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The Sensuous Senator, a farce about a presidential candidate campaigning on a morality platform. Corner Bistro Dinner Theater, 76-78 S. Main St., Carbondale. 6:30 tonight and Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday. $23 includes the Bistro Buffet. 282-7499. Little Women, the Broadway musical. Dorothy Dickson Darte Center, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. 8 tonight and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $15, $5 students and seniors. 408-4540. The Full Monty. Blue-collar workers put on a strip show. Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. Through March 4: 8 p.m. Fridays/Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Dinner 90 minutes before curtain. $39, $32 with dinner; $20, $18 show only. 283-2195. Fuddy Meers, about a woman recovering from amnesia. University of Scranton Players, McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts. Through March 4: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. 941-4318. Life on Mars, a musical written and produced by the After School Theater Arts students. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 11 a.m. Saturday. $5. 996-1500. Live from the Met, a high-def transmission of Verdi’s “Ernani.”. Movies 14, 24 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre. 12:55 p.m. Saturday. 825-4444.

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The Beatles wore suits and skinny ties when they appeared on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show,’ and Rain has adopted the sense of style.

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The Sound of Music, the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. Wyoming Valley West High School, 150 Wadham St., Plymouth. With a senior-citizen performance 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and regular shows 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday (March 3). $8, $5 students. 779-2700. Legally Blonde: The Musical, the feel-good story of a sorority girl heading to Harvard Law. Coughlin High School, 80 N. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. 7 p.m. Thursday; 7 p.m. March 2 to 3; 2 p.m. March 4. $10, $5 on March 1 for seniors. 406-3976.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Auditions for the Elvis-inspired “All Shook Up.” Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. 283-2195.

Wyoming Valley West High School in Plymouth will present ‘The Sound of Music’ beginning Wednesday. The show runs through March 3.

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appear at the Scranton Cultural Center this weekend. “Suits and ties and ‘Beatles When you portray John Lenboots’, that was non for a living, the pretty much music is the priIF YOU GO their typical mary thing. stagewear. But Beatles-style What: ‘Rain,’ a tribute to the Beatles. “The ‘Beatles clothes are just so When: 8 tonight, 2 p.m. boot’ was specifimuch fun. and 8 p.m. tomorrow, cally made for “Fashion-wise, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. them by the look-wise, I love the Sunday. same company skinny ties and the Where: Scranton Culthat makes footsuits from when tural Center, North Washington Avenue, wear for the they were just startScranton queen,” Landes ing out, with the youthful exuber- Tickets: 800-745-3000 continued in a phone interview. ance and excitement. That’s become a classic “It’s inspired by a Spanish look they pioneered,” said flamenco boot with a higher Steve Landes, a Lansdale na- heel, a seam running down the tive who sings with Rain, a middle and pointed toes. TypBeatles tribute band that will ically they were black leather By MARY THERESE BIEBEL mbiebel@timesleader.com

or suede. Now ‘Paul McCartney’ and I both wear faux leather.” Musically speaking, the Fab Four left some big boots to fill, Landes said. “They really defined rock-’n’roll,” he said. “Their songs were relevant to the time but general enough to speak to all time,” he said, noting their lyrics are as relatable now as they were then. “Their overriding theme was peace and love and bringing people together. It’s happy music, feel-good music. People cannot help but walk away from our show feeling so much happier.” To research his role, Landes has visited Liverpool, England, where the Beatles got their start. “I’m such an Anglophile,” he

said. “I love everything British. There was a time when I was going to Liverpool twice a year. You soak up that atmosphere. Liverpool progressed, like any other city, but it still seems like you’re walking around in the Beatles’ time. It feels like at any time the 1963 Beatles could come around a corner.” But he’s been following them just about all his life. “My mom and dad gave me my first guitar on my 10th birthday,” said Landes, who is now in his 30s. “By the time I was 13 I was playing in a few amateur bands around town.” Those bands, of course, were influenced by John, Paul, George and Ringo. “They knew how to strike a chord per se with their music,” Landes said. “They were really strong songwriters, and they had good taste. They knew what to release and what not to release.”

Once Upon a Mattress, a musical based on the fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea.” Sette LaVerghetta Center, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $12, $7 seniors and students. 348-6268.

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‘Valor’ follows SEALs in action

By ROGER MOORE McClatchy-Tribune News Service

“Act of Valor” is an amped-up, action-packed adventure about the exploits of the Navy’s “Sea, Air and Land” commando teams — the SEALs. It’s a furiously macho saga starring those always-get-theirman men of mystery. “The Bandito Brothers” have concocted a reverent round-theworld sprint that follows a team of SEALs as they hunt terrorists, arms smugglers and their fellow travelers from Africa to Central America. They’re trying to stop a team of suicide bombers from makingtheirwayacrosstheU.S.border. We follow a platoon of “operators” as they rescue a C.I.A. agent (Roselyn Sanchez) before she is tortured to death, hound a smuggler (Alex Veadov, not the most ar-

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What: “Act Of Valor” ★★ 1/2 Starring: Roselyn Sanchez, Alex Veadov, Jason Cottle Directed by: Scott Waugh and Mike “Mouse” McCoy Running time: 111 minutes Rated: R for strong violence, including torture, and language

restingvillain)whoisaidingterrorists, and pursue the Chechnyan mastermind (Jason Cottle) who wants to strike at America. The SEALs themselves are only sketched in, assorted strong, elemental men. They’re all about mission, “code” and “ethos.” The testosterone-laced script is built around a SEAL’s narration, a letter suggesting the generations of military men who love to stay “dangerous” into their golden years.

The characters don’t talk about sacrifice, they just do it. They may be sentimental, but they hide it. There’s no time for grief or panic amid a gun battle. The fellows who rescue kidnap victims, free hijacked ships and tookdownOsamabinLadenareserious soldiers, close-knit and guarded. In the film’s brilliant combat scenes, their elite (unseen)

training pays off. Yet when bullets fly, they’re going to take casualties. They’re dealing with deadly foes. Shane Hurlbut masterfully handled the cinematography, and a crack team of editors assembled it into a breathless rush. This amounts to a recruiting film, but a visceral and entertaining recruiting film. If it gets more people to sign up, so be it.

