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WEEKEnDER, WEDnESDay, July 24, 2013
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Just one week after the Weekender/Mountaingrown Original Music Series came to an end after 10 years, The Weekender’s general manager, John Popko, decided it was also time to move on. I’ve 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 it’s 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. I’ve faced quite a few since I started here, but each time I’ve 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 we’ve done already and learn from it. I also hope I’m making a mark of my own. Times like these aren’t 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 haven’t 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 finally in the place that I couldn’t 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 it’s just my 20-something idiocy, but I always thought everything I liked would always stay the same. I’m slowly learning that’s 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 fitting 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 aren’t. My thoughts have changed over the years. I’ve come to terms that people may not see the good I see in music and shows. And
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LOCAL MUSIC WITH TITLE FIGHT’S Ned Russin | Special to the Weekender
…is the most evil rocker to ever descend upon Wilkes-Barre? It’s Alice Cooper, of course, and he’s back at the F.M. Kirby Center on Oct. 18. The iconic shock rocker defined rock ‘n’ roll for generations to come, and he’s still quite opinionated on the matter, telling Fuse recently that, ”Mumford & Sons are great at what they do, but it’s not rock ‘n’ roll; don’t call it rock ‘n’ roll. That’s an offence to rock ‘n’ roll.” ”I look at a magazine and it says ‘best new rock band’ and I go, ‘Rock bands don’t 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 Office (71 Public Square, WilkesBarre). Tickets are also available via ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800.745.3000, at all Ticketmaster retail locations, and ticketfly.com.
Ned is taking advice from United Youth and trying to ‘make way for change.’
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as hard as it is to say it, that’s fine. It’s fine because I still find 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 it’s clearly impossible that people going to shows won’t 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 flaws. This is also not me saying that nothing is worth caring about because it is inherently flawed. This is me saying that I find it important enough to work to not only change those flaws, but work towards those initial ideals I am still passionate about. Punk and hardcore is not for everyone, but that doesn’t make it an exclusive community. If you are afraid of loud noises and don’t like getting uncomfortably sweaty, maybe this isn’t 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 infinite amount of possibilities regarding why one might find themselves at a show, and there are just as many reasons as to why people wouldn’t. 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 Theatre’s “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 Stirna’s 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? ShickshinnyForward’s 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 first 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 town’s recovery after the flooding of 2011. For more info, visit shickshinnyforward.com/car or call 570.550.0721. Go to facebook.com/ShickshinnyForward for a discount code.
“Rock bands donʼt have accordions or lutes in them.” –Alice Cooper
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Threatpoint pushes positive message through aggression
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By Rich Howells
“It kind of sounds like you’re 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 group’s sound, which they have dubbed “Electric City Groove Metal.” “We’re going to do what we want to do. We’re not just going to go with, ‘Oh, let’s play for the radio.’ Let’s just do what we want to do, and we’re 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 Scranton’s 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 first time, the first 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 CJ’s 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 I’ve been in total the past 30 years, this is the first time I’ve seen that kind of positive energy pret-
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with The Curse of sorrow: July 26, 10 p.m., Ole Tyme Charley’s (31 s. River st., Plains). ty much non-stop in no matter what situation that we’re in.” “I’ve played in handful of other heavy acts, but this is the only one that I’ve been in from the start. I’ve always joined bands after they’ve formed. This is the only one that I’ve really helped build from the ground up with the other guys,” Olivetti noted. “Since we’ve been playing together over a year, Bill came and he gave his two cents. We definitely have more of a direction of where we want to go (now) as a band.” “I was doing nothing anymore, and these guys were just getting ready to look for a singer,” James continued. “I knew they were killer musicians, and I wanted to step. I was tired of the hard rock stuff. I wanted to tear like DevilDriver and Lamb of God and stuff, and what’s what they did. “I’m coming back from hard rock. I grew up with thrash and speed; these guys were in thrash and speed, and then it just kind of merged into where we take the thrash and speed and bleed it into that newer, modern metal, that more aggressive stuff.” With a name like Threatpoint and a sound that many have compared to a brutal beatdown, James admits that he has “a lot
Scranton’s Threatpoint have defined ‘Electric City Groove Metal’ through their abrasive but catchy sound.
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of anger built up,” but he’s also “spiritually driven.” “We don’t have any happy songs,” Olivetti acknowledged. “We’re positive. Our lyrics are positive. There’s 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 influences?’ Our influences are everybody we meet, everywhere we go, and every place we find and see…. Whatever we take from this planet is what we put in our music. We’re not political, but there might be political stuff. I’m spiritual, but it’s not being pressed on someone; it’s a feeling in my heart,” James clarified. “Our old bands crashed and burned. You get knocked down in life, in jobs, relationships. We just wanted to say, ‘You know what? We’re going to get knocked down, we’re going to get pushed down, our d—ks in the dirt, but we’re going to rise up, man. And we’re not going to take no for an answer. Basically, Threatpoint is we’re going to go through the doors that are open. The ones that ain’t, we’re kicking down.” The title of their debut record,
“There’s always hope, no matter how many times you get kicked down. It’s not about how many times you get knocked out – it’s about how times you get back up. I think that’s us.”
— Chris James Vocalist for Threatpoint
“Dead to Rise,” recorded at JL Studios in Wyoming, reflects this brazen attitude, and Olivetti hopes it inspires “lots of headbanging” along with hope. “There’s always hope, no matter how many times you get kicked down. It’s not about how many times you get knocked out – it’s about how times you get back up. I think that’s us,” James said. “We want people to rise up and do your thing. Don’t get pushed around. One of our songs, ‘Pave the Way’ – we don’t follow, we pave the way.” Already hard at work on their next album, the band will pave its way through crowds at Ole Tyme Charley’s 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 reflection of their can-do attitude. “It’s tough. The local music scene, the music industry, metal period – you’ve got your back against the wall, but we’re just going to go out and do it because we love it. We love music. It’s not about money. If you’re 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, that’s my night right there. I’m 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 PENN’S 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 Cessna’s 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 Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, and more at the Pennsylvania Jazz Festival at Blue Mountain Ski Area’s 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 Ramone’s 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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Can’t‘Connect’to Sick Puppies
The Sick Puppies always seem to be caught between two genres. The group’s first major label release, “Dressed Up as Life,” came off as a hard rock album, yet contained enough angst and rebellion hidden under the surface that punk rock fans were able to take notice. The band then released “TriPolar” and may have slipped off the edge a bit, writing more modern, radio-rock and strayed away from the emotion that so many desired. Now, the band has dropped their third album, “Connect,” and it seems they have decided to follow in the path of “Tri-Polar.” “Connect’s” first single, “There’s No Going Back” is complete with an inoffensive and boring lead guitar riff that that could be heard on an acoustic guitar player’s album. The chorus is filled with “whoa oh oh” backing vocals and is overall just a typical Nickelback-like mainstream rock song. The Sick Puppies do get a little convoluted, as the opening track, “Die to Save You,” has a grungy feel to it as vocalist Shimon Moore shares the mic with female vocalist Emma Anzai. Anzai appears through out the album, and on the best track “Under a Very Black Sky,” her innocent vocals match the dark
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 find 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 certifiable Olympian athletes at their instruments, with notable careers of their own, this is arguably Kotzen’s album. Sheehan’s warbling bass tone is recognizable anywhere, and Portnoy’s rhythms are effortlessly complex, but every song bears the hallmark of Kotzen’s funky, Hendrix-meetsMemphis-blues style. Tracks like “Elevate” slam with a swirling chaos of hard rock intensity, very close to any of Kotzen’s 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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The big names will bring inquiring ears to the band; the music will fill said ears with confections of all sorts of rock ‘n’ soul delights. Musicians and lay people alike will enjoy the debut album from The Winery Dogs. The group, comprised of ex-Dream Theater/Adrenaline Mob drummer Mike Portnoy, Mr. Big bassist Billy Sheehan, and
Gomez gets lost in the‘Stars’
Selena Gomez has gone into a studio and recorded her new album, “Stars Dance,” which consists of 11 pop songs she didn’t pen herself backed by instruments she isn’t playing. It might be fun for the causal young summertime listener, but it begs the important question: Why bother?
Artistically, there’s 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-profile romance with ex Justin Bieber, but it is surface stuff and less than revealing. Gomez’s lead single and Billboard top 10 hit, the catchy “Come & Get It,” is about the best offering here, thanks to Stargate’s club-heavy beat. Songwriting and production assists from Ester Dean, The Cataracs, Rock Mafia, 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-old’s first 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-inflected 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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For Jack Casady, there have been certain associations that have followed him throughout his career. He’s been respected as a prolific rock bassist for over 40 years, a touring warhorse, and recognized for his involvement as a founding member of perennial psychedelic elecTric outfit the hoT TunA: Jefferson Airplane. July 25, 7:30 p.m., However, sherman Theater for the (524 Main st., last 44 stroudsburg). years, $25-$40. Casady, along with fellow Airplane co-founder Jorma Kaukonen, has been bringing folk and blues music to legions of fans with the long-standing Hot Tuna, who will be performing an electric show at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg tomorrow night. When The Weekender contacted the famed musician at his home in California to talk about the show, some phone connection problems ensued, and Casady, when informed the interview was being done from the parking lot of Bethel Woods (where the Airplane famously put in an early morning set at the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival, and Hot Tuna had just played a few days prior), instantly started reminiscing about his return visit to the famed farm. “It was terrific. We toured the grounds and took pictures of everything,” Casady said.” You’ll meet Duke Devlin, the resident hippie, and you’ll love him. There’s a plaque out there with a list of all the bands that played (Woodstock), and we took photos and all that kind of stuff. The venue itself is terrific, and we made quips that when we played there 44 years earlier, there weren’t any iron fences,” he said with a laugh. “And of course, the mud; the grounds weren’t as nappy as they are now… It was actually a unique and spiritual moment for us to visit back into that area, and be two of the guys that are still standing, and to be playing our music and keeping the flame burning.” Casady and Kaukonen have been keeping the flame burning by an almost constant touring
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schedule, which finds Hot Tuna performing mostly acoustic shows intermingled with some electric shows, like the one in Stroudsburg. Having experienced both formats over the last five decades, Casady finds it impossible to favor either setting when on the road. “You don’t 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. They’re 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 they’re not done acoustically,” Casady explained. “You can transfer certain songs over from electric to
acoustic, and that’s alright, but certain songs lend themselves to Jorma playing electric guitar that’s not in a finger-picking fashion, and those songs are saved for the electric shows. Jorma sort of fashions the sets to how we’re feeling at the moment, and also what songs we want to bring to the surface. We’ve got a very deep catalogue, so we’ll 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 finding ways to reinvent the music for a newer generation. “I think what helps is our attitude towards the music,” he said. “We’re musicians first, 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 finger-picking most of the time. We try to pick songs that are timeless and songs that aren’t quite headed towards a lot of, perhaps, a political element or not. That’s 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 what’s in store for the Sherman Theater tomorrow night, Casady enthuses about going out in the electric format, something that isn’t 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 they’ve been doing for 40-plus years – go out and have some fun. “We’re very excited for it. We haven’t played an electric show in a few months, so we’re really excited to get the electric gang together, and for the kind of material we do in the electric set,” he said. “Everybody’s really excited to play, and we’re going to hit the stage and have some fun.” W
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Most of us have an extreme fear – whether it is spiders or the sound of footsteps all too near. There are even a select few who attempt to avoid fear at all costs, spending their lives wishing, hoping, and praying they never come to face it. Unfortunately, as Koethi Zan demonstrates in her latest novel, “The Never List,” fear becomes a reality. Even in the event we survive, a question remains – would you have the courage to one day relive that fear in order to save another? At first glance, Sarah and Jennifer might seem like typ ical best friends. But together, they share a union like sisters ‘The Never List’ connected by The Koethi Zan Never List, a set of Rating: W W W W rules they live by in order to avoid any and all danger that exists result of good behavior special few who can put all for them. Unfortunately, and lack of proof related the missing pieces togethas they soon find out, even to homicide, Jack’s pre - er – the remaining victims. the best-laid plans can take meditated abductions and Due to the explicit a devastating turn for the heinous violations of the nature of the work, parworst. only known three victims ticularly torture, rape, and “There were four of us goes cold. Within days and further violent behavior, down there for the first without any hard evidence, the novel will certainly not thirty-two months and Jack will be released into be for everyone. However, eleven days of our captiv- the world again. Zan has tastefully created ity. And then, very sudAs a result, Sarah’s a twisted and thought-pro denly and without warn- conscience leads her to voking work of suspense ing, there were three. Even seek out the truth behind that is not cheapened though the fourth person Jennifer’s disappearance, by grotesque and all too hadn’t made any noise at which means going against vivid detail. Instead, Zan all in several months, the her best judgment and, of has classically taken “The room got very quiet when course, The Never List. Never List” to a new level she was gone.” Sarah knows she will need by leaving the most unset10 years later, Jennifer all the help she can get, tling of details to our own is presumed dead. Her and so she enlists those imaginations. body is never found, which continues to plague Sarah. Why were Sarah, Tracy, Books released the week of July 29: and Christine saved from ‘Calculated in Death’ by J.D. Robb Jack Derber’s sadistic ‘50 Harbor Street’ by Debbie Macomber hands, but not Jennifer? Like the profile of many ‘The Highway’ by C.J. Box well-known psychopaths, ‘Death Angel’ by Linda Fairstein Jack is an educated charm‘Me Before You: A Novel’ by Jojo Moyes er. So much so that as a
