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Just one week after the Weekender/Mountaingrown Original Music Series came to an end after 10 years, The Weekenders general manager, John Popko, decided it was also time to move on. Ive only known John since the fall of 2012, but he was a fixture at this publication for nine years, starting as an intern and working his way to the top. Working closely with him, we put together a solid team that has brought readers some of the best content The Weekender has produced yet. It was a pleasure working with him to create the best possible paper we could, and its tough to see a friend like him go, but many faces have come and gone over the last 20 years. Each has left their mark, and this marks the end of an era for us in many ways. It also gives us one more challenge to overcome. Ive faced quite a few since I started here, but each time Ive found a way to adapt and adjust with the help of my team. new staff members will have their chance to make a mark as well, and I hope to guide them as we push forward. new perspectives are always good, though I feel they must be guided by the past as they grow into the job. I hope people look at the work weve done already and learn from it. I also hope Im making a mark of my own. Times like these arent easy, but the experience we gain from them is invaluable. It may not be clear what it is so important about all this now, but it will be someday. History has at least made that much clear. -Rich Howells, Weekender Editor
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This summer has been a little lazy for me. Not that I havent been active going to shows and playing some every now and then, writing some music and listening to a lot, and busy trying to read and understand William Faulkner, but being home for more than a couple of weeks seems almost foreign to me. The past four years of my life have been spent gallivanting across the globe and reminiscing about the home that I so longed for. Now, I am nally in the place that I couldnt stop thinking about all those times and I feel eerily normal. I always thought it was a strange scenario to be constantly leaving and returning, but now after living a normal life for a summer, I feel a need to reevaluate. And that need to reevaluate led me to writing the foreword for a soon-tobe-published fanzine I am working on titled Constant Constraints, (featuring interviews with Cold World, Intent, and Freedom, out soon) which, in turn, led me writing more here. The situations and ideas we sometimes brand as normal can change over time. Our favorite childhood movie may not exactly hold up with time. Maybe its just my 20-something idiocy, but I always thought everything I liked would always stay the same. Im slowly learning thats not the case. And for me, the most important thing is music. Growing up, the place that I felt most comfortable in was at shows. I felt liberated from the cliques at school and the pressures of tting in. I thought that everyone there was rebelling against society and standing up for what they believed in. Now, 10 years later, I realize that some people are like that. And quite frankly, some people arent. My thoughts have changed over the years. Ive come to terms that people may not see the good I see in music and shows. And
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is the most evil rocker to ever descend upon Wilkes-Barre? Its Alice Cooper, of course, and hes back at the F.M. Kirby Center on Oct. 18. The iconic shock rocker dened rock n roll for generations to come, and hes still quite opinionated on the matter, telling Fuse recently that, Mumford & Sons are great at what they do, but its not rock n roll; dont call it rock n roll. Thats an offence to rock n roll. I look at a magazine and it says best new rock band and I go, Rock bands dont have accordions or lutes in them, he continued. Presented by SLP Concerts, An Evening with Alice Cooper will have no opening act, so the entire night is his. Tickets are $39-$75 and go on sale Friday, July 26 at 10 a.m. at the F.M. Kirby Box Ofce (71 Public Square, WilkesBarre). Tickets are also available via ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800.745.3000, at all Ticketmaster retail locations, and tickety.com.
Ned is taking advice from United Youth and trying to make way for change.
as hard as it is to say it, thats ne. Its ne because I still nd the good in it. I used to believe that punk and hardcore was a utopian world where nothing bad could happen. I still think that to a degree, but its clearly impossible that people going to shows wont have the same problems the rest of the world have. Some people have had music tainted by the same issues I had within the social constructs of school: exclusiveness, violence, and judgment. It seems that no matter where we go, we run into the same issues. This is not me standing on a high horse saying that the underground music scene in Wilkes-Barre is perfect regardless of its aws. This is also not me saying that nothing is worth caring about because it is inherently awed. This is me saying that I nd it important enough to work to not only change those aws, but work towards those initial ideals I am still passionate about. Punk and hardcore is not for everyone, but that doesnt make it an exclusive community. If you are afraid of loud noises and dont like getting uncomfortably sweaty, maybe this isnt the place for you. I can list off countless reasons why I think it is important, but what matters is what you deem important. There are an innite amount of possibilities regarding why one might nd themselves at a show, and there are just as many reasons as to why people wouldnt. I just hope that, like myself, someone would reevaluate that position and give their local scene another shot. In the words of United Youth, make way for change. W
is the best way to reach a teenager? Through his or her peers. Scranton Public Theatres Teens Teaching Teens Project will present an evening of 10-minute plays that deal with bullying in an honest, touching, and sometimes funny way, according to a recent press release. The cast includes students from West Scranton and Scranton High School. Directed by Agnes Cummings, the show will run Friday and Saturday, August 2, 3, 9, and 10 at the Olde Brick Theatre (128 W. Market Street REAR), located next to Stirnas Restaurant. It starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $10. Due to limited seating, reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 570.344.3656.
can you go for a car show and a community party? ShickshinnyForwards 2nd Annual Car Show and Party in the Park on Saturday, Aug. 3, from noon until 3 p.m. on North Susquehanna Avenue, along the Susquehanna Warrior Trail in Shickshinny. All cars, classic and modern, are welcome. The event includes a community party with music, games, and food that runs until 5 p.m. Car registration is from 10 a.m. until noon, and judging begins at 2:30 p.m. Dash plaques will be given to the rst 100 paid vehicles along with door prizes for car show participants. There is no admission fee for spectators. Show vehicle registration is $15 in advance or $20 at the gate. All proceeds go to ShickshinnyForward to assist with the towns recovery after the ooding of 2011. For more info, visit shickshinnyforward.com/car or call 570.550.0721. Go to facebook.com/ShickshinnyForward for a discount code.
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It kind of sounds like youre pinning someone down to the corner, Chris James said. The vocalist was describing the name of his new band, Threatpoint, but he could have just as easily been talking about the groups sound, which they have dubbed Electric City Groove Metal. Were going to do what we want to do. Were not just going to go with, Oh, lets play for the radio. Lets just do what we want to do, and were heavy, James continued. And Testament was already taken, bassist Bill Little quipped. Rising from the ashes of DropVeil and Temptation Denied, James, guitarist Alex Olivetti, and drummer CJ Krukowski formed one of Scrantons heaviest acts about a year ago, adding Little three months ago after he found the band through Craigslist. When I saw these three guys working together for the rst time, the rst time I met them down at the studio, I could see there was something going on. They were feeding off each other any ideas that came across the table became bigger and better, whether it was musically or sticking CJs face in the pizza. It just built on itself, Little recalled, adding that this is the heaviest and fastest music he has played to date. With the groups that Ive been in total the past 30 years, this is the rst time Ive seen that kind of positive energy pret-
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of anger built up, but hes also spiritually driven. We dont have any happy songs, Olivetti acknowledged. Were positive. Our lyrics are positive. Theres a lot of positive approach to this Our music is what really happens on this planet as we walk the streets. If somebody says, What are your inuences? Our inuences are everybody we meet, everywhere we go, and every place we nd and see. Whatever we take from this planet is what we put in our music. Were not political, but there might be political stuff. Im spiritual, but its not being pressed on someone; its a feeling in my heart, James claried. Our old bands crashed and burned. You get knocked down in life, in jobs, relationships. We just wanted to say, You know what? Were going to get knocked down, were going to get pushed down, our dks in the dirt, but were going to rise up, man. And were not going to take no for an answer. Basically, Threatpoint is were going to go through the doors that are open. The ones that aint, were kicking down. The title of their debut record,
Theres always hope, no matter how many times you get kicked down. Its not about how many times you get knocked out its about how times you get back up. I think thats us.
