Rich Howells

YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: Wilkes-Barre alternative rock band Inner Temple

YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: Wilkes-Barre alternative rock band Inner Temple

Inner Temple City: Wilkes-Barre Genre(s): Alternative rock, grunge, rock Years active: 2014-present Sounds like: The sound of Inner Temple envelopes you in a huge, thick wall of guitar tones with dark, fuzzy bass and pounding drums driving the emotionally charged lyrics forward. Like a hidden gem record from the ’90s grunge era given a modern […]

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EXCLUSIVE: Video Games Live multimedia concert blasts into Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 19

EXCLUSIVE: Video Games Live multimedia concert blasts into Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 19

From a press release: You heard it here first – Video Games Live, a complete celebration and multimedia concert experience featuring music from the most popular video games of all time, will blast its way into the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, May 19, 2017 at 8 p.m., featuring members of the Northeastern […]

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First-ever Drink’aPalooza’ Wine & Whiskey Festival to be held at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre April 19

First-ever Drink’aPalooza’ Wine & Whiskey Festival to be held at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre April 19

From a press release: SMG management officials in Wilkes-Barre Township have announced that Clicker Shows will present the inaugural Drink”aPalooza” Wine & Whiskey Festival at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza on Saturday, April 29, 2017. The festival will feature two fun and exciting “Wine & Whiskey” tasting sessions scheduled from noon-3:30 p.m. and 4 […]

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‘Women of Country’ Martina McBride and Lauren Alaina perform at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on March 11

From a press release: Hot on the heels of her latest studio album, “Reckless,” award-winning country superstar Martina McBride has extended her “Love Unleashed Tour” into 2017, partnering with CMT for the third annual “Next Women of Country” tour. McBride will be joined by special guest Lauren Alaina for these new dates, including a stop […]

 Rich Howells

PHOTOS: XIXX: 20 Years and Counting with Machine Arms, Auxilia, Empire of the Sea, and more, 11/19/16

PHOTOS: XIXX: 20 Years and Counting with Machine Arms, Auxilia, Empire of the Sea, and more, 11/19/16

Artist, designer, and photographer Keith Perks has become an important contributor and good friend to NEPA Scene over the past two years, though he has been an integral part of the local scene for much longer than that. As Rich Perry explained in a column back in 2014, Perks was diagnosed with cancer, specifically Ewing’s […]

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Country legend and actor Dwight Yoakam plays at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 3

Country legend and actor Dwight Yoakam plays at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 3

From a press release: It was announced today that country music legend Dwight Yoakam will be performing in the Keystone Grand Ballroom at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. Ticket prices start at $29 and will go on sale this Friday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. through ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster’s national toll-free […]

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Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy ‘Git-R-Done’ at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre Jan. 20

Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy ‘Git-R-Done’ at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre Jan. 20

From a press release: RFD-TV is teaming up with Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy to bring the “We’ve Been Thinking Tour” to Wilkes-Barre. The superstar comedians will reunite on this tour to bring an unforgettable night of comedy to the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 at 7:30 […]

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Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre runs special Christmas and New Year’s Eve events and promos

Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre runs special Christmas and New Year’s Eve events and promos

From a press release: Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre has announced its plans for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. With festivities throughout the holidays, there is something for everyone with live music, holiday dining specials, champagne toasts, and much more to spread Christmas cheer and countdown to 2017. Christmas specials After 4 p.m. on Christmas […]

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Donate to Angel Tree at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre and win free Kacey Musgraves tickets/meet & greet

Donate to Angel Tree at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre and win free Kacey Musgraves tickets/meet & greet

From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre and country music star Kacey Musgraves have joined forces with the Salvation Army to plant a special holiday Angel Tree inside of the theater’s box office lobby. Those interested in participating can stop by the Kirby Center’s box office lobby (71 […]

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Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre screens ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ during Holiday Arts Market on Nov. 26

Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre screens ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ during Holiday Arts Market on Nov. 26

From a press release: Small Business Saturday will once again equal big holiday fun in downtown Wilkes-Barre. The F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre has announced the schedule of activities for its second annual Holiday Arts Market, which will be held on Saturday, Nov. 26 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. as part of Wilkes-Barre’s seventh annual Small […]