Learn the history of Pennsylvania whiskey and sample a few at the Everhart Museum in Scranton on Oct. 22
From a press release: The Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science, and Art in Scranton has announced that Lew Bryson, the managing editor of Whisky Advocate, is bringing his expertise and delicious whiskey to the museum for everyone to experience. On Thursday, Oct. 22 starting at 6:30 p.m., attendees will hear a presentation about whiskey […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Want to know how I became a billionaire? Come to our class reunion
An open letter to the Brewster Academy Class of 2005 Dear Brewster Academy Class of 2005, It’s me, Hector Beluga, the one the rumors are all about. People say I’m how all those elephants ended up near Lake Scranton, that I’m eating at Pizza by Pappas with the “Game of Thrones” cast, that I shut […]
VIDEOS: Watch interviews with various Scranton Fringe Fest performers, directors, and more
We’ve published many posts on the Scranton Fringe Festival over the last few weeks, but maybe you’re looking for even more details before you decide which of the over 40 productions you’ll see across 12 venues from Oct. 1-4. Local director and cinematographer Lindsay Barrasse of Voyager Video has you covered! She shot a series […]
Here We Are In Spain create improv comedy on the spot at the Scranton Fringe Fest Oct. 2-3
From a press release: Scranton improv comedy troupe Here We Are In Spain will take part in the first-ever Scranton Fringe Festival, performing at Tequila Mexican Bar & Grill (320 Penn Ave., Scranton) on Friday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 3, starting at 11 p.m. Anyone who walks into a Here We Are in Spain […]
Learn to ‘truly live’ with artist Hudson Rush in ‘Resurrection’ at the Scranton Fringe Fest Oct. 3-4
From a press release: Pittsburgh artist Hudson Rush joins the inaugural Scranton Fringe Festival on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 3:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m. for “Resurrection,” an interactive art performance from Hudson Rush Worx. Hudson Rush Worx combines mixed media pieces and productions revolving around the concepts of loss and loneliness […]
Comedian Zack Hammond debuts cynical ‘Tales from the Great Recession’ at the Scranton Fringe Fest on Oct. 3
From a press release: When Luzerne comedian Zack Hammond promises to deliver his most uncompromising performance yet, those who are familiar with his hilariously offensive material know they’re in for a real show. Hammond, the winner of Season 1 of NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, will debut “Tales from the Great Recession,” his third one-hour stand-up […]
One-man comedy ‘Robert’s Eternal Goldfish’ swimming from Texas to Scranton Fringe Fest Oct. 3-4
From a press release: Dallas, Texas-based playwright/performer Brad McEntire will present his one-man comedy “Robert’s Eternal Goldfish” on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. at Forage Space (310 N. Washington Ave., Scranton) as part of the first-ever Scranton Fringe Festival. Robert J. Roberts has a huge problem with […]
Family-friendly funny magic show and stand-up comedy special part of Scranton Fringe Fest on Oct. 2
From a press release: Laugh Out Lepka’s Comedy brings two great shows to the first-ever Scranton Fringe Festival – one is a magic show and the other is a stand-up comedy special. Both are taking place on Friday, Oct. 2 at Tequila Mexican Bar & Grill (320 Penn Ave., Scranton). The first show will be […]
‘Intimate Moments’ of speed dating unfold in new comedy at the Scranton Fringe Festival Oct. 2-4
From a press release: Dating and finding the right partner to spend your life with isn’t easy, so sometimes you’re willing to try anything – even speed dating! In “Intimate Moments,” a new play that will premiere at the Scranton Fringe Festival on Oct. 2-4 at The Leonard Theater, Sean decides to take his chances […]
Electric City 500 looking to log 500 miles in 4 hours with NEPA cyclists on Oct. 2
From a press release: Bicycle enthusiasts are invited to ride together to log 500 miles in downtown Scranton during First Friday in October as part of the Electric City 500. Members of the Anthracite Bicycle Coalition and their partners announced plans for the special event to encourage bicycle riding and safety in the greater Scranton […]
