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“I’m not good at eating random food at a bazaar. If I had to pick, it would be a pizza fritta.”
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nyone who grew up in or found their way into NEPA knows that summers here are full of a few sure bets: Icky humidity, lots of pretty lakes to beat the heat, millions of bugs and more than a few great summer festivals. Whether it’s at your local fire company, a fair or a church, good food is definitely a summer must in these parts once the season hits — and everyone’s opinions on which picnic or festival is best is about as long as its potatopancake line. It seems that the Northeast Fair sort of kicks the season off, which is why we chose it as this week’s cover story (pgs. 14-15). Not only does it boast some of that aforementioned fair food, but the Northeast Fair is also full of live music, agricultural exhibits, baking competitions and much more. And, to drive home how popular the fair’s baking competitions really are, the Weekender’s Betty Crocker-esque Staff Writer, Stephanie DeBalko, volunteered to make the lovely apple pie that is featured on the cover. From scratch, I will have you know. Real apples and everything, as opposed to canned apples like I would have tried to pass off as homemade. As soon as she brought it in last week for its moment in the spotlight, General Manager Rachel A. Pugh and I began sniff-
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ing around. “Did you do the photo shoot?” Rachel casually called out from her office a few times before we actually did the big shoot. Naturally, we made sure to give her the first piece of what was a very tasty pie — and the last cover image that our Creative Director Steve Husted will shoot and design for us. You see, Steve is leaving the Weekender this week after six years with us. As we wish him well in his new endeavor, we welcome a familiar face: Former intern Amanda Dittmar, who is taking over as graphic designer. As always, thanks for reading — sorry we didn’t save any pie for you! -- Nikki M. Mascali Weekender Editor
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GET IN AN UPROAR The third annual Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival will touch down Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 1:30 p.m. at Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain (1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton) This year’s festival features Shinedown, Godsmack, Staind, Papa Roach and Adelitas Way on the main stage and Deuce, Fozzy, Redlight King, Mindset Evolution, In This Moment, Candlelight Red and a local Battle Of The Bands winner on the Ernie Ball and Jagermeister stages. Tickets are $32-$101.55 and go on sale Friday, June 15 at 10 a.m. via the box office or Ticketmaster. Visit RockstarUPROAR.com for more info. NEW PLACE TO LAY YOUR HEAD SpringHill Suites Scranton Wilkes-Barre (19 Radcliffe Drive, Moosic) opened a 102suite hotel Sunday, June 10. The hotel features separate living, working and sleeping spaces, iHome docking stations, pullout sofa beds, a bathroom accessed through sliding doors, marble-top vanities and more. For info or reservations, call 570.207.1212 or 888.287.9400 or visit marriott.com/avpsh. DEAD AS A DOORNAIL Infect Scranton, a zombiethemed convention, will take over NEPA Friday, Sept. 21 through Sunday, Sept. 23 when Riverside High School (300
Davis St., Taylor) is turned into SC 232 (Survivor Camp 232). Staged as a survivor camp after a zombie outbreak, the event will include vendors, a film festival and question-and-answer and panel discussions with notable guests from hits like “Dawn of the Dead” and “The Walking Dead.” Among confirmed guests are Madison Lintz, Addy Miller, Jim Krut, Sharon Hill, Leonard Lies, Gary Streiner, Russ Streiner, Judy O’Dea, Matt Mogk, Kirk Allmond and GodDamn Zombie. There will also be a screening of “Night of the Living Dead.” Tickets start at $20 and are available in four levels: Ultimate Survivor, VIP Survivor, Priority Survivor and General Admission. There will also be a Survivor Zombie Challenge 5K Saturday, Sept. 22, a Zombie Pub Crawl on Friday, Sept. 21 and a Zombie Brunch. For more info and a full schedule, visit infectscranton.com. TO MARKET, TO MARKET Mohegan Sun Arena (255 Highland Park Blvd, WilkesBarre Twp.) will host an outdoor Summer Marketplace in its parking lot Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. beginning June 19 and running through Sept. 4. The marketplace will be open rain or shine and will feature vendors offering locally grown fresh produce, concessions, baked goods, jewelry, collectibles, novelty items and more. Parking and admission are free. For more info or a list of participating vendors, visit mohegansunarenapa.com; vendor participation may vary per week, and the arena is accepting applications for vendors. For info, call 570.970.7600 or e-mail harhutm@mohegansunarenapa.com.
ECRW FALL EDITION KKPR Marketing & Public Relations, the Milford-based firm who brought NEPA its first official restaurant week, will host a fall installment of Electric City Restaurant Week Friday, Oct. 5-Friday, Oct. 19. Restaurants who would like to get involved can visit electriccityrw.com or visit its Facebook and Twitter sites to learn more. To sign up, call 570.296.2333 or e-mail Jody Welsh at Jody@kkmpr.com. JVW GOES TO ‘CAMP’ Local filmmaker Joe Van Wie has announced the launch of a Kickstarter campaign to fund the making of the film “Camp St. Zombie.” A horror/comedy hybrid, the movie will tell the story of St. Lazarus, a camp for wayward children run by the Catholic Church. The kids begin mutating into flesh-hungry zombies thanks to a barrel of toxic waste dumped into the lake by a duo of inept military soldiers and a priest and the camp counselors must defend themselves against them. Van Wie, who will direct the movie, is the CEO and principal owner of local advertising agency and production house JVW Inc. and was an executive producer on the locally shot independent film “Forged,” which won top prizes at the HBO International Latino Film Festival and the Providence, R.I., Film Festival. For more info, visit jvwinc.net or kickstarter.com/projects/jvw/ camp-st-zombie-0. ROCNROL HITS RECORD Scranton hip-hop artist DJ RocnRol will film a video for the single “Passion,” featuring Amber Crystal, from his forthcoming album “Old School.” The video will be filmed in and around Scranton starting Sunday, June 17 at the creek beneath the Bangor Heights housing projects. The video will be filmed by Joe Adcroft and The State Of The Art Productions and is being submitted for airplay on all major music channels. The production crew is seeking extras and crew members. “Old School” is scheduled for release in August. W
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GET IN THE SWIM OF THINGS Camelback Mountain Resort (1 Camelback Road, Tannersville) will participate in the 2012 Guinness Book of World Records by hosting a free swim lesson to the public Thursday, June 14 at 10 a.m. Last year’s event drew more than 500 official World’s Largest Swim Lesson host locations around the globe representing 24 countries on five continents and
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Pakistani Amir Muhammad Afridi, 42, whose handlebar lip hair extends in an arc almost to the top of his head, told reporters he had to move from his rural home to the more secular Peshawar because of threats that his pride and joy was un-Islamic. And the Guinness Book recordholder, Ram Singh Chauhan, 54, of India, offered grooming tips in an interview with BBC News, revealing that he keeps his 14foot-long moustache conditioned by cleaning and combing it for an hour each day (treated with coconut-based hair oil) and lamented that he must wind it around his neck to keep it from interfering with his daily activities.
Moody felt secure enough to be wearing some of the clothing as she chatted sympathetically with the victim about the missing items. -- Most public officials caught “sexting” immediately turn remorseful, but not Michigan appeals court judge Wade McCree III. In April, when the husband of a female bailiff in McCree’s court saw that the judge had sent the bailiff a shirtless photo of himself, McCree told a curious reporter for Detroit’s WJBK-TV, “Hot dog, yep, that’s me.” “I’ve got no shame in my game.” “I’m in no more clothes than I’ll be at the Y this afternoon when I swim my mile.” The still-irate husband said he would pursue a judicial commission complaint against McCree.
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EVEN MASS MURDERERS NEED FRIENDS Norway is home to perhaps the most inmate-friendly prison in the world (as mentioned previously in “News of the Weird”), but the correctional system has an imminent crisis, as Anders Behring Breivik (the confessed killer of 77 people last year) is nearing formal conviction and sentencing. Officials fear the sociopathic Breivik will try to kill inmates to add to his toll, yet Norwegian law forbids solitary confinement as cruel. Consequently, according to a May report by Norway’s Verdens Gang newspaper, the officials have begun a search to select, hire and train appropriate “friends” to hang out with Breivik behind bars to win his trust and prevent further mayhem. Among Breivik’s favorite recreational distractions: Chess and hockey.
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Pages & Places ❏ Cafe Programs (Platform Lounge at Trax in Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Happy hour 6 p.m., programs 7 p.m.) • The Gathering Presents Trebbe Johnson: June 14. Author of “The World Is a Waiting Lover: Desire and the Quest for the Beloved” and director of “Vision Arrow.”
West Pittston Library (200 Exeter Ave., www.wplibrary.org, 570.654.9847) • Book Club: First Tues., 6:45 p.m. Free. Informal discussion of memberselected books. • Weekly story time for children: Fri., 1 p.m. Free.
VISUAL “67 Women, 67 Counties: Facing Breast Cancer in Pennsylvania” Traveling Photo Exhibit: Opening reception, June 14, 6 p.m., Hazleton Health & Wellness Center. To RSVP, call
Pittston Memorial Library (47 Broad St., 570.654.9565) • Crochet Club: Tues. 10 a.m.-noon, Thurs. 6-7:45 p.m., 12+, registration required. Participants bring their own crochet hook, yarn. Call, stop to register. • Basic Computer Class for Adults: Mon., 10:30 a.m. Call to register. • The Friends Meetings: 4th Thurs. of month, 6:30 p.m. New members always welcome. • Toddler and Preschool Story Time: Call to register. • Adult Summer Reading: Between the Covers: Adult fiction, non-fiction. Private book sale at end of summer. • Book Sale: June 14, 2-6 p.m.; June 16, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Teen Summer Reading: Own the Night: Teens entering grades 6-12. Registration required, through June 16, call or e-mail pittstonlibrary@yahoo.com. 8-week program, June 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26; Aug. 2, 9, 2 p.m. • Adult Baked Goods Book Club: June 18, 6 p.m. “The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake” by Aimee Bender. • Summer Reading Theme “Dream Big, Read:” June 18-Aug. 13. Ages 18 months-adult. Programs will include reading, science, crafts, family movie nights, prizes, more.
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. • William Teitsworth and William Tersteeg: through June 29. The Butternut Gallery & Second Story Books (204 Church St, 2nd Floor, Montrose) Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 11a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., 12 p.m.-4 p.m. • “Llama, Llama, Duck & Clay:” June 16-July 8. Opening reception June 16, 6-8 p.m. Call 570.278.4011 for info. Camerawork Gallery (Downstairs in the Marquis Gallery, Laundry Building, 515 Center St., Scranton, 570.510.5028. www.cameraworkgallery.org, rross233@aol.com) Gallery hours Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • “The Musicians:” through June 30. Collection of past and present musicians. Gallery at the Pocono Community Theater (88 S. Courtland St., East Stroudsburg, 570.421.3456. poconocommunitytheater.org) • “Wild About Flowers: through June 17. Front gallery, Andrea RobbinsRimberg. • “Vacation Time:” through June 17. Back gallery, Penny Ross. • “Childhood … Different Things To Different Children:” June 17-Aug. 19. Front gallery. Photographer Theo Solomon of Monroe County. • “Friends and Lovers:” June 17-Aug. 19. Back gallery. Photographer Don Manza.
STACKS Writing Group Starts July 10. 2nd/4th Tues. every month, 6 p.m., The Banshee, (320 Penn Ave., Scranton). Info: stackswritinggroup@gmail.com Susquehanna County Historical Society and Free Library Association • Library Lottery 2012: $100 ticket. Each ticket has 50 chances. Prizes $500-$50,000. Ticket application at susqcolibrary.org or county libraries. Drawing July 21. Call 570.278.1881 for info.
Artspace Gallery (221 Center St., Bloomsburg, 570.784.0737) Gallery Hours: Thurs.-Sat., noon-8 p.m., Sun., noon-5 p.m., or by appointment. • “Vivid Interpretations:” through July 8. Watercolors by Joan Trusty Lentczner, oils by Gail Zambor. Info: artspace-bloomsburg.com
800.377.8828 ext. 304. 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
Mahady Gallery (Marywood University, 570.348.6211 x 2428, marywood.edu/galleries.) Summer hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • Graduate Exhibition: through June 15. John Kolbek, Kelly Ufkin, Sarrah F. Dibble, Niko J. Kallianiotis, Georgia Test. Marquis Art & Frame (122 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.0518) Gallery hours Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • “In the Details”-works by Erika Baez, Omar Rodriguez Jr. & Allison Maslow: through July 7.
Pauly Friedman Art Gallery (Misericordia University, 570.674.6250, misericordia.edu/art) Gallery Hours: Mon. closed, Tue.Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 1-5 p.m. • “The Impact and History of Nursing Education in Luzerne County, 1887-2012:” through June 29. 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. • Annual Student Show: through June 28. Graphics, paintings, photography, computer graphics, portfolios. Something Special (23 W. Walnut St., Kingston, 570.288.8386) Open Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat., 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. • Watercolor and More: through July 6. Watercolor, graphic, acrylic, photography by John Clark. Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University (150 S. River St., Stark Learning Center, 570.408.4325) Summer hours: Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m.; Mon-Thurs. by appointment only • “Alumni and Community: Selections from the Sordoni Art Gallery Permanent Collection:” June 16-Aug. 5. STAR Gallery at the Mall at Steamtown (570.969.2537/ 343.3048) • An Afternoon of Music, Poetry and Fine Arts: June 30, 3:30 p.m. “Inflated Ear Workshop Ensemble.” Fine arts aficionados, bring sketch books and art supplies. Mall will provide unlimited sitting space in front of gallery. Widmann Gallery (Located in King’s College’s Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center between North Franklin and North Main Streets, WilkesBarre, 570.208.5900, ext. 5328) Gallery hours: Mon. through Fri. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. • “Passion,” photography by Teri Moore: through Aug. 3. Artist disW cussion June 15, 6-8 p.m. -- compiled by Alexa Cholewa, 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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Osterhout Library (71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.821.1959) • Socrates Cafe Discussion Group: June 14, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Call to register. ❏Summer Reading Club for Adults: • “The Hunger Games” Book Dis-
cussion: June 21, 6:30 p.m. All ages. Copies available for $2, Information Services Desk. Light refreshments. Call to register. • “50 Shades of Grey” Discussion: June 26, 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments. Adults only. Free. Call to register.
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. • Sight Specific Exhibit: through June 16. Photography, paintings, carved stone bowls. Info: newvisionsstudio@gmail.com
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GA, $2 student. • Kevin Dartt & Elisa Freda: Celebrate Works: through June 29. • Annual Student Art Exhibition and Reception hosted by Virginia P. Sosik: June 30, 6-8 p.m. Original artwork. Free admission.
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More bang for your buck
Take in the sights and sounds of the Northeast Fair for one low price By Stephanie DeBalko Weekender Staff Writer
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ortheastern Pennsylvania seems to have cornered the market on bazaars and festivals. Maybe it’s because of our melting pot of heritages or the tight-knit communities, but every year around this time, the air becomes thick with the scent of sweet and savory fried foods, and the days stretch into nights filled with rides, games and even more food.
And the rulers of those events are the fairs. There are only 110 listed this year by the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs (PSACF), and one of them is the Northeast Fair. That local event has a story steeped in nostalgia, starting out in 1967 as the Pittston Twp. Carnival run by the Pittston Twp. Volunteer Fire Department. “I think people, especially in the Pittston
area, just have always gone to the carnival in the summertime,” said Donna B. Kuzminski, marketing/ webmaster for the fair. “The people in Pittston, they are community, and they have supported the fire department for many years, and I think it just continues.” The Northeast Fair will run Tuesday, June 19 through Sunday, June 24 in Pittston Twp. and will offer rides, live music, motorsports competitions, exhibits, vendors and a number of contests.
Always a six-day event, the original carnival was held next to the main fire station on Bryden Street, which still operates today. The fair has been held at its current location next to a second fire station since 2001. “People just kept coming,” said Joseph R. Aliciene, president of the fair and member of the fire department,
about the growth of the event. “We had entertainment when people didn’t have entertainment, and it sort of drew some people in, and we had rides and we had games ... So we were just like a minifair (in the early stages).” The operators of the fair applied for state-fair status in 2002 and changed the name to the Northeast Fair. After a three-year probation period, in 2005 it officially became a state fair under the auspices of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. “There are state fairs in Pennsylvania, (but) no one state fair,” Aliciene said. FRIENDLY COMPETITION hen the Northeast Fair was officially recognized by the state of Pennsylvania, the opportunity presented itself to host competitions like the Fair Queen
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At left and above, scenes from past years at the Northeast Fair.
music heard.” FAIRLY INVOLVED he Northeast Fair is situated between Wilkes-Barre and Scranton and gets about 37,000 visitors, according to Aliciene. “It is probably one of the better fairgrounds in our local area,” he added. “It’s not muddy, all the midways are paved … We
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could expand at any part of the grounds and add an electric service, which is a phenomenal thing for even the existing fairs, because they have to bring PPL, and we don’t.” But all of that is due to the effort of the fair’s operators. “The only reason why it is remaining a success is because of the people that
Northeast Fair: June 19-24, 20 Freeport Road, Grimes Industrial Park, Pittston Twp. $9, $7/June 23-24. Food, music, rides, games. Info: 570.654.2503, northeastfair.com
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concerts.” Ryan O’Malley, who has been in charge of the stage and booking since 2004, shared that there will also be an original music showcase. “The bands do compete for money prizes, so it’s technically a battle of the bands,” he said. “But I try to view it as giving these bands a chance to get their
stay involved,” Aliciene said. “A lot of our people have been there for 40 years, and that’s what makes it go. Everybody says, ‘Well, don’t quit this year, quit next year,’ and that’s basically what happens with it.” Kuzminski shared that she’s always been involved in community events, so staying active with the fair is a no-brainer. “I’m not sacrificing much at all, but I’m at least getting something done for the community,” she stated. And for O’Malley, it comes back to the notion of support. “It’s just cool bringing in these bands and seeing people come out and support them, that’s the biggest thing for me,” he said. After being involved since its inception, Aliciene is ready to pass the torch to someone who’s willing and able. “You know, it’s like having a baby, raising it up,” Aliciene shared. “You’d hate like hell to see it go down the tubes after we got to this point, so you want it to continue. This could be a lifetime situation — it’s not only lifetime, as long as you comply with all the rules and regulations, you’re a fair forever.” W
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contest and the PA Blue Ribbon Apple Pie contest. In those and a number of other contests, the winners advance to the Pennsylvania State Farm Show Competition. “As a fair, you have to assign judges that are authorized by the agriculture department,” Aliciene said, noting that most, if not all, of the judges are from out of the area. “So you pick from that list. They’re assigned in the various categories — they’re called departments by the fair — so in each department, there are judges that are authorized.” Winners of most contests also receive a nominal prize, and that’s where it’s beneficial to have the state’s help. “The state comes in and helps with reimbursements, especially in the contest side of it,” Aliciene explained. “You pay it out first, and then the state reimburses the fair for a portion of it.” Every day of the fair also offers live music, something that’s been an integral part of the event even before it became the Northeast Fair. And entry to the shows, which will feature Cabinet, Start Making Sense, Jam Stampede, the cast of “Beatlemania” and Shawn Klush, is included in the admission price. That’s also true for just about everything else. “That is such a good value, even at $9, because they get all the rides for free,” said Kuzminski, noting that tickets can also be purchased in advance at a discount. “They get to see all the exhibits and all the entertainment and the motorshows and the
Wesley returns with 'Old Lion' By Alan K. Stout
Weekender Correspondent
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eorge Wesley is a man at ease. As the local reggae master prepares to release his 10th album, “Old Lion,” he’s still got the twinkle in his eye of a young musician, yet the wisdom of one that has recorded a fine body of work. Wesley says the new album, his first in four years, was partly inspired by a three-month trip to Florida. While there, he says he and his girlfriend, Annette Miraglia, who also plays percussion, felt reenergized about music. “I’ve been thinking about doing it for a while, and trying to get the project together,” says Wesley. “Being down there, everything started manifesting itself. Gigs started happening, and the whole vibe was very inspiring. We were in a different place, and people were hearing the music in a whole different light.” Wesley’s new CD was recorded at SI Studios in Old Forge. Some tracks are re-
“As much as I love everything else, the bottom line is reggae has been very good to me.” George Wesley
workings of old favorites, some were written prior to his visit to Florida, while others came as a result of the trip. Wesley said he wrote the whole album using loops, and that as soon as he returned to NEPA, he hit the studio. Wesley describes “Old Lion,” the autobiographical title track, as “my journey.” And though he’s best known as a reggae artist, he has always stressed that he also has roots in rock ’n’ roll and blues. With the release of “Old Lion,” however, he seems to be fully embracing his love for reggae and his association with it. “As much as I love everything else, the bottom line is
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George Wesley’s new album, ’Old Lion,’ is his first in four years.
reggae has been very good to me,” he says. “And why fight it? I love all kinds of music, and the beautiful thing about reggae is because it’s such a new form of music, I could pretty much use all of my influences. I can’t deny that I’m indentified with it, and if I’m going to be identified with it, I may as well do my best to really promote myself that way and use it as a vehicle for what I’ve got to say.” In addition to a celebration of reggae, the album also serves a celebration of Wesley’s spirituality. “I also have to look at my own mortality,” he says. “While I was in Florida, I became a great-grandfather. Wow. It really made me look at everything differently, and really the whole idea of the album, I wanted to put it together for the youth.” With “Old Lion,” Wesley, 58, sounds as young as ever. The songs are gripping, the production is excellent, and he sings with passion. He says that “the Almighty and the beauty of creation” continue to inspire his songs. “I just want to be here for upliftment,” he says. “It’s a tough life. Life can be so tough, you forget about the simple joys.” Wesley will hold a CDrelease party with a full band Friday, June 15 at the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains Twp. There will also be a CD-release performance on Tuesday, June 19 at the Gallery of Sound on Mundy Street in Wilkes-Barre. Other upcoming shows include June 16-17 at the Split Rock Wine Festival, June 22 at RiverFest and July 18 at the Weekender/Mountaingrown Original Music Series. Wesley says he’s not only proud of “Old Lion,” but with a catalog of original material dating back to 1986, he’s also proud that he can play so many of his own songs at his live shows. “It’s nice, as an artist, to be able to go out and do my own thing, and still be able to play tribute to the people that have influenced me.” W
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Apple moves forward Microsoft has taken strong steps in this direction as well, so it will be interesting to see how that move plays out. Apple also announced an update for the MacBook Air, Apple’s extremely thin laptop, with beefed-up graphics cards and expanded solid state storage space for improved performance. The new Air will cost between $1,000 and $1,100, which is reasonable given all of the technology packed into the case. Also touted was a major update for the MacBook Pro, which an Apple marketing official touted as “the most amazing computer we have ever made.” The Pro has been thinned down to be quite a bit closer to the Air, and it will feature an
improved high-pixel-density display. The new Pro comes in two flavors, one with a 13-inch display and one with a 15-inch display. The 13-inch Pro will cost between $1,200 and $1,500, and the 15-inch Pro will range between $1,800 and $2,200. Finally, iOS 6 has been announced, reportedly toting more than 200 new features, including upgrades to Siri that will allow “her” to offer detailed sports information, movie show times and reviews and app-launching capabilities. Additionally, Siri will be available on iPad devices running iOS 6. Improved Facebook and automotive integrations are coming, as well as improvements to Mo-
Phil Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of worldwide marketing, talks about new features to the company’s laptops during the Developers Conference in San Francisco, Monday, June 11. bile Safari and a new Passbook app that essentially acts as a mobile wallet, storing customer loyalty cards and the like. Most importantly, in its continuing scuffle with Google, Apple has dropped Google Maps, replacing it with a new Apple-
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ell, Apple fans are again in for a treat. At the Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco, the company announced Monday another new slew of Apple products and upgrades. Among them, a new version of the OS X operating system, this one codenamed Mountain Lion, along with a new MacBook Pro and an update for the MacBook Air, as well as upgrades to the iPad, iPhone and iPod in the form of a new mobile operating system, iOS 6. So what’s in the pipeline? Mountain Lion, the new version of Apple’s OS X operating system, will offer better integration with iCloud and will be a bit closer, in terms of user experience, to Apple mobile devices.
