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Percussion group Stomp stamps into Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre March 15-16

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 […]

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You blockhead! Wilkes University sings ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ Feb. 17-26

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 […]

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90-year-old legend Tony Bennett returns to Sands Bethlehem Event Center on May 13

90-year-old legend Tony Bennett returns to Sands Bethlehem Event Center on May 13

From a press release: After performing in Bethlehem in 2015, legendary Grammy Award-winning crooner Tony Bennett will return to the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Saturday, May 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $79, $89, and $99, plus applicable fees, go on sale this Friday, Feb. 10 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased […]

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Cabinet’s 2017 Susquehanna Breakdown lineup: Greensky Bluegrass, Wood Brothers, Keller Williams, Turkuaz, and more

Cabinet’s 2017 Susquehanna Breakdown lineup: Greensky Bluegrass, Wood Brothers, Keller Williams, Turkuaz, and more

From a press release: Cabinet, the nationally acclaimed bluegrass outfit hailing from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, has announced the lineup for the fifth annual Susquehanna Breakdown Music Festival taking place on Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20. A family friendly gathering in a picturesque location, Susquehanna Breakdown is returning to The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton […]

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‘The Legend Lives On’ when Gordon Lightfoot performs at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on May 19

‘The Legend Lives On’ when Gordon Lightfoot performs at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on May 19

From a press release: It was announced today that legendary Canadian folk singer/songwriter Gordon Lightfoot will perform at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Friday, May 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $37 for regular seating or $42 for premium seating, go on sale this Friday, Feb. 10 at 10 a.m. and will be […]

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Jimmy Eat World and Philly’s Beach Slang play at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on May 13

Jimmy Eat World and Philly’s Beach Slang play at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on May 13

From a press release: It was announced today that multi-platinum alternative rock band Jimmy Eat World will continue supporting their new album, “Integrity Blues,” with a spring tour with Philadelphia punk band Beach Slang that stops at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Saturday, May 13 at 8:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $27.50 in advance […]

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In This Moment and Scranton’s Motionless In White return to Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on April 22

In This Moment and Scranton’s Motionless In White return to Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on April 22

From a press release: Los Angeles alternative metal band In This Moment will be raising hell on their Half God, Half Devil Tour this spring with Scranton’s own Motionless In White, along with Avatar and Gemini Syndrome. The tour stops at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Saturday, April 22 at 7 p.m. Motionless In […]

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SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Rojo (husky/cattle dog mix) and Mason (orange and white longhair cat)

SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Rojo (husky/cattle dog mix) and Mason (orange and white longhair 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 […]

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‘Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist’ Shawn Klush of Pittston performs at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 8

‘Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist’ Shawn Klush of Pittston performs at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 8

From a press release: It was announced today that Edd Raineri will present Shawn Klush, the ultimate Elvis Presley tribute artist, at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, April 8 at 8 p.m., featuring Elvis’ own background singers, The Sweet Inspirations. Tickets, which are $29.50, $39.50, $42.59, and $49.50, plus fees, go on […]

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The HillBenders put bluegrass spin on The Who’s ‘Tommy’ at Theater at North in Scranton on Feb. 10

The HillBenders put bluegrass spin on The Who’s ‘Tommy’ at Theater at North in Scranton on Feb. 10

From a press release: There have been many versions of The Who’s “Tommy” over the years, but The HillBenders have created “Whograss” with their own bluegrass version of the iconic concept album that the band will perform live at The Theater at North in Scranton on Friday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 […]