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Hang on to your tri-corner hats, everyone. In honor of the Fourth of July, we offer 56 ways to celebrate your freedom this week. Why 56? Because that’s how many founding fathers endorsed the Declaration of Independence some 236 years ago. Let’s see. In honor of the big, bold way John Hancock signed his name, you could practice your penmanship ... Just kidding. Here are the serious suggestions: Watch “John Adams,” “Thomas Jefferson,” “Ben Franklin” and the rest of a very argumentative Congress sing their way through the birth of a nation in the musical “1776” at the JJ Ferrara Center in Hazleton this weekend and next. ••• For a closer-to-home brush with the past, Forty Fort’s Nathan Denison house, circa 1790, is open 1 to 4 p.m. on summer Sundays. ••• Nearby, the circa-1807 Forty Fort Meeting House, Wyoming Valley’s first house of worship, is open for tours from 1 to 3 p.m. Sundays and on the Fourth. ••• You can commemorate the Battle of Wyoming, at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the
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Fireworks continue to draw the masses from all over the Wyoming Valley and beyond to Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre. Wyoming Monument in Wyoming. ••• Or remember former YMCA director Bernie Hargadon during a 3-mile race through Wilkes-Barre in his name. Walkers begin at 8:30 a.m. on the Fourth, runners at 9. ••• Do you need to warm up for the Wilkes-Barre race? There’s a 5K Rattlesnake Run at 8:30 a.m. Saturday (along with a shorter “Silly Slither” for kids) at Lehigh Gorge State Park near Jim Thorpe. ••• And who can resist fireworks? They’ll go boom at Harman-Geist Stadium in Hazleton at dusk on Saturday. Rain date is Sunday. ••• They’ll also light up the sky at Scranton’s Nay Aug Park on Saturday, preceded by a Jimmy
Sturr polka concert at 7:30 p.m. ••• Back Mountain Harvest Assembly Church in Trucksville will send up some pyrotechnics on Sunday at dusk. ••• As will Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs on Tuesday at dusk. ••• And Wright Township’s Municipal Park on Route 309, also on Tuesday at dusk. ••• In downtown Scranton, near the Lackawanna County Courthouse, Tuesday fireworks will be preceded by a Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic concert at 7:30 p.m. ••• Wilkes-Barre’s Kirby Park has its fireworks on the Fourth of July
itself, preceded by the Philharmonic concert, complete with “The 1812 Overture,” at 8 p.m. ••• At Mount Airy Casino, fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. ••• And at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jessup, show time is Thursday at dusk. ••• For another fiery display, “How to Train Your Dragon” continues at Mohegan Sun Arena through Sunday, complete with creatures that breathe flames. ••• Switching gears to an antique-auto event, a Car Cruise will take place on Wilkes-Barre’s Public Square this evening. ••• For another chance to see spiffy older models, check out Summerfest 2012 from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Twin Stacks in Dallas. ••• Railroad buffs, you can sign up for a Saturday excursion from Steamtown to the Delaware Water Gap. ••• Or admire model trains at the World’s End State Park visitor center near Forksville on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. ••• And, collectors, you can exercise your right to bid on all sorts of interesting items at the Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction, starting Thursday. ••• Speaking of exercise, the Audubon Society invites you to stroll the Seven Tubs Natural Area, off Route 115, at 9 a.m. Saturday. ••• Paddlers can explore the lake at Lackawanna State Park “by moonlight” from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Call 945-7110. ••• Also at Lackawanna, you can learn about Native American lifestyles at 7:30 tonight. See 4TH, Page 4
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Tonight’s Car Cruise in WilkesBarre could be a place to find a beauty like this 1935 Auburn 851. ••• If you prefer freshwater, Hickory Run offers the refreshing Sand Springs Lake. ••• Ricketts Glen State Park near Benton offers swimming – and boating – in Lake Jean. ••• By the way, the view of the waterfalls at Ricketts Glen is worth a steep hike. Just remember your sturdy footwear. No flip flops, please. ••• And if you’re in a mood to hunt for “treasure,” you can hone your geo-caching skills from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Ricketts Glen. ••• Back at Hickory Run, a family scavenger hunt is set for 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. ••• And, from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Hickory Run, children can learn what happens to nocturnal crea-
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••• At World’s End State Park near Forksville, you can listen to forest fables and make crafts at 8 tonight. ••• And a naturalist will tell you the “Boulder Field Basics” at 3 p.m. Saturday at Hickory Run State Park near White Haven. ••• You can find out lots of things you probably didn’t know about “Corn – the aMAIZE-ing Grain” from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday at World’s End. ••• Or discover secrets of butterflies and moths at 7 p.m. Saturday at Frances Slocum State Park in Carverton. ••• Earlier Saturday, you can search for bluebirds, swallows and wrens at Frances Slocum from 2 to 3 p.m. ••• And from 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday, youngsters can conduct water experiments at Frances Slocum, one of many parks where the learning opportunities never seem to stop. ••• As long as you’re there, why not enjoy a dip in Frances Slocum’s pool?
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tures once the sun goes down. ••• Later you can experience what happens to human creatures after daybreak. Some of them play “family nature games,” set for 11 to 11:45 a.m. Sunday at Hickory Run. ••• With all this talk of forested areas, do you ever worry about getting lost in the woods? A “Hug-ATree” program for ages 5 to 12 will teach youngsters how to cope. It’s 10 a.m. Saturday at the Monroe County Environmental Education Center in Stroudsburg. ••• On to music. Bluegrass fans, the Out Among the Stars festival is tonight through Sunday at the Benton Rodeo Grounds. ••• Fans of Three Dog Night can head to the Mount Laurel Performing Arts Center in Tamiment tonight. ••• And, the ’80s-rock group Foreigner will be at Penn’s Peak
outside Jim Thorpe tonight. ••• Meanwhile, the rock/folk group US Rails will be at the Mauch Chunk Opera House tonight in the heart of historic Jim Thorpe. ••• Beatlemania will be at the opera house on Saturday evening. ••• Which is when you’ll find bluesy rock guitarist Johnny Winter at Penn’s Peak. ••• If you want to hear something more symphonic, the Performing Arts Institute will have an 8 p.m. Saturday concert at Wyoming Seminary in Kingston. ••• Now, what to eat? With highs in the 80s and not much rain in the forecast this week, why not pack a picnic lunch? ••• Or grill on your patio? ••• If you don’t want to cook, the Men’s Club of Trinity Presbyterian
(675-3131) in Dallas will serve chicken and biscuits from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday. ••• And those masters of the funnel cakes will whip up all sorts of Pennsylvania Dutch treats at the Kutztown Folk Festival near Reading from Saturday through July 8. ••• Would you like some quiet time? This could be a good weekend to curl up with “Gone Girl,” “The Third Gate” or any other bestseller. ••• Or to kick back with a lovely vintage hardcover you picked up at last week’s Osterhout Library book sale. ••• If you opt for a movie, you might cheer for a plucky, young redheaded archer in “Brave.” ••• Or toss historical accuracy out the window and watch Abraham Lincoln slay vampires. ••• Honey fans, this weekend you may want to make a beeline for the Everhart Museum in Scranton to see “BEEyond,” an exhibit focused on the industrious insects. ••• Finally, if you’re into crunchier snacks, “The Wonderful Story of Planters Peanuts” is on display at the Luzerne County Historical EDITOR’S NOTE: For more information about many of the entertainment opportunities listed here, check out the events, outdoors and exhibits listings inside.
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The gentleman with the little ponytail and the big — indeed, Benjamin Franklin might call it piercing — voice tells the audience he’s “come to the conclusion that one useless man is called a disgrace, that two are called a law firm and three or more become a Congress.” John Adams sounds angry. Wouldn’t you be, if you were trying to argue for liberty while all around you other men were arguing about a window? Open it and let in a breeze, some said. No, others countered; there are too many flies. Argue, argue, discuss. Or, as Adams himself might moan: “Piddle, Twiddle and Resolve.” A local resident petitions the Congress for $20 compensation for a dead mule. Some delegates call for more rum. And some don’t want to ruffle Mother England, no matter how loudly Adams roars: “This is a revolution, damn it! We’re going to have to offend somebody.” Welcome to the musical “1776,” which shows audiences how, despite confusion and cross purposes, a new nation was born. “Personally, I admire John Adams for his stance,” said Paul Winarski, who is directing the show this weekend and next in Hazleton. “He really was the father of the revolution.” “Much of the script is extremely accurate,” Winarski said. Adams really did ask his wife to make saltpeter for explosives to help the war effort, and Franklin really did advocate the turkey, rather than the eagle, as the national bird. “Other information has been changed,” Winarski said. “There were 56 signers of the Declaration (of Independence.) Obviously you can’t fit 56 people on stage for two hours and know who is who, so they trimmed it down to 20 delegates plus a president, secretary and custodian of the Congress.” On the distaff side, add wife Abigail for John Adams and wife Martha for Thomas Jefferson. “They sent very romantic let-
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So the founders of our nation came to blows, eh? The musical ‘1776’ says it’s so. Robert Rushalk, as Caesar Rodney, tries to come between between a combative John Adams and John Dickinson, played by Adam Randis and Paul Winarski.
