Dr. Carl Frankel, Board President, and Mark Peterson,Executive Director of the Hazleton Art League, speakingabout the 13th Annual Youth Art Expo on Friday and Saturday, June 7 and 8, 2024, at the Hayden FamilyCenter for the Arts, 31 West Broad Street in downtownHazleton. There will be a gallery exhibit, a talent showan array of artfully-crafted bak…

[英 / English] Both Lisa and Eric have been busy curating art shows! Lisa curated the first official The Artscene event in Tokyo for Japanese artist Yuri Okada titled Illusions of Lake Surface. The show was held in Ginza at SpaceTGC and was even mentioned in Tokyo Art Beat! At the time of recording, Eric is in the process of curating a group exhibit…

Jill Carletti, Creative Director of Harmony in the Woods,speaking about the venue and the 2024 concert season that opens July 5th & 6th and continues throughSeptember 7th, at 19 Imagination Way inHawley, PA. For more information:www.harmonyinthewoods.org/ 570-503-6685WVIA Public Media által

Jason Smeltzer, musician and director of The Olde Stories,and John Bromberg, puppeteer and director of Pictures Movedby Strings, speaking about their collaboration on "Harold's Chair"by Bromberg along with excerpts of the novel "Invisible Cities"by Italo Calvino, on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 7 pm, at theOlde Brick Theater, 126 W. Market Street in Sc…

Joell Yarmel, Executive Director of the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts on PublicSquare in downtown Wilkes-Barre, speaking about the 2024-2025 season just announced--with the opening act on September 12th featuring Pete Davidson as well as ballet,music, holiday favorites and more. For information: www.kirbycenter.org/ 570-826-1100…

Scott Thomas, Chief Executive Officer/Director of the ScrantonPublic Library, speaking about the services of the AlbrightMemorial Library and the 13th annual block party, "Swingin' on Vine" to be held on Friday, June 7, 2024,from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, in the 500 block of Vine Street inScranton. There will be music by Picture Perfect, refreshments, picni…

Barbara J. Taylor, author from Scranton, speaking with WVIA's News Director Julie Sidoni, about her new novel titled, "Rain Will Break No Bones," a Kaylie Jones Bookissued by Akashic Books. There will be a book event on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at noon at Barnes & Noble, 421 Arena Hub Plaza in Wilkes-Barre. For more information and other events: www…

Brian Long and Sarah Schwab speaking about their work asindependent filmmakers and their love of interacting withaudiences in connection with their recent feature,"A Stage of Twilight," starringKaren Allen and William Sadler. For more information:www.astageoftwilightthefilm.com/WVIA Public Media által

Dr. Christopher Jackson, Artistic Director & Conductor of the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, speaking about the 116th Bethlehem Bach Festival, taking place May 10 & 11 and 17 & 18, 2024, with 2 full performances of the Bach B Minor Mass, among many other offerings. For more information: www.bach.org/WVIA Public Media által

Casey Thomas, Scranton native and professional actor & director, speaking about directing the satirical comedy, "A Man, A Woman, A Head of Lettuce: The Works of Ted LoRusso," in a production by Actors Circle at Providence Playhouse, 1256Providence Road in Scranton, May 30 through June 9, 2024--time for the Thursday preview is 7 pm and Fridays and S…

*Japanese Only The Artsceneがお送りするアーティストインタビューシリーズ。 今回のゲストは画家の岡田友里（Yuri Okada）さん。 世界中を旅する中で、会社員から画家に転身した彼女。 「抽象画に可能性を感じる」と語る意図に迫ります。 【プロフィール】 岡田友里 | Yuri Okada 岡田友里は大阪府生まれで、現在は那須を拠点に活動している画家です。ものごとをありのまま見る体験の創出につながりうるという観点から、抽象画を中心に制作しています。 作品の特徴は、景色のようにも、何かの現象のようにも、また全く別の何かのようにも見えること。見る人の心模様によって印象が変わり、まるで自分の心を映し出す鏡のような絵を描いています。 岡田のミッションは、一人ひとりが自分であ…