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There was a time when news of a Superman/Batman crossover film would have trumped anything else on geeks’ minds, but that was before “The Avengers.” It’s pretty safe to say that Marvel Comics dominated San Diego Comic-Con International this year, trumping even the news that Supes and the Dark Knight would finally meet on the big screen in the sequel to this year’s “Man of Steel” after teaming up together in comics and cartoons for decades. While I didn’t get to attend (New York Comic Con is the biggest con I’ll tackle in 2013), it was clear from all the online coverage that my favorite comic company ruled the weekend with news on several of its upcoming movies. The most prominent, of course, was the reveal of the full title of “Avengers 2” – “The Avengers: Age of Ultron.” This may seem like it reveals quite a bit about the direction of the 2015 sequel, but writer/director Joss Whedon and company put to bed a lot of rumors right away. Ultron, the living automaton, was created by Hank Pym, a.k.a. Ant-Man, in the comics, but this version of the evil robot will feature a different origin, likely to allow the makers of the upcoming AntMan movie some creative space. And to make matters even more confusing, the film is only taking the title from the recent “Age of Ultron” story arc and will not be adapted from it. Where is Thanos during all of this, the villain hinted at in the end of the first movie? Questions have been answered, sure, but many more arise, like where additional characters like Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch fit in to all this. But a good Comic-Con tease only whets your appetite for more, and boy did they do just that. The X-Men cast and crew were also present to talk about “Days of Future Past,” Fox’s next installment in the X-franchise, bringing with them a lit-up Sentinel head and Trask (their creator, played by Peter Dinklage) promotional materials. The robots (artificial intelligence must have rubbed someone in Hollywood the wrong way recently) will wipe out mutants, as well as mankind, in the future if our heroes can’t stop them. This movie will be taking liberties with the source material as well, allowing a crossover between the younger actors from 2011’s “First Class” and the older actors from the original trilogy. Considering all the promotion this thing has been getting lately, this wasn’t as much a surprise as “Avengers,” but the panel seemed like a lot of fun. Andrew Garfield had a lot of fun at his panel as well, staying in character as Spider-Man (complete with full costume) for the entire thing and acting starstruck next to co-star Jamie Foxx while Tom Hiddleston terrorized another panel as Loki. The entire “Agents of SHIELD” pilot was shown, which will continue the story of the secret agents from “The Avengers” on the small screen, and it received rave reviews. Fans also finally got a good, solid look at “Guardians of the Galaxy,” Marvel’s 2014 wild card film based on one of their more obscure properties. From the images and descriptions of footage I’ve seen, it sounds like it’s shaping up to be the fun, quirky space romp that it should be with James Gunn (“Slither,” “Super”) at the helm. I had little doubt that this one would surprise everyone, and from all I’ve read, it’s shaping up nicely even just a few weeks into shooting. DC, on the other hand, announced that along with its “Man of Steel” sequel (which will not have Christian Bale returning as Batman), they would be working on a Flash movie, which shocked many fans who assumed Wonder Woman would come first. With Whedon working at Marvel exclusively over the next several years, they’re probably still kicking themselves that they didn’t get let him just adapt Diana years ago like he was supposed to. While it’s a tricky property to handle, it’s funny how they think that making a two-hour film about a guy who runs really fast will be easier than reintroducing the character who successfully carried a popular TV show and paved the way for generations of superheroines. “Justice League” is now getting bumped to 2017, which will allow more production time but not much room to introduce so many new characters. And does that lackluster “Green Lantern” movie from 2011 fit into all this somewhere? Whereas Marvel left fanboys drooling, DC seems to have sparked debates and arguments regarding the future of their cinematic universe. Do you rush a Justice League movie to compete with Marvel and score the quick cash or do you start building up to it in the hopes of a bigger payoff down the road? I would suggest the latter, but that doesn’t seem to be the direction they’re headed, and without any big casting announcements or anything other than a Batman/ Superman logo to keep anticipation high, the future doesn’t seem as bright for the Super Friends. Maybe they can borrow some time-traveling mutants and fix their clouded continuity. If Fox can still get people excited about their X-Men films after screwing them up so badly with “X-Men: The Last Stand” and “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” then there’s always hope that with the right creative team, you too can rule Comic-Con. Better luck next year, DC. -Rich Howells is a lifelong Marvel Comics collector, wannabe Jedi master, and cult film fan. E-mail him at rhowells@ civitasmedia.com. W
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Ed Sheeran’s honesty sometimes gets him in trouble with management, but that hasn’t stopped him yet.
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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 Sheeran’s music. Many might also know about Ed’s current summer plans, touring the country with singer Taylor Swift. But for most, that’s 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.” “I’ve dated some singers before.” A recent US Weekly report stated he was “hooking up” with Selena Gomez. “People don’t 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, it’s over now, so we can talk about it.” Sheeran was open to chatting about his last girlfriend, who was not a public figure. 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 isn’t the first time Sheeran’s management or record label has taken issue with a piece of information spilled by the singer – and it probably won’t be the last. Perhaps one of Sheeran’s 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 flat by the door, and people take them as party
favors when they come around,” he revealed. “There’s 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. Sheeran’s 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 finds himself performing these songs in stadiums across the U.S. with Swift. He’s also visited her new $17 million mansion in Watch Hill, R.I. “It’s incredible,” he remarked. “The view’s 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. “There’s a competition that three people have won where there’s this huge plate of ice cream, and if you finish it, you get your picture on a wall,” he explained. “Only three people have done it, and they’re 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 One’s psyche, in hopes of finally 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 script…we are to tire of Wolverine, his most focusing on [Wolverine] and his famous alter ego. In fact, the journey towards intimate and actor finds himself warming more interior stories,” says the more to the Marvel superhero actor. with each passing year. “This isn’t wall-to-wall “It was 1999 [when I first mutants and people flying 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 reflecting on why would Key to the film’s 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 o’clock 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 he’s 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 he’s just finished 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 2009’s “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 film was an longing to send Wolverine to origin story, this time around, Japan since 1999 when he first 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 2006’s “X-Men: Last smuggled the book while he Stand” and 2011’s “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 first ‘X-Men’ movie, he nothing goes as planned for the wanted it to be really human and superhero, and soon he’s 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. mafia 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” flick, but then he began thinking that the story would be even better for a Wolverine movie. “This idea of taking Wolverine to a place that’s completely foreign and making him completely unhinged and not knowing who anyone is – it’s a great [plot] because he’s a natural outsider,”
Jackman discovers complexities,rage behind‘The Wolverine’
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Amy Longsdorf
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 it’s 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 film 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 filmmaker’s work. “Jim said to me in our very first phone conversation about ‘Wolverine’ that he was thinking, tonally, the film should [resemble] ‘The Outlaw Josey Wales.’” Immediately, I knew we were going create something different. “We didn’t want it to feel like any other Wolverine movie or any other comic book movie. We weren’t 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 first 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 five-chicken-breasts a day, but it allowed Mangold to polish the script and intensify the role played by Japanese supermodel (and firsttime actress) Tao Okamoto. “Women are sort of Wolverine’s Achilles heel, and in this movie, we have a predominance of women, including [Okamoto] and Famke [Janssen], who’s 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 Jackman’s 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 Jackman’s 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 wasn’t 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 he’s reprising Wolverine yet again for next summer’s “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 first anti-heroes,” notes Jackman. “He had claws and could heal himself, but his real defining 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. “He’s the person you want on your side and that’s what makes him formidable. That’s why I think teenagers particularly relate to him because there is confusion, emotion, and unresolved anger there. “That’s 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 it’s just complexity.”
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‘The Conjuring’ knows how to build suspense and keep the audience on its toes.
Rating: W W W There’s a reason why scary movies such as “The Conjuring” make a ton of money at the box office. 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 aren’t 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: it’s “Men in Black” but with dead people; it’s “Die Hard” set in the White House. The entertainment value is based on one part comfort and one part spectacle, whether it’s Iron Man blasting away the bad guys or us getting another peep at Ken Jeong’s junk. With scary movies, all that matters is the rush that comes from getting scared. And we get our money’s 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. It’s 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 family’s 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 film about a doll? Why did he linger on the matches left on the cellar stairs? What is the music box all about? – so we’re never quite sure where we stand. Wan emphasizes noises, creaks, and clatters. Or he’ll focus on the slight movement of a specific 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, it’s 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 they’re not the reason people flocked to “The Conjuring” this past weekend. Audiences wanted to get a shot of adrenaline, to maybe have their dates get a little closer. They definitely went to the right movie. -To read more of Pete’s cinematic musings, please visit whatpeteswatching. blogspot.com or follow him on Twitter, @PeteCroatto. W
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Plains eatery adds culinary competitor
By Christopher J. Hughes
From The Times leader
It hasn’t taken long for 279 Bar and Grill (279 S. River St., Plains) to make a splash. Opened just two months ago, Executive Chef and General Manager Jim Guasto, 35, of Dupont, has had the good fortune to build a unique menu and host of number of special tasting events featuring area chefs and contestants from Season 11 of “Hell’s Kitchen.” Next month, Guasto brings a past reality television guest back to full-time status as his coexecutive chef. Barret Beyer, 36, of Central Islip, N.Y., will be the co-executive chef of the eatery that’s offering upscale dining in a relaxed atmosphere in midAugust. Guasto has quickly taken the kitchen from a freezer-to-fryer operation to one using fresh ingredients. There are plans to complete a transition to a fully functional kitchen with a new walk-in cooler later this month, he said. 279 Bar and Grill already has a unique offering of “upscale bar food” for lunch and delivery with different spins on salads, “big, kickass burgers with steak knives through the top,” house-cut fries, and more. Guasto plans to build and expand the American-Italian fusion menu with steak and seafood features and a new Sunday brunch planned to launch in August along with a more fixed dinner menu with weekly specials.
SPeCial TaSTinG eVenTS:
July 29 featuring “Hell’s Kitchen” contestant Jessica lewis; aug. 12 featuring “Hell’s Kitchen” contestant anthony Rodriguez; 279 Bar and grill (279 s. River st., Plains). Hours: Mon., 6 p.m.-2 a.m.; Wed.-Fri, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; sat.-sun., noon-close. entertainment includes 279 House Band (dustin switzer, Tommy Wynder, dylan skursky and andrew sleboda) Mondays; sting Ray Blues, Wednesdays; alicia lynn and Jody Busch, Thursdays; various acts, Fridays and saturdays. Call (570) 235-1037 to RsVP for tastings, facebook. com/279Bandg. “He’s the same age. He’s pretty much like a long lost brother,” Guasto said of his new hire. Beyer was the second current “Hell’s Kitchen” contestant to have a special tasting menu in Plains. Hanover Township resident Michael Langdon, executive chef at the Huntsville Golf Club in Dallas, was the first. When tickets for Beyer’s special event sold out in less than a day, the culinary competitor knew he was on to something big. When he stayed with Guasto before the dinner, the two connected immediately. “I feel like I’ve known this guy for 10 years, and I’ve only met him for five minutes,” Beyer said
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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 first visit to NEPA, Beyer quickly pitched Guasto on the idea of a special barbecue using 279’s 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 couldn’t 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 that’s 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 don’t have egos. It’s all about enjoying the passion that we have for food. There’s 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 ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ contestant), New York with Barret, everyone goes after each other. There’s not a lot of camaraderie,” he said. “These guys can’t 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 we’re 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 area’s reputation as a “culinary hot spot.” “I’m 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, it’s only going to add to it,” he said. Beyer said he hasn’t 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. “I’m just happy,” he added. “Amazing things are happening for me. It’s all due to the hard work I put into it… We make it look easy, but it’s hard.” 279 Bar and Grill will continue to host special events every other Monday. Confirmed tasting events will feature “Hell’s 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 ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ prepares dishes for a special event at 279 Bar and Grill earlier this year.
