Shows
ArtScene with Erika FunkeScranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple; John Cardoni; December 23 2025John Cardoni; General Manager of the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple,speaking about the history of the building, its layout and the recent major restoration project that was funded by the Commonwealth of PA's Department of General Services.Broadway Theatre League of Northeastern PA has recently merged with the SCC, and the2025-2026 season of touring shows will continue in February with Kinky Boots; Chicago in March; Clue in April and The Music Man in June.For more information: www.scrantoculturalcenter.org/
2025-12-2433 minArtScene with Erika FunkeBob Eckstein; "Illustrated History of the Snowman"; December 22 2025Bob Eckstein, NY Times best-selling author; illustrator; cartoonist,speaking about "The Illustrated History of the Snowman"issued by Globe Pequot in 2018.For more information: www.bobeckstein.com/The interview first aired on WVIA on October 8, 2018.
2025-12-2321 minArtScene with Erika Funke"Almanac: A Murmuration"; Christine Gelineau; December 19 2025Christine Gelineau, award-winning poet/author and faculty memberin the Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing at WilkesUniversity in Wilkes-Barre, speaking with us about her recentmemoir/poetic meditation, Almanac: A Murmuration, issued byExcelsior Editions, an imprint of the State Universityof NY Press. She also read from the opening chapter, "January."For more information: www.christinegelineau.com/
2025-12-1938 minArtScene with Erika FunkeBallet Center at Wilkes University; Ava Smith; Charlotte Smith; Jamie Smith; December 18 2025Dancers Ava Smith, Klara, & Charlotte Smith, Fritz,with photographer Jamie Smith, their father, speakingabout the 2025 production of The Nutcracker to be presentedby The Ballet Center at the Wilkes University Conservatory atthe Dorothy Dickson Darte Center on the Wilkes campus.Performances Friday, Dec. 19th at 7 pm; Saturday, Dec. 20that 7 pm, & Sunday, Dec. 21st at 2 pm.For information or to reserve tickets:570-408-4426 or email conservatory@wilkes.edu/
2025-12-1916 minArtScene with Erika FunkeScranton Shakespeare Festival; Joe McGurl; Kelly Jean Graham; December 17 2025Joe McGurl, director/writer, and Kelly Jean Graham, actor/choreographer, speakingabout the 4th annual Panto presented by the Scranton Shakespeare Festival."Sleeping Beauty" will be offered Friday, December 19, 2025, at 6:00 pm;Saturday, December 20th at 6:00 pm; and Sunday, December 21st at 2:00 pm,at the Shakes Space at the Marketplace at Steamtown in downtown Scranton.The production is family-friendly. www.scrantonshakes.com/
2025-12-1820 minArtScene with Erika FunkeNEPA Philharmonic Holiday Concert; Chason Goldschmitz; December 16 2025Chason Goldschmitz, Executive Director of the NEPA Philharmonic,speaking about the continuing success of the 2025-26 seasonand "The Snowman in Concert" program on Saturday, December 20that 7 pm at the FM Kirby Center in downtown Wilkes-Barre.Two animated short films--The Snowman & The Snowman and theSnowdog--will be shown on the big screen while the NEPA Philharmonicperforms the score under the direction of Melisse Brunet.There will be guest soloists from Marywood University and dancersfrom the Scranton Civic Ballet. www.nepaphil.org/ or 570-270-4444
2025-12-1622 minArtScene with Erika FunkeBroadway In Scranton; 2025-2026; Ali Basalyga; December 15 2025Ali Basalyga, Manager of Social Media atNAC Entertainment, speaking about the 2025-2026 Broadway in Scranton season that willcontinue December 19 through the 21 with"The Book of Mormon"--shows 12/19 @ 7:30 pm;12/20 @ 2:00 & 7:30 pm; 12/21 @ 1:00 & 6:30 pm.Other shows in the series include: "Kinky Boots";"Chicago"; "Clue"; and "The Music Man". Performances are held at the Scranton CulturalCenter. Tickets are available at the SCC Box Officeand at www.NACentertainment.com/
2025-12-1620 minArtScene with Erika Funke"A Lyric Consort Christmas"; Christopher Gallo; December 08 2025Christopher Gallo, Musical Director of the Lyric Consort, speaking about the ensemble's2025 holiday concert, "A Lyric Consort Christmas," to be presented Saturday, December 13th at 7:30 pm, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Avenue in downtown Scranton. A free will donation will be accepted. For more information:www.lyricconsort.org/
2025-12-1311 minArtScene with Erika FunkeJubilate Choir & Orchestra; Alan Hack; David Hamilton; December 12 2025Dr. Alan Hack, Founder, Music Director & Conductor of the Jubilate Choir & Orchestra,and Dr. David Hamilton, President of the Board, speaking about the 20th Anniversary Christmas Concert, "Christmas Through the Years," on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, December 14 at 3:00 pm, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 123 Market Street in Bloomsburg. Admission is free, and for more information: www.stmatthewbloomsburg.org/ or 570-784-4515.