Dr. Catherine Richmond-Cullen, AIE of NEPA & President of neuroLEARN, LLC, Joanne Arduino, Artistic Director of Ballet Theatre of Scranton, & Frank Blasi, Executive Director of Broadway Theatre League of NEPA, speaking aboutThe Lyceum School for Visual and Performing Arts. Summer 2024 runs from July 8 through July 19, Mondays through Fridays, 9 am …

岡田友里 個展「湖面の幻影」音声ガイド。 展覧会をより楽しんでいただくため、作品の特徴や味わい方を音声でお届けします。 個展全体のテーマ、出展作品の中から3作品「湖面の幻影」「残照の刻（ざんしょうのとき）」「風になびく居待月（いまちづき）」を解説します。 展示会場、ご自宅、移動中——ぜひお好きなタイミングでお聞きください。 【展覧会情報】 岡田友里 個展 「湖面の幻影」 会期：2024年5月30日(木)〜6月2日(日) 13:00-20:30 場所：SPACE TGC 東京都中央区銀座7-7-4 B1F 詳細はこちら — 解説：キタムラマサヒロ プロデュース・編集：藤野理沙（Lisa Fujino of The Artscene）…

Elizabeth Dowd, Member of the BTE Resident Acting Company,and Rand Whipple, an Associate Ensemble Member, speaking about the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble production of "Annapurna" by Sharr White, running May 23 through June 9, 2024, at the Alvina Krause Theatre on Center Street in downtownBloomsburg. Shows are Thursdays through Saturdays at7:30 pm a…

Mark Laubach, organist and choirmaster at St. Stephen's Church,and Charles Francis, organ student in the studio of Nathan Laubeat the Eastman School of Music, speaking in anticipation of arecital by Francis on Friday, May 24, 2024, at 7 pm at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 35 South Franklin Street in downtown Wilkes-Barre. The program will include…

Steven Kurutz, features reporter for the NY Times, speaking about his new book, "American Flannel: How a Band of Entrepreneurs Are Bringing Back the Art and Business of Making Clothes Back Home," issued by Riverhead Books. There will be an author's event at The Otto Bookstore in Williamsport, PA, on Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 10 am to noon. Admis…

Brenda Grunza, Co-President, and Ann Manganiello,Music Director & Conductor, of the Catholic Choral Society of Scranton, speaking about the group's75th Anniversary Spring Concert program to bepresented Friday, May 17, 2024 at Mary, Mother of GodParish: Holy Rosary Church, 316 William Street inScranton; Also Sunday, May 19th at the Church of St. Ign…

Bob Eckstein, award-winning writer, illustratorcartoonist, educator, speaking about hisnewest book, "Footnotes From the MostFascinating Museums: Stories and MemorableMoments from People Who Love Museums,"issued by Princeton Architectural Press.www.bobeckstein.com/ www.papress.com/WVIA Public Media által

Rick Markham, Actor/Set Designer, & Linda SensenbachMiller, Director, from the Legion Theatre Group of White Haven,PA, speaking about their production of "Now and Then" bySean Grennan, Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 8 pm, & Sunday,May 19 at 2 pm, at The Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre,537 North Main Street. For information:www.legiontheatregroup.org/The…

Gina Malsky & Carl Achhammer, Jr, Members of the Board of the Fine Arts Fiesta in Wilkes-Barre, speaking about Fiesta 2024 running from May 16 to May 19 on Public Square, featuringlive music & dance as well as visual arts, children's activities, food and much more. The headliner on Saturday evening at 7:30 is Michael Glabicki of the Rusted Root Upr…

Gerardo Edelstein, Music Director and Conductor of the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra, speaking with WVIA's Fiona Powell about the season finale: "Romantic Escapes: Dvorak & Rachmaninoff," to be presented on Tuesday, May 14,2024, at 7:30 pm, at the Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport. Cellist Andrew Rammon will join the orchestra as sol…

Chris Jarrett, esteemed pianist, organist, composer, educator, who was born in Allentown, PA, speaking about his life and music in anticipation of a solo performance at the Deer Head Inn, 5 Main Street in Delaware Water Gap, on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at 5:00 pm. The program is titled, "Tales of our Times."www.deerheadinn.com/ www.chrisjarrett.de/…

