To meet demand, comedian Sebastian Maniscalco adds second Wilkes-Barre show on Feb. 11
From a press release: Due to overwhelming ticket demand, it was announced today that comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is adding a second performance when he visits the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, Feb. 11. Limited tickets remain for Maniscalco’s 7 p.m. performance. The second performance on his “Why Would You Do That?” tour will […]
Girls Guns and Glory and Kelsey Waldon play country double bill at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 2
From a press release: Country rock band Girls Guns and Glory returns to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre with up-and-coming singer/songwriter Kelsey Waldon on Friday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. as part of the Live from the Chandelier Lobby Series, presented by Convenient Food Marts. Tickets, which are $15 in advance or $20 the […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Anything but ‘Plain,’ John Mellencamp captivates sold-out Wilkes-Barre crowd
From the moment he strolled out on stage with his Fender Telecaster until the final notes of his last song 95 minutes later, John Mellencamp had the sold-out crowd at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Oct. 14 in the palm of his hand. Sometimes they sang along, sometimes […]
Wilkes-Barre prepares holiday promotions and festivities for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 26
From a press release: This year’s Small Business Saturday in Wilkes-Barre is scheduled for Nov. 26, and the preparation has already begun for small businesses throughout downtown and Greater Wilkes-Barre. Many local retailers will participate in the seventh annual Small Business Saturday promotion, organized by the Downtown Wilkes-Barre Business Association, the Diamond City Partnership, and […]
Monty Python star John Cleese conversing live with fans at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Jan. 28
From a press release: Living comedy legend John Cleese is heading in your general direction for a live and truly unforgettable evening of conversation and audience Q&A following a screening of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” on Saturday, Jan. 28 at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre. Absurd and/or ridiculous questions only, please. Tickets, […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Boz Scaggs plays across the ages in spellbinding Wilkes-Barre performance
Boz Scaggs brought his patented blend of blue-eyed soul, rock, blues, and jazz to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The now 72-year-old singer/songwriter is aging gracefully, his voice still silky smooth and his guitar playing better than you might have remembered. Backed by a fine six-piece […]
Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson celebrates ‘Pet Sounds’ at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 2
From a press release: It was announced today that music legend Brian Wilson will bring his “Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary World Tour” with Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 8 p.m. as part of the venue’s PNC Celebrity Series. Tickets for the widely […]
‘The Thunder Returns’ when hard rock band Harpo storms Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 26
From a press release: It was announced today that Sunbury hard rock band Harpo will storm the F.M. Kirby Center’s Chandelier Lobby on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 9 p.m. with The Thunder Returns Tour. This will mark the tour’s only stop in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area. Tickets, which are $15 in advance or $18 the day […]
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco asks ‘Why Would You Do That?’ at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 11
From a press release: It was announced today that Just for Laughs’ 2016 “Stand Up Comedian of the Year,” Sebastian Maniscalco, will bring his “Why Would You Do That? Tour” to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets, which are $42.75, $62.75, and $253 (VIP with meet and […]
Texas troubadour Hayes Carll plays country tunes at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 28
From a press release: It was announced today that Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Hayes Carll will visit the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 8 p.m. as part of the venue’s “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert series presented by Convenient Food Marts. Tickets, which are $20 in advance or $25 the day […]
