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ArtScene (WVIA) (Art)

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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 1/6 "James Hunter"

Wed, Jan 7 Listen
Erika speaks to Elizabeth Scofield, executive director of the Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, and Deborah Sacarackis, director of programs and outreach, about the concert featuring British RB /Soul singer James Hunter. The show will be at 8 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Zoellner Arts Center. For information, www.zoellnerartscenter.org

ArtScene for 1/2/09 "PaperKite Press Studio and Gallery"

Mon, Jan 5 Listen
Erika speaks to writer Jennifer Hill about her new book "The Girl's Pocket Guide to Poetry." For a detailed list of events at PaperKite, go to www.wordpainting.com

ArtScene for 12/31 "The Vintage Theater" For information, www.scrantonsvint

Mon, Jan 5 Listen
Erika speaks to Conor O'Brien co-founder and executive director of the Vintage Theater, Meredith McGrath, volunteer coordinator and volunteer J.J. Pearson about the grand opening of the theater, located at 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. Alfred Hitchcock's "The Thirty Nine Steps" will be featured Jan. 16 through the 18th.

ArtScene for 1/5 "Jay Stevesky"

Mon, Jan 5 Listen
Erika Funke speaks to Jay Stevesky, president of the Classical Guitar Society of NEPA, about the concert by French guitarist Roland Dyens, at 8 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Scranton Cultural Center in Shopland Hall. For information, www.cgsnepa.org.

ArtScene for 12/30 "Chicory House and the Folklore Society"

Tue, Dec 30 Listen
Erika talks to Tom Durkin, president of Chicory House, about the New England Contra Dance featuring the music of the Warrington Family Band. The dance is at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 3 at the Church of Christ Uniting, Kingston. A concert featuring a New York City world music quartet is at 8 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Red Carpet Cafe at the Forty Fort Presbyterian Church.

ArtScene for 12/29 "Sherman Theater presents a COTA Christmas" The program

Mon, Dec 29 Listen
Erika Funke speaks to trombonist and co-founder of the Delaware Water Gap Celebration of the Arts, about "A COTA Christmas," a program of Yuletide Jazz, at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 29 at the Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. Artists performing include Eric Doney's Pacific Street Swingin' Jingle Singers and more.

ArtScene for 12/18 "Box of Light Theatre/Geisinger Medical Center"

Tue, Dec 23 Listen
Erika Funke speaks to Rand Whipple, artistic director of the Box of Light Theatre, Dr. Mary O'Keefe of Geisinger Medical Center, Danville; and psychologist Dr. John Gerdes about the theatre training program for residents and practicing physicians w/Box of Light Theatre and Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

ArtScene for 12/22 "Abby Ahmad"

Mon, Dec 22 Listen
Erika Funke speaks to singer/songwriter Abby Ahmad in anticipation of her performance at 8 p.m.Dec. 27 at the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, 537 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre. Door open at 7 p.m. For more information, 570-825-3120.

ArtScene for 12/17 "La Voce"

Wed, Dec 17 Listen
Erika Funke speaks to Dolores Dominick-Noll, music director of the ensemble La Voce, and Margie Young of the Dietrich Theatre, Tunkhannock, about Johann Strauss' "Die Fledermaus," which will be presented at 3 p.m. Dec. 28 at the Electric Theatre, at the corner of Spruce Street and Wyoming Ave, Scranton.

ArtScene for 12/16 "A Festival for Christmas"

Tue, Dec 16 Listen
Erika Funke speaks to Michael Gallagher, set and lighting designer, speaking about "A Festival for Christmas," which runs Dec. 18 through Dec. 21 at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes Street, Swoyersville. For information, 570-283-2195 or 800-698-PLAY.

Artscene for 12/9 "Ballet Northeast"

Mon, Dec 15 Listen
Erika Funke speaks to Dr. Rudolf Schleich, of Ballet Northeast, and performers Mia Carlson and Cally Richardson, about Ballet Northeast;s production of "The Nutcracker." The production is the only full-length, traditional "Nutcracker" ballet in the Wyoming Valley this season.

ArtScene for 12/12 "Choral Arts of Luzerne County"

Mon, Dec 15 Listen
Erika Funke speaks to Dr. John Curtis, founding musical director of a new choral ensemble in NEPA - "Choral Arts of Luzerne County." Dr. Curtis spoke about the new group and its inaugural concert performed on Dec. 14. For more information on the ensemble, www.choralartslc.org

ArtScene for 12/11 "Dr. Sheldon Spear"

Mon, Dec 15 Listen
Erika Funke speaks to Dr. Sheldon Spear, author of the study, "Daniel J. Flood: A Biography - The Congressional Career of an Economic Savior Cold War Nationalist," about the study. For more information, www.lehigh.edu/library/lup.

ArtScene fror 12/10 "Electric Theatre Company" For information, www.electri

Thu, Dec 11 Listen
Erika Funke speaks to actors Robert Salsburg, Eleanor Gwyn-Jones, Conor McGuigan and Ed Chemaly about the Electric Theatre Company's production of "A Christmas Carol," with 10 actors playing over 70 roles. David Zarko is producing artistic director. The show runs Dec. 12-14 at the Electric Theatre, 326 Spruce St., Scranton.

