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Grow your social media following with free workshop at Scranton Cultural Center on July 15

Grow your social media following with free workshop at Scranton Cultural Center on July 15

From a press release: The Lackawanna County Arts and Culture Department and the Lackawanna County Arts, Culture and Education Council will present “All Eyes on You: Growing Your Social Media Audience” in Shopland Hall on the fourth floor of the Scranton Cultural Center on Saturday, July 15 from 1 p.m.- 3 p.m., featuring two distinguished […]

 Rich Howells

Scranton VegFest is canceled before its first-ever event at Co-op Farmers Market

Scranton VegFest is canceled before its first-ever event at Co-op Farmers Market

After being announced in February, the first Scranton VegFest has been canceled a little over a month before its inaugural event. Set for Sunday, Aug. 13 at the Co-op Farmers Market in Scranton, the festival planned to not only feature vegetarian and vegan food, but all aspects of that lifestyle, including physical fitness and health, […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Scranton’s Menzingers headline Project Pabst Music Festival in Philadelphia on Sept. 16

Scranton’s Menzingers headline Project Pabst Music Festival in Philadelphia on Sept. 16

From a press release: Who hasn’t enjoyed a cold Pabst Blue Ribbon before, during, or after a good concert? Well, there will be plenty of those on hand when Scranton punk band The Menzingers headline the Project Pabst Music Festival at the Electric Factory in their current home of Philadelphia on Saturday, Sept. 16. Launched […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Actors Circle presents original WWII drama ‘Paris/Stalingrad’ at Providence Playhouse in Scranton July 20-23

Actors Circle presents original WWII drama ‘Paris/Stalingrad’ at Providence Playhouse in Scranton July 20-23

From a press release: Community theatre group Actors Circle will present the historical drama “Paris/Stalingrad” at the Providence Playhouse in Scranton on Thursday, July 20 through Sunday, July 23. Written and directed by Lou Bisignani, the original play takes place during World War II. In 1940, Paris is under siege and suffering Nazi occupation. At […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Learn all about monarch butterflies for free at Nay Aug Ave. Play Area in Scranton on July 12

Learn all about monarch butterflies for free at Nay Aug Ave. Play Area in Scranton on July 12

From a press release: According to the National Wildlife Federation, monarch butterfly populations have declined by 90 percent in the last 20 years. This statistic concerns wildlife and conservation experts, as butterflies play a vital role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. The Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area and the Lackawanna County Conservation […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Do ‘Yoga on the Roof’ of Marketplace at Steamtown in Scranton with live music on July 4

From a press release: It has been announced that the fourth annual Yoga on the Roof with the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic and Jaya Yoga Studio in Clarks Summit will take place on the roof of The Marketplace at Steamtown in downtown Scranton on Tuesday, July 4 at 9 a.m. Yoga will be followed by a […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Fuzz Fest becomes ALTitude, returning to Montage Mountain in Scranton with Bleachers and Andrew McMahon on Aug. 27

Fuzz Fest becomes ALTitude, returning to Montage Mountain in Scranton with Bleachers and Andrew McMahon on Aug. 27

From a press release: After Scranton radio station Fuzz 92.1 rebranded as Alt 92.1 in February, it was only a matter of time before their annual music festival, Fuzz Fest, also had a name change. Following four years as Fuzz Fest, culminating in a co-headlining performance last year by Weezer and Panic! at the Disco, […]

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Dive back into the ’90s during Adult Swim Night at Montage Mountain Waterpark in Scranton on June 28

Dive back into the ’90s during Adult Swim Night at Montage Mountain Waterpark in Scranton on June 28

From a press release: The popular Adult Swim Night series at Montage Mountain Waterpark in Scranton will have a “Back to the ’90s” theme on Wednesday, June 28, so find your best neon bathing suit before jumping in. A $10 cover includes access to all the water attractions – the wave pool, alpine slides, Tundra […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Musical comedy ‘Nunsense II: The Second Coming’ benefits Little Sisters of the Poor in Scranton Aug. 5-6

Musical comedy ‘Nunsense II: The Second Coming’ benefits Little Sisters of the Poor in Scranton Aug. 5-6

From a press release: The elderly residents of Holy Family Residence will benefit again this year from a professional musical production. Last year’s production of “Nunsense” was such a huge success for Holy Family Residence that the Little Sisters of the Poor are bringing the sequel, “Nunsense II: The Second Coming,” to their home in […]

 Rich Howells

VIDEO: Scranton’s Peach Music Festival adds to 2017 lineup, including all-star Gregg Allman and Butch Trucks tribute

VIDEO: Scranton’s Peach Music Festival adds to 2017 lineup, including all-star Gregg Allman and Butch Trucks tribute

Back in February, the sixth annual Peach Music Festival announced its initial artist lineup, including My Morning Jacket, Widespread Panic, Joe Bonamassa, Gov’t Mule & Friends, and Lettuce featuring Chaka Khan, playing on Thursday, Aug. 10 through Sunday, Aug. 13. Today, the festival, held every year at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain and Montage Mountain […]