Fri, April 04, 2025

Poet Marjorie Maddox; April 04 2025

Poet Marjorie Hafer Maddox, Professor Emeritus ofEnglish & Creative Writing at the Lock Haven campusof Commonwealth University, speaking about--andreading from--three new books: Seeing Things;Small Earthly Space (with Karen Elias) andHow Can I Look It Up When I Don't Know HowIt's Spelled. There will be a book launch inWilliamsport for Seeing Things on April 12,2025, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, at Otto Bookstore.On Earth Day, there will be a launch withKaren Elias at the Bellefonte Art Museum--Tuesday, April 22nd from 6 to 8 pm.For more information: www.marjoriemaddox.com/

Fri, April 04, 2025

The Farm Arts Collective; Tannis Kowalchuk; April 03 2025

Tannis Kowalchuk, Theater-Maker & Founding Artistic Director of the Farm Arts Collective on Willow Wisp Organic Farm in Damascus, PA,speaking about the annual production in theFAC's Dream on the Farm series, and about her solo work,Decompositions, that she will present on April 11, 2025, atthe Greenhouse Project, 200 Arthur Avenue in Scranton.Doors open at 7:00 for refreshments and the performancebegins at 7:30. The piece is a song-filled monologueexploring decomposition as a metaphor for life.Support for Decompositions at the Greenhouse Projectcomes from the Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Department.www.farmartscollective.org/

Fri, April 04, 2025

Farm Arts Collective; Tannis Kowalchuk; April 03 2025

Tannis Kowalchuk, Theater-Maker & Founding Artistic Director of the Farm Arts Collective on Willow Wisp Organic Farm in Damascus, PA,speaking about the annual production in theFAC's Dream on the Farm series, and about her solo work,Decompositions, that she will present on April 11, 2025, atthe Greenhouse Project, 200 Arthur Avenue in Scranton.Doors open at 7:00 for refreshments and the performancebegins at 7:30. The piece is a song-filled monologueexploring decomposition as a metaphor for life.www.farmartscollective.org/

Wed, April 02, 2025

Diva Theater Scranton; Brink Powell; Harry Powell; April 02 2025

Brink Powell, Director, & Harry Powell, Actor, speaking about the new original comedy,Doc Franklin Escapes Cambridge by BarbaraPease Weber at Diva Theater, 226 W. Market Street in Scranton, April 4, 5, 10 & 11, 2025at 7:30 pm; Sunday matinees April 6 & 13at 2:00; Facebook.com/DivaTheaterScranton

Wed, April 02, 2025

Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble; April 01 2025

Sarah Elizabeth Yorke, Director, & Alejandro Christopher Ridolfi, Lighting Designer,speaking about the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble production of The Little Princeadapted from the book by Saint-Exupery at the Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center Streetin Bloomsburg, running April 5 through April 27, 2025, with preview performancesApril 3 & 4. Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 3:00 pm.www.bte.org 570-784-8181

Wed, April 02, 2025

Hamilton-Gibson Productions, Wellsboro; Thomas Putnam; March 31 2025

Thomas Putman, Artistic Director of Hamilton-GibsonProductions, speaking about the play "Birthday Candles"by Noah Haidle, that he directs at the Warehouse Theatre,3 Central Avenue in Wellsboro, PA, April 4, 5, 11, 12 2025,at 7:30 pm; Sunday, April 6 at 2:30.www.hamiltongibson.org/

Mon, March 31, 2025

Hamilton-Gibson Productions; Thomas Putnam; March 31 2025

Thomas Putman, Artistic Director of Hamilton-GibsonProductions, speaking about the play "Birthday Candles"by Noah Haidle, that he directs at the Warehouse Theatre,3 Central Avenue in Wellsboro, PA, April 4, 5, 11, 12 2025,at 7:30 pm; Sunday, April 6 at 2:30.www.hamilton-gibson.org/

Sat, March 29, 2025

Moravian University Early Music Ensembles; Dr. Larry Lipkis; March 28 2025

Dr. Larry Lipkis, Starner Professor of Music at Moravian University in Bethlehem, PA, composer-in-residence & member of the Baltimore Consort, speaking about the concert of dance music of the Renaissance & Early Baroque to be presented by the Early Music ensembles at Moravian, on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 7:00 pm in Peter Hall. There will be a Renaissance dance workshop to follow. For more information: www.moravian.edu/

