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SUMMARY:Art in Context Screening: Fink (2024) featuring talkback with Martha Posner and Lisa Schiller.
DESCRIPTION:Over a sixty-year career\, photographer Larry Fink documented America’s humanity\, class divides\, power\, and counterculture—from Civil Rights marches to high society. The short documentary Fink\, directed by Lisa Schiller\, offers an intimate portrait of his life and mind\, featuring candid reflections\, daily rituals\, and personal conversations filmed over two years before his death at 82. \n\n\n\nThis screening features a special talkback session with artist Martha Posner\, Fink’s spouse\, and Lisa Schiller\, filmmaker  \n\n\n\n*Registration required.
URL:https://news.wilkes.edu/event/art-in-context-screening-fink-2024-featuring-talkback-with-martha-posner-and-lisa-schiller/
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Spring Dance Concert Saturday April 25th
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 25 at 7:00 PM for the Spring Dance Concert\, an engaging evening that showcases a dynamic blend of classical ballet\, jazz\, tap\, musical theatre\, and contemporary dance. The program features works rooted in tradition\, including selections from Swan Lake and the jazz-driven Dancin’ Man\, highlighting the iconic choreography of Bob Fosse\, alongside vibrant pieces such as Born This Way and Doves Cry. A highlight of the concert is the work of student choreographers\, including Nothing Seems to Change by Lexi Wesnak\, Closure by Charley Cain\, and The Cycle by Maddie Meier. All works in the concert are developed in Spring semester dance courses\, reflecting a process-driven approach that brings choreography from the studio to the stage.
URL:https://news.wilkes.edu/event/spring-dance-concert-saturday-april-25th/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Student Life
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SUMMARY:Choral Concert
DESCRIPTION:The University Chorus and Chamber Singers will present their concert “Uncharted Waters” on April 26th\, 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Wilkes-Barre. Featuring almost entirely living composers such as Jennifer Lucy Cook\, Eric Whitacre\, B.E. Boykin\, Ola Gjeilo\, and more\, as well as arrangements by famous artists such as The Highwomen and Ruthie Foster. The Chamber singers will also present Paul Hindemith’s “Six Chansons” on texts by Rilke. There’s something for everyone! Free and open to the public. 
URL:https://news.wilkes.edu/event/choral-concert/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Student Life
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SUMMARY:Chamber Orchestra Concert
DESCRIPTION:Step into a “Rags to Riches” musical adventure that leaps from the rhythmic spark of ragtime to the lush sweep of Tchaikovsky’s ballet world. Joplin’s The Cascades\, Handy’s soulful Memphis Blues\, and the regionally resonant Black Diamond Rag\, a nod to our area’s proud anthracite coal heritage\, bring color\, character\, and local spirit to the program. Rossini’s sparkling Il signor Bruschino Overture and Dvořák’s fiery Slavonic Dances drive the evening with wit\, warmth\, and rhythmic momentum. The night ends in pure orchestral glamour with the Waltz from Sleeping Beauty\, a finale that shimmers with fairy‑tale elegance.
URL:https://news.wilkes.edu/event/chamber-orchestra-concert/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Student Life
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SUMMARY:Jazz Ensemble Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join the Wilkes University Jazz Ensemble on Tuesday April 28th for our concert program\, Pop!\, featuring hit pop tunes from years past. Music includes works by Elton John\, Adele Adkins\, Rodgers and Hammerstein\, Paul McCartney and John Lennon\,  Billie Eilish\, and more! The concert begins at 7:30pm at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center and is free and open to the public.  
URL:https://news.wilkes.edu/event/jazz-ensemble-concert-2/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Student Life
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SUMMARY:Civic Band Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join the Wilkes University Civic Band on Wednesday April 29th for our concert program\, Inner Light\, featuring musical works by Michael Markowski\, Samuel R. Hazo\, Julie Giroux\, John Philip Sousa\, Steve Danyew\, and David Maslanka. The concert begins at 7:30pm at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center and is free and open to the public.
URL:https://news.wilkes.edu/event/civic-band-concert-2/
CATEGORIES:Arts,Student Life
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SUMMARY:Student Choreographers Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come see the Student Choreographers Concert on May 2nd at 7 PM! This evening of dance showcases original works in a wide range of styles: from contemporary to ballet\, and everything in between. Each piece highlights the creativity\, passion\, and unique voices of our student artists. Featuring choreography set to music by Olivia Rodrigo\, Fiona Apple\, Haley Warren\, The Beatles\, Harry Styles\, Stephen Schwartz\, and more; this concert promises an exciting and diverse performance experience. Whether you’re a dance lover or just looking for a fun night\, you won’t want to miss it!
URL:https://news.wilkes.edu/event/student-choreographers-concert/
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Inspired Bites: Presented by Diamond City Partnership & Sordoni Art Gallery in honor of Fine Arts Fiesta
DESCRIPTION:Drop in at the Sordoni Art Gallery between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Monday\, May 11\, to enjoy a bite to eat\, the art in the gallery\, and conversations with other people working in the downtown. Volunteers from the Fine Arts Fiesta will be there to share all the great things happening on this 70th trip around the square! \n\n\n\nFree Lunch Sponsored by Rosenn\, Jenkins\, & Greenwald\, while supplies last.