2025-12-1315 minArtScene with Erika FunkeGaslight Theatre; Jason Alfano; Dane Bower; December 12 2025.Jason Alfano, director; Dane Bower, actor, speaking about the 2025 Gaslight Theatre Holiday production of "Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some) that will runfrom December 11th through December 14th at the Maffei Theatre at King's College in Wilkes-Barre. Shows the 11th, 12th & 13th at 7:30 pm; with at Sunday matinee. For more information: www.gaslight-theatre.org/
2025-12-1317 minArtScene with Erika FunkeA Lewisburg Victorian Nutcracker; Amy Casimir; Trey Casimir; December 11 2025Amy Casimir, Founder & Artistic Director of StrictlyBallet, and Trey Casimir, Producer, speaking about"A Lewisburg Victorian Nutcracker" in its 8th seasonas a co-production of Strictly Ballet and RiverstageCommunity Theatre. There will be performanceson Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 2:00 & 7:00 pm,at the Greenspace Center, 815 Market Street in Lewisburg.For more information and tickets, www.riverstagetheatre.org/
2025-12-1222 minArtScene with Erika FunkeLittle Theatre of Wilkes-Barre; "A Christmas Carol"; Claire Joelle; December 09 2025Claire Joelle, Director, speaking about the 2025 holiday production of "A Christmas Carol"adapted by Romulus Linney, to be presented by the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre fromDecember 12th through 21st. Showtimes Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 pm,Sundays at 3:00 pm. The Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre is located at 537 N. Main Street.www.ltwb.org/ 570-823-1875
2025-12-0921 minArtScene with Erika FunkeEverhart Museum; Repurposed Fashion; Maureen McGuigan; Chris McClatchy; Liz Tilley; Dec 8 2025Maureen McGuigan, Director of Arts & Culture forLackawanna County, and Chris McClatchy, Scranton Recycling &Safety Coordinator, speaking about the Repurposed FashionShow on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the Everhart Museum inScranton, from 6 to 9 pm. The event is a benefit for Swap Scranton& Friends of the Poor & Catherine McAuley Center. Artist LizTilley will take part in the fashion show, and she described heroriginal creation, "Earth Angel." There will also be a visualarts exhibition featuring works created from cardboard andother recycled materials by local artists. That exhibit willrun through the end of December in the Main Gallery atthe Everhart, 1901 Mulberry Street at Nay Aug Park...
