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Letter from the editor L ike a lot of people, I remember this week’s coverstory subject, Darius Rucker, from his days as the lead singer of ’90s outfit, Hootie & the Blowfish. The band started to get big when I was in my junior year of high school, and while I wasn’t really a fan per se, I’d be hard pressed to find anyone who didn’t have the urge to sing along when one of its hits came on the radio. Even today, I hear some of those songs — from the breakout “Hold My Hand” and “Only Wanna Be With You” to the cover of my beloved Led Zeppelin’s “Hey Hey What Can I Do” — and I resort to that 16 year old I once was, the one that cruised around “the Square” with my friends as I sing along at the top of my lungs. (On a side note: Do kids still cruise today?) But, alas, the times they
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change, and Rucker, albeit kind of surprisingly given the fate of some of his contemporaries from the decade, rolled with the punches and made a whole new successful career for himself in the world of country music the past few years. One thing that stuck out to me from Rucker’s interview with our correspondent Bill Thomas was his down-to-earthness and how thankful he came across for his triumphs. It’s a humility that you just don’t see too often in today’s music, but in this week’s issue, you can find it right on p. 15. Novel Approach keeps in that same theme as Staff Writer Stephanie DeBalko read — willingly, mind you — the book written by Kyle Richards of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” I daresay Steph was charmed by Richards, who came across as more than just another privileged reality-TV star, more like just another mom and housewife — who happens to have the Hilton sisters as nieces, but I digress. Check out the review on p. 31. There’s a lot more in this week’s issue, but you’ll have to find that out on your own because I’m out of space. As always, thanks for reading! -- Nikki M. Mascali Weekender Editor
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The 5th Annual Ski for the Cure will be held Saturday, Feb. 25. A SOUND GOES SILENT Joe Nardone’s Gallery of Sound in the Gateway Shopping Center in Edwardsville has closed, effective Sunday, Jan. 8; the family had a location on the West Side for nearly 40 years. “The record industry is shrinking. We’re at a point now where people are going to have to drive a little farther to go to a record store,” Joe Nardone Jr. told The Times Leader last week. In the early 2000s, there were 11 Gallery of Sounds throughout NEPA; today, the Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre Twp., Clarks Summit and Hazleton locations remain. “The market can’t support multiple locations any longer,” Nardone told the Weekender Thursday. “Hopefully the change will make us stronger.”
SUSHI ON SOUTH MAIN Akeno Sushi is scheduled to open in the spring in the site formerly occupied by Bonvie’s Beefy King (72 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre). The restaurant will be owned and operated by husband and wife John and Teresa Qiu of Nanticoke. Akeno, John Qiu told The Times Leader earlier this week, means “bright lights and sunshine.” He hopes to have a grand opening in early March and shared that Akeno Sushi will be open Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Qiu said Akeno will be “a different style” sushi restaurant from the long-established Katana in Midtown Village, at the other end of the block. “We will be more like a New York City-style restaurant,” he said. “Katana is more traditional. … We won’t have the performance-type hibachi presentations.” he said.
HONOR ON THE ICE The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Eastern Pennsylvania will partner with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins for an Awareness Night at the Penguins’ game with the Portland Pirates on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 7:05 p.m. Chris Kobela, season ticket sales executive for the Penguins, will be honored. Kobela was diagnosed with leukemia as a teenager and went into remission after treatment. Unfortunately, the cancer returned late last year and he is now undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. A portion of ticket sales from the game will be donated the Eastern Pennsylvania chapter. For more info, or to purchase tickets, call Emily Kain at 570.208.5415 or e-mail Ekain@wbspenguins.com. W
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SHAMROCKS IN SEPTEMBER The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Shamrocks have pushed back its inaugural season due to a pending national television deal that will be announced in the coming weeks. “The TV people asked us to move to the fall,” Jim Jennings, owner of the North American Lacrosse League team told the Weekender last week. The season will begin Saturday, Sept. 15 and run until mid-December. Jennings stated that the Thursday, March 15 game against Team Ireland is still on. The season delay came alongside a lawsuit filed by NALL acting commissioner,
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BABY GOT BACK Anti-Theft ID Breakthrough: For people who become stressed when asked to prove their identities by biometric scans of fingerprints, hand prints or eyeballs, Japan’s Advanced Institute of Industrial Technology has developed a chair frame that authenticates merely by sitting down: A butt-scanner. Professor Shigeomi Koshimizu’s device produces a map of the user’s unique derriere shape, featuring 256 degrees of pressure at 360 different points and could be used not only to protect vehicles from theft but also, when connected to a computer, to prevent log-ons by those with unauthorized posteriors.
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COMPELLING EXPLANATIONS -- Imminent Gay Takeovers: (1) Mayor Jose Benitez of Huarmey, Peru (population 16,000), speaking at the opening of a water works in November, warned residents about strontium in the water, which he said suppresses male hormones. He reminded residents that nearby Tabalosos, which is lately popular with gays and lesbians, shares the water supply and that Huarmey could turn gay, too. (2) A November report by Muslim scholars at Saudi Arabia’s highest religious council (Majlis al-Ifta’ al-A’ala), presented to the Saudi legislature, warned that ending the ban on females’ driving would cause a surge in prostitution, pornography, divorce and, of course, homosexuality (and the scholars added that, within 10 years, the country would have “no more virgins”). IRONIES -- Because this past Christmas fell on a Sunday, nearly one Protestant church in 10 in the U.S. reported having canceled Sunday services that day out of fear of low attendance, as parishioners remained at home with family. (The poll, by Lifeway Research, noted also that other churches, while not canceling, had left services to their second-string clergy.) -- Sheriff’s deputies arrested novelist Nancy Mancuso Gelber, 53, in December in Bryan, Texas, after she had allegedly arranged a hit on her husband. (The “hit man,” of course, was an undercov-
Retired sheriff Patrick J. Sullivan Jr. was arrested in November in a suburb of Denver and charged with distributing methamphetamine to men in exchange for sex. Sullivan, who had a distinguished career as Arapahoe County sheriff, was booked into the Patrick J. Sullivan Jr. Detention Center, named for him after he retired in 2002. er officer.) Gelber said she had walked in on the husband romancing with one of her friends, and the couple was in the process of divorcing (complicated by his having removed her from his health insurance just as she was scheduled for expensive surgery). Gelber is the author of the 2010 “crime thriller,” “Temporary Amnesia,” and told the “hit man” that she was quite familiar with investigative procedures (though obviously poor at spotting undercover officers). THE LITIGIOUS SOCIETY -- The two men who heroically pulled a woman out of a burning car wreck in 2009, and surely (according to a highway patrol officer on the scene) saved her life, have sued the woman for the emotional and physical disabilities that resulted from the episode (brought to light in an August 2011 Associated Press report). David Kelley and Mark Kincaid not only stopped voluntarily to help, but were the only ones on the scene capable of pulling the woman to safety. (The fire was so hot that it melted Kelley’s cell phone.) Kelley said he has suffered serious breathing problems and cannot avoid horrific dreams reliving the episode. The woman, Theresa Tanner, subsequently admitted that she deliberately crashed the car that day in a suicide attempt. -- Tri-athlete Sabine von Sengbusch, 46, filed a lawsuit recently against Meghan Rohan, 28, over a June bicycle-pedestrian collision in New York City’s Central Park. Von Sengbusch claims that Rohan had the audacity to step in front of her as she was bicycling, causing her to fall and suffer “painful and permanent” injuries. (Although von Sengbusch said she was inside the “bike lane” at the time, park officials said signs make clear that pedestrians have the
right of way at all times.) Von Sengbusch’s “permanent” injuries did not prevent her from competing in a triathlon on Oct. 1, in which she finished second. According to a New York Post report on the lawsuit, Central Park pedestrians are growing more vociferous in denouncing bicyclists, and vice versa. PEOPLE DIFFERENT FROM US -- A recent article in the Journal of Sexual Medicine reported the painful results obtained by three Hispanic men incarcerated in the southwestern United States who had, for some reason, inserted specially designed chips, carved from dominoes, under the skin of their penises, apparently based on a folkloric belief that “sexual performance and virility” would be enhanced. Infections resulted, requiring “major” surgery that was unspecified in the article. RECURRING THEMES No “Individual Mandate:” To meet its municipal budget, the town of South Fulton, Tenn., assessed each residence $75 a year for firefighting service, but in the name of “liberty” gave people the chance to opt out of coverage. Vicky Bell chose not to pay, and when her home caught fire in December, firefighters rushed to the scene — but only to be on hand in case the fire spread to her neighbors, who had paid their fees. Bell’s home burned to the ground as firefighters watched. (Mayor David Crocker said “a majority” of residents had paid the fee.) W Handy Addresses: NewsoftheWeird.blogspot.com, WeirdUniverse.net, WeirdNews@earthlink.net, NewsoftheWeird.com and P.O. Box 18737, Tampa FL 33679.
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Nominations are due January 31, 2012. If you are making an awards nomination or have any questions, email: awards@gaynepa.com. Finally join us as we re-congratulate our 2011 Honorees: Outstanding Public Official: Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty Outstanding Community Volunteer Leader: Margie Bryant Outstanding Faith Based Leader: Fr. Daniel C. Gunn Outstanding Youth Leaders: Jessica Ann Rothchild & Shawn Ray Killian
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Hootie & the Blowfish’s Darius Rucker found musical success for the second time by fulfilling his lifelong dream of becoming a country-music star.
Just getting started
After successful pop career, Darius Rucker settles into country By Bill Thomas Weekender Correspondent
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up on top of you. It’s really cool and really laidback. I love it.” “Laidback” seems an ideal phrase to describe Rucker himself. The 45-year-old singer speaks in a friendly tone and has a relaxed, roll-with-the-punches demeanor, which suggests that this chart-topping hitmaker hasn’t let celebrity go to his head. Just the opposite, Rucker says his successes have done much to keep him humble. Such successes include a pair of Grammy Awards, which Rucker earned in 1996 as part of the hugely popular rock group Hootie & the Blowfish. In 2008, Rucker reinvented himself as a solo country singer. His album “Learn to Live” won both audiences and critics over, spawning three singles that went to No. 1 on the Billboard country-music chart. In 2009, Rucker subsequently became the first black performer to win the Country Music Association’s New Artist Award. Rucker’s 2010 follow-up,
Darius Rucker “Charleston, SC 1966,” yielded two more No. 1 singles and cemented the singer’s place in the current country-music scene. For Rucker, who professes a lifelong dream of being a country-music star, the significance of his achievements is not being taken for granted. “More than anything, I’m grateful just to be able to play music for a living,” Rucker says, acknowledging that the opportunity to make a career out of an artistic passion is something not everyone has the good fortune to experience. His gratitude has driven him to lend his talents to a number of charities over the years, including the MUSC Children’s Hos-
pital Fund, for which Rucker will perform a benefit show in his hometown of Charleston, S.C., in February. Acts of altruism such as this, Rucker explains, are important to him and are something he actively pursues. “It comes from how I was raised,” he shares. “I just like helping people.” This year, Rucker plans to continue making the most of his blessings. Not only will he continue touring, Rucker is also set to perform a free concert in Indianapolis as part of the Super Bowl lead-in week festivities. Most promisingly, Rucker is working on material for his third country album, which he ex-
Darius Rucker, Fri., Jan. 20, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center (71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre.). Tickets: $52-$92 via Ticketmaster, box office. Info: dariusrucker.com
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arius Rucker doesn’t mind if you call him Hootie. Despite the fact that his post’90s solo career has seen him become one of the most popular country-music singers touring today, Rucker is well aware that some people still know him best as “that guy from Hootie & the Blowfish.” “It’s good to know I’ve left an impression,” Rucker says with a chuckle. “It’s better than not being remembered at all.” Since his days as a Blowfish, Rucker has played just about every kind of venue imaginable, from large arenas to smaller theaters. With that in mind, Rucker says he enjoys the personable atmosphere the latter provide and is looking forward to his upcoming concert at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Jan. 20. “This kind of show is so intimate, it’s great,” Rucker says. “You get to see everybody up close. The whole crowd’s right
“More than anything, I’m grateful just to be able to play music for a living.”
pects will be finished sometime later this year. “There’s not much I can say about it yet,” he says. “We have a lot of stuff written, but you don’t really know what you have until you start cutting it together. I just want to write songs that people want to listen to. It’s all about the songs.” Laidback as ever, Rucker shrugs off the notion that he’s already achieved his dream of country music greatness. “I still have a long way to go,” he says. “Hopefully, five years from now, I’ll look back and say, ‘I did it,’ but, for now, I’m just getting started.” W
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Intoxicating 'Wonderland' DJ, producer and electronic dance-music trailblazer Steve Aoki isn’t your traditional musician. Consistently blurring the lines between conventional genres, he’s worked with some of the most influential people in the industry. With his debut studio album, “Wonderland,” he carries on that custom, giving his diverse musical palette a place to call home. The entire album pulsates with the kind of energy that could only come from someone who’s passionate about music, period. Someone who doesn’t choose to compartmentalize styles and tastes, but uses a gut instinct to create. Collaborations on “Wonderland” are the essence of its charm, run-
ning the gamut from indie songstress Lovefoxxx to rap superstar Lil Jon. And Aoki’s partnerships with Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo on “Earthquakey People” and “Earthquakey People (The Sequel)” nicely bookend the record, infectiously blending pop, rock and dance. Polina Goudieva makes an appearance on “Come With Me (Deadmeat),” an irreverent, youthful burst of adrenaline in an already rousing lineup. That adrenaline is the backbone of “Wonderland,” running right through the sweetly deceptive vocals by Wynter Gordon on “Ladi Dadi” to the jagged rapping on “Emergency” featuring Lil Jon and Chiddy Bang.
The Dead Lay Waiting “Almost Heaven” Rating: W W 1/2
Darkness, personified For a fleeting second, the latest release from United Kingdom metal outfit, The Dead Lay Waiting, sounds as if it is coming from an entirely different and somewhat mellow band. However, the soft instrumental intro on this one is almost immediately replaced with the startling guttural growls of vocalist Luke Lucas, reminding listen-
“Steve Jobs,” featuring Angger Dimas, is a fitting tribute to the technology legend, where vocals are absent and would be unnecessary. It’s a provoking ensemble reminiscent of a vintage videogame soundtrack synthesized with caustic electronic notes. The equally electronic-laced beats of “Heartbreaker,” which puts Lovefoxxx in the vocal spotlight, is the parallel to “The Kids Will Have Their Say,” a dance song turned on its head courtesy Sick Boy with former members of The Exploited and Die Kreuzen. While each song on “Wonderland” boasts its own individuality, all of the tracks share the same intoxicating blend of polish and edginess. Aoki is a seasoned mix master, and on “Wonderland” he shows he clearly knows not only how to bring the potency, but how to wrap it up in a pretty little package. -- Stephanie DeBalko Weekender Staff Writer
ers that they are about to embark into 60 minutes of pure sinister-sounding darkness. The young band’s most recent album, “Almost Heaven,” was released in November via U.K.-based Rising Records. (It was released in the U.K. in June.) To say that The Dead Lay Waiting — which also features guitarists Ben Connett and Steve Franklin, bassist Sam Sara and drummer Tom Shrimpton — is simply a metal band would be a gross understatement. There is something literally frightening about this band’s music. It personifies a darkness that few metal bands achieve. The key element behind this darkness is undoubtedly Lucas’ vocals. He has an unbelievably low vocal range that is downright ominous sounding. His devilish-sounding lyrics are then backed by forceful and aggressive instrumentals, making for a remarkably heavy release. “Almost Heaven” is definitely an album that is for true metal fans. The Dead Lay Waiting embodies gloom, and “Almost Heaven” is no exception to its propensity to write sinister music. Each of this album’s 14 tracks is more extreme than the next, and each one will definitely leave a lasting impression on the band’s fans. -- Lisa Schaeffer Weekender Correspondent
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A commanding 'Garden' Indie rockers O’Brother is the latest in a long line of bands that feel as though music is best made with the distortion turned up and written while one is just a little bit upset. The Atlanta-based quintet recently released its first full-length studio effort, “Garden Window;” its 11 tracks are an eardrum-grating journey through a wide range of human emotions. Taking
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Steve Aoki “Wonderland” cues from the band’s forebears from the worlds of grunge, punk and occasionally even electronica, O’Brother has created an album well worth exploring. While some might dismiss “Garden Window” as a collection of noisy chaos, in reality it is a thoughtful and deliberate use of some of the elements that set rock music apart from other genres. Whether it comes at the listener angry and fast (“Malum,” “Sputnik” or “Lo”) or dramatically epic (“Poison!” or “Cleanse Me”), O’Brother’s music sounds the way that it does for a reason. Every scream, reverberation of the bass or aching note plucked on the guitar help to create a dynamic feel throughout the album, changing often but never straying too far one way or the other. “Garden Window” is powerful and moving from beginning to end, and with it, O’Brother manages to capture the idea that it is perfectly all right to not be perfectly all right, doing so especially well. While the music may not be refined enough for some, many listeners will appreciate the energy and lack of usual structure, following the roller coaster of the band’s stream-of-consciousness musical style. O’Brother definitely has the potential to appeal to a much broader audience and is worth keeping an eye on in the future. -- Michael Irwin Weekender Correspondent
Top 10 Local Albums @ Gallery of Sound 1. The Black Keys: “El Camino” 2. Adele: “21” 3. Korn: “The Path Of Totality” 4. LMFAO: “Sorry For Party Rocking” 5. Amy Winehouse: “Lioness”
6. Nightwish: “Imaginaerum” 7. FFDP: “American Capitalist” 8. Various: “Now 40” 9. Rihanna: “Talk That Talk” 10. Young Jeezy: “TM 103 Husterz Ambition”
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ALICE C. WILTSIE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
700 N. Wyoming St., Hazleton 570.861.0510 www.wiltsiecenter.org - The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Birthday Bash ft. Mike Albert, Scot Bruce and the Big “E” Band: Jan. 22, 2 p.m., $25-$35, $18 students. Buffet at Genetti’s (1341 N. Church St., Hazleton) follows, $20 adults, $12 students
THE BOG
341 Adams Ave., Scranton Phone: 570.341.6761 - Slowdance / Cherokee Red: Jan. 21, 9 p.m. 21+
CAESARS POCONO RESORTS
1.877.800.5380 www.CPResorts.com - Eddie Griffin: Jan. 29 - Boogie Wonder Band: Feb. 10-11 - Hypnotist Tim Triplett: March 16-17 - Big Shot (Billy Joel tribute): March 30-31 - Keith Sweat: April 22
THE CRIMSON LION HOOKAH LOUNGE
37 E. South St., Wilkes-Barre - Mike Quinn / Slowdance / Mariah Welch: Jan. 22, 7 p.m. 18+
ELEANOR RIGBY’S
603 Route 6, Jermyn eleanorrigbys.net - Warped Tour Battle of the Bands: Jan. 28, 6:30 p.m., $10-$12 - The Toasters: Feb 20, 7 p.m., $12-$14
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F.M. KIRBY CENTER
71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre Phone: 570.826.1100 - Darius Rucker: Jan. 20, 8 p.m., $52-$92 - Kathleen Madigan: Gone Madigan: Jan. 27, 8 p.m., $27 - NEPA Philharmonic Broadway Love Songs: Feb. 10, 8 p.m., $35.50-$73.45 - Lisa Lampanelli: Feb. 18, 8 p.m., $37.75 - John Pinette: Feb. 19, 7 p.m., $34.75 - Pink Floyd Experience: Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m., $28-$38 - Gaelic Storm / Enter The Haggis: March 1, 7:30 p.m., $22-$32
- NEPA Philharmonic Beethoven Festival: March 10, 8 p.m., $35.50$73.45 - Ladysmith Black Mambazo: March 15, 7:30 p.m., $26-$36 - The Fresh Beat Band: March 21, 3 p.m., 3 & 6 p.m., $32.40-$42.65 - The Best of Second City: March 23, 8 p.m., $28 - K.Vance / Duprees / Drifters: March 30, 7:30 p.m., $37-$58 - NEPA Philharmonic The Music of Gershwin: April 14, 8 p.m., $35.50$73.45 - Red Green Wit & Wisdom Tour: April 17, 7 p.m., $47.50 - Bob Weir: April 27, 8 p.m., $41.85$52.60 - Vicki Lawrence and Mama: May 4, 8 p.m., $25-$45 - Tony Bennett: June 2, 8 p.m., $70$126 - NEPA Philharmonic Tribute to Benny Goodman: June 9, 8 p.m., $35.50$73.45
MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE
14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe 570.325.0249 mauchchunkoperahouse.com - Hamell On Trial: Jan. 21, 8:30 p.m., $18 - Last Friday Standup Comedy Event: Jan. 27, 8:30 p.m., $18 - Commander Cody Band w/ Professor Louie and the Crowmatix: Feb. 4, 8:30 p.m., $24 - Tusk (Fleetwood Mac tribute): Feb. 11, 8:30 p.m., $23 - Savoy Brown: Feb. 18, 8 p.m., $25 - The Allentown Band: Feb. 19, 5 p.m., $15 adults, $10 kids - Splintered Sunlight: Feb. 25, 8 p.m., $17 - The Eilen Jewell Band: March 4, 8:30 p.m., $20 - Noel V. Ginnity / Taylor’s Irish Cabaret: March 10, 8 p.m., $27 - Montana Skies: March 16, 8 p.m., $18 - Steve Forbert: March 23, 7 p.m., $23 - Aztec 2-Step: March 24, 8 p.m., $21 - The Denny Siewell Trio: March 30, 8 p.m., $25 - Willy Porter: March 31, 8:30 p.m., $22 advance, $25 day of - Cabinet: April 13, 8 p.m., $18 advance, $20 day of - The Janis Experience: April 14, 8 p.m., $25 - The Janks: April 20, 8 p.m., $18 - Start Making Sense (Talking Heads tribute) / The Great White Caps: April 28, 8 p.m., $20 - Marko Marcinko Latin Jazz Quintet: May 5, 8 p.m., $23
- Bennie and the Jets (Elton John tribute): May 12, 8 p.m., $23 - Miz: May 19, 8 p.m., $15
MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp. - Rascal Flatts / Sara Evans / Hunter Hayes: Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m., $25-$59.75 - Sesame Street Live 123 Imagine w/ Elmo & Friends: March 1-4, TIMES VARY, $25.60-$37.85 - Monster Jam: March 9-11, TIMES VARY, $34.30-$49.75 - Harlem Globetrotters: March 16, 7 p.m., $26.60-$127.05
MOUNT AIRY CASINO RESORT
44 Woodland Rd., Mount Pocono Phone: 877.682.4791 www.mountairycasino.com - Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling: Feb. 4, 8 p.m., $20-$30, Gypsies - Ed Kowalczsyk of Live: Feb. 18, 8 p.m., $25-$40, Gypsies - Gilbert Gottfried: March 3, 8 p.m., $20-$30, Gypsies - Unforgettable Fire (U2 tribute) March 17, 8 p.m., $10, Gypsies - Gloriana: April 14, 8 p.m., $25-$40, Gypsies
NEW VISIONS STUDIO & GALLERY
201 Vine St., Scranton 570.878.3970 - A Fire With Friends / Eye On Attraction / Left Coast Envy / The Riot / Drew Breeze / Lil Jay Wirth: Jan. 21, 7 p.m. $5 at the door, free refreshments. - Maria Dubiel / Charles Havira /
Rafael Pimentel / Katie Kelly / Donnie Kirchner / Chuck Silsby / Ed Randazzo: Jan. 27, 7 p.m. $5. All ages, free refreshments.
