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hen she was spinning wool and weaving stories last year at The Lands at Hillside Farms, Fiona Powell said, she experienced a moment she’ll never forget. “One of the cattle was leaning over the top bar right next to me and there were birds in the rafters,” she said. “It felt as if they were listening, and they made sounds at all the appropriate times.” Animals aren’t always so cooperative — just ask the pet owner who has to administer a dose of medicine — but they usually manage to be fascinating and cute, especially when they’re young. Visitors to Hillside will have plenty of opportunities this month to admire its four-legged resi-
dents, from alpacas and goats to newborn calves, starting with a “Christmas in the Barns” event tomorrow evening. “The animals will be decked out in their holiday finest,” spokeswoman Suzanne Kelly said, describing bows and ribbons in manes and tails. “They’re such good sports.” On Dec. 18 storyteller Powell and her spinning wheel will return to Hillside for a session that could include any folk tales from her repertoire of more than 150. A part-time radio personality and former shepherd who lives in Northumberland
County, Powell often doesn’t know what her topic will be until the last minute. “It depends on the audience, the weather, the mood of the place, the mood of the country,” she said, explaining how, on a gig shortly after Sept. 11, 2001, she substituted “a story of courage and love” for the “jolly, friendly, autumnal story” she’d planned. Surrounded as she’ll be by barnyard critters — perhaps Huck and Finn the oxen or Gretchen and Dandy the miniature goats — animal characters just might turn up in her stories.
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THIS WEEK: DEC. 9 T O 1 5 , 2 0 11 Festival of Trees, the annual holiday display. Educational Conference Center, Luzerne County Community College, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through Dec. 21. 7400732.
Holiday Open House, with costumed tour guides demonstrating old-time traditions and Victorian ornament making, toy train and classic toys, horsedrawn carriage rides and holiday fare. Lackawanna Historical Society, Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave., Scranton. 7 to 9 tonight. 344-3841.
Festival of Trees, a fundraiser for Toys for Tots. Electric City Trolley Museum, 300 Cliff St., Scranton. Opens tonight with a reception 5:30 to 8. Open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Dec. 31. 9636590.
Zen Boxing DVD Release Party, with an appearance by local dancer and Zen boxer Christy Galliford. Studio 32, 32 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre. 8 tonight. Free. 239-6767.
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fit the flood recovery of the Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Donation. 996-1500.
Kundolini Yoga Benefit, breathing, movement and mantras to bene-
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photos, holiday entertainment and tours. Wesley Village, 209 Roberts Road, Jenkins Township. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 6552891. See EVENTS, Page 5
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Olde-Time Christmas, with a Santa Show at the Toleman House, train rides with Santa, wine tasting at the Harry Packer House, caroling, live nativity, ghost walks, arts bazaar, gingerbread house display, Fireside Stories with Joe Ferron Hiatt and more. Downtown Jim Thorpe. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 18. Schedule at jimthorpeoldetimechristmas.com or call 888-546-8467.
cookies and tea. Eckley Miners Village, Highland Road, off Route 940, Eckley. Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $5. 6362070.
Old-Time Christmas, with a bonfire, Victorian farmhouse scenes, a Christmas Putz, live nativity, storytelling, early toys and games, caroling and a visit by the Belsnickle. Quiet Valley
Living Historical Farm, 1000 Turkey Hill Road, Stroudsburg. 3:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $10, $5 children. 9926161.
Nanticoke Santa Parade, from the John S. Fine High School to Lower Broadway by way of Green and Market streets. 4 p.m.
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Model Trains for All Ages, exhibits on model railroading including “model train doctor” Dan Emmick (11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday) and a 1950s Lionel Christmas display with Santa visits (Dec. 17-18). Steamtown National Historic Site, 300 Cliff St., Scranton. Co-sponsored by the Lackawanna Historical Society. 344-3841. Model Railroad Open House at the 2,000-square-foot HO-scale layout of the Hudson Model Railroad Club, Polish American Building, 97 Martin St., Hudson section of Plains Township. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 17 and Sunday, Dec. 18. Model Railroad Open House at the Anthracite Model Railroad Club, 1057 Hanover Court, Hazle Township. With detailed scenes of Jim Thorpe, Eckley Miners Village, the Jeddo Breaker, the city of Hazleton and other local communities. Noon to 7 p.m. Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 18. Reopens noon to 7 p.m. Jan. 7; 1 to 5 p.m. Jan. 8 and 15; and 1 to 7 p.m. Jan. 14. 459-1804 or amrsclub.org. A Victorian Christmas, with Victorian-style decorated trees, fashions, handmade ornaments, Chinese auction of art work,
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What: Sunday brunch at Bentley’s (Arnage Ballroom) When: 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Where: 2300 Route 309, Ashley Call: 570-821-6900 (or visit www.bentleysofnepa.com) Credit cards? Yes Handicapped accessible? Yes, via Route 309 entrance
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we think it not a stretch to say, is the star of the show on Sundays these days in the Arnage Ballroom.
