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La Festa Italiana celebrates 40th year by opening on Friday for the first time, runs through Sept. 7

La Festa Italiana celebrates 40th year by opening on Friday for the first time, runs through Sept. 7

From a press release: As La Festa Italiana celebrates its 40th year, the annual end-of-summer festival in downtown Scranton is expanding by opening on Friday evening for the first time. La Festa will be held Labor Day weekend starting tonight through Monday, Sept. 4-7, on Courthouse Square in the heart of the city. Hours are […]

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Meet and discover NEPA authors at the Scranton Reads Book Riot on Oct. 11

Meet and discover NEPA authors at the Scranton Reads Book Riot on Oct. 11

From a press release: On Sunday, Oct. 11, the Lackawanna Historical Society will host the Scranton Reads Book Riot at 2 p.m. at the Catlin House (232 Monroe Ave., Scranton), where attendees can meet authors from Northeastern Pennsylvania and discover a new favorite. This local author fair will celebrate local history and local writers of […]

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Everything that’s coming to and leaving Netflix in September

Everything that’s coming to and leaving Netflix in September

While we recommend going out and supporting the local arts and entertainment scene as frequently as possible, sometimes you need to just curl up on the couch and watch some Netflix. Here’s the full list of what’s coming to the streaming service and what will be leaving in September. Available Sept. 1: 72 Dangerous Animals, […]

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Country superstar Trace Adkins to perform at Mohegan Sun Casino in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 13

Country superstar Trace Adkins to perform at Mohegan Sun Casino in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 13

From a press release: Grammy-nominated megastar Trace Adkins will bring his trademark baritone singing voice and boot-stomping country music hits to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’s Keystone Grand Ballroom on Friday, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets for this show will go on sale this Friday, Sept. 4 for $25, $40, and $80 through Ticketmaster. […]

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‘The Book of Mormon’ takes its mission to the Scranton Cultural Center Oct. 27-Nov. 1

‘The Book of Mormon’ takes its mission to the Scranton Cultural Center Oct. 27-Nov. 1

From a press release: The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century,” the Washington Post says, “it is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals,” and Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jon Stewart of “The Daily Show” calls it “a crowning achievement. […]

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Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles performs solo at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Oct. 30

Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles performs solo at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Oct. 30

From a press release: Jennifer Nettles will be keeping busy this fall with a new single, a new movie and, now, a new tour. The singer revealed the dates for her “Playing with Fire” tour today, with Brandy Clark and Ryan Kinder serving as openers. Nettles and Clark are longtime collaborators, having toured together in […]

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SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Jake (Lab/hound mix) and Ivy (black kitten)

SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Jake (Lab/hound mix) and Ivy (black 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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NEPA Scene’s Got Talent weekly contest returns for Season 2 at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant starting Sept. 1

NEPA Scene’s Got Talent weekly contest returns for Season 2 at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant starting Sept. 1

Samuel Adams and Fuzz 92.1 join as sponsors as the best undiscovered local artists compete for prizes or show off their skills

After an incredible inaugural run earlier this year that got the whole region talking, Northeastern Pennsylvania’s only multi-genre open mic and talent contest, NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, is back at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant for Season 2! Hosted by NEPA Scene, the weekly event gives all types of local artists the chance […]

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‘The Hobbit’ extended trilogy plays in theaters in Moosic and Dickson City for the first time Oct. 5-13

‘The Hobbit’ extended trilogy plays in theaters in Moosic and Dickson City for the first time Oct. 5-13

From a press release: Fathom Events, New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, and Warner Bros. Pictures will present all three extended editions of “The Hobbit” trilogy across a three-night theatrical event, featuring “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” on Monday, Oct. 5; “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” on Wednesday, Oct. 7; and “The Hobbit: The Battle […]

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Norah Jones kicks off U.S. tour at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 20

Norah Jones kicks off U.S. tour at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 20

From a press release: It was announced today that nine-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Norah Jones will kick off her new tour at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Tickets, which are $38, $58, and $68, plus fees, go on sale Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. and […]