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Folks are loving The Lands like never before MARY THERESE BIEBEL mbiebel@civitasmedia.com

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See ROLL | 4 Can you resist? A sheep waits for visitors.

Sunflowers grow in the Hillside garden.

Aiden Hapshe, 3, of Scranton tries to sneak in for a closer peek at a duck while his dad, Eric Hapshe, and Diane Lane look on during a recent visit.

A vintage advertisement for flowers is one of many nostalgic touches at Hillside Farms.

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What: The Lands at Hillside Farms Leaning against a fence at The Lands at Hillside Farms, Where: Hillside Road, Shavertown 13-year-old Jake Dillon stretched out his hand and hoped More info: 570-696-2881 or a fuzzy-haired, long-necked creature would munch alpaca thelandsathillsidefarms.org feed directly from his palm. Upcoming event: Fall Festival noon to Then things got about 100 times more interesting. 6 p.m. Oct. 5 and noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 6 “The llama pooped!” he pointed out with excitement. Future fund-raiser: Farm-to-Table “You can tell I have boys,” mom Nancy Dillon said, dinner Oct. 19 shaking her head. Earlier this week, on one of the last days of vacation before school was to begin in the Middletown, N.J., area, Dillon brought her two teenage sons and two of their friends to check out the animals at The Lands at Hillside Farms in Shavertown. “They’re pretty cool,” said her son’s friend, 15-year-old Matt Downey. “It’s great to see the place getting bigger and better,” said Dillon, who typically includes Hillside as a stop on her annual visit to her sister. If you haven’t experienced the 412-acre, non-profit farm in a while, you might associate the name mostly with the ice cream for which it is famous. “Yum! We just had some,” Dillon attested. “Almond Joy is the best.” And you might have heard about the milk “from the girls across the street” that is bottled in old-fashioned glass half-gallons and sold in the farm’s dairy store. “I just brought eight bottles back, and we’re taking four,” said customer Jacqueline Mathis Knuth of Dallas, whose four children range from 9 years old down to 10 months. “It’s the only kind of milk we buy.” But there’s more to Hillside Farms than dairy products. Here you’ll find weekend-afternoon pony rides and Pete G. Wilcox Photos | The Times Leader school-day field trips as well as the occasional soap-mak- A rooster roams the property at The Lands At ing or jelly-making classes for adults. Hillside Farms in Shavertown. Shoppers can step into the recently opened Mercantile, a 100-year-old barn transformed into a gift shop that specializes in USA-made goods, among them cosmetics, ceramic mugs, felt purses, carved ducks and jewelry. You’ll find gardening supplies, too, from organic fertilizer to hoses to flowers. The Lands hosts festivals with tractor pulls, crafts and games (mark your calendar for Oct. 5-6) and fund-raising farm-to-table dinners (if you don’t already have reservations for tomorrow, you might sign up for Oct. 19.) The dairy store is stocked not just with ice cream, milk and butter but with chemical-free meats, line-caught Alaskan salmon, artisanal cheese, bakery items and even such hard-to-find products as ginger syrup and organic vinegar. Then there are the “animal partners.” Consider the alpacas, Miss Muffet and Miss Bell, who come from the same camelid family as llamas. Unless there’s a giraffe hiding in the neighborhood, these creatures probably get the prize for the longest necks as well as the fuzziest hair and possibly longest eyelashes. Alpine goats and peacocks, donkeys and baby-doll sheep join them in fascinating visitors, especially small children. “There’s more over here, buddy. See,” Maria Brogna

Roll From page 3 of Pittston said on Wednesday afternoon, pointing out additional animals to her 1-year-old son, Vinny, while his olderbrotherAnthony,4,rantoinspectthemmoreclosely. While the flow of visitors seems steady on a weekday afternoon, it can be even livelier on weekends. Here, on a recent Sunday, Brian Zaboski of Sugar Notch held his 10-month-old granddaughter, Marleigh Rothermel, so she could stand on tiptoe and giggle at a flock of waddling ducks. Three-year-old Aiden Hapshe of Scranton edged in for a closer look at the quackers, and 9-year-old Gabriella Leibman of the Parsons section of WilkesBarre ran alongside a goat pen, holding an impromptu race with one of the four-legged residents. While visitors are welcome to buy 25-cent handfuls of feed pellets for some of the penned animals, signs at the barns across the road ask you not to feed the animals there. Still you’re free to admire such beauties as Mame the French saddle pony and Bella the large pinto pony. Horses and donkeys, cows and sheep and goats are all popular, spokeswoman Suzanne Kelly said, but “Otis is our rock star.” Otis, in case you’ve never met him, is a miniature pig Kelly described as going through his adolescence. Sometimes he can seem grumpy and act as if he wants to be alone, she said. “But when you get close you’ll see his tail starts wagging.” While interaction with Otis and the other farm animals can be fun for everyone, it’s especially therapeutic for vulnerable children, including those with developmental or behavioral challenges, Kelly said. Recognizing that, The Lands at Hillside developed a program called Green Guides. It started about three years ago with one phone call from a mother who wanted to bring her son, who has autism, to the farm, Kelly said. His visit was so successful that word spread. One family after another wanted to come, and it turned into a program that has brought 2,000 vulnerable children to Hillside Farms. Green Guides will benefit from a Farm-to-Plate dinner tomorrow, and another set for Oct. 19, Kelly said. Along with everyone else who visits Hillside, Kelly said, the children who attend the Green Guides program will become ambassadors for The Lands and the values it represents. “It’s all about sustainability, and we don’t just mean the environment,” she said. “When we say ‘sustainable,’ we’re talking about nutrition, family, community, spirituality, health. We want people born 200 years from now to have the same resources we have today, or more.”

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The Mercantile building at The Lands At Hillside Farms in Shavertown is a gift shop showcasing lots of local wares.

Look at these faces. You can thank them for your farm-fresh milk, of course.

Brian Zaboski of Sugar Notch introduces his granddaughter Marleigh Rothermel, 10 months old, to the ducks, which roam the grounds at Hillside Farms and swim in their very own duck pond.

Rowan Cotter, 2, of Dallas tries to reach the ice cream on the The dairy store is still the cen- corner of her mouth while ter of the action, anchoring all enjoying a cone. With Rowan that’s new around the classic at Hillside Farms were her dad, green-and-white structure. Jeff, and sister Aiden, 8.

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Miniature pumpkins line the farm’s greenhouses.

Gabriella Leibman, 9, of the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre races The greenhouses exude an artistic vibe. a goat during a recent visit.