ArtScene for 12/5 "The Wyoming Seminary/PAI Civic Symphony Orchestra" For i

Sun, Dec 7 Listen
Erika Funke speaks to Jerome Campbell, music director and conductor of the Wyoming Seminary/PAI Civic Symphony Orchestra, about the orchestra and its 2008-2009 season titled, "Fantasy Takes Flight." Concerts will be performed at 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Great Hall at Wyoming Seminary, Kingston at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Houlihan-McLean Center, Scranton.

ArtScene for 12/4 "Hemingway in Paris"

Sun, Dec 7 Listen
Erika Funke speaks to actors Carla Reck and Tim McDermott about the New American Vic's presentation of Stephen R. Pastore's "Hemingway in Paris." Lou Bisignani is the director. The show runs Dec. 5-6 and 11-13 at 8 p.m. at the 411 Studio, 411 Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant. For information, www.newamericanvic.com.

ArtScene for 12/3 "Civic Concert Band"

Wed, Dec 3 Listen
Erika Funke speaks to conductor Dr. Philip Simon about the Civic Band Concert at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre. The show will be at 8 p.m. Dec. 5 and admission is free. The theme of the concert is "Music, the International Language."

ArtScene for 12/2 "The Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell Univ

Wed, Dec 3 Listen
Erika Funke speaks to Bill Boswell, executive director of the Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell Univ., about two upcoming programs; "Cherish the Ladies' "Celtic Christmas at 8 p.m. Dec. 6 and the Paper Bag Players presentation of "Make a Little Room for Me!" at 1 p.m. Dec. 13. Both shows will be at the Weis Center. Info at 570-577-1000.

ArtScene for 12/1 "The Robert Dale Chorale" For more information, www.rober

Mon, Dec 1 Listen
Erika Funke speaks to Dr. Steven Thomas, music director of the Robert Dale Chorale, about their upcoming program with the Wilkes University Choral Ensembles, "Joyeux Noel: A French Christmas." The show will be at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Scranton, and at 3 p.m. Dec. 7 at St. Nicholas R.C. Church, Wilkes-Barre.

ArtScene for 11/27 "David Armstrong"

Sat, Nov 29 Listen
Artist David Armstrong talks about his art as part of a WVIA-TV documentary titled, "Our Vanishing American Landscape: The World Work of David Armstrong," which aired Earth Day 1993. The Gallery at Penn College in Williamsport will host the exhibition, "Exalting Everyday Elements," - a collection of paintings by David Armstrong, from Dec. 2 - 17.

ArtScene for 11/28 "Christmas with the Choral Society"

Sat, Nov 29 Listen
Erika Funke speaks to Dr. Alan Baker, music director and conductor of the Choral Society of Northeast PA, about "Christmas with the Choral Society." The show is at 3 p.m. Nov. 30 at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Olive Madison Streets, Scranton. General admission is $15. For information, www.choralsociety.net. For tickets, call 343-6707.

ArtScene for 11/26 "A Child's Christmas in Wales"

Wed, Nov 26 Listen
Erika Funke speaks to Gerard Stropnicky, ensemble director of the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, and Scott Atherton, manager of administration and development, about the ensemble's upcoming performances of "A Child's Christmas in Wales." The show runs Nov. 28-Dec.28. For more information, www.bte.org.

ArtScene for 11/25 "Ruben Studdard"

Tue, Nov 25 Listen
WVIA's Chris Norton speaks to Ruben Studdard in anticipation of his performance in the 30th anniversary national tour of "Ain't Misbehavin'." The show is presented by the Broadway Theatre League Nov. 28 through Nov. 30. There will be five performances. For more information, www.broadwayscranton.com.

ArtScene for 11/21 " Scranton Public Theatre" For more information, www.scr

Fri, Nov 21 Listen
Erika Funke speaks to Bob Schlesinger, executive director of Scranton Public Theatre, and actress Agnes Cummings, about the theatre's 30th anniversary celebration featuring three one-act comedies with Cummings. The show premieres Nov. 21 and runs Fridays, Saturday's and Sundays through Dec. 13 at the Olde Brick Theatre, rear 128 W. Market St., Scranton

ArtScene for 11/20 "Barbara Remington"

Thu, Nov 20 Listen
WVIA's Peter Wynne speaks to artist Barbara Remington about her life's work. "Miss Bewilda Spindrift," a pen-and-ink drawing by Remington, will be part of the annual art gala and auction at 6 p.m. Nov. 22 at the AFA Gallery, Scranton. For more information, www.artistsforart.com.

ArtScene for 11/19 "KISS Theatre Company" Information at www.KISStheatre.or

Wed, Nov 19 Listen
Erika Funke speaks to Christa Manning, producing artistic director and co-founder of the KISS Theatre Co., and Joe Sheridan, director, about the theatre company's production of "Beauty and the Beast," which runs Jan. 16-18 and 23-25 at the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre. There will also be a gala Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. at the F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.

ArtScene for 11/13 "Dr. Fredric Wild"

Tue, Nov 18 Listen
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
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
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
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.

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