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        <description><![CDATA[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!]]></description>
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    <title>River Stage Community Theatre; Ellen Boyer; June 17 2026</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Ellen Boyer, accomplished theater educator, actor & director, from the Susquehanna Valley, speaking about the award-winningBroadway musical 1776 that she is directing at River StageCommunity Theatre, at the Greenpeace Center, 815 MarketStreet in Lewisburg.Shows Fridays & Saturdays- - June 19, 20 & 27, 2026 at 7:30 pm.There will be a special Friday performance on June 26th at6:00 in anticipation of the Lewisburg fireworks display.Sunday matinees will be held at 2:30 pm.The production is made possible, in part, by a grant fromthe Amer250PAFoundation. For more information:www.riverstagetheatre.org/]]></description>
    
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    <itunes:title>River Stage Community Theatre; Ellen Boyer; June 17 2026</itunes:title>
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    <title>Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre; Tyler Florian; Scott Colin Woolnough; Jacob Thomas; June 16 2026</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Tyler Florian, director; Scott Colin Woolnough,LTWB artistic director & actor with role of LordFarquaad; and Jacob Thomas who has the roleof Donkey, in the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barreproduction of "Shrek the Musical", running fromJune 19 through June 28, 2026 at 537 N. MainStreet in Wilkes-Barre. Shows are Fridays andSaturdays at 7:30 pm with Sunday matinees at 3:00.For more information: www.ltwb.org/]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:31:29 -0400</pubDate>
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    <title>Rebel Stages, Stroudsburg, PA;  Brandon Hanks; June 16 2026</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Brandon Hanks, founder and director of Rebel Stagesin Stroudsburg, speaking about the 2026 summer seasonat RS and the summer camps to be offered by theSchool of Visual and Performing Arts.The season begins with, "For Colored Girls Who HaveConsidered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enough,"by Ntozake Shange June 19th at 8pm, 20th at 2:00 &8:00; & 21st at 6:00pmat the SVPA Black Box Theatre, 11 Foundry Streetin Stroudsburg.There will be a special Juneteenth Opening NightExperience from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pmwith a featured art showcase in collaboration withCreate & Be Studio; complimentary wine & lightrefreshments and entertainment as part of thecommunity gathering.For more information: facebook.com/rebelstagesand www.schoolofvisualandperformingarts.org]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:27:16 -0400</pubDate>
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    <title>Diva Productions/Actors Circle; Paige Balitski; Bob Balitski; Ray Hopkins; June 12 2026</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Paige Balitski, Artistic Director; Bob Balitski, actor playing Ben Franklin;and Ray Hopkins, actor playing John Adams, speaking about thespecial production of the Broadway musical "1776" that is acollaboration between Diva Productions and Actors Circle,and an America250PA Semiquin Grants-supported presentation.The show will run from June 19 through June 28, 2026,at West Scranton Intermediate School, 1401 Fellows Streetin Scranton. Performance times are Fridays & Saturdaysat 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:00. There is also a performanceon Thursday, June 25th at 7:30 pm.For information: 570-209-7766 facebook.com/DivaTheaterScrantonwww.actorscirclescranton.com/]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:57:13 -0400</pubDate>
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    <title>Carbondale, PA; Michele Bannon; June 11 2026</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Michele Bannon, Mayor of Carbondale, PA, speaking about the creative activities in the city including Second Saturdays that will be held through October 10, 2026, withthe next in the series taking place on Saturday, June 13th, from 4:00 to 8:00 pmthroughout the downtown area. There will be artists, live music, food and muchmore. For information: www.carbondalepa.org/ or www.visitcarbondalepa.com/To view the national documentary film, "Amerigo," that features Carbondale,WVIA TV will broadcast this exploration of the American Dream in our timeon Thursday, June 25th at 7:00. At 8:30 there will be an airing of the regional town hall meeting featuring Mayor Bannon and others fromthe documentary. For more information: www.wvia.org/]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:39:34 -0400</pubDate>
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    <title>&quot;Spitballer: Stan Coveleski &amp; the 1920 Cleveland Indians&quot;; William C. Kashatus; June 11 2026</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Dr. William C. Kashatus, American historian, educator and author,speaking about his new study titled, "Spitballer: Stan Coveleski andthe 1920 Cleveland Indians," just released by the University ofNebraska Press. Coveleski was a native of Shamokin, PA, andhe went on to be a Hall of Fame pitcher in the Major Leagues.This is Part Two of a two-part interview.For more information: www.nebraskapress.unl.edu]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:09:25 -0400</pubDate>
