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These wild violets were growing at Lake Scranton. AIMEE DILGER/THE TIMES LEADER
Jane Frye explains the common name of the fern at right is ’interrupted fern,’ because the seed spores turn a darker green, interrupting the lighter color above and below. Bill Glavich of Mount Cobb, Christine Byrd of Forest City and another hiker named Elaine listen attentively.
Hiker Bill Glavich holds a tea berry he plucked near Lake Scranton.
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She’ll lead a different walk on Sunday morning in Lackawanna State Park and another at Lake Scranton on June 11, to check on the progress the blossoms are making. “If you come every two weeks,” she said, “you’ll always notice something new is in bloom.” Taking the time to notice leaves and seed pods, maybe even to turn over a trillium flower that blooms face-down, adds greatly to the pleasure of a wildflower walk, said Christine Byrd of Forest City, who accompanied Frye on a recent expedition along Lake Scranton. “From the road some things
just look like weeds, but when you get close to them, they’re really stunning,” she said. Byrd and her fiancé, Bill Glavich of Mount Cobb, have been cataloging wildflowers for the past few years and discovered some at Lake Scranton that were new to them – such as the wild sarsaparilla. “I take pictures of them or I’ll forget,” Byrd said, adding she appreciated Frye sharing her knowledge with the group. Frye, who was hired by Pennsylvania American Water Co. to lead the monthly Lake Scranton See FLOWERS, Page 4
Christine Byrd photographs a red-berried elder tree as Bill Glavich looks on. Holding a marsh marigold encased in plastic, Jane Frye gives a short speech about identifying wildflowers before heading out on a walk along Lake Scranton.
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f you find a flower that looks like a dandelion but its leaves resemble the hooves of a young horse, you may be near a patch of coltsfoot. That tiny growth sprouting a few feet from a beech tree could be a beechdrop. And, if you come across pussytoes, you’ll see its flower clusters look very much like the print of a cat’s paw. “It’s soft, too, like soft, soft fur,” said naturalist Jane Frye of Scranton, who has noticed all these plants, and many more, during recent wildflower walks at Lake Scranton, just off Route 307 in Lackawanna County.
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Y Walk Wednesdays are back TIMES LEADER STAFF
The “Y Walk Wednesdays” program proved so popular last year that it has been expanded this year to include 12 walks in Wilkes-Barre and two in Hazleton. All walks begin promptly at 6 p.m., leaving from the YMCA buildings in either city. The walks are approximately 90 minutes long and are led by volunteer leaders who can offer insight into the history, architecture, wildlife and new developments in the cities. Walkers should wear comfortable clothing and shoes and bring water. In case of rain, the walks will be postponed until the same time the following evening. If you are participating in the Keystone Active Zone Passport Program scavenger hunt (www.kazpassport.org), pay attention to the question and answer that will be provided during the hike. The schedule follows: ••• Nesbitt Park Walk: What’s Blooming (Wilkes-Barre), June 8. Walkers will cross the Market Street Bridge and wend their way through Nesbitt Park, learning of its history and natural wildlife, then cross the North Street Bridge and head back to the YMCA along the new River Common. Walk leader is Alice Bohunko of the Wilkes-Barre YMCA. Houses of Worship Walk (Hazleton), June 8. Walkers will discover the downtown’s historic churches and synagogues and their significant contributions to the development of the Hazleton community. Experience the magnificent architecture unique to
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walks, does have a lot of information – and not only about botany. “That sound you’re hearing is the American toad,” she said as an insistent hum started to emanate from the vicinity of the lake. Just one toad? “It’s one toad, and he has a monotone. If you hear a trill going up at the end, that’s the chorus frog.” A quieter but more visible creature was the tiny, lizardlike eft creeping about on forest paths. Its bright orange skin means it’s a
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Participants in one of the first Y Walk Wednesday events stride along the River Common last year and learn about Wilkes-Barre history and architecture along the way.
these local Catholic, Protestant and Jewish houses of worship. Walk leader is Ann Vinatieri Bauder of the Greater Hazleton Historical Society and Museum. Keeping the Susquehanna Out of Our Living Rooms (WilkesBarre), June 15. Walkers will learn about the Wyoming Valley’s flood-protection system. The levee keeps nearly 80,000 of the county’s residents safe in times of high water and provides miles of trails and greenways for enjoyment. Walk leader is Jim Brozena of the Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority. Nature in Your Neighborhood (Wilkes-Barre), June 22. Walkers will enjoy a summer evening discovering some of the plants and wildlife along the River Common. Participants will use field guides to identify plants in bloom. Walkers will wander
along the river side of the new River Common to the Courthouse and back. Walk leader is Diane Madl of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Nescopeck State Park. From Emily Post to F.M. Kirby: Wilkes-Barre Mansions (WilkesBarre), June 29. Walkers will explore the architectural heritage of downtown mansions. From Queen Anne to Tudor Revival, walkers will learn about their styles and the families who lived along historic Franklin and River streets. Walk leader is Tony Brooks of the Luzerne County Historical Society. Stained Glass and Sacred Spaces (Wilkes-Barre), July 6. Walkers will view the array of styles of downtown WilkesBarre’s churches and synagogues. Walkers will learn how different faiths and denomina-
juvenile. Frye said it will turn dark green when it’s a mature salamander, ready to mate. As she strolled along the paved path at Lake Scranton last month, Frye spotted a hawthorn tree with spiky thorns and white blossoms. In a few weeks she said, the blossoms would be replaced by red berries that can be used in jams and jellies. “They’re too tart to eat as is,” she said. The striped maple has stripes on its bark – hence the name – but it’s also known as “whistle wood.” “Once a gentleman came on a hike, took a piece of it and started whittling,” Frye reminisced. “By the time the walk was over, he made a whistle.”
The “interrupted fern,” she pointed out, develops dark green spores which interrupt the lighter green of the stalks. It’s related to the “cinnamon fern,” which “doesn’t smell like cinnamon and doesn’t taste like cinnamon but turns a rusty color (like the spice).” If you were traveling fast, it would have been easy to overlook the beechdrops, which look like wispy miniature trees, about 4 inches tall. “Beechdrops grow only in association with the beech tree,” Frye said. “It attaches itself to a fungus in the soil, and the fungus attaches itself to beech roots.” Tea berries were evident and
tions approach architecture, focusing on their magnificent stained-glass windows, their history, meaning and donors. Walk leader is Tony Brooks of the Luzerne County Historical Society. Our Luzerne County Courthouse, A Living History (WilkesBarre), July 13. Walkers will discover the history and beauty of the county’s 100-year-old courthouse. Stroll along the new River Common, learn the early history of the river and Susquehannock Indians who lived along its banks, and visit the memorials on the south lawn. Inside, discover the architectural wonders of the magnificent County Seat. Walk leaders is Colette Check of the Luzerne County Commissioners Office. The Heritage of King’s College (Wilkes-Barre), July 20. Walkers will explore the campus, inside and out, focusing on its collection of historic buildings, beautiful landscaping and gardens, monuments and memorials and the many new additions to the campus map. Walk leader is Charles Brooks, Ph.D., of King’s College. What’s New on Wilkes-Barre’s East Side? (Wilkes-Barre), July 27. Walkers will experience all that great additions to Coal Street Park and the surrounding area. Visit the new ice rink, playground and ballfields and learn what else is planned for the city’s second-largest park. Walk Leader is Ted Kross of the Wilkes-Barre City Health Department. Vine Street Cemetery Loop (Hazleton), Aug. 3. Walkers will discover the peace and tranquility of this beautiful cemetery as they enjoy tales of its notable in-
habitants and history and learn about draftsmanship that created its special artistic and ecological features. Enjoy the relaxation of beautiful Trinity Lutheran Garden Park at the walk’s conclusion. Walk leader is John Probert, president of the Hazleton Cemetery Association. A Walk on the Wild Side (Wilkes-Barre), Aug. 3. Walkers will explore the natural and wild side of Kirby Park, learning about the park’s history, the riparian forest, the wildlife that inhabits it, its connection to the Chesapeake Bay and improving water quality for the Susquehanna River. Walk leader is Vincent Cotrone of the Penn State Cooperative Extension. Wings Over Wilkes-Barre (Wilkes-Barre), Aug. 10. Walkers will enjoy breathtaking city views and sweeping river vistas from above the rooftops. Walk leader is Carol Hussa of the Wilkes-Barre YMCA. Magnificent Mansions: Then and Now (Wilkes-Barre), Aug.17. Wilkes-Barre is home to many examples of stately homes that have been converted for use in today’s world. Walkers will learn about some of these magnificent buildings, their history and function today. Walk leader is Rich McNulty of Susquehanna Trailers Association. Gown in Town: A Walk Around Wilkes (Wilkes-Barre), Aug. 24. Walkers will enjoy the university’s beautiful landscaping and gardens, the magnificent architecture old and new and get a glimpse of what the future holds for the Wilkes campus. Walk leader is Paul Adams of Wilkes University.
IF YOU WALK • Wildflower Walk on the Lakeside Trail at Lackawanna State Park guided by naturalist Jane Frye. Meet at the Rowlands Road parking lot at 9 a.m. Sunday. 343-5144 or hikingjane.com. • Wildflower Nature Walk, to seek out May apples, cuckoo flowers and New England asters at the Florence Shelly Wetlands Preserve. Meet at the preserve’s parking lot, one mile north of Thompson, Route 171 and Stack Road, at 2 p.m.
Sunday. 727-4272. • Wildflower Walk, two easy miles around Lake Scranton. Meet at the Pennsylvania American Water Company parking lot on Route 307, Scranton, at 10 a.m. June 11. Free. 343-5144. • Nature Walk to look for birds and blooming wildflowers. Meet at the Nature Center, Hickory Run State Park, Route 534, White Haven, at 9 a.m. June 12. 4430400.
edible, as Glavich proved by tasting one from a low-lying plant. The wild strawberries were in blossom and would bear fruit later.
There’s always something to see, said Frye, who enjoys nature walks any time of year but especially in the spring. “Because of the newness of it all.”
THIS WEEK: JUNE 3 T O 9 , 2 0 11 Powering Past Pancreatic Cancer, the third annual 5K run and one-mile walk. Martz Amphitheater, Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre. Saturday. Register at 8 for 10 a.m. event. $20. 239-3107.
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Finishing the Fight 5K Run and Walk, to benefit the 1st Battalion 9th Marines. Mellow Park, 100 Keystone Ave., Peckville. Saturday with registration at 9 a.m. and race at 11 a.m. Info at finishingthefightrun.com. 614-6341.
Although many of our state parks were formerly owned by lumbermen who clear-cut the forests in earlier times, sections of Ricketts Glen State Park escaped that fate. In “Windwalkers of Ricketts,” experience a walk through an old-growth forest among the same trees that were around to witness the hunting parties of the Lenape Native Americans and the arrival of the first pioneers. Meet at the Adams Falls parking lot, off Route 118 in Sweet Valley, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. 477-7780.
