POETIC
ArtsYOUniverse (156 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.709.6709)
• Arts Madness in the Mansion seeks original, innovative works by local musicians, writers, actors, dancers, comedians, and visual artists for an ongoing, multi-arts concert series. Perfect opportunity to showcase new works. Seeking volunteers to usher in Halloween theme, all ages. Next event Oct. 28 with additional concerts throughout the year. Contact [emailprotected] or 570.709.6709.
Barnes & Noble Booksellers (Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre)
• Educator Appreciation Week: Sept. 30-Oct. 8. Reception for local educators features giveaways, presentation on classroom resources and panel of children’s authors and illustrators, Oct. 3, 4-6 p.m. Teachers receive 25% off their book purchases and 10% off DVDs and music from Sept. 30-Oct. 8 when they present their valid Barnes & Noble Educators Discount Card.
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.
Mulberry Poets & Writers Assoc. (MPWA)
Test Pattern Poetry Reading (334 Adams Ave., Scranton)
• As always 13 open slots. Come early to sign up. Hosted by Andrea Talarico. Free admission. Free coffee and snacks also. Doors open at 8 p.m. Reading begins at 8:30. For more information, call 570.510.7546.
Paper Kite Press (156 S. Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, 2nd floor of ArtsYOUniverse, [emailprotected])
• Learn Spanish (or English) through Poetry, Wed. nights starting Sept. 27, 7 p.m. Join us in the Wordpainting studio to share the works of some of the great Spanish-speaking and English-speaking poets. Bring your own poetry or prose to translate from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English. For more information, e-mail [emailprotected].
Tudor Bookshop & Cafe (651 Wyoming Ave. Kingston, 570.288.9697)
• “Write Now” Writer’s Group, meets every 3rd Thurs. of the month. A gathering of serious writers to discuss current projects, obtain feedback and critiques, and share information regarding submission requests. Previously published works not necessary but a love for writing any genre is. Must be 18 or older.
Book Signings:
• Author and art professor Michael J. Lewis will give a presentation on his book “American Art & Architecture,” Sept. 30, 2 p.m. in Room 166 of the Stark Learning Center at Wilkes University. Lewis will focus his discussion on local figures discussed in his book. Following a slide show and Q&A, he will sign copies of his book. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call the Tudor Bookshop at 570.288.9697.
• In conjunction with Tudor’s TLC Mystery Book club, Jacqueline Winspear, author of the “Maisie Dobbs” detective series will have a signing Oct. 19, 7 p.m. at College Misericordia. For information on the Tudor Mysterious Book Club or any Tudor events, call 570.288.9697 or e-mail [emailprotected].
VISUAL
10th Artists’ Open House Weekend, Oct. 7-9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Studio Tours in Susquehanna County. Features tours of the following artists’ studios: John Anthony, Judy Bayer, Carol Angela Brown/Teatime Studio, Betty Bryden & Tom Canouse, Steve Buss, Steve Conley
ArtsYOUniverse (156 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.709.6709)
• Freeing your Creative Spirit: Sessions include exercises to spark and nurture creativity, challenge artistic boundaries and individual instruction on your own artistic pursuits. Ongoing weekly lessons, Tuesdays 4-6 p.m. or Thursdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. Payable by the month, $15 / per session.
AFA Gallery (514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton: 570.969.1040 or Artistsforart.com)
Gallery hours are Thursdays through Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m.
• Life Drawing sessions: Tues. nights, 7-9 p.m. with Diana Perciballi. $5 Call Diana for info 570.961.7565.
• Primordial Elegance featuring the artwork of Siobhan Bedford and Tony Pachick through Sept. 30.
• Exhibit featuring artwork by Phoenixville artist Siobhan Bedford and local glass artist Tony Pachick, through Sept. 30.
• Northeast Photography Club member’s show: Oct. 6-17. Opening reception Oct. 6, 6-8 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The club meets the first Wed. of each month, 7 p.m., Lackawanna College, 2nd floor boardroom. For more information visit www.northeastphotographyclub.org.
Arts in the Poconos will feature the following events:
• Oct. 6: The Gallery at Liztech. Call 570.424.3177 for more information.
Artspace Gallery Artists (Artspace Gallery, 221 Center St., Bloomsburg, 570.784.0737)
• An Exhibition of Artworks by Fiber Artists Denise Richards and Keigh Earisman through Oct. 15. For more information call 570.784.0737.
Camerawork Gallery (Downstairs in the Marquis Gallery, Laundry Building, 515 Center St., Scranton, 570.344.3313)
Gallery hours are Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• The Gallery presents Curtis Salonick: A Gathering of Friends through Oct. 3.