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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. Dogfish Head Brewery, Festina Pêche: 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,
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Just peachy!
Brewer: Dogfish Head Brewery Beer: Festina Pêche Style: Berliner Weissbier ABV: 4.50% Description: Dogfish’s Festina Pêche 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 flavors 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 finish is surprisingly dry; I say “surprisingly” because one might imagine that a beer dominated by peaches may finish a bit on the sweet side, but this has a nice crisp, dry finish. 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 Pêche 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 don’t 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 flavors 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 Pêche 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 aren’t many breweries left making this beautiful style of beer, and it is great that Dogfish 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 Derek’s beer blog at idtapthat.org.
it is especially wonderful on hot summer days. Don’t 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 floral hops. I cannot think of a better beer partner to have on hand this summer. 7. 21st Amendment Brewery, Brew Free or Die: IPA’s 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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A 20-Something’S wild AdventureS
Raising the bar
Justin Brown | Weekender Correspondent
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THE LITIGIOUS SOCIETY Shower rooms in health clubs are slippery enough, but Marc Moskowitz, 66, cited the one at the Bally Total Fitness gym on E. 55th St. in New York City as especially dangerous, according to his recent lawsuit to recover expenses for a broken shoulder suffered in a fall. Moskowitz claimed that so much gay male sex was occurring in the shower and locker-room area (unsupervised by Bally) that he had probably slipped on semen. PRIORITIES At a June hearing, a Philadelphia judge became so exasperated at defendant Robert Williams’ seeming cluelessness about his need to keep his probation appointments that she ordered him to take “etiquette” classes before returning to court. Williams, a rap singer and budding music mogul still under court supervision on gun and drug charges from 2008, cavalierly defended his inability to find time for his probation officer by explaining that he was a busy man, working with seven “artists,” with a demanding travel schedule, and uninhibitedly using social media (creating posts that, allegedly, led to threats against the probation officer). (Williams, of course, was accompanied to court by a several-man entourage.) IRONIES — An atheist “church” in Lake Charles, La., run by lapsed Pentecostal Jerry DeWitt, conducts periodic services with many of the trappings expected by the pious — except for the need to believe in a supreme being. Such “churches” (reported The New York Times and Washington Post in coincidental stories the same day in June) can help soothe the “biological” needs for survival and avoidance of loneliness by congregational rituals (such as celebrating a sabbath) and in helping find meaning “in something other than (oneself).” For example, atheist Sigfried Gold praised a “rigorous prayer routine” (beseeching a “vivid goddess he created”) in overcoming his weight problem. — War Endangers War Relics: In June, fighting in the Syrian civil war spread to its west, threatening archaeological digs and already recovered artifacts near the ancient city of Hamoukar — which is the site of history’s earliest known urban warfare (about 5,500 years ago). — The business website Quartz reported in June that a popular consumer item in North Korea’s perhapsimproving economy is the refrigerator, made in China and increasingly available as a reward to stellar performers among civil servants and other elites. The appliances, however, cannot reliably store food because the country’s electric grid is so frequently offline and are mostly just status symbols. One item Quartz says often gets displayed in the refrigerator: books. — Robert Dugan, 47, a full-time patrolman for the Delaware County (Pa.) Park Police, was charged in June with illegally impersonating a police officer. According to authorities in Brookhaven, Pa., Dugan had accosted a woman double-parked outside her home to pressure her into moving the car, but she refused. Dugan allegedly claimed he was an Upland Borough police officer (with authority to write parking citations and make arrests, which he did not actually have). C O M P E L L I N G EXPLANATIONS — Lame: (1.) Rodger Kelly was arrested in St. George, Utah, in June for rape of a female neighbor, but he told police that he committed the act only to “save” her, since he had discovered her “cold” and unconscious. He had violated her body only “to try and get her temperature up,” according to the police report. (2.) The low-price air carrier GoAir of New Delhi announced in June that in the future it would hire only females for the cabin crew — because they weigh less than men (and expects eventually to save the equivalent of $4 million annually in fuel based on average weights). — In May, former schoolteacher Kathleen Cawthorne, 33, of Rustburg, Va., successfully negotiated a reduction in her 11-year sentence for having sex with an underage student. Cawthorne’s punishment was set at only four months in prison when she presented the judge with a clinical diagnosis of “hypersexuality,” supposedly showing that she had little ability to control her desire to seduce the boy. PERSPECTIVE Floridians Standing Their Ground: In May, a jury in Tampa decided that Ralph Wald, 70, was not guilty of murdering a 32-year-old man he had shot in the back three times. He said he had caught the man having sex with his wife (successfully claiming that he thought the man was a dangerous intruder in his home). However, Marissa Alexander, 34, of Jacksonville, was sentenced last year to 20 years in prison for “aggravated assault” for merely firing a warning shot during an altercation with her estranged husband. The man, Rico Gray, is a serial domestic abuser and admitted that he was threatening Alexander that night and that she never actually pointed her gun directly at him. However, the judge denied Alexander use of the “stand your ground” defense because she had declined to simply walk away from Gray. FETISHES ON PARADE (1.) According to Chicago police, Gerardo Perez, 50, broke away while on a tour in May of the Chicago Animal Care and Control Facility because he had been struck with a sexual attraction. He was discovered minutes later on his hands and knees beside a pit bull, “appearing to have just had sex with the animal,” according to a report on WMAQ-TV. (2.) Shaun Orris, 41, was charged with disorderly conduct in Waukesha, Wis., in June after raising a ruckus outside the Montecito Ristorante Lounge, harassing passersby by loudly expressing his “constitutional right” to have sex with goats.
Chuck Shepherd
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, I’m 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 they’re 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. “There’s 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, I’d like to introduce you to a very talented young man,” mentioned the manager. “This is Justin Brown.” I couldn’t 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 didn’t 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.) “That’s 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 films 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 find that business deflated 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 KRZ’s Rocky, and to kick it off this Saturday, July 27, The Weekender’s 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 Justin’s charity event, including scranton Mayor Chris doherty, 98.5 KRZ’s Rocky, and The Weekender’s “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.
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By Christopher J. Hughes
From The Times leader
The members of the British Car Club of Northeastern PA are hitting the road. Work at South Abington Park will prevent the car show from returning to its regular venue for its 11th annual event. But Club President Ed Ostrowsky, of Wyoming, has turned the inconvenience into an opportunity. On Sunday, July 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the car show will include vintage aircraft for the first time as classic European automobiles roll into the Wyoming Valley Airport (2001 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort). “The facility staff here has just been phenomenal. Joyce and Jim Scrobola have just been unbelievable. Anything we needed, they were there,” Ostrowsky said. The British Car Club has about 160 members, and Ostrowsky is infusing new energy into the organization that has helped bring in at least 12 new members, with many hailing from Luzerne County. Sponsors for the 11th annual show include Bennett Automotive Group of Allentown. The dealership will bring in the Jaguar XF, XJ, and new F-Type Roadster for display this Sunday. “The thing it is just scary beautiful,” Ostrowsky said of the F-Type. Club members share a passion for British-made automobiles, but the show is open to all European models. They hope to attract Porsches, Fiats, Alfas, Minis, motorbikes, and more to Sunday’s unique event. “Once you get addicted to a British car – and you know you can pretty much say that with any class – once you get addicted to a British car, it’s a disease. We all share that disease,” he noted. Ostrowsky fondly remembers when he caught the bug. “I bought my first British car when I was parking cars in the student lot for a work study for football at King’s College. I was parking cars and this lady would come down from Mountain Top in this 1962 Triumph. Every time she would drive by, I was just like, ‘Oh, my God, I love that car,’” he recalled. The car, which had cloth wiring, would often ground out in the rain, and Ostrowsky recalls ribbing the owner about getting rid of her “terrible” ride. “I used to say to her, ‘You ought to sell that son of a bitch,’” he said. “I literally ended up buying that car for $350 from that lady. I still have that car. I’ve had it since 1976.” Ostrowsky’s 1962 Triumph is staying home this weekend, but his Triumph TR6 and an MGC will be at the show. The MGC, he said, is “a rather rare bird,” and he believes less than 900 of them exist in the United States. Aside from their annual show, club members have participated in notable events, including a special run on the second day of the recent Giants Despair Hill Climb in Laurel Run. “When they broke for lunch, we took the 12 cars up the hill. People were going absolutely crazy.” Ostrowsky said members already come from many counties in northeastern Pennsylvania, but it’s his goal as the new president to find members in every county of the region. Sunday’s show will include a small tribute to the Giants Despair and food prepared by Boy Scout Troop 281 from Dallas. Profits from all food sales will directly benefit the troop. Hosting the car show at the airport presents a unique opportunity for car lovers. With fees starting at $20, they can take a trip up in an airplane. Those with a little extra to spend looking for a more rare experience can go up in a Navy SNJ or T-28 Trojan with rides costing at least $175. Participants’ cars will be judged in 25 different categories based on marque and model with first, second, and third place trophies being awarded. There are also trophies awarded for Best of Show and Diamond in the Rough, a car that may be going under repairs that shows great potential. About 70 cars had pre-registered by Monday, and Ostrowsky was expecting many to arrive the day of the show. “I don’t think the valley’s ever seen this kind of car collection at one time,” Ostrowsky said. “I think when you combine the airport and the cars, it’s just going to be staggering.” W
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Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Erin Rovin | Weekender Correspondent
Yes, no, and where to go
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Jen Stevens | Special to the Weekender
A lot of very thoughtful planning went into Jen’s very green bridal shower.
A green shower
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It’s hot. That’s no surprise. If you haven’t by now, you are probably digging out your stack of mismatched bathing suits, or the always fun…shopping 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. It’s 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 floaty ring around you once in the water. The skirt poofs out and floats. 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. Let’s talk about water parks. Again, don’t be trashy, but you don’t need to completely cover up. Just remember, if you don’t have a snug fit, you can easily lose your top on some of the water rides. And we’ve 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 first trip to the beach this season, I slathered this delish smelling stuff all over and didn’t even get pink, just a nice golden bronze. It’s 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 [email protected]. My bridal shower was this past weekend and I’m 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 mom’s flower 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 flowers and oversized centerpieces, we used potted herbs from Culver’s 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 you’re 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
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all of the food on the menu was vegetarian – I’m pretty sure all of the meat eaters didn’t 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 fiancé’s side! If you’re looking for great food that’s home cooked and local, I highly recommend The Soupchic; this girl has such creative menus that are always changing and always delicious! I couldn’t 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 I’m 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
How girls compete
Name: TIMOTHY LOCKMAN Town: SWOYERSVILLE
It’s common knowledge that men will compete against each other to gain a woman’s attention. Not only is this observable almost everywhere, but it’s also supported by a bundle of scientific investigation. When pursuing a potential mate, men, for the most part, are fairly easy to figure 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 you’re someone trying to figure 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 shouldn’t be. Violence, though employed by men, is rarely used as a strategy by females to fend off would-be competitors. (“Cat fights,” 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 you’re 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. What’s 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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sexually available are not perceived as ‘safe’ friends. [The sexually attractive females] are expected to be mate poachers, and they likely devalue a person’s value.” In other words, if you’re a guy who’s in a relationship and has lots of sexually attractive female friends, this, I predict, won’t go over well with your significant other, as it wouldn’t if you’re 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
sue davis and sean reilly of ashley with Frank Hannon of tesla at Penn’s Peak on June 28, 2013.
