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Celtic rockers Flatfoot 56 headline punk rock show at Jazz Cafe in Plains on Aug. 12

Celtic rockers Flatfoot 56 headline punk rock show at Jazz Cafe in Plains on Aug. 12

From a press release: The River Street Jazz Cafe will become a punk rock club for one night only on Friday, Aug. 12 when Chicago…

After 5 years, punk band Captain, We’re Sinking reunites at new Scranton music festival on Aug. 6

For local fans of punk rock, the future isn’t canceled and good things are right around the corner. Recently announced on NEPA Scene, the first-ever…

EXCLUSIVE: Steamtown Music Awards announces 2022 performers for Scranton ceremony

The Steamtown Music Awards will return to The V-Spot in Scranton on Thursday, Sept. 15, and today the organizers of the Electric City Music Conference…

EXCLUSIVE: Scranton alt rockers University Drive ‘Heal’ with album release show at Jazz Cafe on Aug. 26

Two years filled with “an insane amount of work,” buckets of “blood, sweat, and tears,” and two months of touring the country supporting Cold are…

Before returning to Scranton, Philly indie rockers The Tisburys grow ‘Garden’ on ‘Main Street’

From a press release: Originally formed in Scranton, Philadelphia-based indie rock/power pop band The Tisburys are showing their musical growth with “Garden,” the first single…

Life’s work of photographer Alex Seeley on display in Scranton at ArtWorks Aug. 1-31

Life’s work of photographer Alex Seeley on display in Scranton at ArtWorks Aug. 1-31

From a press release: The newly established Alex Seeley Memorial Fund has announced an exhibition…

PHOTOS: GWAR, Nekrogoblikon, and Goatwhore at Reverb in Reading, 06/17/22

PHOTOS: GWAR, Nekrogoblikon, and Goatwhore at Reverb in Reading, 06/17/22

On June 17, GWAR’s monstrous Black Death Rager World Tour landed at Reverb in Reading,…

Canadian ‘Shantyman’ Sean McCann begins U.S. voyage in Wilkes-Barre at Karl Hall on July 3

Canadian ‘Shantyman’ Sean McCann begins U.S. voyage in Wilkes-Barre at Karl Hall on July 3

From a press release: Séan McCann, a founder of iconic Canadian folk rock band Great…

VIDEO PREMIERE: Markus A. D. croons haunting doo-wop heartache over ‘Ms. Sery’

VIDEO PREMIERE: Markus A. D. croons haunting doo-wop heartache over ‘Ms. Sery’

Late last year, the Camp Rattler crew helped Wilkes-Barre singer/songwriter and Plains native Markus A.…

NJ indie rockers The Front Bottoms come to Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Sept. 15

NJ indie rockers The Front Bottoms come to Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Sept. 15

From a press release: Today, New Jersey indie punk outfit The Front Bottoms announced the…

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After 35 years, animated ‘G.I. Joe: The Movie’ receives theatrical release in NEPA on June 23-25

After 35 years, animated ‘G.I. Joe: The Movie’ receives theatrical release in NEPA on June 23-25

From a press release: Fathom Events and Hasbro are bringing the classic 1987 action/adventure animated film “G.I. Joe: The Movie” to…

Wrestlers face off in live ‘Electric City Showdown’ at Marketplace at Steamtown in Scranton on May 14

Wrestlers face off in live ‘Electric City Showdown’ at Marketplace at Steamtown in Scranton on May 14

From a press release: This week, High Tension Wrestling announced that it will present a live professional wrestling event, dubbed the…

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…

WWE SmackDown returns to Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on May 13

WWE SmackDown returns to Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on May 13

From a press release: It was announced today that WWE and the Superstars of “Friday Night SmackDown” will return to Mohegan…

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders don custom jerseys, including Marvel uniforms, during 2022 season

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders don custom jerseys, including Marvel uniforms, during 2022 season

From a press release: As the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders prepare for the 2022 season, the team has unveiled its custom jersey nights…

PHOTOS: WWE SmackDown at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, 10/29/21

PHOTOS: WWE SmackDown at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, 10/29/21

They may have been a few days early for Halloween, but the colorful tights, big personalities, and dramatic theatrics of the…

Travelocity founder Terry Jones gives business speech at Wilkes University on Oct. 21

Travelocity founder Terry Jones gives business speech at Wilkes University on Oct. 21

From a press release: Terry Jones, founder of travelocity.com and founding chairman of kayak.com, will deliver the Allan P. Kirby Lecture…

WWE SmackDown is back at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 29, Raw returns on Feb. 21, 2022

WWE SmackDown is back at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 29, Raw returns on Feb. 21, 2022

From a press release: After going virtual last year, WWE is back on the road, and the Superstars of “Friday Night SmackDown” are coming back to Mohegan Sun Arena at…

Actor Clint Howard will meet fans at Spooky Summer film fest at Circle Drive-In in Dickson City on June 12

Typically held in the fall, the NEPA Horror Film Festival is hosting a special Spooky Summer event at the Circle Drive-In Theatre in Dickson City on Saturday, June 12, and…

