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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Visual Arts/ Performing Arts “Hands and Hooves” artwork from Marley’s Mission’s Second Annual Blue Ribbon Gala will be on display at this week’s First Friday Downtown Scranton Artwalk March 2, 6 - 9 p.m. at The Connell Building,131 North Washington Ave., Scranton.

Cost: Free.

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Organist, arranger, composer and producer Timothy Brumfield, performing on The University of Scranton’s historic pipe organ, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the HoulihanMclean Center. Cost: free.

“Footloose” presented by the Lakeland Curtain Club at Lakeland High School March 2 and 3 at 7 p.m. and March 4 at 3 p.m.

Cost: $8 for adults, $5 for students, and free for children who are under 10years of age.

Literary Arts

Writers Group, for ages 18 and up, at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m., ongoing. All genres and levels of writing welcome. Cost: Free. Info: 996.1500.

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Learn to read and sing Welsh, in preparation for the North American Festival of Wales to be held in Scranton, on Labor Day weekend 2012. Classes will take place the first and third Saturday of each month, 2 to 4 p.m. at the first Congregational Church, 500 Luzerne Ave, West Pittston. Cost: free.

Info: email chhmww@hotmail.com or call 905.9074.

Women’s Fitness Class, Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Newton Recreational Center, Cost: $12. Info: 587.5791.

After School Fitness Program, Wednesdays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., ages 1014, at the Newton Recreational Center. Cost: $70 for six weeks. Info: 587.5791.

“Here’s Looking at You!” at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 4 to 5 p.m. ages 5-12. Students will work in drawing, painting, mixed media and sculpture to create portraits both traditional and imaginative.

Cost: Free.

Info: 570.996.1500.

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Baptist Bible College students reherse for the upcoming play ’A Shayna Maidel,’ to be performed March 1, 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. From left: Collis Bryant, as Duvid Pechenik; Hannah Sayre, as Lusia Weiss Pechenik; Traci Thompson, as Mama; Chad Finke, as Mordechai Weiss; Lennae Warren, as Rose Weiss; and Rachel Frazier, as Hanna.

BBC play shares Holocaust story H

BY ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER lbaumeister@theabingtonjournal.com

ashem yish-mereynu mikhol ro veyishmor ses nafsheynu.

Six students at Baptist Bible College are practicing the pronunciations of several Yiddish phrases including this one, which translates, “May God protect us from all evil and may He protect our souls.” The language is scattered throughout the script of their upcoming play, “A Shayna Maidel.” The title is another Yiddish phrase, which translates “a pretty girl,” referring to an inner beauty.

The play is written by Barbara Lebow, and will be directed by BBC Professor Brian Maxwell March 1, 2 and 3 in the Phelps Student Center at 7:30 p.m. It will also include original music composed by Seth Mitchell and performed on piano by Jeremy Kemmerer, both former Baptist Bible College students.

The story is of two sisters, one who survived Nazi concentration camps during the Holocaust and the other who was raised as an American, reunited after being separated for 20 years. Maxwell described it as “a meaningful, historically relevant story about familial love and the power of hope.”

He said he chose the piece partly because it allowed his students to “dig deep into character development.”

“I have been blessed to collaborate with hard-working, talented students who are willing to continue digging deeper, always looking for more,” said Maxwell.

The two sisters, Rose Weiss and Lusia Weiss Pechenik, will be played

by Lennae Warren, an online student who lives on campus with her husband James, and Hannah Sayre, a senior majoring in Communications

Drama.

Warren said what she likes most about the play is acting as sisters with Sayre, her best friend since childhood. “It hardly requires any acting,” she said.

Warren also played Kitty Verdun in “Charley’s Aunt” at the college and said she chose to try out for “A Shayna Maidel” because she loves the beauty of the story and the challenge the role holds in capturing many different emotions.

Sayre has been involved in seven different productions at the college in the past, and said she wanted to be in this one because of the beauty of the script and the delicacy and sacred quality of the subject matter.

“I have found this experience beautiful yet haunting,” Sayre said.

“I have become protective of the story and the characters. This is a part of history that is slowly becoming nothing more than a page in our history books. While the characters we portray are fictional, the history of the situation is real. Having the chance to honor those who ‘were’ [the characters in the story] is a privilege.”

It was Sayre’s interest in “A Shayna Maidel” that initially prompted her roommate, Rachel Frazier, a senior majoring in Sacred Music, to try out for the play, which will be the first she has taken part in at the college. Frazier said Sayre described the play to her shortly before tryouts, and she was so intrigued, she decided to come along.

“I have not regretted that decision,” she said.

Frazier will play the role of Hanna, a childhood friend of Lusia’s who experienced the Holocaust with her.

Her character appears throughout the play in flashbacks Lusia has of her.

Collis Bryant, a junior majoring in Drama, will play the role of Duvid,

Lusia’s husband who was arrested six years before and hasn’t seen his wife since.

Bryant said he ran the lights for “The Boys Next Door” last semester, and enjoys acting and would like to pursue it for the glory and honor of God. “This has been a very challenging role for me in more ways than one,” he said, “and Dr. Maxwell, along with the rest of the cast, has been very encouraging to me from the very beginning.”

Chad Finke, a sophomore majoring in Pastoral Ministries, will play the role of Mordechai Weiss, and also played Norman Bulansky last semester in “The Boys Next Door.”

In his biography in the program for “A Shayna Maidel,” Finke thanked the cast of the play for always making him feel welcome, the “gentlemen at Elan Gardens” for helping the cast with their Yiddish, and Jesus for his redemption and life.

Traci Thompson, a junior majoring in Communications Drama, has acted in five previous productions at BBC and will play the role of Mama.

She described her character as “a steady, loving-spirited woman whose strong faith in God is woven into her every thought and action.”

“Acting out the scenes has never gotten old,” Thompson said. “We have been rehearsing all semester and I find myself living and acting the scenes as if it were the first time.

The characters and script are so beautifully crafted that I find it easy to keep the scenes fresh and alive.”

Maxwell said he believes those who attend each performance of “A Shayna Maidel” will “experience an enjoyable, entertaining, moving and meaningful evening.”

Ticket information can be obtained by calling the BBC box office at 585.9000.

Recently, local hiking author and Wyoming County District Attorney Jeff Mitchell took us on an adventure through photos of the natural beauty of northeastern Pennsylvania. More than 150 children and adults came out to find out more about the hiking trails that are available for us to explore throughout the region. The presentation has me interested in returning to Ricketts Glen State Park during the summer to hike its magnificent waterfall trails. At the presentation, Jeff made his book “Hiking the Endless Mountains” available for sale and they sold out. We would like to thank Jeff for generously donating his time and book proceeds to the theater.

The Dietrich will be hosting another free event March 10 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Join us then for the awardwinning film on the subject of lyme disease Under Our Skin. This film covers the science and politics of lyme disease and documents personal accounts of individuals whose lives have been affected by it. Dr. Daniel Cameron, M.D., M.P.H, will conduct a Q & A session following the movie. This event has been sponsored by the Endless Mountains Lyme Disease Support Group. I am definitely interested in learning more about the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and prevention of the disease. All are welcome to attend. For more information or to reserve your free tickets, call the Dietrich at 570.996.1500.

In March the Dietrich will also be hosting a variety of new classes. For young children ages 2 1/2 to five years old, Rebecca Lesko of the Endless Mountains Nature Center will be teaching a hands-on, minds-on nature program called Little People and Nature. During these classes, little ones and their favorite adults will explore and learn about various topics each week including Groundhog’s Shadow, Owls, Sense-a-tional and Animal Babies through songs, puppets, stories, games and crafts. The Tuesday class series will be held March 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and the Wednesday class series will be held March 7, 14, 21, 28 at the same time. Admission to Little People & Nature is free thanks to funding from the Overlook Estate Foundation. Call the Dietrich at 570.996.1500 to register.

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What breed of dog is Jack the dog in "The Artist"?

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Visual Arts/ Performing Arts Second Saturdays Art Exhibit at the Abington Community Library “Made for Spring - the gardener’s gift,” a selection of fine art photography and prints created by Alayna and Garrett Craig-Lucas. Continues through the end of May. Proceeds from the sale of these artworks benefits both the American Cancer Society Relay for Life and the Abington Community Library.

AT LEFT: Michael Swanson, whose blown glass sculptures will be featured in an exhibit at New Visions Studio & Gallery in Scranton May 4 - 18, works on a piece at Keystone College’s glass blowing studio.

BELOW: Michael Swanson displays one of his finished pieces.

Auditions now open for The Singing Boys of Pennsylvania and the Keystone Girls Choir. For boys and girls grades three to six. Info: 610.759.6002.

Original paintings by Anita Ambrose, on display at Summit Frameworks, 111 N. Abington Rd., Clarks Green. Info: 587.0162.

Catholic Choral Society 62nd season, rehearsals Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. at the IHM Center at Marywood University. The group, composed of members from both Luzerne and Lackawanna counties, performs sacred, classical, Broadway and popular music and welcomes new members. No auditions required. Ann Manganiello is music director with Jean Shields as accompanist while Brenda Grunza and Dr. Thomas Rittenhouse are copresidents. Info: www.catholicchoralsociety.org and 587.2753.

Let’s Hear It from The Boys, May 4, at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple 420 North Washington Avenue Scranton 4th Floor, Shopland Hall. 6 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. show. Tickets: $6.

Featuring: Rusty Fender – Entercom Communications, Chris Kelly – Enterprise editor, columnist and writing coach for The Times-Tribune, Chris Fetchko – Local Filmmaker, Judge Jim Gibbons, Mayor Patrick “Nibs” Loughney – Mayor of Dunmore, and Rocco Cianflone – Co-Owner of Glint of Gold.

Wally Gordon Community Chorus Spring Concert, May 5 at 7 p.m. at Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, Morgan Hwy. Tickets- $5 and are available from chorus members or at the door.

The University of Scranton Hope Horn Gallery exhibit “The Visiting Nurses Association of Scranton: One Hundred Years,” on display to May 4 on the fourth floor of Hyland Hall. Info: 941.4214.

The Abington Heights Civic League Inc. “Children Dancing For Children” recital, May 5 at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Themes are “Dancing Through The Calendar” and “Mary Pop-

A look into the glass ABINGTON JOURNAL/ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER

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When Michael Swanson was first introduced to glass blowing as a student at Keystone College in La Plume, he was intrigued by it. As he learned more about the art, he said he found its possibilities to be limitless.

That is how one might also describe his glass creations, not just in the physical sense of the limit- less shapes, colors and shadows, but in looking beyond to the emotions of the work. Swanson said his pieces are usually about relationships, emotions and

pins” All proceeds will benefit a family in The Abingtons with a special need.

