High school theatre workshop at Marywood University to focus on behind-the-scenes tech jobs
From a press release: The Marywood University Theatre Program will conduct a workshop titled “The Hidden Path: A Way Into Theatre” that focuses on the workers behind-the-scenes of a production on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the Sette LaVerghetta Center for the Performing Arts (2300 Adams Ave., Scranton). A description of the […]
Sledding is back at McDade Park in Scranton
From a press release: McDade Park is once again offering some exciting winter fun – sledding. Thanks to the recent snowfalls, the hill is ready and families are making their way to the park (1 Bald Mountain Rd., Scranton) for this old-fashioned winter activity. According to the Lackawanna County Commissioners Corey D. O’Brien, Jim Wansacz, […]
PHOTOS: Resolutions at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center, 01/25/15
Organized by life coach and NEPA Scene “Strength & Focus” columnist Rich Perry, Resolutions was the first event of its kind in Northeastern Pennsylvania, transforming the typical health and well conference into a day of fun and self-discovery on Sunday, Jan. 25 at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center. The gathering included presentations by Sharon […]
Gaslight Theatre Company unleashes ‘God of Carnage’ on Lackawanna College in Scranton
Thought-provoking play on parenting and relationships premieres locally tonight through Feb. 1
e are a culture that loves to take a look into the lives of others – a glance at a Facebook news feed or a tabloid magazine cover will tell you as much. It only makes sense, then, that the latest production from the Gaslight Theatre Company, “God of Carnage,” may be simple on the […]
VIDEO: Scranton’s Eye on Attraction covers ‘Panic Station’ by Muse
When Eye on Attraction covered “Number City” by Coheed and Cambria in a fun YouTube video back in October, they considered it a success when Coheed retweeted it. Will they receive the same approval from Muse? The Scranton prog/alternative rock band has covered Muse’s single “Panic Station” from their 2012 album “The 2nd Law” this […]
REV Theatre Company presents immersive production of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ at the Scranton Cultural Center
From a press release: The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple and REV Theatre Company are proud to present Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy, “Hamlet.” This production is part of an innovative educational initiative that will bring live Shakespeare performances to middle and high school students throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania as well as to general audiences in […]
VIDEO: NEPA Scene is featured as Blog of the Week on ‘PA Live’ on WBRE-TV
NEPA Scene was selected as NEPA Blogs‘ Blog of the Week last week, and webmaster Harold Jenkins also featured the website on his corresponding weekly segment on “PA Live” on WBRE-TV. “I’m humbled that out of all the great blogs in the area, Harold chose our site as the Blog of the Week. It’s weird […]
2015 Scranton Parade Day shirt features ‘Sons of Anarchy’ design
From a press release: For the past six year, partners Chris Ventura and Joe Caviston have released an exclusive t-shirt design for Scranton’s St. Patrick’s Parade, the second largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the country. The shirt generally revolves around pop culture, with Macklemore and Miley Cyrus-themed shirts being featured in 2013 and 2014. […]
EXCLUSIVE: Scranton acoustic indie pop duo Skip Monday stream debut EP ‘Wildfire’
Scranton acoustic indie pop duo Skip Monday just released their debut EP, “Wildfire,” and NEPA Scene has the exclusive first stream of the album. Vocalist/guitarist Kaylin Karr, originally from Alaska, relocated to Tunkhannock and met drummer Nathan Montella at her show at Duffy’s Coffee House in Clarks Summit. They started jamming soon after and immediately […]
PHOTOS: Louisa, Chris Castillo, Spur, Black Diamond, Esta Coda, and Backslashes and Bad Ideas, 01/18/15
Local indie rock band Louisa performed their first full live set at the Courtdale United Methodist Church in Courtdale surrounded by friends and Time Table Records Collective labelmates on Sunday, Jan. 18. The trio’s 20-minute set of heartfelt songs with a punk rock attitude were well-received by the small but dedicated crowd, and Chris Castillo […]
