Visual Arts/Performing Arts
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Visual Arts/Performing Arts
The Many Expressions of Folk Art, At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, through August, during scheduled movie times or by appointment. For all ages. In this exhibit, collector Patrick Robinson will display old and new folk art treasures, an eclectic mix including carvings and works for children. Cost: Free. Info: 996.1500.
Dyonisia Festival Auditions, at The Olde Brick Theatre in Scranton, Aug. 8 at 6:30 p.m. The Jason Miller Playwrights’ Project at Scranton Public Theatre will hold auditions for its second annual Dyonisia festival. Parts are available for experienced male and female actors age 20 and older. Those auditioning may prepare a 1-2 minute monologue or give a cold reading from a side provided by the JMPP. Info: [email protected] or 591.1378.
Clarks Summit Arts and Wine Festival, Aug. 11from 11 a.m. to dusk on Depot Street. Includes wine, art, crafts and food. Participating will be six wineries, five live bands and various street performers.
Lacawac Concert Series Presents: Classical Guitar and the Theremin, Aug. 11 at 5 p.m. at Lacawac Sanctuary, 94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel. concert and dinner featuring the classical guitar of Jay Steveskey accompanied by Jason Smeltzer playing the Theremin. Info: www.Lacawac.org or 689.9494.
Gathering of Singers and Songwriters 11, Aug. 12 at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock at 3 p.m. Admission by donation. A celebration of live folk music. Info: 996.1500.
Glenburn Township 8th Annual Art Show and Sale Call for Local Artists Entries, Opening Reception will be held Oct. 7 from 3 – 5 p.m. at Glenburn Township Building, 54 Waterford Road, Dalton. Show and reception are free and open to the public Oct.7 through Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon Mondays through Thursdays or by appointment. This year’s theme is “Inspirations.”Artists from Lackawanna and surrounding counties are invited to participate. Entry forms must be received by Sept. 24. Info: [email protected] , 563.1951 or 954.1489.
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.
STACKS Writing Group, the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at The Banshee, 320 Penn Ave., Scranton. Info: [email protected] .
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.
Arts, Crafts and More
Abington Art Studio’s Art Fest for Kids, Aug. 11 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Includes a Tie Dye workshop and other crafts for kids. Cost: $15 (includes t-shirt).
The Heinz Rehab Hospital Auxiliary Craft Fair and Flea Market, Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the Rose Brader Dining Room, 150 Mundy Street, Wilkes-Barre Twp. Volunteers will sell handmade crafts from their gift shop, as well as gently used items donated by Hospital staff.
Kathleen Barrett’s Summer Children’s Art Camp
, “Fashion Illustration,” August 20 – 24. Info: 687.2133.
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