PENN’S PEAK
325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe 866.605.7325 or visit pennspeak.com. - Air Supply: Jan. 20, 8 p.m., $38.75$43.75 - Parrotbeach (Jimmy Buffet tribute): Jan. 28, 8 p.m., $25 - Edgar Winter & Rick Derringer: Feb. 4, 8 p.m., $35.75 - Rubix Kube (’80s tribute): Feb. 17, 8 p.m., $28 - Tesla: Feb. 18, 8 p.m., $33 - Blackberry Smoke: Feb. 24, 8 p.m., $25 - Bruce In The U.S.A.: Feb. 25, 8 p.m., $25 - The Saw Doctors: March 2, 8 p.m., $32 - Satisfaction (Rolling Stones tribute): March 3, 8 p.m., $22.25 - Three Dog Night: March 31, 8 p.m., $43.75-$49.25 - Glen Campbell: April 19, 8 p.m., $49.25-$54.25
REDWOOD ART SPACE
740 Jumper Road, Plains Twp. - Empire! Empire! (I Was A Lonely Estate / One Hundred Year Ocean: Feb. 2, 8 p.m. - Disengage / Mindset / Praise / Peace: Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m. - The Ataris / The Queers: Feb. 20, 8 p.m.
RIVER STREET JAZZ CAFE 667 N. River St., Plains Phone: 570.822.2992 - Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root / XVSK: Jan. 19, 8 p.m.
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Scranton-area band Hyde Park will perform Friday, Jan. 20 at Memory Lane Lounge inside Chacko’s Family Bowling Center (195 N. Wilkes-Barre Blvd., Wilkes-Barre).
Established in 2006, Hyde Park is composed of Bill Vargas on bass, Tony DeSantis on drums, Chuck Schroeder on lead guitar and Jan Troiani on keys and rhythm guitar. For more info, visit hydeparkband.com.
- Se Acabo (Santana tribute): Jan. 20, 8 p.m. - Royal Scam (Steely Dan tribute): Jan. 21, 6 p.m. - Rage for a Cause: Jan. 22, 6 p.m., $10 - Donna Jean Godchaux Band w/ Jeff Mattson of DSO / Mike Miz: Jan. 26, 8 p.m. - Clarence Spady Band / Djorddjevic / Pennicott Duo: Jan. 27, 8 p.m. - Strawberry Jam: Jan. 28, 8 p.m. - Free Music Orchestra: Feb. 2, 8 p.m. - Grip of the Gods / Astorian Stigmata / A Social State: Feb. 3, 8 p.m. - The Idol Kings (Journey & John Mellencamp tribute): Feb. 4, 8 p.m. - Tom Petty Appreciation Band: Feb. 10, 8 p.m. - Suze: Feb. 11, 8 p.m. - Start Making Sense (Talking Heads tribute) / The Great White Caps: Feb. 18, 8 p.m. - Miz: Feb. 24, 8 p.m. - Miss Melanie & the Valley Rats: Feb. 25, 8 p.m. - Cabinet: March 3, 8 p.m. - Zach Deputy: March 23, 8 p.m.
SCRANTON COMMUNITY CONCERTS
Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St. Scranton Phone: 570.955.1455, www.lackawanna.edu, etix.com Prices vary, student and group rates available - Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: Feb. 23, 7 p.m., $25-$30 - Yesterday & Today, an interactive Beatles show: March 23, 8 p.m., $25$30 - The Kingston Trio: April 20, 8 p.m., $25-$30
SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER
420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton Phone: 888.669.8966 - The Amazing Kreskin: Jan. 29, 2 p.m., $18 - Listen Local ft. Nowhere Slow / Jeanne Zano Band: Feb. 3, 8 p.m., $10 - NEPA Philharmonic Broadway Love Songs Pops II: Feb. 11, 8 p.m., $34.50$73.15 - Rain, A Tribute to the Beatles: Feb. 24-26, TIMES VARY, $46.25-$65.25 - NEPA Philharmonic: The Music of Gershwin Pops III: April 13, 8 p.m., $34.50-$73.15 - NEPA Philharmonic Haydn / Brahms, A German Requiem: April 27, 8 p.m., $34.50-$73.15
SHERMAN THEATER
524 Main St., Stroudsburg Phone: 570.420.2808, www.shermantheater.com - Where’s the Band ft. Matt Pryor / Chris Conley / Anthony Raneri / Ace Enders / Evan Weiss: Jan. 19, 7 p.m., $13 advance, $15 day of
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Just dance
Brooklyn band Slowdance will perform Saturday, Jan. 21 at 9 p.m. at The Bog (341 Adams Ave., Scranton) and Sunday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. at The Crimson Lion (37 E. South St., WilkesBarre). Drawing influence from the likes of New Order, Francoise Hardy, Blondie and The Beach Boys, Slowdance has a unique approach to pop music that blends shoegaze, indie pop, disco and surf rock into one cohesive sound. The band has been praised by Spin, Stereogum, Refinery 29 and L Magazine. Cherokee Red will also perform at The Bog, and the event is 21 and over. Mike Quinn and Mariah Welch will join Slowdance at The Crimson Lion, and the event is 18 and over. - Raymond the Amish Comic: Jan. 21, 8 p.m., $18 - Mountain Dance Concert: Jan. 22, 2 p.m., $10 kids, $12 adults - As We Whisper / At My Wits End / Call Me Out / Your Turning Point, more: Jan. 27, 6 p.m., $10 advance, $12 day of - Shot Heard Around the World: Feb. 11, 6 p.m., $10 advance, $12 at door - Beatlemania Now: Feb. 18, 8 p.m., $28-$38 - Phil Vassar: Feb. 24, 8 p.m., $26-$36 - Terror on the Screen: Feb. 25, 6 p.m., $10 advance, $12 day of
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ELECTRIC FACTORY
3421 Willow St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.LOVE.222 - SOJA / The Movement / Fear Nuttin Band: Feb. 4, 8 p.m. - Umphrey’s McGee: Feb. 11, 8:30 p.m.
Easton Road-Keswick Ave, Glenside, Pa. Phone: 215.572.7650 - Burton Cummings / The Guess Who: Jan. 18, 8 p.m. - Demetri Martin: Jan. 21, 8 p.m. - Jeanne Robertson: Jan. 27, 8 p.m. - Kathleen Madigan: Jan. 28, 8 p.m. - Vanilla Fudge / The Yardbirds: Feb. 4, 8 p.m.
MANN CENTER
52nd and Parkside, Philadelphia Phone: 215.893.1999 - Foster the People: June 14, 7:30 p.m.
TOWER THEATER
69th and Ludlow Sts. Upper Darby Phone: 610.352.2887 - Peter Frampton: Feb. 11, 8 p.m. - Cedric the Entertainer and Friends: Feb. 12, 7 p.m.
TROCADERO
10th & Arch St, Philadelphia Phone: 215.336.2000 - The Legwarmers (’80s tribute): Jan. 21, 9 p.m. - D.R.U.G.S. / Hit the Lights, more: Jan. 25, 6:30 p.m. - Lamb of God / Too Late The Hero / The Acacia Strain: Jan. 26, 8 p.m. - Dark Funeral, more: Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m.
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1550 McKean St., Philadelphia
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Broad St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.336.3600 - The Black Keys: March 10, 8 p.m. ELSEWHERE IN PA
CROCODILE ROCK
520 Hamilton St, Allentown Phone: 610.434.460 - Matt Nathanson: Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m. - Fuel: Jan. 29, 6 p.m. - Down with Webster / Free Sol: Feb. 3, 7 p.m. - Anthrax / Testament: Feb. 6, 6:45 p.m.
GIANT CENTER
950 Hersheypark Dr., Hershey Phone: 717.534.3911 - Miranda Lambert / Chris Young / Jerrod Niemann: Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m.
WHITAKER CENTER
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BEACON THEATER
2124 Broadway, New York, NY. Phone: 212.496.7070 - David Garrett: Feb. 4, 8 p.m. - ’70s Soul Jam: Feb. 11, 8 p.m. - Cedric The Entertainer: Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m.
THE FILLMORE AT IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Place, New York, N.Y. Phone: 212.777.6800 - Robert Earl Keen: Jan. 20, 7 p.m. - Big Head Todd & The Monsters: Jan. 21, 8 p.m. - The Wanted: Jan. 22, 7 p.m. - Lamb of God: Jan. 24, 7 p.m. - Falling In Reverse: Jan. 28, 6:30 p.m.
- The Asteroids Galaxy Tour / Vacationer: Jan. 31, 7 p.m.
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7th Ave., New York, NY Phone: 212.465.MSG1 - Romeo: Feb. 11, 23-24, 8 p.m.
RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL
1260 Ave. of the Americas, NY, NY Phone: 212.307.717 - Kelly Clarkson: Jan. 21, 8 p.m. - Antony & The Johnsons: Jan. 26, 8 p.m. - Lenny Kravits / Raphael Saadiq: Jan. 28, 8 p.m.
ROSELAND BALLROOM
239 52nd Street, New York, NY. Phone: 212.777.6800 - Skrillex / Spank Rock / Zane Lowe: Feb. 3, 9 p.m. - Steve Aoki / Datsik: Feb. 17, 8 p.m.
THE THEATRE AT MSG
7th Ave., New York, NY Phone: 212.465.MSG1 - Megadeth / Motorhead / Volbeat / Lacuna Coil: Jan. 28, 6:30 p.m. - Mike Epps: March 3, 8 p.m.
BORGATA HOTEL AND CASINO Atlantic City, NJ Phone:1.866.MYBORGATA.com - Colin Quinn: Jan. 28, 9 p.m. - Jay Mohr: Feb. 3, 9 p.m. - David Guetta: Feb. 4, 10 p.m.
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Phone: 215.467.1871 - Langor / Mike Quinn / Yellow Humphrey: Feb. 4, 9 p.m. 21+
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noop around the website of Anthony Raneri, lead singer of punk-rock band Bayside, and you’ll probably come across some rather eye-catching T-shirts declaring the slogan, “Raneri for President.” He may not be seriously attempting to launch a political campaign, but who would the young musician choose to be his running mate if that were the case? “Ron Paul,” he said on a phone call last week from his home in Queens. “There you have it … That’s my dirty secret. I’m a punkrock Republican.” In reality, Raneri chose the campaign-slogan route because emblazoning his name on T-shirts seemed to him to be an absurdly weird concept. But with his debut solo EP, “New Cathedrals,” he’s proven that he’s at least got the kind of fervent work ethic a campaign would call for. Recorded in eight days in California late last year, the album is the first release on Raneri’s fledgling label, Gumshoe Records, which he started as a platform for producing his solo material. Still, he noted that he’s open to using it for other opportunities. “It happens all the time, there are a lot of bands that I see or hear and I’m like, ‘I need to be involved in this somehow,’” he explained. “So I mean, it’s definitely possible to do some more stuff. That is kind of why I decided to go the route of starting a label for this release and not just kind of throwing it out there.” Raneri will make an appearance Thursday, Jan. 19 at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg as part of the “Where’s the Band? Tour” with the likes of fellow frontmen Ace Enders, Chris Conley, Evan Weiss and Matt Pryor. Raneri explained that he’ll be performing some Bayside tunes, some covers (which could run the gamut from Neil Sedaka to Mandy Moore) and some pieces from the new record, which came about as an outlet for his varied musical musings. “I’m constantly writing songs, almost every day,” Raneri explained in between yawns. “And I had the kind of songs laying around over the years that just
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Mark Wahlberg stars in ‘Contraband,’ a remake of Icelandic box-office hit ‘Reykjavik-Rotterdam.’
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as anyone else underwhelmed by the trailers for “Contraband?” The previews only served to make the film resemble a lackluster, madefor-cable rip-off of “Heat;” something so generic and forgettable that it could only be released during the cinematic dead zone that is January. But in an unexpected development, “Contraband” is nothing like the strictly by-the-numbers bore you’ve seen in the trailers. Sure, it’s yet another movie about a “heist gone wrong,” but it’s so fast paced and well-executed you’ll be more
than willing to overlook the fact that you’ve seen a film like this many times before. Mark Wahlberg, yet again playing a character so likable you’ll almost be able to forget he was the same horrible asshole who infected the world with a rash called “Entourage,” stars as Chris Farraday, a man once known as “The Houdini of Smuggling” but in a cheap bit of irony now runs a home-security company. Chris’ past comes back to haunt him when his useless, mouth-breathing brother-in-law (Caleb Landry Jones) dumps an
expensive shipment of drugs into the ocean during an ill-fated smuggling run. With his brotherin-law’s as well as his family’s lives in the balance, Chris finds himself indebted to a cartoonishly weird drug dealer (Giovanni Ribisi) who strong-arms Chris into performing one last smuggling run to Panama City. Like many Hollywood remakes of foreign films, “Contraband” (which was based on the Icelandic box-office hit “ReykjavikRotterdam”) jettisons some of the grittier and more hopeless elements of its inspiration (such as
the fact that in the original film the fate of Kate Beckinsale’s character was a little more grim, and Chris’ decision to get back into smuggling had less to do with his screw-up of a brother-inlaw and more to do with his bleak financial situation) in favor of happier, more audience-friendly plot developments. But in spite of these obvious and typical examples of studio tampering, director Baltasar Kormakur (who also helmed “Reykjavik-Rotterdam”) still manages to give us a simple but effective action thriller. As in any heist movie, the most entertaining elements found in “Contraband” come when Chris’ carefully executed plans slowly unravel, and he’s forced into devising a hastily considered “Plan B.” Such as that one scene in which he’s coerced into assisting a gang of counterfeiters who, in their masks made out of duct tape, violently rob an armored truck even as half of Panama’s
police force opens fire on them. Apart from Ribisi and a Foghorn Leghorn-esque J.K. Simmons (as well as his aggressively phony mustache), who all seemed to have awkwardly stumbled in from Friedberg and Seltzer’s parody version of “Contraband,” the performances are surprisingly strong and believable, particularly Wahlberg, who is well within his wheelhouse here as a conflicted working stiff. Even more surprising is the site of Lukas Haas who apparently is not dead. Welcome back Lukas Haas. If there is one thing America loves, it’s someone who is not dead. At any rate, “Contraband” is solid. It’s an engaging little sleeper that, unfortunately, would have been overlooked had it been released during any other time of the year. Hopefully, unlike other foreign directors, Kormakur’s promising talents won’t be compromised by the Hollywood system.
Mark Wahlberg, Kate Beckinsale and Connor Hill in a scene from ‘Contraband.’
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(80 N. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.406.3976) • “Legally Blonde-The Musical:” March 1-3, 7 p.m., March 4, 2 p.m. $10/all ages, senior citizens’ discount night March 1, 55+, $5. Tickets day of show only at door. For info, call.
DIETRICH THEATRE
(60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, dietrichtheater.com) • Auditions for “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest:” Jan. 28-29, noon-5 p.m. By appointment only, call 570.996.1511. 4 women, ages 18-50; 12 men, ages 18-70. Will be asked to read from script, sides available online. Looking for people to work behind the scenes. Non-equity community production. Show dates in March.
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F.M. KIRBY CENTER
(71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, 570.826.1100) • “Charlotte’s Web:” Jan. 29, 2 p.m., Jan. 30, 10 a.m., $14.50 • “La Boheme:” Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m., $29-$58
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(1256 Providence Rd, Scranton, reservations: 570.342.9707, actorscircle.org) • “The 39 Steps:” Feb. 2-5, 10-12, 17-19. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m., Sun., 2 p.m. $12 GA, $10 seniors, $8 students. Preview Feb. 2, 8 p.m., $8 GA/seniors, $6 students. Reservations suggested, call.
(Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center St., Bloomsburg, 570.784.8181, 800.282.0283, bte.org) Ticket prices: $9-$25 • “Julius Caesar:” Jan. 27-28. Special school matinees Jan. 25-27, 10 a.m., $9/person for all audience members. Study Guide, play script, synopsis available online. Schools may book a “Julius Caesar” workshop in the school at no additional charge. For info, call 570.458.4075, e-mail phenry@bte.org.
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(in old movie theater at Wyoming Valley Mall), kisstheatre.org, 570.991.1818/0844) • “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street: The School Edition:” Jan. 20-29. Based on Hugh Wheeler’s book and Stephen Sondheim’s musical, this thriller follows a barbaric barber who returns to 19th century London to exact his revenge on the corrupt judge who framed and exiled him. Due to dramatic and sensitive nature, not recommended for very young children. Parental guidance suggested. Tickets, show times available online.
THE LIMELIGHT PLAYERS
(570.814.6790) • Auditions for “Titanic-The Musical:” Jan. 19-20, 6-9 p.m., Jan. 21, 3-6:30 p.m. (call backs/final call for new auditions), First Welsh Presbyterian Church, 74 S. Meade St., Wilkes-Barre. All ages welcome, all parts open. Come prepared with sheet music, will be asked to read from script. If needed for callbacks, will be contacted by e-mail address on audition sheet. Show dates May/June. No show date conflicts accepted. All levels of theatrical/musical/dance experience welcome.
LITTLE THEATRE OF WILKES-BARRE
(537 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre: 570.823.1875, ltwb.org) • “Forever Plaid:” Jan. 21, 27-28, 8 p.m., Jan. 22, 29, 3 p.m. $18, call to reserve. Produced in cooperation with Mitchell Financial Group. Musical story of a classic 1950s all-male singing group who return from the Great Beyond to
PENNSYLVANIA THEATER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
(JJ Ferrara Center, 212 W. Broad St., Hazleton, 570.454.5451, ptpashows.org) • “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels:” Jan. 20-21, 28, 7 p.m.; Jan. 22, 29, 3 p.m. All-youcan-eat dinner buffet 90 minutes prior to all performances. $16/adults, $14/ seniors 62+, students 12+, $10/children. Dinner-and-show tickets, $32/adults, $28/seniors, students, $20/children. Group discounts available, some tickets sold at door. Call or go online to reserve.
SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER
(420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton) • The Amazing Kreskin: Jan. 29, 2 p.m. $15. $35 ticket/meet & greet, $50 4ticket package via box office, 570.344.1111, Ticketmaster. • “Shrek the Musical:” Jan. 21-22, times vary, $46.25-$70.25 • “In the Mood:” Jan. 26, 7 p.m., $39.80$57.70
SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE
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t’s already difficult to keep track of the different stories surrounding Blue Ivy Carter, the daughter of Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and Beyonce. And to think she is not even two weeks old yet. Of course, before Blue Ivy’s birth, there were a number of rumors that Beyonce was not pregnant. Rather, sources claimed, the power couple had a surrogate mother in place to deliver the child. Beyonce and her camp vehemently shot down these claims. Then, the soon-to-be mother checked in to New York’s Lenox Hill Hospital. Some reports suggest Jay-Z rented out a floor — yes, the entire floor — for more than 1 million dollars. In a statement from Lenox Hill, the hospital claims the r&b singer was placed in an executive suite and was billed the normal rate for her stay. Extra security was staffed, and tape was used to cover up security cameras that would have shown Beyonce or Jay. Families of other expecting and new mothers complained that the commotion was causing a disturbance in their own visitation and care of patients. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said he felt sympathetic toward the other families. With the New York State Health Department, the hospital conducted an internal investigation on the handling of the celebrity couple and other patients in the maternity wing. Two days after her birth, Jay-Z released a song with Blue Ivy on it. On “Glory,” Blue Ivy is credited by her initials, “B.I.C.” The rapper exudes happiness over becoming a father on the track, but also talks of the couple’s heartbreak following a miscarriage. Phar-
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By Cindy Elavsky
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I loved “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.” Are there plans to film the second book in the series? I hope so! -- Stephanie S., Hollywood, Fla.
