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 […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Winter Blues Guitarmageddon returns for 2nd year to Scranton Cultural Center on Feb. 17

Winter Blues Guitarmageddon returns for 2nd year to Scranton Cultural Center on Feb. 17

From a press release: The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple has announced that Winter Blues Guitarmageddon, a collaboration with The Soul Shakers, will return for its second year. Featuring some of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s most talented blues musicians, the show will take place in the SCC’s Grand Ballroom on Friday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 […]

 Rich Howells

After canceling Trump inauguration, Bruce Springsteen tribute B Street Band playing Scranton on Feb. 17

After canceling Trump inauguration, Bruce Springsteen tribute B Street Band playing Scranton on Feb. 17

As NEPA Scene reported back in December, New Jersey-based Bruce Springsteen tribute act The B Street Band is set to perform at The Leonard Theater in downtown Scranton on Friday, Feb. 17 at 9 p.m. Since that time, however, the cover band that has opened for the Boss himself has become the center of controversy […]

 Rich Howells

YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: Scranton grunge punk band Moral Code

YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: Scranton grunge punk band Moral Code

Moral Code City: Scranton Genre(s): Grunge punk, punk rock, alternative rock, rock Years active: 2015-present Sounds like: With the energy of a pop or skate punk band but the grungy guitar and bass of alternative rock, Moral Code isn’t as stringent as their name, able to slip in and out of different rock genres with […]