THE GUIDE THIS WEEK: Sept. 6 to 12, 2013 Luzerne County Fair, the 51st annual agricultural event with amusement rides, Kiddie Land, the high-flying Dialed Action Sports Team, 4-H Fun Horse Show, Fair Princess Contest, line dancing, Barnyard Olympics, Tractor Obstacle Rodeo, Fireworks Finale and entertainment by That 90’s Band and the Badlees (tonight), Shawn Klush and the Sweet Inspirations in an Elvis tribute (Saturday), Keystone Kids and Rick K and the All Nighters (Sunday). Luzerne County Fairgrounds, Route 118, Dallas. 4 to 11:30 tonight; 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday. $8. 675-3247. Felittese Festival, with Italian ethnic foods and pastries, the 5K Race for Our Lady of Constantinople (9 a.m. Sunday) and entertainment by Fuzzy Park (tonight), ChixyDix (Saturday) and Sweet Pepper and the Long Hots (Sunday). Fairgrounds, 145 Third St., Old Forge. 5 to 10 tonight and Saturday; noon to 10 p.m. Sunday. 489-0178. Cruise Night, sponsored by the Coal Cracker Cruisers Car Club. With music, door prizes, trophies and food. Advance Auto Parts, 161 Brooklyn St., Carbondale. 6 to 9 tonight. 8764034. Hazleton Funfest, a free street festival with activities for all ages including the Celebrity Adult Tricycle Race, Latin Music Celebration, car show, cooking and baking contests, the Funfest Parade, pierogie-eating contest and Pierogie Slapshot Challenge, senior activities, food vendors, Teen Street Party, Run for the Gold and more. Broad Street and other venues in downtown Hazleton. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 455-1509 or hazletonchamber.org. Bonsai Society Open House, the 23rd annual event with a large bonsai display, demonstrations, bonsai sale, Shakuhachi flute music by Jamie Orfanella and contests. Midway Garden Center, 1865 Route 315, Pittston. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 654-6194. Bears in Your Backyard, a talk on why black bear sightings are increasing in the area and what to do when you encounter them. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 11 a.m. Saturday. Free. 996-1500. Farm to Table Community Day, a celebration of locally grown and produced foods with

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50/50 raffles and entertainment by Jackson Vee. Backyard Ale House, 523 Linden St., Scranton. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 13. $10. The Lattimer Massacre, a re-creation of an old-time radio broadcast about one of the bloodiest labor strikes in U.S. history dramatized by historian William Bachman. Columns Museum, 608 Broad St., Milford. Sept. 13 with a traditional Polish meal served at 6:30 p.m. followed by the program. $40. Reservations: 296-8126. End-of-Summer Celebration, with drink and food specials and classic folk-rock by Chuck Paul. Knights of Columbus, 55 S. Main St., Pittston. 9 p.m. to midnight Sept. 13. 655-8311. Walk for Life, the third annual event sponsored by CareNet of Scranton. With live music, games and activities for children including face painting, balloon animals, sidewalk chalk and a bounce house. Courthouse Square, North Washington Avenue and Linden Street, Scranton. Sept. 14 with registration at 9 a.m. and walk at 10 a.m. 840What do you do if you encounter a black bear? Find out Saturday morning when Victor Rosa outlines 5526. myths and tips at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock. Pittston Library Festival, with a book sale, arts and crafts, food, bake sale, potato-chiptasting booth, tag sale, entertainment by All children. 288-5531. presentations by The Greehouse Project, outdoor Vinyasa yoga, a food swap, handsWine Tasting Fundraiser, with hors d’oeuvres Hands On, face painting and Mother Goose passing out prizes. Pittston Memorial Library, on crafts and a wild edible plants walk with and tastings from Bartolai Winery. West 47 Broad St. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 14. 654naturalist Jane Frye. Everhart Museum, 1901 Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave. 2 to 5 p.m. 9565. Mulberry St., Scranton. 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. Sunday. $20. 654-9847. 346-7186. Community Fall Fun Festival, with fall foods, Colonial Cooking, Foods and Recipes, a talk guest mascots, music and games including Teresa’s Angels Ball, the second annual by Mary Babcock. Forty Fort Meeting House, pumpkin ring toss, hay crawl, duck pond and fundraiser with cash bar, dinner and 20 River St. 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Free. 287-5214. witch pitch. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 231 entertainment. Proceeds benefit the Boys The Science and Craft of Sustainable State St., Nanticoke. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 14. and Girls Club of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Agriculture, a talk by Justin Naylor of the 735-8531. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Old Tioga Organic Farm in Stillwater on soil Ave. Saturday at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. Airport Day, a fly-in fundraiser for Fallen properties, the craft of farming and more. $20. 842-8293. Officers Remembered. With scenic flights, K-9 Buckingham Performing Arts Center, 201 N. demonstration, vendors, moon bounce, World Rallyin’ 4 Ralph, a fundraiser for pancreatic Sprague Ave., Kingston. 7 p.m. Tuesday. Free. War II plane rides, food and desserts, Ident-acancer victim Ralph Confletti, a West Wyoming Socrates Cafe. Discuss, listen to and raise Child, static displays, entertainment and more. council member. With live music, games, questions on topical subjects. Osterhout Free Valley Aviation, 2001 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. prizes, food and beverages. West Wyoming Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 6:30 to 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 14. 690-6003. Hose Co. #1, 926 Shoemaker Ave. 6 to 11 p.m. 8 p.m. Thursday. 823-0156. Saturday. $10. 407-0173. Luzerne Fall Pumpkin Festival, the annual Civil War Round Table, with historian William street fair with arts and crafts, food vendors, Nicholson Bridge Day, the 98th anniversary antiques and more. Main Street, Luzerne. 10 of the Tunkhannock Viaduct landmark with live Kasharus speaking on “A Trial of Principle and Faith: Lincoln, the Quakers and Civil a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 14. 288-4511. animal presentations by the Ross Park Zoo, music, vendors, entertainment, model-railroad War.” Daddow-Isaacs American Legion, 730 Good Shepherd Fall Festival, with display, Lenoxville Community Band, children’s Memorial Highway, Dallas. 7 p.m. Thursday. $3. homemade ethnic and American foods, holiday 675-8936. games and a chicken barbecue. Main Street, stands, basket auction and DJ music. Good Steamtown’s Railfest 2013, a presentation Nicholson. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. 942-6747. Shepherd Polish National Catholic Church, 269 E. Main St., Plymouth. Noon to 9 p.m. Sept. 14. Tattoos for Life, a fundraiser for the American by photographer Edward J. Kaspriske. Presented by the Lackawanna and Wyoming 690-5411. Foundation for Suicide Prevention with half Valley Railway Historical Society. Meeting the $30 fee for each tattoo donated to the Car Cruise, to benefit cerebral-palsy victim Room of the Iron Skillet Restaurant, Petro cause. Anatomic Body Arts, 330 E. Fifth St., Cody White. With trophies, raffles, music and Plaza, Avoca. 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Free. 822Bloomsburg. Noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. 380food. Austie’s Family Restaurant, 2333 Sans 0693. 1202. Souci Parkway, Wilkes-Barre. 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 14. 824-7015. Swetland Homestead Tours, with re-enactors FUTURE from the 143rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Charity Train Ride, on the historic Reading talking about “The Life of the Union Soldier.” and Northern Company line from Duryea to Conference for Grandparents Raising 885 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. 1 to 4 p.m. Jim Thorpe. Sept. 15 with a 9 a.m. departure Grandchildren, the 7th annual event with the Sunday. $4, $2 children. 822-1727. theme “They’re Here … Now What? Navigating and a 6:45 p.m. return with time to explore Jim Thorpe during the afternoon. $65 benefits the Forty Fort Meeting House Tours. Explore the Your New Way of Life.” With keynote speaker Pittston Memorial Library, Greater Pittston Family Court Judge Jennifer Rogers, an 1807 historic religious edifice with its original YMCA and the Care and Concern Free Health “Ask the Lawyer” workshop, social-service box pews and elevated pulpit. 20 River St., Clinic. 430-4244. agencies and remarks by Rabbi Larry Kaplan. Forty Fort. 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday and Monday; Woodlands Inn and Resort, 1073 Route 315, continues Sundays through Sept. 29. $2, $1 Dallas Harvest Festival, the 11th annual Plains Township. 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 13. children. 287-5214. street fair with a farmers market, Kids Corner, Free for grandparents; $35 for professionals. Justin Naylor of the Old Tioga Organic Farm Denison House Tours of the historic 1790 vendors, fire-truck rides, music, dance, talent Reservations: 800-252-1512. in Stillwater will talk about ‘The Science and edifice including the two-story interior and contest, chili cook-off, mini-auction, petting Craft of Sustainable Agriculture’ Tuesday at the furnishings along with a history of early settler Drink to Pink, a benefit for the American zoo and performances by Take the Stage Buckingham Performing Arts Center of Wyoming Nathan Denison. 35 Denison St., Forty Fort. Players. Main Street, Dallas. Noon to 5 p.m. Cancer Societiy’s Making Strides Against Seminary in Kingston. Breast Cancer Walk. With drinks, raffle baskets, Sept. 15. Info at dallasharvestfestival.com. 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 22. $5, $3

