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First Posted: 11/7/2013 VISUAL ARTS/PERFORMING ARTS
Infusing The Arts in our Community: Arts Alive Visual Arts Faculty, Oct. 26 - Nov. 7 in the Suraci Gallery at Marywood University. Gallery hours: Mon., Thurs. and Fri. 9 a.m. &#8211; 4 p.m.; Tues. and Wed. 9 a.m. &#8211; 8 p.m. and Sat. and Sun. 1-4 p.m. Admission: Free. Info: (570) 348-6278 ext. 2428 or www.marywood.edu/galleries.
&#8220;Northeastern Biennial Twenty Thirteen&#8221; exhibit, through Nov. 13 at the Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall, University of Scranton. Cost: Free. Info: (570) 941-4214.
Airing of the Quilts: Civil War Era Quilting, Oct. 1 to Nov. 15 at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock during scheduled movie times or by appointment. For all ages. Installed by: Margie Hovan, Peggy Lane, Dixie McGregor and Ingrid Rogler. Admission: Free.
&#8220;Godspell&#8221; Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 7 -10, Thursday through Friday shows begin at 8 p.m., the Sunday performance begins at 2 p.m. presented by Liva Arts Company Th Elm Park Church. $10 general admission; $5 University of Scranton students, faculty or staff. Info: (570) 941-7401.
&#8220;Speaking of Broadway: A conversation between Douglas Carter Beane and Paul Holengraber&#8221; Wednesday, Nov. 6, 5:30 p.m. at McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts. Cost: Free, reservations suggested. Info: (570) 941-7816 or email emily.brees@scranton.edu.
Wyoming Seminary Players present &#8220;How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,&#8221; Nov. 8 - 10, at Buckingham Performing Arts Center, Sprague Ave., Kingston. Showtimes: Nov. 8 and 9 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. Cost: $4 advance, $5 at the door. Info: (570) 270-2192.
In Recital: Andrew Gonzalez, viola, and Christine Wu, piano, presented by Performance Music Saturday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at University of Scranton&#8217;s Houlihan McLean Center. Cost: Free. Info: (570) 941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu.
String Celebration with Robert Jesselson and BettyAnne Gottlieb, conductors, at Marywood University&#8217;s Sette La Verghetta Center for Performing Arts Saturday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m.
StorySlam at the Everhart, Nov. 9 at the Everhart Museum, 6 - 8 p.m. The program theme is &#8220;Writing on the Wall,&#8221; a nod to the world of graffiti art often associated with skateboard culture, yet, in traditional StorySlam style, is broad enough to allow storytellers to take the audience in any direction. Cost: $10. Tickets: (570) 346-7186 ext 521.
 Marywood Orchestra Concert with Nathaniel Parker, conductor; featuring Jennifer Cowgill, soprano, at Marywood University&#8217;s Sette La Verghetta Center for Performing Arts Sunday, Nov. 10 at 4 p.m.Dietrich Classic Movie Series: &#8220;To Catch a Thief,&#8221; Nov. 13 at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock at 1 and 7 p.m. Admission: $5. Tickets: dietrichtheater.com or at the Dietrich ticket booth.
High Noon or Brilliant Sunset: Northeastern PA During the Jazz Age, Nov. 13 at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, 7 p.m. Dr. Sheldon Spear will explore NEPA history during the 1920s. Admission: Free. Info: (570) 996-1500.
Actors Circle presents: &#8220;Miracle on 34th Street&#8221;, Nov. 14-17 and 22-24 at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Rd., Scranton, Thurs., Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m. Cost: $12 general, $10 seniors and $8 students; Preview Nov. 14 is $8 general and seniors, $6 students. Reservations: (570) 342-9707.
&#8220;Gifts of the Magi&#8221; dinner theater, Nov. 15 and 16, at Fiorelli&#8217;s Banquet and Conference Center in Peckville. Doors open at 5:45 and dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Presented by Family Life Ministries. Cost: $32.50 in advance. Tickets: 800-927-9083 or www.fln.org/tickets.
Actors Circle presents: &#8220;Miracle on 34th Street&#8221; Nov. 14-17 and 22-24, at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Rd., Scranton, Thursday, Friday and Sat at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Cost: $12 for general admission, $10 for seniors and $8 for students; Preview Nov. 14 is $8 for general admission and seniors and $6 for students. Reservations: (570) 342-9707.
Open Mic Night, Nov. 22 at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock at 7 p.m. Doors open for Open Mic sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. Musicians, poets, story-tellers, comedians, playwrights and other performers are invited to share their talents, then experience a drum circle led by Ed Crawley and the Everything Natural Drummers at 8:15 p.m. Info: (570) 996-1500.
 Artisans&#8217; Marketplace, Nov. 22, 23, and 24, at Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Rd. Preview Party, Nov. 22, 6 p.m. cost: $25. Juried Fine Arts & Crafts Show, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Nov. 24 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: $6. Info: (570) 586-8191 ext. 2, or visit www.waverlycomm.org.
Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert, Nov. 23 at Tunkhannock Middle School at 8 p.m. and Nov. 22 at Towanda High School at 8 p.m. Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for students. Info: NorthernTierSymphony.org.
Holiday Art Auction, Nov. 23 at The AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, 6 p.m. Original work by regional artists will be auctioned, including a variety of media: oil, watercolor, sculpture, pottery, batik, photography, wood, acrylic and mono prints. Live music will be provided by Friends of Doug Smith. The featured artist this year is Renee Emanuel. The entertaining Ken Rivenburg will serve as auctioneer. Cost (Includes admission, hors d&#8217;oeuvres, desserts, champagne and open bar): $40. RSVP: (570) 969-1040.
Community Concerts at Lackawanna College presents: Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Theater at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St., Scranton.
