Visual Arts
“SACI: Contemporary Art from Florence, Italy,” Marywood University, Suraci Gallery, April 25 to June 15. Opening gallery talk with Steven Alexander, Wednesday, April 25, 2 p.m. Gallery hours, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: 348-6278.
“Operation Home Delivery: Habitat Responds to the Gulf Coast Hurricanes,” photographs from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Marywood University’s Kresge Gallery, Insalaco Studio Arts Center, April 25 to 30, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Opening reception, Thursday, April 26, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
“The Magic of Color,” oils and pastels by Simona Gavern, Gallery 408, 402 Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant, Saturday, April 28, 2 to 8 p.m. Info: 489-3332.
“Unrealestate of Mind,” works of Jo-Ellen Trilling, AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, to April 28. Info: 969-1040.
Spring art show, Pennsylvania En Plein Air Society, Glenburn Township Building, 3110 Waterford Rd., Glenburn, opening reception Sunday, April 29, 2 to 4 p.m.; artists’ talk, 3 p.m. Show continues to May 25, Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon. Info: 563-1177.
“The Sisyphis Project: Part I,” artist John Bromberg and friends, opening Friday, May 4, 6 to 8 p.m.; closing reception and performance, Friday, May 25, 6 to 8 p.m.
Member exhibition, Gallery 408, 408 Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant, to May 24, Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Info: 489-3332.
“High School Art at the Everhart,” Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, featuring 25 works from seven area high schools including Abington Heights, to May 27. Info: 346-7186.
Works of Abby Warman, Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, to June 17. Info: 346-7186.
Performing Arts
“The Emperor’s New Clothes,” Marywood University Children’s Theatre, Sette La Verghetta Center for the Performing Arts,” Wednesday, April 25, 10 a.m.; Thursday and Friday, April 26 and 27, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m. Tickets: $4. Info: 348-6209.
“Arsenic and Old Lace,” Wyoming Seminary Players, Buckingham Performing Arts Center, N. Sprague Avenue, Kingston, Friday and Saturday, April 27 and 28. Tickets: $3, in advance; $4, at the door. Info: 270-2190.
Benefit concert, featuring music from “Aida,” “Jekyll and Hyde,” “Wicked” and more, Lackawanna Trail High School, Friday, April 27, 7 p.m. Cost: $5. Proceeds benefit Broadway Cares Equity Fights Aids. Info: 945-5181.
“Bus Stop,” University of Scranton Players, McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts, April 27 to 29, Thursday to Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Tickets: $8, general; $5, senior citizens and children under 12. Info: 941-4318.
“Jesus Christ Superstar,” NEPA Broadway Theatre League, Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, Friday to Sunday, April 27 to 29. Tickets: $30.50 to $55.50. Info: 344-1111.
“Once Upon a Mattress,” Mountain View Theatre Department, Mountain View High School, Route 106, Kingsley, Friday and Saturday, April 27 and 28, 7 p.m.; Sunday, April 29, 3 p.m. Tickets: $5, adults; $3, students and senior citizens. Info: 434-2501.
“Sabrina Fair,”Actors Circle, 1256 Providence Rd., Scranton, April 27 to 29 and May 4 to 6, Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m., Sundays, 3 p.m. Tickets: $12, general; $10, senior citizens; $8, students. Info: 342-9707.
“In Concert,” University of Scranton String Orchestra, University of Scranton Houlihan-McLean Center, Saturday, April 28, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Free. Info: 941-7624.
“Annual Music Scholarship Benefit Concert,” Sette La Verghetta Center for the Performing Arts, Sunday, April 29, 8:15 p.m. Cost: $15, $5 with Marywood ID. Info: 348-6268.
Big band concert, Wyoming Seminary Jazz Band, Buckingham Performing Arts Center, N. Sprague Ave., Kingston, Tuesday, May 1, 8 p.m. Cost: Free. Info: 270-2190.
“New Director’s Workshop,” featuring various 10-minute scenes, University of Scranton Player, McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts, Thursday to Saturday, May 3 to 5, 8 p.m. Tickets: $8, general; $5, senior citizens and children under 12. Info: 941-4318.
Spring concerts, Wyoming Seminary Department of Fine and Performing Arts, Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, Thursday and Friday, May 3 and 4, 8 p.m. Cost: Free. Info: 270-2190.
“How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” Music Box Players, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville, May 4 to 6, 10 to 13 and 17 to 20. Info: 283-2915, 1-800-698-PLAY.
“It Takes Two, Tango for Everyone,” The Northeast Theatre, 326 Spruce St., Scranton, Friday, May 4, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost: $5, includes food, drink, auctions and dance. Info: 558-1515.
“Lackawanna Rails 2007,” featuring “The Amazing Goldin” and “The Regeneration of the Punjabs and Nuts and Bolts,” The Northeast Theatre, 326 Spruce St., Scranton, Friday to Sunday, May 4 to 6. Tickets: $20, general; $15, senior citizens; $5, students. Info: 558-1515.
Literary Arts
University of Scranton Reading Series, with poet Mark Halliday, Ph.D., Studio Theater, McDade Center for the Literary and Performing Arts, University of Scranton, Thursday, April 26, 8 p.m. Cost: Free. Info: 941-7619.
Writers Group, Thursdays, from 7 to 8 p.m., Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock. Cost: Free. Info: 996-1500.
Arts, Crafts & More
Scrapbooking retreat, with Sheey Hammaker, Harmony Heart Camp, Jermyn, Friday, April 27, 6 p.m. to Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m. Info: 587-2478.
Spring Renewal Drum Circle, with Al Cabral, Everything Natural, 426 S. State St., Clarks Summit, Friday, April 27, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Info: 586-9684.
“Digital Imaging,” with Sally Grotta, Lackawanna County Council on the Arts, Marywood University, Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $15. Class limited to 30 participants. Info: Michael Taluto, 963-6800, ext. 1815.
“Hands in Clay,” with Carole Steele, Demi Designs Art Boutique, 208 Depot St., Clarks Summit, Saturday, April 28, 12:30 p.m. Cost: $22, materials included. Info: 587-4529.
Nature Series, Lackawanna College Environmental Institute, 501 Vine St., Scranton, Tuesdays, to May 15. Cost: $3 per program. Sponsored by the Scranton Area Foundation and the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority. Topics include environmentally friendly landscaping, organic gardening, composting, rain gardens, proper pruning and herb gardens. Info: 961-7891.
Hatha Yoga, with Nora Fox, RYT, Everything Natural, Clarks Summit, Mondays, 9:30 a.m., Thursdays, 9 a.m. Cost: $10 per class, $72 for eight weeks. Info: 586-9684.
Body Magic, with Barbara Cohen, RYT, Everything Natural, Clarks Summit, Saturdays, 10 a.m. Cost: $12 per class, $80 for 12 weeks. Info: 586-9684.
“Miracles,” Everything Natural, Clarks Summit, Thursdays, 6 p.m. Info: 586-9684.