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What do the ’80s, Disney and pierogies have in common? The annual tradition known as Hazleton Funfest is a melange of festivities, fun and food JOE SYLVESTER

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HAZLETON — Burrow into the back of your closet and dig out those parachute pants, Members Only jackets and acid-wash jeans, then go into your top drawer and ﬁnd that old friendship bracelet. You might need them this weekend if you plan to visit Hazleton, where, at the annual Hazleton Funfest, you’ll ﬁnd an ’80s throwback party from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday and 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Broad and Wyoming streets. The period clothing might come in handy in the dress-up contest. Or you could just compete in the ’80s trivia competition or the airguitar contest. Not a child of that era? You might want to stand back and watch. Not into any of it? Don’t bang your head; there’s plenty else to do at the

two-day festival. The highlight just might be a Radio Disney performance from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Broad and Laurel streets, right after the parade. The Philadelphia radio network will put on a musical performance, said Judiann McGrogan, Funfest executive director. “It’s an interactive show, and they’ll give away tickets to a Selena Gomez concert.” There will be other prizes as well. And other fun to be had. “There probably are about 20 different activities that take place and make up the overall event,” McGrogan said. A classic car show will run from noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Organizers say the craft show over both days of the festival is one of the largest in the East. The giant

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‘The Singing Troubadour’ Danny Farole of Nesquehoning plays his guitar on Broad Street in Hazleton during Funfest last year.

parade, which steps off at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, will involve giant helium balloons, McGrogan said. “We have a different theme every year,” McGrogan said of Funfest. “The ’80s theme is being carried over in the balloons that will be featured in the parade. They’re the same as in the Macy’s parade, but they’re cold air instead of hot air and on

platforms rather than ﬂoating.” And just because the word fun is in Funfest, there’s even more of it — a celebrity adult tricycle race at 11:30 a.m. Sunday on Wyoming Street; a bake-off from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Broad and Laurel streets (home bakers or professionals can enter their favorite cookie, cake, cupcake or pie); children’s activities

in and around First Presbyterian Church, at Broad and Church streets; a Latin-music celebration from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Broad and Pine streets; a street fair all weekend; a pierogie-eating contest at 1 p.m. Saturday at Broad and Pine; a pierogie slapshot challenge at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the same location and a teen street party from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, also at Broad and Pine. Also on tap are a Run for the Gold on Saturday, with a children’s run at 9:30 a.m. and a 5K run/walk at 10 a.m., which will start at the YMCA/YWCA at 75 S. Church St. and traverse FunFest territory. The Hazleton Art League is having a Ska music concert with ﬁve area bands at 6 p.m. Saturday at 225 E. Broad St. There is a $5 donation for that and light refreshments. A kickoff concert by The Poets will start at 7 tonight at the J.J. Ferrara Center at 212 W. Broad St. Advance tickets are $12 and available at the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce or at Metallo’s Formal Wear.

IF YOU GO What: Hazleton Funfest When: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday Where: Downtown Hazleton How much: Free entertainment, activities, parking More info: www. hazletonchamber.org/funfest

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Zim Lawhon, 4, of Clarks Summit plays ‘Pick A Duck’ to win a prize at Funfest in downtown Hazleton last year.

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THIS WEEK: Sept. 6 to 12, 2013 Celebration of the Arts, the 36th annual jazz festival in the natural amphitheater setting in downtown Delaware Water Gap. Opens tonight with a reception and Musical Motif Art Show 6 to 8 at the Dutot Museum followed by musical performances at the Presbyterian Church of the Mountain 7 to 9:30 ($10). Continues noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday with Main Stage concerts, strolling musicians, art show, children’s area and a Sunday Jazz Mass. Performers include the Generation Gap, Kim Parker & Friends, Eric Mintel Quartet, Sui Generis, JARO, Hal Galper Trio, Tom Whaley & the Marlers, Funk Xpress, Bill Goodwin Four + One, Dave Lantz Trio, COTA Cats, Dave Liebman Group, the Organik Vibe Trio + One, Phil Woods and the COTA Festival Orchestra, Zen for Primates and more. $25, $15 seniors and students, $10 children. 424-2210 or cotajazz.org. The Poets, an evening of oldies with the nostalgic sextet to kick off the annual Hazleton Funfest. J.J. Ferrara Center, 212 W. Broad St., Hazleton. 7 tonight. $12. 4551509. Live Wire, an AC/DC tribute band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 tonight. 866-605-7325. Solas, the influential Celtic band with openers the John Byrne Band. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8:30 tonight. $25. 325-0249. Culture Shock Music Festival, the second annual music event with two stages of eclectic bands including Aayu, A Fire with Friends, Ed Cuozzo (of A Social State), Down to Six, Jeri Bennett, Nelson and more. Also: art exhibits, food vendors, video-game tournaments, mural painting and lawn games. Nay Aug Park, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. Noon to 9 p.m. Saturday. Free. 507-0443. Full Armor, a Christian band, in concert at the Back Mountain Harvest Assembly Church, 340 Carverton Road, Trucksville. 7 p.m. Saturday with doors at 6:30. $5 in advance, $7 at door. 696-1128. 70s Flashback, the eight-member show band performing music of the 1970s. Tresckow Fire Hall, 28 E. Oak St. Saturday with doors at 7 p.m. and show at 8 p.m. $15. Proceeds benefit cancer victim Marian Palucci.

