POETIC
Anthology Books (515 Center St., Scranton, above Outrageous, 570.341.1443, scranthology@gmail.com) All events free, unless otherwise noted.
Poetry Readings
• Monthly open mic poetry reading: last Fri., 7:30 p.m. Note: Anthology does not censor poets.
• Poetry night: Aug. 27, 7 p.m.
Book Groups
• Scranton Interplanetary Literary Agency, a classic science fiction discussion group: 2nd Tues, 6:30 p.m.
• Thinking Woman’s Book Group: Aug. 16, 5:30 p.m. Discusses Angela Hunt’s “Uncharted.”
Writing Groups
• Open writers group: Sat., noon-2 p.m.. Bring piece of original writing to discuss and critique.
• 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:
• Photography Club: Aug. 5, 6 p.m. Bring your camera.
• Socrates Caf�: Aug. 5, 19, 26, 6 p.m. Features an open philosophical discussion.
• Launch Party for Washington, D.C., magazine Barrelhouse: Aug. 13, 6-8 p.m. $3. Features music, food, more.
Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Booksellers (7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.4700)
Author Signing, all noon-2 p.m.
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 Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. The group celebrates all different types of writing styles and formats. Join anytime. Admission free. Call to register.
Lackawanna County Children’s Library (520 Vine St., 570.348.3000)
• At the Movies with Pete Chapla ft. “Captain Blood:” Aug. 4, 6 p.m.
• Socrates’ Caf�: Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m., community room.
Osterhout Library (71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.0156, ext. 217)
• Meet author Barbara Anzalone: July 29, 6:30 p.m.
The Shawnee Playhouse (570.421.5093, www.theshawneeplayhouse.com)
• Staged reading of “The Good Mother” by Poconos playwright Christopher Centrella: July 29, 8 p.m. Open forum discussion to follow. Free, but $10 donations accepted to benefit the Fireside Theatre Series.
Writing Workshop Mon., through Aug 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Father Mulrooney Catholic Education Center (44 West Hartford St., Ashley), led by Jim Spock. $50. Focuses on creating, improving and polishing original works, more. Call 570.823.0786 for info.
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. Features Tyler Dempsey Massive, Aug. 1; Drawing Social Invades Poland, Aug. 8; When I Float Backwards Returns from Poland, Aug. 15 and Tribal Waves, Aug. 22.
• “Circle. Cluster. Bare.:” through July 31.
• “The Balance Between the Chaos and the Calm:” Aug. 5-28. Featuring stoneware, steel and copper by Laurel Nugent Burgin and mixed media installation by Marianna Ross. Opening reception Aug. 6, 6-9 p.m. Artist talk 5:30 p.m.
AH! Some Chocolates (100 E. Overbrook Rd., Shavertown)
• Original work by Betsy Havira: through Aug. 9.
Anthology Books (515 Center St., Scranton, above Outrageous, 570.941.9630)
• First Friday Art Walk: Aug. 6, 6-9 p.m., features the opening of artist P.J. Langan’s show “A Gust of Art at Anthology.”
Artist Matter (275 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, 570.714.0858)
• Painting Classes: Sat. Ages 16+. Oils, acrylics, watercolors, call for info.
Anthracite Heritage Museum (McDade Park, Scranton, 570.963.4804)
• “Just Married: 70 Years of Weddings in Coal Country, 1880-1950” exhibit: Aug. 1, noon-5 p.m.
Artspace Gallery (221 Center St., Bloomsburg, 570.784.0737)
Gallery Hours Thurs.-Sat., 12-8 p.m., Sun., 12-5 p.m., or by appointment.
• Artspace Members Summer Show: through Aug. 22.
Artworks Gallery/Studio (503 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton)
Gallery hours Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
• “Sole Food,” paintings by Earl Lehman and Leigh Pawling: through Aug. 26. First Friday reception Aug. 6, 6-9 p.m.
The Banshee (320 Penn Ave., Scranton)
• “Multifariousness,” digital photography exhibit by Amanda E. Czankner: through Aug. Opening reception Aug. 6, 6-9 p.m.
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.
• “Community Collects:” through Aug. 2.
Camerawork Gallery (Downstairs in the Marquis Gallery, Laundry Building, 515 Center St., Scranton, 570.510.5028. www.cameraworkgallery.org, rross233@aol.com) Gallery hours are Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• “Working Pictures: The Pennsylvania Series” by Carl Weese: Aug. 6-Sept. 28. Opening reception, Aug. 6, 6-8:30 p.m.
Dietrich Theatre (downtown Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500)
• “Faces of Tunkhannock” photo exhibit: through July 31 during movie times.
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.
• “Migration: A Journey from Bhutan to Scranton:” through Sept. 6.
• Ancient Bronzes of the Asian Grasslands: through Sept. 6. Features 80+ pieces of Eurasian steppe art, including bronze belt buckles, plaques, pendants, more.
• Isaiah’s Corner Children’s Hands-On Gallery: through Sept. 6.
• “For Every Season: Folk Art in Daily Life and Celebration:” Sept. 24-Dec. 31.
Gallery at the Pocono Community Theater (88 S. Courtland St., East Stroudsburg, 570.421.3456. poconocommunitytheater.org)
• Photography: Techniques/ Traditions/ Innovations: through Aug. 1, highlighting eight photographers from Monroe County.
Marquis Art & Frame (122 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.0518)
Gallery hours Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• “Views from Two Studios,” recent work by Mary Lou Steinberg and Sabine Thomas: through Sept. 3.
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.
• “A Vision of Rhythm: Recent Landscapes and Townscapes:” through Sept. 5, featuring works by Brian Keeler.
Paper Kite Studio (443 Main St., Edwardsville, 328.8658, jhillkaucher@comcast.net, www.wordpainting.com) Gallery hours: Tues., 7-9 p.m., Sun., 12-5 p.m., or by appointment
• What Can We Make from the Pieces: through Aug. 15. Collaborative group show of work created using pieces of artwork by Marlea Waber.
Pocono Arts Council (18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg, 570.476.4460, www.poconoarts.org)
Gallery hours Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.-Sun., 12-4 p.m.
• Art Squared, a gathering of local artists and artisans: third Sat., through Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. rain or shine. Call for more info.
• 24th annual Pocono State Craft Festival: Aug. 28-29 at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Stroudsburg.
Schulman Gallery (2nd floor of LCCC Campus Center, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke, www.luzerne.edu/schulmangallery, 800.377.LCCC)
Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 5-8 p.m.
• “Whistle Stops and Depots:” through Aug. 25. Features PA En Plein Air Society Artwork. Exhibit includes gallery talks/demos by artists and railroading historians, and a model train layout. For program schedule, visit Web site.
• 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.
• “Seymour Lipton: A Study:” through Aug. 8, explores studies in the form of drawings of Lipton’s famous sculptures.
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.
• “The Huber Breaker: My Perspective:” through July 31. Features photos by Michael Mirabito.
The Yellow House Caf� and Creamery (202 Main St., Luzerne. 570.718.4848)
• “Digital Display,” digital art by George G. Penyak: on permanent display.
