a few fun events in Luzerne County
April 15, 2008
Local Latino artists to showcase works in King’s Widmann Gallery
Five local Latino artists working in a variety of mediums, including sketches, oil landscape paintings, watercolor and sculptures, will showcase original creative works in the Widmann Gallery at King’s College in an exhibition, titled “Creating an Identity: Latino Artists in NEPA,” from April 21-May 30.
Creative works include sketches by David Castro, a student at Coughlin High School; oil landscape paintings by Henry Rodriguez of Wilkes-Barre; watercolor paintings and charcoal sketches by Rod Gereda of Kingston; and, acrylic paintings by Alina Tellez-Bueno, who is temporarily residing in Scranton. Made of a variety of materials, including cardboard, acrylic paint and fabrics, Hector Tellez of Scranton creates “Catrinas,” which depict four scenes of traditional Mexican festivities, including the “The Day of the Dead.”
Artists will discuss their work during a gallery talk from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 25, in the Widmann Gallery. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Gallery hours: Mon. through Fri., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat. and Sun., as arranged. The Widmann Gallery is located in the Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, between North Franklin and North Main streets.
For more information, see the Experiencing the Arts Calendar at www.kings.edu or contact Dr. Beth Admiraal, assistant professor of political science, at (570) 208-5900, ext. 5754.
Creative works include sketches by David Castro, a student at Coughlin High School; oil landscape paintings by Henry Rodriguez of Wilkes-Barre; watercolor paintings and charcoal sketches by Rod Gereda of Kingston; and, acrylic paintings by Alina Tellez-Bueno, who is temporarily residing in Scranton. Made of a variety of materials, including cardboard, acrylic paint and fabrics, Hector Tellez of Scranton creates “Catrinas,” which depict four scenes of traditional Mexican festivities, including the “The Day of the Dead.”
Artists will discuss their work during a gallery talk from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 25, in the Widmann Gallery. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Gallery hours: Mon. through Fri., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat. and Sun., as arranged. The Widmann Gallery is located in the Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, between North Franklin and North Main streets.
For more information, see the Experiencing the Arts Calendar at www.kings.edu or contact Dr. Beth Admiraal, assistant professor of political science, at (570) 208-5900, ext. 5754.
Wyoming Seminary Jazz Band
The Wyoming Seminary Jazz Band will present a program of big band favorites on Sunday, April 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Buckingham Performing Arts Center on the Upper School campus, North Sprague Avenue, Kingston.
The performance is free and open to the public.
The 20-member band, led by Sem’s Lower School music teacher Robert Lugiano, will perform music by Bill Chase, Larry Neeck, Peter Blair and others. Selections to be performed include “Get it on,” “Groove Machine,” “Takin’ the Plunge,” “Super-sized,” and more. The program will feature Sem seniors Hannah Roman, Jacob Cole and Oliver Williams as soloists.
For more information call the Wyoming Seminary Public Relations Office at 270-2190.
The performance is free and open to the public.
The 20-member band, led by Sem’s Lower School music teacher Robert Lugiano, will perform music by Bill Chase, Larry Neeck, Peter Blair and others. Selections to be performed include “Get it on,” “Groove Machine,” “Takin’ the Plunge,” “Super-sized,” and more. The program will feature Sem seniors Hannah Roman, Jacob Cole and Oliver Williams as soloists.
For more information call the Wyoming Seminary Public Relations Office at 270-2190.
The Wister Quartet with Allen Krantz at MMI
May 5 The Grammy Nominated Wister Quartet, members of the Philadelphia Orchestra string section, with guitarist/composer Allen Krantz, at MMI
Preparatory School, 154 Centre Street, Freeland, 7 p.m.; Call the school at 570-636-1108 for tickets and information.
Preparatory School, 154 Centre Street, Freeland, 7 p.m.; Call the school at 570-636-1108 for tickets and information.
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ARTS GRANTS FOR YOU!!!
In case you missed it, check our last newsletter for information on a FREE workshop that will teach you everything you need to know about getting a grant for YOUR creative project!
DON’T MISS OUT! ATTEND THE WORKSHOP ON APRIL 29TH, 6pm - Miller Conference Room, 2nd Floor of the Henry Student Center, Wilkes University.
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The time is NOW to reserve your spot for our bus trip to the Roberson Museum in Binghamton for “Visions of the Susquehanna” DON’T WAIT!!! Reservations are coming in for our bus trip to the Roberson Museum in Binghamton for Visions of the Susquehanna - 250 Years of Paintings by American Masters. Here’s what you need to know:
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