Added on 10/25/2021
NEPA Scene Staff
charity , Christmas , Clarks Summit , Mohegan Sun Arena , Wilkes-Barre

From a press release: To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the group’s landmark album “Christmas Eve and Other Stories,” the Trans-Siberian Orchestra will offer $25 tickets for 25 hours only on Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 9 a.m. through Wednesday Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. The multi-platinum, critically-acclaimed progressive rock group will play two shows at […]
Added on 10/25/2021
NEPA Scene Staff
Christmas , circus , F.M. Kirby Center , Wilkes-Barre

From a press release: It was announced today that the Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular, the “must-see holiday event of the season,” will bring one breathtaking performance to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. The Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular is an all-new production featuring some of the greatest holiday […]
Added on 10/22/2021
NEPA Scene Staff
Christmas , Disney , Halloween , Scranton , Scranton Cultural Center , screening

From a press release: Just before Halloween, the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple will present a free showing of Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” on Saturday, Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. The event will be held in Shopland Hall on the fourth floor of the Scranton Cultural Center (420 N. Washington Ave., […]
Added on 10/20/2021
NEPA Scene Staff
Christmas , Elvis , Mohegan Sun Pocono , Pittston , tribute , Wilkes-Barre

From a press release: The “Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular” Holiday Show, starring Shawn Klush backed by The Fabulous Ambassadors, will grace the Keystone Grand Ballroom of Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Dec. 12. The all-ages show featuring the best music of Elvis Presley kicks off at 3 p.m. Tickets, which start at $25, […]
Added on 09/21/2021
NEPA Scene Staff
business , Christmas , contest , food , Lackawanna County , photography , restaurant , Scranton , Scranton Chamber

From a press release: This holiday season, Lackawanna County and the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce are asking foodies and everyday restaurant patrons to “Eat, Drink, and Be Merry” at their favorite public places. From Nov. 25 through Jan. 1, they will encourage residents to take photos of their favorite food or drink at a […]
Added on 08/30/2021
NEPA Scene Staff
charity , Christmas , Clarks Summit , Mohegan Sun Arena , Wilkes-Barre

From a press release: It was announced today that the multi-platinum, critically-acclaimed progressive rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be back on the road this holiday season for their highly anticipated Winter Tour. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of their landmark album “Christmas Eve and Other Stories,” this year’s multi-sensory extravaganza kicks off on Nov. […]
Added on 03/01/2021
NEPA Scene Staff
ballet , Christmas , coronavirus , Pittston , Scranton , WVIA

From a press release: WVIA has earned a Judges’ Merit television award in the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters’ 2021 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards for its holiday presentation of “The Nutcracker” by the Scranton Civic Ballet Company. “WVIA was honored to present this performance to the people of Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania. This award is a […]
Added on 01/05/2021
Rich Howells
Christmas , coronavirus , parade , Scranton

Lewis “Lew” Williamson, the Scranton resident who played Santa Claus in every Santa Parade in downtown Scranton since 1993, has passed away from COVID-19. The sad news was confirmed by his wife Maureen Williamson in a public Facebook post on Jan. 4, just over a week after Christmas. “With my heart broken, I have to […]
Added on 12/28/2020
Rich Howells
Alt 92.1 , Christmas , Fuzz 92.1 , radio , Scranton , Wilkes-Barre

Today, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre radio station Alt 92.1 turned off the Christmas music and turned on the ’90s. On Nov. 4, NEPA Scene broke the news that Alt 92.1 made the sudden switch from alternative rock to 24/7 holiday music, indicating that a format switch was imminent. A new website and social media pages revealed this morning […]
Added on 12/25/2020
Rich Howells
Altoona , beer , Berwick , Bethel , Bethlehem , Bloomsburg , Christmas , Danville , Dunmore , Easton , fast food , Pottsville , review , Schuylkill Haven , Scranton , Shavertown , Sugarloaf , Towanda , Whitehall , Wilkes-Barre

Just for the holiday season, Altoona-based convenience store chain Sheetz partnered with Wicked Weed Brewing Company in North Carolina to produce a limited edition beer called Project Happy Hole-idayz that was brewed with Shweetz Glazed Vanilla Donut Holes. Four packs of 16-ounce cans are only $7.99 at select Sheetz locations, and once they’re sold out, […]