Southern rockers Blackberry Smoke fly ‘Like an Arrow’ into Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on June 23
From a press release: It was announced today that Southern rock quintet Blackberry Smoke will bring their “Like an Arrow” tour to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, June 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $25 and $35, plus fees, go on sale this Friday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. and will […]
‘Trailer Park Boys’ Randy and Mr. Lahey leave ‘No Pants Unpissed’ at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 10
From a press release: Randy and Mr. Lahey, stars of the smash-hit TV series “Trailer Park Boys,” are bringing their cheeseburger-loving, liquor-swilling sweet talk to the stage of the F.M. Kirby Center on Monday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. That’s right, Sunnyvale residents! Everyone’s favorite out-of-control ex-cop turned trailer park supervisor and his shirtless sidekick […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Wade (hound mix) and Dillion (black 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 […]
Celebrate a decade of Kingston jazz funk band SUZE at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 12
From a press release: Kingston’s own SUZE will bring their blend of funk/blues/jazz/rock to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, May 12 at 8 p.m. The show, dubbed “A Decade of SUZE,” will be a celebration of the band’s 10th anniversary and will be part of the Live from the Chandelier Lobby series, […]
Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre hosts first-ever F.M. Kirby Fest arts fundraiser on April 22
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre has announced its first major fundraising event, “F.M. Kirby Fest – A Night of Pints, Pinot & Performing Arts” on Saturday, April 22 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. This all-inclusive fundraising event, aimed at showcasing local wineries, breweries, restaurants, and […]
2017 Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Grant recipients announced at Scranton Cultural Center
From a press release: Lackawanna County Commissioners Patrick M. O’Malley, Jerry Notarianni, and Laureen A. Cummings announced the 2017 arts and culture organizations and individuals who have received grant support for their various community projects, events, and activities on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Financial assistance was awarded in two forms: program stream grants and community project […]
Local ‘celebrity’ couples dance for charity at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 6
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center and Downtown Arts have announced “10 Years of Excellence – A Celebration of the Dance Theatre of Wilkes-Barre” at the Kirby Center on Thursday, April 6 at 7 p.m. The event will feature 10 local “celebrity” couples dancing for charity with special guest emcee Rep. Eddie Day […]
Grateful Dead tribute act Dark Star Orchestra returns to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on May 13
From a press release: Chicago Grateful Dead tribute band and Peach Music Festival alum Dark Star Orchestra will return to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Saturday, May 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $25 in advance or $30 the day of the show, go on sale this Friday, Feb. 10 at 10 a.m. […]
Percussion group Stomp stamps into Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre March 15-16
From a press release: From its beginnings as a street performance in the United Kingdom, Stomp has grown into an international sensation over the past 20 years, having performed in more than 50 countries and in front of more than 24 million people. The celebrated percussion group will perform at the F.M. Kirby Center in […]
You blockhead! Wilkes University sings ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ Feb. 17-26
From a press release: Wilkes University Theatre will present the musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” with music and lyrics by Clark Gesner, based on the Charles Schulz comic strip. Performances are Feb. 17, 18, 24, and 25 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. at the Dorothy Dickson Darte […]
