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OPERATION MUD R3 OPS MUD RUN OFFERS OPTIONS AND FRIENDSHIP
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Have you ever completed a mud or obstacle run?
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I’ve seen a lot of mud runs come and go, but R3 OPS is quite a different animal. I’m not exactly what you’d call the athletic type, so it’s nice to see something that caters to all kinds of people by giving the runner options, and it benefits the area in many ways. Like all great events, it has an interesting story behind it, so check out pages 28 and 29 for more. Even if you don’t plan to traipse through the wild terrain, specta-
tors are welcome, which is probably more my speed. But if you’ve never tried one and are on the fence, this may be the run to start with, as there will be plenty of help and encouragement for first-timers, though veterans will be challenged as well. And who doesn’t want a triumphant photo of themselves battling Mother Nature to post all over Facebook? Be sure to bring a nerdy friend like me to take pictures. -Rich Howells, Weekender Editor
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…will be popping up in Luzerne on July 6? Nashville recording artist Michelle Murray will, as part of the “My Finish Line” music and movie tour. The singer will appear at Keller Wheelchair Lifts (197 Main St., Luzerne) from 2 to 5 p.m. to perform an acoustic set and hold a meet and greet with clients. “My Finish Line” is a tour in which Murray, through music, shares the story of former IndyCar driver Sam Schmidt, who was paralyzed after a racing accident in 2000. The country music star became a spokesperson for the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation and wrote a song about the driver titled “It Won’t Be If, But When.” “He is such an incredible person whose strength and spirit is an inspiration to everyone he comes in contact with and I feel honored to be a part of his Foundation,” Murray said of Schmidt.
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…is “Blasphemy?” Well, this time around it’s a television pilot that is seeking actors. Auditions will be held for the show, billed as a modern adaptation of the Gospels where hijinx ensue, on July 7. Auditions are on a first come, first served basis and appointments can be made by e-mailing chrobak.joseph@gmail.com. Those auditioning must come prepared with a brief act and should expect cold readings.
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…can you find fresh produce and tons of local vendors and businesses to support? On July 9, the Second Annual Summer Marketplace at Casey Plaza will open in Wilkes-Barre Township. The marketplace, presented by Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania, runs every Tuesday until Aug. 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Elm Street Revitalization Project will host its Fourth Annual South Side Farmers’ Market every Saturday through October, with the kick-off beginning July 6. The market will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Scranton Iron Furnaces, located at 159 Cedar Avenue. The community will be able to purchase fresh food, baked goods, wine, herbs and other items from local vendors such as Sugar Loaf Herb Farm, Muellers Vegetable Farm, Mockingbird Bakery and many more. In addition, the second Saturday of every month will host kids’ arts and crafts in conjunction with the Anthracite Heritage Museum, and the third Saturday of every month will feature spinning wheel and knitting demonstrations.
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Heartless Bastards kick off tour in Philly Kait Burrier
Weekender Correspondent Erika Wennerstrom, frontwoman for Austin blues rockers Heartless Bastards, lent her smoky voice to share a bit about their summer tour, an inspiring read, and life on and off the road. THE WEEKENDER: We saw you play McDowell Mountain Music Festival in March. What have you been up to since then? ERIKA WENNERSTROM: We’re working on a new album. The band played Alaska for the first time about three weeks ago. I’ve never been and we had a little time off, so I went hiking and exploring around there, pretty much just working on our new album and also sort of adjusting to home life. When I’m touring so much, it takes a bit to sort of get back into the swing of being home. W: You’re kicking off your summer tour in Philadelphia. Have you ever played Philly? EW: Oh, quite a bit. Yeah. I guess we’ve only played it once since the last album (“Arrow,” 2012, Partisan Records) came out. We were supposed to play when Hurricane Sandy hit… We were in a hotel outside New York, I guess it was in New Jersey, and we had to stay put because of the hurricane. So we had to cancel the last one. W: How do you think the sound has changed since you’ve added a guitar player and there’s been a flux in band members? EW: I think it’s just the whole process of growing. I mean, gosh, that’s always a hard question for me. I write the songs and I get inspired by different things all the time and sort of explore different sounds. It really just depends on what I feel inspired by at the time. W: Do you ever pull from inspirations outside of music, like reading or other forms of art or experience? EW: Oh, certainly. I enjoy reading a lot. And I’m always looking for inspiration anywhere I can find it, whether it be through reading or painting or any number of things, or admir-
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Erika Wennerstrom of Heartless Bastards playing the McDowell Mountain Music Festival earlier this year. The band begins its summer tour at Union Transfer in Philadelphia on July 9.
ing art. W: Is there anything you’re reading now that you find particularly inspiring? EW: Yeah, right now I’m reading Thomas Wolfe “Look Homeward, Angels,” and I love the way he writes. It’s my first book of his. It’s almost like reading poetry, but it’s fictional stories… I thought it would be really inspiring to work on a song sort of inspired by the way he words things… I write the songs, too, not just the lyrics. As far as a recording sound quality, a lot of people say that the first album (“Stairs and Elevators,” 2005, Fat Possum) is kind of garage rock, and I think it’s just recorded in a sort of quickly, sort of DIY way… And the last album…we did full band takes in most of those… Between songs, we would change some techniques and things to give each song a different sound, and so I think that the sound, overall, is a bit more polished. But I think it’s just ‘cause we’re a tighter band now than we were when we first started. W: This’ll be your 10th anniversary as a band? EW: Mhm. I think the band’s first show was August 29th of 2003. W: Are you going to celebrate it, on the 29th? EW: Well, it hadn’t really occurred to me. (Laughs) I guess it’s gone through member changes and things over the years, so it’s not all the same people together for 10 years. I don’t know, maybe I will.
(Laughs) But before we’re actually done with the tour, we’ll be over in Europe. Maybe I’ll celebrate over there. W: That sounds like a good plan! Is there anything you want to say about the new album? EW: About what I’m working on right now? Oh, gosh, it’s sort of in the early stages. I’m not sure what I would say, but I’m really excited about the idea of working on it, so I’m pretty enthusiastic. I feel real good about it. W: Do you think anyone will be hearing anything from it on the tour? EW: No, not on this upcoming tour. The band might start working out the songs during sound check. But Dave, our drummer, lives in Pittsburgh now, so I’ve been working on the songs on my own. And then, in the fall, he’s going to be flying in to Austin and the band will be working on it together. Right now, I’m just doing it on my own, so we really haven’t had a chance to work anything out but, I don’t know, maybe by the end of the tour we’ll get enough time during sound check to hash something out, but not by the time we hit Pennsylvania. Heartless Bastards begin their summer world tour July 9 at Union Transfer in Philadelphia. Heartless Bastards with JBM: July 9, 9 p.m., Union Transfer (1026 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia). $10.
theater Actors Circle at Providence Playhouse (1256 Providence Rd, Scranton, reservations: 570.342.9707, actorscircle.org) • “Intolerance: The War on Civilians:” July 11-13, 8 p.m. $10, general admission; $8, seniors; $4, students. • “A Little Murder on the Side:” July 18-20, 25-27, 8 p.m.$10, general admission; $8, seniors; $4, students. The Corner Bistro Community Theater (76 S Main St, Carbondale. 570.282.7499) • Mind Reading, Magic, Comedy with Teri Granahan and Denny Corby: July 6, 8:30 p.m. $18. • Corey Alexander, Keith Purnell and Father Paul: July 13, 8:30 p.m. $18. Jason Miller Playwrights Project (570.591.1378, nepaplaywrights@live.com) • Dramatists Support Group: Third Thursday of each month, 7 p.m., The Olde Brick Theatre (126 W. Market St., Scranton). • Submissions for Dyonisia ’13: the third annual Jason Miller Playwrights’ Project Invitational being accepted through May 15. Lakeside Players (570.226.6207, www.lakesideplayers.net) • Annual Free Theater Camp: July 15-19, July 22-26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Lakeville Community Hall (Route 590, Lakeville). Open to children ages 9 to 13 who have never stepped foot on a stage. Music Box Players (196 Hughes St., Swoyersville: 570.283.2195 or 800.698.PLAY or musicbox.org) Children’s Theater • Summer Theatre Workshop 2013: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from July 22-Aug. 16, 9 a.m.noon. Performances by the students of Winnie the Pooh Aug. 16-18. Any child attending performance of “Little Red Riding Hood” has chance to win a full scholarship to workshop. Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire • Auditions for the 33rd season, mansion at Mount Hope Estate, Route 72. Callbacks will be held in the afternoon and will stress movement. Those auditioning should wear loose fitting or comfortable clothing. By appointment only,
717.665.7021, ext. 120. The Phoenix Performing Arts Centre (409-411 Main St., Duryea, 570.457.3589, phoenixpac.vpweb. com, phoenixpac08@aol.com) Auditions: • “Clue:” July 12-20, Friday/ Saturday shows 8 p.m., Sunday shows 2 p.m. $12. • Spamalot: Aug. 9-25. Pines Dinner Theatre (448 North 17th St., Allentown. 610.433.2333. pinesdinnertheatre. com) • “Footloose:” June 14-Aug. 18, Weds., Thurs. and Sun. 12:30 p.m. dinner, 2 p.m. show; Fri. and Sat., 6:30 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. show. $48.50. Stage Directions Performing Arts Academy • July 28-Aug. 3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Ferrwood Music Camp (257 Middle Road, Drums). Co-ed , ages 6-18. Theatre at the Grove (5177 Nuangola Road, Nuangola. nuangolagrove.com, 570.868.8212, grovetickets@frontier.com) Ticket pricing: $18, plays; $20, musicals; $86, summer pass, first five shows; $120, season pass. All shows are BYOB and feature cabaret seating. • “Cats:” July 26, 27, Aug. 2, 3, 8-10, 8 p.m.; July 28, Aug. 4, 11, 3 p.m. • “The Mousetrap:” Sept. 13, 14, 19-21, 8 p.m.; Sept. 15, 22, 3 p.m. • “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street:” Oct. 18, 19, 25, 26, Nov. 1, 2, 8 p.m.; Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, 3 p.m. • “It’s a Wonderful Life:” Nov. 29, 30, Dec. 6, 7, 12-14, 8 p.m.; Dec. 1, 8, 15, 3 p.m. Expanded listings at theweekender.com. W
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Coal Town Rounders’debut recalls bluegrass past One of the great surprises about the whole folk/bluegrass “revival” of recentyearshasbeenthedistinctidentity each band that’s made any sort of impact has carved. Scranton’s Coal Town Rounders is another band that standsabovethecrowdontheirdebut CD, “Numero Uno.” With a decidedly frenetic nod to the Lester Flatt/Foggy Mountain Boys era of Earl Scruggs, and the Opry-infused, honky-tonk bluegrass of classic rhinestoned acts like The Osborne Brothers, the Coal Town Rounders pay homage to a glorious, toothpick-in-mouth backwoods chorus past, with the creative sensibility that comes from stories being handed down with just a slight twist to the tale upon each new reci-
tation. Vocalist/guitarist Christopher Kearney has humbly stated to The Weekender, “I think we’re just a pretty good band that plays bluegrass in a cool way.” Kearney is spot-on, as the musicianship that steers “Drivin’ Nails in My Coffin” is on par with the nimblefingered titans of the genre, like Ricky Scaggs shredding a mandolin in “Get Up John” from his 2008 “Bluegrass Rules!” collaboration with Kentucky Thunder. A uniquely warm, docile hand guides The Rounders’ treatment of the Patti Page standard, “The Tennessee Waltz;” the track is a throwback to the days of WSM-AM Radio’s crackle ‘n’ fuzz broadcasts from Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.
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‘Ain’t No’sound like Hank & Cupcakes Brooklyn (by way of Tel Aviv, Israel) duo Hank & Cupcakes gained a following with their edgy stage presence and undeniable beats on their visceral, spirited “Ain’t No Love” EP.
