POETIC
Anthology Books (515 Center St., Scranton, above Outrageous, 570.341.1443, scranthology@gmail.com) All events free, unless otherwise noted.
• Monthly open mic poetry reading: last Fri., 7:30 p.m. Note: Anthology does not censor poets.
Book Groups
• Scranton Interplanetary Literary Agency, a classic science fiction discussion group: 2nd Tues, 6:30 p.m.
Writing Groups
• Open writers group led by Leslee Clapp: Sat., noon. Bring piece of original writing to discuss and critique. All are welcome.
• Lynx Writers group: Wed., 5-7 p.m. Bring piece of original writing to discuss and critique. Contact Desiree for details at lynxwrite@yahoo.com.
Special events:
• Socrates Caf�: various Thurs., 5-7 p.m.
Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Booksellers (7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.4700)
Monthly Book Clubs, all 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• Teens: third Mon. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 14-18.
• New Age: last Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• “The Slug Club,” an all-ages club about Harry Potter: first Wed., 6:30-7:30 p.m., led by Charles Moore. Costumes encouraged, not required.
Children’s Events:
• Young Readers Monthly Activity Night: first Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 8-12.
• American Girl Doll Give-A-Way: first Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• Weekly Sat. morning story time, 11 a.m.-noon.
The Bibliophilia Book Club ( www.meetup.com/bibliophilia)
• Meeting: Feb. 25, 7 p.m. Visit Web site for info or to sign up.
Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500)
• Writers Group Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. The group celebrates all different types of writing styles and formats. Join anytime. Admission free. Call to register.
Joe Nardone’s Gallery of Sound (186 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre).
• Book signing/free concert with RJ McDonnell, author of “Rock & Roll Homicide:” Feb. 18, 7 p.m.
Kings College Events:
(133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5900, www.kings.edu)
• Campion Literary Society Open Reading: Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m., Gold Room, Admin. Building. Students, faculty, members share creative works.
Paper Kite Studio (443 Main St., Kingston, jhillkaucher@comcast.net, www.wordpainting.com, 570.328.8658) Gallery/studio hours, Sun., 12-5 p.m.
• Poetry Open Mic featuring Lauren Carey: Feb. 19, 8:30 p.m. Arrive early to sign up.
Pittston Memorial Library (47 Broad St.)
• Book sale: Feb. 11, 4-6 p.m. in library basement. Also featuring VHS tapes, DVDs and audio books.
Wyoming Valley Poetry Society (P.O. Box 173, Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.0786)
• Donahue’s Poetry open mic night, first Sat. of the month at 9 p.m. at 215 S. Main St.
VISUAL
AFA Gallery (514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton: 570.969.1040 or Artistsforart.com)
Gallery hours Thurs.-Sat., 12-5 p.m.
• Life Drawing sessions: every Tues., 7-9 p.m. Call Phil for info, 561.7817.
• Drawing Socials: every Sun., 6-9 p.m. $5 GA, $2 student. A drawing group with live musical performances. Contact ted@tedmichalowski.com for info.
• 2010 Winter Members Show: through Feb. 27. Features 40+ works in variety of artistic styles.
AH! Some Chocolates (100 E. Overbrook Rd., Shavertown)
• “water + colors” by Heather Freeman Radel: Feb. 14-March 14. Opening reception Feb 14, 5-7 p.m.
Anita Shapolsky Art Foundation events:
(20 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe, 570.325.5815, www.asartfoundation.org)
Foundation Hours: Sat., 12-6 p.m., Sun., 11a.m.- 5 p.m. or by appt. Admission by donation.
Artist Matter (275 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, 570.714.0858)
• Painting Classes: Every Sat. Ages 16+. Oils, acrylics, watercolors, call for info.
Anthracite Heritage Museum (McDade Park, Scranton, 570.963.4804)
• Work of C. Edgar Patience: on display through Feb.
Artspace Gallery (18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg, www.artspacegallery.net)
• Drawings and Sculptures of Robert T. Cooke: through Feb. 14.
Artworks Gallery/Studio (503 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton)
• “Parallels:” through Feb. 25. Featuring paintings and watercolors by Emanuel, Sawicki and Teitsworth and the ArtWorks Summer Program.
• Vision Boarding: Intuitive Art Collage: Feb. 13, 1-3 p.m. Create a journey/vision board. $55, materials included.
Blue Heron Art Gallery (121 Main Street, Wyalusing, 570.746.4922, www.blueheronart.org)
Gallery Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday by appt.
• “When Life is Still:” Survey of Contemporary Still Life Painting in the Northeast: through April 2.
Dietrich Theatre (downtown Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500)
• “Pennsylvania Hands” Exhibit: through Feb. during movie show times or by appointment. Free. Features narrative photos by Sally Wiener Grotta.
Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, PA, 570.346.7186, www.everhart-museum.org)
Admission $5 adults; $3 students/seniors; $2 children 6-12; Everhart Museum members free.
