Claire Joelle, Marketing Director, & Scott Colin Woolnough, Artistic Director of the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, speaking about the LTWB production of "The Pillowman" by Martin McDonagh. Joelle directs and Colin Woolnough plays Katurian. There will be shows from January 31–February 9, 2025; Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm at Little Theatre of Wilkes Barre, 537 N. Main St, Wilkes Barre. Content warning: "The Pillowman" contains mature themes, offensive language, graphic depictions of violence, and discussions of child abuse and murder. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. https://www.ltwb.org/

John Maurer, Trumpet/Flugelhorn artist and music educator, speaking about his life in music and philosophy of teaching, in an interview in 2018 coinciding with the release of his album, "Songs For My Son." John Maurer will be joined by Dr. Rick Hoffenberg, piano, for a Music Faculty recital at Marywood University in Scranton in the Marian Chapel of the Swartz Center on January 25, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The program will include music by Arthur Honegger; Oscar Boehme; Amy Dunker and more. For information: https://www.marywood.edu/mtd or https://www.trumpetjm.com/

Paige Balitski, Artistic Director, and Gary Rozman & Mel Uchic, Actors, speaking about the annual presentation of original One-Act Plays, produced by Diva Theater at The Olde Brick Theatre, 126 W. Market Street in Scranton. There will be shows January 30, 31 & February 1, 2025, at 8 pm, with a Sunday matinee (2/2) at 2:00. For more information you can find them on Facebook and to make reservations: 570-209-7766

BTE Resident Actors Amy Rene Byrne & Aaron White speaking about the production of "Misery" by William Goldman, based on the novel by Stephen King, that will open at the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble's Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center Street in Bloomsburg on January 23 and run through February 9, 2025. There will be shows Thursday through Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 3:00 pm. There are 2 Pay-What-You-Decide Previews 1/23 & 1/24 at 7:30 pm. The show is suitable for Mature Audiences. https://www.bte.org/ 570-784-8181

Vaughn Faison and JE McKissic, 2 members of Kings Return, speaking about their a cappella singing and their music and mission, in anticipation of the group's performance at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA, on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 7:30 pm. https://www.bucknell.edu/ Kings Return will also perform at the Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University in Bethlehem on Friday, February 7 at 7:30 pm https://www.zoellnerartscenter.org/

Gabe Hakvaag, Director, and Actors Nikki York

& Sarah Elswick, speaking about "Miss Holmes

Returns" by Christopher M. Walsh, to be

presented by Hamilton-Gibson Productions

February 14, 15, 21 & 22 at 7:30 pm &

February 23, 2025, at 2:30 pm, at the

Warehouse Theatre, 3 Central Avenue

in Wellsboro. There will be an opening

reception following the performance on

February 14th. www.hamiltongibson.org/

570-724-2079

Gabe Hakvaag, Director, and Actors Nikki York

& Sarah Elswick, speaking about "Miss Holmes

Returns" by Christopher M. Walsh, to be

presented by Hamilton-Gibson Productions

February 14, 15, 21 & 22 at 7:30 pm &

February 23, 2025, at 2:30 pm, at the

Warehouse Theatre, 3 Central Avenue

in Wellsboro. There will be an opening

reception following the performance on

February 14th. www.hamiltongibson.org/

570-724-2079

Members of the Wyoming Valley Barbershop Harmony

Chorus speaking about their organization and singing

here at the WVIA Benco studio: Marian Holehan, tenor;

Jason Kuzmak, lead; Tom Roberts, bass & Lou Volpetti, baritone.

They have activities year-round--their main concert is

on June 29, 2025, at the Kirby Center for Creative

Arts on the campus of Wyoming Seminary in Kingston; also

their December Holiday Concert; and their February

Singing Valentines. New members are welcome.

For more information: www.singwb.com/ or

570- 285-4810

Gerardo Edelstein, Music Director & Conductor of

the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra, speaking about

a concert titled, "Marvels of Majesty," on Tuesday,

February 11, 2025, at 7:30 pm, at the Community Arts

Center, 220 West Fourth Street in Williamsport.

Featured works: Piano Concerto in G by Ravel &

Symphony No. 7 by Bruckner. For information:

www.williamsportsymphony.org/ or CACLive.com/