POETIC
Anthology Books (515 Center St., Scranton, above Outrageous, 570.341.1443, scranthology@gmail.com) All events free, unless otherwise noted.
Book Groups
• Scranton Interplanetary Literary Agency, a classic science fiction discussion group: 2nd Tues., 6:30 p.m.
Writing Groups
• Open writers group: Sat., noon led by KK Gordon and Leslee Clapp. Bring piece of original writing to discuss and critique.
Barnes & Noble Booksellers (Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre, 570.829.4210)
Signings:
• Keith Gilman: March 3, 2 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.
Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500)
• Writers Group Thurs., 7-8:30 p.m. Celebrates all types of writing styles, formats. Join anytime. Free. Call to register.
• Book Jacket Redesign Contest-Part of Wyoming County Reads 2012: One County, One Book, One Play: “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” by Ken Kesey. Entries must be submitted to Tunkhannock Public Library by Jan. 27. 8 1/2” x 11” paper, any medium. Prizes. Call for info.
Wyoming County Reads-One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (Tunkhannock Public Library, free)
• Literary Analysis Through Plot, Character, Setting & Conflict: Feb. 1, 7 p.m.
• R. P. MacMurphy-Hero, Rebel, Christ Figure or Madman: Feb. 8, 7 p.m.
• Psychological Insights-Treatment of Mental Illness Yesterday & Today: Feb. 15, 7 p.m.
• Kesey’s Themes-Liberation, Reality, Reformation: Feb. 22, 7 p.m.
Kelly Sutherland Book Signing Feb. 18, 6-9 p.m., Tommy Boy’s Bar & Grill (12 Market St., Nanticoke). Danville native and author of “The Long Black Train.”
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King’s College Events:
(133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5900, www.kings.edu)
• Campion Literary Society Writing Workshop: Feb. 1, 3:30 p.m., Room 117, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center. Informal workshops open to public. Free.
• Campion Literary Society Open Reading: Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m., Gold Room, Administration Building. Share creative works, including poems, short stories, drama, creative nonfiction. Free.
Lizza Studios (900 Rutter Ave., Suite 10, Forty Fort, 570.991.6611, betsy@lizzastudios.com)
• On display: A private collection of work by Czech artist Colini.
Pittston Memorial Library (47 Broad St., 570.654.9565, pitmemlib@comcast.net)
• Crochet Club: Tues. 10 a.m.-noon, Thurs. 6-7:45 p.m., 12+, registration required. Participants bring their own crochet hook, yarn. Call, stop to register.
• The Friends Meetings: 4th Thurs. of month, 7 p.m. New members always welcome.
University of Scranton
• Donations Sought for Weinberg Memorial Library’s annual spring book/plant sale. All used titles; hardcover, paperback, children’s books, cookbooks, fiction, non-fiction. Videos, CDs, cassettes, records, tag sale items. Drop-off boxes on Monroe Ave. side of Library until April 25. Info: 570.941.4078.
• Annual Spring Book Sale: April 28, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., April 29, noon-4 p.m., fifth floor Heritage Room, Weinberg Memorial Library. Book prices start $1. Flowering plants, tag sale items. Proceeds benefit Friends of Weinberg Memorial Library Endowment. Preview sale April 27, for Friends,’ Schemel Forum members. Info: 570.941.4078.
The Vintage Theater (119 Penn Avenue, Scranton, 570.589.0271, www.scrantonsvintagetheater.com)
• Writer’s critique group: Sat., noon-2 p.m. Bring work samples. Free and open to public, donations encouraged.
West Pittston Library (200 Exeter Ave., www.wplibrary.org, 570.654.9847)
• Book Club: First Tues., 6:45 p.m. Free. Informal discussion of member-selected books.
• Weekly story time for children: Fri., 1 p.m. Free.
VISUAL
AFA Gallery (514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton: 570.969.1040 or Artistsforart.org)
Gallery hours Thurs.-Sat., 12-5 p.m.
• Life Drawing sessions: every Mon., 7-9 p.m. Contact ted@tedmichalowski.com for info.
• Drawing Socials: Sun., 6-9 p.m. $5 GA, $2 student.
• Sally Wiener Grotta & Niko J. Kallianiotis: through Jan. 28.
• “Paul McCrone Retrospective:” Feb. 2-24. Opening reception Feb. 3, 6-9 p.m.
ARTSPACE Gallery (18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg, artspacegallery.net)
• “Altered State?” Juried Exhibition: through Feb. 26. 59 works by 43 artists.
• High School Juried Exhibition: March 11-25. Opening reception, March 11, 1-3 p.m.
ArtWorks Gallery (502 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570.207.1815, artworksnepa.com)
Gallery hours: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., 11a.m.-2 p.m., or by appointment.
• “A Visual Feast:” through Jan. 27. Works from Verve Vertu artists. Talents, special visions of Wed. night painters.
• “David Bender:” Feb. 3-March 29. Opening reception Feb. 3, 6-9 p.m. Sculptures, drawings.
Camerawork Gallery (Downstairs in the Marquis Gallery, Laundry Building, 515 Center St., Scranton, 570.510.5028. www.cameraworkgallery.org, rross233@aol.com) Gallery hours Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Accepting submissions for new shows during 2012 & 2013. Photography only; all photographic methods considered. Check out submissions procedure on website for details.
• “Excavation” Photographs by Gary Cawood: through Jan. 31.
