arts calendar

ArtWorks Gallery and Studio, 503 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Info: (570) 207-1815, www.artworksnepa.com.

Summer Sonata: The Paintings of Sharon Cosgrove July 6 through August 25.

"Riverworks III: Lackawanna River Corridor Association, Celebrating 25 Years" will be held September 6 through 29 with an opening reception on First Friday, September 7 from 6 to 9 p.m.

The theme for this juried exhibition is the river and its watershed. Those who are interested are invited to create artwork that shares their views and interpretations of the theme, the drop off dates are August 24 and 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at ArtWorks Gallery & Studio, 503 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton.

For information on the LRCA, including a complete description of the watershed and its access points, visit www.lrca.org. For information on entering the exhibition, visit http://www.artworksnepa.com.

Scranton Public Theatre, Olde Brick Theatre, rear 128 West Market St., Scranton.

"Tuna Christmas" Thursday through Saturday, August 16, 17 and 18. All performances begin at 8:15 p.m. Cost: $15. Reserve tickets by calling 344.3656.

"Providence Speakeasy" will be held Sunday, August 26. The theater will be transformed to look like a speakeasy from the 1920s, complete with costumes, a jazz band and decorations. All proceeds from the event will go towards the production costs of Dyonisia '12, the playwrights' festival.

Actors Circle at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Rd., Scranton, Info: (570) 342-9707, actorscircle.org.

"Bell, Book & Candle" by John Van Druten will run September 20 to 23 and 28 to 30.

The Green Ridge Youth Theatre,
at Linn McDonald School of Dance located in the Green Ridge Section of Scranton. Info: 346.7106 or email [email protected].

The program is holding sign-ups for their summer productions of "Aladdin Jr." The camp gives each participant the opportunity to sing, dance and act in a full-length professional production. The camp, targeted toward children ages 6 to 17 year olds, includes a final production presented at Scranton High School.

The second session will be held August 6 through 17, with final performances August 18 and 19.

Courthouse Square

Scranton Tomorrow will be holding "Drive in Downtown" on Thursday, August 23. The series screens movies on a large screen for free. "ET" will be shown on August 23. Movies begin at 8:45 p.m.

Covenant Presbyterian Church, 550 Madison Ave., Scranton. Info: Timothy Smith, 346-6400.

‘Simple Gifts,' international folk music, Sun., Oct. 7, 3 p.m. Cost: Free, donations accepted.

New Visions Studio and Gallery,
201 Vine St., Scranton. Info:
878-3970.

A Fire With Friends, Blinded Passenger, Leiana and To Hell With This will take the stage on Saturday, August 18, doors open at 7:30 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m., Cost: $7.

Penn's Peak, 325 Maury Rd., Jim Thorpe, Info: (866) 605-7325, pennspeak.com.

Vince Gill, Aug. 18, 8 p.m., Cost: $59.25-$64.25.