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Do you want to be part of the winning Team? Are you interested in being part of a company expanding and setting the standard for their Industry? Do you have what it takes to be a ‘True Hunter’? Civitas Media and The Times Leader is hiring a Regional New Media Manager who can not only source their leads, but close them as well. This is a revenueproducing, sales-based position. The ability to work with and achieve quotas is a must. We are looking for someone who wants to come into this position and turn themselves into a powerhouse. We want candidates who will always be scouting for new opportunities in every interaction while representing our organization in the best possible light. We are looking for applicants who can leverage related experience in local merchant advertising, along with respective connections to build partnerships. Both a sense of professionalism and adaptability are a must. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to adapt and work well in a fast-paced environment, a positive attitude and willingness to learn, a friendly and personable presence, the ability to work seamlessly both alone and within a team, attention to detail, and exceptional organizational capabilities. Most importantly, must possess the ability to both establish and maintain profitable business relationships. This position will work closely with management to implement and execute new digital revenue streams and train digital & traditional salespeople on how these new products fit into our overall digital portfolio. This individual will be an experienced field sales representative with outstanding digital knowledge as well as being knowledgeable in emerging and existing facets of digital media. Strong candidates will exceed specific activity metrics and revenue goals. Qualifications: Education, Certifications, and/or Licenses and Experience • Compensation: Salary plus Commission • Full Time Position: Exempt • Candidates must be Social Media users and have a strong comprehension of emerging media and technologies. • 2-4 years industry or digital sales experience preferred. • Effectively deliver formal presentations to audiences (example-PowerPoint). • Requires the ability to travel to customer sites and industry functions. Requires a valid driver’s license. Civitas Media is a growing Company and is currently adding associates with a variety of skill sets. Civitas Media has publications in NC, SC, TN, KY, VA, WV, OH, IL, MO, GA, OK, IN and PA. Send resume and cover letter to [email protected] or to Walt Lafferty The Times Leader 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre PA 18711
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Established Manufacturing Company is seeking several CNC Operators for full time opportunity. Knowledge of CNC and/or prior machine shop experience required. Must be reliable, hard working and punctual. Position requires drug screening and reliable transportation. Also seeking several entry level Forge Press Operators for full time opportunity. Must be able to load/unload presses and induction heaters, change tooling, operate forklift (training provided), daily machine maintenance is required. Also seeking Maintenance Mechanic to perform duties such as repairing damaged and broken equipment, perform scheduled maintenance and install new equipment. Skills required are welding and fabricating experience, the ability to work with electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, ability to read and decipher engineering blueprints, operating a forklift, scissor lift and articulating boom lift safety. OPEN HOUSE at Medico Industries, 1060 Hanover Street, Hanover Township Pa 18706, 1/2 mile past the Drivers License Center on the left hand side. We will be providing company overview and tour. Interviews will be held on site upon completion of an application. Perspective employees will be sent for drug testing so please come prepared with photo identification and another form of identification such as social security card. Staff will be available from 8:00a.m. thru 4:00p.m. to conduct interviews.
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VIDEO GAME REVIEWS
Robbie Vanderveken | Special to the Weekender
‘Scallywags’worthy of your doubloons
Do you know why pirates are so cool? They just AARRRR! If you need more proof, download “Scurvy Scallywags in The Voyage to Discover the Ultimate Sea Shanty” for IOS or Android. Developed by acclaimed developer Ron Gilbert (creator of “Monkey Island”), “Scurvy Scallywags” is a Match 3 puzzle game that shares a lot of similarities to “Bejeweled” but has a jaunty pirate theme and clever RPG elements. The high seas adventure starts out with the character customization screen. You can design the look of your scallywag with all sorts of options, such as faces, swords, hats, tops, and pants. Then you get to pick where you want to go from a treasure map and set sail. When you get to your destination, you have to complete puzzle boards by sliding around pieces to match three of each symbol to make them disappear and rack up points, gold, and power-ups. One thing I noticed that separated the gameplay from “Bejeweled” is when you eliminate pieces, the new ones flow in based on direction of where they are eliminated. If you destroy pieces on the right of the board, the replacements will come in from the left, and so on. Another very different thing is your character is on the game board itself. As you eliminate symbols, your little pirate moves around the board toward the empty spaces. The game board is littered with all sorts of different icons, like swords, poison, rats, gold, and several others. You need to collect the gold and avoid getting caught by the poison, rats, and other traps. Periodically in the puzzles, there are enemies that want to halt your progress. You need to
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avoid them and match up sword icons to increase your fighting strength. When you level is greater than the number under the enemy, you have to strategically maneuver your way around the board until you are next to them and a fight will break out. If you defeat all of the enemies, you will complete the puzzle. As you progress to different islands, the difficulty increases, and there is the occasional introduction of a new rule that switches up the gameplay a bit. Nothing is ever too drastic, but it is an interesting change a pace and makes you think a little differently. Each time you kill an enemy or finish a puzzle, it unlocks all sorts of booty, such as clothing and new weapons. By unlocking new weapons and clothing, you can raise your abilities, such as increased attack or even passive abilities such as turning gold into swords. The most handy perk I found was the ability to hop around the board to the nearest object; this was great for collection Scallywags in The Voyage to Discover the Ultimate Sea Shanty’ Systems: IOS, Android Genre: Puzzle + RPG Rating: 9+ Publisher: Beep Games, Inc. Developer: Beep Games, Inc.
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levels where it becomes more expensive to revive yourself. There are in-app purchases if you want to spend some money on customizing your ship or guy, but I didn’t spend the extra cash. Overall, I did really enjoy “Scurvy Scallywags.” It was a charming puzzle game, with silly music and laugh out loud dialogue. For a $1.99, you can download this addictive game and have hours of fun on your phone. -Robbie Vanderveken is the digital operations specialist at The Times Leader. E-mail him at [email protected].
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quests. Completing puzzles unlocks scenes of a play, which move along the story of the game. When you finish 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
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BAZAARS/FESTIVALS 2nd Annual Pennsylvania Organic FarmFest: aug. 2-3, grange Fairgrounds, Centre Hall. For more info visit farmfest.paorganic.org, or call Kathryn Tokarz at 814.422.0251. 27th annual Pocono State Craft Festival (www.poconocrafts.com or call 570-476-4460.) • Aug. 24-25, Quiet Valley (347 Quiet Valley Road, Stroudsburg). $6, adults; Free, children 12 and under. St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church (93 Zerby Ave, Edwardsville) • 15th Annual Ethnic Food Festival: aug. 24, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. BENEFITS/CHARITY EVENTS 5th Annual Golf Tournament benefiting the 1st Lt. Jeffrey dePrimo Memorial Fund, luzerne Foundation: aug. 17, 1:30 p.m., Wilkes-Barre Golf Club. $75. Register at deprimogolf.com or call 570.709.0916 for more info American Cancer Society • Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Wyoming Valley walk kickoff breakfast: Aug. 20, 7:30 a.m., Wilkes-Barre/scranton Railriders stadium, Moosic.
American Red Cross of Lackawanna County • Roof-A-Thon: Aug. 7-9, Wendy’s, 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., Ertle’s Subaru (789 N. 9th St., Stroudsburg). • Meet & Greet/Adoption day: aug. 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tractor Supply (Route 209, Brodheadsville) Candy’s 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 Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care Program, Rescue for Domestic Animals, Inc., and Ben & Georges Ice Cream: Aug. 10-11, 5:30-10 p.m., Ben & George’s (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,
[email protected]) • 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. McDonald’s (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 [email protected] 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 Joe’s 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 Forward’s 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 [email protected] 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, [email protected], Car and Bike Show • Benefits SCHOTT colleague SEE AGENDA, PAGE 50
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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 entrée 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 [email protected] . 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, Knoebal’s. 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 [email protected], 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 Owner’s 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, [email protected]) • 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. • Children’s 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, [email protected]) • 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 s—t 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-fulfilling sunny outlook. That’s why I’m reminding you now: Things won’t automatically go your way. Nevertheless, don’t leap to the conclusion that the world has turned specifically against you. Just dial your hopefulness to a longer timeframe; soon, you’ll be the zodiac’s 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 you’ve pretty much stopped attempting anything the least bit chancy. Although taking unnecessary risks can liven up your life—and are a part of what makes life so great—I’m not going to advise you to start doing bong hits, shoplifting lipstick, or having sex in the office. However, don’t 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 floor, lately it’d be way too crowded. On it, you’re constantly jostled, poked, elbowed and stepped on by your boogying neighbors. Don’t flip out and shove anyone out of your personal space, but don’t just fume and bop in place either, biding your time until the dance floor clears enough to really get your groove on. There’s another solution—one only someone of your enhanced charisma could pull off. Don’t compete against all these people packed into your space. Dance with them instead—which 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 you’ve been confided in, toothpicks under your fingernails couldn’t pry secrets out of you. You’re a vault. Perhaps all this is true, or perhaps like most legends it’s mostly true but enhanced for popular consumption. I’d like to believe they’re accurate, that you’ll be able to resist the tantalizing incentives being dangled in front of you, in exchange for a betrayal so minor it’d be almost imperceptible. Trust me when its brilliance. When you’re actively seeking inspiration, it’ll hide like a shy child. Don’t waste energy fruitlessly pursuing it. Instead, distract yourself with something productive, be it whittling, knitting, or washing dishes. The afflatus will come, and you’ll be able to do something about it as soon as you finish the project you began so it could. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You’re like a peacock hiding his plumage. You’ve spent all season cultivating this gorgeous crop of long, sleek, shining feathers, and now you’re too shy to strut. Don’t 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 you’re ready and able to seduce the pants off virtually anyone and everyone? It’d be a shame to work this hard and not show it off. Strut your stuff baby, since you’ve 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 figurative) you crave. You also share a powerful intuition with that fascinating lizard, which can predict an insect’s movements accurately enough to nail it with a long, sticky tongue. Long sticky tongues aside, trust those gut feelings, which can help you find things to feed you, spiritually. Bear with my metaphor: Don’t 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 you’re designed to worry. Supposedly you’re fed and defined, 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 concerns—emotional and material security—one’s more realistic than the other. Go ahead and fret a little about money—just enough to keep you from making the extravagant purchases that’ll shunt you too deeply into the red. But don’t worry about the loyalty and resilience of your inner circle of friends; their occasional annoyance with your moodiness is just that, and won’t more than temporarily disrupt the deeper current of love beneath. -To contact Caeriel, send mail to sign. [email protected]. 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 you’re offered isn’t 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; I’d 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, I’ll say this: Go ahead and jump blind, since it’s 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, you’re stuck in traffic, taking a s—t, or sleeping. But you can only stretch efficiency like that so far. Some of the things you’re only devoting half or one quarter of your attention to at any given moment are going to rebel, backfire, or fall apart eventually. That’s 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 fierce storms and harrowing droughts. New friendships, however, are not so robust, whatever their potential. At this stage in their lives, they’re like barely awakened seeds or springy but fragile saplings; don’t make the mistake of treating them like the mighty oaks they might become. This week, nurture those delicate and promising new sprouts. Don’t piss on them or make them endure forest fires, just because you think they should be able to. Pamper them now; they’ll survive disaster later. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Your sensitivity and emotional mystique will only carry you so far. You must admit you’ve 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 fire and being tempered by sharp blows is one way, I propose another solution, just as effective but far less painful: borrow someone else’s. Make a deal. Forget mutual backscratching and try: “I’ll 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 devil’s tools, but since your best ideas will emerge only when you’re 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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This summer has been a little lazy for me. Not that I haven’t 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 finally in the place that I couldn’t 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 it’s just my 20-something idiocy, but I always thought everything I liked would always stay the same. I’m slowly learning that’s 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 fitting 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 aren’t. My thoughts have changed over the years. I’ve come to terms that people may not see the good I see in music and shows. And
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LOCAL MUSIC WITH TITLE FIGHT’S Ned Russin | Special to the Weekender
…is the most evil rocker to ever descend upon Wilkes-Barre? It’s Alice Cooper, of course, and he’s back at the F.M. Kirby Center on Oct. 18. The iconic shock rocker defined rock ‘n’ roll for generations to come, and he’s still quite opinionated on the matter, telling Fuse recently that, ”Mumford & Sons are great at what they do, but it’s not rock ‘n’ roll; don’t call it rock ‘n’ roll. That’s an offence to rock ‘n’ roll.” ”I look at a magazine and it says ‘best new rock band’ and I go, ‘Rock bands don’t 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 Office (71 Public Square, WilkesBarre). Tickets are also available via ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800.745.3000, at all Ticketmaster retail locations, and ticketfly.com.