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ALBUM REVIEWS Mayer's 'Born' identity
It’s tempting to want to hate John Mayer. With his new pseudo-troubadour image and the fact that he hasn’t seemed to use his natural talents for anything but charming the pants off of some celebrities for the past three years, what’s to like? But just when you’ve decided it’s a lost cause, that nothing great is going to come from the voice and strings that made women swoon at the idea of being a veritable wonderland, the lothario comes riding back to charm with a perfectly executed new album, “Born and Raised.” Perfect is a strong word
but isn’t misplaced here; Mayer is at his best with a lyrically creative, softly orchestrated record filled with delicate organic guitar. To be fair, the record is lacking in Mayer’s signature soulshaking solos, but songs like “Something Like Olivia” and “Love Is A Verb” remind us that
he’s still a capable musician. And the generational “Speak For Me” and uniquely constructed “Walt Grace’s Submarine Test, January 1967” prove that Mayer is ready to redefine himself in terms of his musical persona. The more emotive side of Mayer is fully present on “Born and Raised,” but it’s most prominent on songs like “Queen of California” and “A Face To Call Home,” and his heartfelt delivery on both tracks evens out the album’s laid-back atmosphere. Hopefully “Born and Raised” is a progression, but not a permanent departure from some of Mayer’s previous work. But maybe this is who the guitar player is now — the troubadour look isn’t an act, it’s who he’s become. This album is solid evidence for that argument.
Mayer is at his best with a lyrically creative, softly orchestrated record filled with delicate organic guitar.
Dr. Acula “Nation” Rating: W W 1/2
Dr. Acula prescribes hostility One thing that can be said for New York-based death-metal band Dr. Acula is that it never seems to lack creativity. From its well thought-out song titles, one-of-akind instrumentals and piercing lyrics, this resourceful band seems to be constantly evolving its music and is set to
-- Stephanie DeBalko Weekender Staff Writer
release “Nation” Tuesday, June 19 via Victory Records. Since forming in 2005, Dr. Acula — vocalists Tyler Guida and Casey Carrano, drummer Jesse Ciappa, bassist Kevin Graffeo and guitarists Ricky Ostolaza and Bill Graffeo — has undergone tons of lineup changes. However, the current six-piece act seems as though it has finally gotten it right. This release begins with the short spoken intro “Be Careful What You Wish For” before launching into an all-out assault with “Heavy Handed.” Heavy is really an understatement. From this track on out, “Nation” is definitely not for anyone who is not a fan of death metal. The title track and “Thinner” are two of the album’s most hostile. Despite the overall aggressive nature of this band’s music, it also begins many of its songs with instrumentals that then lead into metal, making for an interesting dynamic on nearly every track. Having two vocalists also adds a very distinct force to Dr. Acula’s music. The back-andforth between Guida and Carrano is intense on the short and unique “Robot People from Hell.” Before you even get to the band’s music on “Nation,” its ingenuity is evident in the titles of each track. Luckily, the band’s music is equally as interesting on this one. -- Lisa Schaeffer Weekender Correspondent
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Bali by 'Blueberry' When a member of a band releases a solo album, it’s usually so their voice can be heard, something that may not happen much as part of a bigger outfit. But for Adam Sivitz, who by day drums for modern-rock band Mercury, it isn’t his voice he wants listeners to hear on his instrumental solo album “Under A Blueberry Moon.” He wants them to
Top at 8 with Ralphie Aversa 8. Karmin: “Brokenhearted” 7. Gotye/Kimbra: “Somebody That I Used to Know” 6. The Wanted: “Glad You Came” 5. Flo Rida/Sia: “Wild Ones”
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John Mayer “Born and Raised” hear the Bali steel pan featured on all 10 tracks that gives the album much more depth. The gentle title track mixes world-beat drums and piano while “The First Sun” gives the first tropical tinge amid searing guitar. “Song For Sendai” has woeful violin and cello; a muffled, throaty bass adds a deeper layer. Toward the end, the strings wail before blistering guitar fades the song out. “Poppy Orange,” as bright and airy as its name, is the perfect antithesis to “Sendai” with tinkling, happy piano. Sounds of ocean waves and seagulls give “And The World Jogged On” a calming quality; you can almost feel the hammock sway beneath you. Mother Nature works her way in again on “Infrasonic” via sounds of thunder and rain as tapping on the steel pan mimics the storm. The only vocals are found on closer “Olympia Place,” and they come as snippets of a far-off conversation in a restaurant as clinking plates and silverware add new percussion elements amid piano. While pleasant and a good introduction to the steel pan, many songs on “Under A Blueberry Moon” sound similar to each other, and it’s easy to get lost — and lose interest, even as you sway in that hammock.
Billboard Top U.K. Songs 1. Rudimental/John Newman: “Feel The Love” 2. fun./Janelle Monae: “We Are Young” 3. Loreen: “Euphoria” 4. Lawson: “When She Was Mine”
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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
1.877.800.5380 www.CPResorts.com - Howie Mandel: July 22 - Orlando Jones: Aug. 12 - The Charlie Daniels Band: Sept. 2 - Justin Willman: Nov. 18
F.M. KIRBY CENTER
71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre Phone: 570.826.1100 - Zappa Plays Zappa: June 28, 7:30 p.m., $29.50-$75 - Jim Gaffigan: July 26, 7 p.m., $47.50$58.25 - Celtic Thunder: Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m., $65-$75 - Hal Holbrook: Oct. 20, 8 p.m., $45$55 - Straight No Chaser: Oct. 27, 8 p.m., $36.45-$46.70
THE KEYS
244 Penn Ave., Scranton - Ava Luna: Aug. 9, 9 p.m.
KIWANIS WYOMING COUNTY FAIR
Rt. 6, Meshoppen Phone: 570.836.9992 www.wyomingcountyfair.com - Colt Ford / Leah Burkey: Sept. 1, 7 p.m., $5-$15 - New Hollow: Sept. 2, 7 p.m., $5-$15
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MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE
14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe 570.325.0249 mauchchunkoperahouse.com - Paul Thorn Band: June 15, 8:30 p.m., $23
- Peek-A-Boo Revue: June 16, 8:30 p.m., $21 - Leon Redbone: June 22, 8 p.m., $33 - The Felice Brothers: June 23, 8 p.m., $25 - US Rails / The Sterling Koch Band: June 29, 8 p.m., $14 - The Cast of Beatlemania: June 30, 8 p.m., $25 - Sierra Hull / Highway 111: July 7, 8 p.m., $20 - Red Horse: July 21, $25 - Dancin’ Machine: July 20, 8 p.m., $21 - The Persuasions: July 21, 8 p.m., $23 - Solas: July 26, 8 p.m., $28 - Hot Buttered Rum: July 27, 8 p.m., $23 - U2Nation (U2 tribute): July 28, 8 p.m., $20 - Suzanne Vega: Aug. 10, 8:30 p.m., $34 - The Cowboy Junkies: Aug. 17, 8:30 p.m., $32 - Michael Kaeshammer: Aug. 24, 8:30 p.m., $17 - Ryan Montbleau Band: Aug. 25, 8 p.m., $20 - Childhood’s End (Pink Floyd tribute): Sept. 1, 8 p.m., $22.85 - The Allentown Band: Sept. 2, $8-$15
MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp. - How To Train Your Dragon Live: June 27-July 1, TIMES VARY, $29.50-$79.50 - American Idol Live: Sept. 6, 7 p.m., $29.50-$65 - Eric Church / Justin Moore / Kip Moore: Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m. $37.50$47.50 (on sale 6/15, 10 a.m.) - Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever: Dec. 2, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. $26-$60
MOUNT LAUREL PAC
1 Tamiment Road, Tamiment 570.588.2522 mountlaurelpac.com - Ziggy Marley / Headshine: June 15, 7 p.m., $42.50-$72.50 - Three Dog Night / Flyin Blind: June 29, 6 p.m., $52.50-$67.50 - The Fab Four / Brian LaBlanc (Neil Diamond tribute): July 7, 6 p.m., $45.50-$62.50 - Air Supply: July 13, 6 p.m., $47.50$62.50 - The Temptations: July 22, 4 p.m., $47.50-$62.50 - Lyle Lovett: July 29, 6 p.m., $72-$90 - Rock ’n’ Blues Fest ft. Johnny Winter / Edgar Winter / Leslie West / Rick Derringer / Kim Simmonds: Aug. 19, 6 p.m., $57.50-$75.50 - .38 Special: Aug. 24, 6 p.m., $59.50$72.50
MOUNT AIRY CASINO RESORT
44 Woodland Rd., Mount Pocono Phone: 877.682.4791 www.mountairycasino.com - Playboy’s DJ Kay Jay: June 23, 10 p.m., Gypsies, $10 - Colin Quinn: June 30, 8 p.m., Gypsies, $30-$40 - House Dance Party w/ Teresa Giudice: July 7, 10 p.m., Gypsies. $10. - KC & The Sunshine Band: July 20, 9 p.m., $40-$55 - JWoww from “Jersey Shore:” July 21, 10 p.m., Gypsies, $15 - Brian McKnight: July 28, 7:30 p.m., $40-$55 - Vinny Guadagnino from “Jersey Shore”: Aug. 11, 10 p.m., Gypsies, $15 - Colin Raye: Aug. 17, 9 p.m., $20-$30 - Grand Funk Railroad: Aug. 18, 9 p.m., $25-$40
NEW VISIONS STUDIO & GALLERY
201 Vine St., Scranton 570.878.3970 - Wrestle & Rock II: Silhouette Lies / Eye On Attraction / Faceless Shadows / Humanity Remains: June 16, 7 p.m., wrestling video games; wrestling merchandise for sale. $7, $1 off admission if dressed as wrestler. - Those Clever Foxes CD release / Those Clever Foxes / Lesser Animals / Down to Six: June 23, 8 p.m., $6, all-ages
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.
NORTHEAST FAIR
Suscon Road, Pittston Twp. Phone: 570.654.2503, www.northeastfair.com - Original music showcase: June 19 - Cabinet: June 20 - Start Making Sense (Talking Heads tribute): June 21 - Jam Stampede (Jerry Garcia/Grateful Dead tribute): June 22 - The Cast of “Beatlemania:” June 23 - Shawn Klush (Elvis tribute): June 24
PENN’S PEAK
325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe 866.605.7325 or visit pennspeak.com. - Kellie Pickler: June 14, 8 p.m., $32-$37 - 7 Bridges (Eagles tribute): June 15, 8 p.m., $25 - The Machine: June 16, 8 p.m. $33$38.75 - 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 - Cinderella: July 1, 8 p.m., $38.75 - Lita Ford: July 12, 8 p.m., $19 - Arrival (Abba tribute): July 13, 8 p.m., $31-$36.75 - Raymond The Amish Comic: July 14, 8 p.m. - Yonder Mountain String Band: July 15, 8 p.m. - Uriah Heep: July 19, 8 p.m., $22 - Jim Messina: July 20, 8 p.m., $31 - 7 Walkers: July 27, 8 p.m. - 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 Baker-Brooks. Tent stage: Corey Harris, The Brooks Family Acoustic, Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Teeny Tucker. On-site camping, visit website for ticket prices/ info.
RIVER STREET JAZZ CAFE
667 N. River St., Plains Phone: 570.822.2992 - George Wesley Band: June 15, 8 p.m., $5-$8 - The Wood Brown’s Project: June 16, 8 p.m., $5-$10 - Forward / Dub Savage / Evil Bee / Against the Grain: June 21, 8 p.m., $5 - Clarence Spady Band: June 22, 8 p.m., $5-$8 - Rogue Chimp / Sophistafunk: June 23, 8 p.m., $5-$8 - Jax: June 28, 8 p.m., $5, free with
college ID - XVSK: June 29, 8 p.m., $5-$8 - Tiny Boxes / Post Junction: June 30, 8 p.m., $5-$8 - Mystery Fyre / Kyle Morgan & The Lonestar Gramblers: July 6, 10 p.m., $5-$10 - Jam Stampede / Kenny Brooks (Grateful Dead tribute): July 7, 10:00 p.m., $10-$15 - Donna Jean Godchaux Band / Mark Karan: July 11, 8 p.m., $12-$15 - Driftwood / The Coal Town Rounders: July 12, 8 p.m., $5-$8 - Connor Kenndy Band (Pink Floyd tribute): July 13, 8 p.m., $5-$10 - The Idol Kings (Journey and John Mellencamp tribute): July 14, 8 p.m., $8-$10 - Leroy Justice: July 27, 8 p.m., $5-$8 - Sonic Spank / Clay Parnell: July 28, 8 p.m., $5-$8 - Start Making Sense / Great White Caps (The Talking Heads tribute): Aug. 4, 8 p.m., $8-$15 - Strawberry Jam: Aug. 11, 8 p.m., $5-$8 - Preach Freedom Band / Poogie Bell: Aug. 17, 8 p.m., $8-$10
8TH ANNUAL SCRANTON JAZZ FESTIVAL
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton scrantonjazzfestival.org. Phone: 570.487.3954 Aug. 3-5: The Average White Band / The Hot Club of Detroit / Roseanna Vitro / Giacomo Gates / Bill GoodwinBig Band Tribute to Jaco Pastorious / La Cuccina / more.
SHERMAN THEATER
524 Main St., Stroudsburg Phone: 570.420.2808, www.shermantheater.com - T.O.N.E-Z / The Pumpkin King / Lil V / Phatal PHD, more: June 16, 8 p.m., $8 - Mayweather: June 19, 6 p.m., $8 - Hot Tuna Electric / Steve Kimock: June 28, 8 p.m., $25-$40 - The Stolen: June 30, 6 p.m., $10 advance, $12 day of - Halestorm / New Medicine / Emphatic: June 30, 8 p.m., $15 advance, $17 day of - Sinners to Saints: July 13, 6 p.m., $10 advance, $12 day of - Volbeat / HellYeah: July 18, 7 p.m., - KC and the Sunshine Band: July 20, 9 p.m., $40-$55 - ALO: July 21, 8 p.m., $15 advance, $17 day of - Brian McKnight: July 28, 9 p.m., $43-$58 - 311 / Slightly Stoopid (Sherman Summer Stage, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond): July 31, 7 p.m., $49.50 - Valencia Vas: Aug. 7, 7:30 p.m., $12 - Kenny Vance and the Planotones: Aug. 11, 8 p.m., $35-$45 - Collin Raye: Aug. 17, 9 p.m., $35-$45 - Grand Funk Railroad: Aug. 18, 9 p.m.,
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ELECTRIC FACTORY
3421 Willow St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.LOVE.222 - Subculture Music Fest feat. Dirtyphonics / Claude Von Stroke / Eskmo / Justin Martin / DJ Dara and more: June 15, 8 p.m., June 16, 6 p.m. - The Hives: June 20, 8 p.m. - Umphrey’s McGee / G. Love: June 29, 8 p.m.
THE FILLMORE AT THE TLA
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Unlock that honky tonk Country artist Kellie Pickler will perform Thursday, June 14 at 8 p.m. at Penn’s Peak (325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe). Pickler released her third album, “100 Proof” in January, and this will be Pickler’s first appearance at Penn’s Peak. Tickets are $32-$37 and are available through Ticketmaster or the venue box office. For more info, call 866.605.7325 or visit pennspeak.com.
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THREE KINGS
603 Route 6, Jermyn - G. Love & Special Sauce: June 26, 8:30 p.m., $20 advance, $22 day of
TOYOTA PAVILION AT MONTAGE MOUNTAIN
1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton - Miranda Lambert / Little Big Town / Thomas Rhett: July 7, 7:30 p.m., $36.50-$60.10 - Vans Warped Tour ft. Taking Back Sunday / New Found Glory / Motionless In White, more: July 18, noon, $37.50 - Mayhem Festival ft. Motorhead / Slayer / Slipknot / As I Lay Dying / The Devil Wears Prada / Asking Alexandria, more: Aug. 4, $42-$74.50
- The Peach 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 - Chicago / The Doobie Brothers: Aug. 24, 7:30 p.m., $82-$92 - Kiss / Motley Crue: Sept. 18, 7 p.m., $50.85-$185
UNDER THE STARS SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL
Wells Fargo Amphitheatre at Misericordia University, Dallas. Phone: 570.674.6719 www.misericordia.edu/theartsandmore - Neil Sedaka: July 27, 8 p.m. Tables of 6/$420, amphitheater tickets/$45, lawn seats/$30. - Jazz in July concert fea Midiri Brothers Septet: July 9, 8 p.m. Tables of 6/$120, amphitheater tickets/$15,
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KESWICK THEATER
Easton Road-Keswick Ave, Glenside, Pa. Phone: 215.572.7650 - Bootsy Collins: June 15, 8 p.m. - Scala / Kolacny Brothers: June 17, 8 p.m. - Happy Together Tour feat The Turtles / Flo & Eddie / Micky Dolenz / Gary Puckett & The Union Gap / The Grass Roots / The Buckinghams: June 19, 8 p.m.
MANN CENTER
52nd and Parkside, Philadelphia Phone: 215.893.1999 - Foster the People / Tokyo Police Club / Kimbra: June 14, 7:30 p.m. - Jill Scott / KEM / DJ Jazzy Jeff / Eric Roberson: June 23, 7 p.m. - Norah Jones: June 28, 7:30 p.m.
TOWER THEATER
69th and Ludlow Sts. Upper Darby Phone: 610.352.2887 - Fiona Apple / Blake Mills: June 27, 8 p.m.
10th & Arch St, Philadelphia Phone: 215.336.2000 - Bones Brigade: June 21, 8 p.m. - Face to Face: June 22, 8 p.m. - Bonnie “Prince” Billy / Michael Chapman: June 24, 7:30 p.m.
WELLS FARGO CENTER
Broad St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.336.3600 - Neil Diamond: June 18, 8 p.m. ELSEWHERE IN PA
CROCODILE ROCK
520 Hamilton St, Allentown Phone: 610.434.460 - Sparks the Rescue / Rocky Loves Emily / Aristo: June 13, 6 p.m. - Our Last Night / Crown the Empire / Set It Off / Palisades / Lions Lions: June 20, 4 p.m. - Electric Glow Festival: June 22, 8 p.m.
HERSHEYPARK STADIUM
100 W. Hersheypark Dr., Hershey Phone: 717.534.3911 - Demi Lovato: June 23 - Dave Matthews Band: June 29
SANDS BETHLEHEM
77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem Phone: - Kenny G: June 21, 8 p.m. - Crosby, Stills & Nash: June 24, 7:30 p.m. - Styx / Ted Nugent: June 29, 8 p.m. - Alice Cooper: July 1, 8 p.m. - Bob Saget: July 7, 8 p.m. - Diana Krall: July 8, 8 p.m. - Don Rickles: July 12, 7 p.m. - Andrew Dice Clay: July 14, 8 p.m. - The B-52s / Squeeze: July 17, 7 p.m. - Yes: July 18, 7 p.m. NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY
BEACON THEATER
2124 Broadway, New York, NY. Phone: 212.496.7070 - The Wanted: June 14, 8 p.m. - Keane / Mystery Jets: June 15, 8 p.m.
- Aziz Ansari: June 16, 7:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. - Bonnie Raitt / Mavis Staples: June 20-21, 8 p.m. - The Ultimate Doo Wop Show: June 23, 8 p.m.
BETHEL WOODS CENTER
Bethel NY www.bethelwoodscenter.org - Lady Antebellum / Darius Rucker / Thompson Square: June 13, 7 p.m. - Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band: June 16, 8 p.m. - Beach Boys: June 17, 7:30 p.m. - Dave Matthews Band: June 20, 7 p.m.
HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM
311 W. 34th St, New York, NY. Phone: 212.279.7740 - Tenacious D: June 28-29, 8 p.m.
THE FILLMORE AT IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Place, New York, N.Y. Phone: 212.777.6800 - Marillion: June 12-13, 7 p.m. - Q-Tip: June 15, 10:30 p.m. - Ziggy Marley: June 17, 7 p.m. - Prodigy / The Beatnuts / Heems, more: June 19, 7 p.m.
IZOD CENTER
50 State Rt. 120 East Rutherford, N.J. - Summer Doo Wop Reunion ft. Herman’s Hermits / Peter Noone, more: June 23, 7 p.m.