Fight for Air Walk, American Lung Association fundraiser followed by ice cream, health fair and raffle. King’s College Betzler Field, Highland Park Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre Township. Saturday at 10 a.m. 823-2212 or lunginfo.org/wbwalk.
High Knob Vista Hike, 10 difficult miles. Meet at the Dallas Shopping Center, off Route 309. Sunday at 9:45 a.m. Bring lunch/ water. Sponsored by the Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club. 346-8010.
Birding at Frances Slocum State Park. Join Bruce Troy of Wild Birds Unlimited for a leisurely stroll to seek out songbirds. Meet in the parking lot by the Environmental Education Center, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Free. 675-9900.
Creekside Loop Hike, 1.5-mile trek followed by optional trail maintenance for National Trails Day. Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums. Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon. 403-2006. National Trails Day Hike. Salt Springs State Park, 2305 Salt Springs Road, Franklin Forks. Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon. Free. 967-7275. Mocanaqua Loop Hike, three-mile hike on easy-to-moderate trails. Meet at the Mocanaqua Loop Trailhead, off Route 239. Saturday at 10 a.m. Sponsored by Earth Conservancy. 823-3445. Ridge Trail Hike, a moderate three-mile nature hike. Hickory Run State Park, Route 534, White Haven. Saturday, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Free. 443-0400.
Nescopeck Creek Hike, five miles on bottomland trails along rolling terrain. Meet at the Park and Ride, Route 309 near Blackman Street, Wilkes-Barre. Sunday at 10 a.m. Free. 388-2338. Senior Citizen Outing, three easy miles at Tobyhanna Lake followed by lunch at Hazzard’s Raintree Restaurant in South Sterling. Meet at the Greater Scranton YMCA, 706 N. Blakely St., Dunmore. Thursday at 9 a.m. $8. Reservations: 343-5144.
FUTURE Cystic Fibrosis for a Cure, a walka-thon to raise awareness and funds. Northwest Area High School track, 243 Thorne Hill Road, Shickshinny. June 10 at 3 p.m. 542-4126.
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Edible and Medicinal Plants, a walk along the Grand View Trail to observe native plants. Meet in the Visitors Center parking lot, Ricketts Glen State Park, 695 Route 487, Benton. Sunday at 9 a.m. 477-7780.
Geocaching Hike, a high-tech treasure hunt game to locate a cache with a GPS. For experienced geocachers with their own units. Meet at the Hawk Falls Trailhead, Hickory Run State Park, Route 534, White Haven. Sunday at 10 a.m. 443-0400.
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s the oldest of six siblings, 16-year-old Mary Sharon Ciaccia of Harveys Lake has had plenty of opportunities at home to cajole a younger brother or sister into dancing choreography she has devised.• “Sometimes,” she admitted, “it’s a little begrudgingly.” • So it was with great joy last week that Ciaccia watched a no-holds-barred, jumping-from-chairs group of dancers — the apprentices of Ballet Northeast — rehearse a number she had set to music from a Disney movie called “The Newsies.” “I’m near tears. That was so awesome,” Ciaccia said afterward, as a girl sporting a newsboy cap and vest gave her a hug. Ciaccia’s piece is one of about a dozen, all designed by student choreographers, that you can see at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts in WilkesBarre. The numbers will be presented in conjunction with several other dances, including the classic ballet “Haensel & Gretel.” “It’s all about innocence and a return to childhood memories,” said Maggie Sullivan, 17, of Wilkes-Barre, who is happy to dance the role of the little girl who gets lost in the woods with her brother. This is the fourth time Sullivan will appear in a production
of “Haensel & Gretel,” but years ago her roles were much smaller – more along the lines of gingerbread cookie or angel. In contrast to the happily-ever-after images of the fairy-tale ballet, Sullivan crafted a stirring, somewhat angry piece called “Broken Heart Retaliation,” for her choreography offering. That dance has several company members pounding the floor with their fists, and, it was inspired by her own broken heart, Sullivan said. Another dance fairly seething with emotions is “Summer Storm,” choreographed by Julie Degnan, who designed it for three dancers, including herself, to leap and whirl about like tornadoes. Inspiration came from her soon-to-end senior year in high school, which she described as Sept. 3 with 8 p.m. shows on June 11, 15, 22; July 23, Aug. 24 and Sept. 3; and 2 p.m. matinees on June 9-10, 12, 15, 22, 30; July 3, 7-8, 13, 17, 21, 26, 28; Aug. 5, 10, 18, 21, 28; Sept. 2. $28, $15 children. 421-5093.
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THIS WEEK: JUNE 3 T O 9 , 2 0 11 Sisters of Swing: The Story of the Andrews Sisters, a musical about the female singing group from its early days on the road through its meteoric rise as recording stars. Shawnee Playhouse, 1 River Road, Shawneeon-Delaware. Today, Sunday and Wednesday at 2 p.m.; Saturday at 8 p.m. Continues through
Much Ado About Nothing, the Bard’s colorful and exuberant portrayal of love, laughter and misunderstanding. The annual Shakespeare in the Park presentation by Ghostlight Productions. South Abington Park. Through June 12 with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Free. 575-6565. The Love List, a thought-provoking comedy about two middleage bachelors concocting a list of attributes of the perfect woman – and quickly revising it when their ideal actually shows
IF YOU GO What: Spring performance of new works by young choreographers as well as the classic ballet ‘Haensel & Gretel,’ ‘Waltzes from Vienna’ and jazz pieces. Who: Performed by dancers from Ballet Northeast and the Degnan Ballet Center When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday Where: Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre Admission: $20, $15 Reservations: 287-5802 or 4173884
“a very hard year, with changes, and going to a new school where you won’t know anybody.” Faced with the challenges of a transitional time, she said, “You look at that mountain, and know you can get through it.” “Summer Storm” calls for a great deal of athleticism, as does the solo Mary Kathryn Siejak choreographed for herself, set to the song, “You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You.” “I’ll be your ‘somebody,’ ” a friend called across the studio, as a roomful of dancers applauded her. “They really develop an appreciation for their fellow dancers,” Ballet Northeast artistic director Kristin Degnan-Boonin said as she watched her protégées rehearse. “And they’re really branching out into contemporary dance and other genres.” up. Presented by the Lakeside Players at Community Hall, Route 590, Lakeville. Through June 12 with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m. $12. 226-6207. Diamonds and Coal, an original play celebrating the glory days of mining and baseball in the Bernice-Mildred area of Sullivan County. Depicted: the speakeasies of Prohibition, a rousing battle between rival railroad gangs and the ravages of the dreaded Spanish Flu of 1918. A production of the Roving Theater. St. Francis Hall, Route 487, Mildred. Saturday at 7 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. Encore performance June 10 at 7 p.m. $7 advance, $8 at the door. 9288927. This Is New York, a comedy about
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The choreography in Ballet Northeast’s spring production represents a variety of genres.
Sarah Polansky rehearses the Russian variation from ‘Swan Lake,’ which will be part of the Ballet Northeast program.
Julie Degnan strikes a pose while rehearsing new works by young choreographers.
a couple and their daughter, headed to Florida but stranded in New York City during a layover that provokes a series of hilarious adventures. Performed by the Corner Bistro Dinner Theater at Mount Airy Casino Resort, 44 Woodland Road, Mount Airy. Wednesdays through June 15 at 2:30 p.m. $20. 866468-7619.
FUTURE River’s Edge: The Story of Shawnee, memorable music of the past 100 years to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the historic Shawnee Inn. Shawnee Playhouse, 1 River Road, Shawneeon-Delaware. June 10 to Sept. 2 with 8 p.m. shows on June 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26; Sept. 2, and 2 p.m. matinees on June 16, 19, 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23; Aug. 6, 13, 20. $18. 421-
Apprentice members of Ballet Northeast rehearse ‘Calling All Newsies,’ a number choreographed by Mary Sharon Ciaccia. 5093. Linn McDonald School of Dance, the annual spring production with excerpts from “Swan Lake,” “La Fille Mal Gardee” and “Sleeping Beauty” along with the Dancing Dads in “A Tribute to the Beatles.” Scranton High School, 63 Mike Munchak Way, Scranton. June 11 at 7:30 p.m. $15. 346-7106. The Little Mermaid, a production by the Linn McDonald School of Dance. Scranton High School, 63 Mike Munchak Way, Scranton. June 12 at 2 p.m. $15. 346-7106. Madama Butterfly, Puccini’s classic opera with Patricia Racette in the title role. Shown in high definition in a Live from the Met Encore Presentation at Movies See STAGE, Page 7
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hen you meet Adam in the play “The Shape of Things,” you realize he’s not in the best shape he could be. “To some extent, he’s a little awkward, a little not-put-together,” said Sean McKeown, who is directing the show for Gaslight Theatre. “He’s a little overweight, his hair’s messed up, that kind of stuff.” Enter Evelyn, who seems very interested in helping Adam improve. “She’s an interesting character,” McKeown said. “She seems to be together in the way that he’s not … but you realize through the course of the play she’s got probably worse problems. “Her problems are ethical and moral rather than being about having charisma or being attractive,” the director said. Preferring not to give away too much of the story, McKeown doesn’t want to reveal the true reason behind Evelyn’s interest in Adam. McKeown discovered the play, written by contemporary playwright Neil LaBute, several years ago and has wanted to bring it to the stage ever since. At first, he wanted to play Adam -- but realized the tim-
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14, 24 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre. June 15 at 6:30 p.m. $33, $20 seniors, $15 students. 825-4444. Cirque du Soleil, the newest arena show “Quidom,” about an imaginary world of a young girl who tries to escape her life and “free her soul.” Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., WilkesBarre Township. June 15-16 at 7:30 p.m.; June 17-18 at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.; June 19 at 1 and 5 p.m. $70, $50, $35. 800-745-3000.
THIS WEEK: JUNE 3 T O 9 , 2 0 11 Storytime and Book Signing with Angela DeMuro and her Milo the MU bird puppet reading “I Already Knew I Loved YOU!” and “Goodnight My Little MU.” Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Bookstore, 7 S. Main St., WilkesBarre. Saturday at 11 a.m. 2084700. For Kids: Slimy Salamanders, a story and short walk to learn about these lizard cousins. Campground Amphitheater, Hickory Run State Park, Route 534, White Haven. Saturday at 7 p.m. 443-0400.
