Rich Howells

BEER WITH EVERYTHING PODCAST: NoDa Gordgeous and Ska Modus Mandarina, Euphoria, and Autumnal Molé Stout

BEER WITH EVERYTHING PODCAST: NoDa Gordgeous and Ska Modus Mandarina, Euphoria, and Autumnal Molé Stout

Derek Warren’s popular How to Pair Beer with Everything column on nepascene.com is now a podcast! Joined by NEPA Scene founder and editor Rich Howells and beer enthusiast George Zvirblis, they’ll try a different brew each week and examine it through all the senses, diving into personal experiences and opinions, pop culture, news, or whatever […]

 Rich Howells

Beards of Scranton portraits grow into 2016 calendar for charity

Beards of Scranton portraits grow into 2016 calendar for charity

Release party will be held Friday, Nov. 6 at Loyalty Barber Shop

With No Shave November just beginning, the number of beards in Northeastern Pennsylvania will inevitably increase, but why not keep that stylish facial hair year-round? The Beards of Scranton calendar will do just that, a brand new project that began with a simple Instagram post and turned into months of hard work and grooming – […]

 Rich Howells

NEPA SCENE PODCAST: NEPA elections, politics, teachers’ strikes, and education

NEPA SCENE PODCAST: NEPA elections, politics, teachers’ strikes, and education

Professionally recorded every Monday at The Stude in TwentyFiveEight Studios in Scranton and released exclusively on nepascene.com every Tuesday, the NEPA Scene Podcast is a free supplement to the website, expanding on the arts and entertainment stories covered on the site and going beyond them to discuss other news and entertainment topics. Each week, the […]

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VIDEO: Relive the wild three-day party in the Camp Bisco 2015 Aftermovie

Camp Bisco‘s inaugural year at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton on July 16-18 was as crazy as one would expect from a electronic/jam band festival founded by the Disco Biscuits, as the “aftermovie” of highlights by Rose Transmedia can attest. Documenting everything from the peaceful water park in the afternoon to the wild […]

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The doctor is in (charge) – Frank N. Furter is ‘a force of nature’ in ‘Rocky Horror’ at Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre

The doctor is in (charge) – Frank N. Furter is ‘a force of nature’ in ‘Rocky Horror’ at Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre

“The Rocky Horror Show” has many memorable characters, but everyone knows who’s in charge here. With all the confidence and sass of a drag queen, combined with the selfish evil of a supervillain, Dr. Frank N. Furter dominates the stage – among other things – and the audience is as spellbound by his power as […]

 Rich Howells

From punk rocker to ‘Rocky Horror,’ Wilkes-Barre singer Markus A. D. bares all in racy role

From punk rocker to ‘Rocky Horror,’ Wilkes-Barre singer Markus A. D. bares all in racy role

As a folk punk singer/songwriter, Markus A. D. is used to putting himself out there and pouring his heart out on stage – just not in gold underwear and little else. In last year’s production of “The Rocky Horror Show” at the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, he crashed into the role of Eddie – the […]

 Rich Howells

‘Rocky Horror Show’ returns to Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre with new tricks over Halloween weekend

‘Rocky Horror Show’ returns to Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre with new tricks over Halloween weekend

Unpredictable live show premieres tonight and runs through Nov. 1

It was a dark and stormy Wednesday night, not unlike the rainstorm that Brad and Janet endured as they stumbled upon a mysterious castle, setting the mood perfectly for a late-night “Rocky Horror Show” dress rehearsal at the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre. After about a month of meetings and practices, the show is in as […]

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NEPA Scene’s Got Talent spotlight: Plymouth percussionist/drummer Fred Emmett

NEPA Scene’s Got Talent spotlight: Plymouth percussionist/drummer Fred Emmett

Every week of NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, our free open mic and talent competition at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant, we feature a quick Q&A with the latest audience vote winner, which was Plymouth percussionist and drummer Fred Emmett on Oct. 20. The weekly winner receives $50 in cash, courtesy of Fireball Cinnamon […]

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BEER WITH EVERYTHING PODCAST: Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin, Burn ‘Em Monkey Business Banana IPA, and Founders ReDANKulous

BEER WITH EVERYTHING PODCAST: Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin, Burn ‘Em Monkey Business Banana IPA, and Founders ReDANKulous

Derek Warren’s popular How to Pair Beer with Everything column on nepascene.com is now a podcast! Joined by NEPA Scene founder and editor Rich Howells and beer enthusiast George Zvirblis, they’ll try a different brew each week and examine it through all the senses, diving into personal experiences and opinions, pop culture, news, or whatever […]

 Rich Howells

PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 8, 10/20/15

PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 8, 10/20/15

Drummer Fred Emmett brought a big sound to the small stage at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant for a second time on Tuesday, Oct. 20 and took home the audience vote at NEPA Scene’s Got Talent. Playing several different types of drums, along with pots, pans, and buckets that kicked up a cloud […]

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