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Im a big believer in print media. Thats one of many reasons I do what I do, so whenever I hear of an effort to keep that medium alive, I applaud it. Zines take this to a whole new level. Behind the scenes, quite a bit of work goes into the production of each issue of The Weekender, but at least we have a bit of modern technology on our side were not making this thing by hand. I cut and paste in Photoshop zinesters cut and paste with scissors and glue.
Like any handmade craft, it gives the art a sense of purpose, an authenticity that computers cannot often convey. The Scranton Zine Fest brings all that right here, so we talked with some zinesters on pages 32 and 33 to understand what they do and why they do it. Their answers were all very different, but one thing was the same they love reaching new and interesting people with their work. I can relate to that, too. -Rich Howells, Weekender Editor
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Cinderellas Keifer placed spell on Luzerne crowd
the snippets of which turned out to be future Cinderella classics like Nobodys Fool. Keifer did eventuBy Mark Uricheck ally oblige the crowd, who began Weekender Correspondent to cheer at each familiar riffs intro, with a smarmy, Delta blues take on Tom Keifer put to bed any prethe hard rock anthem Shake Me conceived notions of soulless, hair not only impressive for the musical band-era musical wanking with aptitude which went into the arrangehis performance Sunday night at ment, but also for the crowds fiery Brews Brothers West (75 Main St., reception to the originally metal-cut Luzerne). The Cinderella frontman, tunes back porch interpretation. touring in support of his solo debut, Keifer, who formed Cinderella in The Way Life Goes, put together Philadelphia and was born in subura set that was heavy on Nashvilban Delaware County, used his Pennlian singer/songwriter perspective, sylvania connection to the crowds slice-of-life storytelling, and yes, approval. You know I was born and pure, Marshall/Les Paul-driven rock raised in Pennsylvania, right? he n roll. asked to a raucous response. That Fans looking for Cinderella redux kind of makes us related, doesnt were somewhat out of luck, as it? he asked before tearing into an Keifers solo show is no Cinderellaappropriately emotionally charged lite experience. He used this break reading of Coming Home from from the mothership to pull out Cinderellas Long Cold Winter some rarely performed Cinderella album the record that marked the gems, like the opener, Sick For real transition from Cinderellas The Cure from 1990s Heartbreak metallic outer shell to their more orStation album. He soon segued into ganic, blues/roots-oriented approach, material from his solo debut, like the which separated them from the sea of gritty, Stones-inspired rocker Solid spandex-clad 80s rock monotony. Ground his assembled backing If there was any doubt Keifer band was tight and locked into the had more soul than other musisongs wiry dropped-D groove. cians of his era, no further proof Not long after, Keifer and his was needed than the encore of Joe band took to chairs placed near the Cockers With a Little Help from front of the stage for some strippedMy Friends. Keifer, mugging equal down chatter with the crowd, which parts Cockers caricatured grimace perhaps understandably was a bit and James Brown holler, dripped sparse on a Sunday night, but was sweat profusely and sounded like nevertheless vocal with appreciation. hed blow a vocal cord; his passion Keifers wife, Savannah, who is also was transparent. Wrapping up the set a noted writer/musician in her own was a spot-on take of Cinderellas right, pulled up a chair to join him Gypsy Road, the knife-edged telefor the delicate country ballad Ask caster licks showing that even though Me Yesterday, adding poignancy Keifers sound has been tempered by by performing with a woman Keifer a move to Nashville, he hasnt lost referred to onstage as his soul mate. a step when it comes to playing the Keifer playfully teased the crowd role of stage-strutting guitar hero. prior to the song with his acoustic Well see yall real soon, he said guitar, explaining how hed had with true down-home sincerity as these riffs hed been working on a resilient ovation was in progress. circa 1981 shortly after high school Whether that occurs with Cinderella or another intimate gig on his own, its clear Tom Keifer has entered into a remarkably fertile second chapter in his career hes taking risks and exploring satisfying new musical avenues while still acknowledging the hard rock thunder that made him a certifiable rock star. You certainly get the sense theres Photo by Mark Uricheck still a deep reserve of Cinderella frontman Tom Keifer played an music left inside.
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can you work on that bikini body, and at no cost? All are welcome to one free week of yoga at Mission Yoga Studio (542 and 544 Spruce St., Scranton). The opening celebration begins June 7 from 6-9 p.m. Free yoga will be offered through the end of the day on June 13.
...is having some cold brews coupled up with helping out area organizations? Pretty much all the time at Damentis Patio Bar (870 N. Hunter Highway, Mountain Top). The patio bar and sculpture garden will open for the summer on June 7, with music by Fortunate Son. Half of the proceeds gathered at the bar will go to a specic local non-prot, which rotates every week. Damentis is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5-10 p.m. and Sunday from 4-9 p.m. For more information, visit damentis.com.
should you come to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs on June 18? Because, if youre in the market for a job, that is the place to be. The business is seeking to ll over 250 new positions as a result of the job fair that day.
Its been said that, in his travels, hes seen millions of faces and has rocked them all. -PocoNotes, about Roy Book Binder
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typical daily newscast can come and go without reporting any good news. Theres always something bad going on somewhere, he laments. Thats what we were getting at with the title of the album; this is how the world is today. There are, however, specific songs on the album that do deal with particular evils, such as mass murderer Ed Gein in Cleansed in Agony and the cryptic derangement of the Zodiac killer in Victim of the Zodiac. Those are two separate things that add to the downfall of society as a whole, says Ebersole. Even though all of the elements are aligned, Ebersole doesnt call The Dawn of Brutality a concept album. If you dig deep enough, I guess you can see certain aspects of that, he says. It was never really thought of as that, though. None of these songs were related in any way when I wrote them. We also have song called Slave of Addiction dealing with drugs or any kind of addiction. Thats another aspect of The Dawn of Brutality, drugs leading to things that are wrong with this world. Prosodys debut comes at an auspicious time for metal in Northeast Pennsylvania, a fact that Ebersole is quick to embrace. Theres an entire metal scene on the circuit now; metal has arrived, he emphasizes. You can go out every weekend now and
find a metal band playing in this area. 20 years ago, it wasnt like that; you had to wait a month until you got a show or you had to rent out a hall on your own weve done that in the past. Often times, you had band practice and invited your friends, and that would turn into a show because there was nowhere else to play. A discussion of the nowdefunct Moosic club Sea Seas sparks Ebersoles memory of the NEPA metal scene a couple of decades or so back and the particular niche that club occupied. If you werent playing at Sea Seas, you werent playing a show, he insists. If you go on the Internet, you can find people all over the country that know Sea Seas. That was the spot. I think a lot of club owners have seen what Sea Seas did back then and theyre starting to take advantage of it; its definitely easier for musicians now to be able to play a show. Were doing this because we like it, and its worked for us, says Ebersole of Prosodys sense of musical individuality. We write and play what we feel; its in our heart. I feel that if your hearts really in something, it makes it that much easier to succeed at it, and thats what were trying to do thats who we are. For more on the band, visit reverbnation.com/prosodymetal. The Dawn of Brutality is available now on iTunes, CD Baby, and Amazon.
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Jimmy Eat World rises from Damage
The music industry has changed more in the past 10 years than it has in the past 50. Granted, it has always been about record and ticket sales, but in todays world, a solid collection of songs from a mid-major rock band means almost nothing unless it can contend for Album of the Year. Also, the amount of acts that are relevant for longer than a couple of years has diminished. Gone are the days of rock bands becoming classics, and in has marched the days of singles and pop hits. Luckily, Jimmy Eat World has found a way to keep pressing on after gaining recognition from its hit The Middle in 2001, releasing its eighth studio album next week, titled Damage. The production is not what someone who has followed the band from its infancy may expect. It has a more live and raw sound (it was recorded to analog tapes), as opposed to the little bit of overproducing that was featured on the last few. Yet, it fits perfectly as the album is the most straightforward, honest, and confessional set of the songs the group has written to date. Its a tight, compact record; there arent any elaborate, extended instrumental passages or overindulgent guitar solos. Its a meat-andpotatoes rock record in the same vein as Bleed American, only less
aggressive at the outset. Please Say No is a lush ballad with spot-on backing vocals; the bouncy, acoustic-driven Book of Love is a fun listen, and Appreciation slides effortlessly between 4/4 and 3/4 time, carrying a vintage Jimmy vibe not seen since the late 90s. The albums absolute standout, No, Never, is a driving guitarrock number with a shimmering chorus and a hint of new wave synth. It doesnt overpower the track, just as each member of Jimmy Eat World doesnt overplay on any of the songs theyre four extremely talented musicians who know when to hold back. Its a solid work of songwriting all around, and perhaps its the trick to the group staying relevant after all of these years. Jimmy Eat World will not contend for Album of the Year or even have a monster radio hit, but a solid collection of songs like the ones of Damage should not go overlooked. -Matt Morgis, Weekender Correspondent
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Sons, but amped up with cheesy guitar solos. The Maine has a reputation of reaching out to teenagers and young girls through their poppy propaganda, most prominently displayed in their first album, Cant Stop Wont Stop. It seems as though they are trying to use Forever Halloween to breach the wall of pop that has culminated around them to break into some sort of pop or indie rock scene, instead bouncing off the wall and knocking them over. The problem is simply that theyre trying way too hard to do something theyre just not good at rock. Album covers can say very little or a lot about the content of the music its encasing; in the case of Forever Halloween, it just provokes the idea that they really are trying way too hard. The skeleton looks like something that should appear on a Brand New cover or an indie punk band maintaining their image with an abstract title to coincide. Forever Halloween sounds like a bunch of poppy, sensitive guys sat down and tried to think of an edgy album name, which seems to be the case. Forever Halloween can be contextualized. It will keep The Maine popular with young teenager girls, but it will not stylistically allow them to reach out to an older, more tasteful age as the musicians themselves mature, which can create a struggle to stay relevant to yourself and your fans. There is no doubt The Maine will create sales through the consistent younger demographic, but the question of whether or not they will sell out to themselves as they mature remains. -Erika Firestone, Weekender Correspondent
2009 and 2010. Still, its been quite a while since weve heard from the Queens, and Like Clockwork (ironic album title fully intended by the band) is a welcome return. The albums first single, My God is the Sun, continues the bands tradition of releasing some of its hardest rocking tracks as singles. The song begins with a simple but distinctive riff, split between Homme and fellow guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen and accentuated at the end by Dave Grohls hard-hitting snare drum beats. After about 10 seconds of this, the guitars divide into harmonies and Grohl shifts to a driving beat and the song really takes off. Yet nothing else on Like Clockwork uses that same full speed ahead style. Album opener Keep Your Eyes Peeled is a slow, crunchy jam with a low, low end, Queens of the Stone Age squalling guitars, and wailing vocals. ...Like Clockwork The rest of Like Clockwork comprisRating: w w w w es muscular hard rock songs that are right in the bands wheelhouse. If I Had a Tail is a punchy track with a majorly heavy chorus and a hell of a backbeat, courtesy of Grohl. Fairweather Friends is Hommes version of an all-star jam session, featuring not just Grohl on drums but Elton John on piano. Backing vocals come courtesy of John, Trent Reznor, frequent collaborator Mark Lanegan, and the bands former bassist Nick Oliveri. It has been six years since Era Vulgaris, Despite all the star power, though, the song is the last Queens of the Stone Age album. still dominated by Hommes lead vocals and But its not like frontman and co-founder distinctive guitar work, which keeps it from Josh Homme has just been sitting around in being a glaring aberration on an otherwise the interim. He worked on Eagles of Death cohesive album. Metals third album in 2008, and he formed - Chris Conaton, PopMatters the supergroup Them Crooked Vultures with Dave Grohl and John Paul Jones. That bands w recording and touring schedule took up most of
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8. Emeli Sand: Next To Me 7. Selena Gomez: Come and Get It 6. Rihanna/Mikky Ekko: Stay 5. P!nk/Nate Ruess: Just Give Me a Reason
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great friend and father. He was just a great guy. He was always joking around, always laughing. He really cared about his kids. He was an awesome dad, he emphasized. After practice, he would be shooting hoops with his younger daughter. He would do anything for his kids. It is appropriate, then, that his extended musical family will be raising money to support his two young daughters, Abigayle and Skylar, on Sunday, June 9. 28 bands (with The Switch performing twice) will play three venues throughout the day, using Minichellos own drum kits. It is $5 for each show or $10 for access to all three. I started (organizing the event) by researching and discovering what bands I knew he played in and what bands I didnt know he played in. I tried to get them first because that
is meaningful 90 percent of the bands (scheduled to play) he played with or knew him as a friend, August said, adding that some are reuniting for the first time in years. I named it Concert in Memory of RJ because thats what this is. We could say RJ Minichello Benefit, but I wanted the name concert in it because this is going to be a big event. This is something thats going to be special. August hopes the three simultaneous concerts, which will include raffles and other fundraisers, will bring the local music scene even closer together for a fitting tribute. The money is not the biggest thing. This day is about him, he said. The music industry is stronger than people think in this area. With this many bands supporting and honoring this musician and putting on a concert, I think people will know that this is something he would have wanted to happen. Depending on what people believe, he could be with us, kind of like how he was with me in my dreams.
