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Is it May yet? No, not because I’m kvetching about the schizophrenic weather (we do live in Northeastern Pennsylvania, after all), but because I can’t wait to see “The Avengers.” Nerd alert, I know, but after seeing “Captain America: The First Avenger” for the second time this past weekend and its cousins “Thor” and “Iron Man 2,” too, I admit, I’m a bit obsessed. The movie’s premise is that Captain America, Thor, Iron Man and Hulk are recruited by Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury to save the world from the brink of disaster. Despite the inclusion of Mark Ruffalo as the Hulk, an actor I really think is a strike against the film, I can’t wait to see how these characters will all interact together. Guess I’ll find out May 4. Sigh. Now that I’ve got that off my chest, on to this week’s issue! Bracken Theatre Company
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• “Saved by the Bell” star Mario Lopez and Doritos girl Ali Landry: 13 days. • Tattooed basketball star Dennis Rodman and 1990s relic Carmen Electra: Nine days. • Eternal show woman Cher and naughty bluesman Gregg Allman: Nine days. • “Blue Velvet” star Dennis Hopper and ex-Mamas and the Papas singer Michelle Phillips: Eight days. • Tortured pop tart Britney Spears and childhood pal Jason Alexander: Three days. And the prize goes to ... • 1980s hot mess Robin Givens and tennis pro Svetozar Marinkovic: Seven minutes! (That’s how long Marinkovic said it lasted until they officially separated). W
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Colleen O’Neal filed a lawsuit recently against United/Continental airlines over the “post traumatic stress disorder” she said she has suffered since a 20-minute flight in October 2009 — in which, during turbulent weather, the plane “banked” from side to side and lost altitude. FOREIGN AFFAIRS Saddam Hussein Back in the News: (1) Mohamed Bishr, an Egyptian man bearing a remarkable resemblance to the late Iraqi dictator, claimed in October that he had been briefly kidnapped after spurning an offer to portray Saddam in a porn video. Bishr’s adult sons told the al-Ahram newspaper in Alexandria that their father had been offered the equivalent of $330,000. (In 2002, according to a 2010 Washington Post report, the CIA briefly contemplated using a Saddam impersonator in a porn video as a tool to publicly embarrass Saddam into relinquishing power prior to the U.S. invasion.) (2) In October, former British soldier Nigel Ely offered at auction in Derby, England, a two-footsquare piece of metal that he said came from the iconic Baghdad statue of Saddam toppled by U.S. Marines in April 2003. Ely said he had grabbed the piece indiscriminately, but remembers that it was a portion of Saddam’s buttocks. CAN’T POSSIBLY BE TRUE -- Apparently, officials at the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport felt the need for professional guidance on rebranding their facility to (as one put it) “carry it into the modern era,” and so hired the creative talents of Big Communications of Birmingham, Ala., to help. Big’s suggested name for the airport, announced to great fanfare in September: “Chattanooga Airport.” -- Elsie Pawlow, a senior citizen of Edmonton, Alberta, filed a $100,000 lawsuit in September against Kraft Canada Inc., parent company of the makers of Stride Gum, which brags that it is “ridiculously long-lasting.” Pawlow complained that she had to scrub down her dentures after using Stride, to “dig out” specks of gum — a condition that caused her to experience “depression for approximately 10 minutes.”
-- Names in the News: The man stabbed to death in Calgary, Alberta, in August: The 29-year-old Mr. Brent Stabbed Last. Among the family members of Jared Loughner (the man charged with shooting U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in January) who were interviewed by authorities regarding mental illnesses in the Loughner family: Loughner’s distant cousin Judy Wackt. Passed away in May in Fredericksburg, Va.: retired Army Sgt. Harry Palm. Charged with murder in Decatur, Ill., in September: a (predictably underrespected) 15-year-old boy named Shitavious Cook. -- Hey, It Could’ve Happened: (1) The British recreation firm UK Paintball announced in August that a female customer had been injured after a paintball shot hit her in the chest, causing her silicone breast implant to “explode.” The company recommended that paintball facilities supply better chest protection for women with implants. (2) The Moscow, Russia, newspaper Moskovsky Komsomolets reported in October that a local woman’s life had been saved by her “state-of-the-art” silicone breast implant. Her husband had stabbed her repeatedly in the chest during a domestic argument, but the implant’s gel supposedly deflected the blade. ULTIMATE CATFIGHTING (1) In Charlotte, N.C., in October, a female motorist was arrested for ramming another woman’s car after that woman said “Good morning” to the motorist’s boyfriend as the women dropped kids off at school. (2) In Arbutus, Md., in October, a woman was arrested for throwing bleach and disinfectant at another woman in a Wal-Mart (an incident in which at least 19 bystanders sought medical assistance). Police learned that the arrestee’s child’s father had become the boyfriend of the bleach-targeted woman.
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LOS ANGELES — So, Kim Kardashian’s 72-day sprint from wedded bliss to divorce papers must amount to the shortest celebrity marriage ever, right? Wrong! As a matter of fact, Miss K’s marriage to basketball star Kris Humphries — which, in one of the least-surprising news stories of the year, began its slow journey to Splitsville on Monday — doesn’t even crack the Top 10 of shortest celeb pairings. To be a champion in this category, you have to be fast. We’re talking major speed. Seriously, folks, your marriage has to last about as long as a “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” marathon on E!. (Let it be noted: All eight of Elizabeth Taylor’s storied marriages lasted longer than Kardashian’s. So did Mickey Rooney’s. People just did things differently back then.) Among the hall of famers in connubial quickies: • Comedy star Eddie Murphy and Babyface’s ex Tracey Edmonds: 15 days (although they later claimed the wedding was never official).
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WEEKENDER, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011 From left, Alicia Nordstrom, Joe DeMuro, Jonathan Maier, Eric Lutz and Kim Wrazien, the cast of Bracken Theatre Company’s production of ‘Private Eyes.’
Breathing life back into Bracken By Stephanie DeBalko Weekender Staff Writer
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hen the Bracken Theatre Company lost its building, the Showcase Theater in Exeter, in the spring of 2007, a series of legal and technical disputes with the landlord made for some contentious situations. The building’s owner wanted to sell before the theater company’s lease was up, and he tried to force them to vacate early while threatening to sue if they didn’t. For Kelly Clisham, the company’s president, that ordeal put a damper on the theater experience. “I just needed to pull back a little bit because theater is a business, in a very real sense,” she said. “If you’re
not making money and putting butts in the seats and paying the rent, you’re not existing. But at the same time, for all of us who do it, it’s a passion, and it has to be a passion or there’s no reason to do it. You’re not getting paid. “So I really felt myself getting sucked into that business end and getting kind of consumed by that and losing the passion, so I think I really needed to step back so that didn’t happen completely.” Although it may have seemed to some that Bracken disappeared after that, especially since it hasn’t been behind a show since about 2009, the company never actually disbanded. “Typically, Bracken is a
“I got done reading it, and I was like, ‘Wow, this is a really, really messed up play.’ I saw it as very dark and kind of twisted.” ‘Private Eyes’ Director Joe DeMuro directors’ medium, and so directors can bring their shows to the group and sort of ask for the group to produce them,” explained Alicia Nordstrom, a member of the company’s board. “I don’t know if Bracken ever officially went on hiatus, but I think we just didn’t have a lot of directors bringing their shows to the group. So,
whenever a show pops up that someone’s passionate about, usually that’s kind of what kicks things into gear again.” Clisham and Nordstrom agreed that, in addition to losing their home base, many of the members hung back because life, with kids and full-time jobs, simply got in the way.
But this month, the show that will kick things into gear again for Bracken will be Steven Dietz’s “Private Eyes,” which will be performed for one weekend only, Thursday, Nov. 3 through Sunday, Nov. 6, at the Phoenix Performing Arts Center in Duryea.
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Private Eyes” was written by Dietz in 1996 and centers around a husband and wife who are rehearsing a play with a director who sets his sights on the wife. A private investigator, who turns out to be more than what she seems, and a therapist also come into the mix. The theme of deception is strong throughout the entire show, and the truth and the reality of the situation are never entirely clear to the audience.
REBUILDING REPUTATION
Wrazien, Lutz, Nordstrom and DeMuro.
DeMuro and Wrazien act out a scene from ‘Private Eyes,’ remaining photos are from Bracken’s past performances of ‘Closer’ and ‘Bleacher Bums.’
not done very often here, to really bring new works to the area,” Nordstrom said. “And it’s not for the sake of being unconventional, it’s just for the sake of getting new works that are not the typical stuff.” Clisham noted that not having a space of their own now
is a blessing — and a curse. Because Bracken doesn’t have a mortgage and other bills to pay, it can simply go at its own pace, picking and choosing shows without worrying about making enough money for upkeep. However, it also has to deal with the
work of finding a theater to perform in, something that becomes more of an issue when the nature of most of Bracken’s productions comes into play. That is also the primary reason why “Private Eyes” will run for only one weekend.
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he play, with its unorthodox format and adult issues, is in sync with what Bracken is known for. “One (goal) of Bracken is to really bring shows that are
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“I think we got a little bit spoiled by having that space, in a way, because we could do what we wanted,” she said. “We tend to do sort of different stuff, we’ve never shied away from kind of adult themes or adult language. So now we’ve talked to some people about going into the space, and they’ll say, ‘Well, you know, we’re not really comfortable with that script,’ which is totally within their rights. But at the same time, I don’t think any of us want to sacrifice what we want to do in order to fit into a space.” Though Bracken never truly split up, since this show will be the first in a few years, Nordstrom noted that she hopes it gets things going again. “I hope that this is actually a revival of Bracken,” she stated. “I have scripts already that are waiting in the wings, so I hope that with ‘Private Eyes’ will come some other stuff, not too far away.” Clisham agreed. “I think theater is such a hard draw right now anyway,” she said. “There’s so much going on with the arena and different clubs and movies, and people have a limited number of entertainment dollars. So I think (‘Private Eyes’) is representative of what we do, and if we could build that reputation again, that this is the kind of stuff we present, I think there’s a market for that.” W
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“I came across the ‘Private Eyes’ script last year,” Nordstrom, who portrays the wife, Lisa, said. “It’s been a year and a half, almost, in the making. And I was just so passionate about the show, and I love the script, and it hadn’t been done in this area for a very long time.” The show was intended as a comedy of suspicion, but when Joe DeMuro signed on as director — with Nordstrom and Kim Wrazien, who plays the part of Cory, acting as assistant directors — and read the script for himself, that’s not quite what he garnered from it. “When I read it, I didn’t do any research into it,” he said. “I didn’t want to be swayed. So I just read the script. I got done reading it, and I was like, ‘Wow, this is a really, really messed up play.’ I saw it as very dark and kind of twisted.” The script has storylines that sometimes only make sense after the fact, if at all. It’s a complex undertaking, and for DeMuro, who is also portraying the husband, Matthew, that made it more of a challenge. “It should make sense on all the levels,” he said. “And that was the hardest part, I think, because the way it’s written, it is very complicated. Probably by the fifth time I read it, I was still picking up little subtleties or weird connections on what was going on. So that’s the biggest challenge because you also don’t want to spoon feed your audience, because you want to allow them to discover it. That makes it more fun.”
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t’s hard not to roll your eyes at some of the oddly named bands out there and wonder what its members were thinking. Sometimes, though, a band name comes along that makes you smile — and want to know more, a name like Pterodactyl, whose name invokes a certain innocence. “We felt like it captured a kind of childlike, dorky fascination with a really cool thing,” drummer/vocalist Matt Marlin shared recently from his home in Brooklyn. “It’s not like a complicated fascination, it’s just, ‘This thing has a cool name’ and is something lots of little boys and girls think is neat. “It wasn’t very high minded. I still think it was one of the best decisions we made as a band,” he added, laughing. Pterodactyl, which also features bassist/vocalist Jesse Hodges and guitarist/vocalist Joe Kremer, will perform at the Redwood Art Space in Plains Twp. Tuesday, Nov. 8, a show originally scheduled for Embassy Vinyl in Scranton. The trio will release
its third album, “Spills Out” the following week, and the album is full of sun-drenched three-part harmonies, yet there’s an underlying somber vibe. “Yeah, it’s a little schizophrenic because it’s kind of got this sunny side that feels like summery and fun, but it’s kind of got this melancholic side,” Marlin explained. “I guess we just wanted to find a way to have those not be incompatible with each other.” Part of that yin-yang came from recording the album in the dead of winter. “We were recording in our practice space and in Jesse’s apartment, so it wasn’t necessarily a very comfortable recording process,” he continued. “It was kind of scrappy and improvised, and that may come through with the mood of the record, but it’s also very personal because we were recording in spaces that were sort of native to us, that we felt comfortable experimenting in.” As with many bands, Pterodactyl’s sound has changed greatly since its early days, when it was more in the punk vein. “I feel the sound was more fitting with the name at that time, when we were actively trying to
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make really shrill, sort of abrasive music,” Marlin mused. “Now that we’ve sort of evolved over time to discover the kind of songs we want to write, it seems a little more anachronistic.” Marlin and Kremer have been playing together for more than a decade, and “Spills Out” is the first album that features Hodges for its entirety. “This album was the three of us from start to finish, so it was a more cohesive voice,” Marlin said, “but it also gave us a chance to each showcase our individual songwriting voices, too.” Aside from the expansion of the trio’s songwriting, “Spills Out” features many outside collaborators, including an organist, a violist and even former member Zach Lehrhoff. The outcome gives the album a large-band sound. To help translate that to the stage, Pterodactyl looked to its friend, Duncan Gamble. “We’re going to tour as a four piece, for starters,” Marlin said. “He’s playing on a synthesizer that can do a lot of cool different keyboard sounds, he can emulate a Farfisa organ, which was on a few songs on the album, he can emulate a Wurlitzer organ that Joe was playing on some songs, so that will cover a lot of the bases that we’ll need.” W
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What’s different is that as you’re using the thermostat, it’s learning from you. It will track your habits and automatically adjust the temperature to follow your patterns. What’s more, you can control the temperature in your living room remotely, from a laptop or smartphone. (There’s no guarantee, however, that if you and a housemate disagree on what is comfortable, you won’t find the thermostat reset on returning from a business trip.) The Nest also provides estimates as to how long it will take for your home to reach the specified temper-
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ALBUM REVIEWS Megadeth's 13th attack
“Thirteen times and it’s been lucky for me,” Megadeth singer/ guitarist Dave Mustaine growls on the closing track of “Th1rt3en,” the 13th song on the band’s 13th album. It might be a fitting statement. After being booted from Metallica, Mustaine formed Megadeth, which has sold more than 30 million albums and garnered nine Grammy nominations, and “Th1rt3en” marks the return of original bassist Dave Ellefson for the first time since 2002’s “Rude Awakening,” and the outcome is heavy, sometimes dark and always in-your-face. Standout “Sudden Death” is violent, with a piercing guitar reaching fever pitch before it
blasts into a staccato riff. Mustaine’s vocals have grown gnarlier, but can still deliver lines like “a blitzkrieg raining down evil.” “Public Enemy No. 1” is fast and dirty. “We The People” is a sludgy commentary that brings to mind Occupy Wall Street while “Guns, Drugs & Money” and “Never Dead” are thrash-y. “New World Order” has great rhythm — and Shawn Drover’s machine-gun drumming in its final half. “Fast Lane” has an apt fastpace to it; Mustaine’s and Chris Broderick’s accelerated guitars give visions of a roadway rushing past. “Wrecker,” about a wrecking ball of a woman who’s like “a
Warbringer “Worlds Torn Asunder” Rating: W W W 1/2
Carrying the torch In music, along with much of life, people are often apt to make the “don’t-do-itthe-way-they-used to” comparison. In the realm of thrash metal, Southern California’s Warbringer is one band who defies that phrase. The group recently released its third album, “Worlds Torn Asunder,” a stellar effort which aside from the distorted (and occasionally unintelligi-
vulture picking my bones clean,” gets off to a noisy start with great percussion and features a searing guitar solo. On the heavy epic “Millennium Of The Blind,” Mustaine adopts a softer, but still scratchy snarl as he sings about corrupt wars, sacrificing leaders and faceless children. “Deadly Nightshade” has dueling crunchy and chugging guitars and guttural Ellefson bass while closer “13” starts with ballad-worthy guitar before the song begins to blister. Along with Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax, Megadeth is “The Big Four” of thrash metal; all four are pioneers of the genre in its own right. But alongside Megadeth’s successful 2009 outing, “Endgame,” which debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200, “Th1rt3en” continues to prove that the band is not only a pioneer of metal, but remains one of its greatest torchbearers. -- Nikki M. Mascali Weekender Editor
ble) vocal work easily sounds like it could have been released two decades earlier. Whether the listener is a veteran metal fan or just beginning to earn one’s stripes, “Worlds Torn Asunder” should be equally enjoyable. Album opener “Living Weapon” immediately takes hold of the listener, and the band doesn’t release its grip until the album is over. Songs such as “Wake Up…Destroy,” “Enemies Of The State,” “Savagery” and “Demonic Ecstasy” reflect the theme and mood of the album, both in terms of sound as well as subject matter. For better or worse, all the songs are exactly what one would expect. They’re hardly groundbreaking or eyeopening, but the point of this type of music is about expression, not exploration. Carrying the torch forward for some of the most popular acts in metal (and, arguably, all of music) is no easy task, but Warbringer seems more than ready and willing. From beginning to end, “Worlds Torn Asunder” embodies every element of classic thrash metal: Powerful rhythm, intricate guitar work and a furious tempo combine to create music that begs to be listened to at full volume. Hearing this album makes one feel as though he or she has gotten in on the ground floor, and only Warbringer knows how far up the elevator will go. -- Michael Irwin Weekender Correspondent
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'Stronger,' not better Though she won the title of first ever “American Idol” — one of the most commercial and derivative claims to fame — Kelly Clarkson’s image has always been a little edgy. She may be pretty, but if you break her heart, she’ll break into your house and trash it. At least, that’s the impression she seems to want to project, and although each of her albums have
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Megadeth “Th1rt3en” been a slow progression toward that, her fifth release, “Stronger” is proof that Clarkson may never truly shed her bubblegum persona. Released in two versions, original and deluxe, “Stronger” is nothing if not a showcase of Clarkson’s fluid, almost perfect vocals. The velvety beginning of “What Doesn’t Kill You (Stronger)” and ethereal chorus of album standout “Standing In Front Of You” are testaments to that. But the downfall of the album is lyrics. Songs like “Einstein” and the deluxe edition’s “Don’t Be A Girl About It,” with superficial, infantile words, make one wonder if Clarkson will ever have the desire to take her music to a more serious level, or if she’ll forever be happy pandering to the desires of tween girls with the likes of Britney Spears and Selena Gomez. While the theme of the album seems to be — shockingly — heartbreak, with songs like “Let Me Down” and the forgettable “Dark Side,” Clarkson bounces around the genre spectrum and touches on some electronic ’80s tingles in “You Love Me” and “Alone.” From a distance, “Stronger” isn’t by any means awful; it sounds great. Up close and personal, though, it’s the epitome of a lack of self-awareness and growth. --Stephanie DeBalko Weekender Staff Writer
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325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe 866.605.7325 or visit pennspeak.com. - The Australian Pink Floyd Show: Nov. 3, 8 p.m. - Little River Band: Nov 4, 8 p.m., $37.75-$42.75 - Get the Led Out: Nov. 5, 8 p.m., $31-$41.75 - REO Speedwagon: Nov. 10, 8 p.m., $51.25-$57.25 - Sebastian Bach: Nov. 11, 8 p.m., $32 - Don McLean: Nov. 18, 8 p.m., $32$37.75 - Dark Star Orchestra: Nov. 23, 8 p.m., $32 - Vanilla Fudge: Dec. 2, 8 p.m., $30 - Ultimate Disco Tribute: Dec. 3, 8 p.m., $25 - Edgar Winter & Rick Derringer: Feb. 4, 8 p.m., $35.75 - Bruce In The U.S.A.: Feb. 25, 8 p.m., $25 - The Saw Doctors: March 2, 8 p.m., $32 - The Music of Bill Monroe Featuring Peter Rowan & The Travelin’ McCourys: April 22, 8 p.m.
REDWOOD ART SPACE 740 Jumper Road, Plains Twp.
- Echo Whiskey Charlie / A Fire With Friends / A Social State / Rafael Pimmentel: Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m. - Handguns / Forever Came Falling / Call Me Out / Your Turning Point: Nov. 7, 8 p.m. - Pterodactyl / Upneat Mysic / Tambourine Murder Scene: Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m., $7 all ages - Terror On The Screen / Pentimento / Last Call / Born Without Bones: Nov. 10, 8 p.m. - Incendiary / Born Low / Unite Resist / Death Grip / +tba: Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m. - The Beets / Dirt Vultures / more TBA: Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. All ages. - Dope Body / Child Bite / Mystical Wizard Business: Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m. All ages. - Salvation / Psychic Teens / Night Sins: Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. All ages. - Written Off / Beware / Enough / Better Times/ +tba: Dec. 19, 8 p.m. - Dead End Path / War Hungry / Give / Leather / Feral Man: Dec. 23, 7:30 p.m.
RIVER STREET JAZZ CAFE
665 N. River St., Plains Phone: 570.822.2992 - The Werk / XVSK: Nov. 3, 8 p.m. - Cherokee Red / Dream of Fire / Brian TV: Nov. 4, 9 p.m. - Marco Benevento: Nov. 5, 8 p.m., $8 with Furthur ticket, $15 without - Conscious Pilot / Kai-Lo / Aspect / Mascara / Corey B / MCs Diesis-I, K-One: Nov. 10, 9 p.m., $5/advance, $8/day of, 21+ - Start Making Sense (Talking Heads tribute) / Great White Caps: Nov. 11 - American Babies / Mike Dougherty Band: Nov. 12 - Dr. Fameus: Nov. 16, 8 p.m. - Suicaudio / Ol Cabbage / Hometown Heroes: Nov. 17, 8 p.m. - Misty Mountain: Nov. 19 - Jam Stampede: Nov. 23 - DJs Kai-Lo / Diesis-I / Aspect / Gaje / Men-Ji / Hostyle / Inadreem: Nov. 24, 8 p.m. - The Indobox: Nov. 25, 8 p.m. - Cabinet: Nov. 26, 8 p.m. - Barr Brothers: Dec. 10, 8 p.m. - Ryan Montbleau Band / Mike Dougherty Band: Dec. 17 - Suze: Dec. 25, 8 p.m. - Rubblebucket: Dec. 30, 8 p.m. - Cabinet: Dec. 31, 7 p.m.
SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER
420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton Phone: 888.669.8966 - NEPA Philharmonic Rachmaninoff on Paganini: Nov. 4, 8 p.m., $34.50$73.15 - The U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors: Nov. 8, 7 p.m., free
SHERMAN THEATER
524 Main St., Stroudsburg Phone: 570.420.2808, www.sherman-
theater.com - Rusted Root: Nov. 3, 8 p.m., $25 - Arlo Guthrie: Nov. 4, 8 p.m., $33-$43 - Jon Anderson & Rick Wakeman: Nov. 5, 8 p.m., $35-$55 - Phil Vassar: Nov. 10, 8 p.m., $26-$36 - Social Distortion / Chuck Ragan: Nov. 20, 8 p.m., $30 - Reel Big Fish / Streetlight Manifesto: Nov. 23, 7 p.m., $20 advance, $23 day of - Railroad Earth, more: Nov. 25-26, 8 p.m. $30/night/ $55 for both - David Archuleta: Dec. 4, 7 p.m., $30 - Mac Miller / Pac Div / Casey Veggies: Dec. 8, 8 p.m., $22 advance, $25 at door - The Machine (Pink Floyd tribute): Dec. 10, 8 p.m., $28-$33 - Golden Dragon Acrobats: Dec. 11, 2 p.m., $10 kids, $25 adults - Twelve Twenty Four: Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m., $22 - Jam Stampede: Dec. 17, 8 p.m., $15 - Patent Pending: Dec. 23, 6 p.m., $12 - Set Phasers To Stun / This Condition / Pull The Pin / Brookline Drive, more: Dec. 30, 6 p.m., $10 - Mountain Dance Concert: Jan. 22, 2 p.m., $10 kids, $12 adults - Hammer of the Gods: March 31, 8 p.m., $28 PHILADELPHIA
ELECTRIC FACTORY
3421 Willow St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.LOVE.222 - Anthrax / Testament / Death Angel: Nov. 10, 8 p.m. - Manchester Orchestra: Nov. 11, 8 p.m. - Beirut / Basia Bulat: Nov. 13, 8 p.m. - The Airborne Toxic Event: Nov. 20, 8 p.m. - Five Finger Death Punch / All That Remains / Hatebreed: Nov. 23, 7:45 p.m. - Badfish – A Tribute to Sublime / Black Landlord / Steve Oakley Band: Nov. 23, 8:30 p.m. - GWAR: Nov. 26, 8:30 p.m.
