ArtScene with Erika Funke

David Morris, retired journalist and award-winning bluegrass songwriter, speaking abouthis experiences as chief White House correspondent for Bloomberg News on September 11, 2001, and about his songwriting career that began in 2010. He wrote "Tenth Day of September" with his colleague John Miller, who provided the the melody and has since passed away. Billy Blue Records released the song to the public on August 14, 2026,and as of the week of September 7th, "Tenth Day of September" is number one on theRoots Music Report national bluegrass chart. Morris is a native of Berwick in Columbia County, and he has returned there to live in Benton with his wife.For more information: www.billybluerecords.com/

Neil Prisco, Marketing Director of the FM Kirby Center for the Performing Arts on PublicSquare in downtown Wilkes-Barre, speaking about the premiere of the original documentary titled, "The Diamond of Downtown," telling the history of the Kirby Center on the occasion of its 40th anniversary. The screening will be held on Saturday,September 19, 2026, at 7:00. Tickets are free but limited. Those who attend areencouraged to wear attire fit for a gala event but not required.To learn more and to reserve tickets: www.kirbycenter.org/

Scott Colin Woolnough, Artistic Director of the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, and member of the cast of the upcoming show, speaking about the musical "Come From Away," set in Gander, Newfoundland, at the time of 9/11. The show opens on Friday, September 11, 2026, and runs for two weekends. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 3:00 pm.There is a special matinee for students on Saturday, September 19th at 2:00, followed bya post-performance discussion with professors from LCCC & cast members.The Little Theatre is located at 537 North Main Street in Wilkes-Barre. And for moreinformation: www.ltwb.org/"Hero Tickets" are available for veterans and all emergency services personnelwithout charge.

Dr. Brian Carso, Co-Chair with Carol McManus of the 2026 Milford Readers &Writers Festival, to be held September 18, 19 & 20, in Milford in Pike County.Main Stage Events will be held at the Milford Theater, and tickets are required.There will be many free events around town as well.For more information and the complete schedule:www.milfordreadersandwriters.com/

Kimberly Crafton, Coordinator, and Casie Gaylets,Master Beekeeper, speaking about the 6th AnnualHoneybee & Harvest Day Festival presented by theGreenhouse Project in Nay Aug Park in Scranton,on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from Noon to 4:00.There will be a Costume Parade at Noon withharvest demonstrations, education stations.traditional harvest dances, music, gamesmead sampling, viewing an antique applepress and more.www.scrantongreenhouse.org/

Violinist John Vaida and Violist Amy Iwazumi, co-founders of the Northeastern PA Chamber Music Society, speaking about the opening program of the 2026-27 season, featuring works by Giardini, Martinu, and the String Quintet in C major, D. 956by Franz Schubert. Concerts will be held Friday, September 11th at 7 pmin the Trachte Music Center, McIver Hall, at Lycoming College, 304 E. 4th Street inWilliamsport. And Saturday, September 12th at 7 pm, at the Circle Center for theArts, 130 S. Franklin Street REAR in downtown Wilkes-Barre.For more information: www.nepacms.org/

George Graham, longtime producer/host at WVIA Radio, recently retired, and COTAboard member, speaking about the 48th Annual Delaware Water Gap Celebration of the Arts taking place on September 12 and 13, 2026, in downtown Delaware Water Gap, PA.There will be two full days of jazz on the outdoor stage with other performances at theDeer Head Inn across from the festival site. Among the musicians, there will be Grammy-Award-winning veteran players and the COTA Cats all-star high school big band. The music will run from noon /12:30 to 8:00/8:30, rain or shine. For tickets and the complete schedule: www.COTAJazz.org/

Joe Slusser; Plymouth Historical SocietyPresident; Patrick Smith,Vice-President; Jim Youells, Board Member;Artist Joel Carson Jones, speaking about theunveiling and dedication of a new muralby Jones that commemorates the AvondaleMine Disaster that took place on September 6,1869, in Plymouth Township.The event will be held on Sunday,September 13, 2026 at 10 am at the Avondalesite, off Route 11 in Plymouth Township.The Plymouth Historical Society is locatedat 115 Gaylord Avenue inPlymouth. There will be an Open Houseto follow the dedication at 2:00. There isno admission fee.For more information:www.plymouthhistoricalsocietyluzernecopa.org/or call 570-779-5840.