The band stretches out on tracks like “Rank Stranger,” with layered call and response vocal harmonies, the track a bittersweet allusion to the idea that you can’t gohome again; Kearney tells of wandering around his old stomping grounds, “not a friend did I see.” “Foggy Mountaintop” is pure Appalachian soul, a faux-spiritual with the type of “round” feel that songs like The Carter Family’s “Will the Circle be Unbroken” possesses, with verses ripe for vocal tradeoff – like the timeless Americana imagery of sailing off to find “the girl I love the best.” The past comes alive again with youthful animation, as the Coal Town Rounders blend Depression-era, working man backbone with the barefooted, rural optimism of a Southern summer Sunday to stamp a unique voiceupontheirownbluegrasspalate. -Mark Uricheck, Weekender Correspondent
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After parting ways with their label last month, their independently-released full-length album, “Naked,” reveals a dynamic set of songs, from the frenzied bass lines and crashing drums of “See Through” to the pastel sound and candied lyrics pounding forward from the heart on “Tame a Fool.” Bass-driven “Jersey Girl” takes the new working-class anthem to the dance floor with a playful jingle of percussion rising under Cupcakes’ dive bar croon. “Hit” pulses with her hypnotizing staccato. “Naked” takes a gorgeous mess of bass pedals and drums and tumbles them into multifaceted dance rock gems. After two rousing performances in NEPA and an exclusive interview and photo shoot with The Weekender, Hank & Cupcakes just announced a 55-date tour that begins at The Rattler (137 N. Main St., Pittston) on Thursday, July 18. Come see the couple, whose video for “Ain’t No Love” recently premiered on MTV Buzzworthy, and learn what all the fuss is about before the rest of the world catches on. -Kait Burrier, Weekender Correspondent
so popular, a modern version of just listenable music is hard to find, but lucky for music fans, Tucker Jameson has released an EP titled “Son of Superbia” that gives hope to the industry. The title track is a great attention-grabbing first song. He tackles the issue with modern-day America: grow up, get a good job, make a lot of money. Jameson puts a lot in perspective in his catchy guitar and gritty vocals. “Get Your Own F—king Life” has a great chorus that will have the listener bobbing their head and tapping their toe as they sing along. It’s a great easy-listening summer tune, and it would be a great radio-ready single. Jamesonmixesupthetempoonthefinalthree songs and closes out the EP well with unsung hero “Nothin’ but Love.” He lets you inside his head to take a ride without taking you too deep. The album definitely has a concept feel to it, as a lot of social issues in America are addressed. From how you’re suppose to live, look, and grow up, Jameson gives hope to those whose dreams don’t exactly fit the “American Dream,” and he adds a touch of personality to it. Asolidcollectionofsongs,itwillbeinteresting to see where the EP can take Jameson’s young career and how he will use these songs as building blocks for more just like them. Overall, the summertime was a great time to release these tracks, as windows down, feel-good music like this doesn’t come around as often as it should. -Matt Morgis, Weekender Correspondent
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Jameson’s new EP goes down smooth With music constantly changing and new genres always forming, sometimes good, old-fashioned songwriting goes overlooked. Remember when the writer would take a modernissue,giveyouhis/hertakeonit,addinsome original guitar riffs, a killer drum beat, and whirlwind dynamics? With auto-tune and electronic dance music
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Since returning home from a trip to “Hell’s Kitchen,” HuntsvilleGolfClubExecutive Chef Michael Langdon, 34, of Hanover, has worked to bring several chefs featured in Season 11 to restaurants in northeastern Pennsylvania. Beginning this week, one fellow contestant begins a more permanent trip. Langdon, a Plains native and Hanover resident, has selected Anthony Rodriguez to be the new sous chef at the private club in Dallas. The two met as contestants on the Fox culinary competition show that’s hosted by mercurial Michelin-rated chef and television personality Gordon Ramsay. The current season, which airs Thursday nights at 8 p.m., was filmed last August, and the contestants are sworn to secrecy about the final results. “Fox makes it pretty easy to keep your mouth shut,” Langdon said with a smile. Cool under fire Langdon said the position became available last month when former sous chef Joseph Markovich accepted a position as executive chef at the Country Club of Scranton. Rodriguez was an ideal choice after he survived Ramsay’s temper with ease, Langdon
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Executive Chef Michael Langdon prepares an Asian steak tartare, one of the new appetizers on the summer menu at the Huntsville Golf Club in Dallas.
said. “He was always calm, always kept his head about him. It’s kind of hard to have a gung-ho attitude when Ramsay’s screaming in your face,” Langdon said. “That’s somebody I would want by my side – somebody that’s not going to crack, somebody that’s not going to throw a tantrum when things get hard.” Rodriguez, 28, of Covington, La., said the new opportunity presented itself quickly. “Honestly, it started off between Michael and myself as a joke,” the former Dakota Restaurant line chef said. “He said he was losing his sous chef and they were getting into their busy season. Jokingly, I said, ‘If you ever need a pair of hands, just let
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Fellow ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ contestant Anthony Rodriguez joins the staff at the Huntsville Golf Club as its new sous chef.
me know and I’ll come out and help you out.’” Langdon’s next message got the ball rolling and resulted in what Rodriguez calls “a
really great opportunity.” “It’s a big step up in my career field,” he said. “It’s going from behind the line to essentially running the kitchen with him. It’s what I’ve been wanting to do. Since ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ I feel I can really step up in my field.” The sous chef is the executive chef’s righthand man who helps oversee staff and set standards for quality and administrative duties. “At the end of the day, hopefully he’s going to leave here and become an executive chef. It’s my job to train him and be that,” Langdon said. Rodriguez said he connected very well with Langdon during the show, and the experience breaks down a typical barrier between chefs working together for the first time. “You could tell that he really cared not just about what was going on in ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ but about the food. We were both like-minded there, and that’s why we really connected. We both knew that this wasn’t just about winning a competition. It was about showing that we’re legitimately talented chefs,” he said. He hopes to bring a fresh pair of eyes and “a little bit of southern flavoring” to Huntsville. The Dakota is known for its fine dining and seafood fare with creole influences. “I have so many ideas
is i-81 A HiGHwAy to ‘HELL’s KitCHEn’? Huntsville Golf Club Executive Chef Michael Langdon is the third chef from northeastern Pennsylvania to compete on “Hell’s Kitchen.” Hazleton native Jen Yemola made it to third place on the show in 2007, while Hilton Scranton sous chef Maria Torrisi made it to the fifth episode in the 2010 season before she was booted. Langdon was eliminated during episode 12 of Season 11, which aired on May 13. His new sous chef at the golf club, Covington, La. resident Anthony Rodriguez, was eliminated during episode 15 on June 6. on food, on dishes, on things I’d like to see. I think me and Michael working on a menu in the same kitchen is going to really change things out there. I know he’s got a great start on it, and I’m going there to make sure we put it over the top,” Rodriguez said. Langdon just unveiled a new summer menu, featuring light dishes including an Asian steak tartare, yellow tomato gazpacho, and striped bass with a ratatouille. The menu change was the third since his return from “Hell’s Kitchen.” “We kind of stick with the seasons and reap the boun-
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ties of the harvest,” Langdon noted. ‘Brotherhood of Chefs’ Rodriguez’s move to northeastern Pennsylvania strengthens a connection between “Hell’s Kitchen” Season 11 contestants. Several of this season’s competitors, including Ray Alongi, Barret Beyer, Jon Scallion, and Jessica Lewis, have participated in special events at 279 Bar and Grille (279 S. River St., Plains). The events offer a chance for residents who aren’t members of the private golf club to appreciate the talents of the reality show stars.
Follow Chef Michael Langdon on Twitter at @MichaelHK11 and Facebook at facebook. com/ChefMichaelLangdon. Get updates from the Huntsville Golf Club at facebook. com/HuntsvilleGolf.
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8 oz. cobia filet Creole seasoning salt and pepper (season the colbia and sear in a French pan at very high heat) 1 orange, sliced 2 rosemary sprigs 1 oz. white wine 1 cup seafood stock 2 tablespoons chopped shallots 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 1 oz. heavy cream 1 cup beer Method of preparation: 1. Saute the shallots, garlic, and rosemary in a small sauce pot. 2. Once caramelized, deglaze the pot with the white wine. Add the beer, seafood stock, and the entire orange. 3. Bring to a high simmer and let reduce. 4. Once reduced by half, add cream to thicken and strain.
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Mellisa McCarthy can (mostly) take ‘The Heat’ Rating: W W W Mike Sullivan
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When “Mike and Molly” premiered on CBS a few years back, who could have predicted the path Melissa McCarthy would eventually take? Trapped within the dreary confines of a Chuck Lorre sitcom, McCarthy didn’t look like a particularly promising comedic actress, but that was probably due to the fact that any potential she may have had was hidden behind an impenetrable wall of easy fat jokes and canned laughter. But then, of course, “Bridesmaids” happened and everything quickly changed, so quickly that McCarthy has already reached the Will Ferrell stage of her career. And by that I mean she’s now the person lazy filmmakers call when they want to save an otherwise weak script but don’t want to bother with all of those time-consuming rewrites. Just cast McCarthy as some kind of crazy slob, push her in front of a camera, let her say whatever pops into her head and – BAM – you’ve got yourself a movie. More or less. However, it’s a plan that
doesn’t always work. If you want to save your weak comedy, you can’t just edit together footage of McCarthy punching people in the throat and call it a movie like the producers of “Identity Thief” did. No, you have to do what the producers of “The Heat” did. You have to nurture your McCarthy and trust that she can carry a movie just by calling Sandra Bullock “tattletits.” And if that doesn’t work, you can always overstuff your film with enough comedic ringers that eventually somebody is going to laugh at something and forget about all of the things that don’t work. Plot-wise, “The Heat” isn’t exactly groundbreaking or original. Bullock plays a fussy, by-the-book FBI agent that reluctantly teams up with McCarthy’s unhinged Boston detective in order to take down a drug ring. Essentially it’s just “Lethal Weapon” with vaginas or “The Odd Couple” with guns and vaginas. Actually, just think of any movie, attach a big ol’ vagina to it, and you’ve got “The Heat.” The film boasts one of the most overused premises in film
h i s t o r y. In terms of story, Melissa McCarthy can hold her own, but maybe not a whole movie without a better script. “ T h e Heat” is nothing special. ers were smart enough to Another problem is the fact What makes the film spe- surround her with equally that Bullock doesn’t quite cial is McCarthy. funny supporting players fit into the subtly weird Playing a scummier ver- like Chris Gethard as an universe of this movie. sion of the already scummy apologetically sleazy clubAlthough by no means character she played in goer and Kaitlin Olsen a bad comedic actress, “Bridesmaids,” McCarthy who, as a Bulgarian drug- Bullock struggles to relentlessly barrels through dealer, provides the film hold her own against “The Heat” growling out with its second best line: McCarthy’s weird energy. lines that are too good to be “Now is bad. I’m making It also doesn’t help that scripted (like, “Who closes butter.” Bullock’s character is a the door to take a shit?” U n f o r t u n a t e l y , sour scold or that her charand “Ha, Ha, Ha! What is McCarthy and her co-stars acter is basically identithis, a comedy party? Get can only carry the film so a room!”). She’s inherently far. At nearly two hours, loathsome but still oddly the film –like most comlikable, even when she’s edies made today – seems pulling a gun on people to be suffering from a diswhenever she gets slight- order that renders it overly annoyed. McCarthy’s long and meandering (let’s funny, but the filmmak- call it Apatow Simplex).
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cal to the one she played in “Miss Congeniality.” But you know what? Who cares? Comedy by its very nature is inconsistent, and even though not every joke successfully lands in “The Heat,” it’s still funny enough. And in the end, isn’t that what really matters? (No. But that’s OK.)
