www.kirbycenter.org<\/a> \u2014 or through Ticketmaster. For more information, call 570-826-1100.<\/p>\nThe 2025 inductees in the \u201cArts\u201d category are:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Lillian Cahn \u2013 The creative pillar that built the Coach line of luxury accessories into a global brand. Her business sense, understanding of leatherworks, and cultural foresight made her one of the most powerful women in the world of fashion design.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Niccolo Cortiglia \u2013 The painter who crafted likenesses of politicians, public figures, and community leaders. In addition to his own impressive output, he taught some of Luzerne County\u2019s greatest artists through his one-man art school in Wilkes-Barre.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Bob Heim \u2013 The cartoonist, illustrator, and journalist with a charming sense of humor. His knack for finding the quirks in each new project is legendary, a fitting complement to his status as one of Luzerne County\u2019s most fascinating artistic figures.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Lyman H. Howe \u2013 The pioneering, traveling filmmaker who outpaced the ambition of his moviemaking peers. His turn-of-the-century achievements include the use of synchronized sound, filming in an airplane, and documenting military and political history.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Marion Lorne \u2013 The Emmy-winning actress who is most remembered for her portrayal of Aunt Clara in \u201cBewitched.\u201d Besides her famous television work, she acted in films and theatre productions for seven decades in both the United States and England.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Rose O\u2019Neill \u2013 The artist who created the Kewpie characters and became one of the earliest female cartoonists to achieve national recognition and acclaim. In a male-dominated industry, she illustrated with an unashamed, feminine touch.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Lawrence Russo \u2013 The sculptor whose work is present across the Northeast United States. His most famous sculpture \u2013 the Christ the King statue on the King\u2019s College Administration Building \u2013 is one of the area\u2019s most towering works of art.<\/p>\n
The 2025 inductees in the \u201cEntertainment\u201d category are:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Andrea Bogusko \u2013 The longtime instructor whose Music Company has become a fixture in the local community over four decades of business. Generations of students have flocked to learn from a master who brings legitimacy to each initiative she touches.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Great Rock Scare \u2013 The energetic band that entertained audiences with their faithful renditions of classic rock hits. The group\u2019s musical excellence and brilliant promotional backing took them to the peak of local popularity in the 1980s.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Florence Foster Jenkins \u2013 The so-called \u201cworld\u2019s worst opera singer\u201d with a Carnegie Hall performance and fascinating life story to her name. Before a string of health issues dashed her genuine musical ambitions, Jenkins performed as a child prodigy pianist.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Leer Brothers Band \u2013 The supergroup that sprouted from some of the area\u2019s most popular bands of the 1960s. Their groovy original material was an extension of the sounds that came before, helping to bridge the gap between two generations of musicians.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Motionless in White \u2013 The aggressive metal band with a catalog that includes radio-ready hits and brutal deep cuts. Their gothic collective persona and haunting tones have brought them a devoted following of fans which stretches across the globe.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Matthew Rogers \u2013 The Grammy-winning songwriter who has worked with some of country music\u2019s biggest stars. His run of modern success has penetrated the competitive Nashville scene and resulted in a number of chart-topping tunes.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Joe and John Stanky \u2013 The polka-playing brothers who have wielded their instruments for the enjoyment of listeners\u2019 ears and feet. The ensembles they have led \u2013 the Cadets and the Coal Miners, respectively \u2013 are staples of the community.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Alan K. Stout \u2013 The music journalist and radio host with an unrivaled dedication to local artists and entertainers. Through his work in the media and as an event organizer, he has platformed Luzerne County\u2019s finest alongside some of the world\u2019s biggest acts.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Paul Pringle, a native of Wilkes-Barre, will receive the \u201cDistinguished Achievement Award.\u201d Pringle is a Los Angeles Times reporter who specializes in investigating corruption. He won the Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting with colleagues Matt Hamilton and Harriet Ryan in 2019, was a finalist in 2009 and a member of reporting teams that won Pulitzer Prizes in 2004 and 2011. Pringle won the George Polk Award in 2008 and wrote the non-fiction book \u201cBad City: Peril and Power in the City of Angels.\u201d He is the first recipient of the Hall of Fame\u2019s Distinguished Achievement Award.<\/p>\n
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