Among a series of changes recently at Bentley’s, that entertainment destination along Route 309 in Ashley, is the addition of Sunday brunch for $16.95. As is typical for such offerings, that price includes a range of selections from both the breakfast and lunch (or dinner, really) categories. Here we found three banquet tables of serving dishes and were most enamored with the second. The first, which offered the coffee, also presented an array of bagels, cereals, pastries and desserts, all attractively presented but not particularly noteworthy. The third contained a lineup of basic dinner offerings pre-
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Sunday brunch can now be had at the Arnage Ballroom of Bentley’s entertainment complex.
pared nicely enough with a pan of breakfast favorites (sliced ham and hot strips of bacon) added in. The dinner fare? A multicolored salad, New England clam chowder, steamed mixed vegetables, smashed skinon red-potatoes, pasta with red sauce and peppers, roast beef
with gravy and mushrooms and a chicken breast with gravy and a slightly crispy coating. (Curiously, those little place-card holders naming each dish were absent, so we can’t tell you exactly what each item might have been called.) A turkey carving station was
placed upon the delightful Table No. 2, staffed by the personalservice chef whose work we so admired. So, the best stuff first, shall we? The omelet arrangement is typical – select your fillings, say, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, onions, whatever, and make them known – but the preparation is atypical. Unlike many an omelet made to order in a hurry, these were wonderfully moist, as well as light and fluffy and generous
“More sake, more happy!” It’s a familiar chant about the rice-based alcoholic beverage those who frequent Japanese hibachi tables know all too well. While intrigued by the presentation, some shy away from it due to its harsh taste. Those people can now have their sake and drink it too thanks to Mizu Sushi’s Tokyo Tini. Sake, though labeled a rice wine, is made through a brewing process similar to that used to produce beer. The brewing process differs most notably in that the conversion of starch to sugar and sugar to alcohol happens in two steps for beer, but with sake they happen at the same time. Sake also has a high alcohol content, often running at 18 to 20 percent undiluted and about 15 percent after dilution with water before bottling. To balance the bite, the Tokyo Tini uses plum wine, a fruit wine popular in Japan and North and South Korea that comes in varying degrees of
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with the ingredients. We each had a different style, and both had a buttery, lingering kick. Next up was a pancake apiece, not so much made to order as made upon request, which was a wonderful feature. We all know how fast a pancake can go tepid and dry, so having a light, fresh, ultra-thin one served hot off the griddle is truly a pleasure. Choose from chocolate chip or regular. Both are perfect. From the same station, the carved turkey was not quite as impressive, largely because we didn’t love the gravy, which was on the thick side and pack-
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Saturday. 735-0508. FABulous Formal Affair, a dinner and theater event with performances dealing with bullying by StarringUKid theater group. Also a talk on bullying by caricaturist and author Elgin Bolling. Henry Student Center, 84 W. South St., Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday. $15. 4084158. Tails at Twilight Gala, a fundraiser for the SPCA of Luzerne County with gourmet foods and music by the Marko Marcinko Jazz Quartet and Music for Models.
ing a distinct herb-y taste. Prime suspect? Tarragon. Fans of the “dragon herb” will be pleased, but we found it overpowering. The gravy was better in the main meat section – more thinned out and traditionally flavored – but we had differing opinions on the actual meat. I thought, for example, the roast beef was tasty and appreciated the hearty mushrooms in the gravy, but my companion wished the beef were sliced
even thinner, more on the shaved side. To each his own. We also differed a bit on the pasta. My guest prefers that peppers not be wrapped in with noodles because they flavor the pasta even if you push them aside, which is a good point. Because I happen to like peppers very much, however, I did like this pasta, though I wished the sauce were lighter. It was a bit chunky and on the dry side. As we tried a bit of this and a bit of that, maybe not enjoying some things as much as others, we did, however, agree heartily on one thing: Something good is in the works here. The Arnage ballroom looks lovely and offers well-spaced tables – many for two – with pleasant piped-in piano music. And the staff is courteous and attentive.
We also have to applaud the way Bentley’s is taking new approaches as it navigates these stormy economic seas. For that very reason, perhaps tiered pricing would be a workable idea. Some might reject a $16.95 brunch on the thought it’s too much food anyway for a fairly steep price but gladly buy breakfast only or dinner only in the same lovely Sunday setting. We realize such an arrangement might be hard to police, but we still suggest it’s worth kicking around. Bentley’s for breakfast and breakfast alone? Why not? We happened upon at least one omelet/pancake chef who can make this nightspot a daybreak destination. Times Leader food critics remain anonymous.
Best Bet Thousands of people will descend on the grounds of the Back Mountain Harvest Assembly in Trucksville this weekend to view the 18th annual outdoor Nativity spectacular, which has grown from humble beginnings to a production with more than 100 performers, live camels and donkeys, inspirational music, creative sets, state-of-the-art lighting and pyrotechnics. ‘The Gift,’ presented free, will be shown at 6 and 8 tonight and Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday. Information at 696-1128. The Highlands, Newberry Estate, 2 Pioneer Avenue, Dallas. 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday. 675-3549.
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sweet. Though most fruit wines are generally thought of as dessert wines, plum wine also pairs well with appetizers or light meals. Add a splash of cranberry to the two ingredients, and the Tokyo Tini becomes a smooth cocktail that tastes almost like juice. ••• TOKYO TINI Served at: Mizu Sushi and Hibachi, 244 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Price: $8 Recipe: • 2 oz. plum wine • ½ oz. sake • Splash of cranberry juice
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It’s a Wonderful Life, the annual free showing of the Jimmy Stewart 1946 holiday classic. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St.,
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VFW, 403 Main St., Dupont. Saturday with buffet and bar at 7:30 p.m. and dancing 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Advance tickets only at $25. 654-9104. Holiday Tree Lighting on the lawn of the Hoyt Library, 284 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. With refreshments, crafts for kids, caroling, holiday story hour and Santa Claus. 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday. 2872013. Annual Christmas Program, songs, recitations and a Nativity play followed by a reception and Santa visit. Second Presbyterian Church, Parsonage Street, Pittston. 5 p.m. Sunday. 654-1411. Worldwide Candle Lighting, for friends and families of those
Victorian period fashions are part of ‘A Victorian Christmas’ this weekend at Eckley Miners Village.
Tunkhannock. 2 and 7 p.m. Tuesday. 996-1500.
