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’m one of those people who can put a CD on (yes, I’m also one of those antiquated people who still listen to them) and keep it on repeat. For days on end. Sometimes, months even. When music speaks to me, it speaks to me, and I have to have it in my ears constantly. A recent example would be The Menzingers’ new album, “On The Impossible Past,” which hasn’t left rotation since I first got an advance copy in the mail a few weeks ago. The album coincides with some life happenings I’ve had of late, but more importantly, it’s just that good. The Scranton-bred punks will perform locally next week, but you can find out how NEPA has influen-
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ced the band and how being on a big indie label has changed them for the better in this week’s cover story on pgs. 16-17. Though I may be biased, the rest of the issue is chockablock of goodness that includes correspondent Amy Longsdorf ’s interview with Guy Pearce, who has been in movies like “L.A. Confidential” and “The King’s Speech” — and stars in this week’s “Lockout” (p. 30). Staff Writer Stephanie DeBalko had an interesting conversation with Craig Yoe, who’ll be featured at Marywood University’s Creativity Conference, which ranged from Mickey Mouse to McDonald’s (p. 37) while intern Amanda Riemensnyder got “All Shook Up,” so to speak, for this week’s Stage story (p. 43) and resident imp Justin Brown shares another crazy memory in “Sorry Mom & Dad” (p. 50). I could keep going, but I’m out of room, so I guess you’ll have to start flipping pages. As always, thanks for reading! -- Nikki M. Mascali Weekender Editor
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THIS JUST IN ... 7 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ... 20 CONCERTS ... 18-19 THEATER ... 32 AGENDA ... 31, 34, 36, 38-39, 42, 50 SPEAK & SEE ... 41
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FOOD, FUN & FASHION
PUZZLE … 31 BUT THEN AGAIN … 42 JUST FOR THE HEALTH OF IT … 44 DISH … 46 WHO IS … 48
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WHAT A B---Shickshinny native Krysten Ritter will star in the ABC comedy “Don’t Trust the B---in Apartment 23,” which debuts Wednesday, April 11 at 9:30 p.m. after “Modern Family.” Ritter plays party-girl/ con-artist Chloe to Dreama Walker’s June, while former “Dawson’s Creek” star James Van Der Beek plays himself, a friend of Chloe’s. Ritter, a former model, has appeared in “Breaking Bad” and “Gossip Girl” and in the movies “Confessions of a Shopaholic” and “27 Dresses.”
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SCENES OF THE MUSIC SCENE The Vintage Theater (119 Penn Ave., Scranton), as part of the second annual installment of Rhythm of The Region II, is looking for work based on the local music scene for its May exhibit. Original art pieces, photographs, promotional materials and memorabilia are welcome for submission, and “a heavy emphasis this year will be placed on new works created for premier use in this show and venue-specific memorabilia,” stated a press release from the venue. To submit, e-mail photos of the work and/or a description, a brief artist bio if applicable and contact information to info@scrantonsvintagetheater.com; though digital submissions are preferred, they can also be mailed to the theater. Submission deadline is Friday, April 27 at 6 p.m. The exhibit opens Friday, May 4 and will be on display until May 31.
A TIME FOR TYLER Cork Bar & Restaurant (463 Madison St., WilkesBarre) will hold a fundraiser to benefit the Tyler T. Winstead Memorial Fund Thursday, April 19 from noon-10 p.m. The restaurant will donate 25 percent of that day’s sales to the fund; all wait-staff tips and proceeds from a raffle will also be donated. For more info, call 570.270.3818. Winstead, 14, died last week after being shot as he walked home from playing basketball at the Catholic Youth Center in Wilkes-Barre; investigations into his death continue. CRAFTSMEN STYLE The Masonic Temple & Scottish Rite Cathedral Association will dedicate Craftsmen Hall on the third floor of the Scranton Cultural Center (420 N. Washington Ave.) April 19 at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and includes a processional in full Masonic regalia.
’NIGHT, SEASON Actors Circle will close its 30th season with Marsha Norman’s “’Night, Mother” starting May 10 at Providence Playhouse (1256 Providence Road, Scranton). Winner of the 1983 Pulitzer Prize, the play explores the subjects of suicide and a tense mother-daughter relationship and features Darla Garmeroth and Janet Loewe. “’Night, Mother” will run May 10-13, 18-20; performances are Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 seniors, $8 students. For reservations, call 570.342.9707. FYI Due to an unforeseen circumstance, there will not be a movie review in the paper this week, but Pete Croatto’s review of “American Reunion” will be available online at theweekender.com. We apologize for any inconvenience. W
Craftsmen Hall on the third floor of the SCC is now open to the public for rentals.
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LAST COMIC STANDING Wisecrackers Comedy Standoff finals will be held Thursday, April 12 at 8 p.m. at the Hub Lounge inside The Clarion Hotel (300 Meadow Ave., Scranton). The 12 finalists — Heather
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COMPELLING EXPLANATIONS -- Drill, Baby, Drill: U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas may have been joking, but according to a February Washington Post story, he seemed serious at a Natural Resources Committee hearing when searching for yet more reasons why the U.S. should support oil drilling in Alaska. Caribou, he said, are fond of the warmth of the Alaskan pipeline. “So when they want to go on a date, they invite each other to head over to the pipeline.” That mating ritual, Rep. Gohmert concluded, is surely responsible for a recent tenfold increase in the local caribou population. -- In assigning a bail of only $20,000, the judge in Ellisville, Miss., seemed torn about whether to believe that Harold Hadley is a terrorist — that is, did Hadley plant a bomb at Jones
County Junior College? In February, investigators told WDAMTV that the evidence against Hadley included a note on toilet paper on which he had written in effect, “I passed a bomb in the library.” However, no bomb was found, and a relative of Hadley’s told the judge that Hadley often speaks of breaking wind as “passing a bomb.” The case is continuing. -- Melvyn Webb, 54, was acquitted in March of alleged indecent behavior on a train. An eight-woman, four-man jury in Reading (England) Crown Court found Webb’s explanation entirely plausible — that he was a banjo player and was “playing” some riffs underneath the newspaper in his lap. “(S)ometimes I do, with my hands, pick out a pattern on my knees,” he said. (On the other hand, the female witness against him had testified that Webb “was facing me, breathing heavily and snarling.”) IRONIES -- Earl Persell, 56, was arrested in Palm Bay, Fla., in February when police were summoned to his home on a domestic violence call. Persell’s girlfriend said he had assaulted her and held her down by the neck, and then moments later, with his truck, rammed the car she was driving away in. The subject of the couple’s argument was legendary singer Tina Turner and her late, wife-beating husband, Ike. -- Mark “Chopper” Read only wanted to help out his son’s youth athletics program in the Melbourne, Australia, suburb of Collingwood in February, but was rebuffed. He had offered his assistance at track meets by, for instance, firing the starter’s pistol for races, but officials declined after learning that Read had recently been released from prison after 23 years and had boasted of killing 19 people and once attempting to kidnap a judge at gunpoint.
-- Damien Bittar of Eugene, Ore., turned 21 at midnight on March 15 and apparently wanted to get a quick start on his legaldrinking career. By 1:30 a.m., his car had been impounded, and he had been charged with DUI, reckless driving and criminal mischief after he accidentally crashed into an alcohol rehabilitation center. LEAST COMPETENT CRIMINALS (1) Maureen Reed, 41, was charged with DWI in March in Lockport, N.Y., after arriving at a police station inebriated. She had gotten into an altercation with two others at the Niagara Hotel and left to go press charges. The police station is about 200 feet from the hotel, but Reed unwisely decided to drive her car there instead of walking. (2) Two men were robbed in a motel room in Bradenton, Fla., in February by Cedrick Mitchell, 39, who pulled a handgun on them, but lost it in a struggle when the men started to fight back. One of the men peppersprayed Mitchell, sending him fleeing. He returned a few minutes later and begged to buy the gun back for $40, but all he got was another pepper-spraying. Police arrested Mitchell nearby. COULD BE TRUE. MAYBE NOT. In Port Harcourt, Nigeria, in March, police finally straightened out the street confrontation between several men and a wheelchair-using man who, they thought, was making their penises disappear. According to National Network Newspapers, the police brought all parties to the station and ordered pants to be pulled down. All organs were said to be intact, but one man still complained that his had been made “lifeless.” W For more, visit NewsoftheWeird.blogspot.com.
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New album brings area-bred troubadours home By Nikki M. Mascali Weekender Editor
You’ll carve your names into the Paupack Cliffs/ Just to read them when you get old enough to know that happiness is just a moment,” go the lyrics in “Gates,” a song on The Menzingers’ new album “On The Impossible Past.” It just goes to show that you can take the band, currently touring America before heading to Europe at the end of the month, out of the Scranton area, but you can’t take the Scranton area out of the band. “There just influences so much,” guitarist/vocalist Tom May shared during a recent phone call before a show in Idaho. “On the new record, there are several songs that reference people and places in Scranton; in fact, I think every single song has some reference.” The Philadelphia-based Menzingers — which is rounded out by guitarist/ vocalist Greg Barnett, drummer Joe Godino and bassist Eric Keen — name checks the Pennsylvania Turnpike bridge, aka the “Freedom Bridge,” in South Abington Twp. that spans over Routes 6 and 11 and the Sun Hotel, a now-closed bar in Scranton that “used to let us drink there underage all the time,”
May said. “Coming from a place like Scranton, where we still have so many friends and family, just shaped us as people,” he continued. “And I think it gave us a unique experience on the American experience itself. … We see so much of the world, and every time we go some other place, whether we’re in Germany or Sydney, Australia, we’re constantly comparing it to where we’re from.” The area that helped shape The Menzingers will also help kickoff a record-release weekend for “On The Impossible Past” Thursday, April 19 when the foursome performs at Redwood Art Space in Plains Twp. The show includes Tigers Jaw, The Front Bottoms, The Holy Mess and Luther, and precedes dates in Boston, Philadelphia and Brooklyn. After forming in 2006 out of Bob and the Sagets and Kos Mos, which also featured members of Captain, We’re Sinking and Tigers Jaw, The Menzingers came up in now-defunct all-ages venues like Wilkes-Barre’s Cafe Metropolis and Test Pattern in Scranton. “I think what we took from that the most is the idea that we did it all ourselves,” May said. “We would be a local band, and
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“We would be a local band, and there would be 200 people at the show, that’s, like, unheard of for 16, 17 year-old kids. We learned that if it wasn’t there for us, we needed to make it ourselves.” The Menzingers vocalist/guitarist Tom May on coming up in NEPA’s all-ages scene
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The Menzingers / Tigers Jaw / The Front Bottoms / The Holy Mess /Luther, Just another night on stage for The Menzingers.
“We just, every day, worked on songs, and that’s how we wrote the album,” May recalled. “You could actually see the stars up there, it was incredible. The one thing that was cool was that my brother and Greg’s brother were also staying in the house — they were working up
there — and it was a really closeknit environment where we really had no other responsibilities except to write.” The result is a 13-song outing that blends the band’s punk upbringing with emotive vocals that range from joyful to fraught — and true to the
Thurs., April 19, 8 p.m., Redwood Art Space (740 Jumper Road, Plains Twp.) Info: facebook.com/themenzingers, redwoodartspace.tumblr.com
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On The Impossible Past,” the band’s first album with Epitaph Records, follows its 2007 Go-Kart debut and “Chamberlain Waits,” which was released via Red Scare Industries in 2010. May explained that being on Epitaph, a high-profile indie label that’s home to Bad Religion, Weezer and Pennywise, to name a few, has “definitely changed us for the better.” “It really gives you a lot of confidence because these people have been doing this for so long and are one of the few big independent labels that have completely survived the downfall of the modern-day label. They’re doing it right, and they believe in us, so it makes us believe in ourselves more.” Signing with Epitaph last spring changed the band’s recording process as well. “This one, we had a lot more time in the studio, so we were able to do all sorts of fine tuning that we normally weren’t able to do,” May said. “We had a lot more time to shape the songs into what they actually became than previously.” Unlike its first two records, which the band took months to write and collect songs for, The Menzingers wrote “On The Impossible Past” over the course of a few weeks as the four holed up in Barnett’s mother’s house in Lake Ariel.
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poignant lyrics. May credits that outcome to the group’s producer Matt Allison, who has worked with The Menzingers before and owns the Chicago studio where the album was recorded. “We’re not classically trained musicians in any respect; there’s certain things about singing and certain things about enunciating and just getting the emotion out that he helped bring out of us,” May stated. “So, that definitely really helped. I guess we just kind of go for it, and that’s what comes out.” “On The Impossible Past” has received much acclaim from outlets like Alternative Press, Kerrang! and PopMatters, something May said the band is “ecstatic” about. “It’s one of those things that I focused on since I was 17. For it to actually start happening, it’s definitely really surreal,” he shared. “It’s reaffirming … a lot of people seem to be saying very genuine things about the album, it’s so exciting, it’s incredible. “When we get an e-mail with a review in it, we get all thumbs and start laughing like a bunch of kids,” he confessed, laughing. As with most bands that have a less-than-obvious name, the Weekender had to ask May the “What’sthe-story-behind-the-name” question. “Usually, when somebody asks me that, I make up a different lie for it, but in actuality, it’s the phonetic spelling of the German word for a troubadour. There’s no great, ironic, genius name for it … but we’ve become traveling musicians, so I guess it makes sense,” he said with a laugh. W
there would be 200 people at the show, that’s, like, unheard of for 16, 17 year-old kids. We learned that if it wasn’t there for us, we needed to make it ourselves. “The thing I can remember the most is all the nights we spent at Cafe Metropolis. Man, we played there constantly, so many things happened there,” he added, laughing. After the group’s demo landed in the hands of Go-Kart Records, its debut album, “A Lesson In The Abuse Of Information Technology,” soon followed. “We were like, ‘Oh, wait a minute. People actually like this music! We could totally tour and book it ourselves and do this music,’” May said. “Then we just wanted to keep chasing it, and we picked up and moved to Philadelphia — and now we’re here.”
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15TH ANNUAL BRIGGS FARM BLUESFEST
- July 6-7 at Briggs Farm, Nescopeck Twp. Main Stage, Fri.: Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater, Linsey Alexander, Alexis P. Suter Band, Chris Beard; Sat.: Bernard Allison, Moreland & Arbuckle, Butterfield Blues Band, Rory Block. Back Porch Stage, Fri.: Lonnie Shields, The CKS Band, Clarence Spady, Mikey Junior, Rare Form; Sat.: Lonnie Shields, Sarah Ayers, Michael Packer Sam Lay, Jesse Lowey, Symphonic Haze. Info/directions: briggsfarm.com, 570.379.3342.
COVE HAVEN ENTERTAINMENT RESORTS
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$18 - The Janis Experience: April 14, 8 p.m., $25 - The Funk Ark / Mighty Mystic & The Strings of Thunder Band: April 20, 8 p.m., $15 - Splintered Sunlight: April 21, 8 p.m., $17 - Start Making Sense (Talking Heads tribute) / The Great White Caps: April 28, 8 p.m., $20 - Wishbone Ash: April 28, 8 p.m., $28 - Gershwin by Thomas Pandolfi: April 29, 4 p.m., $20 - Childhood’s End (Pink Floyd tribute): May 4, 8 p.m., $23 - Marko Marcinko Latin Jazz Quintet: May 5, 8 p.m., $23 - Mike Farris: May 11, 8 p.m., $18 - Bennie and the Jets (Elton John tribute): May 12, 8 p.m., $23 - Pianist Giorgi Latsabidze: May 13, $20 - The Barr Brothers / Kishi Bashi: May 18, 8 p.m., $17 - Miz: May 19, 8 p.m., $15 - Bill Kirchen / Too Much Fun: May 26, 8 p.m., $23 - The “The Band” Band: June 1, 8 p.m., $20 - Craig Thatcher’s Salute to the Fillmore: June 9, 8 p.m., $20 - Leon Redbone: June 22, 8 p.m., $33 - The Felice Brothers: June 23, 8 p.m., $25 - US Rails: June 29, 8 p.m., $14 - The Cast of Beatlemania: June 30, 8 p.m., $25 - Red Horse: July 21, $25
71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre Phone: 570.826.1100 - 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 - 88 Keys and 24 Sons: April 29, TIMES VARY, $21.40 - Vicki Lawrence and Mama: May 4, 8 p.m., $25-$45 - Riverdance: May 8, 7:30 p.m., $43$63 - Willie Nelson and Family: May 11, 8 p.m., $43-$80 - Tony Bennett: June 2, 8 p.m., $70$126 - NEPA Philharmonic Tribute to Benny Goodman: June 9, 8 p.m., $35.50-$73.45 - Zappa Plays Zappa: June 28, 7:30 p.m., $29.50-$75 - Jim Gaffigan: July 26, 7 p.m.
1 Tamiment Road, Tamiment 866.448.7849 mtlaurelpac.com - The Guess Who: June 8, $37.50$67.50, 7 p.m. - Ziggy Marley: June 15, $42.50$72.50, 7 p.m. - The Rock ’n’ Blues Fest ft. Johnny Winter / Edgar Winter / Leslie West / Rick Derringer / Kim Simmonds: Aug. 19, 6 p.m., $45.50-$75.50
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MOUNT LAUREL PAC
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April 24, May 8, 29, 2 p.m., $20, Gypsies - Gloriana: April 14, 8 p.m., $25-$40, Gypsies - Andrew Dice Clay: April 28, 8 p.m., $50-$65, Gypsies - Tito Puente Jr.: May 5, 8 p.m., $20-$30, Gypsies - Parrot Beach: May 27, 8 p.m., free - Chippendales: June 9, 8 p.m., $20$30 - KC & The Sunshine Band: July 20, 9 p.m., $40-$55
NEW VISIONS STUDIO & GALLERY
201 Vine St., Scranton 570.878.3970 - High School Band Show: April 20, 6:30-10 p.m. doors 6 p.m. $5/door. Bad Answers / Crock Pot Abduction (C.P.A.) / Faceless Shadows / Warning Level - Betty Harlot / Doghouse Charles / Rafael Pimentel / Katie Kelly / Edward Cuozzo / Daniel Rosler: April 28, 7:30 p.m., $6
13TH ANNUAL OATS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Benton Rodeo Grounds (Mendenhall Lane, Benton) www.oatsfestival.com, 908.464.9495 - June 28-July 1: Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out / Gibson Brothers / Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike / Hillbilly Gypsies / Cumberland River / The Roys / Stained Grass Window / more. Camping, food, craft vendors. Workshops, children’s program, music academy, open jam tent. Weekend advance/ $70; weekend gate/$80; Thurs. $20; Fri., Sat. $30; Sun. $10; under 15/free with adult ticket, pets $10 weekend only.
PENN’S PEAK
325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe 866.605.7325 or visit pennspeak.com. - The Mickey Hart Band: April 12, 8 p.m., $32 - Glen Campbell: April 19, 8 p.m., $49.25-$54.25 - Big Shot (Billy Joel tribute): April 20, 8 p.m. - The Music of Bill Monroe ft. Peter Rowan & The Travelin’ McCourys: April 22, 8 p.m., $25 - Aaron Tippin: April 27, 8 p.m., $33$38.75 - Beatlemania Now: May 4, 8 p.m., $25 - Get The Led Out (Led Zeppelin tribute): May 5, 8 p.m., $41.75 - Survivor: May 6, 8 p.m., $32 - Dennis DeYoung: May 12, 8 p.m., $42.75-$48.25 - Dark Star Orchestra (Grateful Dead tribute): May 31, 8 p.m., $32 - Kansas: June 1, 8 p.m., $40.75$46.25 - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: June 2, 8 p.m., $32
- America: June 8, 8 p.m., $43.75$49.25 - Kellie Pickler: June 14, 8 p.m., $32$37 - 7 Bridges (Eagles tribute): June 15, 8 p.m., $25 - Steven Wright: June 24, 8 p.m., $29-$34 - Foreigner: June 29, 8 p.m., $54.25$65.25 - Johnny Winter / Magic Slim & The Teardrops: June 30, 8 p.m., $33 - Arrival (Abba tribute): July 13, 8 p.m., $31-$36.75 - Jim Messina: July 20, 8 p.m., $31 - Vince Gill: Aug. 18, 8 p.m., $59.25$64.25
PENNSYLVANIA BLUES FESTIVAL
Blue Mountain Ski Area, Palmerton 610.826.7700 www.skibluemt.com July 27, 8 p.m.-midnight; July 28, 1 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; July 29, noon-9 p.m. Fri. main stage: Mikey Junior & The Stone Cold Blues Band, Sat.: Marquise Knox, Michael Burks, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Joe Louis Walker, Billy Branch & The Sons of Blues w/ Lurrie Bell, Carlos Johnson & Demetria Farr. Tent stage: Dawn Tyler Watson & Paul Deslauriers, Wallace Coleman, Billy Branch & Lurrie Bell, Dawn Tyler Watson & Paul Deslauriers, Wallace Coleman, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Steve Guyger & The Excellos. Sun. main stage: Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens, Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Teeny Tucker, Earl Thomas, Brooks Family Blues Dynasty Ft. Lonnie, Ronnie & Wayne BakerBrooks. Tent stage: Corey Harris, The Brooks Family Acoustic, Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Teeny Tucker. On-site camping, visit website for ticket prices/info.