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Just wait until you see “The End”
After test screenings, producers decided that the movie “This Is The End” needed a better ending. So, at the suggestion of Seth Rogan’s wife, the Backstreet Boys were called in. “We didn’t really tell anybody except our wives or like family,” AJ McLean said about the cameo. He, Brian Littrell, and Kevin Richardson stopped by “The Ralphie Show” on Tuesday. “I’ve been getting texts almost every other day from friends going, ‘Dude! Wow, that was awesome! I had no idea; you guys rocked!’” McLean also cited the positive online reviews of the film and it’s ending, when he and the guys talked about their involvement in it. “I wanted to see the script, to see what context we were going to be in,” said Richardson of the band’s only request before agreeing to the appearance. “We found out that Seth and Jay (Baruchel) are from Canada, and that’s where we first broke in North America.” With a quick rehearsal and a solid amount of editing, McLean revealed that BSB’s total time investment for the shoot was a mere four hours. The timing of the cameo itself couldn’t have worked out better, with the band prepping its first independent record label album for this July. The title track, “In A World Like This,” serves as the lead single, and was just released on iTunes. “I think the fans will hopefully have a deeper connection because this is really, truly coming from the five of us,” McLean noted about the project, “as opposed to the label cipheringthroughmusic,sendingus songs, saying ‘Go do this, go do that;
sing this, sing that.’ We had complete, 100 percent creative control from start to finish, and wanted to make a more personal record.” The album is mastered after about a year of work. It will be available on July 30. Backstreet Boys kick off a tour to support it and commemorate its 20th anniversary on the day of the release. The North American trek continues through the beginning of September with supporting acts Jesse McCartney and DJ Pauly D. LOVATO TALKS ABOUT HER PEERS Demi Lovato and her friends are all experiencing a great amount of success in the entertainment business, and she couldn’t be happier for them. “I’m really, really excited for her,” Lovato responded when asked about Selena Gomez taking over radio airwaves with the hit “Come and Get It.” “I’m excited for all of the peopleI’vegrownup with.Everyone that I’ve grown up with, we all have our own path now and it’s really, really great to watch everyone come in to their own.” The “Heart Attack” singer mentioned Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, and the Jonas Brothers by name. Of course, she and Gomez go way back. “I’ve known (Selena) since I was seven years old,” Lovato said. “It’s funny, we went from being in the back seat of a car with her parents driving us to a radio show to listentoourfavoriteartiststhat were on the radio at the time, to having songs on the radio.”- Listen to “The Ralphie Show” weeknights from 7 p.m.-midnight on 97 BHT. W
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Charlie Hunnam and Charlie Day must find a way to defeat the giant Kaiju in ‘Pacific Rim.’
the mounting apocalypse. While Day provides some muchneeded comic relief, he also gets sucked into the action and is arguably the dude with the best idea of how to save the world. “I didn’t want to do the part if it was just me coming in and doing a bunch of knock-knock jokes, and being the random wacky guy in the middle of the movie,” says Day, 37. “I wanted the opportunity to be a big part of the story and then also try and bring levity through my character.” While Hunnam and Elba get more screen time, it’s Day’s nerdy scientist who undergoes the biggest transformation. “I like that Newt starts out cocky and arrogant,” says Day. “And then he gets a bit of a beatdown over the course of the movie. You get to see this guy go from pompous to heroic. That was an appealing thing. “I also saw Newt as this guy who is struggling a bit with a sense of identity. The jocks get all of the credit for stopping these creatures while the brains behind the brawn [are overlooked]. So Newt doesn’t want to be a bowtie-wearing scientist. He wants to be a rock star. He’s not that, but he does put his life at risk and he does get to fulfill his [dreams] in a big way.” Everything about “Pacific Rim” is big. Largely shot in Pinewood Studios in Toronto, the film (which was budgeted at $180 million) used 101 sets, which took up nine massive soundstages. Outdoor locations included Lake Ontario beach and Hearn power plant. Many of Day’s scenes take place
in Hong Kong, where he goes in search of an underground dealer (Ron Perlman) who salvages Kaiju corpses and sells them on the black market. In the midst of Newt’s mission, a Kaiju attacks. Most of the monsters were added to the film via computer in post-production, but Day insists he rarely worked in front of a green screen. “What’s so great about Guillermo is that he builds these massive, elaborate sets,” notes the actor. “For the Hong Kong sequence, they created four city blocks on soundstages in Toronto. “There were 500 extras screaming and running, and there were people on bicycles and scooters going this way and that. I actually asked Guillermo, ‘Aren’t you going to do any of this with green screen?’ “And then he’d explain the technology to me in a way I didn’t understand. But it was great. He’d say, ‘action’ and you’d be in this environment where you’re running and scrambling and getting knocked over while cars are flipping over around you. “And then you’d have look up for
a moment and be terrified. It was easy because you were sufficiently terrified of being trampled.” Among its other distinctions, “Pacific Rim” might be the wettest movie in Hollywood history. And even though the torrential downpours were simulated inside the studio and the water was heated up to 90 degrees to keep the actors comfortable, the drenchings took their toll on the cast members. “It was weird because we were shooting in Toronto and it was snowing outside and raining inside,” says Day. “That rain was not in the script. I didn’t see that when I accepted the role. “But, it actually did help my performance. Details like that make it easier for you to believe you’re really in that environment, and visually, for the audience, it helps breathe life into a movie where elements are animated.” Del Toro made it up to Day by allowing him a freedom he rarely affords his actors. The filmmaker is infamous, in fact, for the amount of control he exerts on every shot. But he opted to shoot Day with three
cameras so the actor could improvise and move around without worrying about hitting marks. “It helped me make Newt more of an everyman,” says Day. “Guillermo allowed me to give a looseness and some rough edges to the character, and I think that helps [audiences] relate to him.” IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN RHODE ISLAND Growing up in Rhode Island, Day was always interested in the arts. The son of music school teachers, he attended Merrimack College in North Andover, Mass., as an art history major before he landed a job with the Williamstown Theatre Festival in 1997. While performing at one of the Festival’s cabaret nights, he netted an agent and soon began appearing on TV shows like “Third Watch,” “Law & Order,” and “Reno 911,” where he and his future wife Mary Elizabeth Ellis played incestuous siblings. Day married Ellis (who is the Waitress on “Sunny”) in 2006, and they had their first child, Russell, in 2011. Day’s career took a big turn in 2004 when he and his buddies McElhenney and Howerton sold their homemade “Sunny” pilot to F/X. The men wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the initial episode for $50. Their tagline: “Seinfeld on crack.” Nine seasons later, “Sunny” is still going strong. “It’s nice to still be discovering things for these characters to do,” says Day, who promises the show will return for a 10th season. “I still enjoy it. It’s been the most rewarding working experience of my life. So I’m thrilled to be a part of it, and we want to keep it going as long as we possibly can.” After 10 years of playing a Philadelphian – and occasionally hanging out at McElhenney’s real-life Philly bar, Mac’s Tavern – Day is synonymous with the City of Brotherly Love. “Everyone thinks I’m from Philly because of the show, and I hate to disappoint them,” says the actor. “Of course, I’m from Rhode Island, but I can see how bummed out people are when they see me in a Red Sox hat. “What are you going to do? People have fallen in love with this character and he feels real to them. It’s a big compliment, in a way. I’m glad people think Charlie is the real deal.”
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Charlie Day is fond of going to extremes. On “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia,” he plays one of the dimmest-witted characters in TV history. Philly bar owner Charlie Kelly is so daft he makes Joey from “Friends” seem like a Rhodes Scholar. But in “Pacific Rim,” the robots vs. monsters actioner from Guillermo Del Toro (“Hellboy,” “Pan’s Labyrinth”), Day leaves the dumb-and-dumber shtick behind to portray a scientist the actor calls “the smartest man on the planet.” Day’s alter ego in the movie, Dr. Newton Geiszler, is such a brainiac, in fact, he has to dial down his smartness just so he won’t embarrass everyone else in the room. “It’s very cool to finally get to play myself,” teases Day. “No, look, I was glad just to play a character who can read and write.” Off-screen, there is no doubt that Day is a smart guy. He not only created “It’s Always Sunny” with pals Rob McElhenney and Glenn Howerton, but he’s also picked his big-screen projects wisely. “Horrible Bosses” was a surprise hit back in 2011, and “Monsters University” took in more than $170 million during its first two weeks, beating “World War Z” and “The Heat,” among other entries. “It’s nice to be having a monster summer,” says the actor, who plays the spacey scare machine Art alongside Billy Crystal, John Goodman, and Helen Mirren. In “Pacific Rim,” opening July 12, Day and company do battle with a much different brand of monster. The action begins in the aftermath of an invasion of Kaiju, or massive, Godzilla-like creatures who arise from a breach in the ocean floor. To combat the Kaiju, the government develops 700foot robots called Jaegers which are manned by teams of heroic humans. But when more and more monsters begin to emerge, a ragtag gang of Jaeger pilots (Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi, Max Martini, Rob Kazinsky), military commanders (Idris Elba), and scientists (Day, Burn Gorman) gather together for a last-ditch effort to close up the breach and shut down
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Book reviews and literary insight
Kacy Muir | Weekender Correspondent She moves across the sky, gliding below thick white clouds as if navigating toward a dream — dipping, diving, deep and tight in a showcase of illumination. She may be a World War I Vickers Vimy aircraft, but in Colum McCann’s latest novel, “TransAtlantic,” everything comes alive. In stalwart fashion, McCann darts readers across two continents as we meet a handful of prominent characters of differing backgrounds and beliefs. While we are introduced to both authentic figures, such as Frederick Douglass and George J. Mitchell, as well as fictional, McCann seamlessly channels their accounts as he travels symmetrically, stemming centuries, from 1845 to present. In 1919, World War I has ended, but its harrowing past still lingers. Historical aviators John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown, who both served during the war, are preparing to venture from Newfoundland to Ireland. While John and Arthur are as different as navigating north to south, their love for flying unites them. It is during these passages that McCann offers some of the most moving of details, down to the very mechanics of the plane becoming one with the human body — an interconnectedness that becomes a major theme of the work. “The noise rolls through their bodies. At times they make a music of it — a rhythm that conducts itself from head to chest to toes — but then they are lifted from the rhythm, and it becomes pure noise again. They are well aware that they can go deaf on the flight and that the roar could lodge itself inside them forever, their bodies carrying it like human gramophones, so that if they ever make it to the other side they will still, always, somehow hear it.” Four generations of women, the compassionate and matriarchal protagonist, Lily Duggan; her daughter and journalist,
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Emily Ehrlich; her teenage granddaughter and photographer, Lottie Ehrlich; and her great granddaughter, Hannah Carson, all supplement John and Arthur’s narratives, becoming a part of their journey. Readers then fast-forward to Ireland in 1998. George Mitchell, former Senator from Maine who also served as a United States Special Envoy of Northern Ireland during the Belfast “Good Friday” Peace Agreement, helps to administer the pact to bring about civil and religious rights throughout the community. Overall, “TransAtlantic” preserves its theme of interconnection throughout, bridging past and present in a journey similar to John and Arthur’s extraordinary flight. The novel takes readers from a momentous liftoff to a spellbinding and circular finale, one with a new world ahead.