Dead to Rise, recorded at JL Studios in Wyoming, reects this brazen attitude, and Olivetti hopes it inspires lots of headbanging along with hope. Theres always hope, no matter how many times you get kicked down. Its not about how many times you get knocked out its about how times you get back up. I think thats us, James said. We want people to rise up and do your thing. Dont get pushed around. One of our songs, Pave the Way we dont follow, we pave the way. Already hard at work on their next album, the band will pave its way through crowds at Ole Tyme Charleys with The Curse of Sorrow on Friday, July 26, unleashing original tunes like the epic Calm Before the Storm, The Beast Within about the dark side of humanity,
and Never Say Die, a reection of their can-do attitude. Its tough. The local music scene, the music industry, metal period youve got your back against the wall, but were just going to go out and do it because we love it. We love music. Its not about money. If youre in it for money, go to work somewhere, James insisted. We expect a really good show. We expect top-notch performances from everyone there, Little said of the record release show. To just have one person come up and go, That was a phenomenal show. Thank you for playing if one guy comes up and says that to me or one girl comes up and says that to me, thats my night right there. Im now a happy person and will go to bed with a smile on my face. W
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F.M. KIRBY CENTER (71 Public square, Wilkes-Barre) 570.826.1100, kirbycenter.org Jason Isbell: Aug. 9, 8 p.m. $25; $50, VIP . Theresa Caputo of Long Island Medium: Aug. 18, 3 p.m. $39.75. The Onion Live!: Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m. $19, $34. Merle Haggard: Nov. 2, 8 p.m. $40-$99. YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan: Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m. $25, $35. MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE (14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe) 570.325.0249, mauchchunkoperahouse.com Benny & The Jets: July 26, 8 p.m. $24 The Vagabond Opera: July 27, 8 p.m., $22 Marrakesh Express: Aug. 2, 8:30 p.m. $25. Joe Louis Walker: Aug. 9, 8:30 p.m. $20. Forward Motion: Aug. 10, 8 p.m. $15. Dustbowl Revival: Aug. 15, 8 p.m. $15. Coryell, Bailey, and White: Aug. 17, 8 p.m. $27. Billy Burnette Band: Aug. 30, 8:30 p.m. $23. Solas: Sept. 6, 8 p.m., $25 MOHEGAN SUN ARENA (255 Highland Park Blvd., WilkesBarre) 800.745.3000, mohegansunarenapa.com Cirque Musica: Sept. 22, 7 p.m. $25-$65. MOUNT AIRY CASINO RESORT (44 Woodland Rd., Mount Pocono) 877.682.4791, mountairycasino. com Kansas: Aug. 11, 7 p.m., $25$45 The Stylistics: Oct. 19, 8 p.m., $45 Aaron Lewis: Nov. 9, p p.m., $45-$65 PENNS PEAK (325 Maury Rd., Jim Thorpe) 866.605.7325, pennspeak.com Old Crow Medicine Show: July 25, 8 p.m. Ted Nugent: Aug. 14 8 p.m. Glenn Miller Orchestra: Sept. 17-19, 1 p.m. Josh Turner: Sept. 26, 8 p.m. The Swing Dolls: Tribute to Andrews Sisters and McGuire Sisters: Oct. 1-3, 1 p.m. King Henry and the Showmen: Oct. 15-17, 12 p.m. Real Diamond: Neil Diamond Tribute: Oct. 23-24, 1 p.m. Gordon Lightfoot: Oct. 26, 8 p.m. America: Nov. 2, 8 p.m. PENNSYLVANIA BLUES FESTIVAL (Blue Mountain ski area, Palmerton) 610.826.7700, skibluemt.com Featuring Robert Randolph & The Family Band, more: July 2628, $30-$449 THE RAMADA (820 Northern Boulevard Road,
Clarks Summit. 570.586.2730.) Comedians Doug Karpf, Johnny V and Father Paul: July 26, doors 7 p.m., show at 8:30. $15, advance; $18, at the door. RIVER STREET JAZZ CAFE (667 N. River St., Plains) 570.822.2992, riverstreetjazzcafe.com5 The Aristocrats: July 31, 8 p.m., $20 SETTLERS INN (4 Main Ave., Hawley. 570.226.2993) Jazz on the Deck Series, 6-9 p.m. July 24: Kelley Suttenfield Trio with Tony Romano & Matt Aronoff July 31: Compass Jazz Quartet Aug. 7: Liberto Trio featuring Ralph Liberto, Stephen Faubel, Bob Wilson and Steve Kurilla Aug. 14: Nick Niles Aug. 21: Vibraphonist Stefan Bauer and special guest from NYC Aug. 23: New Orleans Jazz BBQ - Wally Lake Fest Opening Party Aug. 28: Judi Silvano and her Quartet SHERMAN THEATER (524 Main St., Stroudsburg) 570.420.2808, shermantheater. com Electric Hot Tuna: July 25, 8 p.m. We the Kings: Aug. 14, 6:30 p.m., $20 TOYOTA PAVILION AT MONTAGE MOUNTAIN 1000 Montage Mountain Road, scranton Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival: Aug. 9, 8 p.m. Peach Music Festival: Aug. 15. $35. Jason Aldean: Aug. 25. $31.50$61.25. Honda Civic Tour featuring Maroon 5 and Kelly Clarkson: Sept. 1. $30-$120. PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC FACTORY (3421 Willow St., Philadelphia) 215.LOVE.222, electricfactory. info Smash Mouth / Sugar Ray / Gin Blossoms / Vertical Horizon / Fastball: Aug. 3, 7 p.m. This is Hardcore: GWAR / Kid Dynamite / Modern Life Is War / 7 Seconds: Aug. 8-11. City and Colour: Sep. 18, 8 p.m. KESWICK THEATRE (291 North Keswick Ave., Glenside) 215.572.7650, keswicktheatre. com Buddy Guy: July 30, 7:30 p.m. Ten Years After / Canned Heat / Edgar Winter Band / Rick Derringer / Pat Travers: Aug. 14, 8 p.m. Adam Ant and The Good, The Mad, and The Lovely Posse: Aug. 15, 8 p.m. Sinbad: Sep. 14, 9 p.m. Steve Hackett: Genesis Revisited: Oct. 11-12, 8 p.m. The Piano Guys: Oct 18, 8 p.m. The Fab Faux: Oct. 19, 8 p.m. Steven Wright: Nov. 3, 8 p.m.
NORTH STAR BAR 27th & Poplar St, Philadelphia Phone: 215.684.0808 July 24: Kalin and Myles July 26: Borracho w/ Thee Nosebleeds, King Giant July 27: The End Of The Ocean / Horseburner July 28: Turbo Fruits w/ The Chelsea Kills July 31: Blameshift w/ Dive, Screaming for Silence Aug. 2: The Aristocrats w/ Guthrie Govan, Bryan Beller, Marco Minnemann Aug. 3: The Weeks w/ Scott Lucas & The Married Men, Junior Astronomers Aug. 7: Good Luck Varsity / Me equals you Aug. 9: Slim Cessnas Auto Club w/ The Sterling Sisters Aug. 14: XPN Welcomes: Little Comets Aug. 15: D-Pryde Aug. 17: Magnets and Ghosts (Members of Collective Soul) w/Revolution, I Love You, Krissy Krissy Aug. 21: The Bulletproof Tiger w/ North End, Mohican, Aug. 31: Siamese Sundown (Single Release Party) w/ Ballroom Spies, Lion in the Mane, The Mahlors Sept. 11: Pere Ubu Sept. 17: Morglbl w/ Thank You scientist Oct. 2: Calabrese Oct. 3: The Toasters/Voodoo Glow Skulls Oct. 5: Mephiskapheles w/ Inspector 7, Post Sun Times TROCADERO THEATRE (1003 Arch St., Philadelphia) 215.336.2000, thetroc.com The Mission UK: Sept. 4, 8 p.m. Kamelot / Delain / Exlipse: Sep. 5, 8 p.m. SUSQUEHANNA BANK CENTER (1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.) 609.365.1300, livenation.com/ venues/14115 Train: July 24, 8 p.m. Miranda Lambert / Dierks Bently: July 26, 8 p.m. The Lumineers: July 27, 8 p.m. Blake Shelton: Aug. 10, 8 p.m. Jason Aldean: Aug. 24, 8 p.m. Keith Urban / Dustin Lynch / Little Big Town: Sept. 14, 8 p.m. WELLS FARGO CENTER (3601 South Broad St., Philadelphia) 215.336.3600, wellsfargocenterphilly.com Beyonce: July 25, 8 p.m. Muse: Sep. 9, 8 p.m. Selena Gomez: Oct. 18, 8 p.m. P!nk: Dec. 6, 8 p.m. Rod Stewart: Dec. 11, 8 p.m. ELSEWHERE IN PA CROCODILE ROCK (520 West Hamilton St, Allentown) 610.434.460, crocodilerockcafe.com Great White: Sep. 18, 7 p.m. Bullet Boys: Sep. 15, 6 p.m. GIANT CENTER (950 Hersheypark Dr., Hershey) 717.534.3911, giantcenter.com Selena Gomez: Oct. 22, 7 p.m. The Fresh Beat Band: Dec. 4, 7 p.m.
The soulful funk of Robert Randolph & The Family Band can be heard alongside The Slide Brothers, Sista Monica, The Bobby Rush Revue, Alexis P. Suter, Ruthie Foster, John Primer Band, Johnny Rawls, Ivan Nevilles Dumpstaphunk, and more at the Pennsylvania Jazz Festival at Blue Mountain Ski Areas Valley Lodge in Palmerton on July 26-28. Tickets range from $30-$449. For more ino, call 610.826.7700 or visit skibluemt.com.
HERSHEYPARK STADIUM 100 W. Hersheypark Dr., Hershey 717.534.3911, hersheyparkstadium.com Journey / Rascal Flatts: Aug. 1, 7 p.m. Jay Z and Justin Timberlake: Aug. 4, 7 p.m. Jason Aldean: Aug. 10, 7 p.m. Matchbox 20 / Goo Goo Dolls: Aug. 14, 7 p.m. SANDS BETHLEHEM EVENT CENTER (77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem) 610.2977414, sandseventcenter. com Tony Bennett: July 26, 8 p.m. Bad Company: July 29, 8 p.m. Godsmack: Aug. 7, 8 p.m. The Wanted: Aug. 24, 8 p.m. Hanson: Sept. 2, 6 p.m. Sarah Brightman: Sept. 22, 8 p.m. Steely Dan: Sep. 27, 7 p.m. Celtic Thunder: Oct. 9, 8 p.m. Diana Krall: Oct. 10, 8 p.m. WHITAKER CENTER (222 Market St., Harrisburg) 717.214.ARTS, whitakercenter.org Hot Tuna Electric: July 26, 8 p.m. Ana Popovic: Sep. 19, 8 p.m. NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY BEACON THEATRE (2124 Broadway, New York, N.Y.) 212.465.6500, beacontheatre. com Tedeschi Trucks Band: Sep. 2021, TIMES VARY Joe Satriani: Sep. 26, 8 p.m. An Evening with Ian Anderson: Oct. 11, 8 p.m. The Fab Faux: Oct. 26, 8 p.m. Zappa Plays Zappa: Oct. 31, 8 p.m. BETHEL WOODS CENTER (200 Hurd Road, Bethel, N.Y.) 866.781.2922, bethelwoodscenter.org The Eagles: July 25, 8 p.m. Tim McGraw: July 26, 7 p.m. Bad Company / Lynyrd Skynyrd: July 27, 7 p.m. George Thorogood & The Destroyers / Buddy Guy: Aug. 8, 7 p.m. Blake Shelton: Aug. 11, 7 p.m. Cheech & Chong: Aug. 15, 7 p.m. Yo-Yo Ma / Stuart Duncan / Edgar Meyer / Chris Thile: Aug. 16, 8 p.m. Zac Brown Band: Aug. 17, 7 p.m. John Mayer: Aug. 20, 7 p.m. Luke Bryan: Aug. 23, 7 p.m. Kid Rock / ZZ Top: Sep. 6, 7 p.m. Joan Osborne: Sept, 13, 8 p.m. IRVING PLAZA (17 Irving Place, New York, N.Y.) 212.777.6800, irvingplaza.com The Psychedelic Furs: Aug. 3, 8 p.m. Ron Pope / The District: Aug. 10, 7 p.m. Parachute: Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m. Barones: Aug. 14, 7 p.m. Adam Ant: Aug. 16-17, 7 p.m. The Mission U.K.: Sep. 5, 8 p.m. Marky Ramones Blitzkrieg w/ Andrew W.K. on vocals: Oct. 3, 7 p.m. IZOD CENTER (50 state Rt. 120, east Rutherford, N.J.) 201.935.3900, meadowlands. com The Mrs. Carter Show / Beyonce: July 31, 8 p.m. MADISON SQUARE GARDEN (7th Ave., New York, N.Y.) 212.465.6741, thegarden.com Rod Stewart: Dec. 9, 8 p.m. RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL (1260 6th Ave., New York, N.Y.) 212.247.4777, radiocity.com Sarah Brightman: Sep. 21, 8 p.m. Rodriguez: Oct. 10, 8 p.m. Tony Bennett: Oct. 11, 8 p.m. ROSELAND BALLROOM (239 52nd Street, New York, N.Y.) 212.247.0200, roselandballroom. com Kaiser Chiefs: July 30, 7 p.m. BORGATA HOTEL CASINO & SPA (1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, n.J.) 609.317.1000, theborgata.com Jonas Brothers: July 26, 8 p.m. Jay Leno: Aug. 10, 8 p.m. Jim Gaffigan: Aug. 24, 7 p.m. John Mayer: Sep. 1, 8 p.m. Expanded listings at theweekender.com.