Ned is taking advice from United Youth and trying to ‘make way for change.’
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as hard as it is to say it, that’s fine. It’s fine because I still find 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 it’s clearly impossible that people going to shows won’t 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 flaws. This is also not me saying that nothing is worth caring about because it is inherently flawed. This is me saying that I find it important enough to work to not only change those flaws, but work towards those initial ideals I am still passionate about. Punk and hardcore is not for everyone, but that doesn’t make it an exclusive community. If you are afraid of loud noises and don’t like getting uncomfortably sweaty, maybe this isn’t 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 infinite amount of possibilities regarding why one might find themselves at a show, and there are just as many reasons as to why people wouldn’t. 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 Theatre’s “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 Stirna’s 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? ShickshinnyForward’s 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 first 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 town’s recovery after the flooding 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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Threatpoint pushes positive message through aggression
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“It kind of sounds like you’re 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 group’s sound, which they have dubbed “Electric City Groove Metal.” “We’re going to do what we want to do. We’re not just going to go with, ‘Oh, let’s play for the radio.’ Let’s just do what we want to do, and we’re 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 Scranton’s 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 first time, the first 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 CJ’s 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 I’ve been in total the past 30 years, this is the first time I’ve seen that kind of positive energy pret-
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with The Curse of sorrow: July 26, 10 p.m., Ole Tyme Charley’s (31 s. River st., Plains). ty much non-stop in no matter what situation that we’re in.” “I’ve played in handful of other heavy acts, but this is the only one that I’ve been in from the start. I’ve always joined bands after they’ve formed. This is the only one that I’ve really helped build from the ground up with the other guys,” Olivetti noted. “Since we’ve been playing together over a year, Bill came and he gave his two cents. We definitely have more of a direction of where we want to go (now) as a band.” “I was doing nothing anymore, and these guys were just getting ready to look for a singer,” James continued. “I knew they were killer musicians, and I wanted to step. I was tired of the hard rock stuff. I wanted to tear like DevilDriver and Lamb of God and stuff, and what’s what they did. “I’m coming back from hard rock. I grew up with thrash and speed; these guys were in thrash and speed, and then it just kind of merged into where we take the thrash and speed and bleed it into that newer, modern metal, that more aggressive stuff.” With a name like Threatpoint and a sound that many have compared to a brutal beatdown, James admits that he has “a lot
Scranton’s Threatpoint have defined ‘Electric City Groove Metal’ through their abrasive but catchy sound.
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of anger built up,” but he’s also “spiritually driven.” “We don’t have any happy songs,” Olivetti acknowledged. “We’re positive. Our lyrics are positive. There’s 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 influences?’ Our influences are everybody we meet, everywhere we go, and every place we find and see…. Whatever we take from this planet is what we put in our music. We’re not political, but there might be political stuff. I’m spiritual, but it’s not being pressed on someone; it’s a feeling in my heart,” James clarified. “Our old bands crashed and burned. You get knocked down in life, in jobs, relationships. We just wanted to say, ‘You know what? We’re going to get knocked down, we’re going to get pushed down, our d—ks in the dirt, but we’re going to rise up, man. And we’re not going to take no for an answer. Basically, Threatpoint is we’re going to go through the doors that are open. The ones that ain’t, we’re kicking down.” The title of their debut record,
“There’s always hope, no matter how many times you get kicked down. It’s not about how many times you get knocked out – it’s about how times you get back up. I think that’s us.”
— Chris James Vocalist for Threatpoint
“Dead to Rise,” recorded at JL Studios in Wyoming, reflects this brazen attitude, and Olivetti hopes it inspires “lots of headbanging” along with hope. “There’s always hope, no matter how many times you get kicked down. It’s not about how many times you get knocked out – it’s about how times you get back up. I think that’s us,” James said. “We want people to rise up and do your thing. Don’t get pushed around. One of our songs, ‘Pave the Way’ – we don’t follow, we pave the way.” Already hard at work on their next album, the band will pave its way through crowds at Ole Tyme Charley’s 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 reflection of their can-do attitude. “It’s tough. The local music scene, the music industry, metal period – you’ve got your back against the wall, but we’re just going to go out and do it because we love it. We love music. It’s not about money. If you’re 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, that’s my night right there. I’m 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 PENN’S 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 Cessna’s 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.
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The Sick Puppies always seem to be caught between two genres. The group’s first major label release, “Dressed Up as Life,” came off as a hard rock album, yet contained enough angst and rebellion hidden under the surface that punk rock fans were able to take notice. The band then released “TriPolar” and may have slipped off the edge a bit, writing more modern, radio-rock and strayed away from the emotion that so many desired. Now, the band has dropped their third album, “Connect,” and it seems they have decided to follow in the path of “Tri-Polar.” “Connect’s” first single, “There’s No Going Back” is complete with an inoffensive and boring lead guitar riff that that could be heard on an acoustic guitar player’s album. The chorus is filled with “whoa oh oh” backing vocals and is overall just a typical Nickelback-like mainstream rock song. The Sick Puppies do get a little convoluted, as the opening track, “Die to Save You,” has a grungy feel to it as vocalist Shimon Moore shares the mic with female vocalist Emma Anzai. Anzai appears through out the album, and on the best track “Under a Very Black Sky,” her innocent vocals match the dark
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 find 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 certifiable Olympian athletes at their instruments, with notable careers of their own, this is arguably Kotzen’s album. Sheehan’s warbling bass tone is recognizable anywhere, and Portnoy’s rhythms are effortlessly complex, but every song bears the hallmark of Kotzen’s funky, Hendrix-meetsMemphis-blues style. Tracks like “Elevate” slam with a swirling chaos of hard rock intensity, very close to any of Kotzen’s 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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The big names will bring inquiring ears to the band; the music will fill said ears with confections of all sorts of rock ‘n’ soul delights. Musicians and lay people alike will enjoy the debut album from The Winery Dogs. The group, comprised of ex-Dream Theater/Adrenaline Mob drummer Mike Portnoy, Mr. Big bassist Billy Sheehan, and
Gomez gets lost in the‘Stars’
Selena Gomez has gone into a studio and recorded her new album, “Stars Dance,” which consists of 11 pop songs she didn’t pen herself backed by instruments she isn’t playing. It might be fun for the causal young summertime listener, but it begs the important question: Why bother?
Artistically, there’s 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-profile romance with ex Justin Bieber, but it is surface stuff and less than revealing. Gomez’s lead single and Billboard top 10 hit, the catchy “Come & Get It,” is about the best offering here, thanks to Stargate’s club-heavy beat. Songwriting and production assists from Ester Dean, The Cataracs, Rock Mafia, 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-old’s first 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-inflected 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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For Jack Casady, there have been certain associations that have followed him throughout his career. He’s been respected as a prolific rock bassist for over 40 years, a touring warhorse, and recognized for his involvement as a founding member of perennial psychedelic elecTric outfit the hoT TunA: Jefferson Airplane. July 25, 7:30 p.m., However, sherman Theater for the (524 Main st., last 44 stroudsburg). years, $25-$40. Casady, along with fellow Airplane co-founder Jorma Kaukonen, has been bringing folk and blues music to legions of fans with the long-standing Hot Tuna, who will be performing an electric show at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg tomorrow night. When The Weekender contacted the famed musician at his home in California to talk about the show, some phone connection problems ensued, and Casady, when informed the interview was being done from the parking lot of Bethel Woods (where the Airplane famously put in an early morning set at the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival, and Hot Tuna had just played a few days prior), instantly started reminiscing about his return visit to the famed farm. “It was terrific. We toured the grounds and took pictures of everything,” Casady said.” You’ll meet Duke Devlin, the resident hippie, and you’ll love him. There’s a plaque out there with a list of all the bands that played (Woodstock), and we took photos and all that kind of stuff. The venue itself is terrific, and we made quips that when we played there 44 years earlier, there weren’t any iron fences,” he said with a laugh. “And of course, the mud; the grounds weren’t as nappy as they are now… It was actually a unique and spiritual moment for us to visit back into that area, and be two of the guys that are still standing, and to be playing our music and keeping the flame burning.” Casady and Kaukonen have been keeping the flame burning by an almost constant touring
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schedule, which finds Hot Tuna performing mostly acoustic shows intermingled with some electric shows, like the one in Stroudsburg. Having experienced both formats over the last five decades, Casady finds it impossible to favor either setting when on the road. “You don’t 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. They’re 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 they’re not done acoustically,” Casady explained. “You can transfer certain songs over from electric to
acoustic, and that’s alright, but certain songs lend themselves to Jorma playing electric guitar that’s not in a finger-picking fashion, and those songs are saved for the electric shows. Jorma sort of fashions the sets to how we’re feeling at the moment, and also what songs we want to bring to the surface. We’ve got a very deep catalogue, so we’ll 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 finding ways to reinvent the music for a newer generation. “I think what helps is our attitude towards the music,” he said. “We’re musicians first, 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 finger-picking most of the time. We try to pick songs that are timeless and songs that aren’t quite headed towards a lot of, perhaps, a political element or not. That’s 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 what’s in store for the Sherman Theater tomorrow night, Casady enthuses about going out in the electric format, something that isn’t 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 they’ve been doing for 40-plus years – go out and have some fun. “We’re very excited for it. We haven’t played an electric show in a few months, so we’re really excited to get the electric gang together, and for the kind of material we do in the electric set,” he said. “Everybody’s really excited to play, and we’re going to hit the stage and have some fun.” W
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POETIC The Osterhout Free Library (71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, www.osterhout.info, 570.821.1959) • 5th Annual Raising the Roof Party: Aug. 9, 5-8 p.m., top level of Intermodal Center, Wilkes-Barre. $15, pre-event; $20, door. Must be 21 to attend. Rain or shine. • Fall Gala: Oct. 4, 6-11 p.m., Westmoreland Club (59 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre). Pittston Memorial Library (47 Broad St., 570.654.9565, pitmemlib@ comcast.net) • “Beneath the Surface” Teen Summer Reading Program: July 25, Aug. 8, 15, 2 p.m. Teens entering grades 6-12. Registration necessary and runs June 17-22. Stop by the library or call or email to register. Family nights, for children preschool to fifth grade, call to register: • Treasure Ball Game: July 25, 4 p.m. • Cartoonist Bob Heim book reading and illustration for the kids: July 25, 6 p.m. • Potato Chip Taste Test: Aug. 1, 6 p.m. • Dirt Party which will include “Make Your Own Dirt Cup Dessert” and balloon creations by JustinCredible: Aug. 5, 5:30 p.m. Plymouth Public Library (107 W. Main St., Plymouth, 570.779.4775) • Adult computer lessons: Daily, call to register. • Story Time: Mon., 11 a.m. or Wed., 10:30 a.m. Toddlers/preschool children. West Pittston Library (200 Exeter Ave., www.wplibrary.org, 570.654.9847) • Book Club: First Tues., 6:45 p.m. Free. Informal discussion of memberselected books. • Weekly story time for children: Fri., 1 p.m. Free. VISUAL Artist for Art (514 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA 18503 570.969.1040) • 25 Years Celebration, Aug. 24 Camerawork Gallery (Downstairs in the Marquis Gallery, Laundry Building, 515 Center St., Scranton, 570.510.5028. www.cameraworkgallery.org, rross233@ aol.com) Gallery hours Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • “Auto as Art:” Through July 31. Dietrich Theatre (downtown Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500) • Civil War Exhibit: Through July. Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, PA, 570.346.7186, www.everhart-museum. org) Admission $5 adults; $3 students/ seniors; $2 children 6-12; members free. • Hats off to the Everhart!: Aug. 4, 5 p.m., hosted by Pastel’s Restaurant (1385 Lackawanna Trail, Clarks Summit). $100 per person. 21 and older. Marquis Art and Frame (515 Center St., Scranton, 570.344.3313) • “Something from Nothing:”
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Fight or flight
