UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON DECEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Through Dec.  11        Exhibit: Scarce Books and Elegant Editions, original and rare writings by Samuel Johnson. Heritage Room, Weinberg Memorial Library. Free. Call 941-6341.

Through Dec. 11         Exhibit: In Color: Works by the University of Scranton Photography Club, Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall.  Free during gallery hours. Call 941-4214.

Dec. 2        6 p.m.  Lackawanna and Luzerne counties comprehensive plan public meeting. Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Call 215-592-4200.

Dec. 3        7 p.m. Democracy in Post Civil War El Salvador featuring Christine Wade, Ph.D.  Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall.  Free.  Call 941-4392.

Dec. 3        8 p.m.  Esprit public reading. Room 405, DeNaples Center.  Free.
Call 941-7619.

Dec. 3-6     8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday The University of Scranton Players present The Underpants by Carl Steinham, adapted by Steve Martin.  McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts. Ticket prices vary.
Call 941-4318.

Dec. 4        6 p.m. Public reception for In Color: Works by the University of Scranton Photography Club.  Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall. Awards presentation at 6:30 p.m.  Free.  Call 941-4214.

Dec. 5        5 p.m.  Gospel Extravaganza, sponsored by the Spirit of Scranton Club.  Moskovitz Theater, DeNaples Center. Free. Call 941-7401.

Dec. 5        5:30 p.m.  Scranton Club of NEPA Noel Night Reception, Room 405, DeNaples Center. Reservations required. Call 1-800-Scranton.

Dec. 5        8 p.m.  Performance Music presents 42nd Annual Noel Night, featuring The University of Scranton Singers, Chamber Choir and small instrumental ensembles. Doors open at 7 p.m. with prelude from 7:05 p.m. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 941-7624.

Dec. 8        7:30 p.m.  Wyoming Seminary Performing Arts Institute Civic Symphony Orchestra presents In Concert with Jerome Campbell, conductor. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 941-7624. 

Dec. 10       7:30 p.m.  Performance Music presents Empty Stocking Fund Benefit, with Santa Ron Leas and The Christmas Big Band. Houlihan-McLean Center. Admission: one new toy, piece of clothing,or monetary donation. Call 941-7624.