“Wanderlust,” starring Paul Rudd, Jennifer Aniston, Malin Akerman,JustinTherouxandAlan Alda, is a tedious and tone-deaf comedy, a feeble recycling of every hippiecommuneclichéyou’veever heard. Rudd’s the most experienced member of this Apatow frat pack, and even he can’t find the humor in it, as he stands before a bathroom mirror riffing about the intercourse he plans to have with Akerman.

ALSO OPENING What: “Gone” (not screened for critics) Starring: Amanda Seyfried, Jennifer Carpenter and Wes Bentley Directed by: Heitor Dhalia Genre: Drama/Thriller

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THE ARTIST — A charming ode to a long-ago movie era. PG-13 for a disturbing image and crude gesture. 100 mins. ★★★

BIG MIRACLE – Stranded whales equal international cause. PG for language. 107 mins. ★★★

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CHRONICLE – Superpowers in play. PG-13 for action, violence, language, sex, teen drinking. 84 mins. ★★★ CONTRABAND — Mark Wahlberg on the straight and narrow? R for violence, language, drug use. 109 mins. ★★ 1/2

REVIEW What: “Wanderlust” ★ 1/2 Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd, Justin Theroux, Malin Akerman Directed by: David Wain Running time: 98 minutes Rated: R for sexual content, graphic nudity, language and drug use

The Gergenblatts — George (Rudd) and Linda (Aniston) — are displaced New Yorkers who lost their shirts and “micro-loft” (studio apartment) when the Feds shut Plot summary: When her sister disappears, a woman is convinced the serial killer who kidnapped her two years ago has returned, and she sets out to once again face her abductor. Running time: 94 minutes Rated: PG-13 for violence and terror, sexual material, brief lan-

THE DESCENDANTS – George Clooney is a lawyer with a family crisis. 115 mins. R for profanity, drugs, adult themes. ★★★★ GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE – Johnny Blaze is called upon to stop the devil. PG-13 for action, violence, imagery, language. 95 mins. ★★ 1/2 THE GREY — Oil-refinery workers are stranded in the tundra. R for violence, disturbing content, language. 117 mins. ★★ THE IRON LADY – Meryl Streep owns Margaret Thatcher. PG-13 for violent images, brief nudity. 104 mins. ★★★ 1/2 JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTE-

down George’s financial company. Linda, a 40ish career-hopper, may shriek “How could you let this happen to us?” But she’s been no help. “Do you know how hard it is to be married to somebody who hasn’t decided on a MAJOR?” They pack their ancient Honda and putter south to stay with George’s obnoxious porta-potty-rental tycoon brother Rick and his selfmedicating wife. But on the way, they stumble across the Elysium commune. George is taken by it and drags them back to this com-

guage and drug references. ••• What: “Tyler Perry’s Good Deeds” (not screened for critics) Starring: Tyler Perry, Gabrielle Union and Thandie Newton Directed by: Tyler Perry Genre: Comedy/Drama/Romance Plot summary: Businessman

RIOUS ISLAND — Another modern take on Jules Verne. PG for action, language. 94 mins. ★ 1/2 MY WEEK WITH MARILYN – Michelle Williams is touching as Marilyn Monroe. 99 mins. R for profanity, brief nudity. ★ 1/2 SAFE HOUSE — Denzel Washington in a shoot-’em-up. R for violence, language. 115 mins. ★ 1/2 THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY — Tiny people live under the floors of an almost-normal house. G. 94 mins. ★★★ STAR WARS: EPISODE 1 – THE PHANTOM MENACE IN 3D – Stunning in 3D. PG for sci-fi ac-

“THE WAY”: The yellow brick road in this modern-day “Wizard of Oz” is the 800-km Way of Saint James. “MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE”: A woman escapes a cult only to return to an equally scary world. “J. EDGAR”: Clint Eastwood’s take on J. Edgar Hoover. “TOWER HEIST”: Two men conspire to rob a high-rise. “THE MIGHTY MACS”: Based on true story of the 1971-72 Immaculata College women’s basketball team.

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THIS MEANS WAR — Essentially a love-triangle version of “Mr. and Mrs. Smith.” PG-13 for sexual content, violence, action and language. 97 mins. ★★ 1/2

You need to see these three movies before Sunday’s Oscar broadcast: ••• “WARRIOR” (2011, LIONSGATE, PG-13, $30): A bareknuckled look at the world of cage fighting, this surprisingly emotional fight picture begins with an Iraq war vet (Tom Hardy) reconciling with his boozy father (Best Supporting Actor nominee Nick Nolte) in time for the old man to train him for a big martial-arts battle. In the final round, Tommy’s opponent is none other than his estranged brother Brendan (Joel Edgerton). Writer/director Gavin O’Connor manages to elevate the tired formulas to near-poetry. It’s downright “Rocky”-esque. ••• “MONEYBALL” (2011, SONY, PG-13, $30): Best-actor nominee Brad Pitt is at the top of his game as Billy Beane, GM of the last-place Oakland A’s, who adds a numbers-cruncher (Best Supporting Actor nominee Jonah Hill) to his club. “Moneyball” deserves a pennant for snazzy dialogue, lived-in performances and refusal to sentimentalize America’s favorite pastime. ••• “PUSS IN BOOTS” (2011, DREAMWORKS, PG, $30): Everybody’s favorite swashbuckling feline (Antonio Banderas) is center stage in an adventure involving a duplicitous Humpty Dumpty (Zach Galifianakis), a seductive con artist named Kitty Softpaws (Salma Hayek) and the Goose That Lays The Golden Eggs. This Best Animated Film nominee is heavy on derring-do and cat-inspired humor.

UNDERWORLD AWAKENING 3D – Species at war. R for violence, gore, language. 88 mins. ★★

Amy Longsdorf also profiles celebrities for the Sunday Etc. section of the Times Leader.

All undressed but with nowhere funny to go By ROGER MOORE McClatchy-Tribune News Service

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munity of organic farming, folk singing, drug-using, free-loving cliches. They’ll live in a house with no doors and no privacy under the thumb of guru Seth, a Jesus-haired caricature. First George is into this life, then he’s over it. Of course, by that time, Linda has given herself over. The idea of rat-racers running off to a “simpler” life is as old as the movies, but the only things co-writers David Wain and Marino bring to it are nudity — the Full Monty, kids — and crudity.

