First Night Scranton ends annual downtown New Year’s Eve tradition after 16 years
From a press release: The organizers of First Night Scranton have made the difficult decision to bid farewell to the event after 16 years of hosting a family-friendly celebration of art and culture on New Year’s Eve in downtown Scranton. Scranton’s event was one of the longest-running First Night celebrations in the world. The committee […]
Scranton Comic Con returns for fall edition at the Radisson Hotel on Nov. 20
The Scranton Comic Book Convention will return to the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel for its fall edition on Sunday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., bringing writers, artists, cosplayers, dealers, and some colorful characters to downtown Scranton. Guests will include Darren Auck (veteran illustrator for Marvel Comics, including “Hulk vs. Thing,” “Ren & Stimpy,” “Rocko’s […]
Bonfire at the Iron Furnaces turns into week-long series of events in Scranton Oct. 7-15
From a press release: Fall in Lackawanna County is a beautiful time of year. To celebrate the season and the growing number of attractions, events, restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and boutique shopping in Scranton and Lackawanna County, the Lackawanna County Arts and Culture Department is partnering with the annual Bonfire at the Iron Furnaces to […]
PHOTOS: Beautiful People of NEPA, Scranton ‘Pokémon Go’ Edition
On Monday night, I went hunting for Pokémon on Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton. Here’s what I caught. Special thanks to Chris Hughes for telling me what species I found. P.S. I really wish I could have used all 46 photos, but it was just too much. Thanks so much, Go’ers! Goldeen and a shy […]
PHOTOS: Beautiful People of NEPA, 2016 Scranton Warped Tour Edition
I worked as a “runner” for the catering staff at the Scranton stop of the Vans Warped Tour on Monday, July 11. It was a crazy, fun, and tiring 14-hour day. Here are some of the people I met backstage and beyond at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain. This is Robbie, a handyman for the […]
4th annual Arts on the Square set for July 30 in Scranton, NEPA Scene hosts local music stage
The fourth annual Arts on the Square, Scranton’s largest arts festival, will take place on Saturday, July 30 from noon-8 p.m. Over 100 arts and crafts vendors will wrap around Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton with activities and entertainment throughout the day, including two stages of live local music hosted by NEPA Scene and Summersteps […]
PHOTOS: Coney Island Mermaid Parade in New York City, 06/18/16
Sebastian the crab may have some compelling arguments in his famous Disney song to remain “Under the Sea,” but he clearly never attended the Coney Island Mermaid Parade, where Ariel and all her colorful friends would fit in quite perfectly. With more than 3,000 registered participants, the Mermaid Parade is the nation’s largest art parade, […]
PHOTOS: Scranton Zine Fest in Center Street alleyway outside Adezzo, 06/11/16
A vibrant display of creativity filled the alleyway of Center Street in downtown Scranton, bringing live poetry and music performances, handmade crafts, artwork, indie comic books, stickers, clothing and, yes, plenty of zines and letterpress publications to the sixth annual Scranton Zine Fest. NEPA Scene caught sets by Science Queen (featuring Zine Fest founder Jess […]
PHOTOS: Beautiful People of NEPA, 06/15/16
This is my co-worker, Jeff. He pretends to be a curmudgeon, but he is not. Knoebels, Elysburg, PA. 6/11/16 Marty. Smoking. Scranton, PA. 6/13/16 Lloyd. Sitting. Scranton, PA. 6/13/16 This is another co-worker, Tra. He has an infinite knowledge of all things ’90s pop culture. Knoebels, Elysburg, PA. 6/11/16