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ters to each other,” said Dawn Winarski, who in the role of Abigail Adams, corresponds with John Adams (played by Adam Rendis), telling him all the news from home – the children’s dysentery, the apple blossoms not surviving the frost … and how much she misses him. “The relationship between John and Abigail is one of the most touching, most poignant parts of the play,” said Ron Kross
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of Dallas, who made his Broadway debut in 1969 in the “1776” role of a New York delegate who spends much of the play “abstaining, courteously” from important votes. “When they first announced they were holding auditions (for the Broadway show) and they described the play, everybody hang-
ing out at the Actors Equity office, they were all laughing,” Kross remembered. “They said it couldn’t be good, because everybody knows how it turns out. They all sign the Declaration in the end.” It wasn’t particularly loved by critics during a pre-run in New Haven, Conn., Kross said. But during a memorable show in New York, attended by influential critic Clive Barnes, “The audience was on its feet.” Richard Nixon enjoyed it, too, said Kross, who was part of a performance actors presented at the White House for the president as well as Vice President Spiro Agnew and other guests. Now it’s Kross’ turn to be part of the audience. He plans to attend the Hazleton show on opening night and expects to enjoy it immensely. “It’s a brilliant piece,” said Paul Winarski, who portrays John
Adams’ chief opponent, John Dickinson of Pennsylvania, in addition to directing. “The script is one of the strongest scripts for any musical-theater piece.” Of course, audiences may have to make some mental adjustments so they understand the 18th-century mind. There’s Mrs. Adams’ insistence that the ladies of New England need pins, for example. Then there are the oldfashioned insults John Adams and Dickinson hurl at each other: “Coward!” “Madman!” “Landlord!” “Lawyer!” Adams’ fiery temper may have worked against his cause at times, Winarski said. “A lot of people who may have agreed with wanting independence may not have wanted to deal with his personality.” Watch the show and you’ll see how the compromises came about.
The roars of the dragons were nothing compared with those of the audience, who soaked up every minute of the opening night of “How To Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular” at Mohegan Sun Arena on Wednesday. Director Nigel Jamieson stepped out pre-show, which was not only the first in Wilkes-Barre but in North America, to explain that the idea behind the show is to “break the bounds of what’s possible to do in an arena.” In that respect, the show certainly didn’t disappoint. Vikings stood among audience members, dragons soared from one end to the other, and a simple backdrop of nine movie screens transported the crowd to another world with ease. The obvious draw, the dragons, came in all forms, from people in costumes to animatronic beasts on floor rigs and ceiling-high tracks that enabled flight. Fire, dazzling lights and scenery were plentiful, but through all that shined a story with heart, of a boy and his father and what they must overcome to reach an understanding of not only each other but the world around them. The tale, originally told on the big screen through Dreamworks Animation’s adaptation of the book of the same name by Cressida Cowell, focuses on the young boy Hiccup, who goes against his Viking clan’s view of dragons as enemies, much to the chagrin of his fellow clansmen and father Stoik, their leader. The opening night saw performances by Riley Miner in the role of Hiccup and Gemma Nguyen as Astrid, a fellow Vikingin-training and romantic interest of Hiccup. The parts are switched off with Rarmian Newton and Sarah McCreanor from performance
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REVIEW What: “How To Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular” When: 7 tonight; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. tomorrow; 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday Where: Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., WilkesBarre Township Tickets: $29.50 to $79.50; 9707600 or visiting www.ticketmaster.com.
to performance. One of the most can’t-take-youreyes-off-it moments takes place at the start, when Hiccup finds himself running through his home, the island of Berk. Suspended in the air against the screen backdrop, Miner seemingly runs through town, jumping from cliff to cliff, climbing trees and swinging from a rope. It’s a simple setup, but the animation, coupled with Miner’s movements, makes it completely believable. Though Vikings view dragons as enemies, it’s hard not to take the creatures’ side. The characters are charming, the actual devices A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare’s magical comedy about mismatched lovers, fairies and sprites spending a night full of mishaps in the forest. Presented by the Scranton Shakespeare Festival at Nay Aug Park, Scranton. 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. 487-3954.
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graceful despite the fact they are actually hulking machines that weigh two-plus tons apiece. That notion is completely forgotten when the facial, body and wing movements are coupled with sound effects, giving the creatures an authentic feel. Each dragon earned its own round of applause on stage exit. Not to be overlooked are the actors, most of whom doubled as acrobats and gymnasts, twisting about on wires and flipping through many a fight scene. They all portrayed their own vibrant Viking personality. For all the sternness Robert Morgan showed as Stoik, he was equally as touching and relatable, especially as his understanding of his son developed throughout the show. The catalyst for it all, the relationship between Hiccup and his newfound dragon friend Toothless, is especially endearing, as Toothless seemed more human than not while becoming an integral part of Hiccup’s journey of self-discovery.
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Road, Trucksville. Sunday at dusk. 696-1128. Battle of Wyoming Ceremony, the 133rd annual commemoration at the Wyoming Monument National Historic Site, Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming. With speakers including chaplain Rabbi Larry Kaplan and a concert by the Wyoming Valley Band. 10 a.m. Wednesday. Free. Wilkes-Barre Farmers Market, the summer marketplace with fresh produce, breads and pastries, specialty items, festival foods and a lunchtime polka concert by John Stevens’ Doubleshot. Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday. 2084292. Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction, a live auction of antiques and collectibles, vendor booths, food, rummage sale, raffles and children’s activities. 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas. 5 to 11 p.m. Thursday through July 8. 675-1182. Fire Company Bazaar, with a Friday night parade, entertainment by 40 lb. Head (Thursday), Flaxy Morgan (Friday); the Tyme
Band and Souled Out (Saturday). Breslau Hose Company No. 5, 299 First St., Hanover Township. 6 p.m. to midnight Thursday and Friday (July 6); 5 to 11 p.m. July 7. 825-1267. Nativity of Our Lord Summer Picnic, with a flea market, ethnic and picnic foods, cash raffle, flea market, bingo, baskets, games for kids and adults and entertainment by Picture Perfect (Friday), Jude’s Polka Jets II and Flaxy Morgan (Saturday), the Sperazza Band (Sunday). Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 529 Stephenson St., Duryea. 6 to 11 p.m. July 6; 5 to 11:30 p.m. July 7, 4 to 10 p.m. July 8. Preceded by a pre-picnic event on Thursday with a flea market at 5 p.m. and bingo at 7 p.m. ($10). 457-2253.
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BEST BET No Fourth of July would quite be complete without a bang-boom celebration, and Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre is one of the best places in the area to find one. An Old-Fashioned Fourth, the city of Wilkes-Barre’s annual celebration with food and craft vendors, rides and games and a patriotic concert by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, returns to to the park this year, promising the traditional fireworks at dusk. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Festivities will run from noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday with the concert at 7:30 p.m. Call 208-4292 for details.