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Weekender Wire Services STORAGE CLOUDBURST — The executive in charge of the electronic infrastructure of Facebook confirmed to London’s information-technology website The Register in June that when the company inaugurated its first “cloud” data-storage facility in Prineville, Ore., in 2011, the equipment was “drenched” when an actual cloud formed inside the building. (Facebook had only “hinted” previously at a Prineville “humidity event,” according to The Register.) The tall, huge building’s cooling units use an electricity-saving system that takes air from the outside (rather than re-circulated indoor air) and subjects it to various humidity levels to cool the heat coming from the aisles of computer servers. Apparently, engineers had not accurately anticipated the vapor condensation profile of the new system, and rain guards were promptly installed. CAN’T POSSIBLY BE TRUE — In May, only two states away from last year’s mass shooting at an Aurora, Colo., movieplex, management at the Goodrich Capital 8 Theaters in Jefferson City, Mo., hired a man dressed in full tactical gear and carrying guns resembling M-4 rifles and 9mm pistols (as “S.H.I.E.L.D.” operatives) to greet patrons for the opening of the new “Iron Man” movie. Police were not pleased by the barrage of frightened 911 callers who were fearful that Aurora was happening all over again. Capital 8 manager Bob Wilkins said that “hundreds” of customers were entertained by the publicity stunt and that “only a few” were upset. — Since Rozie, a pregnant Asian elephant at Albuquerque’s ABQ BioPark Zoo, stands a better chance of a healthy birth if she is strong, the “elephant manager” and staff have been putting her through twice-a-day, Pilates-type exercises (featuring leg lifts, squats, and other calisthenics). (Rozie is due sometime
KIDS WITH GUNS
The web sites OpposingViews.com and the Jewish Daily Forward (Forward.com), sweeping through all of the 2013 news accounts that two reporters could find, added up the fatalities so far this year (through May) of Americans killed by domestic “terrorist” attacks, compared to the number of Americans killed with guns fired by toddlers (aged 2-6). Terrorism’s total: 4 (all from the Boston Marathon bombing). Gun deaths by toddlers: 11. (During the same period, 10 additional Americans were merely wounded by toddlers firing guns.)
between August and November.) Lest anyone worry that Rozie is being mistreated, the elephant manager noted in a May press release that her participation “is completely voluntary.” — The founder of the Beauty Park Medical Spa in Santa Monica, Calif., has introduced a 45-minute procedure called the “Male Laser Lift,” which is also known colloquially as “tackle tightening,” involving the removal of hair and wrinkles on the scrotum, along with laser treatment to remove “discoloration.” Co-owner Jamie Sherrill (“Nurse Jamie”) told London’s Daily Mail that sales are up this year, and some might attribute that to a joke comment made by actor George Clooney that the latest Hollywood craze was “ball-ironing.” — Recently, parents in Texas and New York City have pointed out that when children commit sex offenses against classmates, educational policy (and sometimes, the law) seeks to give light punishments and second chances to the perpetrators, thus posing risks to their classmates. A Texas child, raped at age 4 by a 13-year-old, recently was forced to endure the perpetrator’s return to class after only 45 days away at an “alternative” program — because federal law requires the child’s prompt return to ordinary classroom settings if a “disability” played a role in the incident. A New York City mother filed a $6 million lawsuit in May against the city’s
Education Department after her son was allegedly forced to perform oral sex on a group of classmates, one of whom had already been involved in a sex assault — for which he received a five-day suspension. INEXPLICABLE — As John Jacobson, 20, was being booked into jail in Portland, Ore., in May (for allegedly trying to steal a case of beer from a Plaid Pantry grocery store), police discovered a live mouse in his pocket. Jacobson had his father come down to the jail and take custody of the mouse. — Christie’s auction house in New York City reported that a May 15th sale of a painting of the late actress Bea Arthur — nude from the waist up — by the artist John Currin in 1991 had sold for $1.9 million. Currin said that he made the painting from a photograph of Arthur clothed, and Arthur, known for her roles in TV’s “Maude” and “Golden Girls,” appears younger in face and body in the painting than on the TV shows. — Maryland state troopers caught sight of a drummer rocking out on the shoulder of Interstate 695 near Windsor Mill Road in Baltimore on May 21st, at about 10:30 a.m. According to the troopers, the man had run out of gas and had decided to set up his drum kit to practice while he waited for assistance. When a utility truck arrived, supplying gasoline, the drummer packed up and resumed his travels.
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Weekender Correspondent
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AJ Evers, Jamie Magnum, C.D. Sensation, and Aron Arbo with Referee Matt Deuerlein perform at a recent NEWF event.
Ryan Zero and his tag team partner beat up Ritch Howe.
dream, so you’re going to get more of a performance out of them than you might from a television wrestler, who may be just there to get paid,” he explains. TWO MAGIC WORDS Ultimately, with the local scene as unfocused as it is, the pay as low and the physical toll as high, what motivates NEPA mainstays to, well, remain mainstays? Interestingly, every performer interviewed for this article, even deathmatch specialist Ryan “Acid” Zero (who nearly died in action when a botched move sent him headfirst to the ground back in 2010), cheerfully offered up a simple, two-word explanation: “It’s fun.” For Eric Pinhat, a performer in the local wrestling scene since 2001, the fun of wrestling comes not just from hanging out with friends and doing something he loves, but also seeing the joy it can bring
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others. “I, personally, don’t do this for money. I will accept money if it’s given to me, but that’s not the reason I do it,” he says. “For example, I love to do charity shows. When we walk up to someone who, say, has cancer and can’t afford all the treatments or can’t afford to drive to the doctor, when we can walk up to them and hand them the money we’ve raised with a show, the look on their faces – that’s it. That’s what it’s about.”
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Inside the New Era Wrestling Federation Fallout Academy on Forrest Street in Wilkes-Barre, there is a blackboard with seven rules on it, laws to live by for anyone who wants to learn the art of professional wrestling. The first and most important rule is but a single word: “Respect.” Everyone who enters the building makes it a point to shake hands with everyone else. It doesn’t matter if they’re teachers or students, performers or promoters. This is a business wherein the workers literally put their lives into each other’s hands night after night. Respect and cooperation are vital not just for success, but for survival. Perhaps that’s why NEPA’s independent wrestling scene has, itself, been fighting for so long just to stay alive. “I wouldn’t say it’s ‘dying,’” Tom Floyd, who manages local wrestler C.D. Sensation, says. “Wounded,” Sensation interjects. “No, it’s just that there’s a lot of startstop-start-stop,” Floyd responds. “There are so many guys who do promote in this area, and there are a lot of nice venues. There’s a guy who runs out of Hazleton, a guy who runs in Schuylkill Haven, a guy who runs down in Plymouth, a guy in Shenandoah. If you were to bring just those four people together and get them to say, ‘OK, we’re going to combine our money, we’re going to combine our rosters, and we’ll do something really, really good. We can run Hazleton in July, Plymouth in August, and so on.’ But there are too many people who would just say, ‘I don’t like this guy. I’m not working with him.’ There’s a lot of ego.” ALPHABET SOUP Cooperation is not an issue for NEWF and Grand Slam Wrestling (formerly based out of New Jersey and called “Garden State Wrestling” before moving to Pennsylvania and changing its name). This Saturday, the NEWF training center will become the site of the first-ever taping of GSW’s new online show. By press time, the event was officially sold out, but GSW official Matt Deuerlein noted that the show will be available via iTunes and information about it and other tapings will be available on the company’s website, gardenstatewrestling. com. Likewise, tickets for GSW’s Aug. 24 event – also to be held at the NEWF gym – are already on sale. “The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area is a big metropolitan area, so it has a lot to offer. It’s just a matter of finding it,”
area wrestler and NEWF co-owner Mike Marvel says. “There is an oversaturation, but even more is that there’s a poor business acumen which boils down to fans not getting quality shows, fans not seeing quality matches. Grand Slam’s going to be starting here, and I like their product. I’m more than happy to have them here. There are a couple other products in the area that I’m more than willing to say, ‘Have fun. Do what you do. Don’t come looking for me.’” GSW now joins a growing pantheon of indie feds – of varying, debatable levels of quality – to call NEPA home. The lineup of organizations to come and go is a veritable alphabet’s worth of acronyms: CPW, VCW, A-UAW, KSW. It speaks to this region’s double-edged relationship with indie wrestling; there’s clearly enough of a market here to bring it back again and again, but not enough of one for it to ever get a strong foothold. NICE OR HONEST? A 13-year veteran of the local wrestling scene, “Banger” Ritch Howe has seen its evolution (or lack thereof) firsthand. When questioned about his thoughts on the scene’s current state, he has only one question: “Do you want me to be nice or do you want me to be honest?” Going the honest route, Howe acknowledges the fractured state of the scene and the varying levels of quality from fed to fed. He adds that compounding those issues may be the considerable disparity between the larger-than-life spectacle offered up by, say, World Wrestling Entertainment and the more rough-andtumble D.I.Y. product inherent in the indies. “It’s not the same as it is on television. People come to a show expecting one thing, and they’re getting something else. You hear people talk about pro wrestling, and you hear people talk about sports entertainment like they’re the same thing, but they’re vastly different. From a practical perspective, sports entertainment is for the purposes of television. Everything is for the camera. Pro wrestling is truly for a live crowd,” Howe says. Despite the obstacles, Howe is working on starting up a new federation of his own, dubbed Orang-K Pro Wrestling, set to debut in early September. In truth, Howe says the difference between what fans see on TV on WWE and what they see in person at an indie show can actually be more a strength than a hindrance. “Everyone on this level is hungry. I don’t know that they’re looking for money or fame; I think that they’re chasing the
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A New Era dawns for local wrestling academy
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here are dirty girls, Spartans, warriors, and tough mudders – but what if you don’t exactly fall into one of these categories? On July 20, there won’t be a need for any labels at all with the introduction of R3 OPS, the newest and totally locally organized and supported mud run. Run organizer Nicole Farber found inspiration in a moment that stemmed from her former job as executive director of Candy’s Place in Forty Fort. “I had a patient that was just diagnosed with cancer and was very upset,” the 34-yearold Dallas resident recalled, “and I said to her, ‘You have to understand that next time this year you’re going to be doing something you never imagined you would,’ and I meant that. Wouldn’t you know, a year later she called and asked me to do the Dirty Girl Mud Run with her, and of course I said yes.” Farber, who is now the director of patient services for Medical Imaging Specialists at both Vision Imaging of Kingston and Hazleton Imaging, knew she wanted to put together such an event, but one that would leave a large impact on the area she loves so much. The three-mile course is a combination mud run with obstacles, with some such parts being named after songs, such as the “Ho, Hey!” Hay Bale Maze and the “Walk the Line” Balance Beams.
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itself as the “mud run with options,” and Farber and her crew of over 100 are working hard to ensure that that’s a reality. The “R3” portion of the title stands for the levels participants can choose from – refined, rugged, or rogue – and the “OPS” is short for “options.” “Each obstacle will have three different sections that are designated for whatever way someone chooses to run the race,” Farber explained. “Let’s say there’s a big climbing wall. One section will be ‘refined,’ with ropes and steps to help people up and over. Another section will be ‘rogue,’ with
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Nicole Farber and Michael Horoszko run through part of the R3 OPS course at the Northeast Fairgrounds, a mud run that’s taking total advantage of the beautiful scenery in the area.
absolutely nothing at all and an extra wall to climb over. The ‘rugged’ is the in-between; it might have just the ropes. “You can even go around any obstacle you want. A lot of people get nervous about things like this, but there’s no need to be. We just want to bring out the entire community and have fun. When you come to an event like this, there’s no
judgment; everybody’s friends. If you can’t get over something, there will be people you’ve never even seen before who are going to help you up and over and encourage you.” Participants that are up for a big physical challenge are welcome to sign up to participate in the Extreme Challenge Area, a set of obstacles that is coming from
breeze through the area and leave little behind, R3 OPS will serve as a way to highlight local talents and give money back to the community, making its effects last long after the one-day event. One such cause that will benefit from R3 OPS is also the embodiment of the spirit of athleticism: the Stephanie Jallen Paralympic Fund. Jallen, a teenager from Harding, was born with CHILD syndrome, a congenital disorder that caused limb defects to the left half of her body. There are only 32 known cases worldwide. The ailment has never stopped her, as she was named to the U.S. Paralympic Alpine Ski Team in 2011, recently won two gold medals at the IPC Alpine Skiing NORAM Cup in Canada, and will be making the trip to the 2014 Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia. Her fund will receive each spectator donation of $5 for entry. “Stephanie’s going to do the course,” Farber said. “There are people who are going to help her through it, and she’s actually training right now for it. She’s our motivator. She has such strength; you wouldn’t even believe it.”
