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  • Host: Erika Funke
  • Brings attention to the area's arts and cultural events. Join Erika for interviews, reviews and commentaries on films, books, jazz, and classical music. Let Erika's ArtScene help you plan your weekend!
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ArtScene for 11/13 "Dr. Fredric Wild"

Tue, Nov 18 listen to this topic
Erika Funke speaks to Dr. Fredric Wild, professor of communications and theatre at Lycoming College, about playwright Georges Feydeau. Dr. Wild will direct the Lycoming College Theatre's presentation of Feydeau's "A Fitting Confusion." The show runs Nov. 20-22 at 8 p.m. at the Mary L. Welch Theatre, Williamsport. For more information, www.lycoming.edu.

ArtScene for 11/18 "Father John Dear"

Tue, Nov 18 listen to this topic
Erika Funke speaks to author and Jesuit priest Fr. John Dear, about his new autobiography, "A Persistent Peace - One Man's Struggle for a Non-Violent World." Father John will give a talk at 7 p.m. Nov. 18 in the Professional Development Center at Penn College of Technology, Williamsport.

ArtScene for 11/12 "Brooks Eldridge-Martin"

Fri, Nov 14 listen to this topic
Erika Funke speaks to Brooks Eldridge-Martin, executive director of the Bradford County Regional Arts Council, about the council, and what it means to receive a Governor's Award for the Arts. Eldridge-Martin won a Governor's Award for the Arts in 2006.

ArtScene for 11/14 "Zoellner Arts Center"

Fri, Nov 14 listen to this topic
Erika Funke speaks to Deb Sackarackis and Liz Scofield of the Zoellner Arts Center, about the green rock band "Cloud Cult," who will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 14, and storyteller Jay O'Callahan, who will perform on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. O'Callahan will spin his tale, "Pouring the Sun" in the Diamond Theatre.

ArtScene for 11/10 "Ani DiFranco"

Fri, Nov 14 listen to this topic
Erika Funke speaks to songwriter/musician Ani DiFranco about her upcoming performance at the F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre, at 8 p.m. Nov. 15. For more information, www.kirbycenter.org.

ArtScene for 11/11 "Ron Eliran"

Thu, Nov 13 listen to this topic
Erika FUnke speaks to Howard Grossman, executive director of the Jewish Family Service of the Wyoming Valley, about Ron Eliran's upcoming concert at 2 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Jewish Community Center, 60 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre. Eliran is considered "Israel's Ambassador of Song. For information, call 824-4646 or 823-5137. $10 for adults, $5 for seniors.

ArtScene for 11/6 "Mark Medoff"

Sun, Nov 9 listen to this topic
WVIA's Peter Wynne speaks to Tony Award winning playwright Mark Medoff, who will be directing the world premiere of Richard Atkins' "The Men of Mah Jong," at the Electric Theatre Company, Scranton, from Nov. 5-23.The show is a co-production between the Electric Theatre Company and Queens Theatre in the Park. For more information, www.electrictheatre.org

ArtScene for 11/7 "The Everhart Museum"

Sun, Nov 9 listen to this topic
Erika Funke speaks to Everhart Museum curator Nezhka Pfeifer; Director of Interpretive Programs Tara Steele; and Director of Development Communications Lauren White, about the celebration "Tools in Motion," this weekend at the museum, as well as the museum's collection and exhibition schedule. For more information, www.everhart-museum.org.

ArtScene for 11/5 "Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre"

Wed, Nov 5 listen to this topic
Erika Funke speaks to director Christa Manning; and actors Joe Sheridan and Judith S. Fried, about the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre's production of "You Can't Take It With You." The show will run Nov. 8-9 and 14-16 at the theatre, 537 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. For more information, 570-823-1875 or on the web at www.ltwb.org.

ArtScene for 11/4 "The Bracken Theatre"

Wed, Nov 5 listen to this topic
Erika Funke speaks to director Dawn Winarski and actor Paul Winarski of the play, "Glengarry, Glen Ross," by David Mamet. The play will run Nov. 7-9 and 14-15 at the Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, 409 Main St., Duryea. For more information, 570-457-3589 or www.brackentheatre.com.