Most of us have an extreme fear – whether it is spiders or the sound of footsteps all too near. There are even a select few who attempt to avoid fear at all costs, spending their lives wishing, hoping, and praying they never come to face it. Unfortunately, as Koethi Zan demonstrates in her latest novel, “The Never List,” fear becomes a reality. Even in the event we survive, a question remains – would you have the courage to one day relive that fear in order to save another? At first glance, Sarah and Jennifer might seem like typ ical best friends. But together, they share a union like sisters ‘The Never List’ connected by The Koethi Zan Never List, a set of Rating: W W W W rules they live by in order to avoid any and all danger that exists result of good behavior special few who can put all for them. Unfortunately, and lack of proof related the missing pieces togethas they soon find out, even to homicide, Jack’s pre - er – the remaining victims. the best-laid plans can take meditated abductions and Due to the explicit a devastating turn for the heinous violations of the nature of the work, parworst. only known three victims ticularly torture, rape, and “There were four of us goes cold. Within days and further violent behavior, down there for the first without any hard evidence, the novel will certainly not thirty-two months and Jack will be released into be for everyone. However, eleven days of our captiv- the world again. Zan has tastefully created ity. And then, very sudAs a result, Sarah’s a twisted and thought-pro denly and without warn- conscience leads her to voking work of suspense ing, there were three. Even seek out the truth behind that is not cheapened though the fourth person Jennifer’s disappearance, by grotesque and all too hadn’t made any noise at which means going against vivid detail. Instead, Zan all in several months, the her best judgment and, of has classically taken “The room got very quiet when course, The Never List. Never List” to a new level she was gone.” Sarah knows she will need by leaving the most unset10 years later, Jennifer all the help she can get, tling of details to our own is presumed dead. Her and so she enlists those imaginations. body is never found, which continues to plague Sarah. Why were Sarah, Tracy, Books released the week of July 29: and Christine saved from ‘Calculated in Death’ by J.D. Robb Jack Derber’s sadistic ‘50 Harbor Street’ by Debbie Macomber hands, but not Jennifer? Like the profile of many ‘The Highway’ by C.J. Box well-known psychopaths, ‘Death Angel’ by Linda Fairstein Jack is an educated charm‘Me Before You: A Novel’ by Jojo Moyes er. So much so that as a
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There was a time when news of a Superman/Batman crossover film would have trumped anything else on geeks’ minds, but that was before “The Avengers.” It’s pretty safe to say that Marvel Comics dominated San Diego Comic-Con International this year, trumping even the news that Supes and the Dark Knight would finally meet on the big screen in the sequel to this year’s “Man of Steel” after teaming up together in comics and cartoons for decades. While I didn’t get to attend (New York Comic Con is the biggest con I’ll tackle in 2013), it was clear from all the online coverage that my favorite comic company ruled the weekend with news on several of its upcoming movies. The most prominent, of course, was the reveal of the full title of “Avengers 2” – “The Avengers: Age of Ultron.” This may seem like it reveals quite a bit about the direction of the 2015 sequel, but writer/director Joss Whedon and company put to bed a lot of rumors right away. Ultron, the living automaton, was created by Hank Pym, a.k.a. Ant-Man, in the comics, but this version of the evil robot will feature a different origin, likely to allow the makers of the upcoming AntMan movie some creative space. And to make matters even more confusing, the film is only taking the title from the recent “Age of Ultron” story arc and will not be adapted from it. Where is Thanos during all of this, the villain hinted at in the end of the first movie? Questions have been answered, sure, but many more arise, like where additional characters like Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch fit in to all this. But a good Comic-Con tease only whets your appetite for more, and boy did they do just that. The X-Men cast and crew were also present to talk about “Days of Future Past,” Fox’s next installment in the X-franchise, bringing with them a lit-up Sentinel head and Trask (their creator, played by Peter Dinklage) promotional materials. The robots (artificial intelligence must have rubbed someone in Hollywood the wrong way recently) will wipe out mutants, as well as mankind, in the future if our heroes can’t stop them. This movie will be taking liberties with the source material as well, allowing a crossover between the younger actors from 2011’s “First Class” and the older actors from the original trilogy. Considering all the promotion this thing has been getting lately, this wasn’t as much a surprise as “Avengers,” but the panel seemed like a lot of fun. Andrew Garfield had a lot of fun at his panel as well, staying in character as Spider-Man (complete with full costume) for the entire thing and acting starstruck next to co-star Jamie Foxx while Tom Hiddleston terrorized another panel as Loki. The entire “Agents of SHIELD” pilot was shown, which will continue the story of the secret agents from “The Avengers” on the small screen, and it received rave reviews. Fans also finally got a good, solid look at “Guardians of the Galaxy,” Marvel’s 2014 wild card film based on one of their more obscure properties. From the images and descriptions of footage I’ve seen, it sounds like it’s shaping up to be the fun, quirky space romp that it should be with James Gunn (“Slither,” “Super”) at the helm. I had little doubt that this one would surprise everyone, and from all I’ve read, it’s shaping up nicely even just a few weeks into shooting. DC, on the other hand, announced that along with its “Man of Steel” sequel (which will not have Christian Bale returning as Batman), they would be working on a Flash movie, which shocked many fans who assumed Wonder Woman would come first. With Whedon working at Marvel exclusively over the next several years, they’re probably still kicking themselves that they didn’t get let him just adapt Diana years ago like he was supposed to. While it’s a tricky property to handle, it’s funny how they think that making a two-hour film about a guy who runs really fast will be easier than reintroducing the character who successfully carried a popular TV show and paved the way for generations of superheroines. “Justice League” is now getting bumped to 2017, which will allow more production time but not much room to introduce so many new characters. And does that lackluster “Green Lantern” movie from 2011 fit into all this somewhere? Whereas Marvel left fanboys drooling, DC seems to have sparked debates and arguments regarding the future of their cinematic universe. Do you rush a Justice League movie to compete with Marvel and score the quick cash or do you start building up to it in the hopes of a bigger payoff down the road? I would suggest the latter, but that doesn’t seem to be the direction they’re headed, and without any big casting announcements or anything other than a Batman/ Superman logo to keep anticipation high, the future doesn’t seem as bright for the Super Friends. Maybe they can borrow some time-traveling mutants and fix their clouded continuity. If Fox can still get people excited about their X-Men films after screwing them up so badly with “X-Men: The Last Stand” and “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” then there’s always hope that with the right creative team, you too can rule Comic-Con. Better luck next year, DC. -Rich Howells is a lifelong Marvel Comics collector, wannabe Jedi master, and cult film fan. E-mail him at rhowells@ civitasmedia.com. W
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Ed Sheeran’s honesty sometimes gets him in trouble with management, but that hasn’t stopped him yet.
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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 Sheeran’s music. Many might also know about Ed’s current summer plans, touring the country with singer Taylor Swift. But for most, that’s 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.” “I’ve dated some singers before.” A recent US Weekly report stated he was “hooking up” with Selena Gomez. “People don’t 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, it’s over now, so we can talk about it.” Sheeran was open to chatting about his last girlfriend, who was not a public figure. 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 isn’t the first time Sheeran’s management or record label has taken issue with a piece of information spilled by the singer – and it probably won’t be the last. Perhaps one of Sheeran’s 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 flat by the door, and people take them as party
favors when they come around,” he revealed. “There’s 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. Sheeran’s 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 finds himself performing these songs in stadiums across the U.S. with Swift. He’s also visited her new $17 million mansion in Watch Hill, R.I. “It’s incredible,” he remarked. “The view’s 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. “There’s a competition that three people have won where there’s this huge plate of ice cream, and if you finish it, you get your picture on a wall,” he explained. “Only three people have done it, and they’re 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 One’s psyche, in hopes of finally 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 script…we are to tire of Wolverine, his most focusing on [Wolverine] and his famous alter ego. In fact, the journey towards intimate and actor finds himself warming more interior stories,” says the more to the Marvel superhero actor. with each passing year. “This isn’t wall-to-wall “It was 1999 [when I first mutants and people flying 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 reflecting on why would Key to the film’s 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 o’clock 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 he’s 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 he’s just finished 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 2009’s “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 film was an longing to send Wolverine to origin story, this time around, Japan since 1999 when he first 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 2006’s “X-Men: Last smuggled the book while he Stand” and 2011’s “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 first ‘X-Men’ movie, he nothing goes as planned for the wanted it to be really human and superhero, and soon he’s 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. mafia 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” flick, but then he began thinking that the story would be even better for a Wolverine movie. “This idea of taking Wolverine to a place that’s completely foreign and making him completely unhinged and not knowing who anyone is – it’s a great [plot] because he’s a natural outsider,”
Jackman discovers complexities,rage behind‘The Wolverine’
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Amy Longsdorf
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 it’s 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 film 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 filmmaker’s work. “Jim said to me in our very first phone conversation about ‘Wolverine’ that he was thinking, tonally, the film should [resemble] ‘The Outlaw Josey Wales.’” Immediately, I knew we were going create something different. “We didn’t want it to feel like any other Wolverine movie or any other comic book movie. We weren’t 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 first 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 five-chicken-breasts a day, but it allowed Mangold to polish the script and intensify the role played by Japanese supermodel (and firsttime actress) Tao Okamoto. “Women are sort of Wolverine’s Achilles heel, and in this movie, we have a predominance of women, including [Okamoto] and Famke [Janssen], who’s 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 Jackman’s 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 Jackman’s 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 wasn’t 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 he’s reprising Wolverine yet again for next summer’s “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 first anti-heroes,” notes Jackman. “He had claws and could heal himself, but his real defining 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. “He’s the person you want on your side and that’s what makes him formidable. That’s why I think teenagers particularly relate to him because there is confusion, emotion, and unresolved anger there. “That’s 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 it’s just complexity.”
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‘The Conjuring’ knows how to build suspense and keep the audience on its toes.
Rating: W W W There’s a reason why scary movies such as “The Conjuring” make a ton of money at the box office. 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 aren’t 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: it’s “Men in Black” but with dead people; it’s “Die Hard” set in the White House. The entertainment value is based on one part comfort and one part spectacle, whether it’s Iron Man blasting away the bad guys or us getting another peep at Ken Jeong’s junk. With scary movies, all that matters is the rush that comes from getting scared. And we get our money’s 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. It’s 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 family’s 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 film about a doll? Why did he linger on the matches left on the cellar stairs? What is the music box all about? – so we’re never quite sure where we stand. Wan emphasizes noises, creaks, and clatters. Or he’ll focus on the slight movement of a specific 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, it’s 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 they’re not the reason people flocked to “The Conjuring” this past weekend. Audiences wanted to get a shot of adrenaline, to maybe have their dates get a little closer. They definitely went to the right movie. -To read more of Pete’s cinematic musings, please visit whatpeteswatching. blogspot.com or follow him on Twitter, @PeteCroatto. W
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Plains eatery adds culinary competitor
By Christopher J. Hughes
From The Times leader
It hasn’t taken long for 279 Bar and Grill (279 S. River St., Plains) to make a splash. Opened just two months ago, Executive Chef and General Manager Jim Guasto, 35, of Dupont, has had the good fortune to build a unique menu and host of number of special tasting events featuring area chefs and contestants from Season 11 of “Hell’s Kitchen.” Next month, Guasto brings a past reality television guest back to full-time status as his coexecutive chef. Barret Beyer, 36, of Central Islip, N.Y., will be the co-executive chef of the eatery that’s offering upscale dining in a relaxed atmosphere in midAugust. Guasto has quickly taken the kitchen from a freezer-to-fryer operation to one using fresh ingredients. There are plans to complete a transition to a fully functional kitchen with a new walk-in cooler later this month, he said. 279 Bar and Grill already has a unique offering of “upscale bar food” for lunch and delivery with different spins on salads, “big, kickass burgers with steak knives through the top,” house-cut fries, and more. Guasto plans to build and expand the American-Italian fusion menu with steak and seafood features and a new Sunday brunch planned to launch in August along with a more fixed dinner menu with weekly specials.
