meet / aS we whiSper / Silhouette lieS / off the CoaSt: april 27, 8 p.m., $7. • daYS in tranSit / Cpa / bad anSwerS / birdS eYe view: maY 10, 8 P.M., $7. • dual Cd releaSe: a fighting ChanCe / thoSe Clever foxeS: maY 11, 8 P.M., $7. • blinded paSSenger / greY Zine / Cave people / theSe elk forever /
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• tedeSChi truCkS band: maY 3, 8 p.m. • rebelution / jboog / hot rain: maY 4, 7 p.m. • volbeat / all that remainS / eYe empire: maY 6, 7 p.m., $28 • deviCe / nonpoint / gemini SYndrome: maY 7, 8 p.m. • aSking alexandria: maY 8, 6 p.m., $33 • tim deCker live: a roCk n roll art experienCe: maY 10, 8 p.m., $15 • Stephen lYnCh: maY 17, 8 p.m., $30 • bullet for mY valentine / haleStorm: maY 19, 8 p.m., $30 • hollYwood undead: maY 22, 7 p.m., $23 TOYOTA PAVILION AT MONTAGE MOUNTAIN 1000 montage mountain road, Scranton • old farmerS ball featuring Cabinet: maY 11. $25.50; $64, vip. • dave matthewS band: maY 29. $40.50-$75. • Steamtown beer and muSiC feStival: june 15. • kid roCk: julY 6. $20. • roCkStar energY drink maYhem feStival: julY 13. $31.50-$60.50 • vanS warped tour: julY 16. $35. • ameriCa’S moSt wanted ii tour featuring lil waYne: julY 21. $25$89.75. • roCkStar energY drink uproar feStival featuring aliCe in ChainS and jane’S addiCtion: aug. 9, 8 p.m. • peaCh muSiC feStival: aug. 15. $35. • jaSon aldean: aug. 25. $31.50$61.25. • honda CiviC tour featuring maroon 5 and kellY ClarkSon: Sept. 1. $30-$120. VINTAGE THEATER (326 SpruCe St., SCranton) 570.589.0271, SCrantonSvintagetheater.coM • the great partY / uSeleSS beautY: april 26, 7 p.m., $8. PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC FACTORY (3421 willow St., philadelphia) 215.Love.222, eLectricfactory.info • the hooterS / good old war: april 27, 8:30 p.m. • baSSneCtor: maY 1-2, 8 p.m. • inSane Clown poSSee: maY 3, 8:30 P.M. • foalS / Surfer blood / blondfire: maY 4, 8:30 p.m. • bullet for mY valentine / haleStorm / Young gunS / StarS in Stereo: april 5, 6 p.m. • needtobreathe / drew holComb and the neighborS: maY 8, 8:30 p.m. • ClutCh / the Sword / lioniZe: maY 17, 8 P.M. • Soja: maY 18, 8:30 p.m. • alkaline trio: maY 23, 8 p.m. • fall out boY: maY 30, 8 p.m. THE FILLMORE AT THE TLA (334 South St., philadelphia) 215.922.1011, tlaphillY.Com • gogo morrow: april 24, 8 p.m. • leS ClaYpook duo de twang: april 26, 10 p.m. • teCh n9ne: april 30, 7 p.m. • limp biZkit: maY 1, 8 p.m. • kid ink: maY 2, 8 p.m. • boriS: maY 3, 9 p.m.
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You can understand why some people might think Auntie Mame is not a good influence on Patrick — even though he adores her. “Unfortunately, there is a bank trustee who sends him off to a boarding school when Mame is traveling the world with her new husband,” Jenkins said. This will put Patrick in danger of becoming “a stuffy-banker, Connecticut type.” It will be up to Mame to help Patrick return to “the kind of wonderful person who would write a book about his aunt.” The story is based on a true one, Jenkins said, and it follows Mame and Patrick Dennis from 1929 through the Depression to 1946. “One of my favorite moments is Christmas 1929, right after the market crashes. It’s really sweet to see how Mame,even though she’s lost everything, shows her love for her family, which consists of Patrick, her housekeeper and her butler.”
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Singer Melanie Brown is best known as a member of the Spice Girls. Howie Mandel and Howard Stern both have backgrounds in comedy and acting. But the fourth judge on this upcoming season of “America’s Got Talent,” Heidi Klum, is mostly known as a host and model. “Being in entertainment for 20 years, seeing a lot of things… I’ve been grooming models in Germany. I do Tyra’s (Banks) show (‘America’s Next Top Model’) in Germany,” Klum explained to me during a red carpet media event for the show in Rockefeller Plaza. “You have to be a little bit of an entertainer, an actress, when you’re a model. You can’t just stand there.” Klum was married to a singer, Seal, for eight years, but also has a little bit of a performance background herself. Before coming to America, the “Project Runway” star danced professionally in Germany. “It’s hard to crush someone’s feelings, especially when we’re crunched on time,” she said. “I want to say more to send them away, and sometimes you have to be really quick, and then it hurts my feelings to hurt someone else’s feelings.” Despite the acclimation period for Klum to judging a talent competition, she insists that she hasn’t asked for help or relied on the other judges. Once auditions are over the judges will return to New York, a place that Klum knows all too well, having lived in the city for 13 years as a model. Yet, the judge was adamant that she won’t be able to hit up any of her favorite spots around town. “I’m going to bed, because I’m
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Her raspy voice, much like her brash demeanor, is unmistakable. So when Joan Rivers gets on the phone and tells you you’ve called her three hours early, you can’t help but feel a bolt of fear rip through your body. Thankfully, despite her wellknown tough attitude, she’s also pretty understanding and was more than happy to disregard the blunder, launching into an easy banter about life in show business. Rivers will take the stage at the F.M. Kirby Center on April 27 at 8 p.m. to do that very thing in her lecture “My Life in Show Business: 135 Years and Counting.” The comedian, TV personality, writer, director and actress has actually been in the entertainment industry for the past 46 years, which for some, may mean the end of the rope. This certainly isn’t the case for Rivers, with whom one can barely get out the, “When will you know it’s time to quit?” question without her shooting back a rock solid answer. “Never,” she said, “and why should I? If I love what I do, why should I? I have (E! Entertainment show) ‘Fashion Police,’ (WE TV show that features her daughter as well) ‘Joan and Melissa’ the reality show, and now I have inbedwithjoan.com. I’m thrilled. Things are getting bigger
and better. No, no, no – no such thing as retiring.” Rivers is widely known for her opinionated nature, never shying away from letting anybody know exactly what’s on her mind. Some view her as incredibly mean, but Rivers said it’s not that at all. “I am a critic. The way a theater critic tells you what he thinks of a play, I tell you what I think of people’s clothes, etc. I don’t lie. I’m not going to say, ‘Oh so-andso looked gorgeous,’ if she didn’t – what’s the point? People know that whatever I tell them is my truth. It might not be their truth, but at least I’m not bulls—tting them. “I’m not mean. What I do obviously has worked for 46 years and people that make 20 million a movie don’t seem to mind if I don’t like their fruity dress that they’re never going to wear again.” And what of the people who are also critics, but of Rivers herself? “People fire back, yes. Absolutely. When I said that Justin Bieber looked like a lesbian, all the little Bieberites fired back at me, and that’s the fun of things.” Though it may seem that her comedic style focuses on harping on others, one of Rivers biggest targets is herself, evident in her 2012 book “I Hate Everyone… Starting with Me.” “That’s what humor is,” she said when asked why she takes aim at herself. “Humor is pok-
Courtesy Photo Noted comedian/TV personality/writer Joan Rivers has certainly accrued enough experience during her years in show business to tell a funny tale or two.
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ing fun at everything. Even this lecture that I’m doing about show business and the anecdotes, it’s funny. Everything should be laughed at in life. We’re in a very bad moment; we have the North Koreans, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan – we could get blown off the face of the earth. If you don’t laugh, you’re an idiot.” Fast and furious opinions: On why she’s stayed in the entertainment industry for so long: “I love the business. I’m one of the lucky people that loves exactly what they do and I’m very lucky to be doing it and, my God, everything is just going great.” On the red carpet: “There’s always someone, thank God, that looks terrible, and there’s always someone that looks amazing. The fun is when they do both. Tilda Swinton went from looking truly just, like, a crazy lady, to being the best dressed.” On fashion itself: “Fashion should be silly, fashion should be fun, and it should be ‘Oh, look what I’m wearing and I’m having a good time wearing it,’ rather than, (lowers voice to a serious tone) ‘This is fashion.’” On working with her daughter Melissa and whether it’s hard to separate business and family: “It’s both. I think a mother and a daughter working closely together is very difficult and it’s also amazing because we understand each other, and we’re very frank with each other. I trust her. She’s an incredible interviewer, she’s an amazing executive producer, and that’s why I think ‘Fashion Police’ is flying now because she’s so good. She’s so good at it. On her newest venture, ‘inbedwithjoan.com’: “All I do is sit in bed and talk to comedians. They come and sit in bed with me, and you know you never tell anybody the truth the way you do when you’re sitting on a bed with them.”
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If you’ve ever seen Fred Tallaksen somersault as he zips along on inline skates, you might wonder if he spent his youth wheeling around the hills of Scranton, where he grew up. “No,” the award-winning choreographer said with a laugh. “I did spend lots of time at the roller rink, but I was a dancer and singer before I learned how to do all kinds of crazy stunts.” Nowadays, he designs movement, including some crazy stunts, for performers as diverse as dancers and musicians, aerialists and cheerleaders, BMX riders and skateboarders – and even an entire circus. If you attend the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey show in Wilkes-Barre Township this weekend, you’ll see his work. The Northeastern Pennsylvania native is the man behind the big production numbers and even the way the two clowns, Anton and Victor, propel forward the arc of the circus’ “Fully Charged” story. “Anton keeps stealing the power, pulling the plug on the lights and causing all kinds of mischief,” Tallaksen said. “He learns you can’t hog all the
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There was standing room only at an informational seminar, “How to Produce an Independent Film,” by the co-creators of The Pennsylvania Film School April 8 at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple. The Pennsylvania Film School is the vision of Scranton natives, filmmakers, and entrepreneurs Joe Van Wie and Tim Calpin, who have partnered with the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple and JVW, Inc. Van Wie and Calpin are offering students hands-on instruction through courses held over a two-week period. The inaugural classes are part of a “broad fiveyear plan,” according to Van Wie. “We’d love to see a school here permanently that teaches the trade of filmmaking as a business,” he said. In the meantime, topics to be covered include April 25, Below the Line: Camera, Lighting and Sound; April 30, The Look and Aftermath: Design and PostProduction; and May 2, Show Business: Financing, Legal, Sales and Distribution. Classes will run from 6 to 9 p.m. in Shopland Hall at the Scranton Cultural Center. “The nuts and bolts can be taught, and there are some things creatively that we can touch upon,” added Calpin. Their mission, according to Van Wie, is “to bring students behind the scenes and teach them how to get your film produced and then, from that point, the school will be a mecca and a home to capitalize on and grow
the existing talents here… You can have a $20 million script, but you’ve only raised $150,000. How do you shoot that film? This is what this school will teach you.” Van Wie is CEO of JVW, Inc., a Scranton firm specializing in corporate marketing, web design, quantitative research, and political advertising, and it is also well known for his role as filmmaker and producer. His credits include “The Paragon Cortex,” executive producer on the movie “Forged,” and associate producer of “La Soga.” His awards include the HBO International Film Festival “Best Picture” 2010; LA Latino Film Festival “Official Selection” 2010; Toronto International Film Festival “Official Selection” 2009; Santo Domingo International Film Festival “Best Picture” 2009; Providence International Film Festival “Best Picture” 2011; and the American Association of Political Consultants “Pollie Award” Best Ad 2011. Calpin is a screenwriter and producer whose credits include Comedy Central’s “South Park” and the indie feature “Assassination of a High School President.” He studied film and TV production at Syracuse University, pursued a career in entertainment in Los Angeles, and has spent a decade writing, producing, and directing scripts, shorts, and TV pilots for studios, including Warner Bros., Fox, Paramount, and Lionsgate. Regarding the turnout at the informational seminar, Joe Peters, executive director for the the Scranton Cultural Center, said, “The size of the turnout
was a pleasant surprise, and just the mixture we were looking to attract…young and old, students, and the more experienced. People who love film, those who aspire to the art form, as well as those whom have worked in filmmaking, made for a great discussion during the presentation. It was especially heartening to see the varied experience and interests in the audience, from camera work to sound and, importantly, writing.” Van Wie and Calpin are also actively pursuing a permanent site for the school , with a stage, theater, possible equipment, rental house, and more. “We’re really excited that a number of local colleges and universities have already looked at the film school to try to get it into their communications’ programs. This will give the students of the trade school the ability to learn hands-on. It’s not every day this area has an opportunity to start a new school, and we believe we will be filling a need for people along the East Coast,” Van Wie said. For more information, including course dates, outlines, descriptions and costs, visit thepennsylvaniafilmschool.com or facebook.com/thepennsylvaniafilmschool. Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com, the Scranton Cultural Center Box office, scrantonculturalcenter.org, or in person from Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Telephone reservations can be made by calling 570.344.1111 during business hours or 1.800.745.3000 every day, 24 hours a day.
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Courtesy Photo The Pennsylvania Film School is the vision of Scranton natives, filmmakers, and entrepreneurs Joe Van Wie, center and Tim Calpin, right. They are shown with Joe Peters, left, executive director for the Scranton Cultural Center.
