Some quick vitamin A and C

Some nuggets of A and C (arts and culture), and maybe a little bit of science and shopping too, for the coming week.

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Frack perspective: “Natural Gas Extraction in Marcellus Shale: Evaluating the Impacts,” a series of lectures, films and a panel discussion, will be held at Bloomsburg University from March 20 to 29. The series will explore the social, economic and environmental impacts of drilling for natural gas in the Marcellus Shale and is sponsored by BU’s Green Campus Initiative, Institute for Culture and Society, Institute for Human Rights and Social Justice, College of Science and Technology and the College of Liberal Arts. All programs are open to the public free of charge. The detailed schedule is here: http://organizations.bloomu.edu/gci/shale.php. 

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Auction benefits LGBTA:  “It’s Time,” a reception and silent auction sponsored by Bloomsburg University’s LGBTA, will be held Tuesday, March 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Barn at Boone’s Dam, Bloomsburg. Funds raised during the event will support educational experiences for students, faculty, staff and the local community, including outreach programs and campus speakers. The $25 per person admission fee covers the cost of hors d’oeuvres and beverages. For information, see www.bloomu.edu/lgbt.

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Spaghetti at the Moose: The annual Spaghetti Supper fundraiser for Downtown Bloomsburg, Inc. will be held at the Moose Exchange on Wednesday, March 21. Dinners will be served in the Grille Room from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with take outs available starting at 4:30. In addition to spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, and drinks, there will be a make-your-own-sundae bar with ice cream from Brennan's Big Chill and a draw-your-own-sundae challenge for children. Tickets in advance (available at the Exchange and other downtown business locations) are $6, or $7 at the door.

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The Big Dance: Bloomsburg University's Dance Ensemble will hold its spring show Thursday and Friday, March 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. at Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. This show nearly packs Mitrani Hall, two nights in a row. A lot of fun.

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Friday Jazz at the Moose: The third Jazz Night concert with Burgess, Mitchell, and Seal comes to the Moose Exchange on Friday, March 23. The $10 cover charge benefits the Greenwood Friends School’s Greening Greenwood campaign, through which the school will develop eco-friendly programming and become more energy efficient. Light refreshments are available, BYOB.

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Bookworm alert: The Friends of the Bloomsburg University Library Association will hold the 12th annual book sale Saturday to Monday, March 24 to March 26, in the Andruss Library Schweiker Room. Items include books, CDs, DVDs, video tapes, cassettes and records. The pre-sale for members only is Saturday, March 24, from noon to 1 p.m.; the regular sale runs Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, March 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. and Monday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Reminder: Murder at the Howard Johnson's at the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble runs only through March 25.