Saturday, September 10, 2011

Weekend: Your guide to entertainment in Northeast Pennsylvania

AMICI, 1300 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit: Saturdays, Chris Gratz; Wednesdays, Marko Marcinko Jazz Group.

BLU WASABI, Route 6, Dickson City: Monday, Dashboard Mary; Tuesday, Malcolm.

CARL VON LUGER STEAK AND SEAFOOD, 301 N. Washington Ave.: Fridays, jazz night with Marko Marcinko.

CAVERNA, 602 Church St., Jessup: today: Marilyn Kennedy.

CLAM DIGGERS, Days Inn, Route 6, Dickson City: today, Ugly Shirt Band; Sunday, karaoke; Wednesday, Bike Nite.

COOPER'S WATERFRONT, 304 Kennedy Blvd., Pittston: today, The Invisible Swordsmen; Sunday, Wanabees.

COVE HAVEN ENTERTAINMENT RESORTS, Lakeville: Cove Haven Resort: today, Willy Asbury and Wildfire; Sunday, Wildfire; Paradise Stream Resort: today, Tom D'Addario and Group Du Jour; Sunday, Joe Franzo; Pocono Palace Resort: today, Mike Jones and The Byrd Pressley Band; Sunday, Group Du Jour.

ELEANOR RIGBY'S, 603 Scranton-Carbondale Highway, Jermyn: Thursdays, bike night.

FORMOSA RESTAURANT, 727 S. State St., Clarks Summit: Thursdays, jazz music with Kenny McGraw and Ron Leas.

GUBBIO'S, 411 Chestnut St., Dunmore: today, Eric & Kristen from Tribes.

HUB LOUNGE, Clarion Hotel: Wednesdays, Open Mic Night; Fridays and Saturdays, Wise Crackers Comedy Show.

IRISH WOLF PUB, Linden Street: Sunday, WFTE benefit with Blue Sugar Riot, E.J. DeRoy and Mandy Lynn.

JJ BRIDJES, 925 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit: today, Last Call.

THE KEYS, 244 Penn Ave.: today, Jax; Tuesday, DJ Ben.

MCGRATH'S, Dalton: today, Mace In Dickson.

MENDICINO'S PIZZA AND LOUNGE, Routes 502 and 435, Covington Twp.: today, Darin Cumpston.

MERT'S, 302 Penn Ave.: today, Jeff Lewis.

MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS, Wilkes-Barre: today, Destination West.

MOUNT AIRY CASINO, Mount Pocono: today, CJT Band; Sunday, Chris Barrett.

POOR RICHARD'S PUB, 125 Beech St.: Saturdays, DJ Honey Do.

RADISSON AT LACKAWANNA STATION HOTEL, 700 Lackawanna Ave.: Saturdays, Tony Costa Trio.

RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE, Mohegan Sun Casino, Wilkes-Barre: Fridays and Saturdays, Jim Waltich Jazz Trio.

SAMBUCA GRILL, 234 Penn Ave.: Fridays and Saturdays, Paul Ardito.

SKYTOP LODGE, Skytop: Saturdays, Doug Smith Orchestra.

STATIC NIGHT CLUB, I-81, Scott Exit 199: Fridays and Saturdays, DJ Latin Night Club.

TOMAINO'S, Archbald: today, Blush.

WELLINGTON'S, Clarks Summit: today, R.J. Scouton from Stealing Neil.

THE YOUNG GEEZERS: today, food and refreshments 6 p.m., show 7 p.m., Lacawac Sanctuary carriage house, 94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel. 689-9494.

JOE NARDONE'S DOO WOP: today, 7 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre, $39.50/$49.50. 876-1100. Visit www.kirbycenter.org.

ABBA THE CONCERT: ABBA tribute, today, 9 p.m., Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono, $25/$40. 866-468-7619.

JIBBERJAZZ FESTIVAL: Meeting of the Minds IV, today, Poyntelle.

CHAI FOUND MUSIC WORKSHOP ENSEMBLE: Sunday, 3 p.m., University of Scranton Houlihan-McLean Center, free. 941-6312.

SUMMER CONCERT: Lenoxville Band and others for Patriotic Night, Sunday, 6 p.m., Shepherd's Grove Pavilion, behind East Benton United Methodist Church, off Interstate 81, Exit 201, East Benton.

CHAI FOUND MUSIC WORKSHOP PRESENTATION AND DEMONSTRATION: Monday, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Rose Room, Brennan Hall, University of Scranton, free, registration required. 941-4094.

COUNTRY MEGATICKET: Toby Keith with Eric Church, Thursday, Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain.

END OF SUMMER ROCK SHOW: featuring Dan Rosler, This Is A Movement, The Agarwals, Silhouette Lies and A Social State, Friday, doors open 6 p.m., show runs 7 to 11 p.m., New Visions Studio & Gallery, 201 Vine St., $6. 878-3970.

INAUGURATION CONCERT: featuring University of Scranton Performance Music Student Ensembles, Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m., Houlihan-McLean Center, University of Scranton, free. 941-7624.

NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA PHILHARMONIC: Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherezade, Sept. 17, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre. 341-1568.

SALON CONCERT SERIES: pianists James and Tsukasa Waltich, Sept. 18, noon, The Music Studio, 106 Colburn Ave., Clarks Summit, $5. Visit www.themusicstudio.weebly.com.

BREAKOUT A CAPELLA QUARTET AND ENDLESS MOUNTAINS BARBERSHOP CHORUS OF WYOMING COUNTY: Sept. 18, 5 p.m., St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 3832 Route 6, Tunkhannock, benefits Helping Area Needs for Diverse Early Child Care Services of Wyoming County. 836-2233.