BORGATA HOTEL AND CASINO
Atlantic City, NJ Phone:1.866.MYBORGATA.com - Wanda Sykes: June 15-16, 9 p.m. - Josh Wolf / Jen Kirkman: June 22, 9 p.m. - Beck: June 23, 9 p.m. - Jim Gaffigan: June 23, TIMES VARY
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We d n e s d a y : Arturo’s: Lee Strumski Bar on Oak: Line Dancing B r e w s B r o t h e r s We s t : S p e a k e r J a m K a r a o k e C h a l l e n g e S e m i F i n a l s Hops & Barleys: Karaoke w/ DJ Bounce J i m M c C a r t h y ’ s Ta v e r n o n t h e H i l l : K a r a o k e K i n g ’ s , M o u n t a i n To p : M i k e We y r a u c h Metro Bar & Grill: Karaoke w/ Joe Miraglia O l e Ty m e C h a r l e y ’ s : D J E F X A l l R e q u e s t P a r t y River Street Jazz Caféé: Open Mic Rob’s Pub & Grub: Beer Pong Rox 52: Open mic comedy night hosted by Mike Grady Ruth’s Chris: live music in the lounge Slate Bar & Lounge: DJ Hard Drive Stan’s Caféé: Open Mic Night w/ Kyle Lucarino Wi s e G u y s : O p e n M i c w / To m O s b o r n e f r o m T h e F a l l e n Wo o d l a n d s : S T R E A M S I D E / S U M M E R D E C K P A R T Y w i t h D J G O D FAT H E R A N D H o s t J u m p i n J e f f Wa l k e r o f 9 8 . 5 K R Z V- S p o t : E r i c R u d y A c o u s t i c Thursday: Arturo’s: Mark Marros Marathon B a r o n O a k : T h e To n e s B a r t & U r b y ’ s : Tw i s t e d Te a m Tr i v i a Breakers, Mohegan Sun: The Next Chacko’s: Bike Night w/ Kartune H u n s ’ We s t S i d e C a f é é : W h a t ’ s G o i n ’ O n d u o J i m M c C a r t h y ’ s Ta v e r n o n t h e H i l l : B i n g o O l e Ty m e C h a r l e y ’ s : K a r a o k e R i v e r G r i l l e : D J To n e z R i v e r S t r e e t J a z z C a f é é : G r e a t e r Wi l k e s - B a r r e C h a m b e r M i x e r 5 : 3 0 - 7 : 3 0 R o b ’ s P u b & G r u b : N E PA B e e r P o n g a n d D J F r a n k i e 1 4 Rox 52: Beer Pong Rum Runnerz, Dunmore: Speaker Jam Karaoke/DJ Ruth’s Chris: live music in the lounge Slate Bar & Lounge: DJ Linda and Lauren’s B-day party To m m y b o y s B a r & G r i l l : D J K M a k Wi s e G u y s : K a r a o k e w / D J L u c a s Wo o d l a n d s : C l u b H D i n s i d e E v o l u t i o n w / D J ’ s R E D B U L L R O N & D J D ATA V- S p o t : J a c k s o n Ve e A c o u s t i c
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stage A no 'Nunsense' season opener
WEEKENDER, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2012
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By Danielle Wayda
Weekender Correspondent
There are plenty of environmentally friendly brewing companies out there.
Environmental imbibing R
to eliminate having someone go into the tank and scrub with harsh chemicals and use a continuous stream of water to clean the tanks. The brewery built a cooler in early 2000 that uses the cold air from outside to cool it during the winter to conserve electricity. Typically beer consists of water, hops, yeast and barley. Magic Hat uses hops that come from U.S. producers and the barley from Europe. The ingredients are obtained from well-respected sources that have strict qualitycontrol practices. The brewery makes sure to recycle all of the bottles that aren’t used on the bottling line, as well as paper and cardboard. Magic Hat reuses the rinse water from the bottling line as well. If you’re a beer lover it’s good to know you can enjoy a tasty beverage from many breweries all while preserving the environment. Here are a few other eco-friendly breweries to check out: Odell Brewing Company and New Belgium Brewing Company, both in Fort Collins, Colo., and Eel River Brewing Company from California, which was the first brewery in the state to be certified organic. Now that the green movement is starting to catch on people are really beginning to pay attention to what they consume and how environmentally sustainable things are. W
You never know what will happen when the Little Sisters of Hoboken hit the stage. get to squeeze in something just for the artistic sake, and your die-hard followers will still come out and enjoy it,” he shared. Those supporters in Nuangola have a lot to look forward to with Marone at the theater’s helm for the next few seasons. If the shortened summer season goes well (Marone’s late arrival led to the normal four productions being cut to three this year), the Grove is exploring the possibility of expanding to a full-year production season. The theater is hoping to stage a fall youth production as well as a Christmas show this year. By 2013, it hopes to be able to convert to the year-round schedule. Marone has found the Grove staff and Nuangola community to be extra supportive and motivated to help the theater succeed. “The ladies who work at the theater are always asking for new ways to help, trying to be an active part of what’s going on,” he said. “Even though they’re not theatrical people and don’t appear on stage, they want to see positive things happening in their community. They don’t want the stigma of, ‘Well, there’s nothing to do in this town!’” All of this support will help ease Marone’s transition from his last theater to the Grove a bit easier. Working with roughly one-sixth
the stage space and cutting rehearsal time down from a comparatively leisurely five weeks to daily rehearsals for half that time, he’s feeling the crunch. This summer, the Grove continues to employ professionals for its summer stock, so condensing the paid rehearsal time was a must. “But still, all of our actors are local talent and absolutely fabulous. Of the five people in the cast, three either have degrees or are pursuing degrees in musical theater, including both of our leading ladies.” Marone emphasizes the gems of talent that NEPA theater has in its midst. “It’s great to go to New York or big cities to see shows, but there’s wonderful talent right in our backyard. Every professional actor who makes it big has to start small somewhere. If we can’t support theater on a small scale, it means our talent won’t make it further.” W “Nunsense 2: The Second Coming,” June 15-16, 22-23, 8 p.m., June 17, 24, 3 p.m., Nuangola Grove Theatre (5177 Nuangola Road, Nuangola Lake). $20, season passes $50. Info: 570.868.3582, GroveTickets@frontier.com
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egardless of where you stand on environmental issues, it is safe to say that the majority of us enjoy a good beer. So for those of us who are concerned about the environment, we are happy to see that many breweries throughout the country are changing the way they brew their beer and are focusing more and more on the environment. Coors was the first to develop recyclable aluminum beer cans. As one of the largest beer companies in the world, Coors also sells ethanol, which is resold to gas stations that cater to ecofriendly drivers. Sierra Nevada is another large brewery and has more than 10,000 solar panels that allow the company to power almost the entire facility in an eco-friendly fashion. The Brooklyn Brewery, located in the heart of Brooklyn, uses wind turbines to generate all the electricity for the brewery which makes them the first company in New York City to be powered entirely by wind power. Magic Hat Brewing Company, located in South Burlington, Vt., is also on the list of eco-friendly breweries. Magic Hat currently has a “Clean In Place” system that is used in the fermentation tanks in order to decrease the amount of BOD (biochemical oxygen demand) in its water system. This system is designed
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he Little Sisters of Hoboken make a return to the stage this summer in “Nunsense 2: The Second Coming” when the musical opens the Nuangola Grove Theatre’s 2012 season Friday, June 15. The original “Nunsense,” written by Dan Goggin, follows a tale of Mother Superior and her merry band of sisters-turned-cabaret performers after the convent experiences a mass of unexpected deaths. To pay for the burials, the sisters put on a wildly successful fundraiser cabaret show. The sequel, which follows five of the original characters after their performance launches them into the spotlight, promises all the same hilarious and ridiculous antics. The Grove first staged “Nunsense” three summers ago, and it was one of the theater’s bestselling shows since reopening its doors in 2007. “Since the audience was so receptive the first time, we’re hoping that they’ll want to come back and see what kind of other crazy things the nuns can get into,” said Michael Marone, the theater’s new executive producer and owner of Cutting Edge Productions, which is producing the 2012 season. Marone is a veteran of Northeastern Pennsylvania theater, coming to the Grove after six seasons as artistic director at the Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts in Hazleton. He has also worked for Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre and the Music Box Dinner Theatre in Swoyersville. While he generally has enjoyed his career in the area, he admits to sometimes having to “fight the ‘coal-cracker stigma’” which makes it hard to sell shows that are “off the beaten path,” and a lot of productions stay in the safe zone of well-known Broadway titles or productions with successful movie versions. “But every now and then, you
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ummer movies are, by design, dumb. But they’re dumb for a very good reason. When it gets hot outside, our brains function at a slower pace, and we can’t process anything more complicated than the sight of Rihanna almost cursing at something that may or may not be a lobster. Summers movies serve as a vaguely entertaining distraction, something we can kind of pay attention to as our bodies recharge in the cool, dark theater. But sometimes summer movies overreach. Sometimes summer movies try to be a little bit more than explosions crudely superimposed over a close up of somebody’s hand jingling car keys. Sometimes summer movies attempt to be profound and artful
by awkwardly inserting empty, philosophical discussions about “faith” in between scenes of phallic aliens jumping into people’s mouths. Sometimes summer movies turn out to be as laughably pretentious as “Prometheus.” “Prometheus,” the prequel to “Alien” that director Ridley Scott, for whatever reason, doesn’t want to admit is a prequel, opens with the first of many needlessly cryptic scenes: A monk-like humanoid stands on a cliff and drinks from something that looks like a decaying cantaloupe. As he drinks, a spaceship takes off into the stratosphere leaving the humanoid behind to quickly disintegrate into a river below. This scene and others like it are never properly explained. Is it the birth of the human race?
An alien committing suicide after his crewmates abandoned him? What? There’s nothing wrong with ambiguity or with making your audience draw their own conclusions but in “Prometheus,” the onus is on the audience to do the screenwriter’s job for them. At any rate, the monolithic Weyland Corporation (which has cast a large sinister shadow throughout the entire “Alien” franchise) dispatches the titular spacecraft Prometheus to a planet whose location has been foretold by a series of cave paintings and other ancient artifacts. The expedition is led by archeologist Elizabeth Shaw (Noomi Rapace star of the original “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”) and her smug boyfriend (Logan Mar-
shall-Green), who both believe that the planet’s inhabitants may be responsible for creating humanity. But as in the previous “Alien” films, the Weyland Corp. has an ulterior motive for this mission. Does it involve flutebased space technology, needless references to Stephen Stills and Guy Pearce in old-man makeup so unconvincing it looks like his makeup artist threw wet tissues at his face from across the room? I’ll never tell! In spite of what Scott and screenwriter Damon Lindelof may think, “Prometheus” is not this generation’s “Solaris,” which actually took the time to flesh out its characters and better define their motivations. “Prometheus,” however, takes its sweet time going absolutely nowhere. With the exception of the cold, yet oddly charming android David (a great Michael Fassbender), the characters are walking ciphers
that are never recognizably human. “Solaris” also made sure its storyline wasn’t riddled with plot holes. Did the crew of the Prometheus really think it was a good idea to take off their space helmets and walk unarmed into an otherworldly catacomb seemingly made out of spinal cords and trust that the pale, hulking humanoids in black, bone-lined spacesuits that live there wouldn’t punch them to death? Wouldn’t a biologist realize that when something hisses at you it probably doesn’t want to be cuddled? Also, why would you want to cuddle something that looks like a cross between a cobra, a silverfish and a penis? Quite frankly, “Prometheus” is a mess. If you need to watch some crazy, affected nonsense about ancient astronauts, save your money and watch an old episode of “In Search Of…” on YouTube for free.
reel attractions Opening this week: “Rock of Ages” “That’s My Boy”
Is it wrong to hate it already?
Honest Abe is set to kick some honest ass.
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Coming next week: “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” “Brave” “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World”
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Covington’s 64th Annual Fireman’s Picnic July 11-14, 6 p.m. nightly; 3 p.m. Sat. Ride tickets start $1.25. Family night July 11. Fireman’s Parade, 7 p.m., July 12. Tommy Guns Band, July 13. Fireworks July 14. Ride wristbands some days. To participate in parade, call 570.842.8237. Jefferson Twp. Fire Co. Carnival through June 16, 5 p.m. nightly; 2 p.m. Saturday. Info: 29FireRescue.com Northeast Fair June 19-24, 20 Freeport Road, Grimes Industrial Park, Pittston Twp. $9. Food, music, rides, games. Info: 570.654.2503, northeastfair.com St. Faustina’s Parish Annual Homecoming Festival June 29-30, 5 p.m.-midnight; July 1, 4-11 p.m., St. Faustina Grove, Sheatown. Live music, food, games.
BENEFITS / CHARITY EVENTS American Cancer Society • 14th Annual Relay For Life of Wyoming Valley: June 16-17, King’s College Betzler Fields, Wilkes-Barre Twp. Info: relayforlife.org/pawyomingvalley. • Share-a-Pair: June 21, 1 p.m., McCann School of Business and Technology (2227 Scranton Carbondale Highway, Dickson City). $5 donation and new pair of underwear. For info call Joseph Unis, 570.687.7366. Candy’s Place (570.714.8800) • 3rd Annual Cancer Wellness Golf Open: June 14, registration/lunch 10 a.m., shotgun start noon, cocktails, dinner following, Irem Country Club (397 Country Club Road, Dallas). $125/person, $500/team, $40/dinner only. Golfers get lunch, snacks, dinner, mini-massages. To register call or visit cancerwellnessnepa.org.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society • Shoot for the Stars Beer Pong Tournament: June 16, 3 p.m., Robs Pub & Grub, Larksville. $10/21+, $5/ under 21. Entry fee includes one free pitcher of beer, pizza per team. Prizes, raffles. All proceeds benefit society. Call 570.592.2711 for info. • Concert for a Cure: June 16, 7 p.m., Wyoming County Fairgrounds (6 Route, Meshoppen). Coy Taylor, Erica Leigh, The Infinity. Free, donations encouraged. To donate, call 800.482.2873.
EVENTS 4th Annual Polka for Pets June 17, noon-5 p.m., Lehighton Community Grove (7th and Iron Streets, Lehighton). Free. Pennsylvania Villagers, 2-5 p.m. Animal rescue groups attending, food, refreshments. Rain or shine. 25th Annual Junior Achievement Business Hall
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impacted her relationship, she irst, she meets the guy. did note that she is having fun Then she gives him her living her hectic schedule. number and infamously “I don’t think I could be says, “Call me maybe.” Fast going at this pace if I wasn’t forward to the end of the enjoying it,” she noted. Just track, and Carly Rae Jepsen two days before taping our now terribly misses the guy interview in Philadelphia, the she just met. But no, Jepsen singer performed in Las Vegas insists she isn’t some crazy at the Billboard Music “Stage 5 clinger.” Awards. “It’s the adrenaline “Well, I time-travel in my and the rush of having so song,” Jepsen joked on “The many things that I love doing Ralphie Radio Show.” “‘Bethat kind of keeps me through fore you came into my life, I the days where I’ve only slept missed you so bad’ makes absolutely no sense unless you a couple hours. It’s totally worth it.” felt it, which is the guy that I Jepsen’s schedule looks wrote that about. There was a pretty filled through the end feeling that something was of the year. She is currently missing, then he came in to working on a full-length almy life, and I was like, ‘Oh, you were the thing I missed.’” bum that will be released this fall and will coincide with By the way, in the wake of Jepsen’s support of Justin “Call Me Maybe,” things unBieber’s “Believe” tour. The folded quite well for Jepsen: Canadian singers will perform She calls the guy who in44 dates across North Amerspired the world-wide hit her ica from September through boyfriend. “Every time (‘Call Me May- January. The tour stops in Philadelphia on Sunday, Nov. be’) comes on, he’s like, 4 at the Wells Fargo Center. ‘That’s my song!’” Jepsen Jepsen also confirmed that her said. “It worked out OK.” LP will include a collaboraBut Jepsen said the song was never actually intended to tion with The Biebs. Bieber and his manager Scooter court her lover, rather she Braun co-manage Jepsen and simply just wanted to write a landed her a record deal in fun song about “playing Cuthe U.S. with Interscope Repid.” cords. “I’ve never actually asked a W guy for his number that way,” she revealed. “I do have kind Listen to “The Ralphie of like a spontaneous part of Radio Show” weeknights my personality that comes out from 7 p.m.-midnight on 97 every once in a while. I did a BHT. kiss-and-run once.” Yes, exactly how it sounds. Jepsen ran up to a guy, planted one on him, and sprinted away. Not sure if one would classify that as “playing Cupid,” but spontaneous nonetheless. The singer was quick to clarify that the mark was not her boyfriend; it happened before the two started dating. While Jepsen didn’t say if her CARLY RAE JEPSEN new-found fame
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ACTORS CIRCLE AT PROVIDENCE PLAYHOUSE
(1256 Providence Rd, Scranton, reservations: 570.342.9707, actorscircle.org) • John McInerney’s “Where the Bleep is Poor Tom?:” July 12-15. Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. $8/ general, $6/seniors, $4/students.
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(76-78 S. Main St. Carbondale, 570.282.7499) • “Voices of Legends:” June 29, 8:30 p.m. $15. Optional appetizer buffet, $6, 7:30 p.m. Reservations only, call.
570.328.5864) • PA Lyric Opera: Pirates of Penzance, June 22-24; Madame Butterfly, Aug; Hansel and Gretel, Nov.
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(545 Charles St., Luzerne, 570.287.7977, joanharrisdancers.com) • Best of the Best: Joan Harris Centre’s 30th Anniversary Gala: June 15, 6:30 p.m.; June 16, 1 & 6 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center (71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre). $16/advance, $20/door.
F.M. KIRBY CENTER
(71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, 570.826.1100) • “West Side Story:” Aug. 2-3, 8 p.m. Presented by Wyoming Seminary Performing Arts Institute. $20/adults, $12/students, seniors. Tickets in advance or at door. Call 270.2186 for info.
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(570.824.8266 or visit gaslight-theatre.org, gaslighttheatre@gmail.com) • “Playroom” An Evening of One-Act Plays by Regional Authors: June 14-16, 7 p.m., King’s College Theater (133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre). $10/person $8/students, seniors. Some plays contain adult language/content. Viewer discretion advised.
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(JJ Ferrara Center, 212 W. Broad St., Hazleton, 570.454.5451, ptpashows.org) • “1776:” June 29-30, July 6-7, 7 p.m.; July 1, 8, 3 p.m. Dinner/show tickets available. Reservations/more info by phone or online.
SCRANTON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL • “Midsummer Night’s Dream:” June 30, July 1, Nay Aug Park.
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(60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, dietrichtheater.com) • “The Gifts of Wali Dad:” June 22, 10 a.m., June 23, 11 a.m. All ages. By Dietrich Children’s Theatre. Free. Tickets at door or call to reserve. • Poe in the Park: Much of Madness: June 23, 7 p.m., Lazybrook Park, Tunkhannock. Ages 12+. By Gamut Theatre Group. Free. Discussion on Edgar Allan Poe, 6:45 p.m. Following show, actors will host talkback session. Bring blanket/chair.
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(570.947.3484, HighwireTheatreSchool@gmail.com) • Acting Classes: Wed., Fri., through June 29, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Holy Rosary School (312 William St., Scranton).
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(1433 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.342.5555) • Psychic Theater’s “Haunted! Mysteries of THE Beyond:” Nightly through Sept. 15, curtain rises 7 p.m. $35. Reservations required. 3 hours or longer. For info, visit PsychicTheater.com, call 570.383.9297.
MUSIC BOX PLAYERS
(196 Hughes St., Swoyersville: 570.283.2195 or 800.698.PLAY or musicbox.org) • “Fiddler on the Roof Jr.:” June 22-24. $14. Call for show times/info. • “Avenue Q:” July 20-Aug. 5. Dinner and show, show only.
(570.421.5093, theshawneeplayhouse.com) • “They’re Playing Our Song:” Ongoing until Sept. $28/ adults, $25/seniors, $15/ children. Call/visit website for tickets, show times, more info. • S.T.A.R.S. on Stage: through Aug. 31. Shows 10 a.m. June 15: Princess Stories; June 16: Pirate Stories. $5. Summer package, 7 shows, $30. • Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits: June 15-Sept. 2. $28/adults, $25/seniors, $15/children. Call/visit website for tickets, show times, more info. • “Aladdin Jr.:” June 21, 10 a.m. • Summer Preview Cabaret: June 22, 7 p.m. • “The Shawnee Story:” June 23, 2 p.m.
THEATRE AT THE GROVE
(5177 Nuangola Rd., Nuangola, 570.868.3582, grovetickets@frontier.com, nuangola-grove.com. $20/ musicals, $18/plays, season pass/$50. BYOB) • “Nunsense 2: The Second Coming:” June 15-16, 22-23, 8 p.m., June 17, 24, 3 p.m. • “No Sex Please, We’re British:” Aug. 3-4, 10-11, 8 p.m., Aug. 5, 12, 3 p.m.
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hile Toni Morrison’s works often encompass recurrent themes, her newest novel, “Home,” demonstrates one absolute premise that follows her characters everywhere — loss. Through this theme, the characters make connections to a home that becomes less about place and more about the people we leave behind. Set in the 1950s, “Home” introduces readers to protagonist Frank Money. In the beginning of the novel, readers track Frank after his flee from a mental institution. When he escapes, there is only one word on his lips — home. However, even after being uprooted and serving his country, he finds that America has not changed and is no more grateful than when he left. Prior to the asylum, Frank served in the Korean War. As a veteran, readers come to assume that his institutionalization was due to a deteriorating mental status. His flashbacks, which come often, are likened to what is now diagnosed as post-traumatic
stress disorder, a disease that would not be formally recognized until 1980. Frank is motivated to escape after receiving a dire letter regarding his sister Cee. Though he describes his past life as “worse than any battlefield,” he returns to his home of Georgia in order to save Cee. Even considering the physical war is left behind, his homecoming signals an internal war, one that takes hold of readers until the very end. Morrison’s capacity to write about loss and the grotesque reveals itself in a variety of ways. Foremost, the atrocities of Frank’s wartime experiences have not left him. Days pass, and the images come back vividly to haunt him, and likewise, the readers. Here, Morrison, as she has done with much of her fiction in the past, employs a technique of demonstrating brutality without judgment. Morrison merely presents the situation, and readers sit back, take it all in and dissect the pieces. The second most-disturbing aspect of the novel is Cee’s predicament. While her life seems to have improved after years of torment from her abusive stepgrandmother, Cee soon becomes part of an experiment. Even with the first wave of the civil rights movement, Morrison offsets the fight for equality with the depravity of what Cee is forced to endure. “Home” is best described as beautifully poetic prose. In comparison to Morrison’s previous novels, it is less complex and brief. There are instances throughout the novel that feel incomplete, but even considering the brevity of this fast-paced novel, Morrison succeeds by leaving readers wanting more. Once again, Morrison has established her ability to master the page and captivate readers with every turn.
