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From the Executive Director
WHEW! There's a LOT going on!
This issue is FULL of Art, Music, Theater and MORE! There's so much, it's a long way down to some important information about grant opportunities for local non-profit arts groups and individual artists and performers, so I won't use up any more space here!
Mike Burnside
Executive Director
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Art!
Hazleton Art League Painting & Photography Exhibit~ Opening Reception SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2:00 ~ 4:00pm
Featured artists are Mark Rooney, Jessica Sacavage and Pamela Speaker. This event is FREE and open to the public.
George B. Markle Gallery, 225 East Broad Street, Hazleton, PA.
Editor's note: if you leave the reception in Hazleton at 4pm, you'll be just in time for:
Allison Maslow photography at Something Special, 23 Walnut Street, Kingston, PA 288-8386
Opening reception Saturday, April 18, 5-7pm
Studio Views VII: Paintings and drawings from the art classes of Georgiana Cray Bart
The Gallery at Pierce Plaza, Pierce Street, Kingston
APRIL 4TH TO MAY 16, 2009
RECEPTION: SATURDAY APRIL 25TH 12 - 2 P.M.
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Music!
The Wyoming Seminary Music Department will present its annual Spring Concert on Friday, April 17 at 8:00 p.m. in the Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, 228 Wyoming Avenue, just north of Kingston Corners. The Chorale will present selected international folk songs, while the Madrigal Singers will perform music from their upcoming European concert tour in June. The Orchestra will feature selections from the "Carmen" Suites No. 1 and No. 2; "Broadway Tonight!," a medley of classics from favorite Broadway shows; and selections from "The Wizard of Oz." The Wyoming Seminary percussion ensemble, string ensemble, flute quartet and chamber ensemble also will perform. This concert is free and open to the public. For more information call 270-2190. The Wyoming Seminary Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble, led by Lower School music teacher Robert Lugiano, will present a program of big band music on Sunday, April 26 at 3 p.m. at Wyoming Seminary Lower School's Amato Auditorium, 1560 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort. The Wind Ensemble will feature Lugiano's arrangement of "Malaguena," as well as Fillmore's "American's We" and "O Danny Boy" by Grainger. The Jazz Ensemble will perform favorites such as "Spain" by Corea, "What'd I Say" by Ray Charles and "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Arlen. The ensembles also will perform some of these pieces during their appearance at Disney World early in April. The program will feature student soloists and jazz combos and is free and open to the public. For more information call 270-2190.  TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH MUSIC ON TAP AT THE CHICORY HOUSE MAY 1 AT 8 PM The Chicory House Concert Series presents North Sea Gas,a veteran Scottish trio offering traditional Scottish music along with contemporary and self-penned tunes. The concert takes place Friday, May 1 at 8 p.m. at the Forty Fort Presbyterian Church, 1224 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Admission is $15. Tickets are sold at the door. Information at 570-825-8772 or chicoryhouse.com. The trio, one of the most popular traditional groups in Scotland, is comprised of Dave Gilfillan, Ronnie MacDonald and Grant Simpson who have been touring the world for the past 30 years, delivering their powerful three-part harmonies backed by fiddle, guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, bodhran, whistles, and banjo. The band has received both the Gold and Silver Disc awards from the Scottish Music Industry for their album "Caledonian Connection." This was followed by Silver Disc awards for the albums "Keltic Heritage," "Live from Edinburgh" and "Scottish Destiny."
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Theater! (or Theatre!)
Electric Theatre Company 326 Spruce St., 2nd Floor, Scranton, www.electrictheatre.org, 570.558.1515
· "The Pursuit of Happiness" features performers from the Broadway casts of Aida, Chicago, Grease, Young Frankenstein, The Lion King with host Richard Kline of "Three's Company:" April 20, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $25. Post-show party with performers additional $10. Call for details/tickets.
· "The Patrick Pearse Motel" preview May 6-8, Opening Gala May 9, closes May 24.
Harris Conservatory for the Arts 570.287.7977
· "Puss In Boots" April 18, 1 & 5 p.m.; April 19, 2 p.m., at E.L. Meyers High School Auditorium (Carey Ave., Wilkes-Barre). $11 in advance, call for info.
King's College Theatre 570.208.5825
· The King's Players Renaissance Faire: April 30, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Monarch Court, (between N. River/Franklin St.).
Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre 537 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre 570.823.1875, www.ltwb.org
· "The Fabulous Fable Festival" April 18, 7 p.m., April 19, 3 p.m. Tickets $10, call for reservations.