HARMONIC BRASS: Sept. 19, 7 p.m., doors open 6 p.m., United Methodist Church, Church Street, Moscow, $10/$5.

DARAJA CHILDREN'S CHOIR OF AFRICA: Sept. 22, 11:30 a.m., McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center, University of Scranton, free. 941-4094.

A FINE ROMANCE: JEWISH SONGWRITERS, AMERICAN SONGS, 1910-1965: featuring The Swing Set, Sept. 22, 7 p.m., Heritage Room, Weinberg Memorial Library, free. 941-7816.

REFLECTIONS OF THE RAT PACK: Sept. 23, 7 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

CLASSICAL OBOE MUSIC OF MOLLY RAUM & GUESTS: Sept. 24, 5 p.m., Lacawac Sanctuary, 94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel; postconcert dinner, 6:30 p.m., reserve by Sept. 21. 689-9494.

AN EVENING WITH DAVE MASON: Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m., Mellow Theater, Lackawanna College, Vine Street; preconcert outdoor block party, 5 to 7 p.m., 500 block of Vine Street; $20/$30/$40. 955-1455.

JOHANNES MOLLER: presented by Classical Guitar Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Sept. 24, 8 p.m., Marian Chapel, Marywood University, $15/$10. 756-3347. Visit www.cgsnepa.org.

ENSEMBLE CHACONNE: Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m., J. Carroll McCormick Campus Ministry Center, King's College, free. 208-6044.

DIANA ROSS: Sept. 30, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

CLASSICAL GUITAR MUSIC FROM ARGENTINA: featuring Jay Steveskey, Oct. 2, 3 p.m., Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, $10. 996-1500.

CELTIC THUNDER - HERITAGE: Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, $75/$60/$49.50.

LISTEN LOCAL SERIES: Oct. 7, featuring MiZ; Dec. 2; Feb. 3 and April 6, 7 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, Shopland Hall, $10; Jan. 13 and March 30, 6 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center, Junior Ballroom, $5.

LON PO PO: A RED RIDING HOOD STORY FROM CHINA: Dietrich Children's Theatre, today, 11 a.m., Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, free. 996-1500.

UP AND COMING COMEDY SERIES: today, featuring Paul Lyons, Ron Placone and John Niemiec; Oct. 15, Jan. 14, Feb. 11 and April 21; music and cocktails 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, Shopland Hall, $16. 344-1111.

BUTTERFLY'S LOVE: Shanghai Yue Opera, today, 7:30 p.m., Sette LaVerghetta Center for the Performing Arts, Marywood University, free.

COMEDIAN DANNY BROWNING: today, Wise Crackers Comedy Club, Clarion Hotel, 300 Meadow Ave.

INTO THE WOODS: today, Sunday and Friday to Sept. 18, Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, 537 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. 823-1875.

THE LADIES OF THE CAMELLIAS: Actors Circle, Thursday to Sept. 18 and 23-25, Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road. 342-9707.

TNA WRESTLING PRESENTS IMPACT WRESTLING WORLD TOUR: Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre, $15 and up. 800-745-3000.

DYONISIA: nine new short plays, Sept. 22-24, 8 p.m., and Sept. 25, 2 p.m., Scranton Public Theatre at The Olde Brick Theatre, 128 W. Market St., rear, $10. Visit www.subverseaphrodesia.com/dyonisia.aspx.

WAIT UNTIL DARK: University of Scranton Players, Sept. 23-25 and Sept. 30 to Oct. 2, Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m., Sundays, 2 p.m.; McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts, University of Scranton. 941-4318.

MID-LIFE! THE CRISIS MUSICAL: Music Box Repertory Company, Sept. 23-25 and Sept. 30-Oct. 2; Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m.; Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. 283-2195.

ALMOST, MAINE: Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 8 p.m., and Oct. 2, 2 p.m., Wilkes University, Dorothy Dickson Darte Center, $15/$5. 408-4540.

MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR: Oct. 5-8, 7:30 p.m., King's Theatre, Administration Building, King's College, $10/$5. 208-5825.

TAYLOR 2 DANCE COMPANY: Oct. 7, 8 p.m., Mellow Theater, Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St. 955-1455.

CATS: Phoenix Theatrics, Oct. 7-23, Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m., and Sundays, 2 p.m., Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, 409 Main St., Duryea, $12. 457-3589.

THE CITIZENS' VOICE CHILDREN'S SERIES: Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple; "If You Give a Moose a Muffin," Oct. 8, 11 a.m.; "Henry and Mudge," Nov. 5, 11 a.m.; "Are You My Mother?" Jan. 14, 11 a.m.; "Stuart Little," March 31, 11 a.m.

MAX & RUBY - BUNNY PARTY: Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $19 and up. 826-1100.

THE BEST OF THE BEST: AN EVENING OF SHORT PLAYS: Oct. 13-15, 21 and 22, Scranton Public Theatre at The Olde Brick, 128 W. Market St., rear. 344-3656.

RUDYARD KIPLING'S JUST SO STORIES: Dietrich Children's Theatre, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and Oct. 15, 11 a.m., Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, free. 996-1500.

PAULA POUNDSTONE: Oct. 14, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

FROST/NIXON: Little Shiny Things Productions, Oct. 14-22, United Methodist Church of Chinchilla, 411 Layton Road, Clarks Summit; and Nov. 11 to 20, Phoenix Performing Arts Center, 409-411 Main St., Duryea.

MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT: Oct. 15, 3 and 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

THE FOLK ART OF CHERYL KORB: on display today through Nov. 22, Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wyoming County Courthouse Gallery, 1 Courthouse Square, Tunkhannock. 836-3200.

MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY ART FACULTY BIENNIAL: on display today through Oct. 9; Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m.; Mahady Gallery, Marywood University Shields Center for Visual Arts; opening reception, today, 6 to 8 p.m.; gallery talk, Wednesday, 3 p.m. 348-6278.

ART ON EDGE: on display through today, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley. 253-6850.

NIGHTS OF 9/11: photographs from Ground Zero by Hale Gurland, on display Sunday through Oct. 24, Everhart Museum. 346-7186.

INTERDEPENDENCE DAY: HEXAGON PROJECT EXHIBIT V - OUR REALITY, OUR HOPE, OUR CHANGE: on display through Monday, ArtWorks Gallery & Studio, 503 Lackawanna Ave., today, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; special student recognition, Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. 207-1815.

TAIWAN SUBLIME: FOUR PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERS' VISIONS OF THE TREASURE ISLAND: on display Monday through Oct. 7, Sundays through Fridays, noon to 4 p.m., and Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., University of Scranton Hope Horn Gallery; Jeremy Hu lecture, Oct. 7, 5 to 6 p.m., Brennan Hall; reception, Oct. 7, 6 to 8 p.m., Hope Horn Gallery. 941-4214.

3 PENT AYISYEN (THREE HAITIAN PAINTERS): Sept. 18 to Oct. 21, Linder Gallery in the Miller Library, Keystone College, La Plume; opening reception, Sept. 18, 4 to 6 p.m.

A FINE ROMANCE: JEWISH SONGWRITERS, AMERICAN SONGS, 1910 TO 1965: on display through Oct. 21, Heritage Room, Weinberg Memorial Library, University of Scranton; opening reception, Sept. 22, 7 p.m.

A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS: photographs by Barbara Long and Paula Davis, on display Sept. 23 through Oct. 25, Lackawanna College Environmental Institute, 10 Moffat Drive, Covington Twp., free; opening, Sept. 23, 5 to 7 p.m., free. 842-1506.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY PAUL FUNKE: on display through Oct. 10, Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Widmann Gallery, King's College Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, North Franklin and North Main streets, Wilkes-Barre; artist discussion, Sept. 23, 6 to 8 p.m. 205-5900, ext. 5328.

COMMENTS: drawings by Susan Kendrot, on display through Sept. 24, AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave.

SUSQUEHANNA'S TREASURED TOWNS AND LANDSCAPES TRAVELING PHOTO GALLERY: on display through September, Wyoming County Cultural Center at the Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Visit www.susquehannagreenway.org.

MIXED MEDIA: batik, oil and watercolor by Verve Vertu, on display through September, B's Floral Design Inc., 131 Penn Ave.

CARTOON ILLUSTRATIONS: colored pencils by Gerry Stankiewicz, on display through September, City Lights, 534 Lackawanna Ave.

ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE STUDENT ART EXHIBITION: work from computer drafting and design and visual communications students, on display through September, Connell Building, 129 N. Washington Ave.

CAMERA FOR A CURE: photography by Timmy Walsh, on display through September, Creedon's Flower Shop, 323 N. Washington Ave., proceeds benefit Lung Cancer Research Foundation.

MIRRORED MOSAICS: works by Jack White, on display through September, Duffy Accessories, 218 Linden St.

ZOOPERDOOPER!: chalk pastels by Sam Kuchwara, on display through September, Eden-A Vegan Café, 344 Adams Ave.

PAINTINGS BY LISA MAOPOLSKI: on display through September, Fidelity Bank, 338 N. Washington Ave.

REVIVAL: letterpress goods by Samantha Urbanick, on display through September, GreenBeing, 334 Adams Ave.

ART ON THE WALL: photography by Edward T. Kucha and paintings by Joseph Paciotti, on display through September, Jersey Style Subs, 401 Spruce St.

ART AND MUSIC: works by students of Nancy Yemin, on display through September, Mackarey and Mackarey Physical Therapy Consultants LLC, 240 Penn Ave.

ONGOING AT MARQUIS: acrylic on canvas by Nina Davidowitz and metal sculptures by Mike Trovato, on display through September, Marquis Art & Frame, 515 Center St.

ROCK LEGENDS: paintings and pen-and-ink by Sam Barrese, on display through September, Martini Grill, 414 Spruce St.

IMPOSTERS: mixed media by Benjamin Jackson, on display through September, Nimble Hill Winery, Cangiano's Italian Specialties and Chocolate Creations, 400 Spruce St.

PICS & PLAQUES: photography by Judith Marsh and assemblage art by Eli Marsh, on display through September, Northern Light Espresso Bar, 536 Spruce St.

HOW SWEET IT IS ...: photography by Sarah Edwards, on display through September, Pierre's Fine Clothing & Accessories, 406 Spruce St.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALVIN NURSE: on display through September, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave.

WE ARE YOUR FRIENDS: photography by Matt Hannon, on display through September, The Bog, 341 Adams Ave.

SOMETHING NEW: pen and watercolor by Nathan Miller, on display through September, The Fanciful Fox, 342 Adams Ave.

OIL PAINTINGS: works by Kendra Mueller, on display through September, The Keys, 244 Penn Ave.

BEGINNING TO THE END: works by Heather Murphy and Leba Lanton, on display through September, The Vintage Theater, 119 Penn Ave.