PENNSYLVANIA THEATRE OF PERFORMING ARTS
JJ Ferrara Center, 212 W. Broad St., Hazleton 570.454.5451 ptpashows.org - The Singing Boys of Pennsylvania: April 21, 7 p.m., $12. - King Henry and the Showmen: April 22, 6-9 p.m., $12
Citizens Band Radio / Band of Strings: April 15, 5 p.m., $15 advance, $20 at door, $40 fan pack, includes admission, T-shirt, poster and signing the sheetrock that will be displayed at new location of SG. - Forward / Joe Nice: April 19, 8 p.m. - Brothers Past: April 20, 8 p.m. - The Pietasters / Hub City Stompers / Rude Crue: April 21, 8 p.m. - Benefit for Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative ft. Nowhere Slow / The Honey Badgers / A Fire With Friends / A Social State: April 22, 6 p.m. - Jahman Brahman / Ol’ Cabbage: April 26, 8 p.m. - Miz: April 27, 5 p.m. - Jam Stampede: April 27, 9 p.m. - The Statesman: April 28, 8 p.m. - Rock the Walls ft. Joe Bogwist / Willie Jack / The Northern Light / Nadine LaFond: April 29, 5 p.m., $10 advance, $15 at door, $35 fan pack, includes admission, T-shirt, poster and signing the sheetrock that will be displayed at new location of SG.
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 - “Strike Up the Band” ft. The Salvation Army Bristol Easton Band: April 13, 7:30 p.m., free, call 344.9878 - The Kingston Trio: April 20, 8 p.m., $25-$30
SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER
420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton Phone: 888.669.8966 - NEPA Philharmonic: The Music of Gershwin Pops III: April 13, 8 p.m., $34.50-$73.15 - Shinedown / Adelita’s Way / Art of Dying: April 22, 7 p.m., $42.35 - NEPA Philharmonic Haydn / Brahms, A German Requiem: April 27, 8 p.m., $34.50-$73.15
SHERMAN THEATER
REDWOOD ART SPACE
740 Jumper Road, Plains Twp. - The Menzingers / Tigers Jaw / Front Bottoms / The Holy Mess / Luther: April 19, 8 p.m.
524 Main St., Stroudsburg Phone: 570.420.2808, www.shermantheater.com - Clutch / Hellyeah: April 17, 7:30 p.m., $32.65 - Dayglow: April 21, 7 p.m., $50.25+ - David Bromberg: June 8, 8 p.m., $35-$45 - Hot Tuna Electric / Steve Kimock: June 28, 8 p.m., $25-$40
RIVER STREET JAZZ CAFE
THREE KINGS
667 N. River St., Plains Phone: 570.822.2992 - Suze CD release: April 14, 8 p.m. - Rock the Walls ft. Floodwood ft. Al Schnier & Vinnie Amico from moe./
603 Route 6, Jermyn - Badfish – A Tribute to Sublime: April 19, 7 p.m., $12-$18 - The Plot in You / Existence / Kill the Coward: May 14, 6:30 p.m., $12
In October, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings released the “Mickey Hart Collection” to preserve and further the longtime Dead percussionist’s endeavor to cross borders and expand musical horizons. Tickets for the all-ages show are $24, and Hart is donating 100 percent of the ticketing fees from tickets sold on MickeyHart.net to Music Therapy research; tickets are also available at the venue box office and Ticketmaster. Electric Touch: April 14, 6 p.m. - Say Anything / Kevin Devine & The Goddamn Band / Fake Problems / Tallhart: April 15, 7 p.m. - Timeflies: April 17, 6:30 p.m. - The Black Dahlia Murder: April 18, 7 p.m.
KESWICK THEATER
- WXW Memorial Mayhem: May 19, 6 p.m.
TOYOTA PAVILION AT MONTAGE MOUNTAIN
1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton - Megadeth / Rob Zombie / Lacuna Coil: May 12, 7 p.m., $44-$65.50 - Dave Matthews Band: May 28, 7 p.m., $53.35-$89.90 - ZZ Top / 3 Doors Down: May 30, 7 p.m., $40 - Vans Warped Tour: July 18 - Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival ft. Motorhead / Slayer / Slipknot / As I Lay Dying / The Devil Wears Prada / Asking Alexandria, more: Aug. 4 (pre-sale 4/6) - The Peach Music Festival ft. Allman Brothers Band / Zac Brown Band / Tedeschi Trucks Band / Warren Haynes Band / O.A.R. /Cabinet / Miz,
more: Aug. 10-12, $99-$225 - Kiss / Motley Crue: Sept. 18, 7 p.m., $50.85-$185 PHILADELPHIA
ELECTRIC FACTORY
3421 Willow St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.LOVE.222 - Needtobreathe / Ben Rector: April 20, 9 p.m.
THE FILLMORE AT THE TLA
334 South St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.922.1011 - We Came As Romans / Emmure: April 11, 6 p.m. - The Pretty Reckless / The Parlor Mob / The Hollywood Kills: April 12, 7 p.m. - Hot Chelle Rae / Action Item /
Easton Road-Keswick Ave, Glenside, Pa. Phone: 215.572.7650 - Lily Tomlin: April 13, 8 p.m. - One Night of Queen: April 14, 8 p.m. - Greg Lake: April 19, 7:30 p.m.
TOWER THEATER
69th and Ludlow Sts. Upper Darby Phone: 610.352.2887 - Gabriel Iglesias: April 13, 8 p.m. - Creed: April 16-17, 7:30 p.m. - Rodrigo y Gabriela / C.U.B.A.: April 21, 8 p.m.
TROCADERO
10th & Arch St, Philadelphia Phone: 215.336.2000 - The Ting Tings: April 13, 8 p.m. - Dev / Outasight / Wynter Gordon: April 17, 7:30 p.m. - Bad Brains / GZA / Lionize: April 19, 8 p.m. - Overkill, more: April 20, 7:30 p.m. ELSEWHERE IN PA
CROCODILE ROCK
520 Hamilton St, Allentown Phone: 610.434.460 - Hawthorne Heights / Sandlot Heroes / Mark Rose: April 11, 6 p.m. - For Today / A Skylit Drive, more: April 14, 4:30 p.m. - DJ Steve Aoki: April 18, 9 p.m. - Divided By Friday / Set It Off: April 19, 6 p.m. - Theory of a Deadman / Pop Evil / Stellar Revival: April 20, 8 p.m.
SANDS BETHLEHEM
77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem Phone: - Incubus: May 16, 8:30 p.m. - The Beach Boys: May 17, 8 p.m. - Glenn Fry: May 18, 8 p.m. - Alan Jackson: May 19, 8 p.m. - Blink-182: May 20, 7:30 p.m. - Flogging Molly: May 24, 8 p.m. - Paul Anka: May 27, 8 p.m. - Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo: June 8, 8 p.m. NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY
BEACON THEATER
2124 Broadway, New York, NY. Phone: 212.496.7070 - Furthur: April 12-15, 17-18, 7:30 p.m. - Creed: April 19-20, 8 p.m. - Daryl Hall / Allen Stone / Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings: April 21, 8 p.m.
THE FILLMORE AT IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Place, New York, N.Y. Phone: 212.777.6800 - Hot Chelle Rae, more: April 12, 6 p.m. - The Pretty Reckless, more: April 13, 7 p.m. - Bad Brains: April 17, 7 p.m. - Steel Panther: April 18, May 16, 7 p.m. - The Black Dahlia Murder, more: April 19, 7 p.m.
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DRUM CIRCLE The Mickey Hart Band will perform at Penn’s Peak (325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe) Thursday, April 12 at 8 p.m. The show will feature brand-new material from the band, as well as songs from Hart’s solo catalog and the Grateful Dead.
7th Ave., New York, NY Phone: 212.465.MSG1 - Nickelback / Bush / Seether / My Darkest Days: April 19, 6:30 p.m.
RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL
1260 Ave. of the Americas, NY, NY Phone: 212.307.717 - Pulp: April 11, 8 p.m. - The Fray / Jessie Baylin: April 12, 8 p.m. - Daniel Tosh: April 13, TIMES VARY - Gabriel Iglesias: April 14, 8 p.m.
ROSELAND BALLROOM
239 52nd Street, New York, NY. Phone: 212.777.6800 - Mastodon / Opeth: April 11, 7 p.m.
THE THEATRE AT MSG 7th Ave., New York, NY Phone: 212.465.MSG1 - New Edition: April 21, 7 p.m.
BORGATA HOTEL AND CASINO
Atlantic City, NJ Phone:1.866.MYBORGATA.com - All American Rejects: April 13, 9 p.m. - Daryl Hall / Sharon Jones / Allen Stone: April 14, 9 p.m.
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Wednesday: Bar on Oak: Line Dancing Brews Brothers West: Speaker Jam Karaoke/DJ Chacko’s: K8 Elmer Sudds: Robb Brown and Friends Grotto, Wyoming Valley Mall: Gameshow mania with DJ Pete Bayo Hops & Barleys: Karaoke w/ DJ Bounce Jim McCarthy’s Tavern on the Hill: Karaoke Ole Tyme Charley’s: DJ EFX Party River Street Jazz Caféé: Open Mic Rob’s Pub & Grub: Beer Pong Rox 52: Comedy Competition Slate Bar & Lounge: DJ Hard Drive w/ Karaoke, beer pong Woodlands: Pop Rox V-Spot: Eric Rudy (Acoustic) Thursday: Bar on Oak: The Tones Bart & Urby’s: Twisted Team Trivia @ 9:30 p.m. Breakers, Mohegan Sun: Battle of the Bands, Mr. Echo Carey’s Pub: Eric & Krysten from Tribes Chacko’s: Kartune Huns’ West Side Caféé: DJ King B Liam’s: Banga Bros. Ole Tyme Charley’s: Karaoke River Grille: DJ Ooh Wee River Street Jazz Caféé: Giants of Leisure Rox 52: Beer Pong Rum Runnerz, Dunmore: Speaker Jam Karaoke/DJ Slate Bar & Lounge: DJ Jam Stan’s Caféé: Free Jukebox Tommyboys Bar & Grill: Broken Road Woodlands: DJ Davey B, DJ Data (Club HD) V-Spot: Jackson Vee (Acoustic)
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hen the band SUZE releases its debut CD later this week, it will be the culmination of nearly five years of work. Though the group, which was formed in 2007, has been writing and recording original material since 2009, the new album, titled “When The World Is Not Enough,” is its first official release. “It’s surreal,” says lead vocalist and guitarist Adam McKinley. “If you asked me five years ago if I’d have an album with a rock band in five years, I probably would have said, ‘No.’ I think we’re all very excited about it. We put a lot of time and work into it, and we think we’ve put out of a pretty professional product and that people are going to enjoy it.” McKinley, the band’s primary lyricist, says inspiration
for songs comes from many places. “It could be anything, really,” he says. “I don’t try to go for anything specific or try to have a certain style. I just like to write what I think is interesting to not only me, but to other people. I try to tell stories and come up with scenarios … it’s almost like doing a score for a movie in a way. You hear some music and a chord progression, and if it’s a cool idea, you run with it. That’s how I came up with a James Bond kind of thing with ‘When The World Is Not Enough.’ The little riff in the beginning sounded, to me, like something that would be in a James Bond film, so I just kind of went with it. ‘Danny Drank Whiskey’ has a little bit more of a country-rock, bluesy beat and rhythm to it.” The album was recorded at the McCrindle Building Recording Studio and was pro-
“I just like to write what I think is interesting to not only me, but to other people. I try to tell stories and come up with scenarios.”
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duced by the band and Jody Busch Sr. McKinley says the producer has become both a mentor and a friend to the band. “He’s the best,” he says. “We got pretty lucky in getting him. He has that fatherly/teacher-like presence for us. When we needed to get something done, he knew how to handle us, keep us focused, and keep us going on the right path.” The band will perform Wednesday, April 11 at the Woodlands for the Weekender/Mountaingrown Original Music Series. It will mark the band’s second appearance at the monthly live radio broadcast. The album will be released on Saturday, April 14 at a CD-release party at the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains Twp. It will be available at Gallery of Sound and as a digital download through sites such as iTunes by early May. SUZE also features Kevin Gallagher on drums, Brandin Shaffern on bass, Adam Gabriel on lead guitar and Angelo Miraglia on keyboards. Influences include Led Zeppelin, moe., Phish, Pink Floyd, Radiohead, The White Stripes and Rage Against The Machine. The group plays frequently at Senunas’ in Wilkes-Barre and is also finding a welcome home at the Jazz Cafe. McKinley says the band appreciates those that come out to the shows and attributes the group’s success to its love for music. “It’s a cliche thing to say, but I think it’s just that we all just really like to play,” he says. “When you have a following, it makes it that much better, and we do have a small following now, so it’s really cool. At this point, it’s more like, ‘How many people are going to be there?’ rather than, ‘Is anybody going to be there?,’ which is a good feeling. But I mostly attribute that to the fact that we like to play, and we like to get better. We also think that we write pretty good songs, and we want to keep that momentum going.” W
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ALBUM REVIEWS Solidly Overkill
While never achieving the same levels of status or fame of some of its peers in the world of thrash metal, Overkill’s persistence and refusal to go away quietly is impressive. The New Jersey-based outfit recently released “The Electric Age,” which marks the band’s 16th album since its founding in 1984. The album gets off to a thunderous beginning with “Come and Get It,” building the energy gradually for a minute or so before getting down to business. Longtime fans will soon recognize that Overkill isn’t reinventing the wheel with “The Electric Age,” making use of the same quick tempo, shredding
guitars, tight rhythm section, and screeching vocals that have been important elements of Overkill’s music throughout the band’s entire career. The band plays with real precision and skill on tracks like “21st Century Man,” “Drop the Hammer Down,” “Black Daze” and “All Over But the Shouting,”
It’s neither revolutionary nor surprising in any way, but the vast majority of thrash fans will enjoy it.
Bonnie Raitt “Slipstream” Rating: W W W
Raitt continues to evolve self, sound It’s been seven years since her last album, but Bonnie Raitt seems to pick up right where she left off in a consistent career that began in the early ’70s. “Slipstream” begins with the funky r&b of “Used to Rule the World,” revs up for some roadhouse fun with “Down to You”
rocketing through the songs with such fury and energy that one almost forgets to breathe until the album ends with the aptly (if not ironically) named “Good Night.” A few tracks, such as “Electric Rattlesnake” or “Old Wounds, New Scars” have themes that are ever-so-slightly immature, perhaps even a little punk rock-ish, but generally speaking “The Electric Age” is a solid metal album through and through. It’s neither revolutionary nor surprising in any way, but the vast majority of thrash fans will enjoy it nonetheless. It represents the band’s style well enough to serve as an intro piece for newer fans, and the simple, straightforward approach that Overkill takes to making metal music should appeal to anyone whose style of choice is loud, angry and delivered at a breakneck pace. -- Michael Irwin Weekender Correspondent
and “Split Decision” and slows for tasteful ballads, such as “Not Cause I Wanted To.” There’s also Gerry Rafferty’s 1979 pop hit “Right Down the Line,” which is right in Raitt’s wheelhouse and, like much else here, showcases her emotive slide guitar. Raitt produced all those numbers, performing them with her own band, and it’s all typically solid stuff. But the highlights are the four tracks helmed by Joe Henry, using his own musicians, especially two excellent Bob Dylan numbers, “Million Miles” and “Standing in the Doorway.” The arrangements are spare and evocative and bring a new and fresh feel to Raitt’s usual blues and folk-based approaches. It makes you want to hear more from this collaboration. -- Nick Cristiano Weekender Wire Services
Raitt seems to pick up right where she left off in a consistent career that began in the early ’70s.
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Delivering brute force Streamlining hardcore, death metal and thrash into a chugging engine of destruction, “From the Ashes We Shall Rise,” the inaugural EP from Scranton metalcore band Our Ashes Remain, is like a muscle car stripped of accoutrements. This thing is all about speed and power. The five-track release kicks off with an apocalyptic ditty called “Our Ashes Re-
Top at 8 with Ralphie Aversa 8. Wiz Khalifa/Snoop Dogg/ Bruno Mars: “Young, Wild & Free” 7. Calvin Harris: “Feel So Close” 6. Katy Perry: “Part of Me” 5. Flo Rida: “Good Feeling” 4. David Guetta/Nicki Minaj:
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main,” first luring you in with quiet exoticism, then hitting you upside the head with a mess of squealing riffs. As one would hope for any song a band has deemed worthy of sharing its name with, the track is a standout. Unfortunately, the recording doesn’t do it justice. The limitations of this self-financed DIY effort are apparent throughout. Somewhat undone by a thin-sounding production, the drums are too high in the mix, and the guitars don’t so much crunch as buzz. Luckily, the band has an ace in the hole: Frontwoman Jane Moser. Like a female Mike Patton, Moser’s vocal-chord gymnastics see her shifting from a whisper to a scream on a dime, coiling in with melodious crooning before lashing out in a frenzy of gut-churning growls ’n’ throat-shredding shrieks. Marrying the attitude and sparse simplicity of hardcore with the jet-black aggression of heavy metal, what Our Ashes Remain ultimately does best is brute force. The relentless groove of “Wasted” thunders like dinosaur steps in the forest, “8” conjures images of heavy artillery, and “They Keep Us Down” pounds imposingly with an industrial influence. The dark bass lines and tribal percussions at the start of “Fearless” hint at something more, but this band isn’t out to reinvent the wheel. It just wants to burn rubber. -- Bill Thomas Weekender Correspondent
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t’s refreshing to see a little variety now and then. That’s why I was pleasantly surprised to get my hands on the LG Lucid. Given the specifications, you wouldn’t expect the Lucid to be all that impressive. It’s got OK screen resolution — 480x800, compared to the 720x1280 or better resolutions sported by state-of-the-art phones. It’s got a 5 megapixel camera, compared to the 8 megapixel devices now common at the top of the range. But the processor is a decent 1.2 Ghz dual-core model, the RAM and storage are both sufficient, and it has 4G connectivity.
In practice, the camera is pretty good. It can take HD video and offers autofocus and a flash. The pictures are crisp, and the screen, while not breathtaking, is quite clear. The Lucid, like most 4G devices, has a front-facing camera for video chat. Most important, the phone is extremely responsive. LG seems to have done what is nearly impossible: Produce a midrange device that doesn’t try to bite off more than it can chew — at an acceptable price point of $79.99 to boot. Typically, midrange smartphones suffer from being either
underpowered for the software they support or relatively powerful but lacking an important feature. The Lucid doesn’t seem to have those issues. It’s perfectly capable of running every bit of software with power to spare, it’s snappy, and it’s not lacking in features that might make you pine for another phone the entire time you own it. In terms of construction, the Lucid is sturdy but light and sports an interesting chrome bezel along the sides. It seemed a bit thick when looking at it edgeon, but it doesn’t feel that way in the hand. The display is adequate at 4.0 inches and is protected by damage-resistant Gorilla Glass, always a nice feature. One nitpick is that it currently runs Android 2.3 as opposed to the current Android 4.0, the manufacturer has indicated an upgrade to Android 4.0 at some
point. I don’t usually recommend midrange phones, but with the LG Lucid, I’d break that rule; it’s a great phone for people who are looking to get into a feature-rich smartphone without spending the seemingly ubiquitous $299.99 price tag that most new devices seem to carry. At $79.99 from Verizon Wireless, the Lucid is something of a bargain considering the performance. It’s not the most powerful phone on the market; it’s not the fastest or the thinnest. But it’s probably one of the most balanced devices W you can buy. Lucid is a great phone for people who want a smartphone, but don’t want to break the bank getting one.
