Scranton metal band Traverse the Abyss does the ‘Frankenshuffle’ in fun Halloween video
With Halloween lurking right around the corner, Traverse the Abyss let their spooky personas take over for another fun music video. In February, the Scranton band premiered their biggest music video yet, “Faucet Mouth,” on NEPA Scene, parodying rap, country, and even their own genre of metal with hilarious costumes and hijinks. Today, they returned […]
Scranton Cultural Center hosts free ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ screening on Oct. 30
From a press release: Just before Halloween, the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple will present a free showing of Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” on Saturday, Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. The event will be held in Shopland Hall on the fourth floor of the Scranton Cultural Center (420 N. Washington Ave., […]
Boo Bash Halloween party and costume contest is back at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 29
From a press release: One of the biggest Halloween parties in Northeastern Pennsylvania is back by popular demand and better than ever. The Boo Bash returns to Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Oct. 29 from 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Held in the Keystone Grand Ballroom in the Convention Center at Mohegan Sun Pocono (1280 […]
B Street Band, the original Bruce Springsteen tribute, returns to Stage West in Scranton on Oct. 29
From a press release: It was announced this week that The B Street Band, the original Bruce Springsteen tribute act, will perform at Stage West in Scranton on Friday, Oct. 29. The band, which has local ties and claims the title of the “longest-running tribute band in the world,” will return to the venue after […]
‘Scranton After Dark’ walking tours reveal city’s haunted history and paranormal activities Sept. 17-Oct. 29
From a press release: The Lackawanna Historical Society’s “Scranton After Dark” haunted walking tours prove that truth is scarier than fiction. Stroll around downtown Scranton as the society tells true tales of mayhem and mysterious happenings at some of your favorite places, as well as findings from past paranormal investigations. Tours will be given on […]
3 lessons learned from horror pioneer George A. Romero in these scary times
I’m no fan of horror movies. At least I wasn’t until I moved from Hollywood back to my hometown of Pittsburgh, where I met the legendary independent filmmaker George Romero, best known as the inventor of the modern-day zombie and movies like “Night of the Living Dead.” I had avoided seeing George’s movies for two […]
Mailboxes dance, sing, and deliver voting info in downtown Scranton on Oct. 31
From a press release: Following pop-up appearances in Honesdale and Hawley last week, a chorus of mailboxes will be dancing into Scranton on Halloween, just days before Election Day. “Delivering Democracy,” presented by the Farm Arts Collective, will appear at four outdoor public locations throughout downtown Scranton on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Infamous Philly hardcore band Bad Luck 13 releases 3-song Halloween extravaganza
The mere mention of this flaming nail bomb of a band from the “City of Brotherly Love” can strike terror in the souls of promoters, venue owners, and aggressive music fans alike. Born in Philadelphia in 1996, Bad Luck 13 Riot Extravaganza has become the thing of mosh pit legend – a fiery, multi-headed hardcore/metal […]
Live ‘Rocky Horror’ shadow cast returns to Circle Drive-In in Dickson City on Oct. 30
Back by popular demand, local “Rocky Horror Picture Show” shadow cast Sweet Translucent Dreams will return to the Circle Drive-In Theatre in Dickson City just before Halloween on Friday, Oct. 30. Last month, Sweet Translucent Dreams packed the place as this quirky classic film celebrated its 45th anniversary across the country with screenings at drive-in […]
Take a spooky Flashlight Tour of the Everhart Museum in Scranton on Oct. 24
From a press release: From minerals to mirrors, learn about myths and superstitions on a one-hour guided “Flashlight Tour” through the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science, and Art in Scranton on Saturday, Oct. 24. Special guest presenters John and Keriann Balucha of Wyoming Valley Ghost Tours will end the tour with fascinating details of […]