ArtScene for 11/3 "Wyoming Valley Art League"

Tue, Nov 4 listen to this topic
Erika Funke speaks to Howard Grossman, newly-elected president of the Wyoming Valley Art League, about "Art Under the Sun," at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. The event will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 7. For more information, www.wval.org.

ArtScene for 10/31 "Red Molly"

Sat, Nov 1 listen to this topic
Erika Funke speaks to musician Carolann Solebello of female folk trio "Red Molly," about the group. Red Molly will perform at 8:30 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. The concert is presented by JTAMS Productions.

ArtScene for 10/30 "David Briggs"

Thu, Oct 30 listen to this topic
Erika Funke speaks to British virtuoso organist David Briggs about the art of improvisation and his return to Wilkes-Barre as special guest organist at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church on Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m. Briggs will accompany the immortal silent film "The Phantom of the Opera."

ArtScene for 10/24 "Gabriel Chamber Ensemble"

Sat, Oct 25 listen to this topic
Erika Funke speaks to Gabriel Chamber Ensemble board member Kate Potter about the group and the 12th annual Coffee House at Bear Crossing, to be held Oct. 26 from 3 to 6:30 p.m. in the hall at Bear Crossing, New Ringgold. Admission is $10, and the event features music, spoken word, gourmet treats Chinese raffle. Information at www.gabrielensemble.org.

ArtScene for 10/16 "Studio 411"

Sat, Oct 18 listen to this topic
Erika Funke speaks to producer Art Walsh and director Lou Bisignani about a new play in a new theatre space. The play is Stephen Pastore's "Jane Austen Friends," and it will run Oct. 17-19 and Oct. 24-26. The play is presented by the New Vic Theatre at Studio 411, Olyphant. For information, www.newamericanvic.com or 489-7700.

ArtScene for 10/15 "Robert Wolensky"

Fri, Oct 17 listen to this topic
Erika Funke speaks to Robert P. Wolensky, co-author of "Tragedy at Avondale," about the program that will discuss the Avondale tragedy at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Washburn Street Cemetery in Scranton. Wolensky will present a full program on Avondale at 2 p.m. that same day at the Lackawanna Historical Society's Catlin House.

ArtScene for 10/13 "ArtWalk"

Tue, Oct 14 listen to this topic
Erika Funke speaks to artist Jason Godeke, faculty member at Bloomsburg University, and his student, Lisa Neese, about "ArtWalk" in downtown Bloomsburg. The autumn ArtWalk will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. Oct. 16 in downtown Bloomsburg.

ArtScene for 10/10 "Salvadore DeFazio"

Fri, Oct 10 listen to this topic
Erika Funke talks to Salvadore DeFazio, author of the new study, "Hazleton at War 1861-1865," about the upcoming "History Weekend" in Hazleton. There will be a lecture at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hazleton and a tour of the Vine Street Cemetery will be at 10 a.m. Oct. 18, starting at the Vine Street entrance. For more info, www.wvia.org

ArtScene for 10/9 "The Cultural Council of Luzerne County's 3rd Annual Juri

Thu, Oct 9 listen to this topic
Erika Funke speaks to Mike Burnside, executive director of the Cultural Council of Luzerne County; and board member Shelley Pearce, about the council the 3rd Annual Juried Exhibition, which opens tomorrow with a gala opening reception at the Luzerne County Courthouse from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The exhibition runs through Nov. 7. For info, www.cclcarts.org

ArtScene for 10/8 "Chris Lathrop/Brian Keeler"

Thu, Oct 9 listen to this topic
Erika Funke speaks to artist Chris Lathrop about her art and the 12th annual Artists' Open House, where her art will be shown, Oct. 11-13th in Susquehanna County. Erika also speaks with Brian Keeler, artist and co-founding organizer of the 15th annual North Branch Art Trail Wyalusing Arts Music Festival Triathalon that runs from Oct. 10-12.

