Montdale country artist Nate Hosie opens for Aaron Lewis at Circle Drive-In in Dickson City on Aug. 30
From a press release: It was announced today that Montdale native, Outdoor Channel star, and Nashville recording artist Nate Hosie has been added as direct support for Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Aaron Lewis at the Circle Drive-In Theatre in Dickson City on Sunday, Aug. 30. Fellow Nashville singer/songwriter Ben Danaher will also be opening this drive-in concert. […]
EDM ‘Pavement Rave’ series continues Labor Day weekend in Montage Mountain parking lot in Scranton
From a press release: Following a sold-out opening weekend earlier this month, Stage West in Scranton announced today that its “Pavement Rave” series of live DJs and electronic artists will return to the parking lot of Montage Mountain Waterpark in Scranton with dubstep producer Peekaboo on Saturday, Sept. 5 with opening acts TVBOO, Sully, and […]
Gabriel Iglesias postpones comedy show at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre until May 16, 2021
From a press release: Following the guidance of public health officials regarding COVID-19, Gabriel Iglesias’ comedy show at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township has been rescheduled once again. Originally scheduled for Friday, April 24 as part of his new Beyond the Fluffy World Tour, “Go Big or Go Home,” the […]
Live music is back at Wilkes-Barre skate park Keystone Rampworks on Aug. 21
While many venues still cannot host concerts due to health and safety regulations regarding the coronavirus pandemic, one place in Wilkes-Barre is uniquely equipped to host indoor shows that require social distancing. Keystone Rampworks is a skate park located inside the Wyoming Valley Sports Dome and its 76,000 square feet, spread across three playing fields. […]
Lackawanna County artists and nonprofits can apply for COVID-19 Creative Community Grants through Sept. 15
From a press release: The Lackawanna County Arts and Culture Department is offering individual artists, nonprofit organizations, and municipalities the opportunity to apply for a Lackawanna County Arts and Culture COVID-19 Creative Community Grant for a variety of projects that provide the community with positive arts experiences. The activities can fall into the following categories: […]
Smith & Myers of Shinedown play live acoustic show at Circle Drive-In in Dickson City on Sept. 18
From a press release: It was announced today that singer Brent Smith and guitarist Zach Myers of multi-platinum rock band Shinedown, performing under the name Smith & Myers, will play a live acoustic show at the Circle Drive-In Theatre in Dickson City on Friday, Sept. 18. Presented locally by Stage West in Scranton, Drusky Entertainment, […]
Peach Fest Southern rockers Blackberry Smoke perform live at Circle Drive-In in Dickson City on Sept. 13
From a press release: It was announced that Southern rock band Blackberry Smoke, a regular act at the Peach Music Festival in Scranton, will return to Northeastern Pennsylvania for a concert at the Circle Drive-In Theatre in Dickson City on Sunday, Sept. 13. Presented locally by Stage West in Scranton and SLP Concerts, the live […]
Movie theaters survived pandemics and home video before, but can the film industry adapt this time?
Since the start of the pandemic, the film industry has been in free fall. As deaths have continued to climb, so have studio losses, with crowded theaters – once a source of collective entertainment and escapism – now seen as Petri dishes for the virus. Familiar blockbuster franchises whose summer releases studios banked on to […]
Act Out Theatre Group hosts online and in-person theatre workshops in Dunmore starting Aug. 24
From a press release: COVID-19 has taken its toll on many businesses, but those in the arts have been particularly hit hard. Act Out Theatre Group in Dunmore has modified its upcoming schedule to allow some events to carry on so that children and teens can continue to pursue their creativity during this challenging time. […]