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    <title>&quot;Spitballer: Stan Coveleski &amp; the 1920 Cleveland Indians;&quot; William Kashatus; June 10 2026; Pt 1</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Dr. William C. Kashatus, American historian, educator and author,speaking about his new study titled, "Spitballer: Stan Coveleski andthe 1920 Cleveland Indians," just released by the University ofNebraska Press. Coveleski was a native of Shamokin, PA, andhe went on to be a Hall of Fame pitcher in the Major Leagues.This is Part One of a two-part interview.For more information: www.nebraskapress.unl.edu]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:26:30 -0400</pubDate>
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    <title>The Bloomsburg Singers; Joseph Stuligross; June 08 2026</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Dr. Joseph Stuligross, Instructor in the Department of Music,Theatre and Dance at Commonwealth University--Bloomsburg,speaking about the Spring Concert of the Bloomsburg Singers,"Americana," that will be held on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at3:00 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 130 W. 3rd Streetin Bloomsburg. The program will include "Chester" by WilliamBillings; "Bread and Roses," "The Promise of Living" by AaronCopland and more. Admission is free. For information:www.bloomsburgsingers.org/]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:14:24 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Joseph Stuligross, Instructor in the Department of Music,Theatre and Dance at Commonwealth University--Bloomsburg,speaking about the Spring Concert of the Bloomsburg Singers,"Americana," that will be held on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at3:00 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 130 W. 3rd Streetin Bloomsburg. The program will include "Chester" by WilliamBillings; "Bread and Roses," "The Promise of Living" by AaronCopland and more. Admission is free. For information:www.bloomsburgsingers.org/]]></itunes:summary>
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    <title>Broadway In Scranton 2025-2026 Season; Ali Basalyga; June 04 2026</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Ali Basalyga of NAC Entertainment speaking about thefinal show in the Broadway in Scranton 2025-2026season: Meredith Willson's "The Music Man."There will be shows June 12, 13 & 14th at the ScrantonCultural Center, 420 North Washington Avenue.Performances Friday at 7:30 pm; Saturday at 2:00and 7:30 pm; and Sunday at 1:00.For more information: www.broadwayinscranton.com/Tickets are available online or at the Scranton CulturalCenter Box Office.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:17:20 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ali Basalyga of NAC Entertainment speaking about thefinal show in the Broadway in Scranton 2025-2026season: Meredith Willson's "The Music Man."There will be shows June 12, 13 & 14th at the ScrantonCultural Center, 420 North Washington Avenue.Performances Friday at 7:30 pm; Saturday at 2:00and 7:30 pm; and Sunday at 1:00.For more information: www.broadwayinscranton.com/Tickets are available online or at the Scranton CulturalCenter Box Office.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Ali Basalyga of NAC Entertainment speaking about thefinal show in the Broadway…]]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>2026 Wilkes-Barre Cavalcade of Jazz; Bill Frisell; George Graham; June 03 2026</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Award-winning guitarist Bill Frisell speaking with WVIA's George Graham about his life in musicin anticipation of his visit to NEPA to headlinethe 2026 Wilkes-Barre Cavalcade of Jazz with aperformance by the Bill Frisell Trio on Saturday,June 6th at 6:30 pm at the FM Kirby Center onPublic Square in downtown Wilkes-Barre.The festival runs from June 5th through 7thwith an opening ceremony on Fridayat 5:00 with a performance by the IndigoMoon Brass Band and a tribute to GeorgeGraham as "Champion of Jazz."A Jazz Walk follows with many venueshosting music. Saturday opens withJava & Jazz at the Abide Coffee House,with much music to follow, leading up to theBill Frisell Trio at 6:30. On Sunday, therewill be a Jazz Brunch at the Stegmaier Mansion.All the musical performances are free exceptfor the Frisell concert.www.wilkesbarrecavalcadeofjazz.org/]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:29:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Award-winning guitarist Bill Frisell speaking with WVIA's George Graham about his life in musicin anticipation of his visit to NEPA to headlinethe 2026 Wilkes-Barre Cavalcade of Jazz with aperformance by the Bill Frisell Trio on Saturday,June 6th at 6:30 pm at the FM Kirby Center onPublic Square in downtown Wilkes-Barre.The festival runs from June 5th through 7thwith an opening ceremony on Fridayat 5:00 with a performance by the IndigoMoon Brass Band and a tribute to GeorgeGraham as "Champion of Jazz."A Jazz Walk follows with many venueshosting music. Saturday opens withJava & Jazz at the Abide Coffee House,with much music to follow, leading up to theBill Frisell Trio at 6:30. On Sunday, therewill be a Jazz Brunch at the Stegmaier Mansion.All the musical performances are free exceptfor the Frisell concert.www.wilkesbarrecavalcadeofjazz.org/]]></itunes:summary>