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An edgy but light message from ‘Time’ By SARA POKORNY spokorny@timesleader.com
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he drums pound and the guitar riffs come off harsh as the vocals slip between light singing and all-out screaming. But underneath it all, local band One Last Time sends a lighter message. The band – guitarist Derin Spector, 23, of Warwick, N.Y., drummer Shane Butler, 19, of Archbald, guitarist/vocalist Mark Solomon, 23, of Jessup and vocalist Kenneth Watkins, 18, and bassist Jerry Osborne, 21, both of Scranton – started out as a pop/punk group with a lighter sound but soon found that aggressive metal and hardcore were better fits. In December 2010, a year after forming, the band released the EP “Fall to Rise.” Even now as the group works on debut album “Message to the World,” the sound progresses. “It’s a more mature sound; we’re experimenting a lot more,” Solomon said. “We’ve done heavier things, and at the same time, we’ve done lighter things. We’ve pushed all of our boundaries.” One such breached boundary involved the writing process. “On the first album it was mostly Ken that wrote the songs,
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Hardcore/metal/pop band One Last Time, who will play in Scranton next weekend, presents a hard edge musically, but its lyrics signal something softer. From left: Derin Spector, Shane Butler, Kenneth Watkins, Mark Solomon and Jerry Osborne.
but this time we have entire songs written by different people,” Solomon said. “We’re getting more collaborative.” Lyrically, the songs focus on a message of positivity and encouragement for those who find themselves in dark times. “We’re not negative people, but we do tend to write our music in an aggressive kind of way,” Solomon explained. “The conflict, really, just comes from being a human. As a human you experience conflicting messages, and we embody that in our music.” Solomon said the group is for-
tunate to have found five people of like mindset who work through troubles similarly. One Last Time will share the stage with fellow local acts A Social State, Terror on the Screen, Dr. Square and Patterns on Dec. 17 at the Vintage Theater in Scranton. ••• Did you miss the Trans-Siberian Orchestra when it came to the Mohegan Sun Arena in November? Let Twelve Twenty Four meet your holiday symphonic-rock needs. The band, made up of more than a dozen local musicians
What: One Last Time, Patterns, Dr. Square, Terror on the Screen and A Social State When: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 Where: The Vintage Theater, 119 Penn Ave., Scranton ••• What: Twelve Twenty Four When: 7 tonight Where: Tunkhannock High School, 120 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock Tickets: $20 ••• What: Holiday with a Twist When: 6:30 p.m. Sunday Where: United Methodist Church, 163 N. Pioneer Ave., Shavertown
who play everything from drums and keyboard to violin and cello, will perform at Tunkhannock High School at 7 tonight. Twelve Twenty Four plays selections from TSO as well as original works. This year’s tour marks the band’s 10th anniversary. Indulge in even more Christmas music next week at the Shavertown United Methodist Church with Christmas with a Twist, a holiday concert showcasing local vocalists and musicians. Attendees are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy or monetary donation to help those in need this holiday season.
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Singer and guitarist Maria Elisabeth Von Trapp is the daughter of Werner Von Trapp, and if you don’t remember him from “The Sound of Music,” it’s because his name was changed to Kurt for the film. “It was funny,” Von Trapp said, remembering a time when she was about 12 and the movie had just come out. “My father was given free tickets and went to see it in Burlington. He kept asking, ‘What happened to my name?’ and ‘Who is this Rolf dancing with my sister? Who is Rolf?’ ” The character of the telegram delivery boy who flirts with eldest daughter Liesl was manu-
IF YOU GO What: ‘Holiday Joy: A Celebration of Christmas’ When: 7 p.m. Thursday at the Scranton Cultural Center; 7 p.m. Dec. 16 at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre. More info: 341-1568
factured for the movie, but the Austrian family’s love of music didn’t have to be invented. “Oh, the music, the carols!” Von Trapp said, remembering the important role they played in the Christmases of her childhood in Vermont, along with the traditional lighting of Advent candles and the annual visit from St. Nicholas early in December. Von Trapp, who still hails from
THIS WEEK: DEC. 9 T O 1 5 , 2 0 11 Tim Carey, an acoustic concert to benefit Toys for Tots. Arts YOUniverse, 47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 7 to 9 tonight. Bring an unwrapped toy or cash donation. 970-2787. Empty Stocking Benefit Concert. Houlihan-McLean Center, University of Scranton. 7:30 tonight. Admission: one new toy, an item of children’s clothing or cash donation. 941-7624.
Crystal Gayle Soul Searching, will fill the original ChristMount Airy mas music by Casino Resort the Christian with sounds group. Messiah of the season Church, 110 at 9 p.m. Pittston Blvd., Saturday. Bear Creek. 7 Free. 823-3425.
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Choral Arts of Luzerne County Christmas Concert, music for choir and harp. With harpist Frances Duffy. First Presbyterian Church, 97 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. $15, $10 students and seniors. Information at choralartslc.org. Crystal Gayle’s Holiday Show. Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono. 9 p.m. Saturday. $40, $25. 877-682-4791. A Christmas with Three Tenors, with Michael Yasenchock, Garry Grice and Steven Snow joined by the Orpheus Choral Society. Arts YOUniverse, 47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 2 p.m. Sunday. 328-5864.
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Maria Elisabeth Von Trapp, holding guitar, will perform with The Empire Brass and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic on Thursday and Dec. 16.
the Green Mountain State, will share Christmas music and “Sound of Music” tunes on Thursday in Scranton and on Dec. 16 in Wilkes-Barre during two concerts with the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic. Titled “Holiday Joy: A Celebration of Christmas,” the program includes “The Parade of the Wooden Soldiers,” “ ’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” with hand-bell choirs and selec-
tions by The Empire Brass. Von Trapp said the brass ensemble will be a special treat. “They have an amazing tone. It’s a powerful experience to hear them, like a train. Once it gets started you get swept away,” she said. “There are these moments when the tone is so expressive it’s velvety; it’s golden.” Pianist Douglas Major also is a welcome part of the mix, she said. “What he does is just exquisite.”