$18 adults, $15 seniors, $10 children.

Info/tickets: 421.5093 or www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com.

Classical Guitar’s Greatest Hits, at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock May 6 at 3 p.m. Presented by: Classical guitarist, Jay Steveskey.

For all ages. Cost: $10, students attend free.

DRAWCOR E, May 4 at 8 p.m. at Vintage Theater. Live mural, live music. For all ages.

Planted on Paper, Botanical Illustrations by Sue Hand at the Wyoming County Courthouse Art Gallery, 1 Courthouse Square, Tunkhannock, now through July 30, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Meet-The-Artist Reception will be held April 27 from 4 - 6 p.m., with Artist’s Talk at 5 p.m.

The Lion in Winter, opening May 4 and running through May 13 at Shawnee Playhouse, presented by Center Stage Players. Cost:

memories of moments in time.

“When I look at the glass,” he said, “it makes me think of stuff that has happened.”

Especially with his sculpture pieces, he said it amazes him how much can come from a single moment in time. Relating that to life, he said, “You only get one shot at things, and then you’re done.”

He said people are what inspire great artists, and he receives good vibes along those lines at the glass blowing studio at See Glass, Page 8

Civic League recital

The Wyoming Seminary Music Department Annual Spring Concert, May 5 at 8 p.m. in the Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, 228 Wyoming Avenue. Cost: free.

Info: 270.2192.

Wyoming Seminary Upper School Annual Spring Concert, at the Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, 228 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston on May 5 at 8 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. Info: 270-2192.

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Shown: Nicole Madensky as Mary Poppins and Diana Crowley as Bert.

The Abington Heights Civic League Inc. will present its annual ‘Children Dancing For Children’ recital, directed by Jennifer Sohns Petty, May 5. This year’s themes are “Dancing Through The Calendar,” for the Junior Show at 4 p.m., and “Mary Poppins,” along with “Dancing Through The Calendar,” for the Senior Show at 7:30 p.m.

All proceeds will benefit a family in The Abingtons with a special need.

Who stars in "The Devil Wears Prada" and in "The Five-Year Engagement"?

MORE THAN MOVIES Dietrich Theater Erica Rogler

Bravo to the Dietrich Children’s Theater for another grand production.

This past weekend they wowed us as they brought the Japanese folk tale “The Mouse’s Marriage” to the Dietrich stage. I loved it when the cast interacted with the audience and had them learn Japanese words.

We would like to thank director Jennifer Jenkins and the cast - Laurel Radzieski, Bryan Thompson, Doreen Tillman and Rich Ryczak for all of their hard work and energy. Rich also did an amazing job of adapting this story for the stage. We would like to thank the Pennsylvania Humanities Council for sponsoring this production. Our next production will be held on Founders’ Day weekend and the Dietrich Children’s Theatre will present “The Gifts of Wali Dad”.

A few days prior to the production, the Tunkhannock Public Library hosted a story time called “Tales from Japan” in conjunction with our production of “The Mouse’s Marriage” with Fiona Powell.” Fiona spun stories about two Japanese frogs, a young Japanese artist who drew cats and shared the story of “I Am Tama, Lucky Cat” by Wendy Henrichs. There is nothing quite like listening to a story told to you by an acclaimed storyteller.

This weekend the Dietrich will host another event for children and families. On Saturday, May 5 at 11 a.m. the Dietrich will present the annual free movie showing of The Jungle Book. All are invited to enjoy this family classic. Admission will be free. Popcorn will be free.

And soda will be free. You can’t beat that. Am I right?

This special showing is presented in loving memory of “Jeeterbug” from the Kintner family. Tickets can be reserved by calling 570.996.1500 or will be available at the door while they last.

The following day, Sunday, May 6 at 3 p.m., classical guitarist Jay Steveskey will be back to treat us to a concert of Classical Guitar’s Greatest Hits! I can’t wait.

We will experience music by the great Spanish master, Andres Segovia, the Spanish Romanticism of Isaac Fernando Sor, Argentine Tango Nuevo of Astor Piazzolla and more! Many of these pieces inspired Jay as he began his lifelong jourSee Movies, Page 9

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LIBRARY NEWS

BY MARY ANN MCGRATH

Topical and timely displays are featured each month near the Reference Collection area at the Abington Community Library. Take time in May to investigate specially selected materials, books, DVDs and audio books, on the topic, “Famous Mothers,” a tribute to the upcoming Mother’s Day observance May 13. New Large Print Books “An Available Man,” by Hilma Wolitzer. Edward Schuyler, recently widowed 62-year-old science teacher, is still mourning his beloved wife, Bee, and shies away from the relentless attention of unattached women, but he also finds he has a growing longing for connection.

Reluctantly, he begins dating and experiences the chaos and joys of falling in love the second time around.

“Enchantments,” by Kathryn Harrison. The novel takes place in 1917 St. Petersburg in the final days of the Romanov Empire. Tsarina Alexandra asks Masha, the 18-year-old daughter of the dead monk, Rasputin, to tend to young Aloysha, her son, who suffers from hemophilia. When the Bolsheviks place the royal family under house arrest, Masha and Alyosha attempt to escape the confinement of the palace by telling stories, some embellished and some entirely imagined.

“A Catered St. Patrick’s Day: a Mystery with Recipes,” by Isis Crawford. When plans for a special St. Patrick’s Day celebration go awry. Bernadette and Libby Simmons, owners of A Little Taste of Heaven Catering, are thrust into a case of murder.

Every member of the Corned Beef and Cabbage Club has a motive for killing Mike Sweeney, but the prime suspect is the nephew of the Simmons sisters’ best customer, Bree Nottingham. If the women don’t figure out what really happened to Sweeney, the killer could strike again.

“The Bungalow,” by Sarah Jio. In the summer of 1942, 21-year- old Anne Calloway, engaged to be married, sets off to serve as an Army nurse on the island of Bora-Bora. She is drawn to a mysterious soldier named Westry, and their friendship soon blossoms as they share a private world under the thatched roof of an abandoned beach bungalow, until he is suddenly sent to Europe. The novel chronicles Anne’s determination to discover the truth about the loss of life and love she suffered seventy years earlier.

Planning is now underway for summer clubs and activities for adults, teens and children set to begin the first week of June.

The Abington Community Library is located at 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Visit our website, www.lclshome.org/abington to register online for events or call the library at 570. 587.3440.

Don’t have a library card? Register for one at http://www.lclshome.org/libraryinfo/library_card_reg.asp.

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C.S. resident exhibits in Verve Vertu Art exhibit The Misericordia University Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Department will host a reception to introduce the works of artists from Verve Vertu Art Studio on display in the Speech-Language and Hearing Center. The free reception will be held May 3 from 5-8 p.m. on the 2nd floor of John J. Passan Hall located on the lower campus. Reservations are recommended.

The rotating art collection is entitled, “Exceptional Art – Exceptional Artists.” It features the works of artists from the Deutsch Institute’s Verve Vertu Art Studio.

The Deutsch Institute offers recreational and leisurely

activities to people with a wide range of disabilities.

The University has a special relationship with many of the artists, as a number of them attend therapy sessions at the Speech-Language and Hearing Center at Misericordia.

The exhibit includes many individual works as well as a special multimedia piece created by Karen Trzcinski of WilkesBarre, which is entitled, “Inspiration thru Imagination.” Trzcinski’s special piece will be auctioned off at the event.

Artists who will have works on display, in addition to Trzcinski, are Jen Carey, Wilkes-Barre; Pa-

trick Cleary, Dallas; Roxanne Cross, Hanover Township; Eric Dodson, WilkesBarre; Erin Dougherty, Dallas; Pam Gregory, Kingston; Jeannie Hammerbacher, Wilkes-Barre; Lauren Jones, White Haven, Pa.; Joy Landmesser, Bear Creek Township; Donna Marinus, Kingston; Josh Schlegel, Hanover Township; Laura Sordoni, Kingston; Patty Spellman, Wilkes-Barre; Billy Sukus, Pittston; Elizabeth Thomas, Forty Fort; Selena Waters, Clarks Summit; Lisa Zavada, Wilkes-Barre; and the late Szu Van Wong, Tunkhannock.

The exhibit is free to the public during regular busi-

A work from the rotating art collection entitled, “Exceptional Art – Exceptional Artists.”

ness hours of the SpeechLanguage and Hearing Center, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Reservations for the reception

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can be made by contacting Michelle Donato at 674-8255 or mdonato@misericordia.edu. key’s Wrench”, at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, Wednesdays through June 13 from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

For ages 6 and up. Students will learn early American quilting techniques as they create a Monkey’s Wrench quilt. Cost: $6 per class. Register: 996.1500.

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ry” exhibit, on display through June 24 at the Everhart Museum. An exhibit project by Marywood University students working in collaboration with the museum staff. The exhibit features reproduction images Women’s Fitness Class, and documents drawn from arTuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at the chival collections from around Newton Recreational Center, the world.

Cost: $12. Info: 587.5791.

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Linda Doty of Creekside Gardens and Tom Campbell.

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Spring tradition Waverly Community House 20th Annual House, Garden and Gift Show took place April 28 and 29. The show featured more than 30 vendors, “how to” workshops and a gourmet luncheon each day.

Writers Group, for ages 18 and up, at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m., ongoing. All genres and levels of writing welcome. Cost: Free.

Info: 996.1500.

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Quilting for Kids: “Mon-

“Yoga for You,” Dietrich Theater 60 E. Tioga St. Tunkhannock, Wednesdays 10 to 11 a.m. Yoga Instructor: Melissa Russo. This class will teach or reinforce the basic yoga poses (asanas) which gently stretch and strengthen the body. Attention will be given to breathing and alignment in postures.

Bring a mat or beach towel.

Cost: $10 per class. Info: 996.1500 or visit www.dietrichtheater.com.

INVITATIONS Lynnette Megargle and Harry Wilder.

GLASS

Swanson said the aspects of his art that usually most capture the attention of viewers at the galleries are the colors, shapes, shadows and Continued from Page 7 delicacy of the glass.

Keystone College, where he does his work.

Perhaps some sets of eyes will even see deepAfter graduating from the college in 2006, he er into the glass and be reminded of similar returned in 2010 to work as the studio tech for emotions to those poured into the work by the its glass program.

Swanson’s glass artwork has been featured in artist.

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CREATIVE CLAY

Local artist adds a spin to wheel thrown pottery

From left: Rebecca Souflis, Clarks Summit; Annie Kate Misura, Clarks Green; Erica Kosh, Clarks Summit and Dominique Del Prete, Delaware. They are lifting Nicole Field-Susko, Moosic. The photo is from the Mountain Dance Concert in East Stroudsburg January 22, 2012. The piece they were performing is called "New Day" choreographed by Abby Scaramuzzo.