Five bucks isn’t such a bad deal, considering all spectators will get to be witness to. “It’s not just standing at the finish line waiting for people to cross,” Farber pointed out. “You’ll be able to see the Extreme Challenge area, the mud pits, some other obstacles.” R3 OPS will also be donating 100 percent of the parking fees to the Pittston Township Volunteer Fire Company, who is assisting with the location of the run. Although the event has yet to happen, Farber is already seeing support in droves from local entities. She can’t be thankful enough. “I am just so thankful for all my staff, crew, volunteers, the participants, and the sponsors for this event,” she said. “I could never make any of this happen without the people who are working alongside of me.” Due to the generosity of the area sponsors hopping on board, Farber is excited to announce that RS OPS is able to maintain pricing at a regular registration rate, without it going up. The sponsors include NEPA Crossfit, Las Vegas Boot Camp, Pennsylvania National Guard, Vision Imaging of Kingston, Ken Pollock Nissan, Max Performance Supplements, First National Bank, The Weekender, Lamar, 98.5 KRZ, Froggy 101, The Mountain, Fuzz 92.1, Rock 107, Pride Builders, Balent Construction, Georgetti Painting Company, Wilkes-Barre YMCA, Danko’s All-American Fitness, NEPA Fit Club, United Fighting Arts Association, Advocare, School of Combat Arts, Bar Louie, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Cartridge World, Base, Tom
Butler Provisions, and Dallas Little People, as per the R3 OPS website.
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highlight the people of the community, but the area itself as well. The theme for the run is Native American, a culture that Farber and her family are steeped in. “I come from the Delaware tribe, and my grandfather’s side of the family is Iroquois,” Farber said. “I wanted to get back to those roots in doing this because I find it so inspiring. This area was once full of Indian tribes, and it’s so rich with history, so why not pay tribute to that?” The R3 OPS symbol is that of two arrows crossed in an X formation, the Native American symbol for friendship. There will be plenty of woodwork done by a local artist at the race, including giant Indian heads and teepees that will serve as water stations throughout the course. “I mean, just look at this spot,” Farber said late last week when she gave the Weekender a quick tour of what the race course was like. “It’s beautiful. I’m glad we could utilize nature like this, which I think is something that also goes back to the roots of this area.”
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Las Vegas Boot Camp and features the “jumping bars” from “American Ninja Warrior,” as well as a 12-foot climbing wall, 20-foot rope climb, and an inverted wall, among other things. Even then, there are options to forego certain obstacles if the runner isn’t ready for it. There will be two lanes for each obstacle, and participants get three tries for each one.
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RS OPS: July 20, Northeast Fairgrounds, Pittston Township. Extreme Rogue Wave begins 8 a.m.; all other waves begin at 9 a.m. with heats happening every 30 minutes up until 5 p.m. For more info or to register, visit r3ops.com.
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Smith returns to Scranton with‘Beasts & Men’ By Rich Howells Weekender editor As the author of five story collections, three novels, and an essay collection, with his work appearing in over 75 literary reviews, it’s easy to see why Curtis Smith was chosen to be the featured reader at this month’s New Visions Writers Showcase, but he also has a local connection that brings him back to Scranton. The 52-year-old Hershey resident is from Philadelphia, but his family hails from the Electric City originally. An author of “literary fiction” with a keen “eye on the human condition” and its details, Smith recently finished his 30th year as a special education teacher at Lower Dauphin High School and will return to the area after 12 years to read pieces from his latest collection, “Beasts & Men.” The Weekender asked him about his new book, his writing process, and what to expect from his reading on Saturday, July 6 at New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine St., Scranton). THE WEEKENDER: Why writing? How did you get started? CURTIS SMITH: I just wanted to do something creative, and I couldn’t draw or paint, so I picked writing. I was doing some woodworking for a while, but writing was just a lot easier, a lot less tools and space needed for that. I’ve been primarily a fiction person up until the past…10 years when I started writing nonfiction as well. I started out with short stories and then eventually started doing novels and then started throwing some essays in there as well. W: What subjects do you write about, and have those subjects changed over time? CS: I’d assume that things change as I get older and have different outlooks on things. Mainly I just wanted to write something that was engaging on a visual level, on an image-driven level, and also on a characterdriven level. You think of a character or a situation, you kind of
New Visions Writers Showcase featuring Curtis Smith, Stacy Ferguson, Victoria Seamans, Amye Archer, Jen GittingsDalton, Elizabeth Stanley, and Mischelle Anthony, hosted by Brian Fanelli and Jason Lucarelli: July 6, 7 p.m., New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine St., Scranton). Free, donations accepted. Author Curtis Smith, whose family originated in Scranton, will be back in the area after 12 years to read from his latest book.
go down that rabbit hole and see where that takes you. The nonfiction is different. Usually with my non-fiction, I write about… how parenthood has changed my life and observations from that end of things. W: A lot of your books are collections of short pieces. Do you prefer writing short stories or essays as opposed to full novels? CS: I go back and forth. My standard is that I usually have three things I’m working on at a time. I usually have stories – or a collection of stories depending on how deep into the collection I am – a handful of essays, and a novel. And I usually rotate them as far what’s calling me at that time, and what my interest is. Right now, I’m working on stories, but I hadn’t probably worked on stories in about a year or so. And I just got done planning out a new novel, so that kind of allows me to return to something with a fresh eye, I believe, and with a renewed sense of engagement. It’s worked well for me. W: What is your writing process like? Does inspiration just have to hit you?
CS: Inspiration – I think it waits for you. Someone else just asked me this question, and I thought about it for a long time. Inspiration usually comes through hard work; you sit down and you write and something will click eventually, but I’m a pretty meticulous planner. I have a very set process. I outline and a brainstorm and I write longhand a first draft, and then edit it and rewrite it on the other side of a notebook for the second draft, and then I type, and then the whole revision process starts again. So I do have a pretty set process, and I usually have to be pretty planned, but within that plan, I allow myself flexibility if a story or a piece of a novel wants to go someplace else, I allow myself to follow that, but I usually need to have an endpoint in mind, at least to pull me through to get me started. Usually for me the theme will come once I have a draft going, and then what I’ll do is I’ll go back and fit the draft to that theme… Sometimes it comes a lot easier, but usually it will come in through the draft and then you’ll go back and refit your wording and your language and
your imagery to accent whatever theme is calling to you in that piece. W: Tell me about your latest work, “Beasts & Men.” CS: It’s a collection of 30 stories – 26 are what’s commonly referred to as flash fiction or short short fiction and four pretty long stories… I just kind of got in this groove of reading some flash fiction. I’d always written very short fiction along with very long fiction, and so I started revisiting some old notebooks of mine I was going to throw out, this whole big stack of notebooks I had, a couple boxes full. So I went through them and I found images that still spoke to me or sentences and I wrote them down and I developed a whole bunch of them into stories. I went with “Beasts & Men” because that’s the title of one of the stories, but many of the stories also seem to have an animal somewhere in the background… It just seemed to pop up and run its course through it. W: What do you hope that readers take away from the book? CS: First of all, enjoyment, engagement – that would be my first. I pay super close atten-
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tion to sentences; I’m big on the sentence, I’m big on the word choice. I think my writing tends to be more visually driven than anything else. I’d be happy if someone finished reading it and said, “I wouldn’t mind reading another book of his someday.” That would probably be the highest praise I could get. W: What kind of work will you be sharing with the audience at this reading? CS: I’m going to be reading pieces from the new book, from “Beasts & Men.” …I have maybe about 10 go-to pieces in the book, and a lot of times a couple minutes before I go on, I’ll make up my mind because I don’t want to read the same piece at three readings in a row. I’m interested to see what the community is like up there. I haven’t been to Scranton in a long time. I’m trying to arrange it so my family can come with me and I can show them where grandma and grandpa grew up and tour around town. I’ve heard that the events here have been pretty well attended, and I’m looking forward to seeing what it’s like.
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One more stab at‘Dexter’
“Dexter” is back for one final season on Showtime, and last Sunday, it was given a bloody good season premiere. Actually, it wasn’t all that bloody compared to many other episodes, but the writing seemed smarter and tighter than it has been lately, so it may just be poised to take the series out on top. Premiering in the fall of 2006, “Dexter” has followed – who else? – Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter analyst and serial killer of murderers and other bad guys who would be better off at the bottom of the bay, and while episodes have ranged from clever and suspenseful to maddening and ridiculous, I’ve kept up on the series mainly because of Michael C. Hall. I was first mesmerized by this brilliant actor during his portrayal of funeral director David Fisher on HBO’s “Six Feet Under,” and sticking with this morbid acting theme, he slipped right into the role of Dexter like a pair of leather kill gloves. He’s just a blast to watch. His delivery hits you right between the eyes, and even when he’s given a cliché line or a weak story, he excels at making you feel it or believe it, particularly during the strange and often weak Season 7. Avoiding any major spoilers here, Season 8 wisely opens six months after the previous season ended, allowing the characters (and the audience) to distance themselves from those events and letting the writing team move on and start
“Dexter” is back for one more season, where anything can (and should) happen.
fresh in a lot of ways. For one, Dex’s sister, Deb (Jennifer Carpenter), has separated herself from her brother and her co-workers at Miami Metro, going a little too deep undercover for a private agency owned by another ex-cop, dealing with the consequences of her actions as she deals with everything else – in excess. Dexter’s son, Harrison, is finally old enough to talk and become more of a central player in the show, and following the revelation of an unlikely and secretive relationship between two longtime characters in this episode, Dexter is forced to spend much more screen time with him, something severely lacking before. This quickly cleans up two major issues from last season in a matter of minutes – Debra’s bizarre “love” subplot is (hopefully) dropped, and Dexter finally has to act like a father, and he obviously doesn’t handle that very well, as one would expect. The new character, Evelyn Vogel (Charlotte Rampling), a neuropsychologist who studies and writes about serial killers, immediately won me over because, unlike most of the crazy people Dexter has stalked or befriended over the years, she’s very much aware of and embraces his secret life right away, and what she does with that knowledge should be interesting. The only thing I found lacking was Dexter’s lack of regret towards breaking his “Code,” his choice to only execute those who “deserve” it. Considering how important The Code is to his life, particularly in the first few seasons, his struggle with its definition and consequences should be explored more deeply and would serve as the perfect way to bookend the series. But what is the perfect bookend for eight years of episodes? At the beginning of the last season, I suggested
that the writers take a huge risk and have Dexter finally get caught and put him on the run, turning all his friends into enemies on a manhunt, with his sister and son caught in the middle. He does his best to slip away in each town he visits, but not without indulging his need to kill and, therefore, leaving a trail. Having so many serial killers who just so happen to be living in Miami for him to dispatch was getting to be a bit much, so I felt the change of scenery along with the change of format (Dexter stalks a villain, they play cat and mouse, he kills him and gets away with it, repeat) would really benefit the growth and development of the show. Season 8 is playing it much safer, of course, though it does have potential. With only 11 episodes left, there may not be much more room for innovation or maturation at this point, but it can still go out with a bang (or, more appropriately, a stab). All loose ends seem like they are starting to be tied up, and if they want this to be as memorable as Season 4 (starring the irreplaceable John Lithgow), they have to learn from its success and not be afraid to take risks or pull out a last-minute shocker. This is all within the realm of possibility as long as they didn’t rush production to capitalize on high ratings, which, considering its early premiere, is also a possibility. With Showtime’s insistence that this is the final season, I’ll be tuning in every Sunday at 9 p.m. eager for the big payoff. And that’s exactly what it needs to be – a major “thank you” to the longtime fans that satisfies as well as shocks, reminding us of why we became addicted in the first place. If not, we’ll undoubtedly be out for blood. -Rich Howells is a lifelong Marvel Comics collector, wannabe Jedi master, and cult film fan. E-mail him at rhowells@civitasmedia.com.
