Scranton Shakespeare Festival; Michael Bradshaw Flynn; Jonathan Stephens; Lizzie Newcomb Gumula; June 23 2026

Dietrich Theater Summer Film Festival; Ronnie Harvey; July 16 2026

Ronnie Harvey, General Theater Manager and Film Booker at theDietrich Theater in Tunkhannock, speaking about Summer FilmFest 2026 that opens July 17th and runs through August 6th,screening 20 different films in 21 days. There will be a postfestival film discussion on Friday, August 7th at 1:00 andadmission is free. The Theater is located at 60 E. TiogaStreet in Tunkhannock. www.dietrichtheater.com/

The Olde Stories; Jason Smeltzer; Mark Reinhart; July 18 2026

Jason Smeltzer, musician, a founder of The Olde Stories and the ensembleGUZHGUITREMIN, and Mark Reinhart, of the Three Pure Rivers Studio forthe Arts in Conyngham, PA, & author of Thunder Over Wind...Another DoorwayInto the Wisdom of the Yijing, speaking in anticipation of an event on Saturday,July 18, 2026, at 3:00 pm, at the Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine Streetin Scranton titled, "Thunder Over Wind." There will be a book signing forthe third edition of Thunder Over Wind, music and readings.For information about Mark Reinhart's book and more:www.threepurerivers.com/

Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble; Kimie Muroya; Jacob Challenger; July 15 2026

Kimie Muroya, ensemble member, and Jacob Challenger,guest artist, speaking about the Bloomsburg TheatreEnsemble production of Elephant and Piggie's'We Are in a Play,' a musical based on books byMo Willems, directed by ensemble member AaronWhite. The show has two preview performances:Thursday, July 16 and Friday, July 17, 2026 at 7:00,opening on Saturday, July 18th with shows at2:00 and 7:00 pm. The run continues throughAugust 2nd at the Alvina Krause Theatre,226 Center Street in downtown Bloomsburg.For the complete schedule and more information:www.bte.org/

Sordoni Art Gallery; Heather Sincavage; July 14 2026

Heather Sincavage, Associate Professor of Art andDirector of the Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes Universityin Wilkes-Barre, speaking about the summer exhibitionthat explores, "Remembrance, Resistance, Resilience."The show features John Gutoskey's project, "PulseNightclub: 49 Elegies," a series of monoprintsthat will be on display through August 1, 2026.There will be a "Last Look" gallery talk andbrunch with Gutoskey on July 25th at noon.There is a companion exhibit titled,"Out Loud," a community show.And a series of events of Wednesday, July 15thfeaturing Mrs. Kasha Davis, a native of Scranton.Members reception at 5 pm; Lecture (registrationis closed); performance at 7pm.For more information:www.wilkes.edu/sordoniartgallery.org/

Weekend of Chamber Music; Andrew Waggoner; July 13 2026

Andrew Waggoner, violinist, composer and co-artisticdirector with Caroline Stinsonof the Weekend of Chamber Music, marking its33rd season in 2026. The theme is "My Brother'sKeeper?" And there will be works from thebaroque right up to the present day.Trevor Weston is the composer-in-residence.There will be Music Talks, Open Rehearsals,a Children's Concert and two main Saturdayevening performances.For more information: www.wcmconcerts.org/