Dietrich Theatre (downtown Tunkhannock)
• The 13th North Branch Art Trail can be previewed through Sept. 30 at the Dietrich Theater’s Earnshaw Gallery. To get a preview of some of the featured artists on the Art Trail that will open in Oct., the theater is exhibiting a sampling of works by some of those artists. The exhibit is open whenever movies are shown and it is free and open to the public. For more information call 570.996.1500.
Hope Horn Gallery (University of Scranton, 4th Floor of Hyland Hall, Jefferson Avenue and Linden Streets, Scranton, 570.941.4214)
Monday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m., with evening hours Wednesday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• “Around Here: Recent Photographs of Susan Scranton Dawson:” through Oct. 13.
Kings College Events:
• Art of Diana Bekkerman: through Sept. 28. With careful use of oils and acrylics, Bekkerman paints realistic still-lifes, interiors, landscapes and portraits, as well as small genre paintings. Widmann Gallery, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center. Meet the Artist receptions: Sept. 8, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Widmann Gallery talk at 7 p.m.
Linder Gallery (Keystone College, La Plume: 570.945.8000 ext. 3329.)
• “Two Generations Painting,” an exhibit by father and son artists Steve and Theo Lotz through Oct. 15. For information and gallery hours, please call the gallery.
Lizza Studios (155 Bridge Street, Tunkhannock, 570.836.8806)
Gallery hours Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. closed.
• “Still Looking at America:” through Nov. 11. Greg Hagen’s unique watercolor and oil paintings capture the essence of rural and urban Americana.
MacDonald Art Gallery (College Misericordia, Dallas; 570.674.6250)
Gallery hours are Tuesday-Thursday, 12-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.; Friday, 12-5 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 1-5 p.m.
• A champagne reception will be held Oct. 14 at 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Gallery to acknowledge the opening of “Capturing Realism” exhibit by nationally-renowned artist, Anthony Waichulis.
Marquis Art & Frame (122 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.23.0518)
Gallery hours Mon. – Sat., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• “Sublime to Madcap! 4 Different Strokes” through Oct. 14. A group exhibit featuring shibori by Richard Fuller, watercolors by Linda Keck, clay by Maria Livrone and photography by Arthur Miller.
The North Branch Arts Festival Oct. 6-8, hosted by the North Branch Art Trail are now entering their 13th consecutive year of bringing a great variety of arts related events to downtown Wyalusing and the entire region. The public will be invited to tour the northeast along the Susquehanna and Rt. 6 to visit galleries, museums, and studios. Includes entertainment from all genres of music, local and regional musicians, poets, singers, artists, and crafts that are for the most part free of charge.
Sordoni Art Gallery (River Street, Stark Learning Center of Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre: 570.408.4325)
• Penumbra: A multi-media installation in light, sound and glass from Jon Clark, Angus Powers and Jesse Daniels: through Oct. 8.
Suraci Gallery (Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton)
Gallery hours Mon., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. After Sept. 5, Mon., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tues.-Wed. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 1-4 p.m.
• Re-creation: the art of Renee Emanuel and Bill Teitsworth through Oct. 8.
University of Scranton exhibits:
• Diptych Drawing Workshops will be featured in conjunction with “Around Here.” School and community groups may call 570.941.4214 to schedule workshop times. $15 limited to 15 participants.
• En Plein Air Workshops will be offered by the Hope Horn Gallery. Using watercolors, student will paint outdoors, paying special attention to qualities of light and atmosphere. $15 limited to 15 participants. School and community groups may call 570.941.4214 to schedule workshop times.
Tudor Bookshop & Cafe (651 Wyoming Ave. Kingston, 570.288.9697)
• The art of Susan Obaza throughout Sept. Obaza is primarily recognized for her work in still-life, portrait and cast subject matter, done in charcoal on prepared paper, oil paint and colored pencil. She is also active in the Wyoming Valley Art League. All displayed pieces are available for purchase.
Widmann Gallery (Located in King’s College’s Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center between North Franklin and North Main Streets, Wilkes-Barre)
Gallery hours: Mon. through Fri. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. by prior appointment. Closed on national holidays and during scheduled breaks when the College is closed.
• Art of Diana Bekkerman through Sept. 28. With careful use of oils and acrylics, Bekkerman paints realistic still-lifes, interiors, landscapes and portraits, as well as small genre paintings. Widmann Gallery, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center. Gallery hours: Mon. through Fri. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat. and Sun., as arranged.
The Wyoming Valley Art League (239 Schuyler Avenue, Kingston)
• Four members of the League, John Clark, Edy Kishbaugh, John Lund, and Tom Stapleton, will exhibit their latest works of art at Shakti (311 Market Street, Kingston) through Oct. 25 and may be viewed during regular business hours. Please call Shakti at 570.283.4247 or the Wyoming Valley Art League at 570.288.1020 for more information. Visit the Wyoming Valley Art League’s Web site at www.wval.orgfor more information.