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Guy Pearce is smart-alecky badass Agent Snow in the sci-fi/action thriller ’Lockout’.
No 'Lockout' on career for this Guy By Amy Longsdorf
Weekender Correspondent
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t didn’t take long for unlikely action star Guy Pearce to earn his tough guy stripes on the set of “Lockout.” All he had to do was perform some of his own stunts, including a number of complicated moves that left him with a host of injuries. “I injured myself every week,” he recalls. “Not necessarily major injuries. But I would pull a muscle in my leg or, one time, I fired a gun in this tiny little tunnel, and the bullet casing flew out of the gun and ricocheted off the roof and went straight down the back of my shirt. “And of course, I had a flak vest on, which is kind of tricky to get off, and the casing was really hot. So, it burned a mark on my back in the shape of a bullet … I’m sure they have me on film going, “Oh, oh, oh, oh,’” he adds with a laugh. “I’m so nervous that’s going to be on the DVD.” Like an Aussie Daniel DayLewis, Pearce thrives on transformation. One of the industry’s ultimate quick-change artists, he’s morphed from an uptight
police detective in ’40s Los Angeles (“L.A. Confidential”) to a grubby outlaw tasked with killing his brother (“The Proposition”) to a bitchy crossdresser on a tour of the outback (“The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.”) Even though Pearce has made movies in just about every genre from literary adaptations (“The Count of Monte Cristo”) and mind-bending thrillers (“Memento”) to creature features (“Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark”) and war pictures (“The Hurt Locker”), he’s rarely gotten the chance to play the swaggering action star. With “Lockout,” due in theaters Friday, April 13, he makes up for lost time. Newly buff and about 50 pounds heavier thanks to a regimen of “protein powder, lots of Serbian meat and weightlifting,” Pearce plays Agent Snow, an irreverent wise-cracker and tough guy. “When I first met with the directors, they told me they wanted a leading guy who (the audience) could laugh at and laugh with,” recalls Pearce, who was born in England and raised in Australia. “Snow kind of thinks
he’s pretty funny, but he’s probably more troubled than he gives himself credit for or allows himself to be. And so he masks that with humor and being a smart aleck. I liked that.” Part sci-fi thriller and part blood-and-thunder actioner, “Lockout” has an international flavor. It was shot in Serbia, produced and co-written by the prolific French moviemaker Luc Besson (“Taken,” “La Femme Nikita”) and directed by the Irish team of Stephen St. Leger and James Mather. When the movie begins, Snow is dispatched to MS One, a prison where the president’s daughter (Maggie Grace) is being held hostage. The twist is that the prison is located on a floating space station where the world’s 500 baddest criminals are kept in an artificial sleep. As it turns out, one of Snow’s best buddies is an inmate, and Snow is venturing into deep space as much to rescue him as to bring back the president’s daughter. “I enjoyed where Snow’s head was at,” says Pearce. “I loved the fact that he (could have cared less) about the president’s daugh-
ter, he’s just there for his buddy. I thought that was quite funny.” Pearce’s Agent Snow has been compared to Bruce Willis in the “Die Hard” movies and Kurt Russell in “Escape From New York” and “Escape From Los Angeles.” But the actor insists he didn’t pattern Snow after any other action heroes. “I’m sure subconsciously all those Bruce Willis-type characters sit somewhere in (my) psyche. But I find it best not to sort of delve back into that stuff too much otherwise it feels like you’re sort of a plagiarist. I’m always struggling to try and feel original in what I’m doing.” From child actor to ‘Prometheus’ lthough he’s only 44 years old, Pearce began acting in 1976. “I started my working life when I was 8 instead of 18,” he notes. Pearce became interested in
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acting around the same time his father — New Zealand-born air force test pilot Stuart Pearce — died in a plane crash. As a youngster, Guy began landing roles in theater productions. He also entered his share of amateur bodybuilding contests, eventually netting the title of Junior Mr. Victoria when he was 16. Two years later, he became a regular on the popular Aussie soap “Neighbours.” Since enjoying his film breakthrough in 1994 with “Priscilla,” Pearce has rarely been without a job — or two or three. He’s equally at home toplining movies (“Memento,” “Death Defying Acts”) or playing supporting roles (“Bedtime Stories,” “Rules of Engagement,” “Factory Girl.”) The actor isn’t allowed to say much about his next film, “Alien” director Ridley Scott’s much-anticipated, shrouded-insecrecy outer-space thriller “Prometheus.” The film, which costars Charlize Theron, Noomi Rapace and Michael Fassbender, is due in theaters in June. While there’s been some speculation online that “Prometheus” is an “Alien” prequel, Pearce insists that’s not strictly the case. “You can connect the dots to the ‘Alien’ films, but ‘Prometheus’ is a standalone movie,” he says, noting that his character Peter Weyland might be related to Charles Bishop Weyland from the original “Alien” series. “The ideas and themes in the film actually far outweigh any of the ‘Alien’ films. It’s not an ‘Alien’ prequel; it’s something far grander.” After “Prometheus” opens, Pearce’s career is a big question mark — and that’s just the way he likes it. “I really thrive on maintaining an openness to the universe and seeing what it brings me,” he says. “I find that surprise is what keeps me going. Maybe that’s kind of immature and maybe that’s a part of me that needs to change. But at the same time, I don’t think so. Spontaneity is W where I find inspiration.”
Pearce and Maggie Grace, who plays the president’s daughter, share a scene in ‘Lockout.’
BENEFITS / CHARITY EVENTS
8th Annual Moonlight Walk/ Run April 29, Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Registration/family festival, 3 p.m.; Kid’s Fun Run, 5 p.m.; 5K and 10K Walkers’ start, 5:30 p.m.; 5K and 10K Runners’ start, 6 p.m.; award ceremony, 7:15 p.m. Festival. Benefits Children’s Advocacy Center of NEPA. Registration forms at 1710 Mulberry St., Scranton, active.com, neparunner.org. Info: 570.969.7313 Autism Coalition of Luzerne County • Fundraiser: April 12, 6-9 p.m., River Grille, Wilkes-Barre. • Candlelight Vigil/Walk and Awareness Fair: Vigil April 20, 6 p.m., Luzerne County Court House (200 N. River St., WilkesBarre). Walk/fair: April 21, registration 8:30 a.m., walk 10 a.m., begins at Forty Fort Recreation Complex (2009 Wyoming Ave.). Info: 570.760.3952
• 30th Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake: April 21, noon, 1:30 p.m., Valley Lanes. More money raised, more prizes won. Register at bbbsnepa.org. All teams must pre-register. Info: 800.955.4376. A Celebration of Music April 14, 7 p.m., Lackawanna Trail Jr/Sr High School. Donations at door. Featuring original band compositions. Benefits LTHS Music Dept. Info/to donate: cstrauch@epix.net. Jean and Pete Memorial 5K Run/Walk and Mile Memory Walk April 14, 8 a.m., Valley Playland, Athens. $20/registration. $10 memory walk. All proceeds benefit Nancy Quatrini Fund, National Breast Cancer Foundation. Register at jeanandpete.ettend.com, mail to “Jean and Pete Memorial Event,” 605 Desmond St., Sayre, Pa 18840. Info: 607.857.6659 Junior Leadership WilkesBarre • “Catching for Kids Ultimate Frisbee Tournament:” April 15, registration 1
p.m., competition 2 p.m., Kirby Park. Open to high school freshman-seniors, teams of 10. $5/member, additional $5 for T-shirts, benefits WVCA. For info, contact Neela Patel at 570.357.7672 or jlwbultimatefrisbee@gmail.com. Salvation Army of WilkesBarre (17 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre, 570.824.8741) • 8th Annual Silent Auction and Indoor Flea Market: April 14, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 40+ vendors, 100 silent auction items, bake sale, concession items. Shine a Light for Autism Campaign by New Story through April 30. New Story locations selling blue-colored light bulbs, $3, asking them to be displayed outside homes or businesses. Raise awareness/funds for autism research, programs. Info: newstory.com Spring into Action Benefit for Earl Gilsky April 14, 2-10 p.m., VFW Post 283 (757 Wyoming Ave., Kingston). $10 donation, includes
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food, drinks (beer), live entertainment. Under 5 free. Basket raffles, 50/50 chances, vendors. Gilsky is a veteran, battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Tickets at door, by calling 570.371.7294. Victims Resource Center (71 North Franklin St, 570.823.0765, www.vrcnepa.org) • 32nd Annual Mock Rape Trial: April 11, 6 p.m., King’s College SheehyFarmer Campus Center. This year’s program titled “It’s Time … To Talk About Breaking the Silence: Child Sexual Abuse.” Free, reservations requested. WFTE FM 90.3/105.7 Get On the Air Benefit Concerts • Drew Kelly: April 14, Chestnut Street Tavern, Dunmore. Wilkes-Barre YMCA • Healthy Kids Day: April 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., YMCA (40 W. Northampton St, Wilkes-Barre). Healthy-snack making, gardening, swimming, fitness classes, appearance by W-B Fire Department
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Fire Safety Smoke House. Call 570.823.2191 ext. 222, e-mail linda.reilly@wbymca.org for info. Wyoming Valley Children’s Association (570.288.4350) • Do It for the Kids 5K Run: April 25, River Common at Millennium Circle, Wilkes-Barre. Registration 5 p.m., 5k start, 6 p.m., awards ceremony, 6:45 p.m. Info: 570.714.1246, lkozelsky@wvcakids.org.
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SEE AGENDA, PAGE 34 DOWN 1 Covers 2 Now, on a memo 3 Jerry Herman musical 4 Circumvent 5 Wrestling win 6 Scarborough of MSNBC 7 Lather 8 Enjoyed thoroughly 9 Syrian city 10 Leave out 11 Collections 16 Before 20 Classroom surprise 22 Culture medium 23 Segway alternative 25 Plead 26 Rage 27 Harmful 29 Diamond corner 31 - out a living 32 Meadow 34 Dalai 38 Iraq War helicopter 40 Nome dome home 42 Id counterpart 43 Cincinnati team 44 1960s singer Sands 45 Rim 47 Run away 48 Toppled 49 Catch sight of 52 Massachusetts cape 53 Pie filling?
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ACROSS 1 Mary’s pet 5 Sleepwear, for short 8 Commotions 12 Brit’s exclamation 13 Debtor’s letters 14 Domesticate 15 Made moist 17 Send forth 18 Lance 19 Crouches 21 Line of fashion? 24 Boom times 25 Auction actions 28 Asian desert 30 Animation frame 33 Historic time 34 Bolivian city 35 Guitar’s cousin 36 Jewel 37 War god 38 Cruising 39 Pick a target 41 Profound 43 Jamaican music style 46 Blunder 50 Satan’s specialty 51 Greek threatened by a sword 54 Flintstones’ pet 55 Wildebeest 56 Aid 57 Lily variety 58 Tackle’s teammate 59 Slithery
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“The Fame Game” by Lauren Conrad Rating: W W W
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ractice doesn’t always make perfect, but it certainly doesn’t hurt. And in Lauren Conrad’s case, it’s only proved to be helpful. With her newest book, “The Fame Game,” she’s taken her reality-television prowess and combined it with some growth as a writer (even though referring to her as a “writer” might be cringeworthy for the truly erudite reader) to churn out a wickedly fun read that doesn’t disappoint in the drama department. Having wrapped up her “L.A. Candy” series (the first installment of which was a tad amateur and stilted), the MTV alum is kicking off another literary trilogy with “The Fame Game.” This first morsel follows the vain and fame-hungry Madison Parker (to whom we’ve already been introduced in Conrad’s earlier fictional offerings), aspiring singer Kate, Hollywood royalty and wannabe actress Carmen and the sweetly stupid Gaby as they navigate the ups and downs of making it in
Los Angeles. The novel takes turns showing the perspectives of three of the four girls (Gaby is excluded, presumably because the only thing she’s got rolling around in her brain is rocks and calorie counts) along with their slimy producer, Trevor. While there’s no shortage of predictability or fashion-label references, the plot that ensues is surprisingly enthralling and fits in smoothly to its young-adult niche. For fans of “The Hills” and Conrad, the fun part of reading “The Fame Game” is guessing which character is based on which real-life reality star. Trivial and frivolous? Sure. But it’s also a fun diversion, and Conrad’s writing is markedly improved in such a way that her characters’ lives are easy to get absorbed in. She inspires more emotion and response from the reader than ever before, and there are even a few moments of humor that are not the least bit trite. Admittedly, the references to Snooki and Zooey Deschanel (among other things) don’t lend this book the kind of shelf life a young-adult piece like, say, S. E. Hinton’s “The Outsiders” might have, but they don’t take away from its overall appeal, either. “The Fame Game” is an easy pageturner not only for those who enjoy reveling in the glorious misfires of reality television stars but also for fans of juicy, foreseeable-but-gratifying fiction. And Conrad, who has a multi-platform lifestyle website and a clothing line at Kohl’s in addition to the highend clothing line Paper Crown, is no stranger to the benefits of successful marketing. One can even follow the book’s nefarious Madison on Twitter, should one feel so inclined.
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(applausetheatre.webs.com, applausetheatre@gmail.com) • “Diva-Alive and Kicking” Fundraiser: May 11-12, Good Shepherd (1780 N. Washington Ave., Scranton). $30, pre-sale only. Details on Facebook or website. Info: 570.430.1149, do not call church.
BLOOMSBURG THEATRE ENSEMBLE
(Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center St., Bloomsburg, 570.784.8181, 800.282.0283, bte.org) Ticket prices: $9-$25 • “In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play:” May 3-20, parental discretion advised.
F.M. KIRBY CENTER
(71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, 570.826.1100) • Treasured Stories/The Best of Eric Carle: April 11, 10 a.m., $6.50
KING’S COLLEGE THEATRE:
(Admin. Bldg., 133 N. River St., WilkesBarre, 570.208.5825) • Neil Simon’s “Rumors:” April 12-14, 19-21, 7:30 p.m.; April 15, 3 p.m. $10; students/senior citizens, $5. • Evening of One Act Plays: April 24-26, 7:30 p.m. $1. Students direct, produce, perform.
KISS (KIDS INNOVATING STAGE & SOUND) THEATER
(in old movie theater at Wyoming Valley Mall), kisstheatre.org, 570.991.1818/0844) • Anti-Bullying Awareness Concert hosted by Jordan Tarter: April 14, 7 p.m. Sponsored by The Diversity Partnership Fund of The Luzerne Foundation.
MUSIC BOX PLAYERS
(196 Hughes St., Swoyersville: 570.283.2195 or 800.698.PLAY or musicbox.org) • “All Shook Up:” April 13-29. Musical comedy inspired by/featuring songs of Elvis Presley. Tickets for dinner and show, show only. Dinner 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m. curtain Fri.-Sat.; dinner 1:30 p.m. with 3 p.m. curtain Sun. • Enrollment open for Music Box Theatre Academy: Sessions begin May 14. Musical theater workshop for ages 13-20. $275. Perform June 15-17. Learn techniques in acting, singing, dancing. Call for enrollment forms.
• Musical “The Wizard of Oz:” May 18-20, 6 p.m. Fri.; 1 p.m., 5 p.m. Sat.; 1 p.m. Sun. $12, includes McDonald’s Fun Meal.
NEPA THEATRICAL ALLIANCE
• Awards Show: April 14, Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Banquet Center, Tafton. Black tie. Open to public. Info: neptatheaters.com
PENNSYLVANIA THEATER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
(JJ Ferrara Center, 212 W. Broad St., Hazleton, 570.454.5451, ptpashows.org) • “Steel Magnolias:” Begins May 4, dinner buffet 90 min. before show. Show only: $16 adults, $14 seniors/ students 12+, $10 under 12. Dinner/show: $32 adults, $28 seniors/students, $20 children. Discounts available.
White and the Seven Dwarfs:” May 9, 7 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center (420 N. Washington Ave.), $20.90-$24.
SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE
(570.421.5093, theshawneeplayhouse.com) ❏ Auditions: • “Cats:” April 15, 2-5 p.m., Shawnee Inn. Registration 2 p.m., dance 3 p.m. Be prepared to sing. Adult and youth (12 years+). Bring headshot/resume.
THE UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON
(Royal Theatre of the McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts) • “A Year with Frog and Toad:” April 27-29, May 4-5; Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Call 570.941.4318.
WYOMING SEMINARY THE PHOENIX PERFORMING PLAYERS (201 N. Sprague Ave., Kingston, ARTS CENTER 570.270.2110)
(409-411 Main St., Duryea, 570.457.3589, phoenixpac.vpweb.com, phoenixpac08@aol.com) • “Rent:” April 20-May 6. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m. Sun., 2 p.m. $12 ($1/every ticket to benefit Red Cross AIDS Awareness and Prevention). Red Cross and PFLAG will hand out red ribbons/info to audiences. For mature audiences. Reservations recommended, call.
• Annual Musical Theater Scholarship Gala Benefit: April 15, 7 p.m. Amato Auditorium, Wyoming Seminary Lower School (1560 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort). Open to the public. Tickets in advance or at door, $15/adults, $10/students, senior citizens. $25/adults attending pre-performance reception. Appearance by Jessie Hooker. Proceeds benefit PAI’s Musical Theater Program, fund scholarships. Info: 270.2186 W
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-- compiled by Amanda Riemensnyder, Weekender Intern Send your listings to: weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market Street Wilkes-Barre PA 18703 or fax to 570.831.7375. Deadline for publication is Mondays at 2 p.m.
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 31 April 18, 4-7 p.m., Misericordia University. To register, call 570.675.9380, visit BackMountainChamber.org. Back Mountain Historical Association event, 7-9 p.m. Clifford United Methodist Church (Main St. Clifford) • Chicken-n-Biscuit or Ham Dinner: April 24, 4-6 p.m. Take out or dine, $7.95 donation, dinner, dessert, drink. Comedy Stand-Off Top 12 perform April 12 Clarion Hotel & The Hub Lounge (300 Meadow Ave., Scranton). Top 5 picked by Scott Bruce for a show, date TBA.