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tone of the song perfectly. Her voice only appears on four of the 12 tracks. Overall, the music just sounds stale and tired, which is not good for a band that used to play with such emotion. Lackluster songs like Where Did the Time Go and Poison sound more like B-sides off Tri-Polar than new material, and they take away from the appeal of Connect. Previous fans may like the path the Sick Puppies are taking, but new listeners will likely not be pleased. This is more of an album you skim through to nd a few hidden gems and leave the rest of the tracks alone, as they sound like they have been written by every other modern rock band out there. -Matt Morgis, Weekender Correspondent
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guitarist Richie Kotzen, will undoubtedly be tagged as another Musicians Institutethemed shred machine, the kind of band the music snobs love to brag about discovering amid a purposefully overheard conversation at Guitar Center. But this trio swings with the dynamic front of a hungry garage band, anxious to prove their mettle. The Winery Dogs grit their chops with knife-gouged soul and an exciting sense of song development. While all three players are certiable Olympian athletes at their instruments, with notable careers of their own, this is arguably Kotzens album. Sheehans warbling bass tone is recognizable anywhere, and Portnoys rhythms are effortlessly complex, but every song bears the hallmark of Kotzens funky, Hendrix-meetsMemphis-blues style. Tracks like Elevate slam with a swirling chaos of hard rock intensity, very close to any of Kotzens solo albums, and not coincidentally, the two Mr. Big albums Kotzen was a part of with Sheehan from 1999-2002. Anchored by the power of bare-knuckled soul, with the well-publicized instrumental virtuosity taking a back seat, The Winery Dogs are a welcome escape from the hollow promise of the common supergroup cash grab. -Mark Uricheck, Weekender Correspondent W
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Artistically, theres very little Selena Gomez here. This is merely the veneer of Selena Gomez, the look and feel of the pop starlet set atop a middling musical effort. There are lightly emotional lyrics that appear to reference her high-prole romance with ex Justin Bieber, but it is surface stuff and less than revealing. Gomezs lead single and Billboard top 10 hit, the catchy Come & Get It, is about the best offering here, thanks to Stargates club-heavy beat. Songwriting and production assists from Ester Dean, The Cataracs, Rock Maa, and Desmond Child add polish, but it would be nice to unveil more of Gomez and less of the production team pros. Stars Dance is the 21-year-olds rst album without her band The Scene. She sings the word baby 22 times and dream 27. She makes stars dance on, wait for it, Stars Dance and takes on a hokey, reggae-inected tone on Like a Champion. If the pace fuels your body with dancing energy, then Gomez has, one can only assume, done her job. Indeed, this feels like a job. This feels like a vibrant young woman of Disney pedigree simply punched the clock and worked through an already cooked musical plot foisted upon her. -Ron Harris, Associated Press W
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schedule, which nds Hot Tuna performing mostly acoustic shows intermingled with some electric shows, like the one in Stroudsburg. Having experienced both formats over the last ve decades, Casady nds it impossible to favor either setting when on the road. You dont ever want to put yourself into that frame of mind where you prefer one more than the other, he said. I think you do one long enough, then you work in that genre You work in another world altogether with space and time (in electric shows). Different facilities are used, and different sensibilities come into play. Theyre both just a ton of fun to do. Having an impressive back catalogue to choose from and their love of traditional folk music a Hot Tuna show can take any direction on any night. However, the electric format leads the band into a slightly different direction when putting together a set list for a show. Well, certain songs were put together electrically, so theyre not done acoustically, Casady explained. You can transfer certain songs over from electric to
acoustic, and thats alright, but certain songs lend themselves to Jorma playing electric guitar thats not in a nger-picking fashion, and those songs are saved for the electric shows. Jorma sort of fashions the sets to how were feeling at the moment, and also what songs we want to bring to the surface. Weve got a very deep catalogue, so well unearth a couple of new songs here and there with different tours. With 44 years behind them, Hot Tuna is still packing theaters, whether in the acoustic or electric format. For Casady, the ride has been a rewarding one, as he and Kaukonen have continued to be what they set out to be folk musicians but now utilize their music as a bridge for the older crowd who grew up with them, while also nding ways to reinvent the music for a newer generation. I think what helps is our attitude towards the music, he said. Were musicians rst, and we mostly think of ourselves as folk musicians. Jorma writes beautiful lyrics and explores the interesting concepts of the way he approaches the songs,
through nger-picking most of the time. We try to pick songs that are timeless and songs that arent quite headed towards a lot of, perhaps, a political element or not. Thats what folk music does: it talks about the time period, and at the same time, it hopefully deals with subjects that are timeless and will come up for any generation. We look to have something to say for all the age groups that want to come and give us a chance. As for whats in store for the Sherman Theater tomorrow night, Casady enthuses about going out in the electric format, something that isnt too common for Hot Tuna these days. Whatever the setup may be, Casady, Kaukonen, and the rest of Hot Tuna want their fans to do exactly what theyve been doing for 40-plus years go out and have some fun. Were very excited for it. We havent played an electric show in a few months, so were really excited to get the electric gang together, and for the kind of material we do in the electric set, he said. Everybodys really excited to play, and were going to hit the stage and have some fun. W
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Following the success of his album + and the breakout singles The A Team and Lego House, many people know of Ed Sheerans music. Many might also know about Eds current summer plans, touring the country with singer Taylor Swift. But for most, thats where their knowledge of the 22-year-old singer ends. No one really knows about my love life, Sheeran stated with a smirk during his most recent chat on The Ralphie Show. Ive dated some singers before. A recent US Weekly report stated he was hooking up with Selena Gomez. People dont always guess right, but sometimes they do (guess correctly), he said. I was in a relationship for nine months recently that no one had a clue about; kept that quiet. But, its over now, so we can talk about it. Sheeran was open to chatting about his last girlfriend, who was not a public gure. However, at the request of his management, information that could identify her was left out of the interview, with her privacy as the motivating factor. It isnt the rst time Sheerans management or record label has taken issue with a piece of information spilled by the singer and it probably wont be the last. Perhaps one of Sheerans most enduring qualities is his honesty. This trait was on full display when the platinum-selling artist was asked what he does with all of the plaques he is receiving for his global sales success. I have them stacked up in my at by the door, and people take them as party
favors when they come around, he revealed. Theres only so many you can put on the wall without looking like a douchebag. I prefer for my friends to be able to celebrate the success as well. The forecast looks as if there will be more of that success to celebrate. Sheerans album has sold a half-million copies here in the States, and the singer noted that there could be at least two more singles on the way. The next track is already picked. For now, the Englishman nds himself performing these songs in stadiums across the U.S. with Swift. Hes also visited her new $17 million mansion in Watch Hill, R.I. Its incredible, he remarked. The views amazing. The whole town is brilliant. Sheeran noted some of the great restaurants in the area, but focused in on one particular business: an ice cream shop. Theres a competition that three people have won where theres this huge plate of ice cream, and if you nish it, you get your picture on a wall, he explained. Only three people have done it, and theyre all morbidly obese, and I want to go and just rock that. Just telling that story prompted Sheeran to recall his childhood days when he really enjoyed ice cream and was thus a few pounds heavier. But like most everything else, the singer would rather talk about it than shy away from it. -Listen to The Ralphie Show weeknights from 7 p.m.-midnight on 97 BHT. W
The robotic head of a Sentinel was on display at San Diego Comic-Con to promote X-Men: Days of Future Past.
For Jackman, the real draw of the project was the chance to Weekender Correspondent plumb the depths of the Clawed Ones psyche, in hopes of nally After a decade and a half of understanding what makes the donning the mutton chops and edgy superhero tick. claws, Hugh Jackman has yet With this scriptwe are to tire of Wolverine, his most focusing on [Wolverine] and his famous alter ego. In fact, the journey towards intimate and actor nds himself warming more interior stories, says the more to the Marvel superhero actor. with each passing year. This isnt wall-to-wall It was 1999 [when I rst mutants and people ying played Wolverine] and I am around, and lasers coming out of enjoying playing him more than eyes. This is a real, true characever, says Jackman, 44. I was ter story. just reecting on why would Key to the lms evolution, that be. Wolverine is somewhere notes Jackman, is the presence between 250 and 300 years old, of director James Mangold. and on some of the four oclock While Mangold has directed mornings [on the set], I felt 300 action-thrillers like 3:10 To years old, too. Yuma and Knight and Day, But, really, I do believe hes best known for hardcore drathat me being a little older has mas like Walk The Line, Girl, [helped me understand him]. Interrupted and Copland. Another reason Jackman feels Having someone like Jim so warmly toward Wolvie at the onboard [was a big plus], says moment is that hes just nished Jackman. He not only gave the digging deep into the character action an unbelievable creativity for The Wolverine, the second and originality, but he also made attempt after 2009s X-Men it a true drama so you could see Origins: Wolverine to feature that human side and the vulnerthe superhero in a stand-alone abilities of Wolverine. movie. Amazingly, Jackman has been While the earlier lm was an longing to send Wolverine to origin story, this time around, Japan since 1999 when he rst the action is set years after the read the comic on which the other entries in the franchise, movie is based. The actor was including 2006s X-Men: Last smuggled the book while he Stand and 2011s X-Men: First was shooting the Bryan SingerClass. directed original. The plot is drawn directly Bryan Singer actually had from a popular X-Men comic. this mandate that no one could The ageless, self-healing read comic books on the set Wolverine is lured to Japan and because when he was creatoffered a shot at mortality. But ing the rst X-Men movie, he nothing goes as planned for the wanted it to be really human and superhero, and soon hes battling three-dimensional, and he was mutant villains Silver Samurai worried that actors would come (Will Yun Lee) and Viper on set with an over-the-top per(Svetlana Khodchenkova) as well formance and be two-dimensionas tangling with the Japanese al, recalls Jackman. maa and clashing with deadly Since the comics were banned ninjas. by Singer, all of the actors wanted to read them. We were passing them around, and I remember being handed this comic book, and it was like contraband, recalls the actor with a laugh. After I read it, I said to the producer that it would make a great [movie]. Initially, Jackman imagined the plot would provide the basis for an X-Men ick, but then he began thinking that the story would be even better for a Wolverine movie. This idea of taking Wolverine to a place thats completely foreign and making him completely unhinged and not knowing who anyone is its a great [plot] because hes a natural outsider,
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Hugh Jackman has been playing Wolverine since 1999, but his love of the character has only grown over the years.
