Women’s Day luncheon in Wilkes-Barre raises funds for Dress for Success Luzerne County on March 8
From a press release: Dress for Success Luzerne County and the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce are in the final planning stages of the inaugural International Women’s Day Celebration Luncheon. Proceeds from this event will provide financial support to Dress for Success, which provides career appropriate attire, job training, and educational opportunities that empower women […]
Rock legends UFO bring farewell tour with Blue Oyster Cult to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Nov. 1
From a press release: English rock legends UFO have announced that their Last Orders 50th Anniversary Tour will also be their final tour with original singer Phil Mogg. This limited farewell tour, which includes support from classic rockers Blue Öyster Cult, comes to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Friday, Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. […]
Discovery’s ‘Expedition Unknown’ host Josh Gates tells ‘Tales of Adventure’ at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 18
From a press release: It was announced today that the host of Discovery Channel’s “Expedition Unknown,” Josh Gates, will appear live at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre for “An Evening of Ghosts, Monsters, and Tales of Adventure” on Friday, Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $35 and $75 (VIP), plus fees, go […]
Dark concept band September Mourning mixes comic books with hard rock in Scranton visit on March 6
From a press release: September Mourning is a dark culture fantasy that resides in the pages of a comic book and comes to life as a musical art project on stage. Both sides will be on display when the theatrical hard rock group comes to Scranton on Wednesday, March 6. First, singer and co-creator Emily […]
Comedian and actor Kevin James is back at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on June 28
From a press release: Comedian and actor Kevin James, best known for starring in television sitcoms “The King of Queens” and “Kevin Can Wait,” will return to the Sands Bethlehem Event Center to perform a new stand-up set on Friday, June 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $49.50, $59.50, and $85, go on sale […]
Terry Gilliam’s long-awaited ‘Don Quixote’ film screens in NEPA theaters for one night only on April 10
From a press release: Following nearly 30 years of development hell, North American audiences will finally get their first look at celebrated director Terry Gilliam’s long-awaited film “The Man Who Killed Don Quixote” this spring. Co-starring Adam Driver and Jonathan Pryce, the adventure comedy had its world premiere at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival and […]
Big D and the Kids Table brings ska back to River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on May 3
From a press release: It was announced today that Boston ska punk band and Vans Warped Tour mainstays Big D and the Kids Table will return to the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on Friday, May 3 with punk rockers Blanks 77 and ska trio Disposable, both from New Jersey. Doors at the Jazz […]
Direct from Broadway, Rocktopia blends rock and classical music in Wilkes-Barre on May 8
From a press release: Direct from its smash hit run on Broadway, the international music sensation Rocktopia will continue to tour the country in 2019. An explosive musical concert event that fuses the most iconic 20th century rock with world-renowned classical masterpieces, Rocktopia features the works of musical innovators across centuries – including Journey, Mozart, […]
Iconic guitarist Tommy Emmanuel plays at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on July 17
From a press release: It was announced today that Tommy Emmanuel – considered by many to be the world’s greatest acoustic guitarist – will perform at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, July 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $25, $35, $45, and $55, plus fees, go on sale this Friday, March […]
Former Badlees singer Pete Palladino performs at Opera House in Jim Thorpe on March 17
From a press release: Singer/songwriter Pete Palladino, best known as the lead vocalist of Selinsgrove rock band The Badlees, will perform with an all-star lineup of local musicians, including some of his former Badlees bandmates, at the Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe on Sunday, March 17. Doors at the Opera House (14 W. […]
