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Pennsylvania's state House Republican leader says transit agencies in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh should consider privatizing some functions to avoid service cuts. House minority leader Jesse Topper says Philadelphia's transit system -- the largest in the state -- could run more efficiently by hiring outside drivers. A spokesperson for Pittsburgh Regional Transit dismissed the idea. Pennsylvanians have less than a week to obtain a Real ID by the May 7th deadline. PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll said PennDOT is ramping up for the last-minute rush. A new greenhouse gas emissions inventory from Philadelphia shows planet-warming emissions, are decreasing... from sources such as cars, trucks, homes, industrial facilities and leaks from gas pipelines. Sophia Schmidt, from our friends at WHYY's Climate Desk, reports. Pennsylvania was set to receive $13 million over three years to purchase fresh produce for communities in need. That funding was blocked by the Trump Administration last month. Isabela Weiss from our friends at WVIA reports, some farmers say the Local Food Purchasing Assistance (LFPA) program was deeply flawed and didn’t meet local needs... while food bank organizers say the funding is essential. The West York police officer killed in a York hospital seige in February... was killed by friendly fire. York County District Attorney Tim Barker says Andrew Duarte was struck by a shotgun blast fired by police that also hit an armed man holding hostages. Attorneys General from Pennsylvania and 39 other states are calling on Congress not to eliminate funding for a vital federal program. The Legal Services Corporation, or LSC, provides representation for eligible veterans and older individuals in rural areas. Harrisburg city officials have issued an emergency declaration for the 6th Street corridor. They're calling 6th Street a public safety hazard... between Maclay and Reily Streets... due to drivers consistently traveling above the posted speed limit of 25 miles per hour. Local musician Darrion Washington stopped by our studio recently to play a couple of his songs and chat. His music takes listeners through a range of emotions, from softer melodies to agonized wails. Darrion was joined by his friend and guitarist Austin VonStetten for a performance and conversation in our studio with WITF Music’s Joe Ulrich.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House and Senate members are back in session this week to continue negotiations on a state budget for the fiscal year that begins July first. As WITF's David Payne reports, one of the issues lawmakers will be discussing is funding for mass transit. The owners of Restorative Roots Recovery want to continue operating recovery houses in northeastern Pennsylvania, but they're concerned about the Trump administration's federal funding cuts. Lydia McFarlane from our friends at WVIA reports from the only licensed male recovery houses in Luzerne County. The Eagles visited the White House Monday to celebrate the team’s Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Speculation about who would and wouldn’t attend the celebration had been going since the date was announced last month. Nick Kariuki with WHYY's Billy Penn was in Washington D.C. for the event. Yesterday, April 30th, was the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. For stories about the war from Central Pennsylvanians who lived through it, see: https://vietnam.witf.org/stories/ Two people were electrocuted in Pennsylvania... one in State College and one in Pittsburgh... amid severe storms that swept across the state Tuesday night. It's been two weeks since a shooting at Florida State University killed two and injured six. We're now learning that one of those injured is Gettysburg native and FSU student Reese Gourley. Her family released a statement through their attorney stating that their daughter suffered a gunshot wound in her back and now faces a long recovery. U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement... Known as ICE... has approved agreements with the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office and Northwest Regional Police Department. The agreement allow the two local agencies to arrest and detain people on behalf of the federal agency. Controversial Commonwealth University president Bashar Hanna will step down on July 31st to accept a new leadership role in Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. A Mifflin County High School English and Journalism teacher is the 2025 National Teacher of the Year. Ashlie Crosson teaches 10th through 12th graders in A-P English, 10th grade English, and a class called Survival Stories... an elective that approaches global humanitarian crises from a youth perspective. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Journalist roundtable for Feburary 14 included WVIA agriculture reporter Isabela Weiss and LNP's Jaxson White. Isabela discussed the budget address and its effect in agriculture in western Pa. Jaxson discussed an overview of the budget address and a look ahead to the legislative budget hearings in Harrisburg. Listen to the podcast to hear the full conversation. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Journalist Roundtable segment for January 24 included WVIA’s Isabela Weiss and WPSU’s Anne Dannehy. Isabela shared her report of a Library Administrator Layoff in Susquehanna County. Anne spoke about her recent report on Trump’s Plan to freeze federal funding & it’s impact on Central PA childcare providers.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Journalist Roundtable segment for January 17 included WVIA’s Rural Government Reporter Isabela Weiss and WPSU Sydney Roach. The roundtable segment focused on Sydney’s reporting on schools and hospitals in rural communities struggling to remain financially solvent. Isabela shared about her report on the newly formed rural population revitalization commission working to address those problems.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Host of Afternoon Classical Music, ArtScene and other WVIA programs, including Keystone Edition Arts on WVIA TV, Erika Funke is a Senior Producer and Classical Music Host at WVIA Radio. “ArtScene”, her award-winning daily arts program, features interviews with creative individuals from the region, the United States and abroad. She has produced many programs about the history of northeastern Pennsylvania and its residents. Her radio play “Who Pretender Is, Or Who Is King” centers on the lives of the residents of Laurel Run, a borough outside Wilkes-Barre, plagued by a chronic mine fire. The piece was produced by The Northeast Theatre and broadcast on WVIA Radio. Erika also has television films to her credit. She wrote and narrated a documentary on the Knox Mine Disaster that happened in the Wyoming Valley in 1959. And an Emmy-nominated documentary on Mozart that looks at the composer and his music in the context of the cities that were important in his life. She is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of University of Chicago and received a master’s degree in Humanities (Interrelationships in the Arts) from Penn State University. She served on the PA Humanities Council for two terms. In 2023, Erika was awarded an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree by Misericordia University and, in November 2024, she was inducted into the Luzerne County Arts & Entertainment Hall of Fame." Key Takeaways: Erika Funke has spent nearly five decades in broadcasting. Art can help communities recover from hardships. Memorable interviews often lead to unexpected connections. The Knox Mine disaster symbolizes a pivotal moment in local history. FOLLOW HARMONYTALK PODCAST @harmonytalkpodcast Join Our Mailing List: https://www.harmonytalkpodcast.com/signup Instagram: https://instagram.com/harmonytalkpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harmonytalkpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HarmonyTALKPodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harmonytalkpodcast https://harmonytalkpodcast.com/ Follow Host, Lisa Champeau: https://www.instagram.com/lisachampeau/ Email harmonytalkpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and guest opportunities! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pennsylvania’s new Solar for Schools program launches; Voting is now open for Pennsylvania’s River of the Year; What the lack of a US Farm Bill means for Pennsylvania. Energy bills are some of the largest expenses for schools. Rachel McDevitt of StateImpact Pennsylvania reports a new state program that aims to save schools money through solar energy is open for applications. Voting is now open for Pennsylvania River of the Year.Kat Bolus at WVIA, explains this year’s nominees include the Delaware River. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Darlene Miller-Lanning, Director of the Hope Horn Gallery and member of the faculty of the Art & Music program at the University of Scranton, speaking with WVIA's Mindy Cronk about celebrated artist Franz Kline who was inducted into the Luzerne County Arts & Entertainment Hall of Fame on November 8, 2024. For more information: www.facebook.com/LCAEHOF