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Common Threads April 12, Chestnut Street Tavern, Dunmore. Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, www.dietrichtheater.com) calendar of events: ❏ Kids Classes: • Quilting for Kids: “Monkey’s Wrench:” Wed., through June 13, 3:30-5 p.m. Ages 6+. $6/class. Call to register. • All About Poetry and Sculpture: Ages 5-8: April 11, 18, 25, 4-5:30 p.m.; Ages 9-12, April 12, 19, 26, 4-5:30 p.m. $35/4 classes. Call to register. • Young Art: Pottery for Preschoolers: April 12, 19, 26, 10-10:45 a.m. Ages 4-5. $35. Call to register. ❏ Intergenerational Classes: • Golden Days of Radio Players: Tues., through May 22, 7-9 p.m. Free. Call to register. • Quilting for Everyone: “Arrowhead Star:” Wed., through June 13, 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 6+. $6/class. Call to register. • Open Studio and Portfolio Prep: Tues., 7-8:30 p.m. April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22; ongoing, $15/class, $60/all classes. Call to register. ❏ Adult Classes: • Pottery for Beginners: Wed., 7-8:30 p.m. Series 1: April 11, 18, 25; Series 2: May 2, 9, 16, 23; Series 3: May 30, June 6, 20, 27. Ages 13+. $60/class. Call to register. • Decorative Painting: April 11, 18, 25, May 16, 23, 30. Ages 16+. $20/class plus cost of painting surface. Preregistration required, call to register. ❏ Special Events: • Titanic Memorabilia Exhibit: through April. Free. • Tom Knight Puppet Show: April 19, 1:30 p.m. Free. Call for details. ❏ Spring 2012 Film Festival (April 13-26, excluding opening night gala, $8 before 6 p.m., $9 evenings. Visit website for movies and show times): • Opening Night Gala: April 13, 5:30 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres by Epicurean Delight, Twigs Restaurant, Seasons Restaurant; wine by Nimble Hill Vineyard & Winery; desserts by Epicurean Delight. $35, reserved seating
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available. • Jeffrey Jacobs to host free discussion: April 14, 10:30 a.m. • Mid-Festival Movie Discussion: April 21, 11 a.m. Free, registration not required. Dorrance Twp. Volunteer Fire Co. • Pancake & Sausage Breakfast/Bake Sale: April 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Take-outs available. $7/adults, $3.50/kids 6-12, free/5 and under. Tickets from any dept. member or at door. Call 570.868.6763. Doug Smith Music (dougsmithbass@comcast.net, 570.343.7271) • April 12, 6-8 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center (420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton). Kiwanis Roast of Laurie Cadden fundraiser. Marcinko / Smith Trio. • April 15, 2-3:30 p.m., Mellow Theater (Vine & Washington, Scranton). Scranton Civic Ballet performance. • April 15, 6-9 p.m., Drawing Social, AFA Gallery (514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton). Jason Smeltzer. $5; $2 students. Family Service Association of Wyoming Valley 10th Anniversary Gala and Auction April 21, 6-11 p.m., Westmoreland Club, Wilkes-Barre. $110/PP donation, live and silent auction. Info: 570.823.5144 ext. 309, fsawv.ruthkemmerer@verizon.net Free Community Dinner April 21, 4:30-6:30 p.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church (corner Birch St., Prospect Ave., Scranton). All welcome. Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce events (20 W. Broad St.): • Chamber Breakfast Program: Capriotti’s Palazzo (1 Banks Ave., McAdoo). Senator John Yudichak, April 25; Luzerne County Council, May 31. $15/members, $20/non-members. Full breakfast. Call 570.455.1509. Green River - The Ultimate CCR Tribute Show April 13, 10-11 p.m., 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Scranton Hilton Grand Ballroom. $10 pre-sale at Hilton or JZ Tours by phone, 570.344.2212, or online. $12/door. $15/person to reserve table. Venue: 343.3000 The Junior League of Scranton (1011 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.961.8120) • Cinderella’s Closet: April 11, 4-8 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center, Shopland Hall (420 N. Washington Ave.). Dresses, shoes, jewelry, accessories, $10 or less. Proceeds benefit The Junior League of Scranton Scholar-
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f word association was a profitable enterprise, then Canadian comedian Red Green (aka Steve Smith, but really, it’s impossible not to call him Red) should be getting finder’s fees from every major ducttape distributor in the northern hemisphere. Having spent about 15 years on “The Red Green Show” as everyone’s favorite unhandy handyman, there’s basically only one thing in Smith’s book that you can’t fix with the silver stopgap. “Broken duct tape,” he said, laughing, when the Weekender caught up with him recently. “You have to go to binder twine on that one. I don’t mind cable ties either, you know those things with the little plastic ends that slip in and lock? They’re not bad. I think the cops use them as handcuffs, even.” When pressed about his accessory of choice, Smith explained that duct tape, which is the epitome of all shortcuts, offers his fictional character, leader of Possum Lodge, Chapter 11 in northern Ontario, Canada, an expedited way out of hard work. “Red is hard-wired for work avoidance,” he said. “And there’s a lot of men like that, they would rather fix something in 10 minutes and have to do it every Saturday than to waste one whole Saturday fixing it properly.” Smith will be sharing more of his insights on life as Red Green when his “Wit & Wisdom” tour pays a visit to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre Tuesday, April 17. And he’s also saving some of it for the pages of an upcoming book he’s working on, tentatively scheduled for a 2013 release, titled “A Beginner’s Guide to Women.” “There are three ways to deal with women, and none of them work,” he said, laughing. “(The book) is starting from puberty, really. Up until then, boys and girls, it’s too close to call, you know?” Smith acknowledged that he’s “really having a lot of fun with it.” But that seems to be his ap-
Comedian Steve Smith (aka Red Green) is always willing to impart some helpful bits of knowledge — whether about women, his irreverent onstage character or the multifarious uses of duct tape.
“‘The Red Green Show’ is kind of like the flu, not everybody gets it.” Steve Smith
proach to just about everything. “I’m really doing this because I want to,” he shared. “And also it’s interesting to me that I’ve never done this before. It’s not like I did live theater or standup as a young man, and I’m going back to it. So that makes it fresh for me. It’s unusual for a man my age to be doing something new that’s not a medical procedure.” That particular sense of humor is what Smith is known for, and though it would seem that would narrowly leave him in a niche market, the fact is that Red Green is close to the hearts of a wide range of fans. “I think it’s a very odd program, and it’s a very odd sense of humor, so it’s quite a combo,” Smith said. “Like I always say to people, ‘‘The Red Green Show’
is kind of like the flu, not everybody gets it.’ So on the one hand, it may exclude me from ever having a huge, mass audience, but on the other hand, for the people that enjoy it, there aren’t very many places they can see that kind of thing. So it’s kind of like the liabilities become the assets, if you’re not worried about never being a billionaire.” And while Smith enjoyed doing the show, he’s finding that life as a touring comic is proving to be just as rewarding. “We did the show in front of a live audience, so it had kind of a live feel to it anyway,” he said. “But what I’m doing now is probably the most fun I’ve ever had. Because it’s not like feeding a shark, you don’t have to generate 700 pages of script a year and then hope that you can actually turn that clothes dryer into a popcorn machine. It’s just more personal, it’s more immediate. W I’m really enjoying this.”
Red Green Wit & Wisdom Tour: Tues., April 17, 7 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center (71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre). $47.50. Info: 570.826.1100
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ship Fund. King’s College: (133 North River St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5957 or www.kings.edu) events: • Piano virtuoso Ang Li presenting the works of Haydn, Chopin and Brahms: April 12, 7:30 p.m., J. Carroll McCormick Campus Ministry Center. Free. Info: 208.6044, RobertYenkowski@kings.edu • Dr. Ashley Mears, Boston University, to discuss “Pricing Looks, Pricing Gender: The Production of Value in an Aesthetic Economy:” April 16, 7 p.m., Burke Auditorium, William G. McGowan School of Business. Free. Lackawanna College events (Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St., Scranton, 570.955.1455) • The Kingston Trio: April 20, 8 p.m. $25-$30, $15/students.
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Leadership Lackawanna events • Pasta Dinner Fundraiser: April 15, 1-3 p.m., Barrett’s Pub (474 N. Main St., Archbald). $8/adults, $6/under 12, senior citizens over 65, at door or in advance, call 570.808.5912. Take-out pasta dinner, 3 meatballs, salad, bread, dessert. Benefits Restore the Slope, Core Program Class of 2012 project.
Lehman’s Last Night’s First Annual Rummage Sale April 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., vendor set-up 7 a.m., Lake Lehman High School (1128 Old Route 115, Lehman). Indoor space $10, mail check to Lake Lehman School District, 1128 Old Route, 115, Lehman, PA 18627, payable Lake Lehman Last Night Rummage Sale. Include name, address, number, no. spaces. Proceeds benefit Last Night Lock In. Marywood University events (2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, www.marywood.edu, 570.348.6211) • Creativity Conference: April 14, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Fees vary. Misericordia University events (www.misericordia.edu, 570.674.6400, box office 674.6719): • “Journey Through The Arts:” April 12, 7:30 p.m., Lemmond Theater, Walsh Hall. Free, open to public. • Brian Carso, J.D., Ph.D., Joseph Curran, Ph.D., will discuss Watergate: April 12, 7-8 p.m., Dudrick Room 216, Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall. Exhibit of 28 political cartoons. • “Sherlock Holmes: Games of Shadows:” April 14, 7 p.m.; April 15, 3 p.m., 8 p.m., Lemmond Theater, Walsh Hall. $1/Misericordia student, $3/general public. Info: 570.674.6411 • Panel Discussion about Investigative Journalism: April 16, 7 p.m., Alden Trust Room 219, Insalaco Hall. Free screening of “All the President’s
Men,” immediately following. • Inaugural Dr. Madori Yamanouchi lecture presenting Carl Bernstein: April 17, 7 p.m., Lemmond Theater, Walsh Hall. Free. Call box office to reserve. Question/answer, autograph signing following presentation. ❏ Purple Week Events to raise support for Relay for Life: • Relay for Life: April 13, 7 p.m.-April 14, 7 a.m., Anderson Sports and Health Center, north gate. Benefit American Cancer Society. Participate individually, teams, $10/team member, register relayforlife.org/pamisericordia. Luminarias, $10, ceremony April 13, 9:30 p.m., contact wests2@misericordia.edu. Program sponsorships: 570.562.9749, jeffrey.bauman@cancer.org. Myrtle Street UM Church (840 Harrison Ave., Scranton, 570.346.9911, 342.2015) events: • Multi-Vendor Flea Market: April 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $20 to rent table, call 342.5308, 969.5229 or church. Snack shop. Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic Presents The Gershwin Symphonic Experience: Here to Stay April 13, Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton; April 14, F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre. $28$60/adult, $15/students, call 570.341.1568, visit nepaphil.org, ge-
tyourcultureonnepa.com. “Gershwin Night,” April 12, 6 p.m., Westmoreland Club, Wilkes-Barre, $90 includes dinner, entertainment. Call for tickets. Noxen Volunteer Fire Company Breakfast Buffet April 22, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Stull Road Fire Hall, Noxen. $7.50/adults, $4/under 12. 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. ❏ National Library Week Events: • Teen Night: April 11, 6-8 p.m. Movie and popcorn. • Beginner Genealogy Program: April 12, 2-4 p.m. • Socrates Cafe Discussion Group: April 12, 6:30-8 p.m. • Knit & Crochet Group: April 14, 28, 10:30 a.m.-noon. All ages. • Titanic Anniversary: April 14, 2 p.m. Movie: “A Night to Remember.” Light refreshments. • Intergenerational Card Tournament: April 14, 10 a.m. Open to all ages, must sign up in advance to play Rummy 500, single elimination tournament. Prizes. Peace and Justice Center’s Annual Dinner April 23, 6 p.m., Kirby Memorial Health Center (71 N.
Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre). $35/ person, $275/table, $15/students, reduced income. Penn State Wilkes-Barre events: • Spring Personal Enrichment Film & Discussion Series Celebrating the Titanic: Thurs., 7 p.m., through April 12, last night held April 15, R/C WilkesBarre Movies 14, Wilkes-Barre. Prefilm lecture notes, post-film discussion with guest speakers. Info: 570.675.9269, rrybicki@psu.edu. • Executive Management Series: April 12, 7:45 a.m., Best Western Genetti Hotel and Conference Center, Wilkes-Barre. $15, payment in full must accompany registration. Info/ RSVP: sxr50@psu.edu, 570.675.9253 • Alumni Offer Blue & White Football Game Bus Trip: April 21, bus trip to Blue & White Game at Beaver Stadium. $40, includes transportation, tailgate before/after (game admission free), raffle. To RSVP, call 570.675.9228, e-mail klb14@psu.edu, visit wb.psu.edu/Alumni/alumevents.htm. Safe Haven Dog Rescue (www.SafeHavenPa.org, SafeHaven@epix.net) • Adoption Day: April 15, May 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tractor Supply (Route 209, Brodheadsville). Dogs available
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Craig Yoe and model Lena Marquise in the kind of creative pose one would expect from a character like Yoe. million kids over the next five one thing he now laments. years.” “I have created so many toys Yoe, who is 61, seems to and things like that … and a lot of them were used to entice have reached a level of contentment in his career, especialkids to eat the crap from ly as a comics historian. McDonald’s,” he said. “And “I was just reflecting today, now I feel like I’m paying back over the last two years, my for my sins, making up for wife and I have produced 20 those indiscretions, and doing books on the history of comics something positive. And you and cartoonists,” he shared. can quote me about McDo“I’m just really loving that nald’s. They’re poisoning our because I think that comics, the youth, and I helped do it by integration of words and piccreating Happy Meal toys. I tures, is just such an exciting said I had no regrets — there’s medium. And I love the rich a regret.” history of them and the brilThe way he may be making liant geniuses that did them, up for those indiscretions is often for little money and recthrough one of his current ognition at the time. But now projects, where he’s putting his I’m … trying to give them talents to especially altruistic their due, and it’s a great satisgood use. faction to me.” “We’ve been hired to teach W kids in third-world countries the importance of washing their hands after they defecate and before they eat,” he said. Creativity Conference: Sat., “And so they think through the April 14, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., comic books and radio shows Marywood University (2300 and posters and billboards and Adams Ave., Scranton). Fees things we’ve created, that we’re vary, visit marywood.edu going to save the lives of 5
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t has been surmised that the appeal of Mickey Mouse is due, at least in part, to his round features, which are subliminally appealing because they’re reminiscent of babies’ behinds and women’s breasts. Whether that’s true or not, Craig Yoe, a veritable jack of all trades bearing the titles of graphic designer, editor, author and comics historian, has an affection for Mickey but feels more of a kinship with the edgier Felix the Cat. “I kind of like that rough edge and that pointy-ness and the mystery of this all-black character,” Yoe told the Weekender recently. “And he’s kind of a rebel. He’s not living in some domestic, nice neighborhood like Mickey must live in. He’s out there mixing it up and off on adventures and fantasies, and he doesn’t answer to anybody, and I guess I kind of identify with Felix the cat, the wonderful, wonderful cat.” Identify he does. Yoe, who runs Yoe Books and Yoe Studios with his wife, Clizia Gussoni, is not just a rebel, but one who has been served well by his lack of convention. Before starting his own companies, he worked for a variety of notable companies, including Jim Henson, Nickelodeon and Disney. “I think you need to be fearless and be willing to totally take risks,” he said. “And don’t be pulled back by criticisms or convention, but damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead.” Just chatting with Yoe for a few minutes imparts a sense of imagination, so it’s easy to see why he would be a perfect choice to be one of the presenters at the upcoming Creativity Conference at Marywood University on Saturday, April 14. “For good or for bad, I’ve never cared what other people think,” he shared. “Either in my art or design or the way I dress, I’m not out to offend people, but I’m not out to get their acceptance either. So I like to break the rules and do new things and march to the beat of a different drummer. I have no regrets.” But he later amended that statement, noting that there is
“Don’t be pulled back by criticisms or convention, but damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead.”
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 36 to meet and get to know. Pre-adoption application with references, home visit required prior to adoption. • Volunteer Meeting: April 17, May 15, 6:30 p.m., Cherry’s Restaurant (Route 209, Kresgeville). Volunteers, foster families always welcome. Volunteers needed for adoption days, dog transport, fundraising, clerical help, home visits, more. Scranton Cultural Center (420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, 570.346.7369) • Up and Coming Comedy: April 21, 8 p.m., ft. headliner Jimmy “Roundboy” Graham, opener Cal Verduchi, emcee The Prospector from Rock 107 and music by Michael Baresse. $16.
Hair, Birney Plaza, Moosic. Bake sale, raffles for Family 4 Pack to Dorney Park, flat screen TV. Holiday Hair will donate $2 for each service they provide this day if customer mentions this. Tunkhannock Business and Professional Women • Wine Down at the Dietrich: April 26, doors 6:15 p.m., showing of “The Help” 7:30 p.m. Wine, chocolate, raffles. Advance tickets, $25, call 570.836.2111.
Thurs.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. Jefferson Auditorium, Leahy Hall. Prices vary. Call 570.941.7462. • Earth Week Hill Section Street Sweep and Alumni Day of Service: April 14, noon. Call 570.941.7520. • “Love Songs, a Concert in Memory of Joan Sylvester:” April 15, 7:30 p.m., Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570.941.7624. ❏ Schemel Forum Courses, $60/ person, $100/couple. To register, contact 570.941.7816, fetskok2@scranton.edu: • “Madness, Mystery and Murderous Desire: Charles Dickens’ ‘Bleak House:’” April 17; April 24, reading week/no class; May 1, 8. Weinberg Memorial Library, 6-7:15 p.m.
Scranton Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 314 Spring Craft Fair April 21, 10 a.m. Free to attend. Avon, Mary Kay, Dove Chocolate, jewelry, woodworking, cake bakers, homemade bows. Info: 570.961.5495
Unified Fighting Arts Association (570.675.9535, ufa-a.com) • April: Bring a Friend Month • Relay for Life (Demo): April 13, 7 p.m., Misericordia • Multi-Family Yard Sale: April 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Rice Twp. Fire Dept., Mountain Top. • Tournament & Demo Team Practice: April 14, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Mountain Top. • Work out with Professor (Demo Team): April 17, 6-8 p.m.
Valley Lodge No. 499 (West Pittston) • Pancake and Sausage Breakfast: April 15, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Four Seasons Golf Course Dining Hall (Slocum St., Exeter). Eggs, sausage, pancakes, coffee, tea, juice. $7/adults, $3.50/ under 12. Info: lodge499.com
Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care Program and Domestic Animal Rescue (570.466.7930, traceyshopenmcdonald@gmail.com, petservicesbydenise.com) • Adoption Day Event: April 14, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Big Lots and Holiday
The University of Scranton events: • 2nd Annual Conference on Aging Research: April 12, 8 a.m. Rose Room, Brennan Hall. Free. Call 570.941.6353. • “Spring Awakening” presented by Liva Arts Company: April 12-15, 8 p.m.
Wayne County Builders Association • Chapter 102 Briefing with Secretary of DEP Michael Krancer: April 24, The Waterfront Banquet Center at Erhhardt’s, Tafton. Presentation 5:30 p.m., Q&A and dinner, 7 p.m. $40.
hannock). Members free, $10/nonmembers. George Stark, External Affairs Director, Cabot Oil and Gas. For reservations call 570.836.7755.
Reservations required, call 570.226.4941. • 6th Annual Children’s LEGO Building Contest: April 28, sign-in 1 p.m., contest 1:30 p.m. Ladore Lodge Camp Retreat & Conference Center, Waymart. Ages 5-8, 9-12. Prizes. Preregistration required, deadline April 15. For form, call 570.226.4941, visit Estemerwalt Log Homes (505 Adams Pond Road, Honesdale).
Wyoming Seminary Performing Arts Institute (201 North Sprague Avenue, Kingston, 570.270.2186). Events free and open to public. • Gala Performance: April 15, 7 p.m., Amato Auditorium (Wyoming Sem. Lower School, 1560 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort).
Wilkes-Barre Barbershop Harmony Society events: • 60th Annual Concert: April 21, 7:30 p.m., Wyoming Area High School, Exeter. $15, $20, at door. “Wheel House,” District Champs, International Finalist Quartet, Columbia-Mont, Men in Harmony. Info: 570.696.3385, 287.2476 Wilkes University (84 W. South St, Wilkes-Barre, 1.800.Wilkes.U) • Women’s and Gender Studies Conference: April 17, 4-5:15 p.m., Miller Conference Room, Student Union Building. Free. Featuring Teri Granahan. Theme: “Women Across the Globe.” Info: 570.408.4567, jennifer.thomas@wilkes.edu Wyoming County Chamber Of Commerce • Luncheon: April 11, 11:45-1 p.m., Purkey’s Pink Apple (651 Us- 6 W. Tunk-
Your Dog’s Place, LLC (yourdogsplace.com) • PetTech Pet First Aid Course: April 15, 22, noon-4 p.m. 2-day course. Basics of pet first aid. $125, includes light refreshments. To sign up: yourdogsplace@yahoo.com,570.729.8977. ∝
HISTORY Eckley Miners’ Village (located nine miles east of Hazleton, just off Route 940; 570.636.2070; www.eckleyminers.org) • “An Afternoon with John Mitchell, US Labor Leader and President of the United Mine Workers of America from 1898 to 1908:” April 15, 2 p.m. $5.
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Presentation by Eckley Players. Luzerne County Historical Society (49 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre, 570.823.6244, lchs@epix.net) • Stories of the Wilkes-Barre Passengers on the Titanic: April 14, 5-8 p.m., Barnes and Noble Area Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Twp. • 154th Annual Dinner Meeting: April 19, reception 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. 100th Anniversary of Titanic Tragedy, “Stories of The Wilkes-Barre Titanic Passengers.” Westmoreland Club. Free parking. $65/members, $75/nonmembers. RSVP by April 13. • Family History Seminar / Searching for Our Ancestors: Navigating Federal, State and Local Records: April 21, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Luzerne County Community College, Educational Conference Center, Nanticoke. Registration $45. Info: genpa.org, execdir@genpa.org. Lycoming County Historical Society Thomas T. Taber Museum (858 W. Fourth St., Williamsport, 570.326.3326, www.lycoming.org/lchsmuseum) • Coffee Hour exploring aspects of the U.S. Civil War: April 12, 10 a.m., community room. Free, light refreshments. Susquehanna County Historical Society (www.susqcolibrary.org or 570.278.1881) • Historical Society and Free Library Association Fundraiser: April 14, doors 4 p.m., dinner 5 p.m., auction 6 p.m., VFW Hall (Route 706, Montrose). $10, traditional comfort foods dinner. Call for info, visit susqcolibrary.org/ auction.
