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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The LEGO Group today officially announced LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes, to be available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PC, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita. Heres the press release:
Snow or no snow, there are plenty of enjoyable outdoor options in the Lakeshore area this winter. Heres a look at several opportunities.
Downhill skiing
Hidden Valley Ski Area, 7711 Hidden Valley Road, town of Gibson (about a mile southeast of the intersection of Interstate 43 and Wisconsin 147 at exit 164) offers downhill skiing and snowboarding, instruction and equipment rentals. The location has snow-making capabilities.
It features six runs for expert, intermediate and beginning skiers plus a snowboard park, with snowmaking and grooming on 100 percent of its terrain.
A lodge features food service and a dining area, a bar offers periodic entertainment and a ski shop carries accessories.
Lift passes during days and holidays are $29 for ages 17 and older; and $23 for ages 6-16. Lift passes at night are $21 for adults and $17 for juniors. Children ages 5 and younger ski free. Group rates and season passes are available.
Hours are 4:30 to 9 pm Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; and 10 am to 4:30 pm Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
For updated information on snow conditions at the ski area, call (920) 863-1450 or visit www.skihidden valley.us.
More on skiing: Skiing news from around the state | Your skiing photos
Point Beach State Forest
Enjoy hiking or snowshoeing at Point Beach State Forest, 9400 Manitowoc County O, which is about five miles north of Two Rivers.
The 2,900-acre winter wonderland offers 11 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails (snow permitting, of course) through pine and hemlock forest that offer occasional glimpses of Lake Michigan. The trails include 3½ miles of parallel groomed trails for skate skiing, a technique that requires a flat surface and is similar to skating.
A 3-mile county snowmobile system trail also loops through the park when there is sufficient snow cover. A lodge with a fireplace is open for warming up.
For the hardy, there is winter camping. Six sites are cleared for wintertime. Amenities include electrical hook-ups and nearby pit toilets.
The park also has two rustic woodstove-heated cabins without electricity or running water that are popular in winter, said Guy Willman, park superintendent.
The cabins are close to cross-country ski trails, and occupants can ski right from the cabin, he said.
The cabins, which sleep 14 and 16, are usually booked every weekend in winter, he said.
The Friends of Point Beach will offer a candlelight cross-country ski/hike from 5 to 9 pm Jan. 28. It will feature a 1-mile loop illuminated with candles, a separate trail for hikers, entertainment and refreshments that can be enjoyed around the fireplace in the lodge.
Cost of admission is $7 for a daily vehicle sticker or $25 for an annual sticker, good for any state park or forest. Day use areas are open from 6 am to 11 pm daily.
For information, call (920) 794-7480 or visit www.wiparks.net.
Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve
Located on the western edge of Two Rivers, at 3000 Hawthorne Ave. (US 310), is the 1,200-acre Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve.
Admission is free; donations are accepted to help maintain facilities. Some programs have fees.
Seven ungroomed woodland trails, ranging from one-half mile to 2½ miles, are available for public cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or hike from dawn until dusk daily.
The Nature Center building is open 9 am to 4 pm Mondays through Fridays. During open hours, snowshoe rentals in adult and childrens sizes are $5 a pair. The building also will be open from 9 am to noon on Jan. 7 and Feb. 4.
Visitors can see wetlands, the West Twin River, grasslands, bird life and animal tracks on the various trails, said Jessica Johnsrud, development and marketing coordinator.
The Wonder of it All: Plants in the Cold will be offered by St. Norbert College assistant biology professor Jason Mills from 3 to 5 pm Jan. 11. The program will feature outdoor and indoor components. Call to register.
A guided snowshoe hike is scheduled from 9 to 11 am Jan. 21. Cost is $3 per person for members and $5 for nonmembers, including snowshoes. Call ahead to reserve snowshoes.
Candlelight Night is from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on Feb. 18. Visitors can rent snowshoes, bring their own snowshoes or skis or hike along an illuminated trail. Live music and warm beverages will be offered indoors in the nature center. Cost is $5 for members or $10 per family; or $8 for nonmembers or $15 per family. Snowshoe rental is included in admission.
For information, call (920) 793-4007 or visit www.woodlanddunes.org.
Manitowoc city parks
» Beautiful scenery and outdoor winter recreation are in store for visitors to Silver Creek Park, located in the southern part of the city of Manitowoc alongside Lake Michigan. The 78-acre park offers ungroomed cross-country ski trails, a sledding hill and 18 holes of disc golf.
» Located along the Little Manitowoc River, on the west side of Manitowoc, is Henry Schuette Park, which spans about 65 acres. It offers winter hiking, ice fishing and cross-country skiing on ungroomed trails.
» Lincoln Park, comprising more than 100 acres on the citys northeast side, is one of the city of Manitowocs largest parks and also its most visited during winter. It is home to the Lincoln Park Zoo, which features bison, an Asiatic black bear, wolves and other animals. Winter hours are 7 am to 3 pm Mondays through Saturdays; closed Sundays. Admission is free. Lincoln Park also features rental facilities, including a heated fieldhouse and two cabins with full kitchens.
» Manitou Park, on the citys northwest side, has access to ice fishing on the Manitowoc River.
» Mariners Trail between Manitowoc and Two Rivers is open for walking along Lake Michigans scenic vista.
For information on city of Manitowoc parks, call (920) 686-3580.
Two Rivers parks
» Neshotah Park features miles of Lake Michigan beachfront, beautiful even in winter. Wooded areas, ideal for winter hiking, cover about a quarter of the 50-acre park located at 500 Zlatnik Drive.
» The 22-acre Zander Park, 1406 Parkway Boulevard, offers ungroomed walking trails through the woods and a fenced-in dog park for pets and their owners. Its an opportunity for humans and pets get some fresh air and exercise, said Judy Goodchild, director of the Two Rivers Parks and Recreation Department.
» Weather permitting, the Two Rivers Parks and Recreation Department offers monthly indoor and outdoor run/walks. The next one is planned for February. For information, call (920) 793-5592.
Snowmobile trail system
Snowmobiling is another way to take advantage of Mother Natures winter bounty as soon as the ground receives enough snow cover.
Manitowoc County offers 245.1 miles of trails funded through the State Snowmobile Aids Program and administered by the Manitowoc County Planning and Park Commission. In addition, there are nearly 100 miles of snowmobile club trails.
Area snowmobile club members, who put in hundreds of volunteer hours, are a vital component of the trail system, said Manitowoc County Park Supervisor Adam Backus.
We definitely need members to join clubs, he said The club members really promote and enhance the quality of trails in Manitowoc County.
For snow conditions, call (920) 758-7669. For snow conditions or club information, visit www.manitowoc countytrails.com.
Trail maps are available from the Manitowoc Area Visitor Convention Bureau, 4221 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc, and sponsoring businesses along the trail.
For club or other information, call (920) 683-4189.
More on snowmobiling: Snowmobiling news from around the state | Browse snowmobiling photos | Find a new trail to explore | Discuss snowmobiling issues in our forum
Ice fishing
Popular ice fishing areas include the Manitowoc River, the East and West Twin rivers in Two Rivers, the Manitowoc Marina and any of the countys more than 25 inland lakes, including Harpts, Long Lake and Bullhead, according to Kevin Cornils, president of the Manitowoc County Fish and Game Association.
One thing we should stress this year is, due to the mild winter, be very cautious before going out onto the ice. Make sure its safe, Cornils said.
More on ice fishing: Ice fishing news from around the state | Your ice fishing photos | Build a map | Read fishing reports | Were blogging about ice fishing
Area camps
» More winter fun is in store at Camp Sinawa, a 280-acre camp at 9113 Sinawa Road, Valders. It offers three color-coded cross-country ski loops ? when snow cover is sufficient ? that wind through the woods.
The trails offer varying degrees of difficulty and are open from dawn to dusk. For information, call (920) 758-2615.
» Camp TaPaWingo, 915 W. TaPaWingo Road, Mishicot, is a 78-acre camp that offers snowshoeing on about 1½ miles of ungroomed trails. Snowshoes are available for rent. Cost is $5 per pair. Call (920) 755-2785 to reserve snowshoes.