Schedule TwentyFiveEight Studios (703 N. Washington Ave., Scranton) Asialina: 3-3:30 p.m. Eye On Attraction: 3:45-4:15 p.m. Governing Murphy: 4:30-5 p.m. The Push: 5:15-5:45 p.m. Nowhere Slow: 6-6:30 p.m. Skin And Bones: 6:45-7:15 p.m. Calm Waterz (Gemstone): 7:30-8 p.m. Thirst Ts Bar & Grille (102 Lincoln St., Olyphant) All Mixed Up: 3:15-3:45 p.m. Mo Balls: 4-4:30 p.m. M80: 4:45-5:15 p.m. Hostile Authority: 5:30-6 p.m. The Switch: 6:15-6:45 p.m. Dashboard Mary: 7-7:30 p.m. Fireball: 7:45-8:15 p.m. As Iz: 8:30-9 p.m. 6 East: 9:15-9:45 p.m. Silent Arms Race: 10-10:30 p.m. Graces Downfall: 10:45-11:15 p.m. The V Spot (906 Providence Rd., Scranton) Chasing The Shadow: 4:15-4:45 p.m. Ashleys Attik: 5-5:30 p.m. Pissed & Mizerable: 5:45-6:15 p.m. Destination West: 6:30-7 p.m. Jigsaw Johnny: 7:15-7:45 p.m. Jay Orell Band: 8-8:30 p.m. Fake Uncle Jack: 8:45-9:15 p.m. Five Second High: 9:30-10 p.m. The Switch: 10:15-10:45 p.m. Green Light Go: 11-11:30 p.m. Simon Sez: 11:45-12:15 p.m.
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Courtesy Photos RJ Minichello played in about 30 bands during his career many of which will be playing in a memorial concert for him June 9.
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iconic one, and my brother would do the bass. That is what showed me it could be done. I just never thought Id be paid for it eventually. W: Does something like that hurt to do? JT: I like to describe it as playing a brass instrument. Its very similar; some of the techniques are the same. Youre not hurting your voice, but it does take muscles. Its an athletic activity like any other that just gets better with time. W: Rockapella touts a full band sound. How do you ensure you have such a sound when there are only five of you? JT: The true art of professional a cappella, in other words with a fewer number of members, is in the arrangements. When you have quintet or something like that, what you do with your backup vocals is really the key to your success in many ways. You can have an amazing lead, but you need something going on in the background that glues it all together in an intelligent way. W: Members have rotated over the years of Rockapellas run do you think that helps or hurts? JT: The trick is, when you have to replace someone, you dont take a backward step. You either evolve in a positive way or keep the quality just as good. Weve been very fortunate that weve been able to, whenever someone leaves, say, How can we evolve now? Weve been able to dip into a substantial talent pool. People are becoming better and better singers at a younger age. W: What do you believe is the appeal of a cappella music? What has kept you guys and the genre going for so long? JT: The reason is just as true as it was years and years ago: theres nothing between you and the music. People listening get it immediately. They dont have to look at a guitar and go, Oh, I cant play that. I wish I knew how, or What is that keyboard doing? You know immediately whats going on, and you can kind of relax because of that.
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16TH ANNUAL BRIGGS FARM BLUESFEST (88 Old Berwick Hwy., NescOpeck) 570.379.3342, Briggsfarm.cOm Featuring Lurrie BeLL, more: JuLy 12-13, $28-$90 BREWS BROTHERS WEST 75 main St., Luzerne 570.283.1300 ticketS at ticketFLy.com, venue or PittSton Location at 1705 river St. QueenSryche: June 11, 8 P.m., $21, advance. $23, day oF Show. F.M. KIRBY CENTER (71 PuBLic SQuare, wiLkeS-Barre) 570.826.1100, kirBycenter.org Steve martin & the SteeP canyon rangerS: JuLy 2, 8 P.m., $59-$95 JaSon iSBeLL: aug. 9, 8 P.m. $25; $50, viP. the onion Live!: oct. 24, 7:30 P.m. $19, $34. merLe haggard: nov. 2, 8 P.m. $40$99. yamato: the drummerS oF JaPan: nov. 20, 7:30 P.m. $25, $35. MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE (14 w. Broadway, Jim thorPe) 570.325.0249, mauchchunkoPerahouSe.com craig thatcherS SaLute to the FiLmore: June 15, 8 P.m., $23 kaShmir: the uLtimate Led zePPeLin Show: JuLy 13, 8 P.m. incendio: JuLy 20, 8 P.m., $23 Benny & the JetS: JuLy 26, 8 P.m. $24 the vagaBond oPera: JuLy 27, 8 P.m., $22 SoLaS: SeP. 6, 8 P.m., $25 MOHEGAN SUN ARENA (255 highLand Park BLvd., wiLkeSBarre) 800.745.3000, moheganSunarenaPa. cOm cirQue muSica: SePt. 22, 7 P.m. $25$65. MOUNT AIRY CASINO RESORT (44 woodLand rd., mount Pocono) 877.682.4791, mountairycaSino.com BLueS traveLer: June 21, 8 P.m., $38 kanSaS: aug. 11, 7 P.m., $25-$45 the StyLiSticS: oct. 19, 8 P.m., $45 NEW VISIONS STUDIO & GALLERY (201 vine St., Scranton) 570.878.3970, newviSionSStudio.com Langor / crock Pot aBduction / ric SPandex / the FaceLeSS ShadowS: June 15, 8 p.m., $7. Survay SayS! / terror on the Screen / Bad anSwerS / Save the Swim team: June 16, 8 P.m., $7. PENNS PEAK (325 maury rd., Jim thorPe) 866.605.7325, peNNspeak.cOm rockaPeLLa: June 7, 8 P.m. ana PoPvic with SPeciaL gueSt dana FuchS: June 8, 8 P.m. the FaB Four: BeatLeS triBute: June 14, 8 p.m., $29 SummerLand tour 2013 aLternative guitarS Starring evercLear, Live, FiLter and SPonge: June 16, 7:30 Pm. the zomBieS: June 20, 8 P.m., $27 haPPy together tour: June 27, 8 P.m., $39-$44 dooBie BrotherS: JuLy 7, 8 P.m. 7 BridgeS: JuLy 12, 8 P.m., $22
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teSLa: June 28, 8 P.m. arrivaL, the muSic oF aBBa: JuLy 14, 8 p.m. oLd crow medicine Show: JuLy 25, 8 p.m. ted nugent: aug. 14 8 P.m. gLenn miLLer orcheStra: SePt. 1719, 1 p.m. JoSh turner: SePt. 26, 8 P.m. the Swing doLLS: triBute to andrewS SiSterS and mcguire SiSterS: oct. 1-3, 1 P.m. king henry and the Showmen: oct. 15-17, 12 p.m. reaL diamond: neiL diamond triBute: oct. 23-24, 1 P.m. gordon LightFoot: oct. 26, 8 P.m. america: nov. 2, 8 P.m. PENNSYLVANIA BLUES FESTIVAL (BLue mountain Ski area, PaLmerton) 610.826.7700, SkiBLuemt.com Featuring roBert randoLPh & the FamiLy Band, more: JuLy 26-28, $30$449 RIVER STREET JAZZ CAFE (667 n. river St., PLainS) 570.822.2992, riverStreetJazzcaFe. cOm5 royaL Scam: SteeLy dan triBute: June 8, 10 P.m., $8 keLLer wiLLiamS: June 14, 10 P.m., $25 the kinSey rePort: JuLy 11, 10 P.m. $10 the ariStocratS: JuLy 31, 8 P.m., $20 SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER (420 n. waShington ave., Scranton) 888.669.8966, ScrantoncuLturaLcenter.org nePa PhiLharmonic: maeStro at the movieS: June 8, 8 P.m., $34-$65 SHERMAN THEATER (524 main St., StroudSBurg) 570.420.2808, Shermantheater.com droPkick murPhyS: June 11, 8 P.m., $30 eLectric hot tuna: JuLy 25, 8 P.m. TOYOTA PAVILION AT MONTAGE MOUNTAIN 1000 montage mountain road, Scranton dave matthewS Band: may 29. $40.50$75. Steamtown Beer and muSic FeStivaL: June 15. kid rock: JuLy 6. $20. rockStar energy drink mayhem FeStivaL: JuLy 13. $31.50-$60.50 vanS warPed tour: JuLy 16. $35. americaS moSt wanted ii tour Featuring LiL wayne: JuLy 21. $25-$89.75. rockStar energy drink uProar FeStivaL: aug. 9, 8 P.m. Peach muSic FeStivaL: aug. 15. $35. JaSon aLdean: aug. 25. $31.50-$61.25. honda civic tour Featuring maroon 5 and keLLy cLarkSon: SePt. 1. $30$120. PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC FACTORY (3421 wiLLow St., PhiLadeLPhia) 215.Love.222, eLectricFactory.inFo FaLL out Boy: may 30, 8 P.m. the dandy warhoLS: June 1, 8:30 P.m. tame imPaLa: June 19, 8 P.m. evercLear / Live / FiLter / SPonge:
June 20, 9 P.m. rancid / tranSPLantS / crown oF thornz: June 22, 7:30 P.m. SmaSh mouth / Sugar ray / gin BLoSSomS / verticaL horizon / FaStBaLL: aug. 3, 7 P.m. thiS iS hardcore: gwar / kid dynamite / modern LiFe iS war / 7 SecondS: aug. 8-11. city and coLour: SeP. 18, 8 P.m. KESWICK THEATRE (291 north keSwick ave., gLenSide) 215.572.7650, keSwicktheatre.com dudu FiSher: may 29, 8 P.m. the B-52S: June 7, 8 P.m. hot tuna (acouStic): June 14, 8 P.m. the turtLeS Featuring FLo & eddie, chuck negron, gary Puckett & the union gaP, more: June 19, 7:30 P.m. david SanBorn & BoB JameS: June 28, 8 p.m. Buddy guy: JuLy 30, 7:30 P.m. ten yearS aFter / canned heat / edgar winter Band / rick derringer / Pat traverS: aug. 14, 8 P.m. adam ant and the good, the mad, and the LoveLy PoSSe: aug. 15, 8 P.m. SinBad: SeP. 14, 9 P.m. Steve hackett: geneSiS reviSited: oct. 11-12, 8 P.m. the Piano guyS: oct 18, 8 P.m. the FaB Faux: oct. 19, 8 P.m. Steven wright: nov. 3, 8 P.m. NORTH STAR BAR 27th & PoPLar St, PhiLadeLPhia Phone: 215.684.0808 FiLLigar / 4ontheFLoor: may 29, 8 P.m. FLightSchooL / the yuzh: June 1, 9 p.m. dick daLe: JuLy 22, 8 P.m. the ariStocratS / SyLvana Joyce / the moment: aug. 2, 9 P.m. may 18: FikuS with cocktaiL Party Phenomenon and tweed may 20: nick andrew Staver may 24: Big terriBLe with aLi wadSworth, Jamie victor, SateLLite heartS June 6: roSco Bandana with BrethreN June 13: FrankmuSik with SPeciaL gueStS June 15: roSco Bandana June 17: the naked Sun June 21: Song dogS with StaLLionS, griP oF the godS SePt. 11: Pere uBu TOWER THEATER (19 South 69th St., uPPer darBy) 610.352.2887, tower-theatre.com danieL toSh: June 20, 8 P.m. the SPeciaLS: JuLy 13, 8 P.m. TROCADERO THEATRE (1003 arch St., PhiLadeLPhia) 215.336.2000, thetroc.com aLL that remainS / PoP eviL: may 31, 8 p.m. kiLLSwitch engage / aS i Lay dying / miSS may i / aFFLiance: June 9, 7 P.m. the PSychedeLLc FurS: June 14, 8 P.m. JuaneS: June 21, 8 P.m. dyLan moran: June 22, 8 P.m. zomBie Beach Party: the SharkSkinS / dJ kiLtBoy / dave ghouL: June 29, 8 p.m. Luciano: JuLy 20, 9 P.m. the miSSion uk: SePt. 4, 8 P.m. kameLot / deLain / exLiPSe: SeP. 5, 8 p.m. SUSQUEHANNA BANK CENTER (1 harBour BLvd., camden, n.J.) 609.365.1300, Livenation.com/venueS/14115 Luke Bryan: June 1, 8 P.m.