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IF YOU GO What: Mariano’s La Puccia Where: 1109 Wyoming Ave., Exeter Call: 570-883-1960 Credit cards? Yes Wheelchair accessible? Yes Other: Outdoor seating (limited)
number — to describe just one example, contains, according to the menu, sundried tomatoes, cheese and onions. It wasn’t quite what we expected, but that’s not a bad thing at all. First off, as a passionate fan of sundried tomatoes, I will say I’m used to the very dark, very chewy, very ugly — come on, it’s true — varieties you usually see in tiny bags or jars at premium price points inside better grocery stores. Here, the handmade sundrieds look much more like real tomatoes, only darker, and are much softer and juicier. I was disappointed, until I tasted. Then I was a believer. Should have trusted Mariano from the get-go. The sundried-tomato puccia ($10.75) also contained an unadvertised surprise: those tiny green globes that look like peas. Could they be? I thought, know-
ing I’m not exactly a fan but will merely tolerate. Yes, Mariano confirmed, they were capers. It’s a good thing these little pickled flowers were a surprise; otherwise, I’d not have ordered this variety and missed out on something wonderful. Once again, Mariano converted me. These capers, at least, won me over, adding nice little bursts of flavor and color at random passes. On the cheese, oozing and hot, and soft, abundant onions, I was sold before we met. We also tried a #18 for $10.25, which contained cheesesteak, peppers (choice of sweet, hot or mixed), onions and mushrooms, and was as tasty as any traditional cheesesteak we’ve ever had without the extra calories. (Again, it’s the low-carb, artisan-style crusts that offer the oomph without the guilt.) Finally, our third and last puccia selection — and, by the way, we’re told many people can eat a whole puccia themselves, but these are perfect for two to share as well — was a cheese only: Puccia La Grille (#26 and $9.75), spilling forth a beautiful See MARIANO’S, Page 10
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orget everything you think you know about the Italian heavy-hitters called stromboli and calzone. Heavy as in that’s how they feel, especially on a hot summer night. Let Mariano Fanelli show you something different, specifically puccia. To hear him tell the story, this is a rich-historied southern Italian fare with a heavy Greek influence. It’s kind of like a stromboli but probably has a quarter of the carbs (an ounce of bread or so per serving) and is an evolved kind of peasant food. In the old world, it seems, this super-thin, airylight crust was made in abundance then filled with any and every kind of hand-prepared ingredient and was a satisfying but not exhausting meal for those who labored hard in the fields. That’s what you’ll find here at Mariano’s La Puccia, an adorable slip of an eatery tucked inside a very walkable strip of Wyoming Avenue in Exeter. The numerous fillers available for puccia are fresh and indeed hand-prepared — so don’t go trying to hurry things, or call ahead. A #20 — yes, you order by
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Licorice can be tough. Many a candy chewer has to employ his teeth to pull at the firm, ropelike sweets just to get a small bite. Fortunately the licorice wheel popped up on the candy circuit years ago, a circular version of the licorice straw that’s softer and easier on the teeth without sacrificing the sweetness. Arena Bar & Grill has made it even easier to enjoy the taste of licorice, with an added alcohol kick, through the Twizzletini. “We wanted to bring childhood flavors back into people’s lives, just in the form of adult beverages,” general manager Samantha Grant said. Grant said the Twizzletini is one of Arena’s most popular
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blend of melted cheeses in the style of your favorite white pizza, but — not to pound home this point or anything — without the weighty crust. How had we not heard of this perfect middle ground between pizza and stromboli before, containing everything from ham, salami, roast beef and turkey to tuna, artichokes, bacon and spinach? We marveled for a moment, then wondered what the actual pizza-pizza tasted like in this wonderful find. So, yeah, OK we had to order some of that, too. Did it for you, reader. Options are eight-slice large pies for $10.75 to $15.25 in regular, white, broccoli, spinach, veggie or del sol (sundried tomatoes, we’ll assume) or 12-cut Sicilian trays for $12.75 to $16 in the same varieties. Toppings are $2 additional.
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martinis, right next to the White Gummy Bear martini. The Twizzletini is made of citrus vodka, sour mix, 7-Up and strawberry puree, which gives the drink an authentic flavor. “Not only can you not taste the alcohol in it, but the flavor is spoton,” Grant said. “It tastes like a red licorice wheel.” Even if you don’t think the liquid flavor is exact, you can still savor the candy because an actual wheel is used to garnish the glass. The glass is also rimmed with sugar of varying kinds, giving it a different look every time it’s ordered. “We carry different-colored sugars so it depends
We went with an original and added sausage, having no idea of the quality of the sausage that awaited. Not to take away from the quality of the pizza itself, which was every bit as good as the puccia, with a crunchy firm crust, black-dusted from a wonderful oven, and cheese that just screamed fresh and flavorful and had us believing we were eating streetside in Italy. But to say the sausage stole the show is not much of an overstatement. Here you won’t find little balls of meat just out of a freezer bag but lovely sliced coins, redolent of fennel, sliced just off a fresh, oh-so-flavorful ring. An already sated guest couldn’t help picking some pieces off my slice just to confirm the wonderment of the rest. Oh, Mariano. You are now a friend for life. You fed us and educated us, and you have at least
on what we have that day or the bartender’s mood.” ••• TWIZZLETINI Served at: Arena Bar & Grill, 380 Coal St., Wilkes-Barre Price: $6.50 Recipe: • 1 ½ oz. citrus vodka • Strawberry puree • Splash of sour mix • Splash of 7-Up Rim glass with colored sugar. Mix all ingredients together in martini shaker with ice. Strain into sugar-rimmer glass, then add licorice wheel to side of glass as a garnish.
one of us – moi – now talking about guilt-free pizza as if it’s some sort of modern-day miracle. (Bear with me). So, readers, I’ll fight you for a table. We must mention the table point because it’s only fair to warn ahead that La Puccia is but a tiny wonder, containing just a few small tables inside and out and so surely dealing in lots of takeout. Can’t go wrong there, except you will miss out on the authentic, booming, rich and friendly voice of Mariano himself, making his magic behind his counter and adding so richly to the unexpected ambience of this little pizza shop that could. The menu reads established in 1988! Mamma mia, where have we been? Times Leader food critics remain anonymous.
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Life of a Union Soldier, a Civil War living-history presentation by First Sgt. John Moran of the 56th Pennsylvania Infantry. Lackawanna State Park, Route 407, Dalton. 7 p.m. July 7. 945-7110. House Dance Party, hosted by reality TV star Teresa Giudice of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” and “Celebrity Apprentice.” Gypsies Nightclub, Mount Airy Casino Resort, 22 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 10 p.m. to midnight July 7. $10 cover charge. 866-468-7619.
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registration at 9:30 a.m. and ride at noon. $15; $5 non-riders. 690-3028. St. Faustina Parish Bingo. St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, 1030 S. Hanover St., Nanticoke. July 8 with doors at 12:30 p.m.
and games at 1:45 p.m. Fundraiser, to benefit cancer victim Dawna Yeager Estock. With food, beer, basket raffle, bake sale and music by the Band Jax. Rodano’s Restaurant, 53 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 1 to 4 p.m. July 8. $20. 779-3594.
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A charming Chris Pine discovers a half sister (an equally charming Elizabeth Banks) and her son Josh (Michael D’Addario) in ’People Like Us.’
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“People Like Us” is a well-acted weeper that walks an unsteady line between the emotional and the darkly comical. It’s about a guy who realizes he has a half sister and who injects himself into her life without explaining who he is. He befriends her kid, enREVIEW courages her What: “People Like through Us” ★★ 1/2 Starring: Chris Pine, substanceElizabeth Banks, abuse reMichelle Pfeiffer, covery and Olivia Wilde sets up to Directed by: Alex help her fiKurtzman nancially. Running time: 118 Because minutes Rated: PG-13 for he’s the language, some handsome drug use and brief and charsexuality ming Chris Pine and she’s the fetching and approachable Elizabeth Banks, somebody is suretogetthewrongidea.Whichis the “darkly comical” bit. It’s a “Rain Man” variation: the cynical salesman who grows as a person when he finds a sibling he never knew he had. And there’s a touch of every “I meant to tell you” tale of two people, one of whom hides his or her family connection to the other. Pine stars as Sam, whose famous record-producer dad has just died. That’s inconvenient, as Sam’s career is on the line at the big-time bartering business where his fasttalking shortcuts have earned the See PEOPLE, Page 17
Channing Tatum revisits his pre-Hollywood years taking it off for the ladies in the fictional tale of a male dance revue in Florida.
