ArtScene with Erika Funke
ArtScene, with Erika Funke as the host/producer, is a daily short program which brings attention to the area's arts and cultural events. Join her weekdays at Noon for interviews, reviews and commentaries on films, books, jazz, and classical music. Let Erika's ArtScene help you plan your weekend!
Episodes
July 17, 2025 • 20 mins
Actors Britt Demming & Jessi Teevan speaking about theirproduction of "Gutenberg: The Musical!" at ProvidencePlayhouse, 1256 Providence Road in Scranton.They were joined by director Mark Fryer & sounddesigner Jason Narcoonis.Presented by Actors Circle and It's Curtains for You,there are shows July 17 through July 20, 2025--Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:00 pm;Sunday at 2:00. www.actorscircle.com/
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July 16, 2025 • 31 mins
Dr. David Mazza, Founder and President Emeritus ofthe Pocono Mountains Music Festival; Kelli Rabke,Camp Director & Vocal Coach; & Arwen Cameronand Judianne Meredith, former camp participants,speaking about, "The Room Where It Happens,"the two-week performing arts camp presented bythe PMMF from July 14 through July 25, 2025,and the culminating showcase performanceon Friday, July 25th at 6:00 pm at the BarrettAdministrative & Recreat...
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July 15, 2025 • 30 mins
Artist Paul Plumadore and Sculptor David Greenspeaking about their work in connection with ajoint exhibition at the Circle Center for theArts, 130 Rear S. Franklin Street in downtownWilkes-Barre. "Fractured & Natural Forms" willrun through August 7, 2025.www.wyomingvalleyartleague.org/570-288-1020
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July 14, 2025 • 27 mins
Cory Baney, Founder of the River Valley Film Festival,speaking about RVFF's partnership with Lycoming Artsand the launch of the Festival on Friday, July 18, 2025,with a First Friday-style event, "Red Carpet Friday," at 5:00,followed by the opening night film, "Rap Dixon: Beyond Baseball"at 8 pm. Film screenings get underway at 10:30 am on Saturdayand 11:00 am on Sunday atAMC CLASSIC Williamsport 11 Movie Theater Downtown.www.lycomi...
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July 14, 2025 • 27 mins
Cory Baney, Founder of the River Valley Film Festival,speaking about RVFF's partnership with Lycoming Artsand the launch of the Festival on Friday, July 18, 2025,with a First Friday-style event, "Red Carpet Friday," at 5:00,followed by the opening night film, "Rap Dixon: Beyond Baseball"at 8 pm. Film screenings get underway at 10:30 am on Saturdayand 11:00 am on Sunday atAMC CLASSIC Williamsport 11 Movie Theater Downtown.www.lycomi...
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July 11, 2025 • 29 mins
Neil Prisco, Director of Marketing at the FM Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Wilkes-Barre, speaking about the 39th Season andofferings during the Summer & Fall of 2025.There will be a Big Screen Summer Series for children along with 2 other film series through the summer months, and many shows by comedians,great musicians, ballet companies, Broadway touring productions to come, with Celtic Thunder in September. For...
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July 10, 2025 • 32 mins
Andrew Waggoner, violinist, composer and artistic co-directorwith cellist Caroline Stinson of the Weekend of ChamberMusic, speaking about WCM 2025 and composer-in-residenceAugusta Read Thomas. The festival takes place in SullivanCounty NY from July 14th through July 26th and will featureintimate concerts, discussions, open rehearsals and moreat the Catskill Art Space in Livingston Manor as well asthe Eddie Adams Barn in Jeffersonvi...
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July 9, 2025 • 23 mins
Ronnie Harvey, General Manager and Film Booker at the DietrichTheater, speaking about Summer Fest 2025--a film festival with18 movies to be screened in 21 days, from July 11 throughJuly 31st at the Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga Street inTunkhannock, PA . www.dietrichtheater.com/
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July 8, 2025 • 22 mins
BTE resident actor Amy Rene Byrne, who directs the summerfamily production, speaking about Sideways Stories from WaysideSchool that will run from July 12 through July 27, 2025, at theAlvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center Street in downtownBloomsburg. There will be 2 low price previews on July 10 & 11at 7 pm, and a free Sensory Friendly Performance on Saturday,July 12 at 2 pm. The show opens July 12 at 7 pm.There are shows Fridays & Sat...