Wesley Deeds is jolted out of his scripted life when he meets Lindsey, a single mother who works on the cleaning crew in his office building. Running time: 111 minutes Rated: PG-13 for sexual content, language, some violence and thematic material.

tion/violence. 136 mins. ★ 1/2 THE VOW — Old-fashioned amnesia tale. PG-13 for an accident, sexual content, partial nudity, language. 89 mins. ★ 1/2 THE WOMAN IN BLACK – A handsome nerve-jangler. PG-13 for theme, violence, disturbing images. 96 mins. ★★★

2012 OSCAR PREDICTIONS big talk of the 2012 awards season. It has earned only about $25 million but was showered with 10 Oscar nominations. ny year in which George Clooney and By now, a wide audience is familiar with “The Brad Pitt compete, or in which gender Artist,” if only as that black-and-white movie with identity, racism, post-9/11 pain, pro sports and illegal immigration prevail as themes, the cute Jack Russell terrier. But can this ultimate can’t be called quiet for the Academy Awards. Yet underdog grab best-picture? Or will the top prize go to weightier fare such as “The Descendants,” a a silent film is the major player at this year’s ultipoignant family portrait led by George Clooney, or mate film event, airing Sunday. “The Artist,” a winsome look at the rise and fall “The Help,” elevated by its three actress nominees? of a charismatic silent screen star, has become the Here are some predictions:

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By JULIE HINDS Detroit Free Press

IF YOU WATCH The “84th Annual Academy Awards” air at 8:30 p.m. EST Sunday on ABC.

• Rooney Mara, “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” • Meryl Streep, “The Iron Lady” • Michelle Williams, “My Week with Marilyn” Will win: Although Streep is technically superb and emotionally on target as Margaret Thatcher, the movie feels more like a series of pencil sketches than a finished portrait. Viola Davis, though, takes us on a journey into a soul, showing us the guarded outward composure of a black maid in the 1960s South and the strength, anger, tenderness and complexity that define her inner life. She’s bound to prevail. Should win: Davis, a phenomenal actress finally getting a chance to show what she can do in a starring role. BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR • Kenneth Branagh, “My Week with Marilyn” • Jonah Hill, “Moneyball” • Nick Nolte, “Warrior” • Christopher Plummer, “Beginners” • Max von Sydow, “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close” Will win: Plummer is on an award-season winning streak. Hollywood is finally acknowledging the veteran actor for a lifetime of achievement, as well as his understated portrayal of a senior citizen who comes out as a gay man to live his final years with grace and honesty. Captain Von Trapp is still a presence. Should win: Plummer is a fine choice, but if it’s time to single out a legend who’s never won, why not the venerable Max von Sydow, downright amazing as a man swaddled in a grief that’s rendered him mute. It would be an extreme, incredible upset by an actor in a flawed movie, but he deserves it.

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• “The Descendants” Back in theaters: • “The Iron Lady” • “My Week With Marilyn” • “Hugo” (one show only, Saturday at Cinemark) NOTE: “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close” plays at the Cinema & Drafthouse in Hazleton this weekend.

If this will be a mad-scramble movie weekend for you, here’s a rundown of the status of the big contenders: ••• Still in theaters: • “The Artist”

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS • Berenice Bejo, “The Artist” • Jessica Chastain, “The Help” • Melissa McCarthy, “Bridesmaids” • Janet McTeer, “Albert Nobbs” • Octavia Spencer, “The Help” Will win: Octavia Spencer, for her captivating blend of humor and suppressed fury as a maid with an unforgettable recipe for those who’ve wronged her. It’s the sort of breakthrough performance that makes Oscar voters sit up and pay attention. Should win: Janet McTeer, who quietly steals her movie from Glenn Close. As a woman impersonating a man in 19th-century Ireland to earn a living wage, McTeer’s immersion in male facial expressions and body movements is beyond impressive. BEST DIRECTOR • Woody Allen, “Midnight in Paris” • Michel Hazanavicius, “The Artist” • Terrence Malick, “The Tree of Life” • Alexander Payne, “The Descendants” • Martin Scorsese, “Hugo” Will win: Michel Hazanavicius. By relying on the silent treatment, the French director created a splendid reminder of how movies seduced the world in the days before sound, much less computers, ruled the industry. It’s filmmaking stripped down yet sprinkled with the flair of a cinematic maestro. Should win: Alexander Payne, a bard of contemporary American life. No other director has populated so many movies with such a rich tapestry of characters and such respect for the earth-shaking dramas of ordinary lives. Now on DVD: • “A Better Life” • “Beginners” • “Bridesmaids” • “Hugo” (on DVD Sunday) • “Midnight in Paris” • “Moneyball” • “The Help” • “The Tree of Life” • “Warrior”

Silence is golden By MARY THERESE BIEBEL mbiebel@timesleader.com

At first, Mary F. Mattern of Kingston went to see “The Artist” from a sense of duty. It had been nominated for best picture, and she was curious. The Wyoming Valley West High School art teacher had no idea she’d be enthralled by a black-and-white silent movie. “God, it was so beautiful,” she said. “I was so visually caught up in it. It was marvelous. I have never recommended a movie more. I tell all my students to go see it.” “When you saw this movie and you weren’t bombarded by language,” Mattern said, “you could really take the time to look at the design of each frame.” Beautiful frames, a talented cast, a scenestealing dog and an homage to old Hollywood. All reasons “The Artist” may well be named best picture, movie buffs say. “I thought everyone in the cast was wonderful,” said Hildy Morgan, who books movies for the Dietrich Theater film festivals in Tunkhannock. Morgan especially admired Jean Dujardin, nominated for best actor. “That man. You’re just totally in love with him after about six minutes,” she said. “This role was one of such sensitivity. Remember when he’s on the staircase and looks at (the ingenue who’s on the way up)? It’s such a wistful and sweet expression on his face.” Dujardin’s character faces career problems as silent films give way to “talkies,” but he’s “never pathetic,” Morgan said. “He always has self-possession and dignity.” Morgan, who owns four Jack Russell Terrier rescue dogs, also is fond of the canine costar who saves his master’s life by alerting a policeman to a burning building. “He was just like Lassie,” Morgan said. “That dog really delighted me.” Librarian Rose Cichy of Forty Fort appreciated “The Artist” for another reason. “What I enjoyed most was the reaction of the audience,” Cichy said. “At one point I just sat back and realized I didn’t hear a sound, not a word, not a rustle of a wrapper. (A silent film) commands you to actively pay attention so you don’t miss what’s going on.” Everhart Museum curator Nezka Pfeifer would make one change, however, from when the actor is startled to begin hearing noises, such as items clattering on his dressing table. “They could have really run with that and made it genre-bending,” she said, “but they had it turn out to be a dream.” Still, Pfeifer enjoyed the film. “Jean Dujardin is a wonderful actor, and the dog actually steals the show. Uggie is the big star.”

