PHOTOS: NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, Week 12, 05/17/16
The final qualifying week of Season 3 of NEPA Scene’s Got Talent on Tuesday, May 17 was packed with a variety of acts, some returning from previous weeks and some completely new to the event. In the end, the audience at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant chose a group of young newcomers as […]
RiffTrax and ‘MST3K’ stars reunite for live event screening in Dickson City and Stroudsburg June 28
From a press release: Get ready for a Satellite of Love-fest as the guys of RiffTrax – Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett (best known for the groundbreaking “Mystery Science Theater 3000”) – celebrate their 10th year at RiffTrax by producing “RiffTrax Live: MST3K Reunion Show,” an amazing night of riffing and comedy […]
PHOTOS: Ghost and The Shrine at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, 04/14/16
They’re known simply as Ghost, but there is nothing simple about the elaborate presentation that the Swedish heavy metal band brings to every show, including the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on April 14. This marked the 100th concert in their “Black to the Future” tour, which began last year and continues to darken North America […]
EXCLUSIVE: Stream ‘Appalling,’ the new album by comedian Zack Hammond, and watch a video preview
A lot of people think they’re funny on April Fool’s Day, but Zack Hammond is hilarious year-round, as his brand new album, “Appalling,” proves on track after track. Originally from Maryland and currently living in Luzerne, Hammond is one of the hardest working comedians in Northeastern Pennsylvania, performing practically every week around the area, as […]
NEPA Scene’s Got Talent spotlight: Musicians Nicholas DeSouza and Elonda ‘Vibez’ Crowell
Every week of NEPA Scene’s Got Talent, our free open mic and talent competition at Thirst T’s Bar & Grill in Olyphant, we feature a quick Q&A with the latest audience vote winner, which was Nicholas DeSouza from Stroudsburg and Elonda “Vibez” Crowell from Paterson, New Jersey on March 15. Their victory was particularly special […]
Rita’s holds annual free Italian ice giveaway on March 20, the first day of spring
From a press release: Rita’s Italian Ice, the world’s largest Italian ice concept with more than 600 stores in 30 states and five countries, will celebrate the first day of spring with its 24th annual First Day of Spring Free Italian Ice Giveaway – known to many Rita’s guests as simply “FDOS” – and the […]
Neil Young cult classic ‘Human Highway’ and ‘Rust Never Sleeps’ concert doc screens in NEPA theaters Feb. 29
From a press release: On Monday, Feb. 29, experience “An Evening With Neil Young” when Fathom Events, Warner Bros. Records, and AARP present a special one-night screening of the critically-acclaimed post-apocalyptic musical comedy “Human Highway,” along with the iconic musician’s concert feature “Rust Never Sleeps,” in select movie theaters nationwide live at 8 p.m. The […]
‘Pretty in Pink’ screening for 30th anniversary in 3 NEPA theaters Feb. 14 and 17
From a press release: It’s time to get out your pink dress, snag a date, and dance your way to the nearest movie theater because “Pretty in Pink” comes to the big screen on Sunday, Feb. 14 and Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. both days to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Relive […]
PHOTOS: Mock Sun, Umbriel, Quoth, Zayre Mountain, and The Gary Goblins in Stroudsburg, 01/30/16
Hectic Management and Promotions organized another diverse night of original local music on Saturday, Jan. 30, this time at The Living Room in the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg. Dubbed “Rogue Synergy,” the night mixed several different types of rock with heavy electronic music, featuring eclectic performances by Mock Sun, Umbriel, Quoth, Zayre Mountain, and The […]