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energy for yourself. You have to learn to share.” Tallaksen has enjoyed sharing the limelight ever since his student days, when a part in the musical “Pippin” convinced him he really didn’t want to go into medicine (an earlier ambition) or computer science (his major field at the University of Scranton). Dance teacher Gail Ercoli of Jessup was the “Pippin” choreographer and convinced Tallaksen he had the talent to become a successful professional. “She really believed in me and helped me believe in myself,” said Tallaksen, who returned to Scranton this week for a hometown visit and to take his mother, Catherine Tallaksen, to the show. His mom and his late father, also named Fred Tallaksen, had envisioned a different kind of career for their son but later were happy for him as he garnered success. Tallaksen has worked one on one with Madonna and has coached a multitude of celebrities, including Selena Gomez, Gwyneth Paltrow, Enrique Iglesias, David Spade, Valerie Bertinelli, Marisa Tomei, Queen Latifah, and many others. He’s been living on the West Coast for several years but is now considering a move to New York, he said. What’s next? Courtesy Photo “Maybe BroadFred Tallaksen is an NEPA native who way,” he said. will return to the area with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey show ‘Fully Charged.’
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Local choreographer runs off to join the circus
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It’s flashy outfits. It’s bright lights, numerous props, human flesh, laughter, and dance. It’s burlesque. Burlesque is an art form that’s been around for centuries, and, in the modern age, is seen as a type of theatrical variety show aimed at entertaining through dance, song, and performance art. New Orleans Drag Diva Bianca Del Rio will host “The Best of New York Burlesque,” which comes to the Mount Airy Casino April 27. Del Rio will be joined by a gaggle of New York’s best performers, including contortionists, acrobats, comedians, and dancers. Dirty Martini, also known by what she jokes is sometimes referred to as her “slave name” of Linda Marraccini, is a Southern Jersey-born girl who now lives in New York that stumbled upon the art of burlesque in 1995 after spending some time in the city auditioning and dancing everywhere she could. We caught up with Martini as she was just leaving a photo shoot for a story on burlesque to be featured in the “New Yorker,” a testament to the fact that the oft-forgotten art is making a comeback. THE WEEKENDER: What made you gravitate towards burlesque, after all that time as a dancer? DIRTY MARTINI: After
all the auditioning and dancing when I got to New York, I thought that I would really like to choreograph something for myself and base it around the drag world that I loved so much. I started looking at these films of old burlesque dancers. I thought about the different shapes and sizes of the women, the different nationalities of the women, and how glorified their glamor was, but kind of kitschy and funny at the same time. I created a fan dance, a classic strip tease routine, and pulled it together with a fast coda at the end; it was all in five minutes. That was my first performance, and it was like, “Well where do I go from here?” W: Was it hard to get off the ground by performing such a niche form of art? DM: It turned out there was a handful of people in New York City that were doing experimental theater, performance art, and a couple like myself doing kitschy pin-up stuff, so we banded together and started doing shows. We didn’t really care about being famous. I mean, I really still don’t care about that; I just want to work. I want to be creative and, most of all, shed light on the forgotten past of the women’s strip tease. W: How would you describe burlesque as it is in today’s world? DM: In this generation, it’s kind of more than a retro look back on what was. It’s now a re-framing of what women are now. It’s done in a theatrical way in venues ranging from theaters
Photo by Haley Madden Dirty Martini is a classicaly trained burlesque dancer who travels with ‘The Best of New York Burlesque’ show.
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to night clubs to bars, and the performances are little short pieces that tell something about the performer, and usually each performer is very individualistic and guards their individuality very tightly. W: What is your stage persona like? DM: I’d say it’s an extension of who I am in life: a classically trained burlesque dancer. I do some performance art as well, depending on my mood and the venue. W: You’ve traveled all over, performed in so many venues – what’s your favorite moment of your career? DM: Honestly, my favorite moment is just sitting backstage with other like-minded crazy people and cooking up shows or even talking about the weather. We have such a good time backstage, and, generally, burlesque is an incredibly supportive art form; we’re always cheering each other on. We have a great time together, and I think it translates to the stage. W: Burlesque is still a bit out of the mainstream. What’s a common misconception among people who don’t know much about it? DM: The main thing is that most people, if they look at the word “burlesque” - and this is because it came to mean topless bars in the late ’70s and early ’80s - it’s often equated with stripping and strip clubs. Because of the theatricality of the burlesque and because of the fact that it’s women’s voices speaking, saying what they want to say rather than things that are controlling women to say on stage, it’s different. It’s all about a shift of perspective. W: What can people expect from Friday’s show? DM: If they don’t know what to expect, they should keep an open mind and be ready to laugh, cheer, have a good time, and maybe be inclined to drink a little booze. I know I enjoy champagne with my burlesque.
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‘Zombieland’ resurrected as series with (some) potential Why is it that when audiences clamor for a sequel, they never get it, but when a follow-up couldn’t be more pointless, Hollywood can’t wait to produce a whole series of them? As “Scary Movie 5” mercifully begins to leave theaters, we are still waiting for word on “Zombieland 2.” The first film, released in 2009, was a surprise hit, becoming one of the top grossing zombie films of all time even though it was more of a comedy than a horror flick. Though that may be what gave it its edge (basically an Americanized “Shaun of the Dead”), it was a loving sendup of the genre that still contained suspenseful, emotional, and gory moments, granting it a broader appeal. Everyone involved seemed ready for a second installment almost immediately, but production continued to stall until talk of it died off like the last remaining human on Earth. In its place, writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick discussed the possibility of a TV adaptation, as the original film was pitched as a show. After AMC’s “The Walking Dead” premiered in 2010, one would think that a “Zombieland” program would be a natural green light, but again, the idea shambled and festered. Then, out of nowhere, a trailer emerged online – Amazon had ordered a pilot episode amongst a collection of other shows for its first wave of original programming. Unlike its competitor, Netflix, Amazon released a series of pilots and asked viewers which shows they would like to see picked up. With a built-in fan base, “Zombieland” seemed like the obvious frontrunner, but that trailer killed fervor faster than a falling piano from a church window. Despite having Reese and Wer-
nick writing with the director of the very funny horror comedy “Tucker & Dale vs. Evil” at the helm, the edginess and unpredictability of the original seemed substituted for cheesy jokes and even cheesier production values. Also replaced were the main actors – Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, and Abigail Breslin were swapped out for cheaper lookalikes while Woody Harrelson’s stand-in couldn’t even pass for his stunt double. This would be passable for a fan-made venture, but it seemed beneath a large company like Amazon trying to make a good first impression on potential customers. When they released the first half-hour episode for free, however, I decided to give it a shot. It wasn’t nearly as bad as the preview had made it out to be, but like most pilots, it’s going to need some work if it’s going to persist in this survival of the fittest. It starts off on the right foot, focusing on two self-centered office workers clueless to the chaos outside – they’re the first type of people to go in a setting like this, and it’s satisfying to watch. Tallahassee, who Woody played like a fun-loving redneck, is portrayed by newcomer Kirk Ward as a lowly office employee finally able to release his pent-up aggression, and while I’m all for actors making established roles their own (see Mads Mikkelsen in NBC’s “Hannibal”), it seems odd to change the fanfavorite, Twinkie-loving hillbilly this much so early in the game, especially since it seems like the show is a direct continuation of the movie. Ward is more sitcom dad funny than movie star funny, and even though Maiara Walsh (Wichita) and Tyler Ross (Columbus), also
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our narrator, banter back and forth like the fast-paced dialogue of the source material, it feels too much like scripted “Must See TV” with passable-looking zombies and CGI thrown in. The “shot on a back studio lot” feel is hard to shake, particularly following the high production values of “The Walking Dead,” but it does its best of reminding us this is “Zombieland” by reiterating Columbus’ “rules” for survival throughout the episode along with the humorous “Zombie Kill of the Week,” both memorable highlights of the film version. One glaring mistake, however, is the lack of Rule No. 2: the “double tap.” There are a few times the group kills a zombie and walks away without finishing the job, which shows how rushed this is in general. By the time they establish the romantic tension between our 20-something characters, young Izabela Vidovic (Little Rock) is left with nothing but a few filler lines. To its credit, it tackles a lot in 30 minutes as it carries a running gag (everyone they hope to join up with immediately dies), but the convenient addition of a lone OnStar employee helping them locate survivors across the country amongst other unnecessary product placement bogs down what could be the next “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” of movie adaptations if it tries – it could also be “Ferris Bueller” or “Weird Science” if it’s not careful. The consistently energetic Ward, I think, could grow on me if given the right script to work with, and if a few more unpredictable moments along with some odd celebrity cameos were tossed in, the gags would go from slight chuckle to slack-jawed guffaw in no time; pilots rarely resemble the series they spawn, after all. The best “Walking Dead” episodes feel like small films, so if “Zombieland” can cardio its way away from television tedium towards cinematic pacing with a backbone of solid jokes, it may be worth Amazon’s approval. I wouldn’t green light 12 episodes, but six? I’ll flash the yellow light of cautious optimism. Would we have been better off with a movie sequel? Sure, but you take what you can get in the end times of entertainment. In the days when “Scary Movie 6” seems inevitable, this show could be a hero.
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Paintings with a twist: through aPril 27. Dietrich Theatre (downtown tunkhannock, 570.996.1500) • civil war exhiBit: June through July Everhart Museum (1901 mulBerry st., scranton, Pa, 570.346.7186, www.everhart-museum. org) admission $5 adults; $3 students/ seniors; $2 children 6-12; memBers Free. • “the Blood is the liFe: vamPires in art & nature:” through July 2. • “what’s in the cloud? Bats on the atlantic coast:” on disPlay through July 2. • vamPires at the aFa gallery, showing oF “the hunger,” may 22, 6-8 P.m. ages 18 and uP. • dark shadows: silhouette workshoP: may 29-6-8 P.m. $25, museum memBers; $30, non-memBers. Preregistration required. Marquis Art & Frame (122 s. main st., wilkes-Barre, 570.823.0518) • “three artists: three years later,” Featuring the works oF ryan hnay, marguerite i. Fuller, and skiP sensBach. through aPril 27. • “the tv show:” through may 1. Moscow Clayworks • northeast Pennsylvania ProFessors oF ceramic arts exhiBit: runs through end oF June. 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. • “under the sea:” through aPril 26. Pauly Friedman Art Gallery (misericordia university, 570.674.6250, misericordia.edu/art) gallery hours: mon. closed, tue.thurs. 10 a.m.-8 P.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-5 P.m., sat.-sun. 1-5 P.m. • “recent landscaPes,” a thomas staPleton exhiBit: through June 7. • “Pennsylvania From aBove,” aerial PhotograPhy: through June 2. Pocono Arts Council (18 n. seventh st., stroudsBurg. 570.476.4460. www.Poconoarts.org) • artventure to the Barnes & rodin museums: may 11, 9 a.m.-6 P.m. the Bus will dePart From the welcome center in delaware water gaP. $60, memBers; $70, non-memBers. to reserve a sPace, contact deBBie at 570.476.4460 or deBBie@Poconoarts. org. 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. • a collection oF two masters, PhotograPhy By michael molnar and sam cramer: through may 2. • annual student show: may 10-June 6. ExPANDED LISTINGS AT ThEWEEkENDEr.COM. W
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BAZAARS/FESTIVALS Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival: April 26-MAy 5. For More inFo visit www.theblooM.coM or cAll the FestivAl oFFice At 540.662.3863. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church (32 eAst ross st., wilkes-bArre) • 2013 Spring greek Food FeStival: May 8-May 11, 11 a.M.-8 p.M. daily. orderS More than $30 will be delivered Free within a 2 Mile radiuS oF the church. cuStoMerS are welcoMe but not required to pre-order Food by calling 570.823.4805 during FeStival hourS or by ordering online at greekFoodFeStival.webS.coM. BENEFITS/CHARITY EVENTS Balance Yoga and Wellness (900 rutter ave., Forty Fort. balanceyogawellneSS@gMail.coM.) • donation-baSed vinyaSa yoga claSS dedicated to the victiMS oF the boSton Marathon boMbing: april 27, 8-9:30 a.M. Blue Chip Farms Animal Refuge (974 lockville rd., dallaS,
