Writer Maria Jacketti, Poet Laureate of Hazleton and author of the collection, "Medusa's Hairdresser: Skyclad," on her translation of the poem, "The Christmas Star," by Gabriela Mistral, used by composer John Adams in his oratorio, "El Nino," that was performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic on 12/16/16 and 12/18/16, as part of a yearlong celebration of Adams' 70th birthday. More information at facebook.com/maria.jacketti

Musicians Jason Vieaux and Julien Labro talk about their recent album, "Infusion," on Azica Records. More information at jasonvieaux.com

Bill Orner, manager at Cabinet, talks about the annual holiday show, which makes its debut on the mainstage of the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre at 8 p.m. Dec. 23. This year's featured special guest is Holly Bowling. More at cabinetmusic.com

Howard Grossman, fundraising director of the Pittston Memorial Library & board secretary of the Wyoming Valley Art League, talks about the WVAL's Member's Exhibit, which runs through Jan. 12, 2017, at the Circle Center for the Arts, Rear 130 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. There will be an opening reception from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 16. It's free and open to the public. For more information, wyomingvalleyartleague.org

Conductor Eugene Albulescu, of Lehigh University, talks about the "Nutcracker 2016," a production of the Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley, to be presented at 1 & 4 p.m. Dec. 17 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Zoellner Arts Center, on the campus of Lehigh University, 420 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem. Dancers from the Pennsylvania Youth Ballet will be featured, as will live music by the Southside Sinfonietta. For more information, zoellnerartscenter.org.

Dr. Alan Baker, artistic director of the Lyric Consort, talks about the opening concert of the 2016-2017 season, titled, "What Sweeter Music," to be offered at 8 p.m. Dec. 17 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Scranton. Tickets are available at the door and a holiday reception will follow. For more information, lyricconsort.com or 570-343-6707.

Nezka Pfeifer, curator of the Everhart Museum at Nay Aug Park in Scranton, and Dawn McGurl, marketing coordinator, talk about the exhibition, "Wolves, Magic Mirrors & Spinning Wheels: The Anatomy of Fairy Tales," which runs at the museum through Dec. 31, 2016. More information at everhart-museum.org.

Photographer Jamie Smith, founder of the Social Fabric Collective; and students Paige Dean, Maddie Swire, and Chris Clarke, talk about the "Explore Your Empathy II Photography Exhibit & Food Drive." The opening reception will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 14 at the T.W. Shoemaker Art Building, 312 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Donations of non-perishable food items are suggested. Scholarship applications for the Spring 2017 course are available online at socialfabriccollective.org/registration. The deadline is Dec. 31, 2016. More information at socialfabriccollective.org

WVIA's Fiona Powell speaks with Gerardo Edelstein, conductor and music director of the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra, about the Holiday Concert to be offered at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Community Arts Center, 220 W. 4th St., Williamsport. More information at caclive.com

Dr. Cari M. Tellis, associate professor of speech-language pathology at Misericordia University in Dallas; Jeffrey Kelly, manager of the Performing Arts Training Academy Theater manager and manager of Cultural Special Events at Misericordia; PATA musician Katharine Manasco; and actors, Jacob Thomas, Sydney Tellis, and Jacob Schweiger, talk about a music, dance, and theater show being offered by PATA and the Misericordia Players at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10 and 2 p.m. Dec. 11 in Lemmond Theater in Walsh Hall on the university campus. The holiday celebration will include productions of "A Christmas Carol," and the original play, "Making Christmas Happen," by Orlando R. Barone, PATA acting coach. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information, gopata.org. and misericordia.edu.