Fri, March 28, 2025

Earl! A Documentary Film on Earl Kim; March 27 2025

Dr. Paul Salerni of Lehigh University & Ty Kim, filmmaker,speaking about the award-winning documentary Earl!about the life & work of esteemed American composer& educator Earl Kim, before a screening Thursday, March27, 2025 at the Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh Universityin Bethlehem, PA. The event begins at 7 pm & will include a panel discussion with Dr. Salerni, LauraJohnson & Ty Kim. www.earlkimcomposer.com/

Fri, March 28, 2025

PA Theatre of Performing Arts; March 27 2025

Adam Randis, PTPA Artistic Director & Director of Cabaret, & Joshua Plesce, PTPABoard Member & the Emcee in Cabaret, speaking about the Kander & Ebb musicalthat will be presented by the PA Theatre of Performing Arts at the JJ Ferrara Center,212 W. Broad Street in Hazleton, March 28, 29 & 30, 2025, Friday & Saturday at 7 pm;Sunday at 3 pm. www.ptpashows.org/

Wed, March 26, 2025

Lycoming College Humanities Research Center; March 26 2025

Dr. Phoebe Wagner, Assistant Professor of English, &Dr. Andrew Leiter, Professor of English & Director ofLycoming's Humanities Research Center, speakingabout the the 3rd Annual Undergraduate ResearchConference on Saturday, April 5, 2025.The keynote speaker will be author Zara Chowdhary,who will read from her debut memoir "The Lucky Ones."The talk will be held at 5 pm at the Krapf Gateway Centeron the campus and is open to the public free ofcharge, as is the entire conference. www.lycoming.edu/

Wed, March 26, 2025

Northeast PA Film Festival; WVIA Public Media; March 25 2025

Al Monelli & Tim Novotney, award-winning filmmakers onthe WVIA Public Media staff, speaking about theirexperience at the NEPA Film Festival and talkingabout the workshops they will offer at the 2025Festival presented by the Waverly Community Housein partnership with WVIA & supported by the F. LammotBelin Arts Foundation. The 9th annual Festival will beheld at the Waverly Community House in Waverly, PAApril 4th, 5th & 6th. There will be an opening nightreception and panel discussion led by WVIA's JulieSidoni & screenings of films of different genreson Saturday & Sunday. Novotney's workshopwill be held at 5 pm April 5th; Monelli's workshopwill take place Sunday, April 6th at 2 pm.WVIA's Ron Andruscavage will present aproduction management workshop on April 5th at 3 pm,& Chris Zellers will offer a workshop about ways todemystify distribution. Sunday will also featureWVIA's Student Film Showcase. For information:nepafilmfestival.com/

Mon, March 24, 2025

Artist/Med Student Leana Pande of NEPA; March 24 20205

Leana Pande, medical student & artist, speaking aboutthe relationship between her art work and hermedical studies, as she prepares for herupcoming residency in neurology.To view her work: www.leanapande.com/

Fri, March 21, 2025

Gaslight Theatre; Brandi George & Jennifer McClinton Temple; March 21 2025

Brandi George, Director, & Jennifer McClinton Temple, Cast Member,speaking about "The Minutes" by playwright Tracy Letts to bepresented by Gaslight Theatre Friday, March 28 through Sunday,March 30, 2025, at the George P. Maffei II Theatre at King's Collegein Wilkes-Barre. There are shows March 28th at 7:30 pm; Saturday,March 29th at 2:00 and 7:30 pm; and Sunday, March 30 at 3:00 pm.There will be a post-performance discussion following the Saturdaymatinee. For tickets and information: www.gaslight-theatre.org/

Fri, March 21, 2025

Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre; March 20 2025

David Parmelee, LTWB General Manager, &Dave Baloga, Director, speaking about theproduction of "Jesus Christ Superstar"running March 21 through March 30, 2025at the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre,537 N. Main Street. Shows areFridays & Saturdays at 8 pm andSundays at 3 pm.www.ltwb.org/