· "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" May 16, 22-23, 8 p.m., May 17, 24, 3 p.m. Call for reservations.
And also... The Little Theatre Group of Leadership Wilkes-Barre is hosting a Dessert Gala and Silent Auction to raise money to purchase a new digital piano and related audio equipment for the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre.
The Event will be Friday, April 17 6:30-9PM at Genetti's Hotel in Wilkes-Barre. Live theatrical performances by the actors of the Little Theatre, live piano music, desserts, and a gift basket raffle.
At press time, the following restaurants will be participating by offering delicious desserts: Cork, The Cafe, Portofino, Arena Bar and Grill, Theo's Metro, Bentley's, Perkins, Outback Steakhouse, Hillside Farms, and the following businesses have donated gift certificates or gift baskets: Gertrude Hawk, Ollies, Humphrey's, 3 Sisters, Touch of Eyelet, Outrageous, Michael Mootz Candies
Mostly Opera
· "Opera In Scranton" April 26, 7 p.m. at Jewish Community Center Theater (601 Jefferson Ave., Scranton). Features Act IV of "La Boheme" and Menotti's "The Old Maid & The Thief" plus other excerpts and arias. Tickets $25 reserved, $15 general. Call 570.346.3693 for info.
Music Box Players 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville 570.283.2195 or 800.698.PLAY or www.musicbox.org
· YA Musical Theatre Academy: Classes begin April 30. Ages 13-18. Students will perform Disney's "High School Musical" in June. Call to enroll.
· "Jekyll & Hyde" May 1-3, 7-10, 14-17. Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Buffet dinner 90 minutes before curtain. Tickets available for dinner/show and show only, discounted prices for seniors/students/children. Group rates also available. Call for reservations.
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and MORE!
Wilkes-Barre's beautiful Kirby Park will welcome thousands to the Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26. Don't miss this weekend of free entertainment and other springtime activities, presented by the City of Wilkes-Barre.
"Wonders of the Watershed Celebration" Slated for Penn State Hazleton
Mark your calendars! Nescopeck/Jeddo Partnership is busily planning an exciting event, the "Wonders of the Watershed Celebration" taking place on Saturday, May 9, 10 am - 5 pm, at Penn State's Hazleton Campus.
The day will include workshop sessions geared for homeowners, updates on information on the Jeddo Mine Tunnel, children's activities, entertainment, a rain barrel give a way, and much more! Over 45 environmental, historical, and recreational organizations will be on hand to share information on the natural, cultural, and historical aspects of our area during this day long event.
This event is free of charge and is appropriate to families, homeowners, concerned citizens, agency representatives and anyone with an interest in learning more about their watershed or just a fun day! Come for all or part of the day!
A children's poster contest relating to the watershed will also be highlighted at the festival. For additional details on workshop offerings, the poster contest, rain barrel give away, and entertainment contact Kathryn Krulack at 570-501-2161.
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All artists, performers, non-profit arts groups - PAY ATTENTION TO THIS!
Editor's note: If you are a non-profit organization or artist or performer, or even a writer who has a project you're working on but need a little help with the finances, DO NOT pass up the opportunity to attend one of the grant information meetings listed below.
ARTS FUNDING FOR LACKAWANNA AND LUZERNE COUNTIES
Scranton Area Foundation/Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
The Scranton Area Foundation is one of the 17 regional service providers throughout the Commonwealth that has been selected by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) to facilitate the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA) Program. The Scranton Area Foundation has been working in partnership with the state in designing and creating initiatives on a regional level to make significant impact on the arts and cultural opportunities in Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties. 2009 is the ninth year of the project, which is funded in part by a grant from the Scranton Area Foundation.
Through this collaborative effort organizations or individual artists within Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties are eligible to apply for grants up to $3,000. A total of $626,648 has been distributed through Lackawanna and Luzerne counties since the partnership began in 2001.
Grants are available for projects occurring from September 1, 2009 - August 31, 2010.
INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS WILL BE HELD ON:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2009 AT 6:00 P.M.
Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry
2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2009 AT 6:00 P.M.
The Trolley Museum
300 Cliff Street
Scranton, PA
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2009 AT 6:00 PM
Penn State Hazleton Campus
Graham 115
All applicants must apply using the egrant for PPA Project Stream available in mid-May on the PCA website:
http://www.pacouncilonthearts.org
For further information on the 2009-2010 grant cycle please contact: Cathy Fitzpatrick, PPA Coordinator at the Scranton Area Foundation office (347-6203)
Application deadline: June 30, 2009
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