SPeCial TaSTinG eVenTS:
July 29 featuring “Hell’s Kitchen” contestant Jessica lewis; aug. 12 featuring “Hell’s Kitchen” contestant anthony Rodriguez; 279 Bar and grill (279 s. River st., Plains). Hours: Mon., 6 p.m.-2 a.m.; Wed.-Fri, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; sat.-sun., noon-close. entertainment includes 279 House Band (dustin switzer, Tommy Wynder, dylan skursky and andrew sleboda) Mondays; sting Ray Blues, Wednesdays; alicia lynn and Jody Busch, Thursdays; various acts, Fridays and saturdays. Call (570) 235-1037 to RsVP for tastings, facebook. com/279Bandg. “He’s the same age. He’s pretty much like a long lost brother,” Guasto said of his new hire. Beyer was the second current “Hell’s Kitchen” contestant to have a special tasting menu in Plains. Hanover Township resident Michael Langdon, executive chef at the Huntsville Golf Club in Dallas, was the first. When tickets for Beyer’s special event sold out in less than a day, the culinary competitor knew he was on to something big. When he stayed with Guasto before the dinner, the two connected immediately. “I feel like I’ve known this guy for 10 years, and I’ve only met him for five minutes,” Beyer said
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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 first visit to NEPA, Beyer quickly pitched Guasto on the idea of a special barbecue using 279’s 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 couldn’t 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 that’s 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 don’t have egos. It’s all about enjoying the passion that we have for food. There’s 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 ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ contestant), New York with Barret, everyone goes after each other. There’s not a lot of camaraderie,” he said. “These guys can’t 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 we’re 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 area’s reputation as a “culinary hot spot.” “I’m 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, it’s only going to add to it,” he said. Beyer said he hasn’t 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. “I’m just happy,” he added. “Amazing things are happening for me. It’s all due to the hard work I put into it… We make it look easy, but it’s hard.” 279 Bar and Grill will continue to host special events every other Monday. Confirmed tasting events will feature “Hell’s 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 ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ prepares dishes for a special event at 279 Bar and Grill earlier this year.
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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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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. Dogfish Head Brewery, Festina Pêche: 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,
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Derek Warren | Weekender Correspondent
Just peachy!
Brewer: Dogfish Head Brewery Beer: Festina Pêche Style: Berliner Weissbier ABV: 4.50% Description: Dogfish’s Festina Pêche 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 flavors 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 finish is surprisingly dry; I say “surprisingly” because one might imagine that a beer dominated by peaches may finish a bit on the sweet side, but this has a nice crisp, dry finish. 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 Pêche 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 don’t 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 flavors 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 Pêche 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 aren’t many breweries left making this beautiful style of beer, and it is great that Dogfish 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 Derek’s beer blog at idtapthat.org.
it is especially wonderful on hot summer days. Don’t 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 floral hops. I cannot think of a better beer partner to have on hand this summer. 7. 21st Amendment Brewery, Brew Free or Die: IPA’s 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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A 20-Something’S wild AdventureS
Raising the bar
Justin Brown | Weekender Correspondent
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THE LITIGIOUS SOCIETY Shower rooms in health clubs are slippery enough, but Marc Moskowitz, 66, cited the one at the Bally Total Fitness gym on E. 55th St. in New York City as especially dangerous, according to his recent lawsuit to recover expenses for a broken shoulder suffered in a fall. Moskowitz claimed that so much gay male sex was occurring in the shower and locker-room area (unsupervised by Bally) that he had probably slipped on semen. PRIORITIES At a June hearing, a Philadelphia judge became so exasperated at defendant Robert Williams’ seeming cluelessness about his need to keep his probation appointments that she ordered him to take “etiquette” classes before returning to court. Williams, a rap singer and budding music mogul still under court supervision on gun and drug charges from 2008, cavalierly defended his inability to find time for his probation officer by explaining that he was a busy man, working with seven “artists,” with a demanding travel schedule, and uninhibitedly using social media (creating posts that, allegedly, led to threats against the probation officer). (Williams, of course, was accompanied to court by a several-man entourage.) IRONIES — An atheist “church” in Lake Charles, La., run by lapsed Pentecostal Jerry DeWitt, conducts periodic services with many of the trappings expected by the pious — except for the need to believe in a supreme being. Such “churches” (reported The New York Times and Washington Post in coincidental stories the same day in June) can help soothe the “biological” needs for survival and avoidance of loneliness by congregational rituals (such as celebrating a sabbath) and in helping find meaning “in something other than (oneself).” For example, atheist Sigfried Gold praised a “rigorous prayer routine” (beseeching a “vivid goddess he created”) in overcoming his weight problem. — War Endangers War Relics: In June, fighting in the Syrian civil war spread to its west, threatening archaeological digs and already recovered artifacts near the ancient city of Hamoukar — which is the site of history’s earliest known urban warfare (about 5,500 years ago). — The business website Quartz reported in June that a popular consumer item in North Korea’s perhapsimproving economy is the refrigerator, made in China and increasingly available as a reward to stellar performers among civil servants and other elites. The appliances, however, cannot reliably store food because the country’s electric grid is so frequently offline and are mostly just status symbols. One item Quartz says often gets displayed in the refrigerator: books. — Robert Dugan, 47, a full-time patrolman for the Delaware County (Pa.) Park Police, was charged in June with illegally impersonating a police officer. According to authorities in Brookhaven, Pa., Dugan had accosted a woman double-parked outside her home to pressure her into moving the car, but she refused. Dugan allegedly claimed he was an Upland Borough police officer (with authority to write parking citations and make arrests, which he did not actually have). C O M P E L L I N G EXPLANATIONS — Lame: (1.) Rodger Kelly was arrested in St. George, Utah, in June for rape of a female neighbor, but he told police that he committed the act only to “save” her, since he had discovered her “cold” and unconscious. He had violated her body only “to try and get her temperature up,” according to the police report. (2.) The low-price air carrier GoAir of New Delhi announced in June that in the future it would hire only females for the cabin crew — because they weigh less than men (and expects eventually to save the equivalent of $4 million annually in fuel based on average weights). — In May, former schoolteacher Kathleen Cawthorne, 33, of Rustburg, Va., successfully negotiated a reduction in her 11-year sentence for having sex with an underage student. Cawthorne’s punishment was set at only four months in prison when she presented the judge with a clinical diagnosis of “hypersexuality,” supposedly showing that she had little ability to control her desire to seduce the boy. PERSPECTIVE Floridians Standing Their Ground: In May, a jury in Tampa decided that Ralph Wald, 70, was not guilty of murdering a 32-year-old man he had shot in the back three times. He said he had caught the man having sex with his wife (successfully claiming that he thought the man was a dangerous intruder in his home). However, Marissa Alexander, 34, of Jacksonville, was sentenced last year to 20 years in prison for “aggravated assault” for merely firing a warning shot during an altercation with her estranged husband. The man, Rico Gray, is a serial domestic abuser and admitted that he was threatening Alexander that night and that she never actually pointed her gun directly at him. However, the judge denied Alexander use of the “stand your ground” defense because she had declined to simply walk away from Gray. FETISHES ON PARADE (1.) According to Chicago police, Gerardo Perez, 50, broke away while on a tour in May of the Chicago Animal Care and Control Facility because he had been struck with a sexual attraction. He was discovered minutes later on his hands and knees beside a pit bull, “appearing to have just had sex with the animal,” according to a report on WMAQ-TV. (2.) Shaun Orris, 41, was charged with disorderly conduct in Waukesha, Wis., in June after raising a ruckus outside the Montecito Ristorante Lounge, harassing passersby by loudly expressing his “constitutional right” to have sex with goats.
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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, I’m 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 they’re 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. “There’s 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, I’d like to introduce you to a very talented young man,” mentioned the manager. “This is Justin Brown.” I couldn’t 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 didn’t 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.) “That’s 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 films 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 find that business deflated 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 KRZ’s Rocky, and to kick it off this Saturday, July 27, The Weekender’s 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 Justin’s charity event, including scranton Mayor Chris doherty, 98.5 KRZ’s Rocky, and The Weekender’s “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.
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By Christopher J. Hughes
From The Times leader
The members of the British Car Club of Northeastern PA are hitting the road. Work at South Abington Park will prevent the car show from returning to its regular venue for its 11th annual event. But Club President Ed Ostrowsky, of Wyoming, has turned the inconvenience into an opportunity. On Sunday, July 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the car show will include vintage aircraft for the first time as classic European automobiles roll into the Wyoming Valley Airport (2001 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort). “The facility staff here has just been phenomenal. Joyce and Jim Scrobola have just been unbelievable. Anything we needed, they were there,” Ostrowsky said. The British Car Club has about 160 members, and Ostrowsky is infusing new energy into the organization that has helped bring in at least 12 new members, with many hailing from Luzerne County. Sponsors for the 11th annual show include Bennett Automotive Group of Allentown. The dealership will bring in the Jaguar XF, XJ, and new F-Type Roadster for display this Sunday. “The thing it is just scary beautiful,” Ostrowsky said of the F-Type. Club members share a passion for British-made automobiles, but the show is open to all European models. They hope to attract Porsches, Fiats, Alfas, Minis, motorbikes, and more to Sunday’s unique event. “Once you get addicted to a British car – and you know you can pretty much say that with any class – once you get addicted to a British car, it’s a disease. We all share that disease,” he noted. Ostrowsky fondly remembers when he caught the bug. “I bought my first British car when I was parking cars in the student lot for a work study for football at King’s College. I was parking cars and this lady would come down from Mountain Top in this 1962 Triumph. Every time she would drive by, I was just like, ‘Oh, my God, I love that car,’” he recalled. The car, which had cloth wiring, would often ground out in the rain, and Ostrowsky recalls ribbing the owner about getting rid of her “terrible” ride. “I used to say to her, ‘You ought to sell that son of a bitch,’” he said. “I literally ended up buying that car for $350 from that lady. I still have that car. I’ve had it since 1976.” Ostrowsky’s 1962 Triumph is staying home this weekend, but his Triumph TR6 and an MGC will be at the show. The MGC, he said, is “a rather rare bird,” and he believes less than 900 of them exist in the United States. Aside from their annual show, club members have participated in notable events, including a special run on the second day of the recent Giants Despair Hill Climb in Laurel Run. “When they broke for lunch, we took the 12 cars up the hill. People were going absolutely crazy.” Ostrowsky said members already come from many counties in northeastern Pennsylvania, but it’s his goal as the new president to find members in every county of the region. Sunday’s show will include a small tribute to the Giants Despair and food prepared by Boy Scout Troop 281 from Dallas. Profits from all food sales will directly benefit the troop. Hosting the car show at the airport presents a unique opportunity for car lovers. With fees starting at $20, they can take a trip up in an airplane. Those with a little extra to spend looking for a more rare experience can go up in a Navy SNJ or T-28 Trojan with rides costing at least $175. Participants’ cars will be judged in 25 different categories based on marque and model with first, second, and third place trophies being awarded. There are also trophies awarded for Best of Show and Diamond in the Rough, a car that may be going under repairs that shows great potential. About 70 cars had pre-registered by Monday, and Ostrowsky was expecting many to arrive the day of the show. “I don’t think the valley’s ever seen this kind of car collection at one time,” Ostrowsky said. “I think when you combine the airport and the cars, it’s just going to be staggering.” W
British Car Club of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s 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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A green shower
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It’s hot. That’s no surprise. If you haven’t by now, you are probably digging out your stack of mismatched bathing suits, or the always fun…shopping 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. It’s 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 floaty ring around you once in the water. The skirt poofs out and floats. 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. Let’s talk about water parks. Again, don’t be trashy, but you don’t need to completely cover up. Just remember, if you don’t have a snug fit, you can easily lose your top on some of the water rides. And we’ve 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 first trip to the beach this season, I slathered this delish smelling stuff all over and didn’t even get pink, just a nice golden bronze. It’s 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 [email protected]. My bridal shower was this past weekend and I’m 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 mom’s flower 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 flowers and oversized centerpieces, we used potted herbs from Culver’s 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 you’re 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 season’s trendy patterns to wear as a cover up. • Don’t overthink the suit. Just be comfortable, dress appropriately for the occasion, and enjoy the summer!