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Although the box-office returns for “Dragon Tattoo” aren’t blockbuster material, you can bet 10,000 kronor that “The Girl Who Played with Fire” is indeed in the works, with Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara set to return, Sony co-chairman Amy Pascal confirmed. “Fire” is set for a 2013 release. Fingers crossed for “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest.”
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OS ANGELES — There are better prophets of the Academy Awards than the Golden Globes — last year, the voters in the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. gave their top drama award to “The Social Network,” not eventual best picture Oscar winner “The King’s Speech” — so everything that the HFPA does (and should) be taken with a grain of salt. That’s especially true in the top categories, where Globes are presented in drama and musical or comedy categories, the latter inexplicably including the not-reallyfunny “My Week With Marilyn.” That gives the HFPA doubly good odds of aligning with the Oscar winners, yet even that wide net often misses the mark — five years ago, “Dreamgirls” won the Golden Globe for best comedy or musical and wasn’t even nominated for best picture. Because Oscar nomination polls closed Friday, with nominations to be announced Tuesday, Jan. 24, the Globes results cannot affect the shortlist from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. That said, Sunday’s 69th annual Golden Globes did help clarify several Oscar races, while confusing a number of others. Here’s one way to read the HFPA tea leaves:
PICTURE The top winners at the Golden Globes — “The Descendants” as the best drama, “The Artist” as the best comedy or musical — are now very much the leading ponies in what is looking like a two-horse race. While it’s apparent that “The Help,” “Hugo” and “Midnight in Paris” will be nominated for best picture (under new rules, the nominee roster could be as few as five movies and as many as 10 this year), it’s hard to imagine anything besides “The Descendants” or “The Artist” winning the most important Oscar.
ACTOR The Golden Globes went to George Clooney for lead actor from a drama for “The Descendants,” and Jean Dujardin for lead actor in a comedy or musical for “The Artist.” Exactly like the best picture race, it’s apt to be an Academy Award race between those two actors, and nobody else. ACTRESS Michelle Williams wasn’t in a strong Golden Globe category, winning for lead actress in a comedy or musical, a field so weak that not one but two stars (Jodie Foster, Kate Winslet) from the immediately forgotten “Carnage” were nominated. Meryl Streep won the dramatic actress trophy for “The Iron Lady,” and that seems more obvious than inspired. Viola Davis from “The Help,” who was nominated but didn’t win against Streep, is still running strong in the Oscar predictions.
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ANIMATION For the past four years, the Golden Globe winner in this category has repeated at the Kodak Theatre — “Toy Story 3,” “Up,” “Wall-E,” “Ratatouille” — and that’s not good news for Pixar Animation Studios, which made those four winners but did not make Sunday’s Golden Globe winner, “Tintin,” from Paramount. While the conventional wisdom still favors Paramount’s “Rango” for the Oscar, the momentum is shifting toward “Tintin.” FOREIGN LANGUAGE Iran’s “A Separation” already has collected any number of critics prizes, and while the Golden Globes rules don’t mirror the academy’s, there’s little doubt the drama about a troubled marriage is the heavy favorite to not only be nominated for the foreign language Oscar but also to take the trophy. SUPPORTING ACTOR & SUPPORTING ACTRESS The Golden Globes don’t separate these categories between dramas and comedies or musicals, but no matter. Both of Sunday’s winners — Octavia Spencer in “The Help” and Christopher Plummer in “Beginners” — will be nominated when the Oscars finalists are announced in a little more than a week, and Spencer and especially Plummer are likely to take home a statuette Sunday, Feb. 26. W
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es, another cable TV icon has penned a book. This time, though, it’s one worth its salt. In “Life Is Not a Reality Show: Keeping It Real with the Housewife Who Does It All,” Kyle Richards of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” fame sketches the blueprint for a life fully lived, regardless of the money one has, and offers a glimpse behind the glitz and glamour of her public persona. “Life Is Not a Reality Show” is essentially a mild version of a self-help book divided into chapters on everything from dating advice to style tips and is sprinkled with Richards’ personal anecdotes. With a gorgeous, doting husband and four seemingly well-rounded kids, Richards at least seems to have her stuff together, so what could it really hurt to see what she has to offer? Some may take issue with the fact that she’s on a Bravo television show, dismissing her nuggets of wisdom for mere pandering to an audience addicted to superficiality. But that would be unfortunate, because once one ac-
cepts Richards’ offering for what it is —one person’s perspective and insights on life — what lies within is a great deal of sweetly articulated friendly and motherly advice. It’s very easy to jump to conclusions about someone based on very little public knowledge about them, but Richards is forthcoming about her marriage, relationships and her methods of childrearing, and she’s refreshingly devoid of the very kind of stereotyping naysayers use against her. Her voice is one that lacks condescension, and while “Life Is Not a Reality Show” is admittedly chockfull of estrogen, it’s also a delicious little escape, like meeting a good friend for a glass of wine. Richards isn’t pious about the way she raises her kids, nor does she pontificate on the myriad ways to spend unseemly amounts of money on garbage. And yes, there is a chapter dedicated entirely to her hair. Let’s get this out of the way. It’s her signature, and talking about it is part of the girly-girl nature to which she prescribes. While it may sound superficial, it’s one small (very fun) bite of an entire book that is dedicated to the joys of living positively. The passages about her mother are particularly poignant, candid and sentimental. And they’re easy for most women, whether simply a daughter or with children themselves, to relate to. Her devotion to her family, including her mother, her husband, her kids and her sisters, adds another dimension to her personality. One wouldn’t be able to fake the love that emanates from the pages of Richards’ book. She still has the kind of money most of us could only dream of, but Richards also has substance, and if a certain level of respect can be maintained between author and reader, then “Life Is Not a Reality Show” becomes just as much fun as an episode of “Real Housewives,” minus the occasional emotional altercation.
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DIRECTOR The HFPA picked Martin Scorsese for directing “Hugo,” marking the fourth award the veteran filmmaker has received from the organization, but gave the best drama movie trophy to “The Descend-
ants,” directed by Alexander Payne. It’s certain Scorsese will be nominated, as will Payne, Michel Hazanavicius, who directed “The Artist,” and Woody Allen, who directed (and won a Golden Globe for writing) “Midnight in Paris.” But if the directing Oscar goes to the maker of the best picture, Scorsese’s name may not be called.
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Goth goes girly thanks to Vikki Sin’s Pretties For You.
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Pretties add a little punch to your collection SIN: I had always wanted to be a fashion designer, but I’m not the greatest with a sewing machine. I started making hair Pretties because I was always wearing ones from Hot Topic and places like that, and I thought I could make way better ones that no one else would have. Individuality is important to me. WEEKENDER: How do you come up with the designs? SIN: Most of it just comes to me, or I’ll see things that inspire certain designs. I work in a tattoo shop, so you’ll see a lot of influence from classic tattoo designs. A lot of Pretties are custom made, so my customers give me great ideas. I recently made little top hats for a friend and her daughter for New Year’s and they turned out so well that I want to make a whole line of them. WEEKENDER: What materials do you use for your pieces? SIN: I use a lot of different materials. I love to use random objects, like antique skeleton keys from creepy little antique stores or old buttons. But
lately I’m really into making my own accoutrements out of polymer clays and resins, which allows me to be as creative as possible. WEEKENDER: How would you describe your style? SIN: It’s like rock chic. I’m an old school Goth chick, and I live a very rock ’n’ roll lifestyle, so it’s a mix of the two, really. My pieces can take you from a formal function to a Motley Crue concert. And they often do. WEEKENDER: What are some of your hottest sellers? SIN: My hair daisies go over really well, probably because any lady loves a flower. My necklaces are starting to take off, especially the music-themed ones. I had an order from a friend to make a pendant with artwork from The Used and all of a sudden, everyone wanted one. WEEKENDER: Who is your target audience? SIN: Most of my customers are females, naturally, and most of them are in their ’20s and ’30s. My youngest
customer is my friend’s daughter Morgen, who’s 10, and she adores Pretties. It’s so great that people like what I do and buy my designs and help me promote. I’m really, really thankful for it, and it keeps me going. My customers mean the world to me. I’m a big believer in supporting local arts and businesses. We should all be helping each other. WEEKENDER: Where can people purchase Pretties For You originals? SIN: I have an Etsy store (etsy. com/shop/PrettiesForYouShop), and I also sell them at Bettie & Co. (12 E. Sixth St., Wyoming) and Conflict Artistry (502 Main St., Edwardsville). People can like my Facebook page to keep tabs as well, facebook.com/ PrettiesForYouAccessories. I’m hoping to expand to boutiques in Philadelphia and New York in the very near future. W PAGE 33
retties For You by Vikki Sin incorporates a sort of Goth lifestyle with a girly twist. Handcrafted jewelry, hair accessories, dog hair clips and anything you want custom ordered, Vikki Sin designs unique fashion for the girl who desires originality. WEEKENDER: When did you launch Pretties For You? SIN: In early 2010, I rediscovered my love of creating. I started with painting, and the hair accessories followed, then this past year I got into making jewelry again, which I used to love to do when I was young. I just had a series of events that caused me to be able to focus on myself and reconnect with all the things I used to be so into. I was listening to Alice Cooper one night when I was making things, so the name Pretties For You came easily, and I decided to make it a business. WEEKENDER: What made you want to start designing your own accessories?
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5th Annual Ski for the Cure Breast Cancer Awareness Day Feb. 25, Jack Frost Ski Area (1 Jack Frost Mountain Road, Blakeslee). Registration 8 a.m. Pledge Ski-A-Thon sheets at jfbb.com. Checks payable to Komen for the Cure, mailed to Jack Frost Ski for the Cure, PO Box 1539, Blakeslee, PA 18610. Pink Olympic Race Gates, 8:30-10:30 a.m., medal ceremony 2 p.m. Dedicated Runs 11 a.m. $2 of every lift pass sold, 100 percent net proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure NEPA. Drawings, games, giveaways. Info: 570.443.8425 x 2503. American Lung Association • Fight for Air Climb: March 24, Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre. Climb one floor of steps, both up and down. Every participant earns climb T-shirt, higher level prizes. Volunteers needed. For info, registration, sponsorships, visit lunginfo.org/
arenaclimb, call 570.823.2212.
American Red Cross • New Story Blood Drives: Jan. 20, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Walk-ins accepted. New Story Wyoming (1150 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming), call 570.714.2350 x7034 to schedule. New Story Throop (751 Keystone Industrial Park Road, Throop), call to schedule. Must meet donor criteria. Bring donor card, driver’s license or 2 other forms of ID. Info: redcrossblood.org, NewStory.com. Be Yourself Bowl-A-Thon Jan. 22, noon-4 p.m., Shadowbrook Lanes, Tunkhannock. DJ music by Rayztoonz DJ Service of Monroe Twp. Sponsorship opportunities, benefits available. Benefits Autism Speaks. For info on how to make a non-cash donation, to sign-up as a bowler, call 570.836.6147. Teams welcome. Bowl For Ron 2 Jan. 28, 3-5 p.m., Chacko’s Family Bowling Center (195 N. Wilkes-Barre Blvd., Wilkes-Barre). $20/bowler, $100/team of 6, includes
2 hours unlimited bowling, shoe rental, large pizza, pitcher of soda per lane. In honor of Ron Milgate (Flynn). Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society. For tickets, e-mail teamlife72@yahoo.com, visit WilkesBarre Wegmans Service desk. No tickets sold day of. Camera For A Cure (570.604.4355, cameraforacure.com) • Timmy Walsh will be hosted for Feb.’s First Friday Scranton (Feb. 3) by Duffy Accessories (218 Linden St., Scranton). All funds raised by sales will benefit the Lung Cancer Alliance. Helping Hands Society’s Diamond Drop Feb. 11, 6-11 p.m., Edgewood in the Pines (22 Edgewood Lane, Drums). $35, call 570.455.4958 by Feb. 3. Wine, beer, choice of chicken francaise, roast beef au jus. Lady A & Destiny. Chance to win $2,500 diamond necklace from Howard’s Jewelers, other prizes. Judi H Rock On 2 Feb. 4, 7-11 p.m., doors 6 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center (420 N. Washington Ave.,
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Scranton). Proceeds benefit Northeast Regional Cancer Institute in memory of Judi H. Perry Hartridge. Paul LaBelle and the Exact Change, Jack Bordo with Old Friends. Refreshments, cash bar. $40, includes raffle for pink Fender Stratocaster Mexican guitar, Roland 60 Watt Amplifier. Info, tickets: judihrockon.com, 1.800.424.6724. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Awareness Night Feb. 11, 7:05 p.m. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins game with Portland Pirates will be dedicated to Eastern Pennsylvania chapter. Chris Kobela, season ticket sales executive, will be honored. Portion of tickets sales will benefit Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter. For info, tickets, contact 570.208.5415, Ekain@wbspenguins.com. Pink Elegance on Parade Fashion Show Feb. 19, 1 p.m., Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, Scranton. Breast cancer survivors and families, government officials,
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local celebrities. Encouraged to wear pink. Basket raffles, lunch, chance to win trip to Mt. Airy Casino & Hotel. Cash bar. Payment must be in advance, no tickets at door. Reserve by Feb. $40/adults, $15/kids, call 570.947.5852. Benefits NEPA Susan G. Komen for the Cure. P+J Comedy Presents Will Noonan / Benefit for Pancreatic Cancer Jan. 21, doors 6:30 p.m., show 8 p.m., 20th Ward (2028 Pittston Ave., Scranton). $10, featuring Paul Spratt, Jeremy Pryal, Teri Granahan, Will Noonan. Info/ tickets: PSpratt.com. P+J Comedy Presents Joe Matarese / Benefit for Boarding for Breast Cancer Feb. 25, 20th Ward (2028 Pittston Ave., Scranton). $10, featuring Jeremy Pryal, Paul Spratt, Chuck Buono, Tommy Comer, Joe Matarese. Info/ tickets: PSpratt.com.
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“We Are Not Saints” Standup Comedy Tour to Benefit Clem-Mar House Feb. 18, 8 p.m., Nesbitt Medical Arts Building (518 Wyoming Ave., Kingston). $20, tickets at Clem Mar House locations (540 Main St., Edwardsville; 2860 SR 309, Dallas), clemmarhouse.org/comedy. Felon O’Reilly, Ian Harvie, Amy Dresner. WFTE FM 90.3/105.7 Get On the Air Benefit Concerts • Mark Sutorka: Jan. 21, 8 p.m.midnight, Chestnut Street Tavern, Dunmore. No Cover. • Fud (John Zavacki): Jan. 28, 8 p.m.-midnight, Chestnut Street Tavern, Dunmore. No Cover.
EVENTS 2nd Annual All Outdoors Hunting & Fishing Expo Jan. 19-22. Thurs., 3-9 p.m., Fri., noon-7 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Kingston Armory (Market St., Kingston). $7/adults, $3/kids. Free parking. National, regional, local sporting goods vendors, hunting & fishing outfitters, custom-made calls & equipment, games, prizes, daily hunting, fishing, trapping seminars.
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Speaker Babe Winkelman. Call 570.709.8378 for group tickets, vendor space. 15th Annual Mountain Dance Concert Jan. 22, Sherman Theater (524 Main St., Stroudsburg). $12, door or shermantheater.com. Robert Taylor Jr. performs in concert, instructs hip-hop master class, noon-1:30 p.m., right before. Class, 12-adult, part of master class/concert package, $30 each, pre- registration required, visit website. Also features local, regional dance companies. Info: atpadance@noln.com. AAA Travel & Savings Expo Jan. 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Woodlands Inn (1073 Hwy 315, Wilkes-Barre). First 50 get $10 Target gift card. Free admission, parking. Prizes. 30 + travel providers, AAA Travel Experts. $5 passport photos. Info: AAA.com/Expo, 888.AAA.TRIP. Asbury United Methodist Church (720 Delaware St., Scranton, 570.343.1035) • Hoagie Sale: every third Thurs. $4, includes chips. Call to place orders, pick up church kitchen 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble (Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center St., Bloomsburg, 570.784.8181,
800.282.0283, bte.org) • Dance Your Heart Out for BTE: Feb. 11, Frosty Valley Country Club, Danville. $50, credit card purchases add $5/ticket. Tickets through box office, committee members. Includes hors d’oeuvres, open wine and beer bar, dessert, signature champagne drink (and non-alcoholic beverages). 21+. The Gerard Mayer band. Choral Arts of Luzerne County (www.choralartslc.org) • Spring Auditions/Rehearsals: Starting Jan. 24, Church of Christ Uniting (190 South Sprague Ave., Kingston). Each Tues., 7-9:30 p.m. Openings for sopranos, altos, tenors, basses. New members encouraged to come to open rehearsal, Jan. 24, 31 or Feb. 7, may sing and audition following week. Music features “Missa Brevis” by Zoltan Kodaly, “Rejoice in the Lamb” by Benjamin Britten. Concerts in Wilkes-Barre, April 28; Hazleton, April 29. Community Medical Center • Asthma Ski Day: Jan. 29, noon-5 p.m., Sno Mountain Ski Resort, Scranton. To register, call 570.969.8986. Covington Fire Company’s 7th Annual Super Bowl Wing Fest Feb. 5, noon-5 p.m. Pizza from Kay’s Pizza. Wings, $6/order, mild,
hot, extra hot, honey mustard. Preorders preferred, call 570.909.8149, 840.0600. Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, www.dietrichtheater.com) calendar of events: ❏ Kids Classes: • Quilting for Kids: Wed., through March 28, 3:30-5 p.m. Ages 6+. $6/ class. • After School Theater Arts: Wed.Thurs., through Feb. 25, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Middle, high school. Free. Theme is “Life on Mars,” performance Feb. 25, 11 a.m. • Young at Art: Pottery for Preschoolers: Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 10-10:45 a.m. Ages 4-5. $35. • All About Pottery & Sculpture: Ages 5-8, Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 4-5:30 p.m.; Ages 9-12, Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 4-5:30 p.m. $35/series of 4 classes. • Pottery & Sculpture Together: Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10-10:45 a.m. Ages 3-4. $35. • Young at Art: Trash to Treasures for Preschoolers: Feb. 9, 16, 23, March 1, 10-10:45 a.m. Ages 4-5. $35. ❏ Intergenerational Classes: • Quilting for Everyone: Wed., through-March 28, 6-7:30 p.m. All ages. $6/class. No experience required, all materials provided. • Open Studio: Jan. 23-24, 30-31; Feb.
6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28; March 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 13+. $50/series of 4 classes or $15/class. ❏ Adult Classes: • Decorative Painting: Jan. 18, 25, Feb. 15, 22, 29, March 14, 21, 28, noon-3 p.m. Ages 16+. $20/class + cost of painting surface. Preregistration required, call. • Pottery & Sculpture for Beginners: Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2; Feb. 9, 16, 23, March 1; March 8, 15, 22, 29, 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 13+. $60/4-class series. All materials supplied. ❏ Special Events: • Storyteller Fiona Powell: Jan. 21, 11 a.m. Powell sits at her spinning wheel and spins folk tales from around the world. Free and open for all ages.
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Eastern Pocono Animal Alliance Spay/Neuter Clinic in need of volunteers, one day/week to check in clients, more; arrive by 8:15 a.m., commit to every week. Positions to help w/ vaccination clinics, substitute desk work. Stop in to office in back of Rainbow Plaza, Route 209, Brodheadsville, visitepaaonline.com, call 570.994.5846. A Festival of Choral Works by Zoltan Kodaly Jan. 22, 3 p.m., East Stroudsburg Methodist Church
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harmony; they are exactly on key, can’t miss a note and work really hard at their job.” Baker, a graduate student at Misericordia University who performed in “Forever Plaid” over the summer, plays the role of Jinx. He explained his character is the shy baby brother of the group and needs the other guys
From left, Kevin Holbert, David Baker, T.J. Major and David Mitchell star in LTWB’s production of ‘Forever Plaid.’
Holbert, Major, Baker and Mitchell in another promo shot for the play. to help him come out of his shell. “I like that the show has an innocence to it, which you don’t see very often,” Baker said. “The music is fun, but difficult — it’s the most difficult show I’ve done musically.” The cast rehearses seven days a week for three hours a day.
“The hours are long, but it’s fun every night,” shared Baker. “The cast is great, everyone is very outgoing, and we have a blast. It’s great.” Joseph Bauman, LTWB’s marketing director, agreed. “I think the show is hip, it’s funny, and you’ll really laugh.” W
“Forever Plaid,” Jan. 21, 27, 28, 8 p.m.; Jan. 22, 29, 3 p.m., Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre (537 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre.) Tickets: $18. Info: 570.823.1875, www.ltwb.org.