Symphonies, by the Wilkes University Civic Band. Dorothy Dickson Darte Center, West River Street, Wilkes-Barre. 3 p.m. Sunday. Free. 408-4420. Christmas Concert, carols of the Eastern European, Ukrainian and
The Machine will pay tribute to iconic band Pink Floyd tomorrow at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg.
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rus. Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral, 591 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. 3 p.m. Sunday. Bring a non-perishable food item. 822-7725.
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Participants in Arenacross are like a big family, said spokeswoman Lindsey Scheltema, who is also known as Miss Arenacross.
ALL REVVED UP Dirt-bike riders to vie for championship spot at Arenacross By SARA POKORNY and MARY THERESE BIEBEL spokorny@timesleader.com, mbiebel@timesleader.com
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spot. They’ll weave among one another, hitting jumps and taking tight turns over the 1,500 yards of soil that has been sculpted into a layout filled with rhythm sections and jumps of all sizes, including the air-inducing
IF YOU GO What: AMA Arenacross Series When: Doors 6:30 tonight and tomorrow night; racing show begins at 7:30 p.m. Doors open Sunday for amateur racing at 9 a.m.; show begins at 10 a.m. Where: Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., WilkesBarre Tickets: Adults: $25.50, $17.50, Kids (ages 2-12): $10. Amateur day: Adults, $17.50; Kids (ages 2-12): $10. All tickets $2 more day of show.
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catapult jump. Arenacross will host its fourth round of the season, which includes 12 rounds and gets riders one step closer to the chance to win in one of two 16-rider main events, in both the Arenacross and Arenacross Lite classes. Lindsey Scheltema is an enthusiastic but now sidelined rider who holds the title of Miss Arenacross.
“I think I have the coolest job ever,” she said of her role as a spokesperson for her sport. Scheltema is eagerly waiting for her torn rotator cuff to heal so she can return to competition. Not only is Arenacross a thrilling sport to be a part of, it’s one with a community feel. “I have so much respect for these riders,” Scheltema said. “They’re very supportive of each
other. If some guy’s bike broke down two hours before the race, everyone helps fix it even though they’ll be competing later. It’s like a big family.” Riding this year will be multitime champions Josh Demuth and Chad Johnson, current series points leader Jeff Gibson and Tyler Bowers, a Kentucky native Scheltema pegs as one of the most impressive to watch.
“He’s our 2011 champion, and he’s quite the story. In 2010 he had the title wrapped up to win.” But with just two races to go, Bowers had an accident and broke both femurs. After much work to strengthen his legs, he returned and became the 2011 champion. In addition to the show the professional riders will put on, area enthusiasts will have a chance to hit the track on Amateur Day, Sunday. “That produces a really strong foundation for the series,” Brandon Short of Next Level Sports Management said. “The participation from local residents helps the series grow and keeps it strong.” Arenacross will offer a chance for riders of all ages and skill sets to come out and compete on a professional-level track. Those interested in participating on Amateur Day can visit www.arenacross.com.
“There’s a wonderful story from mid-Wales about a young cattle drover,” Powell said in a telephone interview. “The ‘little people’ gift him with a magic cow, and his father messes that up.” Powell grew up hearing about such legendary “little people” as Cornish “piskies” and Scottish “brownies.” Sometimes kind, sometimes mischievous, they were said to live near humans in a world parallel to our own. “They tend to give good for good and bad for bad,” Powell said. “If you show kindness, they tend to reward you. My grandmother often said they lived ‘behind,’ as in behind the wainscoting.” Another popular character in folklore is known for long ears, short mane and reputation for stubbornness. “Donkey stories are often told to teach a lesson,” Powell said, citing one in which a father and son end up in the ridiculous situation of carrying their donkey because they’re trying to please other people. “In the original Scottish version, they put the donkey on their shoulders and he jumps off,” she said. “The moral is, if you try to please everybody, you’ll lose your ass. “Children love it when they hear that,” she said with a musical laugh. “It sounds like you’re saying something naughty when you’re not.” Both “Christmas in the Barns” tomorrow evening and “Christmas Stories in the Barn” on Dec. 18 are filled, Kelly said, with no more reservations being taken. But, don’t worry. You can still see the animals. “Our barns are open seven days a week,” she said, and people are welcome to visit and meet the pygmy goats, “ambassador chickens” and all the rest. “Older calves are in the nursery,” Kelly said, “and the youngest ones are in the dairy barn with their mothers.”
... DON’T ASK THIS ONE By RENE RODRIGUEZ McClatchy Newspapers
One more reason to hate the ’80s: All the terrible comedies that pay homage to the vacuous decade. “The Sitter” isn’t as bad as “Hot Tub Time Machine” or “Take Me Home Tonight.” It’s worse. This odious, hypocritical movie marks director David Gordon Green’s transformation into full-on hack. How did the guy who once made such artful movies as “George Washington,” “All the Real Girls” and “Undertow” arrive here? Does money corrupt that quickly? Thisisacrasscashgrab,bottom-feeder entertainment that insults bottom feeders. The movie comes on all cheerfully disreputable. We meet the portly Noah (Jonah Hill)ashe’sshowingthepretty Marisa (Ari Graynor) some “mouth love.” When his mother, divorced and single, asks Noah to babysit her friends’ kids so she can go on a date, he
What: “The Sitter” ★ Starring: Jonah Hill, Max Records, Landry Bender, Kevin Hernandez, Sam Rockwell, Ari Graynor, Kylie Bunbury, J.B. Smoove, Samira Wiley Directed by: David Gordon Green Running time: 87 minutes Rated: R for vulgar language, sexual situations, drug use, brief violence, horrific stereotypes.
