ArtScene, with Erika Funke as the host/producer, is a daily short program which brings attention to the area's arts and cultural events. Join her weekdays at Noon for interviews, reviews and commentaries on films, books, jazz, and classical music. Let Erika's ArtScene help you plan your weekend!
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Jeanne Sullivan, Chair of the Sullivan County Arts andArtists Tour, speaking about the 2nd Annual Tour to beheld on September 19th from 10 am to 4 pm, & September20, 2026, from 11 am to 4 pm. It is a self-guided tourfeaturing 35 juried local artists displaying, discussingand selling their work at venues throughout the county.For more information and the complete tour brochure:www.sullivancountyarts.comand follow them on Facebook "Sullivan County PAArt & Artists Tour."
Rev. Bill Carter, jazz pianist, composer, arranger, band leader, author and pastor of theFirst Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit, speaking about jazz & democracy in 2026,about the annual Labor Day jazz service at FPCC on Sunday, September 6th at 10 am,centering on the music of Chuck Mangione, and about his new album with his new band:"This is for Albert," featuring Bill Carter and the Blue Note Jazztet Live at the FirehouseStage, engineered by WVIA's George Graham. For more information:www.presbybop.com/ and www.fpccs.org/The First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit is located at300 Schoo
Organist Mark J. Pall, Music Director at Christ Lutheran Churchin Hazleton, speaking about the CLC organ and the concert onFriday, August 28, 2026, at 7:00 pm to rededicate the instrument.There will be music by Mendelssohn, Bach and Stamm.Christ Lutheran Church is located at 210 West Green Streetin Hazleton, and for more information: www.clchazleton.org/
Florencia San Martin', Assistant Professor of Art Historyin the Department of Art, Architecture, & Design atLehigh University in Bethlehem, and Mark Wonsidler,LUAG Curator of Exhibitions & Collections, speakingabout the major fall exhibition, "This Land: Reimaginingthe United States of America on its 250th Anniversary."The show will run from September 1 through December4, 2026. There will be an opening reception on September1st from 5:00 to 7:00 to be followed by an evening withMartin Guitars from 7:00 to 8:30 inBaker Hall at the Zoellner Arts Center. www.luag.org/
Keystone College President John F. Pullo, Sr; Dr. Jay Nathan,Tenured Professor at St. John's University & Founder ofthe Cultural Immersion Program at Keystone College inLa Plume, PA; Dr. Ganzorig Chimed, Professor ofChemical & Biological Engineering at the NationalUniversity of Mongolia, and Narangerel Adiyasuren,Technology & International Relations Coordinatorat NUM, speaking about the many cultural artifactsthat make up the exhibit titled, "Nomadic ModernizationRooted in Mongolian History, Culture & Artistic Tradition,"presented by representatives of the National Universityof Mongolia for di
Dr. George Aulisio, Dean of the Weinberg Memorial Library andDirector of the Schemel Forum at the University of Scranton,speaking about the Fall 2026 Forum offerings which includeEvening Courses, World Affairs Luncheon Seminars,Collaborative Programs and the University for a DayProgram.For more information: www.scranton.edu/schemelforum
Artist Carolyn Harper of Philadelphia,speaking about her portrait quilts inconnection with the show, "Carolyn Harper:Dreaming of Freedom--Portraits of Prisoners,"running from August 21 through October 9, 2026at the Circle Centre for the Arts, 130 RearSouth Franklin Street in downtownWilkes-Barre. There will be an openingreception August 21st from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.The artist will be on hand.www.wyomingvalleyartleague.org/www.carolynharperarts.com/
Bonnie Tallman, co-founder, board member & events producer;and Dr. William Hudon, board member, of the Billtown BluesAssociation, speaking about the new configuration for theBBA's concert offerings and the performance on Friday,August 15, 2026, at 7:00 at The Side Bar,345 Market Street in Williamsport. Featured will beKatie Henry and her band and Ann Kerstetter andher band. www.billtownblues.org/
Maureen McGuigan, Director of the Department of Arts & Culturefor Lackawanna County, & Christopher McClatchy, ScrantonRecycling & Safety Coordinator, speaking about the SecondAnnual RePurposed Fashion Show to be held on Friday,August 21, 2026, at Lace By Epicurean, with doors openingat 6:00 and show at 7:00 pm. The event is a collaborationof Lackawanna County, the City of Scranton, Swap Scranton,& the Everhart Museum.The ticket includes appetizers and soft drinks. Proceeds willbenefit Swap Scranton and the Everhart Museum.www.everhart-museum.org/
Lethan Candlish, storyteller and author, speaking about hisone-person piece,"Who Am I, Again?" He's returning hometo Bloomsburg to present the show at the Alvina KrauseTheatre, 226 Center Street, under the auspices of theBloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, on Saturday,August 15, 2026 at 6:30 pm. The work is a verbalcollage of stories about Traumatic Brain Injuries,and there will be a post-performance discussion andQ & A with a panel of doctors and caregivers fromGeisinger Hospital. For more information:www.bte.org/ and www.lethancandlish.com/