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ittle Theatre of WilkesBarre delivers a blast from the past in its production of “Forever Plaid,” a musical that will premier Saturday, Jan. 21. The comedic play is based on a barbershop quartet who, while on its way to pick up plaid suits for their first big gig, is hit by a bus full of virgins traveling to see The Beatles perform. After the singers are whisked off to heaven, they are granted one wish, which is to live again to perform their big show. The only catch is that these ’50s crooners are sent back into the future and don’t realize how nostalgic their music is. These four lovable, nerdy guys are played by David Baker, Ke-
vin Holbert, T.J. Major and Dave Mitchell. The four get together in a plumbing supply store to practice their tunes in a time period where music was changing. “The cast is charming to work with and are wonderfully talented,” said Joseph Sheridan, the show’s director. “The four guys performing have a really tight
(87 S. Cortland St.); Jan. 29, 3 p.m., Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church (Davis & St. Joseph Sts., Easton). Advance: $15/adults, $12/seniors, $10/youth. Door: $18/adults, $15/ seniors, $10/youth. $8/groups of 10+. Info: 610.759.6002. Fly-Tying Workshop Jan. 21, 9 a.m.-noon, Monroe County Environmental Education Center (Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, off Route 611). Instruction free, $15 for materials. Lesson plans, recipes, step-by-step videos, more at scottcesariflytying.com. For info, to register, call Tom at 610.681.6307, visit BrodheadTU.org. Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce events (20 W. Broad St.): • Legislative Update Breakfast: Jan. 25, 7:45-9 a.m., Mea’s Restaurant, Hazleton. $15/members, $20/guests. Reservations required, call 570.455.1509, visit hazletonchamber.org by Jan. 20.
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The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce events: • Search Engine Optimization for Your Small Business: Feb. 9, 8:30 a.m., Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce (222 Mulberry St., Scranton). $35.
Ice Festival Jan. 21, 10:30 a.m., Mall at Steamtown, Scranton. By Millennium Music Teachers’ Association, local chapter. Daylong event, performances from students, other local musical groups. Jefferson Twp. Volunteer Fire Co. (405 Cortez Road, Lake Ariel, 570.689.2929) events: • Super Bowl Sunday Hot Wing & Pizza Sale: Feb. 5, 1-6 p.m. Wings $6/order, $12/tray regular pizza, $15/tray hot wing pizza. Pre-order by calling 689.2829 or online at 29FireRescue.com. Jim Thorpe events: • 18th Annual WinterFest Weekend: Feb. 18-19. Ice/wood carvers. Mug Walk, $10, visitors look for signs on shops that fill mugs with free goods. For kids under 12, pinata-busting, downtown train station, noon both days. Sat., 12:30-3:30 p.m., Faculty Brass; 8:30 p.m., Savoy Brown, Mauch Chunk Opera House, for tickets, call 570.325.0249 or visit MauchChunkOperaHouse.com. Sun., 5 p.m., The Allentown Band, Opera House. Info: 325.5810, JimThorpe.org. Lackawanna College events (Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St., Scranton, 570.955.1455) • Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: Feb. 23, 7 p.m. $25-$30,
$15/students. Misericordia University events (www.misericordia.edu, 570.674.6400, box office 674.6719): • Key Arts Productions’ “King’s Dream Performance:” Jan. 19, 8 p.m., Lemmond Theater, Walsh Hall. Free to public. Multimedia tribute about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. New England Contra Dance Feb. 4, 7 p.m., Church of Christ Uniting (776 Market St., Kingston). No partner or previous experience necessary. Fiddler Ryck Kaiser, pianist Jill Smith, calling by Hilton Baxter. $9/adults, $24/families. Dish-to-pass pot-luck dinner, 6 p.m. Info: 570.333.4007, folkloresociety.org/ dancing. New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine Street, Scranton, 570.878.3970, newvisionsstudio@gmail.com, newvisionsstudio.com) • Scentsy Party/Open House: Jan. 28, 1-3 p.m. Door prizes. Free, come and go as you wish. Refreshments. Unable to make it, go jenniereed.scentsy.us/Home, click on “buy from party” next to New Visions Studio. Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra (570.289.1090, north-
erntiersymphony@yahoo.com, northerntiersymphony.org) • Auditions: Jan. 18, 25, 5-9 p.m., Jan. 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tunkhannock. Principal clarinet, clarinet III, bass clarinet, bassoon II, contrabassoon, violin I & II, viola, bass, percussion, substitutes. • Auditions for Assistant French Horn: Jan. 18, 5-9 p.m., Tunkhannock Middle School; Jan. 25, 5-9 p.m., Tunkhannock Middle School; Jan. 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tunkhannock Baptist Church. Call to schedule. The Osterhout Free Library events (71 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre, www.osterhout.info, 570.821.1959) • Open Computer Lab: Mon./Wed., 5-8 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m. • ESL Adult English as a Second Language: Tues., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Non-native speakers at beginning level. Call to register. • Knit & Crochet Group: Jan. 21, 10:30 a.m.-noon. All ages. • Happy 123rd Birthday Osterhout Free Library: Jan. 30, 2 p.m. Cake, trivia, prizes. • Just For the Record: Jan. 30, 6-7:30 p.m. Bring vinyl records to share and discuss. Penn State Wilkes-Barre events: • Administration of Justice Depart-
ment Open House: Jan. 31, 6-8 p.m., Abram Nesbitt III, Academic Commons. Light dinner, tour. Targeted at students looking to transfer to the program. Registration required, visit wb.psu.edu/admissions, call 570.675.9238, e-mail wbadmissions@psu.edu. Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 9 Orchestra Festival Feb. 8-10, Northwest Area High School. Concert Feb. 10. Pocono Mountain Bible Conference (191 Clifton Beach Rd., Clifton Twp.) • Youth Retreat: Feb. 10-12.Theme is “Got It?” Speakers Wayne Morgan, Jason Castelli, performances by Transformed, LU. $90. Ages 12-18 regardless of race, sex, religious affiliation. For info, call 570.842.9746, visit camppmbc.com. Safe Haven Dog Rescue (www.SafeHavenPa.org, SafeHaven@epix.net) • 2012 Safe Haven Calendar now available. Send check for $16/each calendar, plus S& H charge of $2/1, $3/2, $4/3, $5/4 or more to: Safe Haven Calendar, RR1, Box 289-A, Effort, PA 18330. Proceeds help SH
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wines that taste twice as AN ‘UNQUENCHABLE’ expensive as they cost.” PURSUIT MacLean, who also When you think of a penned 2006’s “Red, sommelier, do you automatWhite, and Drunk All ically picture a stodgy wine Over,” offers a free mobile aficionado snootily swirapp, which allows people ling a glass carrying on to snap pictures of bottle about legs, oaks and berry bar codes, get tasting hints? It’s probably an imnotes, search wines and age that also comes to mind more. when thinking of a wine “Most of our wine deciwriter, especially one who sions are made outside the has received four James home — we’re either in a Beard Foundation Jourliquor store or at a restaunalism Awards, whose rant looking at a list, and I e-newsletter is read by more think mobile apps are than 125,000 people and ideally suited for the wine whose print columns reach category,” she said. 1.5 million readers. “There’s been 136,000 But not so with Natalie downloads, and it’s probMacLean, a certified somably the largest source now melier for 15 years and the of people discovering my The cover of Natalie MacLean’s editor of nataliemacleanwebsite.” ‘Unquenchable: A Tipsy Quest for the .com, one of the largest Visit nataliemacleanWorld’s Best Bargain Wines.’ wine websites. She’s also .com for more info. the author of the new book, “Unquenchable: A Tipsy CHICKEN CHATTER Quest for the World’s Thursday Talks “Beer Best Bargain Wines.” and Wings” will be held “I knew that if I were Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. at the going to write a book about Natalie MacLean Scranton Cultural Cenwine, it had to have enterter (420 N. Washington taining stories,” MacLean Ave., Scranton). The told me last week from her event features takes on a particular region, closes with a home in Ottawa. “That was wings from Michael Colarusso my No. 1 goal, to entertain people, section called “Field Notes from of Colarusso’s Coal Fired Pizza and when you finish the book, you a Wine Cheapskate.” and Larry Nicholas of Constan“Wine doesn’t have to be exgo, ‘Wow, I learned a lot about tino’s Catering, “The Sam pensive to taste great,” MacLean wine.’” Adams Beer Guy” from L.T. said, summing up the book’s MacLean didn’t just travel to thesis. “There’s a lot of stigma and Verrastro suggesting pairings, find the best, most affordable and samples. snobbery associated to wine, and wines, but to also look behind the A cash-bar cocktail hour begins one of the biggies is price, that bottles. at 6 p.m. Tickets are $7 at the box “There’s quite a story, I think, in only expensive wines are good. office, Ticketmaster or via But there are so many good to the people who make wine,” she 570.344.1111; they are also availgreat wines available in the liquor shared. “Where did they come able at Constantino’s (458 E. store today between $10-$15 that from, why did they want to make Drinker St., Dunmore) or Colaare amazing.” wine, what’s it like?” russo’s (1126 Commerce Blvd., At first, MacLean thought To find out, she visited wineDickson City). makers in eight regions across the about writing about the world’s greatest wines, which in turn globe, from Sicily to Canada and ENTER THE YEAR would also mean the most expenSouth Africa to Argentina. OF THE DRAGON sive. “I believe there’s only so much Damenti’s (870 N. Hunter “I thought, ‘Well, all seven of us you can say about wine — it’s red, Hwy., Mountain Top) will host a who would read that book could it’s white, it’s wet, whatever — Chinese New Year feast Sunday, get it and drink Chateau you can get into the fruit-salad Jan. 22 from 4-9 p.m. d’Yquem,’” she stated, citing a school of description, but you’ll The menu features lobster egg just lose people after the fifth type pricy wine from the Sauternes, roll, shrimp wonton soup, ginger Gironde region in southwestern of berry,” MacLean explained. salad, roast pork with noodles, France. “But I thought that most “Behind every bottle, there is a grilled baby bok choy, beef tenpeople like me live on a budget, story. A story about a person and a derloin cho-cho and more. and the reality is that we want it place.” Cost is $36.95 per person, call all: We want great taste, but we In “Unquenchable,” she shares 570.788.2004 for reservations. W don’t want to spend a lot for it, so those stories in her affable, conmy quest then became to find the versational tone with nary a premost obsessive-compulsive wineSend your food and drink news tentious word. In fact, each chapto nmascali@theweekender.com ter, which covers three wineries in makers in the most intriguing, beautiful settings who make or call 570.831.7322.
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 36 rescue, care for dogs from overcrowded and high kill shelters. • Adoption Day: Feb. 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tractor Supply (Rte. 209, Brodheadsville). Pre-adoption application with references, home visit required prior to adoption. Spay/Neuter Discounts Available for Pitbulls during Jan.-Feb. Females: $75. Males: $50. Call 570.994.5846 to schedule. Sponsored by Eastern Pennsylvania Animal Alliance Spay/Neuter Clinic. Dog/cat food to anyone who needs it. Stop by EPAA office, back of Rainbow Plaza, Rt. 209, Brodheadsville. St. Michael’s Church (corner of Church/Winter Sts., Old Forge, 570.457.2875) • Pierogie Sale: Feb. 7. $6/dozen. Place orders by Feb. 3, may be picked up Feb. 7, 2-5 p.m., church hall. Call Dorothy, 562.1434; Sandra, 457.9280; Al, 562.3965 or church hall. St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church (540 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.343.7165) • Pierogi Sale every Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal ProCathedral (35 S. Franklin St.,
Wilkes-Barre, 570.346.4600) • Food Pantry open Mon.-Fri., noon-4 p.m. • Clothing Closet: free clothing for men, women, children. Open Tues., 4-6:30 p.m., Wed., noon-3:30 p.m. St. Thomas More Society (St. Clare Church, 2301 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, 570.343.0634, stthomasmoresociety.org) • Guardian of the Redeemer Fellowship: First, third Mon. of month for men interested in adult discussion of Catholic faith. • YOUCAT Teen Group welcomes post-Confirmation youth from all parishes for discussion of Theology of the Body for Teens. Meets first, third Thurs. of month, 5:30 p.m. Unity: A Center for Spiritual Living (140 South Grant St., WilkesBarre, 570.824.7722) • A Course in Miracles / Holistic Fitness-Yoga Sessions: Tues., 6:308:30 p.m. • Meditation Chakra Clearing Deeksha: 2nd, 4th Mon., 7-8:30 p.m. $8. Oneness meditation, chakra clearing/energization, transfer of Divine Energy. Welcome beginning, experienced meditators, all paths. Info: 587.0967, ernie@divinejoyministry.com. Vintage Theater (119 Penn Ave.,
Scranton, 570.589.0271) events: • Scranton Pecha Kucha Night: Jan. 28, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Info: twitter.com/ PechaKuchaScran Waverly Community House (1115 N. Abington Rd., Waverly, 570.586.8191, www.waverlycomm.org) events: • Ballroom Dancing Lessons: Wed., 7:15 p.m., Comm auditorium. Basic & advanced ballroom, swing. $15/person. For info, call Vince Brust at 489.3111. • Valentine’s Day Workshop: Feb. 4, 10:30 a.m. Wilkes-Barre Barbershop Harmony Society events: • Singing Valentines: Feb. 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., will be delivered by quartets complete with songs, card, rose, candy. $50/surprise presentation. Call 570.709.3716 or 696.3385
HISTORY Luzerne County Historical Society (49 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre, 570.823.6244, lchs@epix.net) ❏ Mining History Week (Public invited, free) • The Inaugural Msgr. John J. Curran Memorial Lecture, Prof. Robert P. Wolensky and William A. Hastie, “The Knox Mine Disaster: The Anthracite
Mineworker and The Culture of Corruption:” Jan. 19, 7 p.m., King’s College, Room 104, McGowan Business School. Refreshments. • Annual Program on Knox Mine Disaster: Jan. 21, 2:30 p.m., Anthracite Heritage Museum, Scranton. George “Bucky” Mazur, other presentations, new documentary; anthracite folk music, Audrey Calvey’s memorial embroidery, refreshments. • Annual Knox Mine Disaster Memorial Mass: Jan. 22, 10 a.m., St. John the Evangelist Church, Williams Street, Pittston. • Annual Service in front of Baloga Funeral Home: Jan. 22, 11:30 a.m., Knox Memorial Monument and PHMC Marker, Main Street, Port Griffith. • Walk to the disaster site along Susquehanna River in Port Griffith: Jan. 22, noon, Knox Mine Disaster Site, (weather permitting; gather Baloga Funeral Home). • “Last Shift: The End of Deep-Coal Mining in the Wyoming Valley 19591974:” Jan. 24, 7 p.m., Huber Breaker Preservation Society, Earth Conservancy Building, Main Street Ashley. Atty. F. Charles Petrillo. Refreshments provided. Lycoming County Historical Society Thomas T. Taber Museum (858 W. Fourth St., Williamsport, 570.326.3326, www.lycoming.org/lchsmuseum)
• Doll exhibit: through Jan. 27. Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Heritage Museum (McDade Park, Scranton: 570.963.4804, www.phmc.state.pa.ust) Open year round, Tues.-Sat. from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., noon-5 p.m. • Knox Mine Disaster 53rd Anniversary: Jan. 21, 2:30 p.m. Robert P. Wolensky, others. Needlework by Audrey Baloga Calvey. Individuals needing assistance/accommodations, call in advance. TDD relay service, 800.654.5984. Fee for main exhibit, “Anthracite People: Immigration & Ethnicity in Pennsylvania’s Hard Coal Region,” temporary exhibit, “The Great Anthracite Coal Strike of 1902.”
LEARNING Academy of Northern Martial Arts (79 N. Main St., Pittston) Traditional Kung Fu & San Shou. For Health and Defense. Adult & Children’s Classes, Mon.-Thurs., Sat. First class free. Walk-ins welcome, call 371.9919, 817.2161 for info. ArtWorks Gallery & Studio (502 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570.207.1815): • Children’s Art Start: Sat., through
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By Nick Delorenzo
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Kinect-ing to something more Y
Since Kinect software is relatively accessible, innovators began developing their own uses for the technology.
ou can get a lot done by waving your arms around these days. Motion-sensitive gesture control, the technology that makes it possible, has been in the video-game market for a while and is now being adapted to other uses. Take the Xbox Kinect, for example. Simply speaking, it uses an infrared projector coupled with a camera to generate a 3-D picture of whatever it happens to be pointed at (usually the player) and then uses high-end motion-capture software to interpret what it’s seeing. Players can control the games using only the movements of their bodies. Kinect uses common USB connectors to plug into an Xbox, and it’s also compatible with PCs. Since Microsoft made the Kinect software relatively accessible, it wasn’t long before innovators began developing their
own uses for the technology. People have improvised loads of practical adaptations, including the ability to control computers and software with gestures alone — no keyboard, mouse or touch-screen required. Demonstrations of similar technology have started to pop up in all sorts of places since Kinect was released. Auto manufacturers have demonstrated how vehicle controls can be operated by hand motions and makers of surgical equipment have done the same. In general, I think this is an impressive technology with huge potential, both in and out of entertainment. The one downside with motion control versus touch-screen controls or even a good old-fashioned keyboard and mouse is that the sort of motions required for typing, tapping and clicking are generally fairly decisive and result from contact with
a physical object. Gestures are another matter entirely, subject to unconscious cues, cultural factors, mood, injuries and so on. Imagine if 20 years from now they’re using this technology to fly planes and someone gets a shoulder cramp. Despite that drawback, you can probably imagine that motion tracking, combined with 3-D or virtual-reality technology, could be used to create a completely immersive environment without the drawback of needing a keyboard, mouse or game controller to provide interaction. As for the Kinect itself, you can probably live without one for now, but it, or something like it, will probably be essential in a few years. Do I think that the technology will continue to take off? Absolutely. Would I use it to make a plane take off? Probably not. W Nick DeLorenzo is director of interactive and new media for The Times Leader. E-mail him at ndelorenzo@timesleader.com.
A benefit for Donald Murray, Holly Ivanitch, and Family
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For A Cause RAGE River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains Sunday, January 22, 2012 5pm-2am On December 21st 2011. Donald Murray was involved in a near fatal car accident in a work truck on the job. He is currently in a coma at the Lehigh Valley Burn Center. 60% of his body is covered in 3rd degree burns. He also suffers from a Broken Hip and Broken Spine. He has undergone many surgeries already including skin graphing on most of his body and bone placements and is facing amputations as the burns are so severe. He is fighting very hard to survive. The medical bills continue to pile up. His family has to commute an hour and a half to and from every day just to be by his side as he fights for his life, as well as pay for accommodation, food, necessities, and travel expenses. Entertainment by:
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 38 Feb. 18, 12:30-1:30 p.m. $80, supplies included. Sign up with friend, save $5. Pre-registration encouraged. Aikido of Scranton, Inc. (1627 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.963.0500) • Self-Defense Class taught by Aikido Master Ven Sensei, every Mon. & Wed., 7-9 p.m. $10. • Traditional Weapons Class, Thurs., 7-9 p.m. $10. Art Classes at the Georgiana Cray Bart Studio (123 Brader Dr., Wilkes-Barre, 570.947.8387, gcraybart-artworks.com) • Adult (Ages 13+): Mon., noon-4 p.m. (3 hrs painting, 1 hr group critique), $30/class payable monthly. Wed., 6-9 p.m. (student chooses length of time), $15/1 hr, $18/1 1/2 hrs, $20/2 hrs, $25/2 1/2 hrs, $30/3 hrs, per class payable monthly. • Children: Ages 9-12, Mon., 4:30-5:30 p.m., $15/class payable monthly. Ages 13+, Wed., 6-9 p.m., joins adult class, individuals select amount of time to participate. Portfolio prep instruction available for college bound students. Private lessons available. Back Mountain Martial Arts Center & Mountaintop Karate Center For info, call either location, Back
Mountain (4 Carr Ave., 570.675.9535) or Mountaintop (312 S. Mountain Blvd., 466.6474): Visit Website at www.fudoshinkai1.com. • Instruction in Traditional Karate, Jujutsu, Sivananda Yoga (Back Mountain): Tues., Wed., Thurs., 4:30-9 p.m., Sat., 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (Mountaintop Karate Center Mon., Weds., Fri., 4:30-9 p.m. • Instruction in Traditional Karate, Jujutsu, Sivananda Yoga (Mountaintop): Mon., Wed., Fri., 4:30-9 p.m. Ballroom Dancing Class Thurs., 6-7 p.m., Mid-Valley Senior Center, Jessup. $3/class. Taught by certified members of Dance Educators of America Joanne and Ed Samborski. Foxtrot, waltz, swing, rumba, tango, samba, hustle, more. Call 570.489.4415. Carbondale Chiropractic Center (267 Brooklyn St., 570.282.1240, www.carbondalechiropractic.com). • Run with Doc: Sun. 9-10 a.m. at Lake Scranton. Jog around Lake Scranton with Dr. Andrew Rivera. Visit Website for info. Dance Contours (201 Bear Creek Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.0152, www.dancecontours.com) • Adult classes: ballet, tap, lyrical, CardioSalsa, ballroom dance.
Traditional African moves with jazz and hip-hop. $10, registration required, call 212.9644 or visit hipbodysoul.com for info.
• Children/teen classes: ballet, tap, CheerDance, HipTech Jazz, a form of dance blending basic Jazz Technique with styles of street dance, hip hop. • Zumba classes for adults: Tues., 6 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. First class free. • Adult ballet: Sat. morn. Danko’s Core Wrestling Strength Training Camp (DankosAllAmericanFitness.com) • Four sessions/week, features two clinics, two core strength. 4 sessions/ week. Increase power, speed, agility. Group discounts, coaches, teams, clubs, free stuff. Visit website or call Larry Danko at 570.825.5989 for info. Downtown Arts at Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com) • Kids Craft Hour with Liz Revit: Sat., 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Make jewelry, paper mache, more. $15, includes supplies. For info or to register, call 817.0176. • Traditional Egyptian Belly Dance: Wed., beginners 6-7 p.m.; intermediate 7-8 p.m. intermediate. $10. Call 343.2033 for info. • Tribal Fusion Dance: Thurs., beginners 6-7 p.m.; intermediate 7-8 p.m. $10. Call 836.7399 for info. • Cabaret with Helena: Sat., 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 553.2117 for info. • African Dance: Wed. & Sun., 1 p.m.
Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, 570.346.7186, www.everhart-museum.org) • “Everybody’s Art” New Series of Adult Art Classes: $25/workshop members, $30 non-members. Preregistration required. • Rosen Method easy movement program, Thurs., 2-3 p.m., Folk art gallery, $5/class, free to members. Must pre-register. • Early Explorers: Mon., 1-1:45 p.m. Free, suitable for ages 3-5. Preregistration required, groups welcome. For info, to register, call or e-mail education@everhart-museum.org. The Exercise Lady, Doreen Rakowski (Theeexerciselady0@aol.com, 570.287.9801) • Yoga, Pilates, Thai Chi Classes Extreme M.M.A.(2424 Old Berwick Rd., Bloomsburg. 570.854.2580) • MMA Class: Mon., Wed., 6-7 p.m. First visit free. Wrestling fundamentals, basic Brazilian Ju-Jitsu No Gi. Call for info. • Boxing/Kickboxing Fitness Class: Mon., Wed., 7-8 p.m. First visit free. Non-combative class.
• Personal Training: Call 317.7250 for info. Fazio’s Hapkido Do Jang (61 Main St., Luzerne, 570.239.1191) Accepting new students. Children (age 7-12) Mon./Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Teen/adult Mon./Wed., 6:45-8:15 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 6:30-8 p.m. Private lesson also available. Learn Hapkido. Self defense applications. $50 monthly, no contract. GregWorks Professional Fitness Training (107 B Haines Court, Blakely, 570.499.2349, gregsbootcamp@hotmail.com, www.vipfitnesscamp.com) • Beach Body Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. • Bridal Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. Bridal party group training, couples personal training available. • Fitness Bootcamp: 4-week sessions, Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. • New Year’s Resolution Flab to Fab Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m., Sat., 1 p.m. Guaranteed results. • Private/Semi-Private sessions available, e-mail for info. ∝ Harris Conservatory for the Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne,
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Special to the Weekender Amanda’s Bitch: I absolutely dread the ding of my gas light coming on this time of year. Nasty weather is bad enough to drive in, but then having to stand out in the whipping wind, freezing rain and bitter cold to score some fuel is just torture. That’s bad enough as it is, but I’ve found a new reason to hate pumping gas in the winter: The freaking questionnaire we’re forced to complete before paying at the pump. I swipe my card and pay for everything else just fine, but these gas folks feel the need to make you enter your zip code now? Don’t you realize my face is about to freeze in the frustrated expression it’s currently in, and my hands are so cold that they are starting to tingle and actually beginning to feel hot? First, in order to pay at the pump, you had to choose credit or debit. Totally understandable question, and thank you for giving me the choice. Then, you’re asked if you’re going to want a receipt at the end of your transaction. No, but thank you again for asking. One of the newest questions you must answer at most pumps before being allowed to start pumping is if you have a loyalty card. For the love of God, no, and I’m not interested in carrying yet another store card around, thank you. The latest demand — which irritates me the most, especially while I’m standing like a fool at the pump in disgusting weather conditions — is “please enter your zip code.” Why? That’s just more buttons between me and getting the gas going. I use my card for every purchase I make, every day, and no one else asks me for my zip code! There are certain gas stations that I try to avoid because the number of questions they ask you before you’re allowed to pump is just ridiculous. Why can we just swipe a card in a store and buy our items, but at gas stations you’re required to stand there answering questions forever (sometimes the machines are slow, it certainly feels like forever) just to make a purchase. I’m sure the gas people will claim it’s
Amanda isn’t too happy about the hoops she now has to jump through at the gas station. “security precautions” or something lame like that, but like I said, if I go into your mini-mart 20 feet away and purchase a drink, you’re not going to ask me for my zip code on that transaction, so what gives? Phew, I’m glad I got that off my chest. In New Jersey, all of the gas stations are full service. I wonder if they have to push all of these buttons before fueling up? Jeff’s Brag: Could this be the year we win and winter loses? It’s looking that way, and it warms me just thinking about it. Like millions of northbound Americans, I hate winter. Never liked it, except as a kid, and the sensation of flying down a snowy hill on a metal saucer outweighed the loss of sensation in my toes. But as I got older, I simply hated being cold. So this is usually the time I dread; the excitement of Christmas is over, and it seems like such a long, uneventful stretch until April and May when the earth seems to slowly come back to life. But this year, I laugh in the face of winter! In my mind, we have already passed the halfway point since I consider winter to be December, January and February rather than the chronological dates. And look, we’re banging out 40 degree days on a regular basis. And snow? Remember that frozen white
crap we normally have to remove from our driveways? And those frigid mornings when we’d have to scrape our windshields just to see from inside our mobile igloo? Geez, I don’t even know where my scraper is (I usually end up using a credit card anyway, they work awesome in a pinch). Plus add in a few modern touches like a car starter, and it’s almost like you don’t need to experience winter at all. Just look out your window occasionally and utter profound comments like, “Boy it looks cold out there.” Of course, I am probably upsetting the delicate balance of nature simply by bragging what a lame-ass winter we’re enjoying. But since I can’t control weather anymore than the guys on TV can predict it, I’m not going to sweat it. You know, I’ve never understood why WNEP-TV makes the weather guessers stand outside in its backyard. Do they think we don’t believe them when they say it’s snowing? I know, let’s show them shaking and freezing! Well, this winter, Tom Clark may not even get the chance to show off his full arsenal of really cool hats — and that’s another thing we can be thankful for! W Hear Jeff and Amanda Bitch & Brag Fridays at 3:30 p.m. on 98.5 KRZ.
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etting a great tip is an incredible thing. And in my opinion, savvy fitness tips that infuse confidence and know-how are the best kinds. Becoming fit isn’t about walking into a gym with a “hit-it-and-quitit” approach; it takes much more than that. It’s about introducing and embracing lifestyle habits. Some of the Getting in shape is all about fittest people I know introducing and embracing have adopted lifestyle habits that would make lifestyle habits, including adding in some exercise to otherwise even Jack LaLanne sedentary activities. proud. Adding bits of exercise here and there sounds tiring, but it’s actually tines may be comforting, but non-linear fitness is more more practical — and more fun. Toss the medicine ball, beneficial — than you think. hit the heavy bag like Rocky Many of us spend the maBalboa or engage in some jority of our day at work. type of partner “drill.” When Research says that having a getting to the gym isn’t an desk job can shorten your option, bypass the snow lifespan (scary thought, thrower and use a shovel, right?). And while you may take the dog for a walk or not be able to fit a treadmill see how many pushups you inside your cubicle, you can can fit into a 30-second comstill get in some quality fitmercial break during your ness while on the clock. favorite show. For starters, walk as often Trying to squeeze in time as possible — park deep in for exercise can be daunting the end zone of the parking and may even seem imposlot instead of finding the closest spot, forego the eleva- sible for some. After all, tor, and take the stairs if your many of us have deadlines to office has an option to do so. meet, commitments to keep and a laundry list of things Be creative. Occasionally swap that uncomfortable desk that fall higher on our “tochair for a stability ball. And do” lists than working out. The reality is there are many one of my personal favorite subtle ways to burn extra “on the job” fitness tips: calories throughout the day. Every 30 minutes take five and do 10. This means, every Ultimately, incorporating these modest additions to half hour, take five minutes everyday life add up to big to do a new activity. While changes over time. your boss may question why W you are doing squats or pushups in your office, he or she Tim owns Leverage Fitness may be willing to overlook Studio (900 Rutter Ave., this especially because you’re Forty Fort). Find out more not playing solitaire, again! at And when the work day is LeverageFitnessStudio.com finished? Think outside the or e-mail box. Traditional exercise routhlivia@hotmail.com.
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 40 570.287.7977 or 718.0673) • Instrumental Music Instruction • Private Ballroom Lessons • Private Vocal Instruction: Tues. evenings. • Private Guitar Instruction: Classical, acoustic, electric for all ages. • Dragons’ Tale Karate: Mon., 5:30-7 p.m.; Wed., 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 5+. • Tumbling: Fri., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ages 5+. $30/month. Kiss Theatre Company (58 Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre, 570.829.1901, kisstheatre.org) ❏ Spring/Summer 2012 workshops: • Once on this Island: Mon., Thurs., 6-8:30 p.m., starts Feb. 20. Ages 9-16. Performances in May. $300 + $50 admin fee. • Footloose: Tues., Sun., 6-8:30 p.m., starts March 4. Ages 12-18. Performances in June. $300, $50 admin fee. Kwonkodo Lessons – by reservation at The Hapkido Teakwondo Institute (210 Division St., Kingston). $40/month. Call 570.287.4290 for info. Moscow Clayworks (moscowclayworks.com) • Focus on hand-building techniques: Adults, Tues., 6-8 p.m.; kids, Thurs., 6-8 p.m. $125/5 sessions.
Reservations required. • Potters Wheel for Beginners: Mon., Wed., 6-8 p.m. $125/5 sessions. Reservations required. NEPA Bonsai Society (Midway Garden Center, 1865 Hwy. 315, Pittston, 570.654.6194, www.myspace.com/nepabonsai). • Monthly meeting last Wed., 7 p.m. Features business sessions, demonstrations/programs/workshops. Phoenix Performing Arts Centre (409-411 Main St., Duryea, 570.457.3589, phoenixpac.vpweb.com, phoenixpac08@aol.com) • Dimensions in Dance w/ Lee LaChette: Jazz, tap, ballet for adults & kids. $10/hour, $5/second class. E-mail or call 991.1817. • Vocal lessons w/ Joelle Colombo Witner: Wed., Sun. E-mail or call 991.1817. Pocono Arts Council (18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. 570.476.4460. www.poconoarts.org) ❏ Ongoing Adult Classes • Oil Painting: Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, 6:308:30 p.m. $72/members, $80/nonmembers, $60/seniors. Materials list provided. ❏ Adult Classes • Basic Drawing: Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $72/members, $80/ non-members, $60/seniors. Materials
list. Private Voice Lessons Mon.Thurs. by appointment. Learn proper singing technique in downtown Wilkes-Barre studio. Specializing in opera/classical/musical theater. Hour, half-hour lessons. Student discounts available. Please call 824.5428 or visit www.katrinalykes.com for info. Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Network, Scranton. Day, evening classes for men, women, children. Ongoing classes 6 days/week. Covers sport, combat, self-defense aspects of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. For info visit gracie-nepa.com or call 570.347.1107. Shaolin White Crane Fist (Wyoming) Teaching traditional Chinese martial arts of Shaolin White Crane Fist, Wing Chun Gong Fu, Yang Style Taijiquan, Qigong-Energy work, ShauijiaoChinese Wrestling, more. $35/week, first week free. Three levels of training, ages 15+. Contact Master Mike DiMeglio 570.371.8898. Sil-Lum Kung-Fu & Tai-Chi Academy (509 Pittston Ave., Scranton) Specializing in traditional Chinese Martial Arts as taught in The Central Guoshu Institute.
• Instruction in classical Shaolin styles: Sil-Lum Hung-Gar Tiger Claw, Shaolin White Crane Boxing, Northern Long Fist Kung Fu & Yang Style Tai-Chi. 2 classes/week, $75/month. For info, call Master Mark Seidel, 570.249.1087. • Children’s classes now forming, Sat., 11 a.m.$50/month. For info, call 570.249.1087. • Classes now forming for traditional Yang Style Tai-Chi:Taiji Qigong, Taiji Sequence, Taiji Stationary Pushing Hands, Taiji weapons, more. For info, contact Master Mark Seidel 570.249.1087. Something Special: (23 West Walnut Street Kingston, 570.540.6376, angietheartist@aol.com, www.angelademuroart.com) • MANGA Art Class: (Japanese Cartooning) Wed., 4-5 p.m. Learn the art of Japanese cartooning. 4-week session, supplies included: $60 per child. Call or e-mail to register. Southside Senior Center (425 Alder St., Scranton, 570.346.2487) • Language Partnership English & Spanish Classes: Fri., 10 a.m. Free, open to all. For info, call 346.0759. St. Joseph’s School classes (1627 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.963.0500): • Traditional Weapons Class: Thurs.,
7-9 p.m. Self-defense techniques using cane, club, short stick, wooden sword, escrima sticks, more. Learn history principles, practical use. No prior martial arts experience. $10/ class. • Women’s Self-Defense Class: Sat., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Self-defense techniques to protect from variety of attacks. No prior martial arts experience. Wear loose fitting clothes. $10/class. Women’s Self-Defense Seminar Jan. 21, 1:30-5:30 p.m., Mountain Top Karate Center (40 Willoweby Road, Mountain Top). Info: 570.574.3068. Wyoming Valley Art League • Painting with Irina Krawitz: $15/ hour, $120/4-weeks. Call 570.793.3992 for info.
MIND AND BODY Absolute Pilates with Leslie (263 Carbondale Rd., Clarks Summit, www.pilateswithleslie.com) • Classes: Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-10 a.m. Private training on Cadillac, Reformer and Wunda Chair, along with Pilates mat classes, stability ball core classes, more. Check website for updates.
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 42 Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com) ❏ Studio J, 2nd floor • Meditation in tradition of Gurdjieff, Ospensky: Sun., 12-1 p.m., $5 • Children’s Meditation: Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Ages 9-14, $5 • Tarot Card Readings, by appointment. $20 first half hour, $10 additional half hours. Awakenings Yoga (570.472.3272) • PrivateYoga Instruction w/ certified senior Instructor of Himalayan Institute. 24 years experience. Learn secrets of Himalayan Masters. Lessons include asana, pranayama, meditation, relaxation, ayruveda, holistic nutrition, tantra. $75/session Balance Ultimate Fitness (Belladaro Prof Bldg, 570.862.2840) • Early Morning Fitness Bootcamp: Tues./Thurs., 6:30 a.m.-7:30 a.m., Sat, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., $15 or 12 classes for $150. Bellas Yoga Studio (650 Boulevard Ave., Dickson City, 570.307.5000, www.bellasyoga.com, info@bellasyoga.com) All workshops $15, pre-registration suggested. • Sun. Class: 10-11:15 a.m. Features
Alternating Vinyasa style yoga w/ yoga fusion. Club Fit (1 West Broad St., Hazleton, 570.497.4700, www.clubfithazleton.com) • Boxing classes w/ Rich Pastorella (pastorella.net26.net). Mon., 7-8 p.m. $40/month. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500) • Yoga for You: Wed., 10-11:15 a.m. Series 1: through Feb. 15. Series 2: Feb. 22-March 21. $60/series of 6 consecutive classes, $15/class. Bring mat or beach towel. • Kundalini Yoga: Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 10-11:30 a.m. Ages 16+. $60/series of 6 consecutive classes, $15/class. Bring yoga mat and blanket.
• Tarot Card Readings by Rev. Whitney Mulqueen by appointment. Call. • Tarot Readings: Thurs., 6-9:30 p.m. at Montrose Inn, Restaurant & Tavern (26 S. Main St., Montrose). $25 for 15-20 min. • Monthly astrology workshop with Holly Avila: first Sun., $45. Call. Goshin Jitsu Martial Arts Classes Every month at Golightley’s Martial Arts (Mark Plaza Shopping Center, Rt. 11, Edwardsville). Focus on cardio, stretching, defense, stamina, more. Self defense, cardio, karate aerobics also available. $75/ month. Call 570.814.3293 for info. Haifa Belly Dance (Haifabellydance.com, 570.836.7399) • Mon., 5:15 p.m., Serenity Wellness & Dance Center (135 Main St., Luzerne) • Wed., 6 p.m., Holistic Health Center (Route 6, Tunkhannock)
Exhale Yoga Studio (900 Rutter Ave., 2nd floor, Forty Fort, behind Beer Deli in the “big brick building,” 570.301.3225) • Free style Vinyasa: Tues., 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m., Thurs., 2-3:15 p.m., Fri., 6-7:15 p.m. All levels, breathing, aromatherapy, guided meditations. $10/class.
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les St., Luzerne). $5. Call 718.0673 to reserve. • Beginner/Intermediate: Thurs., 5:30 p.m., Studio 32 (32 Forrest St., WilkesBarre) $5. Kwon Kodo Lessons: Learn self-defense system that combines Korean Martial Arts such as Hapkido, Taekwondo & Kuk Sool. Lessons held at Hapkido Taekwondo Institute (150 Welles St., Forty Fort). $40/month. For info, call 570.287.4290 or visit htkdi.com. Leverage Performance Training Studio (900 Rutter Ave., Forty Fort, 570.388.2386, www.leveragetrainingstudio.com) • Morning Wake-up Workout: Full body metabolic workout. Mon., Wed., Fri., 7-7:45 a.m. • Primal Scream Classes, Tabata Circuit Training: Tues., Thurs., 7-8 p.m. All classes free to members, $10 non-members. Maximum Health and Fitness (310 Market St., Kingston, 570.283.2804) • Ab Lab with Amy: Sat., 8:30 a.m.; Mon., 7:30 p.m. Call for info. Meditation/Yoga classes at Spectrum Health & Racquet Club (151 Terrace Dr., Eynon). Meditation: Fri.,
7-8 p.m. Yoga: Sat., 9:45-10:45 a.m. $5 each class, bring mat. Call 570.383.3223 for info. Melt Hot Yoga (#16 Gateway Shopping Center, Edwardsville, 570.287.3400, melthotyogastudio.com) • Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m., 5:30 p.m. (90 minutes) • Tues., Thurs., 4 p.m. (one hour) • Sat., Sun., 9 a.m., 3 p.m. (90 minutes) Motivations Fitness Center (112 Prospect St., Dunmore. 570.341.7665) • Sandstorm Fitness with Rachel “Kali” Dare: Learn various techniques and shed pounds. Call for info. NutriFitness Boot Camp (311 Market St., Kingston, 570.288.2409) • Free week of Boot Camp for new members: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m. • Wirred: Mon., Wed., 6:45 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. $5. • Yoga: Thurs. 7 p.m. $10. • Tang Soo Do Karate Classes: Mon., Wed., 6:45 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. Call to register. Odyssey Fitness (401 Coal St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.829.2661, odyssey-
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Adapt or die ∝During Bill Clinton’s successful 1992 presidential campaign against George H. W. Bush, the phrase “It’s the economy, stupid” was widely used. If Barack Hussein Obama II has a sign in the oval office it should say, “It’s the stupid economy,” and folks, it’s getting worse. Three recent events hit close to home in Dallas. The big multinational-owned Offset Paperback Manufacturers turned the page on 69 employees. Friendly’s restaurant made its last “happy ending” sundae, and in Edwardsville, the Gallery Of Sound took the needle off the record. The Friendly’s closing was a shock to some, but the parent company has been in Chapter 11 since October of last year. Seems there was just not enough profit in Supermelts and Fribbles to keep the wolf from the door. Friendly’s joins two other pretty big restaurants in the Back Mountain, the Mark II and the Dough Company in closing. When people don’t have jobs, it’s pretty tough to get them to eat out. And 69 workers at Offset Paperback will be in that unhappy situation pretty damn quick. A statement from Offset says the company will lay off the workers on Friday, Jan. 27. The company makes 350 million paperback books a year, but officials say e-readers, such as the Kindle and Nook are doing them in. So this whole digital thing was a com-
plete surprise to the owners, the Bertelsmann AG group? Interesting, because the same company owns TV and radio stations and certainly should have seen the light approaching as a train and not the end of the tunnel. Go figure. The Gallery of Sound had a store in Dallas, and they had 11 stores once, but the bad news is only four stores remain in downtown Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre Twp., Dickson City and Hazleton. The good news is the fact that any locations remain open at all. Gallery of Sound owners saw the oncoming digital train, made the appropriate survival moves, tough as they were, and survived. I hate to point this out but the owners of Offset Paperback had the same warning. Here’s hoping they make the right choices and we don’t have another empty building. In the world now it’s adapt or die, and I fear that spells doom for many. It’s a digital world, and until the power goes out forever or the Internet goes down completely under the weight of spam for male-enhancement products, it’s just going to be more so. But hey, thanks for reading this dead-tree publication. W Reach Jim at contact@jamesrising.com. Even more rants are on his blog, updated every day that ends in “y” at jamesrising.com.
fitnesscenter.com) • Yoga Classes: Sun., 12:30 p.m.; Mon., 7:15 a.m.; Tues., 7 a.m., 5 p.m.; Wed., 8 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Thurs., 6:30 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m. All levels welcome. • ZumbAtomic: Lil Starz, ages 4-7: 5:30 p.m.; Big Starz, ages 8-12: 6:15 p.m. Open Your Eyes To Dream (143 W. Main St., Bloomsburg, 570.239.7520, www.oyetd.com) ❏ Open-Eyed Yoga. Call 394.2251 or go online for current updates/cancellations. E-mail: yoga@oyetd.com • Beginner Vinyasa: Mon., 5:30-6:30 p.m. • Level II Vinyasa: Mon., 7-8:30 p.m. • Mixed Level Vinyasa: Tues., 9-10:30 a.m., Wed., 6:30-7:45 p.m. Mats & props available. Student/ package discounts available. Bring friend to first class, get two for price of one. Pocono Yoga & Meditation Classes (570.472.3272, www.PoconoYoga.com) Classes with Suzi, certified yoga instructor • Gentle Yoga: Thurs., 6:30 p.m., East Mountain Apartments. Free to residents. • Private Yoga Instruction: Only by appointment. $35 per hour. Call. • Private Meditation Instruction: Only by appointment. $35 per hour. Call. Reiki Classes (570.387.6157, reikictr@localnet.com) Sessions with Sue Yarnes: • Beginner to Advanced Reiki at our locations or your home. Hospital endorsed, training for professional Usui Reiki teacher certification available. Call or e-mail for info. Sandy Seyler Studio (House of Nutrition, 2nd floor, 50 Main St., Luzerne, 570.288.1785, SandySeyler.com) • Drum Circle: Feb. 5, 2-4 p.m. Reservations required. No experience necessary. Bring drum if you have one, drums will be available. $5. ❏ Jan. Schedule • Yoga: Mon., 6:30 p.m.; Wed., 10:30 a.m.; Thurs., 7:15 p.m.; Sat., 9:30 a.m. Hatha Yoga postures, Pranayam, deep relaxation. $10. Just drop in. Check web calendar for weather cancellations. • Meditation: Mon., 10:30 a.m.; Thurs., 6 p.m. Pranayam, mantra. $10. Just drop in. Check web calendar for weather cancellations. Sheri Pilates Studio (703 Market St., Kingston, 570.331.0531) • Beginner mat class: Tues., 5 p.m. $50/10 classes. • Equipment classes on reformer and tower: $150/10 classes.
