Scranton Civic Ballet Company will present On Stage Please, the culmination of its season, on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple. Under the artistic direction of Miss Helen Gaus, 125 students, ages 3 and up, will perform.
“On Stage Please is the culmination of the season. All of the students’ hard work and classes come to an end this night. Four seniors graduate,” said Miss Helen Gaus, referencing Sarah Jones, Rayna Raemsch, Brittney Thomas, and Willow Thomas. Miss Gaus founded The Scranton Civic Ballet Company in 1978. A non-profit organization focused on dance education and performance, the Company aims to educate its members and the public in the art of dance, while bringing the talents of well-known artists, choreographers, and master teachers into northeast Pennsylvania for students as well as audiences.
On Stage Please offers a diversified program featuring more than 125 students of ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary and hip hop. Tickets for the public performance, hosted at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, can be purchased at the Cultural Center Box Office at a cost of $17, plus fees. For ticket information, call 570-346-7369.
The professional standard of instruction at the Scranton Civic Ballet Company is focused on achieving a disciplined technique centered on strength, flexibility coordination, grace, musicality, body alignment and poise. The resume of the Scranton Civic Ballet includes the first modern ballet performed and presented in Scranton by a resident dance company; Scranton Civic Ballet was the first to offer modern and contemporary jazz. To learn more about the 501©3 non-profit organization located at 234 Mifflin Avenue, Suite 1, Scranton, Pennsylvania, visit www.scrantoncivicballet.com or call 570-343-0115.
American Masters Lecture
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Derek Thompson
Author of Hit Makers.
“A fun, thought-provoking take on the strange turns of cultural fortune.” Publishers Weekly
Imagine that…
Thursday, Sept. 7
7 P.M.
Scranton Cultural Center
Admission is free for Lackawanna County Library System card holders. Tickets are available at Lackawanna Libraries or online @ www.lclshome.org
“One of the brightest new voices in American journalism.” Daniel H. Pink
More information coming soon.
The Lackawanna County Arts, Culture and Education Council invites you to a free panel discussion.
Afternoon with the Arts: Art & Global Culture
Sunday, Oct. 15
The Scranton Cultural Center
Craftsmen Hall-3rd Floor
420 N. Washington Ave.
Scranton, PA
1-2pm
Followed by reception featuring the music of
Grupo Zona!
Panelists
- Donya Jackson, Artist and Communication Specialist
- Nezka Pfeifer, Curator at the Everhart Museum
- Dr. Annie Hounsokou, Ph. D., Philosophy
- Cesar Reyes-Mateo, lead singer for Grupo Zona
More information contact The Lackawanna County Arts and Culture Department at 570.963.6590 x102 or arts-culture@lackawannacounty.org
Thrill the World 2017 – October 28
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, Official Dance at 6:00 PM
HELP KEEP THE ARTS UNDEAD IN SCRANTON!
Thrill the World is a global fundraising event, held on the same date/time around the world in attempt to break the World Record for the “Largest Simultaneous Dance to Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller!'” Sign up TODAY to be a zombie dancer and participate in one of the most exciting events in Scranton! All proceeds benefit the ongoing operations, restoration and programming of the Scranton Cultural Center!
Registration: Register online today, at one of our dance lessons, or at the event!
$20 Adults
$15 Children & Students (valid student ID required)
Registration Includes:
* Thriller Dance Lessons
* Event T-Shirt (while supplies last)
* Admission to the Event
* Access to Downtown “Zombie Crawl” Discounts
Zombie Crawl:
Immediately following the official “Thriller” dance, Zombies will embark on a Zombie Crawl of downtown Scranton! Participating business will offer special zombie discounts for our participants. Follow the map provided and enjoy a fun, family-friendly night out in downtown Scranton!
Zombie Insurance:
Plan on attending the event and the Zombie Crawl, but don’t want to dance? We’ve got you covered! Purchase Zombie Insurance for a minimum donation of $10 and you will be safe from dancing with the undead! (and still receive an awesome t-shirt!)