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It’s no great stretch to imagine the chiseled, hot-footed hottie Channing Tatum as a stripper. It’s how he got his start in show business, after all. And even though he never danced for his dollars, Matthew McConaughey has never been shy about shedding a shirt. But that’s the simple genius of Steven Soderbergh’s “Magic Mike,” a fictionalized spin on Tatum’s pre-Hollywood years in Florida, taking it off for ladies who stuffed tips into his thong. The casting does most of the work in this very entertaining dramedy set in a sexy/seedy
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world of male exotic dancers. From the moment McConaughey, as the veteran owner of the Xquisite Dance Revue, struts on stage to introduce his ensemble and tell the ladies “what you can ... and canNOT touch,” we know we’re in good, um, hands. Soderbergh’s direction here is
like stripping itself — the selling of a fantasy, a tease. It’s only as the film progresses that the sobering reality of living in this sordid world is stripped bare. Tatum has the title role. By day, he’s a hustler — working as an off-the-books roofer, running a mobile car-detailing business, living in a beachfront split-level where he’s as likely to wake up with two naked women as one. That’s because by night he is “Magic” Mike — the break-dancing star of the Xquisite Dance Revue. He’s living the good life. It’s a pity all his businesses are cashonly. At 30, he’s got no credit, no See MAGIC MIKE, Page 19
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There are moments in Seth MacFarlane’s new comedy “Ted” so flagrantly vulgar — bits involving parsnips and hand lotion and human excrement (thankfully not all together) — that you are inevitably reminded of John Waters, the maestro of bad taste who held up a fun-house mirror to America in the 1970s and ’80s, in movies like “Pink Flamingos” and “Polyester,”
showingusthatwearenotnearlysoupstanding as we would like to pretend. But then you remember that Waters never came up with anything like the title character in Ted, a pot-smoking, four-letter-word-spewing, anthropomorphic teddy bear who also happens to have a mean right hook. “Ted”isasymphonyofthecrass.Pity the pour soul who wanders into this movie unawares. Otherwise, sit back and relish the most sustained, deliciously weird assault on middle-class American values since the original “Jackass.” As devoted fans already know, MacFarlane is the creator of the cult hit animated sitcom “Family Guy,” and “Ted” hews almost exactly to that model. At
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Seth MacFarlane, the creator of ‘Family Guy,’ brings a symphony of crass in ’Ted,’ a movie about a pot-smoking, four-letter-word-spewing, anthropomorphic teddy bear.
‘Moonrise Kingdom,’ a young-love runaway tale from the director of ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’ and ‘The Fantastic Mr. Fox,’ should give you plenty to chuckle about.
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“Moonrise Kingdom” is Wes Anderson’s latest venture into the dark and daft. If it’s not as deft as his most adorable confections (“The Royal Tenenbaums,” “The Fantastic Mr. Fox”), it still has plenty to chew on and chuckle over for initiates in the Cult of Wes. It’s 1965, and orphaned Sam (Jared Gilman) is odd-man out at Scout camp. So the smart-but“troubled” Sam REVIEW takes the wood lore he’s learned What: “Moonrise Kingdom” over the summer ★★ 1/2 and makes his esStarring: Jared Gilman, Kara Hayward, Frances cape. He can’t get McDormand, Edward far. Camp IvanNorton, Bruce Willis, Bill hoe is on remote Murray, Tilda Swinton Penzance Island Directed by: Wes Anderson off the coast of Running time: 94 minutes New England. Rated: PG-13 for sexual But then he content and smoking doesn’t want to go far. He’s meeting up with Suzy (Kara Hayward), his pen-pal love who is quietly revolting against her own family on the other end of the island. Her lawyer-parents(FrancesMcDormandandBillMurray) are fit to be tied. Sam’s Scoutmaster (a chain-smoking Edward Norton) organizes Khaki Scout search parties. The other Khaki Scouts — Lazy Eye, Redford, etc., who don’t like Sam — want to know, “Are we allowed to
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‘The Guardian’ stars Kevin Costner Q. I have viewed a movie starring Kevin Costner as an instructor for U.S. Coast Guard “rescue swimmers” on TNT and USA several times. Unfortunately I have always missed the opening minutes and never saw the title or actors. Amazingly this is not listed as one of his films on the Internet. What is the title and year produced? Who played his star pupil Jake Fisher and his girlfriend? A. Amazingly, I saw it listed in several of Costner’s filmographies, including the one on his website. That’s “The Guardian,” from 2006. Ashton Kutcher played Fisher, and Melissa Sagemiller was Fisher’s girlfriend, Emily Thomas. Q. Is Ducky dead on “NCIS?” A. Thank you for thinking that one of TV’s most popular shows would tell little ol’ me the resolution of its big, seasonending cliffhanger. After all, it included an explosion that could have hit several characters. And Donald “Ducky” Mallard, who was not at the explosion scene, had a heart attack just after getting a call and saying, “It’s imperative that no one touch any of the deceased.” In an online post, NCIS executive producer Gary Glasberg said that “you’ll get all the answers you’re looking for” when the series returns for its 10th season in the fall. For now, he said, “Will we be biting our nails all summer in anticipation? I’m afraid so. But revel in it.” Do you have a question or comment for the mailbag? Write to me at rheldenfels@thebeaconjournal.com or by regular mail to the Akron Beacon Journal, 44 E. Exchange St., Akron, OH 44309.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19). The way you
look or the way you think you look will have a profound influence on how the day unfolds. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your domestic and professional needs are very much in line right now, making it relatively easy for you to get where you want to go. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You have kindred spirits you don’t even know about. You’ll meet one this weekend, so get out there and be ready to place your hand in the hand of another and say hello.
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can you be? The answer is, as light as your heart will allow. Unburden yourself, and you can fly up to the moon in your imagination. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your inner needs are mirrored in the people you meet today. The cool thing about it is that you don’t even know what you need until someone you meet speaks the words. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Waiting can be something that happens when you’re in between events, or it can be a habit. Which one is it for you? Think about establishing a habit of doing things right now. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You have an appetite today, an appetite for a high
quality of life and a fruitful existence. You’ll bite into that fruit and be excited by the tastes that are so of the moment that you’ll hardly believe your joy. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Each generation has its own peculiar logic. The relationships you cherish may not be something you could explain to your elders. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Make a game plan for getting what you want. The planning is very important. It’s not so easy to do, but it’s very important. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll relate well to the people you meet, quickly finding common ground. The wide range of life experiences you’ve sought makes this possible, which is why you continue to seek new adventures daily.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Someone in
your history was displeased with how the events of your relationship unfolded. The blame is not entirely yours to claim. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You can be proud of how you got past the difficulties in your life. And if you ever need to remember, you have witnesses to those times. It will bolster your confidence to privately celebrate your victory once more. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (June 29). A strange series of events begins at the start of July, and you’ll make sweet success of what comes. The next six months will challenge you in the way that windmills challenged Don Quixote. Your lucky numbers are: 24, 11, 14, 39 and 29.
Parents orchestrating teen son’s love life win scant praise Dear Abby: My sister has decided to let her 14-yearold son have a girlfriend. This is contrary to every value we grew up with as kids into adulthood. She has met the girl’s parents and says they “immediately clicked” and she knew right away that they share the same morals. The parents now set up situations where the two kids can get together. Not only have my nephew
DEAR ABBY ADVICE and the girl bonded, but the parents have become fast friends. I see no problem with a little puppy love that happens in school, but is it asking for trouble when parents start to create dating situations when kids are so young? What happens if they are eventually allowed to be alone? Or one of them wants to break up
but is afraid to hurt not only the other, but also the parents? My sister says she’s “guiding her son through his first romance.” I say an eighth-grader is too young and she’s inviting a myriad of problems. I offered my opinion only after I was asked what I thought of my nephew’s girlfriend after she posted pictures on the Internet. Am I right to think this is crazy, Abby? — Sane Aunt in Georgia
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Dear Sane Aunt: Let’s just say it is ill-advised rather than crazy. But I agree that your sister is headed for trouble because she isn’t allowing her son’s “first romance” to develop naturally. First love often peaks and burns out quickly. When there are two sets of intermeshed parents involved, it can lead to lasting hurt feelings and sometimes enmity. However, if you think your sister is going to listen
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Teens watching TV? That’s so old-school Online viewing is name of today’s chatty game By DAWN C. CHMIELEWSKI Los Angeles Times
LOS ANGLES — Daytime television has “The View.” Now YouTube has its own chatfest: “IMO.” TheWebshow,whoseinitialsare recognizable as “In My Opinion” to those fluent in messaging shorthand, deals with dating, texting faux pas and other pressing topics relevant to teens and tweens. Its hosts are nearly as well known to these young viewers as ABC’s BarbaraWaltersandWhoopiGoldberg are to an older generation. Before taking her seat on “IMO’s” canary yellow couch, 16-year-old Bethany Mota launched a YouTube channel that has attracted nearly 85 million views of her fashion and beauty tips. Co-host Meaghan Dowling, 17, has amassed close to 350,000 Twitterfollowerswithherwittyobservations about teen life — “I’m not flirting, I’m just extra nice to someone who is extra attractive.” This past spring, they gathered in a playfully colorful new Los Angeles production studio with the show’s other hosts, another Twitter prodigy, Shelby Fero, and actress Gracie Dzienny of the Nickelodeon show “Supah Ninjas.” Together with celebrity guest Daniella Monet of “Victorious” they explored the subject at hand: Boys — and how to ask them out. The conversation veered, as it often doeswithteens,toanothertopicaltogether: the frequently embarrassing mishaps with the Apple iPhone’s auto correct software that’s designed to fix typos but can introduce texting gaffes. “I had a really awkward moment insendingatexttomydad,”Monet confessed. “It was a nightmare. I was just like ‘wait one sec,’ well ... It was like ‘Wait one sex.’ ” The digression quickly became its own short-video segment, “Darn You Auto Correct!” “IMO” is among15 new shows in production for Awesomeness TV, a YouTube channel for teens and tweens that formally launched on June 21. It is the brainchild of film and television producer Brian Robbins, who drew upon decades of experience making children’s entertainment to construct this online network, complete with sketch comedies, game shows and sports programs. Robbins hopes to hold
’IMO’ deals with dating, texting faux pas and other pressing topics relevant to teens and tweens. Its hosts are nearly as well known to these young viewers as ABC’s Barbara Walters and Whoopi Goldberg are to an older generation. on to his audience as its attention drifts to new screens. “With YouTube’s monthly audience of 800 million people, many in Hollywood see the opportunity to learn, collaborate, innovate, interact and ultimately reach a massive global audience,” said Robert Kyncl, head of content at YouTube. “Since we started discussions with potential new partners, we’ve seen an incredible response.” YouTube has pledged more than $200 million to promote the new channels. The lure of Silicon Valley’s cash has attracted big-name players, including “CSI: Crime Scene Investigations”creatorAnthonyE.Zuiker, musicians Jay-Z, Madonna and Pharrell Williams, actors Amy Poehler, Rainn Wilson, Jessica Alba and Sofia Vergara. Robbins is not alone in courting young audiences online. Former child actor R.J. Williams parlayed his connections into the Young HollywoodNetwork.TheWaltDisney Co. partnered with YouTube to create short-form, family programming for its own website as well as YouTube. And television producer FremantleMedia distributes a whimsical “Pee-wee’s Playhouse”style children’s cooking show, “Yummyfun Kooking,” online. Robbins experienced his digital awakening while vacationing with his young sons in Miami Beach. During their weeklong stay, Miles and Justin never turned on the big-screen TV in their hotel suite. Instead, the brothers — then 11 and 13 — watched episodes of “The Simpsons,” NBA basketball highlights and wrestling matches — on their Mac. “That sort of blew my mind,” Robbins said, adding ominously, “This is the end of the world as we know it.”