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toBy keith: June 22, 8 P.m. Jimmy BuFFett: June 25, 8 P.m. dave matthewS Band: June 28-29, 8 p.m. vanS warPed tour: JuLy 12, 12 P.m. victoria JuStice: JuLy 16, 8 P.m. train: JuLy 24, 8 P.m. miranda LamBert / dierkS BentLy: JuLy 26, 8 P.m. the LumineerS: JuLy 27, 8 P.m. BLake SheLton: aug. 10, 8 P.m. JaSon aLdean: aug. 24, 8 P.m. keith urBan / duStin Lynch / LittLe Big town: SePt. 14, 8 P.m. WELLS FARGO CENTER (3601 South Broad St., PhiLadeLPhia) 215.336.3600, weLLSFargocenterpHilly.cOm new kidS on the BLock: June 15, 7 p.m. the roLLing StoneS: June 21, 8 P.m. Bruno marS: June 24, 8 P.m. one direction: June 25, 7:30 P.m. the eagLeS: JuLy 16, 7 P.m. JuStin BeiBer: JuLy 17, 7 P.m. Beyonce: JuLy 25, 8 P.m. muSe: SeP. 9, 8 P.m. SeLena gomez: oct. 18, 8 P.m. P!nk: dec. 6, 8 P.m. rod Stewart: dec. 11, 8 P.m. ELSEWHERE IN PA BRYCE JORDAN CENTER (127 univerSity dr., State coLLege) 814.865.5500, BJc.PSu.edu Steve martin & the SteeP canyon rangerS: June 30, 8 P.m. CROCODILE ROCK (520 weSt hamiLton St, aLLentown) 610.434.460, crOcOdilerOckcafe.cOm deviL By deSign: June 28, 6 P.m. great white: SeP. 18, 7 P.m. BuLLet BoyS: SeP. 15, 6 P.m. GIANT CENTER (950 HersHeypark dr., HersHey) 717.534.3911, giantcenter.com JoeL and victoria oSteen: may 31, 8 p.m. ruSh: June 21, 7 P.m. SeLena gomez: oct. 22, 7 P.m. the FreSh Beat Band: dec. 4, 7 P.m. HERSHEYPARK STADIUM 100 w. HersHeypark dr., HersHey 717.534.3911, herSheyParkStadium. cOm one direction: JuLy 5-6, 7:30 P.m. dave matthewS Band: JuLy 13, 7 P.m. victoria JuStice / Big time ruSh: JuLy 19, 7 p.m. Journey / raScaL FLattS: aug. 1, 7 p.m. Jay z and JuStin timBerLake: aug. 4, 7 p.m. JaSon aLdean: aug. 10, 7 P.m. matchBox 20 / goo goo doLLS: aug. 14, 7 p.m. SANDS BETHLEHEM EVENT CENTER (77 SandS BLvd., BethLehem) 610.2977414, SandSeventcenter.com Buckcherry: may 29, 8 P.m. weird aL yankovic: June 4, 7 P.m. BiLLy idoL: June 9, 8 P.m. rock oF ageS: June 10, 8 P.m. wiLLie neLSon: June 16, 8 P.m. america: June 29, 7 P.m. dwight yoakam: JuLy 3, 7 P.m. michaeL mcdonaLd: JuLy 7, 7 P.m. LoS LoBoS / LoS LoneLy BoyS / aLeJandro eScovedo: JuLy 10, 7 P.m. tony Bennett: JuLy 26, 8 P.m. Sarah Brightman: SePt. 22, 8 P.m. SteeLy dan: SeP. 27, 7 P.m. ceLtic thunder: oct. 9, 8 P.m. diana kraLL: oct. 10, 8 P.m. WHITAKER CENTER (222 market St., harriSBurg) 717.214.artS, whitakercenter.org hot tuna eLectric: JuLy 26, 8 P.m. ana PoPovic: SeP. 19, 8 P.m. NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY BEACON THEATRE (2124 BrOadway, New yOrk, N.y.) 212.465.6500, Beacontheatre.com uLtimate doo woP Show: June 15, 8 p.m. FramPtonS guitar circuS: June 27, 8 p.m. cindy LauPer: JuLy 10, 8 P.m. aLice cooPer: JuLy 18, 8 P.m. tedeSchi truckS Band: SeP. 20-21, timeS vary Joe Satriani: SeP. 26, 8 P.m. an evening with ian anderSon: oct. 11, 8 p.m. the FaB Faux: oct. 26, 8 P.m. zaPPa PLayS zaPPa: oct. 31, 8 P.m. BETHEL WOODS CENTER (200 hurd road, BetheL, n.y.) 866.781.2922, BetheLwoodScenter.org ceLtic woman: June 15, 8 P.m. hot tuna: June 20, 8 P.m. dave matthewS Band: JuLy 2, 7 P.m. victoria JuStice: JuLy 12, 7 P.m. nataLie merchant w/ the hudSon vaLLey PhiLharmonic: JuLy 20, 8 P.m. the eagLeS: JuLy 25, 8 P.m. tim mcgraw: JuLy 26, 7 P.m. EXPANDED LISTINGS AT THEWEEKENDER.COM. w
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Now You See Me does the trick
By Mike Sullivan
Rating: W W W Weekender Correspondent
Its summertime. Weve all ritualistically burned our winter clothing and Christmas decorations during our Memorial Day barbecues, and now we can accept jorts into our lives. Normal rules no longer apply. We can sit in a kiddie pool on our front porch, cry our eyes out, and nobody will say a word because they understand what summer is all about. Its the only time of the year that were all too tired and sweaty to resist seductive garbage like Now You See Me even though in the back of our minds we know that nothing good can come from a ludicrous movie that tries to convince us that magicians arent just cool but dangerous. But we dont just accept the lie, we enjoy it. After all, its summertime. We can embrace our shame in the fall. Alternately functioning as a flashy, dumbed-down version of The Prestige and a gimmickheavy variation on Oceans 11, Now You See Me immediately grabs you with a dazzling opener that individually presents its lineup of wizards, illusionists, and magic men: Jesse Eisenberg is an arrogant, David Blaine-inspired street magician; Woody Harrelson is a rogue hypnotist who blackmails his subjects; Isla Fisher is an escape artist; and Dave Franco is a pickpocket (which, isnt all that magical. Every super group needs its Hawkeye, apparently). Once the team is assembled by a mysterious benefactor, they pull off their first improbable heist by robbing a bank in France from a stage in Las Vegas. Mark Ruffalo is the seemingly inept FBI agent whos tasked with apprehending The Four Horseman and anticipating their next move
without getting too distracted by the lovely but mysterious Interpol agent (Mlanie Laurent) who arrives one day and simply becomes his partner without any explanation. Meanwhile, Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman share tough words and threaten each other with voodoo dolls. Its intense! In spite of its nearly two hour running time, Now You See Me is blessed with a nearly relentless pace. There isnt a moment that goes by in which there isnt a car chase or a knock-down, dragout brawl or some kind of CGIenhanced illusion. The audience is never really allowed to catch their breath, but thats by design. If Now You See Me ever slowed down, you would realize that none of it makes sense. For example, the films big twist revealing the identity of the benefactor behind The Four Horseman raises more questions than it answers (such as: How could s/he pull off a long con this elaborate and expensive on their measly salary?), and at times, The Four Horsemens talents are stretched far beyond credibility. Apparently, these guys can teleport at will and control peoples minds. Are they magicians or graduates of Charles Xaviers School for Gifted Youngsters? Yet, these inconsistencies are
Now You See Me is a simple summertime ick that requires little thought.
never annoying because you wont realize there are inconsistencies until the credits start to roll. Now You See Me really is that much fun. Its the perfect summer movie. Its breezy, its occasionally amusing, and its plot holes will spark endless, fascinating discussions. For instance, how did the Horsemen find the time to sit down, inflate hundreds of balloon animals, and carefully place them inside a dummy safe while on the run from the FBI and Interpol? Think carefully; your reply could save the life of a hungry baby.
Opening in theaters this week: The Internship The Purge Wish You Were Here Much Ado About Nothing Violet and Daisy DVDs released June 4: A Good Day To Die Hard Warm Bodies Mental Identity Thief
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Since making its Scranton debut in the summer of 2005, the Dave Matthews Band has made the mountain a staple on its yearly summer tour. While many changes have occurred over the last eight years including the loss of a band member the outfit continues to draw one of the biggest crowds of the season. Last Wednesday, the band returned for what was billed as the first major show of the summer, and once again, DMBs rabid fan base had an early summer party. Beginning the night around 7:15 p.m., veteran jam band favorites moe. brought a funky 45-minute, five-song set which had people up and dancing, serving as the perfect act to start the nights festivities. Going on 25 years, the band veered away from any of its more recognizable numbers and delved into some deeper cuts like Blue Jeans Pizza, highlighted by some fine guitar from Al Schnier. Following a quick run through Buster, moe. gave a nod to Scranton by performing the theme song verbatim to The Office before leaving the stage for DMB, whose fans were already packed into their seats. Kicking off the night around 8:25, the band opened with an energetic take on the crowd favorite Warehouse from 1994s Under the Table and Dreaming, which showcased some fine brass work from Jeff Coffin and Rashawn Ross. The Idea of You, which has never been officially released on a
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DMB album, was a fitting segue into Rooftop, one of the more lively cuts from its latest offering, 2012s Away from the World. The rest of the first half of the show featured an extended take on One Sweet World, complete with what seems like a never-ending brass riff, a dip back into the Crash album for a tight #41 with some exquisite guitar work from longtime collaborator Tim Reynolds, and an ode to late member LeRoi Moore with a funky Why I Am. Matthews, who seemed to be in a quirky mood, told a story of being asked by one of his friends how Scranton was as a venue, with Matthews answering about how the pavilion is covered by a big stretch of plastic or rubber on the ceiling, much to the delight of the nearcapacity crowd. Getting back to the music, the band let loose with Belly Belly Nice, a fan favorite from its latest release, following up with Sleep to Dream Her from 2001s Everyday album, which hasnt been played since September 2010. Another song returning to DMBs fold, the driving Hunger for the Great Light from 2005s Stand Up album resurfaced for the first time since September 2007. Something that seems to have become a standard for most shows over the last two years, Grey Street, was a welcome treat for the night before lead-
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ing into another cut from 2002s Busted Stuff, a tender Where Are You Going. A drawn-out Squirm, showcasing some of the fine drumming of Carter Beauford, led into a mellow You Might Die Trying. One of more crowd-friendly selections of the night, JTR, blended into a track from its debut album, which Matthews swore the band was done playing, a pleasing Jimi Thing, including an ending reprise of Princes Sexy MF. Ending the set proper was an upbeat song which seems to have become a staple since its 2009 release, Shake Me like a Monkey, leaving the crowd eagerly anticipating the encore. Keeping the crowd in an upbeat mood, the band managed to knock the energy level down a bit with a very soft and mellow Sister before continuing the somber feel of the encore with Drunken Soldier from its latest effort and also a staple of nearly every show of the last year. Thankfully, the band picked back up with the final song of the night, a standard run through the longtime crowd favorite What Would You Say. Aside from the encore, the May 29 show provided the perfect kickoff to the 2013 Summer Concert Series and also continued Dave Matthews Bands tradition of never performing the same show twice. Since 2005, the bands Scranton appearances have become a yearly destination for everyone from this area, and if Wednesdays show was any indication, next year can only be better.
I often write about the nononsense approach to losing unwanted body fat and how you should stop overthinking and just do it. I do, however, understand that the task is not always that easy. While the process is fairly simple and straightforward, we often have reasons holding us back. Getting started might seem like a daunting task, especially as we start to get older. As we mature, we tend to become busier. We get married, have children, and move forward in our careers. This often allows less time to commit to staying or getting fit. That doesnt mean you should totally give up. It may be time for an overall assessment of yourself and time to reevaluate and prioritize your life. Remember to keep things simple when reevaluating yourself to increase compliance when following a new program. Here are five ways to keep things simple when implementing new strategies: 1. Identify your risk factors. No matter your age, knowing your risk factors for certain genetic medical issues can help keep hidden threats at bay. Know your family history and see a doctor for a complete check-up. 2. Be active. The single best strategy for improving your health is to start an exercise regimen.
Once your doctor gives you the green light, go out there and start moving. It doesnt matter what you do, just be sure to maintain consistency. Exercise is cumulative and it all contributes to improving your health. 3. Watch your nutrition. Forget the fad diets. Focus on adding healthy foods before eliminating things. Add something new every day or week. Not sure where to start? Even if you dont know exactly what to eat, most people know what not to eat. Start there. 4. Dont overdo it. Planning on going out for a high calorie meal? Go ahead and celebrate, but just dont go overboard. Be sure to exercise before you go out for this meal. You cant pre-burn all the calories you will be eating, but you can help offset them. 5. Kick the habit. Dont be discouraged if you tried to stop smoking in the past. It takes most people three to four times before they stop for good. The list above is just a short guide. There are many more ways to ensure you get started on the right track. Most imporatantly, remember this: While most of us have busy lifestyles, having the determination and desire to become fit is also a state of mind. Overcome that, and you can overcome anything.
It can certainly be tough to get on the road to shaping up and shipping out the body fat, but if you take it a step at a time, youre more likely to be successful.
