Rich Howells

Scranton punk band The Menzingers will release new ‘After the Party’ beer with Neshaminy Creek

Scranton punk band The Menzingers will release new ‘After the Party’ beer with Neshaminy Creek

What better way to celebrate the release of a new album called “After the Party” than with some beers? On Friday, Feb. 3, the day their fifth studio album comes out through Epitaph Records, Scranton punk band The Menzingers have already sold out the record release show with singer/songwriter Roger Harvey at Kung Fu Necktie […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Postmodern Jukebox brings vintage-style pop hits back to Lackawanna College in Scranton on May 13

Postmodern Jukebox brings vintage-style pop hits back to Lackawanna College in Scranton on May 13

From a press release: Back by popular demand and following an extensive world tour, Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox will return to Lackawanna College in Scranton as part of its Community Concerts series on Saturday, May 13 at 8 p.m. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox has amassed over 642 million YouTube views and 2.4 million subscribers; has […]

 Rich Howells

STREAMING: Scranton’s Motionless In White is ‘Eternally Yours,’ bumps up release date of new album

STREAMING: Scranton’s Motionless In White is ‘Eternally Yours,’ bumps up release date of new album

Scranton metal band Motionless In White not only released the second single from their Roadrunner Records debut today, but they’ve also announced that they’re pushing the release date of their forthcoming album, “Graveyard Shift,” up by several months. Originally planned for the winter of 2017, the band’s fourth studio album will now come out on […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Taste and discuss the Italian ‘Wines of Romeo & Juliet’ at The Cooperage in Honesdale on Feb. 2

Taste and discuss the Italian ‘Wines of Romeo & Juliet’ at The Cooperage in Honesdale on Feb. 2

From a press release: The American Wine Society will host a wine tasting and discussion called “The Wines of Romeo & Juliet” at The Cooperage in Honesdale on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 7 p.m. through 9 p.m. The tragic tale of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet takes place in the diverse Italian wine region known […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

New exhibit displays science, culture, and art of superheroes at Everhart Museum in Scranton Feb. 3-July 17

New exhibit displays science, culture, and art of superheroes at Everhart Museum in Scranton Feb. 3-July 17

From a press release: The Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science, and Art in Scranton has announced a new multi-disciplinary exhibition called “Here I Come to Save the Day! The Science, Culture & Art of Superheroes,” which will run from Friday, Feb. 3 through Monday, July 17. Exclusive to the Everhart, this exhibit will explore […]

 Jason Riedmiller

PHOTOS: Beautiful People of NEPA, 01/25/17

PHOTOS: Beautiful People of NEPA, 01/25/17

Just a few portraits this time. It’s cold out. This is Jay. He’s been visiting from Nashville for a month now. At this point I think you’ve moved back bud. Scranton, PA. 1/24/17 This is Matt and his twin brother, Norrin. Scranton, PA. 1/24/17 This is Becky. Matt guilted her into getting her picture taken. […]

 Rich Howells

POSH creates ‘Cupid’s Arrow’ Valentine’s Day dinner at Scranton Cultural Center on Feb. 13

POSH creates ‘Cupid’s Arrow’ Valentine’s Day dinner at Scranton Cultural Center on Feb. 13

From a press release: Love is in the air, and POSH at the Scranton Club has planned a delicious spread for “The Menu” at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple on Monday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. Hosted by Stephanie Longo of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, the theme, “Cupid’s Arrow,” will […]

 Tunefly Team

TUNEFLY ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Scranton pop rock singer/songwriter Michael Stec

TUNEFLY ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Scranton pop rock singer/songwriter Michael Stec

Over the past three months, the Tunefly team has been hard at work converting the office within an old dress factory into a collaborative space for musicians and a recording studio. We were not alone in this endeavor. The space came together ultimately as a collaboration between Tunefly and Going Up? Records, a local record […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

STREAMING: Preview Boo Baby debut album ‘Orange You Glad’ by Scranton native Robert Salazar

STREAMING: Preview Boo Baby debut album ‘Orange You Glad’ by Scranton native Robert Salazar

From a press release: The renaissance man is a rarity these days. Thankfully, some people are still willing to try, one of whom is Boo Baby. His imminent full-length debut, “Orange You Glad,” grooves like a drive home after work, with lyrics ready to inspire you to start your real job. It tackles the creative […]

 Rich Howells

PA Cannabis Rally becomes statewide event in 3rd year at Nay Aug Park in Scranton on April 23

PA Cannabis Rally becomes statewide event in 3rd year at Nay Aug Park in Scranton on April 23

As Pennsylvania begins to accept applications to grow medical marijuana and establish dispensaries in the state next month, the NEPA Cannabis Rally will become a statewide event this year when it returns to Nay Aug Park in Scranton on Sunday, April 23 with a slightly different name – the Pennsylvania Cannabis Festival. Organized by Big […]