Universities across the country are paying students back after the shift to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Pennsylvania, that includes the University of Pennsylvania, Susquehanna University, Temple University and now Penn State. From our friends at WPSU in State College, Sydney Roach reports PSU students enrolled during the spring 2020 semester could be eligible for payment as part of a $17 million lawsuit settlement.  A native Pennsylvania hardwood tree is facing extinction. Kat Bolus from WVIA reports beech trees are being attacked by two separate diseases - one moves very slowly while the other is rapidly deteriorating the tree's population.     Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our journalist roundtable segment for Friday, November 15 included reporters Sydney Roach from WPSU in State College and Sarah Schinto of WVIA in Pittston to discuss stories of interest they've been working on, as well as stories they're working on now. Sydney shares about her most recent report about a Jersey Shore Area Elementary School to close at the end of the year. Sarah shares about her recent story on NEPA workers among beneficiaries as U.S. Labor Departments recovers one billion dollars n lost wages.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Payavis, Chief Content Officer at WVIA, award-winning filmmaker & former player with the Scranton Eagles; and John Kennedy, a sales & marketing manager & longtime quarterback with the Scranton Eagles, speaking about the original documentary film, "Scranton Eagles Football: The Forgotten Dynasty," that will have its broadcast premiere on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00 & 9:00 pm on WVIA-TV, also streaming live on WVIA's Facebook & YouTube pages & wvia.org/

