Lehighton’s Mahoning Drive-In stars in its own beer, Showtime at Sundown, from Neshaminy Creek
From a press release: The simple summertime pleasure of cracking open a beer while watching a favorite film outdoors has been captured in a partnership between Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company and the Mahoning Drive-In Theater. The long-awaited collaboration brought “Showtime at Sundown,” a classic retro American lager, to life. This throwback beer has a malty […]
‘Agnes’ flood documentary premieres at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on 50th anniversary, June 23
From a press release: “Agnes,” a new 90-minute documentary, will premiere on Thursday, June 23 at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, one of the many buildings caught in the devastating flood throughout Wilkes-Barre five decades ago. The film was produced in cooperation with the Wilkes-Barre Preservation Society to note the 50th anniversary […]
‘Trailer Park Boys’ Randy hosts ‘Cheeseburger Picnic’ comedy show at Ritz Theater in Scranton on April 27
From a press release: Lock up your “hamberders,” America – Randy Bobandy is back on the road for another greasy “Cheeseburger Picnic.” Randy (played by Patrick Roach) will be bringing his unique comedy performance to the venues across the country. Based on the character from the hit TV series “Trailer Park Boys,” Randy’s Cheeseburger Picnic […]
Meet Leatherface actor at ‘Texas Chainsaw’ screening at NEPA Film Fest on April 2
From a press release: Following the February release of the latest entry in “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” franchise on Netflix, the Northeast Pennsylvania Film Festival is going back nearly a decade to present “Texas Chainsaw” with one its main stars. On Saturday, April 2, the festival will begin screening films at 11 a.m. at […]
‘Marionette Land’ tells quirky story of Lancaster puppeteer at NEPA Film Fest on April 3
From a press release: The fifth annual Northeast Pennsylvania Film Festival will wrap up this Sunday, April 3 with a screening of “Marionette Land” from 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. at The Ritz Theater in downtown Scranton. The showing includes a special Q&A with director and Clarks Summit native Alexander Monelli, along with his subject, Robert Brock. […]
5th NEPA Film Festival screens drama, horror, and more in Scranton and Waverly April 1-3
From a press release: After hosting a smaller event last year, the Northeast Pennsylvania Film Festival is back for a fifth year with three full days of screenings and programs at the Waverly Community House and The Ritz Theater in downtown Scranton. Dedicated to nurturing emerging and independent filmmakers from Northeastern Pennsylvania and around the […]
Original ‘Friday the 13th’ star brings metal band First Jason back to Finnegan’s in Scranton on March 24
From a press release: Chicago heavy metal/punk band First Jason, fronted by singer and actor Ari Lehman, who played the role of young Jason Voorhees in the classic 1980 horror film “Friday the 13th,” will return to Finnegan’s Irish Rock Club in Scranton on Thursday, March 24. Wilkes-Barre’s own horror rockers All the Damn Vampires […]
WWE SmackDown returns to Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on May 13
From a press release: It was announced today that WWE and the Superstars of “Friday Night SmackDown” will return to Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township on Friday, May 13 at 7:45 p.m. Roman Reigns will go up against Drew McIntyre for the Universal Championship, and Ronda Rousey and Naomi will take […]
NEPA Horror Fest screens ‘Pet Sematary’ with star Miko Hughes at Circle Drive-In on June 25
From a press release: On Saturday, June 25, the NEPA Horror Fest and Scranton DIY Punk Collective will host 2022’s scariest summer celebration, Spooky Summer II, from noon until midnight at the Circle Drive-In in Dickson City. During the day, the bi-annual (June and October each year) NEPA Horror Fest combines a punk rock flea […]