says Jackman. I think the customs, the atmosphere, the history, and the samurai codes of honor are the opposite of Wolverine, so its just the perfect place to bring that character. Initially, it looked like The Wolverine might not end up reaching the screen at all. Originally, the lm was scheduled to start production in April 2011 with Darren Aronofsky directing. But then The Wrestler helmer dropped out, and Mangold was brought onboard. Jackman had already worked with Mangold on Kate and Leopold and was a fan of the lmmakers work. Jim said to me in our very rst phone conversation about Wolverine that he was thinking, tonally, the lm should [resemble] The Outlaw Josey Wales. Immediately, I knew we were going create something different. We didnt want it to feel like any other Wolverine movie or any other comic book movie. We werent worried about the ratings; we just wanted to bring this character to life. But as jazzed as Jackman was about Mangold, the loss of Aronofsky forced the movie to be pushed back. So, Wolverine had to wait until Jackman went off to the UK to shoot his starring turn in Les Miserables, which wound up netting the actor his rst Oscar nod. In retrospect, Jackman is glad that The Wolverine was delayed. It not only gave him
more time to get into good shape thanks to grueling, three-hour workouts and a diet of ve-chicken-breasts a day, but it allowed Mangold to polish the script and intensify the role played by Japanese supermodel (and rsttime actress) Tao Okamoto. Women are sort of Wolverines Achilles heel, and in this movie, we have a predominance of women, including [Okamoto] and Famke [Janssen], whos back [as Jean Grey] and plays such a key role in this movie. It was fantastic because in such a short time, we got to explore their relationship more than ever. While the majority of the movie was shot in Jackmans native Australia, the production spent a number of weeks shooting in Japan. Jackman brought his entire family along with him, including his wife of 17 years, Aussie actress Deborra-Lee Furness, and their two kids, Oscar and Ava. One of the highlights of Jackmans tenure in the country was the day he and his son visited Mount Fuji. Afterward, he enjoyed eight different kinds of baths, all set at different temperatures. At one point, recalls the actor, he was relaxing in a steaming bath and using a washcloth he was handed to dab himself with cold water. I was getting really strange looks. I was the only [Caucasian], and I thought that maybe I wasnt meant to be there. Finallym this guy in the
next tub looks at me and I realize the washcloth was meant to be covering my privates. Here, I had spent about an hour waltzing around with it on my head and a beer in my hand. At the moment, Jackman is waltzing around Montreal, where hes reprising Wolverine yet again for next summers X-Men: Days of Future Past, the latest chapter of the X-Men saga. Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen co-star and Bryan Singer is back behind the camera. Playing Wolverine for the seventh time has given the actor even more respect for the dark, iconic character. Wolverine was one of the rst anti-heroes, notes Jackman. He had claws and could heal himself, but his real dening characteristic is his berserker rage. He may not have, on paper, the greatest powers, but he is the last person you want to piss off. Hes the person you want on your side and thats what makes him formidable. Thats why I think teenagers particularly relate to him because there is confusion, emotion, and unresolved anger there. Thats what makes the X-Men comic really interesting and why audiences have loved the series and why it has lasted so long as a movie thing. All these characters, they somehow use [their] dysfunction and pain [as] their strength You can call it darkness, but I really think its just complexity.
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The Conjuring knows how to build suspense and keep the audience on its toes.
Rating: W W W Theres a reason why scary movies such as The Conjuring make a ton of money at the box ofce. Fear is a primal emotion; it never gets old. It can be produced with relative ease and with a minimal amount of public skepticism. TV has somehow managed to not dominate the scary genre, probably because scary movies arent as beholden to formula. Look at all the sequels and familiar faces and new spins on old favorites that have come to the multiplexes this summer: its Men in Black but with dead people; its Die Hard set in the White House. The entertainment value is based on one part comfort and one part spectacle, whether its Iron Man blasting away the bad guys or us getting another peep at Ken Jeongs junk. With scary movies, all that matters is the rush that comes from getting scared. And we get our moneys worth with The Conjuring, a sturdy, reliable little movie. Veteran director James Wan (Saw, Insidious) knows that fear the good, peeking-through-our-fingers kind is something you cannot CGI. The fact-based tale brings us to 1971. The bustling Perron family has moved into a large house in bucolic Rhode Island. Its a scene from a Norman Rockwell painting, only the
colors are getting darker by the moment. Mrs. Perron (Lili Taylor) is waking up with mysterious bruises. The clocks all stop at 3:07 a.m. By the time the familys photos get knocked off the walls, coincidence is no longer an excuse. Married paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Norman (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) get called in to drive the evil spirits from the Perrons before they latch on permanently. The Conjuring succeeds because it does a lot of little things exceptionally well. Starting from the very beginning, Wan misdirects us Is this lm about a doll? Why did he linger on the matches left on the cellar stairs? What is the music box all about? so were never quite sure where we stand. Wan emphasizes noises, creaks, and clatters. Or hell focus on the slight movement of a specic part of the body, like hair, or have the action occur off-screen. My pet peeve with scary movies is when we recognize the scare before the character
does. The Conjuring avoids that. Wan gradually builds the suspense with each glimpse and clatter. The anticipation is more delicious than the scare itself because you keep bristling for the frightful payload. When it comes, its almost a relief. Really, The Conjuring is a fun movie, and nothing gets in the way of the good time. Wan gets our attention with the pacing and atmosphere; the performances from the four adult leads (Ron Livingston plays the patriarch of the Perron family) are solid without being distracting. The actors seem to know theyre not the reason people ocked to The Conjuring this past weekend. Audiences wanted to get a shot of adrenaline, to maybe have their dates get a little closer. They denitely went to the right movie. -To read more of Petes cinematic musings, please visit whatpeteswatching. blogspot.com or follow him on Twitter, @PeteCroatto. W
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Jim Guasto, executive chef and general manager of 279 Bar & Grill in Plains, adds reality TV chef Barret Beyer to his staff next month.
in a recent phone interview. During his rst visit to NEPA, Beyer quickly pitched Guasto on the idea of a special barbecue using 279s smoker, and he made a quick return to the area. On that second trip, the offer to join the small local staff was put on the table. I couldnt turn it down, Beyer said. Something just felt right. I go with my gut, and something just felt right about moving up there. Beyer and Guasto are two of the select members of the Brotherhood of Chefs thats gaining steam and attention in northeastern Pennsylvania. Hash tags of #BOC and #OGY which stands for Oh God, yes, on social media sites like Instagram and Twitter have helped build momentum behind the group and their collaborative efforts. A lot of chefs have egos, but we dont have egos. Its all about enjoying the passion that we have for food. Theres no secrets
among us, Beyer said. The BOC breaks down the walls many of the visiting chefs have become accustomed to in their own areas, Guasto said. Coming from competitive markets like New Orleans with Anthony (Rodriguez), Boston with Ray (Alongi, another Hells Kitchen contestant), New York with Barret, everyone goes after each other. Theres not a lot of camaraderie, he said. These guys cant believe when they come down here that there will be me, (Executive Chef) John Tabone from Glenmaura, Mike from Huntsville, (Executive Chef) Chris Mullen from Blakeslee (Inn), and were all working together and helping each other, he continued. We share products, we share recipes, we hang out after work. Guasto said the combined talents at 279 will help build the areas reputation as a culinary hot spot. Im looking to expand, to put
our two styles together to make a fantastic fusion. We already have quite the buzz for being open two months. With Barret coming, its only going to add to it, he said. Beyer said he hasnt stopped writing down new ideas to bring with him to Pennsylvania. We work well together in the kitchen. He likes my ideas, Beyer said of Guasto. Me and him collaborating on different dishes is going to bring something to the area that they have been dreaming of. Im just happy, he added. Amazing things are happening for me. Its all due to the hard work I put into it We make it look easy, but its hard. 279 Bar and Grill will continue to host special events every other Monday. Conrmed tasting events will feature Hells Kitchen Season 11 contestants Jessica Lewis on July 29 and Rodriguez on Aug. 12. Rodriguez recently accepted a position as sous chef at Huntsville alongside Langdon.
Chef Barret Beyer, a recent competitor on Hells Kitchen, prepares dishes for a special event at 279 Bar and Grill earlier this year.
ingredients: 1 box linguine 3-4 tablespoons butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley 1 dash Worcestershire sauce 2 lemons, zested then halved and juiced 1/4 cup white wine 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined. (leave the tail on and try not to use frozen shrimp) method of preparation: 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. add the linguine and cook until al dente. 2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. stir in the garlic, half of the parsley, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and white wine. Once the mixture begins to bubble, increase the heat a little and add the shrimp and lemon zest. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and are no longer transparent in the center. 3. Place a bed of linguine on the plate or in a shallow bowl and serve the shrimp scampi mixture on top. spoon some of the scampi sauce over linguine, sprinkle with remaining parsley, and serve.
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BEER REVIEWS
10 summer beers
DEREK WARRENEn
Weekender Correspondent
Well, summer is certainly upon us, as is the heat! One of the best ways to beat the summer heat is with a refreshing beer. I thought since we are now into the dog days of summer, a short list of wonderful summer beers to try is now in order. Some of these are beers you may have tried numerous times and some may be new to you, but this is certainly a list worth keeping on hand and using as a checklist this summer, so without further ado, here is a list of 10 summer beers for 2013, in no particular order. 1. Dogsh Head Brewery, Festina Pche: No need to go into detail, read the adjacent review. 2. Victory Brewing Company, Summer Love: This light and refreshing American Blonde Ale is perfect for hot days with its light body and mild hopping; its refreshing malt character makes this a great one to grab after an afternoon of mowing the yard. 3. Anderson Valley Brewing Company, Summer Solstice: One word DELICIOUS! OK, maybe more words are in order: this amazing cream ale is basically a cream soda for adults. It has a wonderfully thick body and just leaves you wanting more. While this is a bit heftier, it is still just as refreshing. 4. Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Pale Ale: This is the standard for all pale ales on the market. It is certainly my go-to beer whenever I am out and is just perfect. The hop characteristic in this pale ale is exactly what you would want present enough to taste and enjoy, but not so overpowering that the bitterness does not invigorate the palate. If you have not had this, GET SOME! 5. Brewery Ommegang, Hennepin: This was a beer I reviewed a few months back, and while it is good to enjoy any time of the year,
Just peachy!