Movement for the soul

BY STEPHANIE ELKO Abington Journal Correspondent

The Symmetry Dance Company, created by Abby Scaramuzzo, a 31-year-old Clarks Summit native, is calling on all dancers to come for an open audition.

The company, housed within Symmetry Studio on the third floor of the Victor Alfieri Club, 206 North Main Avenue in Scranton, specializes in modern, lyrical, jazz and contemporary dance.

Scaramuzzo believes in allowing dancers to show their creative side. Auditions will be held Aug. 5.The Junior Company audition is from 9 to 10 a.m. and is for dancers ages 10 to 14. The Senior Company audition is from 10 to 11 a.m. and accepts dancers ages 15 and older.

Scaramuzzo, the artistic director and choreographer of the company, said it opened in Feb. 2011. Since then the company has made appearances in Stroudsburg, performed in April for Pirouettes in the Park in Wilkes- Barre, and will hold a performance at First Friday Scranton on

the lawn at Courthouse Square Sept. 7.

“No matter what type of mood I’m in, it makes me feel better. Dance is the number one thing on my mind and it always puts me in a better mind set,” Scaramuzzo said.

The company is modeled after PA Dance Vision, run by Scaramuzzo’s mentor from East Stroudsburg. Symmetry approaches dance as a movement and creative process instead of a specific technique. Scaramuzzo said she collaborates with fellow dancers to create imaginative pieces and encourages them to come up with ideas for routines. The company’s goal is to bring artistry to the area.

According to Laura Ancherani, assistant instructor and choreographer, Symmetry Studio is not a dance school. Rather, it houses Symmetry Dance Company.

The company is not trying to lure dancers away from their dance schools, said Ancherani. Instead she said it gives dancers the opportunity to See Soul, Page 11

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Dancers participate in new dance class called Nia Technique at Symmetry Studio July 12. From left: Ashley Tomko, Sarah Taylor, Nicole Susko, Hayley Swingle, Artistic Director and Choreographer Abby Scaramuzzo and Assistant Director and Choreographer Laura Ancherani.

Visual Arts/ Performing Arts “Vanishing of the Bees,” July 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lackawanna State Park Learning Center, 1839 Abington Road. The film explores the mysterious disappearance of the small yet vital insect that helps farms from around the USA supply food to the

world.

The Wyoming Seminary Performing Arts Institute Student Solo and Chamber Recital, in the Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, 228 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, on the following dates at 8 p.m.: July 25, July 31 and August 1. The recitals will feature PAI music students performing a variety of classical works. Cost: free. Info: 270.2186.

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rtist Joe Kubic, of Waverly, first began to form an interest in pottery while attending Kutztown University as an Art Education major about 20 years ago.

“It was something about the clay…It was challenging...and it captivated me,” he said, adding that learning the art takes a lot of repetition and practice.

But, he said it was not until a few years ago— partly through the urging and encouragement of his students at the Pocono Mountain School District, where he’s been an elementary art teacher for 17 years—that he started getting more serious about the craft. He explained the students referred and looked up to him as an artist, which bothered him because he wasn’t doing much at the time to create his own art.

So, he returned to the pottery wheel.

He said his main focus is on functional pottery, but he also enjoys creating sculptural pieces, one of which is now on display through August 17 at the Cooperstown Art Association 77th Annual National Exhibition in N.Y. He specializes in Functional Ware, Raku, Horse Hair Raku and Sculptural Works.

In a short artist’s bio, Kubic said of these different types of wheel thrown pottery, “Each requires its own unique process which allows me to maintain a flow of creative thinking…Sculpture opens pathways to endless combinations of joined forms and shapes. I find it is exciting to use clay and make it appear like metal.”

He said although he enjoys making Local pottery artist Joe Kubic’s piece, ‘Daily Grind,’ shown, was selected for the Cooperstown Art Association 77th Annual National Exhibition in N.Y., July 13 – Aug.17.

Celebrate Summer at the River, at Tunkhannock’s Riverside Park July 28 from 3 - 8 p.m. For all ages. Cost: free. Featuring: live music, environmental activities for children and adults, a nature walk, plein air painters, a River Float, a petting zoo and more.

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Writers Group, for ages18 and up, at the Dietrich

functional pieces, it’s easy to “get into a rut” when making nothing but cups and bowls, and it can be refreshing to “stop and play” with the wheel to create something new and different. He added that it’s more often the unique sculptural pieces than the functional ones that make into shows and galleries.

Kubic’s first exhibits were local.

He started off with a Glenburn Township show in 2010 and began participating in the Clarks Summit Second Friday Art Walks last summer.

He said he feels it’s important for artists to first develop a reputation locally before attempting to reach a broader audience, and that’s what he’s done. His first juried show was the NEPA Regional Art 2010 at the Hope Horn Gallery at The University of Scranton. He then moved up to the Art of State 2011 State and now reached the Munational level with seum the current exhibiin tion in N.Y. HarHe will not be risabandoning his burg, hometown anytime soon however, as he has several local engagements lined up, including an exhibit at New Visions Studio and Gallery in Scranton August 3 through 29, a display at Sonia’s Contemporary Clothing, 320 South State Street during the Clarks Summit Arts and Wine Festival Aug.11, and a spot at the Artisans Marketplace Juried Fine Arts and Crafts Show at the Waverly Community House Nov. 17 through 18.

Kubic said he appreciates the local art community in Clarks Summit and Scranton because it offers “great potential” as it continues to grow.

Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m., ongoing. All genres and levels of writing welcome. Cost: Free. Info: 996.1500.

STACKS Writing Group, the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at The Banshee, 320 Penn Ave., Scranton.

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“Dance!

Dance!

Dance!”

Children’s Classes, at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, August 6 and 7. Ages two and three: 10 – 10:45 a.m.; Ages four to six:11–11:45 a.m.; Ages seven to nine: 12 – 12:45 p.m.; Special Needs: 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. Participants will explore the world of dance, rhythm and movement through these introductory workshops. Cost: Free.

Register: 996.1500.

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Last week the Dietrich was filled with creativity as campers in the Dietrich’s Mount Olympic Camp explored theatre and visual arts and learned about the Olympic games. The children made a spectacular set of the London Olympic Stadium out of cardboard, colorful paints and glitter. They even created spectators to sit in the stands from recycled plastic bottles, googly eyes and buttons. Plus students designed their own costumes and came up with characters and the storyline for the play they performed for family and friends. I especially enjoyed the Olympic torch props they built. They were all so different and reflected each student’s personality.

Amy Colley and Michaela Moore do such a wonderful job of teaching children to use their imaginations in their artwork through these theatre and visual art camps.

If your child would like to take part in one of these unique camps, there is still time to register for “It Is Easy Being Green” Camp.

This camp is all about the environment and how we can save it. Instructors Colley and Moore will teach students to reuse and recycle our commonplace items and to create art projects out of all sorts of salvaged stuff and recycled items. Plus campers will create their own costumes and develop a play that is all about the environment. Camp will be held during the week of July 30 through August 3 from 10 a.m. to noon. Admission is $60 per child.

Speaking of the environment, the Dietrich’s big summer event, Celebrate Summer at the River, is just a few days away. Join us on Saturday, July 28 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Tunkhannock’s Riverside Park for a day of live music and nature activities. The event is free and appropriate for folks of all ages. There will be a zoo mobile for kids to meet animals up close. The Endless Mountains Nature Center will present a variety of kid-friendly nature activities.

The Dietrich will host a mural painting activity with our artists-in-residence Steve and Amy Colley. There will be free face painting, as well.

Adults will be able to enjoy Countryside Conservancy’s Hellbender Exhibit.

There will also be a forestry display and exhibits by the Endless Mountains Heritage Region and North Branch Land Trust. Anthracite Outfitters will be there with a kayak fishing display and See Dietrich, Page 12

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Visual Arts/ Performing Arts Judy Jaymes Show, Aug 16 at the Radisson Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton. Tonylou Productions presents lunch at noon, followed by “The Fabulous Judy Jaymes Show,” staring Judy on vocals and Frank Santoro on keyboards. The duo will perform all-time favorites, from up-tempo tunes to sultry ballads. Cost: $31. Reservations (required): 226.6207.

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Book Signing for Historical Book “Green Ridge” by Margo L. Azzarelli, Aug.17 at the Fidelity Bank, corner of 1610 Nay Aug Ave. and Green Ridge Street from 1 to 3 p.m. Info: 346.6179.

“Star Alumni” of Music in the Mountains Performance, Aug. 19 at the David DeWire Center in Eagles Mere at 4 p.m. Featuring young musicians whose performing careers have lead them to ensembles such as the Colorado Symphony and Louisiana Philharmonic. Cost: $15 (tickets available at the door). Info: 525.3232 or 525.3248.

“Mind’s Eye View,” a photography exhibit by Sally Wiener Grotta, on display at The Abington Community Library throughout August. An exhibit of visual storytelling, sponsored by a grant from the Lackawanna County Department of Arts and Culture. The artist will be on hand Aug. 21 and 22.

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Author John J. Zelenski Book Signing, Aug. 16 at Barnes and Noble, Wilkes University Bookstore, 7 S Main St # 1, Wilkes-Barre, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Zelenski, a resident of Scranton, will be available to sign copies of his book, Walker’s Vale.

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A special waterproof case made for the iPhone allowed A. Greg Raymond to snap this underwater photo of an airplane water toy.

Is that your camera ringing ?

Since he got his first iPhone, which was essentially his first pointand-shoot camera, about two years ago, Raymond said he has fallen in ost are aware that phones love with it and its capabilities. these days aren’t what they “It has let me become so much used to be. more creatively adventuresome,” he They are more.

So much more, that one may argue said via e-mail.

Whether that means slipping the a phone’s primary function is no phone into a waterproof case and longer to place calls. jumping into the pool to photograph Perhaps that is why, when listing his phone number, Photographer A. his family underwater, taking snapshots out the window of a moving Greg Raymond, 37, of Scranton, joked, “My cell phone number or the vehicle, or having it on hand to capture something simple that caught his camera you can reach me at is...”

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Kathleen Barrett’s Summer Children’s Art Camp “Fashion Illustration,” Aug.20 – 24. Info: 687.2133.

Abington Art Studio’s Ladies Night Out, Aug. 20 from 5 - 9 p.m. Hand-dyed silk scarves. Cost: $40 (includes refreshments).

