SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Diesel (pit bull mix) and Jet and Jay (two black cats)
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 […]
NEPA Musical Mixer brings electronic, rock, and soulful melodies to Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton on March 19
From a press release: On Saturday, March 19, Hectic Management and Promotions brings another chapter of eclectic music to the Irish Wolf Pub in downtown Scranton. NEPA Musical Mixer VII not only has a mix of genres, but also a variety of brand new artists and seasoned performers. Owner Stephanie Hill is proud to feature […]
Celtic Thunder celebrates ‘Legacy’ of Irish song at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Aug. 30
From a press release: International megastars Celtic Thunder are storming onto the F.M. Kirby Center’s stage in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. with “Legacy,” a brand new show that celebrates the influence of Irish and Celtic music around the world. Tickets, which range from $49.50-$65, plus fees, go on sale on Monday, […]
Two-day ‘Weekend at Bernie’s’ music festival raises funds for Bernie Sanders on March 18-19
For those who are feeling the Bern this campaign season, there’s a two-day concert just for you. “Weekend at Bernie’s: A Rally For Revolution” will be held on Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19 from 6 p.m.-2 a.m. at Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre). Both shows are all ages, with a suggested […]
Susquehanna Breakdown festival lineup announced with Railroad Earth, Infamous Stringdusters, and Cabinet
From a press release: Northeastern Pennsylvania bluegrass outfit Cabinet has announced the lineup for the fourth annual Susquehanna Breakdown Music Festival, taking place Friday, May 20 through Saturday, May 21. A family friendly gathering in a picturesque location, Susquehanna Breakdown is returning to The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton for two days of music, […]
Stop! and see legendary singer Diana Ross perform at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on April 13
From a press release: When you look at her career, both as a solo artist and the lead singer of The Supremes, Diana Ross is one of the most successful female singers of our era, even being named the “Female Entertainer of the Century” by Billboard magazine. She returns to the Sands Bethlehem Event Center […]
Singer/songwriter Jewel will be ‘Picking Up the Pieces’ at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on April 15
From a press release: Grammy-nominated songwriter and New York Times’ bestselling author and poet Jewel will return to the road this spring for an intimate tour, performing hits spanning her 12-studio albums, including 2015’s “Picking Up the Pieces” and sharing stories from her memoir “Never Broken – Songs Are Only Half the Story.” The tour […]
First-person action movie ‘Hardcore Henry’ screens in Dickson City and Wilkes-Barre on April 7
From a press release: Tickets are on sale now for “Hardcore Henry: The Ultimate Fan Experience,” screening Thursday, April 7 at 7 p.m. just before the feature’s limited national release on Friday, April 8. The event will include an exclusive Q&A with writer and director Ilya Naishuller and star Sharlto Copley (“District 9,” “Maleficent,” “Chappie”), […]
Scranton Cultural Center holds inaugural Buy Local: Spring Fling marketplace on April 3
From a press release: The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple has announced its inaugural Buy Local: Spring Fling, which will be held on Sunday, April 3 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The event is modeled after the venue’s highly popular Holiday Marketplace, which takes place each year on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Buy Local: […]
Legendary guitarist Jeff Beck performs at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on July 24
From a press release: One of the most influential guitarists in music, Jeff Beck, helped shape the sounds of blues rock, psychedelia, and heavy metal, inspiring guitar players for decades with his unique style. He returns to the Sands Bethlehem Event Center with a soon-to-be-added special guest on Sunday, July 24 at 7 p.m. Tickets, […]