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    <title>PA Theatre of Performing Arts; Adam Randis; Tim Solarek; June 02 2026</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Adam Randis, Artistic Director of PTPA & director of the current show; and Tim Solarek, actor who has the role of Merrick, speaking about theproduction of "The Elephant Man" by Bernard Pomerance to bepresented June 12, 13 & 14, 2026, by the PA Theatre of PerformingArts at the J.J. Ferrara Center, 212 W. Broad Street in Hazleton.Friday & Saturday at 7:00 pm; Sunday at 2:00.www.ptpashows.org/]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:27:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Adam Randis, Artistic Director of PTPA & director of the current show; and Tim Solarek, actor who has the role of Merrick, speaking about theproduction of "The Elephant Man" by Bernard Pomerance to bepresented June 12, 13 & 14, 2026, by the PA Theatre of PerformingArts at the J.J. Ferrara Center, 212 W. Broad Street in Hazleton.Friday & Saturday at 7:00 pm; Sunday at 2:00.www.ptpashows.org/]]></itunes:summary>
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    <title>Wilkes-Barre Cavalcade of Jazz; Neil Prisco; A.J. Jump; June 01 2026</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A.J. Jump and Neil Prisco of the F.M. Kirby Center, members of the Cavalcade committee, speaking about the 2026 Wilkes-Barre Cavalcadeof Jazz to be held June 5th, 6th & 7th at various venues throughoutdowntown Wilkes-Barre. The event marks the 75th anniversary of theoriginal Cavalcade of Dixieland Jazz that took place on February 23,1951, cited as the first formal jazz festival in the country.This year's headliner is the Bill Frisell Trio, and the group willperform at the F. M. Kirby Center on Public Squareat 6:30 pm. The Opening Ceremony will be held on Friday at 5:00 at the Kirby Centerwith the Indigo Moon Brass Band & a tribute to WVIA's George Grahamas Champion of Jazz. There will be a Jazz Walk on Friday evening,and many other performances throughout the weekend. For more information:www.wilkesbarrecavalcadeofjazz.org/]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:56:57 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A.J. Jump and Neil Prisco of the F.M. Kirby Center, members of the Cavalcade committee, speaking about the 2026 Wilkes-Barre Cavalcadeof Jazz to be held June 5th, 6th & 7th at various venues throughoutdowntown Wilkes-Barre. The event marks the 75th anniversary of theoriginal Cavalcade of Dixieland Jazz that took place on February 23,1951, cited as the first formal jazz festival in the country.This year's headliner is the Bill Frisell Trio, and the group willperform at the F. M. Kirby Center on Public Squareat 6:30 pm. The Opening Ceremony will be held on Friday at 5:00 at the Kirby Centerwith the Indigo Moon Brass Band & a tribute to WVIA's George Grahamas Champion of Jazz. There will be a Jazz Walk on Friday evening,and many other performances throughout the weekend. For more information:www.wilkesbarrecavalcadeofjazz.org/]]></itunes:summary>
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    <title>Techne Music Festival; Timothy Schwarz; Lawrence Stomberg; May 27 2026</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Timothy Schwarz, Violinist & Head of Strings at Rowan University and Founder & Artistic Director of Techne Music, and LawrenceStomberg, Cellist & Professor of Cello & Associate Directorfor Performance Studies at the University of Delaware School of Music,speaking about the 2026 Techne Music Festival taking place fromJune 7th through June 11th at Moravian University in Bethlehem, PA.There will be a culminating concert on Thursday, June 11that 7:00 pm, at Peter Hall, 342 Main Street on the Moravian campus.Admission is free, and no tickets are required. For more information:www.technemusic.org/]]></description>
    
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Timothy Schwarz, Violinist & Head of Strings at Rowan University and Founder & Artistic Director of Techne Music, and LawrenceStomberg, Cellist & Professor of Cello & Associate Directorfor Performance Studies at the University of Delaware School of Music,speaking about the 2026 Techne Music Festival taking place fromJune 7th through June 11th at Moravian University in Bethlehem, PA.There will be a culminating concert on Thursday, June 11that 7:00 pm, at Peter Hall, 342 Main Street on the Moravian campus.Admission is free, and no tickets are required. For more information:www.technemusic.org/]]></itunes:summary>