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Mango madness
SHRIMP WITH AVOCADO-MANGO SALSA
and salsa. This is best done on the grill, so heat it up. Fold four 18-inch long pieces of foil in half, then unfold them and coat the inside with cooking spray. Place spinach in the center of one half of each piece of foil. I went a little light on it because I’m still not so down with leafy greens, and it still tasted great. Combine couscous with water and divide that evenly among the foil packs, placing the mixture on top of the spinach. In a separate bowl, combine shrimp, cilantro, oil and salt, then divide that mixture evenly among the foil, placing it next to the couscous. Fold the foil closed and crimp the edges to seal it, then place it on the grill. Shut the lid and cook about 10 minutes, until the packs are puffed. While you’re waiting, combine cilantro with salt, mango, avocado, tomato, onion, lime juice, and jalapeño in a bowl. And please, be very careful with that jalapeño. I rubbed my eyes when I thought I had washed my hands thoroughly and I ended up losing two contacts. Once the packs are done cooking, open them and garnish with the salsa before serving. Aren’t you glad you learned how to cube that mango now? W
Courtesy of self.com Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS: * Vegetable oil cooking spray * 8 cups baby spinach * 1 cup couscous * 1 lb medium shrimp, shelled and deveined * 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided * 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil * 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided * 1 large mango, peeled and diced * 1 medium avocado, diced * 1 medium tomato, diced * 1/4 cup chopped red onion * 1/2 jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped * 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice HOW-TO: * Heat grill. Fold four 18-inch-long pieces of foil in half; unfold and coat inside with cooking spray. * Place 2 cups spinach in center of 1 half of each piece of foil. * Combine couscous with 1/4 cup water and divide evenly among packets, placing on top of spinach. Combine shrimp, 1/4 cup cilantro, oil, and 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl. Divide shrimp evenly among packets, placing next to couscous. * Fold foil to close and crimp edges to seal and place on grill. Close lid and cook until packets are fully puffed, 10 minutes. * Combine remaining 1/4 cup cilantro with remaining 1/4 tsp salt, mango, avocado, tomato, onion, jalapeño, and lime juice in a bowl. Carefully cut foil to open, stir contents and garnish with salsa before serving.
Beer: Maharaja Brewer: Avery Brewing Company Style: Imperial IPA ABV: 10.40% What makes it “Imperial?” The use of the term “imperial” in relation to beer dates back some time to the Russian empire, but that is a story for another time. Just remember that when you see “imperial” before beer styles, expect a more flavorful and higher ABV beer due to the higher quantities of ingredients used to make the beer, and with IPA’s, it typically means a higher IBU (International Bittering Units). Maharaja follows suit, weighing in with 102 IBU’s! Description: Avery’s Maharaja pours a clear copper color with beige rocky head that dissolves quickly, but leaves a thick beautiful lacing on the glass. The aroma is dominated by what you may expect with an imperial IPA: hops, hops, and more hops! The hop aromas that dominate are resin, floral, and a whole lot of citrus: think lemon and grapefruit. This gives it a very sweet and enticing quality, but it is also balanced with hints of sweet malt aroma. The taste shadows the nose, however; surprisingly, it might be reversed. The first flavor to hit the taste buds is that of malty caramel sweetness that is almost creamy in texture, and it is then quickly hit with the citrus hop bitterness; notes of lemon and grapefruit just attack the palate in the best way possible. However, the beer leaves an almost sticky quality in the mouth and the taste lingers, a bit much for a style which traditionally calls for a dry finish, but I am certainly not complaining. The word “Maharaja” is derived fromtheSanskritwordsmahat,meaning“great,”andrajan,meaning“king,” and I cannot think of a better way to describe this wonderful beer. So step aside “King of Beers” and make way for the “Great King of Beers,” or specifically IPA’s! Food pairing: The rich, malty, sweet, and hoppy character of this beer makes it a great match with a wide variety of foods. If you are looking for a light lunch pairing, then try this with a shrimp cocktail dish; you may be surprised at how wonder-
fully the grapefruit character of this beer matches with the shrimp. This is also a wonderful beer to pair with a cheeseburger, but not just a plain cheeseburger; this is a beer that would be great with a loaded cheeseburger, so pile on the jalapeños, onion rings, and sauce of your choosing. The spice from the peppers is flawless with the hop character of Maharaja, and the sweetness quells the spices and keeps themfromdominatingandseamlessly melds with the caramelized character of the meat. Feel like dessert? Well try Maharaja with a delicious slice of rich carrot cake and just enjoy the sweetness of life! Is it worth trying? Do you even needtoask?Ifthereviewalonehasnot convinced you to grab this beer, then I do not know what will! Although the high IBU’s may put off someone new to IPA’s, if you are a huge fan of IPA’s, then do not be afraid of this one. The best way to enjoy this IPA, as with all, is fresh. The fresher the better, and the hoppier the beer will be, so check the dates on the bottle and get the freshest one possible. There is absolutely nothing better than enjoying an IPA on a hot summer day, and it is even better to enjoy this high ABV IPA at the end of a long, hot summer day to unwind. So get yourself a bottle and be the Great King yourself! Rating: W W W W W Where can I get it? Currently available on in bottles at: Arena Bar and Grill, Wilkes-Barre; J & H Beer, Plains; Goldstein’s Deli, Kingston; and Krugel’s Georgetown Deli & Beer, Wilkes-Barre. Remember, enjoy responsibly! Cheers! -Derek Warren is a beer expert, avid homebrewer, and beer historian. Follow Derek’s beer blog at idtapthat. org.
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I have a slight obsession with mangos. It used to be just the mango flavor in smoothies and juices and such, until I got my hands on an actual mango for the first time a couple weeks ago. Yes, I’m 27 and, yes, that is sad. Pair that with the fact that I’ve adopted a new healthy eating style thanks to a little ass-kicking program called CrossFit and I was all over this shrimp with avocadomango salsa recipe. First and foremost, I’m going to let you in on the secret to cutting a mango. I went through about three of those bad boys before I finally cubed one successfully and, let me tell you – it was not pretty. Make sure it’s ripe, OK? Because the first time I didn’t, as I never do with avocados either, and it was hard as a rock. Don’t worry about the color; worry about how it feels in your hands. Can you squeeze it and it gives slightly? That’s a ripe mango, same principle as an avocado. They get softer as they ripen. Mangos are funky because they have a flat oblong pit smack in the middle of them, but you just need to know how to cut around it. Stand the mango on its end, stem side down, and cut from top to bottom, a little to the left or right of center. Do the same on the other side of the mango so that you have three pieces: two that are good for cubing and one that’s the awful pit. Take the good halves and make lengthwise and crosswise cuts in them. At this point, you should be able to pluck those little cubes right off the skin, or use a small paring knife to dislodge them. Got it? Good. Now you can make some delicious shrimp
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agenda from page 34 Classes for Children: • acting camP foR Kids: July 22-26, 1:30-3 P.m. ages 6 to 12. $60. • all about PotteRy & sculPtuRe camP: July 22-26, 4-5:30 P.m. ages 5 to 12. $60. •aRt exPloReRs camP: July 29-aug. 2, 4:30 P.m. ages 5 to 12. $60. • dance, dance, dance: aug. 5-6. 10-10:45 a.m., ages 2 and 3; 11-11:45 a.m., ages 4 to 6; noon-12:45 P.m., ages 7 to 9; 1:30-2:15 P.m., sPecial needs. fRee. • desPicable you? theatRe & Visual aRts camP: July 22-26, 10 a.m.-noon. ages 5 to 12. $60 •Jammin’ in a Jugband: July 15-17, 19, 10-11:15 a.m. ages 6 to 12. • monsteRs aRt school: theatRe & Visual aRts camP: July 8-12, 10 a.m.noon. ages 5 to 12. $60. • Quilting foR Kids – “landscaPes:” Wednesdays thRough July 31, 3:30-5 P.m. ages 6 and uP. $6 PeR class. •tRash to tReasuRes camP: July 15-19, 4-5:30 P.m. ages 5 to 12. $60. • youR ePic JouRney: theatRe & Visual aRts camP: July 29-aug. 2, 10 a.m.noon. ages 5 to 12. $60. f.M. Kirby Center (71 Public sQuaRe, WilKesbaRRe. 570.826.1100.) W. cuRtis montz summeR film seRies: ($4, matinees; $6, eVening shoWs) • seaRching foR sugaR man: July 10, 1 and 7:30 P.m. • to Kill a mocKingbiRd: July 17, 1 and 7:30 P.m. • amouR: July 24, 1 and 7:30 P.m. • the sessions: aug. 7, 1 and 7:30 P.m. • RaideRs of the lost aRK: aug. 14, 1 and 7:30 P.m. • hyde PaRK on hudson: aug. 21, 1 and 7:30 P.m. • hitchcocK: aug. 28, 1 and 7:30 P.m. • Psycho: sePt. 4, 1 and 7:30 P.m. fireworKs extravaganza, hosted by the minisinK lions of noRth Pocono: July 6, gates 6 P.m., liVe music by the Poets, 7 P.m., nP football stadium (R690, moscoW). Rain date July 7. the greater sCranton ChaMber of CoMMerCe (222 mulbeRRy st., scRanton) • leadeRshiP lacKaWanna and the RailRideRs game: July 6, 7:05 P.m. ireM Clubhouse (64 RidgeWay dRiVe, dallas) • clambaKe on the Patio: July 13, 508 P.m. $35 PeR PeRson. • smoKy blues & baRbecue night: July 17, 6-9 P.m. $18. Rain oR shine. ReseRVations ReQuiRed. • moonlight seRenade dinneR dance: July 27, 6-11 P.m. $45 PeR PeRson. PRePayment and entRée choice
aRe ReQuiRed by July 18. conceRts, 7 P.m. each night: • July 14:the legends, music fRom the 50’s and 60’s • July 21: Wyoming Valley band PatRiotic conceRt • July 28: the WheRy family, southeRn gosPel music • aug. 4: memoRy lane, oldies but goodies •aug. 11:Wyoming Valley baRbeRshoP haRmony choRus • aug. 18:oRPheus choRal society •aug. 25:iRem stRing band Jessup art walK: second satuRday of eVeRy month., beginning July 13. foR moRe info Visit JessuPaRtWalK.info oR email info@JessuPaRtWalK. info. “Keep wine-ing, he Might start to looK liKe prinCe CharMing” comedy touR featuRing Jeannine luby and heR sPecial guest liz Russo fRom caRoline’s on bRoadWay: July 11, 6 P.m., mountain VieW WineRy, stRoudsbuRg. $25, includes fiRst glass of Wine. adVance sales only at Jeannineluby.com. this is an outdooR eVent. Keystone College (one college gReen, la Plume, 570.945.8000, Keystone.edu) • sixth annual Jazz institute at Keystone college: July 29-aug. 2. foR moRe info contact cRystal seigle, 570.945.8580 oR e-mail cRystal.seigle@ Keystone.edu . laCawaC sanCtuary (94 sanctuaRy Road, laKe aRiel) • dog tRacKs: July 6, 10 a.m.-1 P.m. $5 dollaR entRy foR the WalK thRough the beautiful lacaWac sanctuaRy. comPlimentaRy donuts and coffee Will be PRoVided and an oPtional lunch Will be gRilled uP! Please contact lacaWac sanctuaRy to sign uP and if you haVe any Questions, contact us at 570-689-9494 oR email info@lacaWac. oRg. music in the foRest seRies: • WaRgo steVensKey flute & guitaR duo: July 13 • the old geezeRs: July 14. laCKawanna College (501 Vine st., scRanton, 1.877.346.3552, lacKaWanna. edu) enViRonmental institute (10 moffat dR., coVington tWP.) • bacKyaRd habitats day camP: July 1-5 oR 8-12, 9 a.m.4 P.m. ages 7 and 8. $95 PeR camPeR. • outdooR caReeR adVentuRe camP: July 15-19, 9 a.m.-4 P.m. ages 14-17. $95 PeR camPeR. • eco exPloReRs day camP: July 22-26 oR July 29-aug. 2, 9 a.m.-4 P.m. ages 9 and 10.