Indoor ice skating
The Manitowoc County Ice Center, 4931 Expo Drive, Manitowoc, offers public indoor skating through March. Skating hours are 11 am to 2 pm Thursdays and Fridays and 2 to 4 pm Saturdays and Sundays.
The cost is $3 for ages 50 and older, and for children ages 17 and younger; and $4 for adults. Skate rentals are $2.
For information, call (920) 682-2098 or visit www.mci center.org.
Published January 04, 2012, 10:19 PM
Entertainment options abound in Frisco
Frisco, TX (WDAY TV) – This week, Frisco, Texas is all about football, but theres plenty to do for the thousands of fans who made the trip south besides catch the game.
By:
Bill Schammert, WDAY
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan 5, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) –
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW 2012 — Rovi Corporation
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today announced an update to Rovi Entertainment Store, the company’s end-to-end, white-label solution for over-the-top storefront creation and management that is currently supporting almost a dozen third-party services on an expansive multi-manufacturer ecosystem of connected devices. This new version will offer software development kits (SDKs) to streamline customer storefront launches, ground-breaking features, including DivX Plus Streaming, to help enhance the consumer viewing experience, and support for companies that wish to introduce UltraViolet compatible services. In anticipation of new customer launches later this year in the UK, Rovi is also expanding its European content licensing program and Rovi Entertainment Store customer support services.
“For companies including retailers, content owners, CE manufacturers and service providers, Rovi Entertainment Store provides a turnkey way to quickly establish a role in the fundamental shift taking place in entertainment distribution and consumption,” said Corey Ferengul, executive vice president of products, Rovi. “We believe the latest capabilities will help our customers rapidly deploy compelling and differentiated over-the-top services across tens of millions of connected devices from leading manufacturers, drive new revenue streams, and deliver a rich slate of features that allow consumers to fully immerse themselves in a highly personalized premium entertainment experience.”
The expanded capabilities of Rovi Entertainment Store will be available through a new line of storefront client SDKs. As is the case with other Rovi solutions, the new Rovi Entertainment Store SDKs will provide a flexible technology framework that allows customers to quickly define, deploy and update differentiated digital entertainment services that are distinctly their own. The SDKs will provide support for the latest popular device platforms such as connected TVs, Web stores, Blu-ray Disc Players, iOS devices, Android mobile devices, and game consoles – including the recently added support for Sony PlayStation and Xbox. Each SDK will also include reference implementations that can be quickly branded and deployed by storefront customers. SDKs will also include extensive development documentation and libraries that enable customers to use the same underlying core that has been certified by content owners and CE manufacturers, while still delivering a customized storefront experience.
Rovi continues to evolve the Rovi Entertainment Store feature set with the availability of DivX Plus Streaming. Unveiled earlier this year at IFA, DivX Plus Streaming advances over-the-top entertainment by enabling the digital delivery of a Blu-ray Disc-like experience. The secure adaptive streaming solution, now approved by 5 of the leading studios, not only dynamically adjusts streams to deliver maximum visual quality based on available bandwidth, but also offers an advanced feature set with support for 1080p, subtitles, multiple language tracks, and trick-play functions such as smooth fast forward and rewind.
As a member of the Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem (DECE) consortium, and a licensee of UltraViolet — the ecosystem delivering a new way to collect and enjoy home video entertainment, Rovi is helping customers rapidly deploy compatible products and services. Specifically, through its Rovi Entertainment Store technologies and services, Rovi is enabling UltraViolet Digital Library support within existing and future customers’ storefronts; therefore, allowing consumers to buy UltraViolet-enabled content and/or access their entertainment purchases from a broad range of devices.
@ CES
During the Consumer Electronics Show 2012, Rovi will be hosting demonstrations of Rovi Entertainment Store along with a full complement of new and in-market solutions that are helping fuel the industry’s transition to web-based entertainment. Meetings are by appointment, January 10-13 at Caesars Palace.
About Rovi Entertainment Store
Rovi Entertainment Store enables retailers, service providers, CE manufacturers, content owners, and PC makers to quickly launch over-the-top storefronts that enable consumers to discover, purchase, manage and enjoy a broad range of new movies and TV shows on multiple platforms and devices. Rovi Entertainment Store includes white-label storefront and device playback clients, cloud services, as well as content licensing, management, and marketing services. The solution can be deployed as a complete end-to-end solution to support all aspects of storefront deployment and management, or as individual components that can be used to enhance an existing service.
About Rovi Corporation
Rovi Corporation is focused on revolutionizing the digital entertainment landscape by delivering solutions that enable consumers to intuitively connect to new entertainment from many sources and locations. The company also provides extensive entertainment discovery solutions for television, movies, music and photos to its customers in the consumer electronics, cable and satellite, entertainment and online distribution markets. These solutions, complemented by industry leading entertainment data, create the connections between people and technology, and enable them to discover and manage entertainment in an enjoyable form.
Rovi holds approximately 5,100 issued or pending patents worldwide and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with numerous offices across the United States and around the world including Japan, China, Luxembourg, and the United Kingdom. More information about Rovi can be found at
http://www.rovicorp.com/ .
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CONTACT: Chris Taylor
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Seasonal
SANTA TROLLEY RIDES: today, Saturday and Dec. 11, 17-18, 10:30 am, noon, 1:30 and 3 pm, Electric City Trolley Museum, 300 Cliff St. 963-6590.
STOURBRIDGE LINE RAIL EXCURSIONS SANTA EXPRESS: roundtrip from Honesdale to Hawley, today and Dec. 11, 11 am and 2 pm, downtown Honesdale, $15/$20, reservations recommended. 253-1960. Visit www.waynecountycc.com.
TRIPP PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION SANTA CLAUS VISIT: today, 1 to 4 pm, Tripp Park Community Center.
STOCKING STUFFERS: today, 2 pm; West Scranton High School, $5/$3, free to children under 3. 348-3616.
LACKAWANNA HISTORICAL SOCIETY EVENTS: Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave.; Kissing Ball-making workshop, today, 2 pm; holiday open house and classic toy display, Friday, 7 to 9 pm 344-3841.
HUMBUG: Forest City Regional Mask and Hammer Drama Club, today, 3 pm, Forest City Regional High School auditorium, Forest City, $5/$3/free to chidlren 5 and younger.
CHRISTMAS IN MONTROSE: Montrose Community Chorale with Southerntiersmen Barbershop Chorus, today, 3 pm, Montrose Area High School auditorium, Montrose.
WYOMING SEMINARY MADRIGAL SINGERS AND CHORALE CHRISTMAS CONCERT: today, 3 pm, Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, 228 Wyoming Ave., Forty-Fort, free. 270-2192.
IRVING BERLINS WHITE CHRISTMAS: Music Box Repertory Company, today, Thursday to Dec. 11, 15-18; Thursdays through Saturdays, 8 pm; Sundays, 3 pm, Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. 283-2195.
ROBERT DALE CHORALE: Noel Sing We: A Christmas Celebration, today, 3 pm, St. Lukes Episcopal Church, Wyoming Avenue, $15/$12/$7/free to children under 12 with parent; 28th Annual Messiah Sing-Along, Dec. 18, 3 pm, St. Lukes Episcopal Church, $15/$12/$7. 586-9321.
REJOICE, GIVE THANKS AND SING – 100TH ST. OLAF CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL LIVE SIMULCAST: today, 3:30 pm, Cinemark 20 and XD, Moosic.
THE NUTCRACKER HOLIDAY BENEFIT EVENT: Ballet Theatre of Scranton, today, 5 to 7 pm, Glenmaura Country Club, $25 advance/$30 at door.
CATHOLIC CHORAL SOCIETY ADVENT CONCERT: today, 7 pm, Our Lady, Queen of the Apostles Church, 715 Hawthorne St., Avoca, free. 587-2753.
CRYSTAL BAND OF SCRANTON CHRISTMAS CONCERT SERIES: today, 7 pm, Trinity Baptist Church, 1546 Monsey Ave.; Friday, 7:30 pm, Grace Reformed Episcopal Church, 104 Laurel Drive; Dec. 11, 7 pm, Berean Baptist Church, 33 Lincoln Ave., Carbondale; Dec. 12, 7 pm, Viewmont Mall Express Court, Dickson City; Dec. 16, 7:30 pm, Langcliffe Presbyterian Church, 1001 Main St., Avoca.