2025-12-0829 minArtScene with Erika FunkeGallery at 530 Main; Jack Swersie; December 5 2025Jack Swersie, co-founder & committee member of the Gallery at 530 Mainspeaking about the historyof the initiative on the occasion of the FirstAnniversary Exhibition taking place fromDecember 13, 2025 to February 14, 2026.There will be an opening reception on Saturday,December 13th from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.Facebook.com/Gallery-at-530-Mainwww.shermantheater.com/
2025-12-0617 minArtScene with Erika FunkeLackawanna County Arts & Culture/2025 Winter Market; Maureen McGuigan; Dec 4 2025Maureen McGuigan, Director of Arts and Culture for LackawannaCounty, speaking about the 2025 Winter Market taking place onCourthouse Square in downtown Scranton on December 5th, 6thand 7th. There will be over 50 venders, music throughout theevent, theater presented by Scranton Fringe, and many activitiesfor children. There is no admission fee.On Thursday, December 11th, the Arts & Culture Department willhost its 17th annual Wake Up With the Arts Breakfast at the ScrantonCultural Center. Breakfast/networking begins at 8:30 and the program will start at 9:00. The theme is "The Place We Call Home".Admission is free and to register: arts-lackawannacounty.org or570.496.1724
2025-12-0518 minArtScene with Erika FunkeCircle Center for the Arts; William Chickillo; December 03 2025William Chickillo, award-winning artist from NEPA, speaking about hiswork in connection with the exhibition titled, "Watershed,"running now through December 19, 2025, at the Circle Center for the Arts,30 Rear South Franklin Street in downtown Wilkes-Barre.www.wyomingvalleyartleague.org/ www.skylakegallery.com/.
2025-12-0429 minArtScene with Erika FunkeCommonwealth University-Bloomsburg; Tim Keller; Chanticleer; December 1 2025Tim Keller, Music Director of the Grammy Award-winning vocalensemble Chanticleer, speaking about the group's new holidayalbum, "Joy to the World," on the Delos label, in anticipationof a concert on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 7:30 pm,at Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg in Haas Centerfor the Arts, Mitrani Hall. The ensemble will performselections from its new holiday recording.www.commonwealthu.edu/arts-in-bloomwww.chanticleer.org/Dr. Steven Sametz was heard in an excerpt from anArtScene interview in October 2023.
2025-12-0125 minArtScene with Erika FunkeArcadia Chorale Holiday Concerts; Matthew Rupcich; November 26 2025Matthew Rupcich, Music Director & Conductor of the Arcadia Chorale, speaking aboutthe 2025 Holiday Concerts: "The Coming of the King: Sacred Songs for Hanukkah, Advent & Christmas." There will be performances December 6th at 3pm at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Wilkes-Barre; December 7th at 3 pm at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Scranton; and on December 12th at Hawley Winterfest at 8 pm at the Hawley United Methodist Church.Also the Annual Messiah Sing-Along will take place on December 21st at 3 pm at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Scranton www.arcadiachorale.org/
2025-11-2726 minArtScene with Erika FunkeScranton Jazz Festival Christmas Spectacular; Marko Marcinko; November 26 2025Marko Marcinko, Music Director & Founder of the Scranton Jazz Festival Big Band,speaking about the annual Scranton Jazz Festival Christmas Spectacular that will takeplace on December 7, 2025, at 5:30 pm, at the Bellarmine Theater at Scranton Preparatory School, 1000 Wyoming Avenue in Scranton. There will special guests andthe annual toy drive to benefit the WRC. For more information: wwwscrantonjazzfestival.org/
2025-11-2710 minArtScene with Erika FunkeThe Repasz Band Williamsport; Jeffrey Dent; November 25 2025Jeffrey Dent, Conductor of the historic Repasz Band of Williamsport,speaking about the upcoming concert program titled, "Holiday Bells" onTuesday, December 9, 2025, at 7:30 pm, at the Community Arts Center indowntown Williamsport. Admission is free. www.repaszband.org/
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HarmonyTALKAt the Heart of Art: Erika Funke's Journey | HarmonyTALK #62"Host of Afternoon Classical Music, ArtScene and other WVIA programs, including Keystone Edition Arts on WVIA TV, Erika Funke is a Senior Producer and Classical Music Host at WVIA Radio. “ArtScene”, her award-winning daily arts program, features interviews with creative individuals from the region, the United States and abroad. She has produced many programs about the history of northeastern Pennsylvania and its residents. Her radio play “Who Pretender Is, Or Who Is King” centers on the lives of the residents of Laurel Run, a borough outside Wilkes-Barre, plagued by a chronic mine fire. The piece was produced by The N...
