Rock legends Deep Purple perform ‘1 More Time’ with Yes at Montage Mountain in Scranton on Sept. 8
From a press release: Today, Deep Purple – one of Britain’s most influential bands – announced their =1 More Time Tour of the United States, which includes a stop at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Celebrating over 50 years of “Smoke on the Water,” they will […]
311, Live, and more play ‘Electric City Rocks’ at Montage Mountain in Scranton on Aug. 2
From a press release: Today, Hazleton rock radio station 97.9X announced Electric City Rocks, a new concert event featuring a variety of rock bands this summer. 311, Live, AWOLNATION, Neon Trees, and Des Rocs will take the stage of The Pavilion at Montage Mountain (1000 Montage Mountain Rd., Scranton) on Friday, Aug. 2, starting at […]
Alien Ant Farm rocks Ritz Theater in Scranton with Don’t Panic on July 19
From a press release: It was announced today that Southern California alternative rockers Alien Ant Farm, best known for their cover of the Michael Jackson hit “Smooth Criminal” and their own single “Movies” from the multi-platinum album “Anthology,” will perform at The Ritz Theater in downtown Scranton on Friday, July 19 as part of their […]
INK OF THE WEEK: ‘Rose Lady’ by artist Balazs Markos at Electric City Tattoo & Piercing in Scranton
Ink: Rose Lady Artist: Balazs Markos Shop: Electric City Tattoo & Piercing (620 Biden St., Scranton) Instagram: @bucketstattoo Phone: 570-343-5549 Email: Balazs.Tattooing@gmail.com Fun fact: Markos will be one of many artists tattooing at the shop’s annual Electric City Tattoo Convention, which returns to the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center (100 Adams Ave., Scranton) on Friday, […]
Misericordia Players present Green Day musical ‘American Idiot’ in Dallas on April 18-21
From a press release: The Misericordia Players will present Green Day’s hit Broadway musical “American Idiot” on Thursday, April 18 through Sunday, April 21 at Misericordia University in Dallas. Utilizing the iconic sound of multi-platinum punk rock band Green Day, “American Idiot” is the exhilarating journey of a new generation of Americans as they struggle […]
Yachtley Crew and reunited Eddie Day & TNT play Mohegan Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 21
From a press release: Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza will celebrate its 25th year with a concert by Yächtley Crëw, a Los Angeles-based tribute band performing 1970s and ’80s soft rock music, on Saturday, Sept. 21. Dubbed “Sailing Through Time,” the 25th anniversary community celebration will include a reunion of local favorites Eddie Day & […]
INK OF THE WEEK: ‘Fish’ by artist Bob Shock at Electric City Tattoo & Piercing in Scranton
Ink: Fish Artist: Bob Shock Shop: Electric City Tattoo & Piercing (620 Biden St., Scranton) Instagram: @bobshock Phone: 570-343-5549 Email: bshock90@yahoo.com Fan fact: This colorful, detailed fish was directly based on one of Shock’s paintings. Shock will be one of many artists tattooing at the shop’s annual Electric City Tattoo Convention, which returns to the […]
With name shortened to Mohegan Arena, Wilkes-Barre Twp. venue celebrates milestone anniversaries on Aug. 24 and Sept. 21
From a press release: Today, officials from the Township of Wilkes-Barre and Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza announced community-oriented celebrations in honor of their respective milestone anniversaries. Incorporated in 1774, Wilkes-Barre Township is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year. The township’s largest live entertainment venue, Mohegan Sun Arena, will also celebrate a milestone anniversary, […]
NYC rock ‘n’ roller Des Rocs plays free Cinco De Mayo show at Ritz Theater in Scranton on May 5
From a press release: It was announced today that New York City rock ‘n’ roller Des Rocs will headline a free concert at The Ritz Theater in downtown Scranton on Sunday, May 5. Presented by Hazleton rock radio station 97.9X, the Cinco De Mayo show features opening sets by local bands Death Valley Dreams, Dustin […]
Actor Martin Sheen visits King’s College in Wilkes-Barre for staged play reading on April 10
From a press release: Hollywood actor Martin Sheen, most known for his roles in “Apocalypse Now,” “The West Wing,” “Badlands,” and locally “That Championship Season,” will visit King’s College in Wilkes-Barre on Monday, April 8 through Wednesday, April 10 to meet with students and appear in limited engagement performances. As a “visiting artist,” Sheen will […]