Brewer: Dogsh Head Brewery Beer: Festina Pche Style: Berliner Weissbier ABV: 4.50% Description: Dogshs Festina Pche pours a hazy golden straw color with slight peach tones throughout and a soapy white head that dissipates quickly but still leaves decent lacing on the glass. The nose is dominated by wheat, peaches, and a funkiness that can be attributed to the Berliner Weiss yeast strain; this funkiness gives the beer a slightly sour, in a good way, smell and taste. The taste is just pure bliss, like a sunny summer afternoon in a glass. The avors that hit up front are sweet peaches and wheat, followed by a slight hint of biscuit, and wrapping up with a splash of lemons. Throughout the tasting a slight sourness is present that just makes you want to have another sip of this wonderful beer. The nish is surprisingly dry; I say surprisingly because one might imagine that a beer dominated by peaches may nish a bit on the sweet side, but this has a nice crisp, dry nish. The body is on the thin side with high carbonation, but this attributes more to the refreshing quality of this beer. This is just an absolutely perfect summer beer! Food pairing: The Berliner Weisse style is a beer style that is great with a lot of lighter summer dishes, and Festina Pche follows similar rules. Salads would be wonderful to pair with this beer, and something more in the fruit family would be great, like a nice summer strawberry salad with vinaigrette, but dont be afraid of trying it with shrimp or chicken as well. Speaking of chicken, this beer is a dream with a grilled chicken dinner with some of your favorite summer vegetables, but take it easy on the seasoning; let the natural avors do the talking with this beer. Also, if you are a cheese fanatic, I recommend pairing this one with some Gouda, brie, or Havarti. Another great dish with this beer is vanilla bean ice cream, with or without a slice of peach cobbler a great combination to end any summer day! Is it worth trying? Yes, yes, and yes! Festina Pche is just a dream beer for beer
lovers. I personally am not a big fan of many fruit beers, but this one is certainly an exception for me. The Berliner Weisse style gives this beer a perfect base for the addition of the peaches, and the blend makes this beer refreshing with hints of sourness, something that I love in my beers. The Berliner Weisse style has been in existence for hundreds of years and was extremely popular throughout history; sadly, though, there arent many breweries left making this beautiful style of beer, and it is great that Dogsh Head decided to do their own take on the style. So if you are looking for a new take on a very old German styled beer, I highly recommend you get your hands on some of this beer and enjoy the hot summer weather! Rating: W W W W V Where can I get it? Currently available in bottles at: J & H Beer, Wilkes-Barre, Exit 190 Beer Deli, Dickson City, Wegmans, Dickson City, and Backyard Ale House, Scranton. Also on draft at: Beer Boys, Wilkes-Barre. Remember, enjoy responsibly! Cheers! Derek Warren is a beer expert, avid homebrewer, and beer historian. Follow Dereks beer blog at idtapthat.org.
it is especially wonderful on hot summer days. Dont believe me? Well get some and try to prove me wrong! Saisons are a match made in heaven for summer, and Hennepin is proof positive of that fact. 6. Brooklyn Brewery, Summer Ale: This light and yes, refreshing, ale is great for summer, possessing notes of lemon, iced tea, and oral hops. I cannot think of a better beer partner to have on hand this summer. 7. 21st Amendment Brewery, Brew Free or Die: IPAs are all the rage nowadays, but this is still a standout to me. The hop character dominates, but it is a beer that still maintains its balance and is made even more perfect for the summer by being in a can yes, a can! Go get some! 8. Deschutes Brewery, Mirror Pond Ale: This is
another prime example of what pale ales could and should be for beer lovers. However, this is a summer beer that will require some traveling. Deschutes just recently (this month) started distributing in the Philadelphia area, but fear not, this is a beer worth the travel! 9. Founders Brewing Company, All Day IPA: Another IPA? Well yes, but this is a session IPA and a wonderful IPA regardless of ABV. The ABV on this is 4.70 percent, so this is an IPA that you can have a lot of after a hot day, so stock up! 10. Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan, Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier: This is the pinnacle of hefeweizens and with good reason it is breathtakingly delicious! What makes this beer even better is that it has a world class status and is also fairly easy to obtain.
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Justin asked himself what Bar Rescue host Jon Taffer would do in his situation, and soon he had his answer.
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Dear Mom & Dad, Im beginning to learn that life is made up of years that mean nothing, and moments that mean it all. Some moments are blithesome, such as keg parties and sexting, while others are bitter, such as funerals and scrolling through your Facebook news feed to discover everyone else is getting engaged while the highlight of your day is swimming in your parents above ground swimming pool. Then there are the moments that are opportunities, which are missed by many because theyre dressed in overalls and disguised as work. I had one last month when I had lunch with a talent manager to discuss representing me. We hit it off famously as I ate a chopped salad to make the statement that I was willing to lose weight for television. Theres one of my clients! he pointed out, as a tall, broad man entered the restaurant. It was Jon Taffer, the host and executive producer of the No. 1 show on Spike TV, Bar Rescue! Jon, Id like to introduce you to a very talented young man, mentioned the manager. This is Justin Brown. I couldnt believe I was being personally introduced to a man who was
so badass that he found a way to get revered for saving bars instead of endangered animals! THIS MAN IS MY HERO! I didnt know whether or not to shake his hand or go in for a hug and pluck a strand of hair from his head to get a DNA test in hopes of revealing this man was actually my father! (Sorry, Dad.) Thats why I asked you to meet me here, the manager told me as Taffer walked away. My client is taping an interview for Access Hollywood this afternoon, which lms outside here at The Grove. Shortly after our lunch, I watched Taffer talk about the new season of Bar Rescue as he was interviewed by Maria Menounos on Access Hollywood, with his manager watching him on the sidelines. I want this to be me one day, I told myself. I want to be on Access Hollywood with that manager on the side watching me talk about my kickass TV show! As soon as I was East Coast bound and down, I came back to my job of managing a dive bar to nd that business deated hardcore with the college students gone. They say if you want to be successful, do as suc-
cessful people do. Since I want to be like Taffer, I asked myself #WWJD What would Jon Taffer Do? I realized he would raise the bar and go big to rescue this S#!T out of it. So, I organized a series of celebrity bartenders from the community that will raise money for charity while attracting a local crowd while the students are gone. Among the bunch will be Mayor Chris Doherty of Scranton, 98.5 KRZs Rocky, and to kick it off this Saturday, July 27, The Weekenders own Single in Scranton columnist, Kenny Luck, raising money for Habitat for Humanity at The Green Frog (815 Mulberry St., Scranton). That how I learned that when you use your head, opportunities multiply as they are seized. Love, Justin
Celebrity bartenders will be attending Justins charity event, including scranton Mayor Chris doherty, 98.5 KRZs Rocky, and The Weekenders single in scranton columnist, Kenny luck, on July 27 at The green Frog (815 Mulberry st., scranton). Come support Habitat for Humanity this saturday!
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Courtesy Photo A wide variety of British cars and some vintage aircraft will be on display Sunday as the British Car Club of Northeastern Pennsylvania brings its annual car show to the Wyoming Valley Airport.
British Car Club of Northeastern Pennsylvanias 11th annual car show: July 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Wyoming Valley Airport (2001 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort). $2, kids free with an adults. Plane rides available, starting at $20.
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eco-friendlY advice
A lot of very thoughtful planning went into Jens very green bridal shower.
A green shower
Suits you? The dos & donts of water wear
Its hot. Thats no surprise. If you havent by now, you are probably digging out your stack of mismatched bathing suits, or the always funshopping for a bathing suit! Guys have it pretty easy. Swim trunks, speedo, or thong. Hopefully, most will stick to the swim trunks. Unless you are on the French Riviera.or Ibiza. Then rock and roll, sir! Girls have bikinis, tankinis, padded, lightly lined, halter, string, boy short, low rise, mid-rise, high-rise, scoop ,thong, one piece with shorts, one piece with skirt, one piece with no straps , one piece with magic tape, etc. Its crazy. I tend to look like a 13-year-old girl in a one piece, but some people look amazing in them. Just remember the loose skirted suits tend to create a oaty ring around you once in the water. The skirt poofs out and oats. Great for the ocean or water park, but not so hot for the pool. And speaking of the family pool, keep it modest; no family member needs to see too much. You can keep your cute itsy bitsy bikini, but just slip over a tank or cover up. No one needs to be staring at your cleavage while eating their BBQ. They have enough breasts on their plate. Lets talk about water parks. Again, dont be trashy, but you dont need to completely cover up. Just remember, if you dont have a snug t, you can easily lose your top on some of the water rides. And weve all had the misfortune of getting that super wedgy on the steep and fast water slide. If your bottoms are anything less than boy shorts, the g -force will turn your bathing suit bottoms into a g-string. Cover ups are fantastic. If you are feeling a little giggly, just put on a lightweight cover up. Poof! Instant beach chic. Some cover ups also have a porous material that still allow you to get some sun. Always use sunscreen and sunglasses. Skin cancer is not cute. If bronzing is your goal, check out a sunscreen with instant tanner like Australian Gold Spray Gel Sunscreen with instant Bronzer SPF 30. Works like a charm. On my rst trip to the beach this season, I slathered this delish smelling stuff all over and didnt even get pink, just a nice golden bronze. Its also water resistant for up to 80 minutes. There is also some very effective UV-blocking beachwear for the whole family at coolibar.com or solartex.com. -Erin Rovin has been working in the entertainment industry for 10 years and writes for various national gossip publications. You can reach Erin at erinrovin@gmail.com. My bridal shower was this past weekend and Im really excited to share all of the details with everyone! My family knows me all too well and did such an amazing job keeping it true to who I am and also keeping pretty much everything green. Instead of having the shower inside and running air conditioners and all sorts of electricity, we rented a beautiful tent and just used candles. Although the previous week was insanely hot, Sunday was actually not too bad, so the shade provided by the tent was just right. The tent was decorated with paper lanterns that we plan to reuse for the wedding and cloth linens from Lavender Linens in Kingston. The tent was placed alongside my moms ower garden, which was a great natural backdrop as well. One of my awesome bridesmaids was in charge of the centerpieces, and she came up with the cutest idea. Instead of tacky owers and oversized centerpieces, we used potted herbs from Culvers Greenhouse (905 West Packer Ave., Exeter). These are great because you can take them home and easily replant them in your own garden or just keep them as they are and use the fresh herbs whenever youre ready to cook! Something that really moved me at the shower was the favors my family and friends chose. All too often, favors are either left behind or just tossed out, so what they did was really cool. The favors were cards designed by my awesome maid of honor, Sarah, and bridesmaid, Meg, and were donations made in honor of each guest to the Blue Chip Farms Animal Refuge (a no-kill shelter right here in Dallas, Pa.). Everyone remembers the food, no matter what the event. The shower food was provided by The Soupchic, a local caterer that serves the valley area and does such a great job. It really meant a lot to me that
Whatever you do Check out the Bon Ton clearance store at The Mall at Steamtown for $10 bathing suit separates. Visit Dress Me Up Jewelry and Accessories Boutique at 1355 N Main Avenue in Scranton for a great Maxi dress in this seasons trendy patterns to wear as a cover up. Dont overthink the suit. Just be comfortable, dress appropriately for the occasion, and enjoy the summer!
