NEPA Scene Staff

First-ever ‘Scranton Showdown’ pits Lackawanna College against Marywood in esports competition on April 23

First-ever ‘Scranton Showdown’ pits Lackawanna College against Marywood in esports competition on April 23

From a press release: Today, the Lackawanna College eSports Department, in partnership with Marywood University eSports, announced the creation of the Scranton Showdown, a one-day live esports competition featuring both programs on Sunday, April 23. The event is free to the public and will take place inside the Peoples Security Bank Theater on the campus […]

 Rich Howells

Breaking down ‘The Big Break’ contest – NEPA musicians compete at 4 venues on Jan. 21-Feb. 11

Breaking down ‘The Big Break’ contest – NEPA musicians compete at 4 venues on Jan. 21-Feb. 11

The contest is called “The Big Break,” where seven acts will compete across four stages for some major prizes, but the real challenge has been behind the scenes where Eyal Filkovsky is hoping this experience doesn’t break him. With just days until the first night of live performances is set to begin, musicians have been […]

 Rich Howells

City of Scranton is looking for local artists to redesign its flag before March 20, 2020

City of Scranton is looking for local artists to redesign its flag before March 20, 2020

Looking for a fresh start after former mayor Bill Courtright plead guilty to three felony public corruption charges in 2019, Scranton began 2020 by swearing in the city’s first female mayor as well as its first openly gay member of City Council. Today, Mayor Paige Cognetti announced the Electric City’s next step towards a new […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Audition for 3rd annual NEPA Sings competition at Wyoming Seminary in Kingston on Feb. 8

Audition for 3rd annual NEPA Sings competition at Wyoming Seminary in Kingston on Feb. 8

From a press release: Are you a passionate performer? Do you dream of the stage? Long to share your song? And would you like to use your talents to change the story of a local abused or neglected foster child? NEPA Sings is your chance. Wilkes-Barre nonprofit organization Court Appointed Special Advocates of Luzerne County […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Over 50 downtown Scranton businesses participate in Holiday Window Decorating Showcase from Dec. 6-Jan. 3

Over 50 downtown Scranton businesses participate in Holiday Window Decorating Showcase from Dec. 6-Jan. 3

From a press release: Sparked with creativity and plenty of holiday cheer, downtown Scranton business and property owners are preparing for the annual Holiday Window Decorating Showcase, on display this Friday, Dec. 6 for the First Friday art walk through Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. More than 50 storefronts will be featured in this year’s competition. […]

 Rich Howells

New ‘Ink Master’ spin-off series, ‘Grudge Match,’ will star NEPA tattoo artist Ryan Ashley Malarkey

New ‘Ink Master’ spin-off series, ‘Grudge Match,’ will star NEPA tattoo artist Ryan Ashley Malarkey

It was announced today that, along with a two-season renewal of the popular tattoo competition reality series “Ink Master,” the Paramount Network is expanding this hit franchise with a new spin-off series, “Ink Master: Grudge Match,” starring former Shavertown resident and Kingston tattoo artist and business owner Ryan Ashley Malarkey. According to a press release, […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Audition for 2nd annual NEPA Sings competition at Wyoming Seminary in Kingston on Feb. 9

Audition for 2nd annual NEPA Sings competition at Wyoming Seminary in Kingston on Feb. 9

From a press release: Start warming up those vocals – the Wilkes-Barre nonprofit organization Court Appointed Special Advocates of Luzerne County has announced that its NEPA Sings competition will return to the Kirby Center for the Creative Arts on Wyoming Seminary’s Upper School campus in Kingston this April. Auditions for the second annual event will […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

12 local singers compete in NEPA Sings! fundraising competition in Kingston on April 12

12 local singers compete in NEPA Sings! fundraising competition in Kingston on April 12

From a press release: After holding auditions last month, the Wilkes-Barre nonprofit organization Court Appointed Special Advocates of Luzerne County will host its NEPA Sings! competition on Thursday, April 12 at 5:30 p.m. 12 local performers were selected to compete in the finals, which will take place at the Kirby Center for the Creative Arts […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Audition for NEPA Sings! competition at Wyoming Seminary in Kingston on Feb. 3

Audition for NEPA Sings! competition at Wyoming Seminary in Kingston on Feb. 3

From a press release: The Wilkes-Barre nonprofit organization Court Appointed Special Advocates of Luzerne County has announced the upcoming NEPA Sings! competition. Auditions will be held on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Kirby Center for the Creative Arts on Wyoming Seminary’s Upper School campus in Kingston. 12 performers will […]

 Rich Howells

‘Ink Master: Angels,’ starring Kingston tattoo artist Ryan Ashley Malarkey, renewed for 2nd season

‘Ink Master: Angels,’ starring Kingston tattoo artist Ryan Ashley Malarkey, renewed for 2nd season

Premiering on Oct. 3, reality television tattoo competition “Ink Master” introduced a new spin-off series, “Ink Master: Angels,” starring Shavertown resident and Kingston tattoo artist Ryan Ashley Malarkey with three other artists from Season 8. As it finishes its 10-episode run next month, it was announced today that the show has been renewed for a […]