Thu, March 20, 2025

Our Cabaret Productions; John Baldino; March 19 2025

John Baldino, Assistant Professor of Philosophy/Religionat Lackawanna College in Scrantonand owner/operator of Our Cabaret Productions, speakingabout 2 performances of "Nunsense" in partnership withLackawanna, on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 7 pm witha Sunday matinee on March 23 at 2:00.There is a dinner & brunch option.For information and tickets: www.ourcabaret.com/

Tue, March 18, 2025

The Broken Spokes; Douglas Madenford; March 18 2025

Douglas Madenford, award-winning author, musician, educator,podcaster & translator, speaking about his PA Dutch heritagein advance of a program of Food, Music & Story at the WilliamsportScottish Rite, 348 Market Street, on Saturday, March 22, 2025.There will be a dinner at 6:30 with a performance by The BrokenSpokes to follow at 7:30. There is the option of attending onlythe concert. The program will feature American Folk, Appalachian,Old Timey & Blues songs, and the stories that go with them.www.williamsportscottishrite.com/www.padutch101.com/

Tue, March 18, 2025

Scranton Fringe & Ballina in Ireland; Haley O'Brien; March 17 2025

Haley O'Brien, Multimedia Reporter & Hostwith the WVIA News Team, speaking aboutthe cultural exchange between ScrantonFringe and Ballina in Ireland, Scranton'ssister city. There will be a benefit for theactors' travels to Ballina on March 30, 2025,from 4 to 6 pm at Stirna's Restaurant in Scranton.www.scrantonfringe.org/

Mon, March 17, 2025

Arcadia Chorale; Matthew Rupcich; March 17 2025

Matthew Rupcich, Music Director & Conductor ofThe Arcadia Chorale, speaking about the 38th AnnualNEPA Bach Festival, March 29 & 30, 2025, with a lecture & 3 concerts: 3/29 —A Lecture with Dr. Sarah Davies at 3:00 & then an Organ Recital with Trent Johnsonat 4:00 pm at Elm Park United Methodist Church onLinden Street in Scranton; The Chamber Music Concertwill be held Saturday evening at 7:30 at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Madison Avenue. On Sunday, March 30th,The Arcadia Chorale and Festival Orchestra will presentthe Mass in B Minor by J. S. Bach, under the directionof Rupcich. For information: www.arcadiachorale.org/

Fri, March 14, 2025

Lackawanna Historical Society's Genealogy Forum; March 14 2025

Barbara Spellman Shuta; Kate Bohan,& Tom Price, founders of the LackawannaHistorical Society's Genealogy Forum,speaking about the upcoming EuropeanTour that will begin on April 12, 2025and run through September 13th--on Saturdays each month at 10 am.The sessions will be held at variouslocations in Lackawanna County, andthere is no charge to attend. Advanceregistration is required, though:lackawannahistory@gmail.com/ or570-344-3841. www.lackawannahistory.org/

Wed, March 12, 2025

Williamsport Symphony Orchestra; Gerardo Edelstein; March 12 2025

Gerardo Edelstein, Music Director & Conductor ofthe Williamsport Symphony Orchestra, speakingabout the concert titled "Rhythms of the Dance"taking place on Tuesday, March 18 2025, at 7:30pm at the Community Arts Center, 220 W. 4th Street in downtown Williamsport. Works includeRavel's Bolero & the Emperor Waltz byJohann Strauss, Jr. Joining in will bemembers of the LKW Dance Center.www.CACLive.com/ orwww.williamsportsymphony.org/

Tue, March 11, 2025

Art in Lewisburg: A 50-Year Retrospective; March 11 2025

Audio highlights from a 1993 WVIAdocumentary film, "The VanishingAmerican Landscape," a profile ofPA artist David Armstrong. Some ofArmstrong's works are part of anexhibit titled, "Art in Lewisburg:A 50-Year Retrospective" atThe Gallery at 15 N. Water Streetin Lewisburg, running March 3through March 15, 2025.Isabela Weiss, Rural GovernmentReporter with WVIA News spokewith Dr. Gary Sojka & artistsSandy Davis, Paula Swett,Joanne Landis and Catherine Hafer.www.lewisburgartscouncil.com/the-gallery