In this episode of The Wilkes-Barre Connect Podcast, host Dan Kimbrough sits down with Julie Sidoni from WVIA to discuss the critical importance of media literacy in today's information landscape. They explore the rapid changes in media consumption, the distinction between news and information, and the key differences between public and commercial media. Julie shares insights from WVIA's listening tour, highlighting the diverse needs of communities within their large coverage area and the challenges of maintaining trust in local journalism. She emphasizes the value of hyper-local reporting and the role of local media in community engagement. Julie also offers advice to young journalists and advocates interested in storytelling, underscoring the need to vet information sources carefully. Listen in to hear the vital role of local journalism in informing and empowering communities. Hosted by - Dan Kimbrough Editing Assistant - Matthew Ash Produced by - Park Multimedia To learn more about Julie, visit WVIA.org

Fiona Powell, folklorist & professional storyteller, recently retired as WVIA's Susquehanna Valley producer & host, speaking in anticipation of her appearance at the Settlers Inn, 4 Main Avenue in Hawley, PA, October 25 & 26, 2024, for a storytelling evening and farm-to-table dinner event from 6 to 10 pm. Reservations are required. 570-226-2993 www.thesettlersinn.com/ Ms. Powell will present a new season of storytelling at The Gallery at Water Street in Lewisburg---for various age groups-- beginning on November 2nd and running through December 14th. She will offer a series of 3 storytelling workshops beginning on November 16th. All of the events are free & reservations are required for the workshop sessions. www.lewisburgartscouncil.com/ fionafolklore@gmail.com

Carol Nelson Dembert, President of the Board, and Carl Witkowski III, Chair of the Search Committee, speaking with Julie Sidoni, Director of Journalism at WVIA, about the retirement of Nancy Sanderson, long-time Executive Director of the Orchestra and the current search for a new director. For more information: www.nepaphil.org/ 570-270-4444

WVIA's Haley O'Brien reports on the exhibition titled, "Arts to the Rescue," opening Friday, August 16, 2024, with a reception from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the AFA Gallery, 101 Penn Avenue in Scranton. The show, featuring works of pets, centering on those in need of adoption, will run through September 14th. www.artistsforart.org/

Cynthia Long, Executive Director of the Endless Mountain Music Festival, speaking with WVIA's Lisa Mazzarella about the 2024 Concert Season, running from July 19th through July 27th, with 17 performances in 17 days at various venues throughout North Central PA and Southern NY. www.endlessmountain.net/

Loren Schoenberg, jazz scholar, educator, writer, musician, band leader and producer and music director of the original film documentary, "Wham-Re-Bop-Boom-Bam: The Swing Jazz of Eddie Durham," a production of WVIA, speaking about Eddie Durham and his music in anticipation of a concert of Durham's music on July 21, 2024 at 5:30 pm, at Harmony in the Woods in Hawley, PA. Schoenberg will lead a top-flight seven-piece band in a performance that is a benefit for WVIA. For tickets and information:www.wvia.org/

Liz Tilley, artist, designer, writer, event professional and Corporate Sponsorship Representative at WVIA, speaking about her work and places her art can be seen this summer.  At The Gamut Gallery in Stroudsburg through July 29 2024; as part of the 21st Annual Wayne County Arts Alliance Artists' Studio Tour taking place July 12, 13 and 14 from 10 am to 6 pm each day. Tilley will be at the Jill Carletti Studio, 415 Chestnut Avenue in Hawley, and the tour is free. www.waynecountyartsalliance.org/Tilley will also take part in the Pocono State Craft Festival August 24 & 25 at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm in Stroudsburg. www.poconoarts.org/craft

Barbara J. Taylor, author from Scranton, speaking with WVIA's News Director Julie Sidoni, about her new novel titled, "Rain Will Break No Bones," a Kaylie Jones Book issued by Akashic Books. There will be a book event on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at noon at Barnes & Noble, 421 Arena Hub Plaza in Wilkes-Barre. For more information and other events: www.barbarajtaylor.com/