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BEST PICTURE • “The Artist” • “The Descendants” • “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close” • “The Help” • “Hugo” • “Midnight in Paris” • “Moneyball” • “The Tree of Life” • “War Horse” Will win: The competition here is mostly between the fizzy joys of “The Artist,” the multilayered drama of “The Descendants” and “The Help” and the lovely precision of “Hugo.” Expect “The Artist” to prevail. Oscar voters can’t resist a movie celebrating their own craft. Should win: “The Descendants,” another excellent snapshot of the human heart from Alexander Payne. It conveys the magnificent, tragic messiness of life through the story of a husband and father coping with revelations in the wake of his wife’s devastating coma. BEST ACTOR • Demian Bichir, “A Better Life” • George Clooney, “The Descendants” • Jean Dujardin, “The Artist” • Gary Oldman, “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” • Brad Pitt, “Moneyball” Will win: Clooney has never been better. And goodness knows Gary Oldman deserves recognition for decades of superb acting. But, Jean Dujardin, prepare to be honored for world-class style, sweet dance moves and making silent films cool again. Should win: Clooney. He dug deep to find the place where sorrow, jealousy and wisdom meet in an average man. BEST ACTRESS • Glenn Close, “Albert Nobbs” • Viola Davis, “The Help”

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Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo in a scene from ’The Artist.’ AP writers predict the silent film will claim the best-picture prize and its director, Michel Hazanavicius, will be named best director.

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Events

T H I S W E E K : F E B . 24 TO M A R C H 1, 2012

Crystal Cabin Fever, an African Safari-themed ice-sculpture exhibit with a 40-foot ice slide with ice-carving demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday. Sculpted Ice Works, Route 590, Lakeville. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. $10, $6 children. 226-6246. Roman Holiday, the annual icesculpture exhibit with an ice bar, individually themed ice windows, a Trojan horse and more. Through March (weather permitting) at Damenti’s Restaurant, 870 N. Hunter Highway, Mountain Top. 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 4 to 9 p.m. Sundays. 788-2004. Signings and Sightings, with Alex McCord of “The Real Housewives of New York City.” Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Route 315, Plains Township. 8 tonight. 888-946-4672. Candy’s Place Spin 4 Life, a spinning fundraiser for the Center for Cancer Awareness and the Brandon J. Case Memorial Scholarship. With free refreshments and mini-massages. Candy’s Place, 190 Welles St., Forty Fort. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. $20 for a 45-minute ride includes a free T-shirt. Signup: 714-8800. Placemat Workshop, make a vinyl-coated themed placemat using recycled greeting cards. Back Mountain Memorial Library, 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas. 1 p.m. Saturday. $5 includes materials, but bring your own greeting cards. Signup: 675-1182. Native American Artifact Exhibit, with the Pennsylvania Indian Artifact Collectors Association displaying tools, weapons and trade items. Also: demonstrations of flint-knapping and atlatl (spear) throwing. Susquehanna Riverlands, 634 Salem Blvd., Berwick. 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 25. Free. 866-832-3312. Healthy Heart Fair, with free blood-pressure screenings, body-fat analysis, massages, educational games and information. The Mall at Steamtown, Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton. Hosted by the University of Scranton Exercise Science Club. 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. 941-5841. Nite at the Races. St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary Church, 33 Manhattan St., Ashley. Saturday with doors at 6 p.m. and post time at 7 p.m. $5; $10 per horse. 825-6669.

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New Year’s Eve, a screening of the romantic comedy with Hilary Swank and Michelle Pfeiffer. Walsh Hall, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. 7 p.m. Saturday; 3 and 8 p.m. Sunday. $3. 674-6411. Zen Meditation Sunday Gathering, with Zazen meditation,

JCC Institute of Learning, with Neil Edley of Sugar Plum giving a “Chocolate Demo.” Jewish Community Center, 60 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre. 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Free. 8244646.

BEST BET Indulge your inner child at the 18th annual toy show, where old and new toys for all ages are on sale, at the Sugarloaf Fire Company, 95 W. County Road, Sugarloaf. Peruse your pleasures from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow. Admission is free. 233-3937. beginner’s instruction, chanting, walking meditation, Zen talk by Genro Milton Sensei and vegetarian snacks. Endless Mountain Zendo, 104 Hollow Road, Stillwater. 8:30 a.m. Sunday. 9255077. Self-Defense Fundraiser, to benefit the Star Survivors Team of the Relay for Life of Wyoming Valley. TCK Mixed Martial Arts, 1071 Route 315, Wilkes-Barre. Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. $10. 817-4104. 1904 Railroad Safety Project, a talk by historian Ted Baird on the building of the Lackawanna Avenue viaduct to eliminate the dangerous at-grade crossing of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad. Lackawanna Historical Society, 232 Monroe Ave., Scranton. 2 p.m. Sunday. Free. 344-3841. Ice Cream Social, with raffles, DJ entertainment, a build-your-ownsundae bar, homemade ice cream sandwiches and ice cream floats. Wyoming Valley West High School, 150 Wadham St., Plymouth. 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. $3, $2 children. Proceeds benefit the Main Street Elementary Yearbook Committee. 328-3226. Cooking for a Cause, a gourmet dinner to benefit the Wyoming Valley Children’s Association. Woodlands Inn & Resort, 1073

Alex McCord of ‘The Real Housewives of New York’ will stop by the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Casino in Plains Township today for a ‘Signings and Sightings’ event. Route 315, Plains Township. Monday with cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. $125. 7141246. Just for the Record, a vinyl-record listening session. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St, WilkesBarre. 6 p.m. Monday. 823-0156. The Founding of the Pennsylvania Iron Industry, with historian Dan Graham. Sponsored by the Frances Dorrance Chapter of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology. Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St., Duryea. 7 p.m. Tuesday. 842-2708. Introduction to Zen Meditation, a talk and brief practice session. Mercy Center, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Donation. Signup: 675-1872. Black History Month Film Series, a screening of “For Colored Girls,” about issues that impact black women. Alden Trust Room 219, Insalaco Hall, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Free. 6741483.