Mary Fahl, the lead singer of the 1990s cult band October Project. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Saturday. $23. 325-0249. A Night of Comedy, with New York standup comedian Andy Hayward and opener Doug Karpf. Hosted by Father Paul. Corner Bistro Theater, 76 Main St., Carbondale. 8:30 p.m. Saturday. $15 advance; $18 at the door. 282-7499. Nicky Egan, the Adele-like power songstress. Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. $16 advance; $20 at the door. 588-8077.

Highland Road, off Route 940. Sept. 15 with gates at noon and music 1 to 5 p.m. $8, $7 seniors, $6 children. 636-2070. Jimmy Welch Quartet, the jazz band

in a free concert. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 3 p.m. Sept. 15. Reservations: 996-1500.

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The Music Box Players Present

Songstress Nicky Egan will perform at the Hawley Silk Mill on Saturday night.

New York Trumpet Ensemble, the internationally acclaimed unit directed by legendary trumpeter Mark Gould in concert. 7:30 p.m. Saturday at The University of Scranton’s Houlihan-McLean Center. Admission is free, and the performance is open to the public.

September 13 to 29 The Music Box is a non-profit company appearing at

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FUTURE CONCERTS Foggy Mountain Glory, Christian music. Ekklesia Christian Coffee House, River of Life Fellowship Church, 22 Outlet Road, Lehman Township. Sept. 13 with dinner menu at 6 p.m. and concert 7 to 9 p.m. Free. 899-2264. B.L.E.S.T., Christian music group. With 14-year-old singer Kendall Mosley. The Truth Cafe, New Life Community Church, 570 S. Main Road, Mountain Top. 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 13. Free. 899-2264. David Wax Museum, the duo of David Wax and Suz Slezak performing a mix of bluegrass, Caribbean, traditional Mexican folk, American roots and indie rock. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8:30 p.m. Sept. 13. $21. 325-0249. Consumed, the Christian-music duo from Bloomsburg. My Cup Runneth Over Christian Coffee House, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 190 S. Main St., WilkesBarre. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 14. Free. 899-2264. The John Denver Tribute, with singer Ted Vigil and guitarist Steve Weisberg, a long-time musical partner of Denver. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 9 p.m. Sept. 14. $25. 325-0249. Eckley Music Festival, with original mining and Irish songs by the Donegal Weavers, polkas by the Pennsylvania Villagers and The show band 70s Flashback will entertain at bluegrass and Americana music by the the Tresckow Fire Hall on Saturday evening. Hometown Boyz. Eckley Miners’ Village,

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MOVIE PREVIEW

Vin Diesel is back as an extraterrestrial ex-con in ‘Riddick.’

‘Riddick’represents a rough road back for Diesel

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AP Entertainment Writer

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Thump. Thump. That’s the sound the golf cart makes each time it strikes the uneven pavement as it transports Vin Diesel across the Universal Studios backlot. He’s traveling from his bungalow office to a screening room where “Riddick” crew members have gathered to watch the third installment of the sci-fi series starring the 46-year-old actor-producer as an extraterrestrial ex-con. “It’s such a victory that this movie is going to be in theaters,” he says in his signature growly tone. Indeed, when it comes to “Riddick,” Diesel is all too familiar with hitting bumps in the road. It took the “Fast & Furious” star nearly a decade (and millions of dollars in fundraising) to bring his see-in-the-dark anti-hero back to the big screen. Universal had jettisoned a possible third edition after 2004’s “Chronicles of Riddick” didn’t soar at the box office. Despite the fact “Chronicles of Riddick” and its 2000 predecessor “Pitch Black,” as well as a pair of “Riddick” video games, amassed a cult following, it seemed like Riddick would be forever lost in space. However, Diesel remained undeterred. He worked with series writer-director David Twohy to resuscitate Riddick, obtaining the film rights after Universal passed. “I started in the independent (film) world, but this was a new level of challenge for me,” Diesel said. He treated the sequel just like an indie-film project, not unlike the 1990s self-funded movies “Multi-Facial” and “Strays,” which first transformed the burly New Yorker from bouncer to actor-producer. Between filming “Fast & Furious” movies, he traveled to Germany with Twohy to woo enough investors to persuade the studio to come back on board. “This character struck a chord,” said Diesel, who points to his 46 million Facebook fans as the reason for taking

IF YOU GO What: “Riddick” Genre: Action/Sci-Fi/Thriller Plot summary: Left for dead on a sun-scorched planet, Riddick finds himself up against an alien race of predators. Activating an emergency beacon alerts two ships: one carrying a new breed of mercenary, the other captained by a man from Riddick’s past. Starring: Vin Diesel, Karl Urban, Katee Sackhoff Directed by: David Twohy Running time: 119 minutes Rated: R for strong violence, language and some sexual content/ nudity

just feels like home when we’re together making a Riddick movie.” With the revivals of “Fast & Furious” and “Riddick” now under his belt, Diesel feels reinvigorated about his other passion project: a trilogy in which he’d play Carthaginian commander Hannibal Barca, the audacious general who marched across the Alps to challenge the Roman Empire. It’s another bumpy venture Diesel has been working on for the better part of a decade. But ﬁrst, Diesel says he’s revving up for the seventh “Fast & Furious,” which begins shooting next month in Atlanta and Los Angeles, and Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy,” in which he’ll portray the tree-like alien Groot. For the former street performer, it’ll mark his ﬁrst foray into motion-capture acting — and playing a character known for delivering just one line: “I am Groot.” “The idea of bringing that physicality to a CGI character always tantalized me,” he said. “To strip away everything is insane. In this case, the voice plays heavily into it, too. I don’t know what kind of dialogue will be in it, but even if it stayed true to character, there’s so much one can do with ‘I am Groot.’ It’s the kind of challenge very few actors ever get.”

several risks — including almost leveraging his own house when bills couldn’t be paid — to recover Riddick. “He’s tangible for them. I think the idea of a character that has been misread, overlooked and given up on is very fascinating to people.” The original “Pitch Black,” which introduced the ruthless Richard B. Riddick amid an eclectic group of spaceship crash survivors, cost $23 million and went on to earn $53 million worldwide. The follow-up heavily expanded on the first film’s spacey mythology and budget. It cost $105 million but wasn’t ultimately a blockbuster, bringing in a so-so $115 million worldwide. “Riddick,” which opens today and leanly cost between $35 and $40 million, blends elements from both chapters, keeping the ornate look of “Chronicles” but dispatching with its PG-13 interstellar politics in favor of the R-rated terror of “Pitch Black.” The film strands the Furyan bad boy on a desolate planet where he’s hunted by dueling bands of mercenaries. “For both of us, it was like going home again,” Twohy said. “No matter what part of the world we’re in, whether it’s the Australian outback where we shot ‘Pitch Black,’ or Vancouver, where we filmed the second movie, or inside Vin Diesel in a scene from his beloved ‘Riddick,’ whose move to an old train depot in Montreal where we shot ‘Riddick,’ it theaters he has described as victory.