Mon, March 10, 2025

NEPA Philharmonic; Chason Goldschmitz; March 10 2025

Sat, March 08, 2025

Uptown Music Collective; Jared Mondell; March 7 2025

Thu, March 06, 2025

Liz Tilley; March 6 2025

Liz Tilley, artist, designer, writer &Corporate Sponsorship Representativeat WVIA Public Media, speaking about2 exhibitions in the Poconos:The 3rd Annual Women's Art Showat the Middle Smithfield Community& Cultural Center, 5200 MilfordRoad, East Stroudsburg, runningthrough March 27, 2025, withan Artist's Reception March 6thfrom 5 to 7 pm. 570-223-1881Also, "All About Music" at theGallery at 530 Main in Stroudsburg,now through April 12, 2025.On Facebook: Gallery at 530 Mainhttps://shermantheater.com/venue/gallery-at-530-main/

Wed, March 05, 2025

Susquehanna Valley Chorale; William Payn; March 5 2025

William Payn, Artistic Director & Conductor of theSusquehanna Valley Chorale, speaking about"Alzheimer's Stories: A Monument To Memory"by Robert Cohen & Herschel Garfein, tobe presented by the Susquehanna Valley Choraleand Orchestra 15 years after they gave thepremiere, on Saturday, March 8 at 7:30 pm,and Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 3:00, in StretanskyHall at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove.The composer & lyricist will be interviewedon stage by WVIA's now-retired producer FionaPowell. For more information: www.svcmusic.org/

Tue, March 04, 2025

Catholic Choral Society of Scranton; March 4 2025

Brenda Grunza, Co-President, and Ann Manganiello,Music Director & Conductor, of the Catholic ChoralSociety of Scranton, speaking about the ensemble's2025 Lenten Concert on Sunday, March 9th at4:00 pm, at St. Joseph Marello Church, 237William Street in Pittston. They will be joinedby the combined choirs of St. Joseph Marello& St. John the Evangelist, and admission isfree, with a free-will offering to be taken.www.catholicchoralsociety.org/

Mon, March 03, 2025

ReSTart Scranton; Jeannine Luby; Theresa O'Connor; March 3 2025

Jeannine Luby, Founder of Laugh to Live, andTheresa O'Connor, Executive Director of theArtists for Art Gallery, speaking aboutReSTart Scranton, an initiative to educate thecommunity about ways to reduce waste & createsustainable art. There will be 2 workshops:March 12, 2025, for those over 18; Alsoon March 22 for families--at the AFAGallery, 101 Penn Avenue in downtownScranton. The related exhibit will runfrom March 28 through April 26, witha special event on April 4th as partof First Friday activities. On Facebook:ReSTart Scranton or www.artistsforart.org/

Sat, March 01, 2025

Bach Choir of Bethlehem/Christopher Jackson; February 28 2025

Christopher Jackson, Artistic Director & Conductorof the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, speaking aboutthe Gala Concert & Fundraiser on March 8, 2025,featuring the historic Thomanerchor of Leipzig,at Central Moravian Church, 73 W. Church Streetin Bethlehem, at 4:00 pm. It will be an a cappellaperformance of music by Bach, Martin, Poulencand others.A Special Gala Fundraising Dinner/Receptionwill be held at 6:00 pm at the Historic HotelBethlehem. For more information: www.bach.org/

Fri, February 28, 2025

Scranton Shakespeare Festival; February 27 2025

Brian McGurl, Theater Educator, SCF Venue Liaison & Director of"The Shadow of a Gunman," and Joe McGurl, Actor & Director whohas the role of Donal, speaking about the Scranton ShakespeareFestival production of Sean O'Casey's play February 28 & March 1at 7:00 pm and March 2, 2025 at 2:00 pm, at TheShakes Space @ The Marketplace at Steamtown in downtownScranton. www.scrantonshakes.com/

Fri, February 28, 2025

Dane Bower of NEPTA; February 26 2025

Dane Bower, NEPTA Board Member & Co-Host of"NEP-TAC-TOE," a celebrity game show presentedby the Northeastern PA Theatrical Alliance on Saturday,March 1, 2025 at The Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre,537 North Main Street at 7:00 pm. The event will benefitthe William Zdancewicz Scholarship Fund, awardedannually to a graduating senior going on to major in thearts or arts education. Purchasing a ticket enters theaudience member into the running to become acontestant. www.neptatheaters.org/neptactoe

