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Shakespeare comedy ‘Measure for Measure’ at Marywood University on Feb. 27-28

Shakespeare comedy ‘Measure for Measure’ at Marywood University on Feb. 27-28

From a press release: Marywood University’s theatre program will present William Shakespeare‘s “Measure for Measure” on Feb. 27-28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sette LaVerghetta Center for the Performing Arts in Scranton. Produced and guest-directed by David Zarko, he also adapted the script for nine actors who collectively portray 18 characters while keeping the full […]

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‘The Man in Black’ show pays tribute to Johnny Cash in Wilkes-Barre on March 20

‘The Man in Black’ show pays tribute to Johnny Cash in Wilkes-Barre on March 20

From a press release: It was announced today that “The Man in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash” will visit the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $27, plus fees, go on sale this Friday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m., and will […]

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Electric City Music Conference announces 2015 dates and opens band applications

Electric City Music Conference announces 2015 dates and opens band applications

From a press release: The Electric City Music Conference has released the dates for the 2015 Conference and the 2015 Steamtown Music Awards Ceremony. The Steamtown Music Awards will take place on Thursday, Sept. 10, and artist showcases and conference events will take place Sept. 9-13. Bands can currently apply to play the ECMC through […]

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Events happening this week in downtown Wilkes-Barre: Feb. 24-March 2

Events happening this week in downtown Wilkes-Barre: Feb. 24-March 2

Every Tuesday, the Downtown Wilkes-Barre Business Association and Diamond City Partnership release a list of events happening in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Subscribe here to receive this list via e-mail or just check NEPA Scene each week. Downtown events Tuesday, Feb. 24 Event: Wyoming Valley Art League Artists Social Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: Wyoming Valley Art […]

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Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre announces 5 new additions to the ‘Chandelier Lobby’ concert series

Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre announces 5 new additions to the ‘Chandelier Lobby’ concert series

From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts has announced five new “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concerts and a special Chandelier Concert Deal – six concerts for $99, saving music fans $21 off the regular price. The previously announced Justin Townes Earle concert, with opener Gill Landry, is up first […]

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SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Buddy (brown and white dog) and Tripod (tuxedo cat)

SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Buddy (brown and white dog) and Tripod (tuxedo 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 […]

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Comedy Central ‘Tosh.0’ star Daniel Tosh adds second Wilkes-Barre show due to popular demand

Comedy Central ‘Tosh.0’ star Daniel Tosh adds second Wilkes-Barre show due to popular demand

From a press release: After the first show was announced just three days ago, comedian and Comedy Central star Daniel Tosh will perform a second set of stand-up at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, June 25 due to popular demand. The sets will be at 7 p.m. and […]

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Play your favorite board games during Game Night on Feb. 19 at The Cooperage in Honesdale

From a press release: On Thursday, Feb. 19 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m., a night of fun and games will take over at The Cooperage in Honesdale. Dust off your board games, do some stretches, and get ready for a night of friendly competition during Game Night, described below: Winter is here. The snow is falling. […]

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Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators to rock Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on May 5

From a press release: Legendary former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash and his current band featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators will kick off a U.S. tour on Saturday, April 25 in Orlando, Florida that stops at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Tuesday, May 5, as well as New York and New Jersey days […]

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Events happening this week in downtown Wilkes-Barre: Feb. 17-23

Events happening this week in downtown Wilkes-Barre: Feb. 17-23

Every Tuesday, the Downtown Wilkes-Barre Business Association and Diamond City Partnership release a list of events happening in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Subscribe here to receive this list via e-mail or just check NEPA Scene each week. Downtown events Tuesday, Feb. 17 Event: Wyoming Valley Art League Artists Social Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: Wyoming Valley Art […]