Three’s company Three exhibits, featuring Edward Hopper, Winslow Homer and Michael Molnar, will be on display Saturday, Jan. 21 through Saturday, Feb. 11 at Misericordia University (301 Lake St., Dallas). There will be a free reception Saturday, Jan. 21 from 5-8 p.m. “Edward Hopper: Early Impressions” will be on display at Pauly Friedman Art Gallery and is a collection of Hopper’s early works in charcoal, pen and ink, pencil and graphite. “Winslow Homer: Woodcut Prints” and a display of recent paintings by local artist Michael Molnar will be on display in the adjacent MacDonald Art Gallery. For more info, call 570.674.6250 or visit misericordia.edu/art. Above, Molnar’s “After the Run.” • Private training available on reformer, cadillac, stability chair, ladder barrel, cardiolates on rebounder. Call studio for additional mat class/ equipment class schedule, all classes taught by certified instructors. Spine & SportCare (Old Forge, 570.451.1122) • Pilates Mat Classes: Mon. 9:30 a.m.; Wed. noon; Thurs. 5:30 p.m.; Yoga Flow: Tues. 5:30 p.m. $10/class, $45/5 classes. • Small Group Personal Training: Personalized program changes w/ every session, similar to P90X crossfit. All levels, call for details. Studio Brick (118 Walnut St., Danville, 570.275.3240) • All Levels Yoga: Wed. (ongoing), 10-11 a.m. Symmetry Studio (206 N. Main Avenue, 3rd Floor, Scranton,
570.290.7242) • Mon.: Gentle Yoga 5:30 p.m.; Core Yoga 6:30 p.m. • Tues.: Beginners Yoga 5 p.m.; Yoga Strength and Flexibility 6 p.m.; Cardio Kickboxing 7:30 p.m. • Wed.: Slow Flow 5:30 p.m.; Core Yoga 6:30 p.m. • Thurs.: All Levels Vinyasa 5:30 p.m.; Cardio Kickboxing 7:30 p.m. • Fri.: Community Ballroom (call for registration details) • Sat.: Prenatal Yoga 9:30 a.m.; Essential Yoga All Levels 11 a.m. • Sun.: Slow Flow 11 a.m. Tarot Readings every Sun., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Shambala, Scranton, located at Mall At Steamtown, first floor outside Bonton. By Whitney Mulqueen. Walk-ins welcome. Info: 570.575.8649, 344.4385, find Shambala on Facebook.
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 45 Waering Stained Glass Studio (336 N. Washington St., WilkesBarre). • Tarot Card Readings: $50/first half hour, $10 additional. Appointment only. Call 570.417.5020. White Dragon Internal Strength Chi Kung (330 Sandra Dr., Jefferson Twp & Scranton, 570.906.9771) Tai chi, yoga, meditation, chi kung, white lotus, pai lum, flowing water, inner tiger. Beginners-advanced. Mon.-Fri., open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Private and group. Any ages. Wilkes-Barre YMCA events (570.823.2191) • SilverSneakers: Eligibility based on Medicare plans. Geisinger Gold, Blue Cross, HOP, Highmark, AARP Medicare Supplement. Call for info. The Yoga Studio (210 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, 570.301.7544) • Yoga: Mon., 9:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Wed., 10:30 a.m.; Thurs., 9:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m. • Zumba: Tues., 5:30 p.m.; Wed. 9 a.m., 7 p.m.; Fri., 5:30 p.m.
OUTSIDE Lackawanna Audubon Society • Delaware River Eagle Watch: Jan. 21, meet I-84 rest stop, 8:30 a.m. or Milford Beach, 9 a.m. Info: 570.586.5156. • Eagle Watch Snow Date: Jan. 28
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Lackawanna State Park (To register go to www.visitPAparks.com, click calendar of events, then Lackawanna) • Stories in the Snow-The Tales Tracks Can Tell: Jan. 21, 1-4 p.m., Environmental Learning Center at Lackawanna State Park. Free, registration required. Go online or call 570.945.7110. Nescopeck State Park (1137 Honey Hole Rd., Drums, 570.403.2006) All events free, unless noted otherwise. Reservations required. • Snowshoe Days Free Loaner Program: through Feb. Call for info. • Snowshoe Stroll Along the Lehigh: Jan. 19, 10 a.m.-noon, meet Union Pacific Caboose at White Haven Shopping Center. If not enough snow, hike. Bring snowshoes or reserve when registering. Registration required, call. • Owl Prowl: Jan. 28, 6-8 p.m., meet Park Office. Indoor session to learn about owl species, outdoor walk. Dress appropriately, warm footwear. Registration required, call.
• WinterFest 2012 at Hickory Run State Park: Feb. 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., meet Hickory Run Sand Spring Day Use area. Snowshoeing, children’s games, sled dog team, orienteering, ice fishing, ice safety demonstrations. May be modified due to weather conditions. Northeastern PA Chapter of the Sierra Club • X-Country Ski at Lackawanna State Park: Jan. 29, meet 10 a.m., first parking area off Lake View Dr. (the park’s main road) after turning into main entrance of park off PA 407. Free. 2.5 miles total, 3 hours. Some upward grades, mostly flat skiing-hike only if no snow. Call Dave Byman at 570.586.1930 for info.
SOCIAL GROUPS Beehive Area Narcotics Anonymous (Wilkes-Barre-Kingston-Nanticoke-Mountaintop) 24 hour phone line: 570.654.7755 or 1.866.935.4762. Building Industry Association of NEPA (570.287.3331) • Accepting entries for Outdoor Theme Project from builders, trade schools, Vo-Techs, Job Corps. For info, call 570.287.3331. • Annual Installation Dinner: Jan. 21, The Waterfront, Plains. Carl’s Beer Tours (CarlsBeerTours.com) • “Sleep No More:” Feb. 25 to McKittrick Hotel (530 W. 27th St., New York). Space was reinvented to present Shakespeare’s Scottish tragedy and allow audiences to move freely at this unique theatrical experience. Features three hours of shopping, etc. prior. $150 with college ID or paid by Feb. 1. $165 after; must be paid by Feb. 15. Bus leaves Bart & Urby’s (119 S. Main St., WilkesBarre) 1 p.m. Call Carl 570.709.1678 for info/reservations. Narcotic Anonymous Meetings every Tues. at 7 p.m., downstairs in the Methodist Education Building, located off Courthouse Square, on the corner of Marion and Warren Street in Tunkhannock. There are no fees or dues. Newcomers always welcome. The National Association of Women Business Owners, NEPA Chapter (NAWBO) • “How to Build Your Business by Speaking: The Inside Scoop” Luncheon and Workshop: Jan. 19, noon-2 p.m., Hilton Scranton Hotel & Conference Center. $20/pre-registration, $35/door. Business development coach and marketing strategist Denise Hedges. Info: 570.430.8062, 357.8399, businessbreakthroughinsti-
tute.com. NEPA Networkers, A LinkedIn community • Winter Mixer: Jan. 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Radisson Lackawanna Station (700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton). $15 includes light snacks, cash bar. RSVP to linkd.in/sEFMVh The NEPA Rainbow Alliance (www.gaynepa.com) • As part of the NEPA SafeZone Project, the NEPA RA is creating an “It Gets Better” video. Set to launch in Jan., the video features local representatives from the LGBT community, allies and more offering words of encouragement. To be a sponsor, e-mail itgetsbetter@gaynepa.com; to be in the video, visit gaynepa.com for details/application. Oakwood Terrace (400 Gleason Dr., Moosic, 570.451.3171 ext. 116 or 101) • Support Group Meetings: third Wed. of each month, 6:30 p.m. • Hoagie Sale Fundraiser: Jan. 25, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Ham, salami, pepperoni, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, Philadelphia sub roll, packet of Italian dressing. Takeout, free delivery 5-mile radius. 10 +, get 1 free. Order by Jan. 20, pay in advance, call, fax 451.3172, e-mail sylviak@oakwoodterraceinc.com, mail/make check to Oakwood Terrace. Overeaters Anon. meetings Mon., Tues., Thurs., 7 p.m.; Wed., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. No fee, newcomers welcome. Call 570.829.1341 for details/meeting locations of visit www.oa.org. St Joseph’s Senior Social Club • Meeting: Jan. 19, 2 p.m., St. Rocco’s school auditorium (Oak St., Pittston). Bingo, card games. Refreshments. Trips are planned for the coming year. New members always welcome. Call 570.654.2967. Suicide Bereavement Support Group First/Third Thurs. every month, 7 p.m., at Catholic Social Services (33 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre). Call 570.822.7118 ext. 307 for info.
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or some reason when I was in my early twenties, I lacked the artistry of picking up on “red flags.” Example: If you accept a communion wafer from someone dressed as a nun on Halloween, you may need an antibiotic for 10 days. Or, if you go to a psychic who places rock candy in your palms, her prophesies might not come true. The ultimate red flag I missed is that if you give your roommate money toward the rent and they return two hours later with a Crown Royal bag full of ecstasy pills, they probably didn’t give the money to the leasing office. Sure I thought it was odd that the apartment I lived in when I started my internship at “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” was occupied by a struggling Korean actor, his unemployed immigrant sidekick, a UCLA athlete, a married armyvet in a bi-coastal marriage and a teenage runaway, but I’ve always been the type to embrace diversity. I really thought they were harmless, even if some of them used debit cards with different names labeled on them. Then, after an unconventional wake-up call, their odd behaviors began to add up. “Why you no pay rent?” screamed a Korean woman in my face, as I woke up to a deflating
air mattress and three generations of immigrants standing before me. “Mom, I’m so sorry!” screamed the struggling Korean actor in tears. “He’s the reason they’re evicting us! I’ve been supporting Justin for the past six months, trying to get him off drugs, instead of paying my rent!” My jaw dropped. We were getting evicted because my roommate was using his rent money and the money from all his boarders to feed his drug habit and was blaming it on me. “I’ve only lived with you for the past three weeks, you crazy son-of-a-bitch!” I shouted in defense. “Don’t you lie to my Mamma, boy!” he cried. His family then started to shout at me in Korean. I wasn’t sure if they were putting a voodoo spell on me or not, but realized I had to get out of there ASAP before things escalated. With their chanted yelling blasting in my ears, I gathered my belongings and bolted. I was left sitting in a parking lot with two stuffed suitcases, a pillow and a deflated air mattress. I was homeless in Hollywood, uncertain of what to do next. But as always, I figured something out ... W
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POETIC Anthology Books (515 Center St., Scranton, above Outrageous, 570.341.1443, scranthology@gmail.com) All events free, unless otherwise noted. ❏ Writing Groups • Open writers group: Sat., noon led by KK Gordon and Leslee Clapp. Bring piece of original writing to discuss and critique. Arts Seen Gallery (21 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre) • Poetry Reading: Jan. 20, 8 p.m. Reena Rachelle Ranells reads from “Dancing Trees of Life,” her recently published collection of poetry. Open reading of poetry and prose will follow. Barnes & Noble WilkesKing’s Booksellers (7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.4700) ❏ Monthly Book Clubs, all 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Teens: third Mon. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 14-18. • New Age: last Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m. ❏ Children’s Events: • American Girl Doll Give-A-Way: first Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Weekly Sat. morning story time, 11 a.m.-noon. Cloak and Dragon Bookstore (12 E. Main St., Bloomsburg) • Author Chloe Lantzy Book Signing: Jan. 21, 1-3 p.m. Resident of Dushore and author of “Cat Eyes: True Stories of Eleven Rescued Cats.” • Author G.R. Westover Book Signing: Jan. 21, 1-3 p.m. Resident of Orangeville and author of “The Fireplace: Where Usual and Unusual Things Happen.”
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Kelly Sutherland Book Signings Jan. 20, 6-9 p.m., RD’s Roadhouse (23 Perry Ave. Bloomsburg); Feb. 18, 6-9 p.m., Tommy Boy’s Bar & Grill (12 Market St., Nanticoke). Danville native and author of “The Long Black Train.” King’s College Events: (133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5900, www.kings.edu) • Campion Literary Society Writing Workshop: Feb. 1, 3:30 p.m., Room 117, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center. Informal workshops open to public. Free.
VISUAL AFA Gallery (514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton: 570.969.1040 or Artistsforart.org) Gallery hours Thurs.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. • Sally Wiener Grotta & Niko J. Kallianiotis: through Jan. 28. ARTSPACE Gallery (18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg, artspacegallery.net) • “Altered State?” Juried Exhibition: through Feb. 26. 59 works by 43 artists. ArtWorks Gallery (502 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570.207.1815, artworksnepa.com) Gallery hours: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., 11a.m.-2 p.m., or by appointment. • “A Visual Feast:” through Jan. 27. Works from Verve Vertu artists. Talents, special visions of Wed. night painters. Camerawork Gallery (Downstairs in the Marquis Gallery, Laundry Building, 515 Center St., Scranton, 570.510.5028. www.cameraworkgallery.org, rross233@aol.com) Gallery hours Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Accepting submissions for new shows during 2012 & 2013. Photography only; all photographic methods considered. Check out submissions procedure on website for details. • “Excavation” Photographs by Gary Cawood: through Jan. 31.
Pittston Memorial Library (47 Broad St., 570.654.9565, pitmemlib@comcast.net) • Crochet Club: Tues. 10 a.m.-noon, Thurs. 6-7:45 p.m., 12+, registration required. Participants bring their own crochet hook, yarn. Call, stop to register. • The Friends Meetings: 4th Thurs. of month, 7 p.m. New members always welcome. The Vintage Theater (119 Penn Avenue, Scranton, 570.589.0271, www.scrantonsvintagetheater.com) • Writer’s critique group: Sat., noon-2 p.m. Bring work samples. Free and open to public, donations encouraged. West Pittston Library (200 Exeter Ave., www.wplibrary.org, 570.654.9847) • Book Club: First Tues., 6:45 p.m. Free. Informal discussion of memberselected books. • Weekly story time for children: Fri., 1 p.m. Free.
Gallery at the Pocono Community Theater (88 S. Courtland St., East Stroudsburg, 570.421.3456. poconocommunitytheater.org) • “Journeyman:” through Feb. 26. Work by Ka-son Reeves. • “Reflections:” through Feb. 26. Work by Bud LaRosa. MacDonald Gallery (Misericordia University, 570.674.6250, misericordia.edu/art) Gallery hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat./Sun., 1-5 p.m. • “Winslow Homer: Woodcut Prints,” and display of recent paintings by Pennsylvania artist Michael Molnar: Jan. 21-Feb. 11. Opening reception Jan. 21, 5-8 p.m., in conjunction with Pauly Friedman Art Gallery’s “Edward Hopper: Early Impressions.” Mahady Gallery (Marywood University, 570.348.6211 x 2428, marywood.edu/galleries.) Gallery hours: Mon., Thurs.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.;
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Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500) • Writers Group Thurs., 7-8:30 p.m. Celebrates all types of writing styles, formats. Join anytime. Free. Call to register. • Book Jacket Redesign ContestPart of Wyoming County Reads 2012: One County, One Book, One Play: “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” by Ken Kesey. Entries must be submitted to Tunkhannock Public Library by Jan. 27. 8 1/2” x 11” paper, any medium. Prizes. Call for info. ❏ Wyoming County Reads-One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (Tunkhannock Public Library, free) • Literary Analysis Through Plot, Character, Setting & Conflict: Feb. 1, 7 p.m. • R. P. MacMurphy-Hero, Rebel,
Christ Figure or Madman: Feb. 8, 7 p.m. • Psychological Insights-Treatment of Mental Illness Yesterday & Today: Feb. 15, 7 p.m. • Kesey’s Themes-Liberation, Reality, Reformation: Feb. 22, 7 p.m.
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SPEAK & SEE, FROM PAGE 49 Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m. • 2012 Northeast PA Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition: Jan. 21-Feb. 12. Award-winning work by junior, high school students. Awards presentation Jan. 21, 1 p.m. New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine St., Scranton, www.newvisionstudio.com, 570.878.3970) Gallery hours: Tues.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. and by appointment. • “Art in an Instant:” through Jan. 27. World traveling Polaroid exhibit. • Matthew Mroz: through Jan. 27. Glass, metal and mixed media sculpture by a Keystone College alumni. Pauly Friedman Art Gallery (Misericordia University, 570.674.6250, misericordia.edu/art) Gallery Hours: Mon. closed, Tue.Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 1-5 p.m.• “Edward Hopper: Early Impressions:” Jan. 21-Feb. 11. Opening reception Jan. 21, 5-8 p.m., in conjunction with MacDonald Art Gallery’s “Winslow Homer: Woodcut Prints” and Michael Molnar’s work. Collection of Hopper’s early works in charcoal, pen and ink, pencil and graphite. Pocono Arts Council (18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. 570.476.4460. www.poconoarts.org) • Town Hall Meeting: Jan. 18, 5:307:30 p.m. Gallery talk by John Kopp, curator of the “Altered State?” Juried Exhibition on display in ARTSPACE and Studio Galleries. Pocono Mountains Art Group (610.381.6188, pawatercolorartist@yahoo.com) • 5th Annual West End Winter Art Festival: Jan. 21, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Western Pocono Community Library (Pilgrim Way, just off Route 115, Brodheadsville). Variety of styles and mediums, varied artists. Schulman Gallery (2nd floor of LCCC Campus Center, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke, www.luzerne.edu/ schulmangallery, 570.740.0727) Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • “Colors of the Season Exhibit:”
through Feb. 23. Features landscape paintings by Earl W. Lehman, Jack Puhl, Bill Teitsworth, Brooke Wandall, Mark T. Malak, Wes Bulla. Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University (150 S. River St., Stark Learning Center) Gallery hours: Daily, noon-4:30 p.m. • “Let Children Be Children: Lewis Wickes Hine’s Crusade Against Child Labor:” through March 11. Organized by George Eastman House. Suraci Gallery (Marywood University, 570.348.6211 x 2428, marywood.edu/galleries.) Gallery hours: Mon., Thurs.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m. • Michael Mirabio: Lost Voices-A Remembrance, Poland 1940-1945: Feb. 1-March 18. Gallery talk Feb. 15, 3 p.m. Reception Feb. 24, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Photographs, photo encaustic works explore Auschwitz-Birkenau and Treblinka World War II concentration camps. Accompanied by original musical suite by Douglas Lawrence. Wayne County Arts Alliance (waynecountyartsalliance.org, 570.253.6850) ❏ Sunday Night Cinema: “Reel Times: Films of History and Imagination,” through March 4, 8:15 p.m., Cinema 6 Theater (Route 6 Mall, Honesdale). $5/person. 570.390.4420. • “The Road Home:” Jan. 22. Widmann Gallery (Located in King’s College’s Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center between North Franklin and North Main Streets, WilkesBarre, 570.208.5900, ext. 5328) Gallery hours: Mon. through Fri. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. • “Small Side of Life:” through Feb. 23. Artist discussion Jan. 20, 6-8 p.m. Scenic landscapes, wildlife, macro photographs by Crystal Wightman of Swoyersville. Info: kings.edu, crystalwightman.com.
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Weekender Correspondent AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) Going it alone is noble and brave, but in this case totally unnecessary. What’s your goal here, to be a martyr or actually accomplish what you’re looking to do? If you just want people to feel bad for you when you (probably) fail, continue on as you have. But if you’d rather get to where you’re going, it’s time to find some allies who can help you on your way and share in the joy (and spoils) of success. That’s a rewarding end, and incidentally much more fun than the path you’re on. Pursue it. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) People make all sorts of zany excuses for their bad or weird behavior. Because you’re so quirky and open-minded, yourself, you’ll often simply accept these at face value, no questions asked. In this case, however, questions really should be asked. It’s time to put aside your dislike of (potential) confrontation, and steel yourself to demand some honest answers. Put on your most skeptical thinking cap and reflect on how things really aren’t adding up, then work on getting to the real story — because otherwise the person losing the most in this equation will be you. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) Sometimes we don’t know just how weird we are until someone else holds up a mirror or provides a new perspective on our actions — as is likely to happen to you this week. It only then becomes obvious just how odd we all are, but it’s a thing to be celebrated, not be ashamed about. Your eccentricities are precisely what make you interesting. Learning you have one or two more than you thought is awesome, not terrible, news. Being “normal” is a myth, and a horribly boring one at that. Be glad you don’t remotely qualify. The rest of us (the interesting ones who matter, anyway) certainly are.
GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) When what you have to offer is rejected, it’s almost always because you just weren’t offering it to the right person. There’s no need to feel too awful about that. However, it’s good to occasionally check in and make sure that what you’re really putting out there is as wonderful and desirable as you think it is. Look at the whole package, and try to imagine how you stack up compared to whatever else your intended recipient(s) might encounter, not so you can feel bad, but so you can, if necessary, sweeten the deal. It might not currently be as sweet as you think. CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) Remember, some people have no lives to speak of. They have plenty of time to waste on truly ridiculous or pointless stuff, much of which may turn out to be extremely aggravating or time consuming for you. There’s not much you can do about this kind of thing, because really any energy you throw toward the situation will only be fuel for the fire, and make matters worse. Be thankful you have a life, and try to let all these annoyances roll off your back whilst you go about living it. Eventually these particular sources of stress will fade away. They’ll be replaced by new ones, surely — but your practice dealing with these, now, will serve you well, later. LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) Even when you’re not saying no, voicing anything negative can often be heard as a no, anyway, because so many people are (unfortunately) naturally inclined to
assume the worst. It makes you occasionally reluctant to voice your concerns because they’ll be taken to mean much more than you’re saying, when they’re really all there is. That shouldn’t deter you, though, since those concerns are mostly valid and worth discussing. However, practicing ways of telling people what’s on your mind without them flipping out or feeling rejected is probably a very good idea — and this is a great week to do exactly that. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) Stay classy, Virgo. Even if you’re sorely tempted to spar with the catty people in your life and show them just how cruelly sharp your tongue can be, escalating negativity right now (or anytime, really) isn’t in your best interest. Winning a verbal fencing match (as you almost certainly would) might be momentarily satisfying, but ultimately pointless and possibly highly detrimental to your long-term happiness and wellbeing. Interestingly, something that’d really rub them the wrong way is simply being cordial and excusing yourself, demonstrating just how unruffled you are by their crappy comments. This week, try that. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) Whenever you put something out into the world for the first time, something that’s really important to you, it’s natural to feel a bit scared and vulnerable. That anxiety shouldn’t keep you from doing it, though. Don’t let your understandable cold feet keep you from taking the risk in front of you and letting people judge for them-
SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) We already know you’re so cool you wear sunglasses at night, and you’re amazing in every way. Here’s the problem: That doesn’t make you particularly approachable. Since you really want to be approached right now, you need to make an effort to show off your dorkier side, be more vulnerable and let mere mortals realize that you’re not some awesome sex god (even if you secretly are), but just a human being. That doesn’t mean censoring yourself or pretending to be less awesome than you are, just showing off some of your flaws and needs, too. Ironically, they’ll make you much more attractive, not less. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) You’re always in favor of telling the truth but surely you’ve noticed that honesty is not always the best policy? It sometimes causes a lot more suffering and trouble than it’s worth. Obviously, being forthright should still be your M.O., but in some rare cases, keeping a secret is better for all concerned. If doing so will spare feelings and not cause any serious harm, then you must resist your natural urges to blurt out the truth and keep your mouth shut this time around. No one would thank you for spilling the beans, so why don’t you try locking this one in the vault for once? CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) Facebook stalking someone you’re interested in is generally considered to be a mostly accepted moral gray area. However, going beyond that is still crossing a line that ought to be respected. You’re probably sorely tempted to violate boundaries this week, but you must resist that temptation. Since you can’t unlearn whatever you discover, and you can’t mention it (because that would expose your egregious nosiness), it’s probably better to mind your own business and wait until information is proffered freely. If there’s something you simply must know now, I suggest finding W out the old-fashioned way: Ask. To contact Caeriel, e-mail sign.language.astrology@gmail.com.
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TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) People are designed to screw up — ideally more so when we’re young and less so when we get older, sure, but since mistakes are the best way to learn, we should hope we never stop making them on a pretty regular basis. If you’re not screwing up, it’s because you’re not taking enough risks or challenging yourself enough. Excelling at being stuck in a rut isn’t a great place to be. This week, see what you can do to start making more mistakes — and thus learning and growing more. Don’t be afraid to fail — it’s all part of the process.
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FORD `95 F150 4x4. 6 cylinder.
Automatic. 8 ft. modified flat bed. 90k miles. Runs great. $4,900 (570) 675-5046 Call after 6:00 p.m.
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ACURA `06 TL
White Diamond 80K original miles, 1 Owner, Garage Kept, Camel Leather Interior, 3.2L / 6 Cylinder, 5-Speed Automatic, Front/Rear & Side Airbags, ABS Navigation System, 8Speaker Surround System, DVD /CD /AM/FM/ Cassette, XM Satellite Radio, Power & Heated Front Seats, Power Door Locks & Windows, Power Moonroof, 4 Snow Tires Included!.... And Much, Much, More! Car runs and looks beautiful $16,500 Firm Call 239-8461
BMW `01 X5
4.4i. Silver, fully loaded, tan leather interior. 1 owner. 103k miles. $8,999 or best offer. Call 570-814-3666
BMW `07 328xi
Black with black interior. Heated seats. Back up & navigation systems. New tires & brakes. Sunroof. Garage kept. Many extras! 46,000 Miles. Asking $20,500. 570-825-8888 or 626-297-0155 Call Anytime!
BMW `99 M3
Convertible with Hard Top. AM/FM. 6 disc CD. 117 K miles. Stage 2 Dinan suspension. Cross drilled rotors. Cold air intake. All maintenance records available. $11,500 OBO. 570-466-2630
VOLKSWAGEN 00 BEETLE
2.0 automatic, air 67k miles $6400. 570-466-0999
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CADILLAC `05 SRX All wheel drive,
traction control, 3.6 L V-6, power sunroof, autostick, leather interior, auto car starter, factory installed 6 CD disc changer, all power, memory seat. 39,000 miles. $21,000 570-453-2771
CHEVROLET `04 CORVETTE COUPE Torch red with
black and red interior. 9,700 miles, auto, HUD, removable glass roof, polished wheels, memory package, Bose stereo and twilight lighting, factory body moldings, traction control, ABS, Garage kept - Like New. $25,900 (570) 609-5282
CHRYSLER `04 SEBRING
LXI CONVERTIBLE
Low miles - 54,000. V6. FWD. Leather interior. Great shape. A/C. CD. All power. $7,200. Negotiable (570) 760-1005
EAGLE `95 TALON Only 97,000 Miles.
Full custom body kit, dark green metallic with gray interior. Dual exhaust, 4 coil over adjustable struts. All new brakes, air intake kit, strut brakes, custom seats, custom white gauges, 2 pillar gauges, new stereo, alarm, custom side view mirrors. 4 cylinder automatic, runs excellent. $8,500. Call 570-876-1355 or 570-504-8540 (evenings)
HONDA `07 ACCORD
V6 EXL. 77K miles. 1 owner with maintenance records. Slate blue with leather interior. Sunroof. Asking $12,500. Call 570-239-2556
34K. V6. 17” wheels. Shaker. 6 disc. Satellite. Mileage computer. New winter tires. Power seat/leather. $16,750. (570) 474-0943
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FORD 02 MUSTANG
GTRedCONVERTIBLE with black top. 6,500 miles. One Owner. Excellent Condition. $17,500 570-760-5833
HONDA `09 CIVIC LX-S
Excellent condition inside & out. Garage kept. Regularly serviced by dealer, records available. Option include alloy wheels, decklid spoiler, sport seats, interior accent lighting (blue), Nose mask and custom cut floor mats. Dark grey with black interior. 56K highway miles. REDUCED! $13,300. Call 570-709-4695
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LEXUS `98 LS 400
Excellent condition, garage kept, 1 owner. Must see. Low mileage, 90K. Leather interior. All power. GPS navigation, moon roof, cd changer. Loaded. $9,000 or best offer. 570-706-6156
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TOYOTA 04 CELICA GT 112K miles. Blue, 5
speed. Air, power windows/locks, CD/cassette, Keyless entry, sunroof, new battery. Car drives and has current PA inspection. Slight rust on corner of passenger door. Clutch slips on hard acceleration. This is why its thousands less than Blue Book value. $6,500 OBO. Make an offer! Call 570-592-1629
VOLKSWAGEN `04 Beetle - Convertible
GREAT ON GAS! Blue. AM/FM cassette. Air. Automatic. Power roof, windows, locks & doors. Boot cover for top. 22k. Excellent condition. Garage kept. Newly Reduced $14,000 570-479-7664 Leave Message
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1,000 miles documented #380 Highly collectable. $28,500 570-472-1854
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CHEVY 30 HOTROD COUPE $49,000
FORD 76 THUNDERBIRD All original $12,000
MERCEDES 76 450 SL $24,000
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Kit Car $9,000 (570) 655-4884 hell-of-adeal.com
DESOTO CUSTOM 49 4 DOOR SEDAN
3 on the tree with fluid drive. This All American Classic Icon runs like a top at 55MPH. Kin to Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Imperial Desoto, built in the American Midwest, after WWII, in a plant that once produced B29 Bombers. In it’s original antiquity condition, with original shop & parts manuals, she’s beautifully detailed and ready for auction in Sin City. Spent her entire life in Arizona and New Mexico, never saw a day of rain or rust. Only $19,995. To test drive, by appointment only, Contact Tony at 570-899-2121 or penntech84th@ gmail.com
FORD 28 MODEL A Sport Coupe.
Rumble Seat. Professionally Restored. Ford Blue with tan canvas top. $15,225 570-339-1552 after 5:00pm
MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE
1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $7,995. Call 570-237-5119
MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE
1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $7,995. Call 570-237-5119
MERCURY `79 ZEPHYR
removable hard top, power windows, AM /FM radio with cassette player, CD player, automatic, 4 new tires. Champagne exterior; Italian red leather interior inside. Garage kept, excellent condition. $28,000. Call 825-6272
OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT
Must Sell! Appraised for $9,200 • All original
45,000 miles • 350 Rocket engine • Fender skirts • Always garaged Will sell for $6,000 Serious inquires only 570690-0727
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CHEVY 08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic.
Only 12,000 miles. Vehicle in like new condition. $19,000. 570-288-4322
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DAELIM 2006
150 CCs. 4,700 miles. 70 MPG. New battery & tires. $1,500; negotiable. Call 570-288-1246 or 570-328-6897
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BMW 2010 K1300S
Only 460 miles! Has all bells & whistles. Heated grips, 12 volt outlet, traction control, ride adjustment on the fly. Black with lite gray and red trim. comes with BMW cover, battery tender, black blue tooth helmet with FM stereo and black leather riding gloves (like new). paid $20,500. Sell for
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HARLEY DAVIDSON `03
100th Anniversary Edition Deuce. Garage kept. 1 owner. 1900 miles. Tons of chrome. $38,000 invested. A must see. Asking $18,000. OBO 570-706-6156
HARLEY DAVIDSON 03 Dyna Wide Glide
Excellent condition garage kept! Golden Anniversary - silver/black. New Tires. Extras. 19,000 miles. Must Sell! $10,000. 570-639-2539
HARLEY DAVIDSON 80 Soft riding FLH.
King of the Highway! Mint original antique show winner. Factory spot lights, wide white tires, biggest Harley built. Only 28,000 original miles! Never needs inspection, permanent registration. $7,995 OBO 570-905-9348
HYOSUNG `04 COMET
250. 157 Miles. Excellent Condition. $1,200. Call 570-256-7760
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FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC NOW BACK IN PA.
Super Lite Fifth Wheel. LCD/DVD flat screen TV, fireplace, heated mattress, ceiling fan, Hide-a-Bed sofa, outside speakers & grill, 2 sliders, aluminum wheels, , awning, microwave oven, tinted safety glass windows, fridge & many accessories & options. Excellent condition, $22,500. 570-868-6986
HARLEY 2011 SUNLINE SOLARIS `91 HERITAGE SOFTTAIL 25’ travel trailer A/C. Black. 1,800 miles. ABS brakes. Security System Package. $16,000 firm. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY 570-704-6023
1500 Cargo Van. AWD. V8 automatic. A/C. New brakes & tires. Very clean. $10,750. Call 570-474-6028
Bunk beds. New fridge & hot water heater. Excellent condition. $3,900. 570-466-4995
06 CHEVY COLORADO CREW CAB Z71 78K MILES. NEWER 31-10-15 HANKOOK TIRES. 4WD, AUTO, POWER WINDOWS LOCKS. TRUCK RUNS LIKE NEW. 5 CYLINDER GREAT ON GAS HAVE LEER CAP & NERF BARS AND BED LINER, CD, AIR LIGHT BLUE WITH BLUE INTERIOR. $12,500 570-575-5087 OR 570-718-1834
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AWD, Fully loaded, 1 owner, 22,000 miles. Small 6 cylinder. New inspection. Like new, inside & out. $13,000. (570) 540-0975
CADILLAC `99 ESCALADE 97k miles. Black
with beige leather interior. 22” rims. Runs great. $8,500 Call 570-861-0202
CHEVROLET `07 EQUINOX AWD LT Maroon with gray
interior. Remote start, cruise, AC, tilt wheel, power windows & locks, AM/FM/CD. New inspection. New tires, brakes and routers. Well maintained car. Will provide CarFax & maintenance records. $9,500 (570) 332-6728
CHEVY 99 BLAZER
Sport utility, 4 door, four wheel drive, ABS, new inspection. $4200. 570-709-1467
FORD `04 EXPLORER
Eddie Bauer Edition 59,000 miles, 4 door, 3 row seats, V6, all power options, moon roof, video screen $12,999. 570-690-3995 or 570-287-0031
FORD 02 EXPLORER Red, XLT, Original
non-smoking owner, garaged, synthetic oil since new, excellent in and out. New tires and battery. 90,000 miles. $7,500 (570) 403-3016
JEEP `02 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
Triple black, economical 6 cylinder. 4x4 select drive. CD, remote door opener, power windows & locks, cruise, tilt wheel. 108k highway miles. Garage kept. Super clean inside and out. No rust. Sale price $6,495. Scranton. Trade in’s accepted. 570-466-2771
JEEP `03 LIBERTY
SPORT. Rare. 5 speed. 23 MPG. 102K highway miles. Silver with black interior. Immaculate condition, inside and out. Garage kept. No rust, maintenance records included. 4wd, all power. $6,900 or best offer, trades will be considered. Call 570-575-0518
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$16/hour + commission & health benefits. ASE Certifications, Inspection & Emissions License Required. Come and apply for a long term position at a growing company. Call 570-820-0436 Today!
Accounting Manager We seek an outstanding accounting manager to join our fast-paced accounting department. Responsibilities include completing month-end close, preparing monthly financial statements, assisting with budgets and audits and providing leadership and direction to our accounting staff. Position will report to CFO. Requirements include minimum of bachelor’s degree, five years of accounting experience and proficiency in Excel.
Kingston based general practice. Experience necessary. Please send resumes to: c/o Times Leader Box 2885 15 North Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250
Logistics/ Transportation
WATER TANKER DRIVER Part time days and
nights with experience. Must have clean MVR and pass DOT requirements. Pay is based on experience. Call 570-445-1592 between 8am & 6pm
Send cover letter with résumé and salary history to: - OR -
Legal
Human Resources Impressions Media 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
BLENDED CASEMANAGER
is needed Full-time to work with the persistently mentally ill population, using a strengthbased perspective, to assist clients in obtaining the necessary services and support. Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field is needed. Benefit package offered. Please send resume’ to: Northeast Counseling Services, HR Dept. 130 W. Washington St., Nanticoke, PA 18634 or via email ncsjobs@ptd.net EOE. www.north eastcounseling.org
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MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN Prior experience
delivering & instructing on Medical Equipment & Supplies. Full time position, requires some on call. Must be detail oriented, good verbal & written skills a must. Resumes to info@caregivers america.com or 570-674-8500.
• Finishing • Stock Room • Customer Service/Expediter
Full Benefits
PERSONAL CARE AIDES FULL TIME - 3-11, PART TIME 7-3, & WEEKENDS ONLY H.S. DIPLOMA OR GED REQUIRED Please apply in person
Benefits for full time employees. SEND RESUME OR APPLY IN PERSON Monday-Friday 8:30a - 6pm to: Luzerne Optical 180 N. WilkesBarre Blvd. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Riverview Ridge 300 Courtright St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
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Purchasing Agent/Buyer Local industry-leading manufacturer seeks a Purchasing Agent/Buyer. This position ensures appropriate product levels for the supplies and materials necessary for production. This individual is also responsible for supplier relationships, purchasing strategies, inventory control and price negotiation. Must be able to communicate in a timely manor delays, changes or other concerns that impact the manufacturing floor, quality or engineering areas. The successful candidate has 5 years experience in purchasing; self motivated, able to work in a fast paced environment, has the ability to multitask; is highly organized; has strong business writing skills and is proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience working in a manufacturing/assembly facility preferred. International purchasing a plus. We offer a competitive salary and benefits. Send resume and salary history to:
c/o Times Leader Box 2895 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250 548 Medical/Health
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The Jewish Home of Eastern PA, a leader in long-term care, has an immediate need for a
RN NURSING SUPERVISOR on 3rd shift, Full Time (11:00pm-7:30am)
Long term care and Supervisory experience preferred Outstanding benefit and salary package Every other weekend and rotating holidays required Conveniently located off I-81 in Scranton
Contact Colleen Knight, Nursing HR Coordinator at 344-6177 ext.140 or send resume to:
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No telephone calls please. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
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468 THE 695CC ENGINE OF THE 700i IS THE ULTIMATE CALL OF THE WILD. REV IT UP, HIT THE TRAILS AND CHECK OUT THE SMOOTH RIDE-IN SUSPENSION, 11 INCHES OF GROUND CLEARANCE, ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (GT AND LTD ONLY) AND THE ON-THE-FLY 2WD/4WD FEATURE. COME IN NOW OR VISIT ARCTICCAT.COM.
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FABRI-KAL CORPORATION Full-time positions
with competitive compensation and benefits. For Hazleton & Mountaintop Plants
Industrial Electrician Maintenance Mechanic Material Handler/ Forklift
EEO Employer Drug & Alcohol Testing and background checks are conditions of employment. Apply in person Mon-Fri 8am-5pm By mail to: Fabri-Kal Corp. HR Dept 150 Lions Drive, Hazle Township PA 18202 By FAX 570-501-0817 Email – hrmail@hazleton. f-k.com
REGISTERED NURSE
FULL TIME A full time position is available at the Freeland Health Center, Freeland, PA. Please go to www.rhcnepa.com, click on: employment opportunities, then job openings. EOE M/F/V/H AA
RNS
Needed immediately. Full time, part time & per diem positions. Covering Luzerne & Lackawanna counties. Competitive salary, mileage reimbursement. Pleasant working conditions. For interview call Superior Health Services at 570-883-9581
Production/ Operations
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METAL FABRICATION SHOP FOREMAN (M/F) Ability to supervise
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AEROSTRUCTURES CORP has immediate
openings for: Aerospace CNC/Pressbrake Setup/Operator Ability to setup and run CNC/Press Brake, this includes changing tooling and programming basic bend patterns based on drawings. Ability to factor feed rates using the latest tooling technology. Must have setup experience. Mechanical Assembler Ability to assemble and test structural mechanical systems on aerospace products at various levels. Send resume via email: r.delvalle@ usmaero.NET
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SALES/CLASSIFIED The Times Leader – Impressions Media is seeking a highly energetic, sales motivated, detail oriented, multi tasking individual full time to work in our Classified Department to sell advertising to private individuals and commercial advertisers. Candidate Expectations:
• Team Player • Goal Oriented • Excellent Sales & Customer Service Skills • Strong Organizational Skills • Self-Motivated • Excellent Spelling, Grammar and Typing Skills • Experience with Word, Excel, email and internet searches • Work independently and within daily deadlines.
If you meet the above requirements send your resume to: The Times Leader Linda Byrnes, Classified Sales Manager 15 N. Main Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711 Email: lbyrnes@timesleader.com Fax: 570-831-7312 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
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Due to a recent expansion, one of the area’s largest & fastest growing Dealerships is now seeking
SALES PEOPLE AUTOMOTIVE SALES EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Excellent pay and benefits including 401k plan. Apply to:
Greg Martin 577 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18702 570-823-8888 email:
grmartin@ cocciacars.com
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Antiques & Collectibles
COMICS Golden Age Comics Captain Marvel Adventures #43 CGC Grade 8.0/Green Hornet Comics #30 CGC Grade 8.0 Both in Mylar Cases Still Sealed $225. & $275. 1960 Remco Fighting Lady in box, all parts intact, not working with batteries, can be repaired $75. 262-0363
To place your ad call...829-7130 566 Sales/Business Development
AUTOMOTIVE SALES CONSULTANTS Valley Chevrolet is seeking individuals who are self-starters, team-oriented and driven. (No experience necessary)
We Offer: • Salary & Commission • Benefits • 401k Plan • 5 Day Work Week • Huge New & Used Inventory
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Antiques & Collectibles
CLEAR COLORED BOTTLE, vintage from felch bros bottling works, Nanticoke, Pa size 1 pint 12 oz. in good condition , $5.00 570-735-6638
Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified department today at 570829-7130!
