Shows
ArtScene with Erika FunkePerformance Music/Univ of Scranton; Cheryl Boga; Janelle Decker; February 26 2026Cheryl Boga, Founder and Artistic Director of Performance Music at theUniversity of Scranton, & Janelle Decker, Executive Director, speaking aboutan In Recital concert featuring baritone Sidney Outlaw & organist ChristopherJohnson, in a program with music of Bach, Handel & Mendelssohn,on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 7:30 pm in the Houlihan-McLeanCenter at the corner of Mulberry Street & Jefferson Avenue in downtownScranton. Admission is free. www.scranton.edu/music
2026-02-2813 minArtScene with Erika FunkeSt. David's Society of the Wyoming Valley; Fiona Powell; February 27 2026Fiona Powell, storyteller & folklorist, speaking with us about her art in anticipation of the 147th Annual Banquet hosted by the St. David's Society of the Wyoming Valley on Sunday,March 1, 2026, at the Westmoreland Club, 59 S. Franklin Street in downtown Wilkes-Barre.There will be a social hour at 4:00 pm & dinner will begin at 5:00.Ms. Powell will tell stories and share her deep passion for Welsh culture.For information and reservations: 570-262-3025.
2026-02-2823 minArtScene with Erika Funke"Life and Love of Joe Coogan"; Paul Salerni; February 25 2026Award-winning composer Paul Salerni, the NEH Distinguished Chairin the Humanities and Professor Emeritus of Music at LehighUniversity in Bethlehem, speaking about the recent release ofa recording of his one-act opera, "The Life and Love of JoeCoogan, " based on an episode of the Dick Van Dyke TV show,with screenplay by Carl Reiner and libretto by Kate Light.For more information: www.paulsalerni.com/
2026-02-2824 minArtScene with Erika FunkeCatholic Choral Society of Scranton; Brenda Grunza; Ann Manganiello; February 24 2026Brenda Grunza, Co-President, & Ann Manganiello, Music Director,speaking about the annual Lentenconcert presented by the Catholic Choral Society ofScranton, on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 4:00 pm,at the Shavertown United Methodist Church,163 N. Pioneer Avenue in Shavertown.The performance is part of the Fine Artsseries of the Shavertown United Methodist Church,and its choir, under Nancy Evans, will be featuredas part of the concert. There is no admission fee,but a free will offering will be taken.www.catholicchoralsociety.org/
2026-02-2424 minArtScene with Erika FunkePA Theatre of Performing Arts; Adam Randis; Sara Massar; February 23 2026Adam Randis, PTPA Artistic Director, who directs the opening production of the 2026season, and Actor Sara Massar, speaking about "Fiddler on the Roof" that will run fromFebruary 27th through March 8th, presented by the PA Theatre of Performing Arts at the J.J. Ferrara Center, 212 W. Broad Street in downtown Hazleton. Shows Fridays & Saturdays at 7:00 pm; Sundays at 2:00. There is a dinner option the second weekend:March 7th at 5:30 pm & Sunday March 8th at 12:30. Dinner reservations are required by March 1st. www.ptpashows.org/
2026-02-2435 minArtScene with Erika FunkeDiva Productions; Mandy Pennington; February 20 2026Mandy Pennington, Senior Director of Digital & Strategic Initiatives at Wilkes University,speaking about her one-person play, "Girl Walks Into a Movie Theater," to be presented by Diva Productions at the Olde Brick Theatre, 126 West Market Street inScranton. Shows are February 27 & February 28, 2026 at 7:30 pm. For reservations:570-209-7766 For more information about the playwright/actor: www.mandybpenn.com/
2026-02-2124 minArtScene with Erika FunkeHamilton-Gibson Productions; Gabe Hakvaag; February 19 2026Gabe Hakvaag, Vice President of the board of Hamilton-GibsonProductions, and director of the current production of "Picassoat the Lapin Agile" by Steve Martin at the Warehouse Theatre,3 Central Avenue in Wellsboro, PA. The show runs from February20 to March 1, 2026, with performances Fridays & Saturdaysat 7:30 pm & Sundays at 2:30. For more information:www.hamiltongibson.org/
2026-02-2031 minArtScene with Erika FunkeArtists and Artisans--Cooperative Gallery; Selinda Kennedy; February 18 2026Selinda Kennedy, distinguished ceramic artist from Muncy, PA, speaking about her work in connection with the current exhibition at Artists & Artisans --A Cooperative Gallery, 229 Market Street in Lewisburg. The show is titled, "A Painter & A Potter: Simonne Roy & Selinda Kennedy," and it will run now through February 28, 2026. For more information: Facebook.com/kennedyredware and www.simonneroy.com/
2026-02-1919 minArtScene with Erika FunkeNortheastern PA Philharmonic Chamber Series; Sasha Margolis; February 17 2026Sasha Margolis, violinist with the NEPA Philharmonic & coordinator ofthe orchestra's chamber series, speaking about the concert"Dreams & Klezmer" to be presented on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at3:00 pm at the Sordoni Theater at the WVIA Public Media Center inPittston. The program will feature the "Dreams & Prayers of Isaac the Blind" by Osvaldo Golijov and arrangements of traditional Klezmertunes. For more information: www.nepaphil.org/ 570-270-4444
2026-02-1720 minArtScene with Erika FunkeAbraham Lincoln, the Quakers & the Civil War; William Kashatus; February 16 2026Dr. William Kashatus, Historian, Educator & Author, speaking about his study, Abraham Lincoln, The Quakers and the Civil War: A Trial of Principle and Faith issued by Praeger.He has served as assistant professor of history at Luzerne County Community College, and his columns on regional history ran in The Citizen's Voice for a number of years.www.historylive.net/ www.abc-clio.com/The interview was last aired in January 2021.