THE FILLMORE AT THE TLA
334 South St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.922.1011 - Yellowcard / Every Avenue / Go Radio: Nov. 3, 6 p.m. - Frank Turner / Andrew Jackson Jihad / Into It. Over It: Nov. 4, 7 p.m. - Soulive / Lettuce: Nov. 5, 8 p.m. - Noah and the Whale: Nov. 6, 7 p.m. - Mimosa / The M Machine / Michael NighTime: Nov. 9, 8 p.m. - Miguel: Nov. 10, 7 p.m. - IKE: Nov. 11, 7 p.m. - Fitz & The Tantrums: Nov. 12, 7 p.m. - Das Racist / Despot / Mr. Muthaf-kin eXquire: Nov. 15, 7 p.m. - Mike Doughty And His Band Fantastic / Moon Hooch / Jesse Ruben: Nov. 16, 7 p.m. - Steve Aoki: Nov. 17, 8 p.m.
SUSQUEHANNA BANK CENTER
1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, NJ. Phone: 609.365.1300 - Guns N’ Roses: Nov. 26, 8 p.m.
WELLS FARGO (WACHOVIA) CENTER
Movin’ on up Christian rock band Third Day will bring its “Make Your Move” tour to Mohegan Sun Arena (255 Highland Park Blvd., WilkesBarre Twp.) on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m.
Broad St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.336.3600 - Jay-Z / Kanye West: Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m. - Foo Fighters / Social Distortion / The Joy Formidable: Nov. 10, 7 p.m.
Third Day has won a number of Grammy and Dove awards, and its most recent album, “Move,” was released in October 2010.
ELSEWHERE IN PA
- Hot Rod Circuit / Cartel / Smoke Signals: Nov. 18, 7 p.m. - Drive-By Truckers / Jessica Lea Mayfield: Nov. 19, 8 p.m. - Infected Mushroom / Randy Seidman & PEX/Playloop DJs: Nov. 23, 9 p.m.
KESWICK THEATER
Easton Road-Keswick Ave, Glenside, Pa. Phone: 215.572.7650 - The Doobie Brothers: Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m. - Ray Manzarek & Robby Krieger of the Doors: Nov. 5, 8 p.m. - Mary Mary: Nov. 10, 8 p.m. - All Star Comedy Jam: Nov. 11, 8 p.m. - Joan Baez: Nov. 12, 8 p.m. - Buddy Guy: Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m. - Bela Fleck & the Flecktones: Nov. 17, 8 p.m.
- The Musical Box “The Lamb Dies Down on Broadway:” Nov. 18-19, 8 p.m. - The Machine: Nov. 25, 7 p.m. - Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds: Nov. 26, 8 p.m. - Adam Carolla: Dec. 1, 8 p.m.
TOWER THEATER
69th and Ludlow Sts. Upper Darby Phone: 610.352.2887 - Korn: Nov. 5, 8 p.m. - Australian Pink Floyd Show: Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m. - Todd Rundgren’s Utopia ft. Kevin Ellman: Nov. 19, 8 p.m. - Puscifer: Nov. 23, 8 p.m. - Allman Brothers Band: Nov. 25, 7:30 p.m.
TROCADERO
10th & Arch St, Philadelphia
1205 Broadway, Fountain Hill, Bethlehem www.2ndstoryblues.com - “The Retrospective:” Nov. 12, 6 p.m. Featuring Joe Beard / Chris Beard / Mike Guldin. $30. Tickets available through Ticketmaster, at ticketweb.com or 610.882.1710.
BOOGIE IN THE BUNGALOW 3
www.jibberjazz.com - Dec. 3, Shartlesville. Overnight, indoor music & camping festival with bands, late-night music, solo artists, food & craft vending. $35 pre-sale tickets. Jimakata / Cabinet / The Big Dirty / Flux Capacitor / Mystery Fyre / The Coal Town Rounders / Kyle Morgan & The Backroad.
CROCODILE ROCK
520 Hamilton St, Allentown Phone: 610.434.460 - Misfits: Nov. 4, 6 p.m. - Chris Young: Nov. 5, 8 p.m.
- Stone Metal Fire: Nov. 5, 11:59 p.m. - Sebastian Bach: Nov. 10, 7 p.m. - Sneaker Pimps: Nov. 11, 8 p.m. - Saves The Day / Bayside / I Am The Avalanche / Transit: Nov. 15-16, 6 p.m.
STATE THEATER
IZOD CENTER
NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
435 Northampton St., Easton, PA. Ticket: 610.252.2570 - The Pixies / Surfer Blood: Nov. 3, 7 p.m., $63-$84, all ages - Dana Carvey: Nov. 4, 8 p.m. - Chuck Berry: Nov. 5, 8 p.m. - Conversations with Penn & Teller: Nov. 8 - Bill Engvall: Nov. 10, 6 & 9 p.m.
BEACON THEATER
2124 Broadway, New York, NY. Phone: 212.496.7070 - Joe Bonamassa: Nov. 5, 8 p.m. - Crosby, Stills & Nash: Nov. 6, 8 p.m. - Joan Baez / Kris Kristofferson: Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m. - Stand Up for Heroes: Nov. 9, 8 p.m. - Louis C.K.: Nov. 10, Times Vary - Tracy Morgan: Nov. 11, 8 p.m. - Bill Maher: Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m.
BROOME COUNTY ARENA
1 Stuart Street, Binghamton, NY Phone: 670.778.6626 - Jeff Dunham: Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m. - Bill Gaither: Dec. 4, 2:30 p.m. - Kenny Rogers: Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m.
HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM
311 W. 34th St, New York, NY. Phone: 212.279.7740 - 3 Doors Down / Theory of a Deadman: Nov. 9, 7 p.m. - Shirley Caesar: Nov. 18, 8:30 p.m.
THE FILLMORE AT IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Place, New York, N.Y. Phone: 212.777.6800 - Yellowcard: Nov. 2, 6 p.m. - BoDeans: Nov. 3, 7 p.m. - Sage Francis / DJ Rob Swift / Metermaids / Eternia: Nov. 4, 7 p.m. - PUi: Nov. 5, 5 p.m.
50 State Rt. 120 East Rutherford, N.J. - Jay-Z / Kanye West: Nov. 5-6, 7:30 p.m. - Guns N’ Roses: Nov. 17, 8 p.m. - Judas Priest: Nov. 18, 6 p.m.
7th Ave., New York, NY Phone: 212.465.MSG1 - Enrique Iglesias: Nov. 4, 8 p.m. - Jay-Z & Kanye West: Nov. 7-8, 7:30 p.m. - Furthur: Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. - Foo Fighters: Nov. 13, 8 p.m. - Josh Groban: Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m.
RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL
1260 Ave. of the Americas, NY, NY Phone: 212.307.717 - Radio City Christmas Spectacular: Nov. 11-Jan. 2, TIMES VARY
ROSELAND BALLROOM
239 52nd Street, New York, NY. Phone: 212.777.6800 - Korn: Nov. 4, 7 p.m. - Sting: Nov. 8-9, 7 p.m. - Hollywood Undead / Asking Alexandria: Nov. 11, 5:25 p.m.
BORGATA HOTEL AND CASINO
Atlantic City, NJ Phone:1.866.MYBORGATA.com - Steven Wright: Nov. 4, 9 p.m. - Jerry Seinfeld: Nov. 5, 8 p.m. - Rita Rudner: Nov. 5, 9 p.m. - The Temptations: Nov. 11, 9 p.m. - Jim Breuer: Nov. 12, 8 p.m. - ATB: Nov. 12, 10 p.m.
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The show will also feature special guests Tenth Avenue North and Trevor Morgan. Tickets are $25-$75 and are available through Ticketmaster or at the box office. Groups of 20 or more, call 570.970.3519. For more info, visit Genexconcerts.com.
2ND STORY BLUES
- Ace Frehley: Nov. 6, 8 p.m. - Blood on the Dance Floor: Nov. 9, 5:30 p.m. - Owl City: Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m. - Mychildren Mybride: Nov. 13, 5 p.m.
WEEKENDER, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011
Phone: 215.336.2000 - Panic! At the Disco: Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m. - Mayhem: Nov. 4, 7 p.m. - Parkside Ave. / The Long Shore Drive: Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m. - Michael Ian Black: Nov. 11, 7 p.m. - The Kooks: Nov. 15, 7 p.m.
WEEKENDER, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011
We d n e s d a y : Bar on Oak: Line Dancing Bart & Urby’s: The Killer Bees Elmer Sudds: Robb Brown and Friends live at 9pm H a r d w a r e B a r, S c r a n t o n : T h e Tr i o s M i g o s a c o u s t i c H a r d w a r e B a r, Wi l k e s - B a r r e : $ 1 0 0 Wi i B o w l i n g c o n t e s t 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 O l e Ty m e C h a r l e y ’ s : D J E F X River Street Jazz Café: Open Mic Rob’s Pub & Grub: Beer Pong Wo o d l a n d s : M 8 0 Thursday: 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 a n d B a i l O u t B i n g o Breakers, Mohegan Sun: 3rd Annual Karaoke Contest Carey’s Pub: Open Mic w/ Eric & Erin from Crush Chacko’s: Kartune H a r d w a r e B a r, B l o o m s b u r g : D J P i n k H a r d w a r e B a r, S c r a n t o n : D J S h o c k D i n E c l i p s e N i g h t c l u b , B u l l R i d i n g contest H u n s ’ We s t S i d e C a f é : D J B o u n c e 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 : C o l l e g e N i g h t w / D J O o h We e R i v e r S t r e e t J a z z C a f é : T h e We r k w / o p e n e r X V S K R o b ’ s P u b & G r u b : R o n n i e Wi l l i a m s R o x 5 2 : N E PA B e e r P o n g Senunas’: Stan’s Caféé: DJ Slick To m m y b o y s B a r & G r i l l : D J C o s m o Wo o d l a n d s : D J K e v ( C l u b H D )
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Friday: 5 Star Bar & Grill: 3 Imaginary Boys Bart & Urby’s: The Chatter Brews Brothers, Pittston: Country Night w/ DJ Crocket Bonk’s: DJ Micky 10-2 B r e a k e r s , M o h e g a n S u n : L a u r a L e a & Tr i p p F a b u l o u s Brews Brothers, Pittston: Country Night w/ DJ Crocket Chacko’s: Gone Crazy D a l l a s L e g i o n : M r. E c h o G r o t t o , H a r v e y s L a k e : R o n n i e Wi l l i a m s G r o t t o , O u t s i d e Wy o m i n g Va l l e y M a l l : C u t t e r H a r d w a r e B a r, S c r a n t o n : E m i l y ’ s To y b o x H a r d w a r e B a r, Wi l k e s - B a r r e : U U U 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 : D J J u s t i n L a To l t e c a : 7 t h A n n i v e r s a r y P a r t y Lucky’s Sporthouse: Just Us 5:30-8:30 O l e Ty m e C h a r l e y ’ s : K a r a o k e OverPour: DJ Short & Poor River Grille: DJ Zthaone River Street Jazz Café: Strawberry Jam duo 6-8 p.m., Get Cryptic p r e s e n t s B r i a n T V, D r e a m s o f F i r e & C h e r o k e e Rob’s Pub & Grub: DJ Dance Party R o d a n o ’ s : D J O o h We e Rox 52: Bar Room Olympics Senunas’: Mike Dougherty Slate Bar and Lounge: Corruption Stan’s Café: DJ Smiley with Karaoke
To m m y b o y ’ s B a r & G r i l l : M a i n s t r e e t d u o 5 : 3 0 – 7 : 3 0 t h e n l a t e r J a m S t y l e trio Wo o d l a n d s : ( E v o l u t i o n ) D J K e v, M 8 0 Saturday: 5 Star Bar & Grill: Karaoke w/ Lisa and Daryl Bar on Oak: Idol Kings Bart and Urby’s: DJ Evil B Bonk’s: DJ Micky 10-2 Breakers, Mohegan Sun: Nowhere Slow Brews Brothers, Pittston: The Chatter H a r d w a r e B a r, S c r a n t o n : 2 Tw e n t y 2 H a r d w a r e B a r, Wi l k e s - B a r r e : M y H e r o Z e r 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 : O l d i e s K a r a o k e J e s s u p S i d e B a r : M r. E c h o K i n g ’ s , M o u n t a i n To p : B e t t e r w i t h B e e r L a To l t e c a : S o u l e d O u t L i a m ’ s : G h o s t s i n t h e A t t i c , 1 R e d X & 3 To B r e a t h e O l e Ty m e C h a r l e y ’ s : K a r a o k e a n d D J E F X OverPour: Black Orkid R i v e r G r i l l e : D J O o h We e River Street Jazz Café: Furthur after party w/ Marco Benevento Rob’s Pub & Grub: DJ Dance Party Rodano’s: DJ Hersh Rox 52: Breakdown Jimmy S e n u n a s ’ : G o n e C r a z y Tr i o Slate Bar & Lounge: 3rd Degree Stan’s Café: Gary & Billy from Stonecats To m m y b o y s B a r & G r i l l : S i s t e r E s t h e r Wo o d l a n d s : ( E v o l u t i o n ) D J D J K e v, I n t o T h e S p i n Sunday: B a n k o ’ s : M r. E c h o B e e r B o y s : N F L S u n d a y Ti c k e t B r e w s B r o t h e r s , L u z e r n e : N F L Ti c k e t B r e w s B r o t h e r s , P i t t s t o n : N F L Ti c k e t C a r e y ’ s P u b : N F L Ti c k e t H u n s ’ We s t S i d e C a f é : N F L T i c k e t K i n g ’ s , M o u n t a i n To p : N F L Ti c k e t R i v e r G r i l l e : N F L Ti c k e t R o b ’ s P u b a n d G r u b : N F L Ti c k e t & B a i l e y ’ s 2 1 s t B i r t h d a y B a s h R o x 5 2 : N F L Ti c k e t To m m y b o y s B a r & G r i l l : N F L Ti c k e t Wo o d l a n d s : T h e To n e s w / D J G o d f a t h e r Monday: 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 : U n p l u g g e d M o n d a y - O p e n M i c Brews Brothers, Luzerne: The Ale House Rock Band R o b ’ s P u b & G r u b : N E PA B e e r P o n g Wo o d l a n d s : B o s c o e & t h e S t o r m Tu e s d a y : Hops: Aaron Bruch H u n s ’ We s t S i d e C a f é : A J J u m p a n d D u s t i n D r e v i t c h Jim McCarthy’s: Karaoke O l e Ty m e C h a r l e y ’ s : C o l l e g e N i g h t w / K a r a o k e a n d D J E F X Slate Bar & Lounge: Karaoke w/ DJ Hard Drive To m m y b o y s B a r & G r i l l : O p e n M i c N i g h t T h e Wo o d l a n d s : C o r p o r a t e K a r a o k e
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movie review
Rating: W
By Mike Sullivan
Weekender Correspondent
Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried are on the run, and almost out of time.
A waste of 'Time' S
itting through “In Time” is a weird experience. Ostensibly, the film takes place in a dystopian future where the divide between rich and poor has increased to a devastating degree. But almost all of the social commentary that’s found in “In Time” is undercut by the fact that the film feels like it was based on one of George Carlin’s lesser observational bits from the ’70s. Essentially, the premise behind “In Time” asks us, “What if time was literally money, man? Would we have 99 Seconds stores? Instead of asking for change, would
homeless people ask if you could spare a minute?” And for 109 minutes, this insufferably dopey brand of symbolism is beaten into our foreheads with little regard to our intelligence or patience. In the unspecified future of “In Time,” people stop aging at 25. However, on everybody’s 25th birthday, a glowing green clock on their arms activates itself and automatically counts down their final year until they die. More time can be earned through menial labor jobs or spent on provisions like food or rent. Like the other 99 percent in this particular future, Will Salas (a
bland Justin Timberlake) is struggling to earn enough time to stay one step ahead of his ever-dwindling countdown. Will’s redemption comes in the form of a slumming aristocrat who presents him with more than a century in time shortly before taking his own life. Initially, Will takes advantage of his newfound wealth by squandering it on fancy cars and casinos. But when his riches gain the attention of the time keepers, a quasi-militaristic group led by Cillian Murphy (who all dress in live action role-playingapproved pleather dusters),
Will gradually hatches a plan that will change this oppressive society for the better. All three fans of “Gattaca” may get an eerie sense of deja vu while watching “In Time,” but that shouldn’t be too surprising considering that both films were written and directed by Andrew Niccol. In fact, the two films share so much in common you get the feeling that Niccol took his script from “Gattaca,” crossed out all of the references to “genetic perfection” and replaced them with “glowing arm clock thingys.” At least this laziness explains why there are so many plot holes and improbabilities. For example, why is it so easy to steal time from those arm clocks? Shouldn’t there be some kind of failsafe device that prevents people from simply touching another person’s arm and
absorbing their time? These characters are basically ATM machines with legs. Shouldn’t they be better protected? But even if you can overlook the endless plot holes, you’re still left with a movie where none of the characters are recognizably human. They’re merely wide-eyed, perpetually shouting metaphors who can’t stop reminding you about this corrupt dystopian system or that it was built off the backs of the working man. Granted, Niccol’s message is a valid one, especially during this apocalyptic economy, but couldn’t he at least utilize a modicum of subtlety to convey it? But the most annoying aspect behind “In Time” is the fact that it’s the kind of movie that preaches about the importance of time and yet wastes so much of it.
Justin Timberlake portrays the heroic Will Salas, whose unexpected inheritance propels him into shaping world-changing events.
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Opening this week: “Tower Heist,” “A Very Harold & Kumar 3-D Christmas” Coming next week: “Immortals,” “J. Edgar,” “Jack and Jill”
This could be very, very funny — or very, very not.
You wouldn’t like him when he’s angry …
By Jen Stevens Special to the Weekender
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carbon tax could be seen amongst the protestors. People in the crowd strongly felt that the environmental movement could gain solidarity and raise awareness. The group Food and Water Watch is against fracking and set up at OWS to spread awareness as well as meet like-minded individuals willing to support its cause. Eric Beltman, senior organizer for the group, recently told me its main purpose at the OWS movement was to engage people as individuals to come over and sign their petition. “We’re trying to mobilize people against hydrofracking, which is an extraordinarily dangerous technique for gas drilling because it threatens our water, our food and our air,” said Beltman. Environmentalist and author Bill McKibben spoke out a few weeks ago at a demonstration in New York City’s Washington Square Park. McKibben’s speech was recorded and posted on several websites including OWS’. “We can never do anything about global warming because Exxon gets in the way,” McKibben said. “The sky does not belong to Exxon, they cannot keep using it as a sewer into which to dump their carbon.” If anything, the Occupy Wall Street movement is bringing awareness to serious issues around our nation and the environment is just one of the many. W
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opefully you have heard of the recent Occupy Wall Street (OWS) movement that is on the rise. If you haven’t, let me give you a brief run down on the group and why they are taking a stand. To put it simply, OWS is a group that has gathered together throughout the country in numerous cities to express the feeling of major injustice from large corporations and government. The group has united together as one to let the government know the unjust practices and policies it forces individuals to go by is wrong and that people will no longer stand for it. Of course, there is more to it than that, but if you really want to look into it, go to occupywallst.org. I’m not a trained environmentalist, but anyone who can read and keep themselves up to date with the world’s current affairs knows that our environment is in danger and is declining at a rapid pace. One of the biggest issues that have been brought up by the movement is our environment. From blocking alternative energy sources to stay dependent on oil to covering up environmental disasters, these are serious issues that cannot just be ignored. During a recent OWS protest in New York, environmentalists were among the crowd demanding policies change. Signs to ban hydrofracking, end investing in big oil companies and to introduce a
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ike most Americans, Dana Carvey wasn’t exactly in shock over Kim Kardashian’s plans to divorce Kris Humphries after just 72 days of marriage. “I broke down, I sobbed for about…” Carvey joked before trailing off and laughing himself. “You know, Elizabeth Taylor must be in Heaven going, ‘Alright, fire two honey!’” The 56 year-old comedian used an interesting analogy to explain how he felt about the divorce. “I feel the way I feel about a funeral for someone who died at 107,” said Carvey. “It’s hard to see yourself throwing yourself on the casket, ‘My God, he had so much to live for!’” Carvey explained that with the faster news cycle these days, it’s actually harder for comedians because they find themselves constantly writing new jokes to stay relevant. “Last spring, we had the comedian spring,” said the former “Saturday Night Live” actor. “We went from Charlie Sheen to Donald Trump to the Royal Wedding to Arnold Schwarzenegger to Rep. Weiner to Osama bin Laden. It was so fast and furious, you couldn’t keep up with it.” Fortunately for Carvey, a lot of his material is classic and transcends news cycles. With the Texas Rangers losing the World Series last week, the impressionist broke out his George H.W. Bush voice. “Well, they had them down to the last strike there. All they needed was one ring-a-dinger, one hum-dinger down the middle,” Carvey said, mimicking the former president’s voice with an impression that became legendary on “SNL.” “Couldn’t get it done. Pretty much sucked.” During the interview, the comedian also broke out a variety of other impressions, from President Barack Obama and Jay Leno to a hybrid “Church Lady”/ Michele Bachmann. Carvey also talked about the lasting power of another act: “Wayne’s World.” The actor said he isn’t surprised that kids still dress up as Wayne and Garth on Halloween. As popular as
Dana Carvey isn’t afraid to speak his mind when it comes to the Kardashian/Humphries saga. “Wayne’s World” was, Carvey was also quick to point out that the duo was successful without drinking alcohol or smoking weed during the movies. Especially in this day and age, that is something to be legitimately shocked over. CATCH UP WITH DONNIE Boston-born New Kids on the Block singer Donnie Wahlberg has a sunny disposition on the Red Sox’s off-season. “In 2003, we lost game seven (of the American League Championship Series)… Grady Little and Pedro Martinez stayed in the game too long. Everyone thought it was the end of the world,” Wahlberg explained on the red carpet of Mohegan Sun’s 15th anniversary in Uncasville, Conn. “We cleaned house, came back, and won the World Series. And that’s what’s going to happen next year.” The BoSox have parted ways with its manager and general manager amidst all types of reports on the activities of some players in the clubhouse during the team’s September slide. Thankfully for Wahlberg, his fall hasn’t been tumultuous at all. NKOTB just announced a European tour, while the actor focuses on his CBS drama, “Blue Bloods” and newly opened restaurant, Wahlburgers. Listen to “The Ralphie Radio Show” weeknights from 7 p.m.-midnight on 97 BHT.
