Laughter is the best medicine on World Laughter Day at McDade Park in Scranton
Pennsylvania winters can seem grueling, bleak, and downright depressing. Now that the ice has thawed and the sun is out, it is time to warm your heart with the power of laughter. Scranton business Laugh to Live will sponsor two events this year that celebrate World Laughter Day. The World Laughter Day celebration, started by […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 5, 04/21/15
There were a few less performers than usual at Week 5 of the NEPA Scene’s Got Talent open mic and talent competition, but the level of talent on display continued to climb on Tuesday, April 21. Jason Vo returned to play his original guitar compositions, but this time he brought along his friend Bryan Banks […]
Comedian Joe Ohrin performs with Scott Bruce and Rodney Laney at Wise Crackers in Wilkes-Barre May 1-2
From a press release: Stand-up comedian Joe Ohrin brings his talents to Wise Crackers Comedy Club at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2 at 9 p.m. Ohrin, a native of Northeastern Pennsylvania, has performed in comedy clubs across the country, including the Comic Strip and Stand-Up […]
NEPA Scene presents comedy night at Irish Cultural Society in Scranton on May 2
We provide the booze, beverages, and belly laughs – you just have to show up! NEPA Scene is presenting a comedy night on Saturday, May 2 with four professional local comedians at the Irish Cultural Society in Scranton that are worth the price of admission alone, but we’re also throwing in all the beer and […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 4, 04/14/15
In a night that featured many great musical performances, a consistent crowd favorite at the NEPA Scene’s Got Talent open mic and talent competition took the audience vote on Tuesday, April 14. Grant Williams (pictured above), the former bassist for Graces Downfall, debuted some of his original bass compositions at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 3, 04/07/15
Week 3 of the NEPA Scene’s Got Talent open mic and talent competition was so unpredictable that even the group who won the audience vote on Tuesday, April 7 didn’t know what was going to happen until they started jamming onstage. Handpan player Steve Werner, cellist Dan King, and drummer Matt Montella – who had […]
‘Daughters of Legends Comedy Show’ in Wilkes-Barre features Rain Pryor, Mindy Rickles, and Sheba Mason on May 9
From a press release: It was announced today that “The Daughters of Legends Comedy Show” will stop at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, May 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets for this hilarious evening go on sale this Friday, April 17 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at […]
NEPA Scene’s Got Talent spotlight: Comedian Dan Hoppel
Every week of NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, our free open mic and talent competition at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant, we feature a quick Q&A with the latest audience vote winner, which was comedian Dan Hoppel on March 31. The weekly winner receives $50 in cash and the headlining slot for the following […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 2, 03/31/15
The crowd and number of performers continued to grow for Week 2 of the NEPA Scene’s Got Talent open mic and talent competition on Tuesday, March 31, making it a longer but more interesting night. 25 varied acts took the stage at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant, leading to an unpredictable evening that […]
Pro golf personality David Feherty swings into Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on June 4
From a press release: It was just announced that former pro golfer and current golf analyst David Feherty will bring a hilarious night of storytelling to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, June 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $40, $60, and $164 (limited VIP experience), plus applicable […]
