NEPA Scene Staff

‘Light Up Downtown Scranton’ activities and shopping promotions run Nov. 21-Jan. 7

‘Light Up Downtown Scranton’ activities and shopping promotions run Nov. 21-Jan. 7

From a press release: Just in time for an early start to holiday shopping, Scranton Tomorrow leaders have announce the return of the organization’s holiday campaign, Light Up Downtown Scranton, which runs through Jan. 7, 2022. Designed to encourage everyone to shop and dine in downtown Scranton during the holidays, Light Up Downtown Scranton features […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Get $25 tickets to Trans-Siberian Orchestra in Wilkes-Barre for 25 hours only

Get $25 tickets to Trans-Siberian Orchestra in Wilkes-Barre for 25 hours only

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 […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Cirque Musica presents Holiday Spectacular at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 7

Cirque Musica presents Holiday Spectacular at F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 7

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 […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Scranton Cultural Center hosts free ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ screening on Oct. 30

Scranton Cultural Center hosts free ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ screening on Oct. 30

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., […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Pittston’s Shawn Klush plays Elvis holiday show at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 12

Pittston’s Shawn Klush plays Elvis holiday show at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 12

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, […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Lackawanna County restaurants will participate in photo contest during the holidays

Lackawanna County restaurants will participate in photo contest during the holidays

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 […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Trans-Siberian Orchestra celebrates 25th anniversary with 2 Wilkes-Barre shows on Nov. 21

Trans-Siberian Orchestra celebrates 25th anniversary with 2 Wilkes-Barre shows on Nov. 21

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. […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

VIDEO: WVIA wins Pa. Broadcasters Award for Scranton Civic Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ presentation

VIDEO: WVIA wins Pa. Broadcasters Award for Scranton Civic Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ presentation

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 […]

 Rich Howells

Lew Williamson, kindly Santa in Scranton’s annual Santa Parade, has died after COVID-19 battle

Lew Williamson, kindly Santa in Scranton’s annual Santa Parade, has died after COVID-19 battle

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 […]

 Rich Howells

Scranton radio station Alt 92.1 has rebranded as Q92.1, playing ‘the ’90s and now’

Scranton radio station Alt 92.1 has rebranded as Q92.1, playing ‘the ’90s and now’

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 […]