Gerardo Edelstein, Music Director and Conductor of the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra, speaking with WVIA's Fiona Powell about the season finale: "Romantic Escapes: Dvorak & Rachmaninoff," to be presented on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 7:30 pm, at the Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport. Cellist Andrew Rammon will join the orchestra as soloist for the Dvorak Cello Concerto. Also featured: Symphony No.2 by Rachmaninoff. www.CACLive.com/ or www.wiliamsportsymphony.org/ (570) 326-2424

Filmmaker Doug Claybourne speaking with WVIA's Larry Vojtko about his most recent movie, "The Rainbow Prince" in anticipation of his appearance as keynote presenter at the 2024 NEPA Film Festival at the Waverly Community House, Waverly PA. Claybourne will be featured on Friday, April 12th beginning at 6:00 with an opening night reception, followed by a screening of his new film and then a Q & A with WVIA's Julie Sidoni. The festival runs from April 12th through the 14th with workshops and a full roster of screenings. For more information: www.nepafilmfestival.com/

Sean Downes, principal dancer with Rhythm of the Dance, speaking with WVIA's Fiona Powell about the program of Irish Dance as part of the ensemble's 25th Anniversary Tour, to be presented on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 7:30 pm at the Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport. www.CACLive.com/

Gerardo Edelstein, Music Director and Conductor of the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra, speaking with WVIA's Fiona Powell about the concert titled, "The King of Instruments: The Organ," to be presented on February 13, 2024, at 7:30 pm, at the Community Arts Center, 220 West Fourth Street in Williamsport. Marcos Krieger is the guest soloist for music by Handel and Saint-Saens. www.williamsportsymphony.org/ CACLive.com/ 570-326-2424

A podcast by WVIA's George Graham featuring award-winning filmmaker Kris Hendrickson and jazz musician, historian, educator and author Loren Schoenberg, talking about Eddie Durham, the great jazz pioneer in connection with the new WVIA documentary, "WHAM Re-Bop-Boom-Bam: The Swing Jazz of Eddie Durham," that will have its broadcast premiere on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 9:00 pm, with a number of airings in the month of February. For more information: www.wvia.org/wham

Eduardo Vilaro, Artistic Director of Ballet Hispánico & CEO, speaking with WVIA's Fiona Powell before a performance at the The Weis Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.on the Bucknell University campus in Lewisburg. There will be a free pre-performance talk at 6:45 p.m. in the Weis Center Atrium. The talk will feature Johan Rivera, Artistic Associate & Rehearsal Director. Tickets can be reserved by calling 570-577-1000 or online at Bucknell.edu/BoxOffice. For more information: Bucknell.edu/WeisCenter.

Kynnedi Moryae' Porter, actor & dancer, speaking with WVIA's Lisa Mazzarella about the national touring production of HAIRSPRAY that will run in Scranton January 12-14, 2024, presented by Broadway in Scranton at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. Shows 1/12 at 7:30 pm; 1/13 at 2:00 & 7:30 pm; 1/14 at 1:00 pm. www.broadwayscranton.com/

April Genevieve Tucholke, author of "Merry & Hark," and Thomas Speicher, author of "A Day with Waffles & Alexis," speaking with WVIA's Fiona Powell about their recent children's books. For more information: www.apriltucholke.com/ and www.pct.edu/public- relations-marketing/staff.

Dr. Lalaine Little, Director of the Pauly Friedman Art Gallery at Misericordia University in Dallas, PA, and Dr. Mateusz Wosik, Paleontologist & Assistant Professor of Biology at Misericordia, speaking about an exhibition of photographs and artifacts titled "Lost Worlds" on the campus in 2022. They will be guests on the Keystone Edition Arts TV program, "Getting Creative with the Past: Dinosaurs!" that will be recorded at the WVIA studios in Pittston on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 7:00 pm. The public is invited to be part of the studio audience. There is no admission charge. To make reservations and learn more: wvia.org/events.

