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Comedian performs one-woman ‘Sex and the City’ parody at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on March 23

Comedian performs one-woman ‘Sex and the City’ parody at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on March 23

From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center continues to diversify the programming within its “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” series with the addition of “One Woman Sex and the City: A Parody of Love, Friendship and Shoes,” which comes to town for one performance on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 8 p.m. Be there […]

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Joe Jonas’ new band, DNCE, plays pop rock hits at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Feb. 4

Joe Jonas’ new band, DNCE, plays pop rock hits at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Feb. 4

From a press release: Multi-platinum-selling pop rock band DNCE has announced dates for their upcoming 2017 North American tour, “DNCE in Concert.” The multi-city trek, which kicks off Tuesday, Jan. 17 at the House of Blues in San Diego, will hit a number of major cities across the United States including Los Angeles, San Francisco, […]

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Chippendales add second performance at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Feb. 17

From a press release: After announcing a show at 7 p.m. last month, the Sands Bethlehem Event Center has added an 11 p.m. performance from the Chippendales on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 as part of their nationwide “Best. Night. Ever. Tour.” Tickets for the 11 p.m. show, which are $35-$60, go on sale this Friday, […]

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SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Benji (Rhodesian ridgeback boxer mix) and Amber (striped tabby kitten)

SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Benji (Rhodesian ridgeback boxer mix) and Amber (striped tabby 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 […]

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‘Star Trek’ star George Takei’s Broadway musical ‘Allegiance’ playing in NEPA theaters on Dec. 13

‘Star Trek’ star George Takei’s Broadway musical ‘Allegiance’ playing in NEPA theaters on Dec. 13

From a press release: Straight from Broadway and inspired by the true-life experiences of George Takei (“Star Trek,” “Heroes”), “Allegiance” tells the moving story of one family, much like Takei’s, whose life is upended by the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. “George Takei’s Allegiance: The Broadway Musical on the Big Screen” comes […]

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Undertaker returns to ‘WWE SmackDown’ in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 15, arena accepting donations for vets

From a press release: The WWE is returning to the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre with “WWE SmackDown Live” on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7:15 p.m., and it has just been announced that the Undertaker will also be coming back for this 900th episode of the action-packed show, the final episode before […]

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Locally created music app Tunefly hosts first live event at The Other Side in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 12

Locally created music app Tunefly hosts first live event at The Other Side in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 12

From a press release: Locally created music social media app Tunefly will host its first official live event at The Other Side in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. The free show will feature up-and-coming bands Deaf Rhino, The Boneflowers, Rosary Guild, and Atherholt. Tunefly will be giving out prizes at the event, […]

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New Vintage Ensemble pokes fun at Shakespeare at Cooperage in Honesdale Nov. 11-12

New Vintage Ensemble pokes fun at Shakespeare at Cooperage in Honesdale Nov. 11-12

From a press release: Known for their distinctive style and award-winning productions, the New Vintage Ensemble is proud to announce an upcoming production presented in partnership with The Cooperage Project in Honesdale. “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised]” by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield will run Friday, Nov. 11 and Saturday, […]

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Wilkes-Barre competing for grant to fund live music series on River Common, voting open until Nov. 21

Wilkes-Barre competing for grant to fund live music series on River Common, voting open until Nov. 21

From a press release: Wilkes-Barre’s Riverfront Parks Committee is now in the running to bring a 10-week live music series to the River Common in downtown Wilkes-Barre during the summer of 2017. The Riverfront Parks Committee hopes to qualify as one of 15 winning organizations competing in the Levitt AMP [Your City] Grant Awards, which […]

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Cabinet takes annual holiday show to main stage of Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 23

Cabinet takes annual holiday show to main stage of Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 23

From a press release: Following their current 10-year anniversary tour with Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, local jam-grass band Cabinet will return to the F.M. Kirby Center for their annual holiday show on Friday, Dec. 23 at 8 p.m. This year, the band will make its debut on the Kirby Center main stage for one performance […]