Wilkes-Barre rock band Breaking Benjamin visits child fighting cancer for Christmas
Even with international fame and multi-platinum records, Wilkes-Barre rock band Breaking Benjamin continues to give back to fans as well as charitable causes, particularly St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where they have visited children with cancer and performed for them. Last year, the band came to the hospital bed of a St. Louis police officer […]
NEPA SCENE PODCAST: Shots for Tots and raising money for art students in Wilkes-Barre
Recorded and produced every week by Internet marketing company Coal Creative in their production studio in downtown Wilkes-Barre, the award-winning NEPA Scene Podcast presents honest, uncensored interviews and in-depth discussions about local arts, entertainment, and the issues that matter to Northeastern Pennsylvania. The live, multi-camera show streams in high definition on NEPA Scene’s Facebook page […]
Shop Pop-up for a Cause at Midtown Village in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 30 benefits special needs children
From a press release: On Thursday, Nov. 30, the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce will present its first Shop Pop-up for a Cause at Midtown Village in Wilkes-Barre from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sponsored by Vision Imaging of Kingston, this event will feature a holiday marketplace with unique holiday gifts, live carolers and entertainment, […]
All-ages Halloween rock party in Clarks Summit on Oct. 29 benefits kids’ music programs
From a press release: Making Music Matter for Kids, a local nonprofit organization that supports free music programs in low-income communities, will host its annual all-ages Halloween rock party at the Clarks Summit Fire Company on Sunday, Oct. 29, featuring live music, food, beer, costume contests for both kids and adults, games, and more. Doors […]
Candy’s Place, a Cancer Wellness Center, celebrates 20 years in Forty Fort on Sept. 29
From a press release: The Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting for member Candy’s Place to celebrate their 20th year in Forty Fort. The free celebration will be held this Friday, Sept. 29 from 3:30-4:30 p.m., with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. Candy’s Place, a Cancer Wellness Center (190 […]
Dog-friendly wine festival Pittie Palooza returns to Maiolatesi Wine Cellars in Scott Twp. on June 10
From a press release: Wine festivals are popping up more and more frequently in Northeastern Pennsylvania, but Pittie Palooza is the only one that you can bring your dog to. Hosted by the nonprofit Lehigh Valley Pitbull Awareness Club and Pittie Chicks, which sells apparel and accessories for pit bull lovers, the pet friendly festival […]
Local ‘celebrity’ couples dance for charity at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 6
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center and Downtown Arts have announced “10 Years of Excellence – A Celebration of the Dance Theatre of Wilkes-Barre” at the Kirby Center on Thursday, April 6 at 7 p.m. The event will feature 10 local “celebrity” couples dancing for charity with special guest emcee Rep. Eddie Day […]
Donate to Angel Tree at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre and win free Kacey Musgraves tickets/meet & greet
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre and country music star Kacey Musgraves have joined forces with the Salvation Army to plant a special holiday Angel Tree inside of the theater’s box office lobby. Those interested in participating can stop by the Kirby Center’s box office lobby (71 […]
Undertaker returns to ‘WWE SmackDown’ in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 15, arena accepting donations for vets
From a press release: The WWE is returning to the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre with “WWE SmackDown Live” on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7:15 p.m., and it has just been announced that the Undertaker will also be coming back for this 900th episode of the action-packed show, the final episode before […]
Ever wanted to rappel down a building in Scranton? Go Over the Edge for charity on June 11
From a press release: NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania, which provides services that promote affordable housing and home ownership throughout NEPA, is looking for 92 volunteers to take fundraising to bold new heights this summer, specifically 146 feet to nearly the tip-top of the 165-foot Bank Towers building in downtown Scranton. Will you be one of them? […]