ArtScene for 10/7 "USAF Academy Band"

Thu, Oct 9 listen to this topic
Erika Funke speaks to clarinettist, Master Sgt. Claudia Weir, and Lt. Col. Larry Lang, commander and conductor of the USAF Academy Band, about the band and their upcoming concert at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg. The show is 7 p.m. Oct. 10, but the show is sold out. For more information on the band, www.usafacademyband.af.mil.

ArtScene for 10/6 "Laurie Cadden"

Tue, Oct 7 listen to this topic
Erika Funke speaks to Laurie Cadden, director of development at the Scranton Cultural Center, about the 2008-2009 "Friday Forum Series." Opening at 8 p.m. this Friday (Oct. 10) is the stand-up comedy show, "Mama's Night Out," in Shopland Hall. For more information, www.scrantonculturalcenter.org or 570-693-4100.

ArtScene for 10/3 "Diane Czajkowski" For more information, www.dianeshorses

Fri, Oct 3 listen to this topic
Erika Funke speaks to Wyoming Valley artist Diane Czajkowski about her work in conjunction with a number of exhibits. Her work will be on display Oct. 3 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Scranton; at the 3rd Annual Juried Art Exhibition of the Cultural Council of Luzerne County at 200 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre and other venues.

Artscene for 10/1 "Dr. N.J. Stanley"

Thu, Oct 2 listen to this topic
Erika Funke speaks to Dr. N.J. Stanley, assistant professor of theatre at Lycoming College, and director of the theatre department, about the theatre department's presentation of "Angels in America," by Tony Kushner, at 8 p.m. Oct. 2-4, and 9 11 at the Mary L. Welch Theatre at Lycoming College. For more information, www.lycoming.edu.

Artscene for 10/2 "Sarah Tanguy"

Thu, Oct 2 listen to this topic
Erika Funke speaks to Sarah Tanguy, curator of the exhibit, Tools in Motion: The Hechinger Collection at the Everhart Museum, Scranton, about the vision of John Hechinger Sr., hardware industry pioneer, and the exhibition titled "Tools in Motion," now through Dec. 22 at the Everhart Museum, Scranton. For more information, www.everhart-museum.org.

ArtScene for 9/29 "Die Fledermaus"

Tue, Sep 30 listen to this topic
Erika Funke speaks to Dolores Dominick-Noll, director of the ensemble La Voce, and Margie Young, program director of the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock, about Die Fledermaus, to be presented Oct. 5 at 3 p.m. at the Dietrich Theater. For more information, www.dietrichtheater.com.

ArtScene for 9/30 "Deborah Horan"

Tue, Sep 30 listen to this topic
Erika Funke speaks to foreign affairs journalist and Woodrow Wilson Fellow Deborah Horan, about her work in the Middle East and her visit to Misericordia University. Horan will deliver a public lecture, "Reporting in the Middle East as a Woman," in the McGowan Room of the library at 7 p.m. Oct. 1.

ArtScene for 9/26 "The Past Players"

Fri, Sep 26 listen to this topic
Erika Funke speaks with Julie Esty of the Past Players about the annual Lackawanna Historical Society Tour of the Dunmore Cemetery. The tour will be conducted Oct. 5th and 12th at 2 p.m. For more information, on the web at www.lackawannahistory.org.

ArtScene for 9/25 "Philippa Gregory"

Thu, Sep 25 listen to this topic
WVIA's Fiona Powell speaks to best-selling author Philippa Gregory in anticipation of her visit at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Buckingham Performing Arts Center on Wyoming Seminary's Upper School campus. Gregory will read from her new novel, "The Other Queen," and will answer questions from those in attendance. For information, www.wyomingseminary.org.

Artscene for 9/24 "Martin Eberhard"

Wed, Sep 24 listen to this topic
Erika Funke speaks to Martin Eberhard, founder and former CEO of Tesla Motors, an electric car company based in southern California. Eberhard will speak at Wilkes University at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. The program is titled, "Building a Culture of Innovation: From E-Books to Electric Cars to...?"

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