MODEL TRAINS THROUGH THE AGES: Steamtown History Museum; live steam garden railroad display, today; Ask the Expert with Dan Emmick, Saturday, 11 am to 1 pm, and Dec. 11, 1 to 2 pm; 1950s Lionel Christmas display and Santa visit, Dec. 17-18, 11 am to 1 pm 344-3841.
FALL EVENING WITH GUITAR: Monday, 7 pm, Fireplace Lounge, Nazareth Hall, Marywood University, free.
EIGHTH ANNUAL OPEN SKATE: Tuesday, 6 to 9 pm, Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre, $5 or unwrapped toy, benefits Toys for Tots.
THE SHEPHERDS CHRISTMAS PLAY: Dunmore High School Crimson Company, Wednesday through Saturday, 7 pm, Dunmore High School Auditorium, 300 W. Warren St., Dunmore, $3/$5/$8.
FESTIVAL OF TREES: on display Friday through Dec. 31, Electric City Trolley Museum, 300 Cliff St.; opening cocktail reception, Friday, 5:30 to 8 pm, $20.
MEN AND WOMEN FOR OCTAVES: A CAPPELLA HOLIDAY CONCERT: Friday, 6 pm, Moskovitz Theater, DeNaples Center, University of Scranton, free. 941-7401.
THE NUTCRACKER: Scranton Civic Ballet Company, Friday, 7:30 pm, and Dec. 11, 2 pm, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.
EMPTY STOCKING FUND BENEFIT CONCERT: Friday, 7:30 pm, Houlihan-McLean Center, University of Scranton, admission is new toy or childrens clothing item. 941-7624.
DOUG SMITH BAND: Skytop Lodge, Skytop; holiday quartet, Friday and Dec. 16, 9 to 11 pm; Yule Log Ceremony, Dec. 24, 4 to 5 pm; dance, Dec. 24, 8:30 to 11 pm; New Years Celebration, Dec. 31, 9 pm to 1 am
13TH ANNUAL HAWLEY WINTERFEST: Friday to Dec. 11, downtown Hawley. Visit www.hawleywinterfest.com. 226-2141.
GIFTS FROM NATURE: GOURD ORNAMENTS: Saturday, 9 am to noon, Lackawanna State Park, Dalton, $10, registration required. 945-7110. Visit www.visitpaparks.com.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Saturday, 9:30 am, Blakely Primitive Methodist Church, 313 First St., Blakely, reserve by Wednesday. 592-5259.
VIGNETTE SERIES – WINTER COLLECTION: Saturday; holiday open house, 11 am to 5 pm; artist and Santa reception, 5 to 8 pm; Hanson Gallery Decorium, 1037 Main St., Honesdale. 253-2525.
DOUG SMITH SWING TRIO: Winterfest, Saturday, 1 to 3 pm, Hawley Public Library, Main Street, Hawley. 226-4620.
ANTHRACITE HI-RAILERS MODEL RAILROAD CLUB CHRISTMAS TRAIN DISPLAY: Saturday and Dec. 17, Jan. 1 and 7, 1 to 5 pm; Bills Shop Rite Plaza, Routes 435 and 502, Daleville, free, donations of cleaning supplies/toiletries accepted for North Pocono Dry Goods Pantry.
CREATIVE GINGERBREAD HOUSES: Saturday, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit, grades 4-6.
LAKE WINOLA LIONESS AND TUNKHANNOCK LIONS CLUB ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY: Saturday, social hour 6 pm, dinner 7 pm, Lake Winola fire hall, Route 307, Lake Winola, $9 and unwrapped childs toy for donation to Interfaith Friends Toy Distribution Program. 836-1205, 378-2828, 378-3258.
WALLY GORDON COMMUNITY CHORUS CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Saturday, 7 pm, Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit.
NEW YORK POLYPHONY: Saturday, 7 pm, Milford Theatre, 114 E. Catharine St., Milford, $20, free to children under 12. 409-1269.
A CLASSIC VOICE CHRISTMAS CARD: Saturday, 7:30 pm, Carbondale Chamber of Commerce, 27 N. Main St., Carbondale, free.
MARYWOOD CAMPUS CHOIR ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY CONCERT: Saturday, 7:30 pm, Sette LaVerghetta Center Auditorium, Marywood University, free.
CRYSTAL GAYLE HOLIDAY SHOW: Saturday, 9 pm, Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono, $25/$40. 866-468-7619. Visit www.mountairycasino.com.
POCONO GREYHOUND ADOPTION PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA: Dec. 11, 11 am to 3 pm, Petsmart, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre, $9.95/$10.95, $5 portion benefits greyhounds. 856-0377.
10TH ANNUAL OMALLEY FREE CHRISTMAS PARTY: for children in preschool through fifth grade, Dec. 11, 1 to 3 pm, Keyser Valley Community Center, Keyser Avenue and Jackson Street, register by Thursday. 346-1828.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: live music and refreshments, Dec. 11, 1 to 4 pm, Pike County Historical Society, 608 Broad St., Milford, free.
COUNTRYSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCHS CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Dec. 11, 3 pm, Abington Heights High School, Clarks Summit, free. 587-3206. Visit www.countryside-church.org.
CHORAL SOCIETY OF NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA CONCERTS: A Ceremony of English Carols, Dec. 11, St. Lukes Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave. 343-6707.
FERDIE BISTOCCHI MEMORIAL ORCHESTRA: Friends of the Poor Christmas Dinner, Dec. 12, 5 to 7 pm, St. Marys Center, 320 Mifflin Ave., free.
SIGNING SANTA: for deaf and hard-of-hearing children, their siblings and friends, Dec. 12, 6 to 7:30 pm, Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit, free.
PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA: Mondays through Dec. 12, 6 to 8 pm, Viewmont Mall Center Court, Scranton, use entrance by Applebees Neighborhood Grill. 346-9165. Visit www.shopviewmontmall.com.
ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE FILM SCREENING: Dec. 13, 2 and 7 pm, Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, free.
NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA PHILHARMONIC: The Sound of Christmas, with Maria Elisabeth von Trapp and Empire Brass, Dec. 15, 7 pm, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave., and Dec. 16, 7 pm, FM Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $28 to $60 adults/$15 students. 341-1568.
LEADERSHIP LACKAWANNA HOLIDAY COCKTAILS AFFAIR: Dec. 16, 5:30 pm, Electric City Trolley Museum, $15 advance/$20 at door. 342-7711.
LIVING NATIVITY: Dec. 16-18, 7 to 9 pm, Clarks Green Assembly of God, 204 S. Abington Road, Clarks Green. 586-8286.
SCRANTON CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT: Dec. 17, all day, 941-9851; count tally and potluck supper, 6 pm Dunmore Presbyterian Church, 137 Chestnut St., 342-0141.
GRIFFIN POND ANIMAL SHELTER EVENTS: pet photos with Santa Claus, Dec. 17-18, 11 am to 4 pm, Petsmart, Dickson City.
THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS: Spark Gospel Singers, Lenoxville Community Band and buffet dinner, Dec. 17, 5:30 pm, Clifford Fire Hall, Main Street, Clifford, $10 and unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots, reservations required. 222-3331 or 222-4159
ROCKIT CHRISTMAS PARTY: dinner and live music, Dec. 17, 7 pm to midnight, The Regal Room, 216 Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant, $20, reservations required, 21 and older. 489-1901.
FOUR TICKETS TO CHRISTMAS: Dec. 17-18, 7 pm, Peckville Assembly of God, Business Route 6, Blakely, free. 489-4961.
PAINTING FUNDRAISER: Winter in Hawley – 2011, watercolor by Barbara Briden, raffle drawing Dec. 20, 5 pm, Hawley Public Library, 103 Main Ave., Hawley, tickets $3/$5 for two, benefits library.
UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST: Dec. 25, 8 to 11 am, Fresh Food Co., third floor, DeNaples Center, free. 941-7401.
THE NUTCRACKER: Ballet Theatre of Scranton and Marywood University, Dec. 26-28, 2 and 7:30 pm, Sette LaVerghetta Center for the Performing Arts, Marywood University. 347-2867.
GIVE THE GIFT OF ART: works by multiple artists, on display through Dec. 28, New Visions Studio Gallery, 201 Vine St.
