Wilco, Conor Oberst, and Hop Along play XPoNential Music Festival in Camden on July 28
From a press release: WXPN 88.5 FM, the non-commercial, member-supported radio station of the University of Pennsylvania, has again teamed with promoter Live Nation to present performances at the BB&T Pavilion on the Camden, New Jersey waterfront as part of WXPN’s annual XPoNential Music Festival, presented by Subaru. Performing on Friday, July 28 at the […]
Roaring Brook Twp. author debuts historical romance novel during First Friday Scranton on March 3
From a press release: Cecelia Mecca, a Scranton native and resident of Roaring Brook Township, is launching her debut historical romance novel, “The Thief’s Countess,” at Library Express at The Marketplace at Steamtown on Friday, March 3. After successfully launching a prequel novella, “The Ward’s Bride,” in February into the Top 20 in three of […]
Froggy 101’s Guitars & Stars lets young country artists shine at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 18
From a press release: It was announced today that Scranton country music radio station Froggy 101 and Wisnosky Jewelers in Tunkhannock will present Guitars & Stars at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. Main stage acts include Kane Brown, Brett Young, Dylan Scott, reigning American Idol Trent Harmon, […]
St. Patrick’s Parade festivities continue at free Scranton Cultural Center party on March 11
From a press release: The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple is once again the place to be after this year’s St. Patrick’s Parade. The SCC’s annual St. Patrick’s Parade Day Party will begin at 11 a.m. and will continue until 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 11. Celtic music will be provided by the […]
Electric City Music Conference returns to Scranton for 4th year Sept. 14-16, first acts announced
From a press release: It was announced today that the fourth annual Electric City Music Conference will return to Scranton this September, taking place Thursday, Sept. 14 through Saturday, Sept. 16. The event will again feature a multi-venue music festival, conferences and panels with music industry professionals, and the Steamtown Music Awards. Applications to play […]
Pop star Aaron Carter performs at Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade and meets fans at Levels on March 11
From a press release: After performing at Mount Airy Casino Resort last year, former teen pop star and current Sony recording artist Aaron Carter will return to Northeastern Pennsylvania to sing at the Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade on Saturday, March 11. He will be performing on 98.5 KRZ’s float while the local pop radio station […]
Classic rockers Foghat headline Rock 107 Birthday Bash at The Woodlands in Wilkes-Barre on April 13
From a press release: Scranton classic rock radio station Rock 107 will be celebrating its annual Birthday Bash with multi-platinum-selling English blues rock band Foghat at The Woodlands Inn in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, April 13. In addition to door prizes, giveaways, drinks, and “a killer birthday cake,” opening the 37th birthday concert will be local […]
‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ stars Colin and Brad improvise laughs at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 11
From a press release: Armed with nothing but their sharp wit, “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” stars Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood will take to the stage with their uproarious live improv show, The Scared Scriptless Tour, coming to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, May 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Sid (yellow Lab mix) and Paige and Piper (tortoiseshell kittens)
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 […]
Country star Chris Stapleton takes All-American Road Show to Giant Center in Hershey on Aug. 10
From a press release: Award-winning Nashville country singer/guitarist and prolific songwriter Chris Stapleton will bring his All-American Road Show with special guests Margo Price and Brent Cobb to the Giant Center in Hershey on Thursday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. Tickets, which are $38.60 and $73.60, plus fees, go on sale next Friday, Feb. 24 […]