Catch the Scranton Ripper in city-wide murder mystery game on April 24

Catch the Scranton Ripper in city-wide murder mystery game on April 24

From a press release: For the past year, you’ve been cooped up inside watching movies and television shows about serial killers. Do you think you have what it takes to…

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Comedian Kevin James is back at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 27

Comedian Kevin James is back at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 27

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…

After sold-out premiere, ‘Agnes’ documentary adds 2 showings at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on June 29

NEPA Horror Fest hosts Spooky Summer II with music, movies, and more at Circle Drive-In on June 25

After 35 years, animated ‘G.I. Joe: The Movie’ receives theatrical release in NEPA on June 23-25

‘MasterChef Junior’ cooks up live show at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 28

Comedian Chelsea Handler returns to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 4

Made famous by ‘The Office,’ Penn Paper & Supply celebrates 100th anniversary as Scranton’s real Dunder Mifflin

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POCONO NASCAR PHOTOBLOG: M&M’s Fan Appreciation 400

POCONO NASCAR PHOTOBLOG: M&M’s Fan Appreciation 400

REVIEW/PHOTOS: Limp Bizkit ‘Still Sucks?’ Wilkes-Barre fans beg to differ at fun, crowd-pleasing concert

REVIEW/PHOTOS: Limp Bizkit ‘Still Sucks?’ Wilkes-Barre fans beg to differ at fun, crowd-pleasing concert

PHOTOS: Mountainfest with Spin Doctors and Verve Pipe at Montage Mountain in Scranton, 03/05/22

PHOTOS: Mountainfest with Spin Doctors and Verve Pipe at Montage Mountain in Scranton, 03/05/22

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POCONO NASCAR PHOTOBLOG: M&M’s Fan Appreciation 400

POCONO NASCAR PHOTOBLOG: M&M’s Fan Appreciation 400

On July 24, Denny Hamlin thought he made history with his seventh victory at Pocono Raceway…

Free ‘Wake Up with the Arts’ breakfast highlights small businesses in Lackawanna County on June 30

3rd annual NEPA Gives raises over $1.1 million for 212 local nonprofits in one day

‘MasterChef Junior’ cooks up live show at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 28

225+ local nonprofits fundraise during 24-hour NEPA Gives event online and in Scranton on June 3

Made famous by ‘The Office,’ Penn Paper & Supply celebrates 100th anniversary as Scranton’s real Dunder Mifflin

EXCLUSIVE: New NEPA Fair hosts live music, rides, and more at Circle Drive-In in Dickson City Sept. 15-18

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Lightwire Theater’s ‘Electric Christmas’ illuminates F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 6

Lightwire Theater’s ‘Electric Christmas’ illuminates F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 6

From a press release: It was announced today that “America’s Got Talent” semi-finalists Lightwire Theater will…

Post-apocalyptic pop culture explored in comedic play ‘Mr. Burns’ in Scranton July 21-23

Scranton Fringe Fest celebrates Pride Month with Big Gay StorySlam at Radisson Hotel on June 4

‘Snow White’ sings with young cast at Act Out Theatre in Dunmore May 20-22

‘Disney Junior Live’ brings Mickey and Spider-Man to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 26

Immigrants tell their stories in Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, and Dallas in ’80 Minutes Around the World’ on April 28-30

‘Every Brilliant Thing,’ a one-man show tackling suicide, comes to Misericordia in Dallas April 21-22

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Carbondale Farmers Market opens first summer season with live music and more on May 26

Carbondale Farmers Market opens first summer season with live music and more on May 26

From a press release: Introduced last fall, the Carbondale Farmers Market will be transitioning outdoors for…

EXCLUSIVE: New NEPA Fair hosts live music, rides, and more at Circle Drive-In in Dickson City Sept. 15-18

Space Time Mead & Cider Works in Dunmore calls to artists for wine label contest benefiting Ukraine

Along with Dave & Buster’s, Duck Donuts comes to Shoppes at Montage Mountain in Moosic this year

Lehighton’s Mahoning Drive-In stars in its own beer, Showtime at Sundown, from Neshaminy Creek

Lion Brewery in Wilkes-Barre expands production with $25 million Pittston facility

Mohegan Sun Pocono will open new terrace bar, taphouse, and virtual Topgolf suites in Wilkes-Barre in 2022

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Scranton comedian Samantha Ruddy performs on ‘Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’

Scranton comedian Samantha Ruddy performs on ‘Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’

Last night, Scranton-born comedian Samantha Ruddy returned to the national stage for a coveted set on…

Comedian Kevin James is back at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 27

Comedian Chelsea Handler returns to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 4

‘Trailer Park Boys’ Randy hosts ‘Cheeseburger Picnic’ comedy show at Ritz Theater in Scranton on April 27

Comedian Kathleen Madigan returns to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 8

Bestselling humorist David Sedaris gives free talk and signs books at Scranton Cultural Center on March 31

‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ cast improvises live at Scranton Cultural Center on April 29