Comedian Joe Ohrin performs with Scott Bruce and Rodney Laney at Wise Crackers in Wilkes-Barre May 1-2
From a press release: Stand-up comedian Joe Ohrin brings his talents to Wise Crackers Comedy Club at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2 at 9 p.m. Ohrin, a native of Northeastern Pennsylvania, has performed in comedy clubs across the country, including the Comic Strip and Stand-Up […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Mya (German shepherd mix) and Winnie (long-haired 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 […]
NEPA Scene presents comedy night at Irish Cultural Society in Scranton on May 2
We provide the booze, beverages, and belly laughs – you just have to show up! NEPA Scene is presenting a comedy night on Saturday, May 2 with four professional local comedians at the Irish Cultural Society in Scranton that are worth the price of admission alone, but we’re also throwing in all the beer and […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: ‘NEPA Scene: Behind the Scenes’ offers closer look into the website and its impact
NEPA Scene launched to the public in September of 2014 and has since grown into the area’s leading independent arts and entertainment website, winning awards and gaining a loyal following earned through perseverance and positive word of mouth. Founder and editor Rich Howells started the site on his own after he was laid off from […]
Free workshop for artists on protecting intellectual property offered in Scranton on April 29
From a press release: The creative ideas, music, literature, or other materials an artist or organization formulates in thought or design are very valuable and need to be protected because they just might lead to the next bestseller, great innovation, or world-renowned performance. Valuable information on safeguarding one’s work, concepts, or discoveries will be offered […]
Pull the ‘Curtain Up!’ for Broadway favorite tunes in Carbondale on April 25
From a press release: “Curtain up,” wrote lyricist Stephen Sondheim. “Light the lights!” These lyrics from “Gypsy” are the perfect introduction to the latest evening of song featuring the work of Sondheim and many other composers – “Curtain Up!” at the Theater at Trinity Church (58 River St., Carbondale) on Saturday, April 25 at 7 […]
NEPA Blogfest 2015 Spring Edition will be held in Pittston on May 1
From a press release: Northeastern Pennsylvania bloggers will be hosting the semi-annual Blogfest on Friday, May 1 at The Red Mill (340 S. Main St., Pittston) from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. This is an informal gathering of bloggers, candidates for office, elected officials, and anyone interested in politics or blogging. There is no charge for admission. […]
Paul Sorvino delivers copies of ‘The Trouble with Cali’ to Lackawanna County, public showing planned
From a press release: Finally, the taxpayers of Lackawanna County have their movie – “The Trouble with Cali.” Three Blu-ray discs were delivered to the county commissioners’ office this morning from actor and director Paul Sorvino. The arrival of the package from West Hollywood, California brings to a close a 10-year journey to secure the […]
Jazz guitarist and Yankees legend Bernie Williams will perform intimate Wilkes-Barre concert on May 30
From a press release: Put him in, coach. He can play a mean guitar. The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts announced today that jazz guitarist and former New York Yankees center fielder Bernie Williams will visit Wilkes-Barre for a special concert that will also recognize the theater’s newly-retired Board of Directors Chairman, John […]
Comedy legend Bill Hicks’ special ‘Relentless’ screening at Cinemark in Moosic on April 27
From a press release: Fathom Events and Comedy Dynamics present a not-to-be-missed cinema event featuring one of the biggest names in comedy with “Comedy Dynamics Presents: Bill Hicks,” in select U.S. cinemas on Monday, April 27 at 8 p.m., including Cinemark 20 in Moosic. The event will include approximately 90 minutes of stand-up and special […]