570.333.5265, www.bcFaniMalreFuge. org) • 1St annual Motorcycle run, “hogS For dogS:” May 12, Start and endS at the getaway lounge, plyMouth. regiStration 11 a.M. to noon, StartS 12:15, rain or Shine. $20, rider; $10, paSSenger. caMp papillion pet adoption and reScue (570.420.0450, caMppapillion.org) • adoption day: april 28, 11 a.M.-3 p.M. tractor Supply, route 209, brodheadSville. candy’S place (570.714.8800) • rainbow walk: May 11, regiStration 9 a.M., walk beginS at 10, kirby park, wilkeS-barre. $25 per perSon. Make-A-Wish (800.480.wiSh, www.wiShgreaterpa. org) • 19th annual wiSh upon a Star dinner dance and Silent auction: May 17, 6-11 p.M., StroudSMoor inn At terrAview. For reservAtions cAll 570.424.5081 by May 6. NEPA Mom Prom • May 4, 7-11 p.M., hilton hotel and conFerence center. 21 and older. $35. For ticketS or inFo contact kiM
561-5846 or chriS 561-5714. Victims Resource Center (71 north Franklin St, 570.823.0765, www.vrcnepa.org) • 28th annual geraniuM Sale: orderS MuSt be placed by april 26. geraniuMS will be available For pick-up/ delivery the week oF May 7-10. pink or red geraniuMS in 4inch potS, $3.50 eAch. CAR & BIKE EVENTS 570 Riders Bike Nights • beginS May 6, runS every Monday in the SuMMer. 6 p.M., dairy queen, rt. 315 Coal Cracker Cruisers Car Club (570.876.4034) • cruiSe night: May 3, 6-9 p.M., advance auto partS (route 6, carbondale). Gunners PA Law Enforcement MC (gunnerSpaleMc@gMail.coM, $20/ rider, $10/paSSenger unleSS noted otherwise) • 2nd annual project Fallen ride: May 5, 10 a.M., SuSquehenna brewing co. inFo: gunnerSpaleMc.coM. Montage Mountain Classics
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(thurS., 6-9 p.M., Fri., 6-10 p.M., Sat., 5-9 p.M.) car cruiSeS: • May 10, 6-10 p.M., SouthSide Shopping center, Scranton. • May 3, 5-9 p.M., pittSton cruiSe, toMato FeStival parking lot. Mount Hope Estate and Winery (2775 lebanon road, ManheiM. 717.665.7021.) • volkSFeSt 2013: april 27, 8 a.M.-3 p.M. $1 per carload, SpectatorS; $5 per car For Show Field; $20, vendor spAce. For More inForMAtion cAll 717.599.6753 or e-Mail havocprez@ gMail.coM or tScanlon111@gMail. coM. CHURCHES Montdale United Methodist Church (961 lakeland drive, Scott townShip) • 2nd annual craFt Fair: april 27, 10 a.M.-3 p.M., joe terry civic center (1038 Montdale road, Scott township). EVENTS American Legion Mountain Post
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781 (Mountain top) • annual Flea Market and chicken roaSt dinner: May 5, 7 a.M.-5 p.M. $8. Serving noon-5 p.M. Choral Arts of Luzerne County (www.choralartSlc.org) • Spring concert/FiFth SeaSon celebration: april 27, 7:30 p.M., FirSt preSbyterian church (97 S. Franklin St., wilkeS-barre); april 28, 4 p.M., chriSt lutheran church (467 Main St., conynghaM). $15, adultS; $10, StudentS and SeniorS. Dietrich Theater (60 e. tioga Street, tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, www.dietrichtheater. coM). • Movie and book diScuSSion, aldo leopold: the docuMentary “green Fire: aldo leopold and a land ethic For our tiMe,” May 11, 11 a.M.; book diScuSSionS For “a Sand county alManac,” May 8, 15, 7 p.M., tunkhannock public library. adult claSSeS: • kundalini yoga: ageS 16 and up. 10-
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DOWN 1 Citrus fruit 2 Vicinity 3 Gunshot sound 4 Touch lightly 5 Newspaper page 6 Star, for short 7 Chief Aztec god 8 14-Across’ foe 9 Fool 10 Parched 12 It shares a key with the slash 19 Cartoonist Chast 21 “Humbug!” 23 Marry 25 Lotion additive 26 Shakespeare’s river 27 Tear in two 28 Spill the beans 29 Timber wolf 30 PC picture 31 Actor Beatty 35 Tasseled hat 38 Crucial 40 Weep loudly 42 — and field 45 Chills and fever 47 Campbell’s product 48 Not working 49 Soda flavor 50 Frigid 51 Discoverer’s cry 52 Kids’ card game 54 Still, in verse
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ACROSS 1 Science workplace 4 One of the Seven Dwarfs 7 Campus area, for short 11 Baghdad’s nation 13 Gorilla 14 Cold War country (Abbr.) 15 List of options 16 — canto 17 Simple 18 Avid 20 Result of overspending 22 Piglet’s mama 24 Mideastern marketplace 28 Donder’s yokemate 32 Cut in two 33 Places 34 Rock band, — Leppard 36 Symbol of craziness 37 Know like — 39 Drop 41 Easter chapeau 43 Menagerie 44 “— Breckinridge” 46 Rudimentary 50 Midwestern state 53 One’s years 55 — list 56 Burn somewhat 57 Poolroom stick 58 Calm before the storm 59 Part of NYC 60 Barbie’s companion 61 Pod occupant
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Runner-up: The Curse of Sorrow
BEST WINE SELECTION Ruth’s Chris Steak House Runner-up: AV Lounge
BEST COVER BAND The Chatter Runner-up: Mr. Echo
BEST BEER SELECTION, BAR/ RESTAURANT Arena Bar & Grill Runner-up: Beer Boys
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“IT FEELS AMAZING TO WIN. WE’RE ABSOLUTELY HONORED AND SURPRISED. WITH BANDS LIKE THE PUSH, WHITEANDGREY, FARLEY, THE MENZINGERS, THE CURSE OF SORROW, NOWHERE SLOW, STARDOG CHAMPION, OURAFTER, BEHIND THE GREY, AND ASHFALL, YOU KIND OF HAVE TO BE SURPRISED. THEY’RE ALL INCREDIBLY TALENTED BANDS WITH GREAT FOLLOWINGS IN THE NEPA SCENE. IT’S AWESOME TO BE IN SUCH COOL COMPANY WITH PAST WINNERS, TOO. WE’VE BEEN AROUND SINCE 2005, MAN. IT FEELS GREAT TO FEEL LIKE YOU’RE AT THE TOP OF AN INCREDIBLE MUSIC SCENE. THANK YOU TO THE BEST FRIENDS AND FANS FOR VOTING US BEST ORIGINAL BAND IN THIS YEAR! WE TRULY APPRECIATE IT.” -KENNETH NORTON, VOCALIST FOR GRACES DOWNFALL, VOTED BEST ORIGINAL BAND
BEST BEER SELECTION, NONBAR/RESTAURANT Krugel’s Georgetown Deli & Beer Runner-up: Goldstein’s Deli BEST UNIQUE MENU AuRants Runner-up: Canteen 900
Runner-up: Avenue Diner
Runner-up: Asian Café
Runner-up: LongHorn Steakhouse
BEST STRIP CLUB Gentlemen’s Club 10 Runner-up: The Diamond Club
BEST DESSERTS Ollie’s, An American Restaurant Runner-up: Ah! Some Chocolates Café and Chocolate Bar
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT Café Toscana Runner-up: Leggio’s Italian Ristorante
BEST PIZZA Angelo’s Pizzeria Runner-up: Pizza Perfect
BEST JUKEBOX The Bog Runner-up: Thirst T’s Bar & Grill
BEST VEGETARIANFRIENDLY RESTAURANT Eden, A Vegan Café Runner-up: Canteen 900
BEST JAPANESE/ SUSHI RESTAURANT Mirakuya Runner-up: Katana
BEST WINGS R Bar and Grill Runner-up: The Anthracite Café
BEST HAPPY HOUR Beer Boys Runner-up: Arena Bar & Grill
BEST FINE DINING Ruth’s Chris Steak House Runner-up: Kevin’s Bar & Restaurant
BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT La Tolteca Runner-up: La Tonelteca
BEST LOCAL BREWERY The Lion Brewery Runner-up: Susquehanna Brewing Co.
BEST COFFEE SHOP Dunkin Donuts, downtown Wilkes-Barre Runner-up: Northern Light Espresso Bar
BEST LOCALLY BREWED BEER Lionshead, The Lion Brewery Runner-up: Goldencold Lager, Susquehanna Brewing Co.
BEST HOOKAH LOUNGE Crimson Lion Hookah Lounge Runner-up: Exhale Hookah Lounge & Kabob Grill
BEST MARTINI SELECTION Arena Bar & Grill
BEST ORIGINAL BAND Graces Downfall
BEST CHAIN RESTAURANT T.G.I. Friday’s Runner-up: Olive Garden BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT Peking Chef
BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT J J Banko’s Runner-up: Coopers Seafood BEST STEAKHOUSE Ruth’s Chris Steak House
BEST SOLO MUSICIAN/DUO Ronnie Williams Runner-up: Mike MiZ BEST RAPPER Gino Lispi Runner-up: Kohner Rice BEST LOCAL DJ DJ Hersh Runner-up: DJ MC BEST LARGE MUSIC VENUE Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain Runner-up: F.M. Kirby Center BEST CLUB-SIZED MUSIC VENUE River Street Jazz Café Runner-up: Brews Brothers West BEST OPEN-MIC NIGHT River Street Jazz Café Runner-up: The Rattler BEST COMEDIAN James “The Wingman” Holeva Runner-up: Lamonze Parker BEST TV ANCHOR Candice Kelly, WBRE Runner-up: Scott Schaffer, WNEP BEST TV WEATHERPERSON Joe Snedeker, WNEP Runner-up: Tom Clark, WNEP BEST RADIO STATION 98.5 KRZ Runner-up: Froggy 101
BEST PLACE TO WORK Wegmans
BEST COLLEGE King’s College Runner-up: Wilkes University
Runner-up: Valley Chevrolet
BEST HOTEL The Woodlands Inn & Resort Runner-up: Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel
“WE LIKE TO THINK WE’RE VERY CONSUMER FRIENDLY AND THAT WE PLAY A VARIETY, BUT NOT EXACTLY WHAT YOU’D HEAR ON MAINSTREAM RADIO. WE WANT TO THANK OUR CONTINUOUS LISTENERS.” -ASHLEE JACOBS, NEWS DIRECTOR OF 88.5 WRKC KING’S RADIO, VOTED BEST COLLEGE RADIO STATION BEST RADIO PERSONALITY Jumpin’ Jeff Walker, 98.5 KRZ Runner-up: Freddie Fabbri, 102.3 The Mountain
BARTENDER Jimmy Finn, Huns’ Café 99 and Huns’ West Side Café Runner-up: Mark Mason, Hops & Barleys
BEST COLLEGE RADIO STATION 88.5 WRKC, King’s College Runner-up: 90.7 WCLH, Wilkes University
BEST BOUNCER Eric Tomkins, Kildare’s Irish Pub Runner-up: Matt Sobeski, Bones Bar
BEST COLUMNIST/ WRITER Melissa Hughes, The Weekender Runner-up: Justin Brown, The Weekender BEST LOCAL ATHLETE Matt McGloin Runner-up: Jimy Hettes
BEST VISUAL ARTIST Benjamin Adcroft Runner-up: Amanda Hrycyna BEST PHOTOGRAPHER Bridget Banik, Top of the Mountain Photography Runner-up: Jessica Standish Photography
BEST GYM Planet Fitness Runner-up: Leverage Fitness Studio
BEST VIDEO PRODUCTION TwentyFiveEight Studios Runner-up: JVW Inc. BEST TATTOO ARTIST Austina Obscure, Holier Than Thou Runner-up: Rhi Wallace, A Psychic Unicorn BEST PIERCER John Holena, Holier Than Thou Runner-up: Michael “Woody” Wodock, The Electric City Tattoo Gallery BEST ART GALLERY AFA Gallery Runner-up: New Visions Studio & Gallery BEST THEATER GROUP Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre Runner-up: The Music Box Players BEST BOOKSTORE Barnes & Noble, South
“I’M SURPRISED AND HONORED TO WIN THIS AWARD BECAUSE IT’S FROM ALL THE TERRIFIC CUSTOMERS WHO SUPPORT US DAY IN AND DAY OUT. WE’RE PROUD TO BE THE POP CULTURAL CENTER OF SCRANTON FOR THE PAST 21 YEARS.” -DAVID ROMEO, OWNER OF COMICS ON THE GREEN, VOTED BEST GAMING/COMIC STORE See Page 51
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BEST MOVIE THEATER Cinemark Runner-up: R/C Movies 14
BEST GOLF COURSE Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club Runner-up: Fox Hill Country Club
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BEST FEMALE BARTENDER Lauren Maga, R Bar & Grill Runner-up: Heather Smith, The Rattler
BEST LOCAL BLOG Gort42 Runner-up: NEPA Blogs
BEST WEDDING VENUE Genetti’s Hotel & Conference Center Runner-up: The Woodlands Inn & Resort
BEST SKI RESORT Montage Mountain Runner-up: Elk Mountain Ski Resort
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 47 11:30 a.m., SerieS 3 april 27, may 4, 11, 18. $40, four claSSeS; $15, drop-in. • Free Children’s Movie event, “the Jungle Book:” may 4, 11 a.m. • CinCo de Mayo – Guitar MusiC oF mexico: may 5, 3 p.m. $10. • “Green Fire,” FilM: May 11, 11 a.M. • a sand County alManaC Book discuSSionS: may 8, 15 7 p.m. Eighth Annual Mothers Day Intertribal Powwow: may 11, noon-6 p.m., may 12, noon-5 p.M., noxen Fire Co. Founds (stull road, noxen, WyoMinG County). Free. For More inForMation ContaCt natalie “Wisteria” at 570.947.2097 or via eMail at Wisteria18704@yahoo.CoM. Everhart Museum (1901 MulBerry st., sCranton. 570.346.7186, General.inForMation@ everhart-MuseuM.orG) • the Green hour: aBsinthe at the everhart: april 24, 7-9 p.M. • “Bats in My BelFry, dinGBats in yours?:” May 1, 6-8 p.M., JaCk’s draFthouse • stoker on stoker: May 15, 6-8 p.M. FranCes sloCuM state park (BaCk Mountain, 570.696.3525) • keystone aCtive Zone FaMily hike: april 24, 6 p.M. Meet in parkinG lot BeloW ButterFly Garden. Glass artisans Chapter oF the pennsylvania Guild oF CraFtsMen • dinner: april 26, 5:30-8:30 p.M., radisson laCkaWanna station hotel, sCranton. Guest speaker author susan vreeland. $60 per person; $100 per pair; $350, taBle oF eiGht. to purChase tiCkets ContaCt 570.982.6276 or visit WWW.Glassartisans.orG. The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce (222 MulBerry st., sCranton) • experienCe pnC Field and netWork at the reGional Business Card exChanGe: april 24, 5 p.M. • FaMily Fun Basket BinGo: april 28, 1 p.m. • CeleBrate the Grand openinG and Business Card exChanGe at the teChnoloGy inCuBator FaCility: May 14, 4 p.m. Hazleton FunFest • 80s throWBaCk proM, haZleton FunFest Fundraiser: april 27, Capriotti’s palaZZo, MCadoo. . tiCkets availaBle at FunFest, 20 W. Broad street, or at Metallo’s ForMal Wear, 310 W. Broad street, haZleton. inForMation Can also Be Found at WWW.FunFestpa.orG or By CallinG 570.455.1509. Hunlock Creek Volunteer Fire Co. (1114 Main rd., hunloCk Creek, 570.256.3713) • ChiCken Bar-B-Q dinner: May 5, noon-4 p.M. $8. eat in or take out availaBle. Irem Clubhouse (64 ridGeWay drive, dallas) • “tastes oF the paCiFiC northWest” Beer tastinG and Menu: april 27, 5-8
p.m. • healthy aGinG series: “Better Foods … Better health:” May 1, 2-3 p.M. • Mother’s day BuFFet: May 12, noon-4 p.M. $30, adults; $13, Children aGes 4 to 10. reservations and pre-payMent reQuired By May 5 By CallinG 570.675.1134, ext. 100. Johnson College (3427 n. Main ave., sCranton, 570.342.6404, Johnson.edu) • CoMMenCeMent CereMony: May 13, 6:30 p.M., sCranton Cultural Center (420 n. WashinGton ave., sCranton). “Keep Wine-ing, He Might Start to Look Like Prince Charming” CoMedy shoW: april 25, 7:30 p.M., antler ridGe Winery. $20. her speCial Guest is liZ russo Who has perForMed at Caroline’s on BroadWay. tiCkets are $20 and inClude the First Glass oF Wine. visit JeannineluBy.CoM or antler ridGe Winery (haWley). King’s College (133 north river st., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5957 or kinGs.edu) • earth day CeleBration: april 26, 11 a.M.-2 p.M., MonarCh Court. • GeoGraphiC inForMation systeMs panel: april 25, 3:30-5 p.M., sheehyFarMer CaMpus Center. Lackawanna College (501 vine st., sCranton, 1.877.346.3552, laCkaWanna.edu) environMental institute (10 MoFFat dr., CovinGton tWp.) • art openinG: three artists FroM elMhurst: april 26, 5-7 p.M. runs throuGh June 3. Misericordia University (www.miSericordia.edu, 570.674.6400; Box oFFiCe, 674.6719, MiseriCordia. edu) • hiGh sChool students open house: april 27, 9 a.M.-3 p.M. Monroe County Garden CluB • “Buds, BlossoMs and Bonnets” lunCheons and Fundraiser: May 8, 11:30 a.M., shaWnee inn and GolF resort. $28. For More inFo ContaCt CarMen Costalas at 570.369.5379 or noWCnC@ptd.net. Mountain Grange No. 567 • Monthly FleaMarket: seCond saturday oF eaCh Month. 9 a.M.-2 p.M., Mountain GranGe hall (1632 W. 8th st., Carverton). • annual sprinG lunCheon and Fundraiser: May 8, 11:30 a.M., shaWnee inn and GolF resort (100 shaWnee on delaWare lodGe, shaWnee). $28. nesCopeCk state park (1137 honey hole rd., druMs, 570.403.2006) • Move it outside day Guided hike: april 24, 6-7:30 p.M. reGistration is reQuired By CallinG 570.403.2006. • sprinG into aCtion park Cleanup: april 27, 9 a.M.-noon. reGistration is reQuired By CallinG 570.403.2006. • WildFloWer Walk: May 4, 1 p.M. advanCed reGistration reQuired By calling 570.403.2006. • a Bird in the hand: sonGBird Mist nettinG: May 11, 8:30 a.M.-noon. • suMMer disCovere CaMp reGistratio: May 11, 8:30 a.M. $20 per Child.
