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Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness returns to Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Oct. 26

From a press release: It was announced today that Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, an indie pop act that has made numerous appearances in Scranton and Stroudsburg over the years, will return to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Friday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $27.50 in advance or $30 the day […]

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Blink-182 cancels Bethlehem show and fall tour due to Travis Barker’s medical issues

Blink-182 cancels Bethlehem show and fall tour due to Travis Barker’s medical issues

From a press release: California pop punk band Blink-182, featuring vocalist/guitarist Matt Skiba of Alkaline Trio, announced today that they must cancel their fall mini tour, which included a stop at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Saturday, Sept. 22. Ticket refunds are available at the point of purchase. Medical issues have sidelined drummer Travis […]

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New Juicebox video series showcases NEPA music and venues, debuting with Permanence at Electric City Escape in Scranton

New Juicebox video series showcases NEPA music and venues, debuting with Permanence at Electric City Escape in Scranton

From a press release: Today, Scranton-based digital media production team Ionic Development debuted Juicebox, a new video showcase series highlighting Northeastern Pennsylvania’s talented musicians and the local businesses and venues that support them. Each month, a different band will perform a set of original songs for weekly release in a venue chosen to compliment or […]

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Young bluegrass phenom Billy Strings is back at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 18

Young bluegrass phenom Billy Strings is back at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 18

From a press release: After playing in the theater’s lobby at the beginning of the year, it was announced today that bluegrass sensation Billy Strings will return to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre towards the end of the year on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. as part of the venue’s “Live from the […]

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Jewel plays holiday shows with her family in Bethlehem on Dec. 7 and Hershey on Dec. 16

Jewel plays holiday shows with her family in Bethlehem on Dec. 7 and Hershey on Dec. 16

From a press release: Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter and New York Times’ bestselling author and poet Jewel will take her Handmade Holiday Tour featuring special guests and family members Atz, Atz Lee, and Nikos Kilcher of “Alaska: The Last Frontier” fame to the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Friday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. and the Hershey […]

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Jam pop rockers O.A.R. return to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Dec. 9

Jam pop rockers O.A.R. return to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Dec. 9

From a press release: After playing at the venue last year on their stOARies Tour, it was announced today that reggae-tinged pop rock jam band O.A.R. will return to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. as part of their Just Like Paradise Tour, named after their latest single. Tickets, […]

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Comedian and actress Whoopi Goldberg performs at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Nov. 17

From a press release: Groundbreaking comedian, actress, author, and television host Whoopi Goldberg – the second black woman to win an Academy Award for acting and a daytime talk show fixture on ABC’s “The View” – will perform at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $55, […]

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Comedian Red Green hosts ‘last’ live tour, stops at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on March 28

Comedian Red Green hosts ‘last’ live tour, stops at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on March 28

From a press release: It was announced today that Canadian comedian Steve Smith, better known as his alter ego Red Green, will return to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre – potentially for the last time – as part of his This Could Be It Tour on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 7 p.m. Tickets, […]

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Electronic violinist Lindsey Stirling takes holiday show to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 17

Electronic violinist Lindsey Stirling takes holiday show to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 17

From a press release: It was announced today that violinist and YouTube sensation Lindsey Stirling will help ring in the holiday season by bringing The Wanderland Tour to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Monday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $49.50, $79.50, $99.50, and $124.50, plus fees, go on sale next […]

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SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Allie (Rhodesian ridgeback mix) and Romeo (Maine Coon mix)

SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Allie (Rhodesian ridgeback mix) and Romeo (Maine Coon mix)

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 […]