AT THE RITZ: couture and fashion by Marisa Fabri and handmade antique/vintage jewelry and accessories by Sarah Sleboda, on display through September, Wendell & Co. Interior Design & Antiques, 222 Wyoming Ave.

POST-ITS WITH THE MOST-ITS: by Kristen Leonard, on display through September, Whisky Dick's, 308 N. Washington Ave.

VERY COLORFUL PASTEL: pastels by Joe Kluck, on display through September, Windsor Studio, 408 Spruce St.

THE POWER OF SACRED ICONOGRAPHY: acrylics on canvas by Judy Soma, on display through September, City Café, 116 N. Washington Ave.

ODYSSEYS: photography by Niko Kallianiotis, on display through September; Tuesdays through Sundays, noon to 6 p.m.; New Visions Studio & Gallery, 201 Vine. St.

ARTISTIC VIEWPOINTS: on display through September, Star Gallery, Mall at Steamtown.

DUENDE: works by Susan Bradford, Susan Lange, Andrea Levergood and Jan Selving, on display through September, Madelon Powers Gallery, East Stroudsburg University, Normal and Marguerite streets; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., free. 422-3483.

INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY OF LEELA BAIKADI: on display through September, Angels Galleria, 208 Depot St., Clarks Summit.

LIVE BY THE VINE: works on canvas by Robert Kobrzynski, on display through September, Gallery at Local Flair, Mountainhome.

THE CREATIVE SPIRIT - GLENBURN TWP. SEVENTH ANNUAL ART SHOW: on display Oct. 2 through Dec. 8, Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon, Glenburn Twp. Building, 54 Waterford Road, Dalton; opening reception, Oct. 2, 3 to 5 p.m., free. 954-1489.

THE BLACK LAND: photographs by Ed Dougert, on display through Oct. 4, Camerawork, Marquis Gallery, 515 Center St.

MARTIN'S CREEK ANNUAL ART EXHIBIT: Oct. 8, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., United Methodist Church, State Street, Nicholson. 942-6995 or 942-4489.

ARTISTS' OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND: Oct. 8-10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., throughout Susquehanna County. 278-4011. Visit www.artiststour.com.

MARY WILSON SUPREMES' COLLECTIONS: gowns worn by Mary Wilson of The Supremes, on display through Oct. 17, The Pauly Friedman Art Gallery, Misericordia University. 674-6250.

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE ART SHOW: on display Oct. 28 to Dec. 7, Lackawanna College Environmental Institute, 10 Moffat Drive, Covington Twp., free; opening, Oct. 28, 5 to 7 p.m., free. 842-1506.

21ST CENTURY MULTIPLES: collages, paintings and Giclee prints by Yanni Glykokokalos, on display through Oct. 30, BlueStone Gallery, 104 E. Ann St., Milford. 845-296-9999.

BROWNSCOMBE EVENTS: gallery talk, Dec. 10, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Wayne County Historical Society, 810 Main St., Honesdale. 253-3240.

RUNNING THE NUMBERS: PORTRAITS OF MASS CONSUMPTION: photography by Chris Jordan, on display through Dec. 11, Sordoni Art Gallery, Wilkes University, 150 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre. 408-4325.

BUDS, BLOOMS & BERRIES: on display through Dec. 31, Everhart Museum.

ISAIAH'S CORNER CHILDREN'S HANDS-ON GALLERY: on display through Dec. 31, Everhart Museum. 346-7186.

PERMANENT GALLERIES: on display through Dec. 31; Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sundays, noon to 5 p.m.; Everhart Museum, $5/$3/$2. 346-7186.

ART WALKS: second Friday of the month, 5 to 8 p.m., downtown Clarks Summit venues.

WATERCOLORS: by Jeff Lewis, permanent display, Linda Kays Restaurant, Sanderson Avenue.

WATERCOLOR AND MIXED MEDIA: by Bill Woelkers, ongoing exhibit, First Liberty Bank & Trust, 108 N. Washington Ave.

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21ST ANNUAL KOMEN NEPA RACE FOR THE CURE: today, registration, 6 to 7:45 a.m.; runners' start, 8 a.m.; walkers' start, 8:30 a.m.; Lackawanna County Courthouse Square. 969-6072.

FRIENDS OF SALT SPRINGS PARK INC. EVENTS: Salt Springs State Park; Autumn birding hike, today, 8 a.m., free; Leaf Project Day, today, 1 to 3 p.m., free; botany walk, Sept. 17, 2 to 4 p.m., free to members/$5 nonmembers; fall mushroom foray, Sept. 24, 2 to 4 p.m., $5 members/$10 nonmembers; Green Gardening: Harvest Preservation, Sept. 25, 2 p.m., $5.

FRIENDS OF THE COMMUNITY LIBRARY OF LAKE AND SALEM TOWNSHIPS FUNDRAISERS: Tricky Tray, today, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Fourth Annual Appraisal Fair, today, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., $5/$12 appraisals; drawings, today, 2 p.m.; bake sale, today.

17TH ANNUAL APPLE FESTIVAL: today, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Green, Montrose. 465-2880.

ABINGTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITIES: 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit; Playing with Words: An Introduction to Playwrighting, Saturdays through Sept. 24, 9:15 to 11:15 a.m.; Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel, today, 1 to 3 p.m.; Second Saturdays, featuring Tony Costa Trio, today, 1 to 3 p.m.; creative writing, today, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.; knitting group, Monday and Sept. 26, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Story Hour, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; Keeping Your Small Business in Business: Social Media and Your Small Business, Wednesday, 8 to 9 a.m. or noon to 1 p.m., free; Meryl Streep Film Festival, Thursday and Sept. 29, 6 p.m.; Story Hour, Thursday, 10:30 a.m.; Trivia Night, Friday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

LACKAWANNA AUDUBON SOCIETY EVENTS: trail walk, today, 9:30 a.m., Varden Conservation Area, Mid Valley Road, Lake Ariel, 883-7543; paved path walk, Sept. 18, 1 p.m., Lake Scranton, 586-8343; Narrows and Davis Crossing Sanctuary walk, Sept. 24, 9 a.m., meet at first parking area on Hoppy Road, 883-7543.

OUTINGS WITH NATURALIST JANE FRYE: Pennsylvania American Water Co. Fruit and Berry Identification, today, 10 a.m., meet at Route 307 water company parking lot, Lake Scranton, free; High Point Tower, Sunday, 9:15 a.m., meet at Dunmore YMCA parking lot, $5 members/$8 nonmembers; PPL Geocaching at Martins Creek, Sept. 17, 9 a.m., free; Moon Lake, Sept. 18, 9:15 a.m., meet at Dunmore YMCA parking lot, $5 members/$8 nonmembers. 343-5144.

POCONO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER ACTIVITIES: Dingmans Ferry; Harvest Festival, today, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., $5 per car; Bird Migration Weekend, Sept. 23 to 25, $195, 828-2319. Visit www.peec.org.

SECOND CHILDREN'S CHALK FESTIVAL: today, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain date Sunday, River Common Park, Wilkes-Barre, free.

GUN RAFFLE AND PIG ROAST: today, 4 to 8 p.m., Browndale Sportsmen's Club Grounds, Ravnikar Road, Browndale, $25, 18 and older, benefits Browndale Fire Company. 785-3500 or 499-4908.

FELITTESE ASSOCIATION OF OLD FORGE ITALIAN FESTIVAL: today, 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon, 146 Third St., Old Forge; Mass and procession, Sunday, 10 a.m., Prince of Peace Parish Catholic Church, 127 W. Grace St., Old Forge. 457-3499.

SISTERS SERVING SISTERS, FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES: Sisters of Mercy and Women with Children program anniversary celebration, today, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, $125. 674-6719.

HORSEBACK HOLIDAY WEEKEND: today and Sunday, Pocono Manor Stables, Pocono Manor; Guinness Book of World Records Ride for the Mustangs, competitive trail ride, today, benefits Mustang Heritage Foundation. Visit www.poconomanorstables.com.

FUNFEST: today and Sunday, downtown Hazleton. 455-1509 or 800-OKF-FEST.

CAR SHOW: Sunday, registration 9 a.m., show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono. Visit www.mountairycasino.com.

CLAMBAKE ON THE MOUNTAIN: Sunday, noon to 7 p.m., Waldorf Park, $40, sponsored by Scranton Tech-Central class of 1950; Ruth Sweet, 342-9812, or John Lamond, 342-6075.

INTERFAITH SERVICE AND MUSICAL TRIBUTE: Sunday, 2:30 p.m., St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston.

GRIFFIN POND ANIMAL SHELTER EVENTS: Going to the Dogs, Sunday, 5 p.m., Patsel's, 1385 Lackawanna Trail, Clarks Summit, reservations, 563-2000 or 585-0516; Pasta for the Pooches, Sept. 18, 2 to 5 p.m., Crystal Fire Company, 201 Bacon St., Jermyn, $8, 876-3026; car show, Sept. 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nay Aug Park pavilion.

EARLY EXPLORERS: WHERE DISCOVERY MEETS LEARNING: all 1 to 1:45 p.m.; Everhart Museum, free, recommended for ages 3 to 5, registration required; dance with Lauren Smith, Monday; visual art with Liz Parry-Faist, Sept. 19; music with Doug Smith, Sept. 26. 346-7186.

JEWELRY FUNDRAISER: Monday, 5 to 7 p.m., Charming Charlie, The Shoppes at Montage, 2551 Montage Mountain Blvd., Moosic, benefits Walk to End Alzheimer's. 451-3171, ext. 116.

FOURTH ANNUAL SHARE THE HARVEST: Monday, 6 to 9 p.m., River Rock Inn, 210 Second St., Milford, $30/$50, benefits ecumenical food pantry at Good Shepherd Church. 296-5662.

ENDLESS MOUNTAINS NATURE CENTER ACTIVITIES: Nature Rambles with Rebecca Lesko, Tuesday, 9 a.m., meet at Russell Hill Methodist Church, Tunkhannock, and Sept. 18, 2 to 5 p.m., meet at nature center, Camp Lackawanna, free to members/$3 nonmembers; Bird Watching Walk, Friday and Sept. 30, 9 a.m., meet at Russell Hill Methodist Church, Tunkhannock, free to members/$3 nonmembers; Mommy and Me Naturally - Outdoors, Sept. 20 and 21, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m., Riverside Park, Tunkhannock, free. 836-3835.

COMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE FUNDRAISERS: Night Out, Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m., Radisson at Lackawanna Station hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave., $10; Big Bingo, Oct. 23, Germania Hose Company, Foote Avenue, Duryea, 2 to 6 p.m.

DRIVE IN DOWNTOWN OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES: "Rudy," Thursday, 8 p.m.; North Washington Avenue side of Lackawanna County Courthouse Square. 963-1575.