the osterhout Free liBrary (71 s. Franklin st., Wilkes-Barre, WWW.osterhout.inFo, 570.821.1959) • “For Me, For you, For later” Money Workshop: april 25, 6-7 p.M. • 29th annual GeorGe ralston GolF ClassiC hosted By the rotary CluB oF wilkeS-Barre: april 26, mill race golf Course, Benton. reGistration BeGins 11 a.M., shotGun start at noon. $100 per person. to reGister, Be a sponsor, or donate a priZe, ContaCt Christopher kelly at 570.823.0156, ext. 218 or Ckelly@osterhout.liB.pa.us. The Regal Room (216 laCkaWanna ave., olyphant, 570.489.1901) • Mother’s day CeleBration: 10 a.M. BrunCh seatinG; 12:30, 1:30, 3 and 4 p.M. dinner seatinGs. $20 per person; $10, 10 years old and under. Cash Bar availaBle. Brookdale FarM horsedraWn CarriaGe rides availaBle For additional Fee. Robert Dale Chorale (570.586.3921, roBertdaleChorale. orG) • “a niGht at the osCars:” May 10, 8 p.M., sCranton Cultural Center. $15, General; $14, seniors; $7, students. (570.871.0350, WWW.roBertdaleChorale.orG)
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.
Riverside Rehabilitation & Nursing Center (500 West hospital street, taylor) • volunteer visitors assoCiation inForMation seMinar & lunCheon: May 11, 9:30 a.M.-2:30 p.M. at pa. rsvp By May 9 to kelly Flannery, 570.780.6189. Friends of Salt Springs Park (po Box 541, Montrose. 570.967.7275, inFo@FriendsoFsaltsprinGspark.orG.) • eGG hunt: april 27, 1-4 p.M. salvation arMy • annual aWards dinner: May 16, 5:30 p.M., Best Western Genetti hotel and Convention Center (77 east Market street, Wilkes-Barre). reservations By ContaCtinG lieutenant sharon tressler at the salvation arMy at sharon.tressler@use.salvationarMy. org or 570.824.8741. sCranton Cultural Center (420 n. WashinGton ave., sCranton, 570.346.7369, sCrantonCulturalCenter.orG) • 13th annual eveninG oF Fine Food and wine: april 28, 5:30 p.m. $100 per person, liMited to 220 Guests. Sons of the American Legion Post 781 (ChurCh rd. Mountain top, 570.474.2161, alpost781.orG) • 5th annual Flea Market: May 5, 7 a.M.-5 p.M. $10 under Cover With taBle or $5 in yard, Byot. reGistration By
phone, 570.474.2161. Unity of NEPA: A Spiritual Center (140 s. Grant st., Wilkes-Barre. 570.824.7722.) • MetaphysiCs oF the trinity Workshop: May 5, 11:45 a.M. $5. • enliGhtened leaders WeBinar With doug krug: may 8, 7 p.m. $5. • saturday, May 11th: seCond saturday spiritual CineMa, “the peaCeFul warrior:” may 11, 6:30 p.m. $5. • oneness Mediation With ernie pappa: may 13, 27, 7 p.m. $8. • the BridGe: adult Book study Class: may 15, 6:30 p.m. $5. Vintage Theater (326 spruCe st., sCranton, inFo@ sCrantonsvintaGetheater.CoM) • CoMedy / iMprov shoW: april 27, 8 p.m. $5. Wally Gordon CoMMunity Chorus sprinG ConCert: april 27, 7 p.M., Clarks suMMit united Methodist ChurCh (1310 MorGan hiGhWay, Clarks suMMit). Waverly Community House (1115 n. aBinGton rd., Waverly, WaverlyCoMM.orG) • 21st annual house, Garden and GiFt shoW: april 27, 10 a.M.-5 p.M.; april 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Waverly Waddle 5k Walk/run: May 11, reGistration 8-8:45 a.M. on the BaCk laWn oF the Waverly CoMMunity house. iF you reGister By May 8th, the Fees are $12, adults, $6 12 years and under By May 8; $15, adults, $8, 12 and under aFterWards. $30 FaMily oF Four in advanCe; $35 FaMily oF Four on race day. Wayne County Builders Association (WWW.WayneCountyBuilders.CoM ) • hoMe and Garden Festival: april 27, 9 a.M.-5 p.M.; april 28, 9 a.M.-4 p.M., ladore CaMp retreat and ConFerenCe Center (oFF oWeGo turnpike, WayMart). Free to the puBliC. • leGo BuildinG Contest: april 27 at the WBCa hoMe and Garden Festival, ladore lodGe CaMp retreat and ConFerenCe Center (WayMart). pre-reGistration reQuired, 40 spots availaBle, By april 1. West side Career and teChnoloGy Center skillsusa sprinG CraFt Fair: april 27, 10 a.M.-3 p.M., West side Career and teChnoloGy Center (75 evans st., kinGston). Whole Earth • 8th annual holistiC and psyChiC fair: april 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., april 28, 10 a.M.-5 p.M., hilton Garden inn (242 hiGhland park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre toWnship). $3; Free, under 12. Wilkes University (84 W. south st, Wilkes-Barre, 1.800. Wilkes.u, Wilkes.edu) • Chorus and ChaMBer sinGers present “Bonse aBa: a CeleBration in sonG:” april 27, 7:30 p.M., st. stephen’s episCopal ChurCh (35 s. Franklin st., Wilkes-Barre).
• Max rosenn leCture By noah Feldman: april 28. • CiviC Band presents “MusiC oF the Continents:” april 28, 3 p.M., dorothy diCkson darte Center, Wilkes-Barre. WyoMinG County ChaMBer oF CoMmerce • 21st Birthday BloCk party: May 3, 6-10 p.M., CoMFort inn & suites (5 n. eaton road, tunkhannoCk). $35, in advanCe; $45 at the door. tiCkets Can Be purChased online at WWW. WyCCC.CoM or By CallinG deBorah at 570.875.8325. LEARNING Mineralogical Society of Northeastern PA 10th annual roCk and Mineral shoW: May 4-5, 10 a.M.-4 p.M., at oBlates oF st. Joseph (1880 hiGhWay 315, pittston). • Children under 12, uniForMed sCouts, uniForMed Military are Free adMission; $3, adults.For inFo Call linda, 717.319.8334. Pocono Arts Council (18 n. seventh st., stroudsBurG. 570.476.4460. WWW.poConoarts.orG) adult Classes • aCryliC paintinG: May 7, 14, 21, 28, 9:30 a.M.-12:30 p.M. $110, MeMBer; $120, non-MeMBer; $90, senior MeMBer; $05, Senior non-memBer. • oil paintinG: May 10, 17, 24, 31, 6:308:30 p.m. $72, memBer; $80, non-memBer; $60 Senior memBer; $65; Senior non-memBer. • WaterColor paintinG: May 7, 14, 21, 28, 1:30-4:30 p.m. $72, memBer; $80, non-memBer; $60 Senior memBer; $65; Senior non-memBer. • draWinG Workshop: May 9, 16, 23, 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $72, memBer; $80, non-memBer; $60 Senior memBer; $65; Senior non-memBer. • Woven paper Baskets Workshop: may 8, 15, 1-3 p.m. $40, memBer; $45, non-memBer; $30, Senior memBer; $35, Senior non-memBer. OUTSIDE YMCA (706 n Blakely st., dunMore. 570.343.5144) • senior CitiZen outinG to lehiGh Gap nature Center, slatinGton: april 25, 9 a.M. 3 Miles, easy. Meet in the yMCa loBBy dunmore. $5, memBerS; $8, nonmemBerS. • yMCa hike to poCono environMental Center: april 28, 9:15 a.M. 5 Miles, Moderate. Meet in the yMCa parkinG lot, dunMore. $5, ; $8 non-MeMBers. SOCIAL GROUPS NEPA D&D (Dungeons & Dragons) and SAGA (Stroudsburg Area Gaming Association) Meetup • GaMe day: april 28, 10:45 a.M. - 8 p.M., sChool oF visual and perForMinG arts (554 Main st., stroudsBurG). $5. expanded listinGs at theWeekender. com. W
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Many bands are instantly recognizable for their sound, but when it comes to the Grateful Dead or The Allman Brothers Band, the imagery that adorns their albums and merchandise may be just as iconic. That’s where artists like Michael DuBois come in. The 50-year-old Woodstock, N.Y., resident worked his way up from drawing posters for local bands in his home state to commissioned tour merchandise for Santana, Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead, The Wailer, Hot Tuna, and more. He personally worked with The Band’s Levon Helm on the Grammy Award-winning “Electric Dirt” in 2009, Helm’s final studio album before his passing. “I am inspired by the music. I usually try to work for bands whose music I like, and that gives me inspiration to do that work as well as getting paid for it, which gives you more inspiration. But sometimes they have a concept and sometimes they don’t, which is nice because sometimes they give you the freedom to present something, and if they like it, then they go with it, or maybe there’s a little change made. Most of the time these days, they give me the freedom to present things,” DuBois said. He will be one of 10 differ-
ent artists showing their work on The Grateful Gallery Tour, which makes its first stop at the Old Farmers Ball at the Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain on Saturday, May 11. The traveling art gallery, featuring concert posters and other work from artists in the music scene, is organized by John Warner, a fellow artist who met DuBois at the Gathering of the Vibes festival in Connecticut, which, along with a satellite gallery, inspired the creation of The Grateful Gallery. Currently living in Allentown, the 40-year-old was born in Binghamton, N.Y., and has worked around the country as a concert promoter and club manager, creating posters for his own shows and developing his art career while serving as a booking agent. He has created merchandise for Further, Allman Brothers, Warren Haynes, Citizen Cope, Gov’t Mule, and for festivals like the upcoming Peach Festival, also at the Toyota Pavilion in Scranton, where The Grateful Gallery will be installed as well. Warner’s relationship with Old Farmers Ball headliner Cabinet began when he discovered the band on Myspace and invited them to play the Hop Bottom Arts and Music Festival in 2008; he has since illustrated a series of “Wizard of Oz”-themed posters for the group and became the inaugural Ball’s vending coordinator.