Leap into Success, a Celebrity Bartender event to benefit Luzerne County’s Dress for Success. Uptown 2, 216 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. $35, $25, $20. 270-4949.

FUTURE Home Expo, the 100-booth showcase plus ccrafts, wine tasting and raffles. Sponsored by the Building Industry Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania at the 109th Field Artillery Armory, 280 Market St., Wilkes-Barre. 4 to 7 p.m. March 2; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 3; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 4. 287-3331. Dinner by Design: A Visual Feast, an exhibit of inventive dining environments created by professional designers. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. Opens March 2 with a benefit preview party 7 to 10 p.m., offering hors d’oeuvres, open bar and music by the Jazz Assassins. The exhibit runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 3 and noon to 5 p.m. March 4 with a vendor marketplace and food and cocktails available. $60 preview party, $15 exhibit. 800-745-3000. New England Contra Dance, with music by the Contra Rebels. Church of Christ Uniting, 776 Market St., Kingston. 7 p.m. March 3. $9. No partner or previous experience necessary. 333-4007.

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Preschool Story Time. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. 11 a.m. to noon Fridays through March 30. Ages 3 to 5. 693-1364. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, by Scranton Public Theatre. Old Forge High School, 300 Marion St., Old Forge. 1 p.m. Saturday. $5. 344-3656. Infant Story Time, age 2 and under. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 10 and 11 a.m. Wednesdays through March 21. 823-0156. Nittany Lion Has the Hiccups, a reading by children’s author Denise Kaminsky. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. 474-9313. My Grownup and Me. Ages 1 to 3. Osterhout Library North Branch, 28 Oliver St., Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. Thursday. 822-4660. 1-2-3 Imagine! With Elmo & Friends. Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and friends use their imaginations to visit far-off places. Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre Township. 7 p.m. Thursday; 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. March 2; 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. March 3; 1 and 4:30 p.m. March 4. $13-$55. 970-7600 or ticketmaster.com.

FUTURE Middle Creek Waterfowl, a field trip with the Junior Bird Club to Kleinfeltersville to see snow geese and waterfowl. Bring a lunch. Leaves from Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 3. $5. 403-2006.

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Something Special lives up to its name Now far be it from us on this first FridayofLenttostarttalkingabout cakesandcookiesandothersweets without apologizing profusely. We beg your indulgence, but Fat Tuesday was approaching, after all, and we simply felt siren-called to this charming little bakery/kitchen, rather like vigilant gulls to flying fries on a busy beach. If you didn’t fill up on sugar Tuesday and you didn’t give it up for Lent, you’ll have to swing by here for some top-shelf sweets. (We’ll gettothoselater.)Fornow,though, let’s talk about a fresh, fun lunch with a simpler spirit that still delivers certain little setter-aparters destined to snag your heart. Pecans, for example. Specifically, pecans in a Chicken Pecan Salad sandwich ($6.75 in full form, served with chips). Here, our server told us, it leads a list of popular house specialties. We can see why. The chicken itself was all white meat,abundantandfreshascanbe. Cradled as it was in my guest’s choice of flaky, buttery croissant, we couldn’t say a word against it. She opted for the half sandwich, as part of the $7.50 lunch combo, and was therefore able to pair it with a soup of the day: asparagus and shrimp bisque, in fine form, with

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Ifanappleadaykeepsthedoctor away, could a bottle a day of Shipyard Brewing Company’s Applehead do the same? Most likely not, but this pale wheat brew tastes so much like the shiny red fruit it might tempt you to rationalize you’reonlydrinkingtoyourhealth. Shipyard Brewing Company’s most notable seasonal beer is fall’s Pumpkinhead. Polling customers to find the flavor best for its “head” line, Shipyard hit upon apple and came up with Applehead, akin to apple pie in a bottle. Its golden hue resembles apple juice, its bouquet is of tart apple with a hint of cinnamon, and the taste follows suit. The light brew

Something Special on West Walnut Street in Kingston is an almost-hidden gem off Wyoming Avenue serving up breakfast, lunch and a host of specialty baked goods. DON CAREY/THE TIMES LEADER

which itself was a beautiful thing. Roasted cauliflower and tiny piecWhat: Something Special es of caramelized onion — actually Where: 23 West Walnut St., Kingston caramelized, not just advertised as Call: 570-288-8386 such — shared hot, fluffy space inCredit cards? Yes Wheelchair accessible? Yes side a pie crust also stuffed with Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. MondaySwiss and Parmesan cheeses. The Friday; 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Satcreation nearly fell apart upon the urdays. Breakfast served until touch of the fork tines, but that’s a noon M-F and all day Saturdays. testament to the flaky wonderfulness of the tart itself. Vegetarians large, vibrant pieces of both key in- should love this. (On a side note, Wednesdays, we’re told, are vegetagredients obviously present. The other soup choice was car- ble days at Something Special, and rot and dill, and I made that mine. those who showed up two days ago (On a nearby table, it looked far too couldhavehadquitethemagnificent colorful and alluring to pass up.) I mélange.Aroasted-veggiesandwich subbed this gorgeous crayon-or- contained—getallofthis—roasted ange soup with a bisque consisten- eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, cy for the side salad that normally red and green bell peppers, portabelaccompanies the $7.50 veggie tart, la mushrooms, garlic, onions and

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has just a bit of a bite. ••• APPLEHEAD Sold at: Goldstein’s Deli, 200 Pierce St., Kingston Price: $2.75 per bottle, $12.99 per six-pack Brewed by: Shipyard Brewing Co., Maine Type: American Pale Wheat Ale Alcohol by volume: 4.50 percent

Applehead may not have all the nutritional value of its namesake fruit, but it’s certainly as delicious and close to the taste.

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Book Signing, with Licia Gregory, author of “My Favorite Girl.” Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 2 p.m. Saturday. 823-0156. Black History Month Story Time, with craft-making and snacks. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Saturday with preschool ages at 10 a.m. and age 5 and older at 2 p.m. 823-0156.