reluctantly agrees but regrets his decision the moment he meets his young charges: The anxiety-ridden Slater (Max Records),therebelliousRodrigo (Kevin Hernandez) and the precocious Blithe (Landry Bender),whoisobsessedwith becoming a celebrity and talks about nightclubs and partying even though she’s 8. If you’ve seen “Adventures in Babysitting,” you know See SITTER, Page 19
‘New Year’s Eve’ off to a bad start IF YOU GO
By ROGER MOORE McClatchy-Tribune News Service
The bland lead the bland through a sea of New Year’s revelers and Times Square product placement in’ “New Year’s Eve,” Garry Marshall’s bloated all-star follow-up to his “comeback,” “Valentine’s Day.” It’s a cluttered, slow-footed romantic comedy in search of comedy and in search of romance. Characters scramble to make it to Times Square on time to see the ball drop, to make the ball drop, to get out of
What: “New Year’s Eve” ★ 1/2 Starring: Michelle Pfeiffer, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ashton Kutcher, Halle Berry, Jessica Biel, Zac Efron, Sofia Vergara, Abigail Breslin, Lea Michele Directed by: Garry Marshall Running time: 118 minutes Rated: PG-13 for language including some sexual references.
their deathbed to watch one last ball drop. They give birth, collect their first kiss, try to fall for a perfect stranger or
dash through a lifetime of missed experiences in those last few hours of 2011. What can you say about a New Year’s Eve movie with barely so much as a kiss? What can you say about a screenwriter (Katherine Fugate) who doesn’t know the difference between New Year’s resolutions and a “bucket list”? What do you say to a director who put more effort into cutting and staging his closing-credits outtakes than the See NEW YEAR’S, Page 18
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Northeastern Pennsylvania continues to get name-checked in movies big and small. Check out these recent releases for the latest in area shout-outs: ••• “THE PERFECT AGE OF ROCK N ROLL” (2009, E1, R, $25): Kevin Zegers stars as a rock star hoping to rev up his career by reteaming with his childhood pal (Jason Ritter.) Ritter agrees to the collaboration as long as Zegers joins him and an RV-owning friend (Peter Fonda) on a cross-country road trip. Their first stop – and the site for an impromptu jam – is a club in Scranton. The movie wasn’t shot in NEPA, but it’s nice to hear Scranton get mentioned in a movie with Blues legends Pinetop Perkins and Hubert Sumlin. ••• “MEET MONICA VELOUR” (2011, ANCHOR BAY, R, $30): When a geeky high-schooler named Tobe (Dustin Ingram) discovers that his favorite ’70s porn star (a superb Kim Cattrall) is performing at an Indiana strip club, he road-trips it out from Washington to meet her. Cue a most unusual romance. At the very beginning of the movie, it’s revealed that Monica’s hometown is Kutztown, Pa. ••• “FORGED” (2010, MAYA, UNRATED, $28): Shot in Scranton, this wintry crime saga unreels the story of Chuco (Manny Perez), an ex-con who’s recently finished serving an eight-year sentence for killing his wife. After his release, Chuco not only has to deal with members of his old crew but has to make peace with his son (David Castro), who’s determined to exact revenge for his mother’s death. “Forged” has pacing problems, but its depiction of no-exit desperation is delivered with understatement and considerable power. Amy Longsdorf also profiles celebrities for the Sunday Etc. section of The Times Leader.
Still Showing ARTHUR CHRISTMAS — This pleasant holiday treat spins a snowflake-light tale with warmth, energy and goofy humor as it unveils the vast high-tech enterprise run by Santa to deliver all those presents. PG for mild rude humor. 97 minutes. ★★★
HAPPY FEET TWO — The dancing, singing penguins are as cute as ever. PG for rude humor, mild peril. 99 minutes. ★★★ HUGO — This 3D masterpiece is based on the children’s book “The Invention of Hugo Cabret,” which takes place at a 1930s Paris train station, where the orphan title character secretly lives in the walls and keeps the clocks running on time. PG for mild thematics, action/peril and smoking. 127 minutes. ★★★
IMMORTALS – The last time something so big and bloated moved so slowly was during the Ice Age. This one involves Greece and gods. R for violence, nudity. 110 minutes. ★ 1/2 J. EDGAR — A noble attempt by Clint Eastwood, now 81, to wrestle with big American questions, this is a biopic framed around the secret life of longtime FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. R for brief strong language. 137 minutes. ★★★ JACK AND JILL — Adam Sand-
ler stars as male-female identical twins. Gleefully stupid. PG for crude material, suggestive references and comic violence. 90 minutes. ★ 1/2 THE MUPPETS — A welcome return for Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and the rest of Jim Henson’s creations. PG for some mild rude humor. 110 minutes, including an amusing “Toy Story” short that precedes the movie. ★★★ PUSS IN BOOTS – The “Shrek” cat is back in a film of his own. PG for action and mild rude
humor. 90 minutes. ★★ 1/2 TOWER HEIST – Fast-talking and full of false bravado, Eddie Murphy gives a performance that recalls his older, signature work. PG-13 for language and sexual content. 104 minutes. ★★★ THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN — PART 1 — Laughter is there, in all the wrong places, in the fourth movie in the freakishly popular girl-vamp-wolf love triangle series. PG-13 for imagery, violence, sexuality/partial nudity and thematic elements. 117 minutes. ★ 1/2
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THE DESCENDANTS – George Clooney in one of the most satisfying performances of his career — angry, sad, vulnerable, loving, foolish, comically discombobulated — as a Hawaiian lawyer coping with a family crisis and a daunting inheritance. 115 minutes. R for
profanity, drugs, adult themes.