THIRD ANNUAL MAGICAL FIRESIDE CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA: through Dec. 31, Fridays, 3 to 7 pm; Saturdays, noon to 6 pm; and Sundays, 11 am to 3 pm; $5 admission, $1 per activity ticket; Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314, 1 Manor Drive, Pocono Manor. 800-233-8150, ext. 7631.
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS: mixed media works by Virginia Pinto Sosik, on display through December, Fidelity Bank, 338 N. Washington Ave.
THE POLAR EXPRESS: model train display by Jim Loven, Nay Aug Park mural by Liz Kluesner, on display through December, Lackawanna County Childrens Library, 520 Vine St.
SNOW GLOBE: watercolors and holiday ornaments by Jack Puhl, on display through December, Lavish Body Home, 600 Linden St.
DECK THE HALLS: digital photography by Sarah Edwards, on display through December, Pierres Fine Clothing and Accessories, 406 Spruce St.
HHM HOLIDAY: hand-painted ornaments personalized by Samantha Rosenkrans, on display through December, The Fanciful Fox, 342 Adams Ave.
HOLIDAY STARS AT THE RITZ: Crystal Mountain figurines and ornaments presented by Carl Schaner, Murano Glass pendants and gift sets by Ann M. Miner, amber jewelry and beads by Andzia, on display through December, Wendell Company Interior Design Antiques, 222 Wyoming Ave.
112TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT: Jan. 1, 8 am, Pocono Environmental Education Center, Brisco Mountain Road, Dingmans Ferry, $5, benefits National Audubon Society.
WINTER TRADITIONS OF POLAND AND POLISH AMERICA: on display through Jan. 31, Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 4 pm, Luzerne County Historical Society Museum, 69 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, $4/$2/free to members and children 5 and younger.
CLUBS
AMICI, 1300 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit: Saturdays, Chris Gratz; Wednesdays, Marko Marcinko Jazz Group.
BLU WASABI, Route 6, Dickson City: Monday, Dashboard Mary; Tuesday, Lewis Lake Duo.
CLAM DIGGERS, Days Inn, Route 6, Dickson City: today, karaoke; Wednesday, Singles Mingle.
FORMOSA RESTAURANT, 727 S. State St., Clarks Summit: Thursdays, jazz music with Kenny McGraw and Ron Leas.
HUB LOUNGE, Clarion Hotel: Wednesdays, Open Mic Night; Fridays and Saturdays, Wise Crackers Comedy Show.
MANHATTAN DRIVE, Best Western Plus, Dunmore: Saturdays, The Girlz.
POOR RICHARDS PUB, 125 Beech St.: Saturdays, DJ Honey Do.
RADISSON AT LACKAWANNA STATION HOTEL, 700 Lackawanna Ave.: Saturdays, Tony Costa Trio.
RUTHS CHRIS STEAK HOUSE, Mohegan Sun Casino, Wilkes-Barre: Fridays and Saturdays, Jim Waltich Jazz Trio.
SAMBUCA GRILL, 234 Penn Ave.: Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Paul Ardito.
SKYTOP LODGE, Skytop: Saturdays, Doug Smith Orchestra.
STATIC NIGHT CLUB, I-81, Scott Exit 199: Fridays and Saturdays, DJ Latin Night Club.
MUSIC
WILKES UNIVERSITY STRING ENSEMBLE: today, 3 pm, Dorothy Dickson Darte Center, free. 408-4420.
SEVENTH ANNUAL WRECK THE HALLS TOUR: featuring Murder the Stout and Street Dogs, Tuesday, Eleanor Rigbys, 603 Scranton Carbondale Highway, Jermyn.
MARYSSA LEWKO SENIOR PIANO RECITAL: Dec. 11, 5 pm, Marian Chapel, Marywood University, free.
EVENING OF STRINGS: Dec. 14, 7 pm, Marian Chapel, Marywood University, free.
LADY ANTEBELLUM: Dec. 16, 7:30 pm, Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, $59.75/$39.75. 800-745-3000.
THE B STREET BAND: Bruce Springsteen tribute band, Dec. 17, 9 pm to 1 am, Hilton Scranton and Conference Center ballroom, 100 Adams Ave., $12 advance/$15 at door, 21 and older. 344-2212.
TONY ROI: THE ELVIS EXPERIENCE: Jan. 7, doors open 7 pm, show 8 pm, Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono
NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA PHILHARMONIC CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES: An Evening with Erica Steve Ryan, Jan. 12, 6:30 pm, Westmoreland Club, Wilkes-Barre; Flute Harp Duo Concert, Feb. 9, 6:30 pm, The Colonnade; Beethoven Festival, March 8, 6:30 pm, Mellow Theater, Lackawanna College; Music of the Romantic Era, April 11, 6:30 pm, Westmoreland Club, Wilkes-Barre; $26.50. 341-1568.
TAVARES: Jan. 14, doors open 7 pm, show 8 pm, Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono, $25/$40.
BARRY WILSON: Jan. 16, 6 to 8 pm, Lemmond Theater, Walsh Hall, Misericordia University, Dallas, free. 674-6247.
DARIUS RUCKER: Jan. 20, 8 pm, FM Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre.
LISTEN LOCAL SERIES: Feb. 3 and April 6, doors open 7 pm, show 8 pm, Shopland Hall, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, $10; Jan. 13 and March 30, 6 pm, Scranton Cultural Center, Junior Ballroom, $5.
NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA PHILHARMONIC: Broadway Love Songs, Feb. 10, 8 pm, FM Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, and Feb. 11, 8 pm, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave.; A Beethoven Festival, March 10, 8 pm, FM Kirby Center; Here to Stay: The Music of Gershwin, April 13, 8 pm, Scranton Cultural Center, and April 14, 8 pm, FM Kirby Center; Brahms, A German Requiem, April 27, 8 pm, Scranton Cultural Center; Tribute to Benny Goodman, June 9, 8 pm, FM Kirby Center. 341-1568.
RASCAL FLATTS: Feb. 17, 7:30 pm, Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre, $25/$39.75/$59.75. 800-745-3000.
LIVES ED KOWALCZYK: Feb. 18, doors open 7 pm, show 8 pm, Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono, $25/$40.
CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER: Feb. 23, 7 pm, Mellow Theater, Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St. 955-1455.
GAELIC STORM AND ENTER THE HAGGIS: March 1, 7:30 pm, FM Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre.
ROBERT DALE CHORALE: 27th Annual NEPA Bach Festival: organ concert, March 17, 4 pm, Elm Park United Methodist Church, 712 Linden St.; Chamber Music Concert, March 17, 8 pm, St. Lukes Episcopal Church; and Choral Concert, March 18, 3 pm, St. Lukes Episcopal Church; Pops Concert: The Great American Songbook, with the Doug Smith Jazz Trio, April 20, 8 pm, Shopland Hall, Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple. 586-9321.
UNFORGETTABLE FIRE: U2 tribute band, March 17, doors open 7 pm, show 8 pm, Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono, $10.
THE FRESH BEAT BAND: March 21, 3 and 6 pm, FM Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $25/$35. 826-1100.
YESTERDAY TODAY: March 23, 8 pm, Mellow Theater, Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St. 955-1455.
GLORIANA: April 14, doors open 7 pm, show 8 pm, Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono, $25/$40.
RED GREENS PERSONAL WIT AND WISDOM TOUR: April 17, 7 pm, FM Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $47.50. 826-1100.
THE KINGSTON TRIO: April 20, 8 pm, Mellow Theater, Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St. 955-1455.
CHORAL SOCIETY OF NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA CONCERTS: German Requiem, with NEPA Philharmonic, April 27; with Wyoming County Chorale, May 5, Tunkhannock; Renaissance and Baroque Masterworks, May 12, St. Lukes Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave. 343-6707.
CATHOLIC CHORAL SOCIETY OPEN AUDITIONS AND REHEARSALS: Tuesdays, 7 pm, Marywood University IHM Center. 587-2753.
SING IN THE WELSH LANGUAGE: first and third Saturday of the month, 2 pm, First Congregational Church, 500 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston, free. 905-9074.
Stage
OUR TOWN: University of Scranton Players, today, 2 pm, McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts, fees vary. 941-4318.
THE BISHOPS WIFE: Dietrich Radio Players Performance: Wednesday, 7 pm, Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, free. 996-1500.