LEARNING A.C. Moore (2190 Wilkes-Barre Twp. Marketplace, 570.820.0570) • Mom and Me art classes: every Fri., noon-1 p.m. $15, includes supplies. Sign up 24 hours in advance, call to register. 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 Spring Workshops: • Art Start: Sat., through May 12, 12:30-1:30 p.m. $80 for 6-week series in drawing, painting, clay. • Theatre: Wed., through May 9, 4:30-6 p.m. Ballroom Dancing Class April 19-June 14, Thurs., 6-7 p.m., Mid-Valley Senior Center (310 Church St., Jessup). $5/class 55+, $7/class others. 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. Ballroom Dance Class April 13-June 29, Fri., 12:30-1:30 p.m. U.N.C. South Side Senior Center (425 Alder St., Scranton). Taught by certified members of Dance Educators of America. Foxtrot, samba, waltz, rumba, swing, more. $5/class for 55+, $7/class others. Info: 570.346.2487 Core Chiropractic Center (180 United Penn Plaza, Kingston, 570.718.1672) • Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) Basic Level Class: April 22, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.$195. Learn to help heal your self and others with the compassionate energy of angels. Hands-on training. Learn to give full IET treatment. Reference manual, certification. No experience necessary. Pre-registration required by April 12, call 570.417.9662. 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.
Drawing and Painting Lessons: Realist painter teaches techniques of old masters. Private lessons Fri.-Sun. To schedule, call 570.820.0469, e-mail bekshev@yahoo.com or visit www.artistvs.com. 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. Hazleton Art League (225 E. Broad St., Hazleton, 570.454.0092, Hazletonsartleague.org) • Figure Drawing Class: through April 30, Mon., 4-7 p.m. Call 570.453.1337 for info. Horse Back Riding Lessons Elk Stables, Uniondale, by appointment only. All levels welcome. Call 570.575.8649 to schedule. Kiss Theatre Company (58 Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre, 570.829.1901, kisstheatre.org) ❏ Spring/Summer 2012 workshops: • Frog And Toad: Sat., 10 a.m.-noon, starts April 28. Ages 4-10. Performances in July. $250 + $50 admin fee. New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine Street, Scranton, 570.878.3970, newvisionsstudio@gmail.com, newvisionsstudio.com) • Adult Figure Drawing: Wed., through April 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Live model. $100, supplies included. Call to reserve. Northeastern Ju-Jitsu (1047 Main St., Swoyersville, 570.714.3839, nejujitsu.com) Open 7 days/week, offers training in Traditional Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, Judo, Women’s self defense. Group, private self defense classes available by appointment. Osterhout Library (71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.821.1959) ❏ Celebrate Money Smart Week: • Financial Literacy Information Fair: April 21, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Info on how to save money; bank, credit union, gov’t agencies in reading room. Free.
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The exhibit “Nina Davidowitz & Skip Sensbach: Essence of Form: Recent Paintings, Clay and Wood,” featuring works by Nina S. Davidowitz and Skip Sensbach, will be on display at The Pauly Friedman Art Gallery at Misericordia University (301 Lake St., Dallas) through April 29. An opening reception will be held Saturday, April 14 from 5-8 p.m. in the gallery. The exhibit features suburban landscape paintings by Davidowitz and constructed sculptures exploring the relationship between various materials by Sensbach. Additionally, “Leigh Pawling: Botanical Impressions-An Installation of Contrasting Images” will be on exhibit in the adjacent MacDonald Gallery. For more info, visit misericordia.edu/art or call 570.674.6250. Above, Davidowitz’s “On the Cusp of Autumn.” • A Tale of Two Brothers: Teaching Children to Save: April 21, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Free. School of Combat Arts (24 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.468.9701, schoolofcombatarts.com) Be a fighter or at least train like one. Open 6 days/week. Classes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, submission grappling, Russian Sambo, Muay Thai kickboxing, boxing, MMA, Ninjutsu. Classes for men, women, kids. Group/ private classes available. $200/6 months (save $130) or MMA for $300/6 months (save $180). First week free. Enrolling kids classes now for $35/month. Sil-Lum Kung-Fu & Tai-Chi Academy (509 Pittston Ave., Scranton) • Yang Style Tai-Chi: Taiji Qigong, Taiji Sequence, Taiji Stationary Pushing Hands, Taiji weapons classes. For info, call Master Mark Seidel, 570.249.1087. Wyoming Valley Art League • Painting with Irina Krawitz: $15/ hour, $120/4-weeks. Call 570.793.3992 for info.
MIND AND BODY 2&4 Hand Drumming Circle Freestyle drum circle, every second/ fourth Sat., any time between 1-4 p.m., Everything Natural (426 S. State St., Clarks Summit). All ages, newcomers, old timers welcome. Hand drums, percussion provided. Free, no pressure. 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. 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) • Kundalini Yoga: April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 10-11:30 a.m. Ages 16+. $60/
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Art Classes at the Georgiana Cray Bart Studio (123 Brader Dr., Wilkes-Barre, 570.947.8387, gcraybart-artworks.com) • Adult (Ages 13+): Mon., Tues., noon-4 p.m. (3 hrs painting, 1 hr group critique), $30/class payable monthly. Tues., Wed., 6-9 p.m. (student chooses length of time), $15/1 hr,
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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. Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Booksellers (7 S. Main St., WilkesBarre, 570.208.4700) ❏ Events/Book Clubs: • Writer’s Workgroup: Wyoming Valley Wordsmiths: first/third Tues. monthly, 7 p.m. ❏ Children’s Events: • Weekly Sat. morning story time, 11 a.m.-noon. Jim Thorpe Arts in Motion (434 Center St., Jim Thorpe, 570.483.8640, jtartsinmotion.com) • Reading the Leaves: Tea, Text and Tarot/April is Poetry Month: April 20, doors 7:30 p.m., reading 8 p.m. Readings by area artists, tarot readings, open mic, specialty teas, light refreshments. Poetry, prose, musicians, playwrights, etc. welcome. 18+. $10 online, $12 door. King’s College Events: (133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5900, www.kings.edu) • Campion Literary Society Open Readings: April 19, 7:30 p.m., Gold Room, sixth floor, Administration Building, N. River St. Info: 570.208.5900, ext. 5487. Osterhout Library (71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.821.1959) • Poetry Series: April 17, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. “Magic Realism” with Jennifer Hill. • Word Fountain Premiere: April 19, 6-8 p.m. Editors debut new issue of library’s literary magazine. Select contributors will read. Light refreshments.
University of Scranton • Donations Sought for Weinberg Memorial Library’s annual spring book/ plant sale. All used titles; hardcover, paperback, children’s books, cookbooks, fiction, non-fiction. Videos, CDs, cassettes, records, tag sale items. Drop-off boxes on Monroe Ave. side of Library until April 25. Info: 570.941.4078. 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.
VISUAL AFA Gallery (514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton: 570.969.1040 or Artistsforart.org) Gallery hours Thurs.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. • Life Drawing sessions: every Mon., 7-9 p.m. Contact ted@tedmichalowski.com for info. • Drawing Socials: Sun., 6-9 p.m. $5 GA, $2 student. • Ashley Gries Exhibit for Keystone College Senior Exhibition: through April. ArtWorks Gallery (502 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570.207.1815, artworksnepa.com) Gallery hours: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., noon-3 p.m., or by appointment. • Rising Artists from Keystone College Senior Exhibition: through April 28. Graphic design, sculpture, ceramics, blown glass, book arts. The Butternut Gallery & Second Story Books (204 Church St, 2nd Floor, Montrose) April hours: Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. • “Better Enjoyed than Hidden: Collector’s Work at Butternut Gallery:” through May 12. Paintings, sculptures, jewelry, pottery from art collectors. Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, PA, 570.346.7186, www.everhart-museum.org) Admission $5 adults; $3 students/ seniors; $2 children 6-12; members free. • Titanic: Explore the Legend and 100 Years in History: April 15, display through June 24. Gallery at the Pocono Com-
munity Theater (88 S. Courtland St., East Stroudsburg, 570.421.3456. poconocommunitytheater.org) • “The Alchemist Cookbook:” through April 22, gallery 1. John Kolbek. • “Far From the Madding Crowd:” through April 22. Photographer Sherwood Samet. The Linder Gallery at Keystone College (570.945.8335, keystone.edu/lindergallery) • Bill Tersteeg and Students exhibition (ceramics): through April 29. Luzerne County Historical Society Museum (69 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.6244, lchs@epix.net) • “The Wonderful Story of Planters Peanuts:” through Oct. 27. Will be on display for National Convention of the Peanut Pals collector’s club, held in Wilkes-Barre, July. • “Stories of the Wilkes-Barre Titanic Passengers:” Opening/book signing, April 13, 5-8 p.m. Author Dr. William Lewis.
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. • “The Sketch Book Exhibit:” through April 26. Public reception April 15, noon-2 p.m. Pencil, ink, charcoal, covered pencil, marker drawing, sketches from local artists, students. The Vintage Theater (119 Penn Avenue, Scranton, 570.589.0271, www.scrantonsvintagetheater.com) Gallery hours: Wed., 6 p.m.-midnight; Thurs.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. • 2nd Annual Rhythm of The Region: May 4-31, seeking submissions. Any medium that reflects passion/history of local music scene. E-mail photos of work and/or description, artist bio, contact info to info@scrantonsvintagetheater.com, 119 Penn Ave, Scranton PA, 18503. Digital preferred. Deadline
Weinberg Memorial Library (University of Scranton) • Environmental Art Show: April 16-25, Heritage Room. Reception April 16, 7 p.m. Heritage Room. Free. Call 570.941.7520. Widmann Gallery (Located in King’s College’s Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center between North Franklin and North Main Streets, Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5900, ext. 5328) Gallery hours: Mon. through Fri. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. • 24th Annual King’s Student Exhibition: through May 4. Reception April 11, 6-8 p.m. Free. Works by King’s students in mass communication, sculpture, drawing classes. W -- compiled by Amanda Riemensnyder, Weekender Intern Send your listings to: weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market Street Wilkes-Barre PA 18703 or fax to 570.831.7375. Deadline for publication is Mondays at 2 p.m.
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.; Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m. • Senior Exhibition 2012: through April 22. Marquis Art and Frame (515 Center St., Scranton, 570.344.3313) • Marywood University Student Invitational Exhibition: through May 1. Select students will exhibit their work using varied media. Meeting of the Art Waters (meetingoftheartwaters.com) • An exhibit by seven international photographers, April 28-June 30 at T.W. Shoemaker Art (312 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming). Opening reception April 28, 4-8 p.m., ft. wines and cheese, Q&A; RSVP on website. Portion of proceeds benefit North Branch Land Trust and Blue Chip Farms Animal Refuge. 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. • Group Exhibit / Independent Artist Collective and Scranton High students: through April 27. Pauly Friedman Art Gallery (Misericordia University, 570.674.6250, misericordia.edu/art)
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The special event Earth Day on Adams will run Saturday, April 14 through Saturday, April 21 at participating businesses on Adams Avenue in Scranton. A tree will be planted along the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority Trail in Scranton when customers purchase one or more of the following: Tree (3) hugger bombs at The Bog, the tree hugger burger at Eden, A Vegan Cafe, any three records at Embassy Vinyl, treehugger soap and body butter at Fanciful Fox, any nature-related tattoo at Marc’s Tattooing and treehugger totes and tees at GreenBeing.
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Pittston Memorial Library (47 Broad St., 570.654.9565, pitmemlib@comcast.net) • Tag meet: April 12, 6 p.m. • Toddler/Preschool Story Time: begins April 17, 3 sessions. Call to register child. ❏National Library Week: through April 14: • Book Sale: April 12, 2-6 p.m.; April 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Amnesty all week, waive fee of overdue book in exchange for nonperishable food. • Jean Yates Dinner honoring Eva Mae Falcone: April 11. Tickets still available. • Register to read to the dogs: April 14, 10 a.m.
❏ Earth Day Activities: • Recycle T-shirts into necklaces: April 16, 6 p.m. Call to register, free. Bring unprinted shirt, sharp scissors. • Recycle DVD case into mini greenhouse for beans: April 19. Free.
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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. • Works of Nina Davidowitz, Skip Sensbach, Leigh Pawling: through April 29. Opening reception, April 14, 5-8 p.m.
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 39 series of 6 classes, $15/single class. Bring yoga mat, blanket. Call to register. • Yoga for You: Wed., 10-11:15 a.m. Series 1: April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16; Series 2: May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, $60/6 classes, $15/single class. Call to register. Endless Mt. Zendo (104 Hollow Rd., Stillwater, 570.925.5077, www.endlessmountainzendo.org) • Zen Meditation Sunday Gathering: April 15, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Tea afterwards. Arrival pre-sit from 30 minutes prior. Public welcome, open donation basket. Vegetarian offerings welcome, not required. Zazen meditation/beginner’s instruction, chanting, walking meditation, Zen talk by Genro Milton Sensei. Wear loose comfortable clothing in solid neutral colors. To attend, contact endless@epix.net or call. Harris Conservatory for the Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne, 718.0673) • Cardio Kickboxing: Wed., 7-8 p.m.; Sat., 9-10 a.m. $5/class. Call for info. • Hoop Fitness Techniques: Mon., 7:30-8:30 p.m. $5/class. Call for info. Jeet Kune Do Fighting Concepts Teaches theories of movement in Martial Arts. $100/month. Call instructor Mike DiMeglio for info, 570.371.8898. Leverage Fitness Studio (900 Rutter Ave., Forty Fort, 570.338.2386, www.leveragetrainingstudio.com) • Morning Wake-Up Workout: Full body metabolic, Mon., Wed., Fri., 7-7:45 a.m. • Primal Scream Classes: Tues., Thurs. 7-8 p.m. • Inferno: High Intensity Interval Training: Sat., 10 a.m. All classes free to members, $10 non-members.
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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) 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.
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. Sandy Seyler Studio (House of Nutrition, 2nd floor, 50 Main St., Luzerne, 570.288.1785, SandySeyler.com) • Drumming and Dreaming: April 22, 2-5 p.m., House of Nutrition, Luzerne. Healing meditation. Shamanic drumming meditation, guided visualhealing meditation. $40. Call to reserve. ❏ April Schedule • Yoga: Mon., 6:30 p.m.; Wed., 10:30 a.m.; Thurs., 7:15 p.m.; Sat., 9:30 a.m. Multi-level, beginners and intermediate. Hatha Yoga postures, Pranayam, deep relaxation. $11. Check web calendar for weather cancellations. • Meditation: Mon., 10:30 a.m.; Thurs., 6 p.m. Pranayam/mantra meditation. No experience necessary. $11. Check web calendar for weather cancellations. 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. 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. Waering Stained Glass Studio (336 N. Washington St., WilkesBarre). • Tarot Card Readings: $50/first half hour, $10 additional. Appointment only. Call 570.417.5020. Whole Earth 7th Annual 2012 Holistic & Psychic Fair (wholeearthfair@yahoo.com) April 28, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., April 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn (242 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp.). $3, under 12 free. Kirilain photography, holistic body workers, massage therapy/reiki, gemstones, more.
Wilkes-Barre YMCA events (570.823.2191) • Zumbatomic: Sat., 1 p.m. $16/8 week session for YMCA members, $20/non-members. Designed for ages 7-12, now offering parent class. Pre-registration required.
but then again ... By Jim Rising
Weekender Correspondent
The long, hard road
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. YMCA of Greater Pittston (10 N Main St, Pittston, 570.655.2255 ext. 104, mlabagh@greaterpittstonymca.org) • Basketball: Beginner (kindergarten, grades1-2), Tues., 5:30- 6:15 p.m. • Basketball Basics: (grades 3-5) Tues., 6:30-7:30 p.m. $50/members, $40/family member, $65/non-members. Zumba Fitness Classes • Mon./Wed., 5:15 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m., at TLC Fitness Center (bottom of Morgan Hwy., Scranton). $5/class. Call 570.558.7293 for info. • Adult classes held at Fitwize 4 Kids Tues./Thurs., 7:15, Sun., 11 a.m. on Keyser Ave. across from Keyser Oak Shopping Center Call 348.9383 for info.
OUTSIDE Adventures in the Wilderness (570.343.5144 or jane@hikingjane.com) ❏ Greater Scranton YMCA outings (Y members/$5, non-members/$8): • Dorflinger Sanctuary (Hawley): April 15, 9:15 a.m., meet Y parking lot, Dunmore. 3 miles moderate, a look at restored old glass milling buildings. • Mount Minsi (Delaware Water Gap): April 22, 9:15 a.m., meet Y parking lot, Dunmore. 3 miles steep. Endless Mountains Nature Center: (Camp Lackawanna, Tunkhannock, 570.836.3835, www.EMNConline.org) • Nature Ramble: April 14, 1-3 p.m. Children must be accompanied by adult. Bring binoculars, free to all. • Mommy & Me Naturally: April 17, 24, 10-11:30 am. Ages 2 1/2-4, adult. Free, registration required. • Bird ID for Beginners: April 19, 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tunkhannock Public Library. Adults, serious teens only. Free. • Bird Watching Walks: April 20, 27, 8-11 a.m. Bring binoculars, field guide. Free. ❏ Programs for Homeschool/Cyber School Families (For registration
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A roadside memorial near Jim’s house plagues him.
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he road goes on. Not forever, but from here to there. From point A to point B. Cold, hard and uncaring the road is. Mostly the road just is. It’s a stretch of road that doesn’t invite the traveler to stop or even slow down. It offers nothing but a means to an end, a way to get to the place where there is something, a school, a lake, a store. I live alongside the road. It’s just one of many that snake through the Back Mountain. It’s a busy road, full of traffic going fast, probably faster, though I have no way to prove it, than the posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour. I know when I drive the road and do so at the speed limit, I fear that my auto will be rear-ended at any moment. Brights and horns have been used to urge me to increase my speed. And hand gestures and not-so-polite epithets are used when I do not. The road is not a toll road, but it exacts a toll for the living creatures that use it sans metallic conveyance. Deer and chipmunks, birds and squirrels, groundhogs and rabbits have all offered up life to the passing parade. They all cross the road not because it is there, but because on the other side is a cool, clean, unspoiled reservoir of water. They know not, that for them, the road is death. They know only thirst.
The road has its tenders and defenders. It’s kept plowed in winter, and the ditches (I’m told to call them “swales”) are cleared out in the spring. Occasionally, it is given cosmetic surgery and repaved. The road cares not. In a thousand years after humans stop using the road, the road will return to nature. Something happened not far from my place next to the road. No one but the man and his Maker and the road will ever know for sure what. No one else saw when the truck hit the tree, hard. Suppositions and blame will be made and cast, but in the end, the road knows, and the road keeps itself to itself. A small wooden cross appeared soon after. It’s white enamel with a spray of colored plastic flowers, ribbons and a bar code on the back. It carries with it the thoughts and wishes of those who knew he who left the world behind on the road. I suppose it shouldn’t bother me, but it does. The roadside memorial is in the wrong place. The wrong side of the road, many yards from where the something happened. The road goes on. W Reach Jim at jmrising@comcast.net. Even more rants are on his blog at jamesrising.com.
WITH THE MODEL OF THE WEEK
Michael Marone, Amanda Reese, Ryan Engle and Cate McDonald in a scene from Music Box’s production of ‘All Shook Up.’
Shakespeare meets Elvis By Amanda Riemensnyder
Weekender Intern
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“All Shook Up,” April 13-15, 20-22, 27-29, Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m., Sun., 3 p.m. Music Box Playhouse (196 Hughes St., Swoyersville). Buffet/show: $39 adults, $37 students/ seniors, $32 children. Show only: $20 adults, $18 students/ seniors/children. Info: 800.698.PLAY, musicbox.org.
