SteelStacks in Bethlehem kick off spring concert series outdoors on April 15
While 2020 was, for the most part, the year that wasn’t in terms of traditional shows and events, most folks on all sides of the entertainment industry seem ready to attempt to get back to some level of normalcy in 2021. Northeastern Pennsylvania was fortunate last year to still get live, in-person concerts at venues […]
Montage Mountain Brewfest returns to Scranton ski resort on April 24-25
From a press release: The annual Montage Mountain Brewfest presented by Food & Fire BBQ Taphouse is back on Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25. Capacity has been scaled back and more sessions have been added so beer drinkers can enjoy the latest and greatest craft brews in the game. Now there will be […]
Scranton PorchFest shares map of 78 homes and businesses participating from March 20-28
The Scranton PorchFest has published an interactive map that marks all the creative locations participating in this first-ever event on Saturday, March 20 through Sunday, March 28. The annual St. Patrick’s Parade has moved from March to September due to COVID-19, so the theatrical organizers behind the Scranton Fringe Festival started PorchFest to encourage locals […]
Kinetic sculptures move poetically in art exhibit at Penn College in Williamsport through April 26
From a press release: “Not a Breath of Wind” is the latest striking art exhibit offered by The Gallery at Penn College. The virtual display of moving kinetic sculptures and carved objects runs from Tuesday, March 16 through Monday, April 26 at the Williamsport gallery and on its website. Featuring images and videos, “Not a […]
Monster Energy Outbreak Tour hits Montage Mountain in Scranton with Subtronics on June 18-19
From a press release: Today, it was announced that the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour is celebrating the return of live, in-person music performances with a COVID-safe electronic music tour headlined by dubstep’s newest superstar, Subtronics. Beginning in April, the Philadelphia DJ/producer will hit the road for an ear-shattering run covering 11 markets over 19 dates […]
EDM ‘Pavement Rave’ series returns to Montage Mountain in Scranton with Blunts & Blondes on April 23
From a press release: Last year, concert promoters had to get creative and find alternative venues that could safely host events during the pandemic. The Scranton area soon became one of the few destinations for live entertainment in the Northeast as DamnMillennial Promotions and Stage West booked socially distanced outdoor shows at the Circle Drive-In […]
Everhart Museum in Scranton names Kathy Johnson Bowles as new executive director
From a press release: After a nationwide six-month search with assistance from the Arts Consulting Group, the board of trustees of the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science, and Art has announced that Kathy Johnson Bowles was selected as the new executive director of the Scranton museum. Johnson Bowles brings with her 32 years of […]
In lieu of parade, Scranton PorchFest decorates homes with artistic ‘floats’ March 20-28
Over the past year, everyone has had to adjust to doing more at home. Now, even a citywide celebration can happen from the comfort of your front porch. Just a few weeks ago, the first-ever Scranton PorchFest was announced, not long after residents learned that the annual St. Patrick’s Parade was moving from March to […]