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Attorney Marion Munley honored with the 2016 Lynette Norton Award

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Misericorida University president Thomas J. Botzman elected to Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania

THIS WEEK: April 15 to 21, 2016Shakespeare Celebration, marking the 400th anniversary of his death. Included: dramatic monologues from his works performed by the Misericordia University Readers Troupe (4:30 p.m. April 18 in Mercy Hall); and a Shakespeare Sonnet Marathon including all 154 sonnets (11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. April 20) in the Pauly Friedman Art Gallery, followed by tea and scones at 3:30 p.m. Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. Free. 570-674-6400.The Wonder of Words, the third annual Poetry Auction to benefit the Scholastic Book Fund. Poets donate five cents per word to read a poem; audience members match the cost of poems that inspire them. McGowan Room, Bevevino Library, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. 7 to 9:30 p.m. April 19. 570-674-8113.Luncheon with a Special Author, the annual event sponsored by Friends of the Back Mountain Memorial Library with guest author David Pupa (&#8220;The Magician&#8221;). Appletree Terrace, Newberry Estate, 458 Pioneer Avenue, Dallas. 11 a.m. April 21. $27. 570-675-1182.The Franklin Street Sleuths. The mystery-book club will discuss &#8220;Mortal Fear&#8221; by Greg Iles. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 6:30 p.m. April 21. A limited number of books are available on a first come, first served basis for $2. 570-823-0156.FUTUREShakespeare Lives! A festival celebrating Shakespeare&#8217;s unique contribution to world literature with noted Shakespeare scholars and performers offering lectures, discussions and scenes from &#8220;Hamlet.&#8221; Presentations include &#8220;Performing Shakespeare&#8217;s Language,&#8221; &#8220;Shakespeare Lives: Past, Present and Future,&#8221; &#8220;Will Power: 1616-2016,&#8221; &#8220;Shakespeare and Gender&#8221; and more. Brennan Hall and other campus venues, University of Scranton. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 23. $25 includes a lunch buffet. Registration: 570-941-6206.Great Books at Hayfield, an informal discussion of &#8220;Oedipus the King&#8221; by Sophocles. Hayfield House Community Room, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, 1269 Old Route 115, Lehman Township. April 25 with a buffet supper at 6 p.m. and discussion at 7 p.m. 570-675-2171.<ins>Poetry Reading, by award-winning poet Allison Joseph. McDonnell Room, DeNaples Center, 900 Mulberry St., University of Scranton. 8 p.m. April 27. Free. 570-941-7619.</ins><ins>Read It. See It. Love It. Read the book &#8220;Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,&#8221; then gather to watch the movie 1 p.m. April 30 and discuss the differences. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave. 570-654-9847.</ins><ins>Jay Parini: My Life as a Writer in Poetry and Prose, a talk by the prolific author focusing on his two most recent books: &#8220;New and Collected Poems&#8221; and &#8220;Empire of Self: A Life of Gore Vidal.&#8221; Heritage Room, Weinberg Memorial Library, University of Scranton. 5:30 to 7 p.m. May 2. Free. 570-941-6206.</ins><ins>The Franklin Street Sleuths. The mystery-book club will discuss &#8220;This Night&#8217;s Foul Work&#8221; by Fred Vargas. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 6:30 p.m. May 19. A limited number of books are available on a first come, first served basis for $2. 570-823-0156.</ins><ins>Pennsylvania Writers Conference, celebrating all genres of writing with workshops and panel discussions. Begins with an Open Mic and Poetry Slam 7 p.m. Aug. 5 and continues 9 a.m. Aug. 6 with guest speaker Maureen Corrigan, book critic on NPR&#8217;s &#8220;Fresh Air&#8221;; and ending with a keynote address at 7 p.m. by poet, novelist and biographer Jay Parini. Henry Student Center, 84 W. South St., Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. $100 by June 30; $130 thereafter; $40 students. Registration: 570-408-4547 or wilkes.edu/PWC.</ins><style>
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Reads Listings: April 15 to 21, 2016