Vote for your favorite NEPA blogs now in 2015 Blog of the Year Awards, exclusively on NEPA Scene!
We’re excited that NEPA BlogCon, the region’s only blogging and social media conference, is almost upon us, but we’re even more thrilled to announce that NEPA Scene is hosting the conference’s 2015 Blog of the Year Awards exclusively right here on nepascene.com! There are 10 categories this year, with three nominees chosen by the public […]
BEER WITH EVERYTHING PODCAST: Smuttlabs Kung Fu Hobo and Schmutzig by Smuttynose Brewing Company
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 […]
Misericordia debuts documentary with only surviving Nuremberg prosecutor Benjamin B. Ferencz on Sept. 22
From a press release: The Departments of English and History and Government at Misericordia University in Dallas are presenting a newly produced documentary with the only surviving member of the prosecution team of the Trial of the Major War Criminals before the International Military Tribunal in Nuremberg, Germany on Tuesday, Sept. 22 to mark the […]
Mountain Sky in Jermyn reopens after permit issues, Still Grateful Fest 3 set for Sept. 11-12
Last month, the future of Jermyn outdoor music venue Mountain Sky was uncertain at best after Scott Township shut it down mid-season for not having the proper permits in place, but after meeting with council and talking things over with township residents, it seems that they’ll be back just in time for Still Grateful Fest […]
PHOTOS: Adam Bailey EP release show at Ole Tyme Charley’s in Plains, 08/21/15
As Chinese philosopher and poet Lao-Tzu once said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Adam Bailey took his on Friday, Aug. 21 with the release of his appropriately titled debut EP, “Step One,” at Ole Tyme Charley’s Restaurant & Pub in Plains. The 23-year-old Scranton singer/songwriter is striving towards a […]
Smokey Robinson and America coming to Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Oct. 9 and Nov. 8
From a press release: It was just announced that Motown legend Smokey Robinson will be coming to the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Friday, Oct. 9 at 8 p.m., while classic rock hit-makers America will be performing there on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $49.50-$69.50 for Robinson and $39.50-$55.00 for America, […]
SONG PREMIERE: Stream/download the emotional ‘Heal Me’ by Katie Evans for free
Peckville singer/songwriter Katie Evans has been playing music since she was 13 years old, but the Northeastern Pennsylvania music scene has really gotten to know her better over the past year at frequent shows across the area and as a finalist in NEPA Scene’s Got Talent. With her first demo set for release on Thursday, […]
BEER WITH EVERYTHING PODCAST: Tree House Eureka w/ Citra, Ommegang Nirvana IPA, RavenBeer The Cask, and Boulevard The Calling IPA
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 […]