Def Leppard extend tour with Styx and Tesla to Allentown and Atlantic City, Feb. 14-17
From a press release: Following the announcement of their new self-titled studio album, Def Leppard have just extended their massively successful North American tour due to overwhelming demand. The tour, supported by Styx and Tesla, will makes stops in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Sunday, Feb. 14 at Boardwalk Hall and in Allentown on Wednesday, […]
Crunch Gym announces newest location in Mall at Steamtown in Scranton, opens March 1
From a press release: Crunch, the renowned gym chain best known for making serious fitness fun through innovative group fitness programming and cutting-edge training offerings, will continue to spread its “no judgments” philosophy into Lackawanna County when it becomes the newest addition to The Mall at Steamtown. Located at 300 Lackawanna Avenue in downtown Scranton, […]
‘Dare to Dream’ with Disney on Ice princesses at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Jan. 13-18
From a press release: Disney on Ice presents “Dare to Dream” is bringing Disney’s princess stories and most beloved fairytales to the ice in a sensational live production coming to your hometown. This ice spectacular featuring scenes from “Tangled,” “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Cinderella,” and “The Princess and the Frog” visits Wilkes-Barre from […]
Stand-up comedian and TV star Bill Burr performs at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Nov. 7
From a press release: The prolific stand-up comedian and podcast host Bill Burr will make his first appearance at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $54.50-$80, go on sale this Friday, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at sandseventcenter.com, the Event Center box […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Belle (Chihuahua) and Gypsy (Maltese cat)
Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge teams up with NEPA Scene every week for Shelter Sunday, a post that features one dog, one cat, 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 […]
Appleseed Collective sling Americana sound at the Hawley Silk Mill on Oct. 17
From a press release: “The dictionary defines Americana as, ‘things associated with the culture and history of America, especially the United States.’ Well, if that is the case, then The Appleseed Collective is real Americana.” Jason Marck of WBEZ Chicago’s Morning Shift said this while introducing the band, who will be performing at the Hawley […]
Wilkes University rescinds honorary degree awarded to Bill Cosby in 2004
Joining many other universities across the country, Wilkes University has rescinded its honorary degree granted to Bill Cosby back in 2004. University trustees voted unanimously on Oct. 2 to revoke Cosby’s honorary doctorate of humane letters, according to the Associated Press. Over 50 women have come forward in the past year and accused the once […]
Scranton benefit concert with eclectic local lineup helps conserve Lackawanna River on Nov. 6
From a press release: The Lackawanna River Corridor Association will be raising money for the local environment on Friday, Nov. 6 with the Rock ‘N the River benefit concert, featuring a diverse lineup of many well-known Northeastern Pennsylvania musicians. The event will be held in the ballroom of the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center (100 […]
Theatrical NEPA punk rock band Psycho Nurse reunites after 30 years in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 24
From a press release: Just when you thought it was safe… Psycho Nurse the band is back for their 30th anniversary reunion and the launch of their Mid-Life Crisis Tour, featuring 99 percent of the original founding members! Head Nurse Roxie, Dr. D. Raper, Nurse Raven Madd, Dr. BB Arthur, Nurse Ricki Rachett, Dr. Robbie, […]