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panning 40 miles through Northeastern Pennsylvania, the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail has been a resource for joggers, nature lovers and the like for about the past 15 years. While that rail-trail system continues to grow, its development probably shouldn’t be taken for granted. “The trail is such a valuable resource,” said Mark Meier, a volunteer for the upcoming third annual Heritage Explorer Bike Tour and Festival. “And it’s one of those things that if no one is willing to really step forward and maintain it, then it goes away.” Hosted by the Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area (LHV) and Heritage Valley Partners, Inc., the non-competitive tour and festival will be Saturday, June 16 at Mellow Park in Peckville. The registration fees will go toward the continued development of the trail. “Trails cost a lot of money to build, and it takes a long time to get them funded,” said Natalie Gelb, executive director of the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority, the management entity of the heritage area. “Like right now, we’re busy with the parts of the trail that are finished, trying to get more amenities, like benches, trash containers and … directional signage as well as
from five to 44 miles. The festival is free and open to everyone and will feature vendors, exhibits, raffles and entertainment by The Merchants of Groove Blues Reunion (featuring Teddy Young), Don Shappelle and the Pickups and Jason O. There will also be a children’s bike rally and youth run. Gelb, whose passion for local history is palpable, stressed how taking part in the tour and festival allows residents to “be part of telling the story and be part of the story.” “I like to say we celebrate the past, but we don’t live in it. we’re building new traditions and heritage every day,” she said. Meier echoed that claim. “It’s really easy to assume that there’s some association sort of taking care of things for you,” he said. “But once you’ve actually helped produce it, you realize how much of what goes on is actually due to other people who are interested enough to make it happen, and I think that’s really quite amazing, that this area has a lot of that.” W Heritage Explorer Bike Tour and Festival: June 16, 8 a.m., Mellow Park, Peckville. Festival 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $35/adults; $25/seniors, students, military; $50/family of four; $120/team up to six adults. Info: HeritageExplorer.org, 570.963.6730 ext. 8200
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• Quilting for Everyone: “Trip Around the World:” Wed., June 20July 25, 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 6+. $6/ class. Call to register. ❏ Adult Classes: • Pottery for Beginners: 7-8:30 p.m. Series 3, June 20, 27; series 4, July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1; series 5, Aug. 8, 15, 29, Sept. 5. Ages 13+. $60/class. All materials supplied. Call to register. • Decorative Painting: Noon-3 p.m., June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 15, 22, 29. Ages 16+. $20/class plus cost of painting surface. Pre-registration required, call to register. • Introduction to Stained Glass: June 18, 6-9 p.m. Ages 16+. $60. All glass supplies, equipment provided. Call to register. ❏ Special Events: • The Potential of Living Willow Structures in the Landscape: June 20, 7 p.m. All ages. Free. Info: bonniegale.com Falls and Exeter Lions Clubs Golf Tournament June 16, Emanon Golf Course, Falls. Info: 570.333.4825, 388.2204, 654.7031, lionsgolf@frontier.com. Jim Thorpe events: ❏ Thursday Date Night (jimthorpe.org): • June 14: Tours 6 & 7 p.m. of The Old Jail. • June 21: Tours 6 & 7 p.m. of Asa Packer Mansion.
Justus Volunteer Fire Co. (159 Fieldstone Dr., Scott Twp., 570.587.4545) • Golf Tournament: June 23, registration 8 a.m., shotgun start 9 a.m., Wemberly Hills Golf Course (Wemberly Hills Road, Scott Twp.). $55/golfer. Includes green fees, golf cart, oncourse food, refreshments. Info: 536.1902 Keep Wine-ing He Might Start to Look Like Prince Charming Comedy Tour June 14, 7:30 p.m., Bartolai Winery (Route 92, Exeter Twp.). Jeannine M. Luby, Liz Russo. $15, advance sales only. Call 570.650.7518 or visit NotPrinceCharming.com. Misericordia University events (www.misericordia.edu, 570.674.6400, box office 674.6719): • Pinewood Derby Race hosted by Boy Scouts of America: June 16, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission, $10 donation for race, patch, photo. Info: ebs.ticketleap.com/derbyday/ • Annual Diversity Camp: June 17-21, for students entering grades 11-12. For info, contact high school guidance counselor or call 570.674.1483. The NEPA Miners: (www.nepaminers.com or 570.604.4438) • Host the Capital City Atoms: June 16, 7 p.m. Tickets at Sports Fever (Mall at Steamtown) or online. 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. • Knit & Crochet Group: June 16, 30, 10:30 a.m.-noon. All ages welcome. Free. • World Wide Knit in Public Day: June 16, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Bring yarn, knitting needles. Free. Call to register. • Palm Reading: June 22, 3-4:30 p.m. Free event. Call to register. • Remembering Agnes: June 23, 2 p.m. Movie, discussion. Free, light refreshments. Call to register.
Believe the hype “Passion,” an exhibit featuring original photography by Teri Moore, will be on display through Friday, Aug. 3 in the Widmann Gallery at King’s College (Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre). There will be a discussion with Moore Friday, June 15 from 6-8 p.m. at the gallery.
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Moore is a resident of Wilkes-Barre and is part of the 365 Project, which aims to document a person’s life by taking a photo each day. She completed the Graphic Design Certificate Program at Luzerne County Community College in 2009. The gallery is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday as arranged. For more info, call 570.208.5900, ext. 5328, or visit kings.edu. Above, “Believe.”
PA Jazz Alliance Presents Steve Smith and Vital Information 30th Anniversary Tour June 26, 7 p.m., The Historic Radisson Hotel Grand Ballroom, Scranton. Tickets/info: 570.383.9413, carol@magdonmusic.net The Poets June 22, doors 6:30 p.m., show 8 p.m., Irem Country Club Pavilion (70 Ridgway Dr., Dallas). $25. Reserved tables for additional fee. Advance sales only, call 570.675.4465, ext. 241. Safe Haven Dog Rescue (www.SafeHavenPa.org, SafeHaven@epix.net) • Adoption Day: June 17, 11 a.m.-3
p.m., Tractor Supply (Route 209, Brodheadsville). Dogs available to meet and get to know. Pre-adoption application with references, home visit required prior to adoption. • Volunteer Meeting: June 19, 6:30 p.m., Cherry’s Restaurant (Route 209 near Route 534, Kresgeville). Volunteers, foster families always welcome. Volunteers needed for adoption days, dog transport, fundraising, clerical help, home visits, more. Foster homes needed. Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort events: ❏ Community Concert Series (free, 7 p.m., rain or shine): • Mt. Winds: June 19 • Riverside Rhythm: June 26 St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church (540 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.343.7165) • Pierogi Sale every Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church (Birch St./Prospect Ave., Scranton) • Free Community Dinner: June 16, 4:30-6:30 p.m. All are welcome. Info: 570.346.4488 St. Stephen’s Episcopal ProCathedral (35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.346.4600) • Food Pantry open Mon.-Fri., noon-4 p.m. • Clothing Closet: free clothing for men, women, children. Open Tues., 4-6:30 p.m., Wed., noon-3:30 p.m. Teen Program Orientation June 20, 1:30 p.m., Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (55 W. Center Hill Road, Dallas). Pre-registration required. Info: 570.675.8600 ext. 195 Unity: A Center for Spiritual Living (140 South Grant St., WilkesBarre, 570.824.7722) • A Course in Miracles / Holistic Fitness-Yoga Sessions: Tues., 6:308:30 p.m. • Meditation Chakra Clearing Deeksha: 2nd, 4th Mon., 7-8:30 p.m. $8. Oneness meditation, chakra clearing/energization, transfer of Divine Energy. Welcome beginning, experienced meditators, all paths. Info: 587.0967, ernie@divinejoyministry.com. The University of Scranton events: • Scranton Brass Seminar: through June 22, weekdays, Houlihan-McLean Center. 2-week intensive daily program of workshops, master classes, clinics, coaching. Info: music@scranton.edu • Recital featuring students of The Scranton Brass Seminar: June 22, 7:30 p.m., Houlihan McLean Center. Free. Call 570.941.7624.
Waverly Community House (1115 N. Abington Rd., Waverly, 570.586.8191, www.waverlycomm.org) events: • Ballroom Dancing Lessons: Wed., 7:15 p.m., Comm auditorium. Basic & advanced ballroom, swing. $15/ person. For info, call Vince Brust at 489.3111. • Special Needs Children Camp: June 18-22, “Knights, Princesses and Dragons;” Aug. 6-10, “Mount Olympic;” Aug. 13-17, “It IS Easy Being Green.” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $35/week. Call/visit website for info. • Summer String Camp: June 18-22, 9 a.m.-noon. Beginner, intermediate, grades 5-9. $100. Call/visit website for info. Wyoming Seminary Performing Arts Institute (201 North Sprague Avenue, Kingston, 570.270.2186). Events free and open to public. • Counselor Solo and Chamber Recital: June 25, July 16, 8 p.m., Great Hall (228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston). Free, open to public. • Student Solo and Chamber Recital: June 28, July 5, 11, 18, 25, 31, Aug. 1, 8 p.m., Great Hall (228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston). Free, open to public. Y Walk Wed. Guided evening walks in Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton. Begin 6 p.m., meet in lobby either city’s YMCA. In case of rain, walk same time following day. Info: Wilkes-Barre YMCA, 570.823.2191; Hazleton, 455.2046: ❏Wilkes-Barre: • June 13: A Walk on the Wild Side: The Kirby Park Natural Area • June 20: Mansions and Millionaires • June 27: Wings Over Wilkes-Barre ❏ Hazleton: • June 13: United Way Walk • July 25: Hazleton’s Hispanic Eateries & Bodegas
HISTORY Eckley Miners’ Village (located nine miles east of Hazleton, just off Route 940; 570.636.2070; www.eckleyminers.org) • Patch Town Days: June 16-17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Music, food, presentations. Electric City Trolley Museum and Coal Mine Tour (Cliff Street, Scranton 570.963.6590) Museum open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Excursions: Wed.-Sun. 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. Rides: $10 adults, $9 seniors, $7.75 ages 3-12. Mine open daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tours hourly, $8 adults, $7.50 seniors, $5.50 ages 3-12. Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, 570.346.7186,
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www.everhart-museum.org) • Buzz Camp Day Camp for Grades K-2: June 25-29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Combines art/science of bees w/ interactive learning. Pre-register by June 13.$65 museum members, $75 nonmembers. Info: programs@everhartmuseum.org • Glamour on the Grass: June 30, 6 p.m. $25 at door. Guest appearance by Jay McCarroll. Tom Graham, John Smith, Nowhere Slow, VJ Steven Waface. Food, drink. Fashion, hair and makeup. • European River Cruise: April 8-15, 2013. From $2,549/member, double occupancy, plus air. Info: 570.504.7575, EverhartRiverCruise.com
Adult Kung Fu (Kung Fu & Tai Chi Center, Wilkes-Barre: 570.829.2707) Ongoing classes. Tues./Thurs., 6:30 p.m. Study of Chinese Martial Art open hand, weapons sets. Mon., Wed., 6:30 p.m. Covers Chinese style theories, concepts, applications. “Sport” fighting concepts explained, practiced.
Lackawanna Historical Society (The Catlin House, 232 Monroe Avenue, Scranton, 570.344.3841) ❏ Summer Downtown Walking Tours (free and open to the public): • Sat., June-Oct., 11 a.m. Call for starting places. • Rotating trio of tours First Fridays, through Oct., 5 p.m., Radisson, Lackawanna Ave. • Custom Tours: 7-8 blocks, about 2 hours. Routes selected based on interests of participants Most days, noon-6 p.m. $5/person, min. 4 people, max. 30. Call 955.0244. • Step-on bus tours, Costume Tours: Call for info. Lycoming County Historical Society Thomas T. Taber Museum (858 W. Fourth St., Williamsport, 570.326.3326, www.lycoming.org/lchsmuseum) • Coffee Hour: June 14, 10 a.m. Explore aspects of U.S. Civil War. Free. Call/visit website. • Historical Impression: Civil War Widow: June 17, 2 p.m. Free. Call/visit website. Oldest House Historical Society • River Weekend: June 23-24. Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Heritage Museum (McDade Park, Scranton: 570.963.4804, www.phmc.state.pa.ust) Open year round, Mon.-Sat. from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., noon-5 p.m. • Camp: July 17-20, 9 a.m.-noon. $50, includes snacks, supplies. Call to reserve.
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Ballroom Dancing Class through 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 through 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 Dance Contours (201 Bear Creek Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.0152, www.dancecontours.com) • Adult classes: ballet, tap, lyrical, CardioSalsa, ballroom dance. • Children/teen classes: ballet, tap, CheerDance, HipTech Jazz, a form of dance blending basic Jazz Technique with styles of street dance, hip hop. • Zumba classes for adults: Tues., 6 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. First class free. • Adult ballet: Sat. morn. Danko’s Core Wrestling Strength Training Camp (DankosAllAmericanFitness.com) • Four sessions/week, features two clinics, two core strength. 4 sessions/week. Increase power, speed, agility. Group discounts, coaches, teams, clubs, free stuff. Visit website or call Larry Danko at 570.825.5989 for info. Downtown Arts at Arts
YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com) • Kids Craft Hour with Liz Revit: Sat., 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Make jewelry, paper mache, more. $15, includes supplies. For info or to register, call 817.0176. • Traditional Egyptian Belly Dance: Wed., beginners 6-7 p.m.; intermediate 7-8 p.m. intermediate. $10. Call 343.2033 for info. • Tribal Fusion Dance: Thurs., beginners 6-7 p.m.; intermediate 7-8 p.m. $10. Call 836.7399 for info. • Cabaret with Helena: Sat., 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 553.2117 for info. • African Dance: Wed. & Sun., 1 p.m. Traditional African moves with jazz and hip-hop. $10, registration required, call 212.9644 or visit hipbodysoul.com for info. 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. GreenBeing (334 Adams Ave., Scranton, info@shopgreenbeing.com) • Not Your Granny’s Sewing: one-onone lessons: $40/lesson, $140/4 sessions, 2-3 hour sessions. Tailored to individual needs. GregWorks Professional Fitness Training (107 B Haines Court, Blakely, 570.499.2349, gregsbootcamp@hotmail.com, www.vipfitnesscamp.com) • Beach Body Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. • Bridal Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. Bridal party group training, couples personal training available. • Fitness Bootcamp: 4-week sessions, Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. • New Year’s Resolution Flab to Fab Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m., Sat., 1 p.m. Guaranteed results. • Private/Semi-Private sessions available, e-mail for info. ∝ Guitar & Bass Lessons available from Fox Studios (11 Rhine Creek Rd., Drums) Mon.-Thurs. 1-10 p.m. $16 per hour. All ages, all styles of music,
Duck, duck … llama? The exhibit “Llama, Llama, Duck & Clay” will be displayed Saturday, June 16 through Sunday, July 8 at Butternut Gallery & Second Story Books (204 Church St., Montrose). There will be an opening reception Saturday, June 16 from 6-8 p.m. The exhibit will feature photography by Lesli and Kirk VanZandbergen and pottery by Archie Johnson and Ruth Cohen. During this exhibit the Butternut will be open Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Starting in July, it will also be open Sundays, noon-4 p.m. For more info, call 570.278.4011.
all levels. Call 570.788.4797 for info. Harris Conservatory for the Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne, 570.287.7977 or 718.0673) • Instrumental Music Instruction • Private Ballroom Lessons • Private Vocal Instruction: Tues. evenings. • Private Guitar Instruction: Classical, acoustic, electric for all ages. • Dragons’ Tale Karate: Mon., 5:30-7 p.m.; Wed., 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 5+. • Tumbling: Fri., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ages 5+. $30/month. Horse Back Riding Lessons Elk Stables, Uniondale, by appointment only. All levels welcome. Call 570.575.8649 to schedule. New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine Street, Scranton, 570.878.3970, newvisionsstudio@gmail.com, newvisionsstudio.com) • Taking Portraits: Natural Lighting and Basic Flash Photography: Sun., through June 17, 1-2 p.m. $59.99/3weeks. No experience necessary. Camera required. All ages. Call to register.
• Kid’s Art Class: All About Art: Sat., ages 11-16. Sun., ages 5-10. $100-$125/ month, $30/class. Supplies included. Call to register. 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. Phoenix Performing Arts Centre (409-411 Main St., Duryea, 570.457.3589, phoenixpac.vpweb.com, phoenixpac08@aol.com) • Dimensions in Dance w/ Lee LaChette: Jazz, tap, ballet for adults & kids. $10/hour, $5/second class. E-mail or call 991.1817. • Vocal lessons w/ Joelle Colombo Witner: Wed., Sun. E-mail or call 991.1817. Private Voice Lessons Mon.Thurs. by appointment. Learn proper singing technique in downtown Wilkes-Barre studio. Specializing in
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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
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, $18/1 1/2 hrs, $20/2 hrs, $25/2 1/2 hrs, $30/3 hrs, per class payable monthly. • Children: Ages 9-12, Mon.-Wed., 4:30-5:30 p.m., $15/class payable monthly. Ages 13+, joins adult class, individuals select amount of time to participate. Portfolio prep instruction available for college bound students. Private lessons available.
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 35 opera/classical/musical theater. Hour, half-hour lessons. Student discounts available. Please call 824.5428 or visit www.katrinalykes.com for info. Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Network, Scranton. Day, evening classes for men, women, children. Ongoing classes 6 days/week. Covers sport, combat, self-defense aspects of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. For info visit gracie-nepa.com or call 570.347.1107. 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. Something Special: (23 West Walnut Street Kingston, 570.540.6376, angietheartist@aol.com, www.angelademuroart.com) • MANGA Art Class: (Japanese Cartooning) Wed., 4-5 p.m. Learn the art of Japanese cartooning. 4-week session, supplies included: $60 per child. Call or e-mail to register. Southside Senior Center (425 Alder St., Scranton, 570.346.2487) • Language Partnership English & Spanish Classes: Fri., 10 a.m. Free, open to all. For info, call 346.0759. St. Joseph’s School classes (1627 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.963.0500): • Traditional Weapons Class: Thurs., 7-9 p.m. Self-defense techniques using cane, club, short stick, wooden sword, escrima sticks, more. Learn history principles, practical use. No prior martial arts experience. $10/ class. • Women’s Self-Defense Class: Sat., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Self-defense techniques to protect from variety of attacks. No prior martial arts experience. Wear loose fitting clothes. $10/class. World Class Boxing (239 Schuyler Ave., Kingston, www.wcbboxing.net, 570.262.0061) • Boxing & Kickboxing Fitness Bootcamp: Mon.-Sat. non-contact program Programs include Kids & Teen Boxing programs, striking for MMA & competition training, women’s-only kickboxing Boot Camp, Zumba, more.
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nock (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500) • Yoga for You: Wed., 10-11:15 a.m. Series 2, June 13, 20, 27; series 3, July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8, 15; series 4, Aug. 22, 29, Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26. $60/6 classes, $15/single class. Bring mat or towel. Call to register. • Kundalini Yoga: June 30, July 28, Aug. 11, 10-11:30 a.m., Tunkhannock’s Riverside Park. Ages 16+. $15/class. Call to register.
Wyoming Valley Goju Ryu Karate Academy • Classes Tues., Thurs. (kids: 5:30-7 p.m.; teens/adults: 7-8:30 p.m.); Sat. (kids: 10:30 a.m.-noon; teens/adults: Noon-1:30 p.m.), Kingston Rec. Center (655 Third Ave., Kingston).Info:
That’s a wrap “Wild About Flowers,” featuring work by Andrea Robbins-Rimberg, and “Vacation Time,” featuring pieces by Penny Ross, will be on display through Sunday, June 17 at the Gallery at the Pocono Community Theater (88 S. Courtland St., East Stroudsburg). Exhibit hours are Monday-Thursday, 3:30-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 3:30-11 p.m.; and Sunday, 12:30-9 p.m. For more info, call 570.421.3456 or visit poconocommunitytheater.org.
888.328.3218, valleygojukarate.com 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. Absolute Pilates with Leslie (263 Carbondale Rd., Clarks Summit, www.pilateswithleslie.com) • Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-10 a.m. Private training on Cadillac, Reformer and Wunda Chair, along with Pilates mat classes, stability ball core classes, more. Check website for updates. • Mon., Wed.: Nia Technique, 5:30 p.m. • Nia Technique Workshop: June 16, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Jim Thorpe Arts in Motion (434 Center St., Jim Thorpe). $15. To register, visit jtartsinmotion.com/Classes/Nia-Technique or call 570.483.8640. Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com) ❏ Studio J, 2nd floor • Meditation in tradition of Gurdjieff, Ospensky: Sun., 12-1 p.m., $5 • Children’s Meditation: Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Ages 9-14, $5 • Tarot Card Readings, by appoint-
ment. $20 first half hour, $10 additional half hours. Awakenings Yoga (570.472.3272) • PrivateYoga Instruction w/ certified senior Instructor of Himalayan Institute. 24 years experience. Learn secrets of Himalayan Masters. Lessons include asana, pranayama, meditation, relaxation, ayruveda, holistic nutrition, tantra. $75/session
Egyptian Belly Dance Classes with Dianna Shahein. Call 570.343.2033 for various times/ locations. Private/group classes available. Endless Mt. Zendo (104 Hollow Rd., Stillwater, 570.925.5077, www.endlessmountainzendo.org, endless@epix.net) • June Sesshin: June 15-23. Begins 6 p.m. opening night w/supper, ends by 10 a.m. w/informal breakfast last Sat. Goddess Creations Shop & Gallery (214 Depot St., Clarks Summit, 570.575.8649, info@goddesscreations.net) • Tarot Card Readings by Rev. Whitney Mulqueen by appointment. Call. • Tarot Readings: Thurs., 6-9:30 p.m. at Montrose Inn, Restaurant & Tavern (26 S. Main St., Montrose). $25 for 15-20 min. • Monthly astrology workshop with Holly Avila: first Sun., $45. Call.