RETURN 2 ROOTS HOOP GATHERING: Thursday to Sept. 19, Vanderbeek Farm, Hawley. Visit www.returntorootshoopgathering.com.

THIRD ANNUAL WAKE UP WITH THE ARTS BREAKFAST: featuring artist/author Noah Scalin, Friday, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Electric City Trolley Museum, 300 Cliff St., free; registration, call 963-6590, ext. 102, or email artslackawanna@gmail.com.

EVERHART AT THE FARMERS' MARKET: educational demonstrations, square dancing and hands-on activities, Friday, 1 to 7 p.m., Scranton Cooperative Farmers' Market, 900 Barring Ave. 346-7186.

PA OKTOBERFEST: Friday, 5 to 11 p.m.; Sept. 17, 11 a.m to 11 p.m.; and Sept. 18, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, $5/$10, 21 and older. Visit www.paoktoberfest.com.

TELESPOND SENIOR SERVICES' A TASTE OF OUR TOWNS CASUAL COCKTAIL PARTY: Friday, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Willowbrook Assisted Living, 150 Edella Road, Clarks Summit, $25/$23. Call Suzanne, 346-2278, or Jeanne, 489-5309.

FALL FILM FESTIVAL: Friday to Sept. 29, Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, $8/$9; Oktoberfest Opening Night Gala, Friday, 5:30 p.m., $35, reservations required. 996-1500. Visit www.dietrichtheater.com.

ANNUAL GOURMET FOOD-SHOPPING EXCURSION: Barrett Paradise Friendly Library trip to New York City, Sept. 17; departs 8 a.m., Mountainhome United Methodist Church; and 8:15 a.m., Pocono Twp. Municipal Building, Tannersville; returns approximately 7 p.m.; $50. 595-7171.

SIERRA CLUB OUTINGS: Hike in Bruce Lake Natural Area, Promised Land State Park, Sept. 17, 10 a.m., meet at Dunmore YMCA parking lot, free, call Dave Byman in advance, 586-1930; fall hike at Frances Slocum State Park, Sept. 25, 9:30 a.m., meet at boat launch parking lot, free, call Jen Lavery, 819-2147.

TOUR OF WEST PITTSTON HOMES: sponsored by West Pittston Historical Society, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., $15. 883-0520. Visit www.westpittstonhistory.org.

68TH ANNUAL WAVERLY ANTIQUES SHOW AND SALE: Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sept. 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Road, Waverly, $6/$5.50.

FAMILY DAY AT THE SCRANTON IRON FURNACES: Sept. 17, noon to 5 p.m., 159 Cedar Ave., free. 963-4804. Visit www.anthracitemuseum.org.

OKTOBERFEST: Sept. 17, 5 p.m., William Walker Hose Company, 803 Penn Ave., Mayfield, free. Visit www.cornnclamslam.com.

JUSTUS FIRE COMPANY WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER: Sept. 17, 6 to 10 p.m., Maiolatesi Wine Cellars, 210 Green Grove Road, Scott Twp., $20, 21 and older. 587-4545.

LIVE MUSIC AND FUNDRAISER: featuring Bad Ash & The Offseason, Sept. 17, 8 p.m. to midnight, Molly's Cozy Corner, 1324 Prospect Ave., benefits families of car crash victims Kyle Locker and Sean Barrett. 604-4355.

SKYHAVEN AIRPORT PANCAKE BREAKFAST & CRAFT SHOW: car show, vintage farm machinery, real and model airplanes, skydivers, bluegrass band and more, Sept. 18, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Route 29, Tunkhannock, free admission, breakfast $7/$3. 836-4800.

CARS ON CAMPUS: car show, Sept. 18, 8:30 a.m., Johnson College, 3427 N. Main Ave.; admission, $5 per car; participating vehicles, $8 advance/$10 at gate. 702-8963.

LUNCHEON AND FASHION SHOW: Sept. 18, 1 to 3 p.m., Forest Lake Club, Hawley, $18, benefits Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. 685-7482.

POLISH FOOD FESTIVAL: Sept. 18, St. Stanislaus Elementary School, 539 E. Locust St. 342-2224.

NIGHT CATCHES US: film screenings, Sept. 18, 8 p.m., and Sept. 19, noon and 3 p.m., Burke Auditorium, William G. McGowan School of Business, King's College, free; lecture by director Tanya Hamilton, Sept. 21, 7 p.m., free. 208-5898.

SOAR DOCUMENTARY SCREENING: Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m., Marywood University, Comerford Theater.

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE ENVIRONMENTAL INSTITUTE EVENTS: Fungus, Moss & Lichens Walk, Sept. 20, 5:30 to 7 p.m., $5, registration required; Natural Wonders series, every other Thursday, Sept. 22 to Dec. 1, 1 to 2:30 p.m., $40 for series of six, registration required, recommended for children 3 to 5; "Home Place: Inside Outside" film screening and discussion, Sept. 28, 6 p.m., free, registration required; Natural History Geocaching, Oct. 4, 5:30 to 7 p.m., $5, registration required; "Home Place: Life Cycles" film screening and discussion, Oct. 19, 6 p.m., free, registration required; Fall Foliage Photography Workshop, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $40, registration required; Moonlight Night Hike, Oct. 25, 6:30 to 8 p.m., $5, registration required. 842-1506.

FOURTH ANNUAL LACKAWANNA COUNTY COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER: benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of NEPA and EOTC, Sept. 22, 5:30 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY WINE-TASTING SOCIAL: Sept. 23, 6 to 8 p.m., University of Scranton DeNaples Center, benefits university's Edward R. Leahy Clinic for the Uninsured.

