Smoke rings
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Hookahs—and specialty lounges for smoking them—are gaining popularity locally
Craig Ross sits in an armchair and emits a perfect smoke ring from his mouth, like the Caterpillar in “Alice in Wonderland.” In his left hand is a thin hose attached to a nearby hookah, on the other side of which sits his friend Kern Haney.
Both Maine natives, Ross and Haney met at a hookah bar in Portland. For years, they bounced around the idea of starting their own hookah lounge. They fulfilled that dream last July, when they opened The Wolf and the Raven in downtown Somersworth. The business is open to ages 18 and up.
The lounge has close to 20 hookahs on hand for customers to use, along with an array of flavored tobaccos called shishas. Guests can relax on a couch, play board games or cards with friends, and share a hookah packed with sweet-tasting shisha.
Source: Wire
Weekend: Your guide to entertainment in Northeast Pennsylvania
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First Friday
I I I ME ME ME I I I: Jason Miller Playwrights' Project presents a short play by Alicia Grega; 500 Renaissance, 500 block of Lackawanna Ave.
INTRAMURALS: works by 10 artists, Afa Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave.
MUSIC ON THE WALK: Jim Buckley Jazz Duo, Alley Cafe, 515 Center St.
ROUND TWO: sculptures and paintings from recycled materials by Shirley Thomas, ArtWorks Gallery & Studio, 503 Lackawanna Ave.
NATURAL PROGRESSION: photography by Lynne Andreoli; music by Jung Bergo; co-sponsored by Northeast PA Center for Independent Living; B's Floral Design Inc., 131 Penn Ave.
IT GIRL DESIGNS: hand-painted wine glasses and handmade jewelry by Brea & Marissa Toth; music by Mark Sillaman; Chocolate Creations, Cangiano's Italian Specialties, Ferrone Winery and Realty Network Commercial Group, 400 Spruce St.
Source: Scranton Times-Tribune
