THIS WEEK: Jan. 27 to Feb. 2, 2016
Backstage Pass: Baron Wolman and the Early Years of Rolling Stone, 35 images by the chief photographer for the music magazine from 1967 to 1970 including photos of Jimi Hendrix, Mick Jagger, Janis Joplin, Jerry Garcia, Frank Zappa and more. Opens Jan. 28 with a reception 5 to 7 p.m. at the Sordoni Art Gallery, Stark Learning Center, 150 S. River St., Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. Continues through March 16 with gallery hours noon to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. 570-408-4325.
Faculty and Alumni Exhibit, works by current faculty and invited alumni artists. Schulman Gallery, Luzerne County Community College, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke. Through Feb. 24 with a reception 6 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 29. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 570-740-0727.
Book Signing with Maxim W. Furek, author of “Sheppton: The Myth, Miracle & Music,” about the mining disaster that occurred more than 50 years ago. McBride Memorial Library, 500 Market St., Berwick. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 30. 570-542-7946.
Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition, the Gold and Silver Key award-winning works by regional junior high and high school students. Opens Jan. 30 with an awards presentation at 1 p.m. Mahady Gallery, Shields Center for the Arts, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. Continues through Feb. 17 with hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 570-342-6278.
ONGOING EXHIBITS
Five for the New Year, works by Pat Knecht, Robert Bergstrasser, Allison Maslow, Christine Sheffler and Barry Everson. Through Jan. 31 at the Endless Mountains Council of the Arts, 302 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Gallery hours: 1 to 5 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. 570-836-3622.
Nature Calls, a group exhibit by area artists showcasing plein air paintings. Stairwell Gallery, 24 E. Main St., Bloomsburg. Through Feb. 12 with hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays but call to confirm. 570-317-2596.
Terezin and Kurdistan: A Journey, photographs by Michael Mirabito capturing Terezin in the Czech Republic and various places in Kurdistan, sites of past and recent genocide. Through Feb. 28 with a Gallery Talk 2 p.m. Feb. 17. Suraci Gallery, Shields Center for the Arts, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 570-342-6278.
Quintessence, a collection of photographs and art ranging from rural farms to nature landscapes by Tunkhannock natives Madeleine Bunavage, Elizabeth Redan, Janelle Rought and Teall Schoch. Widmann Gallery, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. Through Feb. 26 with gallery hours 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 570-208-5900, ext. 5328.
Selections: Photos and Paintings of Warmer Days, an exhibit by artist Nina Davidowitz know for her landscapes of small cities, suburban towns, forests and farmlands. Also: a Members Show in the upstairs gallery. Wyoming Valley Art League, Rear 130 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Through Feb. 27 with hours 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays. 570-288-1020.
FUTURE
Marcellus Shale Hex Signs: A Modern Pastiche, works by Nikki Moser using the tradition of the hex sign to pose questions about hydro-fracking and the natural gas community. Also: a variety of figurines constructed from aluminum foil by Ron Morris. Feb. 4 to 26 with a First Friday reception 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 5. Artists for Art Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Moser will host a Hex Sign Workshop 10 a.m. Feb. 13 at Steamworks, The Mall at Steamtown, 300 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570-969-1040.
#EverhartSnaps: Community Art at the Everhart, photos taken by community members throughout the years at the Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. Feb. 5 to June 6. Open noon to 4 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. 570-346-7186.
Between the Covers: Altered Books in Contemporary Art, found and mass-produced books transformed into sculptures and installations of all shapes and sizes. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. Feb. 5 to June 6. Open noon to 4 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. 570-346-7186.
First Friday Exhibit, all-natural crystal jewelry wrapped in sterling silver wiring by Caddie Calvey of Lunar Sparkle. Also: the Kennedy Creek Strummers, an all-ages ukulele troupe. Green Ridge Om & Wellness, 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 5. 570-507-9494.
Andersonville and Florence Prisons: The Ezra Hoyt Ripple Memoir, illustrations on slides based on the memoirs of Civil War veteran and Scranton mayor Ripple who was a prisoner of the Confederacy and presented public lectures in the 1890s on his experiences. Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall, Linden Street at Jefferson Avenue, University of Scranton. Opens Feb. 5 with a lecture 5 p.m. in Pearn Auditorium of Brennan Hall followed by a reception in the gallery. Continues through March 11 with hours noon to 4 p.m. Sundays through Fridays; 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. 570-941-4214.
The Golden Moment, paintings by impressionist artist Renee Emanuel. Also: landscape paintings by Bill Teitsworth in the exhibit “Painting Places.” Opens Feb. 6 with a reception 5 to 8 p.m. Pauly Friedman Art Gallery and the adjoining Marquis George MacDonald Gallery, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. Continues through April 23 with hours 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays; 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Closed on school holidays. 570-674-6250.
Suzanne Maria Rossetti Memorial Juried Art Contest, the 35th annual event with works by students in grades 7 to 12 from Dallas, Lake-Lehman, Tunkhannock and Northwest school districts. Opens March 6 with a reception 1 to 4 p.m. at the Schulman Gallery, Luzerne County Community College, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke. Continues through April 19 with hours 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 570-675-5094.
Development, a collection of digital photographs focusing on self-expression by Mary Louise Good. Widmann Gallery, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. March 7 to April 18 with a Meet-the-Artist Reception 6 to 8 p.m. March 18. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 570-208-5900, ext. 5328.
Wolves, Magic Mirrors & Spinning Wheels: The Anatomy of Fairy Tales, a multi-disciplinary exhibit highlighting the museum’s collection with contemporary art to illustrate how fairy and folk tales are archetypal stories inspiring and interpreting popular culture. July 15 to Dec. 31 at the Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. Open noon to 4 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Closed Christmas Day. 570-346-7186.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Call for Entries for the 35th annual Suzanne Maria Rossetti Memorial Juried Art Contest open to all area students in grades 7 to 12 in the geographical boundaries of the school districts of Dallas, Lehman, Tunkhannock and Northwest Area. Entries must be delivered to Sue Hand’s Imagery, 35 Main St., Dallas between Feb. 15 and 24. Information at 570-675-5094.
Life Drawing, sponsored by the Wyoming Valley Art League, Rear 130 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 1 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 21, March 20 and April 17. $10. 570-288-1020.
Eckley Winter Wonderland Photo Contest, accepting photos of Eckley Miners Village taken during the winter season. Open to both professional and amateur photographers. Entries accepted through March 1. $50 cash prize. $5 per entry. 570-636-2070.