INAUGURAL FARM TO TABLE DINNER: outdoor fundraiser, Sept. 23, 6 to 9 p.m., Everhart Museum, $125, 21 and older, registration and pre-payment required. 346-7186.

THIRD ANNUAL MAYOR'S PING PONG TOURNAMENT: Sept. 24, 9 a.m. final registration, 9:30 a.m. start, Weston Field, 982 Providence Road, free, register by Sept. 22 for guaranteed entry. 348-4186 or email sopshinsky@scrantonpa.gov.

BRUNCH IN THE CITY DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS: Sept. 24, meet at Lackawanna College 10 a.m., brunch at The Colonnade 11:30 a.m.; Oct. 9, meet at Spruce Street and Adams Avenue 10 a.m., brunch at the Catlin House, 11:30 a.m.; Oct. 22, meet at 434 Lackawanna Ave. at 10 a.m., brunch at Posh at The Scranton Club 11:30 a.m.; sponsored by Lackawanna Historical Society, $32.50, reservations required. 344-3841.

FIFTH ANNUAL 23 FOR HISTORY MARATHON SOFTBALL GAME: Sept. 24, 10 a.m., Little League Field, Milford, benefits Pike County Historical Society. 296-8126.

SEVENTH ANNUAL FALL INTERTRIBAL POWWOW: Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sept. 25, 10 a.m. to dusk, Noxen Fire Company grounds, Stull Road, Noxen, free, benefits fire company.

EVENING CIRCLE ANNUAL TEA AT TWO: Sept. 24, 2 to 4 p.m., Asbury United Methodist Church, 720 Delaware St., $5/$3. 343-1035.

WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S: Sept. 24, Sno Mountain, Moosic.

PETE'S POKER RUN & PIG ROAST: Sept. 25, 11 a.m. registration, noon ride, Gouldsboro Fire Hall, 490 Main St., Gouldsboro, $10 vehicle/$5 passenger, benefits scholarship for North Pocono High School graduating senior. 793-1070.

SECOND FAMILY DAY: Sept. 25, noon to 5 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, free.

BEANZY BASKET BINGO: Sept. 25, doors open 12:30 p.m., games begin at 1:30 p.m., St. Eulalia's Parish Hall, Elmhurst, proceeds benefit Elmhurst/Roaring Brook Twp. Volunteer Fire Company.

QUEEN VICTORIA'S COURT FASHION SHOW: benefits American Cancer Society, Sept. 25, 1 p.m., Posh at the Scranton Club, 402 N. Washington Ave., $30. Margaret Messana, 587-5264, or ACS, 562-9749.

RUNWAY FASHION SHOW: Sept. 25, 2 p.m., White Sewing Center, 735 Oak St., $5/$2, benefits ovarian cancer research. 342-3271.

SEVENTH ANNUAL TASTE OF THE ABINGTONS: sponsored by Rotary Club of the Abingtons, Sept. 25, 5 to 8 p.m., Inn at Nichols Village Hotel & Spa, $25.

10TH ANNUAL WORLD'S LARGEST ICE CREAM SOCIAL: Sept. 27, 5 to 8 p.m., Cold Stone Creamery, 3 Montage Mountain Road, Moosic, and 277 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre, $1, benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation. 343-3006 or 970-3003.

SCRANTON READS BIRTHDAY PARTY AND KICK-OFF: Sept. 29, 4 p.m., Albright Memorial Library; essay and book cover redesign contests, entries due Oct. 16, Albright Memorial Library or University of Scranton Weinberg Memorial Library. Visit www.scrantonreads.org.

SECOND QUILTER'S RETREAT: Sept. 30 to Oct. 2, Cherry Ridge Campground, Honesdale. Visit http://quilters-retreat.webs.com.

EIGHTH ANNUAL FALL CARVE-IN: Sept. 30 to Oct. 2, Cherry Ridge Campground, Honesdale. 448-9017. Visit http://cherryridge-woodcarvers.webs.com/fallcarvein.htm.

COUNTRYSIDE CONSERVANCY GO GREEN BIKE TOUR: Oct. 1, registration 6:45 to 10 a.m., Lackawanna State Park, Dalton, $25/$35 ride, $10 trail hike.

POCONO 68-MILE MOTORCYCLE RIDE: Oct. 1, rain date Oct. 8, 9 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. departure, McGinley's Pocono Trail Lodge, Route 115, Blakeslee, $25 first rider/$10 second rider, benefits America's VetDogs. 730-6530 or email dog1@ptd.net.

STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE EXCURSIONS: to Moscow, Oct. 1, 8 and 9, 16 and 29, departs 11 a.m., returns 1 p.m.; to Tobyhanna, Oct. 2, 22, 23 and 30, departs 11 a.m., returns 3 p.m.; to East Stroudsburg, Oct. 15, departs 9 a.m., returns 5 p.m.; "Holiday Express" to Moscow, Nov. 25 and 26; Dec. 3, departs 11 a.m., returns 2 p.m.

DUNMORE CEMETERY TOUR: presented by The Dearly Departed Players, Oct. 2 and 9, 2 p.m., cemetery gate, 400 Church St., Dunmore, free. 344-3819.

CELEBRATION ON THE SUMMIT: Oct. 3 to 8; Alumni Day, Oct. 7; Homecoming & Family Day, Oct. 8; Bible Conference, Oct. 3 to 7; Baptist Bible College & Seminary, Clarks Summit. 586-2400.