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the band is enjoying the ride of playing for fans that enthuse over the top-notch ensemble. “It took a little shopping, and then a little shuffling to get it right,” Weir explained. The Weekender couldn’t help but ask about the inclusion of lead guitarist John Kadlecik, who has become something of a savior for Deadheads. “He was almost an afterthought when Phil and I were talking about guitarists,” Weir said. “We found out he did things other than Dark Star Orchestra, and we looked into that and found out he had this other voice. It made good sense because he knew all the material, so we figured we’d try him out to see if it was creepy or if it was OK. It turned out it was better than OK. The guy’s really good.” Knowing the Dead’s music and improvisations are a necessity, as Furthur setlists have seen everything from “China Cat Sunflower” as an opener to withholding the undeniable “I Know You Rider” until later in the evening, sometimes not playing it until a show or two later. Weir and Lesh
have the final vote on setlists, but the blueprint comes from two unlikely sources: Furthur’s manager Matt Busch and Lesh’s wife Jill. “Basically, they consult Phil and I, but they do the groundwork,” Weir said. “It takes a whole lotta load off Phil’s and my back.” An overwhelming highlight to Furthur shows is new material which the band has been cranking out frequently since its inception. Cuts like the Weirpenned “Big Bad Blues,” and Lesh’s “High on a Mountain,” have received such praise it wouldn’t be surprising to see a larger amount of originals in future shows. “Any band I’m working with better have an outlet for new material,” Weir said. “I’m always working on more.” With a stack of new material and Weir recently opening a state-of-the-art high definition broadcasting studio, Tamalpais Research Institute (TRI), everything seems to be taking place with hopes of a new studio album. “I think we’re pretty much ready at anytime to go in and do that, and we have a facility to do that in. I guess we should start talking about that,” he said, laughing. Although Furthur and TRI are his primary focus, Weir is optimistic about the possibility of catching up with his last two projects, RatDog and The Dead. “For what it’s worth, I at least have the plan of putting on a RatDog Retrospective and broadcasting it from TRI,” he said. “And The Dead, I wouldn’t be surprised if we reassembled that at some point, polish it up and take it out for a spin. It’s always a hoot.” As for Furthur, the band is keeping Weir and Lesh on the go due to relentless touring and the musical energy reciprocating between the band and its fans. Like all shows, the music will be the guide in Wilkes-Barre, something Weir feels is the way it should be. “We’re gonna play. We don’t know where we’re going with it; we have no idea,” he said. “But we’ll get there. We’ll get there when we do.” W Furthur, Sat., Nov. 5, 7 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena (255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp.), $57.35-$67.60 via Ticketmaster, box office. Info: furthur.net
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in both. I’ve seen him tear it up on stage at Madison Square Garden with KISS, as well as many other giant venues. And, right here in NEPA, I’ve seen him rock the old West Side Theater in Scranton (1985), the old Autographs nightclub in Old Forge (1987) and Tink’s in Scranton (1995). It doesn’t matter where he’s plugged in. No one’s guitar sounds quite like Ace’s. To understand why Frehley has had such an important impact on rock guitarists, one needs to look no further than the KISS albums he played on in the ’70s. From the band’s punchy, groove-laced debut in 1974 through 1979’s much more slick “Dynasty,” Frehley has an impact on every record. He wrote the classic “Cold Gin” on the first album. His riffs seem to anchor the crunch of the second album, “Hotter Than Hell.” The spot-on perfect solo he played on a song such as “Dr. Love” from the “Rock and Roll Over” album took the song to new heights. Later, when he got more comfortable and starting doing some lead vocals, he offered gems such as “Shock Me” and “Rocket Ride.” And after the success of his 1978 solo album, he seemed to work with even greater confidence, bringing killer material such as “Hard Times” and “Save Your Love” to “Dynasty.” Why didn’t Frehley stay with KISS? Why did he leave “The Hottest Band In The World,” not once, but twice? Well, his new
book, “No Regrets,” which recently hit bookstores, offers his side of the story. And it seems that in recent years, a clean and sober Frehley has been fairly diplomatic when it comes to the topic. Were there egos and personality conflicts within the band — common factors that often cause even the most successful of groups to implode? Sure. But Frehley has put some of the blame on himself in recent interviews, he has admitted he was quite a handful at times, and on his most recent solo CD, “Anomaly,” he offers the track “A Little Below The Angels” which seems to celebrate the new and centered place he’s found in life. Fans will get all of this on Sunday night in Allentown. They’ll get the punk kid from the Bronx who loved Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix and helped shape the KISS sound. They’ll get the guy who, in the ’80s, put out great solo records such as “Trouble Walkin,’” and who, in the ’90s, helped KISS return to the very top of the rock world. And if they’re lucky, maybe they’ll even get a smoking guitar. Literally. They’ll get Ace Frehley. Rock legend. W Ace Frehley, Sun., Nov. 6, 7 p.m., Crocodile Rock (520 W. Hamilton St., Allentown). $20 advance, $23 at door. Info: 610.434.4600
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n Chris Bohjalian’s newest novel, “The Night Strangers,” readers are thrown by a haunting tale of accident, loss and guilt — a concoction of thrill perfect for this time of year. Enter Chip and Emily Linton. They seem like the quintessential couple with their large, beautiful house and wholesome twin daughters, but beneath the surface of their perfect life is the past that they all tried to leave behind. Bohjalian introduces readers to a small town in New Hampshire. The Lintons, having just left their home in Bethel, Pa., buy an old Victorian house after experiencing tremendous loss. Here, they hope to start a new life by avoiding memories of the past. But, when the Linton family starts to become acquainted with their new home, they begin to notice that the little town they hope to create a new beginning in has eerie
resemblances to their past. Since the novel is a psychological thriller, the house in many ways becomes a character. It has personality and a past somehow connected to Chip. Moreover, they find that the family who once owned the home has a story of their own. In the home, within the deep, darkened basement is a door that also takes on some characteristics all too similar with Chip’s past — 39 bolts — each taking captive whatever may be behind the door. It is the aspect of symbolism that Bohjalian is most competent with as each of the bolts holding the door represents Chip’s psyche. The sense of guilt was an impending force in this novel; specifically to the point the reader could feel it intensifying inside of them through the characters. Throughout the novel, Chip’s one fatal error left him seeing those he left behind. He tried his best, and yet, Bohjalian expertly takes readers into the mind of Chip as he ruminates over the ghosts of his past. Bohjalian seems to be taking a new route with his writing by experimenting with themes and structure he has not used in the past. There are some drawbacks to character development, specifically regarding blunted characters like Emily and some outlandish herbalists. However, the novel itself is a page-turner, well paced and thrilling. Ultimately, “The Night Strangers,” though differing from Bohjalian’s past work, has a driving force that readers will not forget. While Bohjalian may continue to experiment with his writing, readers should look forward to his ever-growing adaptation as a sign that he will never be predictable and continue to enthrall his readers.
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(1256 Providence Rd, Scranton, reservations: 570.342.9707, actorscircle.org) • “Hay Fever:” Nov. 4-6. Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. $12/GA, $10/seniors, $8/students. An England-set cross between high farce and a comedy of manners. Call to reserve.
MELLOW THEATER AT LACKAWANNA COLLEGE
(570.342.4137) • Forbidden Broadway 30th Anniversary Tour: Nov. 4, 8 p.m. Satirical roast of more than 30 Broadway hits. Front orchestra: $40. Rear orchestra/ balcony: $35. For tickets, call 955.1455, visit etix.com.
(60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, dietrichtheater.com) • “Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears: A West African Tale:” Nov. 11, 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m.; Nov. 12, 11 a.m. By Children’s Theatre. Free. Tickets available by calling or at door while they last.
(in old movie theater at Wyoming Valley Mall), kisstheatre.org, 570.991.1818/0844) • 4th Annual Silent Auction: Nov. 5, 7 p.m., Bentley’s (2300 Rte. 309, Ashley). $25/person. All proceeds benefit scholarships, production costs. For info, call 829.1901.
LITTLE SHINY THINGS PRODUCTIONS
• “Frost/Nixon:” Nov. 11-12, 18-19, 8 p.m., 20, 2 p.m., Phoenix Performing Arts Center (409-411 Main St., Duryea). All shows, $12. United Methodist Church: 570.676.0940; Phoenix: 570.457.3589.
LITTLE THEATRE OF WILKES-BARRE
(537 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre: 570.823.1875, ltwb.org) • “Footloose:” Nov. 12, 18-19, 8 p.m., Nov. 13, 20, 3 p.m. Call for reservations.
(420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton) • “In the Heights:” Nov. 11-13, $46.25$67.25
(128 W. Market St., Scranton, 570.344.3656, nepaplaywrights@live.com) • The Last Days of Gino Merli: Nov. 3-5.
SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE
KING’S COLLEGE THEATRE:
KISS (KIDS INNOVATING STAGE & SOUND) THEATER
SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER
SCRANTON PUBLIC THEATRE AT THE OLDE BRICK
DIETRICH THEATRE
(Admin. Bldg., 133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5825) • “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” by Steve Martin: Nov. 10-12, 17-19, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 13, 3 p.m. $10; $5/students, senior citizens. A fictional meeting of Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein in 1904 Paris.
3-6. Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. $12. Presented by Bracken Theatre Company.
MPB COMMUNITY PLAYERS
(mcgroganj@gmail.com, 570.454.0175) • 20th Annual Musical Theatre Production, “The Melody Lingers On: The Songs of Irving Berlin:” Nov. 11-12, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church (100 N. Church St., Hazleton). Music & dance are used to tell the story of Berlin’s life, loves and losses. For reserved tickets, call 454.0178, e-mail mcgroganj@gmail.com. GA tickets at door. Discounted tickets to all military veterans.
PENNSYLVANIA THEATER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
(JJ Ferrara Center, 212 W. Broad St., Hazleton, 570.454.5451, ptpashows.org) • “Rent:” Nov. 3-5, 11-12, 7 p.m., Nov. 6, 13, 3 p.m. Buffet dinner 90 min. prior to show time. Show only: $15 adults, $12 seniors 62+/students 12-, $8 children. Dinner/show: $28 adults, $25 seniors/students, $18 children. Call or visit website for tickets.
THE PHOENIX PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
(409-411 Main St., Duryea, 570.457.3589, phoenixpac.vpweb.com, phoenixpac08@aol.com) • Steven Dietz’s “Private Eyes:” Nov.
(570.421.5093, theshawneeplayhouse.com) ❏ Two classics: Book as bundle, buy for both shows, save $4 off each adult ticket • Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie:” Nov. 4-5, 11-12, 2 p.m.; Nov. 6, 13, 7 p.m., presented by Kaleidoscope Players. $18/adults, $15/ seniors, $10/kids under 12. • William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth:” Nov. 4-5, 11-12, 8 p.m.; Nov. 6, 13, 2 p.m. Presented by Pocono Shakes! $18/ adults, $15/seniors, $10/kids under 12.
THE UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON
(Royal Theatre of the McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts) • “The Clean House:” Nov. 4-6, 8 p.m. Fri. & Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. Fee varies. Call 941.4318.
WYOMING SEMINARY PLAYERS
(201 N. Sprague Ave., Kingston, 570.270.2110) • “Man of La Mancha:” Nov. 4-5, 8 p.m., Nov. 6, 2 p.m., Buckingham Performing Arts Center, Sprague Ave., Kingston. $4/advance, $5/door. W For info, call 270.2192. -- compiled by Stephanie DeBalko 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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as Payne begins to mull it over, however, more of Payne’s “old friends” show up — a small band of mafia, looking to exact their revenge on Payne for the death of the Don’s son. It’s in this scene that we get to hear some of that top-notch voice acting that Rockstar Games are known for. The emotion really comes through in the angry, distraught shouts from outside while Payne tries to get a plan together. Then, the action-oriented gameplay kicks in as Payne must shoot his way out of this dire situation. As the demo continues, we’re treated to several other hallmarks of the “Max Payne” series, including a surreal encounter with a mad conspiracy theorist with a bomb strapped to his chest. A short while later, the demo shows Payne in Brazil; his head has been shaved, and he’s grown a beard. It’s a radical departure from the character’s usual appearance, but reflects his adaptation to his new life. Old habits die hard, however. In addition to his addictions, he finds himself double-crossed
and fighting for his life, again. During another gun fight, we see more spectacular animations, bullet time effects and more jawdropping cinematic action sequences. We even see how Payne can utilize the environment to duck out of harm’s way as the enemy A.I. searches for him. “Max Payne 3” will feature many artistic and technical achievements, much of which I saw for myself. However, I had to take the word of the Rockstar representative when he said the game wouldn’t have any loading screens. Levels will seamlessly flow into another as all of the loading takes place behind the motion comic-book styled cut scenes. How well it will work remains to be seen, but in the wake of numerous titles that suffer from long loading screens, it will be a welcome change. From what I’ve seen, despite his new look, “Max Payne 3” is sizing up to be a fantastic game, worthy of the original. Coming to PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC in March 2012. W
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t’s hard to believe that it has already been 10 years since the first “Max Payne.” After being released to high critical acclaim, spawning a sequel and getting the Hollywood treatment in a major motion picture, you could say the game has left quite a legacy. Too much of a legacy to let go, in fact, which is why, in 2009, Rockstar Games announced a third installment, set to be released in March 2012. Recently, at New York Comic Con, I was given a hands-off demonstration of what “Max Payne 3” will look and play like. Dark, gritty and with elements of film noir set to a graphic-novel style of storytelling, the first “Max Payne” was a gripping homage to tales of dirty cops, conspiracies and unlikely heroes. Of course, the most famous feature of the original game was Payne’s ability to enter “bullet time,” dramatically slowing time down to perform incredible stunts while dodging bullets and returning fire in the blink of an eye. You’ll be happy to know, it’s all back in “Max Payne 3.” We drop in on Payne a few years after the events of the second game. He’s since crawled into a bottle of booze and is slipping from bad to worse. As the demonstration begins, we see Payne, not exactly living the good life, alone in a filthy, New York slum apartment, when an old friend, Raul Passos, comes calling. Passos offers Payne a way out, a new life in Sao Paulo, Brazil, working security for a wealthy family. Just
WEEKENDER, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011
“I think we take the piss out of 3-D. Everything is in 3-D these days, but only a ‘Harold & Kumar’ movie can be so self-referential as to make fun of 3-D even though it’s also in 3-D.” Kal Penn
John Cho, left, and Kal Penn get themselves into trouble — again — in “A Very Harold & Kumar 3-D Christmas.”
Kumar comes back Following his White House gig, Kal Penn returns to acting By Amy Longsdorf
Weekender Correspondent
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A Very Harold & Kumar 3-D Christmas” is Kal Penn’s first movie in three years. But that doesn’t mean the actor who’s best known for playing the world’s most fervent weed smoker has spent the last 36 months lighting up, slacking off and wolfing down White Castle hamburgers. Penn, who neither smokes marijuana nor eats meat, is coming off a stint working for President Barack Obama as an associate director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. In Washington, he served
in a number of different capacities, including as a liaison to arts communities, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. So, what was it like going from staff meetings with the Commander-in-Chief to revisiting a character who spends his days more than half-baked? “It was a little tougher for me this time around because it’s been three years since we shot the last movie,” says Penn, 34. “We also set the movie six years after the last one, so it was a bit of a challenge to re-discover Kumar and try to figure out what’s been happening to him in these intervening years.” Making Penn’s assignment even trickier was the fact that he
and John Cho (Harold) didn’t have any scenes together for the first two weeks of shooting. “I’m so used to playing Kumar with Harold,” says Penn during a telephone interview from Philadelphia. “This time I had to discover Kumar’s independence.” At the outset of “A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas,” Harold has left the slacker lifestyle behind. He’s married, employed and the owner of a nice house in the ’burbs. Kumar, by contrast, is out of work, barely getting by and living in the same apartment he once shared with Harold. The two might have grown apart, but they’re soon reunited when a mysterious package for Harold is delivered to Kumar by mistake. After sampling the “high grade” contents, the pals get themselves into a jam when a Christmas tree belonging to Harold’s father-in-law goes up in smoke. Thus begins an ill-advised journey through New York City in search of the perfect replacement tree. “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle” (2004) and its 2008 sequel, “Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay,” are far from mind-teasers. But, in their own ways, the movies addressed issues of race and politics. Do the guys tackle religion this time around? “I never thought that we took on religion as much as we took on the traditions of Christmas movies like ‘A Christmas Story’ or the claymation specials we all grew up with,” says Penn. “I also think we take the piss out of 3-D. Everything is in 3-D these days, but only a ‘Harold & Kumar’ movie can be so self-referential as to make fun of 3-D even though it’s also in 3-D.” As for those who worry that the “Harold and Kumar” movies glorify drug use, Penn claims the opposite is true. “A friend pointed out to me that it’s only when the guys are high that bad things happen to them,” he says. “If anything, the movies are
warnings about (not abusing drugs.)” In case you haven’t guessed already, Penn is nothing like the character who made him famous. But the actor finds much to admire about his alter ego. “For me, the relatability of Kumar is not that he smokes weed or likes hamburgers but it’s because he has such an outgoing personality,” says Penn. “I love that about him. We’re very different in real life, and that’s the joy of playing him. “I’m actually more of a Harold and John Cho is more of a Kumar. But usually in the third week of shooting these movies, I’ll start to come out of my shell a bit thanks to Kumar. He has a good effect on me.” Are fans ever disappointed that Penn isn’t more of a stoner? “Oh, yeah, they’re disappointed,” he says. “In fact, I don’t share the fact that I don’t smoke weed with too many people. I don’t want to spoil the illusion. When I’m out grabbing a drink with friends, I’ll often have people coming over to me with five beers going, ‘C’mon man, let’s pound them.’ When I say no, I can see I’m disappointing them. “But we also have fans who don’t just like the movies for their debaucherous content. They’ll come up and say, ‘We love that you made a buddy
comedy that also had a commentary on race or Guantanamo or deconstructed 3-D.’ Those fans, I guess, have a better ability to dissociate fact from fiction.” Growing up in New Jersey, Penn was entranced by both acting and activism. His engineer father and scientist mother never let him forget that his grandparents marched with Gandhi for Indian independence. In the eighth grade at Freehold’s Marlboro Middle School, Penn joined the drama club despite being teased mercilessly by his buddies about being an actor. After Penn aced a role in a play presented during a school-wide assembly, his friends changed their tune. “They said, ‘Why didn’t you tell us what you were doing? That was so cool!’ I thought, ‘Wow, you can actually change somebody’s mind by making them laugh.’ That was the kind of a magic that I wanted to continue doing.” A few years ago, Penn accepted an offer to become a visiting lecturer in the Cinema Studies department at the University of Pennsylvania. Not long after that year-long stint, Penn landed a regular role on TV’s “House.” But after shooting 36 episodes, he opted to go work for the White House. Penn will be back on the campaign trail for Obama in 2012. In the meantime, he’s helping create a workplace comedy for NBC and finishing up a re-occurring role on “How I Met Your Mother.” “I missed being creative,” he says. “What I love about D.C. is the exact opposite of what I love about L.A. In D.C., I was able to be cerebral, but in L.A., I can be creative. And I really enjoy using that part of my brain.” W
Cho and Penn in another scene from the movie.
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Franklin Hill Vineyards of Bangor will be featured in a wine dinner at Mount Airy Casino Resort Friday, Nov. 4.
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“Mount Airy is being very creative by catching onto something that the people love,” Pivinski said. “It’s such a compliment to us because we’ve never gone in that that direction before.” Before the menu was chosen, Pivinski brought her top eight wines to Mount Airy for a tasting. “I let these scary men taste all my wines,” she explained with a laugh. “It’s like judging a beauty contest watching their faces and what they thought would go with them.” The outcome sounds delicious. The four-course meal, which is hosted by Pivinski and the casino’s Executive Chef Kevin Klinetop and Le Sorelle Cucina Chef Matthew Smith, starts with a honey crisp apple and endive salad with speck ham and cider-ginger dressing paired with Seyval Blanc. Pumpkin ravioli with chestnuts, sage brown butter and grana padano cheese accompanied with Chambourcin follows. The third course features fennel-crusted pork tenderloin with roasted fennel and gigante
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THE FRUIT OF LOCAL LABOR By now, “farm-to-table” and “sustainable” are words most everyone recognizes to encourage us to buy and eat local as much as we can. But what about “drink local?” With the Franklin Hill Vineyards Dinner Friday, Nov. 4 at Le Sorelle Cucina inside Mount Airy Casino Resort (44 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono), attendees can do just that. Having planted its first vines in 1976, the winery is one of the first and oldest wineries in the Poconos and Lehigh Valley, started after owner Elaine Pivinski bought a farm to live off the land. “One thing I’m thrilled, thrilled, thrilled to pieces about is that Pennsylvania is really starting to get recognized as a very, very good winemaking region,” Pivinski told Dish. Despite the bad economy of late, Pivinski’s seen her business flourish, growing 18 percent in the past year alone. “The reason is that people love supporting local industry, they love supporting stuff made in America,” Pivinski said. “This is farmed in America, I think people are really realizing that they want to look local. There’s a big movement on buying local, buying fresh, farm-to-table, and it is a great, great atmosphere right now about purchasing and helping people in your community.” Supplying wines for a wine dinner is a first for Franklin Hill.
beans paired with Evanswood. The dessert course, vanilla bean panna cotta with pears, a walnut lace cookie and port syrup, is accompanied by Breathless, Franklin Hill’s port-style red wine. Cost for the dinner is $59 per person, and seatings will be held at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. To make a reservation, call 877.532.0340. While not part of Friday’s wine dinner, I had to ask Pivinski about her “martini wines,” which she and winemaker Bonnie Pysher developed about six years ago. “We took a base wine of our vidal blanc and started doing flavorings in it,” she explained, adding that they’ve done mango, strawberry, blueberry and green apple. “We put just a little bit in it to just set it off, and we wanted to know if people would buy orange wine, blue wine, strawberrycolored wine.” She took the then-new wines to Split Rock Resort’s wine festival and sold 20 cases of each. Her son renamed them Passion, Desire and Bliss, and the following year, sold 80 cases. “I mean, wouldn’t you want a glass of Desire?” Pivinski asked. The “martini” part of the wines comes with a few simple additions. “You take a glass of these wines, add crushed ice and a shot of vodka to it and add the complementary fruit,” Pivinski explained. “It is a slam dunk. This year, we went and got true pomegranate juice and put it with peaches — it is delightful.” For more about Pivinski and Franklin Hill Vineyards (7833 Franklin Hill Road, Bangor), visit franklinhillvineyards.com. W
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BENEFITS / CHARITY EVENTS
7th Annual Waymart Bowl Nov. 5, Western Wayne HS field. 9 a.m.: federal correctional officers vs. Wayne County courthouse workers. 10:30 a.m.: federal correctional officers vs. PA State Police. Dinner to follow, John’s Italian Restaurant, tickets must be purchased in advance. Donations collected for Dessin Animal Shelter. All money raised will go to local veterans. Benefit Costume Ball Nov. 5, 6 p.m., Country Gentlemen (1788 Main Rd., Hunlock Creek). DJ Todd, refreshments, food, basket raffles, prizes. $10/person, $15/couple. Costumes optional. All proceeds to benefit local cancer patient. For directions, call 570.256.2000. Benefit Dance Concert for Flood Victims ft. Joe Nardone & The All Stars, Eddie Day & The Starfires and Gary DeCarlo of Steam Nov.
