’90s hitmakers Spin Doctors play free Fine Arts Fiesta in Wilkes-Barre on May 19
From a press release: When Annette Evans, with the assistance of Al Groh, started the Fine Arts Fiesta in downtown Wilkes-Barre, it consisted of a handful of artists and performers, with some even traveling from New York City. Their idea was simply to bring visual and performing arts to the people who might not otherwise […]
POCONO NASCAR PHOTOBLOG: M&M’s Fan Appreciation 400
On July 24, Denny Hamlin thought he made history with his seventh victory at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, but he soon ended up in the record books for a much different reason. After he and second place winner Kyle Busch failed their post-race inspections, Chase Elliott was declared the winner of the M&M’s Fan […]
Emmanuel Wisdom creates ‘immersive art experience’ at Black Scranton Center for Arts & Culture July 29-30
From a press release: “UNAPXLXGETIQ” is an alternate name adopted by artist and creative designer Emmanuel Wisdom, and it is also the title of his upcoming immersive art experience in Scranton. The exhibition is a sociological commentary on women empowerment, social justice, and worldly happenings in under-served communities around the world. Set for Friday, July […]
Life’s work of photographer Alex Seeley on display in Scranton at ArtWorks Aug. 1-31
From a press release: The newly established Alex Seeley Memorial Fund has announced an exhibition of Alex Seeley’s work at ArtWorks Gallery & Studio in downtown Scranton from Monday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 31. “Perseverance: The Life’s Work of Alex Seeley” will have an opening reception to the public during the First Friday Scranton […]
Free ‘Wake Up with the Arts’ breakfast highlights small businesses in Lackawanna County on June 30
From a press release: The Lackawanna County Arts and Culture Department will celebrate the diverse array of small businesses in Northeastern Pennsylvania with a free “Wake Up with the Arts” breakfast, workshop, and panel discussion on creative entrepreneurship on Thursday, June 30. The new shopnepatoday.com website, a local directory of creative businesses and services along […]
Space Time Mead & Cider Works in Dunmore calls to artists for wine label contest benefiting Ukraine
From a press release: Space Time Mead & Cider Works in Dunmore is currently sponsoring its fourth annual label competition to design a bottle label for specialty wine. The theme for this year’s competition is unity, “inspired by the work of people towards peace and justice for Ukraine. Strides toward unity exemplify our hope for […]
‘Visual Language’ explored in various art mediums at Marywood University in Scranton through June 6
From a press release: A new exhibit, “Exploring Visual Language,” is currently on view in the Maslow Study Gallery for Contemporary Art on the first floor of the Shields Center for Visual Arts at Marywood University in Scranton through Monday, June 6. The exhibition considers that all artists, from early cave painters to contemporary artists, […]
Scranton’s Pine Brook neighborhood hosts first free family arts festival on April 30
From a press release: Promising a “fun-filled day of art, theatre, and education,” United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA and the Lackawanna County Arts and Culture Department will present the first Pine Brook Family Arts Festival in the Scranton neighborhood, taking place outside John Adams Elementary School on Saturday, April 30. Running from noon-4 p.m. on […]
Artistic traditions of India demonstrated in free program at Everhart Museum in Scranton on April 9
From a press release: The Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science, and Art in Scranton will present “Light on Culture: Artistic Traditions of India,” a free event featuring demonstrations and hands-on experiences in traditional Indian painting, as well as tours of the museum’s galleries, on Saturday, April 9. Admission is free all day from 10 […]
West Scranton High School hosts immersive art show with live music on March 31
From a press release: As things open up again after two long years, the arts are growing and thriving with students at West Scranton High School. Under the direction of art educator Ryan Hnat, students from his photography classes have created immersive art installations that patrons can walk through and interact with. These “Instagramable” and […]