all of the food on the menu was vegetarian Im pretty sure all of the meat eaters didnt mind it, either. The Soupchic cooks fresh and buys local, making everything from scratch. A few things on the menu were traditional hummus and a goat cheese and herb spread with bread, grilled vegetables, fruited couscous salad (amazing), fruit salad, vegetable piggies, and a delicious pasta dish for all of the Italians on my ancs side! If youre looking for great food thats home cooked and local, I highly recommend The Soupchic; this girl has such creative menus that are always changing and always delicious! I couldnt be happier with how our shower turned out. A lot of thought and effort went into the planning of this once in a lifetime event and Im very thankful for my family and friends who helped make the day so special! W
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Male Musings on love, roMance, and dating Kenny Luck | Special to the Weekender
Its common knowledge that men will compete against each other to gain a womans attention. Not only is this observable almost everywhere, but its also supported by a bundle of scientic investigation. When pursuing a potential mate, men, for the most part, are fairly easy to gure out; they are direct, aggressive, and violent. Far less is known, however, about how girls compete. Women seem to operate by a different set of rules, and, if youre someone trying to gure out those rules, good luck. But one thing has helped to shed light on this mystery: science. Two years ago, a study in the Journal of Aggressive Behavior found that females use indirect aggression to suppress the sexuality of other same-sex peers. Surprised? You shouldnt be. Violence, though employed by men, is rarely used as a strategy by females to fend off would-be competitors. (Cat ghts, as they are called, are generally rare, occurring once in awhile like the aurora borealis.) There are good evolutionary reasons for this. As research has shown, physical aggression by females runs the risk of injury or death, which if youre a woman who wants to have a child is not a good reproductive strategy. So, females turn to other, less violent ways to compete: selfpromotion and the derogation of others. In general, men show a strong preference toward young, attractive females. Whats more, the study cites other research that explains how larger women are not perceived by men as being attractive and studies consistently demonstrated that women with large breasts and a low waistto-hip ratio are preferred by men for both short- and long-term relationships. Finally, the research concludes, women tend to target and derogate females who pos-
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sess these qualities. According to the studys authors, the following are a few ways women compete against sexually attractive samesex peers: Gossiping and spreading rumors Degrading the competitors appearance Using the silent treatment Socially isolating the rival Employing facial and body gestures that make the rival feel badly about herself All of these tactics are aimed at suppressing the rivals sexuality and knocking her out of the competition. What I found most interesting from this research was that in the context of relationships females will often mate guard, meaning that they will not allow their male partner to meet or spend time with a female they deem as sexually attractive. We suspect, the researchers write, that women who appear
sexually available are not perceived as safe friends. [The sexually attractive females] are expected to be mate poachers, and they likely devalue a persons value. In other words, if youre a guy whos in a relationship and has lots of sexually attractive female friends, this, I predict, wont go over well with your signicant other, as it wouldnt if youre a women with lots of sexually attractive male friends (although this particular research focuses only on competition among women, so the latter is speculation on my part). At any rate, rather than being full of sugar and spice and all things nice, as the old saying goes, it seems women at least when competing against samesex peers for the attention of a mate are full of turpentine and arsenic and all things frightening. W
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quests. Completing puzzles unlocks scenes of a play, which move along the story of the game. When you nish a level, you unlock a verse of the Ultimate Sea Shanty. I do love a good shanty, and this one is particularly humorous; I did really look forward to hearing the next hilarious verse in the song. The only real annoying thing about the game is when you die, you have to spend your gold to revive yourself, and you have to start the levels over. This can lead to some frustrating levels, especially in later
My dream my entire life has been to own a Corvette Stingray, Rauch said. Then when my wife and I were driving in upstate New York, we came upon this parked on the side of the road with a for sale sign in the window. My wife agreed to let me go for it and my dream has finally come true. Ive been driving it around to car shows and cruises and having a blast with it. W
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American Red Cross of Lackawanna County Roof-A-Thon: Aug. 7-9, Wendys, davis street, scranton. Camp Papillion Pet Adoption and Rescue (570.420.0450, camppapillion. org) Information day: July 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Wal-Mart (Route 940, Mount Pocono) Adoption Day: Aug. 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ertles Subaru (789 N. 9th St., Stroudsburg). Meet & Greet/Adoption day: aug. 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tractor Supply (Route 209, Brodheadsville) Candys Place (570.714.8800) 4th Annual Luncheon and Fashion show: July 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Woodlands Inn (WilkesBarre). $25, per person; $250, table of 10. Dog Days of Summer with Traceys Hope Hospice Care Program, Rescue for Domestic Animals, Inc., and Ben & Georges Ice Cream: Aug. 10-11, 5:30-10 p.m., Ben & Georges (194 e. Oak st., Pittston). Psychic readings on saturday, dogs for adoption on sunday. Doing it for Lola breast cancer fundraiser:
aug. 10, 1-10 p.m., american legion Post 781, Mountain Top. $15 donation, kids 12 and under free. Bike run/scavenger hunt begins at 12:30 p.m. at Outsiders in Wilkes-Barre. Family Service Association of NEPA 5th annual Pauly Friedman Family 5K Walk/Run: Aug. 11, registration 8:30 a.m., race 9:30, Misericordia university, dallas. $25. For more info or to pre-register call 570.823.5144 or emailfsawv.ruthkemmerer@ verizon.net. For the Love of Pete, blood drive in memory of Peter J. Bonczewski Jr.: July 27, 8 a.m.- 2 p.m., st. anthony and st. george Maronite Church (311 Park ave., Wilkes-Barre). Mike Meoni Memorial Scholarship Fund 1st Annual Mike Meoni Memorial golf Tournament: aug. 10, sleepy Hollow golf Course, Greenfield Twp. Tournament format is a four person captain and crew team for 19 holes. $65 per person; $260 per foursome. For more information visit MikeMeoni.com. Safe Haven Dog Rescue (www.safeHavenPa.org,
safeHaven@epix.net) Adoption day: Aug. 18, 11 a.m.3 p.m., Tractor Supply, Rte. 209, Brodheadsville. Susan G. Komen for the Cure 6th Annual Rally for the Cure Golf Tournament: July 27, Villas Crossing golf Course (521 golf Road, Tamaqua). $65 covers green fees, golf cart, food, soda, and prizes. Registration for the four person scramble begins at 11:00 am with a shotgun start at 12:30 pm. For more details or for sponsorship opportunities, contact Debbie at 570-3864515. The Tipsy Turtle Annual Golf Tournament for the Make life Count Charity, aug. 4. CAR & BIKE EVENTS 570 Riders Bike Nights Runs every Monday in the summer. 6 p.m., Dairy Queen, Rt. 315 Coal Cracker Cruisers Car Club (570.876.4034) Cruise Night: Aug. 2, Sept. 6, 6-9 p.m., advance auto Parts (Route 6, Carbondale). 15th Annual Car Show: Sept. 15, 9 a.m. For more info contact Joann spalnick, 570.876.4034. McDonalds (Route 590 Hamlin,
Pa) who is bravely facing cancer: Car Cruise: Every second July 27, rain date July 28, 9 Friday of July, august, a.m.-3 p.m. $10, registration September, 6 P .M. fee. For more info contact Montage Mountain Classics ed at camaro@ptd.net or (Thurs., 6-9 p.m., Fri., 6-10 p.m., 570.474.6484. sat., 5-9 p.m.) Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Car Cruises: Church Aug. 17, Sept. 21, 5-9 p.m., (1101 Willow st., Peckville.) Johnny Rockets, Montage 15th Annual Rummage Sale: Mountain. July 26, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; July 27, St Joes Car Show: Aug. 18, 9 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; July 28, 8 a.m.-1 a.m.-3 p.m., Pittston Bypass. p.m. For more info contact Rain date Aug. 25. 383-3244. Aug. 2, Sept. 6, 5-9 p.m., EVENTS Pittston Cruise, Tomato Festival 3rd annual Valley Day Great 8 parking lot. & 5K Races: Cruise to Benefit Ronald aug. 3, 8:30 a.m., registration Mcdonald House: sept. 22, 2-6 7:30. $25 for 8-mile; $15 for 5K. p.m. Rain date Sept. 29. Discount available to anyone Shickshinny Forwards 2nd who pre-registers for the event Annual Car Show and Party in and t-shirts will be given to the the Park: first 150 persons registered. Aug. 3, North Susquehanna Entry forms are available on Avenue along Susquehanna http://www.cvco.info. For more Warrior Trail in shickshinny. Car info to the Valley Day 8 & 5K registration 10 a.m.-noon, show Races, contact Race Director, noon-3 p.m., party until 5 p.m. amy Cartwright at 570.233.4023 Judging at 2:30 p.m. $15, show or AmyCRD@gmail.com or Brain vehical registration in advance; earley at 570.788.6620. $20, at the gate. For info visit Back Mountain Martial Arts shickshinnyforward.com/car or (114o Memorial Highway, dallas. call 570.550.0721 570.675.9535, info@ufa-a.com, Car and Bike Show Benefits SCHOTT colleague SEE AGENDA, PAGE 50