18, 7:30 p.m. at Genetti’s (77 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre). $20, all proceeds benefit The American Red Cross and The Salvation Army. Tickets available at all Gallery of Sound locations. Caring for Carmine Nov. 11, 7-11 p.m., Immaculate Conception Parish Hall (801 Taylor Ave., Scranton). $20 at door, in advance at The UPS Store, Dunmore. Food, drinks, music by Pat Dougher, basket raffles, live auction. Info: 570.346.8670. All proceeds benefit Carmine Monacelli. Chacko’s Family Bowling Center (195 N. Wilkes-Barre Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.BOWL, www.chackosfamilybowlingcenter.com) events: • Bowl-a-Thon for National Epilepsy Awareness Month: Nov. 13, 3-5 p.m. $15/person, includes shoes, ball, refreshments. Sponsor lane, $100, company name/logo in signage. Gifts for prizes accepted. Info: 570.592.1150, epilepsywv@efepa.org, 256.7823, kgill@earthlink.net. Checks made out to “EFEPA” can be sent to: EFEPA
Northeast Region Resource Center, 71 N. Franklin St. 109-B, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. Cork Bar & Restaurant will provide free entrees for Veterans (up to $20) Nov. 10, 3-10 p.m., 463 Madison St., Wilkes-Barre. Active military personnel with military ID, veterans with ID, eligible. Families welcome, reservations required, contact 570.270.3818, ruth@corkdining.com. Fight for Sight Fundraiser Nov. 5, 8 p.m.-midnight, Molly’s Cozy Corner (Prospect Ave., Scranton). Raffle baskets, gift cards, services. Donations accepted, can be dropped off at B&B Printing (1320 Prospect Ave.) or venue. Pick-up can be arranged by request. Benefits Jake Paff, a 3-year-old with incurable genetic eye disease, Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy. Flood Relief Christian Concert Nov. 5, 5:40-9 p.m., doors 5 p.m., Genetti Conference Center (77
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E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre). $10 advance, $12 door. Kendall Mosley, Choose This Day, WATERSEDGE, LeeAnn Lemperie. Cash soda bar, food bar, 50/50. Prayer service 5:25 p.m. Contact 570.899.2264, steve@unitybymusic.org for tickets. Benefits Red Cross, Salvation Army. Flood Victim 2010 Tax Return Help from PICPA, RSVP, Area Agency on Aging • Nov. 1, 6-7 p.m., Duryea Borough Building. Info only. • Nov. 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Wyoming County Senior Center, Tunkhannock. Info only. • Nov. 7, 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Luzerne County Community College. One on one. Appointment required, call 570.822.1158 ext. 3370. Recovery Race 5K Run/Walk Nov. 12, 9 a.m., Kirby Park, meet at the pavilion by pond. Proceeds benefit those in Wyoming Valley adversely affected by Tropical Storm Lee. For info, e-mail Recovery-
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Race@gmail.com. Register at ceopeoplehelpingpeople.org. Skate for the Causes Nov. 10, 6-9 p.m., Skateaway (610 Blackman St., Wilkes-Barre). $5 admission, $2 skate rental. For each non-perishable food item donated, get raffle ticket to win 2 hockey tickets & $25 Visa gift card. Fingerprinting, 50/50, Tux, more. Proceeds benefit Fallen Officers Remembered, Making A Difference Ministries, local food pantry. Donations for raffles accepted. Contact 570.760.9034 or Faloffrem@aol.com. Sound for Scoliosis Rock the Lumbar Nov. 13, 6 p.m., Honeychilds’ (109 Drinker St., Dunmore). Comedian Kenny Jay, Backdraft, Knucklehead Smith, The Project, Blush, Jax. Spaghetti Dinner featuring Savo’s Famous Sauce and Meatballs Nov. 10, 4-8 p.m., Ger-
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ACROSS 1 “Six-pack” muscles 4 Somewhere out there 8 Snare 12 A Gershwin brother 13 Albacore, e.g. 14 Apiece 15 Reverie 17 Tool storage structure 18 Bombard 19 Fore’s opposite 21 Greek consonants 22 Masseuse’s workplace 26 Seraglio group 29 April payment 30 Joan of 31 Enrages 32 X rating? 33 Fedora feature 34 Conger or moray 35 Crafty one 36 High-quality 37 Fluorescent trademark 39 “Eureka!” 40 “- Town” 41 Operatic voices 45 Kill bills 48 9-to-5 50 A long time 51 Massachusetts motto starter 52 Caesar’s “I love” 53 Protuberance 54 Colonial sewer 55 Kitten’s comment
DOWN 1 Verdi opera 2 Lingerie buys 3 Puts into words 4 Hotel lobby, perhaps 5 Gas, oil, etc. 6 Literary collection 7 Fast time 8 Irritable 9 “Go, team!” 10 Dogfight participant 11 Advanced deg. 16 Hamlet’s countrymen 20 Transmit, in a way 23 Ganges attire 24 Prudish 25 Wile E.’s supplier 26 Wasted no time 27 Neighborhood 28 Hinge (on) 29 Cowboy nickname 32 As specified 33 Impudent 35 Winter ailment 36 Aspects 38 Gaggle member 39 Bottomless pit 42 Thailand, once 43 “All -” 44 Pack cargo 45 Vehicle with sliding doors 46 Id counterpart 47 Nugent of rock 49 “I’ll take that as -”
Deluxe, Coney Island Chris, more.
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mania Hose Company (430 Foot Ave., Duryea). $8/adults, $4under 12. Eat in or take out. Proceeds benefit flood victims of Lighthouse Fellowship Church. For info, call Tim at 570.902.5658.
Annual Veterans Day Parade Sponsored by District 12, American Legion Nov. 6, 2 p.m., from corner of Rutter Ave. & Market St., Kingston, over Market St. Bridge, around Public Square, to North Main St.
Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, www.dietrichtheater.com) calendar of events: ❏ Kids Classes: • Quilting for Kids: Wed., through Dec. 14, 3:30-5 p.m. $6/class. Ages 6+. Call to register. • Drawing from Life: Nov. 3, 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8, 4-5:30 p.m. $50. Ages 9-12. Call to register. • Young at Art: Painting for Preschoolers: Nov. 3, 10-10:45 a.m. $35. Ages 4-5. All materials provided. Call to register. • Drawing and Painting: Nov. 4, 4-5:30 p.m. $35. Ages 5-8. Call to register. • Painting Together: Nov. 4, 10-10:45 a.m. $35. Ages 3-4. Young artists and their moms, dads, grandparents and caregivers. Call to register. ❏ Intergenerational Classes: • Intergenerational Quilting: through Dec. 14, 6-7:30 p.m. $6/class. Ages 13+. “Barn Swallows.” All materials provided. Call to register. • Open Studio/Portfolio Prep: Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29, 7-8:30 p.m. $15/class, $60/4 classes. Ages 13+. Draw, paint from life, create pottery, sculpture, develop molds. Call to register. ❏ Adult Classes:
Zero Gravity Gymnastics Team Shopping Extravaganza Nov. 13, 3-7 p.m., Shawnee Room (40 W. Main St., Plymouth). Raffle baskets, music by Northeast Music Authority. Vendors from Lia Sophia, Tupperware, Alley cat, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Elsen & Company Jewelers, more. For more info, to be a vendor, call 570.885.3432.
EVENTS 10th Annual Sideshow Gathering Nov. 4, 3 p.m., performances 5 p.m.; Nov. 5, noon, performances 3-6 p.m., 10 p.m.-midnight; Nov. 6, performances 2-5 p.m., The Woodlands Inn & Resort. Entire weekend, $15. Concurrent with 18th Annual Inkin’ The Valley tattoo convention. Auction of art, rare carnival, circus items, Nov. 5. Tribute to founder Franco Kossa, Nov. 4. The Lucky Daredevil Thrillshow, FreakShow
Cameo House Bus Tours (Anne Postupack, 570.655.3420, anne.cameo@verizon.net, checks to 933 Wyoming Ave., W. Pittston, Pa. 18643) • The Chocolate Show, NYC: Nov. 12. Chicory House and Folklore Society (www.folkloresociety.org, 570.333.4007) events: • Community Contra Dance: Nov. 5, 7 p.m., Church of Christ Uniting (776 Market St., Kingston). $9/adults, $25/families. Potluck 6 p.m., bring a dish. “Contra Rebels,” fiddlers Todd Clewell & Barb Schmidt, Henry Koretzky, Ted Crane. No partner or previous experience needed. Craft and Gift Fair Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Oblates of St. Joseph (Rte. 315, Pittston). 40+ vendors, theme baskets, raffle, refreshments. Free parking. Sponsored by St. John’s P. M. Church, Avoca. For info,
• Golden Days of Radio Players: Tues., through Dec. 6, 7-9 p.m. Free. Culminates in performance, Dec. 7, 7 p.m. Call to register. • Photoshop 101: Nov. 2, 9, 16, 7-9 p.m. $75. Ages 16+. Must have own laptop, will download free trial of Photoshop Elements. Call to register. • Mosaic Design: Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7, 7-8:30 p.m. $90. Ages 13+. Call to register. • Acting Workshop: Nov. 3, 10, 7-8:30 p.m. $50. Ages 16+. Informal performance at end of course. Call to register. • Jewelry Making: Intro to Glass Fusing: Nov. 7, 6-8 p.m. $60. Ages 16+. All materials supplied. Call to register. • Pottery & Sculpture: Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, 7-8:30 p.m. $60. All levels, all materials supplied. Call to register. ❏ Special Events: • Barbershop Vocal Clinic: Nov. 5, 12, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. For new or experienced singers. Call 836.8595 to sign up, preregistration not required.
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Doug Smith Music (dougsmithbass@comcast.net, 570.343.7271) • Nov. 8, 7-8:30 p.m., Broadway and Beyond, Jewish Community Center (601 Jefferson Ave.). Seniors: $1.50 meal; $5 show. Doug Smith Orchestra featuring Erin Malloy. Reservations:
Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church (420 Main Rd., Hanover Twp., 570.823.6242) • Soup, Bake & Book Sale: Nov. 3, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Soup of month: Chicken
Downtown Arts (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre) • Downtown Arts invites crafters, artists to sell goods in their holiday shop, open Nov. 18-Dec. 23. Spaces are $75, choose as many days and hours as needed. Call Gina Malsky, 570.905.7308 for info. • “Downtown Dances:” Nov. 18, 7 p.m. Third Friday performance features music, dance, art. Complimentary with reception following performance. For info, call Gina Malsky, 570.905.7308.
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Entertainment Unlimited Events: • The Poets, Frankie & The Corvettes, Old Friends, Nov. 26, St. Mary’s Center (320 Mifflin Ave., Scranton). Doors 5 p.m., music and dancing 7-11 p.m. $20, cash bar and food court. Call 800.830.7463, 570.343.5151, 343.2429 or 457.2808 for reservations.
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 39 Noodle. $7/quart. Take outs only, pre-order appreciated. To order, call Judi, 825.6914, or Barry, 831.5593. Greater Scranton Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association • General Chapter Meeting: Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m., Sherbine Lounge, Penn State Worthington Scranton Campus. Open to public. • Tickets for Penn State vs. Ohio State Away Game For Sale: Nov. 19. $95 each, to members only. Memberships can be purchased by contacting armcgoff@yahoo.com:$15 single membership, $20 couple. To buy, contact ejameselliott@aol.com. The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce events: • Social Media and Your Small Business: Nov. 3, 8:30 a.m. $35. Holiday Craft & Gift Fair Nov. 6, noon-5 p.m., Hughestown Hose Co. (31 Center St., Hughestown). For info, call 570.655.4552, 654.5763. Introduction to Voice Acting/ “Getting Paid to TalkMaking Money With Your Voice:” Offered through Luzerne County Community College, Nov. 9,
6:30-9 p.m. Registration required, call 1.800.377.5222. For info, visit voicecoaches.com/gptt. King’s College: (133 North River St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5957 or www.kings.edu) events: • Mass Communications Conference: Nov. 3, 9:30 a.m., Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center. Four sessions by professionals, industry leaders lecturing on advertising, sports media, graphic design, public relations, print journalism, more. Register online. For info, contact 208.5947, michelleschmude@kings.edu. Kingston Seventh Day Adventist Church Potato Pancake Sale Nov. 6, eat in or take out, 1-5 p.m., Church fellowship hall (17 2nd Ave., Kingston). Potato pancakes: $1 each, $5/6. Haluski: $2/ small, $4/large. May call ahead day of for take outs, 570.287.6647. Lackawanna College events (Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St., Scranton, 570.955.1455) • Forbidden Broadway 30th Anniversary Tour: Nov. 4, 8 p.m. $30-$45, $15/students. Marywood University events (2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, www.marywood.edu, 570.348.6211)
• “Angels in the Architecture” Wind Ensemble Concert: Nov. 6, 4 p.m., Sette La Verghetta Center for the Performing Arts. Free. ❏ Tournees French Film Festival: Nov. 4-18, 7 p.m. Learning Resource Center, Lynett Multi-Media Room 160. Films include subtitles. Faculty-led discussion follows. Contact Laurie McMillan at 570.348.2266 or lmcmillan@marywood.edu for info. Schedule: • “Of Gods and Men:” Nov. 6. The story of eight French Trappist monks faced with threats from fundamentalist terrorists and the Algerian military. Misericordia University events (www.misericordia.edu, 570.674.6400, box office 674.6719): • Kickoff Relay for Life Party: Nov. 3, 8-9:30 p.m., John and Mary Metz Dining Hall, Banks Student Life Center. • Guest Speaker Sean A. Rector, president & CEO of The T.Y.M.E. Foundation’s Boys to Men Enrichment Program: Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sandy & Marlene Insalaco Hall Dudrick & Muth Rooms 216-217. Open free to the public. To register, call 570.674.6247, e-mail srichard@misericordia.edu. • Bus Trip to See “Billy Elliot in NYC:” Nov. 5. $155/person, includes
bus, orchestra seating at Imperial Theater, dinner plus gratuities at Gossip Bar and Restaurant. Open to public, attendees will specify choice of dinner at registration. For info, to make reservations, call 674.6768. • “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” as part of Fall Movie Series: Nov. 5, 7 p.m.; Nov. 6, 3 p.m., 8 p.m., Lemmond Theater at Walsh Hall. $1/Misericordia students w/ ID; $3/ public. For info, call 674.6411. • “Arab Spring/Europe Fall,’’ by Jon Greenwald, vice president of the International Crisis Group of Washington, D.C.: Nov. 8, 7:30-9 p.m., Huntzinger & Alden Trust Rooms 218-219, Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall. Free and open to the public. 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. • Premo’s Bakery Fundraiser: Orders for pasties, nut and poppy seed rolls through Nov. 2 by calling 822.4660. Items available for pick-up at North Branch Library, Nov. 15. $4/pasties, $9/nut or poppy seed rolls. Checks should be made payable to Osterhout Library North Branch. • Origami Night: Modulars: Nov. 2, 6 p.m.
• Knit & Crochet Group: Nov. 5, 19, 10:30 a.m.-noon. All ages welcome. • Board Game Night: Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, 6:30-8 p.m. All ages. Pick a game, bring own. • Vera Bradley Purse Basket Raffle: Tickets can be purchased at North Branch during regular business hours. Penn State Wilkes-Barre events: • Fall personal enrichment film & discussion series schedule: Thurs., through Nov. 3, 7 p.m., R/C WilkesBarre Movies, Wilkes-Barre. “The Sixth Sense,” “The Exorcist,” “Rosemary’s Baby,” “The Changeling,” “The Ghost & Mrs. Muir.” For info, to register: 570.675.9220, gle15@psu.edu, visit wb.psu.edu/ce. Robert Dale Chorale (robertdalechorale.org) Chorale Sampler: Nov. 4, 6-7 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Scranton. Free. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (100 Rock St./Center St., Hughestown) • Nut Roll & Poppy Seed Sale: Nov. 21, noon-4 p.m. $7.75. Deadline Nov. 13. Call 570.654.1849 or 654.1594.
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Public ticket sales available in KUB Student Activities Office at Bloomsburg University, hours Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays 11a.m.- 2 p.m. Cash, checks, and credit cards (Visa and MasterCard only) accepted. There will be a $3 per ticket convenience fee for credit card orders. Also available through Music Today at www.bloomu.tickets.musictoday.com (additional charges apply for online orders). For more information, call 570-389-5212. Funded by CGA.
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lack of selection in the U.S. ..... that’s really how it all began. WEEKENDER: What can people expect when e? visiting your online store? jor CHEUNG: One of the major ing concepts that we are introducing with VienneMilano is the ideaa that you can wear thigh highs ty, for every occasion (work, party, his play and love). To illustrate this point, consumers will find ourr n models wearing thigh highs in various outfits. Secondly, sincee no we are launching VienneMilano in the fall/winter time, visitors will be able to find a selection of thigh highs that are more appropriate for the coolerweathered days. There’s also a “learn” section to help women understand what thigh highs are about and the proper way to care for them. WEEKENDER: What materials do you use for your stockings? CHEUNG: We are using materials such as silk, wool, Lycra, and polyester. All of our bands are made using silicone, which makes it super comfortable. Our customers won’t need to wear complicated garter belts. WEEKENDER: What are your price ranges? CHEUNG: My price ranges from $39.99 to $69.99. As a premium product, we felt that this is the right price range as we offer high quality. At the same time, we are priced a little bit lower than our direct competitor. WEEKENDER: What makes your thigh highs different from other brands? CHEUNG: Well, to start, our brand positioning is that VienneMilano reveals the
VienneMilano founder Vienne Cheung wants women to know they can wear thigh highs for work, party, play and love. style and confidence of a woman who knows how to be elegant, playful and sexy in every occasion. We believe that in order for a woman to “reveal” anything about herself, they have to have style and confidence first. At the same time, our positioning also acts as an aspiration to women who want to be more confident and stylish. Therefore, unlike other hosiery brands, you will see the entire full-figured model (not just a pair of legs) to show that the woman who’s wearing VienneMilano is someone who is elegant, playful and sexy. WEEKENDER: What is one thing you want the world to know about VienneMilano? CHEUNG: Hosiery is something that allows a woman to make a statement about herself all year round. Another feedback that I often hear is that there are actually some women who are not familiar with thigh
highs. Some women were also concerned with the fact that they are either too short or tall to wear thigh highs as this was a problem they faced with pantyhose. My advice: Try it out, and see how you like it! So far, the women of all sizes who we’ve provided samples to have converted already. They have started telling all of their friends about how much they love our thigh highs as it made their legs look flawless. They felt great wearing VienneMilano, and they also raved about some of
our products’ fancy band. As for the height concern, well, I’m someone who wears 6-inch heels because I’m a short girl. Thigh highs work for me! And last, but certainly not least, I would like the world to know that VienneMilano was mainly started by a woman who loves fashion and had a dream. Since I was a kid, I wanted to be in the fashion industry. And although I’ve taken a roundabout way of getting there, I am slowly making my way there. W
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ith a background in fine arts and business experience, Vienne Cheung of Waltham, Mass., has worked in product management roles to launch a variety of products. And then she had the idea to launch her own. On Tuesday, Nov. 1, that’s just what she did. VienneMilano.com offers high-end thigh highs for the woman who wants luxurious hosiery. Learn how this business came to fruition and exactly what you can expect when you begin your shopping experience. WEEKENDER: What made you want to launch VienneMilano? CHEUNG: Working in corporate America, I felt that it was very limiting in terms of fashion. For me, fashion is a form of self expression. It’s a way to make a statement about who you are — and this can be hard to achieve in business attire. Instead, I found hosiery, particularly thigh highs, to be a solution. I really believe that an outfit can “pop” when paired up with the right hosiery. Thigh highs can smooth a woman’s legs, and they are more comfortable and sanitary than pantyhose. I also feel that when a woman is wearing thigh highs, it’s like that little secret that she can choose to hide or share with the rest of the world. To sum it all up, thigh highs are a lot of fun. However, the problem is I found it challenging to find thigh highs in the U.S. I often imported my own hosiery from abroad. That’s when I realized I can’t possibly be the only woman who appreciates nice hosiery and is challenged by the
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speak and see POETIC Anthology Books (515 Center St., Scranton, above Outrageous, 570.341.1443, scranthology@gmail.com) All events free, unless otherwise noted. ❏ Book Groups • Scranton Interplanetary Literary Agency, a classic science fiction discussion group: 2nd Tues., 6:30 p.m. ❏ Writing Groups • Open writers group: Sat., noon led by KK Gordon and Leslee Clapp. Bring piece of original writing to discuss and critique. Barnes & Noble WilkesKing’s Booksellers (7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.4700) ❏ Monthly Book Clubs, all 6:30-7:30 p.m. • “The Slug Club,” an all-ages club about Harry Potter: first Wed., 6:307:30 p.m., led by Charles Moore. Costumes encouraged, not required. ❏ Children’s Events: • Young Readers Monthly Activity Night: first Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 8-12. • American Girl Doll Give-A-Way: first Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Weekly Sat. morning story time, 11 a.m.-noon. Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500) • Writers Group Thurs., 7-8:30 p.m. Celebrates all types of writing styles, formats. Join anytime. Free. Call to register.
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King’s College Events: (133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5900, www.kings.edu) • Reading by Michael Cunningham: Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m. Burke Auditorium, William G. McGowan School of Business. Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “The Hours” will read excerpts from his work, followed by Q&A and book signing. Info: 208.5900, ext. 5487. Osterhout Library (71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.821.1959) • Book Signing with Nadejda Reilly: Nov. 5, 1 p.m. “Ukrainian Cuisine with an American Touch and Ingredients,” “Ukrainian Cuisine with an American Touch and Ingredients-Gluten Free.” Call 821.1959 to make a reservation, for info. • Book Discussion: “The Maze Runner” by James Dashner: Nov. 10, 6 p.m. All ages. • Socrates Cafe Discussion Group: Nov. 10, 6:30-8 p.m.
Pocono Arts Council (18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. 570.476.4460. www.poconoarts.org) • Poems of Noreen Robbins: through Nov.-Dec. Opening reception Nov. 5, 1-4 p.m., snacks, refreshments. The Vintage Theater (119 Penn Avenue, Scranton, 570.589.0271, www.scrantonsvintagetheater.com) • Writer’s critique group: Sat., noon-2 p.m. Bring work samples. Free and open to public, donations encouraged. West Pittston Library (200 Exeter Ave., www.wplibrary.org, 570.654.9847) • Weekly story time for children: Fri., 1 p.m. Free.
