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Comedian Joe Piscopo pays tribute to Frank Sinatra with concert at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Dec. 12

Comedian Joe Piscopo pays tribute to Frank Sinatra with concert at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Dec. 12

From a press release: Television, film, radio, commercials, theater, nightclubs – they’re all fields in which Joe Piscopo has won the acclaim and affection of millions. For over 25 years, he has proven to be one of show business’ brightest lights, and he’ll shine when he celebrates Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday with a tribute performance […]

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SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Hund (pit bull terrier) and Anna (calico cat)

SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Hund (pit bull terrier) and Anna (calico cat)

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 […]

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Doug Menuez, award-winning photographer of Steve Jobs, gives free lecture in Kingston on Dec. 1

From a press release: Award-winning photographer Doug Menuez will present a lecture on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at the Kirby Center for Creative Arts at Wyoming Seminary (201 N. Sprague Ave., Kingston), describing his historic insider images and stories from Silicon Valley that reveal the untold struggles of the greatest innovators of the Digital Revolution, including […]

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Multinational pop/opera crossover group Il Divo sings at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Sept. 30, 2016

Multinational pop/opera crossover group Il Divo sings at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Sept. 30, 2016

From a press release: Il Divo – the record-breaking classical crossover group that has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide – will bring their “Amor & Pasion Tour” to North America in support of their upcoming album of the same name, due for release on Nov. 13 on Sony Music. They will embark on […]

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MTV Comedy Jam & Afterparty features stand-up from TV comedians in Scranton on Nov. 12

MTV Comedy Jam & Afterparty features stand-up from TV comedians in Scranton on Nov. 12

From a press release: Three MTV personalities will be coming to downtown Scranton on Thursday, Nov. 12 to headline a night of comedy at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel. “Girl Code” star Esther Ku and “Wild ‘N Out” stars Rip Michaels and Jacob Williams will be performing live stand-up comedy at the MTV Comedy Jam […]

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A cappella group Straight No Chaser takes ‘New Old Fashioned Tour’ to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 3

A cappella group Straight No Chaser takes ‘New Old Fashioned Tour’ to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 3

From a press release: Just over three years after wowing the crowd at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre, Straight No Chaser has announced their return to the Kirby’s stage as a part of the Wells Fargo Concert and Comedy Series. The male a cappella singing group will visit the Kirby […]

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Public skate at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre benefits Toys for Tots on Dec. 3

Public skate at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre benefits Toys for Tots on Dec. 3

From a press release: The Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre will open its doors for public ice skating on Thursday, Dec. 3 for the 12th annual Toys for Tots Open Skate, presented by Utz, in support of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. Anyone bringing a new, unwrapped toy […]

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PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 9, 10/27/15

PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 9, 10/27/15

A weekly winner and finalist in Season 1, Scranton singer/songwriter Adam Bailey has been working hard throughout Season 2 of NEPA Scene’s Got Talent to hone his original songs and develop his craft, and it paid off on Tuesday, Oct. 27 when he brought Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant to a standstill and […]

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Wizards of Winter storm into Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 27 with holiday rock opera

Wizards of Winter storm into Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 27 with holiday rock opera

From a press release: Can you feel the spirit of Christmas in the air? Just in time to spread the joy of the holidays, yuletide rock ensemble Wizards of Winter are announcing “An Evening with Wizards of Winter” – a 20-city U.S. tour beginning Nov. 19 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and ending on Dec. 29 […]

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Australian alt rockers Atlas Genius play free all-ages show at Fuzz 92.1 Radio Theater in Scranton on Nov. 14

Australian alt rockers Atlas Genius play free all-ages show at Fuzz 92.1 Radio Theater in Scranton on Nov. 14

From a press release: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre radio station Fuzz 92.1 (WFUZ) has announced that Australian alternative rock band Atlas Genius will perform a free all-ages show at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 in the Fuzz Radio Theater (149 Penn Ave., Scranton). To win free tickets to this intimate performance, sign up through the All Access […]