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‘Jabber,’ a powerful play about Muslim teen, comes to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 12

‘Jabber,’ a powerful play about Muslim teen, comes to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 12

From a press release: One of the top Canadian plays of 2013, “Jabber,” will be performed at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 at 7 p.m. as part of the Lobby for the Arts series. Tickets, which are $10, plus fees, are on sale now and available through the Kirby […]

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Shop Pop-up for a Cause at Midtown Village in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 30 benefits special needs children

Shop Pop-up for a Cause at Midtown Village in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 30 benefits special needs children

From a press release: On Thursday, Nov. 30, the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce will present its first Shop Pop-up for a Cause at Midtown Village in Wilkes-Barre from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sponsored by Vision Imaging of Kingston, this event will feature a holiday marketplace with unique holiday gifts, live carolers and entertainment, […]

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Globe Store lights up for Christmas on Dec. 1, kicking off ScrantonMade Holiday Market Dec. 1-3

Globe Store lights up for Christmas on Dec. 1, kicking off ScrantonMade Holiday Market Dec. 1-3

From a press release: After hundreds of people flooded Wyoming Avenue in downtown Scranton last year to see the old Globe Store lit up for the holidays, the Lackawanna County Commissioners will flick the switch again this Friday, Dec. 1. The evening’s activities will begin at 4:30 p.m. with holiday selections performed by the choir […]

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Scranton folk rock singer/songwriter MiZ releases new album at Jazz Cafe in Plains on Jan. 26

Scranton folk rock singer/songwriter MiZ releases new album at Jazz Cafe in Plains on Jan. 26

From a press release: It was announced today that Scranton folk rock singer/songwriter Mike Mizwinski, known simply as MiZ, will play a CD release show for his new album, “A Year Ago Today,” at the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. Doors at the Jazz Cafe (667 N. River St., […]

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Blues Traveler celebrates 30th anniversary at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 28

Blues Traveler celebrates 30th anniversary at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 28

From a press release: It was announced today that blues rock journeymen Blues Traveler, known for hits like “Run-Around,” “Hook,” and “But Anyway,” will bring their 30th Anniversary Tour to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. with special guests Los Colognes as part of the Wells Fargo […]

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George Thorogood and the Destroyers throw a ‘Rock Party’ at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on April 15

George Thorogood and the Destroyers throw a ‘Rock Party’ at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on April 15

From a press release: It was announced today that legendary blues rock band George Thorogood and the Destroyers will bring their Rock Party Tour to the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $36, $46, and $56, go on sale this Friday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. […]

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Country star Cole Swindell headlines Reason to Drink Tour at Giant Center in Hershey on March 2

Country star Cole Swindell headlines Reason to Drink Tour at Giant Center in Hershey on March 2

From a press release: It was announced today that multi-platinum country singer/songwriter Cole Swindell will bring his Reason to Drink Tour with special guests Chris Janson and Lauren Alaina to the Giant Center in Hershey on Friday, March 2, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $29.75 and $49.75, plus fees, go on sale this […]

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Lackawanna County lights Courthouse Christmas tree with carols and hot chocolate on Nov. 30

Lackawanna County lights Courthouse Christmas tree with carols and hot chocolate on Nov. 30

From a press release: The official lighting of the Lackawanna County Christmas tree will be held on Thursday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. at the flag plaza on North Washington Avenue on Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton. The festive event will offer refreshments, carols, and a lot of holiday fun. According to the Lackawanna County […]

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Teacher-turned-comedian Eddie B performs at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 2

Teacher-turned-comedian Eddie B performs at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 2

From a press release: Comedian Eddie B presents an uncensored, raw, and hysterically realistic portrayal of a teacher’s hectic life with the Teachers Only Comedy Tour, which comes to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 at 8 p.m. Eddie B is comedy on steroids – the Houston, Texas native is […]

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WWE Live returns to Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre before Royal Rumble on Jan. 26

WWE Live returns to Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre before Royal Rumble on Jan. 26

From a press release: Following “WWE Monday Night Raw’s” long-awaited return to the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza earlier this year and a sold-out 900th episode of “WWE SmackDown Live” featuring The Undertaker’s return in 2016, World Wrestling Entertainment will return to Wilkes-Barre just days before the Royal Rumble with “WWE Live” on Friday, […]