Carl Ruck, Minister of Music at the Church of Christ Unitingin Kingston, PA, and Dr. Alan Hack,Director of Music Ministry at St. Matthew Lutheran Churchin Bloomsburg, speaking about their concert of keyboard duetswhich they did originally in April in Bloomsburg.The program will featuremusic by Saint-Saens, Mascagni, Widor, as well as arrangementsof The Battle Hymn of the Republic, Simple Gifts, and a number ofhymns, with audience participation.Carl Ruck will perform at the organ, and Dr. Hack at the piano,at the First Presbyterian Church of Wilkes-Barre, 97 S. FranklinStreet, on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 2:00 pm.For more information: www.fpc-wb.org/

Stephan Koplowitz, award-winning artist whose work includesinteractive media installations, photography, site-specific andstaged dance/theater performances and short films,and Curator Heather Sincavage, Associate Professor & Director of theSordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University, speaking about theexhibition, "Of Place and Passage: Actions & Images byStephan Koplowitz," running from September 1 throughOctober 18, 2026. There will be an Art in Context lecturewith Koplowitz on Thursday, September 17th at 5:00 pmat the gallery, with a reception to follow.The Sordoni Gallery is located at 141 South Main Streeton the Wilkes campus in downtown Wilkes-Barre.www.wilkes.edu/sordoniartgalleryThis is Part One of a two-part conversation.

James Lansing, Curator at the Everhart Museum,Nay Aug Park in Scranton, speaking about thecurrent exhibit titled, "Hubble Space Telescope:New Views of the Universe" running throughOctober 18, 2026--a show developed byNASA & the Smithsonian Institute TravelingExhibit Service, featuring Hubble's iconicimages and many hands-on experiences.There are related photography and paintingexhibits on display, as well.For more information: www.everhart-museum.org/

Chason Goldschmitz. Executive Director of the NEPA Philharmonic,and Romilda Crocamo, Luzerne County Manager, speaking aboutthe Luzerne County 240th Celebration concert on Friday,September 25, 2026, at 7:00 pm at the FM Kirby Center indowntown Wilkes-Barre, featuring the NEPA Philharmonicunder the direction of Melisse Brunet, with special guests.The program will feature music by Aaron Copland:Lincoln Portrait and Appalachian Spring. Appalachian Springwill be presented alongside a brand-new multimedia projection,with narration and dance, highlighting 240 years of LuzerneCounty's history. Tony Brooks will be the narrator.Broadway star Celia Hottenstein and Travis Taber willperform Broadway favorites, and Gracie Jane Sinclair willsing two of her original songs with the orchestra.There will be a special Young People's Concert thatmorning at 10:30 at the Kirby Center. Interested schoolsand homeschool families should contact the NEPA PHILfor more information: 570-270-4444.www.nepaphil.org/

Jeanne Sullivan, Chair of the Sullivan County Arts andArtists Tour, speaking about the 2nd Annual Tour to beheld on September 19th from 10 am to 4 pm, & September20, 2026, from 11 am to 4 pm. It is a self-guided tourfeaturing 35 juried local artists displaying, discussingand selling their work at venues throughout the county.For more information and the complete tour brochure:www.sullivancountyarts.comand follow them on Facebook "Sullivan County PAArt & Artists Tour."

Rev. Bill Carter, jazz pianist, composer, arranger, band leader, author and pastor of theFirst Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit, speaking about jazz & democracy in 2026,about the annual Labor Day jazz service at FPCC on Sunday, September 6th at 10 am,centering on the music of Chuck Mangione, and about his new album with his new band:"This is for Albert," featuring Bill Carter and the Blue Note Jazztet Live at the FirehouseStage, engineered by WVIA's George Graham. For more information:www.presbybop.com/ and www.fpccs.org/The First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit is located at300 School Street.

Organist Mark J. Pall, Music Director at Christ Lutheran Churchin Hazleton, speaking about the CLC organ and the concert onFriday, August 28, 2026, at 7:00 pm to rededicate the instrument.There will be music by Mendelssohn, Bach and Stamm.Christ Lutheran Church is located at 210 West Green Streetin Hazleton, and for more information: www.clchazleton.org/

Florencia San Martin', Assistant Professor of Art Historyin the Department of Art, Architecture, & Design atLehigh University in Bethlehem, and Mark Wonsidler,LUAG Curator of Exhibitions & Collections, speakingabout the major fall exhibition, "This Land: Reimaginingthe United States of America on its 250th Anniversary."The show will run from September 1 through December4, 2026. There will be an opening reception on September1st from 5:00 to 7:00 to be followed by an evening withMartin Guitars from 7:00 to 8:30 inBaker Hall at the Zoellner Arts Center. www.luag.org/