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“The Ultimate Life” is heavy on the lessons

What:“The Ultimate Life” Starring: Logan Bartholomew, Peter Fonda,Ali Hillis Directed by: Michael Landon Jr. Genre: Drama/Specialty Plot summary: A billionaire with questionable priorities re-examines his life after discovering his grandfather’s journal. Jason Stevens survived the journey Red Stevens sent him through for“the Ultimate Gift.” Now that gift, which includes managing a billion-dollar foundation, is challenged by his own family. In a courtroom battle, his assets are seized, his love interest gets complicated, and Jason could lose it all. Hence, his quest to discover what it truly means to fulfill his destiny — and live. Running time: 109 minutes Rated: PG for a brief battle scene and mild thematic elements Source: IMDB

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‘The EnglishTeacher’has NEPAwritten all over it AMY LONGSDORF For The Times Leader

Even though “The English Teacher” (2013, Cinedigm, R, $30) was shot primarily in Westchester County, New York, it is as much an NEPA movie as “That Championship Season” or “The Molly Maguires.” Screenwriter — and Wilkes-Barre native — Dan Chariton not only captures the big-hearted spirit of the area but manages to stock the wry comedy with nearly a dozen references to the region. For instance, main character Linda Sinclair (played by Julianne Moore) works out at Franklin Street Fitness, sips tea at Kirby Park Coffee and teaches at Kingston High School. Also namechecked are WVIA-TV, the Times Leader and Wilkes University. So what’s “The English Teacher” about? In a word: transformation. Moore plays an unmarried instructor from Kingston who is so taken by a former student’s (Michael Angarano)

play that she convinces the drama teacher (Nathan Lane) at Kingston High to mount a production. Before the curtain goes up, there are plenty of hijinks involving the flawed but fascinating characters. The supporting cast members, particularly Lane, Greg Kinnear and Jessica Hecht, are superb, and firsttime director Craig Zisk (“Weeds”) deserves credit for balancing hard truths with hard-won tenderness. The movie, co-scripted by Dan’s wife, Stacy, was available on DVD and Blu-ray beginning Tuesday, but if you’d like to see it on the big screen, check out the Kirby Center screening on Sept. 28. The Charitons will be in attendance. Ticket prices are $10 general admission and $5 for students. Tickets are on sale through the Kirby Center Box Office at (570) 826-1100 or online at kirbycenter. org. Amy Longsdorf writes about DVD and Blu-Ray releases with local connections.

In ‘The English Teacher,’ Julianne Moore plays an instructor from Kingston.

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“ARTHUR NEWMAN,” GRADE B: Colin Firth has the uncanny ability to play both king and commoner with the same compassion, dignity and reverence. Whether it was his lovesick efforts in “Love Actually” or his frustration in “A King’s Speech,” Firth showed it’s heart that makes for a great performer. His heart-ﬁlled work is plentiful in “Arthur Newman.” Firth plays Wallace Avery,

is so awful, he fakes his death and starts over as Arthur Newman. This transformation might have worked had he not met a person equally as damaged in Charlotte (Emily Blunt). As if drawn together by the failings in their lives, the pair take to the road on a journey of discovery. The ﬁlm is an emotional road trip that ends as interestingly as it starts. The outstanding performances by Firth and Blunt make this emotional quest well worth the ride. “THE EAST,” GRADE B-PLUS: Trying to make a terrorist cell the sympathetic center of a movie is risky.

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BLUE JASMINE — Cate Blanchett storms her way through the title role of Woody Allen’s pastiche-y melodrama, about a fallen socialite seeking refuge in her sister’s San Francisco flat. Lifted in chunks from “A Streetcar Named Desire,” and offering wincing blue-collartype caricatures, the film is nonetheless a wonder. 98 mins. PG-13 for adult themes. ◆◆◆ CLOSED CIRCUIT — This is finely acted but unnecessarily complicated thanks to a quirky criminal justice system in England. So, in addition to the wigs and formal robes in brief courtroom scenes, we get a barrister plus a Special Advocate representing an accused terrorist and some arcane rules about secret evidence. The possibility of danger and double-crossers lurks around every corner, and John Crowley frames his subjects so we feel as though we are secretly observing them or we can sense their alarm when events prove too coincidental. The stakes are high and so is the body count. 96 mins. R for language and brief violence. ◆◆ 1/2 THE CONJURING — Because this was 1971, and the world, much less Rhode Island’s Perron family, had not seen “The Exorcist” and the generations of ultra-realistic horror movies and “Ghost Hunters” TV shows that followed, they didn’t heed the dog’s warnings. This is like a prequel to 40 years of demonic-possession thrillers. 112 mins. R for disturbing violence and terror. ◆◆ 1/2 DESPICABLE ME 2 — Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal. 98 mins. PG for rude humor and mild action. ◆◆ 1/2 ELYSIUM — A space station in the sky is an enormous wheel, on the rim of which wealthy residents, having left the polluted Earth, inhabit pristine homes and are eternally healthy. Meanwhile, Los Angeles in 2154 is grimy, gritty and poor, with minimal medical care. Children look to the sky, dreaming of Elysium. Neill Blomkamp is making obvious statements about immigration and universal health care. 109 minutes. R for bloody violence and language throughout. ◆◆◆ THE GETAWAY — Ethan Hawke plays a veteran auto racer named Brent Magna.

And that’s really all you need to know. This high-speed, high-impact car-chase caper is creatively running on fumes and four flat tires. 90 mins. PG-13 for intense action, violence and mayhem, some rude gestures and language. Zero stars THIS IS THE END — The world won’t end with just a bang or a whimper but also a truckload of sophomoric humor and Hollywood injokes. At least that’s the way Seth Rogen and a bunch of his movie-star buddies see it in this riff on the apocalypse that’s closer in spirit to Harold & Kumar than Genesis and Revelation. 107 mins. R for crude and sexual content, brief graphic nudity, strong language, drug use, violence. ◆◆◆ GROWN-UPS 2 — After having the time of his life three summers ago, Lenny (Adam Sandler), decides to move his family back to his hometown and have them grow up with his gang of childhood friends and their children. But sometimes crazy follows you. 102 mins. PG-13 for crude and suggestive content, language and male rear nudity. ◆◆ JOBS — A solidly informative and entertaining “Brief History of Apple,” as seen through the eyes of its co-founding genius. We experience 30 years of Steve Jobs’ mercurial life and times, with plenty of tastes — but only tastes — of triumph plus a few dashes of comeuppance. 122 mins. PG13 for some drug content and brief strong language. ◆◆ 1/2 KICK ASS 2 — Three years later, this covers much of the same ground as “Kick Ass,” with a lot of cute worn off or aged out of. Hit Girl (Chloe Grace Moretz) is no longer a pre-teen, and Kick Ass himself (Aaron TaylorJohnson) strains to look like a high-school senior. The sequel is notable for some amusing bits, a few cool scenes and its staggering body count. 95 mins. R for strong violence, pervasive language, crude/ sexual content and brief nudity. ◆◆ LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER — “You hear nothing. You see nothing. You only serve.” Such are the instructions Cecil Gaines receives as he embarks on his daunting new job at the Eisenhower White House. But of course Gaines, played by Forest Whitaker

