Pianist John Wilson from northeastern PA, who is the pianist with the San Francisco Symphony and the San Diego Symphony. He is a winner of the Belin Scholarship administered by the Waverly Community House, which made possible his recording, "Upon Further Reflection," on the Avie label,featuring the world premiere of a work with that title by Michael Tilson Thomas. Wilson will return to the region to present a recital on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 7:30 at the Houlihan-McLean Center at the University of Scranton, as part of the Performance Music series. The program will includethe solo piano version of "Rhapsody in Blue," the Dante Sonata by Liszt and more.There is no admission charge. www.scranton.edu/musicwww.johnwilsonpiano.com/The interview was first broadcast in January of 2023.

Gina Malsky and Carl Achhammer, Jr, Board Members of theFine Arts Fiesta, and Co-chairs of the Performance Committee,speaking about the 70th anniversary of the Fine Arts Fiestato be celebrated on Public Square in downtown Wilkes-Barrefrom May 14 through May 17, 2026.There will be a range of performing artists; a dance gala,visual artists in residence, art exhibitions, and a host ofactivities for children and young people.There is no admission charge. For more information anda complete schedule: www.fineartsfiesta.org/

Dr. Joshua Harper, Artistic Director and Conductor of the Choral Society of Northeast Pennsylvania, speaking about a concert titled, "Brothers in Song"to be presented by the tenors and basses of the Society on Friday, May 8, 2026at 7:00 pm, at the First Presbyterian Church of Wilkes-Barre, 97 SouthFranklin Street. On the program, music by Grieg, Schubert and more.Admission is free, but donations will gladly be accepted at the door.For more information: www.choralsociety.net/

David Parmelee, General Manager of the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre,and Roderick Markham, director of "PIllow Talk", speaking about the stageadaptation. The show will run from May 8 through May 17, 2026, withperformances Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 3:00 pm.Little Theatre is located at 537 North Main Street in Wilkes-Barre.For more information and tickets: www.ltwb.org/ or call the boxoffice at 570-823-1875

Bass Christopher Gallo, Artistic Director of the Lyric Consort,speaking about the ensemble's Spring concert titled,"Part and Palestrina" to be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026,at 7:30 pm, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 232 WyomingAvenue in Scranton. The program will feature theMissa Papae Marcelli by Palestrina and 5 worksby Arvo Part. Free will admission.For more information: www.lyricconsort.org/

Joanne Arduino, Artistic Director of Ballet Theatre of Scranton, speaking about theconclusion of the 2025-2026 season that celebrates the company's 50th anniversaryof presenting Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet as a gift to the community.The spring production is an original reimagining of the holiday classic that isset in 1940s New York City, "The Cracked Nut." There are musical adaptationsof Tchaikovsky's score by Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn, the Brian Setzer Orchestra &Pentatonix. The performance will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7:30 pm, at theTheater at North, 1539 N. Main in Scranton. For more information:www.thetheateratnorth.com/ www.balletscranton.org/

Angelica Nowak and Jenna Wright, students at Bucknell University in Lewisburg,speaking about a course titled, "Film Exhibition and Programming," taught byRebecca Meyers, lecturer in film/media studies. The resulting 2026 BucknellIntercollegiate Film Festival will be held on Friday, May 1st at 7:00 pm atthe Campus Theatre, 413 Market Street in Lewisburg. BIFF will featurea program of curated short films by collegiate filmmakers from across Pennsylvania.The event is free and open to the public. www.bucknell.edu/

Margo Azzarelli and Marnie Azzarelli speaking about their originaladaptation for the stage of "The Fall of the House of Usher," byEdgar Allen Poe. The production is dedicated to DomenickAzzarelli, who passed away in August of 2025.The show runs from April 30 through May 10, 2026 atProvidence Playhouse, Providence Road in Scranton,presented by Actors Circle.There are shows Fridays & Saturdays at 7:00 pm, withSunday matinees at 3:00.There will be a special talkback after the May 8thperformance and on Mother's Day there willbe a discount for mothers who attend.www.actorscirclescranton.com/

Jeannine Luby, stand-up comedian, wellness advocate focusing on thetherapeutic power of laughter, & founder of Laugh to Live, speaking aboutcomedy in NEPA in anticipation of "Punchlines & Pretzels," theshow she is presenting on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 7:00 pm,at the Downtown Deli, 300 Biden Street in Scranton. Shewill be marking World Laughter Day on Sunday, May 3rd, byleading sessions of Laughter Yoga on her Facebook pageat 9:30 & 11:30 am. And she will be in Kingston at the community gardendeveloped by the Green Neighbors Network on Frederick Street at2:00 pm. She will lead a session of Laughter Yoga and thereis no charge. For more information,Facebook.com/jeannine.luby

Ryan Keberle, jazz trombonist, composer and educator,speaking about his instrument and his ensembleCatharsis. The trio will return to the Cooperage Project,1030 Main Street in Honesdale, PA, on Saturday,May 2, 2026, at 7:00 pm.The trio includes Camila Meza, guitarist & vocalist,and Jorge Roeder, bass.For more information: www.thecooperageproject.org/ryankeberle.com/