Added on 05/13/2020
NEPA Scene Staff
coronavirus , fundraiser , metal , New Jersey , New York , Philadelphia , Scranton

From a press release: With the world in a current state of lockdown, quarantine, and uncertainty due to COVID-19, positivity seems to be in short supply. And in the wake of the virus’ stranglehold on day-to-day activities as well as the global economy, music venues have closed, concerts have been canceled, and tours are postponed […]
Added on 12/29/2017
Alex Seeley
Backyard Ale House , fundraiser , Scranton , The Keys

During the NEPA Scene Rising Talent open mic and talent contest, local artists and longtime fans of NEPA Scene surprised founder and editor Rich Howells with a keystone logo cake and the announcement that they had secretly organized the first-ever NEPA Scenefest, a fundraiser to give back to the website and bolster its mission to […]
Added on 12/08/2017
Rich Howells
Bart and Urby's , charity , fundraiser , NEPA Scene Podcast , podcast , Wilkes-Barre

Recorded and produced every week by Internet marketing company Coal Creative in their production studio in downtown Wilkes-Barre, the award-winning NEPA Scene Podcast presents honest, uncensored interviews and in-depth discussions about local arts, entertainment, and the issues that matter to Northeastern Pennsylvania. The live, multi-camera show streams in high definition on NEPA Scene’s Facebook page […]
Added on 12/01/2017
NEPA Scene Staff
F.M. Kirby Center , fundraiser , Wilkes-Barre

From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre will be holding their second annual F.M. Kirby Fest: A Night of Pints, Pinot & Performing Arts on Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. In 2017, more than 20 various wineries, breweries, and restaurants handed out samples […]
Added on 10/25/2017
NEPA Scene Staff
Christmas , fundraiser , Lackawanna County , Marketplace at Steamtown , Scranton

From a press release: The carefree times of the “Roaring Twenties” will be the theme of this year’s annual Festival of Trees exhibit and Toys for Tots reception fundraiser, which will be held at The Marketplace at Steamtown in Scranton in the former Abercrombie & Fitch space on Friday, Dec. 8. The Lackawanna County Arts […]
Added on 02/10/2017
NEPA Scene Staff
F.M. Kirby Center , fundraiser , Wilkes-Barre

From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre has announced its first major fundraising event, “F.M. Kirby Fest – A Night of Pints, Pinot & Performing Arts” on Saturday, April 22 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. This all-inclusive fundraising event, aimed at showcasing local wineries, breweries, restaurants, and […]
Added on 03/17/2016
Rich Howells
fundraiser , Irish Wolf Pub , Scranton , Throop

Walter Prezelski, better known throughout the Northeastern Pennsylvania music scene simply as Walter Prez, was the definition of a true original. If that wasn’t apparent in his towering stature, long hair, black shirt with checkered pants, and iconic top hat complete with a bright red flower on the side, it was clear in his distinctive […]
Added on 02/18/2016
NEPA Scene Staff
charity , crowdfunding , fundraiser , Scranton

From a press release: NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania, which provides services that promote affordable housing and home ownership throughout NEPA, is looking for 92 volunteers to take fundraising to bold new heights this summer, specifically 146 feet to nearly the tip-top of the 165-foot Bank Towers building in downtown Scranton. Will you be one of them? […]
Added on 02/02/2016
NEPA Scene Staff
animals , fundraiser , Indraloka , Mehoopany

From a press release: Indraloka Animal Sanctuary is best known for its work rescuing and advocating for farm animals, but unless you’ve visited the sanctuary yourself in Mehoopany, you may not know how many cats live on the property, providing companionship to the many cows, chickens, sheep, goats, and pigs that have also been rescued […]
Added on 08/04/2015
NEPA Scene Staff
beer , benefit , fundraiser , Osterhout Free Library , Wilkes-Barre

From a press release: The Brewsterhout Party is back and returning to the roof on Friday, Aug. 7 from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. on the top level of the downtown Intermodal Center (47 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre). It happens rain or shine, so the festivities just drop down a level if Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate. The […]