Last Podcast on the Left hosts live show at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Aug. 17
From a press release: Fans of all things horrifying – from true crime and UFOs to the occult and paranormal – can relish the simultaneous chills and comedy of “The Last Podcast on the Left.” A morbid sense of humor and an open mind are required listening equipment, along with a sturdy constitution that can […]
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Basket Case’ director and star will meet fans at NEPA Horror Film Festival on Oct. 13
Following its first guest announcement last month, the NEPA Horror Film Festival is making its second celebrity guest announcement today exclusively on NEPA Scene. “Basket Case” writer/director Frank Henenlotter and the star of this twisted trilogy of cult classic films, Kevin Van Hentenryck, will both appear at the festival when it returns to the Circle […]
WWE Live SummerSlam brings Heatwave Tour to Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on July 7
From a press release: The WWE announced today that the WWE Live SummerSlam Heatwave Tour will stop at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township on Sunday, July 7 at 7 p.m. The main event will feature Seth Rollins, AJ Styles, Braun Strowman taking on Drew McIntyre, Baron Corbin, and Bobby Lashley in […]
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Sleepaway Camp’ star Felissa Rose will meet fans at NEPA Horror Film Festival on Oct. 13
As a longtime supporter of the event, NEPA Scene has signed on to be the official media sponsor of the 2019 NEPA Horror Film Festival, just in time for the fifth annual event’s first guest announcement. Festival founder Bobby Keller confirmed today that actress and producer Felissa Rose, best known for starring in the 1983 […]
Burton and Schumacher ‘Batman’ movies return to NEPA theaters in May for Batman’s 80th anniversary
From a press release: In select movie theaters nationwide this May, “Batman” returns… followed by “Batman Returns,” “Batman Forever,” and “Batman & Robin.” All four blockbuster cinematic adventures from the ’80s and ’90s are coming back to theaters in honor of Batman’s 80th anniversary. Each “Batman” film will play one day only in more than […]
Philadelphia building $50 million video gaming venue, first esports arena in U.S.
From a press release: Video games just leveled up in Philly. Today, Comcast Spectacor and The Cordish Companies announced plans for a $50 million, next-generation esports and entertainment venue in the heart of the Philadelphia Sports Complex. Adjacent to Xfinity Live!, the first-of-its-kind venue will seat up to 3,500 guests and stand as the largest […]
Dark concept band September Mourning mixes comic books with hard rock in Scranton visit on March 6
From a press release: September Mourning is a dark culture fantasy that resides in the pages of a comic book and comes to life as a musical art project on stage. Both sides will be on display when the theatrical hard rock group comes to Scranton on Wednesday, March 6. First, singer and co-creator Emily […]
‘Star Wars’-themed Clarks Summit Festival of Ice includes Comic Con with guests Feb. 16-17
The theme of the 2019 Clarks Summit Festival of Ice is “Ice Wars,” a frozen take on “Star Wars,” but if that’s not enough science fiction fantasy for the Abingtons, the annual event will host an Ice Wars Comic Con at Clarks Summit Elementary School on Saturday, Feb. 16 and Sunday, Feb. 17. Promoted by […]
‘Star Wars’ burlesque parody strikes Sands Bethlehem Event Center on May 1
From a press release: After a sold-out, critically acclaimed tour of the United States, “The Empire Strips Back – A Star Wars Burlesque Parody” returns in 2019 for its largest run of shows ever, including a return to the U.S. and its first time in Canada. Featuring sexy Stormtroopers, a dangerously seductive Boba Fett, some […]
Misericordia University in Dallas adds esports to athletics department this fall
From a press release: The Misericordia University Athletics Department in Dallas is introducing esports as a coed varsity activity beginning with the fall semester. Esports involves teams competing head-to-head in multi-player games online through gaming broadcasters. Misericordia will be the fifth team in the Middle Atlantic Conference to add esports and brings MU’s varsity offerings […]
