Diamond City Dine Out debuts with food specials, art, and music in downtown Wilkes-Barre through Oct. 31
From a press release: The inaugural Diamond City Dine Out is in full swing in downtown Wilkes-Barre. All this week through Saturday, Oct. 31, local residents and visitors can enjoy dining specials at downtown restaurants, plus live musical performances, open houses at art galleries, pop-up art exhibits in restaurants, and more, organized by the nonprofit […]
Misericordia University professors discuss race and superheroes in new book ‘All New, All Different?’
From a press release: Misericordia University professors Allan W. Austin, Ph.D., and Patrick L. Hamilton, Ph.D., will discuss their new book, “All New, All Different? A History of Race and the American Superhero,” during a Friends of the Mary Kintz Bevevino Library lecture and book signing on Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. in […]
Tony-winning Broadway composer Jason Robert Brown performs at Misericordia in Dallas on Feb. 10
From a press release: Misericordia University in Dallas will present singer and Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown, best known for his work on the Broadway productions of “The Bridges of Madison County” and “Parade,” at its “Celebrating the Stars” concert on Monday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. in the Lemmond Theater in […]
Misericordia Players present madcap musical comedy ‘Drowsy Chaperone’ in Dallas Nov. 21-24
From a press release: The Misericordia Players acting troupe will present “The Drowsy Chaperone,” a heartfelt parody of the musical comedies of the 1920s, on Thursday, Nov. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 24 on the campus of Misericordia University in Dallas. The production features music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, based on the […]
Misericordia University dean shares NASA and Mars rover stories at free talk on Nov. 5
From a press release: Heidi L.K. Manning, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Misericordia University in Dallas, will share stories about her work with NASA and new discoveries from the “big Mars rover” during a talk presented by the Friends of the Mary Kintz Bevevino Library on Tuesday, Nov. 5 from […]
‘Arts in Healthcare’ exhibit ties into Health Care Symposium at Misericordia in Dallas, running Aug. 23-Oct. 20
From a press release: Misericordia University in Dallas will host “Arts in Healthcare,” a group art exhibition in the Pauly Friedman Art Gallery that examines the benefits of art in the health care environment, from Friday, Aug. 23 through Sunday, Oct. 20. Featured artists include Curtis Salonick, Wilkes-Barre; Marta Sanchez, Philadelphia; Alexi Rutsch Brock, Connecticut; […]
Misericordia in Dallas displays Mexican-American art with Cheech Marin Chicano guitars June 28-Aug. 9
From a press release: The Pauly Friedman Art Gallery at Misericordia University in Dallas will highlight Mexican-American art this summer with the exhibition “Hope and Memory” from Friday, June 28 through Friday, Aug. 9. The exhibit will feature paintings by Philadelphia-based artist Marta Sánchez. In conjunction with Sánchez’ work, the gallery will host playable fine […]
PATAsphere celebrates 5 years of performing arts education in Dallas with new musical, summer training, and more
From a press release: PATAsphere, a nonprofit organization based in Dallas also known as PATA, is a one-of-a-kind, intensive performing arts training academy. Founded in 2014 by Dr. Cari Tellis, a voice specialist and professor at Misericordia University, PATA was created to bring state-of-the-art instruction in voice, dance, and drama to both beginner and established […]
PostSecret exhibit shares anonymous postcard secrets at Misericordia in Dallas April 6-June 9
From a press release: Featuring a collection of postcards anonymously submitted from around the world, the Pauly Friedman Art Gallery at Misericordia University in Dallas is presenting “PostSecretX,” an art installation that explores the impact of secrets, secret-sharing, and artistic expression of secrets among young adults from Saturday, April 6 through Sunday, June 9. The […]
Misericordia University in Dallas adds esports to athletics department this fall
From a press release: The Misericordia University Athletics Department in Dallas is introducing esports as a coed varsity activity beginning with the fall semester. Esports involves teams competing head-to-head in multi-player games online through gaming broadcasters. Misericordia will be the fifth team in the Middle Atlantic Conference to add esports and brings MU’s varsity offerings […]
