First Night Scranton ends annual downtown New Year’s Eve tradition after 16 years
From a press release: The organizers of First Night Scranton have made the difficult decision to bid farewell to the event after 16 years of hosting a family-friendly celebration of art and culture on New Year’s Eve in downtown Scranton. Scranton’s event was one of the longest-running First Night celebrations in the world. The committee […]
VIDEO: Motionless In White singer Chris Motionless looks back on Vans Warped Tour experience
Scranton metal band Motionless In White has been playing the Vans Warped Tour for years now, so when singer Chris Motionless sat down for the latest entry in the tour’s “Warped Looks Back” video series, he had plenty to say about his time performing in front of millions of people in the longest-running touring music […]
Scranton Comic Con returns for fall edition at the Radisson Hotel on Nov. 20
The Scranton Comic Book Convention will return to the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel for its fall edition on Sunday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., bringing writers, artists, cosplayers, dealers, and some colorful characters to downtown Scranton. Guests will include Darren Auck (veteran illustrator for Marvel Comics, including “Hulk vs. Thing,” “Ren & Stimpy,” “Rocko’s […]
Micro Wrestling Federation brings midget wresting to Leonard Theater in Scranton on Dec. 16
From a press release: All the fun and excitement of wrestling will come in a much smaller package when the Micro Wrestling Federation brings their live show to The Leonard Theater in downtown Scranton on Friday, Dec. 16. The event is 18+, and advance tickets are $15. Doors at The Leonard (335 Adams Ave., Scranton) […]
Jung Bergo plays Halloween tributes to ‘Big Lebowski’ in Scranton Oct. 21 and Wilkes-Barre Oct. 28
“I’m the Dude, so that’s what you call me. You know? That or, uh, His Dudeness or, uh, Duder or, uh, El Duderino, if you’re not into the whole brevity thing.” As if you needed another reason to listen to Jung Bergo, the Scranton-based band will be performing music from “The Big Lebowski” along with […]
VIDEO: Satirical short film ‘Scary Floating Thing’ makes election season even more ridiculous
Election season is almost over, but if you need something to help you survive the next few weeks, the funny and creative guys behind Big Idea Photo and Video Productions in Scranton have you covered. Months before the inaugural Belin Film Festival, which ran this past weekend at the Waverly Community House, the Dietrich Theater […]
NEPA jam-grass band Cabinet releases live set from Peach Fest in Scranton as free download
As the local jam-grass band continues their 10-year anniversary tour, packing venues and selling out dates all over the country, Cabinet has officially released a live recording of their set at the Peach Music Festival at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain on Aug. 13 as a free or pay-what-you-want download. Released on Friday, Oct. 14, […]
Wilkes-Barre metal band Beyond Fallen hosts Heavy Halloween at Irish Wolf Pub in Scranton Oct. 28
From a press release: Previously held in Pittston, Wilkes-Barre metal band Beyond Fallen will bring their annual Heavy Halloween concert to the Irish Wolf Pub in downtown Scranton this year on Friday, Oct. 28 at 9 p.m. with Shallow Ground and Wrath of Typhon. The show is 21+, and the cover is $5 at the […]
Grammy Award winner Cedric Gervais will DJ Halloween show at The Leonard in Scranton on Oct. 31
From a press release: It was announced today that Grammy Award-winning French DJ and producer Cedric Gervais will be spinning tracks during a Halloween show at The Leonard Theater in downtown Scranton on Monday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. Presented by DamnMillennial! Promotions, the event is 18+ and costumes are encouraged. Tickets, which are $30 […]