ELEPHANTS GRAVEYARD: Abington Heights High School Drama Society, Thursday, 7 pm, high school auditorium, free, donations accepted for Griffin Pond Animal Shelter.
FOUR ONE-ACT PLAYS: Scranton Public Theatre, Jason Miller Playwrights Project, Thursday to Saturday, 8:15 pm, Olde Brick Theatre, Rear 128 W. Market St., $10. 344-3656.
LON PO PO: Friday, 10 am and 1:30 pm; Saturday, 11 am; Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, free. 996-1500.
PEACE, LOVE … AND MY MOTHER-IN-LAW: Friday and Saturday, 6:30 pm, and Dec. 11, 2:30 pm, Corner Bistro Dinner Theater, Main Street, Carbondale, dinner and show $23, reservations only. 282-7499.
MOONLIGHT MAGNOLIAS: Three Witches Productions, Friday, Saturday and Dec. 16-17, 8 pm, The Lounge, Ramada Inn, Clarks Summit, $10/$7. 851-9479, 352-6226 or email threewitches2010@aol.com.
RUGRATS: A LIVE ADVENTURE: through Dec. 11, Kiss Theatre Co., Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Twp.
DEATH OF A SALESMAN: Gaslight Theatre Company, Jan. 6 and 7, 7:30 pm, and Jan. 8, 2 pm, Mellow Theater, Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St. 955-1455.
DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS TREASURE TROVE: Jan. 11-16, Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre, $55.50/$36.50/$24.50/$15.50. 800-745-3000.
JERRY SEINFELD: Jan. 13, 7 pm, FM Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre. 826-1100.
THE CITIZENS VOICE CHILDRENS SERIES: Are You My Mother? Jan. 14, 11 am; Stuart Little, March 31, 11 am; Shopland Hall, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.
UP AND COMING COMEDY SERIES: Jan. 14, Feb. 11 and April 21; music and cocktails 7 pm, show 8 pm, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, Shopland Hall, $16. 344-1111.
SWEENEY TODD – SCHOOL EDITION: Jan. 20-29, Kiss Theatre Co., Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Twp.
SHREK THE MUSICAL: Broadway Theatre League of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Jan. 20, 8 pm; Jan. 21, 2 and 8 pm; Jan. 22, 1 and 6 pm; Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.
THE VIEW WITH A SCRANTON ATTITUDE: Lets Hear It From the Girls, Jan. 27, 7 pm; Lets Hear It From Both Sides, March 30, 7 pm; Lets Hear It From the Boys, May 4, 7 pm, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.
THE AMAZING KRESKIN: Jan. 29, 2 to 4, Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Theatre, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, $15/$50 for four.
THE 39 STEPS: Actors Circle, Feb. 2-5, 10-12 and 17-19, Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road. 342-9707.
JACKIE THE JOKE MAN MARTLING: Feb. 4, doors open 7 pm, show 8 pm, Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono, $20/$30.
LISA LAMPANELLI: Feb. 18, 8 pm, FM Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre.
THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY – JR.: Feb. 17-19, Kiss Theatre Co., Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Twp.
LITTLE WOMEN: Feb. 17-19 and 24 to 26, Wilkes University. 800-WILKES-U, ext. 4420.
JOHN PINETTE: Feb. 19, 7 pm, FM Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $34.75, all ages. 826-1100.
RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES: Broadway Theatre League of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Feb. 24, 8 pm; Feb. 25, 2 and 8 pm; Feb. 26, 1 and 6 pm, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.
GILBERT GOTTFRIED: March 3, doors open 7 pm, show 8 pm, Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono, $20/$30.
CRIMES OF THE HEART: Actors Circle, March 22-25, 30-31 and April 1, Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road. 342-9707.
RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEINS SOUTH PACIFIC: Broadway Theatre League of Northeastern Pennsylvania, March 23, 8 pm; March 24, 2 and 8 pm; March 25, 1 and 6 pm, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.
RENT: Phoenix Theatrics, April 20-May 6; Fridays and Saturdays, 8 pm; Sundays, 2 pm; Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, 409 Main St., Duryea. 991-1817.
THE TIMES-TRIBUNE LUNCH BOX SERIES: A Year with Frog Toad, May 1, 10 am and 6 pm, and May 2, 10 am, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.
NIGHT MOTHER: May 10-13 and 18-20: Actors Circle, Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road. 342-9707.
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN: Broadway Theatre League of Northeastern Pennsylvania, May 18, 8 pm; May 19, 2 and 8 pm; and May 20, 1 and 6 pm, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.
ART
GRADUATE EXHIBITION: sculpture by Noel Anderson-Corwin and Martha Moore Westbrook, photography by Sue Jenkins and ceramics by Cathleen Repholz; on display through Dec. 16; Mondays through Fridays, 9 am to 4 pm; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 am to 8 pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 4 pm; Mahady Gallery, Shields Center for Visual Arts, Marywood University.
RONALD GONZALEZ: STUDIES FOR BLACK FIGURES, MARQUETTE AND WORKING MODELS: on display through today, Suraci Gallery, Shields Center for Visual Arts, Marywood University; Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9 am to 4 pm; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 am to 8 pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 4 pm 348-6211, ext. 2428.
LACKAWANNA COLLEGE ART SHOW: on display through Wednesday, Lackawanna College Environmental Institute, 10 Moffat Drive, Covington Twp., free. 842-1506.
THE CREATIVE SPIRIT – GLENBURN TWP. SEVENTH ANNUAL ART SHOW: on display through Thursday, Mondays through Thursdays, 9 am to noon, Glenburn Twp. Building, 54 Waterford Road, Dalton. 954-1489.
26TH ANNUAL UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON JURIED STUDENT EXHIBITION: on display through Friday, Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall, University of Scranton, free.
ANI ART ACADEMY WAICHULIS CAPTURING REALISM 2011: on display through Saturday; Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10 am to 8 pm; Fridays, 10 am to 5 pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 5 pm; Paul Friedman Art Gallery, Misericordia University, free.
BROWNSCOMBE EVENTS: gallery talk, Saturday, 4:30 to 5:30 pm, Wayne County Historical Society, 810 Main St., Honesdale. 253-3240.
RUNNING THE NUMBERS: PORTRAITS OF MASS CONSUMPTION: photography by Chris Jordan, on display through Dec. 11, Sordoni Art Gallery, Wilkes University, 150 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre. 408-4325.
NINTH INVITATIONAL EMERGING ARTISTS EXHIBITION: on display through Dec. 12, Widmann Gallery, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, Kings College, Wilkes-Barre. 208-5900, ext. 5328.
GALS FROM A STUDIO: on display through Dec. 13, Cabin Cafe, Main Street, Moscow.
DECEMBER MEMBERS SHOW: various works from Afa members, on display through Dec. 30, Thursdays through Saturdays, noon to 5 pm, Afa Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave. 969-1040.
BUDS, BLOOMS BERRIES: on display through Dec. 31, Everhart Museum.
MONKEY MAYHEM AND MORE: works by Stephen Hendrickson, on display through Dec. 31, Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 996-1500.
ISAIAHS CORNER CHILDRENS HANDS-ON GALLERY: on display through Dec. 31, Everhart Museum. 346-7186.
PERMANENT GALLERIES: on display through Dec. 31; Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, noon to 4 pm; Saturdays, 10 am to 5 pm; and Sundays, noon to 5 pm; Everhart Museum, $5/$3/$2. 346-7186.
GET OFF YOUR ARTZ: works on furniture, benefiting homeless services at Community Intervention Center, on display through December, Bs Floral Design Inc., 131 Penn Ave.
VARIETY OF COLORFUL ART WORK: works by Lisa Temples-Maopolski, on display through December, BEKO Sushi Grill, 414 Spruce St.
FOUR SEASONS, A NORTHEASTERN PERSPECTIVE: photography by Jessica Diehl, on display through December, Bella Faccias Personalized Chocolates Gifts LLC, 516 Lackawanna Ave.
AN AMERICANS VIEW OF THE ROYAL WEDDING OF PRINCE WILLIAM AND KATE MIDDLETON: photography by Francine Douaihy, on display through December, City CafÃ, 116 N. Washington Ave.
