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WWE takes ‘Road to WrestleMania’ to Giant Center in Hershey on March 31

WWE takes ‘Road to WrestleMania’ to Giant Center in Hershey on March 31

From a press release: Soon after “WWE SmackDown” returns to Wilkes-Barre, WWE Live Road to Wrestlemania comes to the Giant Center in Hershey on Sunday, March 31 at 7 p.m. The professional wrestling show will include the triple main event of Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose in an Intercontinental Championship Match, Women’s Champion Asuka vs. […]

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Act Out Theatre in Dunmore presents Neil Simon comedy ‘California Suite’ Jan. 4-6

Act Out Theatre in Dunmore presents Neil Simon comedy ‘California Suite’ Jan. 4-6

From a press release: Act Out Theatre Group will present its first production of 2019, the 1976 Neil Simon comedy “California Suite,” for one weekend only in Dunmore on Friday, Jan. 4 through Sunday, Jan. 6. According to Dan Pittman, the play’s director and owner of Act Out Theatre, “California Suite” is presented in four […]

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Meet and eat with Pittsburgh punk band Anti-Flag at Eden – A Vegan Cafe before Scranton concert on Jan. 17

Meet and eat with Pittsburgh punk band Anti-Flag at Eden – A Vegan Cafe before Scranton concert on Jan. 17

From a press release: For years, Pittsburgh punk rock band Anti-Flag has advocated for animal rights and promoted vegetarian and vegan lifestyles, so when it was announced last month that the group would be coming to Scranton in January, Eden – A Vegan Cafe in downtown Scranton got in touch with them to organize a […]

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Philly hip-hop legends The Roots perform at Gov. Tom Wolf’s inaugural celebration in Harrisburg on Jan. 15

Philly hip-hop legends The Roots perform at Gov. Tom Wolf’s inaugural celebration in Harrisburg on Jan. 15

From a press release: Today, the Wolf Inaugural 2019 Committee announced that influential and critically acclaimed Philadelphia hip-hop band The Roots will perform at Governor Tom Wolf’s Moving Pennsylvania Forward Inaugural Celebration at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg on Tuesday, Jan. 15 from 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Tickets for the inauguration […]

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SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Holly (Shar-Pei mix) and Tiny (striped tabby cat)

SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Holly (Shar-Pei mix) and Tiny (striped tabby 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 […]

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Creating Peeps chicks one of many free kids activities at PeepsFest in Bethlehem Dec. 30-31

Creating Peeps chicks one of many free kids activities at PeepsFest in Bethlehem Dec. 30-31

From a press release: Working at Just Born Quality Confections may be the sweetest job in the Lehigh Valley, and now kids will have the opportunity to get a taste of that fun by role playing as they create Peeps chick rainbow pops at the 10th anniversary of PeepsFest at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem on […]

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World Championship Ice Racing rides through Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Jan. 25

World Championship Ice Racing rides through Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Jan. 25

From a press release: As announced in May, World Championship Ice Racing will return to the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township for one night only on Friday, Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the 2019 Fire on Ice Evolution Tour. Featuring the biggest names in professional motorcycle ice racing […]

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Following new album release, Buckcherry hits Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on March 28

Following new album release, Buckcherry hits Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on March 28

From a press release: Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum-selling rock band Buckcherry, known for hits like “Crazy Bitch,” “Sorry,” and “Lit Up,” announced the first leg of their Warpaint North American Tour today, which will stop at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Thursday, March 28 at 8 p.m. with new Roadrunner Records artist Joyous Wolf. The tour […]

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Southern hard rockers Jackyl tear up Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on March 7

Southern hard rockers Jackyl tear up Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on March 7

From a press release: It was announced this week that platinum-selling Southern hard rock band Jackyl, known for their wild live shows and chainsaw solos, will perform at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Thursday, March 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $22 in advance or $27 the day of the show, go on […]

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Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre implements new security policies and metal detectors

Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre implements new security policies and metal detectors

From a press release: The SMG-managed Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township announced security enhancements today that are being implemented immediately to increase the level of safety provided to its patrons and employees. These new enhancements include walk-through metal detectors at every arena entrance for all events and a clear bag policy […]