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POP of color

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Arts and Craft Festival, Aug. 18 at the Chinchilla United Methodist Church, 411 Layton Road at Church Street in Chinchilla. Includes a bluegrass band, a book sale, a large slide for the kids, and many artisans and crafters with unique merchandise, a blueberry pancakes breakfast, festival foods for lunch, and more.

Cost: $1. Info: www.chinchillaumc.org. Vendor info: 587.5204 or gstanton@epix.net.

eye on the street, Raymond continues to press on toward more creativity and photographic adventure.

Not only does he use his iPhone to take pictures, he processes and edits the images with it as well. He said sometimes he also uses his iPad (a similar but larger electronic device) to edit the images, but never a laptop or desktop computer.

“The convenience of having not only a camera to capture images,” he said, “but also a computer to process

AT LEFT: Siobhan McKeon displays her bumblebee cake pop.

BELOW: Colm McKeon decorates his bumblebee cake pop.

Blue Angry Birds and bright yellow bumblebees were spotted at a cooking event for teens at the Abington Community Library. Judy Detter presented the making of cake pops Aug. 1 as part of a series. For details on events at the library, visit www.lclshome.org/abington ABOVE: Michael Pfister puts the finishing touches on his Angry Bird cake pop.

AT RIGHT: Judy Detter explains the steps in making cake pops to the class.

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Last Monday, our Food and Culture Around the World class wrapped up at the Dietrich. It was great to see young chefs learn all about food prep and kitchen safety while creating delicious, healthy dishes from around the world. We would like to thank Seasons Restaurant Executive Chef Bruce Arrowood for donating his time and talent to teaching this class. If your child was unable to attend the summer session, don’t worry; the class will back in the fall for a one-day session Monday, Oct.15 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Stay tuned for more details.

Another event for children that is just around the corner is the Tales From Wales story hour at the Tunkhannock Public Library. Join us Thursday, Aug. 23 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Children, families and friends will be able to experience Welsh tales from master storyteller Fiona Powell who specializes in tales from her native country, Wales. Admission to the evening is free and all ages are welcome.

This story hour will be held in conjunction with the Dietrich Children’s Theatre production of “The Fairy Wife of Llyn Y Fan Fach” which will be performed at the Dietrich on Friday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. and Saturday, Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. This staged tale is about a lonely farmer, in the beautiful Welsh countryside, who sees an enchanting fairy emerge from a small lake. Struck by love, he convinces her to marry him. She has only one condition, that he must always be kind. This is an easy promise, though as his farm prospers from her good luck, he grows greedier and grumpier. But if he loses his temper, all of his good fortune – and his lovely fairy wife – will disappear forever. To find out what happens, join us for a performance. Admission is free. Tickets are available by calling the Dietrich Theater at 570.996.1500 or at the Dietrich Theater ticket booth.

In addition to children’s theatre, the Dietrich will present radio theatre in September with “The Lattimer Massacre Radio Drama…A Journey Back In Time”. On Sunday, Sept.

16 at 3 p.m., audience members will experience the historical retelling of the Lattimer Massacre of See Movies, Page 11

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For family fun, it’s “The Cat’s Pajamas,” coming to the Scranton Cultural Center on Thursday morning, Aug. 23.

Sponsored by the Cultural Center and the Lackawanna County Library System, the event will be free with the presentation of a library card or a summer “passport,” issued to children who registered to take part in the 2012 Summer Reading Club at county libraries, including the Abington Community Library. “The Cat’s Pajamas” is an ensemble which has been awarded the Parents’ Choice Award for entertaining and energetic children’s recordings. Now here in person, the group will have children (and adults) enjoying their rock ’n’ roll tunes and dancing along in the ballroom at the Cultural Center. The show begins at 11 a.m., preceded by a craft time at 10:30 a.m.

Pick a paperback novel for relaxing August reading. Here are a few suggestions from the New Books collection for adults: “The Thread,” by Victoria Hislop. In Thessaloniki, Greece, in 2007, a young Anglo-Greek hears the remarkable story of his grandparents, Katerina and Dimitri, for the first time. It is a story that spans eighty years, through Nazi occupation, civil war, persecution, and the economic collapse of Thessaloniki, their beloved city.

“Bloody Winter,” by Andrew Pepper. What are the links between a kidnapping and rebellion in Wales and a murder in County Tipperary, where a young Irish policeman has been told to deal swiftly and quietly with the case?

“Whiplash River,” by Lou Berney. When Charles “Shake” Bouchon thwarts an attempted hit on an elderly customer patronizing his new Belize restaurant, things go from bad to worse: his restaurant goes up in flames, and he’s on the run from a drug lord, two freelance assassins, and a beautiful FBI agent.

“Conquered by a Highlander,” by Paula Quinn. Sent to infiltrate a traitor’s home, Colin MacGregor is determined to expose a treasonous plot on the battlefield, a final mission for his king. When Lady Gillian Dearly meets this mysterious Highlander, his raw strength gives her hope for a future beyond her home’s castle walls.

“Pyg: the Memoirs of Toby, the Learned Pig,” edited by Russell Potter. Toby attains his celebrity in late-18th century England after escaping the butcher’s knife with the help of young Sam, his first friend.

Toby tours the country with a circus, astounding audiences with his abilities to count, spell and read minds, but eager to step out of the spotlight, he begins studies at Oxford before finally settling down to tell his exceptional story.

The Abington Community Library is located at 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Visit our website, www.lclshome.org/abington to register online for events or call the library at (570) 587-3440. Don’t have a library card? Register for one at http:// www.lclshome.org/libraryinfo/library_card_reg.asp.

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Staff at the Carmel Ardito School of Dance, Peckville, announces the fall season of dance. The studio is celebrating the 50th anniversary.

50 years of dance

The Carmel Ardito School of Dance, located at 59 Erie St. Peckville, announces the beginning of a fall season of dance. The studio is celebrating the 50th anniversary.

The studio offers a staff, under the direction of Carmel Ardito, conducting classes in pre-ballet for the younger student, classical ballet, tap, jazz and lyrical ballet. At the close of each season, the dancers present both a Junior Company production and a Senior Company production. The performances are held at the historic Scranton Cultural Center. Ardito, is a certified member of the Royal Academy of Dancing, London, England. For many years she served on the staff of Ballet Theater of Scranton, under the direction of Constance Reynolds. For details, visit carmelarditodance.com or call 570.689.4565.

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images and an avenue to publish them bundled into a phone, is astounding and liberating.”

He added that he doesn’t see any drawbacks to using his phone as a camera because, “the best camera is the camera you have with you, and like any tool, you work creatively within its limitations.”

He explained a cell phone has as much creative photo editing power as a computer. He said the only difference, is the cell phone user combines effects from several applications (apps) to achieve the end result, while the computer user generally only needs one software program, such as Adobe Photoshop.

He said the advantage to using multiple apps is each picture will turn out different, instead of all of them having the same one effect or fitting into one mold or formula.

Raymond said he uses many different iPhone apps to edit his photos, but the ones he uses most frequently are: • Filterstorm, which he uses to “color correct, crop and remove any unwanted blemishes.” It also allows him to “combine two images, layering one on top of the other, and erase any elements that I wish to eliminate or reveal from the image underneath.”

• StripeCam, he described as “a silly little gem that will reproduce an image as vertical or horizontal stripes or as plaid, using the colors of the original photograph.”

• Pic Grunger “reaches...back in time to distress a picture and imply a weathered sense of gritty antiquity.”

• Decim8 accomplishes the opposite of Pic Grunger, and “deteriorates an image in a flawed futuristic Max Headroom kind of way.”

• AutoStich pieces together multiple images to create a panorama.

With all these options and more at his fingertips (literally), Raymond said the first question he asks himself when processing an image is, “Do I really need to run this through an app?”

He explained sometimes the original unfiltered image is the best.

He said he tends to stay away from apps such as Hipstamatic, which processes the images without saving an unfiltered version.

“While it’s cool looking now,” he said, “there may be a time when it seems dated, and since a large part of my photo library is of family, I prefer to capture unfiltered originals.”

“If I do process an image,” he said, “it is because the image begins to tell a story, a story of some universal appeal. It may start with a long shadow cast by a cup of coffee in the autumn months, a nephew, belly down on the carpet with his train set, or a niece as her face is being painted for the Fourth of July. Manipulation with an app is used to bring just enough atten-

consequences. Before and after the radio drama, Van Wagner, a Pennsylvania Continued from Page 10 musician and historian, 1897, which occurred near will perform his original song “Lattimer Massacre.”

Hazleton, through a oneAfter the presentation, hour radio drama, lecture Bachman will lead a disand music. The radio dracussion on the Lattimer ma is the result of nearly four years of research Bill Massacre as it relates to Bachman has completed on the U.S. today. Admission will be free thanks to a the event, which pitted grant from the Pennsylvacoal company owners, the sheriff of Luzerne County nia Humanities Council. and striking miners against Call the Dietrich at 570.996.1500 to reserve each other with deadly

A. Greg Raymond snapped this photo with his iPhone as his niece got her face painted for the fourth of July, then ran the image through a number of apps to achieve this heavily edited and unique piece of art.

tion to the narrative without taking away from the image by becoming all about the effects.”

And then there’s Instagram, a digital outlet for “sharing,” or publishing the finished images.

This he described as “a visual Twitter-like utopia.” He added, “It opened me up to the possibilities of cell phone art and exposed me to some amazing cell phone photographers.”

One thing most cell phone photographers have in common is an enjoyment in sharing their art with their peers and viewing the art made by others. This is evidenced by the more than 30 million registered users boasted by Instagram who have uploaded more than a billion photos since the company’s launch in October 2010.

Local camera phone photographers have an opportunity coming up to share their own art at a monthlong Cameraphone Show, beginning Sept. 7 at CameraWork Gallery in Scranton.

Rolfe Ross, a manager at Camerawork Gallery, said camera phone photographers are invited to submit up to three photos each for one entry fee of $3, which must be paid in cash.

Entries should be printed at a maximum size of 8.5 by11inches. Ross and his partners will determine the final entries, which will be pinned up unframed and unmatted on the gallery walls.

He said camera phone photographers of all skill levels (not only the pros like A. Greg Raymond) are invited to participate, as the show was conceived as “more of a fun thing.”

“We hope people will take a look at their pictures, pick two or three, print them up and bring them in,” he said.

Raymond said he will be entering photos in the show, and the hardest part will be choosing three out of his favorites.

The Camerawork Gallery is located below the Marquis Gallery, at 515 Center Street, Scranton.

The opening show will be held 6 to 8:20 p.m.

Regular hours are10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays.

your tickets today.