FLUENT IN THE LANGUAGE OF ART: mixed media pieces by Marywood University Student Art Therapy Association, on display through December, City Lights, 534 Lackawanna Ave.
FUNCTIONAL CERAMICS: works in clay by Jeff Kuratnick, on display through December, Creedons Flower Shop, 323 N. Washington Ave.
STUCK TOGETHER: duct tape accessories and fallen branches jewelry by Maura Cummings, on display through December, Eden – A Vegan Cafe, 344 Adams Ave.
NATURE: mixed media works by Elizabeth Lordan, on display through December, GreenBeing, 334 Adams Ave.
RECENT WORKS: oil paintings by Thomas Wise, on display through December, Laura Craig Galleries, 207 Linden St.
LOCAL REALISM: oil paintings on hardboard by Mike Trovato, on display through December, Marquis Art and Frame, 515 Center St.
FOREST WHISPERS: oil pastels by Simona Gavern, on display through December, Platform Lounge at Trax, Radisson at Lackawanna Station Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave.
RECALLING WARMER TIMES: watercolors by Jan Henning, on display through December, Nimble Hill Winery, Chocolate Creations, Cangianos Deli, Semian Realty Group, 400 Spruce St.
WATERCOLORS OF THE ENDLESS MOUNTAINS: on display through December, Northern Light Espresso Bar, 536 Spruce St.
A TASTE OF POSH: photographs by Leslie Bacanelli, on display through December, POSH at Scranton Club, 404 North Washington Ave.
TERROR AT TINSEL TOWER: featuring drawings in marker by Brian Langan, on display through December, Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave.
BIGGEST ART CHRISTMAS PARTY IN TOWN: works by local artists, on display through December, Star Gallery, The Mall at Steamtown.
HANDS HOOVES: childrens art chosen by Marleys Mission, on display through December, Starbucks, The Mall at Steamtown, Lackawanna Avenue.
IKE DESIGN GROUP: reclaimed and recycled home goods, on display through December, The Bog, 341 Adams Ave.
HANDMADE CLOCKS BY CHERYL DOLAN: on display through December, The Crazy Pineapple, 317 Linden St.
A DECEMBER TO DISMEMBER: mixed media works by Sean Flynn and Sean McHale, on display through December, The Keys, 244 Penn Ave.
THE MOTH PROJECT: mixed media by local artists, benefit for Childrens Advocacy Center, on display through December, The Vintage Theater, 119 Penn Ave.
ASSORTED SURREALTIES: photographic and lens-based art by Peter Hocking, on display through December, Windsor Studio, 408 Spruce St.
ORIGINAL PAINTINGS BY ANITA AMBROSE: on display through Jan. 1; Mondays through Fridays, 9:30 am to 6 pm; Saturdays, 10 am to 5 pm; Summit Frameworks, 111 North Abington Road, Clarks Green.
WILLIAM CHICKILLO AND NANNETTE M. BURTI: on display through Jan. 8, Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 5 pm, and by appointment, Skylake Gallery, Route 407, Fleetville. 945-7000.
NORTHEAST PA SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS EXHIBITION: works by junior high and high school students, on display Jan. 21 to Feb. 12; Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9 am to 4 pm; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 am to 8 pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 4 pm; Mahady Gallery, Marywood University; awards presentation, Jan. 21, 1 pm
A VISUAL FEAST: on display through Jan. 27; Tuesdays through Fridays, 11 am to 5 pm; Saturdays, 11 am to 2 pm; ArtWorks Gallery Studio, 503 Lackawanna Ave. 207-1815.
EXCAVATION: photographs by Gary Cawood, on display through Jan. 31, Camerawork, Marquis Gallery, 515 Center St.
STUDENT ART AT THE EVERHART – BEAUTY IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER: on display Feb. 3-April 1, Everhart Museum.
GLOBALIZE: GLOBALLY INSPIRED … LOCALLY MADE: on display through February, 10 am, Timmys Town Center, The Mall at Steamtown.
ART WALKS: second Friday of the month, 5 to 8 pm, downtown Clarks Summit venues.
WATERCOLORS: by Jeff Lewis, permanent display, Linda Kays Restaurant, Sanderson Avenue.
WATERCOLOR AND MIXED MEDIA: by Bill Woelkers, ongoing exhibit, First Liberty Bank Trust, 108 N. Washington Ave.
ETC.
ABINGTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITIES: 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit; Its a Fact After-School Program, Wednesday, snow date Friday, 4 to 4:45 pm; Conversations in Our Community, Wednesday, 7 to 8:30 pm, adults; Sophia Loren Film Festival, Thursday, 6 pm, adults; Spontaneous Debate, Friday, 7 to 9 pm, grades 7-12; Second Saturdays at the Library, Saturday, 1 to 3 pm; knitting group, Dec. 12, 6:30 to 7:30 pm, adults; Make-It, Take-It Craft Time, Dec. 15, 3 to 5 pm, ages 3-10; Karaoke Night, Dec. 16, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, grades 4-6; Story Time Teens, Dec. 19, 6:30 to 7:30 pm, ages 3-6; Afternoon Book Club, Dec. 21, 2 pm, adults; Tween Advisory Board, Dec. 27, 4 to 4:45 pm, grades 4-6; Families Helping Families, Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 pm, adults; Scrabble, Thursdays, 1 pm, adults.
ZUMBA-THON: Penn State Worthington Scranton Alumni Society and Blue and White Society, Wednesday, 5 to 7 pm, campus Multi-Purpose Building benefits Thon for Four Diamonds Fund for pediatric cancer, $5.
HOME PLACE: GOING HOME: film screening and guided discussion, Wednesday, 6 pm, Lackawanna College Environmental Institute, 10 Moffat Drive, Covington Twp., free, registration required. 842-1506.
WINE CIRCLE: Friday and Jan. 13, 5:30 pm, Hotel Fauchere, Milford, fees vary.
AMA ARENACROSS SERIES: Friday and Saturday, doors open 6:30 pm, racing starts 7:30 pm; amateur day, Dec. 11, doors open 9 am, show starts 10 am; Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza. Visit www.arenacross.com. 745-3000.
KUNDALINI YOGA BENEFIT: Saturday, 10 to 11:30 am, Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, benefits theater flood recovery. 996-1500.
POCONO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER ACTIVITIES: Brisco Mountain Road, Dingmans Ferry; Moonrise Hike, Saturday, 5 to 7 pm, free; Hibernation Hike, Dec. 17, 10 am to noon, free.
PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION FUNDRAISER: Saturday, 7 pm to 1 am, City Hall, 1 N. Main St., Carbondale, $25, benefits Traceys Hope Hospice Care Program and Rescue for Domestic Animals Inc. 466-7930.
NEPA GROUP SIERRA CLUB NORTH WOODS LOOP OUTING: Dec. 11, 10 am, Lackawanna State Park, meet at boat mooring/launching area off Route 407, free. 388-2338.
A MANICURE FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS: Dec. 18, 1 to 4 pm, Elan Gardens, Venard Road, Clarks Summit, $10, benefits nonprofit supporting young women with breast/ovarian cancers and their families, sponsored by Jewish Federation of Northeastern PA. 961-2300, ext. 4.
MONSIGNOR STEPHEN HRYNUCK 100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: Dec. 27, Fiorellis Catering, 1501 Main St., Peckville, $12, 383-0319 or 383-9487; Mass, 9 am, SS. Cyril and Methodius Ukranian Catholic Church, 135 River St., Olyphant.
LUPUS FOUNDATION OF PENNSYLVANIA 15TH ANNUAL SKI FOR LUPUS DAY: Jan. 8, 12:30 to 4:30 pm or 4:30 to 10 pm, Elk Mountain, Union Dale, $25. 888-99-LUPUS or 558-2008.
MALANKA: EIGHTH ANNUAL UKRAINIAN NEW YEAR DINNER DANCE: Jan. 13, 6 pm to 1 am, doors open 5:45 pm, St. Vladimir Parish Center, 428 N. Seventh Ave., $40. 383-9487.
LACKAWANNA AUDUBON SOCIETY EVENTS: Delaware River eagle watch, Jan. 21, snow date Jan. 28, meet at Interstate 84 rest stop 8:30 am or at Milford Beach 9 am, 586-5156; Harveys Lake/Sordoni Farms field trip, Feb. 18, snow date Feb. 25, 8:30 am breakfast, Perkins Restaurant Bakery, Dallas; trip departs, 9 am, 586-8343 or 945-5226; bird walk, March 10, 8 am, Lackawanna State Park, meet at boat launch parking lot, 575-5293.