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Cast members Lydia Traill of Kingston (Evelyn), Lukas Tomasacci of Shickshinny (Adam), Mandy Erndl of Wilkes-Barre (Jenny) and James Holland of Moosic (Phillip) rehearse ’The Shape of Things’ for their performance at Wyoming Seminary.
ing was wrong for that. “Adam is about 22, and I was probably too old to play Adam when I was 26,” said McKeown, who is now 33. His young cast includes Lukas Tomasacci of Shickshinny as Adam and Lydia Traill of Kingston as Evelyn.
and 18 at 8 p.m. $25, $20 seniors and $15 students. 558-1515. Nunsense 2: The Second Coming, a musical comedy about the singing Little Sisters of Hoboken. Shawnee Playhouse, 1 River Road, Shawnee-on-Delaware. With 8 p.m. shows on June 18, 25, 29; July 9, 13, 30; Aug. 13, 17, 20, and 2 p.m. matinees on June 17, 23-24, 26, 29; July 15, 20, 24, 27, 29; Aug. 4, 7, 11, 17, 26, 31; Sept. 1, 4. $28, $15 children. 421-5093. Don Pasquale, Donizetti’s comic opera with soprano Anna Netrebko as the clever romantic heroine who conspires to teach a middle-age miser an lesson about love and marriage. Shown in high definition in a Live from the Met Encore Presentation at Movies 14, 24 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre. June 22 at 6:30 p.m. $33, $20 seniors, $15 students. 825-4444.
IF YOU GO What: ‘The Shape of Things’ Who: Gaslight Theatre When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday through June 11 and 3 p.m. matinee June 12 , with a ‘pay what you can’ preview at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Buckingham Performing Arts Center, 201 N. Sprague Ave., Kingston Tickets: $10 Info: 824-8266 or www.gaslight.theatre.org
Downhill Derby, the 7th annual event sponsored by Cub Scout Pack 430. Open to children ages 7 to 11. North Market Street in Glen Lyon. Sunday with registration at 11 a.m. and race at noon. Cars must be built to plan specifications in the Cub Scout Bear Handbook. Food available. 245-5077. Storytime, a reading of “Hooray for Amanda and Her Alligator!” by Mo Willems. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. Tuesday at 10 a.m.; Thursday at 6:30 p.m. 829-4210. See KIDS, Page 8
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Regina Yeager Todd, Christine Skiro and Barbara Janick play three reunited sisters in ‘Crimes of the Heart,’ running through June 12 at the Nuangola Grove Theatre.
The Tony Award winner “Crimes of the Heart” kicks off the summer season at the Grove Theatre in Nuangola this weekend. The black comedy by Beth Henley focuses on the three Magrath sisters (played by Barbara Janick, Christine Skiro and Regina Yeager Todd) reunited in their Mississippi childhood home after one of them shoots her husband. The trio, reared in a dysfunctional family, share moving resentments and memories as joys and tensions bubble to the surface. The theater is at 5177 Nuangola Road, and performances run through June 12 with shows at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Call 868-3582 for more info.
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Fixing Joe, a benefit show with standup comic Joe Matarese, who is navigating the rocky shoals of first-time fatherhood. Electric Theatre Company, 326 Spruce St., Scranton. June 17
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Lenape Culture. Learn about the Native American Lenape people through a hands-on artifacts display, Lenape games, crafts, songs and dances. Lackawanna College Environmental Institute, 10 Moffat Drive, Covington Township. Tuesday, 6:30 to 8 p.m. $4. 842-1506.
FUTURE Alex’s Lemonade Stand, with Sponge Bob, Shrek, Hillside Farms ice cream, pizza, Fun Faces face painting, magician Bill Dickson, raffles and more. Back Mountain Little League Field, Church Street, Dallas. June 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 631-2589. Fishy Fun, learning about fish through stories, crafts and songs. For ages 3 to 5. Campground Amphitheater, Frances Slocum State Park, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. June 11 at 1 p.m. 696-3525. Critters in the Creek. Search for creatures hiding in the water and under the rocks. Meet at Pavilion #1, Frances Slocum State Park, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. June 11 at 3 p.m. 696-3525. For Kids: Wild About Wildlife, an introduction to some of the larger mammals in the park. Campground Amphitheater,
Hickory Run State Park, Route 534, White Haven. June 11 at 6:30 p.m. 443-0400. Junior Bird Club: Cavity Nesters, an afternoon learning about bluebirds and wood ducks along with visits to the bluebird boxes throughout Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums. June 12, 1 to 3 p.m. Age 9 and older. Registration: 4032006. Hide & Seekers, an exploration of the geology of the past by having some “Fun with Fossils.” For ages 4 and 5. Ricketts Glen State Park, 695 Route 487, Benton. June 13 and 14, 10 a.m. to noon. Registration: 477-7780. Father’s Day Storytime, with books about dads and a Father’s Day tie craft. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. June 14 at 10 a.m.; June 16 at 6:30 p.m. 829-4210. Build a Bird Feeder, a parent-andchild project for ages 4 and older. Wild Birds Unlimited, Dallas Shopping Center, Route 309, Dallas. June 14 at 10 a.m. $11. Registration: 675-9900. American Girl Club, with an American Girl quiz to find out which one you’re most like. Also: making a toy parfleche that American Girl Kaya might have made for her doll. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. June 15 at 6:30 p.m. 829-4210.
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Car Show and Flea Market, the 50th annual event by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America. Luzerne County Community College, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke. Sunday with gates at 8 a.m., judging until 1 p.m. and awards presentation at 3 p.m. 735-7064. Cruise’n for Kids Car Show, with a barbecue, games, health screenings, music, magic, balloon animals, obstacle course and food. Geisinger-Kistler Clinic, 175 S. Wilkes-Barre Blvd., WilkesBarre. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. 800-322-5437. Forest Hill Cemetery Tour, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. With readings by the Taylorville Players. Forest Hill Cemetery, 1830 Jefferson Ave., Dunmore. Sundays through June 12 at 1 p.m. Free. Bring a chair or blanket. 346-6179. See EVENTS, Page 11
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A game-changer for tournaments By TOM ROBINSON For The Times Leader
PLAINS TOWNSHIP — The Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs poker room hosted one tournament in each of the first four months of the year that stood out from all the rest because of its size — the biggest buy-in and largest field and, therefore, the largest prizes. The tournament otherwise resembled any weekend event in the poker room. It followed the exact structure of current weekend events in terms of starting stacks and buy-in levels. The separation needed to make the monthly large buy-in event truly stand out from the other 60 tournaments of the month arrived Saturday, with new rules, allowing for more chips and a structure designed to slow down and extend play. With cautious play greeting the debut of a $285 buy-in event, the first of those tournaments in January had all 120 players remaining alive through the entire first hour. More than eight hours were needed to decide the first winner. As the $285 events became a monthly occurrence, the style of play from February through April also looked more like any weekend tournament. Play hit a similar pace. The tournaments ended quicker, particularly in March and April when the top prizes
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to-late stages of the tournament. Players may be there longer, but appropriate winners of the room’s largest prizes are more likely to be found. Here are the differences for the monthly big event: • Starting stacks of $15,000 instead of $10,000 in tournament chips. In reality, that means $17,000 instead of $12,000 because the vast majority, if not all, of the players will spend the extra $5 (on top of $280) for the dealer tip add-on, which provides $2,000 more in tournament chips. • Blind levels that change every half hour instead of 20 minutes. • The reintroduction of 75-150 as the third level instead of a direct jump from 50-100 to 100-200.
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• The elimination of a $75 ante level. Level 8 will remain at $50 ante before the $25 chips are colored off and antes jump to 100 at Level 9. • The addition of a 300-15003000 level at Level 13 before the 400-2000-4000 level, which is now Level 14 on the big events and Level 12 for other standard tournaments.
Add it all up, and at 9 p.m., seven hours into the big tournament, the last of the survivors would still have plenty of maneuverability left over. In the big tournament format, the ante would be 400 at that point with blinds of 2000 and 4000 as opposed to an ante of 2000 and blinds of 20,000 and 40,000 in normal conditions.
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“X-Men: First Class” is an homage to the James Bond movies from the ’60s — you know, back when Bond was fun. It has The Cold War, an epic confrontation between super-powers and a super-villain in a submarine. Matthew Vaughn sees to it that it’s a generally light take on back-engineering the struggle between the future Professor X and the future Magneto. Well-cast, well-acted and scripted so that its message of tolerance is front and center, this is pretty much all you’d want from two hours and
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James McAvoy is young Charles Xavier, the fellow who reads minds and stumbles into the girl (Jennifer Lawrence) who makes him realize he and she are not alone. They are “the next stage in human evolution.” It’s the 1940s, and in the age of the atom, some humans are mutating. One of them is half a world away. That’s where Erik Lehnsher (Bill Milner, then Michael Fassbender) is a Jew who survives the Holocaust because one Nazi in particular (Kevin Bacon) sees his talents and finds a way to train them. Cut to years later, when Xavier is finishing up his degree at Oxford and Erik is chasing Nazis to the far ends of the Earth. Fassbender is marvelously and malevolently focused, and McAvoy gives Xavier a comical-clinical interest in his fellow mutants. They only meet when they are giv-
IF YOU GO What: “X-Men: First Class” Starring: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Rose Byrne, Kevin Bacon Directed by: Matthew Vaughn Running time: 132 minutes Rated: PG-13 for intense action and violence, sexual content including brief partial nudity and language ★★★
en a common enemy by the CIA. It’s the early ’60s, and the former Nazi Sebastian Shaw (Bacon) is up to something, recruiting mutants. The most playful scenes in the movie follow Charles and Erik as they go mutant recruiting for the CIA — into strip clubs, for instance. Rose Byrne and Oliver Platt play CIA agents in charge of mutant relations. January Jones plays the villain’s mutant sidekick in early Sha-
ron Stone-ish ’60s white tart ensembles and even has a “Basic Instinct” interrogation scene. She makes a scary-sexy villain herself. (The women in the movie wear miniskirts a few years too early, and the mutants drop colloquialisms a few decades out of place, but why quibble?) But one cameo — complete with the movie’s only perfectly placed “fbomb” — reminds us where this one stands in the firmament. The digital ships and sets and digitally enhanced brawls lack a moment as authentically cool as that first snowy meeting we had with Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in the original film. It’s all silly summer cinema escape, and if you don’t roll your eyes the first or 10th time McAvoy puts two fingers to his forehead to read somebody’s thoughts you plainly got nothing out of “Everything Must Go” and “The Beaver.”
