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Choirs, multimedia projections, and NASA astronaut Nicole Stott join NEPA PHIL for “Planets, Moons, & Star Wars” at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 1, anchoring a weekend of family-friendly space-themed events in Scranton at the Cultural Center, the Everhart Museum, and the Lackawanna County Children’s Library.

Marquis Art & Frame Second Floor Gallery is pleased to present “Iterations,” a solo exhibition of new work by regional artist Trinka Ravaioli. The exhibition will open with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 24.

MMI Preparatory School’s Prepper Playhouse will bring the classic story of Willy Wonka to the stage at 7 p.m. April 24 and April 25 in the Athletic and Drama Complex, 154 Centre St., Freeland.

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King’s College held its 10th annual Scholarship Brunch on March 23 to honor the institution’s donors and showcase their impact through the 90 annual and endowed scholarship programs represented at the brunch.

You are cordially invited to the wedding of the year! That is a card in the mail you don’t want to receive in this day and age. Who the heck can afford an over-priced wedding gift in this economy? I have also had my fill on the dance floor, tapping away to “YMCA” and “Cotton Eye Joe.”

The Diocese of Scranton announced the results of its fifth annual Rectory, Set, Cook! pastor chef cooking competition. Once again, the event set a new benchmark for generosity.

Doing the arduous juggling act of balancing both career and family is not an easy task. Especially when you are also in a committed relationship and working as the governor of the state!

After their father’s unexpected and mysterious passing, estranged half-brothers Jonny and James are forced to reunite in order to get to the bottom of their broken family’s puzzling situation. Playing the buff (and bloated) siblings are powerhouses Dave Bautista (“Guardians of the Galaxy”) and Jason Momoa (“Aquaman”) in this fast and furious buddy comedy.