FUTURE Regan Reads: A Poetic Interlude, with Nell Regan, Irish poet and Fulbright scholar. Weinberg Memorial Library, University of Scranton. 6:30 p.m. March 6. Free. 941-7816. bake sale and food sale. St. Stanislaus Gymnasium, 38 W. Church St., Nanticoke. March 18 with doors at 10 a.m. and drawings at 1 p.m. 7354833.

goat cheese and was served on sundried-tomato and focaccia bread with pasta salad and chips. Hungry much? I am, just typing. Fortunately, I’m still subsisting on thememoryofmyloveforourlunchending cookie surprises, which our server told us we were entitled to, one apiece. We chose the ricotta variety over chocolate chip and almond crescents and were instantly impressed. The pliant little things tasted fresh from the oven and were enough to pull us to the almost-famous little bakery counter, where other sweet finishes could be had. From an array of cupcakes, brownies, biscotti, crumb cakes and such, we chose one cinnamon stick and one brownie-filled croissant. Yes, brownie-filled. This one was

quite rich, a chocoholic’s dream. House-baked bread was another hit. Here, you can take your pick for your in-store sandwich or buy a $5 loafandhittheroad.Ahoney-oatloaf was spongy with the stamp of sweet and screamed fresh the moment the bread knife made contact. Other asavailable varieties, such as sun-dried tomato basil, jalapeno cheddar and rosemary olive oil, give us reason to return. So do pizza Fridays. We simply must try some gourmet personal pies done, we expect, as only a fine bakery can do. Hey, isn’t today Friday? And isn’t pizza allowed in Lent? Race you to the door? Times Leader food critics remain anonymous.

T H I S W E E K : F E B . 24 TO M A R C H 1, 2012 Lost Voices: A Remembrance, Poland 1940-1945, Michael Mirabito explores World War II concentration camp sites in photos. Accompanied by “Voices Speak: A Musical Journey,” an original musical suite by Dr. Douglas Lawrence. Through March 18 with a reception 4:30 to 6:30 tonight. Suraci Gallery, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 348-6278. Photography on Campus, the diversity of the photographic medium including cell-phone photography by students and faculty. Opens tonight with a reception 4:30 to 6:30. Continues through March 18 at the Mahady Gallery, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 348-6278.

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Ski for the Cure, a skiing fundraiser for Cure Breast Cancer Awareness Day with a Pledge Ski-a-Thon and Pink Olympic Race Gates. Jack Frost Ski Area, 1 Jack Frost Mountain Road, off Route 940, Blakeslee. Saturday with registration at 8 a.m. and Race Gates 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Art Auction, with hors d’oeuvres and wine. St. Jude School, 422 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. Saturday with preview at 6 p.m. and auction at 7:30 p.m. $25; $40 per couple. 474-5803. Don’t just watch a movie, experience it! All Stadium Seating and Dolby Surround Sound

CLOSING SOON Art of Charles G. Weidemann, five paintings by the former Trucksville resident who studied under N.C. Wyeth. Through February at the Back Mountain Memorial Library, 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas. 675-1182. Edward Hopper: Early Impressions. Through March 4 at the Pauly Friedman Art Gallery, Misericordia University, Dallas. 6746250. Winslow Homer: Woodcut Prints, along with paintings by Pennsylvania artist Michael Molnar. Through March 4 at the MacDonald Art Gallery, Misericordia University, Dallas. 674-6250.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Art Museum Bus Trip to the Philadelphia Museum of Art to see the Vincent Van Gogh exhibit of 40 Memorial dedicated ski runs begin at 11 a.m. 443-8425. Build Your Own Bluebird Box, with pre-cut kits. Wild Birds Unlimited, Dallas Shopping Center, Route 309, Dallas. 9 a.m. Saturday. $18 includes materials; bring a cordless drill if possible. Reservations: 675-9900. Birding in the Kirby Park Natural Area, with the Greater Wyoming Valley Audubon Society. Meet in the

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BEST BET Easter may be six weeks away, but artist Marianne Lurie’s colorful Pysanky eggs will put you in the mood when the exhibit ‘Acrylics and Eggshells’ debuts tonight at Something Special in Kingston. Also on display are paintings by Bonnie Mattick. Join in tonight’s reception from 5 to 7 p.m. or drop by between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays or 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Saturdays. The exhibit runs through April 13. 288-8386. masterpieces. Sponsored by the Hazleton Art League. Leaves from Genetti Best Western, Route 309, Hazleton, at 9 a.m. March 25. $105 includes an audio tour of the exhibit and brunch at Bistro St. Tropez. 454-3124. parking lot near Dawes Avenue on the West Side of the Market Street Bridge, Wilkes-Barre. 8 a.m. Sunday. Free. 542-5948. Wild Creek Cove Hike, 5.5 moderate miles in Beltzville State Park. Meet at the Sears Automotive parking lot, Wyoming Valley Mall, Kidder Street, Wilkes-Barre Township. 11:45 a.m. Sunday. Sponsored by the Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club. 8257200.

*Tyler Perry’s Good Deeds - PG13 115 min (1:55), (4:55), 7:25, 9:55 *Gone - PG13 - 105 min (2:10), (5:00), 7:30, 9:50 Act of Valor in DBox Motion Seating - R - 110 min (1:50), (4:15), 7:35, 10:00 *Act of Valor - R - 110 min (1:50), (4:15), 7:35, 10:00 *Wanderlust R - 105 min. (2:05), (4:20), 7:25, 9:50 This Means War - PG13 - 110 min (1:50), (4:20), 7:15, 9:45 The Secret World of Arrietty - G 105 min (1:55), (4:10), 7:00, 9:15 ***Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance in 3D PG-13 - 105 min (1:55), (4:35), 7:20, 9:40 **Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance PG13 - 105 min (1:45), (4:10), 7:00, 9:20 ***Journey 2: The Mysterious Island in 3D PG - 105 min. (1:40), (4:25), 7:00, 9:15 Safe House - R - 125 min. (1:50), (4:40), 7:15, 10:05 ***Star Wars: The Phantom Menace in 3D - 140 min. (1:40), (4:20), 7:05, 9:55 **The Vow - PG13 - 115 min. (2:05), (4:30), 7:30, 10:10 Chronicle - PG13 - 95 min. (2:15), (4:40), 7:20, 9:40 (no 2:15, 4:40 on 2/25 & NO 7:20, 9:40 ON 3/1) The Woman In Black - PG13 - 105 min. (2:00), (4:25), 7:10, 9:30

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Avoid the per-

son who insists on helping you regardless of whether you need them to. Notice how this helpful energy feels repellent. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You know what you know, and you’re not so worried about the rest because you also know where you can find out more. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It’s better to be real about who you are and what you can do (and want to do!) than to try for sainthood. A fallen halo becomes a leash. Avoid over-promising.