The Grateful Gallery at Old Farmers Ball: May 11, 2 p.m., Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain (1000 Montage Mountain Rd., Scranton). $24-$64.
Both Warner and DuBois have reached a point in their careers where they only work for musicians they listen to, and fans may be drawn to the work because it’s created by fellow fans. “These days, I really don’t work on much that I’m new to, I guess. I really have to be familiar with the content before I consider working with somebody anyway,” Warner said. “I’ve got to like your band; I’ve got to be a fan to work on your stuff.” They also appreciate the art’s collectability. “A commemorative show poster is important because it’s an artifact of history. The show happened, you have this commemorative piece of artwork, which is not a digital print or a throwaway type of print – it’s a hand silk-screened piece of artwork – which becomes collectible. There’s a huge market for this stuff,” Warner continued, saying that limited editions “go pretty quick.” “I have fans that collect my work. It doesn’t matter who I do work for; they just like my work and they collect it. They are very
good way,” Masthay explained. The sights, sounds, and smells will draw in audiences as they take a break from the music or escape the sun, but Warner also uses the opportunity to pass on his artistic knowledge. “To me, the fun thing is the young artists that are trying to break into the business and me being able to give them advice and meet these young guys and kind of have some sort of influence on the guidance of how they do things. It’s kind of fun for me because I myself am a high school dropout. I learned all this stuff on my own; I’ve got no formal training or art degree or anything like that,” he acknowledged. “I think people get inspired by seeing this kind of artwork, and it’s inspiring to the artists, too.”
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Courtesy Photo Artist Michael DuBois of Woodstock, N.Y., will be one of many artists displaying his work at The Grateful Gallery, a traveling art installation that will make its first stop at the Old Farmers Ball on May 11.
interested in purchasing these types of things, and this is really what this market is targeted to, the collector and the fans of the band – the real fans of the band.” And even though it’s the digital age, DuBois said he receives more work than ever. “Actually, in the last 10 years, because albums have gone away, there has been a big resurgence in music posters, and it’s become an important revenue source for bands, especially bands that tour because, as you probably know, they’re not making the revenue on record sales like they used to,” he noted. “But, they are making money with posters and t-shirts and things they take on tour with them.” Another featured artist in The Grateful Gallery, AJ Masthay, is also a printmaker at Masthay Studios in West Hartford , Conn., with clients like Furthur, Widespread Panic, Umphrey’s McGee, Bob Weir, Disco Biscuits, and more. He will be showcasing his distinctive linoleum block print process at the Old Farmers Ball. “I’ve been drawing my whole life, but I first fell in love with printmaking back in my college days at the Hartford Art School. I loved the idea of creating multiple copies of a work while each retains its status as an original piece; it’s a great way to produce a work of art and be able to sell them to an audience at an affordable price,” he recalled. “I primarily focused on stone lithography back then. It wasn’t until I first got into the gig poster world that I fully dove into my unique form of letterpress and began piecing my studio together.” His passion for handcrafted work is one that is shared by all the featured artists in the Ball, including William Giese, J Rizzi, Nick Clemente, Bill Orner, Matt Hiller, and local photographers Jason Riedmiller and Jim Gavenus. “I love handcrafted objects, things that were obviously made with love. I don’t care if it’s a print, clothing, a meal at a restaurant, whatever – when something is made with love by a true artisan, it stands out. I have nothing against digital work, but I still love getting down and dirty with my carving tools and getting ink under my fingernails. The results just can’t be replicated any other way. My prints have a certain look and feel in person, and due to the oil-based inks I use, they have a certain smell to them that collectors always comment on, in a
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Justin Brown | Weekender Correspondent
Living, learning, and lip syncing There I was, a grown man lying in bed wearing nothing but boxers and headphones, eyes closed, scratching my ass and lip syncing “Torn” by Natalie Imbruglia like I wrote the damn song, when my parents walked in my bedroom. I would have been less embarrassed if they caught me masturbating. I was a hot mess that morning, as my newest adventure of managing a dive bar was quickly steering from an endless party to ceaseless problems. When I first became the manager of a faltering dive in Scranton last month, everyone hit me up on Facebook wanting to get in on the action. I figured if I worked with friends, it would help me create the laid-back atmosphere I was looking to establish; I would also know I was working with people I could trust. “Let me clean the kitchen so you can start serving food!” asked my buddy Rocky. The day he was scheduled to clean, he told me that he had a date with a hot girl he wanted to go on. He also mentioned that he didn’t have any money to take her. Never one to get in the way of a friend getting laid, I offered to loan him money to take his girl out if he cleaned the kitchen the next day and paid me back with the money he would earn.
The next day rolled by and he never showed. Later that night, I sent him a text asking what happened. “I’m still on the date with her!” he replied. “I’m meeting her family right now, then she’s meeting mine!!!” 36 hours later and he was still on the date and meeting her family? It sounded more like the pilot episode of “Dharma & Greg” than a first date. I realized he didn’t take the job seriously, figuring I would understand as his friend that he was getting it on. “Let’s work together on having a model search at your bar!” suggested my friend LaToya Jackson, not to be confused with the Michael Jackson wannabe from “The Apprentice.” She was a photographer for a model agency, and we agreed working together on this event would help both of our businesses. Whenever we would make plans to work together on organizing the event, LaToya Jackson would tell me that she was too busy working on something else. Once again, a friend was putting me on the back burner, figuring I would be more understanding than someone else, as I was their friend. It spiraled into the event never getting fully organized, her psycho boss getting pissed and canceling the event, and LaToya Jackson getting fired for it. “This is all your fault!” she blamed after getting fired. “Never speak to me again!” I learned the hard way, Mom and Dad, that it’s never a good idea to work with friends, as it is a recipe to ruin your friendship. I guess that’s why they say you live, you learn, Courtesy Photo Justin learned the hard way that you lip sync.
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Weekender Wire Services SMARTY PANTS
The Precocious Tots of Finland: A University of Kansas professor and two co-authors, in research in a forthcoming issue of the Journal of Finance, found that children age 10 and under substantially outperformed their parents in earnings from stock trading in the few days before and after rumors swirled on possible corporate mergers. A likely explanation, they said, is that the parents or guardians were buying and selling for their children’s accounts using illegal insider information that they were cautious about using in their personal accounts, which would more easily arouse suspicion. While the parents’ accounts had nice returns, the kids’ accounts (including those held by the very recently born) were almost 50 percent more profitable. (The study, reported by NPR in April, covered 15 years of trades in Finland, chosen because that country collects age data that the U.S. and other countries do not.)
THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT!
— Delicate Marketing Required: (1.) A fluoride-free chocolate toothpaste “proven” to strengthen teeth and regenerate enamel is now on sale in limited markets in the U.S. Theodent (active ingredient: “rennou”) is also available in mint flavor, said its New Orleans-based inventor, Dr. Tetsuo Nakamoto. (2.) One of the 12 Canadian foods chosen to accompany the country’s International Space Station astronaut in December is the limited-issue dry cereal especially noted for its fiber, organic buckwheat and various nontraditional ingredients. “Holy Crap” cereal is available throughout Canada and in 19 other countries. — “Even to Icelanders accustomed to harsh weather and isolation,” reported The New York Times in March, the city of Grimsstadir “is a particularly desolate spot.” Nonetheless, Chinese billionaire land developer Huang Nubo has announced he intends to build a luxury hotel and golf course in the area for his countrymen seeking “clean air and solitude.” Since snowfalls often run from September until May, locals are skeptical of Huang’s motives, but he continues to press for a long-term lease covering about
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Romanian lawyer Madalin Ciculescu, 34, said in April that the next stop for his lawsuit is the European Court of Human Rights after two Romanian courts turned down his claims against Orthodox bishops who failed to exorcize the demons that were causing his flatulence. He sued the archdiocese because at least two exorcisms (one in his office, one at home) proved useless, thus harming his business as well as rendering his home life unpleasant. An archdiocese spokesman said the exorcisms were done properly, by the book.
100 square miles for a project estimated to eventually cost about $100 million.
FRONTIERS OF SCIENCE
— Since gastrointestinal noroviruses are so infectious and can be fatal in countries with marginal hygiene, scientists at the U.K. government’s Health and Safety Lab in Derbyshire needed to study the “reach and dispersion” of human “vomitus,” especially its aerosolizing. Working with nauseous patients would be impractical, and thus, researcher Catherine Makison created “Vomiting Larry,” a puke-hurling robot with a range of almost 10 feet. (According to a University of Cambridge researcher, one can be infected by fewer than 20 norovirus particles, each droplet of puke can contain 2 million particles, and the virus remains active on hard surfaces for 12 hours.) — Research published in February by Britain’s Royal Society science association found that male guppies in mating mode prefer to congregate with plainer, less colorful males, probably for an obvious reason: to look better by comparison. Said Italian researcher Clelia Gasparini, “You want to impress (a female potential mate).” Would you “look more attractive in comparison with (the dowdy, awkward comic star) Mr. Bean or George Clooney?” — Hottentot golden moles reside underground, which is not so oppressive because they’re blind and navigate by smell and touch. Nonetheless, some scientists spend years studying them, and in a recent issue of Mammalian Biology, South African researchers disclosed that females choose mates largely by penis size. While some human females also favor this particular “pre-copulatory mechanism,” the scientists hypothesized that the moles’ reliance on touch leaves them with no alternative. — Premium Health Care for
Lovable Animals: While some Americans cannot get medically necessary health care, a few lucky animals every year receive exactly what they need from wildlife conservation centers. Most recently, in March, a sandhill crane received deluxe surgery by a facility in Abbotsford, British Columbia, after having his leg shattered on a golf course. Doctors tried several surgeries, then amputated the leg, and have fitted the crane with a prosthesis that allows balancepreserving mobility. (In February, Suma Aqualife Park near Kobe, Japan, fitted a 190-pound loggerhead turtle with rubber fins kept in place by a vest — to replace fins damaged in what doctors guessed was a shark attack.) — The Dark Side: Even though human hearts open warmly to helpless animals, kindness is not universal. As Clemson University animal conservation student Nathan Weaver found with a quick experiment late last year, some drivers will deliberately swerve into a turtle trying to cross a busy road — seven drivers, he found, in the space of one hour (though most drivers easily avoided the realistic rubber model). (In the 1979 movie “The Great Santini,” an overbearing fighter-pilot-husband who squishes turtles while driving late at night tells his wife, “It’s my only sport when I’m traveling, my only hobby.”)
LEADING ECONOMIC INDICATORS
Wealthy Russians have recently found a way around the country’s horrid traffic jams: fake ambulances, outfitted with plush interiors for relaxation while specially trained drivers use unauthorized lights and sirens to maneuver through cluttered streets. London’s Daily Telegraph reported in March that “ambulance” companies charge the equivalent of about $200 an hour for these taxis.
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Neon Trees get everybody talking Wilkes-Barre’s F.M. Kirby Center has hosted countless performances, from touring musicals and ballets to comedians and magicians. On April 8, Neon Trees and their opener, Twenty One Pilots, continued the dramatic tradition with their eclectic sound and showmanship in their Monday night concert, presented by Wilkes University. The genre-bending duo Twenty One Pilots – drummer Josh Dunn and singer/rapper and synth/ uke/piano player Tyler Joseph – entered in matching skeletonmasked hoodies and maintained theatrics throughout their entire performance. The crowd sang along as the two climbed, danced on, and back flipped off of both the piano and raised drum kit. Neon Trees entered the stage to sweeping orchestrations. Singer Tyler Glenn took his spot at the glowing microphone stand and led the crowd in hand claps as they began “Moving in the Dark” from their latest LP. Each band member fit the neo-glam rock vibe, from their enormously styled hair and Liberace-esque glitter to the hems of their bright, tailored pants. With a voice and allure like The Hives’ Howlin’ Pelle, Glenn leaned toward the crowd. “I want you to move up closer,” he entreated. “I want you to do whatever you feel like! You paid for this; let’s have some fun!” The crowd bubbled over the edge of their seats, into the aisles and pooled at the footlights as the band began their poppy “Weekend.” Neon Trees is spectacular in the true sense of the word – each member is a cohesive contribution to the cast of a stunning performance. In the hushed moments when Elaine Bradley wasn’t striking her drums in perfect tim-
ing, she posed, emphatically still. Guitarist Chris Allen mastered his glam rock pout and a chord-crashing arm swing while bassist Branden Campbell nodded onward. Upstage stood steady-strumming touring guitarist, David Charles. Their second full-length album, 2012’s “Picture Show,” is aesthetically influenced by the band’s melodramatic rock mentors, The Killers. Neon Trees played album quality tunes on a buzzing stage. A blackout between each song allowed for specific lighting, dramatizing the 14-song set into a 14-scene performance. “Ladies and gentleman,” proclaimed Glenn, “I was born in the year 1981, which makes me 29, which means I don’t know jack. But I know I like to party! And I don’t know you, but I want to know you!” Bradley pounded a new wave heartbeat for “Love and Affection.” After singing, “Everybody’s showing everybody up / it’s a competition, me and you,” Glenn proposed, “I want to start a fight!” He continued, “It’s a nonviolent fight,” then asked the crowd for the proper pronunciation of Wilkes-Barre. As they replied with dueling Barres, Glenn shouted, “You gonna duke it out?!” Sinking to the stage floor, poised after the blackout, Glenn wailed, “Oh, oh / I want some more!” In an unprovoked call and response, the crowd demanded, “What are you waiting for?!” “That’s not good enough,” teased Glenn. “I’m sweating for you on a Monday night!” The audience shrieked louder, the lights livened up, dancing on Glenn’s glittery jacket, and the band dove into their 2010 hit, “Animal.” Fog rose over Allen’s stiffshouldered smoking jacket with
streams of light strumming his guitar as he plucked a few western-style opening strings for “Mad Love,” his facial gestures straight from an iconic ’80s music video. Campbell’s bass got aerial, and Bradley shined on her dulcet verses and muffled drums. The undeniable beat of “Lessons in Love (All Day, All Night)” sent Glenn strutting across the stage à la Mick Jagger, echoing the pouting lips on his tee. Under a spotlight, he declared, “I’m going to sing you a song; it’s really simple, it’s really stripped, it’s really,” he whispered, “quiet,” then leaned into the keys and began playing 2010 ballad “Your Surrender.” “Trust” sampled Jack Nicholson’s Joker and showcased Bradley’s prog rock drumming and transitioned into Glenn and Bradley’s duet cover of Human League’s “Don’t You Want Me Baby.” Glenn guided the crowd to snap along to encore “In the Next Room” and casually swept up a bouquet of flowers from a fan. As Bradley brushed cymbals, Glenn spun around the stage, dipped to his knees, and landed on his back, leading the audience in a chorus of “whoas.” Glenn reached into the air to grab the attention of the audience: “Thank you guys for being here!” He continued, pacing the stage. “Remember one thing and one thing only: you get by with a little help from your friends! And remember one simple phrase: ‘Everybody Talks.’” Any remaining shy bystanders rushed closer for the band’s chart-topper. As the song ended, they rose, bowed, and – after Glenn blew his final kiss – Neon Trees exited stage left.