$95 PeR camPeR. • eaRth connections day camP: aug. 5-9 oR 12-16, 9 a.m.-4 P.m. ages 11 to 13. $95 PeR camPeR. MiseriCordia university • oPen house foR adult leaRneRs: aug. 13, 4-7 P.m. • oPen house foR high school students and PaRents: aug. 17, RegistRation at 9 a.m., 10 a.m.-3 P.m. Monroe County garden Club • gaRden touR: June 29, 10 a.m.-4 P.m. ticKets can be PuRchased fRom 9 a.m.-noon in fRont of tRacKside baR and gRill (east stRoudsbuRg) and WeRKheiseR’s gaRden centeR (tanneRsVille). $8, gaRden club membeRs; $10, non-membeRs; fRee, childRen undeR 12. Mount aloysius College (7373 admiRal PeaRy highWay, cResson. 814.886.4131.) • summeR scRiPtuRe institute foR 2013: June 25-June 28. 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). 76 uniVeRsity dRiVe , hazleton, 570.450.3000, WWW.hn.Psu.edu) penn state wilKes-barre (Rte. 115, lehman, 570.675.2171, Wb.Psu.edu) • 18th annual alumni constituent society golf touRnament: July 12, 11:30 a.m., 1 P.m. shotgun staRt, blue Ridge tRail golf club (mountain toP). foR moRe infoRmation contact KaRen at 570.675.9228 oR Klb14@Psu.edu. sCrantonMade and laCKawanna County aRe looKing foR aRtists to sell theiR WaRes at the 1st annual aRts on the sQuaRe: July 27. VendoR aPPlication and moRe details can be found at WWW.aRtsonthesQuaRe. net. r3 ops, “the Mud run with options:” July 20, noRtheast faiRgRounds, Pittston toWnshiP. Visit WWW.R3oPs. com oR liKe its facebooK Page at WWW.facebooK. com/R3oPs. sCranton Cultural Center (420 n. Washington aVe., scRanton, 570.346.7369, scRantoncultuRalcenteR. oRg) •the PennsylVania film school WeeKend WoRKshoP seRies: July 20-21, 10 a.m.-4 P.m. $399 foR both WoRKshoPs, $250 PeR WoRKshoP. PReRegistRation ReQuiRed. singing boys of pennsylvania/Keystone
girls Choir (st. luKe united chuRch of chRist, belfast 610.759.6002) • summeR day camP, July 15-21 8:30 a.m. to 5 P.m. unity of nepa: a spiritual Center (140 s. gRant st., WilKesbaRRe. 570.824.7722.) • loVe Without conditions booK discussion gRouP: July 7, 11:45 a.m. • second satuRday sPiRitual cinema, “unconditional:” July 8, dooRs 6:30 P.m. $5. •Wednesday WebinaR - the PRactical VisionaRy: hoW you can co-cReate the neW WoRld With coRRine mclaughlin: July 10, 6:30 P.m. $5. • next installment of the bRidge coVeRing coming home-union With souRce. PResented by daVienne Piatt: July 17, 6:30 P.m. • mysteRies of John bible study class: July 23, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 P.m. waverly CoMMunity house (1115 n. abington Rd., WaVeRly, WaVeRlycomm. oRg) • comm sQuaRe faiR: July 25, 4:30-8 P.m. • camP cReate: aug. 5-9, 12-16, 10 a.m.-2 P.m. aRt and theateR camP foR childRen With sPecial needs. • comm classic caR shoW: aug. 11, 4 P.m. • cocKtails foR the couRts: aug. 9, 5:30-7:30 P.m. wyoMing area Kiwanis Club • moVie nights in the PaRK: June 28, July 26, aug. 30, 7 P.m., dailey PaRK (West Wyoming). cRafts and Kids actiVities at 7 P.m., moVie begins at 8:15. PoPcoRn and dRinKs PRoVided; Please bRing blanKets and chaiRs. wyoMing valley west Class of ‘78 reunion: July 12-14. Please sign uP and PuRchase ticKets by July 5 at WWW.WVW78.com. eCKley Miners’ village (located nine miles east of hazleton, Just off Route 940; 570.636.2070; WWW. ecKleymineRs.oRg) • 1940s WeeKend, the WoRld WaR ii yeaRs: July 27-28, 10 a.m.-5 P.m. old Jail MuseuM (128 W. bRoadWay, Jim thoRPe. 570.325.5259. WWW. theoldJailmuseum.com.) touRs: thRough laboR day, daily (closed Wednesday), noon to 4:30 P.m. $6, adult; $5, senioR oVeR 65 and high school; $4, childRen ages 6-12; fRee, childRen undeR 5. learning a.C. Moore (2190 WilKes baRRe maRKet Place, WilKes-baRRe. 570.820.0570) • Wilton caKe decoRating couRse 1: July 8, 15, 22, 29,
6-8 P.m. $20, Plus suPPlies. call oR Visit stoRe to RegisteR. poCono arts CounCil (18 n. seVenth st., stRoudsbuRg. 570.476.4460. WWW.PoconoaRts.oRg) • oil Painting: aug. 8, 15, 22, 29, 6:30-8:30 P.m. $72, membeR; $80, non-membeR; $60, senioR membeR; $65, senioR non-membeR. • acRylic Painting: aug. 5, 12, 19, 26, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 P.m. $110, membeR; $120, non-membeR; $90, senioR membeR; $95, senioR nonmembeR. • inteRmediate WateRcoloR: aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, 1-4 P.m. $110, membeR; $120, non-membeR; $90, senioR membeR; $95, senioR non-membeR. • Play the blues – all instRuments: aug. 6, 7 P.m. bRing oWn instRument. $20 membeR; $25, non-membeR; $15, senioR membeR; $20, senioR non-membeR. • basic dRaWing: aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, 6:30-8:30 P.m. $72, membeR; $80, non-membeR; $60, senioR membeR; $65, senioR non-membeR. • WateRcoloR Painting foR the beginneR: aug. 5, 12, 19, 26, 6:30-8:30 P.m. $72, membeR; $80, non-membeR; $60, senioR membeR; $65, senioR non-membeR. • JeWelRy maKing WoRKshoP: aug. 6, 13, 1-4 P.m. $50, membeR; $60, non-membeR; $40, senioR membeR; $45, senioR nonmembeR. $10 mateRials fee. sil-luM Kung-fu & taiaCadeMy (509 Pittston aVenue, (3Rd flooR). PRiVate classes aRe aVailable. foR moRe info contact: masteR maRK seidel, 570.341.8089.) • adult classes: tuesday & thuRsday, 7-8 P.m; satuRday & sunday, 10-11 a.m. • childRen’s classes (ages 9 & uP): satuRday, 11 a.m.noon • yang style tai-chi chuan adult classes: satuRday & sunday, 11 a.m.-noon wudang swordsMen aCadeMy (269 s Washington stReet, WilKes-baRRe, 570.630.0088, WWW. WudangsWoRdsmen.com, info@WudangsWoRdsmen. com) • Wudang taiJiQuan (tRaditional tai chi): mon., Wed., 6:10-7:30 P.m. • Wudang gongfu (inteRnal Kung fu): tue., thu., 6:10-7:30 P.m. • youth Kung fu (ages 1013): mon., Wed., 5:00-6:00 P.m. • baguazhang (eight tRigRam Palm): sun., 10:50 a.m.-12:50 P.m. • caRdio Kung fu: mon., Wed., 10:00-11:00 a.m. • tai chi foR health: tue., thu.,10:00-11:00 a.m. • daoist sitting meditation: sun., 4:30-5:30 P.m.
• moRning seated Qigong (meditation & bReathWoRK): tue., thu., 9:00-9:50 P.m. • Pushing hands ciRcle (oPen to all tai chi PlayeRs in the aRea): sun., 3:00-4:00 P.m. • oPen Wudang tRaining hall: sun., 1:00-3:00 P.m. outside Cantolao usa soCCer Club tRyouts: u-16 giRls (96’), u-13 boys (99’), u-12 boys and giRls (00’), u-10 giRls (02’) and u-9 boys (03’). u-13 boys and u-12 boys and giRls aRe tuesdays and thuRsdays, giRls PRactice fRom 5-6:30 and boys PRactice fRom 6:30 to 8. u16 giRls, u10 giRls and u9 boys PRactice Wednesdays and fRiday. u10 and u9 PRactice fRom 5-6:30 and u16 PRactice 6:30-8. held at doRRance fields in mountain toP. if inteRested contact head coach hubeRt heRReRa Via email at heRReRa@ePix.net oR at 570.574.5283. franCes sloCuM state parK • Raccoons foR Kids: July 13, 2 P.m. ages 3-5. • cRitteRs in the cReeK: July 13, 4 P.m., ages 5 and uP. • hooRay foR hummingbiRds: July 13, 7 P.m. • camouflage cRazy: July 20, 2 P.m. ages 6-12. • What’s hiding undeR that log?: July 20, 4 P.m. • natiVe ameRican stoRytelling and dRumming: July 20, 7 P.m. • doWn and diRty KayaK Paddle: July 27, 2 P.m. ages 12 and uP. RegistRation ReQuiRed by calling 570.696.9105. • coal mining songs of the noRtheast: July 27, 7 P.m. friends of salt springs parK • all-ameRican music: July 3, 7 P.m. • meadoW tRail hiKe: July 6. meet at Wheaton house. fee. • WeatheR tRacKing fRom youR oWn bacK yaRd: July 7, 1 P.m. fee.
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Justin channeled some Pocohantas vibes as he took a dive in the river - among other things - while at a wedding ceremony.
“Don’t give me that look!” demanded my mother, bundled in a sea of blankets in our ai-conditioned living room. “Well, it’s ridiculous that you won’t iron my shirt so you can watch HGTV,” I replied. “I have a wedding to go to and I’m running late!” “Oh, please! You’re going to a stripper’s wedding,” she shouted, making certain to correct me. “I can’t keep up with your ridiculous adventures. It’s not my problem!” I didn’t even want to go when I was first invited by a friend of mine. “Will there be an open bar?” I asked. “Of course,” she answered. “It’s an outdoor wedding, too! It’s going to be beautiful, and so much fun!” I was picturing tables dressed in white linens throughout a field of bright green grass, free beef or chicken, and an open bar where drinks were served by a dude with a mustache wearing a tuxedo. However, when I got a text message the morning of the wedding
warning me to not be surprised if the bride’s mother was wearing Converse sneakers because she’s a hippie, I quickly learned that this wedding wasn’t going to be what I expected. That’s when I was told the bride is a stripper, and the venue was a state park. Instead of tables dressed in white linens, there were picnic tables dressed in bird poop and plastic silverware. Instead of free beef or chicken, there was pasta, cucumbers, grapes, and hummus, because they were vegetarians. Instead of some fancy dude with a mustache serving me drinks, it was self-service beer in a keg underneath a camouflage tarp with iced tea-flavored vodka available in a cooler behind a barn. At this point, I was just waiting for the strip club DJ to reveal “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” on the microphone. When I caught the garter from the bride I was ready to party, so I encouraged my date to get high off whip-it’s with me. Once we
sucked all the air out of the cans we had a food fight, spraying whipped cream all over our dress clothes. To clean off, we decided to skinny dip in the creek at the park. I then found myself naked in a creek at a stripper’s wedding, having to poop. So, I did. In the water. That’s probably what Pocahontas did, right? After all, I was Pocahontaswasted! Can you paint with all the colors of the wind? I can’t, but, ironically, the guy who cleansed me from negative energy at the campfire shortly after can. He was an artist - a painter to be exact - who was a spiritual healer who specialized in Reiki and went to school with the groom, and offered to cleanse me. After being cleansed of my negative energy, I realized it was stupid to argue with my mother over not ironing my shirt. Sometimes it takes a stripper’s wedding to help put your life in perspective. Sorry, Mom and Dad.