all of the food on the menu was vegetarian – I’m pretty sure all of the meat eaters didn’t 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 fiancé’s side! If you’re looking for great food that’s home cooked and local, I highly recommend The Soupchic; this girl has such creative menus that are always changing and always delicious! I couldn’t 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 I’m 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
How girls compete
Name: TIMOTHY LOCKMAN Town: SWOYERSVILLE
It’s common knowledge that men will compete against each other to gain a woman’s attention. Not only is this observable almost everywhere, but it’s also supported by a bundle of scientific investigation. When pursuing a potential mate, men, for the most part, are fairly easy to figure 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 you’re someone trying to figure 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 shouldn’t be. Violence, though employed by men, is rarely used as a strategy by females to fend off would-be competitors. (“Cat fights,” 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 you’re 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. What’s 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 study’s authors, the following are a few ways women compete against sexually attractive samesex peers: • Gossiping and spreading rumors • Degrading the competitor’s 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 rival’s 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 person’s value.” In other words, if you’re a guy who’s in a relationship and has lots of sexually attractive female friends, this, I predict, won’t go over well with your significant other, as it wouldn’t if you’re 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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Do you want to be part of the winning Team? Are you interested in being part of a company expanding and setting the standard for their Industry? Do you have what it takes to be a ‘True Hunter’? Civitas Media and The Times Leader is hiring a Regional New Media Manager who can not only source their leads, but close them as well. This is a revenueproducing, sales-based position. The ability to work with and achieve quotas is a must. We are looking for someone who wants to come into this position and turn themselves into a powerhouse. We want candidates who will always be scouting for new opportunities in every interaction while representing our organization in the best possible light. We are looking for applicants who can leverage related experience in local merchant advertising, along with respective connections to build partnerships. Both a sense of professionalism and adaptability are a must. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to adapt and work well in a fast-paced environment, a positive attitude and willingness to learn, a friendly and personable presence, the ability to work seamlessly both alone and within a team, attention to detail, and exceptional organizational capabilities. Most importantly, must possess the ability to both establish and maintain profitable business relationships. This position will work closely with management to implement and execute new digital revenue streams and train digital & traditional salespeople on how these new products fit into our overall digital portfolio. This individual will be an experienced field sales representative with outstanding digital knowledge as well as being knowledgeable in emerging and existing facets of digital media. Strong candidates will exceed specific activity metrics and revenue goals. Qualifications: Education, Certifications, and/or Licenses and Experience • Compensation: Salary plus Commission • Full Time Position: Exempt • Candidates must be Social Media users and have a strong comprehension of emerging media and technologies. • 2-4 years industry or digital sales experience preferred. • Effectively deliver formal presentations to audiences (example-PowerPoint). • Requires the ability to travel to customer sites and industry functions. Requires a valid driver’s license. Civitas Media is a growing Company and is currently adding associates with a variety of skill sets. Civitas Media has publications in NC, SC, TN, KY, VA, WV, OH, IL, MO, GA, OK, IN and PA. Send resume and cover letter to [email protected] or to Walt Lafferty The Times Leader 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre PA 18711
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Established Manufacturing Company is seeking several CNC Operators for full time opportunity. Knowledge of CNC and/or prior machine shop experience required. Must be reliable, hard working and punctual. Position requires drug screening and reliable transportation. Also seeking several entry level Forge Press Operators for full time opportunity. Must be able to load/unload presses and induction heaters, change tooling, operate forklift (training provided), daily machine maintenance is required. Also seeking Maintenance Mechanic to perform duties such as repairing damaged and broken equipment, perform scheduled maintenance and install new equipment. Skills required are welding and fabricating experience, the ability to work with electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, ability to read and decipher engineering blueprints, operating a forklift, scissor lift and articulating boom lift safety. OPEN HOUSE at Medico Industries, 1060 Hanover Street, Hanover Township Pa 18706, 1/2 mile past the Drivers License Center on the left hand side. We will be providing company overview and tour. Interviews will be held on site upon completion of an application. Perspective employees will be sent for drug testing so please come prepared with photo identification and another form of identification such as social security card. Staff will be available from 8:00a.m. thru 4:00p.m. to conduct interviews.
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WEEKENDER, WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2013
VIDEO GAME REVIEWS
Robbie Vanderveken | Special to the Weekender
‘Scallywags’worthy of your doubloons
Do you know why pirates are so cool? They just AARRRR! If you need more proof, download “Scurvy Scallywags in The Voyage to Discover the Ultimate Sea Shanty” for IOS or Android. Developed by acclaimed developer Ron Gilbert (creator of “Monkey Island”), “Scurvy Scallywags” is a Match 3 puzzle game that shares a lot of similarities to “Bejeweled” but has a jaunty pirate theme and clever RPG elements. The high seas adventure starts out with the character customization screen. You can design the look of your scallywag with all sorts of options, such as faces, swords, hats, tops, and pants. Then you get to pick where you want to go from a treasure map and set sail. When you get to your destination, you have to complete puzzle boards by sliding around pieces to match three of each symbol to make them disappear and rack up points, gold, and power-ups. One thing I noticed that separated the gameplay from “Bejeweled” is when you eliminate pieces, the new ones flow in based on direction of where they are eliminated. If you destroy pieces on the right of the board, the replacements will come in from the left, and so on. Another very different thing is your character is on the game board itself. As you eliminate symbols, your little pirate moves around the board toward the empty spaces. The game board is littered with all sorts of different icons, like swords, poison, rats, gold, and several others. You need to collect the gold and avoid getting caught by the poison, rats, and other traps. Periodically in the puzzles, there are enemies that want to halt your progress. You need to
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avoid them and match up sword icons to increase your fighting strength. When you level is greater than the number under the enemy, you have to strategically maneuver your way around the board until you are next to them and a fight will break out. If you defeat all of the enemies, you will complete the puzzle. As you progress to different islands, the difficulty increases, and there is the occasional introduction of a new rule that switches up the gameplay a bit. Nothing is ever too drastic, but it is an interesting change a pace and makes you think a little differently. Each time you kill an enemy or finish a puzzle, it unlocks all sorts of booty, such as clothing and new weapons. By unlocking new weapons and clothing, you can raise your abilities, such as increased attack or even passive abilities such as turning gold into swords. The most handy perk I found was the ability to hop around the board to the nearest object; this was great for collection Scallywags in The Voyage to Discover the Ultimate Sea Shanty’ Systems: IOS, Android Genre: Puzzle + RPG Rating: 9+ Publisher: Beep Games, Inc. Developer: Beep Games, Inc.
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levels where it becomes more expensive to revive yourself. There are in-app purchases if you want to spend some money on customizing your ship or guy, but I didn’t spend the extra cash. Overall, I did really enjoy “Scurvy Scallywags.” It was a charming puzzle game, with silly music and laugh out loud dialogue. For a $1.99, you can download this addictive game and have hours of fun on your phone. -Robbie Vanderveken is the digital operations specialist at The Times Leader. E-mail him at [email protected].
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quests. Completing puzzles unlocks scenes of a play, which move along the story of the game. When you finish 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. I’ve been driving it around to car shows and cruises and having a blast with it.” W
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BAZAARS/FESTIVALS 2nd Annual Pennsylvania Organic FarmFest: aug. 2-3, grange Fairgrounds, Centre Hall. For more info visit farmfest.paorganic.org, or call Kathryn Tokarz at 814.422.0251. 27th annual Pocono State Craft Festival (www.poconocrafts.com or call 570-476-4460.) • Aug. 24-25, Quiet Valley (347 Quiet Valley Road, Stroudsburg). $6, adults; Free, children 12 and under. St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church (93 Zerby Ave, Edwardsville) • 15th Annual Ethnic Food Festival: aug. 24, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. BENEFITS/CHARITY EVENTS 5th Annual Golf Tournament benefiting the 1st Lt. Jeffrey dePrimo Memorial Fund, luzerne Foundation: aug. 17, 1:30 p.m., Wilkes-Barre Golf Club. $75. Register at deprimogolf.com or call 570.709.0916 for more info American Cancer Society • Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Wyoming Valley walk kickoff breakfast: Aug. 20, 7:30 a.m., Wilkes-Barre/scranton Railriders stadium, Moosic.
American Red Cross of Lackawanna County • Roof-A-Thon: Aug. 7-9, Wendy’s, 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., Ertle’s Subaru (789 N. 9th St., Stroudsburg). • Meet & Greet/Adoption day: aug. 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tractor Supply (Route 209, Brodheadsville) Candy’s 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 Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care Program, Rescue for Domestic Animals, Inc., and Ben & Georges Ice Cream: Aug. 10-11, 5:30-10 p.m., Ben & George’s (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,
[email protected]) • 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. McDonald’s (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 [email protected] 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 Joe’s 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 Forward’s 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 [email protected] 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, [email protected], Car and Bike Show • Benefits SCHOTT colleague SEE AGENDA, PAGE 50
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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 entrée 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 [email protected] . 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, Knoebal’s. 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 [email protected], 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 Owner’s 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, [email protected]) • 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. • Children’s 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, [email protected]) • 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 s—t 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-fulfilling sunny outlook. That’s why I’m reminding you now: Things won’t automatically go your way. Nevertheless, don’t leap to the conclusion that the world has turned specifically against you. Just dial your hopefulness to a longer timeframe; soon, you’ll be the zodiac’s 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 you’ve pretty much stopped attempting anything the least bit chancy. Although taking unnecessary risks can liven up your life—and are a part of what makes life so great—I’m not going to advise you to start doing bong hits, shoplifting lipstick, or having sex in the office. However, don’t 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 floor, lately it’d be way too crowded. On it, you’re constantly jostled, poked, elbowed and stepped on by your boogying neighbors. Don’t flip out and shove anyone out of your personal space, but don’t just fume and bop in place either, biding your time until the dance floor clears enough to really get your groove on. There’s another solution—one only someone of your enhanced charisma could pull off. Don’t compete against all these people packed into your space. Dance with them instead—which 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 you’ve been confided in, toothpicks under your fingernails couldn’t pry secrets out of you. You’re a vault. Perhaps all this is true, or perhaps like most legends it’s mostly true but enhanced for popular consumption. I’d like to believe they’re accurate, that you’ll be able to resist the tantalizing incentives being dangled in front of you, in exchange for a betrayal so minor it’d be almost imperceptible. Trust me when its brilliance. When you’re actively seeking inspiration, it’ll hide like a shy child. Don’t waste energy fruitlessly pursuing it. Instead, distract yourself with something productive, be it whittling, knitting, or washing dishes. The afflatus will come, and you’ll be able to do something about it as soon as you finish the project you began so it could. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You’re like a peacock hiding his plumage. You’ve spent all season cultivating this gorgeous crop of long, sleek, shining feathers, and now you’re too shy to strut. Don’t 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 you’re ready and able to seduce the pants off virtually anyone and everyone? It’d be a shame to work this hard and not show it off. Strut your stuff baby, since you’ve 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 figurative) you crave. You also share a powerful intuition with that fascinating lizard, which can predict an insect’s movements accurately enough to nail it with a long, sticky tongue. Long sticky tongues aside, trust those gut feelings, which can help you find things to feed you, spiritually. Bear with my metaphor: Don’t 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 you’re designed to worry. Supposedly you’re fed and defined, 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 concerns—emotional and material security—one’s more realistic than the other. Go ahead and fret a little about money—just enough to keep you from making the extravagant purchases that’ll shunt you too deeply into the red. But don’t worry about the loyalty and resilience of your inner circle of friends; their occasional annoyance with your moodiness is just that, and won’t more than temporarily disrupt the deeper current of love beneath. -To contact Caeriel, send mail to sign. [email protected]. 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 you’re offered isn’t 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; I’d 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, I’ll say this: Go ahead and jump blind, since it’s 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, you’re stuck in traffic, taking a s—t, or sleeping. But you can only stretch efficiency like that so far. Some of the things you’re only devoting half or one quarter of your attention to at any given moment are going to rebel, backfire, or fall apart eventually. That’s 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 fierce storms and harrowing droughts. New friendships, however, are not so robust, whatever their potential. At this stage in their lives, they’re like barely awakened seeds or springy but fragile saplings; don’t make the mistake of treating them like the mighty oaks they might become. This week, nurture those delicate and promising new sprouts. Don’t piss on them or make them endure forest fires, just because you think they should be able to. Pamper them now; they’ll survive disaster later. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Your sensitivity and emotional mystique will only carry you so far. You must admit you’ve 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 fire and being tempered by sharp blows is one way, I propose another solution, just as effective but far less painful: borrow someone else’s. Make a deal. Forget mutual backscratching and try: “I’ll 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 devil’s tools, but since your best ideas will emerge only when you’re 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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