And don’t forget, the Dietrich will be sponsoring a bus trip to Broadway to see “The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess” on Wednesday, Sept. 12. This show starring Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis and David Alan Grier received a Tony Award for the Best Musical Revival this year. Before the show, you will have free time to explore the city, and after the show, all participants will

enjoy a family-style dinner at Carmine’s on Broadway, between 90th and 91st streets. Sounds like a great trip! Right? Tickets are $220 each and the price includes “Porgy and Bess” ticket, bus and dinner, including tips and tax plus a contribution to the Dietrich Theater. Space is limited.

Call 570.996.1500 to sign up.

As you can see the Dietrich is so much more than the movies.

men’s, women’s and children’s clothing though they are actively seeking to increase their baby and children’s collection.

The money earned by The Attic Shop is spread throughout the community. Sometimes money goes to the fire stations, ambulances, animal shelter or Red Cross. It depends on the Waverly Woman’s Club being alerted to those in the community in most in need of funding.

Also, clothes at the end of the season are donated to the United Neighborhood Center, Salvation Army and organizations that promote dressing for business success.

D’Agata said her vision as president is to make the group more efficient. On her wish list: More members and consignors. She pointed out that in today’s economy, they’re finding themselves in a market with many consignment shops.

Despite the $1 sales and “quality clothes at really good prices,” they’re “feeling the pinch.”

D’Agata said that because they are a volunteer group, they can not stay open every day and night.

Change is inevitable. D’Agata said she is up for the challenge of making a few changes to help The Attic Shop increase its earnings. With that comes the focus on recruiting new members, hopefully some who are technologically gifted.

“It’s good to work with a nice group of people. We have a good time consigning to our customers. We love dealing with the people,” said D’Agata.

“We’re also a social club. We have lunches, and we’re also an educational group because we have a speaker every month to enrich our minds.”

D’Agata is a graduate of Tunkhannock High School and Elmira College. She received her master’s degree from Marywood University. She taught grades kindergarten through 4 in the Tunkhannock school

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with plenty of room to set your line free. Scranton Hobby, 517 Lackawanna Ave. has a selection of kites ranging from $15 to $50.

2. Forget your big golf swing.

You won’t need it if you’re playing a relaxing game of miniature golf at a local course, such as Lahey Family Fun Park, 500 Morgan Highway, Scranton or Red Barn Village Mini Golf, 1826 Red Barn Village Road, Newton Township, Clarks Summit. 3.

Swing from the Monkey Bars.

Climb the monkey bars and swing ’til your heart’s content at a playground such as South Abington Community Park, Dalton Streamside Park, Abington Area Community Park or Lackawanna State Park. Don’t forget Fido. The Dog Park at the Abington

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Meet the President Interests and Hobbies: I am a member of the Clarks Green United Methodist Church and a member of the Waverly Woman’s Club. I belong to a book group that has been meeting each month and discussing books for 17 years. As a member of a local garden club I love providing flower arrangements for Lake Carey Chapel Sunday mornings.

Inspired by: My faith, authors who write with great talent and students who love to learn.

Favorite place: Probably Lake Carey, especially when surrounded by my family.

Favorite Book: As an avid reader, I have many favorites but most recently Ann Pachett’s “State of Wonder.”

Greatest Achievement: Raising two wonderful daughters who have blessed me with delightful grandchildren.

Perfect Saturday afternoon: Swimming at Lake Carey with my family and basking in beautiful sunshine.

Can’t leave home without: My journal and my iphone

district for 25 years. Though D’Agata is retired, she still teaches part-time at Marywood University.

She has been married 47 years to Ernest D’Agata, who formerly owned the Sun Auto Group, but is now retired. They have two daughters, Carie and Manda. She also has four grandchildren: Sara, 13, Anna, 7, Leah, 4 and Matilda, five months. D’Agata resides in North Abington.

The Attic Shop hours of operation: every Wednesday 9:30 a.m.- noon, the first and third Wednesday evening 5:30 – 8 p.m. and every Friday from 9:30 a.m. - noon. Consignment hours : Wednesday 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. and the first and third Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. Special consignment days prior to opening are Sept.

24 from 9:30 a.m. – noon and 6 – 8 p.m. Also, Sept. 25, 9:30 a.m. - noon. Opening day is Sept. 26. For details, call 570.586.5991.

Area Community Park offers plenty of space for Frisbee.

4. Craft a Sand Castle.

Sand and water – that’s all you’ll need. If you don’t have a sandbox in your yard, Promised Lake State Park, Pike County, 10 miles north of Canadensis along PA 390; Tobyhanna State Park, 2.1 miles north of the community of Tobyhanna on PA 423 and Lake Jean at Ricketts Glen State Park, 30 miles north of Bloomsburg on PA 487, offer plenty of sand. The parks are open until mid-September, 8 a.m. to sunset.

5. Don’t just dream of catching a prize -winning fish… …drag your rod and reel out of the basement and head to a local fishing hole to hook that fish you’ve dreamt of catching since childhood. Even if you missed every free fishing derby known to man or you’re too old to get in free you still have time..

Shown, from left: Jim Rosengrant, P&G retiree and Dietrich Theater volunteer; Jennifer Jenkins, Dietrich Theater Executive Director; Daniel Huff, P&G employee and Dietrich Theater volunteer; Alex Fried, P&G Mehoopany Public Relations Manager

P&G donates to Dietrich Procter & Gamble donated $20,000 to the Wyoming County Cultural Center at the Dietrich Theater toward the purchase of a new heating, cooling and ventilation (HVAC) system. Their original system sustained severe damage during a 2011 flood.

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Presided over by Kaitlyn Schott, top, as the Curate, the Keystone Players rehearse for their upcoming production of Don Nigros comedy, ’The Curate Shakespeare As You Like It.’ Seated, from left: Josh Harris, as William, and Jila Rusavage, who plays Rosalind. Standing, from left : Patrick Burne, as Amiens; Sarah Langan as Celia; Joseph Croft as the Clown and Heather Bixby as Audrey.

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comedy within a comedy. A play within a play.

A stage on a stage.

“The Curate Shakespeare As You Like It,” by Don Nigro, is a comedy about a small troupe of actors desperate to perform Shakespeare’s comedy, “As You Like It.” “The Curate Shakespeare As You Like It,” will be performed by the Keystone Players in the Brooks Theatre at Keystone College, La Plume, Nov. 2, 3 and 4 at 2 p.m. It is directed by Jane Honchell. In the case of inclement weather, it will be postponed to the following weekend, at the same times.

A Keystone College press release sums up the play, “The mysterious Curate, played by Kaitlyn Schott, directs her crew of confused, fearful, and inept actors…She alternately encourages, scolds and threatens, determined that the show must go on, no matter what.”The release continued, “Celia, a second-string heroine played by Sarah Langan, is convinced the production will fail, since Au-

Visual Arts/ Performing Arts "Natura Sensus" Exhibition by Karl Neuroth, opening reception Nov. 2 from 5 - 8 p.m., exhibit continuing through Dec. 4, at Laura Craig Galleries, 307 Linden St, Scranton.

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drey, an inexperienced actress played by Heather Bixby, must step into the lead role of Rosalind. Audrey is forced to play Rosalind because the actress originally cast as Rosalind, played by Jila Rusavage, has inexplicably gone a little crazy.

While she can still sing and offer unasked-for commentary, Rosalind is unable to say her lines.”

“Likewise, since the original leading man has left the company to become a professional wrestler, William, a novice bit player played by Joshua Harris, must perform the role of Orlando. The two remaining male actors, the Clown, played by Joe Croft, and Amiens, played by Patrick Burne, must fill in all of the remaining roles.”

“This is an extremely challenging play,” Honchell said in the release, “since not only do the actors have to play multiple roles, but they also have had to master Shakespearean diction.”

Meet the cast: • Kaitlyn Schott, of Pleasant Mount, a junior, will play The See Parody, Page 11

Arts, Crafts and More “Solutions,” New Meditation Classes, at the Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Rd Waverly, Thursdays through Nov. 1 from 78:30 p.m. with Buddhist monk, Gen Samten Kelsang.

Literary Arts

Songs and Games for Tots, Nov. 3 at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock at 11 a.m. Bill Frye, will and his supercharged guitar will provide a morning of musical entertainment.

Children are encouraged to bring their own instruments and jam along with Bill at this free event for families. Info: 996.1500.

Book Signing “Arcadia, Images of America Series: Taylor and Green Ridge” by Margo L. Azzarelli, Nov. 3 at the Taylor Community Library, from Noon - 2 p.m. Grannie Christmas will hand out sweet tweets to kids.

Info: 346.6179.

Christmas Bazaar, Nov. 9, 10 and 11 at St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral, 701 Hill Street, Mayfield. Features various homemade foods and baked goods as well as craft and gift items for sale each day. Info: 876.0730, 254.6882 or 876.0391.

The Wyoming Seminary Players Present: “Pippin,” Nov. 2 and 3 at 8 p.m., Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. in the Buckingham Performing Arts Center, Sprague Avenue, Kingston. Cost: $4 in advance and $5 at the door.

Info: 270.2192.

‘Untitled’ by Mary Chappell will be featured in “SAME: An Artistic Exploration of Humanity and Media,” an exhibit and play written by Mary Chappell.

New Visions hosts ‘SAME’ do a 30 -minute presentation for a final and after that she “just kind of ran with SCRANTON- New the idea,” Chappell Visions Studio and said.

Gallery, 201 Vine The thesis for the Street, will be hosting project: “Stripping “SAME: An Artistic away the impersonal Exploration of Huand artificial to remanity and Media,” veal what is truth and an exhibit and play reality.” Chappell bewritten by Mary lieves that we’re all Chappell, a Greeley just skin and bones resident. attached to our souls Chappell’s inspiraand once we remove tion for the project came from a previous the perceptions we all truly are connected. class that she had The play is about taken, “Oral Interprehumanity being extations.” She had to

BY KASEY LYNN Abington Journal Correspondent

pressed through the media by newscasts, newspapers, comics, pop-culture, blogs, poetry, arts, and radio. The play focuses the idea that if humanity were to strip away all preconceived ideas or perceptions of people in all ways, humans are all the same inside. Just skin and bones attached to the strings that hold souls together.

The cast of the play features Mary Chappell, a senior at Baptist Bible College, as

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Chelsea Huizing, left, and Mary Chappell.

The Dietrich was filled with excitement and enthusiasm as the Dietrich Children’s Theatre brought “Balto: A True Story of the Bravest Dog” in America to life last week.

Over 200 children, teachers and parents came out to Friday’s free show. And boy did those kids get involved with the story.