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Food pairing: The combined characteristics of this beer make it very versatile with a wide variety of dishes. This could easily go well with all of your traditional summer foods; burgers, hot dogs, or chicken on the grill. A personal favorite of mine with this beer is a wonderfully smoked BBQ brisket; the caramel flavors from the meat and the sweetness of the malt combine for a beautiful experience in your mouth while the citrus hops add additional flavor and the moderate carbonation cleanses your palate for you to start the experience all over again with every bite. Looking for something a little different with this one, though? How about a delicious chicken Parmesan dinner! The lager base gives this beer enough heft to stand up to the thickest of sauces, while the hops character compliments
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lining It’s spring time, and now will is the time to clean up your make makeup routine, simplify the look it, and take it into the new even season. As you all know, each trend more editofor every season has a sigrial and nature color; well, you’re in fashion luck, since the color for this forward season as well as the entire year is green. As we approach by using a the warmer seasons, we start black off with sea foam and mint liquid greens, and later this year, liner, then following above it as we reach fall and winter, with a green liquid liner. the color will tone down and For a little more pop of transform and deepen to a color and a look that is still jewel tone or metallic green. natural and subtle, do a sheer I know most of you are wash of a neuthinking: “Can I tral-like chameven wear green Tip: Stay away from applying pagne color eye shadow?” the green as all-over lid color from lash line to and to be honest, “garage doors.” brow bone, then not everyone Trick: Apply your favorite green take a matte soft can pull it off, eye shadow with a damp brush brown and apply but that’s why into the crease, they are called as an eye liner! staying within “trend looks” the outer half of the eye lid. and not wearable, everyday Then, to add that extra special makeup looks. burst of color, take your green If you want to keep it eye shadow and in small, simple but stay on trend, apply a soft champagne color to circular motions, apply it to the outer third of your eye lid. your lid and finish with green eyeliner. You can use any type This will give you a nice hue of color that peeks out from of liner; liquid will give you a slightly edgier look. Double behind your lashes. (This is a great application for bridal makeup as well.) Continuing your spring look, I suggest adding a fun color splash to your cheeks; no bronzer needed, just apply a pink or coral, concentrating the color more intense where your natural contour is and blending upward to create a soft subtle gradient with a kick. To finish up your look, take a similar shade to your cheek color in either a bright pink or coral – even a fuchsia would be beautiful and would really compliment the green liner/shadow. W
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Facebook slides into home There have long been rumors about an impending “Facebook Phone.” This has always struck me as a little odd. The smartphone market is already crowded; devices and operating systems aren’t Facebook’s core competency, and it would need to move well out of its usual comfort zone to actually make it work. These rumors, however, were persistent, and came from fairly credible sources. Even so, companies kick ideas around all the time. Mobile is a big market, and the existing Facebook apps are prone to long load times and a less than stellar experience, compared to the full page. Well, it turns out I was right…and wrong. In retrospect, everyone who was talking about the Facebook Phone should have seen what was actually coming. Facebook has come Home. To the homescreen on your phone, that is. It has released a new app called “Facebook Home” that transforms the homescreen and lock screen of your Android phone with a Facebook feed and a launch screen for apps and other programs. This app will initially be available for the Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, Note 2, and HTC One, One X, and HTC First devices – starting now. Calling it an app is selling it a bit short – it’s actually more of a total “re-skin” that puts status updates, likes, and posts front and center. It’s not the usual, relatively conservative Facebook fare, either, but a more modern, photo-andgraphic-centric design that is touchoptimized and quite a bit more beautiful than the current Facebook app.
Facebook has also totally redesigned the Facebook Messenger app, and now under Facebook Home, conversations with people using either text or Facebook chat will be visible no matter what you happen to be doing on your device. The company is calling this feature “Chat Heads,” which is a nomenclature nonstarter as far as I’m concerned, but hey, it’s their app, so they can call it what they want, I guess. Many novice Android users have complained about the relative complexity of navigating Android’s apps, widgets, and folders. Facebook Home’s app launcher removes that onerous problem, simplifying how apps are presented to users into a basic grid. I personally favor Android’s native app launcher, because even though it’s more complex, it’s also more functional – but I’ve heard the complaint often enough, from enough different people, to recognize that I may be in the minority there. Facebook is basically aiming to make devices running Facebook Home more “people-centric” than “appcentric,” and by developing a totally new, immersive interface that is stuffed to the gills with Facebook functionality. Available from the two toptier manufacturers of Android phones, Facebook is basically ensuring that anytime you use your phone at all, you’re using a Facebook app. These are smart people, no question about it. For more information about Facebook Home, visit facebook. com/home. To download Facebook Home, visit the Google Play store and search for “Facebook Home” under apps.
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Fredrik Åkesson picked up a guitar at age 12 and hasn’t put it down since, playing in Swedish heavy metal bands like Arch Enemy and Talisman before joining Opeth in 2007. As the progressive metal quintet prepares for their next North American tour in support of their 2011 album “Heritage,” which stops at the Sherman Theater on April 27, Åkesson took a break to talk to The Weekender about his travels, life on the road, and his future career. THE WEEKENDER: When you first joined the band, what was the transition like from the music you played previously to this? FREDRIK ÅKESSON: It was definitely a challenge because… in some songs, it’s a lot of different riffs and parts and tempos and all that, and also a lot of acoustic playing, which I hadn’t done in that extent before. So it was different, but I was into that kind of tempo even though, I think, looking at somewhat objectively, it was a unique sound. I was into progressive stuff. W: Opeth definitely plays some very complex music. How do you keep up your chops? Do you practice every day? FÅ: Yeah, I do. I haven’t played in over two days; I’m starting to get a bit of anguish… I usually try to play at least a couple of hours every day. I play even more on the road because you have so much time to kill, so I really try to play a lot and jam with (vocalist and guitarist) Mikael (Åkerfeldt). W: What was your first tour with Opeth like? FÅ: (My first show) was in Finland at a festival in ’07 that summer. That was a very nervous show, I will have to admit. I had about
three months before that to learn the songs, so I had a good amount of time to pull it off, so it went fine. The first tour, I think, was probably a European tour, headlining, then it was with Dream Theater in America. W: What has been your most memorable tour so far? FÅ: The last tour we did in America was really fun with Mastodon and Ghost. I had a lot of fun with those guys, but every tour is special in a way because you play with other bands and hang out and you become friends, then tour’s over. ‘Bye bye. See ya.’ They all have good memories, I would say. It’s difficult to pick a favorite tour… We’re looking forward to doing the American tour now. It’s been a long tour for the “Heritage” album. W: What is your favorite country to tour in? FÅ: I enjoy Australia a lot. It’s fun and it’s very different compared to Japan… They’re more modest and quiet, more silent. Tokyo is getting a bit more crazier. America is always fun. It’s so different from town to town. I think Mikael’s sarcasm goes (over well) in America and England as well. But I would say the greatest crowds are in probably South America. We played in Chile once and they were singing along with the guitar melodies and stuff, almost like an Iron Maiden show or something. It was cool. W: Do you enjoy being away from home for so long? FÅ: I do enjoy it. It’s always fun to play. Traveling, of course, gets to you sometimes… You have to stay away from the hard liquor. But I do enjoy it – that’s what I’ve always wanted to do… I got divorced a couple years ago. It could be tough on family life, but it is what we do. I always said to myself that the music comes first. W: You do have any personal career goals you have yet to ac-
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complish? FÅ: It would be nice to do a guitar album, some kind of solo album, and I’m working on it. There’s a bunch of ideas laying around, so we’ll see what happens. Also, I’m looking forward to starting work on the new Opeth album after the summer, so we’re stoked about that… It’s probably going to be a bit more intense. W: What is your writing process like? Do you write separately or together as a band? FÅ: Separately, I would say. Some songs we jammed on the sound check; the last tour we were jamming on some ideas that Mike had, so we kind of developed that song. Otherwise, Mikael writes the majority of the stuff. He does really proper demos… We’re actually working on a song write now at my house. It’s actually a new approach. I’m doing that by myself now. We’re stretching it to the limits of this one. We have a bit of time to think about it. W: On “Heritage,” you guys experimented with some different sounds. Is it difficult to stretch your creative muscles while still retaining the sound fans come to expect? FÅ: It’s very difficult, and we’re definitely stretching the limits sometimes, but I think that’s a bit what Opeth is all about, to try to do something different on every album. W: What are you looking forward to regarding this tour? FÅ: We’re happy to come back to the States and Canada also, and we’re looking forward to seeing you out there.
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Hype for ‘Injustice’ is justified It’s finally here! My most anticipated game since last year’s E3, “Injustice: Gods Among Us” is the newest game from one of my favorite studios, NetherRealm. NetherRealm is known for its classic fighting series “Mortal Kombat,” and “Injustice” is a dream come true for me, as it brings together two of my favorite things: fighting games and superheroes. Using the same fighting engine from last year’s “Mortal Kombat 9,” Injustice is a fighter featuring a who’s who from the DC Comics universe. All the big names are here: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Lex Luthor, and much more. The idea behind “Injustice” is just brilliant; now we get to see who would win in a fight between your favorite comic heroes in gloriously over-the-top and violent HD battles. The first thing you notice when you start this game is the amazing graphics and attention to detail. This game is full of fan service and is just a pure delight for DC Comics fans. Each of the characters look and sound great. Most have updated designs, but they look like they are ripped right off the pages of a comic book, and they hired all of the voice talent from the animated versions of “Justice League,” “Superman: The Animated Series,” and “Batman: The Animated Series.” Most fighting games don’t tell much of a story, but “Gods Among Us” has a fantastic comic book story. Right at the start, Joker sets off a bomb killing Lois Lane sparking a storyline
between Superman and himself. I don’t wont to spoil any of it, but it’s moments like this that set the tone for the game. It is much darker, grittier, and more violent then the average DC Comic, but what else would you expect from a game similar to “Mortal Kombat?” Upcoming game releases: April 23: ‘Dead Island: Riptide’ April 23: ‘Star Trek: The Game’ April 30: ‘Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut’
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The striking visuals in this game make the fights looks incredible and truly epic. These titans fight it out in many different settings, from Gotham City, Metropolis, the Bat Cave and much more. Each level is truly breathtaking and has many interactive elements that can be used to turn the tide of the fight. Each of these battles are as truly epic as you would expect; you can punch your opponent through walls, throw cars, use weapons, and Superman can even uppercut a combatant into space! The controls and gameplay are very similar to “Mortal Kombat.” Each fighter has normal move,s such as punches, kicks, and throws, but they also have a series of special moves and finishers that are unique to each character. Flash has his speed run, Batman has all sorts of gadgets to use, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and other DC Comics Aquaheroes and villians face off in a brutal battle in ‘Injustice.’ man can
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TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Bulls are famously good confidencekeepers, and for being tight-lipped about stuff like your income or emotions. But you’re lousy at tolerating secrets you’re not in on. Still, won’t you consider the possibility that you’re better off not knowing? Mystery is often preferable to certainty; the former can be alluring and glamorous, the latter dreary. Which is better: a fabulously spooky haunted house, or an old man in a rubber mask wielding ropes and pulleys? Be cooler than the Scooby Gang and allow minor villains their illusions—they’re better than the tedious realities beneath. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Despite your brilliance, comparing yourself to the great masters is just depressing. Any of them outclasses you, and their combined work seriously daunts ordinary mortals. So you’ll never be as prolific an inventor as Thomas Edison, or as witty a speaker as Mark Twain or as inspired a sculptor as Camille Claudel. That’s no excuse to slink to your dumpy hometown to see the high school classmates who got stuck there, saddled with pedestrian lives. Yeah, doing so would make you feel momentarily good about yourself, but it would also avoid the lesson you really need to learn: Why compare yourself to anyone, great or pathetic? The only standard that really matters is your own. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Once, you opened the floodgates to your core. Someone asked you to. Unfortunately, you were both washed away by the tidal force of all that storedup passion. You ended up in the tallest tree in town with other flotsam and jetsam, while your suitor was swept out to sea, and never seen again. Since then, you’ve been hard at work on a new emotional infrastructure, one that can help you control the flow so it’s never more than a little overwhelming. Now that it’s almost time to test your new heart-design, consider opening it all the way. The fact that your last wooer was washed away speaks more to their quality than yours. Your new one might settle for nothing less than the full force of your uncensored soul.