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Elijah Kelley starred in Hairspray Q. The young actor Elijah Kelley, who played Seaweed in the 2007 remake of “Hairspray” — where is he and are there any new projects he’s working on? When I first saw the movie, I thought he would be the perfect guy to play a young Sammy Davis Jr. I would love to see him on the big screen again. A. There were reports a few years ago that Kelley was going to play Davis in a film biography of the singeractor. But, as far as I can tell, that movie has not happened yet. According to the Internet Movie Database, he was in “Rome & Jewel,” a little-seen 2008 movie based on “Romeo & Juliet,” and guest-starred on “Dirty Sexy Money.” The site also says he is in two movies being completed, “Red Tails” and “The Boys of Abu Ghraib.” Besides “Hairspray,” his music is on the soundtracks “Semi-Pro” and “Sex and the City Volume 2,” and on “Disneymania 6.”
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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Setting goals
may be the start of creating a change, but goals are not enough to make the transformation happen. Action is the only way. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Regrets are normal, and you may realize you’ve been carrying around a few accumulated disappointments, as well. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll be planning the rest of the month, but don’t plan everything. Footloose and fancyfree plans open a more enjoyable sphere.
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to yourself: “I am not under attack. Modifying my values and attitudes will help me grow.” LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You don’t have any wild ambitions for your loved ones. You want only for their happiness, in whatever form it takes. As for yourself, that’s a different story. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re not one to accept a naive reliance on luck, and yet some things are completely out of your control. So you’ll let go and hope for the best. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You still have time to do something special. Keep in mind that a gift you make by hand will have deep meaning.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You were
there when a project, person or idea was in its infancy stage. Now it’s developed into its own exciting force in the world. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). A feminine supporter will bolster your ego and remind you who you really are. And though this may happen on a superficial level, it still helps you keep a strong faith in yourself. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your sign mate Professor Edwin A. Locke notes, “There are two kinds of people in the world: the vulnerable and the dead. Those who live only to avoid hurt are the living dead.” AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your attitude will keep you in perfect readiness to
receive good fortune. Until then, you’re not in the mood to worry or obsess. You’ll be focused on a new curiosity. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll find many occasions to shake hands and exchange smiles and hugs. The work gets done when everyone agrees on the task and cooperates in their efforts. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 9). Believe that known and unknown forces are on your side. All of your hard work, planning and organization will pay off in 2012. You’ll affirm your love and solidify new relationships in February. March favors your business ventures and financial transactions. Scorpio and Cancer people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 2, 7, 14, 39 and 10.
Dad’s girlfriend loses sleep over boy’s attraction to guns Dear Abby: I recently met a man I love dearly, but I don’t agree with the toys he buys for his 10-yearold son, “Dale.” The boy plays violent video games and is obsessed with guns to the point that we can’t leave the house without him bringing a toy gun along. The video games he plays (unsupervised) are violent and gory and rated M (17 and over). Dale is not mature for his
DEAR ABBY ADVICE age. In fact, he often whines when he doesn’t get his way. He’s allowed on the Internet without supervision, and I have walked in and caught him surfing naughty pictures. When I told his dad, he laughed and said, “Boys will be boys!” Abby, I’m afraid for my 6-year-old daughter. A few weeks ago, Dale decided he
wanted to play “good guys/ bad guys” with her. When he grabbed my daughter in a choke hold and held a toy gun to her head, she became hysterical. I have since had nightmares that Dale will find a real gun, think it’s one of his play guns and shoot my daughter. I think Dale’s obsession is unhealthy, and I don’t think it’s healthy for my daughter to be around him. How do I handle this with my boyfriend? I love him and would like to spend the rest of my life
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“Rudolph,” “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” “It’s A Wonderful Life” and the like are wonderful – aren’t they? – if for no other reason than their utter dependability this time of year, year after year. Who can even hear the names without remembering a classic line about bells ringing and angels winging, or misfits who just don’t fit in? Yet what would the holiday season be without some fresh, or at least not quite so ubiquitous, takes on the tried-and-true? Count on the networks and the old reliable Hallmark channel to dish up something different (maybe) this week. We can’t promise you won’t be sighing about predictability, especially if you tune into Hallmark, but who doesn’t want a happy ending this time of year? This week’s choices: • “Frosty Returns”: A newfan-
gled snow-removal spray threatens the beloved magic-hatted, dancing, singing meteorological man. 8:30 tonight on CBS. “Yes, Virginia”: Meet the inquisitive little girl whose letter inspired one of the most famous newspaper editorials of all time. 9 tonight on CBS. “The Flight Before Christmas”: A young reindeer wants to become just like dear old dad and fly all kinds of high. 9 p.m. tomorrow on CBS. “Annie Claus Is Coming to Town”: Santa’s daughter (Maria Thayer) picks sun-soaked SoCal over the North Pole, at least temporarily. 8 p.m. tomorrow on the Hallmark Channel. And finally, what would Christmas be, really, without a goodold-fashioned, youknow-exactly-wherethis-is-going-but-seeif-you care rom-com? Check out: “12 Dates of Christmas”: Amy Smart continually relives the same first date, with Mark-Paul Gosselaar, on Christmas Eve. 8 p.m. Sunday on ABC Family.
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movie that precedes them? Whatever. Michelle Pfeiffer is the haggard (seriously haggard) secretary who quits her job and talks a bike messenger (Zac Efron) into making her “list” come true: “Save a life, go to Bali, walk the five boroughs of New York, be amazed.” Lea Michele is the backup singer trapped on an elevator with New Year’s hater Ashton Kutcher. Hilary Swank is the frazzled Times Square official who has to make the ball drop, and get
in all those product plugs, on the square’s biggest night. Halle Berry is the caring nurse who wants a dying Robert De Niro to have his wish, to see that ball drop one more time. Jessica Biel and Seth Meyers want to have their New Year’s baby before Til Schweiger and Sarah Paulson have theirs. Abigail Breslin is the teen who wants to escape from her single mom (Sarah Jessica Parker) to meet a boy whom she plans to kiss at the stroke of midnight. Katherine Heigl and Sofia Vergara are chefs catering a big record-company party, where Heigl’s ex (Jon Bon Jovi) is the star attraction. And so on.
