Local Art

In Frame: My favorite selections from the New York Times’ best films of the century

The New York Times’ list of the 100 best films of the 21st century so far has now been released. It is a list that was compiled by the ballots of esteemed filmmakers from across the industry, and, I must say, I find the list quite favorable.

For Sharon Van Etten, making her latest album was both spiritual and psychological

LOS ANGELES — As she was putting together her seventh and most recent record, Sharon Van Etten came up with a tongue-in-cheek idea for its title. “Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory,” she wanted to call it — a reference to both her interest in psychology and a play on the familial dynamics that often exist within a band.

Live Out Proud Poetry Contest winner, Jolene Maleski discusses ’Body Double’ poem

There’s still time to enter the Live Out Proud Poetry Contest hosted by Rainbow Alliance & NEPA Pride Project. In its 2024 edition, Jolene Maleski of Wilkes-Barre was the first-place winner with her moving poem, “Body Double.”

Fine Arts Fiesta set for May 15 through May 18 in Public Square

WILKES-BARRE — Have you ever pictured yourself as “Mona Lisa,” that mysterious lady that Leonardo da Vinci painted so long ago?

Act Out Theatre Group to present ‘Oklahoma!’

TAYLOR — Chicks and ducks and geese better scurry because Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” is coming to Act Out Theatre Group for two weekends.

Harford woman preserves community history at Soldier’s Orphan’s School

HARFORD — The history of Harford is rich and goes back over 200 years. Due to the hard work of some of the town’s passionate community members, much of that history can still be observed today!

The 8th Annual Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival returns with 90 world class films

JIM THORPE – The 8th Annual Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival (JTIFF) returns Thursday, May 1, through Sunday, May 4, at Mauch Chunk Opera House with four unforgettable days of groundbreaking cinema, electrifying live music and unforgettable parties to the historic Victorian town.

Patsy Cline musical coming to BTE Mainstage

BLOOMSBURG —The biographical musical, “A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline,” will run on the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble Mainstage from Thursday, May 1, through Sunday, May 4.

Art and technology take over Wilkes-Barre at SOMA Night Lights

WILKES-BARRE — SOMA Night Lights will be a celebration of art and technology in the South Main Street (SOMA) Arts District of Wilkes-Barre on Friday, April 25, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

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