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 […]
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,” […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]