On this West Virginia Morning, Pennsylvania is the biggest producer of mushrooms in the United States; followed by California. Foragers and foraging clubs find the fungus in the wild, while small farms are growing unique mushrooms to meet demand. Kat Bolus from WVIA brings us this story. The post Mushroom Growers And The Latest On Charleston's Gas Outage, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Gerardo Edelstein, Music Director & Conductor of the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra, speaking with WVIA's Fiona Powell about the annual Holiday Concert on Friday, December 8, 2023, featuring a Broadway theme, with special guest soloists. The performance will take place at the Community Arts Center, 220 W. 4th Street in downtown Williamsport at 7:30 pm,. www.williamsportsymphony.org/

On this episode, Jeff and Bill have a conversation with Chris Norton, senior vice president of WVIA-FM and a longtime friend of Presbybop Music. They discuss the current scene in jazz radio and the unique resource that radio has always been for creative music. Chris introduces us to Chiaroscuro jazz label, now owned by WVIA, and available online as a media stream. All three of them pay homage to George Graham, the legendary radio host and engineer at WVIA. Featured links:To listen to WVIA-FM: https://www.wvia.org/ To connect with Chiaroscuro or listen online: https://chiaroscurojazz.org/ To learn more about George Graham: https://georgegraham.com/  Theme music: "All Thumbs" from Faith in a New Key, Bill Carter and the Presbybop Quartet Music used by permission from Presbybop Music (BMI) Announcer: Chris Norton (c) Presbybop Music Support the Show.

Jeffrey L. Bowman, Co-founder and CEO of REFRAME. He's a two-time award-winning Wiley author & a former senior partner and managing director at Ogilvy & Mather in NYC. Bowman is a national arts and cultural consultant, & he was the keynote speaker for the ArtScene Conference at WVIA in September 2023. The panel discussion from the conference will air on Keystone Edition Arts on Monday, November 27th at 7 pm on WVIA TV. The show is available on the WVIA website and app---wvia.org/ For more information: www.GetReframe.com

Rick Coulter, Music Director & Conductor of the Williamsport Symphony's Billtown Brass, speaking with WVIA's Fiona Powell about the ensemble's annual holiday concert on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 5:00 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 142 Market Street in Williamsport, coinciding with Victorian Christmas in Williamsport. www.williamsportsymphony.org/ www.victorianchristmaspa.com/

Violinist, vocalist and composer Terry Jenoure, 2023 Creative Capital Awardee, speaking with WVIA's Fiona Powell about her upcoming concert titled "Secret to Life" that shines the spotlight on women's stories, ones that were once held in secret. The performance will be held in the Weis Center Atrium on the campus of Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 7:30 pm.  Admission is free. More information at www.bucknell.edu/

William Payn, Music Director & Conductor of the Susquehanna Valley Chorale, speaking with WVIA's Fiona Powell about the Fall concert featuring Handel's Messiah at Zion Lutheran Church in Sunbury on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, October 22 at 3:00pm. There will be a pre-concert talk by Dr. Gary Boerckel on the 21st & 22nd. The Saturday performance is "pay-what-you-decide". www.SVCMusic.org/

Thomas Speicher, Writer/Video Producer | Public Relations and Marketing at Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, speaking with WVIA's Fiona Powell about his children's book, "A Week with Waffles," illustrated by Marina Saumell. For more information: Tom.speicher@yahoo.com or 570-777-6444.

Kathryn Maguet, Executive Director of the Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, speaking with WVIA's Fiona Powell about the Fall 2023 Season that begins on September 7th on the Weis Center Plaza.  For more information:   www.bucknell.edu/WeisCenter

Richard Rinehart, Director of the Samek Art Museum at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, speaking with WVIA's Fiona Powell about the exhibition, "Facing the Giant--3 Decades of Dissent: Shepard Fairey," opening on August 22 at the Samek Museum and running through December 3, 2023. There will be a reception on August 24 at 7:00 pm in the campus gallery on the top floor of the ELC. https://museum.bucknell.edu/

Rick Coulter, Founder & Music Director of the Billtown Brass, speaking with WVIA's Fiona Powell about their 2023 "Summer Brass" concert series with performances on August 19 at 7 pm at Central Oak Heights pavilion in Milton, PA; Also August 25 at 5 pm on Pine Street in Williamsport as part of the Williamsport Welcomes the World Celebration. www.williamsportsymphony.org/

Patricia Treacy, internationally-known Irish violinist, speaking about her life in music in anticipation of a performance at Harmony in the Woods in Hawley, PA, on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 5:30 pm. The concert is a benefit for WVIA and is presented by Harmony in the Woods. There are concert-only tickets and tickets for the concert and reception. www.wvia.org/events www.harmonyinthewoods.org/

