F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre renames box office with Sundance Vacations partnership
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center and Sundance Vacations has announced an agreement for a new sponsorship-based partnership through which the Kirby Center’s box office will be named the Sundance Vacations Box Office at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts. Located in the heart of downtown Wilkes-Barre, the Kirby Center (71 […]
SONG PREMIERE: Wilkes-Barre pop punk band Stay Loud shouts ‘FCK YRSLF’ before last Warped Tour
With the Vans Warped Tour rolling into Pennsylvania for the final time this month, Wilkes-Barre pop punk/alternative rock band Stay Loud is appropriately releasing a very punk rock song called “FCK YRSLF” as they prepare to play Warped for the first and, unfortunately, last time as tour ends its 24-year run. Premiering exclusively on NEPA […]
Legendary Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons return to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 14
From a press release: After selling out the venue last year, it was announced today that Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons will return to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. as part of the Wells Fargo Concerts and Comedy series. Tickets, which are $69, $89, and $125, […]
‘WWE SmackDown’ broadcasts live from Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on July 17
From a press release: “WWE SmackDown Live” returns to the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre for the first time in two years this Tuesday, July 17 at 7:45 p.m. The pro wrestling event will be broadcast live nationally on the USA Network from 8 p.m.-10 p.m., once again showcasing fans from Northeastern […]
Downtown Wilkes-Barre hosts Small Business Christmas in July during Art Block on July 20
From a press release: The Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce, the Diamond City Partnership, the Downtown Wilkes-Barre Business Association, and Art Block Wilkes-Barre are joining forces to present the third annual Small Business Christmas in July on Friday, July 20. During the event, over 40 small businesses throughout Greater Wilkes-Barre will offer a special deal […]
Singer, songwriter, and storyteller Todd Snider performs at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 16
From a press release: It was announced today that one of folk music’s busiest traveling troubadours, Todd Snider, will bring an evening of singing and storytelling to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. as part of the venue’s “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert series. Tickets, which are […]
Tape Art Crew creates temporary mural at Wilkes University, displays work at Wilkes-Barre Art Block on July 20
From a press release: The Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University will present the Tape Art Crew, a team of artists from Rhode Island, from Tuesday, July 17 through Friday, July 20. The Tape Art Crew will create a temporary mural on the facade of the Sordoni Art Gallery building (141 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre) […]
Blues rock guitar legend Joe Bonamassa is back at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on March 11
From a press release: After playing the venue again in 2016, it was announced today that one of the world’s greatest living guitarists, Joe Bonamassa, will return to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Monday, March 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $89, $99, $129, $149, and $199, plus fees, go on sale […]