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.
Goshin Jitsu Martial Arts Classes Every month at Golightley’s Martial Arts (Mark Plaza Shopping Center, Rt. 11, Edwardsville). Focus on cardio, stretching, defense, stamina, more. Self defense, cardio, karate aerobics also available. $75/ month. Call 570.814.3293 for info.
Balance Yoga and Wellness (900 Rutter Ave., 2nd floor, Kingston, 570.714.2777, balanceyogastudio.net, balanceyogawellness@gmail.com) • Pole Fitness: Fri., 5:30 p.m. (beginner); 7 p.m. (intermediate). Sat., 1:30 p.m. (all levels); 3:15 p.m. (advanced).
Haifa Belly Dance (Haifabellydance.com, 570.836.7399) • Mon., 5:15 p.m., Serenity Wellness & Dance Center (135 Main St., Luzerne) • Wed., 6 p.m., Holistic Health Center (Route 6, Tunkhannock)
Bellas Yoga Studio (650 Boulevard Ave., Dickson City, 570.307.5000, www.bellasyoga.com, info@bellasyoga.com) All workshops $15, pre-registration suggested. • Sun. Class: 10-11:15 a.m. Features Alternating Vinyasa style yoga w/ yoga fusion.
Hoop Fitness Classes (whirligighoopers.com) • Beginner/Intermediate: Mon., 7:30 p.m., Harris Conservatory (545 Charles St., Luzerne). $5. Call 718.0673 to reserve. • Beginner/Intermediate: Thurs., 5:30 p.m., Studio 32 (32 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre) $5.
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.
Inner Harmony Wellness Center (Mercy Hospital General Services Bldg., 743 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, 570.346.4621, www.innerharmonywellness.com, peteramato@aol.com) • Meditation Technique Workshops: Wed., 6:30 p.m. $15/session. Goal setting/stress reduction, more. Call
Dietrich Theater, Tunkhan-
for info/reservation. Jeet Kune Do Fighting Concepts Teaches theories of movement in Martial Arts. $100/month. Call instructor Mike DiMeglio for info, 570.371.8898. Jim Thorpe Arts in Motion (434 Center St., Jim Thorpe, 570.483.8640, jtartsinmotion.com) • Friday Night Drop-in Class for Chair Yoga, Guided Meditation, Spirit Connections: $8/class, $15/all three. Elemental Alchemist AnneMarie Balog, Level II Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga instructor. Private/group meditation sessions, reiki treatments, classes, yoga, tarot readings/parties, divination consultations. Contact 881.2399, shantispirit23@live.com. Info: jtartsinmotion.com/Classes/ elementalalchemist Kwon Kodo Lessons: Learn self-defense system that combines Korean Martial Arts such as Hapkido, Taekwondo & Kuk Sool. Lessons held at Hapkido Taekwondo Institute (150 Welles St., Forty Fort). $40/month. For info, call 570.287.4290 or visit htkdi.com. Leverage 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. Meditation/Yoga classes at Spectrum Health & Racquet Club (151 Terrace Dr., Eynon). Meditation: Fri., 7-8 p.m. Yoga: Sat., 9:45-10:45 a.m. $5 each class, bring mat. Call 570.383.3223 for info. Melt Hot Yoga (#16 Gateway Shopping Center, Edwardsville, 570.287.3400, melthotyogastudio.com) • Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m., 5:30 p.m. (90 minutes) • Tues., Thurs., 4 p.m. (one hour) • Sat., Sun., 9 a.m., 3 p.m. (90 minutes) Motivations Fitness Center (112 Prospect St., Dunmore. 570.341.7665) • Sandstorm Fitness with Rachel “Kali” Dare: Learn various techniques and shed pounds. Call for info. NutriFitness Boot Camp (311 Market St., Kingston, 570.288.2409) • Free week of Boot Camp for new members: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m., 5:30
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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. Prana Yoga Studio (1112 Wheeler Ave., Dunmore, 570.341.8886, www.pranayogadunmore.com) Classes taught in vinyasa flow, geared for all levels • Mon.: Advanced, 6 p.m.; tai chi with Blake Wheeler 7:30-8:45 p.m., Thurs., 8:45-10 p.m., $45/month, on class/week, $65/month, two classes/ week. Contact Blake at 434.989.1045 or blakewhlr@yahoo.com for info. • Tues.: Beginner, 10 a.m.; Open Level, noon; Beg./Intermediate, 5:30 p.m.; Intermediate, 7:30 p.m. • Wed.: Beginner, 5:30 p.m.; Advanced 7:30 p.m. • Thurs.: Open Level, 10 a.m.; Beg./ Intermediate, 5:30 p.m.; Intermediate, 7:30 p.m. • Fri.: Open Level, 10 a.m.; Advanced, 6 p.m. • Sat.: Beg./Intermediate, 10 a.m.; Intermediate, noon. • Sun.: Intermediate, noon; Candlelit Open Level, 6 p.m. Reiki Classes (570.387.6157, reikictr@localnet.com) Sessions with Sue Yarnes: • Beginner to Advanced Reiki at our locations or your home. Hospital endorsed, training for professional Usui Reiki teacher certification available. Call or e-mail for info. The Self Discovery and Wellness Arts Center (Montrose,
Sandy Seyler Studio (House of Nutrition, 2nd floor, 50 Main St., Luzerne, 570.288.1785, SandySeyler.com) • Solstice Celebration: June 24, 2-5 p.m. $40. Shamanic drumming meditation. Relaxing, simple movements, breath techniques to relieve pain, more. ❏ June Schedule • Yoga: Mon., 6:30 p.m.; Wed., 10:30 a.m.; Thurs., 7:15 p.m.; Sat., 9:30 a.m. No class June 16. Multi-level, beginners and intermediate. Hatha Yoga postures, Pranayam, deep relaxation. $11. • Meditation: Mon., 10:30 a.m.; Thurs., 6 p.m. Pranayam/mantra meditation. No experience necessary. $11. Sheri Pilates Studio (703 Market St., Kingston, 570.331.0531) • Beginner mat class: Tues., 5 p.m. $50/10 classes. • Equipment classes on reformer and tower: $150/10 classes. • Private training available on reformer, cadillac, stability chair, ladder barrel, cardiolates on rebounder. Call studio for additional mat class/ equipment class schedule, all classes taught by certified instructors. Spine & SportCare (Old Forge, 570.451.1122) • Pilates Mat Classes: Mon. 9:30 a.m.; Wed. noon; Thurs. 5:30 p.m.; Yoga Flow: Tues. 5:30 p.m. $10/class, $45/5 classes. • Small Group Personal Training: Personalized program changes w/ every session, similar to P90X crossfit. All levels, call for details. Studio Brick (118 Walnut St., Danville, 570.275.3240) • All Levels Yoga: Wed. (ongoing), 10-11 a.m. Thetravelingyogi@yahoo.com Individual attention for physical/spiritual advancement. All levels welcome. Call 570.709.2406 for info. Classes held at The Studio at 32 (32 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre) Sat., 10:30 a.m.-noon. The Vintage Theater (119 Penn Avenue, Scranton, 570.589.0271, www.scrantonsvintagetheater.com) • The Ellen Doyle Dance Experience: Tues., 8-10 p.m., ft. strength training, cardio, stretching, dance warm-up classics. Free and open to the public, wear dance shoes/socks, bring yoga mat/water.
Waering Stained Glass Studio (336 N. Washington St., WilkesBarre). • Tarot Card Readings: $50/first half hour, $10 additional. Appointment only. Call 570.417.5020. White Dragon Internal Strength Chi Kung (330 Sandra Dr., Jefferson Twp & Scranton, 570.906.9771) Tai chi, yoga, meditation, chi kung, white lotus, pai lum, flowing water, inner tiger. Beginnersadvanced. Mon.-Fri., open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Private and group. Any ages. Wilkes-Barre YMCA events (570.823.2191) • Zumbatomic: Sat., 1 p.m. $16/8 week session for YMCA members, $20/non-members. Designed for ages 7-12, now offering parent class. Preregistration required. • Camp Kresge: Father/Son: Session 2, June 15-17, 5 p.m., check in, 11 a.m., departure YMCA Kresge. Download registration form at campkresge.com, send to Camp Registrar, Rose Warner, Family YMCA of Easton, Phillipsburg and Vicinity, 1225 West Lafayette St., Easton, PA, 18042. Info: 570.823.2191 ext. 152, mcelhinney@wbymca.org. 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) • Early Tikes Gymnastics: Wed., 9-9:30 a.m. $30. • Just 3’s: Wed., 9:45-10:15 a.m. $30. • Twinkie Fitness: Thurs., 5:15-6 p.m., $30. Age 4. • Beginner Gymnastics: Young beginner (ages 5-7), Sat., 9-9:45 a.m.; beginner (ages 7+), Sat., 10-10:45 a.m.; intermediate (ages 10+), Sat., 11 a.m.noon. $40/member, $30/family member, $55/non-members. • 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. • Basketball and Softball: Tee Ball (ages 5-6), Sat., 9-9:45 a.m.; preminors baseball (ages 7-10), Sat., 10-11 a.m.; pre-minors softball (ages 7-10), Sat., 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., $50/members, $40/family members, $65/nonmembers. • Summer Palooza 2012: June 20, 6-10 p.m., The Open Space (73 S. Main St., Pittston). $35. Cash bar, catering
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570.278.9256 or e-mail wellness@epix.net, wellnessarts.com) • Summer Solstice Celebration: June 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $10 donation. Energy clearing, labyrinth walk, guided meditation, music, sharing, refreshments.
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n an era where economic stresses and the recession has left some salons struggling and salon owners scratching their heads as to how to cope, Mountain Top’s Impressa Salon has continued to prosper as it enters its sixth year in business. According to owner-stylist Kim Smiga, who herself is a King’s College graduate with a degree in Marketing and Business, says, “The salon’s continued success and growing reputation in the Mountain Top/Wilkes-Barre /Scranton area has been very simple, we’ve built this business making people look and feel amazing, and when they are happy with the services provided, they come back! My team and I continue to offer great services in a beautiful environment and we treat people well. We offer a wide range of beauty services for men and women with an emphasis on haircoloring and precision haircutting.” The salon’s Education Coordinator and Master Stylist, Tony Dorso agrees. “Our client base has doubled in size over the past two years. The client, male or female, is looking for a combination of expertise and comfort in the salon environment. We have combined a contemporary, upscale, yet family friendly environment, so that everyone is comfortable here.” A 30 year veteran of the salon business, Dorso spent his first 15 years in the Allentown / Lehigh Valley market as owner of two of
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the top salons in that area, and then another 8 years in New York City working for London based Toni & Guy. Dorso knows all too well the need to not only be competitive in the ever changing salon market, but to constantly keep one up on the competition by virtue of continued training for himself, owner Smiga, and their team. “Competition is fierce so you need to be on your game, and a great part of that is not just the salon environment and overall persona that you project, but the quality of the staff that you hire, and their ability to provide top notch service to a valued clientele”, says Dorso. In addition, both Smiga and Dorso juggle their busy salon schedule with other industry involvements as educators. Smiga works for the Redken 5th Avenue, New York City, and Dorso for Iden International, Long Beach, California. Both facilitate new techniques and mentor stylists and salon owners across the country. “As educators we are able to learn the latest techniques and bring new ideas back to the salon, which allows our team to offer new ideas to our clients,” says Dorso. “It’s a bit of a balancing act –we stay busy”, says Smiga, “Our salon’s educational goals are focused on providing top notch education for our entire team. In turn, our team is knowledgeable and confident to provide quality services. Natural talent, passion, a love for people, and a phenomenal attitude
are what it takes to be successful in this industry. Pair those qualities with thousands of dollars invested in education and you have yourself an in demand hairstylist.” True to that commitment of hiring like-minded and forward thinking stylists, Smiga brought on board 25 year old colorist and stylist Maria Bernazzoli, a native of the Pittsburgh area. Maria has been training with Redken Educators on a monthly basis and recently spent three days in NYC training with world renowned educators Martin Parsons and Nick Arrojo. Her dedication to learning has been key in her overall success at Impressa Salon. “Some hairstylists enter this business and struggle to develop their skills, and others are naturals,” says Tony, Kim adds, “Maria is one of those naturals, especially with hair color and highlighting skill, she has an eye for color and a natural way of making the salon guests feel comfortable in her chair.” Our newest and most popular services are spray tanning, hair diamonds, gel nail polish and Shape Control—Redken’s newest smoothing and straightening system. The spray tanning system offered at Impressa Salon was recently voted the #1 spray tan solution among the competition. Spray tanning is great for men and women who want a bronzed look without exposure to unhealthy UV rays. The unique blend is formulated with the highest quality of ingredients that are virtually odor-free
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and moisturizing to the skin. Unlike other spray tanning products, this award winning formula provides a golden glow that lasts up to ten days. Also, the tanning solution can be customized for different skin tones: Fair Skin, Medium Skin, and Dark or Olive skin. Another new trend offered at Impressa Salon is Hair Diamonds. The high quality crystals are applied to the hair using heat and when cared for properly will last up to two weeks. The result is a strand of diamonds that create bling and sparkle to any look. Gel Polish remains very popular among manicure goers because of its astonishing staying power. The polish lasts 2-3 weeks, strengthens natural nails, and provides a mirror like finish. Also, the gel-based polish uses a revolutionary technique to dry the polish instantly, so drying time and smudging polish is never an issue. In fact, most women prefer the natural look and feel of the gel nail polish over other nail enhancements. Shape Control by Redken is the newest and most technologically advanced smoothing and curl reducing system the industry has the offer. It’s safe, formaldehyde free, and leaves hair silky, shiny and manageable. Shape Control provides two service options, the first option offers the ability to smooth and seal the hair while reducing curl and frizz. The second option renders a permanent result which will completely eliminate
waves and curls. Another frizz reducing and smoothing treatment offered is The Brazilian Keratin Treatment which is unparalleled in its ability to leave the hair soft and conditioned for up to 12 weeks. The Keratin Treatment has been the most controversial innovation that the salon industry has seen in the past 5 years and has also seen the most explosive growth. The process takes about two and a half hours but our clients claim it is worth the wait to have manageable and frizz-free hair. With summer in full bloom and both sun and chlorine revving up to take a toll on the hair, Impressa Salon has added a tier of services specifically formulated to strengthen weak hair and eliminate chlorine from the hair--inevitable damage that comes with the season. The demand for these services will be on the rise, especially with everyone craving new looks for the summer season. Everyone is invited to visit Impressa Salon so they can help you meet all your hair care and beauty needs. Consultations are always complimentary and highly encouraged. Consultations are a great way to meet a new stylist and talk about a new look before making a commitment. Appointments can be made by calling 570.474.5150. Walk-ins are always welcome! Also, for more information visit us at impressasalon.com.
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By Amy Longsdorf
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Julianne Hough is Sherrie Christian in ‘Rock of Ages,’ which is based on the musical of the same name
“I thought I was going to be doing a lot of bumping and grinding on a pole. But I came to find out was that what you really need is upper body strength.” Julianne Hough
small-town girl who arrives in Los Angeles circa 1987 looking to make it in show business and winds up falling hard for Drew (Diego Boneta), a Sunset Strip bartender who also has dreams of stardom. Their rock ’n’ roll romance is told through the hits of Foreigner, Journey, Def Leppard, REO Speedwagon, Poison, Pat Benatar, Bon Jovi and Twisted Sister, among others. The supporting cast includes Russell Brand, Mary J. Blige, Paul Giamatti, Catherine Zeta Jones, Alec Baldwin, Malin Akerman and, as rock god Stacee Jaxx, Tom Cruise. There are cameos in the
movie by a wide array of ’80s hitmakers, including Sebastian Bach of Skid Row, Debbie Gibson, Nuno Bettencourt of Extreme, Night Ranger’s Joel Hoekstra and REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin. Members of Def Leppard paid a visit to the set for Cruise’s interpretation of their hit, “Pour Some Sugar on Me.” Rocker Lita Ford also stopped by the Miami soundstage where the movie was being shot and brought along some of her vintage stage outfits as gifts. “I wore one of her corsets in the movie, which was very cool,” says Hough, 23. Hough’s boyfriend, Ryan Seacrest, was another fre-
strong melodies.” In the movie, Sherrie hits a detour on her rode to stardom and winds up pole-dancing at the Venus Gentleman’s Club, a strip joint overseen by a no-nonsense manager named Justice (Blige). Learning how to strut her stuff was a challenge for Hough. “I thought I was going to be doing a lot of bumping and grinding on a pole. But I came to find out was that what you really need is upper body strength. “After I did those scenes, my arms were totally ripped. But I’m no pole specialist. I can’t believe some of those girls in the movie who, like, walk up and down and backwards on the pole — and they’re only hanging on by one hand. That’s absolutely incredible. “Afterwards, I had bruises everywhere, especially all along my inner thighs. And lots of sore muscles.” One scene proved too hot for audiences to handle. While singing “Rock You Like A Hurricane,” Hough performed a lap dance on Cruise. Preview audiences reportedly disliked the sequence so much that Shankman opted to cut it from the film. “It was so freakin’ badass,” Hough says of the number. “It was, like, the sexiest, roughest performance in the movie. And I think it was a little bit too much for people … Women, especially, didn’t really like Sherrie after that. So, they cut it out. But it will be on DVD, for sure.” W
Sherrie, with her love interest Drew Boley (played by Diego Boneta) in a scene from the film
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o sooner did Julianne Hough graduate from high school in Sandy, Utah, than she hopped in her beater of a Subaru and drove to Los Angeles. She had $2,000 in her pocket, but fibbed to her father and told him she’d saved up $5,000. Her rent was $800 a month, so she knew she had to land a job quickly before her nest egg was history. As if her situation wasn’t stressful enough, Hough’s roommates were all dropdead gorgeous models who barely had to lift a finger to rake in the cash. “They’d get checks for, like, $10,000 and not have to work for the rest of the month,” recalls Hough with a laugh. “And I’d be out working my butt off auditioning and taking classes. When I’d leave in the morning, they’d all be sitting around in their pajamas, and when I’d get home at night, they’d still be sitting around in their pajamas. “I’d call up my mom and dad and go, ‘Why couldn’t I be 6-foot-1? But I kept persevering, and eventually it all worked out OK.” Indeed, Hough only spent about a month pounding the pavements before she wound up as a hoofer on the ABC game show, “Show Me The Money.” By the end of 2006, she joined the cast of “Dancing With the Stars.” She won the contest twice and netted Emmy nominations in 2008 and 2009 for her choreography on the show. After she left the reality series, Hough set her sights on movies and scored a number of high-profile jobs, including a supporting part opposite Cher in “Burlesque” and the leading role in the 2011 “Footloose” remake. Now, she anchors “Rock of Ages,” the big-screen adaptation of the still-running Broadway smash which opened in 2005 and earned five Tony Awards. Hough stars as Sherrie, a
quent visitor. Asked if the “American Idol” emcee gave her any advice about how to rock out, Hough says, “He’s a businessman and so not a rock star. I mean, in my head and heart, he’s a rock star. But he’s just the most cleancut, clean-shaven guy I know. “But he was there to root me on. I feel like a lucky girl because he was so motivating and encouraging. It might have been a little awkward to do the make-out scene in front of my boyfriend, but he understands it’s just work.” Before production began, director Adam Shankman (“Hairspray”) sent members of his cast to rock-star college where they underwent vocal training, dance rehearsals and physical conditioning. For Hough, whose debut country album hit the charts at No. 1 in 2008, the toughest part was losing the natural twang in her voice. “I had a vocal coach named Ron Anderson, who trained Axl Rose back in the day,” she says. “My range grew so much. I learned how to do some scream/growls without killing my vocal chords.” Hough admits she wasn’t the biggest fan of hair metal going into “Rock of Ages,” but she left the production with a respect for all things ’80s. “The melodies from those songs are what really make them so iconic and classic,” she says. “I’m not dogging on non-melodic pop music because I love it. But the (songs in the movie) are timeless because they have
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 39 by Palazzo 53. Hosted by Sam Sanguedolce, Michael Lombardo, Dion Fernandes. Good 2 Go duo. Complimentary babysitting offered at Y, 6-9 p.m. Reservations recommended, call or visit greaterpittstonymca.org by June 18. 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 Cedar BMX (Red Barn Village Road, Clarks Summit, cedarbmx.com, 570.855.8191) • Olympic Day BMX Race: June 23, registration 5-6:30 p.m. Free BMX racing. Frances Slocum State Park (565 Mt. Olivet Road, Wyoming, 570.696.9105) • Turtle Walk & Talk: June 16, 2-3 p.m. Meet in gravel parking lot at bottom of campground road. • Natural Symbols of PA: June 16, 7-8 p.m. Campground amphitheater. • Riverfest: June 23, noon-8 p.m. Food, crafts for kids, animals. Lacawac Sanctuary (94 Sanctuary Rd., Lake Ariel, 570.689.9494, director@lacawac.org) ❏ Music in the Forest Series: • Burden on Society: June 23 Lackawanna Audubon Society • Bird walk on Dr. Doug Sheldon’s property in Susquehanna County: June 16, 9 a.m. Take 81 North to Exit 211 Lenox, meet in parking lot of Bingham’s Restaurant. Breakfast, meet restaurant 7:45 a.m. Info: 570.254.9895 • Bird banding demonstration: June 23, Lacawac Sanctuary. Info: 570.241.3031, robert.smith@scranton.edu
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Lackawanna Heritage Valley (LHVA.org) • Heritage Explorer Bike Tour and Festival: June 16, Mellow Park, Peckville. Festival 11 a.m.-4 p.m. National Trails Day Events: • Back Mountain Trail Association Annual National Trails Day Bike Ride: June 23, meet 9:30 a.m. Dallas High School. Easy 10-mile downhill ride (one way). Beginners welcome. End at RiverFest, Nesbitt Park, Kingston.