Jan Lokuta, arts advocate from northeastern PA, speaking abouthis annual tour of regional churches, this year to be held inMcAdoo, PA, on Sunday, May 19, 2024. The group will gatherat the Hazleton Art League on West Broad Street and leavefor McAdoo at 9:00 am. 5 churches are on the itinerary,and there is no admission charge. Registration is request…

Dr. Sheldon Spear, historian and educator from northeastern PA, speaking about his recent study titled, "1938 American Historical Panorama" issued by Archway Publishing.Available online and for more information: www.archwaypublishing.com/WVIA Public Media által

Seth Resnick, acclaimed photographer, writer and educator, speaking about his life and work in anticipation of a program titled, "Unleashing Creativity: Mastering the Art of Visual Storytelling" as part of the Social Fabric Collective's Artist Lecture Series at the Circle Center for the Arts in downtown Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. There…

Dr. Joel M. Graham, Director of Bands at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre,speaking about the Spring Concerts of his two groups:The Wilkes University Jazz Ensemble will perform "Jazz Band Time Machine"Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 7:30 pm at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center on the campus. Admission is free.The Wilkes University Civic Band will presen…

Peterson Toscano, master storyteller, writer, podcast host and producer, community activist & Biblical scholar, speaking about his various projects in anticipation of an event on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 4:00 pm at the Albright Center for the Arts, 450 Chestnut Street in Sunbury. The program is part of the Storyteller Art & Music series and it …

Dr. Steven Sametz, award-winning composer, conductor, &Ronald J. Ulrich Professor of Music at Lehigh Universityin Bethlehem, PA, speaking about the spring concertsof Lehigh University Choral Arts, marking his retirementafter 45 years. The program is titled, "I Have Had Singing," featuring the German Requiem by Brahms,and there will be two performan…

Dr. Jennifer Black, Associate Professor of History & Government at Misericordia University in Dallas, PA, speaking about her newstudy, "Branding Trust: Advertising and Trademarks in 19th-Century America," issued by the University of PennsylvaniaPress. Dr. Black will have an author's talk and book signingon Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 5:30 pm. at t…

Writer Cliff Lewis, native of NEPA, speaking about his recent young adult novel titled, "We the Future," centering on the climate crisis.The book has been issued by Jolly Fish Press. (www.jollyfishpress.com/) For more information: www.heyclifflewis.com/WVIA Public Media által

Rev. Bill Carter, jazz pianist, pastor & head of staff at the First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit and leader of thePresbybop Quartet/Quintet/Sextet, speaking about his new book,"Thriving on a Riff: Jazz & the Spiritual Life," issued by BroadleafBooks. There will be a spring concert on Sunday, April 21, 2024,at 4:00 at the First Presbyterian …

Playwrights Marcie Riebe and Paul Gallo speaking abouttheir new original play, "Inconveniences: A Comedy in Two Acts " presented by Diva Theater April 19, 2024 through April 28th--shows Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00 with Sunday matineesat 2:00 at the Olde Brick Theatre, 126 W. Market Street inScranton. 570-209-7766…

Maria Santomauro, Artist Acquisition & Program Manager at the Scranton Cultural Center, and Dave Brown, co-artistic director of the annual String Fling, speaking about the 2024 concert on Friday, April 19th at 7:30 (doors open at 7:00) in Shopland Hall at the Scranton Cultural Center. The show will feature a number of bands including Dave Brown & T…

Filmmaker Doug Claybourne speaking with WVIA's Larry Vojtko about his most recent movie, "The Rainbow Prince" in anticipation of his appearance as keynote presenter at the 2024 NEPA Film Festival at the Waverly Community House, Waverly PA. Claybourne will be featured on Friday, April 12th beginning at 6:00 with an opening night reception, followed …

Christopher Jackson, Artistic Director & Conductor of the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, speaking about the Spring 2024 Concert, "Bach Inspired," on Sunday, March 17th at 4:00 at the First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem, 2344 Center Street. On the program: Cantata No.80, "Ein Feste Burg" and more. www.bach.org…

Matthew Rupcich, Music Director &Conductor of the Arcadia Chorale,speaking about the 37th Annual NEPA Bach Festivalin Scranton: The Organ Concert will take place onSaturday, March 16, 2024, at 4:00 pm, at Elm Park United Methodist Church;The Chamber Concert will be held on Saturday,March 16 at 7:30 pm, at Covenant Presbyterian Church,and the Choral…