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mandated; it could reap unexpected fallout in your life. For instance, using your carpenter’s hammer as a gavel could reveal a heretofore unrealized passion for law, or using your stethoscope to crack a safe might unfold a new career as a spy, or bank robber. Be creative with familiar objects—and be open to the paths they reveal. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) The impracticality of the adage, “Problems should be solved by those who see them,” is obvious: some people, like you observant and diligent Virgos, see more problems than you personally have the power to fix, and you often wear yourselves too thin trying to do it all anyway. Create a saner reality for yourself: amend the motto to read, “Problems should be addressed by those who see them.” In other words, remember that delegation is not a sin. The next time your inner goad nags, “If you don’t, who will?” tell it: “I’ll find someone.”
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) When my Sagittarius friend gashed his hand climbing a chain link fence, he was fascinated by his wounds. “It’s been a long time since I bled,” he remarked dazedly, half-hypnotized by the fresh red liquid dripping down his arm. I think he felt a little lucky to have this reminder to wake up to living inside his skin. Astrological omens indicate that the universe wants all Archers to pay special attention to their bodies for the time being. Humor it. Don’t give kismet a reason to break your arm, or give you another scar, just to deliver a lesson you’re perfectly capable of learning on your own. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) This week holds your best opportunity all season for swift multiplication of your personal fortune. Naturally, it all depends on what you’re willing to wager in the first place. It would be safer to not bet anything at all and improve your lot the oldfashioned way, through slow and steady hard work. You don’t have much time to
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) As an exercise, I order you to construct a fort made from overturned chairs, bedsheets, and pillows. Have a waterballoon fight with someone. Play tug-ofwar with a dog until he gets tired of it. I mean it. Really do these things. Your most precious childlike impulses are at risk of slipping away, for lack of use. Believe me, losing your ability or desire to play—even temporarily—is no laughing matter, which is part of the problem. Don’t let it happen. Go outside and spin until the only thing you can do is fall down laughing and try not to puke. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Avoiding the source of your blight is the worst thing you could do. Instead, I prescribe “the hair of the dog,” as they say. There may be other remedies for your particular ailment, but none quite so effective as a nearly homeopathic dose of whatever it was that caused you to suffer in the first place. If you don’t contradict your violently unpleasant reaction now while it’s still in your system, you could be dealing with a terrible, debilitating allergy for years to come. Don’t let that happen. It would be a devastating handicap to always have to avoid a certain flavor or animal or human being forever. Go get a minor dose, and cure yourself, now. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Some parrots are so long-lived that they often outlive their owners. They can render uncannily perfect imitations of people they encounter frequently. It’s no wonder that their owners possess an exaggerated view of their pet’s intelligence, often contending that their avian buddies can actually use their copied catchphrases appropriately. It’s a cute delusion, but I expect you to be less naïve. Hearing what you want to hear has made you reluctant to question the source. It might be as empty of meaning as your average birdbrain. Don’t take what’s said at face value unless you know where it’s coming from; even then, get it in writing. - To contact Caeriel, send mail to sign. language.astrology@gmail.com.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You’ve been breathing the rarefied air of your lofty moral mountaintop for so long that coming down to our sinfully decadent lowlands must be overwhelming, even intoxicating, if you’d only admit it, just like getting a couple lungfuls of thick, oxygen-rich sea level air must be invigorating for real alpine dwellers. Stay a while, won’t you? No one expects you to completely abandon the lovely home you’ve made up there in principled territory with the billygoats, but a naughty sojourn amongst us wicked mortals is long overdue. This week, at least, when presented with a choice between the exalted righteousness of the “right thing to do” and the bittersweet flavor of more errant delights, choose the wayward latter option every time.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) I dreamt you were directing the production of a mythic porno, with mighty centaurs screwing in a sunlit glade, Perseus playing show-and-tell with Medusa in the mirror, and the Kraken finally having his way with a gorgeous young virgin on the rocks amid crashing surf. This sexy epic was hardly your life’s work; in fact, it was merely a side project you’d taken on as a lark. But I saw the potential for it to become one of your proudest, most acclaimed achievements. A tiny little venture you’ve been contemplating (or even begun) could sprout into something big. Acknowledge that potential: Give it room enough to do so.
deliberate; the roulette wheel is already in motion. Will you take the long odds and put all your money on your best guess? In the last few seconds before you make up your mind, consider this factor: If you win too many times in a row, they kick you out of the casino.
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) I’m petitioning the universe to infuse your personal talismans with extra powers this week. For instance, if you were a drag queen, your stiletto heels could work overtime as weapons and serving utensils, as well as footwear. Putting your primary tools to new uses is not only astrologically
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*2013 Tiguan 2.0T S, auto transmission. $199 per month lease. MSRP $25,835. Lease for 36 months and 12,000 miles per year, $199 per month with $2,999 due at signing. $750 regular VCI bonus enhancement. Excludes tax, title, license, and other fees. Subject to VW credit approval. 2013 Passat 2.5L S with appearance, auto transmission. MSRP $23,740. Lease for 36 months and 12,000 miles per year, $199 per month with $2,349 due at signing. Excludes tax, title, license, and other fees. Subject to VW credit approval. 2013 Jetta 2.0L S, manual transmission. MSRP $17,470. Lease for 36 months and 12,000 miles per year, $159 per month with $1,999 due at signing. Excludes tax, title, license, and other fees. Subject to VW credit approval. 2013 Beetle 2.5L, manual transmission. MSRP $20,790. Lease for 36 months and 12,000 miles per year, $199 per month with $2,349 due at signing. Excludes tax, title, license, and other fees. Subject to VW credit approval. Offer expires 04/30/2013. The Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program covers the vehicles scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, on all new 2009 or newer models. Coverage is during the term of new vehicle warranty at no additional charge. Some limitations apply. The Toureg 2 TDI program covers the vehicleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5k, 15k, 25k and 35k AdBlue refills. The Routan program covers 6k, 12k, 18k, 24k, 30k, and 36k scheduled maintenance. Does not include routine wear and tear on parts such as breaks, tires, wipers, blades, light bulbs, etc. See dealer or vehicle maintenance program booklet for details.***All MPG estimates are EPA highway estimates.
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LEXUS 03 ES 300
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PILOT CAR DRIVERS LOWBOY DRIVER ROLLBACK DRIVER Pilot Car Drivers needed to escort oversized loads. MUST have a good driving record & experience. Opening for Lowboy Driver requires CDL. MUST have a good driving record. Rollback Driver requires a good driving record. We offer Top Wages & Benefits Package!! Apply in Person and ask for: PAUL or MIKE FALZONE TOWING SERVICE, INC. 271 N. Sherman St Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 570.823.2100
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Part-time van driver position available for elderly and handicapped transportation program. Mon thru Fri. 20-25 hrs/week, $8.00/hour., no benefits. Hours vary depending upon schedule. Must have clean driving record and no criminal background. Applications available at: Volunteers of America 25 N. River St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 No phone calls please EOE
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PART TIME RN/LPN AT BLACK CREEK, NUREMBURG, PA (3 DAYS) FULL TIME RN/LPN AT BLACK CREEK, NUREMBURG, PA FULL TIME RN/LPN AT FREELAND, FREELAND, PA Please go to www.rhcnepa.com for all information regarding where and to whom you send your resume, salary, location, and job functions. Do not call. EOE M/F/V/H AA
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The PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has an immediate opening for an Environmental Engineering Manager in its Williamsport Regional Office, located at 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448. Duties include managing a staff of professional employees responsible for the review of NPDES and Water Quality Management Permit applications related to the discharge of treated sewage, industrial wastewater, ground water, CAFOs or combined sewage overflows; providing for management oversight of PENNVEST, Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund and Federal Construction Grant projects. DEP is a state government agency responsible for administering Pennsylvania s environmental laws and regulations related to air, water, waste, mineral resources, radiation, energy, and community revitalization. Many DEP positions are civil service; therefore, applicants must participate in civil service examinations to be considered for employment. In order to qualify for the Environmental Engineering Manager position, applicants must possess two years as an Environmental Engineer or an Air Quality Engineer or five years of professional engineering experience in environmental project development, design and/or construction. This position requires possession of a valid professional engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists. The annual salary range for this position is $55,746-$84,695. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance; liberal retirement/pension plan; paid vacation, personal and sick leave; paid holidays; prescription, vision and dental coverage; paid group life insurance; and more. Pennsylvania residency requirement is waived for this position. In order to be considered for this position, please proceed to the Civil Service website at:
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Questions about eligibility and application procedures should be referred to the Bureau of Human Resources at (717) 783-2021, or by email at DEPJobs@state.pa.us . There are a number of other employment opportunities currently open with DEP. Most positions require an undergraduate degree and/or experience in an engineering, scientific or technical field. Interested applicants should contact the Bureau of Human Resources at the phone number or email address referenced above for a complete listing of employment opportunities.
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AUTOMOTIVE SALES Wyoming Valley Motors has immediate openings available for automotive salespersons. We are looking for self-motivated individuals with excellent people skills. Auto sales experience preferred but not required. Spanish speaking (bi-lingual) applicants are encouraged to apply. A clear driving record and valid PA driver s license required. We do drug test all new hires. Send your resume to Anne D. Bazil at: Wyoming Valley Motors P.O. Box 1308 Kingston, PA 18704 adbazil@wyomingvalleymotors.com Fax: 570-718-6201 551
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SALES REPRESENTATIVE RMS offers motivated individuals an opportunity to earn the type of income they deserve and set their own work calendar while enjoying a change of scenery each week working a variety of prescheduled in-store promotions and sales events. We offer: Flexible Hours Consistent year-round income Management Opportunities Unlimited Income Potential Qualifications: Strong communication skills & work ethic. Minimum one year of Sales, Marketing, or Management experience. Professional appearance & mature personality. Some weekend availability required. Driver s license & insured vehicle required.
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NURSING POSITIONS Certified Nursing Assistants Full Time & Part Time PA Certification required. High school diploma or GED required. Competitive rates RN Supervisors We are looking for RN’s with long term care experience to deliver high quality and compassionate care to our residents. Supervisory experience preferred. Full Time & Part Time RN’s & LPNs Full Time & Part Time Please apply on-line at www.berwickhospital.com EOE
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YEARBOOKS. Coughlin (30) ‘282000. GAR -(18)) ‘37-’06, Meyers (15) ‘53-’03, Pittston (6) ‘67-’75, WVW (12), 1967-2000,Kingston (11) ‘32-’52, Hazleton, (8) ‘40-’61, Plains, (3) ‘66-’68, Hanover ‘51-’74. Prices vary depending on condition. $20-$40 each. Call for further details & additional school editions. 570-8254721 arthurh302@ aol.com
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VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS BIZ FOR SALE B to B Services Repeat Client Base Low Overhead Great Location High Net to Gross No Experience Necessary Finance & Training Available 1-800-796-3234
Exercise Equipment
LEG EXTENSION MACHINE Hammer Strength ISO-Lateral. 4 years old, plate loaded, platinum frame, navy upholstery. New condition. $1000. SEATED L E G C U R L MACHINE, Hammer Strength ISOLateral. 4 years old, plate loaded, platinum frame, navy upholstery, New condition. $1000. Call Jim 570-855-9172
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Antiques & Collectibles
Furniture & Accessories
CHAIRS, (2) Genuine leather, custom made recliners. Taupe color, like new. $550 each. 570-675-5046
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FURNITURE Antique cedar chest, Mahogany, $225. Dining room suite, Mahogany, $650. Curio Cabinet, Mahogany, lighted and mirrored $225. Antique Mahogany bedroom suite, dresser, vanity and wardrobe, $900. Bedroom suite, blondewood with double dresser and chest of drawers, $250. Victorian marble top table, $250. All in Excellent Condition! 570-696-1809 FUTON, wood & metal frame. Burgundy and gray. Very good condition. $175. 817-9544
746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets
ATTENTION VENDORS Decorative/Seasonal/Accent Pieces for sale. Purchase separately or all. Call 675-5046 after 6PM
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Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club
160 Fairway Drive Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tropical cana bulbs, TV, dining set, cocktail table, desk or podium and chair, bedrails, child tables and chairs, gulf clubs, bike, hummel, art work, holiday, religious, vintage, old bird cage stand, toys and games, house hold, Le Crueset pots, clothes for everyone, especially children, linens, fabrics ($1 a yard) Quilt tops and quilts, quilts and sewing stuff, jewelry, books, VHS tapes, electronics, something for everyone!
