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ArtScene with Erika Funke

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!

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20:25

Northeastern PA Philharmonic Chamber Series; Sasha...

ArtScene with Erika Funke ·

2026/02/17

Sasha Margolis, violinist with the NEPA Philharmonic & coordinator ofthe orchestra's chamber series, speaking about the concert"Dreams & Klezmer" to be presented on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at3:00 pm at the Sordoni Theater at the WVIA Public Media Center inPittston. The program will feature the "Dreams & Prayers of Isaac the Blind" by Osvaldo Golijov and arrangements of traditional Klezmertunes. For more information: www.nepaphil.org/ 570-270-4444

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32:07

Abraham Lincoln, the Quakers & the Civil War; William...

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2026/02/16

Dr. William Kashatus, Historian, Educator & Author, speaking about his study, Abraham Lincoln, The Quakers and the Civil War: A Trial of Principle and Faith issued by Praeger.He has served as assistant professor of history at Luzerne County Community College, and his columns on regional history ran in The Citizen's Voice for a number of years.www.historylive.net/ www.abc-clio.com/The interview was last aired in January 2021.

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8:47

King's College Unity Showcase; Jasmine Giddings;...

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2026/02/13

Jasmine Giddings, Director of the Multicultural & InternationalStudent Program & Coordinator of the Widmann Art Galleryat King's College in Wilkes-Barre, speaking about the annual"Unity: A Black History Month Celebration" performanceshowcase with the theme "Resilience." There will be dance,music, spoken word and poetry segments.The event will take place on February 24, 2026 at 7:00 pm,at the George P. Maffei II Theatre, 133 N. River Streetin Wilkes-Barre. The program is free and open to the

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24:01

King's College Theatre; Jahmeel Powers; February 13 2026

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2026/02/13

Jahmeel Powers, Assistant Professor in the Theatre Department &Director of the current production at King's College in Wilkes-Barre.The musical "A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder" will runfrom February 19 through February 28, 2026, with showsThursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm and a Sundaymatinee on February 22nd at 2:00 pm, in the George Maffei IITheatre, 133 N. River Street in Wilkes-Barre.You can follow King's Theatre on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.www.kings.edu/

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25:04

Gabriel Chamber Ensemble; Dana Allaband; February 12...

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2026/02/13

Dana Allaband, Artistic Director and violinist with the GabrielChamber Ensemble, speaking about a concert titled,"Heartstrings of the Romantic," to be presented onSunday, February 22, 2026, at 3:00, at JerusalemLutheran Church in Schuylkill Haven, PA. The programwill feature works by Johannes Brahms, Kenji Bunchand George Rochberg.The GCE will also host a fundraiser on Sunday, March 1stat 3:00 at the Summit View Restaurant on Route 183in Schuylkill Haven. The Great Gatsby Royale is the titleof the

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27:16

Schemel Forum; University of Scranton; George...

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2026/02/11

Dr. George Aulisio, Dean of the Weinberg Memorial Library at theUniversity of Scranton and Director of the Schemel Forum there,speaking about the Spring 2026 offerings as part of the SchemelForum's community enrichment programs. There are evening courses,World Affairs Luncheons and events with other organizations.For more information: www.scranton.edu/schemelforum

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32:37

RiverStage Community Theatre; Monica Prince; Jove...

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2026/02/10

Monica Prince, Associate Professor of English & Creative Writing at SusquehannaUniversity in Selinsgrove & director of the next show in the RSCT 2025/2026 season, & Jove Graham, President of the Board of RiverStage CommunityTheatre in Lewisburg, speaking about the upcoming production offor colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enufby Ntozake Shange, marking the 50th anniversary of its Broadwaypremiere. There will be performances February 14, 20 & 21 at 7:30 pm;February 15 &

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25:38

Scranton Fringe Festival; Conor Kelly O'Brien; Erin...

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2026/02/10

Conor Kelly O'Brien, Co-founder & Executive Director, andErin Kosisky, Festival Producer, speaking about the 2026Scranton Fringe Festival & activities planned throughout the year.The Festival is scheduled to run from October 1st throughOctober 10th with events at a wide range of venues. Theapplication period to take part opens February 9th and continuesuntil March 31st. That is also the application period for thenew Playwright Incubator project. For more informationand forms:

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15:20

Williamsport Symphony Orchestra; Gerardo Edelstein;...

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2026/02/07

Gerado Edelstein, Music Director & Conductor of the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra, speaking about a concert titled, "From New York to Bohemia," at the Community Arts Center, 220 West 4th Street, on February 10, 2026, at 7:30 pm.The program will feature the Concerto in F by George Gershwin with Elizabeth Morgan as the soloist; Upbeat! by Ellen Taafe Zwilich; & Symphony No. 6 by AntoninDvorak. For more information: www.williamsportsymphony.org/

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20:52

Broadway In Scranton/NAC Entertainment; Ali Basalyga;...

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2026/02/05

Ali Basalyga of NAC Entertainment speaking aboutthe continuing 2025-26 season of Broadway in Scrantonpresented by Broadway Theatre League andNAC Entertainment at the Scranton CulturalCenter. Kinky Boots is next, running fromFebruary 13th through the15th with shows:Friday (2/13) at 7:30 pm; Saturday at 2:00 pmand 7:30 pm; and Sunday at 1:00 pm.Chicago runs March 6th through the 8th.Clue will be featured April 24th through the 26th.The season closes with The Music Manrunning from June 12th through the

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20:57

Lehigh University Vocal Recital; Paul Salerni;...