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www.ufa-a.com.) Free anti-bully seminar: Aug. 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m. THE COOPERAGE PROJECT (1030 Main St., Honesdale) 570.253.2020, thecooperageproject.org (Donations accepted and appreciated at the door at all events.) Contra Dance: July 27, 7:30-10 p.m. Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, www. dietrichtheater.com). Adult Classes: Open Mic Night: July 26, 7 p.m., sign-ups 6:30. Feature Brian Fanelli 8:15 p.m. Gathering of Singers & Songwriters 12: Aug. 21, 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation. Open Mic Night: Aug. 23, 7 p.m., sign-ups 6:30. Classes for children: Acting Camp for Kids: July 2226, 1:30-3 p.m. Ages 6 to 12. $60. All About Pottery & Sculpture Camp: July 22-26, 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 5 to 12. $60. Art Explorers Camp: July 29Aug. 2, 4:30 p.m. Ages 5 to 12. $60. Dance, Dance, Dance: Aug. 5-6. 10-10:45 a.m., ages 2 and 3; 11-11:45 a.m., ages 4 to 6; noon12:45 p.m., ages 7 to 9; 1:30-2:15 p.m., special needs. Free. Despicable You? Theatre & Visual Arts Camp: July 22-26, 10 a.m.-noon. Ages 5 to 12. $60 Quilting for Kids Landscapes: Wednesdays through July 31, 3:30-5 p.m. Ages 6 and up. $6 per class. Your Epic Journey: Theatre & Visual Arts Camp: July 29-Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-noon. Ages 5 to 12. $60. F.M. Kirby Center (71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 570.826.1100.) W. Curtis Montz Summer Film Series: ($4, matinees; $6, evening shows) Amour: July 24, 1 and 7:30 p.m. The Sessions: Aug. 7, 1 and 7:30 p.m. Raiders of the Lost Ark: Aug. 14, 1 and 7:30 p.m. Hyde Park on Hudson: Aug. 21, 1 and 7:30 p.m. Hitchcock: Aug. 28, 1 and 7:30 p.m. Psycho: Sept. 4, 1 and 7:30 p.m. First annual Arts on the Square: July 27, noon-8 p.m., Courthouse Square, Scranton. Presented by Lackawanna County and ScrantonMade. Irem Clubhouse (64 Ridgeway Drive, Dallas) Moonlight Serenade Dinner Dance: July 27, 6-11 p.m. $45 per person. Pre-payment and entre choice are required by July 18. Concerts, 7 p.m. each night: July 28: The Whery Family, Southern Gospel Music Aug. 4: Memory Lane, Oldies but Goodies Aug. 11: Wyoming Valley Barbershop Harmony Chorus Aug. 18: Orpheus Choral Society Aug. 25: Irem String Band Jessup Art Walk: Second Saturday of every month. For more info visit jessupartwalk. info or email info@jessupartwalk. info. Keystone College (One College Green, La Plume, 570.945.8000, keystone.edu) Sixth annual Jazz Institute at Keystone College: July 29-Aug. 2. For more info contact Crystal Seigle, 570.945.8580 or e-mail crystal.seigle@keystone.edu . Lackawanna College (501 Vine St., Scranton, 1.877.346.3552, lackawanna.edu) Environmental Institute (10 Moffat Dr., Covington Twp.) Eco Explorers Day Camp: July 29-Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages 9 and 10. $95 per camper. Earth Connections Day Camp: Aug. 5-9 or 12-16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages 11 to 13. $95 per camper. Misericordia University Open house for adult learners: Aug. 13, 4-7 p.m. Open house for high school students and parents: Aug. 17, registration at 9 a.m., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mountain Grange No. 567 Monthly Meeting: Aug. 6, 7 p.m. First Annual Rummage Sale: Aug. 10, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Family Picnic: Aug. 17, noon, Knoebals. 76 University Drive , Hazleton, 570.450.3000, www.hn.psu.edu) ScrantonMade and Lackawanna County are looking for artists to sell their wares at the 1st Annual Arts on the Square: July 27. Vendor application and more details can be found at www. artsonthesquare.net. Self Discovery Wellness Arts Center (200 Lake Ave., Montrose, 570.278.9256 or e-mail wellness@epix.net, wellnessarts. com) Oneness Meditation with Deeksha: July 26, 7-8:30 p.m. $10. Introduction to Essential Oils and Aromatherapy with Susan Arthur, Massage Therapist / Herbalist: July 27, 1 p.m. $20. LED Light Therapy Demonstration with Hana Haig, Nutritionist: July 30, 6:30 p.m. Free. The Psychology of Transformation Part I: July 31, 6-8 p.m. $20. Upstate PA Wings & Wine Fest: July 27, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., grounds behind Whipple Peroforming Arts Studio and Skyhaven Airport (17 Runway Road, Tunkhannock). $15, advance; $25, day of; $5, designated drivers/under 21. For more info call Upstate Wine Country at 570.836.5253. Unity of NEPA: A Spiritual Center (140 S. Grant St., Wilkes-Barre. 570.824.7722.) What Yahweh Asks of You: with Rev. Ann Marie Acacio: Aug. 4, 10 a.m. Love without Conditions Book Study with Davienne Piatt: Aug. 4, 11:45 a.m. Facing the Giants: Aug. 10, 6:30 p.m. $5 suggested love offering. Your Owners Manual with Rev. Diane Sickler: Aug. 11, 10 a.m. Great Communicators Can Move Mountains with Corey Hansen: Aug. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Creative Ministry Service: Aug. 18, 10 a.m. The Hip Sip Unity Coffeehouse with Jeff Raught: Aug. 24, 6 p.m. in Harmony Hall. Special Guest Speaker, David Beverly: Aug. 25, 10 a.m. Waverly Community House (1115 N. Abington Rd., Waverly, waverlycomm.org) Comm Square Fair: July 25, 4:30-8 p.m. Camp Create: Aug. 5-9, 12-16, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Art and theater camp for children with special needs. Comm Classic Car Show: Aug. 11, 4 p.m. Cocktails for the Courts: Aug. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wyoming Area Kiwanis Club Movie Nights in the Park: July 26, Aug. 30, 7 p.m., Dailey Park (West Wyoming). Crafts and kids activities at 7 p.m., movie begins at 8:15. Popcorn and drinks provided; please bring blankets and chairs. LOCAL HISTORY Eckley Miners Village (located nine miles east of Hazleton, just off Route 940; 570.636.2070; www. eckleyminers.org) 1940s Weekend, the World War II Years: July 27-28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Old Jail Museum (128 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 570.325.5259. www. TheOldJailMuseum.com.) TOURS: Through Labor Day, daily (closed Wednesday), noon to 4:30 p.m. $6, adult; $5, senior over 65 and high school; $4, children ages 6-12; free, children under 5. LEARNING Endless Mountains Zendo (104 Hollow Road, Stillwater. 570.925.5077, endless@epix.net) Obon Lantern Ceremony Evening of Remembrance: Aug. 3, 5:30-10 p.m. The Fear of Flying Seminar July 24, 7 p.m., Anthracite Museum Auditorium (top of McDade Park), Scranton. $25, pre-registration; $30, at the door. Inner Peace Health, Healing & Wellness Associates (1114 Route 315, Plains Township. 570.208.1511, innerpeacehw. com.) Oneness Meditation with Deeksha: July 26, 7-8:30 p.m. $10 per person. Introduction to Essential Oils and Aromatherapy with Susan Arthur, Massage Therapist / Herbalist: July 27, 1 p.m. $20 per person. Pocono Arts Council (18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. 570.476.4460. www.poconoarts. org) Oil Painting: Aug. 8, 15, 22, 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $72, member; $80, non-member; $60, senior member; $65, senior nonmember. Acrylic Painting: Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $110, member; $120, non-member; $90, senior member; $95, senior non-member. Intermediate Watercolor: Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, 1-4 p.m. $110, member; $120, non-member; $90, senior member; $95, senior non-member. Play the Blues All Instruments: Aug. 6, 7 p.m. Bring own instrument. $20 member; $25, non-member; $15, senior member; $20, senior nonmember. Basic Drawing: Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $72, member; $80, non-member; $60, senior member; $65, senior nonmember. Watercolor Painting for the Beginner: Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $72, member; $80, non-member; $60, senior member; $65, senior nonmember.
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Jewelry Making Workshop: Aug. 6, 13, 1-4 p.m. $50, member; $60, non-member; $40, senior member; $45, senior nonmember. $10 materials fee. Sil-Lum Kung-Fu & TaiAcademy (509 Pittston Avenue, (3rd floor). Private classes are available. For more info contact: Master Mark Seidel, 570.341.8089.) Adult classes: Tuesday & Thursday, 7-8 p.m; Saturday & Sunday, 10-11 a.m. Childrens classes (ages 9 & up): Saturday, 11 a.m.-noon Yang Style Tai-Chi Chuan Adult classes: Saturday & Sunday, 11 a.m.-noon Wudang Swordsmen Academy (269 S Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, 570.630.0088, www.WudangSwordsmen.com, info@WudangSwordsmen.com) Wudang Taijiquan (traditional tai chi): Mon., Wed., 6:10-7:30 p.m. Wudang Gongfu (internal kung fu): Tue., Thu., 6:10-7:30 p.m. Youth Kung Fu (ages 10-13): Mon., Wed., 5:00-6:00 p.m. Baguazhang (Eight Trigram Palm): Sun., 10:50 a.m.-12:50 p.m. Cardio Kung Fu: Mon., Wed., 10:00-11:00 a.m. Tai Chi for Health: Tue., Thu.,10:00-11:00 a.m. Daoist Sitting Meditation: Sun., 4:30-5:30 p.m. Morning Seated Qigong (meditation & breathwork): Tue., Thu., 9:00-9:50 p.m. Pushing Hands Circle (open to all tai chi players in the area): Sun., 3:00-4:00 p.m. Open Wudang Training Hall: Sun., 1:00-3:00 p.m. OUTSIDE Cantolao USA Soccer Club Tryouts: U-16 girls (96), U-13 boys (99), U-12 boys and girls (00), U-10 girls (02) and U-9 boys (03). U-13 boys and U-12 Boys and girls are Tuesdays and Thursdays, girls practice from 5-6:30 and boys practice from 6:30 to 8. U16 girls, U10 girls and U9 boys practice Wednesdays and Friday. U10 and U9 practice from 5-6:30 and U16 practice 6:30-8. Held at Dorrance Fields in Mountain Top. If interested contact head coach Hubert Herrera via email at Herrera@ epix.net or at 570.574.5283. Frances Slocum State Park Down and Dirty Kayak Paddle: July 27, 2 p.m. Ages 12 and up. Registration required by calling 570.696.9105. Coal Mining Songs of the Northeast: July 27, 7 p.m. Friends of Salt Springs Park Water Quality Monitoring: July 28, 1 p.m. Members free. Hemlock Trail Hike: Aug. 3, 7 p.m. Fee. Got Beer? Hop to It!: Aug. 4, 1 p.m. Meet at Wheaton House. Pre-registration appreciated by calling 570.967.7275. Fee. Perseids Meteor Shower: Aug. 11, 8:30 p.m. Meet at Wheaton House. Free. Cliff Trail Hike: Aug. 17, 11 a.m. Meet at Buckley Road parking lot. Fee. Full Moon Bike n Bonfire: Aug. 21, 6 p.m. Adults only. Free. Mushrooms and Mycilia: Aug. 25, 1 p.m. Free. Upper Fall Brook Trail Hike: Aug. 31. Fee. Salt Springs Celebration: Aug. 31, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Lackawanna Historical Society (The Catlin House, 232 Monroe Avenue, Scranton, 570.344.3841.) Guided downtown walking tours: 11 a.m.: July 27, Aug. 10, 24. Tours are free, but reservations are required by the Thursday prior to the tour date. Nescopeck State Park (1137 Honey Hole Rd., Drums, 570.403.2006) Just for Kids Kayaking: Level One: July 31, 9:30 a.m. Ages 9-15. Must register in advance. Meet at Lake Francis. Kayaking: Level One: July 31, 11 a.m. Ages 16 and up. Meet at lake Frances. Must register in advance. Kayaking: Level Two: July 31, 1 p.m. Ages 16 and up. Meet at Lake Frances. Must register in advance. SOCIAL GROUPS Expanded listings at theweekender.com. W