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Jason Miller Playwrights Project (570.591.1378, nepaplaywrights@ live.com) Dramatists support Group: thirD thursDay of each month, 7 p.m., the olDe Brick theatre (126 W. market st., scranton). suBmissions for Dyonisia 13: the thirD annual Jason miller playWriGhts proJect invitational BeinG accepteD throuGh may 15. completely inappropriate: June 8, 8 p.m., vintaGe theater (326 spruce st., scranton). $12. Music Box Players (196 huGhes st., sWoyersville: 570.283.2195 or 800.698.play or musicBox.orG) chilDrens theater summer theatre Workshop 2013: monDays, WeDnesDays anD friDays from July 22-auG. 16, 9 a.m.-noon. performances By the stuDents of Winnie the pooh auG. 16-18. any chilD attenDinG performance of little reD riDinG hooD has chance to Win a full scholarship to Workshop. the 25th annual putnam county spellinG Bee: June 13, 20, 8 p.m., $12. June 14-15, 21-22, Bar 6 p.m., Dinner 6:30, shoW at 8. June 16, 23, Bar 1 p.m., Dinner 1:30, curtain 3. $34, Dinner anD shoW; $30, if reserveD By may 30; $16, shoW only. Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire auDitions for the 33rD season, mansion at mount hope estate, route 72. callBacks Will Be helD in the afternoon anD Will stress movement. those auDitioninG shoulD Wear loose fittinG or comfortaBle clothinG. By appointment only, 717.665.7021, ext. 120. The Phoenix Performing Arts Centre (409-411 main st., Duryea, 570.457.3589, phoenixpac.vpWeB. com, phoenixpac08@aol.com) auDitions: spamalot: may 22, 6-8:30 p.m. aGes 14-19. shoW Dates auG. 9-25. Stage Directions Performing Arts Academy July 28-auG. 3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Daily, ferrWooD music camp (257 miDDle roaD, Drums). co-eD ,
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image featuring bestiality. Two women were also charged along with Watkins; all three appeared in court Monday via video link to plead not guilty. The band was apparently just as shocked as its fans, releasing this statement on their website last year: Following charges made today against Ian Watkins, we find ourselves in a state of shock. We are learning about the details of the investigation along with you. It is a difficult time for us and our families, and we want to thank our fans for their support as we seek answers. Watkins denies the charges and says his name will be cleared, of course, but since hes facing so many, its hard to imagine that he truly did nothing wrong. Hes innocent until proven guilty, of course, but there must be boatloads of evidence against him for it to get this far. It makes me absolutely sick to even think about it. As a fan, you feel betrayed and lied to one minute youre relating to his lyrics and cheering for him at shows, and the next youre wondering if you can ever listen to those CDs again without feeling ill. Its like a friend who stabs you in the back, and while Im not a fan personally, I now know how As I Lay Dying fans must have felt when vocalist Tim Lambesis was charged with attempting to hire an undercover detective to kill his estranged wife last month, though Watkins crimes may be more akin to those that followed Michael Jackson throughout his life. As virtually everyone knows, Jackson was accused of sexually abusing several children, though none of the charges ever stuck. Considering his strange behavior and his own history of abuse, its likely that at least some of those stories were true, but for some reason, more fans stood by him than abandoned him, and when he died in 2009 at age 50, he was praised so frequently as a musical genius that it seems his legend could barely be scratched by the scandals he was so infamous for. What Watkins is accused of may be even worse, yet I wonder how many fans will stick by him, exonerating him in their minds immediately simply because they like his music and just dont want to believe that it could be true. For some, its easy to separate the art from the artist its not like bad people cant make good art. But when it involves something this horrific, I cant simply turn up the volume on my headphones. Im not sure if I can play those five albums as easily as DJs spin MJs singles, and I may just give those two t-shirts in my closet to the Goodwill. The whole thing just makes me uncomfortable, regardless of the music itself. Just days ago, I was nosedeep in a great music history book. I was reminded that rock stars, while larger than life, are human and make mistakes not everything they do is worthy of praise or adoration. Idol worship can be inspiring, though I dont recommend downright devotion, as youll uncover flaws you wish you had ignored. If theres one thing music should teach you, particularly rock music, its to be your own person, so either be your own guitar hero or prepare for disappointment. Or separate the artist from the art easier said than done in this very personal business.
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Moscow Clayworks northeast pennsylvania proFessors oF ceraMic arts exhiBit: rUns throUgh end oF JUne. New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 vine st., scranton, www.newvisionstUdio.coM, 570.878.3970) gallery hoUrs: tUes.-sUn., noon-6 p.M. and By appointMent. works in wood: JUne 7-30. Pauly Friedman Art Gallery (Misericordia University, 570.674.6250, Misericordia.edU/art) gallery hoUrs: Mon. closed, tUe.thUrs. 10 a.M.-8 p.M., Fri. 10 a.M.-5 p.M., sat.-sUn. 1-5 p.M. recent landscapes, a thoMas stapleton exhiBit: throUgh JUne 7. Sordoni Art Gallery (150 s. river st., wilkes-Barre, 570.408.4325) gallery hoUrs: tUes.-sUn., noon-4:30 p.m. Flow, a gallery that explores the Many Meanings associated with water throUgh a selection oF twenty-nine works drawn FroM the collection oF the sheldon MUseUM oF art at the University oF neBraskalincoln. Schulman Gallery (2nd Floor oF lccc caMpUs center, 1333 s. prospect st., nanticoke, www.lUzerne.edU/schUlMangallery, 570.740.0727) gallery hoUrs: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.M.-5 p.M. annUal stUdent show: throUgh JUne 6. Steamtown National Historic Site (150 s. washington ave., scranton. 570.340.5200 gallery hoUrs: daily, 9 a.M.-5 p.M.) glory road: posters and photo illUstrations: JUne 3-JUly 6. Meet the artist, JUne 9, 2-4 p.M. T.W. Shoemaker Art Gallery (312 wyoMing ave., wyoMing) wyoMing MonUMent: throUgh the years: throUgh JUly 4. Verve Vertu Art Studio (Misericordia University, 570.674.6250, Misericordia.edU/art) exhiBit: throUgh april 2014. Widmann Gallery (located in kings colleges sheehyFarMer caMpUs center Between north Franklin and north Main streets, wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5900, ext. 5328) gallery hoUrs: Mon. throUgh Fri. 9 a.M. to 4:30 p.M., sat. and sUn. as arranged. Free and open to the pUBlic. a Few oF My Favorite things photography exhiBition: throUgh aUg. 2. opening reception JUne 21, 6-8 p.M. ExPANDED LISTINGS AT THEWEEkENDEr.COM. w
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BAZAARS/FESTIVALS Endless Mountains Nature Center (280 Vosburg road, Tunkhannock. 570.836.3835.) Vosburg Neck FestiVal: JuNe 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Peculiar Music Fest to raise FuNds For the restoratioN oF JeFFersoN Park iN PittstoN: JuNe 22, 11 a.m.-11 P.m.. $10 doNatioN. Features music, Food From area restauraNts, VeNdors, aNd Family-FrieNdly actiVities. St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church (93 Zerby aVe, edwardsVille) 15th aNNual ethNic Food FestiVal: aug. 24, 11 a.m.-6 P.m. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church (32 east ross st., wilkes-barre)
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BENEFITS/CHARITY EVENTS 5th Annual Golf Tournament beNeFitiNg the 1st lt. JeFFrey dePrimo memorial FuNd, luZerNe FouNdatioN: JuNe 8, 1:30 P.m., wilkes-barre golF club. $75. reg-
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ister at dePrimogolF.com or call 570.709.0916 For more iNFo American Cancer Society relay For liFe eVeNts americaN caNcer societys third caNcer PreVeNtioN study registratioN: JuNe 15, NooN-4 P.m., robert betZler Fields (wilkesbarre towNshiP). American Lung Association Fight For air walk: JuNe 8, kiNgs college betZler Fields, wilkesbarre. For more iNFo Visit www. luNgiNFo.org/wbwalk Blue Chip Farms Animal Refuge (974 lockVille rd., dallas, 570.333.5265, www.bcFaNimalreFuge.org) FuNdraiser: JuNe 17, 5-10 P.m., keeleys alehouse aNd grille (199 diVisioN st., PriNgle). Candys Place (570.714.8800) 4th aNNual luNcheoN aNd FashioN show: July 28, 11 a.m.-3 P.m., woodlaNds iNN (wilkes-barre). $25, Per PersoN; $250, table oF 10. Crusader Classic 5K Race, Griffin Pond AnimAl Shelter
(967 griFFiN PoNd road, south abiNgtoN towNshiP. 570.586.3700, www.griFFiNPoNdaNimalshelter. com) motorcycle ride: JuNe 9, registratioN 9:30-11:30 a.m., starts at NooN, electric city harley daVidsoN (route 6, dicksoN city), eNds at aJs club soda (maiN st., PeckVille). $15, rider; $5, PasseNger. For more iNFormatioN call greg, 570.351.5256 or NaNcy, 570.489.7923. Walk 2 Miles in my Shoes for R.S.D.: JuNe 9, registratioN NooN-1 P.m., walk begiNs at 1, mcdade Park, scraNtoN. $10. For more iNFormatioN or sPoNsor sheets call JoaNN sPalNick, 570.876.4034. CAR & BIKE EVENTS 570 Riders Bike Nights ruNs eVery moNday iN the summer. 6 P.m., dairy QueeN, rt. 315 Coal Cracker Cruisers Car Club (570.876.4034) cruise Night: JuNe 7, July 5, aug. 2, sePt. 6, 6-9 P.m., adVaNce auto
Parts (route 6, carboNdale). 15th aNNual car show: sePt. 15, 9 a.m. For more iNFo coNtact JoaNN sPalNick, 570.876.4034. Car Lovers 8th Annual Car Show: JuNe 9, 8 a.m., mcdade Park, scraNtoN. must be registered by NooN. $8, Pre-registratioN, $10, day oF show. awards For toP 25 Plus best oF show to be PreseNted at 3 P.m. For more iNFo call bill, 570.457.7665. Montage Mountain Classics (thurs., 6-9 P.m., Fri., 6-10 P.m., sat., 5-9 p.m.) car cruises: JuNe 14, July 12, aug. 9, sePt. 13, 6-10 P.m., southside shoPPiNg ceNter, scraNtoN. cruise to beNeFit roNald mcdoNald house: sePt. 22, 2-6 P.m. raiN date sePt. 29. may 18, JuNe 15, July 20, aug. 17, sePt. 21, 5-9 P.m., JohNNy rockets, moNtage mouNtaiN. may 3, JuNe 7, July 5, aug. 2, sePt. 6, 5-9 P.m., PittstoN cruise, tomato FestiVal ParkiNg lot.
st Joes car show: aug. 18, 9 a.m.-3 P.m., PittstoN byPass. raiN date aug. 25. Third Annual Car Show by VoluNteers oF loViNg care: July 14 (raiN date: July 21), 9 a.m.-3 P.m., laurel mall. $10, day oF show; $8, adVaNce. For more iNFormatioN coNtact kris, 570.582.7329 or JeFF, 570.956.6377. Vettes for Vets: JuNe 9, NooN-4 P.m., west side auto (401 wyomiNg aVe.). $10. FuNds go to the west PittstoN americaN legioN, Post 542, 1st lt. JeFFery dePrimo. For more iNFormatioN conTacT ron aT 570.654.2261. CHURCHES Cathedral of St. Peters (315 wyomiNg aVe., scraNtoN) tim ZimmermaN aNd kiNgs brass coNcert: JuNe 7, 7 P.m. $10; $5, college studeNts with Valid id; Free, childreN 12 aNd uNder; discouNt For grouPs oF 10 or more. For tickets call 570.344.7231 or Visit
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ACROSS 1 Put on layaway, perhaps 5 Fool 8 Capri or Wight 12 Appellation 13 Hockey legend Bobby 14 Blunder 15 Stonestreet of Modern Family 16 Keanus Matrix role 17 One 18 Bounded 20 Jimmy Carters Georgia home 22 Angry group 23 Hostel 24 React in horror 27 Loads, as software 32 Id counterpart 33 Old Olds 34 Fine, to NASA 35 Herrings cousin 38 Go back and forth 39 Fireworks response 40 Go blue? 42 French brandy 45 Fireplace area 49 Shrek is one 50 Mimic 52 Will be (Sp.) 53 Dispatch 54 Mainlanders memento 55 Not procrastinating 56 Fixes a skirt 57 Felons flight 58 Iditarod terminus
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exhibit promises to showcase as broad a range of artistic styles, as it will a variety of nostalgic tastes. For example, artist Robert Brennes pieces are functional amplifiers inspired by everything from Marvel superheroes to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, while Melanie Boisseau has been making three-dimensional heads of characters from such cartoons as Daria, The Powerpuff Girls and Doug. Boisseau, who is also one of the owners of New Visions, explained why the As Seen on T.V. exhibit was practically tailor-made for the gallery. Were all about nostalgia. We have a big gift shop here where we sell comic books and records. Its all the kind of stuff that makes you say, Oh, wow. I had that as a kid, she said. It takes you back to when you were young and carefree.
Artwork by Christopher J. Hughes The As Seen on T.V. exhibit features art inspired by Pete & Pete among other 90s shows.
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As Seen on T.V. art exhibit: Opens Friday, June 7 with reception 6 p.m.-10 p.m., New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine St., Scranton). Runs through June 27, open Tuesday through Sunday, 12 p.m.6 p.m. Info: 570.878.3970, newvisionsstudio.com.
