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ArtScene, with Erika Funke as the host/producer, is a daily short program which brings attention to the area's arts and cultural events. Join her weekdays at Noon for interviews, reviews and commentaries on films, books, jazz, and classical music. Let Erika's ArtScene help you plan your weekend!

  • Elizabeth Powers, Adjunct Professor at King's College & Director of the Fall 2025 production of "Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really" by Kate Hamill at the George P. Maffei ll Theatre on the King's campus, 133 N. River Street in Wilkes-Barre.Shows October 2 and 3 at 7:30 pm; October 4 at 2:00 and 10:00 pm, and October 5at 2:00 pm. https://www.onthestage.tickets/kings-college-theatre/or by phone at (570) 208-5828.
  • Julie Esty, founder & artistic director of the Dearly Departed Players, and Roger Mattes,a member of the troupe, speaking about the 2025 Dunmore Cemetery Tour taking place October 5th and 12th at 2:00 pm on the grounds in Dunmore PA. The tour is free and lasts 2 hours and walking shoes are recommended. For more information: Facebook.com/TheDunmoreCemeteryTour/
  • Resident Artists/Ensemble Members Amy Rene Byrne, Kimmie Muroya& Aaron White, actors in the cast of "The 39 Steps" adapted by PatrickBarlow from the novel by John Buchan & the film by Alfred Hitchcock,running at the Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center Street in downtownBloomsburg October 2, 3, 4, & 5; October 9, 10, 11, &12, 2025.Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 3:00 pm.www.bte.org/
  • Ty Kim, Emmy Award-Winning filmmaker and director of the recent documentary titled, "Earl." The film tells the story of the life and music of the distinguished 20th composer and educator who retired from Harvard University in 1990 and died in 1998. Earl studied with Arnold Schoenberg and Ernest Bloch and taught Paul Salerni and John Harbison, award-winning composers in their own right. Earl Kim's association with writer Samuel Beckett is explored in the film as well as Earl's service during World War II. We hear in this feature Dr. Salerni's memories of Earl Kim as his teacher & mentor, as well. The documentary has been screened internationally and has won a number of prizes. For more information: earlkimcomposer.com
  • Bill O'Boyle, Member of the Steering Committee of the Luzerne CountyArts & Entertainment Hall of Fame, and columnist & staff writer for theTimes Leader, speaking about the 2025 Induction Ceremony takingplace on Saturday, October 4th, at the F.M. Kirby Center on PublicSquare in downtown Wilkes-Barre. There is a special VIPreception at 5:00 and tickets should be purchased by 5:00 pm onMonday, September 29th. There are still general admissiontickets available--doors opening at 6:30 with showtime at 7:30 pm.You can find information on Facebook and at kirbycenter.org/We heard briefly in the prologue from Heather Sincavage, Directorof the Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University.
  • Bill O'Boyle, Member of the Steering Committee of the Luzerne CountyArts & Entertainment Hall of Fame, and columnist & staff writer for theTimes Leader, speaking about the 2025 Induction Ceremony takingplace on Saturday, October 4th, at the F.M. Kirby Center on PublicSquare in downtown Wilkes-Barre. There is a special VIPreception at 5:00 and tickets should be purchased by 5:00 pm onMonday, September 29th. There are still general admissiontickets available--doors opening at 6:30 with showtime at 7:30 pm.You can find information on Facebook and at kirbycenter.org/We heard briefly in the prologue from Heather Sincavage, Directorof the Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University.
  • Thomas Putnam, Artistic Director of Hamilton-Gibson Productions, who acts inand directs the current production of "Under the Lintel" by Glen Berger, running nowthrough October 5, 2025, at the Warehouse Theatre, Central Avenue, in Wellsboro, PA.Shows are Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:30 pm.www.hamiltongibson.org/
  • Rob Padden, Creative Director, & Karen Padden, Assistant Director, speaking about the 25th anniversary of Gravestone Manor, a TheatricalHaunted House, at 1095 HWY 315 inside the Trion warehouse.Shows run weekends from September 26 through October 26, 2025.Fridays & Saturdays from 7:00 to 10:00pm and Sundays from 7:00 to9:30 pm. www.gravestonemanor.com/ All proceeds benefit theUnited Way of Wyoming Valley.
  • Ryan Keberle, trombonist, composer, band leader & educator,speaking about his passion for the music of Brazil in anticipationof his performance with his band mates in Collectiv do Brasilat The Cooperage Project, 1030 Main Street in Honesdale, PAon Friday, September 26, 2025 at 7 pm. They will present musicfrom their new album, "Choro das Aguas."www.thecooperageproject.org/ www.ryankeberle.com/
  • Conor Kelly O'Brien, Co-founder/Executive Director of the Scranton Fringe Festival,speaking about the history of the event and a number of the original productionsscheduled as part of this year's Festival, running from September 25th throughOctober 5th. There will be live theater, visual arts displays, live music, comedy, film and more, in many different venues. The Festival will kick off on Thursday (9/25) at Marywood University from 6 to 9 pm and will feature a 3D projection light show.For more information and a complete schedule: www.scrantonfringe.org/
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