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er” from 2009 become the highest-grossing R-rated comedy of all time. This time the hangover happens in Bangkok. R for pervasive language, strong sexual content including graphic nudity, drug use and brief violent images. 101 minutes. ★ 1/2 KUNG FU PANDA 2 — The roly-poly Po is back with high energy, some lovely visuals and peppy, playful voice work, as always, from star Jack Black. But the freshness and novelty that made the original film such a kick back in 2008 has been kicked to bits. PG for martial-arts action and mild violence. 90 minutes. ★★ PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES — The fourth film in the ridiculously successful Disney franchise is the shortest but still feels overlong and overstuffed. That this one’s in 3-D does nothing to liven up the action. PG-13 for intense action/adventure
violence, frightening images, sensuality and innuendo. 136 minutes. ★ 1/2 PRIEST – Paul Bettany plays the title character, the last of an elite vampire-fighting group disbanded when the Vampire Wars ended. He gets pulled back into his hellish duties when vamps kidnap his niece. PG-13 for violence, scary images, language. 87 minutes. ★ SOMETHING BORROWED — What happens when you realize you’re in love with your best friend’s fiance? Because the characters are either so ill-defined or unlikable, it’s hard to care. PG-13 for sexual content, including dialogue, and drug material. 113 minutes. ★ 1/2 THOR — The Norse gods are off to a decent, though not divine, start in this latest movie in Marvel Comics’ big-screen expansion of its superhero pantheon. PG-13 for intense sci-fi action and violence. 113 minutes. ★★ 1/2
Tony Curtis would have turned 85 today, so let’s throw him a birthday party by screening a trio of titles that prove he was one of Hollywood’s slyest, most underrated actors. ••• “SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS” (1957, Criterion, unrated, $30): All-powerful gossip columnist J.J. Hunsecker (Burt Lancaster) is out to break up the relationship between his sister (Susan Harrison) and her jazz-musician boyfriend (Martin Milner) by any means necessary. Doing his dirty work is a press agent (Curtis at his most unctuous) all too eager to sell his soul for a few column inches. It’s a miracle of a movie that stays with you for days afterward. ••• “SOME LIKE IT HOT” (1959, MGM, unrated, $25): After witnessing a gangland slaying, Curtis and Jack Lemmon go undercover as members of all-girl band. Everything about the flick is perfect, from the gender-bending set-up to Marilyn Monroe’s light-as-air performance to the way director Billy Wilder balances the tart and
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American Watercolor Society Exhibit, works by five awardwinning members: Jim McFarlane, Janet Walsh, Nancy Barch, Jim Camann and Dorla Dean Slider. Opens tonight with a reception 6 to 8. Through July 29 at ArtWorks Gallery & Studio, 503 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 207-1815.
Tunkhannock Area Art Teachers Exhibit, with works by Debra Donowski, Patricia Janov-Hahn, Linda Hulslander, Lance Montross, Barbara Sick, Krista Truesdale and Allison Wilson. Through June 24 at the Wyoming County Courthouse, 1 Court House Square, Tunkhannock. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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ONGOING EXHIBITS Graduate Exhibition, with ceramics, painting, metals and sculpture by graduate-degree students. Through June 17 at the Mahady Gallery, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 3486278. Steve Poleskie, abstract acrylic landscape paintings in the minimal art style by the Pringle native. Through June 19 at the Pauly Friedman Gallery, Misericordia University, Dallas. Mon-
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Mainstreet Galleries will open a new exhibit, “The Silver Landscape,” on Thursday, showcasing 30 images by local film photographer Bill Stritzinger, whose series creatively captures scenes of Ricketts Glen State Park along with landscapes taken in Maine. Meet the artist at a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday or drop by through June 30 at 370 Pierce St. in Kingston. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 287-5589. a.m. to 5 p.m. 823-0518. With Bullets Singing All Around Me, a show exploring regional stories of the Civil War. Through July 17 at the Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Monday, Thursday and Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. $5, $3 seniors, $2 children. 346-7186.
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Flea Market. Our Lady of Hope Parish, 40 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Today ($1 Bag Day), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 825-4966. Annual Spring Rummage Sale, with a Welsh cookie sale, food and refreshments. Orange United Methodist Church, 2293 W. Eighth St., Orange. Today and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 333-4626.
Medic in Action: Caring for the Wounded, an exhibit on military medical personnel from Northeastern Pennsylvania. Through July 17 at the Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Monday, Thursday and Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. $5, $3 seniors, $2 children. 346-7186.
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THIS WEEKEND: J U N E 3 T O 9 , 2 0 11 The annual WRGN-FM Yard Sale and Fair promises bargains, lots of food and children’s activities tomorrow at the Saxe Farm in Sweet Valley. ping bargains, game booths for kids, face painting, pony rides, the Puppets of Praise, plant sale, breakfast and lunch including homemade ice cream. Saxe Farm, 211 Bethel Hill Road, Sweet Valley. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit listener-supported WRGNFM. 864-3222. Giant Neighborhood Yard Sale. Trinity Episcopal Church, 220 Montgomery Ave., West Pittston. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food and desserts available. $10 per vendor space. 654-3261.
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June Rummage Sale. Zion United Church of Christ, 40 W. Main St., Nanticoke. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch available. 262-6583. Book Sale, with a Chinese auction. Hoyt Library, 284 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Thursday, 2 to 7 p.m. Continues June 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; June 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2872013.
Book Signing, with Pam Kidd, author of “I Have CFS But I Don’t Look Sick,” about her struggle with chronic fatigue syndrome. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. Saturday at 2 p.m. 829-4210. Book Signing, with Gene Gomolka, author of “Coal Cracker’s Son,” about the
area’s Polish immigrants and the intrinsic dangers of the coal-mining industry. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, WilkesBarre Township. Saturday at 5 p.m. 829-4210. Book Club, a discussion of “Songs in Ordinary Time” by Mary McGarry Morris. Copies available at the circulation desk. West Pittston Library, 300 Exeter Ave., West Pittston. Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. Free. 654-9847.
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Craft Show, with jewelry, art and gift items. Viewmont Mall, Scranton/ Carbondale Highway, Scranton. Today and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 3469165.
clothes, shoes, coats, backpacks and more. Church of Christ Uniting, 190 S. Sprague St., Kingston. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 288-8434.
Poetry Reading, by author Mischelle Anthony from her recently released collection of poetry “[Line].” Followed by a limited open mic. Paper Kite Books, 443 Main St., Kingston. Tonight at 7. 328-8658.
Jewelry expert and Hazleton resident Roseann Ettinger recently released an updated version of her reference book ‘Popular Jewelry of the ‘60s, ‘70s & ‘80s.’
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Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain, Scranton www.toyotapavilion.com June 18: Sugarland/Sara Bareilles June 29: Def Leppard/Heart July 14: Vans Warped Tour July 19: Lil Wayne July 22: Brad Paisley with Blake Shelton and Jarrod Niemann July 31: Motley Crue with Poison
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IF YOU GO
Old favorites,
and New York Dolls Aug. 25: Jason Aldean with Chris Young and Thompson Square Aug. 27: Rockstar Energy Uproar Festival Sept. 15: Toby Keith/Eric Church ••• Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Twp. www.mohegansunarenapa.com June 8: Michael Buble Aug. 21: American Idols Live
••• Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Plains Twp. www.poconodowns.com June 26: Eddie Money July 31: Doobie Brothers Aug. 7: INXS Aug. 14: Bowzer’s Doo Wop Aug. 29: Tony Orlando ••• F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre www.kirbycenter.org June 21: Drive-By Truckers
Aug. 23: Steve Earle & The Dukes (& Duchesses) ••• Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton www.scrantonculturalcenter.org Aug. 23: Alice Cooper ••• Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono www.mountairycasino.com June 18: Smithereens
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As usual, the Toyota Pavilion at tage Mountain in Scranton will h large array of stars on its summer ule. The amphitheater will bri least nine shows to the area this including returning favorites Sug to kick off the season on June 18 a by Keith, making his ninth straig up the mountain, to close it out on 15. Other big names coming to Mo Mountain include: Def Leppar Heart on June 29; Brad Paisley o 22; Motley Crue, Poison and New Dolls on July 31; and Jason Aldean put on a great show at the Mohega Arena in September, on Aug. 25. The Toyota Pavilion also wil host to two festivals this year, incl perennial favorite the Vans W Tour on July 14 and the Rockstar gy Uproar Festival with Avenged S fold, Three Days Grace, Seethe others on Aug. 27. “Paramore is only doing a limit on Warped Tour, and Toyota Pavi one of the dates,” said Rachel Spi Montage promoters Live Nation.
July 3: Air Supply July 23: Berlin/Terri Nunn Aug 13: 10,000 Maniacs ••• Mountain Laurel Performing Arts Center, Tamiment www.mtlaurelpac.com July 13: KISS Aug. 6: Larry the Cable Guy Aug. 20: ZZ Top Aug. 25: Frankie Valli/Beach Boys ••• Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe
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are only doing seven dates, and ours is the first.” Spivak also mentioned that the Toyota Pavilion will roll out the “Toyota Tailgate Experience” for select shows. Live bands, live radio broadcasts, giveaways and pre-show food and drink features will start two and a half hours before showtime for some of this season’s concerts. For more details, check out ontage www.toyotapavilion.com. Summer concerts will return to the rd and on July Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in w York Plains Township once again this year, n, who with five shows on tap. Eddie Money an Sun kicks things off on June 26, followed by the Doobie Brothers on July 31, INXS ll play on Aug. 7, Bowzer and his doo-wop all luding stars on Aug. 14 and Tony Orlando on Warped Aug. 29. For more information, visit r Ener- www.poconodowns.com. After four years of silence, the MounSevener and tain Laurel Performing Arts Center in Tamiment will reopen with at least four shows, beginning with KISS on July 13. ed run ilion is Comedian Larry the Cable Guy will be ivak of there Aug. 6, ZZ Top will take the stage “They Aug. 20, and Frankie Valli and the
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Beach Boys will be there together on Aug. 25. “Of course the economy is not perfect yet, but it’s on an upswing as opposed to two or three years ago, so we thought it was a good time to bring the Mountain Laurel PAC back,” said Marc Jason of The Total Concert Team, who will promote the shows at the venue. “The Poconos are a great destination area, and the only thing missing was music, so we are excited to bring it back.” Jason said one or two more shows might be added, so stay tuned to www.mtlaurelpac.com for further developments. As for indoor shows, the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre (www.kirbycenSee SUMMER, Page 18
Davis Group Sept. 16: 38 Special Sept. 25: Blues Traveler ••• Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe www.mauchchunkoperahouse.com June 10: David Wilcox June 17: The Felice Brothers June 24: Louisiana Hoodoo Krewe July 15: Greensky Bluegrass July 23: Paul Thorn July 30: Jimmy Webb
he only thing more popular than pizza in these parts? Quite possibly country music. Two country radio stations service the Wilkes-Barre area, a wealth of countrycover bands works the clubs, and you needn’t listen too hard while sitting in traffic to hear a Hank Jr. song coming from some guy’s pickup. But perhaps most telling is the full slate of country shows set for the Toyota Pavilion on Montage Mountain this summer. From regular headliners Brad Paisley and Toby Keith to up-and-comers Jason Aldean and Chris Young, the mountain will play host to a fair share of hats and boots, starting with Sugarland’s “Incredible Machine” tour stop June 18. The genre, especially of late, is making country fans out of urban-dwellers and infiltrating pop culture in the process. Look no further than this season of “American Idol.” Ostensibly a search for the next great pop star, the iconic series’ 10th installment came down to a pair of country-leaning finalists, Lauren Alaina and ultimate winner Scotty McCreery. Up-and-coming singer-songwriter Sunny Sweeney, whose heartbreaking hit “From a Table Away,” was the highest-charting debut single for a country artist since Taylor Swift in 2007, credits the genre’s honesty and authenticity. “It’s real music, and it tells a story,” says Sweeney, who wowed audiences at Froggy 101’s “Guitars and Stars 3” showcase in Scranton in April and will return to the area on the “Brad Paisley H20 II:
Aug. 19: Ryan Montbleau Band Aug. 26: The Greencards Sept. 2: US Rails Sept. 3: Jonathan Edwards Band ••• Giant Center, Hershey www.giantcenter.com June 15: Josh Groban July 7: Keith Urban/Jake Owen ••• Hersheypark Stadium, Hershey www.hersheyparkstadium.com Highlights:
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Wetter and Wilder Tour” on July 22. The Paisley stop at Montage is one of the season’s most anticipated, as it not only brings the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year to town but the white-hot Blake Shelton as well. And if Sweeney’s career continues the way it’s headed – single “Staying’s Worse Than Leaving” is on the charts now – the Texas native may be the next fresh face to bring country to the masses. Her appearance on Paisley’s side stage offers fans an intimate chance to catch her on the way up. “I try to make fans feel like they’re a See COUNTRY, Page 18
Aug. 21: Selena Gomez & The Scene ••• Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia www.lincolnfinancialfield.com Highlights: June 18: Kenny Chesney with Zac Brown Band July 14: U2 ••• Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia www.wellsfargocenterphilly.com Highlights:
June 5: New Kids On The Block/ Backstreet Boys/Jordin Sparks June 8: Glee June 24: Katy Perry with Robyn ••• Susquehanna Bank Center, Camden, N.J. www.susquehannabankcenter.com Highlight: June 23: Jimmy Buffett Find an expanded concert list on www.timesleader.com.
