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Electric City Music Conference organizers announce new production company, first concert with Flint Eastwood

Electric City Music Conference organizers announce new production company, first concert with Flint Eastwood

From a press release: The organizers of the Electric City Music Conference, Joseph Caviston and Ken Norton, have formally announced plans to form a production company, Meat and Potato Productions. The new company will continue to produce the Electric City Music Conference and Steamtown Music Awards, but will expand into other events as well. Founders […]

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U.K. glam rockers The Struts take first U.S. tour to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 29

U.K. glam rockers The Struts take first U.S. tour to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 29

From a press release: The Struts, a U.K.-bred band full of reckless swagger and hugely catchy hooks, are returning the sweet and dirty spirit of glam to modern rock ‘n’ roll. They will put all that on display in the F.M. Kirby Center’s Chandelier Lobby in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. Tickets, […]

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Chippendales strippers ‘Break the Rules’ at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Feb. 20

From a press release: Ladies, it’s going to be a very happy new year as the Chippendales embark on their 2016 “Break the Rules Tour,” which stops for two shows at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. The all-new production will turn up the heat on […]

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Jazz saxophonist Kenny G playing smooth holiday tunes at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Dec. 11

Jazz saxophonist Kenny G playing smooth holiday tunes at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Dec. 11

From a press release: With global sales totaling more than 75 million records, the biggest-selling instrumentalist of the modern era, Kenny G, returns to the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Friday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m., just in time to take concertgoers on a festive ride through the smooth sounds of the holidays. His Christmas […]

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When someone says, ‘There’s nothing to do in NEPA,’ show them this video

Over the summer, Wilkes-Barre-based creative marketing company Coal Creative asked its interns to find out what there is to do in Northeastern Pennsylvania. When they, in turn, asked their friends for ideas, the common response was that, “There’s nothing to do in NEPA,” which is something local residents seem to say way too often. The […]

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SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Jersey (blonde Chihuahua) and Hope (tabby kitten)

SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Jersey (blonde Chihuahua) and Hope (tabby kitten)

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 […]

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5 different NEPA artists share 1 artistic connection at ‘Faces and Voices 4’ in Scranton

5 different NEPA artists share 1 artistic connection at ‘Faces and Voices 4’ in Scranton

From a press release: The five Northeastern Pennsylvania artists – four photographers and one cigar box guitar luthier – to share a spotlight with Grammy-nominated “Master of the Telecaster” Bill Kirchen in PocoNotes’ upcoming two-day event, “Faces and Voices 4,” hail from five different counties. Each carries a diverse background. Each possesses a unique style […]

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‘Saturday Night Fever: The Musical’ dances into the Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Jan. 23

‘Saturday Night Fever: The Musical’ dances into the Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Jan. 23

From a press release: The Broadway musical adaptation of the classic film “Saturday Night Fever” is staying alive and promises to shake up the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday night, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $38.50, $48.50, and $50.50, plus fees, are on sale now and […]

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VIDEO: Culture Shock! Free Music and Art Fest announces lineup for Sept. 19 in Scranton

From a press release: After taking a year off, the Culture Shock! Free Music and Art Fest is back on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Nay Aug Park in Scranton – and it’s still free of charge! Founded in October 2012 by Cory Wolff, president of Everyone You Know Entertainment, an independent record label based in […]

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Celtic Woman sings, dances, and fiddles at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Dec. 13

Celtic Woman sings, dances, and fiddles at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Dec. 13

From a press release: In just a few short years, the unique musical ensemble known as Celtic Woman has emerged as both a spectacular commercial success and a genuine cultural phenomenon. The beloved ensemble’s evocative, uplifting music has transcended national and cultural borders to touch the hearts of a devoted fan base that spans the […]