Guitarist Matthew Slotkin, Associate Professor of Music atCommonwealth University-Bloomsburg and director of theguitar program there, speaking about his recent album,"Recovered Gems: Music from the Andres Segovia Archive,"released on the Summit Records label.The recording includes works by Lennox Berkeley,Cyril Scott and lesser known composers.For more information: www.matthewslotkin.com/

Ali Basalyga of NAC Entertainment speaking about themusical CHICAGO that will be presented by Broadwayin Scranton from March 5 through 8, 2026, at theScranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple,420 N. Washington Avenue in Scranton. Shows:Friday, March 6th at 7:30 pm; Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 &7:30 pm; and Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 pm. The musicalis recommended for ages 13 and up. For moreinformation & tickets: www.broadwayinscranton.com/0r 570-342-7784.

Director Brian McGurl, who has the role of "Captain" Jack Boyle,and Kelly Jean Graham, who plays Juno Boyle, speaking aboutthe play "Juno and the Paycock" by Sean O'Casey, presented bythe Scranton Shakespeare Festival at the Shakes Space at theMarketplace at Steamtown in downtown Scranton. The showruns Thursday (3/5), Friday (3/6) & Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 pm,with a Sunday matinee (3/8) at 2:00. For information &tickets: www.scrantonshakes.com/

Rev. Bill Carter; jazz pianist, bandleader & director of the Presbybop Jazz Ensemble; speaking about his new band, The Blue Note Jazztet, that will perform in concert onSunday, March 15, 2026, at the First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit, where Rev. Carter is the pastor. The start time is 4:00 pm, and admission is free, with a free-will offering to defray expenses. A Meet the Artists reception will be held after theperformance. For more information: www.fpccs.org/ or www.presbybop.com/The event is part of the 2025-2026 Arts at First Presbyterian series, and thechurch is located at 300 School Street in Clarks Summit.

Cheryl Boga, Founder and Artistic Director of Performance Music at theUniversity of Scranton, & Janelle Decker, Executive Director, speaking aboutan In Recital concert featuring baritone Sidney Outlaw & organist ChristopherJohnson, in a program with music of Bach, Handel & Mendelssohn,on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 7:30 pm in the Houlihan-McLeanCenter at the corner of Mulberry Street & Jefferson Avenue in downtownScranton. Admission is free. www.scranton.edu/music

Fiona Powell, storyteller & folklorist, speaking with us about her art in anticipation of the 147th Annual Banquet hosted by the St. David's Society of the Wyoming Valley on Sunday,March 1, 2026, at the Westmoreland Club, 59 S. Franklin Street in downtown Wilkes-Barre.There will be a social hour at 4:00 pm & dinner will begin at 5:00.Ms. Powell will tell stories and share her deep passion for Welsh culture.For information and reservations: 570-262-3025.

Award-winning composer Paul Salerni, the NEH Distinguished Chairin the Humanities and Professor Emeritus of Music at LehighUniversity in Bethlehem, speaking about the recent release ofa recording of his one-act opera, "The Life and Love of JoeCoogan, " based on an episode of the Dick Van Dyke TV show,with screenplay by Carl Reiner and libretto by Kate Light.For more information: www.paulsalerni.com/

Brenda Grunza, Co-President, & Ann Manganiello, Music Director,speaking about the annual Lentenconcert presented by the Catholic Choral Society ofScranton, on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 4:00 pm,at the Shavertown United Methodist Church,163 N. Pioneer Avenue in Shavertown.The performance is part of the Fine Artsseries of the Shavertown United Methodist Church,and its choir, under Nancy Evans, will be featuredas part of the concert. There is no admission fee,but a free will offering will be taken.www.catholicchoralsociety.org/

Adam Randis, PTPA Artistic Director, who directs the opening production of the 2026season, and Actor Sara Massar, speaking about "Fiddler on the Roof" that will run fromFebruary 27th through March 8th, presented by the PA Theatre of Performing Arts at the J.J. Ferrara Center, 212 W. Broad Street in downtown Hazleton. Shows Fridays & Saturdays at 7:00 pm; Sundays at 2:00. There is a dinner option the second weekend:March 7th at 5:30 pm & Sunday March 8th at 12:30. Dinner reservations are required by March 1st. www.ptpashows.org/

Mandy Pennington, Senior Director of Digital & Strategic Initiatives at Wilkes University,speaking about her one-person play, "Girl Walks Into a Movie Theater," to be presented by Diva Productions at the Olde Brick Theatre, 126 West Market Street inScranton. Shows are February 27 & February 28, 2026 at 7:30 pm. For reservations:570-209-7766 For more information about the playwright/actor: www.mandybpenn.com/