Donate your uncarved pumpkins to hungry pigs at the Indraloka Animal Sanctuary
From a press release: Volunteers at the Indraloka Animal Sanctuary in Mehoopany have started the Pumpkins for Pigs Project again this year, collecting uncarved decorative pumpkins that have no candle wax or paint on them to feed their rescued pigs. Eden – A Vegan Cafe (344 Adams Ave., Scranton) will serve as a drop-off point […]
1st annual Guy’s Expo features rock music, cars, beer, girls, cigars, arm wrestling, and more in Scranton on Nov. 28
From a press release: The first annual Guy’s Expo, hosted by Guy’s Barber Shop, is coming to put some hair on Scranton’s chest. On Nov. 28, the shop is taking over the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center (100 Adams Ave., Scranton) for an all-day bash featuring rock music by Leash – A Tribute to Pearl […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Pete (Treeing Walker Coonhound) and Max and Trixie (orange tabby kittens)
Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge teams up with NEPA Scene every week for Shelter Sunday, a post that features dogs, cats, and occasionally some surprises up for adoption in the hopes of finding them a loving home. Blue Chip Farm (974 Lockville Rd., Dallas) is a no-kill shelter, a place where no animal is too […]
LIVING YOUR TRUTH: Remaking ‘Rocky Horror’ and what this means to the LGBT community
To start, I should say that “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is somewhat… sacred to me. It’s a film that features ambiguous sexualities, gender bending, transvestism, and a really well-known dance routine that’s super simple to do (I mean, it’s just a jump to the left, and then a step to the right. Oh, but […]
Mohegan Sun Casino features Halloween harness racing, costume parties, music, and more Oct. 30-31
From a press release: Show your Halloween spirit all weekend at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre, with ghoulish harness racing, mischievous costume parties, wicked nightlife events, and more. A full list of events that weekend follows: Boo Bash Come as you aren’t! Boo Bash is back on Friday, Oct. 30 in the Keystone […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Toby (Pointer mix) and Olivia (tortoiseshell cat)
Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge teams up with NEPA Scene every week for Shelter Sunday, a post that features dogs, cats, and occasionally some surprises up for adoption in the hopes of finding them a loving home. Blue Chip Farm (974 Lockville Rd., Dallas) is a no-kill shelter, a place where no animal is too […]
LIVING YOUR TRUTH: Make yourself heard, and not just on election day – the 2015 Philly Trans* March
“Did you watch the debates?” was a popular refrain among many of my friends this week, which may or may not show you the caliber of people I associate with on a regular basis. I’m not bragging, honestly, but I realize that I tend to keep myself living in a bubble – a very queer […]
Crunch Gym announces newest location in Mall at Steamtown in Scranton, opens March 1
From a press release: Crunch, the renowned gym chain best known for making serious fitness fun through innovative group fitness programming and cutting-edge training offerings, will continue to spread its “no judgments” philosophy into Lackawanna County when it becomes the newest addition to The Mall at Steamtown. Located at 300 Lackawanna Avenue in downtown Scranton, […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Belle (Chihuahua) and Gypsy (Maltese cat)
Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge teams up with NEPA Scene every week for Shelter Sunday, a post that features one dog, one cat, and occasionally some surprises up for adoption in the hopes of finding them a loving home. Blue Chip Farm (974 Lockville Rd., Dallas) is a no-kill shelter, a place where no animal […]
LIVING YOUR TRUTH: When masculinity becomes toxic, misogyny – and violence – follows
Suffice it to say, I’ve been a bit busy the last few weeks. There was NEPA BlogCon, then a trip to Pittsburgh for the TransPride Pittsburgh Conference, and then telling my story at the Big Gay StorySlam for the Scranton Fringe Festival… and I’m not done! This Saturday, I’m marching alongside Daye Lily Pope, transgender […]
