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Exhibition opening combines art, food and talk &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University hosted an opening for its
exhibition, ``Louisa Matthiasdottir: Paintings 1930s-1990s,'' Saturday, Jan18. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Among the folks stopping in to view the images were Bob and Pat Heaman,
Charles and Barbara Shaffer and Lynn Gonchar. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Friends enjoyed an hors d'ouevres selection of smoked salmon pate, pastry
shells filled with shrimp salad, tapenade, endive and chicken salad and an
assortment of cheeses and crudite, all prepared by Ann Marie Noone, who was
accompanied by her husband, Tom Noone. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Virginia and Dave Davis took in the show with their son David. Ken Marquis,
Sandy and Esther Sternlieb, and university President Chris Breiseth were in
attendance as well. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Drawings by Seymour Lipton are also on display in the Print Room. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 The exhibitions run through Feb. 23 and may be viewed between noon and 5
p.m., seven days a week. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 There were tables for 12 and tables for two and for every number in
between. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 One hundred and ninety people flocked to the Westmoreland Club Saturday,
Jan. 18, for a great meal highlighted by selections on the piano by Frank
Baur. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Frank is a graduate of Wyoming Valley West, Wyoming Seminary and Lafayette
College, where he acquired his degree in classical music. He was also a star
quarterback, making the cover of Sports Illustrated. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Members and guests such as Bernie and Rosemary Popson, Ray and Anne
Depietro, Scott and Marilyn Millington, Joe and Diane Kerestes, and Dave and
Donna Pasatko made it a point to reserve a table for the occasion. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Cocktails and passed hors d'ouevres of salmon mousse and caviar in pastry
shells, cheese balls and scallops wrapped in bacon were enjoyed in the bar and
grill room by George and Jane Nicholson, Joe and Louise Nelson, and Tim and
Judy Mack. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 A selection of incredible entrees was served, including broiled Norwegian
salmon, sauteed cold water lobster, filet mignon, swordfish with proscuitto
and thyme, and veal medallions. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Frank mingled with old friends, including Tom and Erica Romanowski, and
made new friends while taking requests during the breaks. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Also enjoying the evening were Marty an~d Lora Freifeld with Mark and Diane
Katlic, Bonnie and Jonathan Blum, Allison Walzer and Bruce Danoff, and Cheryl
and Alan Frank. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Tonight's the big night! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Super Bowl heaven for many, just another Sunday for others. My
sister-in-law relishes this day because she doesn't have to watch another
football game until August. Until we tell her the Pro Bowl is coming and she
frowns. ... If you're not a football fan, look forward to Fat Tuesday and
Mardi Gras, and Valentine's Day, which lands on a Friday this year. No excuses
this year, guys, do something special. ... If you're a dog lover, plan a trip
to New York for the AKC Westminster Dog Show Feb. 10 and 11. ... And it still
may be weeks away, but the Philadelphia Flower Show is running from March 2
through March 9. ... Koral's Fashion in Kingston has been stormed during the
"Thanks For the Memories Sale." It's not a hoax, said David and Judy Koral. So
thanks for the memories. ... Deadlines didn't give us time to get the scoop on
Reggie Brown's second performance at a presidential inauguration. Perhaps we
can get some tidbits about the inaugural for next week. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Marion Conyngham's column is published every week. Pertinent tidbits,
social news items and other correspondence can be forwarded to her in care of
The Times Leader, 15 North Main St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18711. She can be
reached by e-mail at wilder@epix.net &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Exhibition Opening Combines Art, Food And Talk 
The Sordoni Art Gallery At Wilkes University Hosted An Opening For Its 
Exhibition, ``louisa Matthiasdottir: Paintings 1930s-1990s,'' Saturday, Jan.

Exhibition Opening Combines Art, Food And Talk The Sordoni Art Gallery At Wilkes University Hosted An Opening For Its Exhibition, ``louisa Matthiasdottir: Paintings 1930s-1990s,'' Saturday, Jan.