Lora Kormos

3 unique ways to get fit and stay fit in Northeastern Pennsylvania

3 unique ways to get fit and stay fit in Northeastern Pennsylvania

It’s officially the New Year, and that means you can no longer use the same excuse I’ve been using for working out: “It’s the holidays. I can have three slices of pie if I want.” I, for one, may have overindulged a bit during the holidays. Did I really need all those holiday cookies? Probably […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Wyoming Seminary Civic Orchestra to present winter concert with Stravinsky, Prokofiev, and Beethoven

Wyoming Seminary Civic Orchestra to present winter concert with Stravinsky, Prokofiev, and Beethoven

From a press release: A collection of noteworthy works by three of the most significant composers of the 19th and 20th centuries will be on the program when the Wyoming Seminary Civic Orchestra presents its annual winter concert in Kingston. Civic Orchestra Music Director Dr. Rick Hoffenberg will lead the musicians in performances featuring compositions […]

 Rich Howells

VIDEO: Title Fight debut new video and new sound with ‘Chlorine’

Kingston’s Title Fight, who announced their signing to Anti- Records, a sister label of Epitaph Records, back in July, have debuted a new music video for “Chlorine” from their upcoming album, giving fans their first real taste of what “Hyperview” will sound like. The theatrical video stars “Wrong Cops” actor Mark Burnham trying to piece […]

 Rich Howells

PHOTOS: Wyoming Valley Veterans Day Parade, 11/09/14

PHOTOS: Wyoming Valley Veterans Day Parade, 11/09/14

Today is Veterans Day, a day when the nation takes the time to remember and honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Wilkes-Barre and Kingston made that time on Sunday, Nov. 9, holding the 68th annual Wyoming Valley Veterans Day Parade, the area’s largest Veterans Day celebration. NEPA Scene photographers Robb Malloy […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Wyoming Seminary Players undergo ‘Metamorphoses’

Wyoming Seminary Players undergo ‘Metamorphoses’

From a press release: A man with the golden touch seeks an end to his curse, while another man can never find enough to eat. One couple is separated by Death at their wedding, while another is joined together for eternity when they die. These ancient stories and more are presented in Mary Zimmerman’s Tony […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Everyday beauty of NEPA’s suburban landscapes captured in realistic, yet abstract paintings

Everyday beauty of NEPA’s suburban landscapes captured in realistic, yet abstract paintings

'Here and There: Paintings by Nina Davidowitz' runs through Nov. 21 at the University of Scranton

From a press release: The University of Scranton’s Hope Horn Gallery will showcase the beauty that can be found in suburban architecture in Northeastern Pennsylvania in an exhibit that runs until Friday, Nov. 21. “Here and There: Paintings by Nina Davidowitz” will be on display in the gallery located on the fourth floor of Hyland […]

 Rich Howells

STREAMING: Motionless In White reveal all songs from ‘Reincarnate’ in hidden coffins

STREAMING: Motionless In White reveal all songs from ‘Reincarnate’ in hidden coffins

Scranton’s Motionless In White is streaming their brand new album, “Reincarnate,” through YouTube after fans found each song “hidden” in a scavenger hunt across the world – including right here in NEPA. GO. http://t.co/6GvxPkoNp9 || Location #1: 41.263395, -75.895257 #Reincarnate pic.twitter.com/ZPAoGPf9So — Motionless In White (@MIWband) September 10, 2014 On Sept. 10, 13 cities, which ranged from […]

 Rich Howells

Title Fight supports Circa Survive this winter

Title Fight supports Circa Survive this winter

Kingston punk rockers Title Fight revealed today that they’ll be supporting Doylestown’s Circa Survive on a tour this winter, joined later in the run by Pianos Become the Teeth. Kicking off in Boston on Nov. 5, the tour will hit New York City early on (Nov. 11) and end with two shows at Union Transfer […]

 Rich Howells

Win a copy of poetry collection ‘All That Remains’

Win a copy of poetry collection ‘All That Remains’

Wilkes University continues its Summer Reads book giveaway this week by offering a chance to win a copy of Brian Fanelli’s 80-page poetry collection “All That Remains,” published last fall by Unbound Content. To enter, follow this link and comment on an excerpt from the book. The contest for this book ends this Friday, Aug. […]

 Rich Howells

Title Fight signs to new label, starts recording new record

Title Fight signs to new label, starts recording new record

Anti- Records, a sister label of Epitaph Records, announced today that they have signed Kingston’s Title Fight. The label’s roster includes Tom Waits, The Antlers, Neko Case, Dr. Dog, Glen Hansard, and Wilco, according to a press release. The band was previously signed to SideOneDummy Records. “Our ability to choose our own path regardless of […]