Bar Pazzo serves dinner with culinary movie at Ritz Theater in Scranton on Sept. 12

From a press release: Two downtown Scranton businesses – Italian restaurant Bar Pazzo and the historic Ritz Theater – are pairing up for a special dinner and movie screening on Monday, Sept. 12. “Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter” tells the true story of Chicago chef Charlie Trotter. In the 2000s, […]
EXCLUSIVE: Electric City Music Conference announces 2022 panels and speakers in Dickson City

Today, the Electric City Music Conference released its schedule of panels, panelists, and speakers exclusively on NEPA Scene. These educational presentations are free to performers and will take place on the NEPA Fair stage at the Circle Drive-In Theatre in Dickson City on Friday, Sept. 16, and Saturday, Sept. 17. Register online for Friday here […]
Celtic rockers Flatfoot 56 headline punk rock show at Jazz Cafe in Plains on Aug. 12

From a press release: The River Street Jazz Cafe will become a punk rock club for one night only on Friday, Aug. 12 when Chicago Celtic punk band Flatfoot 56 comes to Plains as part of their summer tour. New Jersey natives Blanks 77 (total pogo punk) and Fat Chance (singing ska punk songs of […]
Emmanuel Wisdom creates ‘immersive art experience’ at Black Scranton Center for Arts & Culture July 29-30

From a press release: “UNAPXLXGETIQ” is an alternate name adopted by artist and creative designer Emmanuel Wisdom, and it is also the title of his upcoming immersive art experience in Scranton. The exhibition is a sociological commentary on women empowerment, social justice, and worldly happenings in under-served communities around the world. Set for Friday, July […]
After 5 years, punk band Captain, We’re Sinking reunites at new Scranton music festival on Aug. 6

For local fans of punk rock, the future isn’t canceled and good things are right around the corner. Recently announced on NEPA Scene, the first-ever Good Things Are Happening Fest at the Scranton Iron Furnaces will be headlined by Captain, We’re Sinking, who are reuniting for their first show in nearly five years on Saturday, […]
EXCLUSIVE: Steamtown Music Awards announces 2022 performers for Scranton ceremony

The Steamtown Music Awards will return to The V-Spot in Scranton on Thursday, Sept. 15, and today the organizers of the Electric City Music Conference are announcing the artists that will perform at the event exclusively on NEPA Scene. This year, the award ceremony will feature live performances by The Human Beings, Sweetnest, Bullied by […]