in a moving, grounded performance, hears and sees everything. And that means that over more than three decades on the job, he has a Forrest Gump-like view not only of the White House under seven presidents but of the long arc of the civil-rights struggle in 20th-century America. 132 mins. PG-13 for violence and disturbing images, language, sexual material, thematic elements and smoking. ◆◆◆ 1/2 THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS — CITY OF BONES — The story is so convoluted it’s likely only a fan of the original Cassandra Clare novels can fully comprehend it. It centers on Clary (Lily Collins), a young woman who believes her biggest problem is listening to a friend’s bad poetry. That changes when demons invade her home, trash the place and kidnap her mother all in an effort to recover a magic cup. 130 mins. PG-13 for action.◆◆ 1/2 ONE DIRECTION: THIS IS US — Fans will love this because the lads are predictably cute, funny and charming, and there’s not a drama queen in the bunch. And that’s part of the problem. The Justin Bieber movie had the YouTube phenom’s voice breaking down before a big show. The Katy Perry film had her marriage breaking down in the heat of the tour. Director Morgan Spurlock has no conflict whatsoever to drive a plot for this tour souvenir. We’re left to be entertained by bubblegum music, bubbly personalities and happy camaraderie. 92 mins. PG for mild language. ◆◆ PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS — To restore their dying safe haven, the son of Poseidon and his friends embark on a quest to the Sea of Monsters to find the mythical Golden Fleece while trying to stop an ancient evil from rising. 106 mins. PG for fantasy action violence, scary images and mild language. ◆◆ 1/2 PLANES — In the worst of the animated blockbusters to come our way this summer, a crop duster named Dusty longs to be more “than just what I was built for.” He longs to get into the round-theworld race and win fame and glory. 90 mins. PG for some mild action and rude humor. ◆ 1/2

‘Lee Daniels’ The Butler’ is generating plenty of buzz for star Forest Whitaker as well as Oscar speculation for Oprah Winfrey.

SMURFS 2 — Turns out those diminutive, blue-skinned forest-dwellers have been just fine since their 2011 big-screen outing, but there’s trouble brewing in their new adventure-comedy. 105 mins. PG for some rude humor and action. ◆ TWO GUNS — Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg team up in this jokey-bloody action comedy that could use more jokes and less blood. 109 mins. R for violence throughout, language and brief nudity. ◆◆ WE’RE THE MILLERS — In this raunchy, hilarious and ultimately sweet-natured riff on the road-trip comedy, low-level pot dealer David

is robbed, and forced by his friend and boss to head south of the border and return an RV full of weed. To blend in and avoid suspicion, David recruits a fake family to ride along, and all manner of off-color hijinks occur. 110 mins. R for crude sexual content, pervasive language, drug material, brief graphic nudity. ◆◆◆◆ WORLD’S END — In the latest work of brilliant inanity from Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg takes this whole reluctant-savior-of-humanity thing to a new plane. Twenty years after high school, Pegg’s scruffy, unshaven, nevergonna-grow-up, substanceabusing Gary can’t hold down a job. His idea of a relationship

is a quick tryst in the loo of a pub. This is a guy who’s gonna save us — or at least, parts of suburban England — from an alien invasion? Lord help us. 109 mins. R for pervasive language including sexual references. ◆◆◆ YOU’RE NEXT — The first 10 minutes of this horror will feel familiar to fans of the genre. Moments after a couple have sex in an isolated location, they’re brutally murdered. Don’t give up on the movie. Through the smart writing of Simon Barrett, the film slowly changes into a horror thriller that will have you questioning who is evil and who is good. 96 mins. R for gore, violence, language, nudity. ◆◆◆

THE GUIDE Booksellers,Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 2 p.m. Sept. 14. 829-4210. Writing Workshop, a themed, Book Signing, with Joseph informal writing exercise Schillaci, author of“The session, sponsored by the Ragman: The Garment Industry Campion Literary Society. in Northeast PA.” Free T-shirt Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, with book purchase. Barnes & King’s College,Wilkes-Barre. 4 Noble Booksellers,Arena Hub p.m. Sept. 17. Free and open to Plaza,Wilkes-Barre Township. 2 the public. 208-5900, ext. 5487. p.m. Saturday. 829-4210. Dickens Book Club, a Distinguished Author Award, discussion of“ATale of Two honoring Susan Campbell Cities,” chapters one through Bartoletti, author of“Down the seven. Barnes & Noble Rabbit Hole,” Booksellers,Arena Hub Plaza, recipient of Wilkes-Barre Township. 7 p.m. the Royden Sept. 17. 829-4210. B. Davis Distinguished Everhart Reads Book Club, Author Award. a discussion of“Cities and the Wealth of Nations”by McIlhenny Jane Jacobs. Library Express, Ballroom, Bartoletti Steamtown Mall, Lackawanna DeNaples Avenue, Scranton. 6 p.m. Sept. Center, 900 19. Registration: 346-7186. Mulberry St., University of Franklin Street Sleuths. The Scranton. Saturday with a mystery book club discusses free book signing at 4 p.m., “Murder in Little Italy”by reception at 5 p.m. followed by Victoria Thompson. Osterhout dinner and award ceremony Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., at 6:30 p.m. Reservations: Wilkes-Barre. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19. 941-7816. Copies of the book are available at $2 as supplies last. 821-1959. FUTURE Great Books at Hayfield, a eReader Class. Bring in discussion of“The Go Between” your tablets and learn how by L.P. Hartley. Led by David to download books. Marian Smith. Hayfield House, Penn Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 State Wilkes-Barre, 1269 Old Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. 11 a.m. Route 115, Lehman Township. 7 Sept. 14. 474-9313. p.m. Sept. 23. 675-2171. Book Signing, with K.H. Science Book Group, a Koehler, author of“The Devil discussion of“The Day We You Know.” Barnes & Noble Found the Universe”by Marcia

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Rummage Sale, a fundraiser for Tracey’s Hope Hospice & Rescue with a bake sale,raffle and a Kids Korner full of toys.New items added every hour; $10 per bag. St.Benedict’s Church,155Austin Ave.,Wilkes-Barre.8 a.m.to 2:30 p.m.Saturday. Fall Rummage Sale, with a lunch menu each day.Zion United Church of Christ,40W. Main St.,Nanticoke.9 a.m.to 2 p.m.Saturday; 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. Sunday; 9 a.m.to 1 p.m.Monday. 283-0456. Rummage and Bake Sale. St. Luke’s Reformation Lutheran Church,196 Main St.,Noxen.9 a.m.to 2 p.m.Saturday.$10 per vendor space.298-2223. Back Mountain Farmers Market. Back Mountain Memorial Library,96 Huntsville Road,Dallas.9 a.m.to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct.5.6751182.