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Why Single in Scranton? A guy walks into a bar… “And what?” you may be thinking. Well, it depends, but one way the story certainly does not end is with the guy meeting his soul mate, walking outside, and living happily ever after. It’s not unheard of, but it’s very, very unlikely. E-dating, blind dating, speed dating, hook-ups, one-night stands, long-term relationships, falling in love, falling out of love… A late twenty-something, who has spent most of his adult life looking for the real thing, I found myself postponing suicide for some mere chance – a miracle –that Ms. Right would walk into my life and absolve all the prior wrongs that had befallen upon me… I’m still waiting. I’ve asked out hairdressers, waitresses, co-workers, friends, doctors, vegetarians, vegans, meat eaters, the devout, the damned, the attractive, the unattractive – meeting in bars, cafes, restaurants, school, the grocery story, airports, on trains and buses and planes – all with the hope of finding the one thing that seems to allude everyone: happiness. Maybe I’ve just been passed over too many times for the head-shaven, muscle-bound tool, who sports “Jesus bling” and a silk, graphic tee – the type of guy who barely graduated from high school and works some dead-end day job – while “partying like a rock star” on
the weekend. Maybe I’ve been c—kblocked too many times by the aged hipster, the local, 40-something divorced drunkard who lurks in some of my favorite coffee shops, waiting to pounce on the first piece of jailbait that walks through the door. Maybe I’ve been bitten by the love bug too many times only to discover that the bug was carrying some rare, tropical disease. Or maybe I’ve been dumped too many times, and, days later, have seen my new ex hanging off the arm of some near primate, when her rationale for breaking up was, “I don’t want to see anyone right now.” Maybe, just maybe…. Whatever it is, I’ve resolved to share my story. I’m a real guy – a person with romantic tendencies, and that is my biggest crime: being authentic in an age of kissy lips, popped collars, wife beaters, hat tilts, red party cups, graphic tees, thugs, fakes and showmen… in short, pure and unrefined douchebaggery. Northeastern Pennsylvania is an interesting place to live, and it is an even more interesting place to find love (or not find love). We’ve all heard dating horror stories, and, if we’re lucky, maybe we’ve been co-authors of our own bad stories, too. In that case, maybe it isn’t so bad being single in Scranton.
Single in Scranton is the new weekly dating column from a male perspective in The Weekender. For more columns and corresponding podcasts, visit theweekender.com and singleinscranton.com.
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
By Caeriel Crestin
Weekender Correspondent
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Olivia Munn July 3, 1980 Mike Sorrentino July 4, 1982 Huey Lewis July 5, 1950 TIA AND TAMERA MOWRY (pictured) July 6, 1978 Ringo Starr July 7, 1940 Sophia Bush July 8, 1982 Tom Hanks July 9, 1956
ing power than usual. Make sure they’re ones you want before you agree to them. In other words, before you say, “I do,” ask yourself: “Wait…do I?” SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) If you’ve ever been or known a 13-year-old boy, you’ve probably witnessed a helplessly fanatical dedication to some slightly ridiculous task, like beating a video game. In this state, he barely eats or sleeps until he’s accomplished his ambition. Most adults don’t know how to summon such raw, zealous determination. Scorpios, however, are blessed with just this ability. Unfortunately, this week your most obsessive tendencies may be oriented towards things that have little use in your larger life plan, like video games. Since a few of your real goals could benefit from a little consuming passion, try to redirect your inevitable urges at them. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Like any sexy spy, you have the usual array of tools to thwart the villains in your life— impenetrable disguises, connections, and the ability to hurl yourself, in classic chase sequence cliché, through a narrowing sliver of an opening, while your enemies dance in frustration beyond the door, window, or speeding freight train blocking their way. However, unlike in the case of fictional spies, your foes don’t actually consider themselves evil; they’re just operating from a different rationale. Therefore, don’t get too excited and actionoriented. Since you may have to face them in contexts where shooting them in the foot and running like hell won’t go over so well, like at work or in the bedroom, keep that in mind, and consider negotiation over aggression. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Your best friends are the ones you never need to explain anything to; they already know your whole backstory, and virtually everything about you and everyone you know. Naturally, getting to that place of trust, knowledge, and experience usually takes a really long time, and as you get older, achieving that level of intimacy and comfort with someone is more and more of a challenge. However, my astrological forecast says that there’s no better week this year for you to meet a new best friend (without leaving your old ones behind). You get what you ask for, Capricorn. Now don’t waste it. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Be warned: You’ve recently misplaced the ability to determine when enough is enough. You’re not usually prone to the kind of excess that Scorpios delight in, or Pisces helplessly succumb to. But this week, you’re likely to want to eat desserts until you puke, have sex ‘til you’re raw, or shop until you drop, literally. Even with my warning, you’ll probably stumble towards some extremes anyway. Don’t beat yourself up for your immoderation, however. Overindulgence can teach you almost as much about yourself as restraint. Until you figure out when fun stops being fun, you’ll probably always stop far short of that limit. Now that you know where it is, you’ll be able to party right up to it. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Although Pisceans are just as moody and sensitive as Cancers, they’re rarely condemned or scorned the same way. People tolerate— and even adore—your sweet vulnerability, and get annoyed at similar mood swings in your crabby cousins. I believe this stems almost wholly from your profound ability to truly let
things go—something those pincer-wielders are notoriously bad at. Although you sometimes envy them their dogged perseverance, and would occasionally do well to emulate it, this is not one of those weeks. Don’t screw up your good rep by clinging to the source of your shifting tempers—be it person, experience, or habit. Instead, demonstrate your famous ability: let it go. ARIES (March 21-April 19) You’ve been so good. Over the past month or two, I’ve actually heard Rams described (by people who just met them recently) as low-key, or mellow. It’s good to know such adjectives lie within your range, but please don’t settle into placidity—we adore your excitement and zeal. Luckily, when the Full Moon hits your sign this week, you’ll have your chance to not only leap out of the woodwork you’ve been hiding in recently, but set it on fire. That’s right—this is your astrological mandate: Bust out of your quiet disguise and don’t bother putting it back on until everyone in the room knows who you are. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) This is a good week to forgive someone for foul deeds performed in a past life, pass along a treasure left to you by a nearly forgotten ancestor, or plan a surprise for someone you barely know (but would like to know better). These kinds of acts, which require a high degree of sensitivity and an ability to focus on something besides yourself, are likely to be rewarded—as well as rewarding in and of themselves. On the other hand, more selfish or selfabsorbed actions, like escalating a grudge, asking for a raise, or throwing a party for yourself, are likely to backfire dramatically. Need I say more? GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You’ve occasionally judged others for lacking what I call stick-to-it-iveness. Some people give up on things like relationships and jobs at the first signs of difficulty. That sucks, but sticking it out beyond a certain point does, too. Lately, I’m worried that you’re taking your concept of commitment too far. Yes, when it’s good, and real, it can be painful sometimes—just make sure that it’s not consistently hurting you out of all proportion of what it’s worth to you. You’re famous for your loyalty, and cherished for it, but please don’t carry it such extremes that you end up hating yourself—not when you could be finding someone who’s actually worthy of it, instead. -To contact Caeriel, send mail to sign.language.astrology@gmail.com.
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CANCER (June 21-July 22) Although I’ve occasionally been known to badmouth Cancers (usually after an especially hard (and often unintentional) pinch), if only by repeating—and therefore reinforcing— less-than-flattering stereotypes, I don’t want you to think that I don’t adore you. I usually only mention your supposed shortcomings to point out their source—the hardships you suffer by experiencing emotional depths and heights that would ruin lesser men and women. Wield your famous Niagara-strength fount of compassion, fortify your ego with selfknowledge, and recognize your criticizers for what they often are: those who love you best. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You’re like a lion that’s stumbled upon a three-way tug-of-war over a leopard’s kill. Crocodile, hyena, and spotted cat are facing off over the dead gazelle. You’re hungry, but consider your choices before you indulge your appetite: You could leave the three to their morbid showdown, and concentrate on catching and keeping your own prize; you could dive in, probably getting roughly one quarter of the bounty; or you could wield your infamous roar to scare off one or more of the other predators, resulting in more for you. I don’t know which choice is best, but I can tell you what’s worse: not choosing at all. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) One reason you’re able to juggle many diverse activities and handle them all expertly is your ability to focus on each one so intensely that it’s reduced to the simplicity of an oldschool video game, like Pong. Yet you never lose sight of the big picture, and the way each individual piece fits into the larger puzzle that is your life. As with every strength, however, this one’s occasionally a weakness. For example, this week, you may encounter the kind of task whose complexity is irreducible, and whose relevance to your other goals and desires is ambiguous. You can return to superhuman multitasking next week, but for now accept your demotion to mystified human being (like the rest of us), and give yourself permission to bumble. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Open-mindedness, flexibility, sensitivity— these are all good things, right? Not always. Libras are so good at perceiving and fulfilling whatever role a situation seems to demand of you that you do it almost automatically. By the time you check in with your feelings about the role you’ve started to play, it’s often too late to get out of it easily. Don’t be so eager to avoid conflict, disagreement, obstinacy. These are best defenses, because the decisions and commitments you make this week have more stick-
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‘Chronicles of Mystara’brings back arcade memories I am not ashamed to admit it – sic “D&D” monsters like beholders, I have always been a “Dungeons & kobolds, dragons, and many more. Dragons” nerd. There are several character classes I don’t know if it’s the comradery you can choose from, and they are among friends, the epic stories, the all great in their own way. Fighters creatures, or just love fantasy role are brutal; there are ranged fighters play. I am excited about this week’s like archers and thieves, and mages release of “Dungeons & Dragons: have crazy spells. One of my favorite Chronicles of Mystara” because things about the game is that each it takes one of my favorite source of the levels has branching paths, so materials and mashes it up with one you can play the level several times of my favorite genres of games: the and go a different way. This creates beat ‘em up brawler. a ton of replay value, even though In the ‘90s, the “D&D” arcade it is pretty short. “Tower of Doom” games where regarded as some of is the first game and stands great the best of 2D side-scrolling brawler on its own; however, the sequel, genre. This is a remake of a classic “Shadow over Mystara,” is the bet‘90s arcade game ter of the two. with several noticeIn “Shadow Upcoming game releases: able upgrades. I over Mystara,” July 9: NCAA Football 14 have a long hiswhen you play (PS3, Xbox 360) tory with brawlthrough, you earn Aug. 4: Pikmin 3 (Wii U) er games, from coins you can use Aug. 20: Saints Row IV “Double Dragon” to buy special (PS3, Xbox 360, PC) to “Battletoads” game artwork to “TMNT” to and things to “X-Men,” I love them all. “CoM” is customize your character. There are great because it reminds me of the also several game modes to choose classic brawlers with updated graph- from, including things like time ics and gameplay, but in a beautiful- challenges and custom rules that ly drawn fantasy setting. you set up. There is no real reward, “Chronicles of Mystara” is actual- but there are leaderboards for bragly a collection made up of two great ging rights. The only real reason to arcade retro remakes, “Tower of try these other play modes is to colDoom” and “Shadow over Mystara.” lect the trophies/achievements for In both games, you and three friends completing them. These games are can team up online or locally to bat- meant to be played with a friend; tle your way through hordes of clas- you can play them alone, but it just loses some of the fun you could have hacking and slashing up enemies with your buddies, just like you used to at the video arcade. This game is not as hard as it was in the arcade Play at home or with friends online in this HD because ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ remake. you don’t
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