YOU LIVE HERE, YOU SHOULD KNOW THIS: local history quiz show, May 11-12, 6 to 9 pm, Shopland Hall, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, applications due Jan. 13 to Lackawanna Historical Society, Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave. 344-3841.
SECOND DINNER BY DESIGN FUNDRAISER: benefits Scranton Cultural Center and Lackawanna Historical Society, March 3 and 4, 10 am; preview party, March 2, 7 pm, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.
ST. PATRICKS DAY PARADE DAY PARTY: March 10, noon, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS: March 16, 7 pm, Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre, $15 and up. 800-745-3000. Visit www.harlemglobetrotters.com or www.ticketmaster.com.
FIGHT FOR AIR CLIMB: March 24, Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre, sponsored by American Lung Association.
GOURMET GALA: March 25, 5 to 8 pm, Genetti Manor, Main Avenue, Dickson City, benefits Ronald McDonald House of Scranton. Visit www.thegourmetgala.com.
ELECTRIC CITY RESTAURANT WEEK: April 14-28, various Scranton venues. 296-2333. Visit www.electriccityrw.com.
AN EVENING OF FINE FOOD AND WINE: April 29, 5:30 pm, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.
FRANKLIN INSTITUTE SERIES: The Human Body, Life in Space Developed in Conjunction with NASA, May 7, 10 am; The Human Body, May 8, 10 am; and How To Build a Storm: The Weather Show, May 9, 10 am, Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.
NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA PHILHARMONIC 40TH SEASON GALA AND VIOLIN AUCTION: May 11, POSH at the Scranton Club, 404 N. Washington Ave; violin raffle fundraiser, $10/$25. 341-1568.
VINTAGE THEATER ACTIVITIES: 119 Penn Ave.; Ellen Doyle Dance Experience workout, Tuesdays, 8 to 10 pm, free; writers critique group, Saturdays, noon to 2 pm, free.
GREY TOWERS MANSION TOURS: daily, 11 am to 4 pm; Grey Towers National Historic Site, 122 Old Owego Turnpike, Milford. 296-9630. Visit www.greytowers.org or www.fs.fed.us/gt.
HOUDINI MUSEUM TOUR AND MAGIC SHOW: open weekends by reservation, 1 to 4 pm, 1433 N. Main Ave.
PITTSTON AREA MEMORIAL LIBRARY EVENTS: 47 Broad St., Pittston; crochet club meetings, Tuesdays, 10 am to noon, and Thursdays, 6 to 7:45 pm; ages 12 and older; registration.
MUSEUM WITHOUT WALLS: activities for children, first Thursday of every month, 5:30 to 7:30 pm, Ben-Mar Restaurant, 89 N. Main St., Carbondale, $10 per child. 282-1771 or 282-7477.
PIKE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY EVENTS: The Columns mansion tours, Fridays, 6 to 8 pm; museum, Wednesdays and Fridays, 6 to 8 pm, Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 4 pm Visit www.pikecountyhistoricalsociety.org.
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SCRANTON GHOST WALKS: daily, 7:30 and 9 pm, $20/$15reservations required. 383-1821. Visit http://scrantonghosttours.com.
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In this image released by Summit Entertainment, Kristen Stewart, right, and Robert Pattinson are shown in a scene from The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1.
LAS VEGAS —
In this special On The Town report, huge celebs from Glee, Entourage, and big screen movie stars all made it out to the premiere of Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour in Las Vegas.
The Cirque show is coming to Orlando in February.
If youre one of the lucky or famous ones to attend the world premiere of Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour, this is how you make an entrance.
We caught up with Michael Jacksons brother on the red carpet.
Im very excited. At the same time, Im touched. Theres a little thing going on in there (points to heart.), you know, for the brother thing. My brother – I dont know if people know this about Michael, but my brother actually lived and loved what he did, Tito Jackson said.
Other stars showed up, including some little-known locals!
I can do it all, you know what I mean. Ive watched This is It probably 50 times. Literally, said Former Cocoa High School student Carrot Top.
This next episode, were doing a couple of Jackson songs. Some Janet Jackson, Jackson Five, and Michael Jackson himself, said Kevin McHale and Harry Shum Jr., from Glee.
There was no one more compassionate or committed to his work and more professional. He was an amazing force, said Allison Janney from The Help.
Everyones saying the shows going to be great. But even if I didnt like the show, I would just close my eyes and listen to the music, said Entourage star Rex Lee.
Guitarist Mike McCready from the band Pearl Jam promised to come back to Orlando with the band.
Oh, we will. I promise you, well come back. I promise, he said. We have not been to the South for a while. We need to get there. I promise we will do that.
The man who directed Michael Jacksons legendary Thriller video was on-hand at the premiere.
Michaels work lends itself to circus, really big time, said John Landis.
Im looking forward to seeing the stage here. We actually rehearsed and premiered our Glee tour right here, said Glee star Mark Salling.
Las Vegas performer Criss Angel summed up Michael Jackson and his legacy in one sentence: MJ was the epitome of entertainment.
Updated: 4:23 pm PST
Four Yahoo entertainment sites are going to the blogosphere in the sky.
The portal is letting The Projector and The Set flicker out and die, the movie and television blogs acknowledged on Twitter Friday.
In addition, Yahoo is shuttering The Amplifer, a music blog, and The Famous, a gossip site.
Yahoo said that despite the closures, its entertainment coverage would not be negatively impacted.
Were continuing to invest in original content and expert voices on the entertainment topics the fans want most such as awards season, first looks at blockbuster movies and red carpet fashion,Sibyl Goldman, vice president of Yahoo! Entertainment, said in a statement to TheWrap.
The sites editorial staffs were understandably less sanguine.
As was just announced, Yahoo has decided to let @YahooProjector shuffle off this mortal coil. Its a damn shame: We were having such fun, Will Leitch, the sites co-editor, tweeted.
In addition, the managing editors of the collection of entertainment blogs, Mark Lisanti, Gawkers original Defamer editor, and Courtney Reimer, previously of MTV Networks, are among the casualties.
Yeah, so: Yahoos shutting down our blogs. (Oh, and us.) Couldnt be more honored and proud to have worked with such talented people, Lisanti tweeted.
Starting to think that this giant purple Y! tattoo I got last year wasnt the best idea. #maw, he joked.
The Projector is a co-production between Leitch and Tim Grierson. The Set is run by Lindsay Robertson and Tara Ariano.
Both sites features reviews, news items and film clips, written with a fun and semi-autobiographical flare. The two sets of writers are friends, according to the sites.
The Famous and The Amplifier are primarily news aggregators.
Were obviously quite sad about this: We were having so much fun, something we sometimes fear is lacking in movie writing, The Projector editors tweeted on the sites Twitter feed.
They said they would be busy screen-grabbing old reviews, so they dont disappear along with the site.
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The veteran Bollywood actor and director Dev Anand died on Saturday after a heart attack in London. He was 88. Amit Dave / Reuters
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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
Legendary Santa hears Christmas wishes in Santaland and Genworth Foundation Holiday Village opens 9 am-5 pm today at the Childrens Museum of Richmond-Central, 2626 W. Broad St. Free; regular admission to visit museum exhibits. 474-7009 or email santa@c-mor.org. Visit Santa daily (hours vary) through Dec. 24 and Holiday Village through Dec. 31.
An Old-Fashioned Christmas: Victorian activities and holiday cheer indoors and out noon-5 pm today, refreshments, entertainment, seasonal greens sale, carriage rides and more at Maymont, 1700 Hampton St. Mansion tours $3-$5, 12 and younger free; carriage rides $3-$5. 358-7166, ext. 329.
Amahl and the Night Visitors, Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities production of Gian Carlo Menottis holiday opera about a shepherd boy, his mother, the three kings and the spirit of giving, 4 pm today at Richmonds Landmark Theater, 6 N. Laurel St. Free. 646-1031.
GardenFest of Lights: More than a half-million lights arrayed in the gardens, plus seasonal displays in the conservatory and education and library complex, 5-10 pm today and daily through Jan. 9 (except Dec. 24-25) at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. $7-$11; $4-$5 for garden members. 262-9887.