URL:https://news.wilkes.edu/event/inspired-bites-presented-by-diamond-city-partnership-sordoni-art-gallery-in-honor-of-fine-arts-fiesta/
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening: Pulse Nightclub: 49 Elegies by John Gutowsky | Out Loud: LGBTQIA+ Visibility in NEPA
DESCRIPTION:Pulse Nightclub: 49 Elegies by John Gutowsky | Out Loud: LGBTQIA+ Visibility in NEPAJune 12 – August 1\, 2026 \n\n\n\nThis summer\, Sordoni Art Gallery explores “Remembrance\, Resistance\, Resilience.” John Gutowsky’s 49 Elegies honors the 49 lives lost at Pulse nightclub in Orlando on June 12\, 2016\, alongside Out Loud: LGBTQIA+ Visibility in NEPA — a community exhibition and series of events celebrating connection\, empathy\, and visibility.__ \n\n\n\nPULSE Nightclub: 49 Elegies is a series made by artist John Gutoskey to honor and commemorate the 49 individuals massacred at the LGBTQ Pulse nightclub in Orlando\, Florida on June 12\, 2016. Gutoskey uses symbols that are personal to him and his experience as a gay man\, and combines them with other cultural and spiritual iconography that are more universally understood to create the 49 visual elegies or poems. \n\n\n\nAlthough I did not know any of the victims personally\, I felt an overwhelming sense of anger followed by a broad feeling of loss and an almost metaphysical sadness that this had happened to the LGBTQ community; that it had happened inside what was supposed to be a safe\, sacred queer space; and that it had happened to a minority within a minority\, as it was Latin night at PULSE Nightclub.​- John Gutoskey__During the darkest days of the AIDS crisis\, we buried our friends in the morning\, we protested in the afternoon\, and we danced all night. The dance kept us in the fight because it was the dance we were fighting for. It didn’t look like we were going to win then\, and we did. It doesn’t feel like we’re going to win now\, but we could. Keep fighting\, keep dancing.Dan Savage\, queer writer and activist \n\n\n\nPresented in partnership with the NEPA Pride Project\, Out Loud: LGBTQIA+ Visibility in NEPA explores remembrance\, resistance\, and resilience in the LGBTQIA+ community. These concepts sometimes feel like the pillars of queer existence. \n\n\n\nRemembering all those who came before us\, existing in silence and being erased. For those who were brave enough to be seen\, to face persecution\, dying at the hands of fellow humans and disease that was viewed as “punishment.” Fighting for existence\, for acceptance in the eyes of both government and neighbors – literally throwing bricks to demand justice. And\, finally\, existence rooted in resilience\, unapologetic truth\, and joy. Knowing that queer people have always been here\, and will continue to be here.
URL:https://news.wilkes.edu/event/exhibition-opening-pulse-nightclub-49-elegies-by-john-gutowsky-out-loud-lgbtqia-visibility-in-nepa/
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Remembrance Ceremony; featuring performances by Phoenix Davis\, Trixy Valentine & Assétou Xango
DESCRIPTION:Held on the 10th anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting—now recognized as Pulse Remembrance Day—this ceremony honors the lives lost while acknowledging the far-reaching impact of violence and erasure across queer communities. Featuring performances by Phoenix Davis\, Trixy Valentine\, and Assétou Xango\, the event creates space for reflection\, collective mourning\, and shared resilience.
URL:https://news.wilkes.edu/event/remembrance-ceremony-featuring-performances-by-phoenix-davis-trixy-valentine-assetou-xango/
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Art in Context Panel Discussion: Advocating for Queer Visibility in NEPA
DESCRIPTION:A timely conversation on queer visibility and advocacy in Northeastern Pennsylvania\, this Art in Context panel brings elected officials into dialogue with community voices. Moderated by Assétou Xango of the Dark Goddess Collective\, the event centers policy\, lived experience\, and the ongoing work of building equitable\, visible futures in NEPA.
URL:https://news.wilkes.edu/event/art-in-context-panel-discussion-advocating-for-queer-visibility-in-nepa/
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T180000
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SUMMARY:MEMBERS ONLY - Private Meet & Greet with Mrs. Kasha Davis
DESCRIPTION:Before the Art in Context Lecture: Drag\, Community\, & Resilience by RuPaul’s Drag Race Mrs. Kasha Davis\, a private meet & greet for gallery members will be held starting at 5 pm. \n\n\n\nThis event is for members of the Sordoni Arts Gallery. \n\n\n\nLearn how to become a member.
URL:https://news.wilkes.edu/event/members-only-private-meet-greet-with-mrs-kasha-davis/
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Art in Context Lecture: Drag\, Community\, & Resilience by RuPaul’s Drag Race Mrs. Kasha Davis
DESCRIPTION:An evening of storytelling\, humor\, and performance\, Mrs. Kasha Davis—known for her time on RuPaul’s Drag Race and beloved for her wit\, warmth\, and mantra “there’s always time for a kindness”-– lectures explores the intersections of drag\, community\, and resilience. Recognized with the Human Rights Campaign Visibility Award\, she brings candor\, humor\, and insight to the stage that is grounded in the belief that kindness and self-acceptance can be powerful tools for navigating adversity. The program concludes with live performances celebrating queer joy\, connection\, and collective strength. \n\n\n\n*Private Meet & Greet with Mrs. Kasha Davis for Sordoni Gallery Members at 5 PM. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required for the meet & greet\, lecture\, and performance events.
URL:https://news.wilkes.edu/event/art-in-context-lecture-drag-community-resilience-by-rupauls-drag-race-mrs-kasha-davis-followed-by-performances/
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Mrs. Kasha Davis Pride Performances
DESCRIPTION:Art in Context Lecture: Drag\, Community\, & Resilience by RuPaul’s Drag Race Mrs. Kasha Davis will be followed by performances beginning at 7 pm. \n\n\n\nMore about the scheduled performers to come! \n\n\n\nRegistration is required for the meet & greet\, lecture\, and performance events.
URL:https://news.wilkes.edu/event/mrs-kasha-davis-pride-performances/
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