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All Junk Cars & Trucks Wanted Highest Prices Paid In CA$H
DOOR new 46.5 x 7’ $200. karate sign 10’ high x 14’ wide $5. flexmaster $50. stereo $350. Lincoln desk & chair $300. dishes for 8 $10. bassinet $5. 570-823-4941 or 570-824-4794
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BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES 2 male, 2 female,
7 weeks, 1st shots, parents on site. $250. 570-864-3257
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MERCHANTS VILLAGE merchants
village.com (Former Walmart Bldg) Oak St. Pittston
GOING OUT OF BUSINESS
30% off all inventory owned by Merchants Village (Booth 262) Food, Home Goods, Health & Beauty Aids & Lots More! STOCK UP NOW! ON FRESH INVENTORY LAST CHANCE EVERYTHING MUST GO! 570-891-1972
758 Miscellaneous BARBER CHAIR Early 1950’s Excellent Condition. $2,500. 570-288-8743
800 PETS & ANIMALS
776 Sporting Goods
BICYCLE
20 GIRLS MURRAY DAZZLER Powder blue with
pink trim accents & wheels, white tires. Front & rear brakes plus coaster foot brake. Good condition $25. 570-814-9574
POMERANIANS Puppies AKC registered. 1 sable male. Ready 4/24. 3 females, 3 males, black & party colored. 4/30. $550. Vet checked, first shots, wormed. 570-864-2643
900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 906 Homes for Sale Having trouble paying your mortgage? Falling behind on your payments? You may get mail from people who promise to forestall your foreclosure for a fee in advance. Report them to the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency. Call 1-877FTC-HELP or click on ftc.gov. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC.
KINGSTON
For Sale by Owner. 229 Pringle Street Single home, 3 bedrooms. Remodeled, Kitchen & bath, concrete cellar, huge walk up attic, deck & new roof. 570-287-3927
LAFLIN 7 CONCORD DRIVE
REDUCED PRICE! $229,900 Two story, 1,900 sq. ft., in Oakwood Park. 8 rooms, eat in kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large living room, family room with fireplace, dining room, sunroom with hardwood floors. Two car garage, central air. Lot 100’ x 125’. Move in Condition. Call Ed at 570-655-4294 for appointment.
906 Homes for Sale
912 Lots & Acreage
MINERS MILLS
SWOYERSVILLE 100 x 150, cleared, surveyed level building lot. Utilities are available. $24,900. Call: 570-288-4899
170 E. Thomas St. Remodeled, 3 bedrooms 1 bath. Large fenced in back yard. $110,000. (570) 239-8556
SWOYERSVILLE OUT OF
FLOOD ZONE Big corner lot, 3 bedroom ranch in a desirable location. 1.5 baths, one car attached garage. All appliances included. $130,000. 570-237-0184
WILKES-BARRE EAST END SECTION Great starter home, 3 bedrooms, 1 modern bath. Updated kitchen, new roof, windows & furnace. Off street parking, fenced in back yard. New back porch. All appliances included. $42,500 570-235-1210 after 5:30 pm.
Sell your own home! Place an ad HERE 570-829-7130
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Commercial Building For Sale. 502 Market St, Kingston. 2000 Sq Ft $229,000 1-story, PRIME LOCATION with parking lot. Take a look. If interested, call 570-814-4940. WILKES-BARRE Owner Retiring Turn Key Night Club For Sale. Two full bars, game area. Four restrooms. Prime Location!!! Creative financing Available $80,000, Dave Rubbico, Jr. 885-2693
Rubbico Real Estate 826-1600
912 Lots & Acreage
DALLAS
GREENBRIAR RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Only eight lots left. Custom design you home the way you want it. Call 570-675-1300 NEWPORT TWP.
LOTS - LOTS - LOTS
1 mile south of L.C.C.C. Established developement with underground utilities including gas. Cleared lot. 100’ frontage x 158. $35,000. Lot 210 ‘ frontage 158’ deep on hill with great view $35,000. Call 570-736-6881
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PLYMOUTH
WILKES STUDENT
Housing Available. Fully furnished move right in, all utilities included. 3 BEDROOM AVAILABLE $495 PER STUDENT Safe, secure premesis in great neighborhood. 3 minute walk to classes.Convenience and living at it’s best! Parents encouraged to visit home. 1 year lease beginning June 1st. Security, references and parental co-signer required. Call 570-592-3113 or email colleen5@ptd.net
WILKES-BARRE VICTORIAN CHARM 34 W. Ross St.
Fully furnished, 1 bedroom, All appliances and most utilities included. Secure, private off street parking. Historic building is non smoking/no pets. Base rent $700/mo. Security, references required. View at houpthouse.com. 570-762-1453
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HANOVER TWP.
3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, no pets. $850 + utilities, 1st month, last month + security deposit. Call 570-417-3427
MOOSIC
5 rooms, 2nd floor, heat, water & sewage furnished. $725/month. Security & references. 570-457-7854
Apartments/ Unfurnished
LUZERNE
HANOVER TOWNSHIP West End Road
Clean & bright 3 bedroom apartments. Heat, water, garbage & sewer included with appliances. Off street parking. No pets, non smoking, not section 8 approved. References, security, first and last months rent. $725/month 570-852-0252
HARVEYS LAKE
APARTMENT FOR RENT ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED! PLEASE CALL 570-881-0636
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2 bedroom , wall to wall carpet, appliances, Lake rights. Off street parking. No pets. Lease, security and references. 570-639-5920
2nd floor 1 bedroom, living room & bath. Kitchen, refrigerator, range, washer, dryer. Garbage & sewer paid. Off street parking, no pets or smoking. $450/month + utilities, security & references. 570-696-1763
PITTSTON
2nd floor, 4 rooms & bath. Washer/dryer hook up. Heat & hot water furnished. No smoking, no pets. Security & references. $695/mo. 570-654-1193
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
KINGSTON
E.Light, WALNUT ST. bright, 3rd
floor, 2 bedrooms, elevator, carpeted, entry system. Garage. Extra storage & cable TV included. Laundry facilities. Air Conditioned. Fine neighborhood. Convenient to bus & stores. No pets. References. Security. Lease. No smokers please. $785 + utilities. Call. 570-287-0900 KINGSTON
EATON TERRACE
317 N. Maple Ave. 2 story 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath @ $850. + utilities. Two story 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths @ $1,110. + utilities. Central heat & air, washer/dryer in unit, on site parking. 1 mo. security
570-262-6947
WILKES-BARRE
2 bedroom apartment. 1 bath. Eat in kitchen. Closed in terrace. Full usable attic. $625 + utilities & security. Call: 718-809-3338
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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*
PLAINS
NEARBY WILKES-BARRE PLAINS VICTORIAN NEW - REMODELED DUPLEX. 1 bedrooms. Maple kitchen, built-in appliances, some aesthetic fireplaces (FIRST FLOOR BAY LIVING ROOM) Parking, Porches, Laundry. MANAGED SERVICES AMERICA REALTY 570-288-1422 NO PETS, EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION, 2 YEAR SAME RENTS.
SWOYERSVILLE
1st floor, 5 rooms + basement cozy 1 bedroom, newly remodeled eat in kitchen, all appliances shared washer/dryer or hook up. Very energy efficient, Utilities by tenant Safe location, off street parking. Non-smoking, No pets. 1 year lease/security. $500 (267) 872 4825
WEST WYOMING
Cozy first floor, 1 bedroom apartment, includes front porch. $475 per month + utilities. No pets, No smoking. available May 1. 570-693-1000
Looking to buy a home? Place an ad here and let the sellers know! 570-829-7130
WILKES-BARRE
2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment near General Hospital. No Pets. $525 + utilities, first, last + security deposit. 570-417-3427
Need to rent that Vacation property? Place an ad and get started! 570-829-7130
WILKES-BARRE
447 S. Franklin St. 1 bedroom with study, off street parking, laundry facility. Includes heat and hot water, hardwood floors, appliances, Trash removal. $580/mo Call (570)821-5599
WILKES-BARRE PARRISH ST
Very Nice 2 bedroom. 2nd Floor $540 + utilities. Security, References, Background check. 570-332-8792
WILKES-BARRE/NORTH
By General Hospital Large 1 bedroom, hardwood floors, appliances. Eat in kitchen. Parking space available. $500/month + utilities. No pets. 570-540-5312 570-793-9449
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COMMERCIAL RETAIL PROPERTY FOR RENT: 900 Sq. Ft. STORE RETAIL SPACE Will be vacant as of January 1, 2013 200 Spring St. Wilkes-Barre Great for a Barber Shop! Call Michael at 570-239-7213
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OFFICE SPACE Newly remodeled 120 sq. ft. All utilities included, except phone. $250/month. Lease. Call 570-602-1550
315 PLAZA 1,750 SQ. FT. & 2,400 SQ.FT OFFICE/RETAIL 2,000 FT. Fully Furnished With Cubicles. 570-829-1206
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PLAINS
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953 Houses for Rent
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971 Vacation & Resort Properties
HARVEYS LAKE
Furnished Summer Home. Weekly and/ or Monthly. Starting June to end of August. Free boat slips. Call for details. 570-639-5041
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1000 SERVICE DIRECTORY 1015
HANOVER TWP.
WARRIOR RUN 2 bedroom house in very nice neighborhood, large fenced yard, 1 & 3/4 baths, refrigerator, washer, dryer, air-conditioner. Pets are okay. $700/month + utilities. Call between 9am and 3 pm weekdays or 9am to 7pm weekends. (570) 822-3750
OLD FORGE LUXURY TOWNHOUSE Built in 2003 this
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
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Building & Remodeling
1ST. QUALITY CONSTRUCTION CO.
Roofing, siding, gutters, insulation, decks, additions, windows, doors, masonry & concrete. Insured & Bonded.
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570-606-8438 Shedlarski Construction H I OME MPROVEMENT
SPECIALIST Licensed, insured & PA registered. Kitchens, baths, vinyl siding & railings, replacement windows & doors, additions, garages, all phases of home renovations. Free Estimates 570-287-4067
1039
Chimney Service
A-1 ABLE CHIMNEY Rebuild & Repair Chimneys. All types of Masonry. Liners Installed, Brick & Block, Roofs & Gutters. Licensed & Insured 570-735-2257
Cleaning & Maintainence
DEB & PAT’S CLEANING SERVICE Free Estimates 570-793-4773
1054
Concrete & Masonry
D. PUGH CONCRETE
All phases of masonry & concrete. Small jobs welcome. Senior discount. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured 288-1701/655-3505
STESNEY CONCRETE & MASONRY
Brick, block, walks, drives, steps, stucco, stone, foundations, floors, etc. Lic. & Ins. 570-283-1245 or 570-328-1830
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Electrical
ECONOLECTRIC No Job Too Small. Generator Installs. Residential & Commercial Free Estimates Licensed-Insured PA032422
(570) 602-7840
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Excavating
All Types Of Excavating, Demolition & Concrete Work. Lot clearing, pool closing & retaining walls, etc. Large & Small Jobs FREE ESTIMATES (570) 760-1497
1099
Fencing & Decks
FREDERICK FENCE CO. Locally Owned Vinyl, Chain Link, Aluminum, Wood. 570-709-3021
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Hauling & Trucking
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Hauling & Trucking
Mike s $5-Up
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826-1883 472-4321
1162 Landscaping/ Garden
BAREFOOT GROUNDS KEEPING - Grass Cutting,
aerating, fertilizing, mulching, weeding, pruning, garden tilling. - Painting, fencing, stonewalls, power washing. - Tree and snow removal. Fully insured Credit cards accepted Commercial or Residential Please contact Roger: 570-760-7249 email: schichi@ptd.net
JAY S LAWN SERVICE Spring clean-ups,
mowing,mulching, power washing and more! Free Estimates 570-574-3406
NEED HELP
LAWN CUT? LEAVES RAKED? GENERAL YARD WORK? MULCHING? Responsible Senior student. Mountain Top, White Haven, Drums & Conygham area.
Call Justin 570-868-6134
1165
Lawn Care
1336
Window Cleaning
PJ’s Window Cleaning & Janitorial Services Windows, Gutters, Carpets, Power washing and more. INSURED/BONDED.
pjswindowcleaning.com
570-283-9840
LINEUP ASUCCESSFULSALE INCLASSIFIED! Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanoutyourclosets! You’re in bussiness with classified!
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Collect Cash. Not Dust. Sell it in The Times Leader Classified section.
The Times Leader Classified section.
GRASS CUTTING
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1231 Pool & Spa Repair/Services
RK POOLS & MORE
Pool openings, liner changes, and installations. Patios, Decks and fencing. Insured. 570-592-2321
Call 829-7130 to place an ad.
1249 Remodeling & Repairs
BK CONSTRUCTION
ROOFING
ALL TYPES OF RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION 570-760-9065
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luxurious 3 bedroom townhome features hardwood floors on main floor, finished basement, large master suite, private outdoor deck and back yard, off street parking, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, DirecTV, highspeed internet, garbage, sewer, gas heat with brand new furnace, central air conditioning with brand new compressor, brand new carpeting on 2nd floor in all bedrooms, extra closet space, large basement storage room, wood blinds in aLL rooms, all yard maintenance and snow plowing included. This is an end unit with only one other unit attached. Rent is $1,400. per month & requires $1,250. security deposit. Minimum one year lease required. Must fill out credit application. NO PETS. 570-840-1960
Appliance Service
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LUXURY DUPLEX This beautiful, completely renovated 2 bedroom luxury apartment could be yours! All new high end amenities include: hardwood floors, gorgeous maple kitchen cabinets with granite countertops & stainless steel appliances. Spacious great room with gas fireplace. Tile bath, stacked washer/dryer. Large screened-in porch. Many large, convenient closets. Central A/C. New gas heating system. Huge attic for storage. “Must See!” $1,000 + utilities, lease & security. NO PETS, NO SMOKING 570-793-6294
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