NEPA Scene Staff

Comedians Joe Matarese and Shuli Egar are ‘Miserable Dads’ at The Leonard in Scranton on Jan. 28

Comedians Joe Matarese and Shuli Egar are ‘Miserable Dads’ at The Leonard in Scranton on Jan. 28

From a press release: It has been announced that comedians Joe Matarese and Shuli Egar will perform stand-up at The Leonard Theater when “The Miserable Dads Tour” stops in downtown Scranton on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. The event is 18+ and 21+ to drink. Doors at The Leonard (335 Adams Ave., Scranton) open at 6:30 […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

EXCLUSIVE: Tribute band Jessie’s Girl takes you ‘Back to the ’80s’ at The Leonard in Scranton on March 24

EXCLUSIVE: Tribute band Jessie’s Girl takes you ‘Back to the ’80s’ at The Leonard in Scranton on March 24

From a press release: It was announced today exclusively through NEPA Scene that Jessie’s Girl, New York City’s ultimate ’80s tribute band, will perform at The Leonard Theater in downtown Scranton on Friday, March 24, 2017, along with a post-show party with DJ Jason Miller. The event is 18+ and 21+ to drink. Doors at […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Comedians end 2016 prison tour with free show to first 100 patrons at The Leonard in Scranton Dec. 17

Comedians end 2016 prison tour with free show to first 100 patrons at The Leonard in Scranton Dec. 17

From a press release: Five comedians, including three from Scranton, have performed for over 4,000 inmates on 19 shows at 14 prisons and are ending their prison tour with one last stop at The Leonard Theater in downtown Scranton on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 9:30 p.m., presented by Laugh Out Lepka’s Comedy. The show, which […]

 Rich Howells

MUSIC VIDEO: Scranton’s The Menzingers are nostalgic ‘Lookers’ in new live tour video

After seeing colorful characters engaged in a funny food fight in their “Bad Catholics” music video that was released last month (and shot in their hometown of Scranton), it seems that Philadelphia punk band The Menzingers kept it simpler for the new black and white video for “Lookers,” the first single from their upcoming album, […]

 John 'Fud' Zavacki

REVIEW: Alchemy Home Company creates the best beard and mustache products in Scranton… and everywhere else

REVIEW: Alchemy Home Company creates the best beard and mustache products in Scranton… and everywhere else

Beards may be all the rage with the trendy folks, but for those of us who have been sporting whiskers for decades, it is painfully common that, even with the sudden boom in market share, beard grooming products are by and large a huge letdown. The primary reason I’ve observed is that, almost without exception, […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

EXCLUSIVE: Comedians Artie Lange and Reverend Bob Levy perform at The Leonard in Scranton on Dec. 30

EXCLUSIVE: Comedians Artie Lange and Reverend Bob Levy perform at The Leonard in Scranton on Dec. 30

From a press release: It was announced today through NEPA Scene that comedian, actor, radio/podcast host, and author Artie Lange will perform stand-up with the Reverend Bob Levy at a New Year’s Eve party at The Leonard Theater in downtown Scranton on Friday, Dec. 30. Presented by Laugh Out Lepka’s Comedy, local radio personality Freddie […]

 Rich Howells

VIDEOS: Meet the small businesses vending in the Holiday Market at The Globe Store in Scranton Dec. 2-4

VIDEOS: Meet the small businesses vending in the Holiday Market at The Globe Store in Scranton Dec. 2-4

While practically everyone in Northeastern Pennsylvania is excited to see the old Globe Store in downtown Scranton lit up and open to shoppers again this weekend, it’s much more important to support the stores that are actually open and active year-round that will be participating in ScrantonMade’s fourth annual Holiday Market in The Globe Dec. […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

See The Globe Store in Scranton light up again on Dec. 2, then shop its Holiday Market through Dec. 4

See The Globe Store in Scranton light up again on Dec. 2, then shop its Holiday Market through Dec. 4

From a press release: The holiday season is officially upon us. The hustle and bustle of shopping, community events, elaborate decorations, and family gatherings all add to the aura this time of year. These activities are timeless in their meaning and significance. A fond memory of days gone by will be rekindled and shine brightly […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ screens for free during Holiday Food Drive at Lackawanna College on Dec. 6

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ screens for free during Holiday Food Drive at Lackawanna College on Dec. 6

From a press release: “It’s a Wonderful Life,” a holiday tradition and a cornerstone of the movie industry, will be screening at the Peoples Security Bank Theater at Lackawanna College in Scranton on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sponsored by Lackawanna County, the movie is free and open to the public. […]

 Rich Howells

Recurring ‘Gilmore Girls’ character lives in Scranton in new Netflix series ‘A Year in the Life’

Recurring ‘Gilmore Girls’ character lives in Scranton in new Netflix series ‘A Year in the Life’

Since the popular television series “Gilmore Girls” ended after seven seasons, fans have been wondering what their favorite residents of the fictional Connecticut town of Stars Hollow have been up to since 2007. Netflix has answered that question with “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life,” a new miniseries released last Friday, Nov. 25 that […]