Pittston Farmers Market. LowerTomato Festival Lot,South Main Street,Pittston.Tuesdays through Nov.26,10 a.m.to 3 p.m. with live music 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. 654-0513. Farmers Market, celebrating InternationalActiveAging Day. With festival foods,homemade breads and pastries and lunchtime entertainment by Stanky & the Coal Miners.Public Square,Wilkes-Barre.10 a.m.to 4 p.m.Thursday.208-4292.

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Joe Sheridan is King Arthur and Kristen Peterman is the Lady of the Lake in Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre’s production of ‘Monty Python’s Spamalot.’

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scholar probably shouldn’t venture out to see “Monty Python’s Spamalot” this weekend and next at Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre because, with sneering Frenchmen, ﬂying cows and clapped-together coconut shells standing in for hoof beats, it’s the kind of play that would have King Arthur “rolling over in his grave.” At least, that’s how reviewer Elysa Gardner described the Eric Idle musical for USA Today in 2005, adding the spoof would have the mythical king “laughing until his armor rattles.” “It’s ﬁlled with ridiculous situations,” Kristen Peterman of Wilkes-Barre admitted with a laugh. “Then you add singing and dancing and the chance to ham it up as much as possible. It’s going to be great.” Peterman, who auditioned for “Spamalot” so she’d have a chance to work with veteran local thespian Joe Sheridan, who is co-direct-

FUTURE The Mousetrap, the murder mystery by Agatha Christie. Theatre at the Grove, 5177 Nuangola Road, Nuangola. Sept. 13 to 21: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. $20. Dinner buffet on Sept. 15 at 1:15 p.m. Reservations: 868-8212. Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5, the musical version of the film about working women. Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. Sept. 13 to 29: 8

ing with Christa Manning, was pleasantly surprised to ﬁnd herself in the leadinglady role of The Lady of the Lake, singing opposite Sheridan, who stepped in when needed for the role of King Arthur. “She’s sassy, a real diva,” Peterman described her character, who presides over the Laker Girls and encourages the knights to “ﬁnd your grail.” Along with that quest, the knights of the round table get to visit a Very Expensive forest, see King Arthur defeat the Black Knight and watch Sir Lancelot embrace his true sexuality. Along the way, they explain life in Camelot thusly: “We dance when e’re we’re able. We do routines and chorus scenes with footwork impecc-able.” It’s not always easy for these guys from the table. “Our shows are for-midable. But many times, we’re given rhymes that

p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Dinner served 90 minutes before showtime. $16; $34 with dinner. 283-2195. Nunsense, the musical comedy about a group of wacky nuns in Hoboken that spawned six sequels. Corner Bistro Dinner Theater, 76-78 Main St., Carbondale. 8 p.m. Sept. 13-14; 2 p.m. Sept. 15. $20. 282-7499. ghost of a Chance, a ghostly romantic comedy about the spirit of a woman’s first husband interfering

The knights of the round table will bring footwork impecc-able and rhymes unsing-able to the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre this weekend and next.

are quite unsing-able.” But sing they will, all decked out in costumes Maureen Hozempa of Dallas has been crafting for weeks. “I’ve loved ‘Monty Python’ since I was really little, and when something is so iconic, you want to make sure you do it right,” Hozempa said, describing how she has been making the men’s armor from craft foam, sewing gowns for the Lady of the Lake and outﬁtting the Laker Girls, including herself, in green patterned tutus and pompons.

in her imminent second marriage. Performed by Actors Circle at the Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road, Scranton. Sept. 19 to 29: 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. $12, $10 seniors, $8 students. Preview performance 8 p.m. Sept. 19. $8, $6 students. 342-9707. The Jungle Book Kids, a musical with Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang thwarting the ferocious tiger Shere Khan. Performed by children ages 4 to 10 at KISS (Kids

The set, designed to winning show, “It’s more fun resemble a casino, will than the black death.” “make you swear you’re in Las Vegas,” Sheridan said, and the orchestra has been If you go moved to the back so there will be more room for moveWhat: ‘Monty Python’s ment downstage. Spamalot’ The show reﬂects the Where: Little Theatre hard work of many people, of Wilkes-Barre, 537 N. Sheridan said, and Monty Main St., Wilkes-Barre Python fans won’t be disapWhen: 8 p.m. Saturday pointed. and 3 p.m. Sunday; 8 In fact, maybe even that p.m. Sept. 13-14 and 3 serious Arthurian scholar p.m. Sept. 15 will decide he likes it. After Tickets: $18 all, as one Brother Maynard Reservations: 823-1875 would say of the Tony Award-

Innovating Stage and Sound) Theatre Company, Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Township. Sept. 20 to 29: 7 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. 829-1901. Cirque Musica, an arena spectacular with top international circus acts performing to music performed by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 7 p.m. Sept. 22. 800-745-3000 or

ticketmaster.com. ANNOUNCEMENTS Theater Bus Trip, to see “The Miracle of Christmas” at the Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster. Sponsored by the Women’s Group of the United Methodist Church in Pittston on Dec. 4 with departure from Pittston Plaza at 9:15 a.m. $102 includes transportation, show, dinner and tips. Reservations (by Sept. 10): 654-2310.

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This charcoal and pastel drawing ‘Rue’ by Rodney O’Dell Davis is among the works at ‘Capturing Realism,’ opening Saturday at the Pauly Friedman Gallery of Misericordia University in Dallas.

Sullivan County offering $1200 in cash prizes. Pieces accepted through Sept. 30. 928-8927. Information and applications at

http://sullivanarts.org. World War II Combat Veterans are invited to have a free portrait taken by local

photographer Steve Lewis, who is seeking to capture the spirit of veterans for a future exhibit. Information at 592-2938.