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Atlanta is burning, Prissy knows nothin’ ’bout birthin’ babies and Scarlett needs kissing. Rhett tells her she needs it badly. If you’ve read “Gone With the Wind,” you’re familiar with the drama, romance and famous lines that come from Margaret Mitchell’s wildly popular novel, published in 1936. But how did all the kisses, slaps and cutting remarks (“Sir, you are no gentleman!” “And you, Miss, are no lady!”) make their way into the 1939 movie? Attend a performance of “Moonlight and Magnolias,” presented by Three Witch Productions this weekend and next at the Ramada Inn in Clarks Summit and you’ll see what happened when producer David O. Selznick didn’t like the way filming was going. He shut down production, sequestered himself with director Victor Fleming and writer Ben Hecht and spent five days reworking the script. To fuel the creative process, the trio subsisted on bananas and peanuts. “This is based on actual events,” said actor Greg Korin, who plays the producer. “About three weeks into shooting ‘Gone With the Wind,’ Selznick didn’t like the way George Cukor was directing it. He didn’t like the script. He pulled Victor Fleming off ‘Wizard of Oz’ and, the way it happened in real life, Fleming and Selznick got Hecht out of bed at an ungodly hour and took him back to the studio.” “It’s different in the play, for staging purposes.” But the situation is as funny as you might expect, with Fleming (Bill Amos) and Selznick acting out scenes while Hecht (David Giordano) hammers them out on a typewriter. The three actors all work in the marketing department at Mohe-
S TA G E THIS WEEK: DEC. 9 T O 1 5 , 2 0 11 Peace, Love … and My Motherin-Law, a Christmas comedy about in-laws. Corner Bistro Dinner Theater, 76-78 S. Main St., Carbondale. 6:30 tonight/ Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday. $23 with Bistro Buffet. 282-7499.
Kim Schuetrum, Greg Korin, David Giordano and Bill Amos rehearse.
IF YOU GO What: ‘Moonlight and Magnolias’ Who: Three Witches Productions When: 8 tonight, Saturday night and Dec. 16-17 Where: Ramada Inn, Routes 6 and 11, Clarks Summit Tickets: $10, $7 Reservations: 851-9479 or 3526226. Seating is limited.
gan Sun at Pocono Downs, Korin said, and while you may see his co-stars in future local shows, he said this is his final communitytheater performance in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Soon he’ll move to Las Vegas, where his wife, Kerri, has become state director for a charity. “I am feeling nostalgic. I have 20 years of memories,” Korin said, estimating he was involved with 100 plays in the region during that time. His favorite role was Max Bialystock in Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre’s “The Producers,” he said. “That is one I wanted to do since I saw it with Zero Mostel when I was a kid. Korin expects to do some acting in Las Vegas, where, on a recent visit, he found an agent. That happened in an office, where, after a short conversation about Northeastern Pennsylvania, a worker recognized him with a “Hey, you’re that guy from Heynabonics.” “It got me in,” Korin said with a laugh.
Civic Ballet. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. 7:30 tonight, 2 p.m. Sunday. $17, $14. 344-1111.
The Factory Actors, in two holiday comedies: “The Plight Before Christmas” and “The Fairy Godfather Saves Christmas.” The Factory Theater, School and Apple streets, Nuremberg. 7:30 tonight and Saturday; 5 p.m. Sunday with dinner served 90 minutes before curtain. $10, $24 with dinner. Reservations: 384-4310.
The Santaland Diaries, humorist David Sedaris’s recounting of a season as a Macy’s elf. By the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble at the Moose Exchange, 203 W. Main St., Bloomsburg. 7:30
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ONGOING EXHIBITS Capturing Realism: The Ani Art Academy Waichulis, the annual exhibit of realist works by 41 artists. Through Saturday at the Pauly Friedman Gallery, Misericordia University. 674-6150. Running the Numbers: Portraits of Mass Consumption, constructed digital photographs by Chris Jordan. Through Sunday at the Sordoni Art Gallery, 150 S. River St., Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. 408-4325. Emerging Artists Exhibition, the ninth annual student invitational organized by Dallas artist Sue Hand. Through Monday at the Widmann Gallery, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. 208-5900.
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tonight and Sunday; 7:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday. $12. 784-8181 or bte.org. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, a stage version of the holiday movie. Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. Through Dec. 18: 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Dinner 90 minutes before show. 283-2195. Jason Miller Playwrights Project, four one-act plays. Olde Brick Theatre, Rear 128 W. Market St., North Scranton. 8:15 tonight and Saturday. $10. 344-3656. Live from the Met: “Faust” in high-def. Movies 14, 24 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre. 12:55 p.m. Saturday. 825-4444. Annual Christmas Musical. Fairmount Springs United Methodist Church, 17 Old County Road, Benton. 2 p.m. Sunday. 864-3618.