John Vaida, violin, and Amy Iwazumi, viola, co-founders ofthe NEPA Chamber Music Society, speaking about 3 concertsthey will offer titled, "Dedications."Friday, March 15, 2024, at 7 pm at the First PresbyterianChurch, 97 S. Franklin Street, in downtown Wilkes-Barre.Saturday, March 16, at 7 pm, in the Trachte Music Centerat Lycoming College, 304 E. …

Rudy Caporaso & Rosey Hay, Co-Founders of REV Theatre, speaking about an original theater piece titled, "Soda Pop Can: An American High School Story," to be presented Friday (3/15) & Saturday (3/16)at The Space at Olive, 451 Wyoming Avenue, in Scranton, at 7:00each evening. Admission is free and the performances will befollowed by a reception and c…

Gerardo Edelstein, Music Director & Conductor of the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra, speaking with WVIA'sFiona Powell about a program titled. "Wild West Adventures: A Night of Cowboy Music," on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 7:30 pm at the Community Arts Center, 220 West Fourth Street in downtown Williamsport. The concert will feature music by John W…

Melisse Brunet, Music Director & Conductor of the Northeastern PA Philharmonic, speaking about her life in conducting & about the documentary film, "Maestra," directed by Maggie Contreras, that is continuing on the film festival circuit.Brunet will lead the NEPA Philharmonic on April 1, 2024, in an all-Gershwin program, and on June 1st in a Masterw…

Survey results are in! We're back to go over the 100+ responses we got on our Artscene survey. This episode, Lisa and eric really wanted to hone in on why art is frustrating to so many people. From feeling like it's too academic to the lackluster museum experience, we muse on your critiques and see if we can solve them. 日本語版ではLisaが同じテーマについて、違った角度で話…

See our other episode for the English version. 今回のテーマは「アートに対するモヤモヤ」。世界中の多様な属性を持つ100名以上に聞いてわかったアートに関する「お悩み」について、Lisaが話しています。 アートに接する中でどんなフラストレーションがある？みんなが抱える悩みからわかったことは？東京に住んでる人特有の悩みって？ ほかにも「アートでもやもやする」ことがあればぜひ私たちに聞かせてください！英語版ではEricとも同じテーマについて、違った角度で話しています。興味のある方は聞いてみてくださいね。

Sean Downes, principal dancer with Rhythm of the Dance,speaking with WVIA's Fiona Powell about the programof Irish Dance as part of the ensemble's 25th Anniversary Tour,to be presented on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 7:30 pmat the Community Arts Center in downtownWilliamsport. www.CACLive.com/WVIA Public Media által

Jessica Woolnough, director, and actors Brielle Fisher andMike Corcoran, speaking about the upcoming productionof the musical, "The Secret Garden," at the Little Theatreof Wilkes-Barre, March 15 through the 24, 2024,with shows Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm, and Sundaysat 3 pm. The Little Theatre is located at 537 North Main Street in Wilkes-Barre, an…

Claire McRee, Associate Curator at the Allentown Art Museum, speaking about the current exhibition, "Angela Fraleigh: Threaded with moonlight", running through April 21, 2024.There will be a free guided tour on Saturday, March 16th at 1:00 pm; and a "Dynamic Conversation" between Angela Fraleigh and Claire McRee onSaturday, March 23rd at 1:00, and …

Joshua Harper, Director of Choral Activities and Assistant Professor of Choral Conducting and Applied Voice at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, speaking about a program titled, "Shining Light: A Hymn to the Sun,"to be performed by the Choral Society of Northeast Pennsylvania on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 4:00 pm at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, …

Eugene Albulescu, award-winning pianist and professor in the Department of Music at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, speaking about the new Steinway concert grand piano acquired for the school with funds provided by the Lehigh University College of Arts and Sciences. Albulescu will offer a performancefeaturing the new instrument on Sunday, March 3, …

Brenda Grunza, Co-President, & Ann Manganiello, Music Director, of the Catholic Choral Society of Scranton, speaking about a Lenten Recital to be presented at St. Martin of Tours Church in Jackson, PA, on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 4:00 pm. (Snow Date is March 12 at 7:00 pm). There is no admission fee. For more information: www.catholicchoralsociet…