Godmother of Soul Patti LaBelle sings at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 28
From a press release: Two-time Grammy Award-winning icon Patti LaBelle will bring her unmistakable voice to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. as part of the PNC Celebrity series. Tickets, which are $59.50, $84.50, $99.50, plus fees, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Kirby […]
Second City performs political satire ‘Free Speech!’ at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 9
From a press release: Chicago-based comedy troupe The Second City will bring their new political satire show, “Free Speech! (While Supplies Last),” to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $29.50, plus fees, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Kirby Center box […]
Queen tribute band God Save the Queen reschedule Kirby Center concert for Feb. 3
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre has announced that God Save the Queen, the premier Queen tribute band, has been rescheduled from Saturday, Sept. 24 and will now perform on Friday, Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. This is the second time that God Save the Queen has rescheduled; they were originally […]
PHOTOS: 3 Doors Down, Pop Evil, and Red Sun Rising at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, 09/07/16
Big hits from Mississippi rock band 3 Doors Down are always in rotation on most local radio stations on any given day, but there’s noting quite like the live experience, as the band proved at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, Sept. 7 with supporting acts Pop Evil and Red Sun Rising. Opening […]
Writer and radio host Garrison Keillor tells stories at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on March 13
From a press release: It was announced today that renowned author, storyteller, and radio personality Garrison Keillor will visit the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Monday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $35, $45, and $55, plus fees, go on sale this Friday, Sept. 2 at 10 a.m. and will be available […]
NEPA director screens new film ‘All in Time’ with Badlees performance at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 16
From a press release: Director Chris Fetchko will bring his latest film, “All in Time,” to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Oct. 16 beginning at 2 p.m. with a special live concert by Wilkes-Barre natives The Badlees and special guest Laura Shay to follow. Tickets, which are $20 in advance and $25 […]
Comedic country singer Rodney Carrington tells ‘The Truth’ at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 6
From a press release: It was announced today that comedian, actor, and country music artist Rodney Carrington will bring his “Here Comes the Truth” tour to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $29.50, $39.50, $49.50 and, $69.50 (limited pit seating), plus fees, go on sale […]
CONCERT REVIEW: David Brighton channels David Bowie for spot-on tribute in Wilkes-Barre
When David Bowie died unexpectedly in January just two days after his 69th birthday, many of us thought we would never again hear his classic songs in a live setting. Enter David Brighton, who portrays Bowie on stage in “Space Oddity: The Ultimate David Bowie Experience.” Many tribute artists claim to be the best, but […]
Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre announces film screenings of ‘Spaceballs,’ ‘The Birds,’ ‘Rocky Horror,’ and more
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre has announced more film screenings, including an addition to this summer’s W. Curtis Montz Film Series, and Splatterday II, this year’s Halloween film festival. “Tale of Tales” has been added to the W. Curtis Montz Film Series, playing on Wednesday, Sept. […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Joe Walsh jokes and shreds during classic set in Wilkes-Barre
There’s always a good bit of comedy at a Joe Walsh concert, but don’t let that fool you. When it comes to playing guitar, he’s dead serious and he’s a monster. For “Walsh Toor 2016,” which made a stop at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Aug. 4, the […]
