Lackawanna County lighting Courthouse Christmas tree with carols and hot chocolate on Dec. 1
From a press release: The official lighting of the Lackawanna County Christmas tree will be held on Thursday, Dec. 1 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 […]
Comedian Kathleen Madigan will be ‘Bothering Jesus’ at Lackawanna College in Scranton on March 10
From a press release: Lackawanna College in Scranton has added veteran comedian Kathleen Madigan to its 89th season Community Concerts lineup for a one-night performance on Friday, March 10 at 8 p.m. as part of her Bothering Jesus Tour. Doors at the Peoples Security Bank Theater at Lackawanna College open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Milo (Labrador mix) and Sylvia (gray kitten)
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 […]
Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre runs special Christmas and New Year’s Eve events and promos
From a press release: Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre has announced its plans for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. With festivities throughout the holidays, there is something for everyone with live music, holiday dining specials, champagne toasts, and much more to spread Christmas cheer and countdown to 2017. Christmas specials After 4 p.m. on Christmas […]
‘Madrigal Mixtape’ modernizes medieval dinner theatre at Scranton Cultural Center Dec. 10-11
From a press release: The Scranton Shakespeare Festival is premiering a theatrical experience at the Scranton Cultural Center that would make the Bard proud – “The Madrigal Mixtape,” a pair of festive performances on Saturday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 11, along with a reveal on Sunday about Scranton Shakes’ exciting upcoming events in 2017. […]
Par Glass House in Shickshinny hosts folk punk Holiday Show on Dec. 10
From a press release: Following a Halloween Extravaganza last month, the Par Glass House in Shickshinny will be hosting a Holiday Show with punk and folk music on Saturday, Dec. 10. Doors are at 6 p.m., and the show begins at 7 p.m. There is no set fee to enter, just a pay-what-you-want donation. Bands […]
Scranton punk band The Menzingers will open for Weezer in Bethlehem on Dec. 3
From a press release: It was announced today that Philadelphia-by-way-of-Scranton punk band The Menzingers will open for multi-platinum-selling alternative rock band Weezer at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $50 and $75, are on sale now and can be purchased at sandseventcenter.com, the Event Center box […]
Donate to Angel Tree at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre and win free Kacey Musgraves tickets/meet & greet
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre and country music star Kacey Musgraves have joined forces with the Salvation Army to plant a special holiday Angel Tree inside of the theater’s box office lobby. Those interested in participating can stop by the Kirby Center’s box office lobby (71 […]
Comedian Ron Babcock returns to Scranton to host Ugly Xmas Sweater Comedy Show on Dec. 21
From a press release: Comedian and Scranton native Ron Babcock is heading back to Northeastern Pennsylvania this holiday season to do two things – visit family and host The Ugly Xmas Sweater Comedy Show at The Bog in downtown Scranton on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. The show, which is $5 at the door […]
Everything that’s coming to and leaving Netflix in December
While we recommend going out and supporting the local arts and entertainment scene as frequently as possible, sometimes you need to just curl up on the couch and watch some Netflix, particularly as the weather gets colder. Here’s the full list of what’s coming to the streaming service and what will be leaving in December. […]
