Rich Howells

NEPA SCENE PODCAST: Tom May of The Menzingers on working hard, playing hard, and the NEPA Holiday Show

NEPA SCENE PODCAST: Tom May of The Menzingers on working hard, playing hard, and the NEPA Holiday Show

Professionally recorded every Monday at The Stude in TwentyFiveEight Studios in Scranton and released exclusively on nepascene.com every Tuesday, the NEPA Scene Podcast is a free supplement to the website, expanding on the arts and entertainment stories covered on the site and going beyond them to discuss other news and entertainment topics. Each week, the […]

 Rich Howells

NEPA SCENE PODCAST: Bobby Barnett of Captain, We’re Sinking on Scranton music, family, and the NEPA Holiday Show

NEPA SCENE PODCAST: Bobby Barnett of Captain, We’re Sinking on Scranton music, family, and the NEPA Holiday Show

Professionally recorded every Monday at The Stude in TwentyFiveEight Studios in Scranton and released exclusively on nepascene.com every Tuesday, the NEPA Scene Podcast is a free supplement to the website, expanding on the arts and entertainment stories covered on the site and going beyond them to discuss other news and entertainment topics. Each week, the […]

 Rich Howells

Vans Warped Tour returns to The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton on July 11

Vans Warped Tour returns to The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton on July 11

While it may not be a surprise to many, the Vans Warped Tour officially announced today that it would return to The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton on Monday, July 11, 2016. Montage Mountain has been an annual stop for the nationwide rock music tour for years, kicking off this year in Dallas, Texas […]

 Jason Riedmiller

PHOTOS: Beautiful People of NEPA, 12/09/15

PHOTOS: Beautiful People of NEPA, 12/09/15

This is my high school art teacher, Nancy. She is partly responsible for this column. Scranton, PA. 11/28/15 This is my good friend Chris and his attempted beard. Scranton, PA. 11/28/15 This beautiful S.O.B. is Tom. I really don’t know how it took so long for him to get into this column. Scranton, PA. 11/28/15 […]

 Rich Howells

PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent Finals Showcase, 12/01/15

PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent Finals Showcase, 12/01/15

After three months and over 200 performances by artists of all kinds from across Northeastern Pennsylvania and beyond, the 12 weekly winners chosen by audiences during Season 2 of the NEPA Scene’s Got Talent open mic and talent competition gathered at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant on Dec. 1 for the Finals Showcase, […]

 Rich Howells

NEPA SCENE PODCAST: Scranton comedian and NEPA Scene’s Got Talent winner John Walton

NEPA SCENE PODCAST: Scranton comedian and NEPA Scene’s Got Talent winner John Walton

Professionally recorded every Monday at The Stude in TwentyFiveEight Studios in Scranton and released exclusively on nepascene.com every Tuesday, the NEPA Scene Podcast is a free supplement to the website, expanding on the arts and entertainment stories covered on the site and going beyond them to discuss other news and entertainment topics. Each week, the […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Taste The Globe Store’s Charl-Mont restaurant again at the Backyard Ale House in Scranton Dec. 4-5

Taste The Globe Store’s Charl-Mont restaurant again at the Backyard Ale House in Scranton Dec. 4-5

There have been many nostalgic tributes to The Globe Store lately, including holiday displays in the former store’s windows on Wyoming Avenue made up of original Globe items collected from local residents. The Backyard Ale House, located just a few blocks over, has its own unique tribute planned, recreating the menu of the Charl-Mont restaurant […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Free ‘Spooky Christmas’ horror film festival plans bloody night at Ale Mary’s in Scranton on Dec. 17

Free ‘Spooky Christmas’ horror film festival plans bloody night at Ale Mary’s in Scranton on Dec. 17

From a press release: The first annual NEPA Horror Film Festival debuted at the River Street Jazz Cafe in Plains on Oct. 16, drawing over 100 guests. Rather than wait until next year for more scares, the festival is presenting a “Spooky Christmas” at Ale Mary’s (126 Franklin Ave., Scranton) on Thursday, Dec. 17. There […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Lackawanna County will light Courthouse tree in Scranton on Dec. 4 with carols and refreshments

Lackawanna County will light Courthouse tree in Scranton on Dec. 4 with carols and refreshments

From a press release: The official lighting of the Lackawanna County Christmas tree will be held on Friday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. at the flag plaza in front of the County Courthouse on North Washington Avenue in downtown Scranton. The festive event will offer refreshments, carols, and a lot of holiday fun. According to […]

 Rich Howells

SONG PREMIERE: ‘I’m a Wreck’ takes Scranton rockers Jung Bergo in catchy, poppy new direction

SONG PREMIERE: ‘I’m a Wreck’ takes Scranton rockers Jung Bergo in catchy, poppy new direction

Jung Bergo is working on their second full-length album for release in early 2016, but you don’t have to wait until then to hear new music from the Scranton indie alternative rock band – they’ve asked NEPA Scene to bring you the exclusive online premiere their brand new song, “I’m a Wreck,” today! The group […]