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July 7, 2025 • 16 mins
Jessie Thompson, Director, speaking about the musical"Annie"— to be presented by Hamilton-Gibson Productionsat Straughn Auditorium at Commonwealth University-MansfieldJuly 10 through July 13, 2025. There are shows Thursday, Friday &Saturday evenings at 7:30, and matinees at 2:30 on Saturday &Sunday. For more information: www.hamiltongibson.org/
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July 3, 2025 • 20 mins
Janet Gaglione, Executive Director of the Wayne County Arts Alliance,speaking about the organization and the 2025 Artists StudioTour to be held July 11, 12 and 13 at 18 studio locations throughoutthe county and also the WCCA Gallery at 959 Main Street in Honesdale.The event is free and there are brochures/maps available at variousbusinesses and online.For more information: www.waynecountyartsalliance.com/
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July 2, 2025 • 14 mins
Chief Warrant Officer Jeffrey Spenner, Assistant Director of the United States Coast Guard Band, speaking about his life in music in anticipation of leading the NEPA Philharmonic on Thursday, July 3, 2025, on Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton as part of the Scrantastic Spectacular, beginning at 7:30 and culminating in the annual fireworksdisplay. There will be music by Sousa, Ives, Leroy Anderson, Tchaikovsky and more.For info...
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July 2, 2025 • 14 mins
Lewis Flinn, composer and co-owner with Douglas Carter Beane of theOld Carter Barn at Lake Carey in Wyoming County, speaking about"Summer Sessions 2025," a concert series running now throughAugust 16th. There will be a wide variety of musical ensembles,a food truck on hand for each performance and much more.For information and tickets: www.summersessionspa.com/
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July 1, 2025 • 19 mins
Adelaide Ferguson, Co-chair of the Board of the Eagles MereFriends of the Arts, speaking about the 50th AnniversarySeason that begins with a special event, "The 50 x 50Art Exhibit and Reception" at the David Dewire Center onWednesday, July 2, 2025, from 4 to 6 pm. The show opensJuly 1st and runs through July 3rd. The concerts begin onJuly 4th at 5:00 with the Repasz Band performing holidayfavorites on the Eagles Mere Green.For info...
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June 30, 2025 • 23 mins
Jason Stein, Principal Trombone, Music Librarian & Personnel Managerof the NEPA Philharmonic, speaking about the series ofconcerts to be presented by the orchestra to celebrateIndependence Day in 2025. July 3--The full Philharmonic onCourthouse Square in downtown Scranton with fireworks at 7:30. Free.July 4--Philharmonic Brass & Percussion musicians at KirbyPark in Wilkes-Barre with fireworks at 8:00. Free.July 5--The Philharmonic ...
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June 27, 2025 • 19 mins
Michael Bradshaw Flynn, Artistic Director & Executive Producerof the Scranton Shakespeare Festival, speaking about the2025 Summer Season at The Shakes Space at the Marketplaceat Steamtown. There are 6 main stage productions:Sister Act; Julius Caesar; Timon of Athens; Hairspray;Little Shop of Horrors; and Romeo & Juliet.For more information: www.scrantonshakes.com570-230-7277
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June 26, 2025 • 20 mins
Dr. David Mazza, Founder & President Emeritus of thePocono Mountains Music Festival, speaking about theevent's history, its dedication to education, its new homeand the 2025 performance season. The first concertwill take place on Sunday, June 29th at 7:30 pm--"Total Eclipseof the Chart: 80s Chart-Toppers" at BARC, Route 390 inCresco, PA. Many other performances follow, including"The Room Where It Happens"--The Performing ArtsShowca...
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June 26, 2025 • 28 mins
Scott Colin Woolnough, artistic director & the actor who playsFagin, and Mariah Kohn, the actor who plays Mrs. Sowerby, speakingabout the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre production of Lionel Bart's musical "Oliver!" in its final weekend: June 27, 28 & 29, 2025, with showsFriday & Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sunday at 3:00 pm. The LittleTheatre is located at 537 N. Main Street in Wilkes-Barre. For moreinformation: www.ltwb.org/ 570-823-1...
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June 25, 2025 • 26 mins
Chason Goldschmitz, Executive Director of the NEPA PhilharmonicOrchestra, speaking about the upcoming 2025 Independence Daycelebrations and community events the Philharmonic will present:The NEPA Philharmonic Orchestra at Courthouse Square in downtownScranton on July 3rd at 7:30 with fireworks. The event is free.12th Annual Yoga on the Roof--July 4th at 9:00 am on the garagerooftop at the Marketplace at Steamtown.Philharmonic Brass...
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June 23, 2025 • 22 mins
Justin Davis, Music Director & Conductor of theWyoming Valley Barbershop Harmony Chorus,speaking about the group and its Annual SpringConcert titled, The Magic of Harmony, an all-Disneyprogram to be presented on Sunday, June 29, 2025,at 2:00, at the Kirby Center for Creative Arts on theWyoming Seminary campus in Kingston, PA.For information & tickets: www.singwb.com/Tickets will be available at the door.
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