LGBT pop opera ‘Bare’ debuts in NEPA at Act Out Theatre in Dunmore June 8-10
From a press release: Following their recent move from Taylor to a new location in Dunmore, Act Out Theatre Group will present the Northeastern Pennsylvania premiere of “Bare: A Pop Opera” on Friday, June 8 through Sunday, June 10. The musical follows a group of Catholic boarding school students as they struggle with issues of […]
On 1st U.S. visit, Ballet Theatre of Odessa performs ‘Swan Lake’ at Hershey Theatre on Feb. 8
From a press release: The National Ballet Theatre of Odessa will present the classic ballet “Swan Lake” at the Hershey Theatre on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for this show, which are $40-$60 (processing fees apply), go on sale this Friday, June 1 at 10 a.m. and will be available at the […]
Headliners Gary Clark Jr. and Grouplove complete Musikfest lineup at SteelStacks in Bethlehem Aug. 8-9
From a press release: Grammy Award-winning guitar virtuoso Gary Clark Jr. and indie pop sweethearts Grouplove will rock Musikfest when they perform on the Sands Steel Stage in Bethlehem on Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. and Thursday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m., respectively. Tickets for these concerts at PNC Plaza (645 E. 1st St., […]
Rock crooner Chris Isaak does a ‘Bad Bad Thing’ at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Aug. 16
From a press release: It was announced today that multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and actor Chris Isaak, known for hits like “Wicked Game,” “Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing,” and “Somebody’s Crying,” will perform at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Thursday, Aug. 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $43 for regular reserved seating and […]
Grammy-winning reggae rebel Ziggy Marley performs at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Sept. 16
From a press release: It was announced today that Grammy and Emmy Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and humanitarian Ziggy Marley, son of reggae icon Bob Marley and singer Rita Marley, will bring his Rebellion Rises Tour to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Sunday, Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $35 in advance […]
EXCLUSIVE: Glass Prism and Joseph Wegleski to receive Lifetime Achievement Steamtown Music Awards in Scranton
From a press release: The Steamtown Music Awards have announced the recipients of the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Awards exclusively on NEPA Scene. As part of the fifth annual Electric City Music Conference, this year’s ceremony will honor the Glass Prism and Joseph “Wiggy” Wegleski. “Many musicians and bands have worked with Wiggy, both on the […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Trouble (Giant Schnauzer mix) and Sherlock (tuxedo cat)
Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge teams up with NEPA Scene every week for Shelter Sunday, a post that features dogs, cats, and occasionally some surprises up for adoption in the hopes of finding them a loving home. Blue Chip Farm (974 Lockville Rd., Dallas) is a no-kill shelter, a place where no animal is too […]
Fire at the Furnace Week in Scranton features 300 artists, 20 exhibits, and 14 hot iron events May 28-June 2
From a press release: 300 artists, 20 exhibits, and 14 iron pours and theatrical performances will be packed into one week of industrial arts fun in Scranton. People of all ages are invited to celebrate the unofficial start to summer and Scranton’s industrial past at Fire at the Furnace Week, starting on Memorial Day, Monday, […]
9 iron sculptures added to Scranton Riverwalk during Fire at the Furnace Week on May 31
From a press release: As part of Fire at the Furnace Week in Scranton, a new exhibit featuring nine large-scale iron sculptures will soon be installed along the downtown Scranton Riverwalk. Members of the public are invited to celebrate industrial arts and local history at the opening reception for “Confluence: Art on the Trail” on […]
Ska bands Big D and the Kids Table and The Pietasters take over Jazz Cafe in Plains on Sept. 15
From a press release: Ska music is skanking back into the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains in a big way – Vans Warped Tour mainstays Big D and the Kids Table, longtime ska outfit The Pietasters, and New Jersey’s Hub City Stompers will “pick it up” on Saturday, Sept. 15. Doors at the Jazz […]