Apply in person to: Blake Gagliardi, Sales Manager Rick Merrick, Sales Manager
Arts/Crafts/ Hobbies
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POTTERY WHEEL, Brebdt needs minor repairs paid $400. at house sale used a couple times and wheel started slipping. Asking $50. 570-301-2694
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Digital Sales Director Immediate opening for a strong leader for our Digital Products team. Must have solid digital sales experience, with knowledge of SEO/PPC Marketing. Candidate must possess: • • • • •
Willingness to sell and lead others Track record of prospecting and closing Ability to develop sales partnerships Strong motivational and training skills High energy level
This is a fabulous opportunity for a driven, creative individual to showcase their sales abilities. Send cover letter with résumé and salary history to: hiring@timesleader.com
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Human Resources Impressions Media 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
No telephone calls please. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
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Antiques & Collectibles
PETE ROSE hand signed autographed bat photo of pete signing along with coa. $199. 851-1837 PHONOGRAPH RECORD LP COLLECTION 60S artists, excellent condition, discs & covers, approximate 300 albums$250. for all or will separate. 561-5432
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Looking for the right deal on an automobile? Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions! PRECIOUS Moments figurines – 26 with boxes. All pieces for $100. OBO.570-868-5048 SCHOOL DESK/ CHAIR Old with book shelf below seat. Refinished. Excellent condition. $50. 570-704-7019 STEIN 1983 Harley Davidson 80th Anniversary collectors stein, pewter & ceramic with Eadles Head lid. Asking $45. 570-301-2694
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Appliances
CONVECTION OVEN Ge Profile Stainless 30” built in oven. Never used or installed. $999. 570- 78-7075 MICROWAVE GE Profile over the range with added features. $100. Dishwasher Kenmore Elite. $90 Manuals included. All excellent condition. 570-814-5300.
NORTHEAST APPLIANCE
Used appliances starting at $125. Refrigerators, ranges, washers & dryers. 240 S. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 570-262-0126
RANGE: countertop stainless, Kenmore. 4 burner electric with center grill. $200. Call after 10 am 570-675-0248
WASHER/DRYER Kenmore Elite. White. FRONT LOAD. Like new. Electric dryer. Storage drawer on bottom of each. $800 for both 570-261-5120
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Baby Items
CRIB, metal tube style, baby colors & white, with matching changing table. $15. 570-301-2694
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Baby Items
SWING: Graco battery operated Graco infant car seat with base, entire neutral farm themed nursery set with lamp and accessories, Recaro convertible car seat $15 each. Vtech learning giraffe, Fisher Price monitor, pad for changing table. $5 each. All in great condition.902-9822.
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Building Materials
DOOR 36”x80” solid wood, 6panel exterior/interior, natural oak finish, right or left with hardware $200. handmade solid wrought iron mail box stand with fancy scroll $100. 570-735-8730 570-332-8094 VANITY TOP solid surface 5’ X 22”, & undermount china sink. New. Bought wrong size. $375. call 570 288-9843
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Cemetery Plots/Lots
MEMORIAL SHRINE CEMETERY
6 Plots Available May be Separated Rose Lawn Section $450 each 570-654-1596
MEMORIAL SHRINE LOTS FOR SALE
6 lots available at Memorial Shrine Cemetery. $2,400. Call 717-774-1520 SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY
724 Cellular Phones
APPLE IPHONE 4 S Brand new with
64GB Memory and Apple iPad 2, 64GB with wifi-3g this are factory unlocked with Complete accessories (Well packed & sealed in original company box) and can be used with any network provider of your choice Email: order@tradebitlimited.com or skype: wg.fields for more information.
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Clothing
COAT
KENNETH COLE Beige, size 6, hardly worn. $75. 570-855-5385 COAT men’s allweather with zipout lining. New. Tan. Size 44. $65. 570-654-2657
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Clothing
COAT: Women’s size medium reversible Dennis Basso faux fur coat. Faux navy suede 1 side, faux brown fur on other. 3/4 length with hood. Purchased from QVC. $25. 905-5539 DESIGNER CLOTHES at Discount prices. Tired of traveling to the city for your favorite designers? Ellesse Boutique has them all. Wed., Fri. & Sat. 11 - 5 Thurs. 12 - 6 100 Wyoming Ave. Wyoming, PA
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Exercise Equipment
ELLIPTICAL for saleExtreme performance Evolution model EE 120 with owners manual, barely used. $60. call 570-709-9863 EXERCISE EQUIPMENT Upright exercise bike, Diamondback #1150, excellent condition, $200 or best offer,call 570-675-9494 EXERCISE EQUIPMENT: JP PILATES Performer : $100 Or best offer Includes accompanying VHS tapes 570-288-6772 TEETER HANG UPS Inversion Table, like new. Can’t use anymore due to health condition. Paid $300, will sacrifice for $150. 836-0304 YOGA accessories 1/4” hi density yoga mat never used in original wrap never opened. phthalate free. 74”x24” $18. 570-814-2773
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Furniture & Accessories
752 Landscaping & Gardening
CHANDELIER Tiffany Chandelier. $70 Hunter Ceiling Fan. $30. 570-814-5300
GARDEN TRACTOR, Craftsman 25HP. 54” mowing deck, bagger. Mows forward & reverse. $1,870. 570-474-5571
DESK, drop down top 3 drawers, Pecan finish, 36x44 x 15”. $95 287-2517 DINING ROOM SET, all matching, 9 pieces, table, 5 chairs, buffet, china cabinet, wall mirror, good condition $350. GRANDFATHER CLOCK 3 tube Barwick $300. BEDROOM DRESSERS 1 with mirror $150. each. 474-6947
WOOD STOVE Englander 2009 model 2000 sq. ft. heating cap. glass door excellent condition $450. 954-0577
Furniture & Accessories
BEDROOM SET: Queen size headboard & footboard. Includes dresser, hutch, mirror & nightstand. Dark pine. $125 or best offer. Call 570-899-9582 BEDS girls toddler $50. Boys Toddler bed $50. 570-417-2555 BRAND NEW P-TOP QUEEN MATTRESS SET!! Still in bags! $150!! MUST SELL!! Call Steve @ 280-9628!!
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Machinery & Equipment
LOG SPLITTER, 5 ton, electric, Excellent condition. Works good. $200. 570-606-9705 LOG SPLITTER, Troy Bilt 27-ton, 3 years. old, 160 cc Honda engine. Barely broke in. Asking $800. Call 570864-3456 Evenings.
758 Miscellaneous DINING ROOM SUITE. Pennsylvania House, light cherry table, server, hutch, & five chairs. Excellent condition. $1,000, negotiable. 570-693-0141 DINING ROOM table, 5 chairs, lighted breakfront, buffet, table with 2 leafs. Oak $400. Call after 10 am 570-675-0248 DRESSER young girls dresser with mirror, white wash finish matching night stand, twin headboard. $50. 570-288-4219 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER dark oak 15 1/2” deep, 5’ h, 4” wide $60. 570-288-3723 ENTERTAINMENT center, medium oak. Place for tv, 2 drawers, 3 adjustable shelves. Very good condition. Furniture store quality. $100. Call 570-709-4180
Furnaces & Heaters
ELECTRIC FIREPLACE STOVE. 7501500 watts with adjustable thermostat flame intensity control, remote, new cost $199.95 selling for $80. 570-824-7015
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FURNISH FOR LESS
* NELSON * * FURNITURE * * WAREHOUSE * Recliners from $299 Lift Chairs from $699 New and Used Living Room Dinettes, Bedroom 210 Division St Kingston Call 570-288-3607 LAMPS 2 never used, Rembrandt, marble bases. $50. 570-822-9697 TABLE, Magazine, maple with marble top 21” x 6’ $300. 570-735-8730/570332-8094
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Jewelry
PANDORA BRACELET sterling silver with twenty charms. $400. 570-823-3489
752 Landscaping & Gardening VACUUM/BLOWER, Toro electric. Used once. $50. 570-779-9464
All Junk Cars & Trucks Wanted Highest Prices Paid In CA$H FREE PICKUP
570-574-1275 Looking for Work? Tell Employers with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130 BOOKS soft cover 3 LIzzie McGuire books .50 each. 9 Mary-Kate & Ashley books .50 each. 1 Raven Simone book .50 each. Help I’m trapped in my teacher’s body .50 The ordinary princess .50. The Wright 3 $1. The Babysitter’s Club #29 .50. Dreadful Acts & Terrible Times, the Eddie Dickens Trilogy .50 each. There’s a girl in my hammerlock .50. Mr. Mysterious & Company .50. Snow Bound .50 Loser .50. Molly moons incredible book of hypnotism $1.50. Hardcover Leon & the SPITTING IMAGE $3. Molly moon stops the world $3. A series of Unfortunate Events #12, #13, #6 $3. each. 570-696-3528 CABINET 4 cabinet sliding shelves, brand name, Saranac, brand new. $50. 788-1571 CHRISTMAS trimmings large amount, lights, 3 santa sleighs, much more $25. for all. RAIN LAMP $5. Rocking FOOT STOOL $5. 570-675-0920 FRAME Marquis walnut 43 1/2x31 3/4 picture 24 1/4x 36 5/8. Excellent condition $50 OBO. 570-406-7269 HOT WATER heater AO Smith, new, 40,000 BTUs, gas. $300. 570-417-7222
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776 Sporting Goods
LEATHER CASES 3 sample leather cases for products a sales person carries several brief cases all in good condition total $120. A must see or make offer. 570-788-6654
TWO VOUCHERS for Myrtle Beach National West Golf Course. Valid anytime, never expire. Good for two greens fees including cart rental. Great deal, $100! (570) 814-4643
MOVIE POSTERS: genuine $15. 33 RPM records classical, movies etc $8. each. IBM typewriter electric $80. 570-280-2472 OXYGEN TANK: portable $50. Cannisters: Sunflower $20. Carousel: water globe $20. Antique Cottage cookie jar $75. call after 10 am. 570-675-0248
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Televisions/ Accessories
TV 32” Quasar color with original remote $35. 570-868-5450
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Tools
SAW: Milwaukee Miter 6950 - $400. new In box. 570-655-1375
TRUCK CAP. Fiberglass A.R.E. with sliding screen windows & locking door. 76x62. $400 STEPCLIMBER, 425i Tunturi, $100. FLASHING, copper 3x8, $150. 570-574-0680
WELDER Lincoln electric 220 ac/dc arc welder, single phase, 60 hertz, 230 volts, 50 amps, 225 amps hc or 125 amps dc at 25 volts, 79 volts max on wheels code# 8811702 $400. 570-7358730/ 332-8094
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786 Toys & Games
Musical Instruments
ALTO SAXOPHONE Selmer AS500 with case & stand. Like New Asking $475. 570-574-2853 HONER HW200 Acoustic Guitar/ Korg GA-1 Electronic tuner/compact sheet music stand. All slightly used in boxes. great condition. $150. 570-262-0363
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776 Sporting Goods
KITCHEN – Step 2 Lifestyle Party Time with accessories. 42”h x 37”w. $40. SWEET STREETS 7 houses with accessories, + Sweet Streets town floor layout. All pieces for $40. 868-5048
Don't need that Guitar? Sell it in the Classified Section! 570-829-7130 THOMAS THE TANK table, tracks & trains $100. 570-417-2555
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796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
PAYING TOP DOLLAR for Your Gold, Silver, Scrap Jewelry, Sterling Flatware, Diamonds, Old High School Rings, Foreign & American Paper Money & Coins. WE WILL BEAT PRICES! We Buy Tin and Iron Toys, Vintage Coke Machines, Vintage Brass, Cash Registers, Old Costume Jewelry, Slot Machines, Lionel Trains & Antique Firearms. IF YOU THINK IT’S OLD BRING IT IN, WE WILL GIVE YOU A PRICE. COME SEE US AT 134 RTE. 11, Larksville 570-855-7197 570-328-3428
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VITO’S & GINO’S Wanted: Junk Cars & Trucks Highest Prices Paid!!
Video Game Systems/Games
NINTENDO unopened Gamecube games, A series of Unfortunate Events and Bomberman Jetters $8. each. 570-696-3528
FREE PICKUP
288-8995
BOW Hoyt Reflex compound, camouflage, right handed. Excellent condition. 29” adjustable draw length, 60-70lbs adjustable draw strength. Comes with peep sight, vibration dampeners, 3 pin glow in the dark Truglo bow sight, bow wrist sling, bow stabilizer, removable Truglo bow quiver, and bow whisker biscuit rest. $200. OBO 570-510-0503
WANTED Panasonic camcorder model pv 6100. 696-1036
CAT: 1 year old male cat. Orange in color. Neutered, all shots. Free to good home. 570-762-1378
HOLSTER, single, black $25. 570-735-1589
796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
POOL TABLE American Heritage 7’ oak & slate Billiard table with blue cloth, includes wall rack, 4 cues & bridge. Excellent condition, buyer must move $899. 570-474-2206
796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
BUYING SPORT CARDS Pay Cash for
baseball, football, basketball, hockey & non-sports. Sets, singles & wax. 570-212-0398
800 PETS & ANIMALS 810
Cats
570-735-1487 WE PAY THE MOST IN CASH
BUYING 11am to 6pm
POOL TABLE bar room size slate pool table. $800. Call Jack 570-824-9166 UNICYCLE Sun unicycle with 24” tire. New/excellent condition. $40. 570-868-5048
39 Prospect St • Nanticoke
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518 Customer Support/Client Care
Lord & Taylor is looking for aggressive, analytical & results-oriented individuals with strong PC skills and excellent communication skills to work in our Wilkes-Barre Service Center. In the US, Hudson s Bay Trading Company operates the retail entity, Lord & Taylor, an upscale specialty retailer with 46 stores in nine states. The executive level opportunities available are:
Cats
KITTY adopt snowy, pure white male, does not shed, 17 months beautiful, playful, special, healthy, Papers, veted Dec 21. FREE TO GOOD HOME. 570-851-0436
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Dogs
HBTC Call Center Workforce Analyst
This position is responsible for reviewing & analyzing Call Center volume, call distribution, long term schedule adherence, time off requests and metric management. This position is also responsible for tracking real time activities and adjusting forecasts and schedules to accommodate changes in workload volume and administering a workforce management program.
HBTC Call Center PM Supervisor
This position is responsible for overseeing the daily tasks of the Customer Service Agents to ensure compliance to HBTC Call Center policies/procedures as well as ongoing coaching and training to deliver best in class customer service. Availability required: 4:00pm till 12:30am (flexibility holidays/weekends) Qualified candidates will have minimum of 1 to 2 years experience in a Call Center, B.A. in Business or equivalent experience. Advanced experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Access software.
We offer a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401(k). We also offer generous merchandise discounts. Lord & Taylor is an equal opportunity employer.
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CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS
$350 each. 7 weeks old. Dewormed. Call 570-836-1090
LAB-BOXER MIX PUPS Well socialized, health records. $75 each 570-765-1846
MALTESE MIX PUPS & LHASA-APSO
MIX PUPPIES. Small, no shedding. $250 each. 570-765-1122
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Business/ Strategic Management
Impressions Media, a local multimedia company, has an immediate opening for Vice President of Circulation. The position reports directly to the President of the company. As a multimedia company, Impressions Media publishes its flagship publication, The Times Leader, as well as several other print publications. The digital business comprises several news websites as well as marketing/advertising products for the small to midsize business locally and nationally. We are looking for someone who has a proven track record in growing newspaper circulation and providing top-notch delivery service to our subscribers. Experience with postal and ABC audit regulations is a must. Marketing experience would be an added advantage. Send cover letter with résumé and salary history to: hiring@timesleader.com
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Human Resources Impressions Media 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
906 Homes for Sale
906 Homes for Sale SWOYERSVILLE
PAWS TO CONSIDER.... ENHANCE YOUR PET CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE Call 829-7130
Interested candidates need to apply online on our career website at: www.lordandtaylor.com/careers Lord & Taylor Service Center 250 Highland Park Blvd. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
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floor. Large eat in kitchen, fridge, electric stove, large living room, w/w carpeting, master bedroom with custom built in furniture. Ample closet space. Front/back porches, off street parking, laundry room available. No dogs, smoking, water, sewer, garbage paid. $525/mo + gas, electric, security, lease, credit, background check. (570) 696-3596
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2 bedroom, 2nd floor, bath, kitchen, living room. Heat & water included. $575/month. 1st month & security. No pets. 570-451-1038
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Clean Spacious 2 bedroom, 2nd floor, large living area and eat in kitchen. All utilities paid by tenant. $425/month 570-822-6184
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Roomy 1.5 bedroom. Extra large walk in closet. Equipped with range, refrigerator, washer/dryer. New tile bath. Security, references/lease. No pets. $575/mos. Utilities by tenant. 570-287-5775 570-332-1048
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room. Appliances. Enclosed porch. 2 car garage. $600/ month + security and utilities. No pets. No smoking. Call (570) 333-4363
WILKES-BARRE 264 Academy St
1.5 bedrooms, newly renovated building. Washer & dryer available. $600/per month includes heat, hot water and parking. 646-712-1286 570-328-9896 570-855-4744
WILKES-BARRE NORTH
815 N Washington Street, Rear 1 bedroom, wall to wall carpet, new paint & flooring, eat in kitchen with appliances, enclosed front & back porch, laundry facilities. heat, hot water and cable included. $520 + electric & security. No pets. Call 570-814-1356
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173 Almond Lane 3 Bedrooms, new carpet & paint. Shared yard. Front porch. Full basement. Eat-in kitchen with stove. No pets. $595 + utilities & security. Call 570-814-1356
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2 bedroom apartment, Carey’s Patch, completely remodeled. Appliances included with washer & dryer. Full yard & off street parking. No smoking. $700. Call Will at 570-417-5186
3 bedroom, 1 bath. Located on Academy St. $650 + utilities & security. Small pet OK with extra security. Call 570-262-1577
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bath, quiet area, off street parking. ABSOLUTELY NO PETS. $650/mo + security and references. Utilities by tenant. 570-430-3851 leave message
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322 New Hancock 3 bedroom. 1 bath. Available April 1st. Call for details. Call (570) 819-1473
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63 Elizabeth Street Recently remodeled 1st floor apartment. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. Gas heat. Washer/ dryer hook up. Fridge, dishwasher & stove. No pets. $600/mos + utilities. First & last months rent + 1 month security. 570-472-9453
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SAND SPRINGS Golf Community Luxurious 1900 sq. feet Townhouse. Modern kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, 1 stall garage. 3 minutes to interstates 81 & 80. $1400 + utilities. Call 570-582-4575 EXETER 1812 Scarboro Ave Completely remodeled 1/2 double, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, all hardwood floors & tile, modern kitchen including fridge, stove, dishwasher, disposal, modern baths, gas heat, washer dryer hookup in private basement, large porch, driveway, nice yard, great neighborhood, $795 + $1000 security, no pets. Call 570-479-6722
HUNLOCK CREEK
3 bedroom on 1 acre. New carpet & paint. Full basement. Detached 1.5 car garage. Front porch and spacious rear deck. Water, sewer included. $950/ month + 1st & last. 570-332-8922
KINGSTON
Single 3 bedroom 1 full bath, living room, dining room,. kitchen, wall to wall carpet and hardwood floors. Washer dryer hookup. Single garage, corner lot. Lawn maintenance included $775 plus utilities. Available February 570-287-5333 after 6:30 pm
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SWOYERSVILLE Completely remodeled Large 2 story, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, single family home including refrigerator, stove, dishwasher & disposal. Gas heat, nice yard, good neighborhood,. Off street parking. Shed. No pets. $995 / month. 570-479-6722
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3 bedroom, 1 bath, single family home for rent. Nice neighborhood, end of quiet street. Includes: refrigerator, stove, window A/C unit, washer & dryer, eat-in kitchen, new carpeting front porch/small yard. No smoking preferred. (570) 704-8820
WEST WYOMING
415 W. 8th Street 2 story, 2 bedroom, modern kitchen & bath, laundry room. sunroom & deck, yard. Off street parking. $650 per month + security & utilities. No pets. 570-760-0458
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297 S Sheridan St 3 bedroom. 1 bath. All appliances & some furniture included. Nice backyard. $550/month + utilities & security deposit. Call Brian at 570-299-0298
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District. Great geta-way. 2 bedroom mobile home with an 18x18 3 season sunroom. Large deck, situated on 2+ acres. Quiet setting. Location conveniently close to Jack Frost, Big Boulder & White Water Challengers along with I-80, I-81 & PA Turnpike. Stove, fridge, washer / dryer, dishwasher & microwave included. Water & sewer by landlord. Tenant covers electric & propane. Pet friendly with landlord approval (additional deposit required). 6 month lease required. $750 + security. 570-4740388 OR 417-8751
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Age: 22 Hometown: Laurel Run Status: Single Occupation: Racehorse owner/trainer and part-time retail Favorite Weekender feature: Model of the Week Favorite body part: My eyes and smile Favorite body part on the opposite sex: To me, every part of a woman is beautiful, it would be too tough to choose only one. Favorite sport: Love a lot of sports. Horse racing, football, basketball, baseball and bowling.
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Age: 18 Hometown: Pringle Status: In a relationship Occupation: Student Favorite Weekender feature: Tips From A Barbie Chick Favorite body part: My eyes Favorite restaurant: Shogun Most embarrassing moment? Passing out at my graduation practice. Last iPod download? Rihanna’s new album What wouldn’t you do for a million dollars? Anything that involves bugs! If you could have a one-night stand with anyone, no strings attached, who would it be? Torn between Ashton Kutcher and Chad Michael Murray Guilty pleasure? Eating icing out of the container Secret to keeping yourself in shape? I never work out! I guess I’m just lucky. If you were to switch teams, which celeb would you go for? Kim Kardashian One thing most people don’t know about you: I love animals more than people.
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