They encouraged and helped Balto and the other sled dogs throughout the entire tale. We would like to thank Jennifer Jenkins for directing this production, which was written and adapted for the stage by Laurel Radzieski. Laurel also played Balto and our hats are off to her and the other Dietrich Children’s Theatre actors including Brenda Wenner, Josh Harris and Rich Ryczak for their amazing performances.

We would also like to thank the Tunkhannock Public Library for collaborating on this children’s theatre project with us. Last week the library hosted a story hour related to “Balto” called “Tales From Alaska.” Master storyteller Fiona Powell dazzled the very young to the more mature members of the audience with tales about Alaska and its people. I think I could have listened to her for another hour. And I would be remiss if I did not thank the Pennsylvania Humanities Council for funding this project.

The Dietrich will be hosting another free event for little ones this weekend called Songs and Games for Tots.

On Saturday, Nov. 3 at 11 a.m., you and your children are invited to come out for a morning of singing with Bill Frye and his supercharged guitar. Bill will have you and your little ones up and dancing and singing in the aisles.

We encourage your little ones to bring their own instruments to jam along with Bill. For details about this musical morning, please call the Dietrich at 570.996.1500.

The theater will also be presenting a new series of visual arts classes for children in November. Instructors Steve and Amy Colley will be teaching Mask Making. How fun? Right. In these class series, students will create a variety of three-dimensional masks using an array of materials as they learn about different cultures and functions of masks. Preschool Mask Making is free and will be held on Thursdays, Nov. 8, 15, 29 and Dec. 6 from 10 to 10:45 a.m.

Our Mask Making series for children ages 9 through 12 years old will also be held on those same four Thursdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and students ages 5 to 8 years old will meet on Fridays, Nov. 9, 16, 30, and Dec. 7 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Admission to the mask making series for 5 to 8 year olds and 9 to 12 year olds See Dietrich, Page 12

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The devil rocks in this perfect Halloween read.

Let’s face it: you can only eat so much candy corn, so tonight, after you’ve finished off the goodies in your trick- or -treat dish, why not lightsomecandles,takeanantacid, and settle down with Michael Poore’s captivating debut novel, “Up Jumps the Devil”? It won’t give you nightmares, but it will give you food for thought because you’ll meet a Lucifer unlike any you’ve heard of before.

Of course Moore is hardly the first to feature the devil in a literary work. There’s “Paradise Lost,” “The Devil and Daniel Webster” and let’s not forget “Faust.” But John Scratch, Moore’s fallen angel, is different. He’s basically a good guy who can play the blues like nobody’s business, enjoys roasting marshmallows and just wants “to make the world a smarter, shinier, braver place.” And oh yes – cows love him.

In this highly imaginative, often very funny, and frequently tender novel, Moore takes us back and forth from the beginning of time to the 21st Century in what turns out to be an epic love story. In Moore’s version of creation, the angels fall because they’re fascinated by the world God has created, and when they discover sex and love, most of them want to stick around and enjoythemselves.Naturally,this(you should pardon the expression) annoys the hell out of God. Most of the angels eventually return to heaven, but not Lucifer, who has fallen madly in love with another angel, Arden. Sadly, the inherent violenceofnaturefrightensArden,

and she too leaves, prompting Lucifer to begin a quest to “raise the civilizations of Earth until they looked down on heaven.” Eventually,asJohnScratch,hedevoteshis attention to what will become America.

Scratch is a busybody, and you will enjoy his meddling in human affairs, from the Pilgrims and Native Americans, right on up to today’s reality TV-obsessed masses.

Much of the story concerns the fates of three musicians Scratch encounters in the late1960s. When the leader of their band dies, they go to a crossroads in Kansas and call up the devil. The amnesiac singer, Memory, wants fame; Mark Fish, the drummer, wants to be rich and Zachary Bull Horse, the bassist, wants to change the world. A few roasted marshmallows later, they have traded their souls to the devil and portions of the book follow the three of them for the next 40 years. Scratch spends a lot of time with Memory because she reminds him of Arden, and he feels very protective of her. However, as the episodic plot flips around in time, he also aids and abets the ancient Egyptians, George Washington, Ben Franklin and for a time, lives in the brain of President Kennedy. When Kennedy is assassinated, Scratch takes possession of the limousine that carriedthedoomedpresidenttohis death. He adores that car.

Whathedoesn’tadoreiswar,especially after experiencing it firsthand. In this, one of my two favorite chapters, Scratch is working

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with the Civil War battlefield photographer, Eggert G. Daughterry.

In return for the photographer’s soul,ScratchhaspromisedDaughterry that the latter’s pictures will live for centuries. Scratch hopes that those terrible images will discourage humans from waging war.

Daughterry says that because the devilisimmortal,hewillnevertrulyunderstandhumansandbetsthat Scratch won’t be able to stand being mortal for three days. Scratch takes the bet, just in time to participate in the Battle of Gettysburg, which leaves him cringing in thumb-sucking terror.

My other favorite episode pits Scratch against an old Louisiana bluesman, Two-John Spode, who had formerly won a musical duel with the devil that resulted in TwoJohn being allowed to lock his own death inside his guitar. Now, the two meet again, and this time, Scratch challenges Two-John to another musical contest. If Scratch wins, Two-John will come out of retirement to play in Memory’s new band. If Two-John wins, he will take ownership of the devil’s magical fiddle, “Old Ripsaw.”

What follows is an epic battle that so perfectly describes the nature of the blues it almost made me weep with pleasure.

As I said, “Up Jumps the Devil” is a love story. Not only is it the storyofScratch’sloveforArden,who, he feels, God has stolen from him, but it’s also the story of this particular devil’s love for humans and his mission to teach us, help us, and make us better people. Quite a twist in the traditional idea of good and evil! I realize that there are thosewhowillfindtheconceptofa benevolent devil odious and disturbing, but anyone who is able to enter into the imaginary world Poore has created will find it a refreshing, amusing, and thoroughly enjoyable place. Poore’s thesis -that God might not be the only one looking out for us – is a comforting thought.

Jane Julius Honchell, who resides in Glenburn Twp., is a well-known features writer and columnist. She is an associate professor at Keystone College, La Plume, where she serves as Director of Theater. "See Jane Read" appears monthly in The Abington Journal.

play, Chappell’s artwork will be on display from Nov. 2 to 29. Attendance Continued from Page 10 playwright and director, as is free but donations will well as creator of the art- be accepted.

The opening reception work to be exhibited for “SAME: An Artistic alongside the performExploration of Humanity ances; Chelsea Huizing, and Media” will be Nov. an alumnus of Baptist Bible College, cast mem- 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. with the debut performance of ber and Mark Mallecocthe play at 8 p.m. cio, a senior at Baptist “SAME: An Artistic Bible College, cast memExploration of Humanity ber. and Media” is part of “We’ve all put a lot Chappell’s senior project into this,” said Chappell. at Baptist Bible College.

Chappell began preparIt is the first college seing in summer and since nior project that New Vithe semester started has sions Studio has hosted. put in at least 10 hours After graduating from per week between rehearsals and preparing artwork. Baptist Bible College, There will be three per- Chappell plans on attending graduate school for an formances of the play, art program.

Nov. 2 at 8 p.m., Nov. 3 New Studio Visions has at 7 p.m. and Nov. 4 at 4 hosted Keystone College p.m. In addition to the

Alumni shows in the past and in the future they hope to do some work with Marywood University students. They also host music shows.

“We like to reach out and work with students as much as possible,” said owner of New Visions Studio, Adam Weitzenkorn.

New Vision aims to help local artists; one third of their profits each year is donated back into the community.

“Our business is driven by helping the community, especially the arts,” said Weitzenkorn.

For more information regarding “SAME” call 570.8783970 or visit: www.newvisionsstudio.com.

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make fun of the Shakespeare play. He said he likes Shakespeare’s works, but “As You Like It” isn’t one of his greatest.

• The rest of the cast includes: Jackie Nat, as the Stage Manager; Sarah Langan, as Celia; Jila Rusavage, as Rosalind and Patrick Burne, as Amiens.

Honchell said of the cast, “This group has been such a pleasure to work with. They’re very generous to each other, very helpful to each other.” She added that they are also funny and laugh a lot.

Tickets for the performances are $8 for general admission, $4 for senior citizens and children under 12 and $1 for Keystone College students and faculty.

Tickets will be available at the door 30 minutes prior to the performances or may be reserved by contacting Honchell at jane.honchell@keystone.edu.

High school students and their teachers are invited to attend the final dress rehearsal and meet the cast Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m., free of charge.

ing with the other cast members, who all encourage each other. “It’s a really good enviContinued from Page 10 ronment,” she said. She also Curate. This is Schott’s fifth said she likes the concept of the time in a Keystone Players “play within a play.” production. She described her • Josh Harris, of Clifford, a character as a cross between senior who performed in five Shakespeare and god, always giving out quotes of encourage- previous Keystone Players productions, will play William. He ment to the actors who are ready to quit. She said her char- described his character as, “the young pup of the group…the acter is flexible and plays the old men in the story, who “hob- runt.” He said William is not very experienced, but has to ble across the stage.”

She said what she likes most jump into a big role when about the production is it will be someone else bails, and eventuher first time performing Shak- ally gets into it.

He said he there is a lot going espeare, but also that it isn’t on in the play, and he likes the exactly Shakespeare and has a funny story it tells. “silly” side to it.

• Joseph Croft, of Factory• Heather Bixby, of Susqueville, a senior, also played in hanna, a junior, acted in five previous Keystone Players pro- five other productions at Keystone. He will perform as the duction. She will play Audrey, Clown, who he described as who she said develops from being shy to overconfident. She “full of himself ” and “cocky.”

“He’s very sarcastic and likes said the character is also “slightto make fun of pretty much ly naïve,” and gets confused a everything,” he said. lot.

Croft said he thinks the Bixby said the best part about being in the production is work- scenes in this play work well to

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LIBRARY NEWS

BY MARY ANN MCGRATH

White 5’ ‘Out of the Dark,’ a work in a series of self portraits by Lori Ryan will exhibit Nov. 1 through 10 at AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton.

Art ‘Out of the Dark’ “Out of the Dark,” a series of self portraits by Lori Ryan will exhibit Nov. 1 through 10 at AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton.

Ryan is a native of Scranton, and resides in the Pocono Mountain region of Northeastern Pa. She received her AFA from Keystone College in La Plume, and her BFA in Pho-

tography from Tyler School of Arts.

She has worked as a photo editor in New York, N.Y. and her photos have appeared in magazines such as Woman’s World and Field and Stream.

She is also currently the owner of Lori Ryan Photography and is an Adjunct Instructor at Keystone College, La Plume.