Keystone College President John F. Pullo, Sr; Dr. Jay Nathan,Tenured Professor at St. John's University & Founder ofthe Cultural Immersion Program at Keystone College inLa Plume, PA; Dr. Ganzorig Chimed, Professor ofChemical & Biological Engineering at the NationalUniversity of Mongolia, and Narangerel Adiyasuren,Technology & International Relations Coordinatorat NUM, speaking about the many cultural artifactsthat make up the exhibit titled, "Nomadic ModernizationRooted in Mongolian History, Culture & Artistic Tradition,"presented by representatives of the National Universityof Mongolia for display in the Dr. Jay Nathan InternationalGuest House on the Keystone campus. The exhibit isopen to the public by appointment.www.keystone.edu/

Dr. George Aulisio, Dean of the Weinberg Memorial Library andDirector of the Schemel Forum at the University of Scranton,speaking about the Fall 2026 Forum offerings which includeEvening Courses, World Affairs Luncheon Seminars,Collaborative Programs and the University for a DayProgram.For more information: www.scranton.edu/schemelforum

Artist Carolyn Harper of Philadelphia,speaking about her portrait quilts inconnection with the show, "Carolyn Harper:Dreaming of Freedom--Portraits of Prisoners,"running from August 21 through October 9, 2026at the Circle Centre for the Arts, 130 RearSouth Franklin Street in downtownWilkes-Barre. There will be an openingreception August 21st from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.The artist will be on hand.www.wyomingvalleyartleague.org/www.carolynharperarts.com/

Bonnie Tallman, co-founder, board member & events producer;and Dr. William Hudon, board member, of the Billtown BluesAssociation, speaking about the new configuration for theBBA's concert offerings and the performance on Friday,August 15, 2026, at 7:00 at The Side Bar,345 Market Street in Williamsport. Featured will beKatie Henry and her band and Ann Kerstetter andher band. www.billtownblues.org/

Maureen McGuigan, Director of the Department of Arts & Culturefor Lackawanna County, & Christopher McClatchy, ScrantonRecycling & Safety Coordinator, speaking about the SecondAnnual RePurposed Fashion Show to be held on Friday,August 21, 2026, at Lace By Epicurean, with doors openingat 6:00 and show at 7:00 pm. The event is a collaborationof Lackawanna County, the City of Scranton, Swap Scranton,& the Everhart Museum.The ticket includes appetizers and soft drinks. Proceeds willbenefit Swap Scranton and the Everhart Museum.www.everhart-museum.org/

Lethan Candlish, storyteller and author, speaking about hisone-person piece,"Who Am I, Again?" He's returning hometo Bloomsburg to present the show at the Alvina KrauseTheatre, 226 Center Street, under the auspices of theBloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, on Saturday,August 15, 2026 at 6:30 pm. The work is a verbalcollage of stories about Traumatic Brain Injuries,and there will be a post-performance discussion andQ & A with a panel of doctors and caregivers fromGeisinger Hospital. For more information:www.bte.org/ and www.lethancandlish.com/

Jill Carletti, Creative Director of Harmony in theWoods in Hawley, PA, speaking about theoutdoor performing arts venue. And MarkoMarcinko, founder and artistic director ofthe Keystone Jazz Septet, speaking aboutthe ensemble's benefit concert for WVIApresented by Harmony in the Woods onSunday, August 23, 2026, at 5:30 pm.The musical theme centers on anAmerica250 tribute to great jazzmusicians from Pennsylvania. Theticket includes a wine reception anda special "Bebop Box" withcheese, fruit and more.Doors open at 4:30 pm.Tickets are $65.00 and for moreinformation: www.wvia.org/events

Gwen Harleman, founder and artistic director of Designed 2 Inspire,speaking about the artsorganization and its partnerships with theCircle Center for the Arts in Wilkes-Barre,The Gathering Place in Clarks Summit andClearwater Farms in Clarks Summit.D2I artists will take part in the secondannual RePurposed Fashion Show atLace Venue by Epicurean in Scranton on Friday,August 21, 2026, beginning at 6:00 pm.On the fourth Friday in August, theywill be on hand at The GatheringPlace in Clarks Summit.For more information:www.designed2inspire.us/