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Beer: Ruination IPA Brewer: Stone Brewing Company Style: American Double/Imperial IPA ABV: 7.70% Description: Stones Ruination IPA pours a deep amber golden color with a thin white head that doesnt last too long, but does leave a nice lacing on the glass. The nose of this beer is a true display of elegant West Coast hops, displaying notes of grapefruit, orange, mango, tangerine, pineapple, lemon zest, pine, hints of pale malts, caramel, and toffee as well; simply said, its very complex and inviting. The taste certainly has a strong hop bite, but is surprisingly approachable and a wonderful bouquet of flavors. The hops flavors match the aroma perfectly in the citrus and tropical fruit arena, and are followed by the malt sweetness before one final bitter bite from the hops as you swallow. Ruination has a wonderful balance of mouth feel and mild carbonation. The beer finishes mildly dry, but leaves a long lasting hop flavor left on the palate. Ruination could certainly ruin anyones palate with its strong hop bite and lasting flavors, but I for one am happy to let this beer ruin my palate! Food pairing: This is not as easy to match up with a lot of food as the strong hop presence can easily subdue a lot of dishes. However, a truly wonderful pairing with Ruination is Indian food. The hop bite holds up against the spiciest of Indian dishes and the citrus characteristics from the hops meld with the spices to subdue them and add extra depth to the flavor profile. Feeling a little more in the mood for some Mexican food? A delicious dish of carne asada tacos is a pleasing union with Ruination. What you need to remember with this beer is to match the hop bite with spiciness in a way that achieves a nice balance on the palate without overwhelming or, pardon the pun, ruining it. Another wonderful dish to try with this beer is Stones personal recipe for Ruination garlic cheddar soup; the hop bite combined with smooth cheddar and
garlic is just amazing. You can find the recipe online and I HIGHLY recommend it!
Is it worth trying? Of course. After all, it is a beer from Stone so that should go without saying. Ruination was first introduced to the market in 2002 and is still one of the best double IPAs available, which is a testament to how great this beer is, as it seems that every brewery is making double or imperial IPAs these days. However, if you are new to the IPA, I would recommend starting off something with not as much of a hop bite. I do think newbies can appreciate this beer, but for some it just may be too much too fast. Be sure to grab a bottle or two and enjoy this wonderful beer and allow yourself to be ruined! Rating: W W W W W
Where can I get it? Currently available in bottles at: Backyard Ale House, Scranton; Arena Bar and Grill, Wilkes-Barre; Exit 190 Beer Deli, Dickson City; Krugels Georgetown Deli, Wilkes-Barre. Its also being poured at the Stone booth at the Steamtown Beer and Music Festival June 15. Remember, enjoy responsibly! Cheers! -Derek Warren is a beer expert, avid homebrewer, and beer historian. Derek can be reached at NEPABeerGeek@gmail.com.
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hitChCoCk: AuG. 28, 1 And 7:30 p.m. pSyCho: Sept. 4, 1 And 7:30 p.m. The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce (222 mulberry St., SCrAnton) Join the ConverSAtion With Governor Corbett: June 5, 10 A.m. All AboArd the phoebe SnoW: A CulinAry exCurSion: June 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m., radisson lacKawanna station hotel. reGionAl buSineSS CArd exChAnGe: June 6, 5:30 p.m., toyotA pAvilion At montage mountain. 145th AnnuAl dinner: June 18. Jeannine M Luby presents Comedy Night: June 8, 9 p.m., dAnte literAry SoCiety (proSpeCt Avenue, SCrAnton) $20, food And ShoW. for tiCketS CAll tinA, 570.815.3703. Lacawac Sanctuary (94 SAnCtuAry roAd, lAke Ariel) muSiC in the foreSt SerieS: kevin hiGGinS: June 8 WArGo StevenSkey flute & GuitAr duo: July 13 the old GeezerS: July 14. Lackawanna College (501 vine St., SCrAnton, 1.877.346.3552, lACkAWAnnA.edu) environmentAl inStitute (10 moffAt dr., covington twp.) lenApe of the eAStern WoodlAndS: June 5, 6-8 p.m. GeAred for Children And fAmilieS AGeS 8 And up. $5 per person. pre-registration required. A CloSer look dAy CAmp: June 17-21 or 24-28, 9 A.m.-noon. $65 per camper. bACkyArd hAbitAtS dAy CAmp: July 1-5 or 8-12, 9 A.m.-4 p.m. AGeS 7 And 8. $95 per CAmper. outdoor CAreer Adventure CAmp: July 15-19, 9 A.m.-4 p.m. AGeS 14-17. $95 per CAmper. eCo explorerS dAy CAmp: July 22-26 or July 29-AuG. 2, 9 A.m.-4 p.m. AGeS 9 And 10. $95 per CAmper. eArth ConneCtionS dAy CAmp: AuG. 5-9 or 12-16, 9 A.m.-4 p.m. AGeS 11 to 13. $95 per CAmper. Monroe County Garden Club GArden tour: June 29, 10 A.m.-4 p.m. tiCketS CAn be purChASed from 9 A.m.-noon in front of trACkSide Bar and grill (east stroudsBurg) And WerkheiSerS GArden Center (tAnnerSville). $8, GArden Club memberS; $10, non-memberS; free, Children under 12. Mount Aloysius College (7373 AdmirAl peAry hiGhWAy, CreSSon. 814.886.4131.) Summer SCripture inStitute for 2013: June 25-June 28. Mountain Grange No. 567 monthly fleAmArket: SeCond SAturdAy of eACh month. 9 A.m.-2 p.m., mountAin GrAnGe hAll (1632 W. 8th st., carverton). AmeriCAn red CroSS blood drive: June 8, 9 A.m.-2 p.m., kinGSton toWnship municipal Building. 76 univerSity drive , hAzleton, 570.450.3000, www.hn.psu.edu)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre (rte. 115, lehmAn, 570.675.2171, wB.psu.edu) 18th AnnuAl Alumni ConStituent SoCiety Golf tournAment: July 12, 11:30 A.m., 1 p.m. ShotGun StArt, blue ridGe trAil Golf Club (mountAin top). for more informAtion ContACt kAren At 570.675.9228 or klb14@ psu.edu. ScrantonMade and Lackawanna County Are lookinG for ArtiStS to Sell their WAreS At the 1St AnnuAl ArtS on the SquAre: July 27. vendor Ap-
Old Jail Museum (128 W. broAdWAy, Jim thorpe. 570.325.5259. WWW.theoldJAilmuseum.com.) tourS: memoriAl dAy Weekend throuGh lAbor dA, dAily (CloSed WedneSdAy), noon to 4:30 p.m. $6, Adult; $5, Senior over 65 And hiGh SChool; $4, Children AGeS 6-12; free, children under 5.
Send your listings to WBWnews@civitasmedia.com, 90 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., 18703, or fax to 570.831.7375. Deadline is Mondays at 2 p.m. Print listings occur up until three weeks from publication date.
plication and more details can Be found At WWW.ArtSontheSquAre.net. R3 OPS, the Mud Run with Options: July 20, northeASt fAirGroundS, pittston township. visit www.r3ops. Com or like itS fACebook pAGe At WWW.fACebook.Com/r3opS. Second Annual High Mountain Craft Beer Festival, SponSored by the rotAry Club of hAzleton: June 22, 1-5 p.m., beSt WeStern Genetti inn & SuiteS (1341 n. ChurCh St., hAzleton). $20, AdvAnCe; $25, At door; $10, deSiGnAted driver. ticKets can Be purchased at www. hAzletonrotAry.orG or GenettiS (570.454.2492). Wyoming Area Kiwanis Club movie niGhtS in the pArk: mAy 31, June 28, July 26, AuG. 30, 7 p.m., dAiley pArk (WeSt WyominG). CrAftS and Kids activities at 7 p.m., movie beGinS At 8:15. popCorn And drinkS provided; pleASe brinG blAnketS and chairs. LOCAL HISTORY Eckley Miners Village (loCAted nine mileS eASt of hAzleton, JuSt off route 940; 570.636.2070; WWW.eCkleyminerS. org) volunteer meetinG: June 8, 10 A.m., viSitorS Center. dAyS: June 15-16, 10 A.m.-5 p.m. Luzerne County Historical Society (401 S. frAnklin St., WilkeS-bArre. 570.823.6244, luzernehiStory.orG.) the WyominG monument: throuGh the yeArS memberShip drive: June 7, 5-8 p.m., t.W. ShoemAker Art GAllery (312 WyominG Ave., WyominG). 3rd AnnuAl County-Wide Summit of Community hiStoriCAl SoCietieS SponSored by the luzerne foundAtion: June 29, 9 A.m., beAr Creek Club house.
LEARNING Wudang Swordsmen Academy (269 S WAShinGton Street, WilkeSbArre, 570.630.0088, WWW.WudAnGSWordSmen.Com, info@WudAnGswordsmen.com) WudAnG tAiJiquAn (trAditionAl tAi Chi): mon., Wed., 6:10-7:30 p.m. WudAnG GonGfu (internAl kunG fu): tue., thu., 6:10-7:30 p.m. youth kunG fu (AGeS 10-13): mon., Wed., 5:00-6:00 p.m. bAGuAzhAnG (eiGht triGrAm pAlm): Sun., 10:50 A.m.-12:50 p.m. CArdio kunG fu: mon., Wed., 10:0011:00 A.m. tAi Chi for heAlth: tue., thu.,10:0011:00 A.m. dAoiSt SittinG meditAtion: Sun., 4:30-5:30 p.m. morninG SeAted qiGonG (meditAtion & breAthWork): tue., thu., 9:00-9:50 p.m. puShinG hAndS CirCle (open to All tAi Chi plAyerS in the AreA): Sun., 3:00-4:00 p.m. open WudAnG trAininG hAll: Sun., 1:00-3:00 p.m. OUTSIDE Friends of Salt Springs Park border trAil hike: June 8, 10 A.m. meet At WheAton houSe. fee. drAGonflieS, dAmSelflieS, And other inSeCtS: June 9, 1 p.m. fee for nonmemberS; kidS And memberS free. ChildrenS GArdeninG SerieS: June 12, 19, 26, July 10, 19, 26; AuG. 7, 21, 1 p.m. $5 per perSon. hAlf off for memberS And prepAyment of SeSsions. build your oWn bird box or feeder: June 16, 1 p.m. pre-reGiSter by June 9 by CAllinG 570.967.7275. fee. Summer SolStiCe CelebrAtion: June 21. Silver Creek trAil hike: June 22, 12:30 p.m. fee. lAnd foreSt oWnerS ASSoCiAtionS annual picnic and presentation: June 23, noon, piCniC; 1 p.m., preSentAtion. brinG diSh to pASS if CominG to picnic. All-AmeriCAn muSiC: July 3, 7 p.m. meAdoW trAil hike: July 6. meet At WheAton houSe. fee. WeAther trACkinG from your oWn bACk yArd: July 7, 1 p.m. fee. tAmArACk (AkA ConneCtor) trAil hike: July 20, 10 A.m. meet At WheAton houSe. fee. WAter quAlity monitorinG: July 28,
1 p.m. memberS free. hemloCk trAil hike: AuG. 3, 7 p.m. fee. Got beer? hop to it!: AuG. 4, 1 p.m. meet at wheaton house. prereGiStrAtion AppreCiAted by CAllinG 570.967.7275. fee. perSeidS meteor ShoWer: AuG. 11, 8:30 p.m. meet at wheaton house. free. Cliff trAil hike: AuG. 17, 11 A.m. meet At buCkley roAd pArkinG lot. fee. full moon bike n bonfire: AuG. 21, 6 p.m. AdultS only. free. muShroomS And myCiliA: AuG. 25, 1 p.m. free. upper fAll brook trAil hike: AuG. 31. fee. SAlt SprinGS CelebrAtion: AuG. 31, 11 A.m.-5 p.m. Nescopeck State Park kAyAkinG: level one: June 8, SeSSion i 9:30 A.m., SeSSion ii 11 A.m., SeSSion iii 1 p.m. AGeS 9 And up. reGiSter in AdvAnCe. free. kAyAkinG: eveninG nAture pAddle :June 12, SeSSion i 5 p.m., SeSSion ii 6:30 p.m. AGeS 9 And up. muSt reGiSter in AdvAnCe. free. YMCA (706 n blAkely St., dunmore. 570.343.5144) hiKes: ymCA Senior Citizen outinG to StAbACk pArk: June 6, 9 A.m. 3 mileS, eASy. meet in the ymCA lobby, dunmore. $5, memberS; $8, nonmemBers. ymCA hike to rAymondSkill CliffS: June 9, 9:15 A.m. 3 mileS, Steep. meet in the ymCA pArkinG lot, dunmore. $5, memberS; $8, non-memberS. SOCIAL GROUPS AA Intergroup NEPA info: AAinterGroupnepA.orG, 570.654.0488 Alcohol Anonymous wilKes-Barre, Kingston, nanticoKe, dAllAS, forty fort. vAriouS dAteS And timeS. info: 570.288.9892. Better Breathers Club SeCond tueSdAy of every month, 6:30 p.m., GeiSinGer-Community mediCAl Center, profeSSionAl buildinG Auditorium (316 ColfAx Ave., SCrAnton). info: 570.969.8986. Nar-Anon Family Group Meetings sun. 7 p.m. clear BrooK Bldg. (reAr), forty fort; Wed., 7 p.m. united methodist church, mountAintop. 570.288.9892. Narcotic Anonymous Meetings every tueS. At 7 p.m., doWnStAirS in the methodist education buildinG, loCAted off CourthouSe SquAre, on the Corner of mArion and warren street in tunKhannocK. ExPANDED LISTINGS AT THEWEEKENDER.COM. W
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Fans of AMCs The Walking Dead, along with its long-running comic book counterpart, descended like the undead horde upon the Pennsylvania Convention Center in downtown Philadelphia from Thursday, May 30 through Sunday, June 2, and they didnt leave hungry. Attendees who paid full admission received a limited edition variant cover of The Walking Dead No. 1 by artist Julian Totino Tedesco, which many vendors immediately attempted to buy directly from fans for $5 or more each. Actors Norman Reedus and Michael Rooker, who play brothers Daryl and Merle Dixon, respectively, and Jon Bernthal, who was Shane Walsh on the popular show, signed autographs and packed photo-ops and Q&A sessions throughout the weekend. While their lines remained consistent, Marvel Comics creator Stan Lee, Star Trek star William Shatner, and Fireflys Summer Glau, Gina Torres, and Adam Baldwin also attracted sizable crowds, and WWE Superstars John Cena and Daniel Bryan were major draws as well. Pop culture icons like Dean Cain, Brandon Routh, Henry Winkler, Linda Blair, and Marky Ramone, among other guests, rounded out a solid lineup for this years convention. DC Comics had no real presence at the con, but Marvel returned after an absence with two small panels to gauge reaction for a possible larger reappearance next year (if they dont mind fielding more questions/complaints about the recent death of Peter Parker, that is, a subject that seemed to dominate discussion). They also conducted portfolio reviews. With the big two preoccupied with New York and San Diego, Philly Comic Con allowed independent comic writers and artists a chance to shine, promoting new books like Head Smash or offering advice about how to break into the industry, craft a good story, or publish independently. Movie screenings, art fights, and sci-fi speed dating were offered, though most fans spent their time shopping the floor or showing off their homemade costumes. After filling rooms to capacity for The Walking Dead and Firefly panels, fans ended Saturday with a costume contest in the terrace ballroom and an official after-party at the Field House on Filbert Street. Wizard Worlds next show is in New York City June 28-30, and the Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con is scheduled to return June 19-22, 2014.