Gallery at the Pocono Community Theater (88 S. Courtland St., East Stroudsburg, 570.421.3456. poconocommunitytheater.org)
• “Journeyman:” through Feb. 26. Work by Ka-son Reeves.
• “Reflections:” through Feb. 26. Work by Bud LaRosa.
Hope Horn Gallery (Hyland Hall, University of Scranton, 570.941.4214)
Gallery Hours: Sun.-Fri., noon-4 p.m.; Wed., 6-8 p.m.
• “Sacred Birch: Paintings by Koval Grippo:” Feb. 3-March 2. Lecture, Feb. 3, 5 p.m., Brennan Hall. Reception will immediately follow, 6-8 p.m. at the gallery. Both open to public, free. Abstract painting workshops offered, school and community groups should call to schedule.
The Linder Gallery at Keystone College (570.945.8335, keystone.edu/lindergallery)
• Photographs by Jennie Barrese: Feb. 5-March 9. Artist’s reception Feb.12, 4-6 p.m., public invited. Artist presentation Feb.13, 9:45 a.m., Fireplace Lounge, Hibbard Campus Center. Digital manipulation of photos to produce unusual composites.
MacDonald Gallery (Misericordia University, 570.674.6250, 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.
• “Winslow Homer: Woodcut Prints,” and display of recent paintings by Pennsylvania artist Michael Molnar: through March 4. In conjunction with Pauly Friedman Art Gallery’s “Edward Hopper: Early Impressions.”
Mahady Gallery (Marywood University, 570.348.6211 x 2428, marywood.edu/galleries.)
Gallery hours: Mon., Thurs.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m.
• 2012 Northeast PA Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition: through Feb. 12. Award-winning work by junior, high school students.
• Photography on Campus: Feb. 24-March 18. Reception Feb. 24, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine St., Scranton, www.newvisionstudio.com, 570.878.3970)
Gallery hours: Tues.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. and by appointment.
• “Art in an Instant:” through Jan. 27. World traveling Polaroid exhibit.
• Matthew Mroz: through Jan. 27. Glass, metal and mixed media sculpture by a Keystone College alumni.
• “The Examined Life,” paintings of everyday life in different media: Feb. 3-25. Artist reception Feb. 3, 5-10 p.m. Free refreshments. Work by Mike Carson, John R. Kolbek, Ka-Son Reeves, Kevin Schappert, Alison Schmidt, Megan Tucker, Beth Tyrrell.
Pauly Friedman Art Gallery (Misericordia University, 570.674.6250, misericordia.edu/art)
Gallery Hours: Mon. closed, Tue.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 1-5 p.m.• “Edward Hopper: Early Impressions:” through March 4. In conjunction with MacDonald Art Gallery’s “Winslow Homer: Woodcut Prints” and Michael Molnar’s work. Collection of Hopper’s early works in charcoal, pen and ink, pencil and graphite.
Schulman Gallery (2nd floor of LCCC Campus Center, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke, www.luzerne.edu/schulmangallery, 570.740.0727)
Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• “Colors of the Season Exhibit:” through Feb. 23. Features landscape paintings by Earl W. Lehman, Jack Puhl, Bill Teitsworth, Brooke Wandall, Mark T. Malak, Wes Bulla.
Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University (150 S. River St., Stark Learning Center)
Gallery hours: Daily, noon-4:30 p.m.
• “Let Children Be Children: Lewis Wickes Hine’s Crusade Against Child Labor:” through March 11. Organized by George Eastman House.
Suraci Gallery (Marywood University, 570.348.6211 x 2428, marywood.edu/galleries.)
Gallery hours: Mon., Thurs.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m.
• Michael Mirabio: Lost Voices-A Remembrance, Poland 1940-1945: Feb. 1-March 18. Gallery talk Feb. 15, 3 p.m. Reception Feb. 24, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Photographs, photo encaustic works explore Auschwitz-Birkenau and Treblinka World War II concentration camp sites as they appear today. Accompanied by original musical suite by Douglas Lawrence.
The Vintage Theater (119 Penn Avenue, Scranton, 570.589.0271, www.scrantonsvintagetheater.com)
Gallery hours: Wed., 6 p.m.-midnight; Thurs.-Sat., noon-6 p.m.
• “Inside for Details:” through Feb. Opening reception and live work creations Feb. 3, 6-9 p.m. Live performance art pieces begin 9 p.m. Visual and performing arts.
Wayne County Arts Alliance (waynecountyartsalliance.org, 570.253.6850)
Sunday Night Cinema: “Reel Times: Films of History and Imagination,” through March 4, 8:15 p.m., Cinema 6 Theater (Route 6 Mall, Honesdale). $5/person. 570.390.4420.
• “Women Without Men:” Jan. 29.
• “Windtalkers:” Feb. 5.
• “No Man’s Land:” Feb. 12.
• “Don’t Look Now: We’re Being Shot At:” Feb. 19.
• “The Burmese Harp:” Feb. 26.
• “Heaven and Earth:” March 4.
Widmann Gallery (Located in King’s College’s Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center between North Franklin and North Main Streets, Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5900, ext. 5328)
Gallery hours: Mon. through Fri. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.
• “Small Side of Life:” through Feb. 23. Scenic landscapes, wildlife, macro photographs by Crystal Wightman of Swoyersville. Info: kings.edu, crystalwightman.com.
• “Around the Valley in HDR:” March 5-29. Meet the artist reception March 16, 6-8 p.m., free. Robert Broghamer, surrealism-style oil-stained glass pieces, digital photography of local landmarks.
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