Wear helmet. Responsible for shuttle/ride back. Info: 570.430.0912, dentist@handleys.net
ston-Nanticoke-Mountaintop) 24 hour phone line: 570.654.7755 or 1.866.935.4762.
Nescopeck State Park (1137 Honey Hole Rd., Drums, 570.403.2006) All events free, unless noted otherwise. Reservations required. • Morning Bird Walk: June 16, 8-10 a.m. Dress accordingly. Binoculars recommended. Registration required.
Food Addicts Anonymous Meetings (St. Vincent DePaul Church, Scranton: 570.344.7866) Meetings every Fri. night, 8 p.m.
North Branch Land Trust • Walking Tour of Orchid Bog: June 24, 9 a.m., 1:30 p.m., Valmont Bog (S. Church St., Hazleton). Free/NBLT members, $10/guests. Registration required. Info: nblt.org, info@nblt.org, 570.696.5545 Salt Springs State Park (Montrose, 570.967.7275, www.friendsofsaltspringspark.org) To register for classes, call 570.833.4034 • Sunday Meditations: June 24, 1 p.m. Fee. Scranton Ghost Walk (ScrantonGhostTours.com, 570.383.1821) • Daily, 90-minute tours, usually 7:30 p.m., 9 p.m. $20/adults, $15/ under 11. Rain or shine. Reservations required. Secret meeting place divulged upon reservation. Daytime walks available on limited basis. Call to reserve. Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour 11 a.m.-6 p.m., $14/regular, $13/senior, $10/12 and under. Celebrating 50th year on the lake with daily one-hour cruises. Info: 570.226.3293, wallenpaupackboattour.com.
SOCIAL GROUPS Alcohol Anonymous: Mon./Fri 7 p.m. (373 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre), Tue. 7 p.m. (25 Church St., WilkesBarre), Wed. 10:15 a.m. (301 Shoemaker St., Swoyersville), 7 p.m. (1000 E. Mountain Blvd., Wilkes-Barre), 8 p.m. (562 Wyoming Ave., Kingston), Thurs. 10 a.m. (75 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke), 7:30 p.m. (301 Lake St., Dallas), Fri. 7:30 p.m. (Triangle 24 Hour Club, Dallas), Sat. 7:30 p.m. (1003 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort), Sun. 7 p.m. (128 W. Washington St., Nanticoke). Call 570.288.9892 for info. American Wicca & The Garb Wench (americanwicca.org) • Tarot Readings by High Priest Thane Amdor: By appointment Tues., Thurs., Sat. Bring friend, get free reading. To schedule, call 570.793.4095 Beehive Area Narcotics Anonymous (Wilkes-Barre-King-
Monroe County Garden Club • Looking for gardens to feature in 2013 Garden Tour. Stroudsburg/East Stroudsburg area, gardens will be evaluated in June. Contact Sheila Bortree at 570.629.0279 for info. Nar-Anon Family Group Meetings Sun. 7 p.m. Clear Brook Bldg. (rear), Forty Fort; Wed., 7 p.m. United Methodist Church, Mountaintop. 570.288.9892. NEPA BlogCon (nepablogcon.com) • Launch Party: June 22, 5-7 p.m., The River Grille (570 N. River St., Plains) Free admission. • Networking Event: Sept. 29, all day, Luzerne County Community College. $35, proceeds benefit The Arc of Luzerne County, NEPA Veterans Multicare Alliance. The NEPA Rainbow Alliance (www.gaynepa.com) • As part of the NEPA SafeZone Project, NEPA RA is creating an “It Gets Better” video. Video features local representatives from the LGBT community, allies and more offering words of encouragement. To be a sponsor, e-mail itgetsbetter@gaynepa.com; to be in the video, visit gaynepa.com for details/application. • NEPA PrideFest Pageant: July 8, The Colonnade (401 Jefferson Ave., Scranton). 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. Suicide Bereavement Support Group First/Third Thurs. every month, 7 p.m., at Catholic Social Services (33 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre). Call 570.822.7118 ext. 307 for info. Wyoming Valley Home School Network A support group for home school or cyber school parents throughout NEPA providing monthly meetings, field trips, park days, more. Visit wvhsnetwork.webs.com or contact Julie Lemardy at jmlemardy@gmail.com for info. W - compiled by Alexa Cholewa, Weekender Intern Send your listings to weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703 or fax to 570.831.7375
sorry mom & dad By Justin Brown
Weekender Correspondent
Never take a road trip with someone you meet on a game show
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t 3:29 p.m. on Friday afternoon, my plans for the weekend were still up in the air. By 3:30 p.m., I was searching my room for clean underwear to take with me on a lastminute road trip with a girl I met on a game show. “Let’s go on a road trip!” suggested a girl I was on “I Survived A Japanese Game Show” with over an unexpected phone call. She was breathing heavily and typing so loudly in the background that it sounded like she was in a violent domestic dispute with her keyboard. That’s why I’ll be reJustin got a bit of wisdom from ferring to her as Xanax in this story because she this package of snacks. True story. clearly needs to be getting divorced. prescribed some! For the rest the day, she was “I have to go to Pittsburgh this unstable. One minute she was weekend to sign my lease so I shaking and staring into the can go back to school,” I exdistance, the next she was happy. plained. She had a nervous breakdown “Let’s make it a road trip. I’m the next morning at 4:30 a.m., leaving Connecticut in 30 minutes to pick you up!” Xanax said. waking me up in tears saying she wanted to leave. She then ran to When she picked me up, Xaher car as if she were being nax insisted I buckle up. “If I’m chased by a rapist and left me going to drink and drive, you’re stranded 327 miles from home! wearing a seatbelt.” She then With no bus leaving for Scrancracked open a Four Loko. ton, I had to take the bus to PhiWe had a blast Friday night and partied our asses off with my ladelphia and stay with my buddy Morgis. On my ride to Philly, I new roommate. I woke up on thought maybe being stranded Saturday feeling gross and deswas a sign I wasn’t meant to go perately wanted a Tic Tac and a back to school. Thanks to a water balloon to throw at myself message on hip-hop flavored so I could freshen up. Xanax told me she told me she potato chips called Rap Snacks that I found at Morgis’ house, cried herself to sleep, revealing which read “Stay in School,” I the reason she needed this lastrealized I should still go back. minute road trip was to get away Sure, the scenario was nuts, but from home. Apparently, she caught her father in an affair, told when life gets crazy, at least you her mom and now her parents are know you’re alive! W
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By Rachel A. Pugh
Weekender General Manager
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elly Ann Pisano has a hard time parting with her clothes. A self-proclaimed “packrat” when it comes to tops, this 27 year old from Pittston Twp. has a fear of prematurely departing with attire that someday — just someday — she might want to sport. A fan of feminine dresses and solid bargains, Kelly knows how to keep her outfits looking soft yet sexy. Always looking for an excuse to dress up, Kelly makes for a perfect Style Pick of the Week. Favorite place to shop: Express. Favorite accessory: My cross necklace, it goes with everything. Favorite brand name: I do not have one favorite designer. My closet is filled with a variety, but I will say if I had tons of disposable cash, I would head on over to bebe. They have some awesome dresses. WEEKENDER: How would you describe your look? PISANO: I like to feel sexy, yet sophisticated, and sometimes just downright elegant. I love wearing outfits that can be incorporated into everyday life but can be turned into a fancy night out with the addition of a necklace or just a different pair of shoes. Everywhere I go is an opportunity to wear a dress! Not only are they comfy and lightweight in the summer, they ooze femininity and cuteness. WEEKENDER: What kind of clothing do you own the most of? PISANO: I own a lot of shirts … I am kind of a packrat with them. I probably have close to 200 shirts and sweaters. The worst part is I just keep buying new ones. I am a sucker for cheap, awesomelooking clothes. I refuse to pay too much for clothes and, most of the time, never buy anything at retail price. I never feel good in something I know I overpaid for! WEEKENDER: If you could redo your entire wardrobe, what would you fill your closet with? PISANO: Marilyn Monroe’s style. She had an amazing figure, and her clothes definitely showed off her curves in an elegant and sexy manner. WEEKENDER: What is one item of clothing you’d never part with? PISANO: I have these blue leopardprint high heels that I wear a lot! They
fit me perfectly, and they make me feel fabulous. I wear them with jeans, dresses, just about everything. WEEKENDER: How do you go about choosing your outfit for the day? PISANO: I guess it just depends on how I feel. The better I feel in the morning, the more enthusiastic I am about dressing up. Sometimes I just wake up in the morning and know what I want to wear. Each outfit has a different feeling attached to it, some days I’m relaxed while others I’m just dying to get dressed up! WEEKENDER: Do you have any fashion pet peeves? PISANO: Too tight clothing and shirts and shorts with ridiculous sayings on them. WEEKENDER: What do you feel you look best in? PISANO: Dresses that have a tighter fitting bodice and a flared lower portion. I feel as though these types of dresses really accentuate the hips. WEEKENDER: What’s your favorite comfy outfit? PISANO: I love the gym and going for bike rides with my boyfriend, so most of the time I am in my yoga pants and tank tops. The Express yoga pants seem to be the best fitting for my body type. WEEKENDER: When did you start to develop your own sense of style? PISANO: In high school, I always got dressed up. Getting dressed up every morning was the driving force to waking up to go to school sometimes. I actually still own a lot of the clothes I bought in high school and even as far back as middle school. I never like to get rid of clothes because you never know when you’re going to want to finally wear that shirt you thought was hideous. WEEKENDER: If you could shop anywhere in the world, where would it be? PISANO: Australia has some awesome clothes. I used to live there in college. They have a store for every type of style with very reasonable prices. The weather is always nice, too, so dresses are on sale all year round! W
Kelly wears a yellow sundress from A. Buyer and high heels from Bakers Shoes.
Kelly is wearing a blue flower-print dress from Abercrombie & Fitch and pink strappy heels from Nine West.
This white silk dress is from bebe and the nude high heels are from Carlos’n Charlie’s.
This cotton strapless dress is from Express while the heels are from Rampel. Photos by Rachel A. Pugh
A close-knit group By Alexa Cholewa Weekender Intern
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Lissa of KRZ has a lot on her mind, and she needs to speak it. Check out the Weekender every week to read her deep thoughts and philosophical approach to life.
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Knitters take part in last year’s World Wide Knit in Public Day at the Osterhout Free Library. she said. “The idea of something being handmade is becoming alluring to people; they’re like, ‘Oh, I want something handmade.’” Another website that is becoming popular in the knitting world is Ravelry.com, a socialnetworking site that knitters keep track of information and look for ideas and inspiration. “It’s kind of like Facebook, you know, but it’s just for knitters. I just think it’s really cool. I actually signed up not too long ago,” Lukasavage explained. In 2005, Danielle Landes created an event called World Wide Knit in Public Day (WWKiP), which will be celebrated at the Osterhout Saturday, June 16. The day began as a way for people to get together as they are knitting. Instead of everyone sitting alone in front of the television, this was the perfect opportunity to get up, get out and engage with other knitters. Elaine Stefanko, head of the information services department at the Osterhout, was the one who decided to introduce this event to the area last year. After seeing how well everything
went, Stefanko decided to make this an annual event. She wanted to have the knitters get involved and have a fun way of getting people together. During any day between the second Saturday and the third Sunday in June, this event has increased its popularity each year. WWKiP has been hosted in many countries such as Australia, China, Norway, France, England, United States and others. Lukasavage talked about how she thought the idea that Danielle Landes came up with was a great concept. “Usually people don’t get together when you are knitting or crocheting. If people get together, you might find out people knit that you didn’t know about.” This year at the WWKiP event, Lukasavage is very optimistic that it will be a great way of sparking interest in the Knit and Crochet Group at the Osterhout. She hopes that people of all ages will see how much fun the group has together and will be interested in joining. “It’s such a rewarding experience to make something with your hands,” she said excitedly. “It’s spreading the word about knitting, that it’s still alive today and people around here are interested in it.” W World Wide Knit in Public Day, Sat., June 16, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Osterhout Free Library (71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre). Info: wwkipday.com, 570.821.1959
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seemingly old-fashioned hobby is becoming noticeably more popular in today’s society. With local interest groups, a social networking site and a world-wide event, knitting is making its way back into modern-day lifestyles. The Knit and Crochet Group hosted by the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre had originally started out as a club only for teens. During the few years that the program has been around, it has evolved from targeting a specific age group to a club that is intergenerational. Alissa Lukasavage, the teen librarian at the Osterhout, is the relatively new coordinator of the Knit and Crochet Group. Even though she is new to the position, she has always been around lending her helping hand. During their bi-weekly meetings held on Saturday mornings, Lukasavage enjoys the time she spends with the members of her group, which consists of a total of 25 knitters of all different ages and skill levels. The amount of members who attend the meetings vary. “It’s just a time where knitters can get together, talk to each other and, of course, as we’re talking the conversation always strays,” she said. “Everybody laughs, and we talk about different things. It’s really a good time.” Lukasavage is surprised to see how well-liked knitting has become and how people of all ages are becoming interested in this hobby. “With popular websites such as Etsy, I believe that knitting is becoming more relevant in today’s society,”
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By Noelle Vetrosky
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t would be difficult to argue that cancer is one of the most devastating diseases on our planet, affecting millions each and every year. Organizations like the American Cancer Society are doing everything it can to raise awareness and funds for cancer treatments, and one way it does so is by holding community-sponsored Relay For Life events throughout the country. The Wyoming Valley is holding its15th Relay For Life from Saturday, June16 at10 a.m. to Sunday, June17 at10 a.m. at King’s College’s Betzler Fields in WilkesBarre Twp. to encourage all who have been affected by cancer in some way to take part and join the fight. “The event is 24 hours because cancer never sleeps, and someone who has it battles it 24 hours a day,” explained Sara Klinges, media/ online chair of the event. “Participants will camp out at the site and take turns walking or jogging around the track while raising funds and awareness of all The American Cancer Society does.” Relay For Life began in1985 and has grown each year with millions of people involved and millions of dollars raised, saving millions of lives across the globe. Local volunteers and donors have made a big impact saving thousands of lives in NEPA alone. It is because of them that the Wyoming Valley committee hopes to raise $134,500 this year. “To be a part of Relay, people can join an existing team, form their own team or just come the day of the event and take part in the activ-
Above and below, scenes from last year’s Wyoming Valley Relay for Life.
“To be a part of Relay, people can join an existing team, form their own team or just come the day of the event and take part in the activities and contribute to the team’s fundraising goals.” Sara Klinges, media/online chair of Wyoming Valley Relay for Life
ities and contribute to the team’s fundraising goals by purchasing the items they will be selling or just make a straight donation to the team,” said Klinges. “Coming to the main event itself will give people a really great idea of what Relay is all about. Even if they don’t form a team this year, they can see what happens there and talk to the teams about their experiences and maybe form a team for next year’s event.” This year’s event has a unique theme to recognize the caregivers of those with the disease and the donors whose generosity allows the American Cancer Society to fund
research and programs for cancer patients and survivors. Committee members decided that “Be a Hero, Bring Hope, Save Lives” was the perfect choice to represent these heroes. “We hope this inspires everyone, not just cancer patients and survivors, to ‘be a hero’ and get involved in our event because we hope someday to have a world with no cancer,” said Klinges. “We want to show that you don’t have to be superhero to be a hero in the fight against cancer … Relay is the perfect way to do that.” Relay For Life features more than the actual relay, including a variety of family-friendly events like a hero Olympics, a boxcar event called the “Road to Recovery,” a luminaria, musical performances, giant moon bounce challenges, a “Hope Wall” and a cancer-survivor dinner on site. W Relay For Life of Wyoming Valley, Sat. June 16-17, 10 a.m.-10 a.m., King’s College Robert Betzler Fields (221 Highland Park Blvd., WilkesBarre Twp.). Info: relayforlife.org/pawyomingvalley, 570. 562.9749.
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tell us... What’s your favorite bazaar/picnic food?
Ziggy Marley will perform at the Mount Laurel PAC Friday.
Brandon Sauers
Crystal Smith
“Waffle ice-cream sandwiches.”
“Cheese fries.”
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Jacki Lukas
Jen Miller
“Funnel cake.”
“Macaroni salad.”
22, Kingston
Shaun Woods
33, Wilkes-Barre “Potato pancakes.”
25, Lancaster
T.J. Evanchik 31, Kingston
“A frosty pitcher of beer and the beautiful NEPA women who attend the bazaars.”
By Nikki M. Mascali Weekender Editor
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o many, the Marley name might conjure up images of two things: A reggae legacy and a pot leaf. But to Ziggy Marley, the eldest son of Bob Marley and a successful musician in his own right, there’s so much more to the latter image than just preconceived “Harold & Kumar”-esque fodder. “It’s not just marijuana, it’s the hemp, it’s the whole plant,” Marley began in his easy Jamaican drawl during a phone call from California last week. “Marijuana is one part of the plant that is use for one purpose, you have the medicinal, the recreational use, and hemp. Hemp is the industrial use: Biofuel, the seeds are nutritious, the fibers can be used to make clothing and material, the plant helps the soil, it doesn’t deplete the soil. “When people think about me and this plant, usually they do, ‘Oh, Ziggy wants to legalize marijuana.’ That’s not the whole part of the story. I want the plant
“Yeah, there’s been lots of talk, but we haven’t done it yet, maybe soon.”
to be free, I want all people as a society, as a people, as a planet to use this natural resource as a benefit to us, just as we use every other natural resource, oil, natural gas, solar, wind … it’s a natural resource that, for some reason, we say, ‘Let’s not use this one.’ Whenever it comes up, it’s about the whole plant, not just the smoking of marijuana.” And just like that oft-misunderstood plant and his advocacy work on its behalf isn’t the only facet to Marley, a five-time Grammy winner who made his recording debut with his siblings and father in 1979 and went on to be the lead singer in the family band, The Melody Makers. While The Melody Makers last released an album in 1999, Marley’s fourth solo effort, “Wild and Free,” came out last June. “That’s a good question,” Marley replied with a laugh when asked what type of setlist he’ll play at Mount Laurel Performing Arts Center in Tamiment Friday June 15. “Some from the new album with some old songs, stuff like that.” While Marley doesn’t Marley wants people to use the have album No. 5 on his marijuana plant for more than mind — “Not yet, I’m just recreation. waiting until I have some
Ziggy Marley on a possible Melody Makers reunion
time,” he said. “When the time chooses me, it will come, but not right now.” — can fans expect a new one from The Melody Makers anytime soon? “Yeah, there’s been lots of talk,” he said, laughing, “but we haven’t done it yet, maybe soon.” In addition to touring, his activism and being a family man, Marley was the co-executive producer on “Marley,” a documentary about his father that was aptly released on April 20. “I don’t know about surprises, but I think (viewers will) feel an emotional connection to his life, not just his music but his life, by this documentary,” his son stated. “I think that is important.” Being a father of six, it’s safe to say that Marley’s children have influenced his musical tastes of late. “I’ve been listening to the Disney channel for a few days now; the kids turned me on to it, you know?” he said, laughing. “I W got caught up in that stuff.”
Ziggy Marley / Headshine / Janci and Berry, Fri., June 15, 7 p.m., Mount Laurel PAC (1 Tamiment Road, Tamiment). $42.50-$72.50. Info: mountlaurelpac.com, 570.588.2522
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By Jeff and Amanda of 98.5 KRZ
Special to the Weekender Jeff’s Bitch: There’s an ongoing debate in this country over voter ID, and it’s ridiculous that we even have to debate this. The Democratic party and many minority groups are taking a number of states to court simply because the states want all voters to be able to prove who they are with a photo ID when they show up to vote. What is so wrong with that? If you want to take a flight, you must show photo ID. Same if you walk into a bank to cash a check, buy alcohol or even get a tattoo or piercing! Voting is one of the most important and sacred rights we have. Is it all that difficult to pull out some form of ID for that privilege? The Democratic party and various minority groups are actually suing various states who are trying to enforce or enact voter ID laws. They claim that an ID law would discriminate and make it harder for minorities to travel to get a valid ID to vote. Huh? Are you serious? This is their argument? If you’re a minority, it’s harder to travel to get an ID than a non-minority? Let’s get effin real here and cut
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through the B.S.! By using that moronic argument, we would then have to assume that minorities never get tattoos, buy alcohol or take flights! It gets even crazier: Obama’s White House is even suing Florida to stop them from purging names from the voter registration rolls of people who are deceased or not legal! Can some please tell me what happened to good, old common sense and logic in this country? My advice is simple: ID in hand or not, head for the voting booth this November because we need to steer this country back to sanity.
in our community, and I’m hoping you can help spread the word and make this event a huge success. We are attempting to break a Guinness World Record in support of skin cancer awareness! As you may know from listening to our show, last summer I underwent Jeff wants her to smile like that all the way to the voting booth.
some procedures after finding that I had melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer. That frightening experience, along with this past year’s follow ups and ongoing skin scans, has made me brush up on my sun smarts and want to tell everyone I encounter to wear sunscreen and practice sun safety! In support of skin cancer awareness, 98.5 KRZ, along with Radiation Medicine Specialists, need your help to break the Guinness World Record for the Most People Applying Sunscreen! Our world-record breaking attempt will be Saturday, June 30 from 10 a.m.-noon at Radiation Medicine Specialists (190 Welles St., Forty Fort). This is a free event, and we’ll supply the sunscreen! There will be music and food, but more importantly, you can be a part of a World Record! We’re really hoping to raise awareness when it comes to skin cancer and sun safety by breaking this record and need your help to make it happen. Get your group together! Let us know you’re coming by registering at 985krz.com. We’ll only need two hours of your weekend, so tell your co-workers, family and friends! Statistics show most people start practicing sun safety after they or someone they know is diagnosed with skin cancer. Don’t wait. Start now — and do it in a big way! I genuinely hope to see many of you there. Bring everyone you know and let’s W break a record!
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“Holy crap - I think I might like beer!”
Johnny Beer Drinker
“It’s a nice lager with a small bite.”