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    <title>2nd Annual Pottsville Film Festival; Joe Whelski; Richard Kline; May 26 2026</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Joe Whelski, Filmmaker, Pottsville native and Festival Director,and Richard Kline, actor, director and educator, speaking aboutthe Second Annual Pottsville Film Festival running from Friday,May 29 through Sunday, May 31, 2026, featuring at least 70films from around the country and abroad. There will be acomedy workshop with Richard Kline, well-known for hislong-standing membership in the cast of "Three's Company."The workshop will take place at 10:30 on Saturday morning(5/30) at the Majestic Theater, and there will also bea Q & A with Kline from 4:00 to 6:00 at the Chopping Block,370 S. Centre Street.Most of the films will be screened at the Majestic Theater,209 N. Center Street in Pottsville, but some will be presentedat the Chopping Block. For all the details, www.majestictheater.net]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 15:51:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Joe Whelski, Filmmaker, Pottsville native and Festival Director,and Richard Kline, actor, director and educator, speaking aboutthe Second Annual Pottsville Film Festival running from Friday,May 29 through Sunday, May 31, 2026, featuring at least 70films from around the country and abroad. There will be acomedy workshop with Richard Kline, well-known for hislong-standing membership in the cast of "Three's Company."The workshop will take place at 10:30 on Saturday morning(5/30) at the Majestic Theater, and there will also bea Q & A with Kline from 4:00 to 6:00 at the Chopping Block,370 S. Centre Street.Most of the films will be screened at the Majestic Theater,209 N. Center Street in Pottsville, but some will be presentedat the Chopping Block. For all the details, www.majestictheater.net]]></itunes:summary>
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    <title>The Gallery at 530 Main in Stroudsburg; Liz Tilley; May 22 2026</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Liz Tilley, artist, founding committee member of the Gallery at 530 Mainand a Corporate Sponsorship Representativeat WVIA, speaking about the 2026 Spring Show and therest of the season at the Gallery in Stroudsburg. The exhibitionhas opened and will run until June 27th, with hours Fridays,Saturdays & Sundays from Noon to 4:00. For moreinformation check their Facebook page: Gallery at 530 Main]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:18:34 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/artscene-with-erika-funke/2026-05-22/the-gallery-at-530-main-in-stroudsburg-liz-tilley-may-22-2026</link>
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    <itunes:title>The Gallery at 530 Main in Stroudsburg; Liz Tilley; May 22 2026</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Liz Tilley, artist, founding committee member of the Gallery at 530 Mainand a Corporate Sponsorship Representativeat WVIA, speaking about the 2026 Spring Show and therest of the season at the Gallery in Stroudsburg. The exhibitionhas opened and will run until June 27th, with hours Fridays,Saturdays & Sundays from Noon to 4:00. For moreinformation check their Facebook page: Gallery at 530 Main]]></itunes:summary>
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    <title>Hazleton Art League; Carl Frankel; Summer Whitley; Robert Salsburg; May 20 2026</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Carl Frankel, Hazleton Art LeaguePresident, Summer Whitley, Coordinatorof AYE15 & WVIA's Robert Salsburg,speaking aboutthe 15th Annual Art Youth Expo and the1st Annual Community Art Party to beheld May 29 and May 30, 2026, at theHayden Family Center for the Arts,31 W. Broad Street in Hazleton, witha special project at the HazletonLaunchBox. There will be a GalleryOpening & Open Mic on Friday from5 - 8 pm. And the Community ArtParty will begin Saturday at 1 pm.The show will run until June 22nd.The City of Hazleton will providefree parking at the Feeley loton Wyoming Street on Saturday,May 30th.www.hazletonartleague.org/]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:16:52 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/artscene-with-erika-funke/2026-05-21/hazleton-art-league-carl-frankel-summer-whitley-robert-salsburg-may-20-2026</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Carl Frankel, Hazleton Art LeaguePresident, Summer Whitley, Coordinatorof AYE15 & WVIA's Robert Salsburg,speaking aboutthe 15th Annual Art Youth Expo and the1st Annual Community Art Party to beheld May 29 and May 30, 2026, at theHayden Family Center for the Arts,31 W. Broad Street in Hazleton, witha special project at the HazletonLaunchBox. There will be a GalleryOpening & Open Mic on Friday from5 - 8 pm. And the Community ArtParty will begin Saturday at 1 pm.The show will run until June 22nd.The City of Hazleton will providefree parking at the Feeley loton Wyoming Street on Saturday,May 30th.www.hazletonartleague.org/]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Carl Frankel, Hazleton Art LeaguePresident, Summer Whitley, Coordinatorof AYE15…]]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>&quot;The Other Disney&quot;; Bernard Leo Remakus; May 20 2026</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Dr. Bernard Remakus of Susquehanna County speaking about hisnewest novel, "The Other Disney," that was released in October of2025 and is available through the regular online book sources.Dr. Remakus has practiced Internal Medicine in northeastern PAfor 45 years, and he has published six novels and three nonfictionworks in the medical realm. To learn more, you can find Dr. BernardLeo Remakus on LinkedIn.