‘Pippin’ to play in Kingston

The Wyoming Seminary Players will present three performances of “Pippin” Nov. 2 and 3 at 8 p.m., and Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. in the Buckingham Performing Arts Center, Kingston. The production is open to the public and tickets are $4 in advance, $5 at the door.

The production will include a variety of dance ensembles, choreographed by Wyoming Seminary choreographer/dance teacher Bernardine Vojtko. The stage starts out empty and gradually fills as the show progresses, with actors carrying some sets on stage and other sets flying in. But everything disappears at the final scene and the stage is bare once more. Noah Sunday-Lefkowitz, a junior from Shavertown, plays Pippin, while senior Harold Roberts of New York City, N.Y. is the Leading Player and senior Siobhan Brier of Scranton appears as Fastrada.

According to “eBay for Dummies,” by Marsha Collier, a new addition at the Abington Community Library last week, eBay was founded by Pierre Omidyar, who named the new site “AuctionWeb.” It debuted on Labor Day, 1995. Apparently, he originally wanted to name his new company Echo Bay but found that name was already in use by another company. Solution: he shortened the name to eBay. Collier’s “eBay for Dummies” shows how to shop wisely, win auctions, get great deals, find the right items to sell, make them irresistible to buyers, handle auctions with ease, deliver the goods, and make money. Open the book and find: when to bid and when to pass, tips and strategies for saving money, how to scope out a seller, what to do when an auction goes bad, hints for worry-free shipping, how to handle a buyer who doesn’t respond, and information about taxes.

Children’s Books about Voting and Elections Look for a special display in the Children’s Room prior to Election Day on November 6.

“Voting: A True Book” – by Sarah De Capua. Here is a basic look at the election process, including a brief history of voting and how votes are counted.

“Know Your Government: President” – by Jacqueline Gorman. Who is the President?

What does the President do?

How does a person become President? Famous Presidents.

Young children will find brief facts along with pictures to answer these questions.

“So You Want to be President?” – by Judith St. George and David Small. This book presents an assortment of facts about the qualifications and characteristics of U. S. Presidents, with a light-hearted, humorous text and illustrations.

“Vote: an Eyewitness Book” – by Philip Steele. Discover the fascinating history of the election process, from Roman times to the present day.

“Hail to the Chief: the American Presidency” – by Don Robb. Children can learn about the powers and duties of the presidency and in highlighted sections read about the accomplishments of individual presidents and how they served the nation In a specific way while in office.

“Running for Public Office: A True Book” – by Sarah De Capua. This basic book takes a look at the planning and organizing of a campaign, getting out the vote, and the countdown to election day.

For story books for reading aloud to younger children, look for “If I Were President,” by Catherine Stier; “Otto Runs for President,” by Rosemary Wells, and “Amelia Bedelia’s First Vote,” by Herman Parish.

The Abington Community Library is located at 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Visit our website, www.lclshome.org/abington to register online for events or call the library at (570) 587-3440.

Don’t have a library card? Register for one at http://www.lclshome.org/ libraryinfo/library_card_reg.asp.

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Abington artists to ring in holiday cheer

BY KELLY MCDONOUGH Abington Journal Correspondent

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or Bill Tersteeg of Dalton, the holidays mean warm wishes and a chance to display his talent at the AFA Gallery in Scranton’s Holiday Auction.

“The holiday auction is a marvelous opportunity to view work by significant artists in the Scranton area and buy it at a very reasonable price,” said Tersteeg, an AFA board member and part of the annual holiday auction for the past 15 years.

The event is a bit different for Oliver Pettinato of Chinchilla. His furniture works being displayed are relatively new to the AFA Gallery.

However, he is excited by the possibilities and does not know quite what to expect.

He hopes people make investments right before the holidays.

A nice memory of AFA Gallery holiday auctions past mean a display by Marylou Chibirka of Dalton one year.

It was a portrait of people at an auction. This year, she is set on selling a work entitled, “Five Tulips by the Window.”

According to Carla Williams, board member and public relations specialist for the AFA Gallery, this year has something new to tout: A silent auction of 12 pieces on the first floor with a starting bid of $100, allowing new collectors to start building their collections.

Even better news is that the live auction of 60 pieces will be held on the newly added and renovated second floor.

“We’re so excited to have a much larger space allowing guests more room. We always have great attendance

and hope additional people join in the fun this year,” said Williams.

Williams detailed how the AFA Gallery’s mission is to foster an appreciation of the visual arts and provide support to regional artists. She said an AFA Family Cookbook will be available for sale at this year’s auction.

The raffle piece is a framed 20-inch by 12- inch linocut watercolor entitled, “Atlas Today” by Mark Ciocca.

Ciocca said, “My current body of work is a reflection of personal, social and political observations through the media of relief prints and watercolor. The series is on a smaller scale in comparison with my previous works in order to accommodate news that seems to occur at an ever increasing speed.”

Those interested in attending this year’s AFA Gallery Artist for the Arts Holiday Art Auction “Building Art Collections for Over 20 Years,” should expect to find original high quality work by regional artists auctioned at a party in time for holiday gift giving. A variety of media from oil, watercolor, sculpture and photography to pottery, furniture- making and stained glass will be featured.

The event takes place Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. at the AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton. Tickets are $25. Price includes hors d’ oeuvres, desserts, champagne and open bar and live music by Friends of Doug Smith. Ken Rivenburg will serve as auctioneer.

To RSVP call 570.969.1040. Tickets available at the door.

Mark Ciocca’s work ‘Atlas Today,’ a framed 20inch by 12inch linocut watercolor serves as this year’s featured raffle piece.

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“MP3s are convenient. Fast food is convenient, too.”

RJ Harrington, 31, opened Embassy Vinyl in Scranton about six years ago.

MORE THAN MOVIES Dietrich Theater Erica Rogler

The Lackawanna Trail High School Fall Instrumental Concert, Nov. 20 in the high school auditorium at 7 p.m. Musicians from eighth grade and concert band will perform. Donations accepted at the door.

Last weekend the Dietrich was filled with music as local performer Bill Frye entertained little ones and their families. Children brought their own instruments and jammed along with Bill and his super charged guitar. One small child even brought a drum set. A great time was had by all, and we would like to thank Bill Frye for donating his time and talent to the Dietrich Theater. If you missed Songs and Games for Tots, don’t worry – Bill Frye will be back for the Dietrich’s Holiday Workshop on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Speaking of the holidays, the Dietrich will be presenting a Gingerbread House Workshop at the Dietrich on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. During this class adults and students ages 13 and up will have the opportunity to learn the tricks of creating a gingerbread house whether it be a cottage or a mansion.

Local baker Gina Sherwood will teach the basic techniques of construction and decorating a gingerbread house. Admission is free and you will leave ready to create your own family fun! Call the Dietrich at 570.996.1500 to register for this class.

After taking this class, you may be interested in creating a gingerbread house to enter into the Tunkhannock Business and Professional Association’s (TBPA) Gingerbread House contest that is part of Tunkhannock’s Christmas in Our Hometown. Details about the contests will provided during the Gingerbread House workshop.

If you are interested in making gifts for the holidays, we will be offering a few classes this month to inspire you. On Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m., the Dietrich’s own Sarah Sidorek will be teaching a knitting class. In this class, students age 16 to adult to will learn to knit a beautifully ruffled scarf.

Admission is $30, which includes all materials. Students just need to know the basic knit stitch prior to attending the class.

If you are more interested in learning jewelry making, Esther Harmatz will be offering a class on the basics on Monday, Nov. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. In this class you will have fun learning about different types of jewelry attachments and easy wire wrapping techniques as you create a pair of earrings and bracelet. During the class you will also learn to make neat loops and coils and add bead embellishments. I took this class a year ago and the tips she taught really proved useful with a variety of jewelry making

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RJ Harrington, owner, Embassy Vinyl, Scranton, said he sells a lot of the “popular favorites,” such as albums by The Beatles, inset below, The Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd.

Got Vinyl?

They do.

Record enthusiasts put unique ‘spins’ to collecting try and read the “Things that crowd,” then keep to people throw Ian Vannan, 41, of Clarks Summit, began a theme and “let it evolve,” connecting away can always collecting records as a child growing up in the songs together Forest City. be turned into from start to finish. something new.”

“The first thing I learned how to do,” he He added, although said, “was work the turntable.”

Linda Alessi, 49, He recalled playing Beethoven’s Fifth and each day is differClifford, The Rolling Stones’ “Miss Amanda Jones” ent, he often tries to She recycles records that over and over until the turntable was finally put some Bo Didare no longer playable dley—one of his moved out of his reach. into working clocks.

Today, Vannan finds it difficult to choose favorites—into the one favorite album—he estimated he owns mix.

When asked more than 3,000—but he said if he had to what he likes most decide, it might be “Fun House” by The about collecting Stooges. vinyl records, he “It’s got a little bit of everything,” he exresponded, “The plained. thrill of the chase is The rest of his pretty good.” large collection, He explained however, doesn’t there are always just gather dust.

He recently started certain albums on again as a DJ (disc his “want list,” but when visiting a record fair or store, it’s “more healthy” to browse jockey) for the and see what you can find, rather than try to first time since look for one or two specific things.

1999 or 2000, “It generally works out better for you that using only reway,” he said. cords. He said he For example, he remembered walking one “The thrill of the has an “openended” assortment day through New Orleans, where he lived at chase is pretty the time, and spotting three records against a to choose from: store wall. everything from good.”

“One of them was ‘Revolver’ by the Beat’50’s rock n’ roll to Ian Vannan, 41, Clarks les,” he said, adding it was a rare British Summit 90’s garage punk mono version of the album. He said it Began collecting records and beyond. as a child growing up in looked scratched, but he bought it for $.50 When selecting Forest City. songs, he said he’ll and found it plays better than any copy he’s normally “tend to

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Visual Arts/ Performing Arts The University of Scranton String Orchestra Concert, Nov. 16, in the Houlihan-McLean Center at 7:30 p.m. Cost: free. The program will include works

by Atwell, Buxtehude, Copland, Dvorak, Ewazen, Handel, Moussorgsky, Stra-

vinsky and Verdi. Info: music@scranton.edu or 941.7624.

Actors Circle presents: “Any Wednesday,” a comedy by Muriel Resnik, Nov. 16, 17, and 18 ; Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Rd. in Scranton. Cost: $12 General, $10 Senior, $8 Students.

Reservations: 342.9707. Info: www.ac-

torscircle.org.

Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra Concert, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. at the Tunkhannock Middle School. Cost: Advance tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for Students and tickets at the door will be $9 for adults, $5 for students. Active-Duty Armed Services and/or Their Immediate Family attend free (pre-registration required). Tickets: 289.1090.