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people every day, but you’re not a “people pleaser.” It just so happens that when you make yourself happy, others smile, too. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). “There is no terror in a bang,” said the iconic suspense filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock, “only in the anticipation of it.” May these wise words help you stop fretting and move forward. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Instead of laboring over a decision, you weigh the pros and cons. You trust your subconscious mind to pick up the details that you miss with your conscious mind. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Avoid asking, “Do you know what I mean?” It’s important that you sound incredibly self-

assured. The words you choose send a signal to others about what you’re trying to say. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You eventually will outgrow these conditions that right now feel so much like who you are. Dissociate yourself from what is happening for a moment. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). One way you can tell that you are fully engaged in life is that when you move, the world naturally adjusts and reacts, making way for you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You don’t have to achieve or succeed at anything to be secure in the universe. You always have a place. Whether you are feeling it at the moment or not, you fit.

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absurd to avoid reading a story because you’re afraid of how it will end. It is equally absurd not to start a relationship because you don’t know how it will end. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You have much to give now, and there’s a demanding task on the table just waiting for someone to take charge. Self-confidence and dedication will be required. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 24). Your flexible attitude helps you move with the times. Loved ones wine and dine you in the weeks to come, and you deserve the extra attention. You’ll sign important documents in March. Cancer and Capricorn people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 2, 41, 20 and 24.

Resentful man’s lies have broken marriage beyond repair Dear Abby: I have been married to “Roman” for 13 years. He has always been a man of few words who didn’t initiate much on his own, so I did everything. I took over all aspects of our married life — from bill paying to home maintenance to romance. He would tell me how grateful he was to me for doing it. His adult daughters from a previous marriage have always been cold to me, and I recently

DEAR ABBY ADVICE found out why. It turns out Roman made up horrible, untrue stories behind my back. He painted himself as the victim of abuse! His daughters staged an “intervention” to save their dad, and Roman went along with them. He cleared out our bank accounts, hid money and assets and filed for divorce. He went along with the charade until his guilt got the bet-

ter of him, and he admitted he had made it all up. He claims he doesn’t want to divorce me. He said he made up the stories to get his daughters’ attention. Roman and I are now going through counseling, and I am assuming responsibility for my part in this mess. He harbors strong resentment toward me and resorted to passive-aggressive revenge. We’re both doing our best to establish open lines of communication. The problem is his daughters still believe the lies. They hate me and won’t speak to their fa-

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If you see a man serenading people outside Wellington’s in Clarks Summit on Saturday as you’re on your way to the Backdraft show, don’t be surprised; it’s happened before. The five-man Scranton-based band is full of energy and such surprises during any set. “A lot of times Joe will wander out into the crowd while he’s playing, just to keep people engaged,” Carlos Martinez, 28, lead vocalist and the man responsible for the outside-venue song session, said. “We like to interact with the crowd as much as possible.” In addition to Martinez, Backdraft is made up of Joe Krott, 36, on guitars and backup vocals, Thomas Rodriguez, 37, on bass guitar and backup vocals, Karl Richards, 52, on guitar and backup vocals, and drummer Paul Beavers, 36. The band began as a group of men involved in fire service, which explains the

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name, and covers hits from the ’70s to present. The members’ age range means each can pull inspiration from a different genre, heavy metal, funk and blues among them. “We suggest things and pass them back and forth, which is why we can play such an eclectic set of music,” Rodriguez said. “We’re able to put new music in every cou-

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songwriters Lorne Clarke, Tom Flannery, KJ Wagner and Michael Jerling. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 3 p.m. Sunday. Donation. 996-1500.

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F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre will celebrate Thursday with a Gaelic Storm concert. (You may remember Leo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet dancing to their music in the steerage of the ‘Titanic.’). Storm will perform traditional and contemporary music plus plenty of drinking songs. Canadian band Enter the Haggis, who’ll bring along Scottish Highland pipes, will open the 7:30 p.m. show. Tickets are $22-$32. Call 826-1100. organist at St. John the Divine Cathedral in NYC. HoulihanMcLean Center, University of Scranton. 7:30 p.m. March 2. Free. 941-7624. Leadership Offers Laughter (LOL) Comedy Night, with three standup comedians. Organized by the Lead-

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enthusiastic or interactive fan of the evening, or, as Tom said, on “someone who may be quiet sitting in the corner that just needs a pick-me-up.” Getting the monkey means free admission to all Backdraft shows as long as the owner can show the monkey at the door. Backdraft keeps a Facebook album of all winners. Facebook is one of the major ways Backdraft keeps in touch with fans. “It’s a way for our fans to communicate with us in a less-hectic scenario, to really let us know what they want from us, what they want to hear, what we can do for them in a show,” Rodriguez said. Overall, Backdraft wants to have a good time and provide one for those who have put them where they are today. “The big part of keeping the dynamic fun and interesting is that that’s exactly what we do. It’s simple: We have fun,” Rodriguez said. “We don’t let stuff stress us out. We’re doing what we love, and that’s what counts.”

ership Wilkes-Barre Class of 2012 Impact Group in honor of World Laughter Day. Brews Brothers West, 75 Main St., Luzerne. 7 p.m. March 3. $15. 446-8992. Gilbert Gottfried, former “Saturday Night Live” regular. Mount Airy Casino Resort, 44 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 8 p.m. March 3. $30, $20. 866-468-7619. Faith at Work, 16th-century music composed during the Wars of Religion. By The Lyric Consort. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. 3 p.m. March 4. $10; students with ID free.