FROM PRADA TO NADA: film screening, Oct. 5, 7 p.m., Burke Auditorium, William G. McGowan School of Business, King's College, free. 208-5898.

CAMPION LITERARY SOCIETY OPEN READINGS: Oct. 5, 7:30 p.m., Gold Room, Administration Building, King's College. 208-5900, ext. 5487.

HARVEST MOON GALA: sponsored by Wyoming Valley Children's Asssociation, Oct. 6, 6 p.m., Woodlands Inn & Resort, Wilkes-Barre, $100. 714-1246, ext. 309.

FIGHT FOR AIR WALK: Oct. 8, registration 9 a.m., walk 10 a.m., Nay Aug Park, benefits American Lung Association. 823-2212. Visit www.lunginfo.org/scrantonwalk.

WYOMING COUNTY CANCER PARTNERSHIP THIRD ANNUAL PINK TEA: Oct. 8, 2 to 4 p.m., Keystone College Hibbard Campus Center, $15. 800-424-6724.

FALL FOLIAGE TRIP TO GREY TOWERS, DINGMAN'S FERRY AND MILFORD: guided by naturalist Jane Frye, Oct. 12, departs 7:45 a.m., returns about 6 p.m., leaves from Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, $100. 996-1500.

NINTH ANNUAL WAYNE W. STEPHENS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT AND DINNER: Oct. 12; golf tournament, 10 a.m., Country Club at Woodloch Springs, Hawley; dinner, 6 p.m., Inn at Woodloch Pines, Hawley; benefits 1911 White Mills Fire House. 253-1185. Visit www.dorflinger.org.

COMMONWEALTH MEDICAL COLLEGE THIRD ANNUAL GALA: Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m. to midnight, Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave., $150, benefits scholarship fund. 504-9650.

POCONO MOUNTAINS LIFESTYLE HOME TOUR: Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pocono Manor $30 advance/$35 day of tour, benefits Monroe County Historical Association and Women's Resources of Monroe County. 839-7111, ext. 7631. Visit www.poconohometour.com.

SEVENTH ANNUAL CHOCOHOLIC FROLIC: Oct. 16, 5 p.m. patron admission, 6 to 8 p.m. general admission, Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, $26 advance/$30 at door/$50 advance patrons, 21 and older, benefits SCOLA Volunteers for Literacy. 346-0759, ext. 114. Visit www.uncnepa.org.

MUSEUM MAYHEM 2011: Oct. 22, 8 p.m. to midnight, Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., 21 and older. Visit www.everhart-museum.org.

SPRI HAUNTED TOURS: Oct. 24 and 25, 6 and 8 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

SECOND MILDRED GRITZ MEMORIAL MAH JONGG TOURNAMENT: Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., JCC of Scranton, $22, register by Oct. 12. 346-6595, ext. 135, or email tim@scrantonjcc.org.

SCRANTON STEP OUT WALK: Oct. 30, Nay Aug Park.

FINE ART AND FINE CRAFT FESTIVAL: Nov. 4, Triton Banquet Hall, Tunkhannock; cupcake baking contest, free, enter by Oct. 15, 836-2441.

FOURTH ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION: benefits Kiss Theatre Co., Nov. 5, 7 p.m., Bentley's, 2300 Route 309, Ashley.

MULBERRY POETS & WRITERS ASSOCIATION PUBLIC READING: Nov. 19, Scranton. 829-3163.

MODEL TRAINS FOR ALL AGES: Lackawanna Historical Society, 232 Monroe Ave., Scranton; Getting Started, Nov. 26 and 27; In the Garden, Dec. 3 and 4; Ask the Expert, Dec. 10 and 11; A Lionel Holiday, Dec. 17 and 18.

SECOND DINNER BY DESIGN FUNDRAISER: benefits Scranton Cultural Center and Lackawanna Historical Society, March 3 and 4, 10 a.m.; preview party, March 2, 7 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE DAY PARTY: 10, noon, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

AN EVENING OF FINE FOOD AND WINE: April 29, 5:30 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

FRANKLIN INSTITUTE SERIES: The Human Body, Life in Space Developed in Conjunction with NASA, May 7, 10 a.m.; The Human Body, May 8, 10 a.m.; and How To Build a Storm: The Weather Show, May 9, 10 a.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

VINTAGE THEATER ACTIVITIES: 119 Penn Ave.; Ellen Doyle Dance Experience workout, Tuesdays, 8 to 10 p.m., free; writers critique group, Saturdays, noon to 2 p.m., free.

GREY TOWERS MANSION TOURS: daily, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Grey Towers National Historic Site, 122 Old Owego Turnpike, Milford. 296-9630. Visit www.greytowers.org or www.fs.fed.us/gt.

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SCRANTON GHOST WALKS: daily, 7 and 8 p.m., reservations required. 383-1821.

PITTSTON AREA MEMORIAL LIBRARY EVENTS: 47 Broad St., Pittston; crochet club meetings, Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon, and Thursdays, 6 to 7:45 p.m.; ages 12 and older; registration; summer reading program, ongoing through summer. 654-9565.

FOR YOUR EYES ONLY: optics exhibit, Thursdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m., Timmy's Town Center, The Mall at Steamtown. 341-1511.

PIKE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY EVENTS: The Columns mansion tours, Fridays, 6 to 8 p.m.; museum, Wednesdays and Fridays, 6 to 8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m. Visit www.pikecountyhistoricalsociety.org.

Source: http://thetimes-tribune.com

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