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The famed Bronx Bomber Mickey Mantle once walked through the doors, which have been open since 1911. The establishment is Italianrun, having made it through a time period when the area had 80-some bars, with all but three being run by Irishmen. And now, after all these years, Drifters Tavern in Hughestown is turning another leaf, reinventing itself to keep its presence in this day and age strong. Deno Chiavacci, whose last name is the moniker that has been attached to the eatery since 1911, is excited to get the place back on track. Though the lease has never switched hands out of the family, something the Chiavaccis pride themselves on, the image of the place isnt exactly where Chiavacci would like it. Everyone knows Drifters as a smoking bar; there was a pool table in the back, he said, so we want to get away from that name to show people how its different. Its no longer smoking, and there are tables in the back for dining. The establishment was previously called Chiavaccis and Denos Cafe. Chiavaccis father, who also went by Deno, ran the Hughestown Sports Club from the building from 1969 through 1995. The club ran bus trips to Philadelphia sports and Penn State games. Chiavaccis father also held banquets to honor local athletes, drawing hundreds of people. Chiavacci believes that at one time, the sports club had a membership with over 600
Chiavacci and his brother Tony bought the establishment from their father in 1995, the same year they added a kitchen to it. I ran the bar for a bit, then went to bigger restaurant companies, Chiavacci said. At the time, the bar scene just wasnt happening. But Im glad I did go. I learned a lot of the things Im applying to the business today. Chiavacci would like to do a rebranding of Drifters, the name of which will soon change to T and Ds, after the brothers. Ultimately, wed love to have a dinner crowd until about 9, 10 at night, then become a bar. There is already a menu of typical bar fare at the establishment, but Chiavacci is planning on adding steak and fish items to the menu to expand it, as well as holding barbecues. There is a clam night on Wednesdays, a $5 burger night on Thursdays, and wing nights on Sundays and Wednesdays. There were major renovations done in 2003, and there are still things being built within the bar, such as an outside bar that should be up and running this weekend. On June 22 at noon, there will be a summer kickoff party with a barbecue and music from both Nowhere Slow and DJ OhWee.
never do the same one twice. Its a time-effective, convenient workout program, Morton said. It seems that people who would normally never go to a gym love CrossFit. Were a community for healthy living and good fitness, and people really respond to that.
Common Crosst terms: Getting into Crosst can be a little overwhelming at rst, as the exercise has its own language, but dont get discourged. Here we explain some common terms youll hear in the box. WOD: Workout of the Day Box: Term used to describe the gym itself. Rack position: Bar resting on your collar bone and front shoulder, supported by your hands. Double unders: a jump roping skill where the rope makes two revolutions during one jump. Burpee: A move in which you drop to the ground, do a pushup, jump into a squat, and then jump up. Power clean: Barbell begins on the ground and ends in the rack position. Box jump: A vertical jump up onto a box. NEPA Crosst (125 N. Wilkes Barre Blvd.), 570.579.3544, nepacrosst.com.
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Another invitation arrived today. That makes six this year. Everybody but you, it seems, is having a baby and, therefore, a baby shower. Consequently, youve bought enough receiving blankets to cover your city and wrapped enough tiny pieces of clothing to outfit an infantry of infants. Youre good with babies. Everybody says so but for whatever reason, youve decided youll never have one of your own. And in the new book No Kidding: Women Writers on Bypassing Parenthood, edited by Henriette Mantel, youll see why others are making the same choice. Its one of those private issues that many people including total strangers think its okay to ask: When are you going to start having kids? For the writers in this book, the answer is Never. It was an easy decision to make or not. It came after years of soul searching, or it seemed to be in their genes. Perhaps it dawned on them when they realized they have no desire to be anyones mom. Theyve heard all the arguments, theyve made their choices and no, theyre not going to change [their] minds. Many of these women have had good experiences with kids nieces, nephews, children of friends - but they never wanted to give birth. Theyre Honorary Aunties all over the place, but some were just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Some of the writers were ambivalent (or downright against the idea) all along. They hated dolls, never felt particularly nurturing, were never mommy material. One came to realize that the only thing interesting about having a child is picking the name. Some thought pregnancy repellant, or parenthood as the end of a dream. One was relieved at a few close calls; another suddenly realized that if you have kids, you have to keep them. And then there were the writers for whom the decision was made, not chosen, and their
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words are filled with regret. But however it happened, there are two things these women know: being able to procreate doesnt necessarily mean you should. And most of them are too busy living to dwell on the subject for long. Does it sometimes seem as though everybody around you is pregnant? Are you a wee bit tired of talk about wee ones? Then you absolutely need to read No Kidding. You will never feel alone in the Oh-Baby-NO-Baby department when youre reading this book because editor Henriette Mantel has gathered the thoughts of more than three dozen childfree (and childless) women writers who are more than happy to weigh in on the subject. Some of the stories are funny. Some fairly drip with droll. Others are militant or a little on the sad side. Together, these essays show readers that choices can be made and that its okay that not having kids is one of them. I really liked this book for its reflective nature and because it attempts to show all sides of the non-parenthood issue. If your minds made up, I think youll like it, too, because whats inside No Kidding is long overdue.
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Last week I was on the phone interviewing Jean-Luc Bilodeau, star of ABC Familys hit sitcom Baby Daddy, when I heard an abrupt pounding on my bedroom door. My stomach dropped. I was praying it was poltergeist. It was worse - my mother! She then opened the door and started screaming at me for stepping on her mulch! Mom! Im on the phone doing an interview with- I whispered, holding the phone away from my beet-red face. I dont care who youre talking to! she interrupted. I told you NEVER STEP ON MY MULCH!!!! Since moving back home, I patiently tolerated my mother going through menopause, and getting on my case for drinking out of the soda bottle in the refrigerator, but interrupting my interview was the straw that broke the camels back. It was clear to me that it was time to get out of the house. So, I did the only logical thing - I grabbed a few clean pairs of boxers, my Dancing with The NEPA Stars mirror ball trophy, and moved in to the The Hilton Hotel in Scranton! I realized if Zack and Cody could live the suite life, so could I. The Hilton Scranton has always been a home away from home for me, sort of how summer camp is for kids whose parents dont know how to handle them not being in school for eight hours a day. After last staying there to pamper myself in preparation for my annual on-air beer pong tournament with 98.5 KRZs Rocky, Im not surprised that out of 288 Hilton
Hotels in the U.S., the Scranton location is ranked No. 8 for guest services! In 2012, they were ranked No. 5! My stay kicked off to a great start, as I ate room service in bed and watched The Mighty Ducks on HBO Family. At home, my parents wont order HBO. The suite I stayed in had a jacuzzi bath tub that I took two bubble baths in a day. At home, I always get yelled at for taking too much time in the bathroom. My mom doesnt make me breakfast, even though every day I remind her that Vinny from Jersey Shore gets meals handed to him by his mother. At the Hilton, however, I got a breakfast buffet with fruit, omelettes to order, BACON, biscuits, and gravy, etc. Its better than the last buffet I had in Vegas! After a few days of room service, bubble baths, and buffets, the Hilton became my new home, and the staff became my new family. I even hung out in my room with the maintenance man, door man, and two housekeepers, and we danced The Wobble together. After realizing my underwear was on the bathroom floor for days, with nobody yelling at me for it, I started to realize I belonged home with my dysfunctional family. However, its always nice to have a home away from home
ated Press via WHTM-TV (Harrisburg, Pa.), 5-23-2013] The United Nations Conference on Disarmament, a multilateral forum on arms control agreements, was chaired beginning May 27th (until June 23rd) by Iran, which, for that time, at least, had the awkward job of overseeing resolutions on nuclear non-proliferation, which the country is widely thought to be ignoring.
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Unclear on the Concept: (1.) Ruben Pavon was identified by surveillance video in Derry, N.H., in April snatching a grill from the front porch of a thrift store. Pavon explained to police that the stores name, Finders Keepers, indicated to him that the objects were free for the taking and admitted that he had previously taken items from the porch. (2.) In May, Los Angeles police bought back 1,200 guns in one of the periodic U.S. buy-back programs, but they declined to accept the pipe bomb a man said he wanted to sell. This is not a pipe-bomb buyback, said Chief Charlie Beck. Pipe bombs are illegal The man was promptly arrested. Too Much Information: John Casey, 51, was caught by security staff at an Asda supermarket in Washington, England last October after allegedly stealing a slab of beef. He was convicted in May even after offering the compelling explanation that he had concealed the beef underneath other purchases not to avoid paying for it, but only because the sight of the raw meat gave him flashbacks to his dead grandmother, who had passed away of a blood clot when Casey was a child.
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Keith Judd filed a lawsuit in Iowa in May, in essence to invalidate the 2012 election by having President Obama officially declared a Kenyan and not an American. Judd filed the papers from a federal penitentiary in Texas, where he is serving 17 years for threatening a woman he believed to be a clone of the singer Stevie Nicks, because Nicks (or the clone) had tried to sabotage his home improvement company. (Bonus Fact: In the 2012 Democratic presidential primary in West Virginia, Judd, a write-in candidate, defeated President Obama in nine counties and lost the state by only 33,000 votes.) Edward Kramer, cofounder of the annual Atlanta fantasy-character convention Dragon*Con, was arrested in 2000 for allegedly having sex with underage boys, but has yet to stand trial in Georgia because he has engineered a never-ending set of legal delays if not because of his version of Orthodox Judaism that limits his diet and activities, then it his allegedly poor health. (As soon as he puts on an orange jumpsuit, said prosecutor Danny Porter, he becomes an invalid, requiring a wheelchair and oxygen tank.) In 2011, after managing to get house arrest, he violated it by being caught with an underage boy. Lately, according to a May Atlanta Journal-Constitution report, he files an average of three demands per day from his Gwinnett County, Ga., lockup, each requiring painstaking review before being rejected. Kramer still owns about one-third of Dragon*Con, whose current officials are mortified that they cannot expel a man they consider a child molester.
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Makeup Tips & Tricks MaDe easy Bobby Walsh | Weekender Correspondent
WEDNESDAY,
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Fake your way to a healthy glow this summer by staying out of the tanning beds and replacing all that beautiful, yet harmful, sun with self tanning products. The future of self tanners has arrived: no more bright orange skin, sticky messes, stained hands, and nasty odor. Get that sunkissed look and keep it all summer with these easy steps and amazing products from Fake Bake. Step one is to exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate. The use of a loofah makes things much quicker and efficient, but the products you use in the shower really do play an important role in prepping and maintaining that tan. Make sure your body wash is in the oil-free family and has exfoliating beads in it; the oils in the body wash will affect the spray tan in a negative way. Oils will create a barrier on the skin, preventing the tanner to penetrate. Also, once the tan is on, any oil based products will draw the pigment of the tanner out of the skin, making it not last as long. (Just like if you put a lip gloss over a lip stain, its not going to last). Fake Bake brand has a passion fruit body polish ($14) that is designed to go handin-hand with the self tanner, and smells amazing. Next, dry off really well and make sure you do not put any other products on the skin, especially any type of fragrance, deodorant or body lotion. The Fake Bake products are organic and have a
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color guard (tinted base) in them that works with the self-adjusting formula and will react with any synthetic products on the skin, creating an unwanted green cast. Now its time to apply the self tanner. I suggest using Flawless self tanning liquid from Fake Bake; it comes with a velvet mitt that you can use to apply the product directly to your body without making a mess on your hands. The total application will only take five minutes and because of the tinted base you can see where the product is applying. I suggest small circular motions, like youre buffing that tanner right onto yourself. Fake Bake flawless ($26) dries quickly, so you can get dressed just minutes after. I suggest keeping the Flawless on for six to eight hours before washing off, or do it at night and sleep in it! The next morning wash it off, allowing the color guard to rinse off and reveal the natural customized tan that works with your own natural melanin so that you have a rich brown tan, and guarantees youre not orange! Finally, reapply after four to six days to keep that tan going strong, and just make sure to keep that skin hydrated and protected with at least SPF 30. Also, ensure all of your maintenance products are oil free! Tip: Fake Bake also makes a new 60 min tanning liquid that only takes one hour to process for a light tan, two hours for a medium tan, and a maximum of three hours for a dark tan! Trick: Take the remainder self tanner that is on your mitt and gently rub your face to give you a subtle glow without packTheres no mess or fuss (and especially no ing on the Oompa Loompa orange) to this new self-tanface tanner!