Nicolas Duclos of Ubisoft Entertainment showcases “Assassin’s Creed III” on the Nintendo Wii U console at E3.
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very year, the first week of June is the most exciting time to be a gamer as the industry has a huge convention called E3 or Electronic Entertainment Expo. Spanning four days, E3 is the biggest event in gaming and the place where all of the console manufacturers and game publishers have press conferences to unveil all the new things that are going to come out in the next year. Unfortunately, I was not able to attend this year, however, I did record the whole thing and watch it at home, all 40 hours worth. Last year, the biggest announcement was the Wii U, a new home console from Nintendo. This year Nintendo’s press conference was devoted to showing off what the Wii U can do. Most critics are not impressed with the Wii U, but I am pretty excited about it. If you haven’t see it, the controller looks like a tablet PC, it has a touch-screen in the middle and buttons and control sticks on the sides. The goal of the console is to appeal more to hardcore gamers while continuing to bring aboard casual gamers. Nintendo has shown off some really interesting ways to play using the touch-screen controller. The new system is allegedly more powerful than any console
on the market right now, and the controller can act as a screen for your game. If you are playing a game and someone wants to watch TV, you can hit a button and stream your game to the controller and keep playing — I think that sounds pretty cool. Although Nintendo did a fair job at showing off its new console, the thing that diminished the excitement for the Wii was the unveiling of new technology from Microsoft. For me, the most interesting thing shown off at E3 this year was the new Microsoft Smart Glass Technology. Xbox Smart Glass is a companion application for Xbox 360 available for Windows Phone, iPhone, iPad and Android devices coming this holiday season. Smart Glass will allow all of these mobile devises to act as a controller or second screen for the Xbox 360, which is essentially the same thing Nintendo is doing, thus, Microsoft stole some thunder from Nintendo. Beside Smart Glass Microsoft didn’t show off anything surprising — while big games like “Halo 4,” “Tomb Raider” and “Call of Duty Black Ops 2” all look great, we heard about all of them last year. Sony announced several upcoming game titles that look very memorable: “The Last of Us,”
“All-Stars Battle Royale,” “God of War Ascension” and, most impressively, a new game from Quantic Dream called “Beyond: Two Souls.” Sony also demoed its innovative Wonderbook which brings books to life with the use of PlayStation Eye and PlayStation Move. The first game to use Wonderbook is J.K. Rowling’s “Book of Spells,” which is part of the Harry Potter universe and it looks pretty fun. Ubisoft stole the show as it showed off a bunch of new games, including sequels to well-known games like “Rayman,” “Just Dance,” “Splinter Cell” and “Assassin’s Creed.” It also showed a video of the most impressive looking game at E3 this year: “Watch Dog,” a ground-breaking open-world action-adventure that blends cutting-edge technologies and sophisticated game design into a realistic and living open world. It looks amazing. This year’s E3 was pretty good, however, it was not as exciting as recent years — no new console announcements and only a couple surprise games. For me, the highlights were Microsoft Smart Glass, “Watch Dogs” and “Assassin’s Creed 3.” None of the big games are coming out in 2012, but 2013 is looking to be a really W good year for gaming.
Ubisoft stole the show as it showed off a bunch of new games — and a video of the most impressive looking game at E3 this year: “Watch Dog,” a ground-breaking open-world action-adventure that blends cutting-edge technologies and sophisticated game design into a realistic and living open world. It looks amazing.
Manhattan Mascali “Nice, light and familiar”
American Honey Husted
Dirty Martini DeBalko
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“Refreshing, a little nondescript, but I like it.”
“A crisp, drinkable home-brew taste”
“Crisp, light and refreshing. I’m a fan.”
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Hey, I just met you, This is crazy Come play some beer pong It’s for cancer, baby.” If you hate cancer and love beer pong, Rachel Leggieri has the perfect Saturday in mind for you. Diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma at 16, the now 24year-old Larksville resident has been cancer-free for six years. On Saturday, June 16, she will host “Shoot for the Stars,” an event to give back to an organization that helped her during her treatment. Leggieri said she fought the disease and overcame it, but the time was very difficult for her. “How do you go through losing your hair when you’re a 16year-old girl? How do you go through not going out with your friends as much?” The young cancer survivor told the Weekender during a recent phone call she had to go through cycles of chemotherapy and radiation for eight months. She said that although she was very lucky, she saw that not all children faired so well. “It was a very hard experience, but a humbling one because I met a lot of people who aren’t
still here today,” she shared. Considered cancer-free today, Leggieri still has yearly checkups to ensure the cancer has not returned. She credits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society with helping her to understand, at a young age, what she was going through while she was battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She said she knew once she graduated from college that she wanted to do something to give back to the organization. “Although it was a situation that no one wants to go through, it made me appreciate a lot more things. It made me appreciate the fact that so many people have to go through such a harder time than I had to, and that’s what led me into being able to work with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.” The society has a walk each year to help raise funds for its research and to bring help and hope to those battling blood cancers. Held locally in Nay Aug Park in Scranton, participants carry illuminated balloons of different colors representing survivors, supporters and those lost to cancer. After Leggieri learned about the fundraiser, the next step was raising money to support her walk. She got to work putting together “Shoot for the Stars,” a pong tournament intended to do
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more than just get you and your buddies really drunk. “I instantly thought of beer pong because I knew it was something that could help me raise the funds I needed for the walk, and I was excited to be able to host an event instead of just going around asking for donations.” She turned to friend, Eric Knox of NEPA Pong for help while putting together last year’s event. NEPA Pong is a local league of All American Beer Pong that holds pong tournaments in area bars every week for cash prizes. “I knew they were local and would help,” she explained. “Last year, Eric was great, and they helped with promoting and brought so many people to the event.” For its second year, “Shoot For The Stars” will be held at Rob’s Pub and Grub in Larksville. Leggieri said owner, Rob Thomas, was instantly on board. “He is giving free pizza, and he donated a pitcher of beer for each team. He was absolutely great about it and absolutely willing to help,” she said. Participants have a chance to win a number of prizes including gift cards for local businesses and movie passes. There will also be raffle baskets and a 50/50 along with free entertainment. All money raised will be used to help reach Leggieri’s fundraising goal for her upcoming walk, and every cent goes directly to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. “You feel great when you know you are doing something for an organization where they are showing results and survivor stories and people are coming out and saying, ‘They really helped W me.’” Shoot for the Stars, Sat., June 16, 3 p.m., Rob’s Pub and Grub (232 Nesbitt St., Larksville). Ages 18-20 and non-participants $5, 21 and up $10.
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PA TASTES GREAT For the 22nd time, the Great Tastes of Pennsylvania Wine & Food Festival will be held at Split Rock Resort (100 Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony) Saturday-Sunday, June 16-17. Held rain or shine, the outdoor festival features food and craft vendors, educational seminars, music by Daisy Jug Band, The Barley Boys, George Wesley and the Irietations, Tribes and The BC Combo, and wine from 36 wineries from across the state. Participating wineries include Maiolatesi Wine Cellars, Antler Ridge Winery, Bee Kind Winery, Blue Mountain Vineyard, Flickerwood Wine Cellars, Long Trout Winery, Moon Dancer Winery, Paradocx Vineyard, Sand Castle Winery, Sorrenti’s Cherry Valley Vineyards and Vineyard at Hershey. Advance tickets are $26 and must be purchased by Saturday, June 16. Tickets the day of the festival are $30. For groups of 25 people or more, tickets are $23 per person. Naturally, you must be 21 to partake of PA’s wines, but those who are under 21 or are a designated driver get in for $7. Children under 2 are free of charge. On Sunday, the first 1,000 people will receive a free corkscrew (under 21 and designated drivers excluded). For more info, visit splitrockresort.com or call 800.255.7625.
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Primo Hoagies Owners: Courtney, David and Nancy Paden Manager: Mark Baiamonte Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Opened: Monday, June 11 What makes this hoagie place different: Everything cut fresh, fresh-bread baked throughout the day, lots of sides and toppings, enormous amount of choices, true Italian hoagies Special features: Healthy alternatives including wheat bread, seedless bread and low-carb wraps Size of establishment: Seating for 44 people The decor: Red, white and green, lots of seating and big-screen TVs Perks: Hoagie trays available, catering, awards cards, sells the meat by the pound, delivery for $25 minimum orders
Marty’s incredible chocolate bread pudding with bacon crumbles.
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I’M SO ‘BLUE’ After hearing about it for so long, I finally had the opportunity to dine at Marty’s Blue Room (100 Old Newport St., Nanticoke) when my mom took me there to kick off my birthday weekend Friday night.
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Having been there many times (without me, mind you), Mom suggested not getting an appetizer because the dinners come with two sides, so I bypassed starters like Marty’s famed jambalaya or catfish fingers. But I did make up for my loss by choosing farmraised catfish “crazy” (as opposed to grilled, pan-seared, honey-glazed, etc), which was blackened and served over jambalaya. For my side, I chose a salad to counteract the Old Bay fries I couldn’t resist (it was my birthday weekend, after all). Mom went with her usual: Crazy haddock, a salad and a side of broccoli. Both fish were served as four sizeable pieces over a mound of jambalaya, which was fantastic. The fries could arguably be the best Old Bay fries I’ve had — golden-fried and crunchy and dusted liberally with the salty mix. Just when we thought we had no room, our affable server ran down the list of desserts, including a chocolate bread pudding sprinkled with bacon crumbles. Immediately in, Mom, however, took some coaxing, declaring she’d take just one bite, but we both pretty much devoured this perfect concoction. The bacon on the chocolate bread pudding was incredible, and, mixed with the creamy vanilla ice cream, stupendous. I haven’t shut up about my excellent experience at Marty’s since and can’t wait to go back. Hint, hint. Marty’s is open Tuesday-Saturday from 5-10:30 p.m. For more info, call 570.735.7028. To stalk the menu, visit martysW blueroom.com.
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Weekender Correspondent
GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) I dreamt I was an incompetent witch last night. My broom sputtered and lurched as I flew. I tried to zap electronic yokes from the necks of unicorns held in thrall, but my expectantly pointed finger yielded no spark. Attacked by the harsh, whip-wielding herdmaster, I wove a spell, which fizzled and withered like a dud firecracker. This dream has relevance to you because, like me, a lot of your actions have felt powerless and some of them have even backfired lately. Also like me, the only real solution is to laugh heartily at yourself and have faith things will improve. CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) For someone who’s so good at taking care of other people, you sure are lousy at nurturing yourself sometimes. My heart goes out to you during those trying moments of life, when a major crisis (or two or three) rears its ugly head. It makes me want to just wrap my arms around you, call in sick to work for you and stroke your head, telling you everything is going to be OK. Because it is. Not only are there people standing by to help you pick up the slack (you need only ask), but there are several strong astrological indicators that tell me, and now you, that you’re going to be just fine.
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LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) I half expect you to soar in on your broom handle, wicked-witch style, crashing through a window with dramatic grace. Hurling fireballs and curses, you ought to find yourself the worshipped object of dozens of observers. See, darkness is in. And while your brand of tireless goodness and honesty has its advocates (including myself), I’m invested in keeping your tribe at peak effectiveness —which means updating your methods. These days, you’re bound to accomplish a lot more through creative mischief and inspired cynicism than through innocent goodwill. I’m not expecting you to advocate real evil (as if you would), but brandishing the delightful kind of pretend evil we all revel in every Halloween will do wonders to help your image and your impact, too. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) There’s lots of math in nature. Just look at pine cones, seashells, even patterns in the sand made by changing tides. It’s human constructions that are fraught with chaos, despite their rigid attempts at order and control. Living in a city makes it obvious — despite all the straight lines, right angles and flat surfaces, it’s actually a very disordered place. Lately your head has seemed
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a little too much like a skyscraper and not enough like a tree. Instead of forcing thoughts to spike toward the sky like a spear or a missile, can you allow them to grow gracefully toward it, making an allowance for some of the forces that surround you? LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) The Bible’s not the only place that mentions the Great Flood. Many stories worldwide tell of this mythic calamity. According to New Age folklore, the continents of the fabled ancient civilizations, Atlantis and Lemuria, didn’t sink — they were submerged by the Flood and all evidence of their existence was erased by the incredible power of 40 days and nights of rain. The bad news: You’re in the middle of your own Great Flood. The good news: The continent of your greatest weakness is being covered so entirely that by the time the sun cracks the clouds on the 41st day, all memory of its actuality will be completely washed away. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) You old blowhard! No, I mean that in the best way —you’re practically a force of nature this week. In fact, you have so much primitive, elemental power at your disposal you might have trouble deciding what form to take. Wonder Twin powers, activate! Your energy could take a focused shape, like a time-eating, villain-pursuing alligator, or a bolt of righteous lightning. Or, you could choose a more general form, like a hurricane or a life-giving desert rain. As an earthquake, you’d measure at least 6.9 on the Richter scale. Now that you’ve been declared a temporary deity, what shape will your life-changing whimsies take? I guess
it depends on who you’d like to worship you. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) It’s all going to be OK. I’ve noticed that as long as you hear this periodically, things really are OK. It doesn’t matter if the sentiment is sincere. It’s true as soon as you decide it is. That’s why I’m thrilled to share with you the truth about your current situation: You’re exactly where you’re supposed to be. You’re also way cooler than you think you are, even when you act dorky or do stupid shit. Whenever you next run face-first into a glass door, know this — it’s just practice for the skill that’ll serve you best in the months to come: Laughing at yourself. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) You’ve spent years living in your head, Cap. Sometimes I think you’re happier there. But there’s a vast audience clamoring for you to make an appearance. Emerge from backstage, if only for a cameo. The standing ovation I expect you’ll receive should whet your taste for applause. You’re always putting off your brilliance for “the right moment.” I hate to destroy this cherished illusion, but for most of us, the right moment is whenever we create it. You’ll have an easier time creating your first tentative openings to display your dreamy genius this week than you ever have before. Shine! AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) Most of the Aquarians I know believe in ghosts. Fairies, witches and monsters under
the bed are no big stretch for members of your clan, either. You’re used to dwelling in the realm of the possible, the land of hope and dread. Rationality and hard science are your uneasy allies at best and sworn foes at worst this week. I encourage you — don’t doubt yourself. You know what you know, and you now have the power to make it real. The realm of the possible has just expanded; it now includes anything and everything you set your mind to. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) Every energy-conversion system involves some waste or loss of energy. It’s a law of physics. But you’re incredibly effective at converting thought into action this week. Three trips to the gym will practically have you lifting cars, an hour on the Internet will enable you to effortlessly recite hilarious filth for the amusement of all your companions, and a visit to the church of your choice may almost be grounds for canonization. The only things, in fact, that don’t seem to be operating at superhuman levels are your decision-making skills. Cut out the equivocation and just make up your mind already. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) I admire your strength. It’s almost a shame to tell you that the world you’re hefting around on your eminently capable shoulders has an orbit of its own and doesn’t actually need carrying. That’s right, this huge burden that’s been exhausting you and slowing your steps to a weary stagger isn’t actually yours. It doesn’t even belong to someone else — it’s the kind of weight you can just let go of. So what are you waiting for? Just drop the thing, and get the hell out of the way. Then go get ice cream or something. You deserve it. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) Even Bulls who must slave like Cinderellas never give up hope of fairy godmothers, rich, generous uncles, winning lottery tickets or other magical reversals of fortune. It’s human nature to wish for unlikely windfalls, even though you cynically know they’re highly unlikely. The bad news is you’re not due for another surprise inheritance or karma-free miracle for at least another two or three months. The good news is you’re now uniquely empowered to grant your own wishes, be your own fairy godmother and ignore all rules or limitations regarding your assets turning into pumpkins at midnight. W To contact Caeriel, e-mail sign.language.astrology@gmail.com.
1st Annual Summer Fest Poker Run June 30, registration 10 a.m.-noon, Sheppton American Legion Post 616. $15/drivers, $10/ passengers, $5/poker hands. Poker hand prize 5 p.m., ages 18+; fireworks 9 p.m. All vehicles welcome. Food, drinks, tricky trays, door prizes, 50/50. Info: 570.956.8794, 751.3441. Proceeds benefit VA Hospital, WilkesBarre. 2nd Annual Christmas in July Motorcycle Run July 22, registration 1 p.m., blessing/bike mount, 2 p.m. Begins Salvation Army (17 S. Pennsylvania Ave, WilkesBarre), ends Konefal’s Grove, Chase. Rain or shine. $20/riders. New toys, monetary donations accepted. 3-8 p.m., food, entertainment, door prizes, kids’ activities, petting zoo, more. Walk-ins: $20/adults, $10/ages 5-10. Proceeds benefit The Salvation Army. Info: 570.824.8741 6th Annual Stephanie Jallen Motorcycle Run July 8, registration 9:30 a.m., depart noon, St. Barbara Church grounds (28 Memorial St., Exeter). Rain or shine. $15, includes $10 meal ticket. $5 nonriders, food/beverage not included. Music by Iron Cowboy, more; raffles. Vendors welcome, call 570.690.3028. Info: stephaniejallen.org
Coal Cracker Cruisers Car Club (570.876.4034) • Cruise Nights at Advance Auto (Rt. 6, Carbondale): July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7, 6-9 p.m. Food, music, door prizes, 50/50, trophies. Food by Boy Scout Troop 888. • Old Home Week Festival: Aug. 4, 5-9 p.m., Main St., Forest City. Music, food, prizes, homemade pie contest, vendors. • 14th Annual Car Show: Sept. 16, gates open 9 a.m., Carbondale High School. Fairway Chevrolet Ultimate Corvette Show June 23, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 1101 N. Church St., Hazle Twp. Rain date June 24. Free admission. Trophies, new and used Corvettes on sale. 100 +Corvettes on display. Food vendors. Richie Molinaro and Mr. Lou. Gunners PA Law Enforcement MC (gunnerspalemc@gmail.com, $20/rider, $10/ passenger unless noted otherwise) • Ride for Ruth’s Place: July 21, registration 10 a.m.-noon, details to be set. Benefits Ruth’s Place. Food, entertainment to follow. • Gunners Cancer Ride: Aug. 11, registration 10 a.m.-noon. Begins/ ends Jefferson Park, corner N. Main St. and New St., Pittston. Benefits Homechek and Hull, whose families have been affected by cancer, and cancer research. • Phantom Rider Program: If unable to make it to ride, donate $10 passenger fee and new stuffed animal, which will go to children in need, any left end of season go to Toys For
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Special to the Weekender
Walking the walk
Tots. Send to Gunners 11 Hemlock Dr., Tunkhannock, PA 18657. Hi Lites Motor Club (www.hilitesmotorclub.com, Jack 570.477.2477, John 574.7470). Events feature door prizes, food, music, 50/50 drawing, more. No alcohol permitted. • 2012 Cruise In-Car Show: June 16, 5-8 p.m., Wegmans Food Store, Wilkes-Barre Twp. Rain date June 17. • July 21, 5-8 p.m., Twist & Shake, Pikes Creek. Rain date July 22. • Aug. 11, 1-4 p.m., Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (55 W. Center Hill Road, Dallas). Rain date Aug. 12. • Aug. 18, 5-8 p.m., Twist & Shake, Pikes Creek. Rain date Aug. 19. Montage Mountain Classics • McDonald’s Southside Shopping Center: July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 14, 6-10 p.m. • Jonny Rockets Montage Mountain: June 16, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, 5-9 p.m. • Cruise Pittston-Tomato Festival Parking Lot: June 30, July 28, Aug. 25, Sept. 29, 5-9 p.m. • St. Joseph’s Center Car Show: Aug. 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Pittston Commons on the Pittston bypass. Rain date Aug. 26. Pocono Motorcycle Ride to Benefit America’s VetDogs Aug. 19. Special surprise feature. Info: kogrady@ptd.net, dog1@ptd.net Uncle Buck’s BBQ Pit Bike Night Wed., 6-9 p.m., 361 W. Main St., Plymouth. Food, drink specials.
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hen I was approached to walk in the RAW Philadelphia talent/fashion show for stylist Safia Khan alongside a number of other fresh new designers, I was equal parts thrilled and intimidated. Although I’ve been modeling for a good while now, I had yet to ever be in a runway show. Getting runway experience is like getting your first after school job — everybody wants you to have experience, but nobody wants to be the first to give it to you. Every cliche you hear about behind the scenes of a runway show is absolutely true. There’s the stereotypical man in charge, better dressed and more frazzled than everybody else yelling at models, photographers and designers alike making sure everything is in place. Buzzing, nervous designers (or, in my case, stylist) who fly from model to model making sure everything fits perfect. All the while, press and interviews are being held in every inch of free space and all around the rest of the room, there’s bored models lounging since they’ve been through all this many times before, and then there’s me, completely wide-eyed soaking as much of the chaos in as I possibly could. The thing I did not realize until I was a part of the madness is there’s a lot of waiting involved. In fact, almost six hours worth before the show started. Just when I was seriously considering a way I can nap without messing up my carefully styled hair, it’s
suddenly announced we go on in 10 minutes and a ripple of excitement goes through the air from the designers and the models. Waiting for the show to start was nothing compared to waiting backstage to go on. Backstage is the equivalent of being in line to go on a roller coaster, huge smile on your face but a body full of complete terror in the pit of your stomach. I closed my eyes, tried to shake the queasy feeling and opened them to see a woman with a headset motioning me that it’s my time. I don’t think I ever had a bigger adrenaline rush than I ever did on that runway. It’s exhilarating, terrifying and amazing all in one. I got off and immediately wanted to go back on. It’s an addiction like no other. I’ll never forget that feeling, and I wanted more the minute I got off. Then a tap on my shoulder, a designer was missing two models, and they wanted me to walk again! I couldn’t say yes fast enough and was off for a change of clothes and a quick touch-up on makeup before hitting the runway a second time. This time for Totem Sun, a clothing company that makes feel-good designs on hoodies and T-shirts. The experience in a runway show has me even more in love with fashion that I ever was. Whether it’s modeling, styling or designing, I hope everybody in love with fashion gets to experience behind the scenes of a fashion show, seeing all the hidden craziness makes the final rhythm of the actual show look even W more breathtaking.
