New Homegrown Music Concerts season begins May 31 on WVIA-TV, features Bog Swing Group, Tauk, and more
From a press release: WVIA-TV’s “Homegrown Music Concerts” will air an all-new season beginning on Thursday, March 31. Recorded at WVIA Public Media Studios in Pittston, the six episode series airs Thursday nights at 9 p.m. on WVIA-TV. The season premiere features the television debut of jazz ensemble The Tom Hamilton Band. Other acts included […]
‘Big Brother’ casting call will be held at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre on March 31
From a press release: Do you have what it takes to be the last remaining Houseguest? You’ll have the chance to prove it when WYOU holds a “Big Brother” casting call on Thursday, March 31 at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre. “Big Brother” Season 17 alum and Scranton native John McGuire, also known as the […]
STREAMING: Wilkes-Barre duo The ClamStompers’ new ‘X-Files’ song makes you want to believe
The ClamStompers, comprised of Katie Kelly and Aaron McCurdy, may have just put out their debut EP, “Dwayne,” on Jan. 16, but they’re already back at it, releasing “The Ballad of Mulder and Scully” for those who appreciate science fiction, classic country and folk music, government conspiracies, or a strange combination of all those things. […]
Comedian and actor Kevin James returns to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on June 24
From a press release: It was announced today that comedian and actor Kevin James will make his long-awaited return to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, June 24 at 7 p.m., presented by the Kirby Center and AM Productions. Tickets, which are $36, $52, and $76, plus fees, go on sale this Friday, […]
Due to popular demand, ‘Impractical Jokers’ comedy troupe adds second Wilkes-Barre show on March 26
From a press release: Due to overwhelming ticket demand, The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe from truTV’s “Impractical Jokers” has added a second performance at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, March 26. The first scheduled performance begins at 7 p.m., and the second begins at 10 p.m. Tickets for the second performance, which are […]
‘Impractical Jokers’ comedy troupe crack up Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on March 26
From a press release: Back once again, The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe from truTV’s “Impractical Jokers” will crack up the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 7 p.m. Tickets, which are $49.50, $150 (tour merch package), and $250 (meet and greet package), plus fees, go on sale […]
Red Green returns to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on ‘I’m Not Old, I’m Ripe!’ tour on April 4
From a press release: The man who is known worldwide for his humor, his insight, and his wisdom about life and the people one encounters in it is back with a brand new show – “I’m Not Old, I’m Ripe!” Red Green returns to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on […]
‘Dancing with the Stars: Live!’ steps into Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Jan. 10
From a press release: Following back-to-back sold-out tours, “Dancing with the Stars: Live!” is taking its all-new production on the road. Fans of “Dancing with the Stars,” ABC’s leading entertainment show produced by BBC Worldwide Productions, will be given the opportunity to see their favorite stars dance live in Bethlehem at the Sands Bethlehem Event […]
Centralia, the Pennsylvania town that inspired ‘Silent Hill,’ getting NBC TV show pilot
The creepy Pennsylvania town that inspired the psychological horror movie “Silent Hill” may be getting its own television show. After competing with multiple bidders, NBC has ordered a pilot for a new drama based in the nearly empty ghost town, where a mine fire has been burning underground since 1962 and only a handful of […]
INFINITE IMPROBABILITY: ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ didn’t earn its killer ratings
In almost every zombie apocalypse story I’ve watched or read, we follow a main character or two who meets up with other survivors during his or her travels. They learn to trust each other and work together as best they can, and the story focuses on this new “family,” even as they lose members here […]