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Faith is the cornerstone of Leo optimism. If you believe good things will happen, they usually do. Even when bad st goes down, you take it in stride with all the blessings that also come your way the balance always comes out positive, eventually. Still, when Leos experience prolonged periods of less-than-amazing luck, they can occasionally suffer longterm damage to that self-fullling sunny outlook. Thats why Im reminding you now: Things wont automatically go your way. Nevertheless, dont leap to the conclusion that the world has turned specically against you. Just dial your hopefulness to a longer timeframe; soon, youll be the zodiacs lucky golden child again. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You got so tired of nearly every risk-taking venture blowing up in your face that youve pretty much stopped attempting anything the least bit chancy. Although taking unnecessary risks can liven up your lifeand are a part of what makes life so greatIm not going to advise you to start doing bong hits, shoplifting lipstick, or having sex in the ofce. However, dont let yourself become boring and overcautious. Sometimes life requires that you take risks that I would consider quite necessary (and might involve the aforementioned less-necessary risks), like giving love a chance, nurturing a hidden talent, or adopting an orphaned idea. One of those great and spiritually lucrative opportunities approaches; please take it. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) If your life were a dance oor, lately itd be way too crowded. On it, youre constantly jostled, poked, elbowed and stepped on by your boogying neighbors. Dont ip out and shove anyone out of your personal space, but dont just fume and bop in place either, biding your time until the dance oor clears enough to really get your groove on. Theres another solutionone only someone of your enhanced charisma could pull off. Dont compete against all these people packed into your space. Dance with them insteadwhich is what they all secretly want anyway. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Torture is useless, according to the mythos that surrounds you. Word on the streets is that once youve been conded in, toothpicks under your ngernails couldnt pry secrets out of you. Youre a vault. Perhaps all this is true, or perhaps like most legends its mostly true but enhanced for popular consumption. Id like to believe theyre accurate, that youll be able to resist the tantalizing incentives being dangled in front of you, in exchange for a betrayal so minor itd be almost imperceptible. Trust me when its brilliance. When youre actively seeking inspiration, itll hide like a shy child. Dont waste energy fruitlessly pursuing it. Instead, distract yourself with something productive, be it whittling, knitting, or washing dishes. The afatus will come, and youll be able to do something about it as soon as you nish the project you began so it could. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Youre like a peacock hiding his plumage. Youve spent all season cultivating this gorgeous crop of long, sleek, shining feathers, and now youre too shy to strut. Dont be embarrassed. Your achievements only seem ostentatious to your suddenly conservative sensibilities. To the rest of us, they look beautiful and will almost certainly have the intended effect: nearuniversal appeal. Why hide the fact that youre ready and able to seduce the pants off virtually anyone and everyone? Itd be a shame to work this hard and not show it off. Strut your stuff baby, since youve got it. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Chameleons, like you, vary their colors to suit mood, situation, or environment. Your similar changeability, in both cases, is a survival tool. It helps them avoid predators and stalk prey; it helps you attract the huge variety of strange bedfellows (both literal and gurative) you crave. You also share a powerful intuition with that fascinating lizard, which can predict an insects movements accurately enough to nail it with a long, sticky tongue. Long sticky tongues aside, trust those gut feelings, which can help you nd things to feed you, spiritually. Bear with my metaphor: Dont settle for undeveloped larvae. When the substantially more nourishing bulk of a full-grown rhinoceros beetle lumbers by this week, be sure to reel it in. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Cancerian psychology dictates that youre designed to worry. Supposedly youre fed and dened, to some extent, by your anxieties and their relief. Fine. However, if you must worry, at least worry about the right things. Out of your two chief concernsemotional and material securityones more realistic than the other. Go ahead and fret a little about moneyjust enough to keep you from making the extravagant purchases thatll shunt you too deeply into the red. But dont worry about the loyalty and resilience of your inner circle of friends; their occasional annoyance with your moodiness is just that, and wont more than temporarily disrupt the deeper current of love beneath. -To contact Caeriel, send mail to sign. language.astrology@gmail.com. W
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CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS LYNDA CARTER (pictured) July 24, 1951 Matt LeBlanc July 25, 1967 Kevin Spacey July 26, 1959 Maya Rudolph July 27, 1972 Lori Loughlin July 28, 1964 Josh Radnor July 29, 1974 Simon Baker July 30, 1969
I tell you: whatever youre offered isnt enough. Screw selling out. Proving that your allies faith in you is well-placed will be far more lucrative in the long run. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Risk-taking is one of your fortes. I never have to coax you to be more adventurous, like I did for Virgo this week. Instead, your friends and I usually waste breath exhorting you to exercise some restraint, and look before you leap. Not this week; Id rather not spoil the surprises you have in store by counseling you to check them out ahead of time. But since the leaps required to get to them are quite a bit further than your usual extravagant jumps, Ill say this: Go ahead and jump blind, since its more fun for you that way. But strap on a hang-glider or bungee cord, before you hurdle off the cliff. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) As you veteran multi-taskers well know, there are plenty of things you can do while, say, youre stuck in trafc, taking a st, or sleeping. But you can only stretch efciency like that so far. Some of the things youre only devoting half or one quarter of your attention to at any given moment are going to rebel, backre, or fall apart eventually. Thats especially true of your most important relationships, which at least occasionally need you to put in 100%. This week, if someone you love is obviously trying to pour his or her heart out to you, notice. Put down the lipstick, the checkbook and shopping list. Hang up your cellphone, and pull the car over. Then listen. Just listen. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Friendships are like trees. They can sometimes grow stiff and brittle with age and crack under unexpected strain, but usually the good ones have an arboreal longevity, and an ability to weather erce storms and harrowing droughts. New friendships, however, are not so robust, whatever their potential. At this stage in their lives, theyre like barely awakened seeds or springy but fragile saplings; dont make the mistake of treating them like the mighty oaks they might become. This week, nurture those delicate and promising new sprouts. Dont piss on them or make them endure forest res, just because you think they should be able to. Pamper them now; theyll survive disaster later. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Your sensitivity and emotional mystique will only carry you so far. You must admit youve coasted along on them for vast distances in the past. But sometimes, like the coming weeks, the world demands a couple of good, hard, practical edges. How to forge sponge into sword? Although enduring a trial by re and being tempered by sharp blows is one way, I propose another solution, just as effective but far less painful: borrow someone elses. Make a deal. Forget mutual backscratching and try: Ill sponge your back, you cut up my enemies. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Your Muses want you busy. Screw that business about idle hands being the devils tools, but since your best ideas will emerge only when youre not looking for them, keeping your brain partially occupied with some task is the best way to allow your subconscious to divulge
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LACKAWANNA A CLAUSE INC .............................................. CARBONDALE ABBEY BEVERAGE ............................................ DICKSON CITY BEER CITY U.S.A. .................................... S WASHINGTON AVE BIRNEY BEVERAGE ................................................... MOOSIC BORO BEVERAGE .................................................. MOSCOW BREWERS OUTLET ................................................ DUNMORE CADDEN BROTHERS .......................................... LUZERNE ST CROWN BEVERAGE ......................................... CLARKS SUMMIT CLARKS SUMMIT BEVERAGE ........................... CLARKS SUMMIT FLANNERY BEER DISTRIBUTORS ........................... MOOSIC ST HARRINGTONS DISTRIBUTING .................................. MINOOKA JOES BEERMAN ...................................................... PECKVILLE KENNEDY DISTRIBUTING ............................................. JERMYN MANCUSO BEER BARON ................................ CARBONDALE NORTH POCONO BEVERAGE ............................. BILLS PLAZA OK BEERMAN LLC ................................... KEYSER & OAK ST OLD FORGE BEVERAGE .......................................... OLD FORGE OLYPHANT BOTTLING COMPANY ................................. OLYPHANT PIONEER DISTRIBUTING ..................................... GREENRIDGE ST TAYLOR BEVERAGE ................................................... TAYLOR MONROE BREWSKIES BEVERAGE .............................. E. STROUDSBURG EAGLE VALLEY BEVERAGE ................................ E. STROUDSBURG LAUREL BEVERAGE .......................................... STROUDSBURG
PLAZA BEVERAGE ........................................................ PITTSTON QUALITY BEVERAGE OF NEPA .......................................... LAFLIN THRIFTY BEVERAGE ............................... SAN SOUCI PARKWAY WYCHOCKS BY-PASS BEVERAGES .................... WILKES-BARRE WYCHOCKS MOUNTAIN TOP BEVERAGE ........ MOUNTAINTOP WYOMING VALLEY BEVERAGE .................................... EXETER WYOMING VALLEY BEVERAGE .................... EDWARDSVILLE CARBON ALL STAR BEER ........................................... SUMMIT HILL BEER BLVD ........................................... JIM THORPE CARBON BEVERAGE ......................................... WEATHERLY DUNBAR BOTTLING ................................................ LEHIGHTON FAIRVIEW BEVERAGE ............................................ JIM THORPE PALM BEVERAGE ............................................ PALMERTON WEISSPORT BEVERAGE .............................................. WEISSPORT HAZLETON AREA BEER STORE ........................................................... HAZLETON BUTLER VALLEY BEVERAGE,INC. ................................ DRUMS JIMBOS FREELAND PARTY BEVERAGE ....................... FREELAND PARTY BEVERAGE ............................................ CONYNGHAM QUALITY BEVERAGE ............................................ HAZELTON T VERRASTRO .............................................. HAZLETON WYOMING B & R DISTRIBUTING .............................. TUNKHANNOCK LAKE WINOLA BEVERAGE ............................. LAKE WINOLA PLAZA BEVERAGE ......................................... TUNKHANNOCK WYOMING COUNTY BEVERAGE ................ TUNKHANNOCK
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