Wed, February 26, 2025

Hip Hop Orchestra Experience; JooWan Kim; Abigail Manns; February 25 2025

JooWan Kim, Composer, Musician & Artistic Director of theHip Hop Orchestra Experience, and Abigail Manss, Directorof Performing Arts & Arts in Bloom, speaking about theupcoming performance by THHOE at Commonwealth University--Bloomsburg, on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 7:30 pm in Haas Centerfor the Arts. The event features scores by JooWan Kim with rhymes byMC Unity Lewis & turf dance by Yung Phil, supported by a25-piece chamber orchestra. For more information:www.bloomu.edu/arts-in-bloom https://bloomu.universitytickets.com/

Tue, February 25, 2025

WVIA Education Dept. Alissa Swarts; February 24 2025

Alissa Swarts, Director of Education at WVIA Public Media,speaking about the Student Showcase and invitingyoung people from grades 4 through 12, and college anduniversity students, to submit short films by Monday,March 3, 2025. Films will be screened at the2025 NEPA Film Festival in April at the WaverlyCommunity House in Waverly, PA. All theinformation is online along with a "how-to" videoon making films with smartphones.www.wvia.org/studentshowcase

Sat, February 22, 2025

Ronnie Harvey; Dietrich Theater; February 18 2025

Ronnie Harvey, General Theater Manager & Film Bookerat the Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga Street in Tunkhannock,speaking about Winter Fest 2025 featuring 21 films in21 days. The series opens on Friday, February 21stand continues through March 13th. There will be aspecial presentation on Saturday, March 1st at 10:30 am,"Exploring Nearly 100 Years of Cinema and the AcademyAwards" with Professor John Tindell. Admission is free.www.dietrichtheater. com/ 570-836-1022

Sat, February 22, 2025

Christopher Jackson; Bach Choir of Bethlehem; February 21 2025

Christopher Jackson, Artistic Director & Conductor of the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, speaking about the annual Greg Funfgeld Family Concert takingplace on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 3:00 atthe Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University inBethlehem. The program this year is dedicatedto a Youth Choirs Festival with special guests,The Westminster Choir under Donald Nally.www.bach.org

Fri, February 21, 2025

Olivia Deluca; Jamie Smith; Valeria Sartor; February 20 2025

Jamie Smith, photographer & founder of The Social Fabric Collective, Olivia Deluca, participant in a SFC photography workshop; Valeria Sartor, chef and Olivia's mother, speaking in anticipation of the opening of Olivia's solo photo exhibition "AVP to MVD," February 21, 2025 & running through March 14th at the Circle Center for the Arts , Rear 130 S. Franklin St. in downtown Wilkes-Barre. There will be an artist's reception on Thursday, February 27th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. www.socialfabriccollective.org/events The Spring Photography Class offered by The Social Fabric Collective will begin on March 25th and run on Tuesdays from 4:00 to 6:30 through June 3rd. Formore information: www.socialfabriccollective.org/

Wed, February 19, 2025

Dave Reynolds; February 14 2025

Dave Reynolds, Professor & Chair of the Department of Theater at King's College in Wilkes-Barre, and John Toussaint, student/actor; speaking about the current production of the musical "Something Rotten!" at the Maffei Theatre on the King's campus, running from February 20 through March 1, 2025, with shows Thursdays, Fridays &Saturdays at 7:30 and a Sunday matinee on February 23rd at 2:00.For information: www.kings.edu

Fri, February 14, 2025

Luzerne County Historical Society; February 13 2025

Mark Riccetti, Jr, Executive Director of the Luzerne County Historical Society, and Board Member Jenn Ochman, speaking about a special two-part program on Thursday, February 27, 2025, to mark Black History Month. There will be a ceremony in the City Cemetery of Wilkes-Barre at the gravesites of local USCT members. At 7:00 that evening, Tim Hodge of the Confederation of Union Generals will portray Captain Robert Smalls, an enslaved African-American who became a hero for the Union during the Civil War. The Soulful Springs Gospel Choir will perform, and there will be art works by C. Edgar Patience on display. The event will be held at The Grand Hall on River Street in downtown Wilkes-Barre.Admission is free. www.luzernehistory.org/

Fri, February 14, 2025

Steven Sametz; February 11, 2025

Steven Sametz, award-winning composer, conductor, Ronald J. Ulrich Professor at Lehigh University, & artisticdirector of The Princeton Singers, speaking about a concertprogram titled, "When Morning Comes" on Sunday, February16, 2025, at 4:00 pm in Baker Hall at the Zoellner Arts Centeron the Lehigh campus in Bethlehem. There will be apre-concert talk at 3:00. www.zoellner.cas.lehigh.edu/or www.stevensametz.com/. The program will also be presentedon February 15th at 6:00 pm at Trinity Church Princeton.