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BRAVE — Pixar is long overdue for a feature with a strong female character at its center. Now that she’s arrived, it’s clear she deserves better. “Brave” is beautiful to look at, and our heroine, the feisty Princess Merida, has a fine mane of long, red curls that look so bouncy and soft, they’ll make you want to roll around in them. And the story begins promisingly enough. Which is why it’s such a shame that the film itself feels so old-fashioned and safe. PG for some scary action and rude humor. 93 mins. ★★ MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE’S MOST WANTED — A cute story about zoo animals running off to join the circus becomes overwhelmed by a blur of color and animated acrobatics. The pictures certainly are pretty, but the filmmakers apparently are unwilling to risk the slightest lapse of audience attention, so they put the movie on fast-forward and let centripetal force hurtle viewers along from start to finish. PG for some mild action and rude humor. 92 mins. ★★
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PROMETHEUS — Nothing could possibly satisfy the fervent expectation that has built for this sorta-prequel to the genre-defining “Alien,” Ridley Scott’s return to science fiction for the first time in 30 years, but “Prometheus” comes close. Strikingly beautiful, expertly paced, vividly detailed and scary as hell, it holds you in its grip for its entirety and doesn’t let go. R for sci-fi violence, including some intense images, and brief language. 123 mins. ★★★ ROCK OF AGES — Just when you thought you’d never hear Def Leppard’s “Pour Some Sugar on Me” again outside of a strip club comes this big, splashy homage to the decadence of 1980s rock-’n’-roll. PG-13 for sexual content, suggestive dancing, some heavy drinking and
language. 123 mins. ★★ 1/2 SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD — Steve Carell and Keira Knightley as a couple who’ve fallen suddenly and madly in love? Surely the apocalypse is nigh. It’s coming in three weeks, to be exact, in the feature directing debut from screenwriter Lorene Scafaria. R for language including some sexual references, drug use and brief violence. 101 mins. ★★ 1/2 SNOW WHITE & THE HUNTSMAN — Rupert Sanders’ revisionist take on the classic Brothers Grimm fable upends expectations of traditional gender roles while simultaneously embracing what a fairy tale should be. Yet the performances — notably from Kristen Stewart as the title character — don’t always live up to the visionary promise. PG-13 for intense violence and action and brief sensuality. 125 mins. ★★★ THAT’S MY BOY — This fatherson story is more of the same gross, lazy comedy Adam Sandler’s been doing for years. R for crude sexual content, nudity, pervasive language and some drug use. 116 mins. ★ 1/2
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attention of the Feds and the ire of his boss (Jon Favreau). Sam is willing to lie to his stunninggirlfriend(OliviaWilde)toget out of going to dad’s funeral. He’s willing to further upset his mom (Michelle Pfeiffer) to avoid going to Los Angeles. Yeah, he’s selfish, we figure. But he has good reason to be. He’s pretty much been left out of the will. A note and a bundle of cash passed on by his dad’s lawyer (Philip Baker Hall) could change that. There’s a woman, a little older than he is. And a kid. “Take care of them,” his father scribbled. Give them this cash, money that Sam could certainly use to get himself out of his current fix. Still, Sam goes to check her out. He catches up with Frankie (Banks) at her Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, where she reads Sam’s father’s obituary to the group. She’s not in it. “It’s official. I don’t exist.” They’re related, somehow. Sam gets to know her without letting on who he is. He tries to help out with her sullen, troubled son, Josh (Michael Hall D’Addario). He doesn’t
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What: “Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection” Starring: Tyler Perry, Eugene Levy and Denise Richards Directed by: Tyler Perry Genre: Comedy Plot summary: A Wall Street investment banker who has been set up as the linchpin of his company’s mob-backed Ponzi scheme is relocated with his family to Aunt Madea’s southern home. Running time: 114 minutes Rated: PG-13 for some crude sexual remarks and brief drug references Source: Internet Movie Database
MEN IN BLACK 3 – We’re all too old for this — the shtick itself has gotten old, and it has not aged well. Fifteen years since the zippy original and a decade since the sub-par sequel, we now have a third “Men in Black” movie that no one seems to have been clamoring for except maybe Barry Sonnenfeld, the director of all three. PG-13 for sci-fi action violence and brief suggestive content. 105 mins. ★ 1/2
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ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE SLAYER – Hollywood has a long, rich tradition of historical abominations, but never has a history been done more abominably than this. The Rail Splitter is reimagined as a vampire vanquisher, a man seeking vengeance on the monsters who killed his mother If only they’d made this insane conceit more fun. If only they’d taken it all a bit less seriously. R for violence throughout and brief sexuality. 105 mins. ★ 1/2
tell his mom what he’s doing, doesn’t take the phone calls from his boss or the Feds. And the longer he strings everybody along, the worse his big revelation is going to come off. Pine makes Sam squirm without squirming at the obvious chemistry between him and Frankie, chemistry that’s the furthest thing from Sam’smind.Andhe’swonderful at the film’s best scenes, Sam’s little life-lesson lectures to Josh. It’s the one thing his dad gave him that’s useful. Banks, given a character packed full of flaws and packed into tight bartender shorts, sets off sparks and flirts with Sam by hinting that she has a bartender’s ability to read people. Alex Kurtzman’s film meanders a lot and strains to come up with credible reasons for Sam to continuetohidehisconnectiontoFrankie long past the point of reason. The juggling among the various relationships – business, and personal – that Sam is failing in is unwieldy. But “People Like Us” has marvelous payoffs, third-act revelations that feel heartfelt and earned. And Pine, Banks and Pfeiffer play the heck out of them. It takes some patience,butthisturnsouttobeafilm youwanttoleaninto,thatyouwant to be there for, whatever kind of movie this hybrid turns out to be.
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“THE ARTIST,” GRADE A-: A silent film star watches his career fade. The nearly silent film from writer/director Michel Hazanavicius won the Academy Award for best picture. Through stunning black-and-white imagery and a beautiful soundtrack, “The Artist” pulls the audience into a simple story of fame, pride and redemption. “WRATH OF THE TITANS,” GRADE B: Director Jonathan Liebesman faced several Olympic-size challenges with the sequel to “Clash of the Titans.” The simple fact it is a sequel sets up the very real potential of an Icarus crash-and-burn scenario. “MIRROR, MIRROR,” GRADE D+: This film offers a comedic look at the battle between Snow White (Lily Collins) and the Evil Queen (Julia Roberts) to rule the kingdom. The pair also get into a tussle over the heart of the charming Prince Alcott (Armie Hammer). The only hope for Snow is that her seven new friends can help her become a match for the queen. “21 JUMP STREET,” GRADE B: Two police officers go undercover as high-school students. Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill star. The “Jump Street” script by Jonah Hill and Michael Bacall doesn’t just lampoon the source material, it pokes fun at itself.