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cleaned up and look sharp. Playing this game on a mobile device is actually quite functional because it retains the pause and play gameplay of the original; you simply tap on the character you want to fight and the screen pauses, letting you decide what you want to do. Selecting things with the touchpad works great, and it makes navigating your inventory and backend menus quite easy. In some places, the text can be hard to read on the smaller screen, but this is only is an issue when you are talking to someone because you have to read each selection and tap the number of the one you
want to say. It works well for the most part, but acts screwy from time to time. Overall, the only thing I had a problem with is the movement controls. When you want to run around, you have to drag your finger on the screen, and then the character moves there. It usually works, but its clunky because sometimes its hard to see what is going on with your hand on the screen. The story is exactly the same along with all the great twists and turns, and the touch screen and updated graphics are a vast improvement. If you missed this game on the Xbox, then you have to play this gaming masterpiece. I dont want to spoil anything, but the plot twists are epic and some of the most shocking moments of the Star Wars story. Even if you did play it before, it is actually worth downloading to experience it again; it still holds up after all these years. If you are a Star Wars fan, you are going to love this game because it fleshes out a ton of backstory in the universe and tells a really memorable tale. If you have no interest in Star Wars and are just looking for a good game to play on your iPad, then this is definitely worth a download. This game is truly a worthy addition to the Star Wars universe. -Robbie Vanderveken is the digital operations specialist at The Times Leader. E-mail him at rvanderveken@timesleader.com.
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I love owning a rare car, Alivar said. I hadnt even heard of a Ford Ranchero when I saw this for sale; I thought it was a Chevrolet El Camino that someone had worked on. The only things I did to it, really, were to paint it red and to remove the Ford logo from the tailgate. I wanted it plain; it looks a little better that way. W
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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic System: iPad, Mac, PC, Xbox Genre: RPG Rating: T for Teen Publisher: Aspyr Developers: BioWare
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WEDNESDAY,
Sign language
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JUNE
5,
2013
By Caeriel Crestin
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) For a sign thats often noted for your mind, you Gems are hardly divorced from your bodies. It seems that every Gemini I know has at least one astonishing physical feat at their disposal; Janice can fit her whole hand in her mouth, Lee does stunts with ping pong balls and orifices that would make porn stars blush, and Alister can squeeze his whole body through an unstrung tennis racket. Still, theres been a recent rift between your brain and bod. To heal that, practice just being in your skin. The traditional ways (going to the gym or taking up jogging) are fine, but I can tell your spirit (and your avid fans) are hoping youll adopt an astonishing new trick. Do it! CANCER (June 21-July 22) Tides, basically, are caused by the massive weight of the ocean trying to fall towards the Moon. If lunar gravity can cause impressive movement in immense bodies of water, why shouldnt it affect squishy, watery humans? Youve got a plethora of interesting entities orbiting you these days, despite your inattention. Dont underestimate them. No matter how ineffectual they may seem, reflecting only the wan light of a distant sun, they may have more effect on you than you think. This week, consider which ones are pulling you in the right direction, and which ones you ought to send winging into the asteroid belt. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Youre poised on the dewy, verdant lip of lush opulence. Whole fields of wildflowers are inhaling collectively, their moist buds aching to burst into riotous bloom. Vulvae are dripping with summer juices; penises are aching with swollen virility; entire flocks of lovesick avians are nearly plummeting to their deaths while trying to reinvent the quickie, out of necessity; cats are caterwauling violent operas in the alleyways; and its all for you, Leo. Even if its not expressly in your honor, it might as well be, for no one is as primed as you are to reap and appreciate all this ripe summer lust and romance and passion, to milk every nectar-laden drop. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Its not that Virgos are unloving; au contraire, youre usually the sweetest, most wonderfully adoring people to have around. Its that often your love takes the form of doing millions of nice things for your loved ones, simplifying their lives in every way you can think of. And those who cherish you do notice that. But some of the people you adore (especially those Leos and Pisces, this week) are craving something a little more impractical, even romantic. When all it takes is a little sweetness that has nothing to do with schedules or To-Do lists, pleasing them is worth the effort. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Lately, Ive viewed you as a gifted young director, producing award-worthy movies every dayif only they were actually caught on film. Since your recent artistry has been all about gifted social interaction, Im going to share the wisdom every successful artist wields: Know when to stop. Becoming obsessed with perfection can only end badly; usually, by you screwing up the piece for good by adding too much to it. Your genius at evoking brilliant performances from all the players in any given situation is at its peak. Dont ruin it by overdoing it. Trust your gut and know when to say, Andscene. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) There are no new stories, just a handful of ancient tales cut apart and pasted together into new forms, told in new ways. But things are changing. Science is learning to break down matter and energy into smaller and smaller units; in similar fashion, we approach the Plancks Constant of stories, and use these tiny pieces in radioactive new ways. Dont bitterly believe that you know the ending to the yarn youre spinning now. You have the skill to divide whats left into miniscule pieces and reweave them into a pattern so intricate, beautiful, and unpredictable that it might as well be something totally new.
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS Kenny G June 5, 1956 Robert Englund June 6, 1947 Anna Kournikova June 7, 1981 Joan Rivers June 8, 1933 Natalie Portman June 9, 1981 Shane West June 10, 1978 GENE WILDER (pictured) June 11, 1933
WEEKENDER,
challenges now. Going totally solo isnt your style anymore, remember? Youve got to figure out a way to carry along all the people who mutually love and adore you. So, when executing an overhaul and revamping your life, dont think two-seater sports car; think super-light monorail. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Youve been blindfolded and marched who knows where. You could be standing on a gangplank above chum-crazy-sharkinfested waters, or lingering by the altar under the cyclopean eyes of cameras with marriage-vow teleprompters, a white gold ring, and an overeager fianc. You have every right to flip your st, but I hope you wont. Wherever you end up, you had a hand in getting there, either through passive inaction or unreasonable, stubborn immovability. Now that youre on the spot, before you reject it out of hand, at least consider the possibility that this is where you secretly wanted to be all along. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Its time for a long-overdue reminder about the nature of crises. Yes, theyre just one more oppressive burden of st added to your already overloaded emotional cargo hold. They threaten to sink the entire ship of your life. But for someone as resourceful and determined as you are, a lightning strike need not be pure disaster. Any challenge is an occasion to shine. The next bolt that dares to pin you between the waves should be seized. Put on your asbestos gloves and climb it (this is a metaphor, you can do that here). Ride the chaos of the thunderhead for a while. It might be scary, but itll also carry you further faster than youve gone in months. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) This week, youll enjoy an unusual amount of perspective and clarity. Maybe you can finally see how a tiny shift can make something supporting, loving, and nurturing seem oppressive, smothering, and restrictive, or vice versa. Being given space can feel like being abandoned, or being romantically pursued can suddenly resemble sinister stalking. The majority of your circumstances could truly go either way, depending on how you want or believe they should. Now that you know that reality is what you decide it is, youre free to opt for the version that makes you happier. Why youd choose otherwise is beyond me. - To contact Caeriel, send mail to sign. language.astrology@gmail.com.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Like every Sag, at some point in your life youve had (or will have) a moment when most of your old girlfriends and/ or boyfriends find themselves in the same room, and bond based on their experiences with you. Smart Sagittarians know how to breathe through this kind of thing, how to bear the harrowing and humbling weight of all that shared gossip and judgment. Since multiple chapters of your past may be convening soon to compare notes, stay cool. The worst that may happen is theyll have a good laugh at your expense. At best, an old flame could be rekindled, or at least sparked up enough to get you a forold-times-sake fling. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Sometimes you stumble into weird, unexpected realities. For instance, you might find yourself soaking in a tub shaped like a champagne glass, or napping on a heart-shaped bed. In the mirrored ceiling, you watch your reflected surprise as you suddenly snap awake and wonder: How in the hell did I get here? Is this what I thought I was getting into? Im probably wrong about the specifics, but I wouldnt be surprised if this weeks slightly bizarre twists arent exactly what you had in mind when you set out on this path. All is not lost, though; now that youve figured it out, you can start looking for shortcuts back to where you really need to be. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Its time for some cutbacks, a little pruning, and Im not talking about just trimming the pubic bush. Some parts of your life are streamlined and organized, while others are about as aerodynamic as a garbage truck, and just as full of crap. But redesigning your M.O. holds new
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WEDNESDAY,
Sign language
Weekender Correspondent
JUNE
5,
2013
By Caeriel Crestin
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) For a sign thats often noted for your mind, you Gems are hardly divorced from your bodies. It seems that every Gemini I know has at least one astonishing physical feat at their disposal; Janice can fit her whole hand in her mouth, Lee does stunts with ping pong balls and orifices that would make porn stars blush, and Alister can squeeze his whole body through an unstrung tennis racket. Still, theres been a recent rift between your brain and bod. To heal that, practice just being in your skin. The traditional ways (going to the gym or taking up jogging) are fine, but I can tell your spirit (and your avid fans) are hoping youll adopt an astonishing new trick. Do it! CANCER (June 21-July 22) Tides, basically, are caused by the massive weight of the ocean trying to fall towards the Moon. If lunar gravity can cause impressive movement in immense bodies of water, why shouldnt it affect squishy, watery humans? Youve got a plethora of interesting entities orbiting you these days, despite your inattention. Dont underestimate them. No matter how ineffectual they may seem, reflecting only the wan light of a distant sun, they may have more effect on you than you think. This week, consider which ones are pulling you in the right direction, and which ones you ought to send winging into the asteroid belt. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Youre poised on the dewy, verdant lip of lush opulence. Whole fields of wildflowers are inhaling collectively, their moist buds aching to burst into riotous bloom. Vulvae are dripping with summer juices; penises are aching with swollen virility; entire flocks of lovesick avians are nearly plummeting to their deaths while trying to reinvent the quickie, out of necessity; cats are caterwauling violent operas in the alleyways; and its all for you, Leo. Even if its not expressly in your honor, it might as well be, for no one is as primed as you are to reap and appreciate all this ripe summer lust and romance and passion, to milk every nectar-laden drop. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Its not that Virgos are unloving; au contraire, youre usually the sweetest, most wonderfully adoring people to have around. Its that often your love takes the form of doing millions of nice things for your loved ones, simplifying their lives in every way you can think of. And those who cherish you do notice that. But some of the people you adore (especially those Leos and Pisces, this week) are craving something a little more impractical, even romantic. When all it takes is a little sweetness that has nothing to do with schedules or To-Do lists, pleasing them is worth the effort. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Lately, Ive viewed you as a gifted young director, producing award-worthy movies every dayif only they were actually caught on film. Since your recent artistry has been all about gifted social interaction, Im going to share the wisdom every successful artist wields: Know when to stop. Becoming obsessed with perfection can only end badly; usually, by you screwing up the piece for good by adding too much to it. Your genius at evoking brilliant performances from all the players in any given situation is at its peak. Dont ruin it by overdoing it. Trust your gut and know when to say, Andscene. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) There are no new stories, just a handful of ancient tales cut apart and pasted together into new forms, told in new ways. But things are changing. Science is learning to break down matter and energy into smaller and smaller units; in similar fashion, we approach the Plancks Constant of stories, and use these tiny pieces in radioactive new ways. Dont bitterly believe that you know the ending to the yarn youre spinning now. You have the skill to divide whats left into miniscule pieces and reweave them into a pattern so intricate, beautiful, and unpredictable that it might as well be something totally new.
