Starship feat. Mickey Thomas plays free outdoor concert in Wilkes-Barre on Aug. 16
From a press release: Today, Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown announced that, for the second consecutive year, the city will host a free summer concert on Public Square. Multi-platinum rock band Starship featuring Mickey Thomas will perform on Friday, Aug. 16. The all-ages show starts at 6 p.m., with Starship taking the stage at 7:30 […]
Yachtley Crew and reunited Eddie Day & TNT play Mohegan Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 21
From a press release: Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza will celebrate its 25th year with a concert by Yächtley Crëw, a Los Angeles-based tribute band performing 1970s and ’80s soft rock music, on Saturday, Sept. 21. Dubbed “Sailing Through Time,” the 25th anniversary community celebration will include a reunion of local favorites Eddie Day & […]
With name shortened to Mohegan Arena, Wilkes-Barre Twp. venue celebrates milestone anniversaries on Aug. 24 and Sept. 21
From a press release: Today, officials from the Township of Wilkes-Barre and Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza announced community-oriented celebrations in honor of their respective milestone anniversaries. Incorporated in 1774, Wilkes-Barre Township is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year. The township’s largest live entertainment venue, Mohegan Sun Arena, will also celebrate a milestone anniversary, […]
Lackawanna County Commissioners form film commission, offer tax credit to filmmakers
From a press release: In an effort to capitalize on Lackawanna County’s rich history, architecture, and natural beauty as assets to accommodate movie production, County Commissioners Bill Gaughan and Matt McGloin plan to establish the Lackawanna County Film and Multimedia Commission. The commissioners introduced an ordinance at their regular meeting yesterday to establish the commission. […]
Scranton offers $500,000 in grants to city artists, musicians, theatre companies, and more in arts community
From a press release: The city of Scranton will offer $500,000 total in grants to artists and art organizations through a new application announced this week. Grants are part of the city’s $68.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding. “The many arts and performance groups that we work with have made it clear that […]
Classic rock band The Guess Who plays free outdoor concert in Wilkes-Barre on Aug. 19
From a press release: While the Rockin’ the River series has come to a close for the summer, the free live concerts in Wilkes-Barre aren’t over yet. Mayor George C. Brown has announced that legendary Canadian rock band The Guess Who, known for classic hits like “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” and “No Time,” will perform […]
NEPA music and entertainment venues receive $10.7 million in COVID-19 relief funds
From a press release: Last week, State Representative Matt Cartwright (D-Moosic) announced that 12 venues in Pennsylvania’s 8th District will receive a total of $10.7 million from the Shuttered Venue Operators Grants program. Cartwright voted to establish the program through the bipartisan COVID-19 relief package passed in December of 2020, then enhance it by helping […]
Lackawanna County offers recovery grants to musicians and DJs affected by COVID-19
From a press release: Many local musicians struggle to make ends meet as it is, so when COVID-19 hit last year, it dealt a crippling blow to their livelihoods. The economic collapse of the live music industry affected not only the musician themselves, but countless other professionals, including managers, sound technicians, stage crew, lighting directors, […]
Mahoning Drive-In in Lehighton saved from demolition after outpouring of online support
Joe Bob Briggs often says, “The drive in will never die,” and today, he is more right than ever before. As the cult film critic, television host, and well-known drive-in supporter prepares to kick off his inaugural Joe Bob’s Jamboree this weekend at the Mahoning Drive-In Theater, the historic Lehighton venue is celebrating a personal […]
Planned solar farm threatens to ‘demolish’ historic Mahoning Drive-In in Lehighton
Over the past year, drive-in theaters went from rare relics of a bygone era to essential venues for entertainment and social gatherings, providing safe ways to enjoy movies, live music, graduations, and other events during the pandemic and reminding everyone of the historic and cultural significance of these outdoor venues. How quickly people forget. Yesterday, […]