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In the days before Woody Allen was forced to shoot his movies abroad for financial reasons, he relied solely on Wilkes-Barreborn artist Santo Loquasto to design all of his sets. The pair began working together on 1987’s “Radio Days” and continued their collaboration on 22 more movies, including “Shadows & Fog,” “Bullets Over Broadway,” “Small Time Crooks” and “Crimes & Misdemeanors,” which coincidentally co-starred former Wilkes-Barre resident Jerry Orbach. In 2009, Loquasto and Allen reteamed for “Whatever Works,” the last movie Woody shot in New York. The new-to-Blu-ray “New York Stories” (1989, Mill Creek, PG, $10) was the fourth entry in the Loquasto/Allen partnership. Nearly 25 years after its first release, the anthology film has aged badly, or at least the first two segments (which Loquasto didn’t work on) have. Martin Scorsese’s segment about an aging painter (Nick Nolte) chasing after his pouty assistant (Rosanna Arquette) grows tiresome after five minutes. And Francis Ford Coppola’s cutesy segment, co-written with daughter Sofia, centers on an annoy-
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use force?” Suzy’s mom is carrying on with the island’s sole police officer (Bruce Willis). And, as the narrator (Bob Balaban) informs us, one ofthebiggeststormsofthelasthalf of the last century is bearing down on them all. Let the wild rumpus start. The young couple camp out, with Suzy reading from her favorite fantasy novels and playing her favorite French chanteuse on a battery-powered record player. EnterprisingSamimpressesherwithhis scouting skills: “Watch out for turtles.They’llbiteyouifyouputyour finger in their mouths!” Suzy packed her kitten in her dad’s fishing creel. Anderson, who co-wrote this, must have loved how that looked on the page: “Kitten pokes head through the creel.” The adults get frantic, the storm rolls in, the kids have their violent
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mark or come off as unnecessarily mean-spirited. But MacFarlane’s larger achievement is undeniable: He’s invented a pop surrealist storytelling style unlike anything else comingoutofHollywoodrightnow. Inaprologue,narratedwithmock sincerity by Patrick Stewart, we learn the story of John Bennett (playedbyBrettonManleyasaboy), who one Christmas night wished thathisnewteddybearwouldcome to life so they could be best friends forever. The next morning, Ted is walking and cheerfully talking. Within weeks, he’s on the covers of
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Kid TV. Be a TV host, reporter, news anchor or director during this evening of television production for ages 8 to 14. Box of Light Studios, 203 W. Main St., Bloomsburg. 6 to 8 tonight. 764-2388.
’Moonrise Kingdom’ is very much an adult film, mixing Wes Anderson’s love of dysfunctional families with familiar characters such as Bill Murray and Jason Schwartzman.
moments and their acts of remorse. Often, somebody says something clever or something that plays clever because of the way the line is acted and the scene is edited. “Moonrise” is an uneasy blend of winking nostalgia (the mock militarism of Scout camp), innocent first love remembered and
sentimentalizing the “different.” It’s very much an adult film. Sam doeswatercolornudesofSuzy,and the film pairs up these12 year-olds in sexual situations that have them in their underwear. Anderson may not have thought of it this way, but that stuff plays as faintly creepy, no matter how innocent his intentions.
His love of ad-hoc families — creating community out of the people available — and the DIY look, along with the deadpan presence of Murray and Jason Schwartzman(veryfunnyasasupposed adult who runs the supply store at a nearby camp for older kids)markthisasdistinctlyAndersonian.
magazines, a bona-fide celebrity. Flash forward 25 years or so, and Tedhasbeenforgottenbythepublic. He is still best buds with the nowadult, rudderless John (Mark Wahlberg), but they live together in a state of arrested adolescence, as John’s girlfriend (Mila Kunis) looks on in frustration. The biggest knock to be made against “Ted” is that the central conflict feels familiar: This is another “taming of the man-child” comedy that indulges its characters’ most juvenile fantasies before setting them on the righteous path. But “Ted” pushes into more extreme territory. At various points, Ted hires a group of hookers and plays a scatologically-themed game of Truth or Dare. He has sex with a
co-worker at a grocery store, and he whips John’s bare behind with the antennae from a television set. Each time you think MacFarlane has reached the limit of transgressions for a mainstream Hollywood movie, he serves up a scene like the one that finds the teddy bear jackedup on cocaine, performing karaoke to Hootie and the Blowfish’s “Only Wanna Be With You.” Is “Ted” just a bunch of shock for shock’s sake? Perhaps, but shock has its place. There’s no mistaking the angry satire that underlies the film: MacFarlane gleefully mocks our obsession with celebrity (Norah Jones, Ryan Reynolds and Tom Skerritt all make extremely strange cameos) and our politi-
cally correct anxieties when it comes to talking about race and sexuality.Inhisvision,onlyacrude talking toy can show us how stupidly the rest of us are behaving. Thepuppetitselfisafeatoftechnical artistry, brilliantly integrated into the live action. The actors, especially Wahlberg, work wonders to make you believe this pint-size toy is alive. Kunis,lovelyassheis,isn’tgiven nearly enough to do — a common refrain in the man-child genre. Ted’s voice, meanwhile, is provided by MacFarlane himself, tossing off observations so outlandishly filthy that you instantly start giggling. This movie wins no points for subtlety, and that’s exactly what makes it so special.
birthday girls into the strip club. After that, David’s up on stage, a virgin doing his first awkward striptease. The money rolls in, and the lazy Adam realizes the REAL American Dream — he’s getting paid just for being pretty. Soderbergh revels in the backstage “making of a stripper” scenes, as The Kid is trained to do the Ken Doll routine, the GI Joe strip, “An Officer and a Gentleman,” the trench-coat and umbrella “It’s Raining Men” number. In his face, taunting the shy out of him, is Dallas, given a
searing swagger by McConaughey. The film sells the fantasy for a while. The club patrons are young, gorgeous and beddable. The hours allow for enjoying the sun and fun as “The Kings of Tampa.” Then the dark side shows up: the easy access to drugs, the “real” women who frequent such clubs (plain Janes, over 40, not supermodel skinny). One dancer throws his back out lifting one on stage. There’s the fleeting nature of the career, the sleazy way employees are treated by the “entrepre-
neurs” who run such revues. McConaughey is the spark here, preening, amusing, but suggesting the dark side of the business and the only possible future for those who stay in it — alone, with lots of ready cash but no self-respect. He, Soderbergh and Tatum, spot-on, strip this world of glitter and body oils and let us know that for all the supposed fringe benefits, these guys work hard for the money and that creating every woman’s fantasy takes a lot of fantasizing on the part of the toy boys, too.
How to Train Your Dragon, a live-action spectacular based on the hit movie with high-flying, fire-breathing dragons, Viking warriors, world-class circus artists and acrobats. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 7 tonight; 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday. $29.50 to $79.50. 9707600 or ticketmaster.com. It Can Happen to Anyone Hug-aTree Program, a session on advising children, ages 5 to 12, on what to do if they get lost in the woods. Monroe County Environmental Education Center, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. $3. Registration: 6293061. Fun with Water, exploring the properties of water along with experiments. For ages 6 to 12. Campground Amphitheater, Frances Slocum State Park, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday. 696-9105. Early Readers Story Hour, with reading aloud, songs and crafts. Back Mountain Memorial Library, 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas. 9:45 a.m. Mondays through Aug. 6. Registration: 675-1182. Early Explorers, museum-based learning in literature, arts and natural sciences for ages 3 to 5. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Mondays through Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. Free. 346-7186. Story Hour, with songs and finger plays for ages 3 to 5. Back Mountain Memorial Library, 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas. Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. through Aug. 7. Registration: 675-1182. My Grownup and Me, story and play time for ages 1 to 3. North Branch of the Osterhout Free Library, 28 Oliver St., WilkesBarre. Tuesdays at 10 a.m. through Aug. 14. Reservations: 822-4660.
