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)
■ Special events:
• Annual Holiday Book Drive: through Jan. 1. Books will be donated to West Pittston Library. For info, call.
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.
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.
Pocono Arts Council (18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. 570.476.4460. www.poconoarts.org)
• Poems of Noreen Robbins: through Dec.
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.
• 2011 Holiday Members Exhibit: through Dec. 30.
• Sally Wiener Grotta & Niko J. Kallianiotis: Jan. 6-28. Opening reception Jan. 6, 6-9 p.m.
Artspace Gallery (221 Center St., Bloomsburg, 570.784.0737)
Gallery Hours: Wed., noon-8 p.m. after Thanksgiving, Thurs.-Sat., 12-8 p.m., Sun., 12-5 p.m., or by appointment.
• Holiday Member Show: through Jan. 8.
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.
The Butternut Gallery & Second Story Books (204 Church St, 2nd Floor, Montrose)
Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 11a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
• Fractured: Michael Poster, Rodrica Tilley and Melissa Whalen Haertsch: through Dec. 31. Photographs, pastel paintings, writing exploring social ramifications of gas drilling in Susquehanna County.
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.
Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, PA, 570.346.7186, www.everhart-museum.org)
Admission $5 adults; $3 students/seniors; $2 children 6-12; members free.
• Buds, Blooms & Berries: Plants in Science, Culture & Art: through Dec. 31, Maslow Galleries.
Gallery at the Pocono Community Theater (88 S. Courtland St., East Stroudsburg, 570.421.3456. poconocommunitytheater.org)
• “Color, Pattern & Design:” through Jan. 8. Local artist Marcos Oksenhendler of Monroe County.
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: Jan. 21-Feb. 11. Opening reception Jan. 21, 5-8 p.m., 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: Jan. 21-Feb. 12. Award-winning work by junior, high school students. Awards presentation Jan. 21, 1 p.m.
Marquis Art & Frame (122 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.0518)
Gallery hours Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• “The Language of Nature” works by the Verve Vertu Art Studio: through Jan. 7, Second Floor Gallery.
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.
• “Give the Gift of Art” Exhibit & Holiday Sale: through Dec. 28. Every piece $50 & under. Paintings, photographs, ornaments, home decor, jewelry, clothing, more.
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:” Jan. 21-Feb. 11. Opening reception Jan. 21, 5-8 p.m., 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.
• “Faculty and Alumni Art Exhibit:” through Jan. 7.
• “Colors of the Season Exhibit:” Jan. 13-Feb. 23. Opening reception Jan. 13, 6-8 p.m. Features landscape paintings by Earl W. Lehman, Jack Puhl, Bill Teitsworth, Brooke Wandall, Mark T. Malak, Wes Bulla.
STAR Gallery at the Mall at Steamtown (570.969.2537/343.3048)
• “Biggest Art Christmas Party in Town:” through Dec. 31.
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:” Jan. 9-Feb. 23. Artist discussion Jan. 20, 6-8 p.m. Scenic landscapes, wildlife, macro photographs by Crystal Wightman of Swoyersville. Info: kings.edu, crystalwightman.com.
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