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The Book Snug PodcastS2, Chapter 14: Exceptional Reading ExperiencesSend us a textJulia and Stephany are sharing reading experiences that go beyond the books to include related experiences, settings and simple serendipitous moments which elevate the stories to the Exceptional level. Julia's BooksWalk Two Moons by Sharon CreechThe Murderer's Maid: A Lizzie Borden Novel by Erika MailmanHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. RowlingEragon by Christopher PaoliniInkheart by Cornelia FunkeDune by Frank HerbertStephany's BooksNorse Mythology by Neil GaimanInto Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster by Jon KrakauerThe...
2024-05-2951 min
freigeistern! Der Podcast für Kinder- und JugendliteraturAnne Leichtfuß – LeichtgeisternIm Gespräch mit der Übersetzerin und Synchrondolmetscherin in Leichte Sprache
Anne Leichtfuß übersetzt schwierige Texte in Texte, die Menschen mit Lernschwäche, mit einer Behinderung oder geringen Sprachkenntnissen verstehen - das sind in Deutschland etwa 14 Millionen. „Wir leben in einer Zeit mit riesigen gesamtgesellschaftlichen Herausforderungen“, sagt Anne Leichtfuß in der 76. „freigeistern!“-Folge. Vor diesem Hintergrund bekommt die Leichte Sprache noch mehr Bedeutung und Dimensionen: eine gesellschaftliche, politische, ästhetische, ethische, eine visionäre. Schließlich sollten alle das Recht haben, alles zu verstehen. Ein Gespräch über Sprache, Sprechen, Sprachlosigkeit, über Teilhabe, Toleranz, Verstehen, Verständnis, über eine fulminante Übersetzung der Antigone...
2024-01-2555 min
The Real Housewives of RewatchCracks in The Countess OR Surfing with Fruit Salad S2E3Comedian Sue Funke and Danielle from the Instagram account Erika Jayne made famous by not understanding what a meme was, Brands By Bravo - are back! They're breaking down the third episode of RHONY where Bethenny Frankel pays for the Countess to surf while Ramona Singer and Jill Zarin watch from the beaches of the Hamptons. This episode also has socialite Kelly Bensimone coming to comfort LuAnn after being jilted by the Count at The Hampton Classic. It's a fun filled episode with horses and hot yoga discussions that you will not want to miss. Tell your friends that two...
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KiZnewZ – Wir und die Welt! Die Kindernachrichten auf der RadiofabrikKulturelle Nahversorger in Salzburg – Die KinderfestspieleDirigentin und Musikvermittlerin Elisabeth Fuchs. Foto Copyright: Erika Mayer.
Die Kinderfestspiele begeistern seit mehr als 10 Jahren kleine und große Besucher*innen in Salzburg. Dahinter steht die Dirigentin Elisabeth Fuchs, die gemeinsam mit der Philharmonie Salzburg innovative Educationformate entwickelt, die musikalische Grenzen sprengen und die Kraft der Musik spürbar machen. Wie und mit welchen Formaten das gelingt, darüber konnte sich Katharina Ortner mit Elisabeth Fuchs unterhalten.
Im Anschluss an Familienkonzerte können die Kinder Instrumente gleich selbst ausprobieren. Foto Copyright: Erika Mayer.
Zwischen zwei Vorstellungen von „Mozart für Kids bei den Kinderfestspielen – einem besonderen Komponist...
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Reading WomenEp. 11 | Women in TranslationThis week starts our focus of women in translation. After months of prep, (Autumn will explain why on this one ;) ), we are finally ready to talk about #FerranteFever and giant tomes of female glory. So sit back and get ready for The Man Booker Prize, this month’s selections new books, and more! Books Mentioned The Sellout by Paul Beatty Hot Milk by Deborah Levy His Bloody Project by Roderick Macrae Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh All That Man Is by David Szalay Do Not Say We Have Nothing by Madeleine Thien The Sea by John Banville Th...
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