James McKane, Commander of the 3rd New Jersey Battalion,the "Jersey Grays," Capt. Bloomfield's Co; living historyinterpreter, distinguished artisan, and an advisor for KenBurns' PBS documentary "The American Revolution."The Lackawanna Historical Society is hosting a specialReading Blue Mountain & Northern RR Co. train excursion,"Revolution on the Rails: The Birth of a Nation, the Rise ofa Railroad," traveling from Pittston to Tunkhannock alongSullivan's Trail on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The train willdepart from Pittston Station at 10 am and arrive at RiversidePark in Tunkhannock at 11 am, arriving back in Pittston at 2:30.There will be 18th century demonstrations by the Jersey Graysat Riverside Park, and the public is invitedto attend.Passenger tickets can be obtained on the Reading Northernwebsite under Special Events: www.rbmnrr-passenger.com/www.jerseygrays.org/ or find the Jersey Grays on [email protected]/

Yosif Feigelson, world-renowned cellist, co-founder and artisticdirector of Kindred Spirits Arts in Milford in Pike County, speakingabout the series and its 25th anniversary season.There will be an extra concert on Sunday, August 9, 2026 atGrey Towers National Historic Site featuring violinist AlexanderMarkov; 8/15 at 5:30 pm--The Ivalas String Quartet; 9/12--Allison Kiger & Friends; 10/11 the Kopelman/Rostad/FeigelsonTrio. www.kindredspiritsarts.org/ 570-390-8699

Scott Colin Woolnough, Artistic Director of LTWB, andDan Nudo, Production Director, speaking about the5th Annual Weekend of One-Acts, presented by theLittle Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, 537 N. Main Street.Shows are August 7, 8 & 9, 2026--Friday & Saturdayat 7:30 pm, and Sunday at 3:00. Four originalplays will be presented in succession.For more information: www.ltwb.org/

William C. Kashatus, historian, educator and author, speaking aboutIndependence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, in Part Twoof a two-part conversation about his new book, "Independence NationalHistorical Park: An Insider's History," issued by Schiffer Books.Dr. Kashatus has been a seasonal ranger at the park and iscurrently a volunteer interpreter. For more information:www.schifferbooks.com/ and www.historylive.net/

William C. Kashatus, historian, educator and author, speaking aboutIndependence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, in Part Oneof a two-part conversation about his new book, "Independence NationalHistorical Park: An Insider's History," issued by Schiffer Books.Dr. Kashatus has been a seasonal ranger at the park and iscurrently a volunteer interpreter. For more information:www.schifferbooks.com/ and www.historylive.net/

Artist Trinka Ravaioli, Executive Director of the Spring HillsFoundation in NEPA, speaking about Spring Hills Farm, herartwork and her current solo show, "Iterations of Light &Dark," running now through the summer (2026)at Marquis Art & Frame, 122 S. Main Street indowntown Wilkes-Barre.www.trinkastudios.com/www.springhillsfoundation.org/

Mark Fryer, immediate past president of the boardof Actors Circle, and Amanda Rudnick, director,speaking about "Shorts for the Summer! IV"at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Roadin Scranton from August 6 through 9, 2026.There will be 8 original short plays with showsThursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:00 pm, andSunday at 2 pm. www.actorscirclescranton.com/

Andrew Weaver, PhD, Professor of Musicology at the CatholicUniversity of America and violist with the Eagles MereChamber Players, speaking about Music in the Mountains,a summer music camp held in Eagles Mere, PA, and foundedby cellist Deborah Reeder and developed with violinistBarbara Sonies.Dr. Weaver and alumni from the program have beenreturning each summer since 2012 to perform aconcert as part of the Eagles Mere Friends of theArts series. This year the Eagles Mere ChamberPlayers will perform pieces by Mozart, Bach,William Grant Still, Kodaly, and more, onFriday, August 7, 2026, at 8:00 pm, at theDavid Dewire Center, 891 Laporte Avenuein Eagles Mere. www.emfoa.org/

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

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

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

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

Tannis Kowalchuk, Founder & Artistic Director of the Farm Arts Collectiveat Willow Wisp Organic Farm in Damascus, PA. FAC will present the7th original production in their annual "Dream on the Farm" series:"Johnny Appleseed: An Historical Fantasia," from July 30to August 9, 2026. Shows are Thursdays to Sundays--doors openat 6:30 pm to explore The Museum of Curious History.Showtime is 7:00 pm. There will be a reception with farm-fresh foodfollowing the performance. The production is part of America 250National Endowment for the Arts programming.Farm Arts Collective, 38 Hickory Lane in Damascus in WayneCounty, PAwww.farmartscollective.org/ 570.798.9530