VISUAL AFA Gallery (514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton: 570.969.1040 or Artistsforart.org) Gallery hours Thurs.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. • Life Drawing sessions: every Mon., 7-9 p.m. Contact ted@tedmichalowski.com for info. • Drawing Socials: Sun., 6-9 p.m. $5 GA, $2 student. • Christine Medley, Mike McGoff, John Budash: Nov. 3-26. Reception Nov. 4, 6-9 p.m. Prints, ceramics, photography. Artspace Gallery (221 Center St., Bloomsburg, 570.784.0737) Gallery Hours Thurs.-Sat., 12-8 p.m., Sun., 12-5 p.m., or by appointment. • “First Impressions:” Exhibition featuring Sandra B. Davis & Marilyn Paul: through Nov. 13. ARTSPACE Gallery (18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg, artspacegallery.net) • Featured Artist Jim Hannan: through Nov. Opening reception Nov. 5, 1-4 p.m., snacks, refreshments. • Altered States? Photography Based Images: Open call for entries, photobased works which have been altered at any point during photographic process. All content/photographic media acceptable. Entry fees: $15/first 2 entries, $10/each additional entry for students; $20/first 2 entries, $15/each additional entry for adults. Deadline, Nov. 23. Info: poconoarts.org, 570.476.4460, info@poconoarts.org. Arts YOUniverse Art Gallery (47 North Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre) Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., noon-8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• “Octobi Collective:” through Nov. 18. Work by Tobi Balin Grossman. Blue Heron Art Gallery (121 Main St., Wyalusing, 570.746.4922, www.blueheronart.org) Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat. by appt. • “The Art of Dance-The Music of Art:” through Dec. 15 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. • “Windows: A Collaborative Exhibit of Writing & Visual Arts:” through Nov. 20. Camera For A Cure’s Timmy Walsh will be hosted by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (Wyoming Ave., Scranton) Nov. 4. Original photos with train theme, raising funds for Lung Cancer Research Foundation. For info, visit cameraforacure.com, find CFAC on Facebook, call 570.604.4355. Camerawork Gallery (Downstairs in the Marquis Gallery, Laundry Building, 515 Center St., Scranton, 570.510.5028. www.cameraworkgallery.org, rross233@aol.com) Gallery hours Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Accepting submissions for new shows during 2012 & 2013. Photography only; all photographic methods considered. Check out submissions procedure on website for details. Grey Art Gallery (140 W. Fourth St., Williamsport, 570.435.7080, greyartgallery.com) Gallery Hours: Wed.Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. • “Sublime Grey at the Grey:” Nov. 3-26. Opening
reception Nov. 3, 6-9 p.m., music, refreshments. Work by Craig Kaufman, Luana Cleveland Spencer Gregory, more. Hope Horn Gallery (Hyland Hall, University of Scranton, 570.941.4214) • “The Sherwin Series: Works by Joelle Dietrick:” through Nov. 18, paintings, prints, animations that remix images of foreclosed homes, Sherwin-Williams 2007 Color Forecast paints. Exhibit lecture presented by Dietrick, Nov. 4, 5 p.m., Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Public reception, 6-8 p.m. at gallery. Free. The Linder Gallery at Keystone College • “The Pros & Cons of Unitized Construction:” through Dec. 2. Sculptures & drawings by Vaughn Randall. Mahady Gallery (Marywood University, 570.348.6211 x 2428, marywood.edu/galleries.) Gallery hours: Mon., Thurs.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m. • “Spare Parts” by Susan Scranton Dawson: through Nov. 20. The Main Street Gallery (27 N. Main St., Carbondale, gallery@carbondalechamber.org) • PA Route 6 Artisan Trail Traveling Exhibit: through Nov. 19, three separate locations: Ben-Mar Restaurant, Cozy Corner Cafe, local YMCA. Marquis Art and Frame (515 Center St., Scranton, 570.344.3313) • Oil Paintings by Andrzej Szynal: Artist reception Nov. 4, 6-8 p.m. Free, open to public, refreshments served. Marquis Art & Frame (122 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.0518) Gallery hours Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Three’s Company-work by Jean Adams, Earl Lehman and Leigh Pawling: through Nov. 5. Pottery by Adams, paintings by Pawling Lehman. 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. • “Off the Wall:” Nov. 4-27, opening reception Nov. 4, 5-10 p.m. Works of glass, upcycled books, illustrations, sculpture, assemblage by Heather Murphy, Lolita Nogan, Erica Simon, Michael Swanson. 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.• “Ani Art Academy Waichulis’ Capturing Realism 2011:”
through Dec. 10. Collaborated works of 40+ artists representing Ani Art Academies, Jahn Studios, The Studio of Joel Carson Jones. Free, open to public. Pocono Arts Council (18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. 570.476.4460. www.poconoarts.org) • Featured Artists Tom Augusta, watercolors, and Carlo Savo, oils: through Nov. Opening reception Nov. 5, 1-4 p.m., snacks, refreshments. 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. • “Mastering the Old Masters:” through Nov. 29. One-man show by Michael Molnar, through Nov. 5. Second part opens with reception, Nov. 11, 6-8 p.m., work by students in LCCC commercial art program. Free, open to public. Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University (150 S. River St., Stark Learning Center) Gallery summer hours: Fri., Sun., noon-4:30 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • “Running the Numbers: Portraits of Mass Consumption: Photographs by Chris Jordan:” through Dec. 11. STAR Gallery at the Mall at Steamtown (570.969.2537/ 343.3048) • “Walk A Mile In Her Shoes:” Artists from Women Resources Center. • First Friday Exhibition, “Lace & Beyond:” Nov. 4-30. Photographic art of Scranton Lace Factory w/ Jayson Healey, acrylic spiritual art w/ Mildred Williams. Jazz music w/ Michael G. Williams. Refreshments. Suraci Gallery (Marywood University, 570.348.6211 x 2428, marywood.edu/galleries.) Gallery hours: Mon., Thurs.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m. • “Ronald Gonzalez: Studies for Black Figures, Marquette & Working Models:” through Dec. 4. Wayne County Arts Alliance (waynecountyartsalliance.org, 570.253.6850) • Sunday Night Cinema: through Nov. 20, 7 p.m., Wayne County Chamber of Commerce (32 Commercial St., Honesdale). $5/person suggested donation. Preceded by short intro, followed by discussion. W -- compiled by Stephanie DeBalko Send your listings to: weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market Street Wilkes-Barre PA 18703 or fax to 570.831.7375. Deadline for publication is Mondays at 2 p.m.
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 40 St. Thomas More Society (570.343.0634, stthomasmoresociety.org) ❏ Conducted at St. Clare’s Church (2301 N. Washington Ave., Scranton) • Adult Catechesis Mon., 7 p.m. Designed for those interested in reconciling with Catholic Church, either inactive Catholics or other Christians seeking info. • Eucharistic Adoration: Nov. 6, Dec. 4, 11:20 a.m.-5 p.m. • Women’s Bible Study Group: Nov. 6, Dec. 4, 12:30 p.m. All are welcome. • Evensong: Nov. 6, Dec. 4, 5 p.m. Prayer service comprising psalms, scripture, homily, music, concluding w/ Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. • Guardians of the Redeemer Fellowship: Nov. 7, 21, 5 p.m. Group for men seeking adult understanding of faith issues. Unity: A Center for Spiritual Living (140 South Grant St., WilkesBarre, 570.824.7722) • A Course in Miracles: Wed. evenings, 6:30 p.m. The University of Scranton events: • 5th Annual East German Film Festival: “Carbide and Sorrel:” Nov. 2, 7 p.m., Pearn Auditorium, Brennan
Hall. Free. Call 570.941.4014. • Lackawanna County Commissioner Candidate Debate: Nov. 2, 7 p.m., Moskovitz Theater, DeNaples Center. Free. Call 570.941.4155. • Diversity Fair: “Move It! The Exploration of Human Rights Movements:” Nov. 3, 10 a.m., McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Free. Call 570.941.6645. • 5th Annual East German Film Festival: “Her Third:” Nov. 3, 7 p.m., Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Free. Call 570.941.4014. • Diversity Fair Lecture: “What Would You Do?:” Nov. 3, 7 p.m., McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Free. Presented John Quinones, ABC News correspondent, host of Primetime: What Would You Do? Call 570.941.6645. • “In Concert” Presented by University of Scranton String Orchestra: Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m., Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570.941.7624. • Chesterton Play presented by history department: Nov. 7, 7 p.m., Moskovitz Theater, DeNaples Center. Free. Call 570.941.7625. ❏ Schemel Forum Courses, Weinberg Memorial Library, room 305, 6-7:15 p.m. Fees vary, reservations required. To register, contact 570.941.7816, fetskok2@scranton.edu: • “Nietzsche’s Influence on 20th Century American Political Thought: Left and Right:” Wed., through Nov. 9.
• “The Man and the Times: Lincoln and the Civil War:” Nov. 8. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 941.7816. 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. • Introduction to Computers: Wed. in Nov., 7-8:30 p.m., Scout Room. $20/ class 5-week session. To register, call 570.947.7856, e-mail WaverlyComputerClasses@gmail.com. Worldwide Marriage Encounter Nov. 4-6, Fatima Renewal Center, Dalton. Info: 1.800.787.7679, wwmenepa.org. Local contact couple, Ed & Diane Zindell, 570.876.1610.
HISTORY Luzerne County Historical Society (49 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre, 570.823.6244, lchs@epix.net) ❏ Fall 2011 Walking Tours, phone reservation required. $7/members, $10/nonmembers: • Downtown Wilkes-Barre Ghost Tour: Nov. 4-5, 6:30 p.m., meet at
Historical Society. Call 823.6244 x 3 to reschedule. Susquehanna County Historical Society (www.susqcolibrary.org or 570.278.1881) • Montrose Historic District Free Program: Nov. 5, 2 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Hall (276 Church St., Montrose). Historical Society & Free Library Association’s Annual Meeting. Reports on activities during 2011; entertainment featuring Jeffrey Marshall; refreshments.
LEARNING Academy of Northern Martial Arts (79 N. Main St., Pittston) Traditional Kung Fu & San Shou. For Health and Defense. Adult & Children’s Classes, Mon.-Thurs., Sat. First class free. Walk-ins welcome, call 371.9919, 817.2161 for info. ArtWorks Gallery & Studio (502 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570.207.1815): • All About Theatre for Preschool and Kindergarten: Wed. through Nov. 16, 4-5 p.m. $50, supplies included. • Drawing and Painting for Very Special Artists: Wed., through Nov. 9, 5:45-7 p.m. $100. • Kid’s Art Sampler: Tues., through Dec. 6, 4:30-5:30 p.m. $75, supplies
included. • Handmade Journaling Workshop: Nov. 3, 10, 6-8 p.m. $40, supplies included. Aikido of Scranton, Inc. (1627 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.963.0500) • Self-Defense Class taught by Aikido Master Ven Sensei, every Mon. & Wed., 7-9 p.m. $10. • Traditional Weapons Class, Thurs., 7-9 p.m. $10. Back Mountain Martial Arts Center & Mountaintop Karate Center For info, call either location, Back Mountain (4 Carr Ave., 570.675.9535) or Mountaintop (312 S. Mountain Blvd., 466.6474): Visit Website at www.fudoshinkai1.com. • Instruction in Traditional Karate, Jujutsu, Sivananda Yoga (Back Mountain): Tues., Wed., Thurs., 4:30-9 p.m., Sat., 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (Mountaintop Karate Center Mon., Weds., Fri., 4:30-9 p.m. • Instruction in Traditional Karate, Jujutsu, Sivananda Yoga (Mountaintop): Mon., Wed., Fri., 4:30-9 p.m. Danko’s Core Wrestling Strength Training Camp (DankosAllAmericanFitness.com) • Four sessions/week, features two
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• Youth4Art: Mon., through Nov. 14, 3:30-5 p.m. Grades 2-6. $30/student for 8-class series. Pre-registration, pre-payment required; space limited. For info, call, e-mail education@everhart-museum.org. • EverhART 101: Nov. 5, 12, 19, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Grades K-5, theme of plants. $16/child, members; $20/child, non-members. Pre-registration required, space limited. For info, to register, call, e-mail education@everhart-museum.org. The Exercise Lady, Doreen Rakowski (Theeexerciselady0@aol.com, 570.287.9801) • Yoga, Pilates, Thai Chi Classes Fazio’s Hapkido Do Jang (61 Main St., Luzerne, 570.239.1191) Accepting new students. Children (age 7-12) Mon./Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Teen/adult Mon./Wed., 6:45-8:15 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 6:30-8 p.m. Private lesson also available. Learn Hapkido. Self defense applications. $50 monthly, no contract. GregWorks Professional Fitness Training (107 B Haines Court, Blakely, 570.499.2349, gregsbootcamp@hotmail.com, www.vipfitnesscamp.com) • Beach Body Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m.
• Bridal Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. Bridal party group training, couples personal training available. • Fitness Bootcamp: 4-week sessions, Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. • New Year’s Resolution Flab to Fab Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m., Sat., 1 p.m. Guaranteed results. • Private/Semi-Private sessions available, e-mail for info. ∝ Linn McDonald School of Dance (1501 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, 570.346.7106, standuphungry@yahoo.com). • College Dance Night: Nov. 10, 7 p.m., open level ballet. 8 p.m., open level jazz. $3/class w/ student ID. E-mail LMSDevents@gmail.com by Nov. 8 to reserve. Exclusively for local college students, taught by professionals. Misericordia University Non-credit Art Classes (50 Lake St., registration required, closes two weeks before start of class, 570.674.6289) • Batik Sampler: Ages 16+. Nov. 7, 14, 6-8 p.m. • Portraits in Pastel: Series 1: Nov. 2, 9, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Series 2: Nov. 5, 12, 19, 1-3 p.m. • Children’s Clay: Ages 8-10, 3 series.
Northeast Photography Club (www.northeastphotographyclub.org) meets first Wed. of month 7 p.m. in boardroom of Prime Med (old Wes Freedman Building) off Morgan Hwy. Variety of topics, monthly contest, guest speakers. Membership open.
• Acrylic Painting: Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $110/members, $120/nonmembers, $90/serniors. Materials list provided. ❏ Adult Classes • Oil Painting: Wed., Nov. 2-23, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $110/members, $120/nonmembers, $90/seniors. Materials list provided. • Basic Drawing: Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $75/members, $80/ non-members, $60/seniors. Materials list provided. • Watercolor Painting: Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, 6-8 p.m. No previous drawing ability required. $72/members, $80/ non-members, $60/seniors. Materials list provided.
Osterhout Library (71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.0156, ext. 217) • ESL Class, Adult English as Second Language Non-native Speakers, Beginning Level: Nov. 3, 10, 17, Dec. 8, 15, 22, 10-11:30 a.m.
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.
Pocono Arts Council (18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. 570.476.4460. www.poconoarts.org) ❏ Ongoing Adult Classes • Oil Painting: Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24 (24to be rescheduled due to holiday), 6:30-8:30 p.m. $72/members, $80/ non-members, $60/seniors. Materials list provided.
Sil-Lum Kung-Fu & Tai-Chi Academy (509 Pittston Ave., Scranton) Specializing in traditional Chinese Martial Arts in classical Shaolin styles: • Sil-Lum Hung-Gar Tiger Claw,
Series 3: 4 successive Tues. in Nov., 4-5 p.m. • Youth Clay Basics: Ages 11-15. Series 3: 4 successive Wed., starts Nov. 2, 4-6 p.m. • Adult Clay Basics: Ages 16+. Series 3: 4 successive Wed. starts Nov. 2, 6-8 p.m. • Introduction to Drawing Flowers: Series 2: Nov. 3, 10, 6-8 p.m.
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 45 Shaolin White Crane Boxing, Northern Long Fist Kung Fu & Yang Style Tai-Chi. 2 classes/week, $75/month. For info, call Master Mark Seidel, 570.249.1087. • Children’s classes now forming, Sat., 11 a.m.$50/month. For info, call 570.249.1087. 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. starting Nov. 4, 10 a.m. Free, open to all. For info, call 346.0759. STAR Gallery, inside the Mall at Steamtown • Baby Footsteps In The Sand: Tues., 6-7 p.m., ages 5+. $15/class, some supplies included • Sat. Art & Craft Classes: 1-2 p.m., $15/child.
Get real The Pauly Friedman Art Gallery at Misericordia University presents the exhibit “Ani Art Academy Waichulis’ Capturing Realism 2011” through Dec. 10. It features the collaborated works of more than 40 artists representing Ani Art Academies, Jahn Studios and The Studio of Joel Carson Jones. The artists, who are current and former apprentices of Bear Creek Twp. native Anthony Waichulis, will celebrate his biennial homecoming with a representation of realist works, including still life, landscape, portrait and figure renderings in graphite, charcoal, oil and pastel. Waichulis’ work will also be featured. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The exhibit is open free to the public. • First Steps of a Budding Artist: Sat., 1:30-3:30 p.m., $25/class, some supplies included. • Passport to Adventure: bring photo, learn to turn it into art, $20 pastel classes, #25 acrylic. Contact 570.347.5146 for info. 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. Wyoming Valley Art League • Painting with Irina Krawitz: $15/ hour, $120/4-weeks. Call 570.793.3992 for info.
MIND AND BODY A Course in Miracles New group forming in Ashley for those experienced w/ ACIM forgiveness philosophy, workbook practices. Day, time TBD. Call Mariellen, 570.357.2698 by Nov. 30 for info.
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
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WE’RE LOOKING FOR TALENTED, BEAUTIFUL AND INTELLIGENT YOUNG WOMEN who want to represent the Shamrocks in the community.
Each dancer must be dedicated and enthusiastic with a great personality and great public speaking skills. The dance team will be required to practice each week, perform at 8 home games, and be available for public appearances.
THE AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2011
9 AM - 5 PM THE WOODLANDS INN 1073 Route 315 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
DANCE TEAM TRYOUTS 2012 AUDITION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF AUDITIONS. MUST BE A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE OR HAVE A G.E.D. MUST HAVE AT LEAST 1-2 YEARS DANCE/CHEER EXPERIENCE YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND ALL DANCE TEAM PRACTICES AND HOME GAMES FOR THE SHAMROCKS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE DANCE TEAM.
ALTHOUGH PRE-REGISTRATION IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED, THIS IS AN OPEN CALL AUDITION. AUDITIONS ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.
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Each potential dancer will be briefly interviewed, and given a 30-second tryout routine to be performed (possibly twice) in groups of 2-3. No personal routines are required or expected. You will also be required to demonstrate high kicks, a split, and several other dance techniques (tbd). Candidates will be judged on their technique, showmanship, enthusiasm, dedication, personal appearance, and fitness.
p.m. Ages 9-14, $5 • Tarot Card Readings, by appointment. $20 first half hour, $10 additional half hours. Awakenings Yoga (570.472.3272) • PrivateYoga Instruction w/ certified senior Instructor of Himalayan Institute. 24 years experience. Learn secrets of Himalayan Masters. Lessons include asana, pranayama, meditation, relaxation, ayruveda, holistic nutrition, tantra. $75/session Balance Ultimate Fitness (Belladaro Prof Bldg, 570.862.2840) • Early Morning Fitness Bootcamp: Tues./Thurs., 6:30 a.m.-7:30 a.m., Sat, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., $15 or 12 classes for $150. Bellas Yoga Studio (650 Boulevard Ave., Dickson City, 570.307.5000, www.bellasyoga.com, info@bellasyoga.com) All workshops $15, pre-registration suggested. • Sun. Class: 10-11:15 a.m. Features Alternating Vinyasa style yoga w/ yoga fusion. Club Fit (1 West Broad St., Hazleton, 570.497.4700, www.clubfithazleton.com)
• Boxing classes w/ Rich Pastorella (pastorella.net26.net). Mon., 7-8 p.m. $40/month. Exhale Yoga Studio (900 Rutter Ave., 2nd floor, Forty Fort, behind Beer Deli in the “big brick building,” 570.301.3225) • Free style Vinyasa: Tues., 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m., Thurs., 2-3:15 p.m., Fri., 6-7:15 p.m. All levels, breathing, aromatherapy, guided meditations. $10/class. 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. 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.
Harris Conservatory for the Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne, 718.0673) • Cardio Kickboxing: Wed., 7-8 p.m.; Sat., 9-10 a.m. $5/class. Call for info. • Hoop Fitness Techniques: Mon., 7:30-8:30 p.m. $5/class. Call for info. Healing Circle New group forming in Ashley for healing energy practitioners (in business or w/ training) to work on each other individually & in teams. Day, time to be determined. Call Mariellen, 570.357.2698 by Nov. 30 for info. Jeet Kune Do Fighting Concepts Teaches theories of movement in Martial Arts. $100/month. Call instructor Mike DiMeglio for info, 570.371.8898. Maximum Health and Fitness (310 Market St., Kingston, 570.283.2804) • Ab Lab with Amy: Sat., 8:30 a.m.; Mon., 7:30 p.m. Call for info. Meditation/Yoga classes at Spectrum Health & Racquet Club (151 Terrace Dr., Eynon). Meditation: Fri., 7-8 p.m. Yoga: Sat., 9:45-10:45 a.m. $5 each class, bring mat. Call 570.383.3223 for info. Odyssey Fitness (401 Coal St.,
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No experience needed. $10. 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. Vibrational Meditation New group forming in Ashley. $5/class. Day, time to be determined. Call Mariellen, 570.357.2698 by Nov. 30 for info. The Yoga Studio (210 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, 570.301.7544) • Yoga: Mon., 9:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Wed., 10:30 a.m.; Thurs., 9:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m. • Zumba: Tues., 5:30 p.m.; Wed. 9 a.m., 7 p.m.; Fri., 5:30 p.m.
OUTSIDE Adventures in the Wilderness (570.343.5144 or jane@hikingjane.com) Greater Scranton YMCA outings (Y
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Wilkes-Barre, 570.829.2661, odysseyfitnesscenter.com) • Yoga Classes: Sun., 12:30 p.m.; Mon., 7:15 a.m.; Tues., 7 a.m., 5 p.m.; Wed., 8 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Thurs., 6:30 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m. All levels welcome. • ZumbAtomic: Lil Starz, ages 4-7: 5:30 p.m.; Big Starz, ages 8-12: 6:15 p.m.
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members/$5, non-members/$8): • Nov. 6, 9:15 a.m. Hike to Covey Swamp. 3 miles steep. Meet in YMCA lot, Dunmore.
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Frances Slocum State Park (565 Mt. Olivet Road, Wyoming, 570.696.9105) • Animals in Winter: Nov. 5, 10-11 a.m., meet at EE building. Ages 6-12. • Nuts About Squirrels: Nov. 5, 1-2 p.m., meet at EE building. Ages 3-5. Nescopeck State Park (1137 Honey Hole Rd., Drums, 570.403.2006) All events free, unless noted otherwise. Reservations required. • Hide-N-Seekers Craft & Story Hour: Nov. 9, 1-2 p.m., meet at park office. Ages 3-5. Dress warm, be prepared to be outside. .Registration required by calling. • Go Teach: Snowshoe-A Workshop for Educators: Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $20. Learn how to motivate students to get active during winter through interdisciplinary lessons for teachers created by PA Bureau of State Parks. Geared toward middle school, adaptable for younger/older. Eligible for 4 Act 48 hours. Pre-registration required, call.
SOCIAL GROUPS Beehive Area Narcotics Anonymous (Wilkes-Barre-Kingston-Nanticoke-Mountaintop) 24 hour phone line: 570.654.7755 or 1.866.935.4762. Clear 4 Tea Party (clear4teaparty.com) • “Ask the Candidate Night” for Wayne Commissioners Candidates: Nov. 2, 7 p.m., Park Building, Camp Ladore Resort and Retreat, Waymart. All candidates have agreed to attend, answer questions.
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Lightworkers Social Group New group forming in Ashley. Open to Lightworkers (alternative/energetic healers, astrologers, channels, spiritual card readers, counselors, etc.) Day, time to be determined. Call Mariellen, 570.357.2698 by Nov. 30 for info. Monroe County Garden Club • Club Meeting: Nov. 9, 11:30 a.m., Hughes Public Library (N. 9th St., Stroudsburg). Denise Huggard will give presentation on herbal, medicinal teas. Design competition: “Trip to Bountiful;” horticulture competition: single cactus or succulent. For info contact 570.420.0283, adeskus@ptd.net. NEPABlogs.org Blogger Meet-up Nov. 6, 5 p.m., Metro Bar
Come together Classic Albums Live presents “The Beatles’ Abbey Road” live at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts (71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre) on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m.
These lucky people each won a pair of tickets to see Furthur at the Mohegan Sun Arena!
A group of world-class musicians will forego impersonations and costumes, performing the iconic “Abbey Road” note for note in its entirety, down to every detail of the original recording. Tickets are $17-$37 and are available through Ticketmaster, at the box office and kirbycenter.org. For more info, call 570.826.1100. & Grill, Dallas. All are welcome. Info: nepablogs.blogspot.com. Pride of NEPA meetings on the second Tue. of each month, 6:30 p.m., The Naked Grape Restaurant (15 N. River Street, Plains). All are welcome. For info visit facebook.com/prideofnepa. 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.
Wayne-Lackawanna Forest Landowners Association Annual Meeting Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m., Carbondale Area Elementary School (101 Brooklyn St., Rte. 6). Public is invited. “Ecology and Management of Pennsylvania Black Bears.” Reservations required, contact Joe Preate at 570.430.6316, jpreate@aol.com. W - compiled by Stephanie DeBalko, Weekender Staff Writer Send your listings to weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703 or fax to 570.831.7375
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Amanda has something to say to truck drivers who drove fast in the snowy conditions seen in this photo of Saturday’s storm by The Times Leader. much lower? I think it’s safe to say whatever you buy in NEPA would cost you about triple that in my hometown of Beverly, Mass., a middleclass area 20 miles north of the city. They’re not rich there by any means. And then let’s not forget property taxes. I pay about $1,600 here for an acre; in Beverly, it’s $4,100 for a third of an acre! And if you are starting out and need to rent, you’ll get taken to the cleaners there as well. Is your backyard looking better now? I doubt this little essay will cause a land rush in NEPA. But maybe it will make you feel a little better knowing we have at least one major thing going in our favor! Amanda’s Bitch : I’m not trying to wage a war with truck drivers, but after almost getting pinned to a guardrail by a tractor trailer during this past weekend’s snowstorm, come on! Just because you’re driving a behemoth of a vehicle doesn’t mean you can fly past other cars on the road … especially when we’re driving slowly with caution on snow-covered roads. While literally driving 25 mph on Route 80 during Saturday’s snowstorm, multiple tractor trailers were driving like the roads were dry — and speeding right by the cautious vehicles whose drivers were driving respon-
sibly for the weather conditions. I’m sorry, but if you don’t think you need to alter the way you drive during different kinds of weather conditions, you shouldn’t be licensed to drive. We’ve all seen spin outs and the fatal results of dangerous driving in winter weather, but the irresponsibility of some of these truck drivers infuriates me. I get it, you’re driving a monster, but your monster of a truck comes really close to crushing me in an averagesized vehicle, especially when every car on the road is slipping and sliding all over the place. What makes you think it’s a good idea to drive 70 mph in a snowstorm while everyone around you is gripping their steering wheels and avoiding accidents? Do you realize that all of your slush flies at our windshields, making it impossible to see out the window? If you’re a responsible truck driver who doesn’t drive like a jerk in the snow, thanks! If you’re one of these creeps who scares the life out of me while driving in snow, pretend your family is in the cars around you and slow down — or else we’ll all start calling your “How’s my driving?” number. W Hear Jeff and Amanda Bitch & Brag on Fridays at 3:30 p.m. on 98.5 KRZ.