343-6707. Lenten Concert, with the Catholic Choral Society. 3 p.m. March 4 at St. Andrew Parish, 316 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre, and 2:30 p.m. March 11 at St. John the Evangelist Parish, 35 William St., Pittston. Free. 587-2753. Simply Grand Concert, with cellist Alberto Parrini and pianist Fabio Parrini. Works by Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky and Dvorak. Sordoni High Definition Theater, WVIA-TV, off Old Boston Road, Jenkins Township. 3 p.m. March 4. Free but reservations required. 655-2808.

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PRICE $8.00 adv. $10.00 at Door

A mouth watering 12-14 oz. cut of Prime Rib served with a side of Au Jus, and a choice of two sides. Costello’s is now offering off-site Catering! For information and pricing call 714-7777 Please inquire about our private dining room for any and all occasions.

A BOURBON STREET BLAST...JAY LENO...THE TONIGHT SHOW

Costello’s has a NEW Bar/Drink menu offering many new Specialty Drinks and also Bar Food!

1477 WEST MAIN ST., RT. 11 , PLYMOUTH Call For $8 Advanced Tickets At 779-4145

HAPPY HOUR: Sunday-Friday 4pm - 6pm.

DANCERS ON STAGE 6:30 AGAIN 10:30

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MARCH 10: 40 LB. HEAD - 9:30 to 1:30 • $3.00 COVER

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AN APPETITE DY FOR COME ‘Still Hungry’ John Pinette brings hisPa. tour to Northeastern

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LENTEN SPECIALS $ 25 Fish & 7 PIZZA DOUBLES 12 Cut Chips 2 Medium Pizzas $ 25 Sicilian Haluski 4 $ 95 Tossed w/ $4 25 Pizza + tax

+ tax

Tuna Chef w/ Tuna Pasta Salad

+ tax

6+95tax

425 + tax

3 Large 1-Topping Pizzas

MIX & MATCH Any 3 Subs or Wings

28 1595 95 $ + tax

Wilkes-Barre Area

20 E. Northampton St.

825-5166

Mountain Top Area Route 309

474-6669

Kingston Area

Delivery Only Forty Fort, Swoyersville, Wyoming, Exeter

288-3687

Kingston, Edwardsville • 825-5166

Dallas

Nanticoke Area

674-7777

735-8290

Country Club Plaza

Delivery Only

The Great Pizza & Movie Combo

2395

+ tax

2 Tickets to the W-B Movies 14 1 Medium 1-Topping Pizza & 2 Drinks

we cater parties at W-B Movies 14, call for details

Wyoming/Pittston Area 187 Wyoming Ave.

613-9191 • 655-3987 Pittston, W. Pittston, Wyoming, Jenkins Twp., Laﬂin, Exeter

Plains Area 825-5082 (Delivery Only) 655-3987

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THE GUIDE

THE GUIDE Home Made

Lakeside Skillet

POTATO PANCAKES

BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER SPECIALS

27 Wilson Street, Larksville

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Open Daily 7am - 9pm

B atter Sal es

for individuals to bazaars

The Potato Shack

FRI. - House Roasted Select Queen 12 oz. Cut Prime Rib of Beef - $16.99 Fresh Scallops Newburg served in a pastry puff - $14.99 Fresh Shrimp Cocktail SAT. - Homemade Beef Pasty SUN. - Chicken Oscar & Pot Roast Skillet

O pen Fri . 11:30-9:00 S at. & S un. 4:00-9:00

288-1584

2 FOR $20 DINNER SPECIALS 639-3474 Just 4 Miles From Dallas

Pole 279 • Lakeside Drive • Harveys Lake

FRI. 8-12

DJDressRINGMASTER Like Cupid Contest $100 Winner! Bud Light Drafts...$1.00

PIZZA PERFECT PIZZA • WINGS AND MORE!

SAME ORIGINAL RECIPE, HAND MADE, HAND BAKED 16 Carverton Road Trucksville

OAK ST • PITTSTON TWP. 654-1112

West Side Mall • Edwardsville 570-288-6609 • Open Daily 7am - 11pm

LENTEN SPECIALS Served with Soup or Salad, Potato and Vegetable

Seafood Casserole (shrimp, scallops, crabmeat) $13.75 Broiled Seafood (shrimp, scallops, haddock) $13.75 Sauteed Scallops $13.45 Stuffed Shrimp $13.45 Shrimp Creole $13.25 Crab Cakes $11.50 Potato Crusted Haddock $12.25 Pecan Crusted Tilapia $10.95 Filet of Sole Francaise $12.75 Broiled Salmon $12.45 Stuffed Flounder $13.45 Baked Haddock $11.95 Fish Fry $11.50 Serving Wine, Beer and Cocktails

Creative American Cooking

THIS WEEKEND

HADDOCK CREOLE EGGPLANT PARMESAN SAUTEED MIXED SEAFOOD TERIYAKI SALMON FILLET BAKED PASTA SUPREME HOMEMADE CRAB CAKES Look for this ad every Friday for great Lenten specials!

696-2100

822-4474

Mon. - Thurs. 4pm to 10pm Fri 11am to 11pm • Sat. 12:30pm to 11pm Sun. 2pm to 10pm

COUNTDOWN HAPPY HOUR 3-2-1 MONDAY - FRIDAY 5 to 7pm SATURDAY & SUNDAY 7 to 9pm p $3.00 Mixers • $2.00 Domestic Beers $1.00 Bartender’s Choice $1.00 B artender s C hoice FRIDAY,, FEB. 24th - KARAOKE 9-12 - NO COVER SSATURDAY, ATURDAY, FFEB. EB. 225th 5th - W WHISKEY HISKEY aand nd W WOODS OODS - N NO OC COVER OVER

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1011 Main Street, Swoyersville, PA

287-5950 SEAFOOD SPECIALS

570-675-5872

18 Church St., Dallas, PA 18612 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Friday 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sunday by appointment

24 Cut Box • 12 Cut Box French Bread Pizza 3 Slices Per Pack

Since 1941, Nardone Bros. has been bringing nutritious, high quality products to you and your family.

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Fiddler’s Green Irish Pub

(Eat in only) Beer Battered Haddock $ w/ Fries & Cole Slaw 7.99 Peel & Eat Shrimp $6.99 Clams $3.99 Dozen Mini Lobster Tails $1.50 ea. (Min 4)