Twelfth Generations Sing Concert XI, Nov. 24 at St. Peter&#8217;s Cathedral, Scranton, 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free no admission charge; free will offering will be collected. Info: (570) 587-2753 or catholichoralsociety.org.
Dietrich Radio Players Performance, Dec. 3 at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, 7 p.m. A casual reception will follow this live performance of radio plays. Admission: Free. Info: (570) 996-1500.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra &#8220;The Lost Christmas Eve,&#8221; Dec. 6 at Mohegan Sun Arena at 4 and 8 p.m. Cost: tickets start at $33 and a portion of the proceeds benefit The Center for Cancer Wellness Candy&#8217;s Place. Tickets: Ticketmaster.com, the Pennstar Box Office at Mohegan Sun Arena or charge by phone at 800-745-3000.
A Christmas Carol, Dec. 5-8, 12-15 and 19-22 at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes Street, Swoyersville. Based on the Dickens classic, this production is an original musical by Kevin Costley and Ted Anderson. Hours for each of the showings are as follows: Thursday through Saturday, bar opens at 6 p.m., buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m., curtain at 8 p.m. Sunday, bar opens at 1 p.m., buffet at 1:30 p.m., curtain at 3 p.m. Cost: Dinner and show $34, children 12 and under $28, show only tickets $16. Info and reservations: (570) 283-2195, or 1-800-698-PLAY.
Emmet Otter&#8217;s Jug-Band Christmas, Dec. 6 and 7 at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock at 5:30 and 7 p.m. All ages are invited to gather and enjoy this Jim Henson Christmas movie about a poor otter family that risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas. Admission: free (tickets are first come, first served). Info: (570) 996-1500.
Open Church Harp Christmas Concert, Harpist Barbara Dexter will perform Dec. 9 at Assembly of God Church, 204 S. Abington Rd. Clarks Green, from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost: Free.
Dietrich Classic Movie Series: &#8220;White Christmas,&#8221; Dec. 11 at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, 1 and 7 p.m. Admission: $5. Tickets: dietrichtheater.com or at the Dietrich ticket booth.
Free showing of &#8220;It&#8217;s a Wonderful Life,&#8221; Dec. 17 at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, at 2, 7 and 8 p.m. For all ages. Admission, popcorn and soda are free. Seating is first come, first served and is limited. Sponsored by: Ace-Robbins Inc. Info: (570) 996-1500.
LITERARY ARTS
Writers Group, for ages 18 and up, at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m., ongoing. All genres and levels of writing welcome. Cost: Free. Info: 996.1500.
STACKS Writing Group, at The Vintage/Morning Glory Cafe, 326 Spruce St., Scranton, every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Info: emailstackswritinggroup@gmail.com.
ARTS, CRAFTS AND MORE
Annual Christmas Bazaar and Food Sale, Nov. 8 - 10 at St. John&#8217;s Russian Orthodox Cathedral church center, 701 Hill St., Mayfield. The Bazaar will take place Nov. 8 and 9 from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Nov. 10 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Along with the homemade foods and baked goods, vendors and crafters will be featured on both levels of the church center. Info: (570) 876-0730, (570) 254-6882 or (570) 876-0391.
All About Pottery & Sculpture, Fridays, Nov. 8, 15, 22 and Dec. 6 from 4 to 5:30 p.m., at the Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St, Tunkhannock. Ages: 5 to 8 Cost: $40 Register: (570) 996-1500.
Annual Holiday Marketplace Fundraiser, Nov. 9 at the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be handmade merchandise for sale by a variety of vendors and a basket raffle. Admission: Free. Info: (570) 587-3440, or www.LackawannCountyLibrarySystem.org.
Owl Day, Nov. 10 at Endless Mountains Nature Center, 1 - 4 p.m. A live bird program by Bill Streeter from the Delaware Valley Raptor Center. Includes bird program, art and crafts with an owl theme and the opportunity to dissect an owl pellet to learn about what they eat. Registration (required): (570) 836-3835 or www.EMNConline.org.
Holiday Vendor Fair, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Carbondale Area Elementary School, 103 Brooklyn St. A wide selection of vendors will be on hand selling candles, kitchen ware, purses, totes, scrapbook supplies, jewelry, board games and more. Handcrafted items such as jewelry, scarves, shawls, hair bows, and home d&#233;cor will also be featured. In addition, baskets, door prizes and food will be available. Admission: $2 per person.
Cub Scout Pack 21 Holiday Craft Fair, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Mary&#8217;s Visitation Church, Dickson City. Admission: $1- includes a free door prize raffle ticket. There will be a bake sale, snack bar, and many vendors. Vendors sought. Reservations and info: Sarah Kovolenus at (570) 840-5915 or sarahkovolenus@verizon.net.
Mommy and Me Art, Nov. 12 or 13 Story Time Art, and Nov. 26 or 27 Harvest Craft, at Abington Art Studio, 208 Depot St., Clarks Summit. &#8220;Story Time Art&#8221; classes link art to children&#8217;s literature and include a story time. Any family member who would like to attend art class with their little one is welcome. Cost: $12 per class, or $100 for a 10 class pack. Info: www.abingtonartstudio.com. Register: (570) 313-0527
Dalton Fire Co. Ladies Auxillary Craft Show, Nov. 30 at the Dalton Fire Co., 109 S. Turnpike Rd., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors wanted. Info and registrations: (570) 563-1268 or (570) 563-3298. Free parking and admission.
Wreathmaking with Abby Peck, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., at Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Rd. Donation: $2.
Holiday Workshop, Dec. 7 at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. A morning of cookie decorating, holiday crafts, singing and creations by the balloon lady. For all ages. Cost: Free. Info: (570) 996-1500.

Arts and entertainment calendar, week of Nov. 6, 2013