• “The Art of the Brick:” through May 2. Features LEGO sculptures by Nathan Sawaya.
• Ancient Bronzes of the Asian Grasslands: May 21-Sept. 6. Features 80+ pieces of Eurasian steppe art, including bronze belt buckles, plaques, pendants, more.
Hope Horn Gallery (University of Scranton, 4th Floor of Hyland Hall, Jefferson Avenue and Linden Streets, Scranton, 570.941.4214)
Gallery hours: Sun.-Fri., 12-4 p.m., plus Wed., 6-8.
• Exhibit: “Ashcan Humanists: John Sloan and Jerome Myers” through March 12. Features painting, drawings and prints from the Whitney Museum of American Art.
Linder Gallery (Keystone College Miller Library, La Plume: 570.945.8467)
• Cary Loving Exhibit: Feb. 14-March 19; opening reception, Feb. 21, 4-6 p.m. Features ceramic sculpture, collage, more.
Mahady Gallery (Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave, Scranton, 570.348.6278, www.marywood.edu/www2/galleries)
Gallery hours Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Mark Webber: Recent Paintings: Feb. 20-March 28.
Marquis Art & Frame (122 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.0518) Gallery hours Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• “Geography & The Space Between” through March 6. Features works by Lorrainine Petyo Elias, David Hage and Skip Sensbach.
Pauly Friedman Art Gallery (Misericordia University, Dallas; 570.674.6250, www.misericordia.edu/art)
Gallery hours Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat./Sun., 1-5 p.m.
• Paintings of Elma Pratt and the rebellious artistry of the Assembly of Revolutionary Artists of Oaxaca (ASARO): through Feb. 27.
• “Robert Capa: World War II Photographs:” March 2-April 17. Highlights include invasion of Italy, D-Day landing on Omaha Beach, liberation of Paris and Capa’s jump behind enemy lines with American paratroopers. Exhibit also features WWII artifacts from Luzerne County Historical Society and 4-part lecture series. Opening reception March 2, 5-7 p.m., followed by lecture “Shooting War: Robert Capa’s Life and Work” at 7 p.m. Lectures continue: March 15, 7 p.m. with “The Mediated War: WWII and the Ascent of Photojournalism;” March 22, 7 p.m. with “The Artist at War in the 20th Century;” and March 29, 7 p.m. with “Superman vs. Japan: Fighting World War II in Popular Culture.” Exhibit, lectures and opening reception free and open to the public.
Paper Kite Studio (443 Main St., Edwardsville, 328.8658, jhillkaucher@comcast.net, www.wordpainting.com) Gallery hours: Sundays, 12-5 p.m., or by appointment.
• Artwork by Kenna Tenneale: Feb. 19-March 17. Opening reception Feb. 19, 6-8 p.m.
The Pierce Plaza Gallery (517 Pierce Street, Kingston, 570.709.1844)
Gallery hours: Mon.-Sat., 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
• “Los 5 Amigos:” through March 13, features digital and film photography by Jim Cook, Jimmy Darcocey, Luigi Romano, Eileen Salak, Curtis Salonick and Joseph D. Statuto
Schulman Gallery (2nd floor of LCCC Campus Center, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke, www.luzerne.edu/schulmangallery, 800.377.LCCC)
Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• The Brady Bunch Exhibit: through Feb. 24. Features a selection of paintings by Joe, Patrick and Matt Brady.
• Recent works by Pete and Mindy Nardone: March 26-April 20. Images by two photo instructors at LCCC.
• Annual Student Show: April 23-July 12. Features exhibit of graphics, paintings, photos, more by LCCC Art Dept.
• Whistle Stops and Depots: July 23-Aug. 25. Features PA En Plein Air Society Artwork.
• Collective Visions: Sept. 10-Oct. 16. Features work by area artists.
• Old Masters: Oct. 22-Nov. 30. Features artwork by students exhibiting the techniques of Old Masters.
Sordoni Art Gallery (River Street, Stark Learning Center of Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre: 570.408.4325) Open daily 12-4:30 p.m.
• Brian Wood: through March 14. Wood is a multi-media artist working in New York City.
STAR Gallery at the Mall at Steamtown (570.969.2537/343.3048)
• “Scenes from Delaware Water Gap:” through Feb. Features black and white photography of Rick Faas.
Widmann Gallery (Located in King’s College’s Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center between North Franklin and North Main Streets, Wilkes-Barre, 208.5900, ext. 5328)
Gallery hours: Mon. through Fri. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.
• “Dynamic Duo,” “Narnia”-Themed Pop up Books/Acrylic Paintings by Chad Dymond and Ryan Frania: through Feb. 12.
• “Portraits of Our Environment: A Scale of Perspectives:” Feb. 22-April 2. Features work by local photographer Bill Tarutis.
