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Peculiar Culinary Company holds pop-up restaurant series at River Street Jazz Cafe

Peculiar Culinary Company holds pop-up restaurant series at River Street Jazz Cafe

From a press release: Pittston’s Peculiar Culinary Company will be presenting a series of pop-up restaurants at the River Street Jazz Cafe (667 N. River St., Plains), in conjunction with Camp Rattler, starting on Tuesday, Dec. 2. For dinner reservations from 6 p.m.-9 p.m., call 570-212-0960 soon, as these pop-ups with innovative cuisines are known […]

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‘Kids for Cash’ documentary screens at the United Nations, receives Oscar buzz

‘Kids for Cash’ documentary screens at the United Nations, receives Oscar buzz

From a press release: The critically acclaimed documentary “Kids for Cash,” detailing the infamous judicial scandal that rocked Luzerne County and Northeastern Pennsylvania, is set to screen at the United Nations today, the eve of the 25th Anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Just named by Variety as an Oscar contender, […]

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Florida Georgia Line crosses into Wilkes-Barre with Thomas Rhett and Frankie Ballard

From a press release: Reigning Country Music Association Awards Vocal Duo of the Year Florida Georgia Line will bring their “Anything Goes Tour” to Northeastern Pennsylvania on Sunday, May 3 at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza (255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre). Tickets for the show, priced at $34.75 and $54.75, plus fees, go […]

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Local immigrants from Guardia dei Lombardi, Italy featured in photography exhibit

From a press release: The Scranton Chapter of UNICO National, in conjunction with the Pro Loco “I Longobardi” of Guardia dei Lombardi, Italy, is hosting a photography exhibit featuring immigrants from Guardia dei Lombardi residing in Lackawanna County. The event, which takes place at the Seeley Memorial Library (406 N. Washington Ave., Scranton) at Lackawanna […]

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The Top 40 albums in NEPA, 11/18/14

The Top 40 albums in NEPA, 11/18/14

Each week, Joe Nardone’s Gallery of Sound provides NEPA Scene with the Top 40 best-selling albums in its Northeastern Pennsylvania stores from the previous week. Every album is followed by its rank from the week before. “D” indicates a debut this week.

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The Top 12 DVDs in NEPA, 11/18/14

Each week, Joe Nardone’s Gallery of Sound provides NEPA Scene with the Top 12 best-selling DVDs in its Northeastern Pennsylvania stores from the previous week. Every album is followed by its rank from the week before. “D” indicates a debut this week.

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Do your holiday shopping with local businesses at Holiday on the Square in Scranton

Do your holiday shopping with local businesses at Holiday on the Square in Scranton

From a press release: Lackawanna County and ScrantonMade have partnered up to present the second annual Holiday on the Square, taking place Friday, Dec. 5 from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 6 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton, with over 50 participating artists and artisan vendors. Holiday on the Square […]

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Original local production ‘The Darling Core’ coming to Olde Brick Theatre in Scranton

Original local production ‘The Darling Core’ coming to Olde Brick Theatre in Scranton

From a press release: “The Darling Core,” a twisted tale of love, loss, vaudeville, and major world tragedies, will be presented in a special presentation in partnership with Diva Productions at the Olde Brick Theatre in Scranton during the last two weekends of November. Written and performed by Conor O’Brien and Simone Daniel, the play […]

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Fresh from Peach Fest, Tedeschi Trucks Band heads to Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 15

From a press release: They have a “made up mind;” Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks are bringing the band to Wilkes-Barre. It was announced today that Tedeschi Trucks Band will visit the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Thursday, Nov. 20 at 10 […]

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The Crackers host night of Americana, country, roots, and bluegrass to benefit Toys for Tots

The Crackers host night of Americana, country, roots, and bluegrass to benefit Toys for Tots

From a press release: The Crackers, Wayne County’s own Americana roots band, will host the second annual “Christmas with The Crackers” benefit concert, which will help support Toys for Tots of Wayne and Pike Counties. The show will be held at The Cooperage (1030 Main St., Honesdale) on Friday, Nov. 21 from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. […]