Sharon and Joe Valentukonis of NEPA with John Waite, center, in Wilkes-Barre Oct. 14 at Genetti’s in Wilkes-Barre Had an encounter with someone famous? If so, the Weekender wants your pictures for our Starstruck. It doesn’t matter if it happened five months ago or five years ago. Send us your photo, your name, hometown, the celebrity you met, and when and where you met them, and we’ll run one photo here each week. E-mail high resolution JPEGs to weekender@theweekender.com, or send your photos to Starstruck, c/o The Weekender, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18703.
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Do you have Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis) between your toes? If you have red, itchy, flaky skin between your toes you may have Athlete’s Foot. Give us a call to learn more about a study for an investigational medication for Athlete’s Foot. Qualifying participants age 12 or over receive an exam by a board certified dermatologist. If interested, Please Call Maryann Guza • 570-582-7180
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Jeff’s Brag It’s a popular pastime in NEPA to whine about how bad it is to live here. You know the routine: There’s nothing to do, there’s no jobs, nobody wants to pay a decent salary, we’re behind in the times, etc. And to varying degrees, some of those claims have some merit. It’s true we lack good paying, white-collar jobs. And salaries are lower than bigger metropolitan areas without doubt. And we may not be a cultural hotbed yet, but hey, someone has to keep the WWE alive! But to be fair, you must look at the positives too, especially if you’re raising a family. I’ll outline a few in a moment, but I should point out, if you’re a recent college grad with a cool degree in something that sounds like it can make a cash register ring, by all means go set the world on fire. It’s always beneficial to see more of the world than your own backyard. I have a different perspective on this area than most since I was born and raised near Boston and still maintain a home there as well as in Luzerne County. The advantages we have are less crime, less traffic (despite PennDot), and most importantly, a much, much, much lower cost of housing. How
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WEEKENDER, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011
motorhead By Michael Golubiewski
Ride of the Week
Special to the Weekender
1993
FORD MUSTANG GT FOXBODY
Engine:
Stock V-8, 5.0 liter
Owner:
Robbie Shrey of Exeter
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Shrey, 23, got his Mustang when he was 19 with the help of his stepfather. “About eight months after I bought it, we painted her and put an aftermarket front bumper on,” he says, adding that he’s since added Cobra R rims, headlights and foglights. “It sounds like a true pony.” Shrey plans to put more power in the engine soon. “She is a work in progress,” he says. “My license plate says it all: 1SIKFOX.” W
KICKING
ASS A N D
TA K I N G NAMES S I N C E
1993 WEEKENDER theweekender.com
By Caeriel Crestin
Weekender Correspondent SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) Every relationship involves compromise. Unfortunately, in some cases, that first compromise can lead to many more, and at some point what began as an amicable meeting of minds can lead to a situation that neither is especially happy with, because both parties feel like they’re giving up way more than they’re getting. So you can see I understand your profound reluctance to walk down that path again. Is this compromise the top of a slippery slope? Of course it is. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it, though. It’s still necessary. Just watch your step. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) You’ve always made your own rules and defined your own values; since when did what other people dictated for you matter much? Sure, according to the way they view the world, you may not be considered particularly successful or virtuous, but that’s only by their screwed-up definition. By your own much more apt — at least according to your perspective and experience — definition, you’re actually wildly successful and amazing. There isn’t actually a right or wrong way to see the world — but there are better and worse ways. The best way is the one that makes you happiest. Stick with that. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) Relationships aren’t always convenient. In fact, they’re sometimes a downright pain in the ass. When you discover that you’re the one causing a hassle for someone else (instead of the other way around, as things usually are), it can sting. Please try to remember this: It doesn’t mean they don’t love, value or respect you, just that they also have other things in their lives they care about, and that, by itself, will occasionally cause conflict. Don’t make a big deal about it, and it won’t be a big deal. It’s as simple as that.
PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) Your mind works differently than most. That doesn’t mean you’re wrong, or that the decisions you make are inferior; in fact, in many cases you’re simply wiser or more imaginatively creative than they can wrap their heads around. However, your wisdom and perspective come with a price; sometimes your choices truly are a little wacked out. That means when someone you respect vehemently questions a path you’ve chosen, you must take them seriously. Don’t simply roll over and change your mind because they said so, but earnestly consider doing so; it may save you from an embarrassing mistake. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) There’s “right” and then there’s right. While you may technically be correct in the situation at hand, there’s a deeper truth — a deeper rightness, if you will — that’s also in play. Don’t get carried away on a crusade that, while entirely within your rights, will only make you seem petty and small. You are neither of those. Look deeper here, and let go of the superficial truth of these circumstances, in order to see and embrace a kinder and more enlightened version of events, one in which, yes, you may have to let go of something you’ve been clinging to — but which you don’t really need — in order to let this situation play out the best way it can. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) Some people are too forgiving of mistakes and end up letting others walk all over them. Those suckers are consequently
repeatedly forced to cope with, clean up after, or simply suffer from others’ mistakes. Your wish to not be this kind of doormat is perfectly understandable; however, you do tend to overcompensate in this department, so much so that when someone screws up even once, it can spell the end of your relationship. There’s room for more slack and leeway here. Be forgiving! That doesn’t mean not having standards, just building a bit more flexibility into them — for your own sake as well as for the fallible humans who populate your life. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) Most parents would love to solve every problem for their children, but the sad truth is that many difficulties can’t be addressed by anyone other than those they concern; in fact, outside intervention may actually make the problem worse. That’s the case here. You’re probably sorely tempted to play the hero and fix the situation. It might even seem like you can. What will actually happen, though, is that you’ll swoop in, appear to do some good, but once you’re gone, things will be, sadly, worse than they were before. It may break your heart, but accept the possibility that there’s not much you can do, besides be supportive and encouraging enough to empower those who are suffering to fix this situation for themselves. CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) Resist your urge to sabotage things. You’ve had a tendency to do this in the past, often without good reason. It’s a self-destructive impulse that you shouldn’t beat yourself up for (we all have them), but you
LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) Overreacting comes naturally for one as emotionally intense as you are, but it’s not necessarily cool, happiness-producing, or relationship-nurturing. Please accept that whatever your first reaction to a situation is, as honest and valid as it feels, it’s probably more than what you would eventually settle on as an appropriate response. Therefore, either edit it by about 50 percent before you allow the world to see, or simply stay neutral and wait until your inner emotions have settled to see what’s actually left. You can’t help feeling whatever it is you feel, but you can (and should) choose how you react to it, and how much of it you express. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) When you find yourself on a different side of the ethical fence than someone you’re working with, you’re right to express your concerns. However, forcing them to conform to your views is as unlikely to be successful as them trying to get you to do what they want you to. Speak up, but once you’ve said your piece, there’s nothing left for you to do but simply step aside. That doesn’t mean you need to participate in whatever you object to, just that making more of a stink serves no purpose, so if you’ve already voiced your thoughts to no avail, shut up, step aside, and move on. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) Don’t take the blame for something that has little or nothing to do with you. I understand your urge to smooth things over, even if that means taking on burdens and responsibilities that aren’t yours, but accept that you can’t fix everything, particularly not by being a scapegoat for others’ troubles. You’re the diplomats of the zodiac, but recognize that not every conflict or problem is within your power to resolve. Some you have to let go of, or simply stay out of to begin with. The one before you this week falls into this category, so instead of banging your head against it, let it go, and go looking for someplace you can actually do some good. W To contact Caeriel, e-mail sign.language.astrology@gmail.com.
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AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) Being a good friend to someone isn’t necessarily defined by what they think you ought to do for them. After all, some of our favorite people have pretty overblown senses of entitlement. However, not catering to their every whim doesn’t mean we don’t still adore them. You must be careful to keep your boundaries and limitations intact this week, as some of your needier friends may put them to the test. There’s a way to remain a loving, supportive and generous friend, even if you must refuse some of their requests/demands. Find it, and stick to it.
DAVID SCHWIMMER November 2 1966 GEMMA WARD November 3 1987 SEAN “DIDDY” COMBS November 4 1969 ART GARFUNKEL November 5 1941 EMMA STONE November 6 1988 DAVID GUETTA November 7 1967 JESSICA LOWNDES (pictured) November 8 1988
should try to resist it, especially this week. Instead of driving yourself nuts analyzing why you want to screw things up in the first place, just concentrate on avoiding doing so — which, ironically, will work best if you simply relax, smile, let go of your agenda, and try to simply enjoy whatever’s happening. In other words, the less you try to influence the situation, and instead simply participate in it, the better it’ll go.
WEEKENDER, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011
sign language
WHO IS...ALICIA SIKORSKI
WEEKENDER, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011
Who is... Alicia Sikorski
Kingston
Y
ou can download her new dance/pop single “Nice Girls” on iTunes or listen to her music at AliciaSikorski.com. You can follow her at Facebook.com/AliciaMusic or @ThatOtherAlicia on Twitter, but did you also know that this Kingston native now lives in Los Angeles? This singersongwriter is not only blowing up within the music industry, but she acts as well, so who exactly is Alicia Sikorski? Community involvement: Attended United Hebrew Institute and Wyoming Valley West High School. Was active in the Jewish Community Center, co-captain of the WVW cheerleading squad, sang in choir, vice president of the art club, sang/ danced/acted in musical theater, danced at the Joan Harris Center, practiced at Northeast Gymnastics Academy and held leadership positions with B’nai B’rith Youth Organization. Hobbies: Singing, writing songs, painting, reading nonfiction, massage therapy, Eastern philosophy and remedies, vegan cuisine, yoga, dancing, guitar, traveling, hiking, dining in L.A., having coffee with friends. Favorite quote: “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you’ve imagined.” Claim to fame: I was in the Max Clarity commercials! Yes, that was my face. Current passion: Making music, loving life and enjoying my friends and family. Favorite movie: “The Notebook.” One thing most people don’t know about me: I’m very involved in the Jewish Community in Los Angeles. I go to Shabbat dinners almost every Friday and synagogue often. I also grew up with a singing green parrot. One thing I’ve always wanted to do: Skydive. My five-year goal: To be a successful singer/songwriter/actor, establish my company, affect people with my music in a good way, live in Santa Monica, help people in need.
Singer/songwriter,
...
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Alicia Sikorski
By Justin Brown
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presents
MILLION SELLERS IN CONCERT!
Anna Kendrick gets bus-ted
WEEKENDER, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011
sorry mom & dad
TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS
(Mony Mony, Hanky Panky, I Think We’re Alone Now, Crystal Blue Persuasion) Anna Kendrick turns her nose up to public transportation — on film and in reality.
MITCH RYDER & THE DETROIT WHEELS
(Sock It To Me Baby, Devil With The Blue Dress, Jenny Take A Ride)
Saturday November 5th 7:30 pm Tickets: $39.50 & $49.50 F.M. Kirby Center DON’T MISS!
Joe Nardone’s Doo Wop Volume 3 Featuring: The Tokens Kenny Vance & The Planatones LaLa Brooks • Larry Chance • The Dubs
Friday November 11th F.M. Kirby Center $39.50 & $49.50
apparently insulted. “Are you trying to make it as an intern?” Confused by her attempt at an insult, I just walked away. Later that night she heard me mention that my roommate and I took the bus. “Oh my God! I would never take the bus in L.A.!” she made sure to point out, laughing. “Who was that?” I asked when she left. “She’s a bitch and was acting like I should’ve known who she was!” My friend told me her name was Anna, and she just finished filming a movie called “Twilight,” which was going to be “like the next ‘Harry Potter.’” “Never heard of it!” I said. She had the last laugh when a few months later “Twilight” became a global sensation, and she went on to be nominated for an Oscar for her role in “Up in the Air” opposite George Clooney. A few weeks ago I saw Kendrick in her latest movie, “50/ 50.” Her character gave Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s character a ride home so he didn’t have to take the bus. “What were you thinking?” she asked. “The bus? Like, really?” My jaw dropped! She may be a big movie star now, but she still wont shut the f--k up about taking the bus! W
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Tickets For Both Shows Available at Ticketmaster Outlets and Kirby Center Box Office 570-826-1100 www.kirbycenter.org
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don’t understand why some people have such an abomination toward public transportation. When I was interning at “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” I had to rely on taking the bus. Even though I hated every minute of smelling gangrene on homeless bums and not knowing if I would catch a staph infection that day, I never complained. Someone who won’t stop complaining about people taking the bus, however, is Anna Kendrick, and it’s pissing me off! One night my roommate and I were on the guest list to sit in the green room during a taping of Kimmel. The green room featured a pool table, arcade games, an open bar and buffet. Basically a party, the guest list often included celebrities not even booked on the show. Each intern was allowed to bring a guest on days they weren’t working. Even though my roommate had a car, we took the bus since we both planned on taking advantage of the free alcohol. Before we headed home, we went to visit a friend of mine. My friend had a few people over his place drinking, all of which were over-privileged snobs. “Are you trying to make it as an actress?” I asked one girl, attempting to make conversation. “Ugh, trying?” she whined,
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DODGE `95 DAKOTA
2WD V6. Regular Cab/6Ft. 5 speed. 113,000 miles. Runs like a champ. Needs some work. $1,400. 570-814-1255
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SUBARU `98 OUTBACK
Wagon. New Tires. Inspection good till July 2012. 155,000 miles. $3,900.
HONDA`09 REKON
412 Autos for Sale
BMW `01 X5
CROSSROAD MOTORS
4.4i. Silver, fully loaded, tan leather interior. 1 owner. 103k miles. $8,999 or best offer. Call 570-814-3666
BMW `07 328xi Black with black
interior. Heated seats. Back up & navigation systems. New tires & brakes. Sunroof. Garage kept. Many extras! 46,000 Miles. Asking $20,500. 570-825-8888 or 626-297-0155 Call Anytime!
BMW `99 M3
Convertible with Hard Top. AM/FM. 6 disc CD. 117 K miles. Stage 2 Dinan suspension. Cross drilled rotors. Cold air intake. All maintenance records available. $13,000 OBO. 570-466-2630
BUICK `05 LESABRE Garage kept. 1 owner. Local driving, very good condition. 53,500 miles. Asking $9,700 (570) 457-6414 leave message
CHEVROLET `88 MONTE CARLO SS V8, automatic, 51,267 miles, MUST SELL $3,900 (570) 760-0511
CHEVY `07 AVEO LT Power window/door locks. Keyless entry. Sunroof. A/C. Black with tan leather interior. 22,000 original miles. AM/FM/CD. New tires. $12,000 (570) 287-0815
412 Autos for Sale 3.2 Quattro AT6. Auto tiptronic 6 speed. Black with black leather. Garage kept. Fully loaded, gps, cold weather package. 78K miles. Asking $17,400. Call 570-814-6714
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700 Sans Souci Highway WE SELL FOR LESS!! ‘09 DODGE CALIBER SXT 2.0 Automatic, 24k Factory Warranty! $12,699 08 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4X4 34K, Red $15,399 ‘08 SUBARU Special Edition 42k, 5 speed, AWD. Factory warranty. $13,899 ‘08 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 4 cylinder, 40k $11,899 ‘08 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 4x4, Regular Cab, 63K, Factory Warranty $13,699 ‘08 CHEVY IMPALA LS 4 door, only 37K! 5 Yr. 100K factory warranty $12,299 ‘08 CHEVY IMPALA LS 60k. Factory warranty. $10,399 ‘05 HONDA CRV EX One owner, just traded, 65k $13,499 ‘01 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Executive 74K $5,899 ‘08 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE Touring. White & Gray. Only 27K. $15,299 ‘08 CHEVY IMPALA LS Only 18K! One Owner - Estate Sale. $14,899 TITLE TAGS FULL NOTARY SERVICE 6 M ONTH WARRANTY
DODGE `97 CARAVAN 139,000 miles, new
brakes, runs well, body is fair. $1,275. 570-603-0252
(570) 899-8725
AUDI `05 A6
TRX 250CC/Electric shift. Like New. REDUCED $3,650. (570) 814-2554
412 Autos for Sale
CHRYSLER `04 SEBRING LXI CONVERTIBLE
Low miles - 54,000. V6. Leather interior. Great shape. A/C. Power door locks. $7,500. Negotiable (570) 760-1005
FORD `07 MUSTANG
CONVERTIBLE 34K. V6. 17” wheels. Shaker. 6 disc. Satellite. Mileage computer. New winter tires. Power seat/leather. $17,500. (570) 474-0943
412 Autos for Sale
412 Autos for Sale
FORD 02 MUSTANG
Convertible. 40k miles. Great condition. Silver with black interior. Garage kept. Recently inspected. V8/auto/ AC. AM/FM / 6 disc. $12,000 or best offer. 570-310-1287
JAGUAR `98 XK8
GTRedCONVERTIBLE with black top. 6,500 miles. One Owner. Excellent Condition. $17,500 570-760-5833
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GEO `93 PRIZM
91,000 miles. Looks & runs like new. $2,300 or best offer, please call 570-702-6023
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JAGUAR `00 S TYPE
4 door sedan. Like new condition. Brilliant blue exterior with beige hides. Car is fully equipped with navigation system, V-8, automatic, climate control AC, alarm system, AM/FM 6 disc CD, garage door opener. 42,000 original miles. $9,750 Call (570) 288-6009
JAGUAR 94 XJS CONVERTIBLE
Mint Condition Magnolia red, with palomino beige leather interior. A cream puff inside & out. 4 new tires and services. Florida car. $14,900. 570-885-1512
JEEP `04 WRANGLER 4” lift, 33” BFG
base KM2, 5 speed, excellent condition, 46,200 miles. $12,500. OBO. Call 570-592-1829
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NISSAN `08 SENTRA
58K miles. 4 cylinder, 6 speed manual. Great condition. All power. A/C. Cruise. $10,500. Call 570-333-4379 after 6:30 pm
415 Autos-Antique & Classic
415 Autos-Antique & Classic
DESOTO CUSTOM 49 4 DOOR SEDAN
OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT
PORSCHE `85 944
Low mileage, 110,000 miles, 5 speed, 2 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, AM/FM radio, CD changer, leather interior, rear defroster, tinted windows, custom wheels, $8,000. (570) 817-1803
SAAB `06 93 A E R O s p o r t .
Leather interior. Heated seats. Sunroof. Good condition. $8,000. Serious inquiries only. Call 570-760-8264
SUBARU `02 FORESTER
L. AWD. Red. $2,850. Hail damage. Runs great. Auto, air, CD, cassette, cruise, tilt. All power. 174K miles. Mechanical inspection welcomed. Call 570-561-9217
SUBURU 06 LEGACY GT LIMITED SEDAN 4 door, black,
approximately 76,000 miles. 2.5 liter engine, auto. asking $12,000. 570-510-3077
TOYOTA `05 COROLLA-S
68,700 miles. Automatic, power windows, locks, mirrors, air, cruise, keyless entry. Ground effects. $8,900 Negotiable 570-388-2829 or 570-905-4352
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VOLKSWAGEN 00 BEETLE
2.0 automatic, air 67k miles $6400. 570-466-0999
415 Autos-Antique & Classic
CHEVY 30 HOTROD COUPE $49,000
FORD 76 THUNDERBIRD All original $12,000
MERCEDES 76 450 SL $24,000
MERCEDES 29
Kit Car $9,000 (570) 655-4884 hell-of-adeal.com
FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE
FORD SALEEN 04 281 SC Coupe
1,000 miles documented #380 Highly collectable. $28,500 570-472-1854
MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE
1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $7,995. Call 570-237-5119
MERCEDES 1975 Good interior & interior. Runs great! New tires. Many new parts. Moving, Must Sell. $2,300 or best offer 570-693-3263 Ask for Paul
MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible
removable hard top, power windows, AM /FM radio with cassette player, CD player, automatic, 4 new tires. Champagne exterior; Italian red leather interior inside. Garage kept, excellent condition. $28,000. Call 825-6272
PORSCHE 78 911 SC TARGA 60,000 miles. 5
speed. Air. Power windows. Metallic brown. Saddle Interior. Meticulous original owner. Garaged. New Battery. Inspected. Excellent Condition. $25,000. OBO (610) 797-7856 (484) 264-2743
Must Sell! Appraised for $9,200 • All original
45,000 miles • 350 Rocket engine • Fender skirts • Always garaged Will sell for $6,000 Serious inquires only 570690-0727
424
Boat Parts/ Supplies
LADDER, folding boat ladder, 3 steps, excellent condition, $20. Call 570-328-5611
427
Commercial Trucks & Equipment
CHEVY 08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic.
Only 12,000 miles. Vehicle in like new condition. $19,000. 570-288-4322
GMC SIERRA 98 3500 4WD Stake Side,
350 V8, Auto. 75,000 miles on current engine. 12' wood bed, body, tires, interior good. Excellent running condition. New generator, starter, battery. Just tuned and inspected. $6,900. Call 570-656-1080
439
Motorcycles
Motorcycles
96 HONDA
BMW 07 K1200 GT Low mileage. Many extras. Clean. $9,000 (570) 646-2645
Motorcycles
HARLEY 2011 HERITAGE SOFTTAIL
Black. 1,800 miles. ABS brakes. Security System Package. $16,000 firm. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY 570-704-6023
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HARLEY 73
Rat Rod. 1,000 cc. Must see. Price reduction - $2,300 (570) 510-7231
HARLEY DAVIDSON `03
100th Anniversary Edition Deuce. Garage kept. 1 owner. 1900 miles. Tons of chrome. $38,000 invested. A must see. Asking $18,000. OBO 570-706-6156
HARLEY DAVIDSON 03 Dyna Wide Glide
Excellent condition garage kept! Golden Anniversary - silver/black. New Tires. Extras. 19,000 miles. Must Sell! $10,000. 570-639-2539
HARLEY DAVIDSON 05 V-ROD VRSCA Blue pearl, excellent condition, 3,100 miles, factory alarm with extras. $10,500. or best offer. Tony 570-237-1631
442 RVs & Campers
EQUIPMENT/BOBCAT TRAILER
Kawasaki` 93 ZX11D NINJA LIKE NEW 8900 Original
miles. Original owner. V@H Exhaust and Computer. New tires. $3,800. 570-574-3584
442 RVs & Campers
AEROLITE
16 FOOT EXPANDABLE TRAVEL TRAILER Mint condition. 2 queen beds. Full bath. A/C. Fridge, stove & microwave. Outside shower & grill. Sleeps 5. New tires. $5,495 neg. 570-883-1324
CHEROKEE 10
Travel trailer. 39 ft., 4 slide outs, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath rooms, microwave, awning, tinted windows, Brand new. Have no pets or smokers. Much more!!!!! $33,000 (cell) 682-888-2880
EQUIPMENT/BOBCAT TRAILER
King of the Highway! Mint original antique show winner. Factory spot lights, wide white tires, biggest Harley built. Only 28,000 original miles! Never needs inspection, permanent registration. $7,995 570-905-9348
NINJA 500R. 3300 miles. Orange. Garage kept. His & hers helmets. Must sell. $2400 570-760-3599 570-825-3711
YAMAHA 97 ROYALSTAR 1300
12,000 miles. With windshield. Runs excellent. Many extras including gunfighter seat, leather bags, extra pipes. New tires & battery. Asking $4,000 firm. (570) 814-1548
Brand new 2010 tandem axle, 4 wheel electric brakes, 20’ long total, 7 x 16 wood deck, fold up ramps with knees, removable fenders for oversized loads, powder coat paint for rust protection, 2 5/16 hitch coupler, tongue jack, side pockets, brake away switch, battery, 7 pole RV plugs, title & more!! Priced for quick sale. $2,595 386-334-7448 Wilkes-Barre
PACE 99 ARROW VISION
Ford V10. Excellent condition. 8,700 miles. 1 slide out. 2 awnings. 2 colored TVs, generator, back up camera, 2 air conditioners, microwave/convection oven, side by side refrigerator with ice maker, washer/dryer, queen size bed. $37,900 negotiable (570) 288-4826 (570) 690-1464
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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
MERCEDES-BENZ `99 ML 320
Sunroof, new tires, 115,930 miles MUST SELL Only $200/ month (570)760-0511 Brand new 2010 tandem axle, 4 wheel electric brakes, 20’ long total, 7 x 16 wood deck, fold up ramps with knees, removable fenders for oversized loads, powder coat paint for rust protection, 2 5/16 hitch coupler, tongue jack, side pockets, brake away switch, battery, 7 pole RV plugs, title & more!! Priced for quick sale. $2,595 386-334-7448 Wilkes-Barre
SUNLINE SOLARIS `91
25’ travel trailer A/C. Bunk beds. New fridge & hot water heater. Excellent condition. $3,900. 570-466-4995
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CHEVROLET `10 SILVERADO 1500 Extended Cab V71
Package 4x4. Bedliner. V-8. 5.3 Liter. Red. Remote start. Garage kept. 6,300 miles $26,000 (570) 639-2539
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DODGE `00 CARGO VAN 1500
HARLEY DAVIDSON 80 Soft riding FLH.