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t’s the 1950s, there’s a Midwestern town in the middle of nowhere that requires its people to be quiet and proper. No dancing, no rock music and definitely no living out loud. This town was free from destruction until a motorcycleriding, leather-wearing and hiprolling rebel named Chad moved into town. Chad eventually gets the attention of Natalie, who dreams of finding a man who will sweep her off her feet. Then she realizes that Chad isn’t interested in her because he has eyes for someone else. A twisted love triangle turns this small town upside down and all its people get all shook up. “All Shook Up” premiered on Broadway at the Palace Theater in March 2005 and only lasted until that September. The show is based on the concept of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” and features 19 popular Elvis Presley
songs, including “All Shook Up,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear,” “Hound Dog,” “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Can’t Help Falling in Love” and “(You’re The) Devil In Disguise,” just to name a few. Even though the musical production had a short run, Michael Marone saw potential in the show and will direct the production that will be showing at the Music Box Playhouse in Swoyersville April 13-15, 20-22, 27-29. Marone also directed the show at the Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts in Hazleton and stated that he is using the same
choreography he used in his previous production. “The Shakespeare stuff with the ‘Twelfth Night’ comes into play with this girl in town who really loves this guy, and she decides that maybe the best way to get to know what he’s looking for is to dress up like a man and pretend she’s one of the guys to see what he talks about,” he said. Marone explained that one of the unique things about “All Shook Up” is the fascinating love triangle that takes place in the show. Natalie falls in love with Chad, but yet Chad is head over heels in love with Miss Sandra, who doesn’t want anything to do with him, despite the fact that all the other girls in town go crazy for him. Not only will he be directing the show, but he will be playing the part of Dennis, who is a dorky character in love with Natalie. He describes the character as a comical side-kick with a Buddy Holly resemblance. “Of course no woman is ever going to fall in love with him because he’s so awkward and weird,” he said. Marone shared that he’s a fan of the whole production, but there’s a scene in particular that he favors more than the rest. “There’s a little medley in the show,” he said. “‘Teddy Bear’ and ‘Hound Dog,’ which I think is hilarious. That’s probably my favorite section of the show.” Marone stated that the audience will get to see a high-energy dance production, which is the most dancing that the Music Box Players has showcased in a long time. “It certainly will be new for audiences to see that,” he said. “If nothing else, the older crowd will get thrown back a little bit in time to be able to reminisce about the classic tunes that they were familiar with when they were younger. Very nostalgic.” W
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ig companies understand the importance of brands, and in the “Age of the Individual,” you should, too. Here’s what it takes to be your own brand and to be the CEO of “Me, Inc.” One of the things that held me back from pursuing my dream of opening a fitness studio was fear of failure. At the time, I also lacked the self confidence that I needed to overcome that fear, and as years passed, my dream seemed to slip farther away from me. Year after year, I told myself that I would wait for the perfect time to open my gym and before I knew it, 15 years worth of potential perfect times had gone by. Eventually, I took control of my life, harnessed my self confidence, and made the dream of owning a gym become a reality. Most times, instead of being proactive in life, we’re just spending time reacting. A great way to regain control is to examine your life and determine where your problems lie. Open yourself up to new opportunities, so you see it’s possible to chart your own course and drive your life forward. Set goals — and reach them! Start right now. As of this very moment, begin thinking of yourself differently. What is it
about yourself that you want to change? Using 15 words or less, describe what you want to change about yourself, your attitude, your environment. Take the time to write down your answer, and then take the time to read it — several times. In hindsight, I realize I shouldn’t have waited so long to accomplish my goal. Waiting only prolonged my fear, affected my self-esteem and altered my inner confidence. Even though I regret not fulfilling my dream sooner, I’m glad I finally pushed through the wall of self doubt. There is no greater sense of accomplishment than realizing that you can reach your goals. Life is about not letting your insecurities hold you down, but harnessing the power of your own thoughts to change how you feel about yourself and your outlook on life. If you’d like to learn more about confidence-building skills, fitness, nutrition and how to discover an improved you, sign up for the “Healthier Image” Women’s Program at Leverage Fitness Studio (900 Rutter Ave., Forty Fort). The 12-week series begins Sunday, April 15. Call 570.338.2386 for more details or to reserve your spot. W
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als charge separately for the food, by my knowledge, we’re one of the only festivals where that’s included.” While it’s surely welcome for the event to rapidly sell out, there is some stress involved. “Especially when people know you’re on the committee,” Larson said, laughing. “Friends come out of the woodwork, but it’s great. As long as we keep selling out, we know we’re doing a good event. Another reason it has such an appeal is its intimacy. If we expanded it — and we’re not a professional festival, we’re a volunteer committee who fundraisers for a theater — it would lose its charm the bigger it got.” It’s not just the lucky attendees that tell BTE that The Taming of the Brew is a great annual event. “We get told time and time again from the vendors, in particular the brewers, that this is their favorite event of the year,” Larson said. “They really like the intimacy of it, they like how we take care of them, they like that they actually have time to talk to people about their wares and everything.” In addition to the brews and the food, The Taming of the
Brew also offers a silent auction from local businesses and artisans that range from gift certificates to art to jewelry. VEGANS UNITE! Christian Pilosi, the owner and chef of Eden, A Vegan Cafe (344 Adams Ave., Scranton), is taking part in PETA’s Sexiest Vegetarian Next Door contest. Pilosi has been vegan for the past 15 years. “I would appreciate it if everyone would go online and vote for me,” Pilosi said. “You can vote for me because you think I am sexy or because you think I am a nice guy or because you think I do good things or because you think it would be great for my restaurant or if you think it would be great for Scranton if I win!” First-round voting ends Monday, April 16 at noon and finalists will be announced Monday, April 23 at noon, when a new voting round continues until Monday, May 7. The winners, who land a free trip to Hawaii, will be announced Monday, May 14. To vote for Christian, visit features.peta.org/Sexiest-Vegetarian-2012 and search for “Christian.” W
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Weekender Correspondent ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) Often your role as truth teller and bullshit exposer is an unenviable, thankless one. It causes you tons of stress, rarely results in satisfying paybacks and gets you into trouble more often than not. However, every once in a while, you get the romantic-comedy movie resolution, where the douche gets his comeuppance, you are praised for your astute and courageous words and actions, and everyone is grateful that someone, at least, was willing to say what everyone was thinking and change things for the better. While you may not get exactly that result this week, you’re likely to get at least an appreciative pat on the back. So there’s that. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) Transferring a relationship from one world to another (friendship to romance, say, or family to business) always brings with it numerous complications. These are by no means insurmountable — provided you acknowledge and address them without blinders or deception. This new way of relating requires entirely different rules than your old connection; trying to continue as you have, in this new context, would just lead to relationship-destroying disaster. Throw out (or at least shelve indefinitely) the old rulebooks, and sit down, right now, to write some new ones from scratch — before you take another step. You’ll be glad you did later. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) While surely there are some things you’d rather not talk about, be realistic. Acknowledge that sometimes your silence on the subject will prove more intriguing to others than just speaking up about it would be. Keeping mum will only pique their curiosity, forcing them to relentlessly harangue and stalk you until you spill the beans anyway. While it might be embarrassing or painful to share something like this, it’s still less of a hassle than the alternative. Of course, if you insist on finding that out the hard way, go ahead and stay closemouthed. You’ll wish you hadn’t later.
to play mama bird and gently push those reluctant chicks out of the nest. They may not think they can (or want to) fly on their own, but you know better — and the only way they’ll learn is by doing. LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) Cutting other people some slack is this week’s theme. Sure, you wish everyone could abide by your ideal standards, but of course you know that’s not always the case. Overlooking others’ shortcomings or failings is the kind and generous thing to do here, provided they’re not actually huge, destructive character flaws. Most likely they’re only things that annoy or inconvenience you, so getting over them is in everyone’s best interest. Addressing them would only make you seem petty, while letting them go will probably add to your air of benevolence and wisdom. Does it seem like a no-brainer yet? It should. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) While you are arguably the most practical sign in the zodiac, sometimes when someone else wants to implement their less efficient or sensible idea, you dig in your heels and can have a huge problem letting them get their way. There’s always room for compromise, only sometimes you’re simply too stubborn to see or acknowledge it. That can lead to some massive disagreements over truly tiny issues, simply because of your persistent resistance. Sure, their idea may downright suck compared to yours. But being part of a team means being willing to lose and letting others take the lead. Try that this week, please.
LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) Sometimes when you have good news or fortune, you feel weird sharing it with others who might not be in such a great place in their lives or are actively suffering from some misfortune. However, there’s no reason you should censor your own happiness; if you wait until everyone else is happy before you share your joy, you’ll never get to share it at all. Presentation, however, is key. If your tone is, “Here are all the ways I’m glad I’m not you right now,” your message will be understandably ill received. However, if you instead offer a distraction and your message is, “Things will get better for you, too, in time,” your listeners might prove grateful instead of resentful. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) I generally feel that keeping secrets ends up causing more pain than telling the truth — a tough lesson for you Scorpios, who keep your cards so close to your chests. However, just imagine the pain your silence (or deception) might cause, because in the absence of the truth, people might imagine scenarios that are far worse than what’s actually happening. Allowing them to live with those excruciating fantasies isn’t fair or kind. This week, be kind and let them in on the truth so they can be released from the crueler lie they’ve made up. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) Whenever I see someone with a controlling, jealous or generally bitchy, unpleasant partner, I wonder why they put up with it.
CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) While it may seem that someone’s taking advantage of you (and perhaps they are, in a way), consider the alternatives. Don’t compare their actions to what a saint might do in their place, but rather to what you’d have to put up with from a stranger filling their shoes. I’m willing to bet that what they’re asking from you is still far less taxing than what you’d be forced to “pay” if virtually anyone else was doing what they’re doing. So deliver with a smile, and remember that they’re doing you a favor, even if it doesn’t always feel that way. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) It’s sweet of you to have taken on so much responsibility. Of course your intentions were almost saintly, but by now you’ve probably realized that you may not be able to deliver on everything you promised — at least not at the level you imagined. It’s time for you to start seeking alternatives. That’s not simply announcing you can’t handle this stuff and dumping some of it on whoever’s close at hand. You still have a duty to find an appropriate surrogate to absorb some of these responsibilities; yes, another arduous task, but not as taxing as being buried under the massive weight of everything you’ve taken on. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) When noises at night keep you from a good night’s sleep, sleeping with earplugs is a practical and effective solution. But wearing those earplugs during a conversation whose content you don’t want to hear is a less laudable way to address the situation. Life is full of stuff you’d rather ignore, but doing so is childish and ultimately ineffective. Pull out the earplugs, remove the blinders, and face the uncomfortable or painful truths you’ve been trying to shield yourself from. Yes, this will suck — but you’ll find that once you’ve faced them, you’ll be able to happily move on from them and throw out those earplugs and blinders once and for all. W To contact Caeriel, e-mail sign.language.astrology@gmail.com.
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CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) Because you’re by nature a generous and nurturing person, you end up with people relying on you for far more or far longer than they should. While you certainly invited them to benefit from all the wonderful things you have to give, at some point they crossed a line or perhaps simply didn’t move on in the timeframe you thought they would. Now it’s time for you
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Amazing sex alone can’t justify the misery they surely suffer out of bed, but again and again I see awful people shacked up with long-term partners. Perhaps they simply feel hopelessly trapped. The one thing I can safely conclude, however, is that none of those suffering partners are Sagittarians. Having eluded many, you know how to escape traps with ease. Consider showing someone a way out of the one they think they’re stuck in.
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awn Winarski got the acting bug as a child and never looked back. Active in community theater, Dawn’s artistic talent doesn’t stop there. Her love for painting and drawing has made a recent comeback in her life, so get to know this local talent. What made you choose your profession? I went to my first professional theater production when I was 11 years old. After that I was hooked. Community involvement: I’ve been involved for many years in community theater throughout Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties. Hobbies: Theater, of course. I also paint, draw and dabble in photography. Favorite quote: “You need three things in the theater: The play, the actors and the audience, and each must give something.” — Kenneth Haigh Favorite thing about the area: The fall foliage. I love that time of year. Favorite actor/actress: I admire Jessica Lange very much. She brings so much electricity to stage and screen. For the men, I would say Kevin Spacey. He’s so versatile. One minute he’s a psychotic killer and the next he’s singing Bobby Darin songs. One thing most people don’t know about me: I was extremely shy growing up. Until I got involved in theater, I would have never dare to speak in front of people. One thing I’ve always wanted to do: I would love to swim with dolphins. What I wanted to be when I grew up: Was I was young, I either wanted to be an artist or an oceanographer. I love the sea. Current passion: I’ve really been getting back into drawing and painting again. I used to do it all the time when I was young, but as I grew older I started to get out of it.
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“This vehicle has survived because it came from Texas,” Skamanich says of his car, which has a 3-speed transmission on the column and reclining seats, something that was unheard of in those days. “Because of its unibody construction, very few survived the harsh Northeast winters with all the road salt. It is currently undergoing another restoration.” W
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hen it comes to things people say about me behind my back, I’m Ray Charles to the bullshit. The way I look at it, whatever people say about me is none of my business. If someone judges me, it doesn’t define me, it defines them. When it comes to my Momma, on the other hand, you better watch your mouth — unless you’re willing to fork over $250 like in the infamous case of the 2006 “Yo Momma” competition. “Yo Momma’s lips are so big that she has to put lipstick on with a paint roller,” I said aloud to myself as my roommate, Eddie, entered the room. “I don’t even wanna know!” he stated. “I’m practicing for the ‘Yo Momma’ competition tomorrow in the Student Center,” I explained. At the time, “Yo Momma” was a popular show on MTV hosted by Wilmer Valderrama, where the best trash-talkers across America insulted each other’s mother through a series of intense battles that usually took place near a chain-linked fence. When I found out my school was hosting its very own battle for a grand prize of $250, I decided it would be financially irresponsible of me not to compete.
After watching movies about bad mothers on Lifetime for inspiration and making my friends sit in the first row with cue cards to hold up in case I froze, I was ready to rock. “You’re the only white guy participating,” Eddie pointed out shortly before the competition began. “Are you sure you want to do this? They’ll rip you apart!” Instead of taking Eddie’s sound advice, I decided to seize the opportunity, realizing it could be the closest I’d ever get to being the token white guy in a Tyler Perry movie. After spitting out one-liners like “Yo Momma is so fat when someone says ‘Kool-Aid,’ she busts through the wall,” I not only earned the respect of the crowd, but I had them in a bigger uproar than the women of the Ohio correctional facility in the Mo’Nique comedy special “I Coulda Been Your Cellmate.” In the end, I was robbed Al Gore-style, finishing in second. Looking back, I’m sorry I let someone talk shit on you, Mom, for a chance at cash. They didn’t mean what they said about you. Even if they did, remember: People will always talk, so you might as well give them something to talk about ... W
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SOCIAL GROUPS Clear 4 Tea Party (clear4teaparty.com) • Emancipation TEA Party: April 16, noon, Honesdale Central Park (across from court house, corner of 9th, Court St.). All are welcome. Info: clear4teaparty@gmail.com, CLEAR 4 TEA Party, PO Box 503, Honesdale, PA 18431. Monroe County Garden Club • Monthly Meeting: April 11, 11:30 a.m., Hughes Public Library (N. 9th St., Stroudsburg).Linda Wiles to present “Gardening for Butterflies.”
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• NEPA Rainbow Awards Gala: April 28, 5-11 p.m., Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel (700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton). $75. 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. 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: April 19, 2 p.m., St. Rocco’s auditorium. Support Group for Anxiety, Stress, Depression April 17, 6:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (316 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountaintop). Info: supportgroupmt@aol.com W - compiled by Amanda Riemensnyder, Weekender Intern Send listings to weekender@ theweekender.com, 90 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703 or fax to 570.831.7375
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D o n ’t w a it fo r g a s p r ice s t o r e a ch $5.00 / g a llo n G e t yo u r V E SP A n o w a n d SA V E $$$ a t TE A M E F F O RT C Y C L E
Autos under $5000
BUICK 03 LESABRE 4 door, V6, 78k,
loaded, white, gray cloth interior, very good condition!!! $4999 warranty available call. 570-388-6008
412 Autos for Sale
CHRYSLER `04 SEBRING
LXI CONVERTIBLE
Low miles - 54,000. V6. FWD. Leather interior. Great shape. A/C. CD. All power. $6,900. Negotiable New inspection & tires. (570) 760-1005
412 Autos for Sale
AUDI 03 TT ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE BEAUTIFUL AUTO1.8. 4 cylinder
Loaded, silver black leather. 66,000 miles. Bose premium sound. 6 CD changer. New tires, inspection, timing belt. Garaged, no snow. $11,200. 570-592-2458
DODGE `00 DURANGO SPORT
4.7 V8, 4WD, 3rd row seat, runs good, needs body work $1900. 570-902-5623
FORD `95 CROWN VICTORIA V-8, power windows
& seats, cruise control. Recent inspection. Asking $1,000. Call 570-604-9325
FORD 02 MUSTANG
GTRedCONVERTIBLE with black
412 Autos for Sale
WANTED!
ALL JUNK CARS! CA$H PAID
570-301-3602 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
top. 6,500 miles. One Owner. Excellent Condition. $17,500 570-760-5833
415 Autos-Antique & Classic
HONDA 08 ACCORD
CHEVY 30 HOTROD COUPE
4 door, EXL with navigation system. 4 cyl, silver w/ black interior. Satellite radio, 6CD changer, heated leather seats, high, highway miles. Well maintained. Monthly service record available. Call Bob. 570-479-0195
To place your ad call...829-7130
JAGUAR `00 S TYPE
4 door sedan. Like new condition. Brilliant blue exterior with beige hides. Car is fully equipped with navigation system, V-8, automatic, climate control AC, alarm system, AM/FM 6 disc CD, garage door opener. 42,000 original miles. $9,000 Call (570) 288-6009
VOLKSWAGEN 00 BEETLE 2.0 automatic, air 67k miles $6400. 570-466-0999
$49,000
FORD 76 THUNDERBIRD All original $12,000
MERCEDES 76 450 SL $24,000
MERCEDES 29
Kit Car $9,000 (570) 655-4884 hell-of-adeal.com
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CHEVY 77 CORVETTE 52K, restored, red/ red, A/C, all power, exceptional condition inside and out. $11,900 570-563-5056
FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE
STATION WAGON V8, automatic, 8 passenger, 3rd seat, good condition, 2nd owner. REDUCED TO $6,500. 570-579-3517 570-455-6589
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415 Autos-Antique & Classic
415 Autos-Antique & Classic
415 Autos-Antique & Classic
415 Autos-Antique & Classic
MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE
MERCEDES 1975
DESOTO CUSTOM 49 4 DOOR SEDAN
OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT
1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $7,995. Call 570-237-5119
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Auto Parts
Good interior & exterior. Runs great! New tires. Many new parts. Moving, Must Sell. $1,300 or best offer 570-362-3626 Ask for Lee
468
Auto Parts
BUYING JUNK VEHICLES $300 AND UP
$125 EXTRA IF DRIVEN, DRAGGED OR PUSHED IN!
NOBODY Pays More 570-760-2035
Monday thru Saturday 6am-9pm • Happy Trails!
509
Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades
509
Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades
Carpenter Experienced Full-time position Please fax resume to 570-718-0661 or e-mail to employment@ruckno.com 533
Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
533
Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
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MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible
Hydroseed and soil erosion control experience helpful. Valid drivers license a must. Top wages paid. Unlimited overtime.
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. Reduced price to $26,000. Call 570-825-6272
Apply in person. 8am-4pm. Monday-Friday. 1204 Main Street Swoyersville
MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible
Landscape Personnel
Varsity Inc.
No Calls Please. E.O.E.
Invisible Fence Installer Invisible Fence technology keeps dogs safer. Training is provided to operate ditch witch and install underground wire and components. Full time physical job. Must have good math skills, clean driving record and be courteous. Must pass physical & drug test.
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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
Call or email Brian at Harvis Interview Service for application or questions: 542-5330 or ifnepa.jobs@gmail.com
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. Reduced price to $26,000. Call 570-825-6272
MERCURY `79 ZEPHYR
6 cylinder automatic. 52k original miles. Florida car. $1500. 570-899-1896 GET THE WORD OUT with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130
Must Sell! Appraised for $9,200
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Motorcycles
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
$15,000 FIRM.