Dance Lessons:
To make our Thrill The World event even more awesome, participants need to know HOW to dance the official Thriller dance! Bring your friends/ family to a Thriller Dance Lesson & learn the Thriller dance from our choreographer! We’ll have three BEGINNER Dance Lesson Sessions at 2-hours long, and two ADVANCED Dance Lessons at 1-hour long. So whether you’re new to TTW or an experienced veteran, we’ve got you covered!
Can’t make a dance lesson? Learn the dance online!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heEFEOfAn4k
Thrill the World Scranton is presented by Toyota of Scranton and sponsored by LT Verrastro, Wells Fargo, Lackawanna College, Fidelity Bank. It is supported by Lackawanna County and PA Council on the Arts.
School Performance
Friday, Dec. 8 at 10:00 a.m.
Please contact Civic Ballet at 570-343-0115 for school reservations only
Public Performance
Friday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 9 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets at SCC Box Office
Scranton Civic Ballet Company
Artistic Director Helen M. Gaus presents
The 31st Annual
Nutcracker Ballet
$22.00 | or Buy 4 for the Price of 3
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Theatre | Doors Open at 7:00pm
The Nutcracker showcases all of our company dancers, ages 8 to 21, in a breathtakingly professional holiday production! The grand setting of the Cultural Center offers the opportunity to enjoy a magnificent production that portrays the childhood joy of the holidays, the elegance of our accomplished dancers and the artistry of our professionals.
The extraordinary choreography of Miss Helen Gaus will leave all with the wide eye amazement of holiday magic.
Scranton Civic Ballet Company
Artistic Director Helen M. Gaus presents
The 31st Annual
Nutcracker Ballet
$22.00 | or Buy 4 for the Price of 3
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Theatre | Doors Open at 7:00pm
The Nutcracker showcases all of our company dancers, ages 8 to 21, in a breathtakingly professional holiday production! The grand setting of the Cultural Center offers the opportunity to enjoy a magnificent production that portrays the childhood joy of the holidays, the elegance of our accomplished dancers and the artistry of our professionals.
The extraordinary choreography of Miss Helen Gaus will leave all with the wide eye amazement of holiday magic.
From the National Tour of Brain Candy Live:
“Due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts, BRAIN CANDY LIVE will need to cancel the 2018 North American national tour. Fans that have purchased tickets will be fully refunded. Refunds are available at the point of purchase”
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED BY THE NATIONAL TOUR
REFUNDS ARE AVAILABLE AT YOUR ORIGINAL POINT OF PURCHASE.
FOR QUESTIONS/CONCERNS ABOUT PURCHASES THROUGH TICKETMASTER.COM TICKETMASTER CHARGE BY PHONE CALL 800.745.3000
Connection Beyond *Live* with Medium Marisa Liza Pell
Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 7:30pm
Weinberg Theatre | Reserved Seating | $48.00 – $28.00, $25.00 Post Show Q&A Experience
One of the nation’s most detailed mediums brings a riveting
interactive experience to audiences nationwide with a performance inspiring
laughter, tears & astounding detail. Experience LIVE readings from the other
side during this event, individual messages that are sure to leave you thrilled &
amazed! You may have seen or heard Ms. Pell on CBS, FOX News, NBC &
many major radio programs.
Presented by Toyota of Scranton and sponsored by United Gilsonite Laboratories and LT Verrastro. Supported by Lackawanna County and the PA Council on the Arts.
Note: This show is a theatrical experience.
Purchasing a ticket DOES NOT guarantee a reading. VIP and/or Priority Seating does not increase the chances of being read, attendee in any section has the opportunity. VIP Q&A Experience will focus on Ms. Pell’s work and experiences as a medium and does not involve personal readings.
Please select the appropriate ticket type option for the PostShow VIP Q&A Experience.
*Please note that purchasing a ticket does not guarantee an individual
reading. Anyone may be read in any section.*
NO REFUNDS / NO EXCHANGES
Visit Connection Beyond Online at www.connectionbeyond.com
Scranton Cultural Center