Arts and Entertainment Calendar, week of Oct. 23, 2013

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“Capturing Realism 2013,” Sept. 7 – Oct. 31, at the Pauly Friedman Art Gallery at Misericordia University. Biennial exhibit of works by instructors, alumni and apprentices from the studios of the Ani Art Academies and from modern master Anthony Waichulis. Meet the Artists Reception on Sept. 7 from 5-8 p.m. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; and 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Info: www.aniartacademies.org or www.aniwaichulis.com or www.misericordia.edu or (570) 674-6250.

Airing of the Quilts: Civil War Era Quilting, Oct. 1 to Nov. 15 at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock during scheduled movie times or by appointment. For all ages. Installed by: Margie Hovan, Peggy Lane, Dixie McGregor and Ingrid Rogler. Admission: Free.

All the World’s a Stage: Puppets and Modern Taiwanese Identity, Oct. 24, at The University of Scranton, Studio Theater, McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts, 11:30 a.m. Lecture by Robin Ruizendaal Ph.D. Cost: Free. Info: (570) 941-7401.

A Sea of Puppets, Oct. 24, at The University of Scranton, McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center, 6 p.m. A performance by the Taiyuan Puppet Theater Company and exhibition of puppets and related artifacts. Cost: free. Info: (570) 941-7401.

Intro to Guitar, Oct. 24

Open Mic Night, Oct. 25 at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock. Open Mic sign ups begin at 6:30 p.m.; performances at 7 p.m. and feature at 8:15 p.m. Feature: Caitland Hawk. Musicians, poets, story-tellers, comedians, playwrights and other performers are invited to share their talents. Cost: free. Info: (570) 996-1500.

A Sea of Puppets, Oct. 25, at The University of Scranton, McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center, 5:30 p.m. A performance and educational workshop by the Taiyuan Puppet Theater Company and exhibition of puppets and related artifacts. Cost: Free. Info: (570) 941-7401.

Oct. 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., South Abington Twp. Bring your own acoustic instrument and join in on the jammin’. All ages.

Music Box Players Present: Seussical the Musical Junior, Oct. 25-27, at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. Oct. 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. Oct. 27, 2 p.m. The Music Box Players present musical versions of famous Dr. Seuss stories. Cost $12 Info: (570) 283-2195 or 1-800-698-PLAY.

Community Concerts at Lackawanna College presents: Amy Grant, Oct. 26 at 8:00 p.m. at the Theater at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St., Scranton. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Ticket Info: (570) 955-1455.

Sing! Sing! Sing!, Oct. 26 at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock at 11 a.m. For all ages. Presented by: The Endless Mountains Barbershop Chorus, the Wyoming County Chorale and the Tunkhannock First United Methodist Church Choir. Cost: Free, pre-registration is required. Info: (570) 836-8595.

Piano and Violin Concert featuring Barry Hannigan and Sophie Till, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m., at Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Rd. Cost: free.

Arcadia Chorale performance, Nov. 1 at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Scranton, 7:30 p.m. A reception will follow. On Nov. 2 at 4 p.m., Dr. Timothy E Smith will showcase the church’s newly installed pipe organ. Cost: Free. Info: (570) 346-6400 or covenantchscr.org.

Marywood University Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents: “Crimes of the Heart”, Nov. 1-2, at 7:30 p.m., and Nov. 3, at 1 p.m., in the Sette La Verghetta Center for Performing Arts. Cost: $10 general admission; $7 senior citizens; free to I.H.M. Sisters and anyone with Marywood ID. Reservations: (570) 348-6211, ext. 6097. Info: (570) 961-4517 or [email protected] .

Organ Dedication Recital, Nov. 2 at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 550 Madison Ave. Scranton, at 4 p.m. Covenant will present its own organist, Timothy Smith in recital. His concert will inaugurate the newly installed Patrick J. Murphy pipe organ which contains three manuals, and over 3,500 pipes. Music of Bach Elgar, Widor, Sousa and others will be performed. Cost: Free. Info: Timothy Smith, director of music, (570) 346-6400 or (914) 589-1975.

Wyoming Seminary Players present “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” Nov. 8 – 10, at Buckingham Performing Arts Center, Sprague Ave., Kingston. Showtimes: Nov. 8 and 9 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. Cost: $4 advance, $5 at the door. Info: (570) 270-2192.

Dietrich Classic Movie Series: “To Catch a Thief,” Nov. 13 at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock at 1 and 7 p.m. Admission: $5. Tickets: dietrichtheater.com or at the Dietrich ticket booth.

High Noon or Brilliant Sunset: Northeastern PA During the Jazz Age, Nov. 13 at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, 7 p.m. Dr. Sheldon Spear will explore NEPA history during the 1920s. Admission: Free. Info: (570) 996-1500.

Actors Circle presents: “Miracle on 34th Street” Nov. 14-17 and 22-24, at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Rd., Scranton, Thursday, Friday and Sat at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Cost: $12 for general admission, $10 for seniors and $8 for students; Preview Nov. 14 is $8 for general admission and seniors and $6 for students. Reservations: (570) 342-9707.

Open Mic Night, Nov. 22 at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock at 7 p.m. Doors open for Open Mic sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. Musicians, poets, story-tellers, comedians, playwrights and other performers are invited to share their talents, then experience a drum circle led by Ed Crawley and the Everything Natural Drummers at 8:15 p.m. Info: (570) 996-1500.