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prayer of getting a loan to run the business that is his first love — hand-crafted design. Right. Enter Adam, a.k.a. “The Kid” (Alex Pettyfer), a hunky college drop-out Mike takes under his wing. The Kid doesn’t realize what Mike means when he says “You OWE me” as he gets him into a club. Next thing Adam knows, he’s helping Mike hustle
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Magnificent Machines, using levers, pulleys, soup cans, balloons, marbles and more to create machines. For ages 8 to 14. Box of Light Studios, 203 W. Main St., Bloomsburg. 6 to 8 July 6. 764-2388. Bugfest, a festival celebrating insects with live critters, displays, puppet show, Insect Olympics, carnival games, take-home crafts and insect safaris. Geared for ages 4 to 12. Monroe County
noeists from Laceyville to Tunkhannock. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to noon Sunday. Supplies provided including food and refreshments. 696-5545 or register at operationnorthbranch.com. From Weeds to Seeds, tips and techniques for planting seeds and shrubs. Salt Springs State Park, Silver Creek Road, off Route 29, Franklin Forks. 1 p.m. Saturday. Registration: 967-7275. Cavity Nester Caravan, checking the nesting boxes for bluebirds, swallows and wrens. Meet in the parking lot above the bird-feeding station at Frances Slocum
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State Park, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday. 696-9105. The Geo-Caching Challenge, basic instructions on using a GPS to discover treasure caches. Units provided. Ricketts Glen State Park, 695 Route 487, Benton. 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday. 477-7780. Butterflies and Moths, a program about the differences in these winged wonders. Campground Amphitheater, Frances Slocum State Park, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday. 696-9105. Moonlight Kayak Paddle, exploring the lake under the glow of the moon. Bring a boat or register to borrow a park kayak. Lackawanna State Park, Route 407, Dalton. 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Registration: 945-7110. Stony Creek Hike, eight difficult miles with a small stream crossing. Meet at the Sears Automotive Center, Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Township. 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Sponsored by the Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club. 283-1312. Bernie’s Memorial Run, the 29th annual three-mile run and walk
along the River Common and South Wilkes-Barre finishing on Public Square. In honor of the former YMCA executive director Bernie Hargadon. Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA, 40 W. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre. Wednesday with walk and fun run for children at 8:30 a.m. and run at 9:10 a.m. $20. 823-2191.
Pocono Environmental Education Center, 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry. 1 to 3 p.m. July 7. $5. 828-2319. Loyalsock Trail Hike, eight difficult miles. Meet at the Dallas Shop-
ping Center, Route 309, Dallas. 9:45 a.m. July 8. Bring lunch and water. Sponsored by the Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club. 825-7200. Sunday for Singles. Meet new
friends while exploring nature. Pocono Environmental Education Center, 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry. 1 to 3 p.m. July 8, Aug. 19 and Sept. 9. Free. 828-2319.
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Hickory Run Hike, four miles on the Ridge, Stage and Fourth Run trails. Meet at the park office, Hickory Run State Park, Route 534, White Haven. 9 a.m. Wednesday. 403-2006. Keystone Active Zone Passport, a free program that encourages people to get outside and active at more than 30 local parks, trails and events in Luzerne County. Earn awards and prizes by exploring the county and logging your discoveries through Sept. 30. Join anytime by registering at KAZpassport.com or call 823-2191.
FUTURE Introduction to Family Paddling, a four-hour program on regulations, equipment, safety and paddling skills. Lackawanna State Park, Route 407, Dalton. 9 a.m. July 7. Registration: 9457110. Dragonfly Walk, learning about the fascinating lives of dragonflies and their unique adaptations.
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EXHIBITS THIS WEEK: JUNE 29 T O J U LY 5 , 2 0 1 2 Meeting of the Art Waters, an exhibit of photographs by a group of New York City artists. With a closing reception 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the T.W. Shoemaker Art Gallery, 312 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Website: meetingoftheartwaters.com.
ONGOING EXHIBITS The Musicians, photographs by Rolfe Ross taken during the past 30 years. Through Saturday at CameraWork Gallery, 515 Center St., Scranton. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. 344-3313 or 510-5028. Watercolor and More, new works in watercolor, graphite, acrylic and photography by John Clark. Through July 6 at Something Special, 23 W. Walnut St., Kingston. 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. 288-8386. In the Details, photography and works in graphite, charcoal and pastels by Erika Baez, Allison Maslow and Omar Rodriguez Jr. Through July 7 at Marquis Art & Frame, 122 S. Main St., WilkesBarre. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. 823-0518. Planted on Paper, botanical illustrations by Dallas artist Sue
Hand. Through July 30 at the Wyoming County Courthouse Art Gallery, 1 Courthouse Square, Tunkhannock. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 6755094. Passion, photographs by Teri Moore. Through Aug. 3 at the Widmann Gallery, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 208-5900. Alumni and Community: Selections from the Permanent Collection, including works by Jon Carsman, John Sloan, Niccolo Cortiglia, George Luks, Herbert Simon and Richard Fuller. Through Aug. 5 at the Sordoni Art Gallery, Stark Learning Center, 150 S. River St., Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. 408-4325. The Many Expressions of Folk Art, old and new folk-art treasures including paintings, carvings, puppets, wall hangings and more. Through Aug. 31 at the Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Open during movie screenings. 996-1500. BEEyond, the world of bees as photographed by Rose-Lynn Fisher along with “Directing Sunbeams: Beekeeping in Northeast Pennsylvania.” Through See EXHIBITS, Page 23
‘Innocence,’ a graphite work by Omar Rodriguez Jr., is displayed in the group exhibit ‘In the Details’ through July 7 at Marquis Art and Frame in Wilkes-Barre.
‘Eggplant Leaves and Bolt’ is on exhibit in Colin Winterbottom’s macro-photography exhibit ‘Elegant Corrosion.’
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BEST BET Decades of rain, dew and oxygen have left their marks on the railroad cars awaiting restoration at Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton. Some may see this deterioration as effacing the mighty engines, but macro-photographer Colin Winterbottom sees only beauty and fascination, as evidenced in his latest exhibit, ‘Elegant Corrosion,’ opening Sunday and running through Oct. 31. “People often see these images as topographical satellite photos. Or some may look like flesh or leather or are just total mysteries,” the photographer says. Stop by to see if you can detect beauty in corrosion. Steamtown is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 340-5200.
‘Beyond the Wall,’ a wintry scene by artist John Clark, is part of his solo exhibit ‘Watercolors and More’ running through July 6 at Something Special in Kingston.
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Franklin Street Sleuths, a discussion of the mystery “Nazareth Child” by Darrell James, a thriller about a missing-persons investigator. North Branch of the Osterhout Free Library, 28 Oliver St., Wilkes-Barre. 6:30 July 12. Free. Registration: 821-1959. The Gathering, the annual four-day
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literature conference with lectures, panels, film, dance, music and hands-on workshops. Speakers include nonfiction writers Donna Freitas and Susan Jacoby, novelist M.T. Anderson, poet Sharon Olds, African storyteller Adwoa Badoe and Msgr. Joseph Quinn speaking on “Peace for the Restless Heart.” Keystone College, La Plume. 2 to 8:30 p.m. July 19; 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 20-21; 7 a.m. to noon July
Street, Dushore. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 637-0897. Outdoor Summer Marketplace, with fresh produce, concessions, baked goods, jewelry, collectibles, novelties and more. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 4. 970-7600.
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22. 945-8316 or gathering.keystone.edu. Distinguished Author Award Presentation, a dinner and award ceremony to honor author and poet Jay Parini (“The Passage of J.M.: A Novel of Herman Melville,” “The Last Station”). DeNaples Center, 900 Mulberry St., University of Scranton. Sept. 29 with dinner at 5 p.m. and award ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Reservations: 941-7816. Summer Antiques Market, with more than 50 high-quality dealers offering furniture, primitives, glass, toys, jewelry and more. Village Green, Eagles Mere. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 7. 525-3370. Peanuts Pals National Convention Swap Meet. A gathering to buy or sell items related to Planters Peanuts. Genetti Hotel, 77 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre. 2 to 4 p.m. July 10. Open to the public. 868-6895.
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Sept. 3 at the Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. Noon to 4 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. $5. 346-7186. The Wonderful Story of Planters Peanuts, photographs, documents and memorabilia about the landmark Wilkes-Barre business created in 1906 by immigrants Amedeo Obici and Mario Peruzzi. Through Oct. 27 at the Luzerne County Historical Society Museum, 69 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. 822-1727. Stories of the Wilkes-Barre Passengers on the Titanic, an
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tonight. $12. 325-0249. Foreigner, the ’80s arena-rock band (“I Want to Know What Love Is”). Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 tonight. $55, $45. 866-605-7325. Country Memories, old-time country and gospel music. Patterson Grove, 1128 Bethel Hill Road, Shickshinny. 7:15 p.m. Saturday. 8250244. Colin Quinn, the comedian and “Saturday Night Live” alumnus. Mount Airy Casino Resort, 44 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. Saturday with gates at 7:30 p.m. and concert at 9 p.m. $55, $40. 866-468-7619.
