VIDEO: Hersheypark Stadium dismantles concert stage; new stage ready for Memorial Day weekend
Hersheypark Stadium has hosted many huge outdoor concerts on its current stage, but after two decades, it was time for an upgrade. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts partnered with Live Nation to build a “brand new, state-of-the-art stage” for performers and fans alike in 2018. Disassembly began in late March, and construction of the new stage […]
EXCLUSIVE: New all-ages Lackawanna Music Festival debuts in Scranton July 7-8
From a press release: The minds that brought Northeastern Pennsylvania the annual Electric City Music Conference and the Steamtown Music Awards have announced a new all-ages music festival exclusively through NEPA Scene. The Lackawanna Music Festival will be held on Saturday, July 7 and Sunday, July 8 at Back Breakers in Scranton. “We identified a […]
PATAsphere holds fundraiser with live music and dancers at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 20
From a press release: PATAsphere, which provides young performers with state-of-the-art voice, dance, and drama training within a safe, supportive, and engaging environment, will hold its fourth annual Spring Gala Fundraiser, “You Be You,” at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, May 20 at 5 p.m. Tickets, which are $15 for general admission […]
‘Offensive’ comedian Anthony Jeselnik performs at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Aug. 17
From a press release: It was announced today that comedian Anthony Jeselnik, known for his boundary-pushing dark comedy, will perform at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Friday, Aug. 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $25 and $35, plus applicable fees, go on sale this Friday, May 11 at 10 a.m. and can be […]
‘Blue Collar’ comedian Bill Engvall comes to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Dec. 7
From a press release: It was announced today that comedian Bill Engvall, best known for his “Here’s Your Sign” bit popularized by the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, will perform at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Friday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $54 for regular reserved seating and $60 for premium reserved […]
Multi-platinum pop rock hitmakers Maroon 5 play at Hersheypark Stadium on July 14
From a press release: It was announced today that multi-platinum, three-time Grammy Award-winning pop rock band Maroon 5 will be coming back to Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey on Saturday, July 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which start at $34.60 (processing fees apply), go on sale this Friday, May 11 at 10 a.m. and will be […]
Take the trolley from Scranton to PNC Field in Moosic to see RailRiders games in May-August
From a press release: The Electric City Trolley Museum in downtown Scranton is once again taking a page out of the area’s rich railroad history by offering eight excursion runs to PNC Field in Moosic this spring and summer to let local baseball fans ride the rails to see the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders in action. Select […]
Classic rockers Foghat and Savoy Brown play at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 1
From a press release: After performing at The Woodlands last year, it was announced today that English blues rockers Foghat will return to Wilkes-Barre to play at the F.M. Kirby Center on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m. with special guests Savoy Brown. Tickets, which are $32.50, $42.50, and $52.50, plus fees, go on sale […]
After sold-out Wilkes-Barre event, ‘WWE SmackDown’ returns to Mohegan Sun Arena on July 17
From a press release: Following up the “WWE Live” show at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in January, it was announced today that “WWE SmackDown Live” will be back in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, July 17 at 7:45 p.m. This will be the first time in two years that the Luzerne County arena will […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Evelyn (white tabby cat) and Lidsy (long hair 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 […]