Matt Birkbeck, award-winning investigative journalist & best-selling author, speaking with WVIA's News Director Julie Sidoni about his most recent book, "The Life We Chose: William 'Big Billy' D'Elia and the Last Secrets of America's Most Powerful Mafia Family," just issued by William Morrow/Harper Collins on July 11, 2023. For more information: www.mattbirkbeck.com/

Lakeetha Blakeney, Director, and Shantel Hill, Asst. Director & Choreographer, speaking with WVIA's Fiona Powell about the 2023 Lycoming College "Summer Stock" production of the musical "Matilda," based on the story by Roald Dahl, at the Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport, July 21 and 22 at 7:30 pm, and July 23 at 2 pm. www.caclive.com/

Richard Yelen, Media/Entertainment Specialist & Coordinator of "Celebrating Warmland", and David Yonki, Health Educator for the City of Wilkes-Barre, MC of the event, speaking with WVIA's Chris Norton about the legendary AM radio station WARM, in anticipation of program on July 13, 2023 at 6:30 at the Friedman Jewish Community Center in Kingston: "Celebrating Warmland's 65th Anniversary." There will be a screening of an original documentary produced by WVIA TV and guests from the WARM staff and administration. The public is invited to attend, and admission is free. Seating is limited. To reserve a seat: wvia.org/events 570-824-4646

Dr. Lalaine Little, Director of the Pauly Friedman Art Gallery at Misericordia University in Dallas, PA, & Ray Mancke of the Back Mountain Railroad Club, speaking with WVIA's Chris Norton about the exhibition, "The Ties That Bind" at the Gallery now through July 28, 20223. There will be a free photography workshop on July 13 from 2:30 to 4:30 featuring Oren Helbok, with an artists' reception to follow at 5:00 pm. www.misericordia.edu/

William Kenny, Founder and Conductor of the Penn Central Wind Band, speaking with WVIA's Fiona Powell about the ensemble and two upcoming performances. There will be a concert on July 5th, 2023, at 7:00 pm, at Saint Mary's Park Pavilion, 218 N 15th St in Lewisburg, PA, presented by the Lewisburg Arts Council. Admission is free. Rain location: Weis Center at Bucknell. The group's 30th anniversary concert will take place on Saturday, July 29 at 7:30 pm at the Weis Center on the campus of Bucknell University in Lewisburg. There is no admission charge www.lewisburgartscouncil.com/ www.penncentralwindband.org/

Gerardo Edelstein, Music Director & Conductor of the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra, speaking with WVIA's Fiona Powell about the final concert of the 2022-23 season on Tuesday, May 16 at 7:30 pm at the Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport. There will be music of Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev & Moncayo. CACLive.com or www.williamsportsymphony.org/

Marjorie Maddox, Professor of English & Creative Writing at Lock Haven University, poet and editor, speaking with WVIA's Mindy Cronk about her new collection of poems, "In the Museum of My Daughter's Mind," a collaborative project with artist Anna Lee Hafer, her daughter. The book will be released on May 14, 2023, by Shanti Arts, and there will be a book signing on May 5 from 6 to 8 pm at the Otto Bookstore, 107 W. 4th Street in Williamsport, PA. www.marjoriemaddox.com/

Joanne Arduino, Artistic Director of Ballet Theatre of Scranton, speaking with WVIA's Larry Vojtko about the upcoming performance of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" set to music by Dvorak and presented on May 5, 2023, at 7:00 pm at the Theater at North in Scranton. www.balletscranton.org/ 570-347-2867

Sara Kelley of the Lewisburg Arts Council, and Jane Albin, featured artist, speaking with WVIA's Fiona Powell about the 2023 Lewisburg Arts Festival, "Spring Beauty". The event will be held on April 29th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm in downtown Lewisburg, PA. For more information: www.lewisburgartscouncil.org/

Kelly Spitler and Peter Williams of the Pajama Factory in Williamsport, speaking with WVIA's Fiona Powell about "Pajama Factory Unbuttoned," on April 22, 2023 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. There will be tours, open studios, live music and more. The Pajama Factory is located at 1307 Park Avenue in Williamsport. For more information: www.pajamafactory.net/