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13th Annual Ann Yurista Memorial Road Rally to Benefit The Helping Hands Society July 28, registration 10 a.m.noon, run leaves noon, ECUS Club (20th and Peace Streets, Hazleton). Ends Harwood Fire Company. $15. Entertainment, food, beverages. Tricky, trays, raffles, gift certificates. Grand prize drawing for Myrtle Beach vacation. Benefits HH Society of Greater Hazleton.
Black Creek Cruiser Car Show • June 30, 2 p.m. Rock Glen Park. $3/car. Fireworks. Call 570.384.3629 for info.
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Miss Pocono Downs 2012 Start Practicing Your Pagent Wave! “SIZZLING GIRLS OF THE SUN” SWIMSUIT CONTEST Friday, July 20th at Pocono Downs Racetrack Racing Post Time: 6:30pm Judging starts at 7:00pm with contestants appearing in swinsuits before a panel of judges. Winner annonced after the 12th live harness race.
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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 $5,495. Generous trade-in allowances will be given on this top-of-the-line vehicle. Call Fran 570-466-2771 Scranton
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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
MERCURY `03 MOUNTAINEER
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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 $6995. Trade-ins accepted. Tag & title processing available with purchase. Call Fran for an appointment to see this outstanding SUV. 570-466-2771 Scranton
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Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades
Two person crew, no experience necessary, company will train. The work is outdoor, fast-paced, very physical and will require the applicant to be out of town for eight day intervals followed by six days off. Applicants must have a valid PA drivers license and clean driving record. Starting wage is negotiable but will be no less than $14.00 per with family health, dental and 401k.
Apply at R.K. Hydro-Vac, Inc. 1075 Oak St., Pittston, PA 18640
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A local Engineering/Environmental Services Firm is seeking a
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proficient in the use of AutoCAD for their Tunkhannock Office. Site grading, drainage and layout design experience is required for design of large scale commercial, residential and/or Oil and Gas development projects. Knowledge of PA DEP’s Erosion and Sediment Control BMP Design Manual and Pennsylvania Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual a plus, but not required. Please submit resumes to hr@ jhacompanies.com or visit our website at www.jha companies.com.
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Marketing/ Product
Community Advocate LUZERNE COUNTY HEAD START, INC. is seeking a full time COMMUNITY ADVOCATE to research and write grants, promote its programs and services, and to oversee community relations and event planning. This position is responsible for the research and development of new funding opportunities. In addition to outstanding interpersonal communication and organizational skills, including some website management, qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor s Degree at a minimum, and have extensive public relations, grant writing, technical writing skills and event planning experience. LCHS offers an excellent compensation and benefit package in addition to an excellent work environment. To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter describing experience, salary requirements and three letters of reference from employers to: Lynn Evans Biga, Executive Director, PO Box 540, Wilkes-Barre PA 18703-0540. Fax #570829-6580. Current ACT 34, ACT 151 and FBI Clearances are required for employment. E.O.E. M/F/V/H.
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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
LOW LOW MILES
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Travel Trailer. 29’, mint condition, 1 slide out a/c-heat. Stove, microwave, fridge, shower inside & out. Many more extras, including towing, hitch equipment & sway bars. Satellite dish & stand. Reduced. $10,900. Selling due to health issues. 570-842-6735
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IT/Software Development
PHP WEB DEVELOPER Growing distributor seeking a full-time, qualified PHP Junior Developer to join a programming team that creates and maintains multiple ecommerce websites. Bachelors in an IT related field is preferred. Experience with OOP in PHP, as well as XHTML, JavaScript, and CSS are required. Benefits include health, vision and 401K with match. To apply, send your resume to
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533
Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
AUTO MECHANIC Excellent wages.
No weekends. Must have experience with own tools and Inspection & Emissions License. Call Jerry @ 570-650-7265
AUTOMOTIVE TIRE STORE MANAGERS
Mavis Discount Tire/Cole Muffler is currently hiring professional, motivated and experienced tire store managers, & assistants. Experienced candidates who have a proven record of running and working in an extremely high volume tire store or repair shop should apply. We have renovated many of our stores and our business is growing. Our employees are very well compensated so please call 914-804-4444 or e-mail resume to cdillon@mavistire.com
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Getting Drivers: Home is Easier. Chromed out trucks with APU's. Chromed out NEW PAY PACKAGE! 90% Drop & Hook CDL-A, 6 months experience 888-406-9046 Drivers: $2,500 Sign-On Bonus! New Pay Increase! Home Nightly Hazleton, PA Dedicated Run. CDL-A, 1 year experience required. Estenson Logistics. Apply: www.goelc.com 1-866-336-9642
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Production/ Operations
CNCExperience OPERATOR
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Pittston area plastic vacuum forming and fabrication company seeks an individual with machine shop and CNC experience. Full time position. Plastic knowledge a plus. Send resume to MPC PO Box 30 Mountaintop, PA 18707
Production/ Operations
MANUFACTURING NIGHT SHIFT MACHINE OPERATORS NEEDED
$9.00/hour to start. 60-90 day evaluation with $ increase $ based on YOUR performance, attendance etc. Benefit Package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Vacation, Holiday pay PLUS Full-time 12 hour shifts on alternating 3 & 4 day work weeks. Every other weekend a must. Previous manufacturing experience preferred. Some heavy lifting. Accepting applications at: AEP INDUSTRIES, INC. 20 Elmwood Ave. Crestwood Ind’l Pk Mountaintop, PA 18707. EOE We are a drug free workplace.
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Sales/Retail/ Business Development
DELIVERY/PARTS SALES Full time for our
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Serious applicants may apply in person at our office located at 220 S. Hancock St., McAdoo, PA 18237. For more information contact our Sharon at 570-929-1914. VAN HOEKELEN GREENHOUSES, INC. P.O. Box 88 McAdoo, PA 18237
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McAdoo employer looking for reliable, hard-working production workers. Workers will plant, select, clean, wrap, and package potted plants in boxes. • Temporary/ Seasonal Work • $8.15/regular hour and $12.23/over time hour • Hours are Monday through Friday 7am-4pm, with overtime as needed • Must be able to lift up to 40lbs, stand for 8.5 hours or more per day, per form repetitive duties, bend, push, pull, reach, work in a fast-paced and dusty environment, and must be avail able for mandatory overtime including weekends • No experience required, must be 16 years or older, and have a work permit if 16 or 17 years old
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Appliances
AIR CONDITIONERS Two $75. each. 570-301-3801 STOVE Maytag electric, beige $100. Frigidaire refrigerator, white, $125. Sears large capacity electric dryer, white $100. Maytag washer, white, commercial quality, 17 cycles $120. Kenmore 5200 btu air conditioner $65. Moving sale. 570-908-9256
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Cemetery Plots/Lots
WEST PITTSTON
JAN-PRO COMMERCIAL CLEANING OF NORTHEASTERN PA
CEMETERY 2 lots, prime location. Retail price $500/each. Selling for $800/both. 570-654-4534 or 570-654-6425
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Furniture & Accessories
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BEAUTIFUL PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE King sized sleigh bed, with end table, mirror, 2 dressers, 1 with mirror. Excellent condition, Asking $3,000. Please call 570-472-9616
COUCH/SOFA living room. Excellent condition. $125. 570-301-3801
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Furniture & Accessories
BED, queen Size frame head & foot board, rails included, oak wood $100. Tall dark wood dresser $25. Twin child's tundra frame $100. Green/tan plaid couch & matching chair $180. Dark cherry wood desk $25. Set of 2 dark wood end tables with wicker baskets $20. 19” Sylvania TV $40. Moving sale call 570-908-9256 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER. OAK $50. 570-824-9607
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* 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
Mattress: A Queen Size Pillow Top Set Still in Plastic Can Deliver $150 570-280-9628
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Furniture & Accessories
MOVING SALE
White Canadelx counter height kitchen set with 4 swivel chairs, entertainment center, coffee table, dining room set with server, living room blue Drexel sofa, 2 wing back chairs and tables, large oak cherry entertainment center, new black leather recliner, sofa & loveseat & much more. Call 570-288-5555
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WEST WYOMING 6th Street
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Production/ Operations
MACHINIST INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN MAINTENANCE MECHANIC MAINTENANCE TRAINEE Fabri-Kal Corporation, a major thermoforming plastics company has immediate full-time benefited openings. Machinist: Traditional machine shop methods & equipment, repair/modification of tooling & production components, fabrication of parts. Formal Machine Shop training by a technical school, state certification or a minimum of 6 years experience required. Industrial Electrician: Conduit, EMT and ridged pipe; Equipment testing; AC/DC motors and drives; PLC systems. 3 Yrs Exp. HS/GED required, vocational/trade school preferred. Mechanic: Troubleshooting, hydraulic/pneumatic, machine shop, plumbing, welding, rebuild mechanic devices, schematics, test equipment, basic electrical systems. 3 Yrs Exp. HS/GED required, vocational/trade school preferred. Maintenance Trainee: Associates Degree in Electronic field or Technical Certification in Electronics to include AC/DC Fundamentals, Industrial Electricity, Motor Controls, AC/DC Drives, PLC s, Basic testing equipment/Multi-meter/Amp probes. Drug & Alcohol screening and background checks are conditions of employment. Competitive wage and benefits package: Health Insurance, Prescription, Dental & Vision, Disability, 401K, Education, Paid Leave. Apply on site: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM; or forward resume to:
Fabri-Kal Corporation
ATTN: Human Resources Valmont Industrial Park 150 Lions Drive, Hazle Township, PA 18202 FAX: (570) 501-0817 EMAIL: HRPA@Fabri-Kal.com www.f-k.com
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Self - starter with good work ethic needed for 2 Apartment buildings in Pittston. Position requires basic plumbing, electrical & apartment prep skills, janitorial & grounds maintenance. Emergency response required. Full–time 40 hours/ week. Fax resume to 570-654-5739 or email to
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758 Miscellaneous GARAGE SALE LEFTOVER ITEMS Coleman stove, propane for camping $15. Coleman stove for camping $15. Oriental rug with trim, very good condition, best offer. 570-825-6772
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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
Landscape Personnel Hydroseed and soil erosion control experience helpful. Valid drivers license a must. Top wages paid. Unlimited overtime. Apply in person. 8am-4pm. Monday-Friday. 1204 Main Street Swoyersville
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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. Fill out application in person Invisible Fence of NEPA 132 No. Mountain Blvd. Mountaintop No phone calls
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Part Time with potential for Full on First & Second Shift (Sunday-Thursday) We are seeking energetic individuals with distribution experience and a great work ethic for 1ST/2ND shift. We offer a competitive starting wage with potential for rapid increase based on performance. Interested individuals should apply in person at:
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SAINT BERNARD PUPS Pure bred - no COCKAPOO 11 weeks old.
Male, $500 570-250-9690
LABRADOR RETRIEVERS
AKC registered. Chocolate & black. Vet certified. females, $475, males, $425. Ready 6/22/12. Deposit will hold. 570-648-8613
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SHIH-TZU PUPPIES Registered. Male. Vet Checked. Call 570-436-2762
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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
438 Tripp St
OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm
Completely remodeled home with everything new. New kitchen, baths, bedrooms, tile floors, hardwoods, granite countertops, all new stainless steel appliances, refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, free standing shower, tub for two, huge deck, large yard, excellent neighborhood $154,900 (30 year loan @ 4.5% with 5% down; $7,750 down, $785/month) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490
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Apartments/ Unfurnished
AVOCA
Very large, remodeled, 2 bedroom apartment, some utilities & stove included. Nice backyard. Available immediately $725.00 a month Call 570-842-0740 no calls after 8pm. 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
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HANOVER TWP.
New Construction. Lot #2, Fairway Estates. 2,700 square feet, tile & hardwood on 1st floor. Cherry cabinets with center island. $399,500. For more details: patrickdeats.com (570)696-1041
LUZERNE COUNTY
Secluded 3 level home on 15 acres located in Black Creek Township (near Hazleton). Detatched garage. Private gated driveway. Call 570-459-8658
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WEST PITTSTON
225-227 Boston Ave Double block. Wyoming Area schools. Out of flood zone. 1 side rented to long term tenant at $525 /month. Other side remodeled - move in or rent at $650/month. 3 bedrooms each side, gas furnaces, sunrooms, large yard. $149,000. Call 570-357-0042
WILKES-BARRE
Parsons Section 5 bedroom, 1 bath. Garage. Corner lot. Nice location. Out of flood zone. $30,000 negotiable. Call 570-814-7453
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Income & Commercial Properties
EXETER
Large Colonial home, 1st floor, 2-3 bedrooms, remodeled tiled bath, hardwood floors, 3 season sunroom, laundry room, large eat-in kitchen with stove&refrigerator, gas heat/water, large yard with maintenance included. Room A/C’s, 5 ceiling fans, 4 entrances with porches, 1 car garage, and new windows. $925/month + utilities. Lease and security. Call 570-407-3600
PITTSTON
FOR SALE 5 Unit Money Maker Available immediately. Fully rented, leases on all five units. Separate utilities, new roof in 2007, 3 new gas furnaces, off street parking for 6 vehicles, 3 bay garage. Over $29,000 in rents. A true money maker for the serious investor. Must Sell! $145,000. Call Steve at (570)468-2488
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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. $1,100 monthly plus utilities. No smoking. Call 570-472-1110
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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LARKSVILLE Very clean 2nd
floor. 2 bedrooms. Heat included. $500/month. Call 570-696-2357
NANTICOKE/ALDEN Two level, 1 bed-
room, quiet neighborhood, off-street parking, newly renovated. All appliances included. $470/month. Call 570-441-4101
WEST PITTSTON
1ST FLOOR, 5 ROOMS Recently renovated. All appliances, washer/dryer hookup. Wall to wall carpeting & window dressings. Off street parking. $600 per month + utilities, security & references. No smoking. No pets. Call 570-574-1143
WEST PITTSTON 2 bedrooms, refrigerator & stove, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, large yard. No pets. $600/ month, plus utilities & security. 570-237-2076
WEST PITTSTON
2nd floor, 1 bedroom Eat-in kitchen, stove, refrigerator, disposal. Full bath Living room, den washer/dryer in basement. $600/ month + electric. References, credit check, security + 1st month. No smoking, no pets. 570.262.0671
WILKES-BARRE
2 Apartments available. Both located on 2nd floor, spacious, clean, 2 bedroom apartments.Screened porch and deck, all appliances included, $600+utilities plus 1 month security, no pets. 2nd apartment $550+utilities and security, not all appliances included. Both have Garage available, and are in walking distance to Wilkes University. 570-650-3008 or 570-881-8979
WILKES-BARRE NEAR ASHLEY
1st floor, 2 bedrooms, living & dining rooms & kitchen. Refrigerator & gas stove, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets. $475/month + utilities, security & references. Call (570)655-4298
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WYOMING 2nd floor efficiency,
1 room, kitchen, bath, back porch, attic storage. Landlord pays cable TV, all utilities, but electric. $450 + security. 570-362-0055
WYOMING 2nd floor.
Completely remodeled. Large, 2 bedroom + den/computer room/office. Hardwood floors, new carpeting in living room & dining area. Washer/ dryer hookup, offstreet parking, no pets. Great location! $750/month + utilities, security & references. Call (570) 885-1922
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MEDICAL OFFICE
Suite for lease in modern building in Avoca. Designed for 2 physicans. 2,800 sq ft, 6 exam rooms, large reception area, breakroom/kitchen, file room, 2 restrooms, lab area, 2 private offices. Excellent condition. Close to I-81. 50+ parking spots available. 570-954-7950
Need a Roommate? Place an ad and find one here! 570-829-7130
OFFICE SPACE
Located on Main St., Avoca, within professional building. Small Office. $650, all utilities included. 570-457-2945
PITTSTON
Office Space & Living Quarters $525/month Call (570)883-1062
315 PLAZA 1,750 SQ. FT. & 3,400 SQ.FT OFFICE/RETAIL 570-829-1206
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ASHLEY
Carey’s Patch Nice yard, quiet area. 2 bedroom. Carpeted. Washer / dryer hookups. Gas heat / water. $600 + security & utilities. 570-821-7005
DURYEA
2 bedrooms, 1 bath, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets, totally remodeled. $500/ month, + utilities & security. Available immediately. Call Brian 570-299-0298
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KINGSTON
Newly renovated 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, off street parking, all appliances, internet, satellite included. Large rooms & basement. $700 + utilities + security. 1 year lease. Call 570-417-9540
WILKES-BARRE
Parsons Section 3 bedroom half double. Off street parking. Pets welcome. $550/mo. Credit / Criminal check required. Call 570-266-5333
3 bedrooms, close to Kings and downtown. Includes range & fridge. $700/month, first, last & security. Tenant pays heat, electric & water. Call 718-791-5252 or 718-877-7436
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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
HAZLETON EAGLE ROCK R E S O RT Gated Community. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 1.5 bath. Beautiful custom home, finished basement, stone fireplace, many many amenities, including swimming pool, golf, tennis, skiing, fitness center, among more... Located on a lakeview property, Quiet & Secure, $1200/per month, For rent OR for sale. Please call 215-416-2497
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PLAINS 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, Semi modern kitchen, full basement, stove and refrigerator included. no pets, no smoking. $650/per month. 570-430-2532
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Building & Remodeling
ROOFING & SIDING. Kitchens & Baths. Painting. All types of construction. Free Estimates. 35 years experience. 570-831-5510
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Chimney Service
A-1 1 ABLE CHIMNEY Rebuild & Repair Chimneys. All types of Masonry. Liners Installed, Brick & Block, Roofs & Gutters. Licensed & Insured 570-735-2257
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1162 Landscaping/ Garden TOUGH BRUSH & TALL GRASS Mowing, edging, mulching, shrubs & hedge shaping. Tree pruning. Garden tilling. Spring Clean ups. Accepting new customers. Weekly and bi-weekly lawn care. Fully Insured. 20+ year experience Free Estimates 570-829-3261
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Painting & Wallpaper
A.B.C. Professional Painting 36 Yrs Experience We Specialize In New Construction Residential Repaints Comm./Industrial All Insurance Claims Apartments Interior/Exterior Spray,Brush, Rolls WallpaperRemoval Cabinet Refinishing Drywall/Finishing Power Washing Deck Specialist Handy Man FREE ESTIMATES Larry Neer 570-606-9638
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NICHOLAS MICHAEL CONROY Age: 26 Hometown: Scranton Status: Taken Occupation: Allied Services, drummer for EverRage, and certified personal trainer Favorite Weekender feature: Model of the Week Favorite body part: Stomach Favorite sport : Frisbee actually, even though most wouldn’t consider it a sport Favorite hangout: The garage
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Age: 20 Hometown: Glen Lyon Status: Single Occupation: Lab assistant at Geisinger Favorite Weekender feature: Man and Model of the Week Favorite body part: Eyes Favorite Sport: Field hockey Most embarrassing moment? Spilling food on a man’s lap while waitressing What wouldn’t you do for a million dollars? Touch or be near bugs! If you could have a one night stand with anyone, no strings attached, who would it be? Ryan Reynolds One thing you always keep in your purse/wallet? Food! Worst dare someone made you do? Pull over to a person walking and Silly String them Guilty pleasure? Cheesy ’90s music One thing most people don’t know about you: For a girl my size, I have a loud mouth! If you were to switch teams, which celeb would you go for? Mila Kunis
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June 22, 23, 24, 2012 Celebrate the beauty, splendor, and cultural significance of a regional treasure, the Susquehanna River The Wilkes-Barre Riverfront Parks Committee Presents RiverFest 2012
• Friday, June 22nd - Kick-off the Festival on Friday evening! Register for a short paddle from West Pittston to Wilkes-Barre or Join us at the Millennium Circle Portal, Wilkes-Barre River Common as we “Awaken the Dragon” in preparation for Dragon Boat training and racing throughout the weekend. Free Family Fishing, Children’s Mural, Live Music, and Dragon Boats on Display! RiverFest Concert on the Common - 5:00pm to 9:00pm Live Music 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm
Three Imaginary Boys RiverFest Opening Ceremonies - Awakening of the Dragons Tribes 7:45pm George Wesley
• Saturday, June 23rd - Join the Festival at Nesbitt Park for an afternoon of Fun and Activities for All Ages! 12:00pm to 5:00pm Live Music performed by Don Shappelle and the Pickups Live Mammals Program (1:30pm) Live Birds of Prey Program (3:30pm) Guided Nature Hikes Environmental Exhibits
Children’s Nature Crafts Face Painting Magician Make a Fish Print T-Shirt Kids Tree Climb Children’s Field Games
Pony Rides Moon Bounce Kayaking Demos Dunk Tank Dragon Boat Team Training
Car Show and Concert on the River Common - Millennium Circle Portal,
Wilkes-Barre River Common 6:00pm to 9:00pm Explore the Classic & Antique Car show presented by NEPA Region Antique Automobile Club of America. Enjoy hits of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s performed live by Flash Back. Check out the Chevy Volt, a plug-in electric and gas car presented by Bonner Chevrolet.
• Sunday, June 24, 2012 - Dragon Boat Racing on the
Susquehanna 10:00am to 3:00pm Join us on the Wilkes-Barre River Common
to watch as Dragon Boat Teams Race on the Susquehanna River. WKRZ will be broadcasting live and calling the races on the Common. Root for your favorite team to win! Enjoy a day along the River.
Photo by M. Burnside
SUNDAY JUNE 24 Dragon Boat Racing 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM KRZ providing music and calling the races
SOJOURN ON THE RIVER
• Friday, June 22, 4-7pm - West Pittston to Wilkes-Barre • Saturday, June 23, 8am-2pm - Harding to Wilkes-Barre • Sunday, June 24, 8am-2pm Wilkes-Barre to Hunlock Creek
To Register for the Sojourn Contact One of the Outfitters
ENDLESS MTN. OUTFITTERS
at 570-746-9140 www.emo444.com
SUSQUEHANNA RIVER ADVENTURES at 570-328-4001 www.susqpaddle.org/
SUSQUEHANNA KAYAK & CANOE RENTAL at 570-388-6107 www.kayaktheriver.com
Mandatory safety training will be given to all participants before the launch by the Outfitters.
Photo by M. Burnside
For More Information and Directions to the Park: Penn State Cooperative Extension 570-825-1701 or 602-0600 Visit www.riverfrontparks.org
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