7 NEPA pizzerias featured in new book about the world’s best pizza
Anyone from Northeastern Pennsylvania can tell you that the pizza made here is special. From Old Forge claiming to be the “Pizza Capital of the World” to a recent study declaring Scranton the pizza capital of the country due to its high density of pizzerias to an upcoming documentary about local pizza called “Tray,” the […]
First-person action movie ‘Hardcore Henry’ screens in Dickson City and Wilkes-Barre on April 7
From a press release: Tickets are on sale now for “Hardcore Henry: The Ultimate Fan Experience,” screening Thursday, April 7 at 7 p.m. just before the feature’s limited national release on Friday, April 8. The event will include an exclusive Q&A with writer and director Ilya Naishuller and star Sharlto Copley (“District 9,” “Maleficent,” “Chappie”), […]
Primanti Brothers opens in Dickson City March 10, giving away free sandwiches for a year March 9
From a press release: Primanti Brothers restaurant is celebrating the opening of its 31st location by giving away free sandwiches for a year to the first 100 customers at its newest restaurant in Dickson City – and its furthest east. The new restaurant (1249 Commerce Blvd. Dickson City) will officially open on Thursday, March 10. […]
Rita’s holds annual free Italian ice giveaway on March 20, the first day of spring
From a press release: Rita’s Italian Ice, the world’s largest Italian ice concept with more than 600 stores in 30 states and five countries, will celebrate the first day of spring with its 24th annual First Day of Spring Free Italian Ice Giveaway – known to many Rita’s guests as simply “FDOS” – and the […]
‘Pretty in Pink’ screening for 30th anniversary in 3 NEPA theaters Feb. 14 and 17
From a press release: It’s time to get out your pink dress, snag a date, and dance your way to the nearest movie theater because “Pretty in Pink” comes to the big screen on Sunday, Feb. 14 and Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. both days to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Relive […]
Opening night of TED 2016: Dream conference broadcast live to NEPA theaters on Feb. 15
From a press release: BY Experience, in association with Fathom Events, is proud to present the opening night of TED’s flagship annual conference – broadcast live to select cinemas nationwide for the first time in the organization’s history. “TED2016: Dream ‘Opening Night’ Live in Cinemas” will debut in movie theaters on Monday, Feb. 15 live […]
VIDEO: Dickson City IMAX manager plays original ‘Star Wars’ song for fans on ‘Force Awakens’ premiere night
As if seeing “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” on premiere night wasn’t exciting enough, local fans were rewarded with something extra special at the 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. showings at the Regal Dickson City Stadium 14 & IMAX on Thursday, Dec. 17. Standing in front of the brand new $40,000 IMAX screen installed there […]
Santa Train rolls into 6 NEPA towns on Dec. 5 with live music, activities, and more
From a press release: On Saturday, Dec. 5, Santa Claus will leave his sleigh at the North Pole and come to town early on a train. Six local communities will celebrate Christmas in a small town when Santa and his friends arrive aboard a special train provided by the Steamtown National Historic Site. Now in […]
‘Roman Holiday’ starring Audrey Hepburn screening in Moosic, Dickson City, and Stroudsburg Nov. 29 and Dec. 1
From a press release: Fathom Events has partnered with Turner Classic Movies all year long to bring classic films back to theaters across the country, and next in the series is William Wyler’s “Roman Holiday” on Sunday, Nov. 29 and Tuesday, Dec. 1. Each title in the “TCM Presents” series runs at 2 p.m. and […]
Live production of Shakespeare’s ‘Winter’s Tale’ starring Judi Dench broadcast to Moosic, Dickson City, and Stroudsburg theaters Nov. 30
From a press release: Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company’s production of “The Winter’s Tale” comes to select U.S. cinemas for a special one-night event on Monday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m., presented by Fathom Events, Picturehouse Entertainment, and Fiery Angel. “Branagh Theatre: The Winter’s Tale” will be broadcast to cinemas from London’s Garrick Theatre and stars […]
