Legendary singer Chubby Checker will twist into Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Oct. 1
From a press release: Penn’s Peak has announced that legendary singer Chubby Checker will twist his way into the Jim Thorpe venue on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $20-$25, are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets, the Penn’s Peak box office (325 Maury Rd., Jim Thorpe), and Roadies Restaurant and […]
One-man electronic band Robert DeLong plays Kirby Center’s Chandelier Lobby in Wilkes-Barre on April 2
From a press release: It has been announced that Los Angeles-based electronic musician Robert DeLong will visit the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-barre on Saturday, April 2 at 8 p.m. as part of the venue’s ongoing “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert series. Tickets, which are $15 in advance and $18 the day of the […]
Pavilion at Montage Mountain holding job fair for summer concert season March 5 at Mall at Steamtown in Scranton
From a press release: Live Nation Entertainment Worldwide, Inc. and Legends Hospitality have announced that The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton will be holding a job fair on Saturday, March 5 with the intent of filling over 500 part-time positions for the 2016 summer concert season. The job fair will be held at The […]
Comedian and ‘Undateable’ star Chris D’Elia performs at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on June 25
From a press release: Chris D’Elia is quickly becoming one of the most sought after comedians and actors in the comedy world. He currently stars as Danny on the NBC comedy series “Undateable,” which centers on a group of friends who are living in Detroit and helping each other figure out their lives. The series’ […]
Comedian Andrew Dice Clay gets raunchy at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on May 13
From a press release: Andrew Dice Clay is proud to be one of America’s most controversial and outrageous comics. When he released his debut album, “Dice,” the parental advisory label simply read, “Warning: This album is offensive.” Always raunchy and hilarious, the Diceman returns to Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Friday, May 13 at 8 […]
Barry Manilow donates piano to Wilkes-Barre high school, launches local music instrument drive before March 13 concert
From a press release: Legendary singer/songwriter Barry Manilow hopes others will once again follow his philanthropic lead as he brings his Manilow Music Project to the Leo E. Solomon/Plains Junior High School in Wilkes-Barre. The pop icon plans to donate a Yamaha piano to launch a local music instrument drive. Anyone who donates a new […]
Rita’s holds annual free Italian ice giveaway on March 20, the first day of spring
From a press release: Rita’s Italian Ice, the world’s largest Italian ice concept with more than 600 stores in 30 states and five countries, will celebrate the first day of spring with its 24th annual First Day of Spring Free Italian Ice Giveaway – known to many Rita’s guests as simply “FDOS” – and the […]
Nominations for the 2016 Steamtown Music Awards are now open through June 1
From a press release: Nominations have opened for the 2016 Steamtown Music Awards. Members of the public can nominate their favorites for the 2016 local music award show online from now until Friday, July 1. Shortly following the close of nominations on July 1, public voting will open for the People’s Choice Award, Best New […]
Huge lineup of Marvel movie/TV stars meeting fans at 2016 Wizard World Philly, including Evans, Hemsworth, and Hiddleston
From a press release: Marvel blockbuster films such as “Captain America: The First Avenger,” “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” “The Avengers,” and “Thor,” along with hit TV programs such as “Agent Carter” and “Agents of “S.H.I.E.L.D.,” have attracted millions of fans, with megastars Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, and Tom Hiddleston among the main attractions. Now, […]
Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx takes Sixx:A.M. to Sands Bethlehem Event Center on May 8
From a press release: It was announced today that Sixx:A.M., the hard rock band formed in 2006 as an audio accompaniment to Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx’s autobiography, “The Heroin Diaries,” will be performing at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Sunday, May 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $35 for general admission, $25 […]