Jill Carletti, Creative Director of Harmony in theWoods in Hawley, PA, speaking about theoutdoor performing arts venue. And MarkoMarcinko, founder and artistic director ofthe Keystone Jazz Septet, speaking aboutthe ensemble's benefit concert for WVIApresented by Harmony in the Woods onSunday, August 23, 2026, at 5:30 pm.The musical theme centers on anAmerica250 tribute to great jazzmusicians from Pennsylvania. Theticket includes a wine reception anda special "Bebop Box" withcheese, fruit and more.Doors open at 4:30 pm.Tickets are $65.00 and for moreinformation: www.wvia.org/events
Gwen Harleman, founder and artistic director of Designed 2 Inspire,speaking about the artsorganization and its partnerships with theCircle Center for the Arts in Wilkes-Barre,The Gathering Place in Clarks Summit andClearwater Farms in Clarks Summit.D2I artists will take part in the secondannual RePurposed Fashion Show atLace Venue by Epicurean in Scranton on Friday,August 21, 2026, beginning at 6:00 pm.On the fourth Friday in August, theywill be on hand at The GatheringPlace in Clarks Summit.For more information:www.designed2inspire.us/
James McKane, Commander of the 3rd New Jersey Battalion,the "Jersey Grays," Capt. Bloomfield's Co; living historyinterpreter, distinguished artisan, and an advisor for KenBurns' PBS documentary "The American Revolution."The Lackawanna Historical Society is hosting a specialReading Blue Mountain & Northern RR Co. train excursion,"Revolution on the Rails: The Birth of a Nation, the Rise ofa Railroad," traveling from Pittston to Tunkhannock alongSullivan's Trail on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The train willdepart from Pittston Station at 10 am and arrive at RiversidePark in Tunkhannock at 11 am, a
Yosif Feigelson, world-renowned cellist, co-founder and artisticdirector of Kindred Spirits Arts in Milford in Pike County, speakingabout the series and its 25th anniversary season.There will be an extra concert on Sunday, August 9, 2026 atGrey Towers National Historic Site featuring violinist AlexanderMarkov; 8/15 at 5:30 pm--The Ivalas String Quartet; 9/12--Allison Kiger & Friends; 10/11 the Kopelman/Rostad/FeigelsonTrio. www.kindredspiritsarts.org/ 570-390-8699
Scott Colin Woolnough, Artistic Director of LTWB, andDan Nudo, Production Director, speaking about the5th Annual Weekend of One-Acts, presented by theLittle Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, 537 N. Main Street.Shows are August 7, 8 & 9, 2026--Friday & Saturdayat 7:30 pm, and Sunday at 3:00. Four originalplays will be presented in succession.For more information: www.ltwb.org/
William C. Kashatus, historian, educator and author, speaking aboutIndependence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, in Part Twoof a two-part conversation about his new book, "Independence NationalHistorical Park: An Insider's History," issued by Schiffer Books.Dr. Kashatus has been a seasonal ranger at the park and iscurrently a volunteer interpreter. For more information:www.schifferbooks.com/ and www.historylive.net/
William C. Kashatus, historian, educator and author, speaking aboutIndependence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, in Part Oneof a two-part conversation about his new book, "Independence NationalHistorical Park: An Insider's History," issued by Schiffer Books.Dr. Kashatus has been a seasonal ranger at the park and iscurrently a volunteer interpreter. For more information:www.schifferbooks.com/ and www.historylive.net/
Artist Trinka Ravaioli, Executive Director of the Spring HillsFoundation in NEPA, speaking about Spring Hills Farm, herartwork and her current solo show, "Iterations of Light &Dark," running now through the summer (2026)at Marquis Art & Frame, 122 S. Main Street indowntown Wilkes-Barre.www.trinkastudios.com/www.springhillsfoundation.org/
Mark Fryer, immediate past president of the boardof Actors Circle, and Amanda Rudnick, director,speaking about "Shorts for the Summer! IV"at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Roadin Scranton from August 6 through 9, 2026.There will be 8 original short plays with showsThursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:00 pm, andSunday at 2 pm. www.actorscirclescranton.com/
Andrew Weaver, PhD, Professor of Musicology at the CatholicUniversity of America and violist with the Eagles MereChamber Players, speaking about Music in the Mountains,a summer music camp held in Eagles Mere, PA, and foundedby cellist Deborah Reeder and developed with violinistBarbara Sonies.Dr. Weaver and alumni from the program have beenreturning each summer since 2012 to perform aconcert as part of the Eagles Mere Friends of theArts series. This year the Eagles Mere ChamberPlayers will perform pieces by Mozart, Bach,William Grant Still, Kodaly, and more, onFriday, August 7, 2026, at 8:00 pm