Call 570-262-0914 Leave message.
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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
• 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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Boats & Marinas
MIRRORCRAFT 01 FISHING BOAT LOADED. 30 hp
Johnson, Bow mounted trolling motor, 2 fish finders, live well, bilge, lights, swivel seats and trailer. Garage kept. $5,900.
Call Chuck at 570-466-2819
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Boat Parts/ Supplies
CANNON Uni-Troll Downriggers (2)   like new condition, used 2 seasons & nbsp; 8 lb balls included. No bases $275. 570-262-0716
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Commercial Trucks & Equipment
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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Motorcycles
BMW 07 K1200 GT Low mileage. Many extras. Clean. $9,000 (570) 646-2645
HARLEY 10 DAVIDSON SPORTSTER CUSTOM Loud pipes. Near Mint 174 miles - yes, One hundred and seventy four miles on the clock, original owner. $8000. 570-876-2816
HARLEY 2011 HERITAGE SOFTTAIL Black. 1,800 miles.
ABS brakes. Security System Package. $16,000 firm. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY 570-704-6023
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
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SUZUKI 2001 VS 800 GL INTRUDER
Garage kept, no rust, lots of chrome, black with teal green flake. Includes storage jack & 2 helmets. 570-410-1026
YAMAHA 97 ROYALSTAR 1300
12,000 miles. With windshield. Runs excellent. Many extras including gunfighter seat, leather bags, extra pipes. New tires & battery. Asking $4,000 firm. (570) 814-1548 Say it HERE in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130
FLEETWOOD 06 PROWLER
30’ model #300FQS 1 slide out, living /dining area, Queen bed, sofa/double bed, large bath, AM/ FM CD player, micro wave, large refrigerator. Upgrades include scissor leveling jacks, ducted heat & air, glass shower door, skylight in bath. Water filter system, spare tire & cover + extras. Trailer is at campground. Site fee paid 05/1/12 through 09/30/12 or can be moved. Asking $15,500. Call 570-233-8652 570-443-9260 WINNEBAGO ‘02 ADVENTURER 35 Foot, double slides, V-10 Ford. Central air, full awnings, one owner, pet & smoke free. Excellent condition and low mileage. $68,000. Call 570-594-6496
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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
CHRYSLER `02 TOWN & COUNTRY
Luxury people mover! 87,300 well maintained miles. This like-new van has third row seating, power side & rear doors. Economical V6 drivetrain and all available options. Priced for quick sale $6,295. Generous trade-in allowances will be given on this top-of-the-line vehicle. Call Fran 570-466-2771 Scranton
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
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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
FORD `10 F150 BLACK KING RANCH
4X4 LARIAT 145 WB STYLESIDE 5.4L V8 engine Electronic 6 speed automatic. Brown leather “King Ranch” interior. Heat/cool front seats. Power moonroof, rear view camera, 18” aluminum wheels, tow package, navigation system. 23,000 miles. Asking $33,000 Call Jeff @ 570-829-7172
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All Junk Cars & Trucks Wanted Highest Prices Paid In CA$H
GMC `05 SAVANA
1500 Cargo Van. AWD. V8 automatic. A/C. New brakes & tires. Price reduced $10,250. Call 570-474-6028
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MERCURY `03 MOUNTAINEER
Auto Parts
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BEST PRICES IN THE AREA CA$H ON THE $POT, Free Anytime Pickup 570-301-3602 AWD. Third row seating. Economical 6 cylinder automatic. Fully loaded with all available options. 93k pampered miles. Garage kept. Safety / emissions inspected and ready to go. Sale priced at $7595. Trade-ins accepted. Tag & title processing available with purchase. Call Fran for an appointment to see this outstanding SUV. 570-466-2771 Scranton
MITSUBISHI `11
OUTLANDER SPORT SE AWD, Black interi-
or/exterior, start/ stop engine with keyless entry, heated seats, 18” alloy wheels, many extra features. Only Low Miles. 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty. $22,500. Willing to negotiate. Serious inquires only - must sell, going to law school. (570) 793-6844
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Auto Services WANTED
Cars & Full Size Trucks. For prices... Lamoreaux Auto Parts 477-2562
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Motorcycle Accessories
SADDLE BAGS Mustang, hard case, leather covered, lockable, installs on/off in seconds. Fits most Harleys that have a sissy bar or tour pack-like new $399. 570-690-8588
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548 Medical/Health
542
Logistics/ Transportation
542
Logistics/ Transportation
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Children’s Behavioral Health Services, Inc.
Must have a Master’s Degree in a Clinical field.
Full-Time Therapeutic Staff Support Workers
(Experience working with male adolescents beneficial) Bachelor’s Degree/Associate Degree in Human Services. Provide 1:1 interventions & support to children.
Full-time benefits include: competitive pay, health insurance, paid holidays and vacation days. Please send, fax or e-mail your resume & letter of interest to:
Children’s Behavioral Health Services, Inc.
Attn: Susan Hurd 104 Woodward Hill Road Edwardsville PA 18704 Email shurd@cbhsinc.com or Fax to 714-7231
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Tractor-Trailer Drivers Home 48 hours EVERY Week Houff is hiring company drivers and OwnerOperators to work out of Hazleton Pa. Work 5 days and off 48 hours weekly. Service area from PA to NC doing pickup & delivery, drop & hook, and terminal-to-terminal runs. Full company benefit package. Company driver average $1250 weekly & Owner-Operator average $4000 gross weekly. HOUFF TRANSFER is well known for outstanding customer service, safety, and reliability. Requires 5+ years experience, safe driving record, and Hazmat within 60 days. Lease equipment ideally should be 5 yrs old or newer.
CGGVeritas has immediate openings in our land field seismic operations in Pennsylvania. We are hiring:
PA BLASTERS Minimum one year experience working with explosives DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITIES
Culture of Excellence Excellent compensation and benefits International career opportunities Industry best training and development opportunities
Information Sessions and Interviews:
Thursday, April 12
Quality Inn, Wilkes-Barre 10AM, 2PM, 6PM 880 Kidder Street
Info Ed Miller @ 877-234-9233 • 540-234-9233 Apply www.houff.com
566 Sales/Business Development
TECHNICAL SALES/ SUPPORT MANAGER
Successful candidates must be 18 years of age, pass a pre-employment drug test, health assessment and criminal background check.
Manufacturer in Hazle Township seeking an experienced manager to supply technical support to our Latin America sales staff. Must be fluent reading, writing and speaking English and Spanish. You will act as the point of contact for our Latin American customers and commercial partners (agents). This will include responding to inquires about our products and services AND handling/resolving machine performance and technical issues. Besides being involved in the daily order management process, you will receive, review, and respond to RFQs for our products and services and coordinate service calls for customers. Must be technically savvy and able to work with several computer applications. A minimum of 4 years experience in Technical Sales, Inside Sales or Customer Service in industrial equipment industry is required. Check our website at www.eammosca.com. Position located in Hazle Township, PA.
CGGVeritas is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.
NOW HIRING CLASS A OTR DRIVERS Van Hoekelen Greenhouses is a family owned business located in McAdoo, PA. We have immediate openings for reliable full-time tractor trailer drivers, to deliver product to our customers across the 48 states. Our premier employment package includes: • Hourly Pay- including paid detention time, and guaranteed 8 hours per day • Safety Bonus - $.05/mile paid quarterly • Great Benefits - 100% paid health insurance, vision, dental, life, STD, 401K, vacation time, and holiday pay. • Pet & Rider Program • Well maintained freightliners and reefer trailers • Continuous year-round steady work with home time Requirements are: Valid Class A CDL, minimum 1 year OTR experience, must lift 40lbs, and meet driving and criminal record guidelines
Human Resources
HUMAN RESOURCE PART TIME
Telecommuting position. HR Generalist/ Recruiter skillset required. 7+ years experience in high volume HR environment. CONTACT BRIAN PHILLIPS
Real Estate Processor United One Resources is seeking full time real estate processors. The successful candidates should be able to type a minimum of 50 wpm, possess excellent phone and organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, conscientious with an attention to detail, work in a fast pace environment and successfully meet daily goals. Previous title insurance processing, banking or lending experience preferred but not required. We offer a competitive benefit package. Hours: 10am-6pm.
For consideration, forward your resume to: iwanttowork@unitedoneresources.com EOE M/F/D/V 554
Production/ Operations
554
Production/ Operations
Distribution Clerks Wilkes-Barre
Are you a night owl looking for part-time work? Position is TEMP-HIRE $9.75 Per Hour! Thursday-Saturday 3pm-1:30am REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION: PROFESSIONAL RESUME with Solid Work History Submit to a Background & Drug Screen HS Diploma/GED Stand on Feet All Day Basic Computer Skills
Apply Today At www.adeccousa.com Or Call 570.451.3726
Will operate various machines and small equipment like tractors and sock fillers on gas site. Driver’s license a must. Top wages paid plus overtime. APPLY IN PERSON 8AM-4PM MONDAY-FRIDAY. 1204 MAIN STREET SWOYERSVILLE VARSITY, INC. NO CALLS PLEASE.
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Logistics/ Transportation
WITH QUESTIONS
570.542.5330 OR SEND RESUME
jobs.harvis@ gmail.com
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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS NEEDED Motivated. Experience preferred, recent grads considered. Competitive salary and benefits. Rymer Automotive Specialists Call 570-970-8840
Erosion Control Laborers
Will operate hydroseeder and equipment to install erosion control socks, matting and barriers. Driver’s license a must. Top wages paid plus Overtime. APPLY IN PERSON 8AM-4PM MONDAY-FRIDAY. 1204 MAIN STREET SWOYERSVILLE VARSITY, INC. NO CALLS PLEASE.
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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
Drivers - CDL-A: Home Every Night! Local Hazleton Dedicated route! Great Pay, Benefits! Estenson Logistics Apply: www.goelc.com 1-866-336-9642
DRIVERS
Due to our continued growth, Bolus Freight Systems is expanding its fleet of company drivers. Company drivers will enjoy dedicated runs or regional runs. You can be home every night or every weekend, the choice is yours. You can earn in excess of $1400 per week, and you will be driving a new or late model truck. Part time and weekend work also available. This is a career opportunity for dependable drivers to work for an industry leader and one of the highest paying companies in the business. We offer a performance bonus, paid vacations and holidays, medical and life insurance as well as 401K. For more information call: 1-800-444-1497 ext 721 or hit ‘0’ and ask for Carl or Joe D.
533
Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
M. Mayo Striping EXPANDING SERVICES FOR PAVEMENT MARKINGS COMPANY. Looking for experienced:
Paint Truck Operators, Line Stripers, Thermalplatic Technicians and General Laborers
Please apply Monday, Wednesday or Friday 9am-1pm at 2480 State Rt. 92, Falls Or contact us at 570-388-7040
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PLEASE CONTACT SHARON AT 800-979-2022 EXT 1914, Mail resume to P.O. Box 88, McAdoo, PA 18237 or Fax to 570-929-2260 Visit our website at www.vhgreenhouses.com for more details.
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Wednesday, April 11
PA Career Link of Lycoming County 9AM, 1PM, 4PM 329 Pine Street
Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
Machine / Equipment Operators
FRONT LINE SEISMIC WORKERS No experience necessary
EOE
566 Sales/Business Development
533
Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades
JOB FAIR
has immediate openings for:
BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST CONSULTANTS
Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades
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548 Medical/Health
WEEKENDER, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2012
542
Logistics/ Transportation
Transportation Coordinator Saturday - Wednes-
day. 3pm-11pm. $9/hour. Send resume to: c/o The Times Leader Box 3080 15 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250
545
Marketing/ Product
TELEMARKETING
Our Call Center is expanding in Wilkes-Barre. Immediate openings for day & night shifts. Excellent base rate + lucrative bonus plan. Call 570-825-9402
548 Medical/Health
BIOMEDICAL
EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN
Full time. We have an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, experienced BMET for Biomed Lab & Field Service. Candidate should have an AS degree or equivalent experience, and possess strong communication skills. We offer a competitive compensation package & a co-operative stable work environment. Please send resume to: c/o Times Leader Box 3065 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250
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COOK. Must have healthcare cooking experience. PART TIME ACTIVITY AIDE. LPNS. No phone calls. Apply in person. TIFFANY COURT 700 NORTHAMPTON ST KINGSTON, PA
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Legal
548 Medical/Health
Busy surgery center is seeking a full-time
MEDICAL ASSISTANT & PER DIEM RN S to join their team.
Responsibilities of Medical Assistant will include making beds, escorting patients, and generally assisting staff. Starting wage is $10.00 per hour, benefits available, PTO time and 401k. Basic experience in a medical setting necessary. Per Diem RN’s to work Pre & Post Op areas. Competitive hourly rate. Please send resume, no cover letter, to: pjresume1 @hotmail.com
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Village at Greenbriar Assisted Living
Personal Care Aides 2ND & 3RD SHIFTS APPLY WITHIN: 4252 Memorial Highway Dallas, PA 18612
PERSONAL CARE AIDES
7am-7pm, weekends. Part time 11pm-7am H.S. Diploma or GED required Please apply in person
Riverview Ridge 300 Courtright St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
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Legal
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LEGAL SECRETARY/ PARALEGAL WANTED * AGGRESSIVE * TAKE CHARGE * POLISHED Full position in Luzerne County, PA. Experience preferred in criminal law, personal injury, wills & estates. Must be a motivated team player, punctual, work efficiently & independently. All resumes are confidential, resumes to:
professionallegalsecretary@aol.com
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Other
MAINTENANCE/ KENNEL ASSISTANT:
Our busy animal hospital is looking for a dependable, self-motivated, hard working team player. Duties include animal care and animal handling and assisting with the housekeeping of our facility. The position requires true compassion for animals, experience with animals and the ability to be confident handling them. This is a part time position and requires at least two Saturdays each month. Please reply to: c/o The Times Leader Box 3075 15 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250
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Production/ Operations
H.C.S.C. Industrial Laundry
2nd Shift Positions Available 1 year, 18 months & 2 year increases. Production Hours: 4:30p.m.-12:30a.m. Overtime Required. Excellent Benefit Package. $50.00 Monthly Attendance Bonus. Pre-placement drug screen required. H.C.S.C. LAUNDRY (BESIDE THE ARMORY) REAR 310 MARKET ST. KINGSTON, PA 18704 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!! E.O.E.
566
Sales/Retail/ Business Development
Delivery Driver
Local delivery and warehousing position. No CDL required. Call Darrell at EFO FURNITURE 570-883-9311
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Sales/Retail/ Business Development
700 MERCHANDISE
COUNTER SALES/ UTILITY PERSON Local construction
& industrial supply company is seeking an individual for counter sales and in store general processing. Duties to include but not limited to store counter sales, stocking shelves, ordering, receiving and some light yard and warehouse work. Applicants must possess good communication skills and work well with other employees. Previous experience in counter sales and with point of sale systems a plus. We offer competitive wages, IRA and health benefits. Send resume to: Team Supply PO BOX 2178 Hazleton, PA 18201 or complete an employment application at Team Supply 1548 Highway 315 Wilkes-Barre
SALES
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Arts/Crafts/ Hobbies
BABY BLANKETS Handmade crocheted or lap blankets. $15. each. Handmade crocheted scarves $6. each or 2 for $10. 570-417-2555 PAINTBALLS 3000!! Custom 98 tippman, cleaning kit, belt. $100. 570-430-9231
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Antiques & Collectibles
COINS. Washington quarters ‘32-’34D, ‘35, ‘36, ‘36D-37. $70. 570-287-4135 ENESO Cherrished Teddies collectibles for sale too many to list, all items: $100. 570-283-5064
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Appliances
BEER FRIDGE unique; old single door GE; drilled and tapped; with tank & lines $85. 570-696-9024
DISHWASHER 24
white, 2 years old $150. obo.
RANGE HOOD 30
600 FINANCIAL 610
Business Opportunities
Broan, white $50. obo. 570-574-3899 FOOD PROCESSOR B & D, glass blender jar $20. Cooks Essential fryer, 1 qt. stainless steel $5. Hamilton beach toaster oven $12. 570-696-9086
COFFEE SHOP
Turn key operation in a wonderful area. A must see! Deli & ice cream. Will train, excellent opportunity. $25,000. 570-262-1497
TURN KEY OPERATION
Located at Wyoming Valley Mall must sell. $125,000 negotiable. Ask for Rob 570-693-3323
630 Money To Loan
Tremendous Sales Opportunity for right individual. Large established Estate Planning firm in need of Sales Rep in the Scranton Area. Must have car and in home sales experience a plus. $60,000 per year commission potential with full training provided. Please send resume to: msmeraldo@ trust-asc.com NO CALLS PLEASE.
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Baby Items
CRADLE SWING baby girl purple F. P. Paid $169. Asking $70. Hardly used. Mark @ 570-3013484 or Allison @ 631-6635. TODDLER BEDS boys Cars bed $30. Girls white metal toddler bed $30. Thomas the tank table, trains,tracks & accessories $125. All excellent condition. 570-417-2555.
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Building Materials
(570) 819-1966 RANGE 40” Tappan electric, white, excellent condition. Cost over $1200 new sell for $350. 570-474-0974 RANGE: Kenmore countertop electric, stainless steel, 4 burner with center grill. Good condition. $125.570-675-0248 REFRIGERATOR Frigidaire Elite 22 cu. in. side by side, excellent $75. 570-825-8256 WASHER, metal, oversized heavy duty, 15 cycle $75. 570-909-7621
WEIGHT lifting bench with 220 lbs. of weights, 2 dumb bells, 2 long bars. $80. 570-693-2818
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Furniture & Accessories
HUTCH 1970s solid walnut hutch. 6’h x4’w, glass doors, excellent condition. $300. Solid walnut bookcase, 5’hx3’w $75. 570-881-5809.
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Furnaces & Heaters
COAL 3 ton of buck coal & 12 ash cans for $300. 655-0429 HEATER, electric, portable, $15. 2 hoover vacuums $25 for 1 or both for $40, 12” TV color good working condition $25. 570-825-5847
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Furniture & Accessories
Mattress Queen P-Top Set New in Plastic Can Deliver $150 570-280-9628 RECLINER beige, good condition $30. 570-736-6239 SOFA Berkline, double reclining, excellent condition $225. 570-655-1508
CABINETS Omni Merillat 24 linear feet of laminated cabinets with laminated countertops. Includes sink in island. Good condition. Almond color with oak trim. $1,000 OBO. 570-696-1999.