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:38:10 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/artscene-with-erika-funke/2026-05-20/the-other-disney-bernard-leo-remakus-may-20-2026</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Bernard Remakus of Susquehanna County speaking about hisnewest novel, "The Other Disney," that was released in October of2025 and is available through the regular online book sources.Dr. Remakus has practiced Internal Medicine in northeastern PAfor 45 years, and he has published six novels and three nonfictionworks in the medical realm. To learn more, you can find Dr. BernardLeo Remakus on LinkedIn.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Bernard Remakus of Susquehanna County speaking about hisnewest novel, "The…]]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Wyoming Valley Barbershop Harmony Chorus; Will McCain; May 18 2026</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Will McCain, Music Director & Conductor of the Wyoming ValleyBarbershop Harmony Chorus, speaking about the ensemblein anticipation of their annual Spring Concert titled,"The American Dream: A Musically Fueled Americana Road Trip,"taking place on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 2:00 pm,at the Kirby Center for Creative Arts, Sprague Avenuein Kingston, on the campus of Wyoming Seminary.www.singwb.com/]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:09:03 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/artscene-with-erika-funke/2026-05-18/wyoming-valley-barbershop-harmony-chorus-will-mccain-may-18-2026</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Will McCain, Music Director & Conductor of the Wyoming ValleyBarbershop Harmony Chorus, speaking about the ensemblein anticipation of their annual Spring Concert titled,"The American Dream: A Musically Fueled Americana Road Trip,"taking place on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 2:00 pm,at the Kirby Center for Creative Arts, Sprague Avenuein Kingston, on the campus of Wyoming Seminary.www.singwb.com/]]></itunes:summary>
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    <title>Williamsport Symphony Orchestra; Gerardo Edelstein; May 15 2026</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Gerardo Edelstein, Music Director & Conductor of theWilliamsport Symphony Orchestra, speaking aboutthe 2025-2026 season finale titled,"Orchestral Wonders." The concert will featureSymphony No. 1 by Brahms and more, and it willtake place on Tuesday, May 19 2026, at 7:30 pm.at the Community Arts Center, 220 West 4th Street.For more information: www.williamsportsymphony.org/CACLive.com/]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:49:16 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.wvia.org/podcast/artscene-with-erika-funke/2026-05-15/williamsport-symphony-orchestra-gerardo-edelstein-may-15-2026</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Gerardo Edelstein, Music Director & Conductor of theWilliamsport Symphony Orchestra, speaking aboutthe 2025-2026 season finale titled,"Orchestral Wonders." The concert will featureSymphony No. 1 by Brahms and more, and it willtake place on Tuesday, May 19 2026, at 7:30 pm.at the Community Arts Center, 220 West 4th Street.For more information: www.williamsportsymphony.org/CACLive.com/]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Gerardo Edelstein, Music Director & Conductor of theWilliamsport Symphony…]]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Catholic Choral Society of Scranton; Brenda Grunza; Ann Manganiello; May 14 2026</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Brenda Grunza, Co-President, & Ann Manganiello,Music Director & Conductor, speaking about theCatholic Choral Society of Scranton and its77th Spring Concert titled, "An AmericanCelebration." There will be performances onFriday, May 15, 2026, at 7 pm at Mary, Mother of God Parish:Holy Rosary Church, 316 William Street, in Scranton.On Sunday, May 17, at 7 pm at the Church ofSt. Ignatius Loyola, 339 Maple Avenue in Kingston, PA,the Society will be joined by the MMI Prep Select Chorus.For more information: www.catholicchoralsociety.org/]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:11:45 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Brenda Grunza, Co-President, & Ann Manganiello,Music Director & Conductor, speaking about theCatholic Choral Society of Scranton and its77th Spring Concert titled, "An AmericanCelebration." There will be performances onFriday, May 15, 2026, at 7 pm at Mary, Mother of God Parish:Holy Rosary Church, 316 William Street, in Scranton.On Sunday, May 17, at 7 pm at the Church ofSt. Ignatius Loyola, 339 Maple Avenue in Kingston, PA,the Society will be joined by the MMI Prep Select Chorus.For more information: www.catholicchoralsociety.org/]]></itunes:summary>
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