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS Kenny G June 5, 1956 Robert Englund June 6, 1947 Anna Kournikova June 7, 1981 Joan Rivers June 8, 1933 Natalie Portman June 9, 1981 Shane West June 10, 1978 GENE WILDER (pictured) June 11, 1933
WEEKENDER,
challenges now. Going totally solo isnt your style anymore, remember? Youve got to figure out a way to carry along all the people who mutually love and adore you. So, when executing an overhaul and revamping your life, dont think two-seater sports car; think super-light monorail. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Youve been blindfolded and marched who knows where. You could be standing on a gangplank above chum-crazy-sharkinfested waters, or lingering by the altar under the cyclopean eyes of cameras with marriage-vow teleprompters, a white gold ring, and an overeager fianc. You have every right to flip your st, but I hope you wont. Wherever you end up, you had a hand in getting there, either through passive inaction or unreasonable, stubborn immovability. Now that youre on the spot, before you reject it out of hand, at least consider the possibility that this is where you secretly wanted to be all along. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Its time for a long-overdue reminder about the nature of crises. Yes, theyre just one more oppressive burden of st added to your already overloaded emotional cargo hold. They threaten to sink the entire ship of your life. But for someone as resourceful and determined as you are, a lightning strike need not be pure disaster. Any challenge is an occasion to shine. The next bolt that dares to pin you between the waves should be seized. Put on your asbestos gloves and climb it (this is a metaphor, you can do that here). Ride the chaos of the thunderhead for a while. It might be scary, but itll also carry you further faster than youve gone in months. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) This week, youll enjoy an unusual amount of perspective and clarity. Maybe you can finally see how a tiny shift can make something supporting, loving, and nurturing seem oppressive, smothering, and restrictive, or vice versa. Being given space can feel like being abandoned, or being romantically pursued can suddenly resemble sinister stalking. The majority of your circumstances could truly go either way, depending on how you want or believe they should. Now that you know that reality is what you decide it is, youre free to opt for the version that makes you happier. Why youd choose otherwise is beyond me. - To contact Caeriel, send mail to sign. language.astrology@gmail.com.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Like every Sag, at some point in your life youve had (or will have) a moment when most of your old girlfriends and/ or boyfriends find themselves in the same room, and bond based on their experiences with you. Smart Sagittarians know how to breathe through this kind of thing, how to bear the harrowing and humbling weight of all that shared gossip and judgment. Since multiple chapters of your past may be convening soon to compare notes, stay cool. The worst that may happen is theyll have a good laugh at your expense. At best, an old flame could be rekindled, or at least sparked up enough to get you a forold-times-sake fling. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Sometimes you stumble into weird, unexpected realities. For instance, you might find yourself soaking in a tub shaped like a champagne glass, or napping on a heart-shaped bed. In the mirrored ceiling, you watch your reflected surprise as you suddenly snap awake and wonder: How in the hell did I get here? Is this what I thought I was getting into? Im probably wrong about the specifics, but I wouldnt be surprised if this weeks slightly bizarre twists arent exactly what you had in mind when you set out on this path. All is not lost, though; now that youve figured it out, you can start looking for shortcuts back to where you really need to be. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Its time for some cutbacks, a little pruning, and Im not talking about just trimming the pubic bush. Some parts of your life are streamlined and organized, while others are about as aerodynamic as a garbage truck, and just as full of crap. But redesigning your M.O. holds new
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WANTED JEWELRY
POMERANIAN
AKC registered. 2 males. Shots & wormed 12 weeks, $350
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WEEKENDER,
WILKESBARREGOLD
(570)48GOLD8 (570)484-6538
1472 S. Hanover St. Well maintained bi-level house features 2 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, recreation room with propane stove. Wall to wall, 3 season porch. Professionally landscaped yard. Storage shed, new appliances, ceiling fans. Close to LCCC. $153,900. Call 570-735-7594 or 570-477-2410
1 mile south of L.C.C.C. Established developement with underground utilities including gas. Cleared lot. 100 frontage x 158. $35,000. Lot 210 frontage 158 deep on hill with great view $35,000. Call 570-736-6881 SWOYERSVILLE 100 x 150, cleared, surveyed level building lot. Utilities are available. $24,900. Call: 570-288-4899
Apartments/ Unfurnished
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WILKES-BARRE PLAINS, WYOMING KINGSTON KINGSTON Available July 15th Renovated, large kitchen & living room, 2 bedrooms, all appliances, dishwasher, laundry. Hardwood floors, private parking, deck. Quiet, convenient neighborhood, soundproofing. Close to Colleges, Montessori, Sem, stores, highway. $810. No smoking, cats considered. No Section 8. 610-389-8226
AVAILABLE RENTALS:
FORTY FORT
WILKES-BARRE
WILKES-BARRE: single 3 bedroom brick home. Yard, new carpeting, appliances included. WYOMING: 1st floor 2 bedroom apt. stove, refrigerator included Nice neighborhood ! PLAINS: 3 bedroom + bonus room yard, off street parking, refrigerator, stove included. KINGSTON 1 bedroom 2nd floor No Pets. Lease. Credit Check Call Tina Randazzo 8am-5pm 570-899-3407
KINGSTON
June 4 - $1,399.50 We Pay At Least 80% of the London Fix Market Price for All Gold Jewelry
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PLAINS 39 Slope St For sale by owner, 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, modern eatin kitchen, large deck, off street parking on a 50 X 150 lot, nice neighborhood, all appliances included. Asking $92,000 call 310-1697 for appointment
2 bedroom, clean, needs no work. remodeled throughout. Minutes from I-81 and PA Turnpike. $9,500 570-471-7175 610-767-9456
DALLAS 23 Idlewood Dr. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Central Air, Gas Heat, Large Cherry Kitchen. Ceramic, Hardwood, Carpet. Lots of closets, storage & unfinished basement. Beautiful landscape. New roof & water heater. Large 3 Car Garage. $325,900 Call 570-675-4700
Business Owner seeks Lease/Option on Executive Mountain Top home; 3/4 Bedrooms. 440-836-2150
HANOVER TOWNSHIP
floor, 2 bedrooms, elevator, carpeted, entry system. Garage. Extra storage & cable TV included. Laundry facilities. Air Conditioned. Fine neighborhood. Convenient to bus & stores. No pets. References. Security. Lease. No smokers please. $785 + utilities. Call. 570-287-0900
WEST PITTSTON
1st floor, 3 bedrooms, wall to wall carpeting central air, eat in kitchen with appliances. Off street parking. Bonus dryer! Heat & cooking gas included. Tenant pays electric & water. $640 plus security. No Pets. 570-814-1356
125 East Green St. Cosy 2 bedroom featuring fresh paint, modern kitchen & washer/dryer hook up. No smoking or pets. $465/ month, + utilities. Call (570)466-6334
NANTICOKE
447 S. Franklin St. 1 bedroom with study, off street parking, laundry facility. Includes heat and hot water, hardwood floors, appliances, Trash removal. $580/mo Call (570) 821-5599
WILKES-BARRE
bedroom, big living room, off-street parking, washer /dryer hook-up. $525 + utilities & security deposit. 570-690-7721
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34 Allen Dr. Move In Condition, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, newly painted, new carpeting throughout, 3 season patio, 16 x 34 in-ground pool,tel. 570-301-7291 $144,900. also on Zillow.com
room, 1 bath, off street parking, NO PETS, NO SMOKING. Water, Sewer, Garbage included. Lease & Deposit, $625/month. Call: 570-466-0005
DALLAS
Heat, hot water & trash included. 2 bedrooms, 2nd floor. Coin-op washer\/dryer. Appliances included. $625/month references, security deposit & lease. No smoking. No pets. Available Immedia t e l y . Call 570-760-4830
FORTY FORT
floor, with back room for storage. Off street parking. Private rear entrance. Water, sewer, hot water & appliances included. Pets considered. $600/month + 1 month security. 570-606-7884 after 9:00 a.m. & before 9 pm. 570-256-7837 before 9 am & after 9 pm
3 room apartment, 2nd floor, wall to wall carpet, off street parking. Enclosed porch. $450/month + electric heat & security. No pets. 570-655-1222
PITTSTON
For lease, available immediately, 1 large bedroom, 1 bathroom, refrigerator and stove, washer/ dryer provided. $550/month plus utilities, references and security. 570-735-4074 Leave message
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Town House A great home, 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, laundry room, newly remodeled kitchen, one car garage, quiet neighborhood. Well maintained. $194,900 570-855-8498
PLAINS
Need to rent that Vacation property? Place an ad and get started! 570-829-7130
LAKE TOWNSHIP
bedroom. Country setting. Off street parking. $450 mo plus security & utilities. (570) 574-1910
E. W alnut St. 2nd floor. Located in quiet neighborhood. Kitchen, living room, dining room, sunroom, bath, 3 bedrooms; 2 large & 1 small. Lots of closets, built-in linen closet & hutch. Hardwood & carpeted floors. Fireplace. Storage room. Yard. Washer / dryer, stove / fridge. Heat and hot water included. 1 year lease + security. $950 570-283-4370
KINGSTON
Newly remodeled, 2 bedroom. Living & dining rooms, eat in kitchen, stove, washer/dryer hook up. Heat, water, sewer included. No smoking or pets. $675/month, security and references. 570-905-0186 570-388-6674
PLAINS
WILKES-BARRE
Route 940. Large 2 bedroom near I-80 & PA Tpke. Fresh paint, w/w carpet, stove & refrigerator. Water, sewer & garbage included. No pets. $600 + electricity & security deposit. 570-443-9639
WHITE HAVEN
Two apartments available. (1) 1 bedroom, hardwood floors, A/C, marble bath. security system, laundry, off street parking. $675 (1) Unique studio. Sun porch, hardwood floor, security system and laundry. Off street parking. $550 570-821-5599 WILKES-BARRE
Rte. 315 2,400 Sq. Ft. 1,200 Sq. Ft. Professional office space. Will divide office / retail Call 570-829-1206
DOLPHIN PLAZA
STUDIO NEAR WILKES Wood floors, parking, no pets, short term OK. $425, all utilities included. 570-826-1934
315 PLAZA
1,750 SQ. FT. & 2,400 SQ.FT OFFICE/RETAIL 2,000 FT. Fully Furnished With Cubicles. 570-829-1206
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Half Doubles
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Half Double 2 bedroom, 1 bath, attic, stove, dryer and a washer hook up. Off street parking for 2 cars. Cable and all utilities included. $750 + security. 570-780-7984
NANTICOKE
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Window Cleaning
All phases of masonry & concrete. Small jobs welcome. Senior discount. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured 288-1701/655-3505
D. PUGH CONCRETE
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Half Doubles
Listed is a beautiful half double in a very desirable residential environment only 5 minutes from the Cross Valley and close proximity to all public amenities including employment, shopping and schools. The first floor features a spacious dining room and living room with French doors leading to a sunroom. The kitchen includes all appliances or, bring your own! In addition, there is a laundry room and powder room to the rear of the kitchen. There are 3 bedrooms and a full bath on the second floor with lots of storage on the third floor. It has a nice hedge lined yard with flagstone patio and off-street parking for 2 cars (one outside and one in the garage!). The house has new sidewalks, new roof, vinyl siding/ windows and a recent driveway. No Pets/Smoking. Not approved for section 8. $800/ month + Utilities/ Security Deposit/ and References Required. 570-287-2157 After 3 PM
FORTY FORT
2 bedrooms, New flooring, water included. Other utilities by tenant, No Pets. $465/month+ security deposit. 570-779-4240
Includes white colonial kitchen, center island, all appliances, 2 glass / windowed enclosed porches, gas fireplace, 1.5 baths & more. 2 YEAR SAME RENT $900/month + utilities. NO PETS/ EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION. 2 bedroom house. Wall to wall carpeting, electric heat. Includes stove & refrigerator. No pets. $450 month & 1 month security required. 570-639 5882 or 570-406-6530
HOUSE BEAUTIFUL
EDWARDSVILLE
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HANOVER TWP
7 Regina Street, 3 bedrooms 1 bath, large living room, off street parking, washer and dryer included. Garbage and Sewer included. $750 plus utilities.
A-1 ABLE CHIMNEY Rebuild & Repair Chimneys. All types of Masonry. Liners Installed, Brick & Block, Roofs & Gutters. Licensed & Insured 570-735-2257
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Home. Starting June to end of August. College students welcome in Sept. Lake rights. Call for details. 570-639-5041
61 North Welles St. 3 bedrooms 1 bath, eat-in kitchen with appliances. Washer/Dryer. Backyard, good neighborhood. No Pets No Smoking. $600 a month+ Utilities, one month security and references. 570-639-1796
KINGSTON HALF-DOUBLE
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MELODY MOTEL
Simplicity on Schooley Pond Fishing, Boating, Swimming & Relaxing. Boats included. $700/week. Call 570-965-9048
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FRI JUNE 21 Opening Ceremonies & Concert on the Commons Wilkes-Barre River Common Millennium Circle Portal 6pm - 9pm Opening Ceremonies, Free Concerts on the Commons, Free Family Fishing, Paint a Community Mural, PA American Water Childrens Art Exhibit, Food Vendors & More. Live Musical Performances: Classic Rock Express & Don Shappelle and the Pickups River Trip - Paddle from West Pittston to Wilkes-Barre (4pm-7pm) SAT JUNE 22 Festival at Nesbitt Park Noon - 5pm Enjoy an Afternoon of Fun & Activities for All Ages! Childrens Art & Nature Programs, Live Mammals Program (2pm), Pony Rides, Bounce House, Guided Nature Hikes, Kayaking Demos, Dragon Boat Team Training, Food Vendors & More. River Trip - Paddle from Harding to Wilkes-Barre (8am-2pm) Polka On The River Common 6pm - 8:30pm Stanky and the Coal Miners SUN JUNE 23 Awaken the Dragons 10am - 3pm View Local Dragon Boat Racing Teams on the Susquehanna River. River Trip - Paddle from Wilkes-Barre to Hunlock Creek (8am-2pm)
Friday, June 21, 4-7pm - West Pittston to Wilkes-Barre Saturday, June 22, 8am-2pm - Harding to Wilkes-Barre Sunday, June 23, 8am-2pm Wilkes-Barre to Hunlock Creek
Mandatory safety training will be given to all participants before the launch by the Outtters.
Photo by M. Burnside
For More Information and Directions to the Park: Penn State Cooperative Extension 570-825-1701 or 602-0600 Visit www.riverfrontparks.org
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