KAWASAKI 05
American Classic Edition. 1100 cc. 1 owner, under 20,000 miles. Yellow and white, extra chrome, VNH exhaust, bags, lights, MC jack, battery tender, helmets. Asking $3500 570-288-7618
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88,500 miles. V6. Automatic. Good Condition. $2,300 (570) 793-6955
DODGE 07 RAM 4 W.D. HEMI
engine. Full bed. 1500. Extended cab. Excellent condition. 49,6128 miles. $19,000 570-954-3650
FORD `73 F350
Stake body with heavy duty lift gate. Like new. Garage kept from day 1. 55K original miles. 1 owner. $3,500 OBO. (570) 823-6829
JEEP `04 CHEROKEE 135,000 miles, auto-
matic, four wheel drive, $6,500. (570) 237-6979
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MERCURY `07 MARINER One owner. Luxury
4x4. garage kept. Showroom condition, fully loaded, every option 34,000 miles. GREAT DEAL $14,500 (570)825-5847
MITSUBISHI `11
OUTLANDER SPORT SE AWD, Black interi-
or/exterior, start/ stop engine with keyless entry, heated seats, 18” alloy wheels, many extra features. Only 4,800 miles. 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty. $23,500. Willing to negotiate. Serious inquires only - must sell, going to law school. (570) 793-6844
NISSAN `10 ROGUE SL AWD. Gray. Sunroof. Bose stereo system. Black, heated leather seats. Sunroof 6,000 miles. $24,000 (570) 696-2777
RANGE ROVER 07 SPORT
Supercharged 59,000 miles, fully loaded. Impeccable service record. $36,000 570-283-1130
SUZUKI `03 XL-7
85K. 4x4. Auto. Nice, clean interior. Runs good. New battery & brakes. All power. CD. $6,800 570-762-8034 570-696-5444
SUZUKI `07 XL-7 56,000 miles,
automatic, all-wheel drive, 4 door, air conditioning, all power, CD player, leather interior, tinted windows, custom wheels, $13,000 Call 570-829-8753 Before 5:00 p.m.
VOLVO `08 XC90 Fully loaded, moon
roof, leather, heated seats, electric locks, excellent condition. New tires, new brakes and rotors. 52,000 miles highway $26,500/ best offer. 570-779-4325 570-417-2010 till 5
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STATION WAGON V8, automatic, 8 passenger, 3rd seat, good condition, 2nd owner. REDUCED TO $6,500. 570-579-3517 570-455-6589
3 on the tree with fluid drive. This All American Classic Icon runs like a top at 55MPH. Kin to Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Imperial Desoto, built in the American Midwest, after WWII, in a plant that once produced B29 Bombers. In it’s original antiquity condition, with original shop & parts manuals, she’s beautifully detailed and ready for auction in Sin City. Spent her entire life in Arizona and New Mexico, never saw a day of rain or rust. Only $19,995. To test drive, by appointment only, Contact Tony at 570-899-2121 or penntech84th@ gmail.com
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES at ICU Director
Seeking an experienced, self-motivated, dynamic individual to manage our 10 bed Intensive Care Unit. Qualifications include a PA RN license, a minimum of three years of supervisor/management experience and a BSN. A master’s degree is preferred but not required. ACLS & PALS certifications, strong leadership skills and a commitment to customer service excellence required.
Emergency Services Director
Opening available for an experienced, self-motivated individual to manage our Emergency Services Department. Qualifications include a PA RN license, a minimum of three years of Emergency Department nursing along with supervisor/management experience, ACLS Certification, strong leadership skills, and commitment to customer service excellence. We offer an excellent salary and benefit package.
Please apply on-line at www.berwick-hospital.com or send resume to: Berwick Hospital Center Human Resources Department 701 East 16th Street • Berwick, PA 18603 E-mail: carol_a_martinez@chs.net • Fax: (570) 759-5035 EOE 412 Autos for Sale
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Accounting/ Finance
ENTRY LEVEL ACCOUNTANT
Immediate opening for an Entry Level Accountant with a flooring company in the Hazleton area. The candidate must have a BS in Accounting, strong organizational skills, self-starter. Duties include a variety of accounting functions, including AP processing and assisting in prep and analysis of financial statements. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel. Excellent benefits and competitive salary based on qualifications. Please send resume and salary requirements to: Attention: HR Dept. Box 667 Hazleton, PA 18201 Fax: 570-450-0231 email: donna. reimold@forbo.com
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OPERATORS AND LABORERS
5 years minimum experience and valid drivers license. Background check and drug screen required. Prevailing wage. Please visit ceankiewicz.com to complete application Fax 570-868-3654 or email ceatrucking @frontier.com.
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PROJECT MANAGERS & CARPENTERS
General Contractor seeking Project Managers with estimating experience & Carpenters for commercial construction company. Attention to detail, desire to work as part of a team, ability to keep projects on schedule and valid drivers license are a must. Please forward resume to:
Full Time position. Benefits included. Apply at: CYC 36 S. Washington St. Wilkes-Barre, PA or Fax Resume 570-823-0175.
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Logistics/ Transportation
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Logistics/ Transportation
DRIVERS NEEDED:
Maxum Petroleum is currently seeking Transport Drivers (CDL Class A) with Hazmat and Tanker for our Scranton, PA location. Not an over the road trucking company. We offer a full benefit package available the first of the month following 30 days of employment including 401K company match. We offer DOT roadside and annual achievable safety bonus programs based on your safety performance. Paid holidays, sick days and vacation days are provided as well. EOE Requirements: Class A Commercial Drivers License, HAZMAT & Tanker endorsements, Must have two years verifiable experience and clean driving record, Positive Attitude/Willing to Work Apply online at http://www.maxumpetroleum.com/careers.aspx We are located throughout the following counties: Potter, Tioga, Bradford, Susquehanna, Lycoming, Sullivan, Wyoming, Wayne, Clinton, and Centre.
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spackling experience. Carpenters with roof experience. Must be professional and experienced. Amateurs need not apply.
Education/ Training
Kingston, PA 18704
1-855-313-5626
A Benson Family Dealership
CONSTRUCTION/ PAINTERS Painters with
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CHAMPION BUILDERS, INC. 239 Pringle St.
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Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades
Monday Thru Thursday 8:00am - 8:00pm Friday & Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Do you have digital, telephone, or modem experience? RFM is looking for someone with the ability to prioritize and organize requests. Selfmotivated individual with a dedicated sense of follow through. Call center or help desk experience is necessary. Must have computer knowledge & possess good people skills. Competitive starting rate. Pleasant office environment. Must be dependable. Company offers a voluntary health benefits package and 401k plan. Call 1-888-514-8883 for details, ask for Theresa. Fax resume to: 570-517-5003
Visiting Angels, a Senior Home Care Agency is dedicated to offering senior citizens the opportunity to age in place at home. As a leading homecare company, our philosophy is to never compromise on providing high quality services. Our system allows seniors to afford a top quality caregiver who is thoroughly screened and experienced. Because of our commitment to service & quality we are growing.
We are seeking a Part-Time Scheduling Coordinator to join our team.
Visiting Angels requires a Scheduling Coordinator who is well organized, focused on customer service, able to thrive in a fast paced environment; team oriented and has excellent computer skills. The part-time position includes scheduling caregivers, and assisting with recruitment, hiring, and orientation. In addition the candidate will oversee the maintenance of files, participate in the on-call rotation, prepare reports, and correspond with our clients and caregivers. The ideal candidate must have, strong organizational skills, and good written, verbal and computer skills. Homecare or home health experiences a plus. E.O.E.
Email a resume to apietraccini@visitingangels.com or call 570-270-6703 today!
Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
ELECTRICIAN/ MACHINIST
Must Have Own Tools. Responsibilities Include Maintenance and Repair of Production Equipment, Electrical, Welding, And Fabrication.
WAREHOUSE/FORKLIFT OPERATOR FREEZER/HI REACH OPERATOR
Nardone Bros. Baking Co. 420 New Commerce Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706 Fax resume to 570-823-2581 Attn: Mario Nardone
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TRIAXLE DRIVER Class B CDL,
Part time/Full time. $18/hour 570-991-3733
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SHIPPING / RECEIVING INVENTORY COORDINATOR
Responsible for freezer shipping/ receiving. Minimum 1 year inventory or logistics experience. Nardone Bros. Baking Co. 420 New Commerce Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706 Fax Resume 570-823-2581 Attn: Mario Nardone
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DENTAL ASSISTANT
Family practice in Tunkhannock area. Call 570-836-8942 for details.
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RN 7-3
Production/ Operations
Every other Weekend and Holiday. Lakeside Nursing Center RR4 BOX 357 Dallas, PA 18612 (570) 639-1885 E.O.E
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ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY
Production/ Operations
MAIL PROCESSOR
Every other Weekend and Holiday
CNAPart 3-11time / 11-7 CNA 7-3
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MANUFACTURING MACHINE OPERATORS / PRODUCTION $9/HR.TO
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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 Industrial Park Mountaintop, PA 18707 EOE We are a drug free workplace.
ZODIAC PRINTING Seeking an experienced mail department processor. Must understand postal regulations and procedures and have experience operating ink jet addressing and inserting equipment. Part time to full time available. Forward resume to Tomz@ zodiacprinting.com or call 570-474-9220
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Sales/Retail/ Business Development
Full & Part time needed. Excellent starting salary. Full benefits, 401k. Apply at: Keystone Ambulance 645 Main St. Edwardsville 570-288-5770
is one of the world’s largest agricultural processing companies. ADM is hiring for Production Personnel, Maintenance Technicians, Laboratory Technicians, and Production Supervisory positions at its newest Cocoa Processing facility in Humboldt industrial park in Hazle Township. Apply online at www.adm.jobs. All positions are full time, offer a complete benefits package, and competitive wages. ADM is an equal opportunity employer.
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JOB FAIR
NATIONAL TOOL SALES High Yield Industrial
Products is looking for energetic, outgoing, & dedicated people to learn the trade of phone sales and become a tool broker. Our sales office is located in Peckville. $8.00 per hour plus 10% commission to start. Great earning potential after training. (570)487-1900 Call Now!
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OPTICAL SALES ASSOCIATES
Immediate full-time opening with Boscov’s Optical in Laurel Mall. Experience preferred but not necessary. Great salary, commissions, benefits, & 401K. Apply in person. EOE.
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SALES OPPORTUNITY DelBaso Ford is now
accepting applications for Sales Positions. We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual to join our award winning organization. Apply in person to: 249 Market Street Kingston Email: PatandDans @aol.com or Call 570-288-4501
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Warehouse
ASSISTANT WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR
SECURITY OFFICERS
Join Vector Security Patrol and become a name on a winning team. We have career opportunities for Security Officers and those wishing to begin a career in the security field with openings for Part Time hours in Wilkes-Barre and Noxen. Previous security experience a plus. 800-6824722. EOE
Evening Shift Monday-Thursday. Plant seeking candidate with strong leadership, organization and communication skills. Will work hands-on to direct and manage staff for busy high volume Logistics department. Must have previous supervisory experience in a warehouse facility including all function of shipping/receiving/ inventory, union and ISO experience a plus. Computer literate, ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, attention to detail a must. Ability to work Tueasy-Saturday or SundayThursday a must. F/T with competitive wage and benefits. Qualified candidates please forward resume WITH SALARY REQUIREMENTS a must to:
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AEP Industries, Inc. Attn: Human Resources 20 Elmwood Ave. Mountaintop, PA 18707 Fax (570) 474-9257 email: Bozinkom@ aepinc.com We are a drug-free workplace EOE
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Sallie Mae
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Dream. Invest. Succeed.
WHERE: Birchwood Nursing and Rehabilitation 395 Middle Road • Nanticoke, PA Phone: 570-735-2973 WHEN: Thursday, November 3, 2011 TIME: 10AM - 6PM POSITIONS: CNA - All Shifts LPN: All Shifts RN/Unit Manager
WE’RE HIRING - We are the Nations #1 financial services company specializing in education WHAT WE DO - Help more than 31 million people make investments in higher education OUR EMPLOYEES - Enjoy entrepreneurial environment and excellent benefits ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Back Office Records Research Rep (1100839) – Prior office and data entry experience or experience in a production-based environment preferred (Class starts on November 14th) Customer Service Research Rep (1100886) – Prior office and data entry experience or experience in a production-based environment preferred (Class starts on November 28th) Inbound Sales Specialist (1100894) – Previous SALES experience required. Telephone sales preferred. (Class starts on November 28th) Detailed Job Descriptions found on www.salliemae.com An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer • M/F/D/V Sallie Mae is a Drug-Free Workplace
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Business Opportunities
BAR/TAVERN
FOR SALE Turn key business. Liquor license & patio license. Air conditioned. Lower level 1 bedroom apt. Reduced to $159,000 Owner Retiring. 570-929-3214
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Commercial Cleaning Of Northeastern PA
Concerned about your future? BE YOUR OWN BOSS Work Full or Part time. Accounts available NOW throughout Luzerne & Lackawanna counties. We guarantee $5,000 to $200,000 in annual billing. Investment Required. We’re ready – are you? For more info call 570-824-5774 Jan-Pro.com POPCORN/ CANDY/ICE CREAM SHOP Tunkhannock. Making over 25 flavors of popcorn. Ideal family business. Selling equipment supplies and inventory Turnkey operation. Full training. Unlimited potential $44,900. 570-650-2451
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Air Conditioners
AIR CONDITIONER $30. 570-779-1215
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Antiques & Collectibles
HESS TRUCKS new in boxes 2000-2008 $60.-$100. 570-675-4383
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Appliances
APPLIANCES (4) washer, dryer, stove, dishwasher, Kenmore, 3 years old $300. each Four for $1,000. 570-235-7170 KITCHEN UNIT ideal for cabin, cottage or camper. Unit a “king unit” consists of 2 burner electric stove top, stainless steel sink, under counter refrigerator with freezer, measures 4”wx23” deep X41”h, covered with formica lid. $100. firm. 570-735-2694 MICROWAVE Sharp 1200 watts $20. 570-823-3781 or 570-831-5505 REFRIGERATOR almost new Frigidaire, white 29 1/2” W, freezer on top, pickup in Exeter, $275. 570-362-2766 REFRIGERATOR almost new Frigidaire, white 29 1/2” W, freezer on top, pickup in Exeter, $275. 570-362-2766 REFRIGERATOR: small cube, very good condition, $35. 570-675-4383 TRASH compactor Sears Kenmore $50. Maytag Neptune front loader washer, high efficiency, $300. Maytag Neptune front load gas dryer. $400. 287-4939
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Baby Items
BABY WALKER Safety 1st Disney music & lights, $25. Graco infant car seat, holds infant 530 pounds 2 bases. $40. 570-735-6527 CRIB MATTRESS Kolcraft, like new. Well protected by mattress cover. $35. 570-333-0470 PACK N PLAY $10. Graco $10. 570-288-7273
Baby Items
TRAVEL SYSTEM Graco stroller/car seat, car seat base $70 Co-Sleeper Bassinet $55. F.P. motions glider $40 Zanzibar theme vibrating chair $25 570-288-1054
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Building Materials
KITCHEN CABINETS flat doors, approximately 10 linear ft. Top & bottom with formica counter top bathroom sink with faucet. $600. Call 570-301-8200 PATIO BLOCKS approximately 500 used blocks with edging. Reasonable. Under $500. 654-0907 PATIO DOOR. Sliding. Includes screen and storm door. Complete with frame and hardware. Very good condition. Both units. $300 570-868-6505
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Cemetery Plots/Lots
MEMORIAL SHRINE CEMETERY
6 Plots Available May be Separated Rose Lawn Section $450 each 570-654-1596
MEMORIAL SHRINE LOTS FOR SALE
6 lots available at Memorial Shrine Cemetery. $2,400. Call 717-774-1520 SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY
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Clothing
BOOTS Skechers twinkle toe, chocolate, girls size 1 & 2, new in box $30. each.570-696-4020 COAT long, black leather, size large, never worn, tags still on $50. 570-606-1136 COAT new black long, never worn, Faux collar $60. Gorgeous. 570-287-6279 GIRLS CLOTHING 3T winter $5. 4 winter $10. 5 winter with boots $10. 570-868-0481 PURSE, Gucci, tote style, excellent condition $335. 570-288-4451 UGGS girls size 2, short chestnut. $75. 570-474-0753
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Exercise Equipment
BICYCLE: Miami Sun 3-wheel, great condition $225. 570-239-6586 STEPPER: TunTuri, Digital readout and instruction book. Excellent condition. $20. 570-696-1703
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Furnaces & Heaters
HEATER. Propane gas, with 30’ copper tubing. $100 or best offer. 570-287-9946
WOODBURNER 750 Taylor
outside, heats 4,000 sq. ft. Need more info call Karen. $4,500. 570-675-4206
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Furniture & Accessories
ANTIQUES: bookcase desk $2,100. Victorian wicker $100. Oak dining table $375. Pine 3 drawer chest $90. Bamboo book shelf $85. Step end table $65. Limoges china bowl $100. Other items, oak 5 shelf wardrobe $175. Small pine table $75. Fabric 5 panel screen $155. 570-675-0586 BED, single twin, double dresser, night stand $50. 570-674-5553 BEDROOM SET 5 piece, gray, full size bed new $150. beige sofa bed $100. Living room end tables $25,. Metal desk $50. 570-417-3940 DINING ROOM SET solid oak table with 1 leaf, 6 chairs, lighted hutch. $500. Recliner sofa & love seat blue velour, $275. End tables 2 light color wood, $100. 570-954-1440 END TABLES 2 oak $20. TV 13” color, new $25. Rock & swivel rocker, blue plaid $35. 331-4708 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER 56wx71h, glass doors, 2 lights, $225. 570-735-5482
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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
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MIRROR, full length standing, very good cond. $25.00 Bed, queen size, comes with 2 nightstands, very good condition $395. Room divider, oriental design, black with painted murals on 1 side and otherwise oriental stonework. $200. 570-288-4451 PATIO FURNITURE & TABLES aluminum/ vinyl, yellow with green trim glider, rocker & chair, 1 coffee glass top table, 2 glass top end tables $200. 570-287-4939
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Furniture & Accessories
ROCKER/RECLINER black vinyl, like new $135. 793-4000 TV STAND black with 3 shelves barely used $100. 570-592-7723 WALL UNIT 3 sections, $100. 570-287-0183 WING CHAIR beautiful $30. 570-779-1215
To place your ad call...829-7130 752 Landscaping & Gardening JOHN DEERE 1968 tractor 112 in good condition, all papers $500. OBO. 570-287-5745
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Machinery & Equipment
SNOW BLOWER Lawn Boy, 3 HP, reconditioned, EZ to start. $125. MTF snow blower 4.5 HP, electric start, new rubber on the blades$145. 570-239-6586 SNOW THROWER MTD 21” single stage, excellent condition $175. call 570-693-2129 SNOW THROWER, Craftsman 26” 4 cycle Tecumseh Snow King engine, rarely used. $475. 570-288-4340 SNOWBLOWER Craftsman, 22” 5 HP self-propelled, electric start. 570-457-7854
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Medical Equipment
DYNEX II Neurostimulator (TENS unit) all necessary equipment included. $150. 570-829-1611 PERFIT INCONTINENCEUNDERWEAR Size X-L.14 per package $5. each. 288-9940 POWER WHEELCHAIR. Activecare Catalina model 2 years old, like new, originally $4k $900. 570-474-9906 WHEELCHAIR Electric, Jazzy 1107, excellent condition, needs new battery. Please call for details. $1,000. OBO 570-690-3478
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758 Miscellaneous BABY GIRL clothes size 0-24 months, large crate $100. Graco high chair $30. Mizuno golf cart bag $25.Boflex XTL, lat bar, leg machine all accessories included $200. Strollers Graco $30. Safety 1st $30. Pink umbrella stroller $5. Black leather rocking chair with rocking footrest $75. Klipsch home theater system includes 2 front, center & sub $250. Sony 19” flat screen computer monitor with speakers $100. AB shaper & sit up bench $25. Evenflo booster car seat $35. 570-212-2347. CLOTHING men’s large & x-large, boys size 8 navy blue suit, boys 18 size 18 tan suit, red lace formal dress size 2, glassware 1/2 off, novels, German text books, baskets. 822-5560 COVER for 6’ pickup box, good condition $40. 570-655-0546
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The Times Leader will accept ads for used private party merchandise only for items totaling $1,000 or less. All items must be priced and state how many of each item. Your name address, email and phone number must be included. No ads for ticket sales accepted. Pet ads accepted if FREE ad must state FREE. One Submission per month per household. You may place your ad online at timesleader.com, or email to classifieds@ timesleader.com or fax to 570-831-7312 or mail to Classified Free Ads: 15 N. Main Street, WilkesBarre, PA. Sorry no phone calls. GAME TABLE: half moon, mahagony, lid spins open to reveal full game table. Hotel sterling bridge tallies still in side! $475. 570.406.4092 GROOMING table, small $60. Twin Aero bed $30. Byers choice Thanksgiving caroliers $140. 570-829-1007 PORTAPOTTI new for trailer or boat, $20. Beech wood firewood in 2’ lengths, about a cord, $25. 328-5611
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Musical Instruments
PIANO: Console near mint condition with matching bench, just tuned. $500. 474-6362
776 Sporting Goods BACK PACK Lightweight, navy, like new $50. 570-675-4383 BIKE: Peugeot 12 speed english racing bike $50. 570-696-4912 BOWFLEX XTREME 2, like new. $800. Weslo treadmill $125.570-542-5823 EVERLAST HEAVY BAG, 100 pound, canvas, great condition $80. 570-474-0753 GUN CABINET holds 10 guns, all wood, glass doors with lock, like new $200. 570-655-0546 HOME GYM Schwin Bowflex, bench, incline, latpull down, leg extensions, sliding seat for aerobic rowing $250. 484-219-3346 PROFORM exercise bike with EKGrip pulse $100. Rifle Case for quad, mounted $50. 570-823-3781 or 570-831- 5505 RECUMBENT BIKE Edge 288R magnetic $100. 570-9011095 or 594-0057 WEIGHT BENCH & weights, stationary bike, powerhouse fitness gym, ab lounger, will sell all for $250. or separately. 654-1820
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Stereos/ Accessories
SUBWOOFERS: 2 12” JL audio with sub box and Pioneer 500 mono power amp paid $250 or best offer. 6 months old. 570-825-6318
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Televisions/ Accessories
TELEVISION, 24” Daewood. In excellent condition. $25 OBO. 570-696-1703 TV Sharp 27”, remote $100. 8233781 or 831-5505
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Tickets
SNOW TIRES 4 185/ 65/R15, excellent condition. $300. 570-696-1450
To place your ad Call Toll Free 1-800-427-8649 TIRES-225/70/R16 All season, very good condition. $80 570-855-3113
PENN STATE TICKETS Nov-12, 2011 vs. Nebraska. Section NA, seat backs. 2 at $75 each. After 6PM. 570-675-5046
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Tools
COMPOUND MITER SAW, Chicago Electric Power Co. 10’ blade, 15 amp, 5300 RPM includes dust bag, extension wings, 60 tooth carbide blade, spring load blade guard, table tilts 45 degrees. New, never used $50. Delta bench saw 10” blade, 120v, 13mps, Type 2, angle cut bracket $50. 570-735-2694
786 Toys & Games HESS TRUCKS set of Hess trucks from 1990-2008 $450. + 11 extras at $20. each. In boxes never opened. 570 825 3688 ZHU ZHU pets giant hamster city playset $75. F.P. twin time dollhouse with furniture $60. 570-696-4020
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Stereo/TV/ Electronics
GPS: Garmin Model #200W, 4x3” screen. Few years old. Complete with auto charger & suction mount. $40. 570-825-3784 GPS: Garmin Nuvi 200W complete with charger, mount, booklet. 3 years old. $60. 570-825-3784
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Video Equipment
VCR Sharp 4 head, hi-fi stereo $10. 570-823-3781 or 570-831-5505
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NEED CASH? We Buy:
Gold & Gold coins, Silver, Platinum, old bills, Watches, Costume Jewelry, Diamonds, Gold Filled, Sterling Silver Flatware, Scrap Jewelry, Military items, old Tin & Iron Toys, Canadian coins & paper money, most foreign money (paper/coin). Visit our new location @ 134 Rt. 11, Larksville next to WOODY’S FIRE PLACE & PRO FIX.