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www.pennspeak.com June 12: Chris Isaak June 18: Robin Trower June 24: Uriah Heep July 14: Yonder Mountain String Band July 22: Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone July 29: Stryper Aug. 14: Ted Nugent Aug. 25: Don Williams Aug. 26: Styx Aug. 27: The Outlaws Sept. 8: The Yardbirds, Spencer
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al Day weekend is in the rearview mirror, ert season is officially upon us. • Whether ock, country, Top 40 or 1980s hair metal, y is coming to Northeastern Pennsylvania
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ter.org) will have the Drive-By Truckers on June 21 and Steve Earle & The Dukes (& Duchesses) on Aug. 23. On that same day, shock rocker and recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Alice Cooper will take the stage at the Scranton Cultural Center (www.scrantonculturalcenter.org). The Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township has only two shows lined up this summer, but both will be big ones. Canadian crooner Michael Buble will be there Wednesday, and the top finalists from the just-wrapped season of “American Idol” will arrive Aug. 21. For more details, visit www.mohegansunarenapa.com. Four shows will hit Gypsies Lounge at the Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono this season: the Smithereens on June 18, Air Supply on July 3, ’80s pop stars Berlin on July 23 and 10,000 Maniacs on Aug. 13. For more information, visit www.mountairycasino.com. For some of the summer’s hottest tickets, though, you will have to travel a little further. Entertainment Weekly thinks Katy Perry’s “California Girls” tour with Swedish singer Robyn will be one of the biggest of the year. The closest it is getting to Northeastern Pennsylvania is Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center on June 24.
part of the show, and that’s pretty easy for me to do,” she says gratefully. “I want to be there as bad as they want to be there.” Sweeney hopes fans will embrace the classic-country sound of her debut full-length album, due in August. That sound was influenced, she says, by her own musical heroes. “Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn, Waylon Jennings. … I am very thankful for the fact that my parents introduced me to that kind of music when I was little,” Sweeney says. “It’s pretty much my life now.” Apparently so. She says she doesn’t have much time for watching television and wasn’t even aware her country buddy John Rich was competing on this season’s “Celebrity Apprentice.” “I felt so bad. But he is so cool. I played a show with John, and we got along like two peas in a pod,” she says. Clearly, Donald Trump thought so. Rich won the competition, scoring $250,000 for St.
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The magazine’s other pick is NKOTBSB, the new combination of New Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys, who will be at the Wells Fargo Center on Sunday (with Jordin Sparks) and Hersheypark Stadium on July 30 (with Matthew Morrison from “Glee”). Other big shows hitting the Philadelphia area this year include Jimmy Buffett at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, N.J., on June 23. That same venue will host Peter Gabriel on June 25, Tim McGraw on July 22 and Kings of Leon on Aug. 12. Lincoln Financial Field, the home of the Philadelphia Eagles, will have Kenny Chesney with the Zac Brown Band on June 18, U2 on July 14 and Taylor Swift on Aug. 6. The Wells Fargo Center will have the cast of “Glee” on Wednesday, and pop stars Rihanna with Cee Lo Green on July 23 and Britney Spears with Nicki Minaj on July 30. Hershey also will host Josh Groban at the Giant Center on June 15 and Kid Rock with Sheryl Crow at Hersheypark Stadium on July 10.
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Jude Children’s Research Hospital and further boosting country’s profile. Even pop radio is embracing the format, slipping in country artists between Katy Perry or Justin Bieber. And Taylor Swift is all over the dial. Her crossover success has helped open the door for artists such as The Band Perry, whose “If I Die Young” found traction on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Sweeney counts herself a fan of the young trio. “They are the most well-mannered, smartest group of kids I ever met in my life. I’ve known them for a couple years,” she says of her labelmates on Republic Nashville, a label headed, incidentally, by Plymouth native Jimmy Harnen, whom many remember for his own 1989 pop hit, “Where Are You Now.” But while the Band Perry’s
derson, Edens Edge and Sunny Sweeney. 4 p.m. July 22. $25 to $59.50. • Jason Aldean w/ Chris Young and Thompson Square. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25. $27.50 to $59.75. • Toby Keith w/ Eric Church. Sept. 15. Tickets TBA at livenation.com
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tour with Tim McGraw likely won’t hit the area this season (the closest date is July 10 in Bethel, N.Y.), fans can fill their summer on the mountain with a different country concert each month. June boasts Sugarland’s show with Sara Bareilles, July brings Paisley’s package tour, August showcases Jason Aldean and Chris Young, and September caps it off with Toby Keith and Eric Church.
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here really is no good reason for Bob Dylan to show up for work these days. His reputation is secure. His songs occupy their own wing in the pop-culture archive. He’s the rare legend who doesn’t have to go out and earn any new respect — as evidenced by the gazillion “how Bob changed my life” testimonials flooding the Internet in the wake of his 70th birthday last week. Yet there he is. On the road. Performing.
Last year, for the fourth year in a row, Dylan logged more than 100 dates. That’s lots of hard mileage for an artist whose voice is famously shot, who on some nights doesn’t even pick up a guitar. Why does he bother? Dylan watchers, a cadre that includes both professionals and amateurs, swap various theories on his moves and motives — a fool’s errand given the artist’s inscrutable nature. Musicians have their own notions; an established songwriter once told me he believes Dylan tours as a way to escape the more mundane aspects of life. We may never get a precise explanation about why Dylan still suits up to play absurdly packed clubs and minor-league ballparks. The “how” he goes about it is a different story and a reason to care about him still. When Dylan arrives on stage, he is a man of diminished musical powers. Yet he brings with him a deep-rooted fundamental curiosity — about his songs and how they intersect with (and comment on) the present cultural moment. And that turns out to be all he needs, in the noble quest to discover what “My Back Pages,” from 1964, has to offer those whose sense of self
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begins and ends with Facebook. Where the vast majority of rock veterans trade in nostalgia, treating their hits as magic portals that transport listeners back to simpler times, Dylan appears determined to travel to someplace new. At all costs. Even if it makes his listeners uncomfortable. Especially if it makes his listeners uncomfortable. He’s aware that his songs are regarded as the sacred texts of a wise oracle; he sees his songs quite differently, as endlessly mutable outlines and possibilities. For decades, he has been criticized because he “mangles” his cherished melodies, and his typical response has been to push the melodies even further from the notes on the page. When jumping into some gem from the hallowed songbook, Dylan and his astonishingly sensitive band methodically tear up memo-
ries, one beloved phrase after another, scattering the elements and reassembling them into something new and often provocative. Dylan remains significant not simply because he has written such enduring music but also because he aims to test the resonance of that music every time he performs. He questions his younger self, and every now and then you can catch him shooting a skeptical raised eyebrow into one of his tunes. He appears endlessly curious to see what new glimmer might appear, how the slightest change of inflection can send foreboding storm clouds across the landscape of a song his followers thought they knew well. Most people who write songs want — no, need — the comfort of an orderly script to follow. Dylan, a serial innovator, treats the script more capriciously. He under-
stands that having solid material is only the beginning. Far more important is what happens to that material in performance — the ways it shifts shape as it blossoms. There’s risk involved, and that brings its own corresponding energy rush: Having dropped himself into highly interactive musical environments over the years (through collaborations with the Band and the Grateful Dead, among others), Dylan seems to relish the chance to reinvent on the fly. With whatever croak of a voice he has on board in the moment. With whatever spark somebody else on stage might contribute.
Of course, what Dylan does in live performance is a little bit out of step with the rest of the industry. He’s the opposite of those dinosaur acts of summer, the ones lumbering through the empty autopilot rock-concert rituals while scooping up the cash. He’s about as far as one can get from the Lady Gaga extravaganza machine. Still, I’d argue his example is relevant to every artist who intends to connect with an audience in a meaningful way for more than a moment or two. He’s living, breathing proof that while it’s nice to sing with a golden voice or turn a pithy phrase, it’s more important, by far, to be curious.
those previously mentioned two appearances at the Kirby Center in November 1991 and November 1992 and again played the theater on Public Square on Oct. 25, 1994. In addition to multiple concerts in Allentown, Bethlehem and Hershey, Dylan appeared at the (then) First Union Arena on Nov. 21, 2002, played once (in August 2003) at the recently reopened Mountain Laurel Performing Arts Center and has made three previous visits to Montage Mountain. His first trip in September 1993 was as opening act for
Santana; his second trip was on Aug. 12, 1997. His most recent visit was on July 25, 2000, as part of a double bill with Phil Lesh & Friends. During the past few years, though, Dylan’s trips to Pennsylvania have been mainly to Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, or to minor-league baseball stadiums in Allentown, Reading
and Altoona. His latest appearance in the state was the Nov. 12, 2010, concert at Bethlehem’s Stabler Arena. So far in 2011, Dylan has played in Asia (including his first-ever concerts in China and Vietnam), Australia and New Zealand. He will tour Europe from June 16 through July 2, and his North American
tour will begin in Santa Barbara, Calif., on July 14. No dates past July 23 are on his official website now. Ticket prices and on-sale dates for the Montage Mountain concert have not yet been released. Visit either www.toyotapavilion.com or www.livenation.com for more information.
