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Singer/songwriter Robert Ellis performs in Kirby Center’s Chandelier Lobby in Wilkes-Barre on June 15

Singer/songwriter Robert Ellis performs in Kirby Center’s Chandelier Lobby in Wilkes-Barre on June 15

From a press release: Robert Ellis, one of the music industry’s bright, young singer/songwriters, today announced a new album and a coinciding tour that will stop by the F.M. Kirby Center’s “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert series in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m. Ellis will be joined by special guest Tom […]

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Ska band The Pietasters skank into Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 1

Ska band The Pietasters skank into Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 1

From a press release: Dust off your dancing shoes! It has been announced that longtime ska outfit The Pietasters will visit the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the venue’s ongoing “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert series. Tickets, which are $20 in advance or $25 […]

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New Homegrown Music Concerts season begins May 31 on WVIA-TV, features Bog Swing Group, Tauk, and more

New Homegrown Music Concerts season begins May 31 on WVIA-TV, features Bog Swing Group, Tauk, and more

From a press release: WVIA-TV’s “Homegrown Music Concerts” will air an all-new season beginning on Thursday, March 31. Recorded at WVIA Public Media Studios in Pittston, the six episode series airs Thursday nights at 9 p.m. on WVIA-TV. The season premiere features the television debut of jazz ensemble The Tom Hamilton Band. Other acts included […]

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Comedy’s Queen of Mean Lisa Lampanelli returns to Sands Bethlehem Event Center on April 16

From a press release: Lisa Lampanelli, comedy’s lovable Queen of Mean, returns to the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Saturday, April 16 at 8 p.m. This equal opportunity offender is a regular on Howard Stern’s Sirius satellite radio shows, and she has appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Late Show with David Letterman,” […]

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Comedian Jo Koy performs at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on May 29

Comedian Jo Koy performs at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on May 29

From a press release: Comedian Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings at a Las Vegas coffee house. His infectious, explosive energy onstage, insightful jokes, and family‐inspired humor cross all boundaries as he sells out venues across the nation. He’ll bring his unique brand of humor to the Sands Bethlehem Event […]

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2016 Vans Warped Tour lineup announced with old school bands, comes to Scranton July 11

2016 Vans Warped Tour lineup announced with old school bands, comes to Scranton July 11

From a press release: The complete lineup for the 2016 Vans Warped Tour, presented by Journeys, has finally been revealed. With a lineup that in many ways signals a return to the tour’s roots, the 22nd edition of Warped Tour welcomes back several fan favorites, including New Found Glory, Tonight Alive, Less Than Jake, Yellowcard, […]

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‘Big Brother’ casting call will be held at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre on March 31

‘Big Brother’ casting call will be held at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre on March 31

From a press release: Do you have what it takes to be the last remaining Houseguest? You’ll have the chance to prove it when WYOU holds a “Big Brother” casting call on Thursday, March 31 at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre. “Big Brother” Season 17 alum and Scranton native John McGuire, also known as the […]

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NEPA Art Fair showcases art with music and comedy for free at The Leonard in Scranton April 1-2

NEPA Art Fair showcases art with music and comedy for free at The Leonard in Scranton April 1-2

From a press release: Art, music, and comedy – you’ll find all three at the NEPA Art Fair on Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2 at The Leonard in downtown Scranton. The NEPA Art Fair is an art exhibit created to showcase the work of prominent artists from the region who are locally, nationally, […]

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Lackawanna County puts out call to artists for 2016 Art in the Park children’s events

Lackawanna County puts out call to artists for 2016 Art in the Park children’s events

From a press release: Lackawanna County is seeking visual and performing artists who enjoy working with children ages 4-12 to be a part of the Art in the Park program this summer. The program takes place outside under a pavilion and/or tent. Each visual artist will have his or her own picnic table. Performing artists […]

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Travel author/photographer Marty Essen presents ‘Around the World in 90 Minutes’ at Misericordia on April 12

Travel author/photographer Marty Essen presents ‘Around the World in 90 Minutes’ at Misericordia on April 12

From a press release: Award-winning author Marty Essen will present the global travel and photography show “Around the World in 90 Minutes” on Tuesday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Misericordia University in Dallas. Essen’s high-energy multimedia program features interesting facts, humorous stories, and the best of thousands of photos he took while traveling the […]