PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 1, 09/01/15
After a few months off, NEPA Scene’s Got Talent returned to Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant for Season 2, and we were greeted by both new and familiar faces at the kickoff on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Local singer/songwriter Adam Fox, who opened Season 1, graciously agreed to keep the tradition going and begin […]
NEPA Scene’s Got Talent weekly contest returns for Season 2 at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant starting Sept. 1
Samuel Adams and Fuzz 92.1 join as sponsors as the best undiscovered local artists compete for prizes or show off their skills
After an incredible inaugural run earlier this year that got the whole region talking, Northeastern Pennsylvania’s only multi-genre open mic and talent contest, NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, is back at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant for Season 2! Hosted by NEPA Scene, the weekly event gives all types of local artists the chance […]
‘America’s Got Talent Live’ takes ‘All-Stars Tour’ to Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Oct. 18
From a press release: This fall, “America’s Got Talent Live,” featuring some of the most popular performers from the hit NBC variety competition series, will launch its first-ever “All-Stars Tour!” Top acts from 10 years of the No. 1 rated summer reality television series are coming to the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Sunday, Oct. […]
Raymond the Amish Comic coming to Scranton on Aug. 15
From a press release: Raymond the Amish Comic will be coming up from Amish country to perform live in Scranton on Saturday, Aug. 15. The show will take place at Laugh Out Lepka’s Comedy Club on the second floor of Tequila Mexican Bar & Grill (320 Penn Ave., Scranton). Dave Savage will be hosting, with […]
Gallagher, Artie Fletcher, and Bob Nelson smashing into Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 6
From a press release: It was announced today that the Gallagher “Joke’s on You Comedy Tour” will stop at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m., featuring Gallagher, Artie Fletcher, and Bob Nelson. Tickets for this hilarious evening, which are $45, $55, and $75 (pit […]
GRRRLS Night starts girls-only open mic at Ale Mary’s in Scranton on July 31
This gives a whole new meaning to “girls’ night out.” Jess Meoni, founder of the Scranton Zine Fest and Ruthless Zine, is hosting a brand new girls-only performance night called GRRRLS Night at the playfully named pub Ale Mary’s (formerly known as Whistle’s) in downtown Scranton this Friday, July 31 at 8 p.m. With 12 […]
PHOTOS: Summer Spotlight at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, 07/17/15
The Chandelier Lobby of the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre has hosted some amazing national performers (such as Josh Ritter back in May), but on Friday, July 17, eight local acts took the small stage and proved that just as much talent can come right here from Northeastern Pennsylvania during the […]
Wilkes-Barre comedian Checkout Joe bags laughs, puns, and positive life lessons
Joseph Bryan looks beyond the counter to books, shows, movies, and more
When they’re starting out, most comedians have to work some mundane day jobs unrelated to their dream profession to get by – it’s just part of paying their dues. But for Joseph Bryan, his job not only serves as the inspiration for his jokes, it’s become part of who he is and what he’s known […]
Guys vs. girls improv comedy night on July 20 will help fund indie sci-fi film ‘Solacium’
Men vs. women. Spain vs. France. It sounds like the plot of a movie, but it’s actually raising money to fund one. Wait, what? Let’s start at the beginning. Scranton writer and blogger Tom Borthwick wrote a short science fiction story called “Living in the Singularity” (which can be read here or purchased in an […]
‘SNL’ alumni Norm Macdonald and Kevin Nealon perform stand-up in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 24
From a press release: Two comedians walk into the F.M. Kirby Center and present one hilarious evening. Don’t miss “Saturday Night Live” alumni Norm Macdonald and Kevin Nealon when they visit Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $40.50, plus fees, are on sale now and available at the Kirby Center […]