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Never Runs Out Tour.” The next year when he played the same venue he was on the “Outburst of Consciousness Tour.” His European tour of 1992 was called the “Why Do You Look At Me So Strangely Tour.” Dylan, who recorded his self-titled debut album in 1962 and released his latest collection of new songs in 2009, played NEPA rather regularly in the early 1990s. He made
Bob Dylan remains significant not simply because he has written such enduring music but also because he aims to test the resonance of that music every time he performs.
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‘Bikes’ try bleak war and a recession. “We seem to always be trapped A band requesting to talk about in this sadness, with small moits music in a graveyard might ments of light here and there,” he seem bizarre, but for Kids on said. “A lot of the tracks have Bikes, this is no gimmick. The For- pounding bass, broken lyrics; est Hill Cemetery in Dunmore there’s a lot of feeling and emotion serves not only as the art for the there with no direction.” The album also is influenced by group’s new album but the perfect American author Ernest Hemingway to capture the music’s feel. “This place is evocative of the way. The name comes from a line imagery in the album and what the in one of Hemingway’s books, “A whole album is about, which is the Farewell To Arms,” as does the tiinevitability of hopelessness,” said tle of the track “The Flag of Permavocalist and guitar player Rob Mill- nent Defeat, Unfurled,” which comes from a line in “The Old Man er. and the Sea.” KOB will release its That song and second six-track col- IF YOU GO “Perspectives” were lection, “A Picturthe greatest deparesque Front,” tonight What: Kids on Bikes CD Release Party tures from the band’s at The Keys in Scranoriginal pop sound ton, where the band of Where: The Keys, 244 Penn Ave., Scranton and are the freshest thirty-somethings, alWhen: 10 tonight tracks. Parks said so made up of Brad With: Drew Kelly, Casey Parks on guitar and Jones, Days in Transit they helped tie the albacking vocals, Greand The Escape Artists bum together. “Empty Minefield gory Leeson on bass Runner” has special and Mike Evancavich on drums, is based. The group is meaning for Miller. “The title came in high school, part of Wooden Boy Records. The second album is a radical but I wrote the actual song after I had been to Iraq and Afghanistan departure from the first. “Our first album was very much with the military,” he said. “It’s a the youthful ideal of love and simple metaphor, about love and friendships, a cycle of finding and landmines, but it holds more losing love and finding redemption meaning for me, and it’s funny how in that cycle,” Miller said. “This al- it kind of came full circle.” “Empty Minefield Runner” was bum is from the view of a more grown-up person looking at things, one of several song titles Miller feeling they just can’t escape the and Parks dreamed up in high cycle of every relationship. Not just school, when they decided to form a romantic one but between a band without knowing how to friends, vices, other battles in life.” play any instruments. They beMiller said “A Picturesque came serious about the venture afFront” represents his generation, ter finishing college, and KOB was one trying to find its place in socie- born after Leeson and Evancavich ty with a country still involved in joined the mix.
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Cougar Concert in the Park, with music ensembles from Valley View School District, including the middle-school band, the high school concert and jazz bands, the high school chorus and the district’s select vocal ensemble Vivace! Mellow Park Pavilion, Peckville. Saturday at 7 p.m. Bring aluminum cans for the music department’s fundraising recycling program. 335-1614. Lewis & Clarke, the Delaware Water Gap trio known for its moody soundscapes and introspective songs. With opener Mike Quinn. Artists for Art Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Saturday at 7 p.m. $10. All ages. 969-1040. Dancestand USA, with the Main Street Cruisers playing hits from the 1950s and ’60s. Proceeds benefit the Monroe County Catholic Social Services. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. Saturday at 7:30
The strings will fly and toes will tap in Tunkhannock as the Northeast Pennsylvania Bluegrass Festival sets up stages at Lazybrook Park this weekend. Get ready for three days packed with traditional and progressive music, jam sessions, camping, family fun, food and craft vendors, children’s programs, instrumental workshops and even a creek for quiet-time fishing. Performers include Texas Rose, Hilltown, Coaltown Rounders, Shuey Brothers, Larry Stephenson, Fairview Avenue, Dinner Break, Larry Stephenson Aspen Run, Tyler Williams, Folk will entertain at the Spirits, the String Band, Hickory Pennsylvania BlueProject, Cabinet and more. The grass Festival. music runs from 1:30 to 11 p.m. today ($25), noon to 11 p.m. Saturday ($30) and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday ($15). Get in for the whole weekend for $60. 721-2760.
p.m. $55, $30, $20. 420-2808. Jay Smar, the regional folk singer and multi-instrumentalist along with singer-songwriter KJ. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. Saturday at 8:30 p.m. $15. 3250249. Summer Concerts in the Park, with the Jim Buckley Jazz Quartet. Bandstand, Nay Aug Park, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. Sunday at 2 p.m. 348-4186.
Ekal Vidyalaya Charity Concert, a fundraising concert for the holistic development of rural and remote tribal villages of India. With Indian entertainers Nirupama Dey and Manoj Mishra. First Presbyterian Church, 97 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Sunday at 3 p.m. $35 (VIP), $25. Refreshments served. 6960976. The Los Angeles Philharmonic, a See CONCERTS, Page 21
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live, high-definition simulcast of Gustavo Dudamel conducting the orchestra in an all-Brahms program including the Fourth Symphony and Double Concerto. Movies 14, 24 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre. Sunday at 5 p.m. $22. 825-4444. Border Line Brass Quintet. Shepherd’s Grove Pavilion, behind the East Benton United Methodist Church in Dalton. Bring a chair. Sunday at 7 p.m. 563-1873. Michael Bublé, the charming showman in a concert of classic standards and originals from his latest No. 1 album release, “Crazy Love.” Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., WilkesBarre Township. Wednesday at 8 p.m. $89.50, $69.50, $49.50. 800-745-3000. Party on the Patio, with the cast
FUTURE CONCERTS Elvis and the Beatles: The Concert That Never Was, the Mahoney Brothers paying tribute to the musical greats. Bar on Oak, 900 Oak St., Pittston. June 10 at 7 p.m. 654-1112. Catholic Underground, an evening of Eucharistic Adoration followed by a concert with singersongwriter Russ Rentler. St. Gabriel Church, 122 S. Wyoming St., Hazleton. June 10 at 7 p.m. Donation. 403-3094. David Wilcox, the singer-songwriter blending soft jazz and folk with a warm baritone and poetic lyricism. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. June 10 at 8:30 p.m. $26. 325-0249.
BAZAARS FAIRS & FESTIVALS ‘TIS THE SEASON!
When it comes to the annual NEPA-style parties known as summer bazaars, it’s never too early to plan. We all know plenty of folks even schedule their longawaited summer vacations around their favorite bazaars. This year, The Guide will bring back, by popular demand, its annual summer-bazaar preview issue, listing times, dates and other pertinent details for every church or civic
bazaar we can find out about. If you’d like to be included in this special edition, which hangs on many a refrigerator from June through September, please fill out the form below and mail it back to us at: The Times Leader, Attn: The Guide/Bazaar Edition, 15 N. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.
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Pub grub plentiful as pizza
From the outside, The Riverside Café looks intriguing enough. One of those old, brick-face city buildings with glowing pub signs in the front windows and strung white icicle lights beckoning the curious – and hungry or thirsty – on an otherwise dark night. It’s the kind of place plenty of people might wonder about – the neighborhood Cheers? For locals only? A best-kept secret? – but perhaps never venture inside. Wewantedtostoptheguessing, so in we went. At first we weren’t sold on our decision, seeing a friendly enough bartender holding court with a small gathered crowd of what did indeed seem pretty much like the regulars. And we didn’t notice others eating, but then again we did arrive at a slightly unusual time, on a weekend mid-afternoon. And it would have been awkward to change our minds. So we stayed. And it all worked out. First thing we realized was we had indeed landed inside a pizzawings-hoagie joint, essentially anyway, which explains why we ordered the pulled pork. Just kidding. Well, sort of. Truth was the pork stood out on the menu as the item somewhat different from the rest and, besides, the day’s special was two sandwiches for $5, including fries, and that’s not a bad deal at all. One got eaten there, and the other went home in a doggy sack. The one tested prontowasworthy,aspulledporkgoes. The bun was soft and fresh, always important, and the pork itself, though more diced than pulled, had a nice hybrid taste, falling somewhere between the buttery, otherwise plain stuff we’re used to and love at other NEPA houses of “barbecue” and the sauced-up meat folks from, say, Carolina or Texastendtorequire.Here,theever-so-slightly thick sauce was light but not sparse, coating the meat entirely yet not obscuring its taste. A cup of relish accompanied, but we didn’t bother. This sandwich special, ordinarily $6.95, fell under the section of the small menu labeled “Captain Bob’s Grillers,” where a halfpound “famous” Riverside cheeseburger ($5.95) also jumped out as promising. We asked for one of those, too, cut in half, so two of us could vote on whether famous was appropriate. Final analysis?
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The Riverside Cafe on Old River Road in Wilkes-Barre attracts plenty of fans of Milazzo’s Pizza.
Sure, why not? The burger was obviously handformed, fat, juicy, slightly smoky and nicely grilled but tasting, in a good way, as if someone’s mother had just fried it up in a pan until it achieved that brown-and-crispy outside edging that just shouts homemade. We selected fried onions and mushrooms as toppings, though they were offered verbally rather than listed on the menu. Sounded too good to overlook, and both indeed added to the burger’s overall appeal. After we finished pondering the list of other sandwiches (cheesesteak, meatball sub, grilled chicken, etc.) and considered the bolis and calzones (which sounded equally interesting), we decided ribs and wings also must be house favorites and a go-round with at least one was in order. Decisions, decisions. A dozen boneless wing bites, please, with … oh, how about red garlic sauce? Other choices included hot and mild, of course, a
barbecue and a butter sauce, but the red garlic was a winner. Like the sauce atop the pulled pork it was slightly thick and quite rich, though not especially garlicky. We’d not have minded more of a kick,butplentyofpeopledoliketo stay on the tamer side when it comes to garlic. The chicken pieces were large and tender, with the portion more than enough for two to share. As we sampled each other’s choicesacrosstheaisle,westarted noticing the seemingly booming pizza business. In a room attached to the main bar/dining room but visible through an open door, two pizza bakers seemed unusually taxed for the time of day, and that got us to thinking … Milazzo’s Pizza (so said the menu) might be quite something. (The takeout window we noticed on our way in was evidently a happening little spot.) Could we? Should we? Dare we? A large pie to go sounded like thebestroute,soweputthatorder
in, too, choosing what seemed to be a house special: a “miraculous pie” (12 cuts for $16.95) containing bacon, sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers and onions. Wow. This was a tough call, considering the other specialty pies (Old World Sicilian with three cheeses; tomato, broccoli and ricotta; pineapple and Canadian bacon; and chicken wing and bacon) and the day’s ordinary special: two regular large for $12.95. We do, however, tend to look for the house signatures, and “miraculous” seemed to fit that bill. Worth noting: This add-on was no quick proposition. In fact, we waited (and waited some more) for the to-go pie well after we finished our meal, wondering what had happened all along. Our server explained that the pizza bakers were burdened by quite a few takeout orders and that miracles, apparently, take more time. Take note, then, ye bacon-on-pizza eaters of your own patience level. Was it worth it in the end? Well, yes and no. Meat-lovers will indeed rejoice, for this pie is fully loaded, stingy on no single ingredient. That it was all a little much for us mostly reflects that we ordered beyond our sensibilities and/or abilities. Suddenly that two-plain special was sounding rather grand. But the pizza itself was certainly tasty. Slices were large, crust was exactly in the middle of thick and thin, and cheese was plentiful (no need for extra here). We could see why business was booming Guess we should have given the hardworking guys a break. Tell youwhat.Ifwecomebackfortakeout next time – the eat-in bar, after all, was not the best choice for two nonsmokers – we’ll be as simple as possible. All those comers and goers seemingly beckoned by the attractive basic special couldn’t be wrong. Times Leader food critics remain anonymous.