Fri, February 14, 2025

Hamilton-Gibson Productions; February 12 2025

Gabe Hakvaag, Director, and Actors Nikki York & Sarah Elswick, speaking about "Miss Holmes Returns" by Christopher M. Walsh, to be presented by Hamilton-Gibson Productions February 14, 15, 21 & 22 at 7:30 pm & February 23, 2025, at 2:30 pm, at the Warehouse Theatre, 3 Central Avenue in Wellsboro. There will be an opening reception following the performance on February 14th. www.hamiltongibson.org 570-724-2079

Fri, February 14, 2025

Wyoming Valley Barbershop Harmony Chorus; February 10 2025

Members of the Wyoming Valley Barbershop Harmony Chorus speaking about their organization and singing here at the WVIA Benco studio: Marian Holehan, tenor; Jason Kuzmak, lead; Tom Roberts, bass & Lou Volpetti, baritone. They have activities year-round--their main concert is on June 29, 2025, at the Kirby Center for Creative Arts on the campus of Wyoming Seminary in Kingston; also their December Holiday Concert; and their February Singing Valentines. New members are welcome. For more information: https://www.singwb.com/ or 570- 285-4810

Fri, February 14, 2025

Gerardo Edelstein; February 07 2025

Gerardo Edelstein, Music Director & Conductor of the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra, speaking about a concert titled, "Marvels of Majesty," on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 7:30 pm, at the Community Arts Center, 220 West Fourth Street in Williamsport. Featured works: Piano Concerto in G by Ravel & Symphony No. 7 by Bruckner. For information: https://www.williamsportsymphony.org/ or https://www.CACLive.com/

Fri, February 14, 2025

Mark Biedlingmaier; Darlene Miller-Lanning; Carol Maculloch; 2/6/25

Mark Biedlingmaier, art collector & graduate of the University of Scranton, Darlene Miller-Lanning, Director of the Hope Horn Gallery at the University, and Carol Maculloch, Director of Planned Giving, speaking about the second of a two-part exhibition series: "Hudson River & Delaware Valley: Selections from the Mark Biedlingmaier Collection," running from February 3 through March 14, 2025. There will be a Collectors' Lecture on February 7th at 5:00 in the Kane Forum of Leahy Hall, 243 Jefferson Avenue. That will be followed by a Gallery Reception at 6:00 on the Fourth Floor of Hyland Hall, 301 Jefferson Avenue. https://www.scranton.edu/

Fri, February 14, 2025

Paul Salerni; February 05 2025

Paul Salerni. award-winning composer & NEH Distinguished Chair in the Humanities at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA, speaking about the Inaugural Salerni Bi-annual Art Song Recital presented by the LU Music Department on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 3:00 in Baker Hall at the Zoellner Arts Center on the Lehigh campus. Also at Lehigh on March 27th, there will be a screening of a new, award-winning documentary film titled, "Earl" centering on the life and work of distinguished 20th century composer Earl Kim. The event will be held in Baker Hall at the Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh at 7:00 pm, and admission is free. https://www.zoellnerartscenter.org/ https://www.paulsalerni.com/ https://www.earlkimcomposer.com/

Fri, February 14, 2025

Jacqueline Engel; Haley O'Brien; February 04 2025

Jacqueline Engel, Executive Director of the Walk In Art Center in Schuylkill Haven, PA, giving an overview of the organization's history and activities from an interview in November 2023. The tradition of Souper Bowl Friday continues on February 7, 2025, with a lunch option between 11:30 am & 1:30 pm; and a dinner option from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. There will be an opening reception for the exhibit, "A Walk on Water: Watercolors of Donna Berk Barlup" on Feb 7th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the Center's Main Gallery. https://www.walkinartgallery.org/Haley O'Brien, Multimedia Reporter & Host with WVIA News, with a story on Groundhog's Day in Pine Grove in Schuylkill County. https://www.wvia.org/news

