Coming-of-age rock musical ‘Spring Awakening’ rises up in Scranton on Jan. 10-12
From a press release: Transporting audiences to conservative 19th-century Germany, where young love, rebellion, and the search for self-expression collide, the Scranton Shakespeare Festival will present the Tony and Grammy Award-winning rock musical “Spring Awakening” for one weekend only – Friday, Jan. 10 through Sunday, Jan. 12 – at The Shakes Space inside The Marketplace […]
Scranton composer Zach Sprowls collaborates on live mixed media performance of new album on Nov. 9
From a press release: Showcasing a unique fusion of music, visual arts, and live performance through a creative collaboration with an array of talented local artists, Zach Sprowls is set to debut his first album with an innovative mixed media concert in the intimate black box theater of The Shakes Space in downtown Scranton on […]
After dark, Electric City Aquarium in Scranton hosts Halloween Silent Disco on Oct. 26
From a press release: Those who are looking for something different to do this season can dive into a night of spine-tingling fun under the sea at the “Underwater Echoes” Halloween Silent Disco at Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den in downtown Scranton on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Presented by Silent Sound […]
The complete guide to the 2024 Electric City Music Conference in Scranton
Celebrating the talent and community of the local music scene, the 11th annual Electric City Music Conference features performances by nearly 100 artists in eight venues throughout Scranton, the Steamtown Music Awards with awards in 35 different categories and special performances of its own, and free panel discussions for musicians, professionals, and music fans. It’s […]
Electric City Music Conference opens applications for 2024 performers and industry professionals in Scranton and beyond
Today, organizers announced that applications are now open for performers to take part in the 11th annual Electric City Music Conference, set for this September in Scranton. Musicians of all genres are invited to apply for the chance to showcase their talents. Applications to perform can be submitted through the official website, electriccitymusicconference.com. Both full […]
Challenging new play ‘Madam and Eve’ premieres at Scranton Fringe Festival on Oct. 5-7
From a press release: “Madam and Eve” challenges perceptions of spirituality, sexuality, and the complexities that lie within the journey of becoming who we really are. Presented by the Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing, the new play will receive its world premiere at the Scranton Fringe Festival with performances at The Shakes Space […]
The complete updated guide to the 2023 Electric City Music Conference in Scranton
The 10th annual Electric City Music Conference will feature performances by nearly 100 bands in seven venues throughout Scranton, the Steamtown Music Awards with awards in 35 different categories and special performances of its own, and free panel discussions for local musicians, professionals, and music fans. It’s a great opportunity to see everything that the […]
Wrestlers face off in live ‘Electric City Showdown’ at Marketplace at Steamtown in Scranton on May 14
From a press release: This week, High Tension Wrestling announced that it will present a live professional wrestling event, dubbed the “Electric City Showdown,” at The Marketplace at Steamtown in downtown Scranton on Saturday, May 14. The show, which will also be streaming live on Independent Wrestling TV, will feature former WWE talent Jayson Anthony […]
Who is Jane Jacobs? The life story behind the citywide Observe Scranton festival on May 4-8
From a press release: The inaugural Observe Scranton festival that is set for Tuesday, May 4 through Saturday, May 8 is a tribute to hometown hero Jane Jacobs, but who was this iconic city activist and how will her hometown celebrate what would have been her 105th birthday? She was born Jane Butzner on May […]
New ‘Observe Scranton’ festival celebrates the city with live events, exhibits, and more May 4-8
From a press release: The Center for the Living City, in partnership with the Scranton Fringe Festival, is planning a nearly week-long community festival celebrating Scranton through the eyes of hometown hero Jane Jacobs, an iconic city activist, on what would have been her 105th birthday. Dubbed Observe Scranton, this new event on Tuesday, May […]