Woodchuck Cider and Guinness at Kildare’s in Scranton.
CHEERS! When it comes to mixing cocktails, endless combinations are possible. When it comes to mixing beers, you have to get it just right. Kildare’s Irish Pub in Scranton accomplished this not once but twice in the form of the Black Velveteen and the White Velveteen, the bar’s most popular dual-beer drinks. Both beer cocktails have Woodchuck Hard Cider as a base. The amber style, used in both Velveteens, is a light beer with a sweet taste. The Black Velveteen mixes Woodchuck with Guinness, an Irish stout, while White Velveteen pairs it with Boddington’s Ale, a bitter beer. “Many people think Guinness is too heavy, but in this drink the Woodchuck helps break down that Guinness taste,” said Kendra Mueller, a Kildare’s bartender. “It’s a lot easier to drink.” The Black Velveteen also looks cool. “The two beers separate in the glass,” Mueller said. “The Guinness actually floats on top of the cider.” And as for the White Velveteen? “Very sweet, refreshing,” Mueller said. Kildare’s also serves drinks with Guinness as the base while the other half can consist of Harp Lager, Yuengling, Blue Moon and Smithwick’s. ••• White Velveteen Half Boddington’s, half Woodchuck Cider Black Velveteen Half Guinness, half Woodchuck Cider Served at: Kildare’s Irish Pub, Jefferson Avenue, Scranton Price: $6
June 17, 18, 19, 2011 Celebrate the beauty, splendor, and cultural significance of a regional treasure, the Susquehanna River
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Kick-off the Festival on Friday, June 17th at the Millennium Circle portal, Wilkes-Barre River Commons 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM FRIDAY JUNE 17
On the River Common Stage: 5:00PM to 9:30PM • George Wesley • Don Shappelle and the Pickups • Post Junction • MiZ • Children’s Art Activities • Free Family Fishing • Paint a Community Mural • Dragon Boats on display
SATURDAY JUNE 18
Join the Festival at Nesbitt Park and the River Common Wilkes University Garden Tour: 11AM - Franklin & South St. 12:00 PM to 9:30 PM Enjoy the Afternoon: Fun and Activities for All Ages! • Bike Safety Program with Free Children’s Bike Helmets • Kayaking Demo • Children’s Art Projects • Kids Tree Climb • Children’s Filed Games • Pony Rides
• Moon Bounce • Live Mammals — 1:30 P.M. • Live Birds of Prey — 3:30 P.M. • Guided Nature Hikes • The Lands at Hillside Farm Animals • Dragon Boat Training • Fish Printing
On the Nesbitt Stage: 12:30PM to 4:00PM Kriki • Don Shappelle • K8 On the River Common Stage: 6:00PM to 9:30PM Without Walls Dance Company • Eddie Day and the Star Fires
SUNDAY JUNE 19
Dragon Boat Racing 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Bring your father to the river. Family Fishing Program, call (570) 477-2206 to register. A day full of children’s activities. KRZ providing music and calling the races
SOJOURN ON THE RIVER
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Mandatory safety training will be given to all participants before the launch by the Outfitters.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your world
is not the same world as the one your next-door neighbor experiences. Understanding the differences will make you a very wise person. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You will be in an enterprising mood and not likely to wait for others to show you where the opportunities for fun and profit lie. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll make a positive impression, and the ensuing connection shows promise. Yet, you may be unsure about the nature of this rela-
ON THE WEB For more Sudoku go to www.timesleader.com tionship and where to take it next. Take it slow, and keep an open mind. CANCER (June 22-July 22). How you frame things makes all the difference in how they are received. For instance, when a job seems beneath you but you still have to do it, give it a new title — the fancier the better. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). New sources of inspiration are affecting your mental process. As your imagination continues to work on a problem, unusual thoughts pop to mind and your dreams take a highly creative turn, as well. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The normal rules of etiquette may go out the window because there is more pressing business at hand.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). People are talk-
ing about an array of wacky topics. You have a charming way of focusing the attention on what’s wonderful about life in general. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). What you do in pursuit of a hobby will open your horizons in other ways, as well. A new source of income opens to you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Relationships are a push-and-pull dance, and you’d rather be on the “pull” end of things. It is more interesting and less tiring to reel the other person in with your enchanting personality than to be pushy. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A sympathetic ear is welcome, although it’s not the best role you could take on right now
with a certain someone. Instead of being nurturing and sympathetic, be an exciting and compelling force. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There is someone you want to like, and you want this person to like you, too. You hope this person will continue to play the little game you’ve got going. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You would love to be a source of surprise and delight to others, which is why you will keep some of your plans a secret. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (June 3). You’ll sample many options through this month and then finally decide on the best course. Aquarius and Sagittarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 1, 11, 14 and 15.
Teacher is surprised to learn of former student’s attraction Dear Abby: I am a teacher with a dilemma. I have taught for 10 years and connected with thousands of former students. With the Internet and social networking, I am able to keep in touch with many of them. One student I’ve kept in touch with recently admitted his romantic love for me. “Kyle” is now in his 20s and on his own. As his teacher 10 years ago, I’d never have dreamed of
DEAR ABBY ADVICE this happening. What’s difficult is I think I reciprocate those feelings. I never expected the man I connect with most to be a former student, but Kyle is an adult and I know him as such. I’m not sure what to do. I’m aware of my professional boundaries as a teacher and would never cross those lines with a student or minor. What do you do when your former
student is an adult, you live in a small town and you’re drawn to each other? This could be the love I’ve been waiting for my entire life. Would it be totally inappropriate if I followed my heart? — Wondering in Wyoming Dear Wondering: No. Because Kyle is an adult, and when he was your student there was no flirting (I presume), I see nothing unethical about pursuing the relationship. However, if your romance becomes fodder
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FRIDAY 8:00 p.m. (ARTS) Titanic A society girl abandons her haughty fiance for a penniless artist on the ill-fated ship’s maiden voyage. (HDTV) (TCM) Father of the Bride An overwhelmed patriarch sums up his daughter’s wedding, from engagement to reception. 12:01 a.m. (ARTS) Titanic A society girl abandons her haughty fiance for a penniless artist on the ill-fated ship’s maiden voyage. (HDTV) Wilkes Barre 4-Star Movies for 6/4/11
SATURDAY 9:30 a.m. (FMC) The Gunfighter Upstarts challenge the fastest gun in the West, a haunted man trying to escape his reputation. 1:30 p.m. (TCM) King Kong Shipped from Skull Island for display, a giant ape escapes and carries a blonde up the Empire State Building. 5:15 p.m. (AMC) The Searchers A Confederate veteran and his partCherokee partner search five years for a kidnapped girl. (HDTV) 8:00 p.m. (TCM) Dodsworth An industrialist and his frivolous wife
retire to Europe, where their marriage ends. Wilkes Barre 4-Star Movies for 6/5/11
SUNDAY 7:30 a.m. (ARTS) The Untouchables Eliot Ness and his men fight Al Capone in Chicago during Prohibition. (HDTV) 10:00 a.m. (ARTS) GoodFellas In the 1950s an Irish-Italian hoodlum joins the New York Mafia, but his mob career is not what he expected. 8:00 p.m. (TCM) The Adventures of Robin Hood The Sherwood Forest outlaw and his men save King Richard and Maid Marian from Prince John and Sir Guy. 4:45 a.m. (TCM) All Quiet on the Western Front A German youth eagerly enters World War I, but his enthusiasm wanes as he gets a firsthand view of the horror. Wilkes Barre 4-Star Movies for 6/6/11
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director Lewis Milestone’s “The Front Page.” 5:30 p.m. (TCM) North by Northwest Mistaken identity spurs a foreign spy to pursue an innocent New Yorker, all the way to Mount Rushmore. Wilkes Barre 4-Star Movies for 6/7/11
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5:45 p.m. (TMC) This Is England A fatherless boy in 1980s Britain joins a gang of skinheads and falls under the spell of a charismatic ex-con who sides with racists. (HDTV) 4:40 a.m. (CIN) All the President’s Men The Washington Post’s Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein tie the Watergate break-in to the White House. (HDTV) Wilkes Barre 4-Star Movies for 6/9/11
8:00 a.m. (FMC) Man on a Tightrope Members of a family circus stage a bold parade to escape from Czechoslovakia. 8:30 a.m. (TCM) His Girl Friday An ace reporter’s editor tries to stop her from remarrying in this remake of
10:30 a.m. (FMC) Man on a Tightrope Members of a family circus stage a bold parade to escape from Czechoslovakia.
