Arts and entertainment calendar, week of July 23, 2014
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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: 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.
Actors Circle presents: “A Private War,” July 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.
“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 Mouse’s Marriage, July 26 at the Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock, 11 a.m. The Dietrich Children’s Theatre will present this Japanese folktale, in which a sweet young mouse couple fall in love and want to marry. Cost: free. Tickets: call 570-996-1500 or get them at the door while they last.
The Wyoming Seminary Performing Arts Institute presents an original composition for orchestra and saxophone, July 26 in the Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, 7:30 p.m. World-renowned jazz saxophonist Dave Bixler will conduct the PAI Symphony Orchestra in the performance of his music. Cost: free. Info: 570-270-2186.
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.
Steve Fidyk Concert, July 28 at the River Commons in Wilkes-Barre, 7:30 p.m. Presented by the Wyoming Seminary Performing Arts Institute, this event will feature nationally-acclaimed jazz drummer, educator, author and percussion product designer Steve Fidyk and music from his newest CD, “Heads Up!” Cost: free. Info: 570-270-2186.
Dietrich Classic Movie Series: “Singin’ in the Rain,” July 30 at the Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Cost: $5. Tickets: dietrichtheater.com or at the ticket booth.
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.
Dietrich Classic Movie Series: “The Palm Beach Story,” Aug. 13 at the Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Cost: $5 Tickets: dietrichtheater.com or at the ticket booth.
Gathering of Singers and Songwriters 13: Aug. 20 at the Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock, 7:30 p.m. An evening of live folk music with regional talents Tom Flannery, Lorne Clarke, Lara Herscovitch and KJ Reimensnyder-Wagner. Admission: By donation. Info: 570-996-1500.
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.
Nicholson Bridge Day Talent Show, Sept. 14 on Main Street, Nicholson, at 11 a.m. with pre-registration at 10:30 a.m. Includes four age groups: 5-10 years, 11-17 years, 18-40 years and 41 and over. A $20 prize will be awarded in each age group. To sign up, call Patty at 570-942-4481 by Sept. 14.
PocoNotes Presents: The Faces and Voices of the Blues III, Oct. 4 and 5, at the historic Tripp House, 1011 North Main Avenue, Scranton. Event includes: Porch Time Jam with musician Patrick Sweany and photographer Jim Gavenus, Saturday from 3 – 5 p.m.; Patrick Sweany concert, Saturday at 8 p.m. and free photography and guitar workshops and exhibits Saturday from 12 – 6 p.m. and Sunday from 12 – 4 p.m. Concert tickets: $25 in advance or $30 at the door for adult admission; two for $25 for seniors and students and free for children 12 and under and military. Info: www.PocoNotes.com or 888-800-POCO.
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] .
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.
Kids Night Out: Needle Felting, July 28 at Abington Art Studio, 5:30 – 8 p.m. For kids ages 8 and up. Cost: $25. Register: 570-313-0527.
Decorative Painting, Wednesdays, 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.
Oil Painting Classes, Tuesdays, Aug. 26 through Oct. 28 at Abington Senior Center, 12:45 – 2:45 p.m. Instructor: Mary Lou Chibirka. Cost: $70. Info: 570-586-8996 or abingtonseniorcommunitycenter.com.