ANTIQUE hutch breakfront china cabinet, traditional oak finish, $125. Bedroom furniture set, 2 dressers 1 with mirror, queen bed frame, side rails, head & footboard, nightstand, cherry finish $275. All good condition. 570-430-4054
746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets
DOOR antique round top oak door, leaded glass window 77 1/2x30x1 3/4” solid brass hinges & knob some work needed $250. 570-824-6278
BEDROOM SET queen 2 nightstands, dresser with mirror, dresser, headboard & footboard, excellant condition asking $400. 570-826-1119
FLEA MARKET
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BEDROOM SET: Light wood, Bed, chest, dresser & 2 night stands. $325 570-826-1743
Clothing
CLOTHING men’s size L & XL, camouflaged coat plus 15 other items, sweatshirts, sweatpants & shirts $20. WOMEN’S size L 10 tops, 1 skirt $20. Size medium 8 tops $10. 570-474-6028
COAT
GENE S RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES 60 Day Warranty Monday-Friday 8:00PM-5:00PM Saturday 8:00AM-11:00AM Gateway Shopping Center Kingston, PA
Exercise Equipment
STEPPER Nordic Trac, portable $10. Leg magic $5. Manual folding treadmill $20. 570-696-9086
Bridal Items
WEDDING GOWN, new, never worn, never altered. Size 12. Ivory, A line with cathedral train. Beading and sequins on front top, extending around back down to train. fabric covered button, zip closure. A MUST SEE! Asking $950. 570-417-5071
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KENNETH COLE Beige, size 6, hardly worn. $75. 570-855-5385 COMMUNION SUIT black, size 14 like new $35. White Roman shade 23” w new $15. F.P. travel tender crib $25. Children’s pool $20. Thomas organ, needs tuning $375. 570-654-4113 DRESS ladies pullover sweater dress, blue sequins size 10 $25. Men’s orange hunting coat, XL, like new $35. Men’s heavy knot wool sweater, 3 colors, Xl, like new $25. Ladies fur coat size 10-12 $100. 570-574-9518 FOX STOLE head, legs tail $15. 570-909-7621 SHOULDER BAG Ugg Australia Knit purple, new with tags $135. 570-704-9034 TOTAL GYM XLS $200. 570-825-0905
COFFEE TABLE & 2 end tables, light oak, excellent condition $50. 570-696-4494 DINING SET rattan 48” glass table top 4 chairs, removable cushions on coasters $375. Dining set 40x60” glass table with bevel edge 4 chairs, upholstered arm, neutral beige $375. Space Saver rattan table 24x42 $275. 570.474.0514 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, 68hx50w, white with glass doors on top only, tv opening $50. 570-675-2879 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, oak 6 piece, lighted shelves, tv cabinet with doors, excellent condition. $500. 570-696-2212
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) parlor stand up, grey metal & black. $20 each. 570-740-1246
WEST WYOMING
6th Street
OPEN SPACE YEAR ROUND AVAILABLE INSIDE & OUT ACRES OF PARKING
OUTSIDE SPACES - $10 Saturday 10am-2pm Sunday 8am-4pm
750
Jewelry
JACK IS PAYING TOP DOLLAR !!!!!
for gold and silver, diamonds, platinum, watches. Also buying scrap jewelry. Cash on the spot!!!!! We make house calls. 328-3428, 855-7197 or visit us 134 Route 11 Larksville, Pa
752 Landscaping & Gardening FOUNTAIN Little girl & boy fountain, & pump. Tan, 38” H. Excellent condition, $75. 570-477-2604 LAWNMOWER John Deere LA110, automatic 3 years old. Excellent condition. Selling for $950. 570-823-3267
MOWER Simplicity Cornet, 13 HP riding mower with 30” deck, front weight, & twin bagger. Excellent condition. $550.570-675-4777 TILLER Cub Cadet model FT24 front tine tiller. Honda 160cc OHV engine. Adjustable 13”/22” / 24” tilling width. Like brand new. Paid over $350 asking $250. 905-0657
754
Machinery & Equipment
GENERATOR Troybuilt, 10HOP, 5500 watts, 8550 starting watts, 4 way electrical splitter, used once. $495. 570-817-8981
756
Medical Equipment
HOSPITAL BED, twin size, good condition $175. 430-4054 JAZZY Select Mobility Chair by pride. Never used, but replaced with new batteries. paid $1200 sell $600 obo. 570-466-0239
758 Miscellaneous
All Junk Cars & Trucks Wanted Highest Prices Paid In CA$H
758 Miscellaneous COOKIE JAR Antique House Cottage, Good condition. $50. 570-675-0248 DEHUMIDIFIERS 2, ENERGY STAR 75 pint capacity/24 hours $65. 40 pint capacity/24 hours $50. SEWING MACHONE Singer in cabinet, 18 discs for various stitches plus buttonholder $50. 570-474-6028 ENGINE BLOCK ‘65 Corvette with pisttons & cam shaft, casting number 3858180, very good condition $475. 570-430-4054
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LAWNMOWERS Craftsman selfpropelled, no bag, $125 firm. Craftsman lawnmower with bag not selfpropelled runs good $100. Murray 6hp side discharge not selfpropelled runs good $75. 655-3197 PAMPERS women’s 3 packs, $20. 12 count $20. 4 packs bed pads 10 count $20. All for $35. 570-824-6278 PICTURES & paintings of old Pittston town scenes. Various sizes. $5 & $10 prices. Call Jim at 570-655-9474
FREE PICKUP
TAILGATE EXTENDER 48” wide stainless steel good condition $75 firm. 570-655-3197
BEDLINER: 89 Chevy S10 truck bedliner, standard 6’ cab $15. Gong Show movie DVD $10. 5 storm windows $10. each. New 6 or 12 volt battery charger $25 V6 HEI distributor cap from ‘80 Monte Carlo, very good $15. 570-740-1246
TV STAND 40”lx 22”wx25”tall, 2 multi shelf, cabinets below with glass doors $25. Flea market items records, cassettes, cds, electronics, tables, chairs & much more. $75. 570-909-7621
570-574-1275
BEDROOM SET - 5 piece, cream color with wood tops. $125 or obo. Wood storage bench with pillow top. $75. Oak topped pedestal table. $50. Computer desk, dark oak $150. 570-474-2375 CABINET 4 cabinet sliding shelves, brand name, Saranac, brand new. $40. 788-1571
WHEEL & TIRE SET (4) Ford Windstar factory 5 spoke wheels with mounted tires p21565r16 $200. 696-2212 WHEELS Volvo 940/ 740 series factory cast aluminum wheels with new Nokia is 195/65/R15 tires (4). Tires new, wheels include centers, excellent condition. May also fit 240 series. Asking $500.570.675.8832
Musical Instruments
PIANO Baldwin console with matching bench, very good condition recently tuned $500. 474-6362 TUBE AMP HEAD Marshall JCM600 50 watt master volume & overdrive. sounds great, with footswitch $495. Traynor ycv 40 watt tube combo amp, 1x12 Celestion80 speaker, awesome! $345. Jimi Hendrixstyle octave pedal. Like new. $89. Pro Co turbo rat distortion pedal with box usa $59. Rick 2832552 rick@ wyoming valley.net
772
Pools & Spas
POOL Infinity A Frame, adjustable ladder 48”-52”-54”, new still in box $125. 28” round solar cover new $30. 570-474-6926
774
Restaurant Equipment
PREP LINE : Delfield 6’ refrigerated pizza / sandwich prep line $350.570-301-4286
776 Sporting Goods GOLF CLUBS 3 sizes, like new $20 each. 570-574-9518 POOL TABLE 7ft with accessories, good condition. $200 OBO. 570-674-3794 ROD & REEL Anglers Touch 7’ 2 piece rod & Zebco Spin Cast Omega Z03 Reel $65. Micro Lite IMG Graphite 8’ 2 piece rod & Shimano Symetre Reel $60. Fenwick 6’ 6” 2 piece rod &d Shimano spinning side Stab Reel $35. 570825-7251 after 5pm
780
Televisions/ Accessories
TV 31” inch Proton color LCD TV. Excellent condition. Flat screen panel with TV cabinet stand. $160.00 for both with remote. 570-266-2682.
784
Tools
TORQUE WRENCH Snap-On 3/4” drive with case new condition $325. 570-655-3197
786 Toys & Games BOOKS: Box of over 40 Goosebumps books & a few audio books. $20. for all. 570-417-2555
Too many baby toys? Pass them on, sell them with an ad! 570-829-7130 MOTORCYCLE: Indian battery operated children’s motorcycle. Max speed 2.5 MPH. Recommend age 2+ Like new condition. Asking $50. 570-592-1234
788
Stereo/TV/ Electronics
INTERNET TV DEVICE Sony NSZGT1 Google internet TV device. Google Chrome browser on your TV. Built in bluray player. Remote with keypad and mouse. Like New. List for $300, asking only $75. Sharp bluray player. Like New. $25. 570-833-2598. TV Sony Wega 27” , flat screen, not flat panel with component inputs. Excellent condition , complete with remote & manual. $150. 570-283-8202
794
Video Game Systems/Games
VIDEO SYSTEM Rock Band $15. 570-417-2555 WII GAMING SYSTEM Wii fit, Band Hero, Dance Dance Revolution, 15 Wii games, 2 game controls, Charging station, SD card $350. OBO 570-823-9320
796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
VITO’S & GINO’S
Wanted:
ALL JUNK CARS & TRUCKS Highest Prices Paid!! FREE PICKUP
288-8995
800 PETS & ANIMALS 810
Cats
GOLDEN RETREIVER, 2 years old, female. FREE to good home. Needs room to run, good with children. 570-288-2893
815
Dogs
CHOW PUPPIES
Sweet, affectionate, loving puppies. 5 1/2 months old. Second shots & papers. $300/each. 570-466-2252 570-954-1231
ROTTWEILER
1 year old. AKC Registered. $500. Call 570-704-8134
815
Dogs
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ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES
AKC, quality puppies, vet checked, champion parents, references available. 570-922-4888 or 570-716-4864
OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm
362 Susquehanna Ave Completely remodeled, spectacular, 2 story Victorian home, with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, new rear deck, full front porch, tiled baths and kitchen, granite countertops, all Cherry hardwood floors throughout, all new stainless steel appliances and lighting, new oil furnace, washer dryer in first floor bath. Great neighborhood, nice yard. $174,900 (30 year loan, $8,750 down, $887/month, 30 years @ 4.5%) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490
EAST MOUNTAIN RIDGE
OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm
52 Barber Street Beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in the heart of the town. With new carpets, paint, windows, doors and a modern kitchen and bath. Sale includes all appliances: refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Nice yard and superb neighborhood. Priced to sell at $89,900 or $433.00 per month (bank rate; 30 years, 4.25%, 20% down). Owner also willing to finance 100% of transaction with a qualified cosigner. Call Bob at 570-654-1490
912 Lots & Acreage
MOUNTAINTOP LAND Level building lot. 1/2 acre, 100 ft frontage, all utilities including gas. $42,900 Call 570-417-4177 Ready for construction.
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AKC, 8 weeks, female. Shots & wormed. Vet checked. Home Raised. $500. 570-864-2643
SHIH-TZU PUPPIES
Pure Bred & Mixes $400 570-250-9690
900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 906 Homes for Sale
PLAINS
Birchwood hills, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 story family room with fireplace, finished basement, built in pool, $399,900 (570)824-2471
HUDSON
Archaic 2 floor, 5.5 room homestead, new washer, dryer, sump pump, roof 3.5 years old. Lot over 4,000 sq. ft. 50 East Stanton St. $50,000. Call 9am7pm 570-239-5672 or 570-822-1940
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WILKES-BARRE 3 bedrooms,
Heights Section, side yard, fully fenced, gas heat, close to schools, good condition $51,900 Call 570-823-2726 Leave message if no answer.
915 Manufactured Homes
RIVERFRONT FARM LAND!
(Formerly Pocono Park) and San Souci Park. Like new, several to choose from, Financing &Warranty, MobileOneSales.net Call (570)250-2890
MOUNTAIN TOP
Valley Stream Park 24 x 48. 3 Bedroom 2 bath double wide Skyline 2001. $20,000. Serious Inquiries only Please, do not waste my time. 570-406-7318
938
Apartments/ Furnished
PLYMOUTH FURNISHED APARTMENT Available immedi-
ately, refrigerator and stove provided, off-street parking, no pets, utilities all paid, Call (570) 881-0636
941
Apartments/ Unfurnished
BEAR CREEK
New 3 room apartment. All utilities included except electric. No smoking & no pets. $650 + security and references. Furnished or unfurnished. Call 570-954-1200
CHASE
7 acres - was $79,900, NOW $59,900. Woods, meadows, over 400’ waterfront1 Canoe, Fish, Swim! Terms available! 3 to choose from! 888-793-7762 Hurry!
1ST FLOOR EFFICIENCY 1 bedroom, offstreet parking, no pets, $500/month, plus utilities. 570-696-5602
796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
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LUGGAGE SET 3 piece, black & gray tweed, like new $30. 570-824-6278
UTILITY TRAILER ‘04, with spare & crank up, plywood all around $419. 570-829-1541
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941
Apartments/ Unfurnished
DUPONT Completely remodeled, modern 2 bedroom townhouse style apartment. Lots of closet space, with new carpets and completely repainted. Includes stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer hook up. Nice yard & neighborhood, no pets. $595 + security. Call 570-479-6722
FORTY FORT
Coming Attractions America Realty Rentals
Available 30, 60 +/- days. Redone efficiency, 1 bedrooms, some with gas fireplaces, with appliances, laundry. Managed Services! $500 + utilities and up! MUST PROVIDE: EMPLOYMENT/ APPLICATION VERIFICATION/ NO PETS OR SMOKING. 2 YEAR LEASES.
288-1422
HANOVER TWP. 30 Garrahan St.
QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD NEAR UNIVERSITIES 2nd floor, 2 bed-
room, off street parking & quiet back yard. $650/month heat & water included. security & references required. Call Rich @ 570-542-7620
HARDING
Renovated 1st floor, 2 bedroom apartment. New carpeting and paint. Fridge & stove. Water Included. $600 + security & utilities. Call 570-240-6620 or 570-388-6503
941
Apartments/ Unfurnished
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NANTICOKE Honeypot Section
2nd floor, 3 room apartment. Nice neighborhood. $400 + utilities & security. No pets. Call 570-885-6878
Apartments/ Unfurnished
KINGSTON E. W alnut St.
Located in quiet neighborhood. Kitchen, living room, dining room, sun room, bathroom. 2 large and 1 small bedroom, lots of closets, built in linen, built in hutch, hardwood floors, fireplace, storage room, yard. New washer/ dryer, stove & fridge. Heat and hot water included. 1 year lease + security. $950 570-406-1411
KINGSTON
Beautiful, oversized executive style apartment in large historic home. Two bedrooms, one bath, granite kitchen, hardwood floors, dining room, living room, basement storage, beautiful front porch, washer/ dryer. $1,200 monthly plus utilities. No pets. No smoking. Call 570-472-1110
NANTICOKE
1st floor 1 bedroom apartment with detached garage in a great location. Hardwood floors. Appliances included. Shared washer / dryer. Large yard. Landlord pays heat, water, WVSA & Garbage. Tenants responsible for electric, cable & phone. $800 + security & references. 570-371-3271
NANTICOKE
Spacious 1 bedroom 1st floor. New carpeting, gas range and fridge included. Garage parking, no dogs. References and security required. $450/mo. Water, sewer, garbage fee incl. Tenant pays gas and electric 570-696-3596
KINGSTON 2nd Floor.
2 bedrooms, renovated bathroom, balcony off newly renovated kitchen with refrigerator & stove, Pergo floors, central air, newly painted, offstreet parking, no pets. $600 per month plus utilities, & 1 month security deposit. 570-239-1010
941
46 Govier St. 2nd floor, 2 bedroom, W/D hookup, fridge & stove. Off street parking water included. freshly painted $525/mo + utilities, lease & security No pets. 570-328-1875
WILKES-BARRE 3 bedroom, 2nd
floor apartment, off street parking, washer & dryer hookup, no pets. $550 + security & utilities. Call 570-822-7657
Apartments/ Unfurnished
WILKES-BARRE
PITTSTON
1st floor, 2 bedrooms. All appliances included. All utilities paid; electricity by tenant. Everything brand new. Off street parking. $750 + security & references. Call 570-969-9268
PITTSTON
3 bedroom. Living room, kitchen, 1 bath. Off street parking, on site laundry, enclosed porch, fenced yard. $695/mo + utilities. Security required. Call (570) 881-1747
Mayflower Crossing Apartments 570.822.3968 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms - Light & bright open floor plans - All major appliances included - Pets welcome* - Close to everything - 24 hour emergency maintenance - Short term leases available
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PLAINS
Newly remodeled, 2 bedroom. Living room, dining room, eat in kitchen, stove w/d hookup. Heat, water, sewer included. No smoking or pets. $625/month, security and references. 570-905-0186
PLYMOUTH Cozy 3 bedroom,
1.5 bath, $525/ month + utilities & security. No pets. 570-417-3427
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WEST WYOMING
1st floor, 1 bedroom, $450 per month + utilities. No pets, no smoking. Call 570-693-1000
WEST WYOMING
PARSONS SECTION
941
425 West 8th Street New 1st floor, 2 bedroom with off street parking, washer/dryer hook up, stove. No pets. $550/mo + security. Sewer & garbage included, other utilities by tenant. 570-760-0458
WYOMING
AVAILABLE MAY 1 2nd floor. Bright & cheery. One bedroom. Quiet building & neighborhood. Includes stove, refrigerator, heat, water, sewer & trash. No smoking. No pets. Security, references & credit check. $595/month Call (570) 609-5133
944
Commercial Properties
DOLPHIN PLAZA
Rte. 315 1,000 & 3,800 Sq. Ft. WILL DIVIDE OFFICE / RETAIL Call 570-829-1206
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570-288-1422
WILKES-BARRE 155 W. River St.
1 bedroom, some appliances included, all utilities included except electric, hardwood floors, Pet friendly. $600. 570-969-9268
315 PLAZA 1,750 SQ. FT. & 3,400 SQ.FT OFFICE/RETAIL 570-829-1206
950
Half Doubles
953 Houses for Rent
1156
HANOVER TOWNSHIP 1 Regina St
3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath. All appliances included. New carpet. Large kitchen & living room. $875 + utilities. Security deposit + background check. Call 570-765-4474
KINGSTON
Sprague Ave. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1st floor duplex, New w/w carpeting & hardwood floors. Convenient to Wyoming Ave. Washer/dryer hookup, basement storage. Reduced! $540/month + utilities, security, lease & NO PETS. 570-793-6294
LUZERNE bedrooms,
2 off street parking, stove & refrigerator, washer / dryer. No pets. Non smoking. $450 + utilities, security & references. Call Mark 570-262-2896
PLAINS
NEW LUXURY DUPLEX This beautiful, completely renovated 2 bedroom luxury apartment could be yours! All new high end amenities include: hardwood floors, gorgeous maple kitchen cabinets with granite countertops & stainless steel appliances. Spacious great room with gas fireplace. Stacked washer/dryer. All new tile bath. Large screened-in porch. Many large, convenient closets. Central A/C. New gas heating system. Huge attic for storage. “Must See!” $850 + utilities, lease & security. NO PETS. Call for appointment. 570-793-6294
953 Houses for Rent
ALDEN
Large single family home. 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, huge family room & fenced yard, off street parking, pets OK on approval. $1000 + security. Tenant pays utilities. Call
570-592-7918 EDWARDSVILLE 150 Green St.
Newly remodeled ranch, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Handicap accessible. Corner lot with nice yard. $1100. monthly plus own utilities (570) 283-0587
DALLAS FOR SALE
OR RENT Single home in gated retirement village. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage. Granite countertops, hardwood floors, gas fireplace, appliances included. Quiet 55 plus community. No Pets. One year lease. $1675/mo + utilities & security. Monthly maintenance fee included. 570-592-3023
NANTICOKE Desirable
Lexington Village Nanticoke, PA Many ranch style homes. 2 bedrooms $900 + electric only
SQUARE FOOT RE MANAGEMENT 866-873-0478
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
WILKES-BARRE
3 bedrooms, 1 bath. Full kitchen, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets. $675/ month, plus utilities & security. Call 570-760-8116
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962
Rooms
WILKES-BARRE Furnished room for
rent. Close to downtown. $90/week + security. Everything included. Call 570-704-8288
965
Roommate Wanted
WILKES-BARRE
To share 3 bedroom apartment. All utilities included. $300/month 570-212-8332
971 Vacation & Resort Properties
HARVEYS LAKE
Furnished Summer Home. Weekly and/ or Monthly. Starting June to end of August. Washer & dryer. Free boat slips. Call for more details. 570-639-5041
1000 SERVICE DIRECTORY 1042
Cleaning & Maintainence
HOUSE CLEANING
We would love to clean your home. We clean around your schedule. We clean weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly. We also do one time cleaning. Call Eddie 570-677-0344 or online at www. empresacleaning. com
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Masonry ContracContractors. tors Chimney, stucco, concrete, and stonework. Clean outs and hauling service. 570-466-2916
Excavating
WYOMING VALLEY PROPERTY MGT. Mini-Excavating /Hauling Stone, mulch, topsoil, etc. Lawn care. Reasonable rates. 570-466-4176
1135
NEPA LONG TERM CARE AGENCY Long Term/Short Term Care Products Life Insurance Tax Deferred Annuities Medicare Supplement Plans Dental/Vision Estate Planning Ideas 570-580-0797 FREE CONSULT
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1093
Insurance
Hauling & Trucking
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1165
Lawn Care
SPIKE & GORILLA S LAWNCARE
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1183
Masonry
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Licensed - Insured Certified - Masonry Concrete - Roofing Quality Craftsmanship Guaranteed. Unbeatable Prices Senior Citizen Discounts Free Estimates 570-574-4618 or 570-709-3577 JAMES ATHERTON MASONRY Free Estimates All phases of masonry, foundations, brick, concrete, chimneys & roofs 570-417-7688
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