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Johnny Winter, the bluesy rock guitarist with Chicago blues band Magic Slim & the Teardrops. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Saturday. $25 advance, $30 day of show. 866-605-7325.
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Pro-Life Concert, with the Stec Brothers and others. St. Therese Church, 64 Davis St., Shavertown. 7 tonight. Donation. 403-3094.
US Rails, the rock and folk group with opening act the Sterling Koch Band. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8
Performing Arts Institute Concert, with conductor Victor Liva leading the Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 in C Minor. Also: performances by the Chamber Orchestra, Institute Chorus and the Masterworks Chorale of the Wyoming Seminary summer music program. Great Hall, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. 8 p.m. Saturday. Free. 270-2186.
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band from Red Lion fronted by Lzzy Hale. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Saturday. $15 advance, $17 day of show. 420-2808. Cast of Beatlemania, a re-creation of the sights and sounds of the Fab Four. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Saturday. $25. 325-0249. Summer Concerts in the Park, with the Fortunes. Nay Aug Park Bandstand, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. 2 p.m. Sunday. 3484186. Hymn Sing, with Joan and Nelson Reppert. Dimock Camp Meeting, half mile west of the center of Dimock. 7 p.m. Sunday. 919-8337203. The Power of Ten, the Philadelphia-based jazz band led by saxophonist Rick Lawn. River Common Amphitheater, South River Street, Wilkes-Barre. 7 p.m. Monday. Presented by the Wyoming Seminary Performing Arts Institute. Free. 270-2186. Faculty Solo and Chamber Recital, classical works by faculty members of the Wyoming Seminary Performing Arts Institute summer music program. Great Hall, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. 8 p.m. Tuesday. Free. 270-2186.
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Kohner Rice, 18, is an aspiring hip-hop artist with the focus and vision of an industry veteran.
IF YOU GO Who: Kohner Rice When: 9 p.m. Saturday Where: Irem Temple Country Club, 64 Ridgway Drive, Dallas. Open to the public. ••• What: An Evening of Jazz on the River Common with The Power of Ten When: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday Where: River Common Amphitheatre, River and Northampton streets, Wilkes-Barre More info: If it rains, the concert will be moved to Downtown Arts, 47 N. Franklin St., WilkesBarre, in the former First United Methodist Church.
down and has been down. Society has conformed artists down so far that you don’t really find people talking about what they want to talk about.” This comes through in his song “Thunder,” where one of the final lines is, “We all got a few thoughts that we’re too scared to act on/In fact we all got a few thoughts just stacked home.”
Rice also focuses on performance. “My show is everything,” he said. “Hip-hop artists now don’t have music sales because of downloads, so you can’t base it all off that. The only thing I can move forward with, knowing it would be my ace in the hole, is performance.” He works with Hertel on each show individually to ensure the crowd sees something different each night. Rice is business-savvy as well, always looking at ways to market himself. He said he knows the importance of the criticism he gets, even though it can weigh on him. “If someone says, ‘Did you hear Kohner’s new song? It sucks,’ guess what? I bet that person they said it to is going to go listen to the song anyway.” Rice recognizes that for him to make music a career he has to reSee NOM, Page 27
Rich Wilson’s Independence Day Spectacular, a luncheon and performance of patriotic songs and pop favorites. Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Noon
Party on the Patio, with Fresh Horses paying tribute to the music of Garth Brooks. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Route 315, Plains Township. 7 p.m. Thursday. Free. 888-946-4672. Student Solo and Chamber Recital, classical works by students of the Wyoming Seminary Performing Arts Institute summer music program. Great Hall, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. 8 p.m. Thursday. Free. 270-2186.
FUTURE CONCERTS Briggs Farm Bluesfest, the 15th annual outdoor concert with Bernard Allison, Moreland & Arbuckle, Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater, Linsey “Hoochie Man” Alexander, the Alexis P. Suter Band, Chris Beard, Rory Block, Lonnie Shields, the Sarah Ayers Band, the CKS Band, Michael Packer, Clarence Spady, Sam Lay, Mikey Junior, Jesse Loewy, Rare Form, Symphonic Haze and Ed Randazzo with Brett Alexander. Also: Mississippi Delta-style foods, sweet-corn roast, free hayrides, vendors and camping. Briggs Farm, 88 Old Berwick Highway, Nescopeck. 4:30 to 11 p.m. July 6; 4 to 11 p.m. July 7. 379-2003 or briggsfarm.com. The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute, the Beatles tribute band re-creating their sound from “She Loves You” to “Hey Jude.” Mount Laurel Performing Arts Center, 1 Tamiment Road, Tamiment. July 7 with gates at 5 p.m., an Outdoor Lawn Party with music and barbecue at 6 p.m. and main concert at 7 p.m. with headliner at 8:15 p.m. See CONCERTS, Page 26
BEST BET Pop-rock hit machine Three Dog Night dominated the years 1969 through 1974 with its 21 consecutive Top 40 hits including three number ones: “Mama Told Me Not to Come,” “Joy to the World” and “Black and White.” The band also has the distinction of retaining its original members and selling more than a million albums during this decade alone. Head to the Mount Laurel Performing Arts Center in Tamiment tonight and sing along with frontman Cory Wells and his bandmates. They’ll take the stage about 8:15 p.m., but come early for an Outdoor Lawn Party at 6 with music, a barbecue, special tastings, giveaways, beer and wine bars and picnicking. Openers (starting at 7) are New Jersey band Flyin Blind and jamming musicians Bovine Social Club. Tickets are $67.50, $52.50 and $37.50. 588-2522.
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It’s not hard to set Kohner Rice off on a tangent about something, whether it’s his own career, the state of hip hop, or his idol Kanye West. The 18-year-old’s passion is his greatest asset. The Dallas High School graduate began his quest for hip-hop greatness in June of last year when friend and now manager Ryan Hertel approached him about starting a project. Though music ran in Rice’s family it was never something he considered doing seriously until, one day, it overtook his life out of nowhere. “I was always the one who played sports,” Rice said. “I was a basketball and football player. I was obsessed with football but didn’t even play my senior year because I was so wrapped up in the music.” The major turning point was at one of Joe Nardone’s Sound Party events, where Rice drew a big crowd. Nearly a year later, just last month, he performed for more than 1,100 at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg. Rice, who will perform tomorrow at the Irem Temple Country Club in Dallas, is now working on a demo and is a perfectionist, “annoyingly so,” Hertel says, but Rice takes no offense. “A lot of rap music has lyrics where the message just isn’t there. I pride myself on being a true artist so that my vision has to come through those lyrics, through that song. I need it to because if I’m not hearing it, he’s not going to hear it, and you’re not going to hear it. Everything has to be perfect and in the right moment because when the right person hears it, well, that’s the difference between being somebody in this area and somebody who was in this area and is not any more.” Rice’s lyrics revolve around fashion, girls, personal experiences and things in life he said are bigger than he is, bigger than the music. “In songs before I’ve said that I’m a prophet but not in a religious way, just in the way that I’m speaking my truth. I’m speaking my message, which comes back to the fact that originality is
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$62.50, $45.50, $32.50. 588-2522 or mountlaurelpac.com. Bay Street Brassworks, performing classical, Dixieland, show tunes, patriotic songs and big-band music. Wildflower Music Festival, DorflingerSuydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Elizabeth Street, off Route 6, White Mills. 6 p.m. July 7. Bring a picnic, blanket or lawn chair. $22, $11 students. 253-1185. The Jacobs Brothers, gospel music. Patterson Grove, 1128 Bethel Hill Road, Shickshinny. 7:15 p.m. July 7. 825-0244. Miranda Lambert, country music’s reigning Female Vocalist of the Year with guests Little Big Town and Thomas Rhett. Toyota Pavilion, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. 7:30 p.m. July 7. $47.25, $27.50. Tickets at livenation.com. Masterworks Chorale, along with the Chamber Orchestra, Institute Chorus and Symphony Orchestra of the Wyoming Seminary Performing Arts Institute summer music program. Great Hall, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. 8 p.m. July 7, 14, 21 and 28. Free. 270-2186. Sierra Hull and Highway 111, the fleet-fingered mandolinist and her band. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. July 7. $20. 325-0249.
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