We make house calls! Buyer & seller of antiques! We also do upholstering. 570-855-7197 570-328-3428
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Education/ Training
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Education/ Training
Assistant Teachers We are looking for qualified, dedicated individuals to join the Head Start Team Part Time Assistant Teachers are needed. Please visit our website at www.lchs.hsweb.org for details. Classroom Substitute positions are also available at all sites in Luzerne and Wyoming Counties. Applicants must possess current PA State Police Criminal Clearance, FBI Fingerprints and Child Abuse History Clearance; Send Resume/Cover letter and 3 Written Letters of Reference to LCHS, ATTN: Human Resources, PO Box 540, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703-0540. Email LCHSHumanResources@hsweb.org; Fax #570-829-6580. E.O.E. M/F/V/H. NO PHONE CALLS E.O.E. M/F/V/H. NO PHONE CALLS.
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GENERAL LABOR
Various Shifts up to $9.75 Basic Computer Skills
General Labor in Pittston
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Auto Parts
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Auto Parts
BUYING JUNK VEHICLES $300 AND UP
Several 1st shift receiving positions in Hazleton area. Positions are temp to hire. Pay rate $10.00 per hour. Must own steel toe boots and be able to read, write, add/subtract.
1st & 2nd shifts $10.00 Bending, Twisting & Repetitive Lifting STEEL TOE BOOTS REQUIRED!
Call ADECCO today at 570.451.3726 for immediate consideration
Both Position are TEMP TO HIRE and Require Standing on feet all day, Submit to background and drug screen
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DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISORS GENERAL WAREHOUSE T.J. Maxx offers advancement opportunities, medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k), paid vacation and paid sick time, in-store discounts and a clean, safe working environment. Interested applicants may obtain position information and apply on-line at: www.careers-tjx.com
General Warehouse applicants may apply in person at: 4000 Oldfield Blvd. • Pittston, Pa 18640 (For directions, please call 570-603-5890) PAGE 61
Applicants will be subject to a pre-employment drug screen and background check. T.J. Maxx is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All programs/bonuses are subject to change at any time due to business necessity.
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AUTOMOTIVE SALES CONSULTANTS
WEEKEND CAREGIVER POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Visiting Angels is seeking experienced, and reliable caregivers to care for seniors and the disabled. If you are a Caregiver and would like to earn extra money we have positions available. Why a career with Visiting Angels? Because we care about our caregivers!
Valley Chevrolet is seeking individuals who are self-starters, team-oriented and driven. (No experience necessary)
We Offer: • Salary & Commission • Benefits • 401k Plan • 5 Day Work Week • Huge New & Used Inventory
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Henkel has an immediate opening in West Hazleton, PA for a
2ND SHIFT ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN The 2nd Shift Electronic Technician (2:30 PM - 10:30 PM) acts as a resource to plant teams to ensure they have the proper technical support needed to perform their day-to-day operational tasks. The individual selected for this role is expected to provide weekend on-call coverage for the plant as part of a shared rotation schedule. Responsibilities for this role include; Troubleshoot and repair electrical/ electronic components including solid state devices (photo eyes, prox switches), variable frequency drives, PLCs, motors and motor controllers, switchgear (480 volt), servo motion controllers; Troubleshoot PLCs via remote computer stations and make programming modifications; Troubleshoot, analyze and repair breakdowns or malfunctions of electrical equipment, and interpret electrical schematics.
Requirements: • Associates degree in electrical/electronics maintenance or a related technical field OR completion of an approved apprenticeship program in industrial electrical maintenance or military equivalent. • 3 to 5 years of previous experience in a technical support and/or engineering role within a manufacturing environment • Demonstrated knowledge of the national electrical code • Demonstrated proficiency in the use of a computer (Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD 14) • Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Allen Bradley PLC-5 and Control Logix software • Previous experience programming graphics user interfaces (Wonderware) and inter-connectivity on plant data networks • Demonstrated problem solving and technical troubleshooting skills • Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize and organize effectively Please apply online at www.henkelna.com and requisition number 5506US Electronic Technician. PAGE 62
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CAT free to good home, grey male, 1 year old, gentle & loveable, all shots, neutered. 561-5336
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KITTENS Free to good home. 2 orange male tabbys left. Litter trained. 8 weeks old. 570-771-6347
ALASKAN MALAMUTE AKC Registered.
KITTENS: FREE 1 Tiger, 2 orange/ white, 1 white / black, 1 orange tabby. 309-4573
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Dogs
White female. 7 months old. Call 570-510-6428
Dogs
AKC Registered Black Great Dane Puppies. Vet checked, shots, wormings, microchipped. Temperament tested. Ear cropping available. $500. 570-384-0593
GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER pups, excellent pets and hunters, parents are health tested, sire is AKC titled. $350 to $550. 570-926-0873
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EXETER
Wanted: Junk Cars & Trucks
288-8995
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VITO’S & GINO’S
Apply in person to: Blake Gagliardi, Sales Manager Rick Merrick, Sales Manager
Call 570-270-6700 today! or email: apietraccini@visitingangels.com E.O.E.
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Accounting/ Finance
BOSTON TERRIER
Male 3 years old. Papers. Not neutered. $450.
BOSTON TERRIER PUG Female. 1.5 years old. Not spade. $375.
* PUPPIES *
Boston Terrier, Pug
2 males. Born 8/11/11. $275. 1 male. Blue eyes (rare). $375. Ready to Go! Call 570-825-5659 or 570-793-3905
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900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Duties include cash management, wire transfers, internal financial reporting, journal entry preparation and assisting with regulatory reporting. Candidates must have an accounting/ business degree or related experience, strong analytical and organizational skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, especially Excel. Bank accounting experience preferred. For consideration, please submit a resume to Franklin Security Bank, Human Resources, 1065 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 or email to HR@franklinsecuritybank.net. EOE
Sunday 12pm-5pm
362 Susquehanna Ave
Completely remodeled, spectacular, 2 story Victorian home, with 3 bedrooms and 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
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Franklin Security Bank, a local independent community bank, is seeking a Senior Accountant at our Wilkes-Barre location.
OPEN HOUSE
70 Wesley Street Very nice, move-in condition or good rental property. 1.5 double, 3 bedroom, living room, kitchen, dining room, basement & full attic. Great deal, must sell, only $30,000. Call (570) 762-5119
LAFLIN TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER 105 Haverford Drive
Move right into this 3 bedroom 1.5 bath townhouse with many recent updates including new bath room /kitchen and finished basement. $131,900 Call 570-903-6308
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday 12pm-5pm 46 Zerby Ave Lease with option to buy, completely remodeled, mint, turn key condition, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large closets, with hardwoods, carpet & tile floors, new kitchen and baths, gas heat, shed, large yard. $134,900 (30 year loan @ 4.5% with 5% down; $6,750 down, $684/month) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490
PLAINS
KEYSTONE SECTION 9 Ridgewood Road
TOTAL BEAUTY 1 ACRE- PRIVACY Beautiful ranch 2
bedrooms, 1 bath, attic for storage, washer, dryer & 2 air conditioners included. New Roof & Furnace Furnished or unfurnished. Low Taxes! New price $118,500
570-885-1512
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WANAMIE
Newport Twp East Main Street Handyman Special Double Block Two 2 story, 3-bedroom units each with attic, cellar, bath and pantry. Large 4 car garage. Upper and lower floors. As is for $25,000. Call 570-379-2645 WEST WYOMING
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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COURTDALE
5 cozy room apartment 2nd floor. Heat, water, stove, refrigerator included. Off street parking. No pets or smoking. $550 + security deposit & references. 570-287-3260
DALLAS
Large 3 bedroom 2nd floor. No pets. Off street parking. Call Joe 570-881-2517
FORTY FORT
AMERICA REALTY RENTALS “ALL UNITS MANAGED”
VARIOUS LOCATIONS Call for availability 1-2 bedrooms, all modern.
WHITE HAVEN LARGE SINGLE FAMILY HOME Buffalo Street
Two story, 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, eat-in kitchen, office/ study, family room, living room, bonus room, utility room, Large back yard, Three large walk-in closets $52,500. after 5:00 p.m. 570-582-5907 or email paulmichelle@ pa.metrocast.net.
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ASHLEY PARK Laurel Run & San
Souci Parks, Like new, several to choose from, Financing &Warranty, MobileOneSales.net Call (570)250-2890
LAUREL RUN ESTATES
We have mobile home sites for new and used single & double wides. overlooking Wilkes-Barre Call 570-823-8499 CELL 570-241-1854
• Employment/ Application Required • No Pets/ Smoking • Leases • Very Clean Standards 288-1422
HANOVER TOWNSHIP
Great location, 1 bedroom apartment in residential area, all utilities included. $600/month + security. 908-482-0335
HANOVER TWP.
3 Oaklawn Ave. 1ST FLOOR DUPLEX Newly remodeled & painted. Available immediately. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, stove, washer/dryer hookup, hardwood floors, off-street parking. No pets. Water & sewer included. $550 per month + 1 month security deposit. Call (570) 417-8874 after 10:00 a.m. for a private showing
KINGSTON
Page Avenue 2 bedroom, living room, dining room, off street parking. $450 + utilities. Call 570-752-6399
ately, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, refrigerator and stove provided, washer/dryer on premises, offstreet parking, small pets ok. $400/per month + utilities, Call 570-357-1138
KINGSTON
2nd Floor. Available Nov-1. 2 bedrooms, renovated bathroom, balcony off newly renovated kitchen with refrigerator & stove, central air, newly painted, off-street parking, no pets. $600 per month plus utilities, & 1 month security deposit. 570-239-1010
KINGSTON 42 Third Avenue
2nd floor, newly remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bath, fridge & stove included. Washer/dryer hookup. $550 + security. Water & sewer included. No pets. 570-417-2919 KINGSTON
EATON TERRACE
317 N. Maple Ave. Large Two story, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, Central Heat & Air, washer/dryer in unit, parking. $840 + utilities & 1 month security 570-262-6947
KINGSTON Remodeled 2 bed-
room, dining & living room, off street parking. All new appliances. $600/ month + utilities, security & references. Water & sewer included. Absolutely No Pets. Call 570-239-7770
KINGSTON Very nice, 3 rooms & bath. No pets. Non-smoking. All utilities included. $575 / month. Call 570-287-3985
KINGSTON West Bennett St. Twinkle in Kingston’s Eye, 2nd floor, 1000 sq. ft. 2 bed, Central Air, washer/dryer and appliances. No pets. Non-smoking. 1 car off street parking. Available Nov-1. $700/month + gas, electric, 1 year lease & security. 570-814-1356
MOUNTAINTOP 1 bedroom with full
kitchen. Remodeled recently, first floor, ample parking. Hot water, sewer & garbage included. On Rt 309 - close to all amenities! No pets. Non smoking. $650/month + security & references. 570-239-3827
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MOUNTAIN TOP WOODBRYN 1 & 2 Bedroom.
No pets. Rents based on income start at $405 & $440. Handicap Accessible. Equal Housing Opportunity. 570-474-5010 TTY711 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Immediate Opennings!
NANTICOKE
1, 2, OR 3 BEDROOMS AVAILABLE 1st month deposit
and rent a must. 570-497-9966 516-216-3539 Section 8 welcome
NANTICOKE
2 bedroom, 1st floor. Large eat in kitchen, fridge, electric stove, large living room, w/w carpeting, master bedroom with custom built in furniture. Ample closet space. Front/back porches, off street parking, laundry room available. No dogs, smoking, water, sewer, garbage paid. $550/mo + gas, electric, security, lease, credit, background check. (570) 696-3596
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PITTSTON
5 room apartment includes 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, refrigerator, stove and washer/dryer. Water & garbage included. Cats OK. $500 per month, + security deposit. Century 21 Smith Hourigan Group Call Ben at 570-715-7739
PITTSTON
Jenkins Township Newly renovated, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen, stove, & fridge included washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking. Heat & water included. $875. per month + security deposit. Credit check and references. Cell 917-753-8192
PLAINS 15 & 17 E. Carey St
Clean 2nd floor, modern 1 bedroom apartments. Stove, fridge, heat & hot water included. No pets. Off street parking. $490-$495 + security, 1 yr lease Call 570-822-6362 570-822-1862 Leave Message
PLYMOUTH
Large 2 bedroom 1 bath, ground floor. $525/ month + security. Includes heat, water & sewer. Pets accepted at an additional fee. 310-431-6851
WEST PITTSTON
NANTICOKE 347 Hanover St.
1 bedroom, 1st floor, wall to wall carpet, eat-in kitchen with appliances, washer & dryer hookup, porch & shared yard. $400/mo + utilities & security. New energy efficient gas furnace. Call 570-814-1356
NANTICOKE 603 Hanover St
2nd floor, 1 bedroom. No pets. $500 + security, utilities & lease. Photos available. Call 570-542-5330
PARSONS
Available 12/01/11 Three bedrooms, 1 bathroom, refrigerator, stove and washer/dryer. $650 per month, plus utilities. 1 month rent + security deposit. Call 570-262-4604
PITTSTON
2 apartments available. 2 bedrooms. All appliances included. All utilities paid; electricity by tenant. Everything brand new. Off street parking. $675-$750 + security & references. Call 570-969-9268
East Packer Avenue 2 bedroom Townhouse with full basement, 1 bath, off street parking. $625/mo + utilities. No Pets. 570-2831800 M-F, 570-3886422 all other times
WEST PITTSTON
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WILKES-BARRE
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
Call TODAY For AVAILABILITY!! www.mayflower crossing.com Certain Restrictions Apply*
WILKES-BARRE
1 bedroom. Heat & hot water included, $550 month + Security required 973-879-4730
WILKES-BARRE
22 Terrace Street 2 bedroom, 3rd floor. Hardwood flooring. Appliances, heat, water, sewer & trash included. Pet friendly. $700 + electric & natural gas. 570-969-9268
WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS
1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Starting at $440 and up. References required. Section 8 ok. 570-332-5723
HIGH AND DRY
Spacious 1 bedroom apartment, 2nd floor. Recently renovated, sewer & appliances included. Off street parking. Security. No pets. $500/month + utilities & gas heat. 570-586-0417
WEST WYOMING
AVAILABLE NOW!! 2nd floor 1 bedroom, nice kitchen with appliances, $450 month plus utilities No animals. No smoking. Call 570-693-1000
2 kitchen & bath. Covered porch. Yard. Off street parking. Close to 80, 940, 437 and 30 minutes to Mohegan Sun Casino. $575/mos. Call (610) 419-6967
Commercial Properties
Center City WB
WECome HAVEsee SPACE!! us
now- you’ll be surprised! Affordable modern office space available at the Luzerne Bank Building on Public Square. Rents include heat, central air, utilities, trash removal and nightly cleaning all without a sneaky CAM charge. Super fast internet available. Access parking at the new intermodal garage via our covered bridge. 300SF to 5000SF available. We can remodel to suit. Brokers protected. Call Jeff Pyros at 570-822-8577 for details.
PROFESSIONAL COMMERCIAL SPACE West Pittston Village Shop 918 Exeter Ave Route 92 1500 sq. ft. & 2,000 sq. ft.
OUT OF FLOOD ZONE
570-693-1354 ext 1
315 PLAZA
900 & 2400 SF Dental Office direct visibility to Route 315 between Leggios & Pic-ADeli. 750 & 1750 SF also available. Near 81 & Cross Valley. 570-829-1206
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Garages
WEST PITTSTON
5 locking garages/ storage units for rent. 9’x11’ & 9’x14’. $75/month. Call 570-357-1138
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Half Doubles
WILKES-BARRE
South Welles St. 1 bedroom, 3rd floor. Covered back porch. Heat, hot water, sewer & garbage included. $425 + security. Section 8 Welcome. 570-589-9767
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Commercial Properties
OFFICE OR RETAIL LUZERNE
WHITE HAVEN bedroom. New
944
Out of flood plain. 2,200 SF. Near Cross Valley Highway. Loading dock. Newly painted. 570-288-6526
OFFICE SPACE Bennett St.
Luzerne 1100 to 1600 sq ft, 1st floor, off street parking. 570-283-3184
DURYEA
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, washer/dryer hookup, no pets, no smoking, not in flood zone. Hardwood floors living room, dining room, large kitchen. References, security, $650/per month, plus utilities. Call 570-881-8267 or email cw95150@aol.com.
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2 bedroom. No pets. References & security deposit $500/mos + utilities Call (570) 430-1308
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Half Doubles
KINGSTON
Two bedrooms, newly remodeled, hardwood floors,1 ceramic bath and kitchen,oak cabinets, refrigerator, stove and dishwasher, off-street parking, no pets, no smoking. $750/per month, security & references. Call (570) 417-4821
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KINGSTON
7 room house. Off street parking. Move in condition. $500 + utilities. Call 570-328-4616
LAKE SILKWORTH
2 bedroom, 1.5 bath single home. Lake view with dock & lake rights. Remodeled with hardwood & tile floors. Lake Lehman Schools. No pets No Smoking. $800 + utilities, security & lease. Call 570-696-3289
LARKSVILLE
Beautiful 1 bedroom mobile home on private property. Washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator & microwave. $475 + utilities. Handicap accessible. 570-288-1796 570-947-1711
NANTICOKE Desirable
Lexington Village Nanticoke, PA Many ranch style homes. 2 bedrooms 2 Free Months With A 2 Year Lease $795 + electric
SQUARE FOOT RE MANAGEMENT 866-873-0478
PITTSTON ROW HOUSE FOR RENT Available Nov. 15, 2
bedrooms, 1 bath room, all appliances provided, washer/ dryer on premises, $600./per month, plus utilities, $600./ security deposit. Call 570-881-2101
PLYMOUTH
Beade St., 1 bedroom, single house, appliances, washer & dryer, off street parking, $450 per month + utilities & security. Call (570) 592-3652
PLYMOUTH
Quiet & Cozy 2 bedroom. Large kitchen & bath. Washer dryer hookup. Small hedged & fenced yard. All situated high & dry on a 1way street. No pets. $575 + first, last & security. Call 570-829-3902 or 570-235-4981
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CEO is proud to sponsor The Recovery Race
Help support the great Wyoming Valley’s recovery efforts! With CEO, Commission on Economic Opportunity, all proceeds will benefit your neighbors in the Wyoming Valley that were adversely affected by the Flood of 2011 caused by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Saturday, November 12th, 2011 Kirby Park, meet at the pavilion by the pond!
‘HALLOWEEN TRANNY TREAT’’
must see one week only, no rush, first timers welcome, wilkes-barre location, callin all tranny lovers out for a scrap with the black alley cat, beware this cat has a big scratch. 34D 20’’waist 34’’hips Call 24 hours
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5K Run/Walk Runners and Walkers: 9am Start! Registration Donation: $20 Please consider an additional donation for your neighbors who need your help! You can also register the day of the race at 8 am (Cash Only)
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SWEET VALLEY House, available
immediately, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, washer,dryer, stove, & refrigerator provided, off-street parking, no pets. $650/per month, plus utilities, + security deposit. Call 570-760-3637
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WILKES-BARRE bedrooms with
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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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1.5 bathrooms, fully renovated, gas/electric heat, offstreet parking, washer/dryer hookup, no pets, $900/per month, plus utilities, security, references, and lease required. Call 570-675-5916
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MAN OF THE WEEK
JOSH STAMM
Age: 23 Hometown: Exeter Status: Single Occupation: I work at Core-Mark / student
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Most embarrassing moment? Falling down the stairs at school Last iPod download? “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck” by Kip Moore If you could have a one-night stand with anyone, no strings attached, who would it be? Rosie Huntington-Whiteley One thing you always keep in your wallet? Money Secret to keeping yourself in shape? Gym and protein What do you think makes NEPA different than everywhere else? The people Biggest regret? Not playing college football
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MODEL OF THE WEEK
ASHLEY ROSSI
Age: 19 Hometown: Eynon Status: In a relationship Occupation: Student
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Most embarrassing moment? I lost my shoe during a track race and tripped over a cone ... in the same race Skinny dipping yay or nay? Yay Last iPod download? “One Day” by LMFAO If you could have a one-night stand with anyone, no strings attached, who would it be? Justin Timberlake One thing you always keep in your purse? ChapStick Worst dare someone made you do? Run naked with my friends Guilty pleasure? Blasting Britney Spears in my car If you were to switch teams, which celeb would you go for? Megan Fox Secret to keeping yourself in shape? Going to the gym What do you think makes NEPA different than everywhere else? The horrible weather One thing most people don’t know about you? My favorite color is purple
Music
WEEKENDER, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011
Mountaingrown 11/16/11
at the Woodlands
no cover
Performance by:
Groove Train
Live radio broadcast from 10-11 p.m. on 102.3-FM, The Mountain Hosted by Alan K. Stout
Weekender/Mountaingrown
Original Music Series
SUPPORTING LOCAL MUSIC ... LIKE NEVER BEFORE
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$2.50 DRAFT FEATURES AT THE FOLLOWING NEPA TAVERN RESTAURANTS ROB’S PUB & GRUB 234 NESBIT ST, LARKSVILLE EVERYDAY
BANKOVICH SEAFOOD 39 ALLEN ST, WEST NANTICOKE EVERYDAY
STARLIGHT LOUNGE 239 S MAIN STREET, ARCHBALD
EVERYDAY
OVER POUR
279 S RIVER STREET, PLAINS
EVERYDAY
KUZZIN’S CAFÉ
733 E WARREN ST, DUNMORE
EVERYDAY
TIPSY TURTLE
29 MARKET STREET, INKERMAN
WEDNESDAY $3.00 23OZ
ARENA BAR & GRILL
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380 COAL STREET, WILKES-BARRE
WED-THUR-FRI 5:00 -7:00
SALLY PURCELL’S
891 WESTY COUNTRY RD, SUGARLOAF
EVERYDAY
BUTLER TWP VALLEY REGIONAL 14 W BUTLER DRIVE, DRUMS
EVERYDAY
NEIGHBOR’S
437 W GREEN STREET, WEST HAZLETON
EVERYDAY
SAND SPRINGS
10 CLUBHOUSE DRIVE, DRUMS
EVERYDAY
BRICKHOUSE
319 MAIN ST, DUPONT
EVERYDAY
PENALTY BOX
3277 PITTSTON AVE, MINOOKA
WEDNESDAY
CHUG A LUG
BOX 1471 GOULDSBORO
EVERYDAY