2026-02-1632 minArtScene with Erika FunkeKing's College Unity Showcase; Jasmine Giddings; February 13 2026Jasmine Giddings, Director of the Multicultural & InternationalStudent Program & Coordinator of the Widmann Art Galleryat King's College in Wilkes-Barre, speaking about the annual"Unity: A Black History Month Celebration" performanceshowcase with the theme "Resilience." There will be dance,music, spoken word and poetry segments.The event will take place on February 24, 2026 at 7:00 pm,at the George P. Maffei II Theatre, 133 N. River Streetin Wilkes-Barre. The program is free and open to the public.www.kings.edu
2026-02-1408 minArtScene with Erika FunkeKing's College Theatre; Jahmeel Powers; February 13 2026Jahmeel Powers, Assistant Professor in the Theatre Department &Director of the current production at King's College in Wilkes-Barre.The musical "A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder" will runfrom February 19 through February 28, 2026, with showsThursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm and a Sundaymatinee on February 22nd at 2:00 pm, in the George Maffei IITheatre, 133 N. River Street in Wilkes-Barre.You can follow King's Theatre on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.www.kings.edu/
2026-02-1324 minArtScene with Erika FunkeGabriel Chamber Ensemble; Dana Allaband; February 12 2026Dana Allaband, Artistic Director and violinist with the GabrielChamber Ensemble, speaking about a concert titled,"Heartstrings of the Romantic," to be presented onSunday, February 22, 2026, at 3:00, at JerusalemLutheran Church in Schuylkill Haven, PA. The programwill feature works by Johannes Brahms, Kenji Bunchand George Rochberg.The GCE will also host a fundraiser on Sunday, March 1stat 3:00 at the Summit View Restaurant on Route 183in Schuylkill Haven. The Great Gatsby Royale is the titleof the event. The Sean Kelly Jazz Trio will perform. There will be dinner, refreshments and more.For information: www.gabrielensemble.org
2026-02-1325 minArtScene with Erika FunkeSchemel Forum; University of Scranton; George Aulisio; February 11 2026Dr. George Aulisio, Dean of the Weinberg Memorial Library at theUniversity of Scranton and Director of the Schemel Forum there,speaking about the Spring 2026 offerings as part of the SchemelForum's community enrichment programs. There are evening courses,World Affairs Luncheons and events with other organizations.For more information: www.scranton.edu/schemelforum
2026-02-1127 minArtScene with Erika FunkeRiverStage Community Theatre; Monica Prince; Jove Graham; February 10 2026Monica Prince, Associate Professor of English & Creative Writing at SusquehannaUniversity in Selinsgrove & director of the next show in the RSCT 2025/2026 season, & Jove Graham, President of the Board of RiverStage CommunityTheatre in Lewisburg, speaking about the upcoming production offor colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enufby Ntozake Shange, marking the 50th anniversary of its Broadwaypremiere. There will be performances February 14, 20 & 21 at 7:30 pm;February 15 & 22 at 2:30 pm, at the Greenspace Center, 815 MarketStreet in Lewisburg . www.riverstagetheatre.org/ www.monicaprince.com/
2026-02-1132 minArtScene with Erika FunkeScranton Fringe Festival; Conor Kelly O'Brien; Erin Kosisky; February 9 2026Conor Kelly O'Brien, Co-founder & Executive Director, andErin Kosisky, Festival Producer, speaking about the 2026Scranton Fringe Festival & activities planned throughout the year.The Festival is scheduled to run from October 1st throughOctober 10th with events at a wide range of venues. Theapplication period to take part opens February 9th and continuesuntil March 31st. That is also the application period for thenew Playwright Incubator project. For more informationand forms: www.scrantonfringe.org/
2026-02-1025 minArtScene with Erika FunkeWilliamsport Symphony Orchestra; Gerardo Edelstein; February 6 2026Gerado Edelstein, Music Director & Conductor of the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra, speaking about a concert titled, "From New York to Bohemia," at the Community Arts Center, 220 West 4th Street, on February 10, 2026, at 7:30 pm.The program will feature the Concerto in F by George Gershwin with Elizabeth Morgan as the soloist; Upbeat! by Ellen Taafe Zwilich; & Symphony No. 6 by AntoninDvorak. For more information: www.williamsportsymphony.org/
2026-02-0715 minArtScene with Erika FunkeBroadway In Scranton/NAC Entertainment; Ali Basalyga; February 5 2026Ali Basalyga of NAC Entertainment speaking aboutthe continuing 2025-26 season of Broadway in Scrantonpresented by Broadway Theatre League andNAC Entertainment at the Scranton CulturalCenter. Kinky Boots is next, running fromFebruary 13th through the15th with shows:Friday (2/13) at 7:30 pm; Saturday at 2:00 pmand 7:30 pm; and Sunday at 1:00 pm.Chicago runs March 6th through the 8th.Clue will be featured April 24th through the 26th.The season closes with The Music Manrunning from June 12th through the 14th.For information & tickets: broadwayinscranton.com/ orat the Scranton Cultural Center Box Office, 420 NorthWashington Avenue.
2026-02-0520 minArtScene with Erika FunkeLehigh University Vocal Recital; Paul Salerni; February 4 2026Dr. Paul Salerni, award-winning composer and Professor Emeritusat Lehigh University in Bethlehem, speaking about a recital titled,"More Food and Love," featuring soprano Yunah Lee and pianistKyung-Eun Na, on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in Baker Hall at theZoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University, at 3:00 pm. The programwill feature the premiere of "Korean Love Songs" by Dr. Salerni;pieces by Maria Grever; Leonard Bernstein and more.zoellner.cas.lehigh.edu/ www.paulsalerni.com/
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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...
2022-10-1245 min
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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