ArtScene with Erika Funke

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, at theDavid Dewire Center, 891 Laporte Avenuein Eagles Mere. www.emfoa.org/

Cody Losinger, director, speaking about the play"She Kills Monsters" by Qui Nguyen, to bepresented by Hamilton-Gibson Productionsin Wellsboro, PA.The show opens on Friday, July 31, 2026, andwill run through August 9th at the WarehouseTheatre, 3 Central Avenue. Showtimes areFridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm, with Sundaymatinees at 2:30. For more information:www.hamiltongibson.org/

Jeffrey Dent, Director of the Repasz Band of Williamsport,speaking about the ensemble's history as it marks its195th anniversary this year. The Band will presenta USA 250 concert in Brandon Park on August 2, 2026at 7:00. Admission is free and the program will becentered almost entirely on music with ties toWilliamsport and its composers.www.repaszband.org/

William Chickillo, award-winning artist and founder of the Skylake Gallery in Fleetville, PA, speaking about his longtime friend and colleague, the distinguished artist Robert Stark, who passed away on March 19, 2026.Chickillo was the curator of the recent exhibit, "A Life in Art: Works byRobert Stark" at the Small Works Gallery at the Waverly CommunityHouse in Waverly, PA. There is a current show of Stark's work at theChamber Gallery, 27 N. Main Street in Carbondale, PA, running throughAugust. Hours M - F 9 am to 5 pm. www.carbondalechamber.org/On August 29, 2026, the Susquehanna Studio in Union Dale, willhost a celebration of the artist's life and launch an exhibition of hiswork at the same time. That show will run through September 2026.http://susquehannastudio.blogspot.com/

Amy Casimir of Strictly Ballet, artistic director of the Garden Party, and Trey Casimir, producer and dancer, speaking about the 8th annual Lewisburg Victorian Fairy Garden Party to be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, on the front lawn of the GreenSpace Center,815 Market Street in Lewisburg, rain or shine, beginning at 7:30 pm and continuinguntil dark. There will be an original ballet, a costume contest, a scavenger hunt,croquet and more. The event is a benefit for the annual Victorian Nutcrackerin December produced by Strictly Ballet and RiverStage, but there is no fee to attendthe Garden Party. Donations will be very much appreciated. All guests are encouragedto come in costume. For more information: www.strictlyballetarts.com/You can find the event on Facebook and Instagram as well.