Artisans’ Marketplace, Nov. 22, 23, and 24, at Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Rd. Preview Party, Nov. 22, 6 p.m. cost: $25. Juried Fine Arts & Crafts Show, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Nov. 24 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cost: $6. Info: (570) 586-8191 ext. 2, or visit www.waverlycomm.org.

Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert, Nov. 23 at Tunkhannock Middle School at 8 p.m. and Nov. 22 at Towanda High School at 8 p.m. Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for students. Info: NorthernTierSymphony.org.

Community Concerts at Lackawanna College presents: Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Theater at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St., Scranton.

Dietrich Radio Players Performance, Dec. 3 at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, 7 p.m. A casual reception will follow this live performance of radio plays. Admission: Free. Info: (570) 996-1500.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra “The Lost Christmas Eve,” Dec. 6 at Mohegan Sun Arena at 4 and 8 p.m. Cost: tickets start at $33 and a portion of the proceeds benefit The Center for Cancer Wellness Candy’s Place. Tickets: Ticketmaster.com, the Pennstar Box Office at Mohegan Sun Arena or charge by phone at 800-745-3000.

A Christmas Carol, Dec. 5-8, 12-15 and 19-22 at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes Street, Swoyersville. Based on the Dickens classic, this production is an original musical by Kevin Costley and Ted Anderson. Hours for each of the showings are as follows: Thursday through Saturday, bar opens at 6 p.m., buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m., curtain at 8 p.m. Sunday, bar opens at 1 p.m., buffet at 1:30 p.m., curtain at 3 p.m. Cost: Dinner and show $34, children 12 and under $28, show only tickets $16. Info and reservations: (570) 283-2195, or 1-800-698-PLAY.

Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas, Dec. 6 and 7 at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock at 5:30 and 7 p.m. All ages are invited to gather and enjoy this Jim Henson Christmas movie about a poor otter family that risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas. Admission: free (tickets are first come, first served). Info: (570) 996-1500.

Dietrich Classic Movie Series: “White Christmas,” Dec. 11 at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, 1 and 7 p.m. Admission: $5. Tickets: dietrichtheater.com or at the Dietrich ticket booth.

Free showing of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Dec. 17 at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, at 2, 7 and 8 p.m. For all ages. Admission, popcorn and soda are free. Seating is first come, first served and is limited. Sponsored by: Ace-Robbins Inc. Info: (570) 996-1500.

Scranton Reads Book Discussion, Oct. 23, 2-3 p.m. at Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., South Abington Twp. The group will discuss the book “The Red Badge of Courage”, by Stephen Crane. Adults. Cost: free.

La Chiacchierata: Italian Discussion Group, Oct. 24, 7 p.m., at Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., South Abington Twp. All levels of language experience welcome. Ages: grades 10 and 11 to adult. No registration necessary.

Story Time Teens, Oct. 25

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.

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

Mommy and Me Art “Spooky Craft”, Oct. 29 or 30, 10 – 11 a.m., at Abington Art Studio, 208 Depot St., Clarks Summit. Any family member who would like to attend art class with their little one is welcome. Cost: $12 per class, or $100 for a 10 class pack. Info: www.abingtonartstudio.com. Register: (570) 313-0527

Lego Club, Oct. 27, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., South Abington Twp. Limit of 20. Grades: Kindergarten through six.

St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral’s Annual Christmas Bazaar, Nov. 8, 9 and 10 at the Parish Center on Hill Street, Mayfield, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday. Vendors and crafters will sell a variety of products and food items. St. John’s Gift shop will also be open. General info: (570) 876-0730. Vendor info: (570) 254-6882.

All About Pottery & Sculpture, Fridays, Nov. 8, 15, 22 and Dec. 6 from 4 to 5:30 p.m., at the Deitrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St, Tunkhannock. Ages: 5 to 8 Cost: $40 Register: (570) 996-1500.

Annual Holiday Marketplace Fundraiser, Nov. 9 at the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be handmade merchandise for sale by a variety of vendors and a basket raffle. Admission: Free. Info: (570) 587-3440, or www.LackawannCountyLibrarySystem.org.

Holiday Vendor Fair, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Carbondale Area Elementary School, 103 Brooklyn St. A wide selection of vendors will be on hand selling candles, kitchen ware, purses, totes, scrapbook supplies, jewelry, board games and more. Handcrafted items such as jewelry, scarves, shawls, hair bows, and home décor will also be featured. In addition, baskets, door prizes and food will be available. Admission: $2 per person.

Cub Scout Pack 21 Holiday Craft Fair, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s Visitation Church, Dickson City. Admission: $1- includes a free door prize raffle ticket. There will be a bake sale, snack bar, and many vendors. Vendors sought. Reservations and info: Sarah Kovolenus at (570) 840-5915 or [email protected] .

Mommy and Me Art, Nov. 12 or 13 Story Time Art, and Nov. 26 or 27 Harvest Craft, at Abington Art Studio, 208 Depot St., Clarks Summit. “Story Time Art” classes link art to children’s literature and include a story time. Any family member who would like to attend art class with their little one is welcome. Cost: $12 per class, or $100 for a 10 class pack. Info: www.abingtonartstudio.com. Register: (570) 313-0527

Dalton Fire Co. Ladies Auxillary Craft Show, Nov. 30 at the Dalton Fire Co., 109 S. Turnpike Rd., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors wanted. Info and registrations: (570) 563-1268 or (570) 563-3298. Free parking and admission.

Wreathmaking with Abby Peck, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., at Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Rd. Donation: $2.

Holiday Workshop, Dec. 7 at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. A morning of cookie decorating, holiday crafts, singing and creations by the balloon lady. For all ages. Cost: Free. Info: (570) 996-1500.