Honoring Fred Rogers, Pennsylvania declares May 23 ‘1-4-3 Day,’ encourages acts of kindness

From a press release: Governor Tom Wolf has proclaimed Thursday, May 23 as “1-4-3 Day” in Pennsylvania in honor of television personality Fred Rogers’ favorite number and has issued a challenge to all Pennsylvanians to show neighbors more kindness to one another. Pennsylvania native Fred Rogers, best known as Mister Rogers, regularly used 1-4-3 as […]
Alan Parsons Live Project will rock Scranton Cultural Center on Sept. 22

From a press release: It was announced today that legendary audio engineer, record producer, songwriter, and musician Alan Parsons will bring his multi-platinum-selling progressive rock band, the Alan Parsons Live Project, to the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple on Sunday, Sept. 22. Parsons’ latest solo album, “The Secret,” was recently released on April […]
First-ever Lackawanna County Heritage Fair takes over Montage Mountain in Scranton May 29-June 2

From a press release: After several years of talks, meetings, and planning, the inaugural Lackawanna County Heritage Fair will finally be held on Wednesday, May 29 through Sunday, June 2 at Montage Mountain Resorts in Scranton. This celebration of the food, culture, and history of the Scranton area will bring families, friends, and cultures together […]
Weird & Wired Punk Bazaar and Zine Expo showcases DIY culture in Scranton on June 8

From a press release: Cultivated in the coal mine lands of Northeast Pennsylvania, the new Weird & Wired Punk Bazaar and Zine Expo will bring the local DIY subculture to the forefront on Saturday, June 8. Two hours from New York City and Philadelphia in either direction, Scranton is a town of artistic miscreants, urban […]
Country star Wynonna Judd brings the Big Noise to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Oct. 4

From a press release: It was announced this week that multi-platinum country singer Wynonna Judd and her band, the Big Noise, will perform at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Friday, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $30 for regular reserved seating and $35 for premium reserved seating, go on sale this Friday, […]
Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton opens box office with service fee free weekend May 17-19

From a press release: Today, Live Nation announced that, in preparation for the upcoming summer concert season at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton, the box office will open Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. throughout the concert season, as well as the day of show, for ticket sales. In celebration of the […]
Comedy icon Jerry Seinfeld is back at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Sept. 21

From a press release: Following sold-out shows at both the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre and the Sands Bethlehem Event Center last year, it was announced today that one of America’s most beloved comedians, Jerry Seinfeld, will return to the SBEC on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $99.50 and $159.50, plus […]