Artisans’ Marketplace Juried Fine Arts and Crafts Show, Nov. 17 at The Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Rd, Waverly from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., continuing Nov.18 from11a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: $6. Info: 586.8191, ext. 5 or waverlycomm.org.

Arts at First Presbyterian Concert Series, Nov. 18 at at 300 School Street, Clarks Summit at 4 pm. In celebration of the First

Presbyterian Church’s centennial with a performance of their new Centennial Hymn. Info: 586.6306 or fpccs.org.

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Last week’s answer: Sarah Silverman Last week’s winner:

Cassidy Rodgers of Dalton

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2012

PLENTIFUL HARVEST This postcard, courtesy of Clarks Summit collector Jack Hiddlestone, was designed by B Hofmann and printed in Germany in 1909. Its festive and colorful design wishes Thanksgiving Greetings.

Matisyahu, shown, will be part of the ‘Festival of Lights’ concert Dec. 11 in Stroudsburg.

Matisyahu to perform in NEPA Matisyahu is an American reggae and alternative rock musician known for blending traditional Jewish themes with reggae, rock and hip hop sounds.

His “Festival of Light” concert will be held at the Sherman Theatre in Stroudsburg Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open to general admission tickets at 6:30 p.m.

The show is in benefit of the Jewish Federation of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Tickets are available to a special VIP Reception prior to the start of the show at 5:30 p.m., featuring a cash bar, appetizers and a “Chance to Make a Difference” basket raffle (open to everyone).

Tickets may be purchased by calling the theater at 570.420.2808 and mentioning the Jewish Federation of NEPA or by logging on to shermantheater.com with the username “jewishnepa” and password “matislive”.

Ticket prices are $25-30 for general admission and $50 for VIP Pre-show reception and preferred seats.

Busing from Scranton will be available at an additional cost.

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te in what he or she is doing, having to flip it over, instead of just pressing a button and leaving the music to play.

Continued from Page 10 Linda Alessi, 49, of Clifford, said she likes all types of music, but spends a lot of listened to since.

Vannan DJs off and on at Fern Hall Inn, time in her basement craft room listening to favorites Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, which is located in Clifford, and recently Chicago, The Who and Led Zeppelin. for the first time at The Bog in Scranton.

He said he is also available for parties and There she also recycles old records that are no longer playable into working clocks. special events, and can be reached at She said there are so many old records 570.585.5639. out there not being used, that she can’t RJ Harrington, 31, opened Embassy Vinyl in Scranton about six years ago. The stand the thought of them going to landfills. shop carries cassette tapes, CDs, VHS “Things that people throw away can tapes and DVDs, but its featured items are always be turned into something new,” she records.

Harrington said he sells a lot of the “pop- said.

Using a vinyl or plastic record, she exular favorites,” such as albums by The plained that she carefully Beatles, The Rolling glues a special patterned Stones and Pink paper to the front, or Floyd. What he likes leaves it as is if there is best, however, is the something of interest “abnormal” and about the actual record. “original stuff that’s She then assembles and tough to find in nice inserts the clock parts condition.” He said and hands, sometimes some of his favorites painting them, and atare in the blues and taches the numbers. punk genres.

Finally, she tests the He said it would finished product for 24 be almost imposhours to be sure it works sible to name a properly. favorite album, but Alessi sells the record his favorite album clocks at Willow Tree cover is Hawkwind’s Linda Alessi, 49, of Clifford recycles old records into working clocks.

Shop, a locally-owned “Space Ritual.” His artisans’ marketplace favorite band is The with two locations: one in Clarks Summit Clash. “They were a gateway to a lot of and the other in Scranton. She offers a cool stuff I got into,” he explained.

He said when he was younger he went to selection of themed clocks and also accepts a lot of shows where the bands sold seven- custom orders at both locations.

She said she can customize clocks to fit inch or full-length records, which was when he first started getting into collecting. with room themes or to match a person’s hobby. She said there is no extra charge for “It was something fun to go and look the custom items, and orders placed by for,” he said, explaining he would take a Dec. 1 can be ready in time for Christmas. gamble at something he’d never heard of, “We like to have people come in with paying $1 or so for an album.

He said he prefers the sound quality of a their vision,” said Willow Tree Shop owner Amy Jones, “and leave with their dream.” vinyl record to that of a CD or MP3 file, Jones said many of the other hand-crafted although he admitted those newer technologies have their places for convenience items in the shop can be ordered custommade for no additional charge. sake.

Of Alessi’s clocks, Jones said, “They are “MP3s are convenient,” he said. “Fast truly different and inspiring.” food is convenient too.”

She said she admires people like her who He explained while fast food is good can “take something that’s junk and turn it once-in-a-while, it’s not healthy to eat all into something.” the time. And, he said, sitting down at home with a record allows one to participa-

Scouting Scene With Tyler VanGorder

Camporee takes scouts to Boston October was a very fun month. The beginning of a great scouting year started with an excellent trip: the Boston Historic Traveling Camporee. This trip was unique because it was organized by the Dan Beard council. This council includes numerous troops within northeastern Pennsylvania. They all were invited and approximately 200 scouts attended. There has been a traveling Camporee every two years since 1990. Some previous trips included Williamsburg, Washington and Niagara Falls. The Boston trip occurred from Oct. 6 to 8.

We left early Saturday morning on four buses. Before we got to Boston we stopped at Old Sturbridge Village. We ate our lunch and toured the site. Sturbridge Village was an actual village and still exists today. We were

able to walk around the village to learn about rural New England life from 1790-1840.

The town was very large and educational. Other than the buildings, there were costumed historians, farm animals and live demonstrations.

Touring the area made history come to life. After a couple more hours of driving, we stopped for an early dinner at an Old Country Buffet. Once we arrived in Boston, we were amazed by the city. That night, we visited the Harvard Museum of Natural History. The museum had several exhibits and we were able to roam freely. Exhibits included minerals, dinosaurs, bugs, marine life and much more. One of my favorite rooms was the glass flower exhibit. The room contained hundreds of flowers made entirely of glass. The flowers were so detailed it was almost impossible to dis-

tinguish them from their real counterparts. They were made

by Leopold and Rudolph Blaschka over a hundred years ago. We soon left the museum and headed to our campsite.

We stayed at Camp Resolute, where we arrived very late at night. This made it challenging to pitch our tents, but this also made it fun.

Sunday morning we had breakfast at the camp. Afterward we had a religious service. This was a big day and we toured several of Boston’s historic attractions. The hike that we took is called the Freedom Trail. Famous sites included Boston Common, the

Boston Massacre site, Paul Revere’s house, Old North Church, the USS Constitution, Bunker Hill and many more.

The hike went all around town and was very educational.

Boston is a very interesting city and was responsible for a lot of change within early American history. That night after our hike we had an exclusive guided tour of Fenway Park. We had a knowledgeable guide who told us a lot of information about Red Sox history. We got to see places that the typical person would love to see. We saw their Hall of Fame, party boxes and sat inside the press box.

‘Matt Flynn Community Tribute’ set for Nov. 17 In May 2011, the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple lost not only its Executive Director, but also its greatest supporter: Matt Flynn.

Now, to honor him and carry on his commitment, the Scranton Cultural Center will host the Matt Flynn Community Tribute Nov. 17 at 7 p.m.

Flynn led an extensive effort to restore the SCC to its prominent place in the community as a center for the arts, education and culture.

The Scranton Cultural Center established the Matt Flynn Facilities Fund in his honor and all proceeds of this event will benefit this fund.

The night will feature local

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Admission is $60 and all materials will be provided.

Call us at 570.996.1500 to register.

And please join us tonight, Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. for a free history presentation with Dr. Sheldon Spear. His lecture will focus on a variety of historically significant events that transpired in northeastern Pennsylvania. Dr. Spear will discuss topics including frontier warfare before and during the American Revolution, anthracite-based industrialization and the growth of the labor movement. He will also show us how these and other developments fit into American history as a whole. Again, admission is free.

As you can see, the Dietrich is so much more than the movies.

Monday morning we awoke, packed all of our gear into the buses and ate breakfast. Once we were finished, we left for Concord, Mass.

There we hiked the Minute Man trail. It is named because of the famous battles at Lexington and Concord that helped start the Revolutionary War. We hiked around the town and viewed several placed where fighting occurred. A long and entertaining weekend had sadly come to an end. Once the hike was finished, we traveled home.

We stopped for dinner at a Home Town Buffet. Overall, the Boston trip was a lot of fun Scouts received an exclusive guided tour of Fenway Park during a Boston Historic Traveling Camporee. A knowledgeable guide shared information about Red Sox history.

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entertainment entitled “Laughin’ for Matt Flynn – a musical comedy revue,” which was developed by Matt’s nephew, Michael Flynn. The event will also feature some of Scranton’s own musical theatre talent. The evening will be hosted by Evie Rafalko-McNulty.

The event begins at 7 p.m. with cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres and will conclude with dessert and coffee.

Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased at the SCC Box Office, by calling 570.344.1111, at www.Ticketmaster.com, by calling 1.800.745.3000 or at select Wal-Mart, Boscov’s or Gallery of Sound locations.

Pasta Dinner to support Leadership Interested in helping a local non-profit that serves the community through leadership development and service? Leadership Lackawanna is hosting a pasta dinner fundraiser Nov.18, at La Trattoria, 522 Moosic Street, Scranton from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults and $6 for children under 12 years old and senior citizens over age 65.

Proceeds support Leadership Lackawanna’s scholarship program which provides assistance to qualifying participants in the core program. Proceeds also support curriculum development for all Leadership Lackawanna programs.

Tickets will be available at the door. For more information to purchase tickets, contact Nicole Barber, Leadership Lackawanna Administrator at 570.342.7711. and one not to be missed.

Afterward, I got a chance to gather some of the scouts’ opinions of the Boston trip.

Michael Robinson said, “I enjoyed seeing Paul Revere’s house and devouring the delicious food that Boston had to offer.”

Wyatt Sebring said, “My favorite part was Fenway Park.”

Nathan Gronsky added, “Hiking the Freedom Trail was a lot of fun.”

Joey Fulton said, “I had a lot of fun getting lost, and the rest was pretty cool, too.”

The month ended with a Halloween party. On Oct. 25, Troop 160 hosted a party.

Scouts dressed up in creative costumes and their families were invited to attend. Each patrol had its own game and candy was given out for prizes.

The evening ended with a costume contest that rewarded people for their hard work.

When we left, we had pockets full of candy. October was a great month and everyone enjoyed it. Remember, a scout is cheerful.

Tyler VanGorder has the rank of Eagle in Boy Scout Troop 160 from Clarks Summit. He is a senior student at Abington Heights High School. For more information, visit troop160bsa.org.