Oz’s colon cancer scare; urination; Rocco DiSpirito. (N) (TVPG) 9 a.m. 0 “Live With Regis and Kelly” Ewan McGregor; Mike Rowe; chef Francis Anthony. (N) (TVPG) 9 a.m. < “Today” (N) 9 a.m. U “Dr. Phil” Dr. Phil helps two women control their tempers. (N) (TV14) 9 a.m. (FNC) “America’s Newsroom” (N) 10 a.m. 0 “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” Actor Jamie Foxx; actor Isaiah Mustafa; Jessie J performs. (TVG) 10 a.m. < “Today” (N) 10 a.m. U “The Doctors” When excess can lead to success; lower-
ing the risk of heart disease and diabetes. (N) (TVPG) 11 a.m. X “Maury” Guests learn the results of paternity tests. (N) (TV14) 11 a.m. 0 “The View” Celebrity wedding gowns; bridal experts; Niecy Nash. (N) (TV14) 11 a.m. U “The Wendy Williams Show” Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino; Tatyana Ali. (TVPG) 11 a.m. (FNC) “Happening Now” (N) noon X “Jerry Springer” A man learns his girlfriend is a prostitute. (TV14) noon (44.2) “State of Pennsylvania”
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You might call it “Sex and The City” for the menfolk. But know that plenty of womenfolk, this writer included, find it every bit as enthralling. Yes, it has sex, and certainly some sass, but “Men Of A Certain Age” also has a distinct, grainy, retro-esque je ne sais quois that lingers on the palate in a way only a handful of particularly memorable “SATC” episodes did. (“I Heart N.Y.,” for example, the “Moon River” episode in which Big announced his departure for Napa.) But forget that. This must-watch recommendation is all about the boys. TNT’s marvelous, almostmagical one-hour drama with the all-too-short-season is about three male friends hitting 50 and dealing with everything you might expect a man of five decades to face. The archetypes are fairly well covered: • Ray Romano is the clear lead as Joe, a divorced, back-inthe-dating pool father with a gambling history who is nonetheless an obvious, root-for-him good guy with a huge heart. • Andre Braugher is Owen, a happily, though stressfully, married father and car salesman in the family business with a host of health problems, including sleep apnea and other issues for
which his weight takes the blame • And Scott Bakula is Terry, a past-his-prime (but don’t tell him that), out-of-work actor with a player’s past … and present and potential future. When at the end of last season we left our deeply bonded trio, the times might have been a’changing. Terry had scheduled a colonoscopy, which turned into a group outing in which each man came to grips with his mortality and confronted that eternal where-am-I-going, what-am-I doing? question, even Terry, on whom the tables turned when he found himself falling hard for a woman not returning his calls. When life near the California canyons blessedly picked up Wednesday where it left off in January, we found Joe deciding to spend some time with his former bookie, who is facing a tough medical treatment, Terry going where he has not gone before with women (into commitment-land) and poor, put-upon Owen receiving an offer from a rival auto dealership. Anyone who’s growing up, or trying to, or wanting to, or hoping to, should find this whole beautifully written, beautifully executed business incredibly difficult to resist. Give it a try at 10 p.m. Wednesdays on TNT. Newbies will catch on fast.
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4. Jason Fornwait rides along the River Common.
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5. Wilkes-Barre Officer Ed Mishanski handles one of the police bikes at the safety check.
Technicians performed safety checks and taught basic bike-repair skills, and others provided information on local bike trails. Happi-
6. Tom Jones of Around Town Bicycles in WilkesBarre puts the all-important air in a tire.
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7. Tom Jones of Around Town Bicycles checks over a bike held by Brooke Yeager while Viktoria Yeager (in back) observes. 8. Helmeted heads surely made the safety checkers proud.
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Just 2 Short Blocks to the ocean and just one mile north of Beach Haven’s shopping and amusement areas.
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THE RODS 19 ROCK ON, p. : MYSTERY MOUTH ny A touch ofTusca 47 in Dunmore, p.
tival’s music festo arms call Soldiers ’ Angels Event benefits running for fourth year
Enjoy Lunch In The Garden Cafe’
Featuring premium Boar’s Head meats and cheeses on homemade bread. Plus homemade salads, soups and desserts
Now featuring Strawberry Rhubarb Pie. Shop in our gift shop and greenhouse
315 Loyalville Rd., Dallas Directions: From Rte. 415 Dallas Take Rt. 118 West 5 Miles, Turn Right Onto Loyalville Rd. Go 1.5 Miles
Hours: Thurs.-Sun. 10 AM-5 PM Cafe: Thurs.-Sun. 10 AM-4 PM
570.477.2202 www.shadyrillfarm.com
2600 North Bay Ave. Spray Beach, NJ 08008
609-492-4582 Visit Our Website: www.buccaneermotel.com
DARLING & SONS’ FARMS & GREENHOUSES
“Growing Quality Is A Family Business Since 1930”
Horses 4 Hope!
Hanging Baskets • Geraniums
Saturday, June 4 • 10am-6pm
• Gerber Daisy Herbs • Bedding • Veggie Plants Combination Pots • Cemetery Logs • Potting Soil Humus • McCutcheon’s Canned Goods
Hayrides • Pony Rides • Games • Prizes • Food • Live Music • Irem Temple Clowns PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT WYOMING VALLEY CHILDRENS ASSOCIATION
1/2 Mile Off Rt. 309, Dallas, Hildebrandt Rd. (200 yards north of Dallas Elementary School)
Peaceful Valley Equestrian Center 2020 Monkey Hollow Rd., Centermoreland
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MOTEL
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Sundays at 1pm, early bird game at 12:45pm Packages start at $18 includes regular games and jackpot Prizes: Regular games $75, Special games $100 and Jackpot $750 Location:
Shadyrill Farm, Bakery & Cafe
M-F 9-6 • SAT & SUN 9-4• 675-2080
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BINGO
THE GUIDE
THE GUIDE
Sponsored by Peaceful Valley Equestrian Center and Wyoming Valley Lodge #468 F & AM
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new every wednesday Gardener’s Choice for Creativity
Visit and explore the area’s finest in rare and unusual Perennials, Annuals, Herbs, Evergreens, Japanese Maples, Bamboos, Ornamental Trees & Shrubs, and Grasses
Creative American Cooking **THIS WEEKEND**
TERIYAKI PORK CHOPS With Asian Rice CHICKEN FRANCAISE Over Linguine Pasta SHRIMP LOVER’S TRIO Scampi, Beer Battered, Buffalo MAVERICK N.Y. STRIP STEAK Beer Basted with Caramelized Onions
DIRECTIONS
Tues, Thur, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5
288-9187
FRIDAY
822-4474
ENTERTAINMENT
SkyBox Sports Bar (822-6600)
@ Grotto Pizza Outside the Wyoming Valley Mall
Since 1941, Nardone Bros. has been bringing nutritious, high quality products to you and your family.
Live Entertainment During Happy Hour, Fridays 5-7
Tonite HAT TRICK DUO Grand Slam Sports Bar (639-3278)
@ Grotto Pizza Harveys Lake Tonite 8:30 MR. RODGERS
NEIGHBORHOOD
www.grottopizzapa.com
WINDFALL @ 9:30
SATURDAY
MR. ECHO @ 9:30
EVERY WEDNESDAY @ 8PM
KARAOKE WITH JOE MIRAGLIA WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS! Special Rates For Hall Rentals Available Call 674-2407 730 Memorial Highway • Dallas • 675-6542
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Visit our retail location to purchase our Pizza items. 123 Hazle Street, Wilkes-Barre Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm
Take 118 go thru Sweet Valley, bear left, go straight 3 miles, to second 4 way stop sign. Turn right 1 mile past Golf Course.
DALLAS AMERICAN LEGION
“GREAT HOMEMADE DESSERTS”
24 Cut Box • 12 Cut Box French Bread Pizza 3 Slices Per Pack
Take Rt. 11 to Hunlock Creek Post Office, turn right, go 7 miles. Stop at sign - go straight 1 mile, turn right at Silo Rd.
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$10 OFF with this AD on any birthday party. We also Deliver Birthday Parties!
FETCH’S
Kielbassi & Meat Market OPEN YEAR ROUND
COLE SLAW
2.99 lb.
$
Book Your Summer Party Now!
693-3069 • CALL TODAY!
Discount Expires 6/30/11 Cannot be combined w/any other offer
TUES.-SAT., 10am-6pm
The Snack Shack
BEL L ES
750 Wilkes-Barre Twp Blvd • Wilkes-Barre Open Mon-Sun 11AM - 10PM (570)-270-2929
C O N S TR U C TIO N C O .
Friday & Saturday Specials
Sesame Crusted Diver Scallops
Now Open 7 Days A Week
Coca Cola Marinated Flank Steak
Now Featuring Daily Specials!
Mon & Tues 4 - 10pm served w/potato risotto & orange ginger sauce Wed - Sat 12 - 10pm • Sun 12 - 9pm
School & Business Parties
180 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming
verbrook Pub & Grille
W IN DO W S AL E FREE Trip le Pa ne Up gra d e o n a ll L ifestyle W ind o w s
w/potato & vegetable
OFF SITE CATERING NOW AVAILABLE
259 Overbrook Road • Dallas, PA 18612 Phone: 570-675-2727 • www.overbrookpub.com
1st Anniversary Sale June 4, 5 and 6
20% discount on most vendors Free Hillside Ice Cream to the first 100 customers on Saturday, June 4 • 12-3
Lark Mountain Marketplace An eclectic mix of Antiques & Collectibles
C a ll
Visit our Country Store
824- 7220
Antiques, Jewelry, Furniture, Paintings, Primitive, Feton, Handmade Candles, Homemade Jams & Jellies, Crystals & Minerals, Ephemera & Much More
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306 Wilkes-Barre Twp. Blvd. Wilkes-Barre Twp., PA 18702 • 822-8855
(down the hill from Wegman’s on Business Rt. 309 Georgetown Plaza)
Hours: Tues,Wed 10-6 •Thurs, Fri 10-7 • Sat 10-6 • Sun 12-5 w w w. l a r k m o u n t a i n m a r k e t p l a c e . c o m
651 Wyoming Ave. • Kingston 283-4322 • 283-4323
Order an X-Large 18” Pizza for the price of a LARGE just
995
$
Save $2!
Tax & Toppings Extra
Buy 1 Dinner Entree Receive 2nd Dinner at
1/2 Price
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Cannot be combined with any other offer. One coupon per visit. Expires 6-9-11
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6 oz. COLD WATER LOBSTER & 6 oz. FILET MIGNON – $27.99
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36 STEAMED CLAMS – $7.99
Of Equal or Lesser Value
Cannot be combined with any other offer. One coupon per visit. Expires 6-9-11
PECIALTEAK CHEF SN ICO S O M L 8 OZ DE POTATO AND COLE SLAW WITH BAKED $8.95 E SOUP HOMEMAD G IN R TU A NOW FE 1.95 A BOWL $ IRISH STEW DER, CHILI, LE, CLAM CHOW CHICKEN NOOD
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OPEN -8PM KITCHEN URS. 5 SUN. - TH . 5-9PM FRI. - SAT
! CHALLENGE RAZY COONKDWICH PLATTER. C R U O E K TA STEAK SA HOUR. 6LB. RIB EYEFREE IF EATEN IN ONENGERS. LE AL H C L FOR AL FREE T-SHIRT
FRIDAYS & SUNDAYS 11 AM TILL 5PM AND DAILY 3:30 TILL 5PM UNLIMITED SOUP, SALAD & BREADSTICKS ANY OF OUR HOMEMADE SOUPS
Men’s & Women’s Citizens Watches
25% OFF All Jewelry
OCHMAN S Coins and Jewelry
.999 Fine Silver Eagle Coins Store Hours Mon., Tues., Wed. & Sat. 10am to 6pm Thurs. 10am to 8:30pm • Fri. 10am to 7pm
18 Church St., Dallas
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Plus: Garden Fresh House Salad or Caesar Salad & Oven Warmed Bread Sticks or: Fish & Chips, Shrimp & Chips, Clam Strips & Chips or Chicken & Chips
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SPECIAL WEEKLY ADDOCK H D E BAK LE SLAW FRIES AND CO WITH FRENCH $7.95
7 DAYS A WEEK SURF & TURF
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