Illumina Festival of Trees: Display of more than a dozen themed Christmas trees on view 9 am-9 pm Mondays-Fridays and varied times Saturdays-Sundays (call for hours) at Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Road. Free. 261-2787. Through Jan. 3.
Holiday Tea and Tour: Holiday guided tour of Virginia House, followed by tea and a tour of festively decorated Agecroft Hall, 3-5 pm Thursday-Friday beginning at Virginia House, 4301 Sulgrave Road. $23-$29; reservation required. 353-4251.
Maymont by Moonlight: Victorian characters greet guests for carriage rides, tours, refreshments and more, 5:30-9:30 pm Friday at Maymont, 1700 Hampton St. $20-$25; reservation required. 358-7166, ext. 329. Repeats Dec. 16.
Henrico Holiday Spectacular: Seasonal song and dance followed by a screening of Scrooge, 7 pm Friday and 2 and 7 pm Saturday at Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Road. $1. 328-4491.
Virginia Center for Architecture Behind the Scenes Holiday Tour: Tour of the mansion that generations of Richmonders have called the Branch House, including rarely opened second and third floors, begins at 2 pm Saturday at the house, 2501 Monument Ave. $8-$10; reservation required. 644-3041, ext. 105. Tour repeats Dec. 17.
A Colonial Christmas: Re-enactors in 17th-century Christmas customs, 1-9 pm Saturday at Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Road, Chester. Free. 748-1613.
James River Parade of Lights: Illuminated boats cruise after sunset, with viewing in Richmond from Libby Hill Park (entertainment at 4:30 pm, parade viewing at 6; 646-8911) and Intermediate Terminal (parade viewing at 6), Osborne Park in Henrico County (entertainment at 4, parade viewing at 7; 501-5121) and in Chesterfield County at Henricus Historical Park (entertainment at 6, parade viewing at 7:45, 748-1613) and Dutch Gap boat landing (parade viewing at 7:30). Times are approximate. Free.
ART OPENINGS
For Arts Sake Gallery and Studio, 8540 Patterson Ave., 740-1400. Reception 5-8 pm Friday for Unpredictable, works by Anne Chaddock. Through Jan. 23.
Open Door Gallery at Kimberly Anns, 246-248 N. Sycamore St., Petersburg, 733-2828. Friday for the Arts reception 10 am-10 pm for Holiday Handmades mixed-media group show of unique gifts. Through Dec. 31.
Page Bond Gallery, 1625 W. Main St., 359-3633. Reception 7-9 pm Friday for Illuminate, group exhibition of painting, photography, ceramics and sculpture. Through Jan. 14.
Petersburg Regional Art Center, 132 N. Sycamore St., Petersburg, 733-8200. Friday for the Arts reception 7-10 pm for December Gala all-media group show. Through Jan. 3.
CONCERTS
Richmond Symphony Pops: Let it Snow! concert of seasonal favorites with Richmond Symphony Chorus and One Voice Chorus, 3 pm today at Carpenter Theatre, Richmond CenterStage, Sixth and East Grace streets. $12-$76. 788-1212.
Central Virginia Masterworks Chorale in Prophets, Dreams and Dancing: Festive Music for Choir and Brass at 3 pm today at Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church, 210 Henry St., Ashland; 7:30 pm Friday at St. Marks Episcopal Church, 520 N. Boulevard; and Dec. 11 at 3 pm at Grace Baptist Church, 4200 Dover Road. $10 in advance, $15 at door, $5 students. 347-7310.
VCU Singleton Center (Vlahcevic Hall unless noted), 922 Park Ave., 828-6776. Today: VCU Guitar Ensemble, 4 pm, free. Monday: VCU Percussion Ensemble, 7:30 pm, free. Tuesday: VCU Strings Showcase, 8 pm, free. Friday: Holiday Gala: VCU music groups in benefit for Hospital Hospitality House, 7:30 pm, $5-$10.
Harmony in Hanover: Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra in seasonal favorites, 7 tonight (cocktails at 6) at Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover. $25. 537-5050.
Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra in family friendly holiday pops concert, Home for the Holidays, 7 pm Monday in the atrium of the James Center, 1051 E. Cary St. Free. 673-7400.
Henrico Concert Band in holiday music, 7:30 pm Monday at Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Road. Free; reservation required. 501-5859.
Jubilation Senior Adult Community Choir in songs of the season, 11 am Tuesday at Salisbury Presbyterian Church, 13621 Salisbury Road, Midlothian. Free. 794-5311.
Trumpet Studio recital, 5:30 pm Tuesday in VCUs James W. Black Recital Hall, 1015 Grove Ave. Free. 828-6776.
Richmond Concert Band in Christmas concert, 7 pm Tuesday at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 30 Malvern Ave. Free. 737-3767. Repeats at different venues Dec. 13 and Dec. 18.
Ralph Jones Group in seasonal and holiday favorites, 7 pm Tuesday in the cafe at Hopewell Library, 209 E. Cawson St., Hopewell. Free. 458-6329.
Silly Bus Holiday Extravaganza: Holiday and childrens song classics and Silly Bus fan favorites, 7 pm Wednesday in the Gottwald Playhouse, Richmond CenterStage, 600 E. Grace St. $8-$15. (800) 514-3849.
Soprano sax stylist Kenny G in holiday show, 7:30 pm Thursday at Carpenter Theatre, Richmond CenterStage, 600 E. Grace St. $57-$77. 592-3400 or (800) 514-3849.
Central Virginia Wind Symphony Holiday Spectacular, 7 pm Friday and 3 pm Dec. 11 at Virginia Center Commons, 10101 Brook Road, Glen Allen. Free. 342-8797.
Vince Gill amp; Amy Grant in The 12 Days of Christmas, a Broadway in Richmond roadshow at 8 pm Friday at Richmonds Landmark Theater, 6 N. Laurel St. $47.50-$67.50. 646-4213 or (800) 514-3849.
Blues rocker Delbert McClinton, 8 pm Friday at The National, 708 E. Broad St. $20-$30. 612-1900.
Richmond Boys Choir holiday performance, 2 pm Saturday at Richmond Public Library, 101 E. Franklin St. Free. 788-6404.
American Youth Harp Ensemble in Harp! The Herald Angels Play at 3 pm Saturday (prelude by Virginia Choristers at 2:30) at Grace Baptist Church, 4200 Dover Road. $5-$10.
Handels Messiah: Richmond Symphony Orchestra and Chorus collaborate in the glorious oratorio, 7 pm Saturday at Carpenter Theatre, Richmond CenterStage, 600 E. Grace St. $12-$45. 788-1212.
Petersburg Festival Chorus Christmas concert, 7:30 pm Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church, 215 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg. $10. 862-3706.
Richmond Mens Chorus and Richmond Womens Chorus in Harps of Gold holiday concert, 8 pm Saturday and 3 pm Dec. 11 at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church, 3601 Seminary Ave. $10-$15 in advance, $15-$20 at door. 241-0446.
DANCE
The Nutcracker: Concert Ballet of Virginias full-length production of the holiday favorite, 2:30 pm today at Goochland High School auditorium, 3250-A River Road West, Goochland; and 7:30 pm Friday, 2:30 and 7:30 pm Saturday and 2:30 pm Dec. 11 at Monacan High School auditorium, 11501 Smoketree Drive. $12-$24. 798-0945. Repeats Dec. 16-18 at Atlee High School.
THEATER OPENINGS
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Jewish Family Theatre production of the hit musical comedy, opens at 7:30 pm Thursday at Weinstein JCC, 5403 Monument Ave. $10-$15. 285-6500. Through Dec. 18.
Fuddy Meers, John Tyler community College theater production of a black comedy about an amnesiac woman trying to understand her life, opens at 7 pm Friday at Nicholas Student Center, John Tyler Community College-Chester, 13010 Jefferson Davis Highway. Free. 594-1498 or 768-6617. Through Dec. 11.
DIVERSIONS
Caribbean Winter Night Gala: Caribbean cuisine and rum cocktails, island music and dancing, silent auction and more sponsored by Virginia Caribbean Education Exchange Foundation, 8 pm-midnight Saturday at Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad St. $75. 515-0999.
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