Graduate Exhibit, sculpture by Noel Anderson-Corwin and Martha Moore, photography by Sue Jenkins and ceramics by Cathleen Repholz. Through Dec. 16 at the Mahady Gallery, Marywood University. 348-6278. Give the Gift of Art Holiday Exhibit, paintings, photographs, glass ornaments, home décor, jewelry, clothing and more. New Visions Studio & Gallery, 201 Vine St., Scranton. Through Dec. 28: noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. 878-3970. Cider Painters of America, an international exhibit of miniature art. VGogh Gallery, 281 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Through Dec. 30. 287-5544. Buds, Blooms and Berries: Plants in Science, Culture and Art. Through Dec. 31 at the Everhart Museum, Nay Aug Park, Scranton. $5, $3 seniors, $2 children. 346-7186. On Christmas Eve, Who Let the Monkeys In, an interactive display by artist Stephen Hendrickson, production designer for the CBS show “The Good Wife.” Also: antique toys and a doll house. Through Dec. 31 at the Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Open during movie screenings. 996-1500. Holiday Photography Exhibit by
‘Taking Flight,’ an oil on panel by Joel Carson Jones, is one of the realist artworks at the annual ‘Capturing Realism’ exhibit in place through tomorrow at Misericordia University in Dallas. the Wyoming Valley Camera Club. Through Dec. 31 at the Back Mountain Memorial Library, 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas. 6751182. Environmental Concerns: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, photography and recycled glass art. Through Dec. 31 at Mainstreet Galleries, 370 Pierce St., Kingston. 287-5589. Seasons, paintings by Sabine Thomas. Through Jan. 6 at Something Special, 27 W. Walnut St., Kingston. 288-8386. The Language of Nature, colorful works by the Verve Vertu Art Studio. Through Jan. 7 at Marquis Art and Frame, 122 S. Main
‘Sunflowers’ by Dallas High School student Maggie Fannick is one of the pieces on exhibit at the Ninth Invitational Emerging Artists Exhibition on display through Monday at the Widmann Gallery of King’s College in Wilkes-Barre. St., Wilkes-Barre. 208-5305. Faculty and Alumni Art Exhibit. Through Jan. 7 at the Schulman Gallery, Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke. 7400727. Holiday Member Show. Through Jan. 8 at Artspace Gallery, 221 Center St., Bloomsburg. 7840737. The Polish in Luzerne County. Through Jan. 31 at the Luzerne County Historical Society Museum, 69 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre. $4, $2 children. 822-1727. Mad About Hats, vintage head-
wear dating through late 20th centuries. Through Jan. 31 at the Luzerne County Historical Society Museum, 69 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. $4. 822-1727. Winter Traditions of Poland and Polish America, Polish celebrations and traditions. Through Jan. 31 at the Luzerne County Historical Society Museum, 69 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. $4. 822-1727. Excavation, photographs by Gary Cawood. Through Jan. 31 at CameraWork Gallery, 515 Center St., Scranton. Through Jan. 31. 344-3313.
Best Bet The Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble celebrates the season with Truman Capote’s ’Holiday Memories,’ adapted from his childhood reminiscences in the DeLaurie McCants, R. Tanner pression-era Deep South. Lenhart and Daniel Roth star It’s a nostalgic tale laced in ‘Holiday Memories.’ with lyricism following the 7-year-old and his eccentric relative Miss Sook as they deal with a school bully, make fruitcake for Eleanor Roosevelt and cut down the perfect Christmas tree. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays at the Alvina Krause Theatre in Bloomsburg. Tickets are $25, $20 and $12. 784-8181 or bte.org.
14, Wilkes-Barre, and Cinemark 20, Moosic, at 6 p.m. Tuesday. 825-4444. It’s a Wonderful Carol, a free Christmas drama about the best gift sometimes being a second chance. Sweet Valley Church of Christ, 5439 Main Road, Sweet Valley. 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday (Dec. 17). 477-2320.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Auditions for Actors Circle’s “Night, Mother.” Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road, Scranton. 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday. 587-5922. Auditions for “Rent.” Ages 15 to 19. Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, 409 Main St., Duryea. 6 to 8:30
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Art of Betty Jones, florals, landscapes and animals in watercolor, acrylic and oil. Through midDecember at Citizens Banks, Forty Fort. 675-5094.
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THIS WEEK: DEC. 9 T O 1 5 , 2 0 11 Lon Po Po, a Red Riding Hood Story from China. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. today; 11 a.m. Saturday. 996-1500. Olive the Other Reindeer, storytime for 3 and older. Laflin Public Library, 47 Laflin Road, Laflin. 6 tonight. 654-3323. Breakfast with Santa. Camp Asthma Cadabra Flapjack Fundraiser. Applebee’s, Wilkes-Barre Township Blvd. 8-10 a.m. Sat-
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China for Children, learn a new culture at the Wyoming Valley China Center. Hoyt Library, 284 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. 6-7:15 p.m. Thursday. Signup: 287-2013.
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Books and Bagels, a discussion of “Skipping Christmas” by John Grisham. Pittston Memorial Library, 47 Broad St. 10 a.m. Saturday. Copies available at the library. 654-9565.
Holiday Silent Auction, Sale and Open House, with arts and crafts, Zen calligraphy scrolls, sumi-brush ink drawings, woodfired stoneware, jewelry, hand weavings, books, meditation cushions and more. Refreshments served. Endless Mountain Zendo, 104 Hollow Road, Stillwater. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with auction at noon. 925-5077.
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Christmas concerts of all sorts abound this weekend. If you’re a fan of the traditional choral sound of the holidays, take in the Choral Society of Northeast Pennsylvania’s ’A Ceremony of English Carols,’ the beloved Benjamin Britten work delivered by the clear treble voices of Cantare, the society’s premier treble ensemble. Joining in will be the Choral Artists Ensemble singing music matched to the words of the traditional English Service of Lessons and Carols. Add some audience caroling and a wassail reception, and holiday spirit is guaranteed. The concert will take place at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Scranton 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15 but age 18 and younger are free. 343-6707.
Messiah Sing-Along, the Robert Dale Chorale and community singers perform Handel’s choral masterpiece. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. 3 p.m. Dec. 18. $15, $12 seniors, $7 students. 586-3921. Service of Lessons and Carols, with readings, music and postconcert reception. First United Methodist Church, Route 11 and Butler Street, Shickshinny. 6 p.m. Dec. 18. Donation. 542-7338.
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239 Schuyler Ave. • Kingston, PA 239 Schuyler Ave. • Kingston, PA
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Priced from $5.15 to $8.45 and include choice of salad, soup or fries. Large selection of Sandwiches, Angus Burgers, Wraps, Clubs, Melts and creative sandwiches like Cuban, Gyro, Monte Cristo and Ciabatta.
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