Fri, February 14, 2025

Derek Jolley; February 03 2025

Derek Jolley, Musician, Medical & Climate Researcher, native of NEPA, continuing his audio journal series on his journey around the world. This time from the South Island of New Zealand, where he is a Glacier Kayaking Guide & Instructor. He has completed a new album titled, "From the Flipside" by cuddle-drug set to be released 2/15/25. https://www.cuddledrug.com/ On Instagram@cuddledrug and https://www.derekjolley.com/

Fri, February 14, 2025

J. Michael Lennon; January 31 2025

J. Michael Lennon, Emeritus Professor of English at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre and authorized biographer of Norman Mailer: "Norman Mailer: A Double Life" issued by Simon & Schuster, speaking about the recently released work by Mailer titled, "Lipton's: Mailer's Marijuana Journal: 1954-55" co-edited with G.R. Lucas and Susan Mailer. Also about a recent documentary, "How to Come Alive with Norman Mailer" by Jeff Zimbalist and released by Zeitgeist Films. For more information: https://www.jmichaellennon.com/ https://www.zeitgeistfilms.com/

Fri, February 14, 2025

Marybeth Evans; January 30 2025

Marybeth Evans, Project Director for the WVIA O'Hara Project, speaking about award-winning author John O'Hara to mark the 120th anniversary of the writer's birth--January 31, 1905--in Pottsville, PA, and remembering WVIA Radio's yearlong examination of O'Hara's life and work in 1995. For more information check the article by Peter Tourette in the 2016 Summer edition of "Humanities" from the National Endowment for the Humanities: https://www.neh/gov/humanities

Fri, February 14, 2025

Katherine Ann Wynne; January 29 2025

Katherine Ann Wynne, award-winning author & screenwriter from Wayne County, PA, speaking about her recent book, "A Cabinet of Dreams," and her insights into the writing life. She has also just published "The Animals of Fernwood House" and "My Family (Probably Not Like Yours)." Her biography and information about all of her books can be found at https://www.amazon.com/

Fri, February 14, 2025

Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group; Janaury 28 2025

Angel Ackerman, President of the GLVWG, and Donna Brennan, Chair of the 2025 Write Stuff Writers Conference, speaking about the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group and its upcoming conference taking place from March 13 through March 15 at the Homewood Suites by Hilton in Center Valley, PA. The Keynote Speaker will be Tiffany Yates Martin, and there will be 20 sessions and 10 special events. For more information: https://www.glvwg.org/

Fri, February 14, 2025

David Hicks; January 27 2025

David Hicks, Director and Faculty of Practice in the Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, speaking about his recent children's book, "The Magic Ticket," illustrated by Kateri Kramer and issued by Fulcrum Books. For more information: https://www.david-hicks.com/ or https://www.fulcrumbooks.com This the second of a two-part series.

Fri, February 14, 2025

Claire Joelle; Scott Colin Woolnough; January 24 2025

Claire Joelle, Marketing Director, & Scott Colin Woolnough, Artistic Director of the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, speaking about the LTWB production of "The Pillowman" by Martin McDonagh. Joelle directs and Colin Woolnough plays Katurian. There will be shows from January 31–February 9, 2025; Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm at Little Theatre of Wilkes Barre, 537 N. Main St, Wilkes Barre. Content warning: "The Pillowman" contains mature themes, offensive language, graphic depictions of violence, and discussions of child abuse and murder. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. https://www.ltwb.org/

Fri, February 14, 2025

John Maurer; January 23 2025

John Maurer, Trumpet/Flugelhorn artist and music educator, speaking about his life in music and philosophy of teaching, in an interview in 2018 coinciding with the release of his album, "Songs For My Son." John Maurer will be joined by Dr. Rick Hoffenberg, piano, for a Music Faculty recital at Marywood University in Scranton in the Marian Chapel of the Swartz Center on January 25, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The program will include music by Arthur Honegger; Oscar Boehme; Amy Dunker and more. For information: https://www.marywood.edu/mtd or https://www.trumpetjm.com/