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2026/02/05

Dr. Paul Salerni, award-winning composer and Professor Emeritusat Lehigh University in Bethlehem, speaking about a recital titled,"More Food and Love," featuring soprano Yunah Lee and pianistKyung-Eun Na, on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in Baker Hall at theZoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University, at 3:00 pm. The programwill feature the premiere of "Korean Love Songs" by Dr. Salerni;pieces by Maria Grever; Leonard Bernstein and more.zoellner.cas.lehigh.edu/ www.paulsalerni.com/

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27:20

Wyoming County Reads; Mary Zbegner; February 03 2026

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2026/02/04

Mary Zbegner, discussion leader for Wyoming County Reads 2026, speaking about the project and this year's book selection: A Man Called Ove by Frederik Backman. The monthlong event is hosted by the Tunkhannock Public Library, the Dietrich Theater & The Little Book Place. There will be book discussions 2/4 at the library & 2/11 at The Little Book Place at 7 pm; 2 screenings of the film, "A Man Called Otto" at the Dietrich 2/18 at 1 pm & 7 pm, and a book/film comparison 2/25 at 7 pm at the library

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37:21

Northeastern PA Philharmonic; Sasha Margolis; Rabbi...

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2026/02/03

Sasha Margolis, NEPA Philharmonic violinist & coordinator of the orchestra'schamber series; and Rabbi Daniel Swartz, spiritual leader of Temple Hesed,speaking in anticipation of a program titled, "Klezmer & Kabbalah," on Wednesday,February 4, 2026, at 7:00 pm at Temple Hesed, 1 Knox Road in Scranton. The free lecture/discussion will prepare attendeesfor the upcoming chamber concert, "Dreams & Klezmer," featuringthe "Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind" for clarinet & string quartet by Osvaldo

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28:02

Performance Music at the University of Scranton;...

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2026/01/31

Cheryl Boga, Conductor & Artistic Director, and Janelle Decker,Executive Director of Performance Music at the University ofScranton, speaking about the program's mission and the openingconcert of the 2026 Spring season featuring the Anderson Twinsand their Septet with a program titled, The Fabulous Dorseys,to be presented Saturday, January 31st at 7:30 in the Houlihan-McLean Center, Mulberry Street & Jefferson Avenue in downtownScranton. Admission is free. www.scranton.edu/musicWill Anderson,

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28:47

Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre; David Parmelee;...

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2026/01/30

David Parmelee, General Manager of the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, andClaire Joelle, Board Member and director of the current production, "One FlewOver the Cuckoo's Nest," based on the novel by Ken Kesey. The show will bepresented in Lemmond Theater at Misericordia University, 301 Lake Street inDallas, PA. The show opens on January 30 and runs through February 8, 2026.Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Sundays at 3:00 pm.www.ltwb.org/ box office: 570-823-1875

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15:58

Northeastern PA Philharmonic; Hannah Beaudry; January...

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2026/01/29

Hannah Beaudry, Director of Institutional Partnerships at theNEPA Philharmonic, speaking about the orchestra's inauguralBattle of the Bands taking place on Saturday, January 31, 2026,at 7:00 pm at Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino's Keystone GrandBallroom in Wilkes-Barre. The event is a live-judged music competitionshowcasing 8 local bands of different genres. There will cash prizes,and the winner of the competition will perform with the NEPAPhilharmonic in the 2026-27 season.For tickets and information:

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36:36

Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes; Helen Zughaib; Heather...

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2026/01/22

Internationally-known Artist Helen Zughaib and Heather Sincavage, Director of the Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University and Exhibition Curator, speaking about, "Migrations: Helen Zughaib," running now through February 27, 2026. There will be an Art in Context Lecture on Tuesday, January 27th at noon titled, "When Home Is No Longer Yours" and many more events. The artist will return for two programs on Thursday, February 26th. For more www.wilkes.edu/sordoni The Sordoni Gallery is located at 141

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17:42

Diva Theater One-Act Play Festival; Brink Powell;...

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2026/01/21

Brink Powell & David Hunisch, Diva Theater board members and directors in thenext productions there. They spoke with us about the 12th Annual One Act PlayFestival presented by Diva Theater, featuring 7 original works.The performances run January 29, 30, & 31 at 7:30 pm with a Sunday matineeat 2:00 on February 1, 2026, at The Olde Brick Theatre, 126 W. Market Streetin Scranton. Reservations are strongly encouraged: 570-209-7766

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44:48

"Liberty Now!" Free Country; Phil Haynes; January 20...

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2026/01/21

Phil Haynes, drummer, composer, & band leader, speaking about his recent double album titled, "Liberty Now!" with the ensemble Free Country. Haynes settled in central Pennsylvania in 2003, and he has had strong ties to Bucknell University in Lewisburg. The recording was released on Corner Store Jazz. For more information: www.philhaynes.com/www.cornerstorejazz.com/

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22:44

Gallery at 530 Main; Jack Swersie; Liz Tilley;...

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2026/01/16

Jack Swersie, co-founder & steering committee member of the Gallery at 530 Main in Stroudsburg, and artist Liz Tilley, committee member & Corporate Sponsorship Representative at WVIA, speaking about the Gallery's First Anniversary exhibition running to February 14, 2026 and the shows they will host through the rest of the year. For more information: www.shermantheater.com/Tilley also spoke about The Stars & Stitches Forever Quilt Challenge hosted by the Monroe County Historical Association in

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