Leadership Lackawanna will help AfA Gallery rebrand, among other Scranton projects in 2016-17
From a press release: The Leadership Lackawanna Core Program Class of 2016-2017 will complete three service projects in Scranton this year. As part of the 10-month curriculum, participants collaborate with local nonprofit organizations to complete various projects. In doing so, it helps enhance participant leadership skills and fosters teamwork. These projects impact the community, address […]
American Advertising Federation holds competition like ‘Chopped’ for nonprofits in Wilkes-Barre Nov. 21
From a press release: This November, the American Advertising Federation of NEPA is giving back in a big way. AAF NEPA is sending out a call for nonprofit applications for its inaugural Cropped 2016 fundraising event, to be held at the THINK Center in downtown Wilkes-Barre on Monday, Nov. 21, where a local nonprofit organization […]
VIDEO: Kingston artist Ryan Ashley Malarkey tattoos over mastectomy scar of breast cancer survivor
Kingston tattoo artist Ryan Ashley Malarkey has been quite busy lately as a strong contestant and fan favorite on Season 8 of “Ink Master” on Spike TV as well as the co-owner of The Strange and Unusual oddities parlor, but she recently took time out of her busy schedule to work with Inked Magazine on […]
NEPA Reading Association celebrates 50th anniversary with banquet in Scranton on Nov. 5
From a press release: The Northeastern Pennsylvania Reading Association will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center in downtown Scranton. A banquet is planned, and members of the Keystone State Reading Association are planning to attend, as well as local members and special guests. The speaker […]
Girls Guns and Glory and Kelsey Waldon play country double bill at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 2
From a press release: Country rock band Girls Guns and Glory returns to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre with up-and-coming singer/songwriter Kelsey Waldon on Friday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. as part of the Live from the Chandelier Lobby Series, presented by Convenient Food Marts. Tickets, which are $15 in advance or $20 the […]
EXCLUSIVE: Pop punk band The Ataris will play The Leonard Theater in Scranton on Dec. 1
From a press release: It was announced today that pop punk legends The Ataris will perform at The Leonard Theater in downtown Scranton on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. The band was founded in 1996 and, 20 years later, they are still going strong, traveling the world doing what they love on our own […]
Rudd and Oswalt adult animated comedy ‘Nerdland’ screening one-night-only in NEPA theaters Dec. 6
From a press release: Moviegoers are in for a hilariously debauched and satirical affair at the cinemas like they’ve never seen before. “Nerdland,” debuting in movie theaters nationwide on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m., follows two unknown showbiz buddies John (Paul Rudd) and Elliot (Patton Oswalt) who are determined to go from Hollywood nobodies […]
First Night Scranton ends annual downtown New Year’s Eve tradition after 16 years
From a press release: The organizers of First Night Scranton have made the difficult decision to bid farewell to the event after 16 years of hosting a family-friendly celebration of art and culture on New Year’s Eve in downtown Scranton. Scranton’s event was one of the longest-running First Night celebrations in the world. The committee […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Freckles (senior springer spaniel) and Logan (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 […]
Scranton Comic Con returns for fall edition at the Radisson Hotel on Nov. 20
The Scranton Comic Book Convention will return to the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel for its fall edition on Sunday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., bringing writers, artists, cosplayers, dealers, and some colorful characters to downtown Scranton. Guests will include Darren Auck (veteran illustrator for Marvel Comics, including “Hulk vs. Thing,” “Ren & Stimpy,” “Rocko’s […]
