Arts and entertainment calendar, week of July 9, 2014

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VISUAL ARTS/PERFORMING ARTS

Lakeside Wednesday Concerts, held every Wednesday through August 27 at Hillside Park, 6 p.m. to dusk, rain or shine. Features live music, food, canoeing and visual artists. Upcoming musical lineup includes: Jeffrey James Band, July 9; Doug Smith Featuring Erin Malloy, July 16; Wannabees, July 23; East Coast Trio, July 30; Whiskey Tango, Aug. 6; Lightweight with special guest Senator John Blake and Friends, Aug. 13; Fab Three, Aug. 20 and Hitchin’ Cricket, Aug. 27.

Fizz, Boom, Read! Magic Show, July 10 at Abington Community Library, 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Children are invited to attend and be entertained by magician John Andrews.

The Wyoming County Players present “Annie Get Your Gun”, July 12 at the Tunkhannock Middle School, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Cost: $10 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling 570-836-6986. Info: wyomingcountyplayers.com.

Here We Are in Spain’s monthly Improv comedy show, July 12 on the second floor of the AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $7, or $5 with a valid student ID.

MFA Design/Illustration Thesis Exhibition, July 14-17 at Marywood University’s Mahady Gallery. A group exhibition featuring eight students from the “Get Your Masters with the Masters” program in graphic design and illustration. Info: marywood.edu/galleries, [email protected] or 570-348-6278.

Dietrich Classic Movie Series: “North by Northwest,” July 16, at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Cost: $5. Tickets: www.dietrichtheater.com or at the Dietrich ticket booth.

The Wyoming Seminary Performing Arts Institute presents: Musical Theater Cabaret Recital, July 17, in the Buckingham Performing Arts Center, North Sprague Avenue, Kingston, 7:30 p.m. Cost: free. Info: 570-270-2186.

Actors Circle presents: “A Private War,” July 17,18,19, 20, 24, 25, 26 and 27 at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Rd., Scranton. Written and directed by Lou Bisignani, this play takes place in a small pub in a Southwestern coastal village in Ireland. Cost: ticket prices and show times vary. Info/reservations: 570-342-9707.

A viewing of a UNICO Italian heritage movie, “Golden Door,” July 18 at Abington Community Library, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This movie follows a poor Southern Italian family and their journey to buy passage to America. Stephanie Longo will facilitate this movie event for adults.

PAI Jazz on the River, July 22 at River Commons in Wilkes-Barre, 7:30 p.m. Presented by The Wyoming Seminary Performing Arts Institute. Cost: free. Info: 570-270-2186.

“Scenes From Metamorphoses” performances, July 25, 26 and 27, at Abington Community Library, 6 p.m. Ghostlight Productions and Rachel and Jonathan Strayer present “Scenes from Metamorphoses” by Mary Zimmerman. The rain dates will be August 1, 2 and 3.

Open Mic Night Featuring the Breaking Ground Poets, July 25 at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock, 7 p.m. Doors open for sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. For all ages. Cost: Free. Info: 570-996-1500.

Second annual Arts on The Square, July 26 on Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton, noon to 8 p.m. Features interactive art, murals, children’s activities and more. Info: facebook.com/scrantonmade or artsonthesquare.net.

The Wyoming Seminary Performing Arts Institute’s annual Dance Company Production, July 27 in the Buckingham Performing Arts Center, North Sprague Avenue, Kingston, 3 p.m. Cost: free. Info: 570-270-2186.

Scranton’s Inaugural Redesigning Downtown: The City Living Tour, Aug. 1. Showcasing seven of the city’s newest innovative living spaces. Check in is at 5:30 p.m. at Ale Mary’s. Benefits The Voluntary Action Center. Cost: $25 for tour or $50 for tour and Cocktails. Tickets: 570-347-5616 ext. 3342.

The Wyoming Seminary Performing Arts Institute presents: “In the Heights” musical, Aug. 7 and 8 at the F. M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, at 8 p.m. Cost: $20 for adults and $12 for students and senior citizens. Info: 570-270-2186 or 570-826-1100.

Music on the Lawn, Craft Fair and Yard Sale, Aug. 23 at Lake Winola United Methodist Church, Maple Drive, Mill City. Craft Fair/Yard Sale begin at 1 p.m., chicken BBQ from 4 – 7 p.m. Features live music from Christian bands: Mark and Debbie Gibson, of Syracuse, New York, 2 – 3 p.m.; Mike Lewis, of Nashville Tennessee, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.; March Forth, of Mechanicsburg, 5 – 6 p.m. and Kingdom Come, of Tunkhannock, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Also features Movie over the Campfire, 8 – 10 p.m. Vendors wanted. Info: call Mark at 570-351-7365.

Cornstock Folk Festival, Aug. 29-31 at Lazy Brook Park, in Tunkhannock, gates open Friday at 9 a.m. Features diverse line-up of folk, swing, Celtic, bluegrass, jazz, Appalachian, reggae and Americanna acoustic rock musicians. Cost: Weekend tickets are $45 in advance or $55 at the gate. Children 16 and under are free when accompanied by a parent/guardian. Info: cornstockfestival.com or 570-250-7464.

Warped Tour, July 9 at Toyota Pavillion, in Scranton. Doors opens at 11 a.m. Close to 100 bands are scheduled to perform. To purchase tickets, visit

“Sing in the Morning, Cry at Night” Book Signing, July 16, at the Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave., Scranton, 7 p.m. Local author Barbara J. Taylor will give a brief reading, followed by a book discussion and signing. Cost: free; copies of the book will be available for purchase. Info: 570-344-3841 or [email protected] .

Author Visit from Catherine Dawgert, July 23 at Abington Community Library, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Meet the children’s book author, listen to readings and participate in art activities. For ages 3-8. Siblings welcome.

Writers Group, for ages 18 and up, at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock, Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m., ongoing. All genres and levels of writing welcome. Cost: Free. Info: 570-996-1500.

STACKS Writing Group, at The Vintage/Morning Glory Cafe, 326 Spruce St., Scranton, every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Info: [email protected] .

Jewelry Workshop, July 14 at Abington Community Library, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Students grades 3-6 are invited to get creative and design rubber band, bead, and friendship bracelets. Instruction and materials will be provided.

Decorative Painting, Wednesdays, July 16, 23 and 30 and August 13, 20 and 27, at the Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock, noon to 3 p.m. For ages 16 and up. Cost: $20 per class, plus the cost of painting surface. Info/register: 570-996-1500.

Stamp Camp, July 19 at Abington Community Library, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. For adults. Cost: $30. Includes table space, make and take projects, lunch, door prizes and a goody bag.