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Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N.Washington Ave. 6 to 10 tonight. Free. 346-7369. The Art of Balliet, 40 Back Roads and Backyards, compositions by realism artist paintings and photography Justin Balliet in charcoal, of local scenery and Monroe graphite and oils. Meet the County landmarks by three artist at a reception 5 to 7 generations of the Eckley tonight. Sordoni Art Gallery, family: Pat,Tara and Ava.With Stark Learning Center, 150 S. a reception 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. River St.,Wilkes University, on Saturday. Monroe County Wilkes-Barre.Through Oct. 20: Environmental Education noon to 4:30 p.m.Tuesdays Center, 8050 Running Valley through Sundays. 408-4325. Road, Stroudsburg.Through Sept. 30: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. BIG THINGS, little people, Mondays through Fridays; 9 works by artist and architect a.m. to 1 p.m. most Saturdays. Brad Earl along with new 629-3061. paintings by Nina Davidowitz. Opens tonight with a reception Capturing Realism, the 6 to 8:30. Marquis Art and biennial exhibit of works Frame, 515 Center St., Scranton. by instructors, alumni and Through Oct. 1: 10 a.m. to 6 apprentices from the nationally p.m. Mondays through Fridays; renowned studios of the Ani Art 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Academies and modern master 344-3313. Anthony J.Waichulis. Opens Saturday with a reception 5 to Hexagon Project VII: 8 p.m. at the Pauly Friedman Our Reality, Our Hope, Art Gallery, Insalaco Hall, Our Change, visual art Misericordia University, 301 in all media by students Lake St., Dallas.Through Oct. age 9 to 18 from around 31: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Tuesdays the world demonstrating through Thursdays; 10 a.m. interdependence and issuesto 5 p.m. Fridays; 1 to 5 p.m. based global activism. Opens Saturdays and Sundays. 674tonight at two venues with a 6250. reception 6 to 9 at the Connell Gallery, 125 N.Washington Ave., Latina, photographs by Pulitzer Scranton; and 6 to 8 at The Prize-winning photographer Library Express, Steamtown Jose Galvez exploring the Mall, 300 Lackawanna Ave., lives of Hispanic women. Scranton.Also: a student Widmann Gallery, Sheehyreception at the Connell Gallery Farmer Campus Center, 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 15. Continues King’s College,Wilkes-Barre. through Sept. 30: 9 a.m. to 5 Opens Sunday with a public p.m. Mondays through Fridays lecture 7 p.m.Wednesday in at the Connell Gallery; and 10 Burke Auditorium,William G. a.m. to 5 p.m.Wednesdays, McGowan School of Business. Fridays and Saturdays; 10 a.m. Through Sept. 14: 9 a.m. to 4:30 to 8 p.m.Thursdays at The p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Library Express. 877-1653 or 208-8021. 558-1670. Words as Images, works Seventy Years of Painting, by six artists who use text to landscape paintings by Carol express visual images and Oldenburg and Earl Lehman. ideas including Christina Opens tonight with a reception Galbiati of Hazleton. Meet the 6 to 9.Artists for Art Gallery, 514 artists at a reception 5 to 7 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. p.m.Wednesday. Gallery at Through Sept. 28: noon to Penn State Lehigh Valley, 2809 5 p.m.Thursdays through Saucon Valley Road, Center Saturdays. 969-1040. Valley.Through Oct. 11: 9 a.m. Gates to Infinity, paintings by to 8 p.m. Mondays through Colombian artist Pilar Jimenez Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 610consisting of parallel planes 285-5000. with textures and colors“that ruffle the canvas.” Opens tonight with a reception 6 to ONGOING EXHIBITS 9.Artists for Art Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Art Exhibit, oil paintings by Through Sept. 28: noon to Thomas Stapleton, ceramics 5 p.m.Thursdays through by Barbara Shaffer and Saturdays. 969-1040. photography by Charles Shaffer. Marquis Art and Frame, Sun Through the Leaves, 122 S. Main St.,Wilkes-Barre. landscapes and portraits in Through Saturday: 11 a.m. various mediums by Amy to 5 p.m. Mondays through Wyman.Also: live music by Saturdays. 823-0518. all-female band Keep Coming Back and comedy by improv Art of Joe DeOrio, along group Here We Are in Spain. with photography by Jim

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CELEBRITY Q&A BY R.D. HELDENFELS

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The acting history of actress Kathy Bates Q. Did Kathy Bates do much acting before “Misery?” A. Decades of it, on stage and screen. Before winning the best-actress Oscar in 1991 for that adaptation of a Stephen King tale, she received a 1983 Tony Awards nomination for her performance in the stage version of “’Night, Mother” — although Sissy Spacek played the role in the screen version a few years later. Bates won a 1988 Obie (off-Broadway) for her performance in “Frankie & Johnny in the Clair de Lune”; but when that was made into the movie “Frankie & Johnny,” Michelle Pfeiffer had Bates’ role. Bates was in both stage and screen versions of “Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean”; the movie was released in 1982. Other pre-“Misery” work includes the movie “Straight Time” (with Dustin Hoffman), daytime drama “All My Children” (where she played the mean cellmate of Susan Lucci’s Erica Kane), and guest roles on TV series. And 1990 was noteworthy for Bates not only for “Misery,” but for three movies released earlier the same year: “Men Don’t Leave,” “Dick Tracy” and “White Palace.”

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HOROSCOPE BY HOLIDAY MATHIS ARIES (March 21-April 19). Knowing what

someone wants will give you a degree of power, especially if you are in a position to offer it. Gather information, and don’t immediately react to it. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Telling yourself you can’t have something is the way to wanting it more. Instead, tell yourself you can have whatever you want and believe in your higher instincts. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The way you phrase things and your small utterances will matter greatly. Don’t apologize if you

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up against someone who has a great amount of skill (in an area where you have none that you know of) and best this person with your performance. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You are willing to repeat complex activities over and over because you know that this will create the neurological wiring that allows you to produce the behavior automatically. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Put crazy ideas on the table — they may be the only ideas worth entertaining. It’s the strategies you find silly that just might work the best. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). How much mental energy should you invest in a task? If

you overthink, you’ll be paralyzed with options, and if you underthink, you’ll take action that will prove ineffective. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Feeling afraid to give input or share ideas may be a good sign that you have something valuable and unique to contribute, something that warrants nervous excitement. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). What you’ve been trained to do may not be the best reaction to the problem that is presented today. Before you act, assess the situation carefully. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Trade in an old game for a fresh endeavor. You might lose, but you’ll have more fun losing at something new than succeeding at something old.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Beware: An

effort you make to manage your time and daily activities more efficiently will actually take just about the amount of time and energy that it saves. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Hungry people generally are not happy people. Sometimes they can be downright mean. Today the effects of hunger are exaggerated, so make things easy on yourself: Bring snacks. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 6). This year’s realization: You don’t want more; you want less. Having less deepens your appreciation of what you have. You’ll profit from a sale this month. Pisces and Gemini people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 39, 2, 18 and 5.

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Dear Abby: I’m 31 and the mother of three children. At 29, I left my husband of nine years and came out of the closet. I have been in a stable two-year relationship with my girlfriend, and she recently moved in with us. My oldest child has started asking if his friends can come and stay the night on a weekend. I let one child spend the night with him once. My sister asked me if I had told the

DEAR ABBY ADVICE child’s parent that I’m a lesbian living with a partner. When I said no, she got upset and said that because we live in a small, religious country town I should inform the child’s parent of my living situation. I can see where she’s coming from, but I don’t feel it’s my responsibility to offer this personal information. We’re hardworking, law-abiding

citizens, and I am a loving and protective mother. We aren’t felons who need to “disclose” our personal “crimes.” What do you think? — Proud Mama in the South Dear Proud Mama: I, too, can see where your sister is coming from, and I don’t like the direction. You are not under any obligation to announce your sexual orientation to anyone. In a small town word gets around quickly on its own. Trust me on that. However, if you are asked

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‘Dancing With The Stars’cast includes Snooki,Valerie Harper

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LOS ANGELES — We have ﬁve words for you: Bill Nye the Waltz Guy. The embarrassment of riches in reality-TV land keep

coming. “American Idol” on Tuesday bestowed on us a “dream team” of a judges panel. And Wednesday gave us the roster of celebrity participants — including a sitcom legend and yet another

Disney star — taking part in the upcoming season of “Dancing with the Stars.” The new season of “Dancing,” which transitions to one night, is set to kick off with a two-hour premiere at 8

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