Marko Marcinko, co-founder and artistic director of the Scranton Jazz Festival & music director of the Scranton Jazz Festival BigBand, speaking about the 21st annual Festival taking placeAugust 7, 8 & 9, 2026, featuring at least 80 different musiciansperforming over the weekend. It's the traditional Jazz Walkthroughout downtown Scranton with venues of all kinds hostingjazz performers on Friday until 1:00 am. Saturday, August 8thwill feature The Dirty Dozen Brass Band coming from NewOrleans to play at The Theater at North, 1539 N. Main Avenuein Scranton at 7:00 pm.It's a host of jazz brunches throughout Scranton during the dayon Sunday, August 9th, building to the headlining performanceby NEA Jazz Master Ron Carter who'll join the SJF Big Bandat the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Avenueat 6:45 pm. The PA Jazz Institute Misericordia UniversityStudent Ensemble will open the show at 6:00 pm.For a complete schedule and more information:www.scrantonjazzfestival.org. Follow them onFacebook and Instagram as well.For information about the PA Jazz Institute StudentMusic Camp that begins on July 27th,www.pajazzinstitute.com/We heard from Dr. Michael Geib, Professor ofDouble Bass at the School of Music at theUniversity of Central Oklahoma and founder of theDyberry Creek Music Festival in Wayne County, PA.

Conor Kelly O'Brien, co-founder of the Scranton Fringe Festival & leading adapter of Ulysses by James Joyce, and Simone Daniels,actor, SFF youth theatre director & costume designer for theupcoming production, speaking about "Ulysses in Scranton"that will be presented on July 24 & 25, 2026 at the SanctuaryTheater, 1735 North Main Avenue in Scranton at 7:30 eachevening. Following the hometown performances, ScrantonFringe will take the show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festivalin Scotland in August. For tickets and more information:www.scrantonfringe.org/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

Jack Swersie, coordinator of the Gallery Committee, speaking aboutthe Summer 2026 show at the Gallery at 530 Main in downtown Stroudsburg,titled "America--As We See It." The exhibition features works by over100 artists, and there will be an opening reception on Saturday,July 11th from 5 to 8 pm.The show will run through August 29th and general hours areFridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Noon to 4:00 pm.https://shermantheater.com/venue/gallery-at-530-main

Dr. Michael Geib, bassist, educator and founder of the DyberryCreek Music Festival in Wayne County with Meryl Geib, cellistand educator, speaking about the 2026 Festival that openson July 8th at 5:00 pm at the Wayne County Arts Alliancein Honesdale. There will be other performances--7/10 at the Himalayan Institute at 7:30;7/11 at the Cooperage Project at 7:30.The concerts are free.www.dyberrycreekmusicfest.org/

Thomas Putnam, Artistic Director of Hamilton-Gibson Productionsin Wellsboro, speaking about the musical"Big Fish," which he directs. The show will run from July 9through July 12, 2026, at the Straughn Auditoriumon the campus of Commonwealth University-Mansfield.Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm;matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2:30.www.hamiltongibson.org/

Sherry Emershaw, President of the 24th Connecticut MilitiaRegiment, and Jenn Ochman, new member of the 24thCMR,speaking about the Battle of Wyoming Event Weekendon July 11 and 12, 2026, in Nesbitt Park in Kingston, PA.Hours on Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday from10 am to 3 pm. There will be cooking demonstrationsand exhibits of 18th century clothing; military music ofthe American Revolution; two "Shades of Death" walks,and the reenactment of the Battle of Wyoming Sundayat 2pm. www.24thcmr.org/or the Battle of Wyoming Event Weekend Facebookpage.

Rick Benjamin, founder and director of the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra based in Lewisburg, PA, speaking about the background of the ensemble and the PRO's invitation to accept a residency at the Spanish Expo '92 in Seville in 1992. The conversation sets thestage for an hourlong special featuring highlights from the recording, "Meet Me at theFair: Sounds From the Great American World's Fairs," to mark America250 with wonderful stories told by Benjamin.The program airs on Friday, July 3rd at Noon on WVIA Radio.For more information: www.wvia.org/

Janet Gaglione, Executive Director of the Wayne County ArtsAlliance, speaking about the WCAA's 23rd Annual Artists'Studio Tour, July 10, 11 & 12, 2026, from 10 am to 6 pmeach day. 25 artists are featured in 21 different locationsthroughout Wayne County. The tour is free, and mapsare available online or at the WCAA Gallery, 959Main Street in Honesdale, where works by eachartist are on display now through that weekend.www.waynecountyartsalliance.org/570-228-2811