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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Pulse Nightclub: 49 Elegies by John Gutowsky | Out Loud: LGBTQIA+ Visibility in NEPAJune 12 - August 1, 2026 This 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+…
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,…
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.
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. This event is for members of the Sordoni Arts Gallery. Learn how to become a member.