American Advertising Federation holds competition like ‘Chopped’ for nonprofits in Wilkes-Barre Nov. 21
From a press release: This November, the American Advertising Federation of NEPA is giving back in a big way. AAF NEPA is sending out a call for nonprofit applications for its inaugural Cropped 2016 fundraising event, to be held at the THINK Center in downtown Wilkes-Barre on Monday, Nov. 21, where a local nonprofit organization […]
Girls Guns and Glory and Kelsey Waldon play country double bill at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 2
From a press release: Country rock band Girls Guns and Glory returns to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre with up-and-coming singer/songwriter Kelsey Waldon on Friday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. as part of the Live from the Chandelier Lobby Series, presented by Convenient Food Marts. Tickets, which are $15 in advance or $20 the […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Anything but ‘Plain,’ John Mellencamp captivates sold-out Wilkes-Barre crowd
From the moment he strolled out on stage with his Fender Telecaster until the final notes of his last song 95 minutes later, John Mellencamp had the sold-out crowd at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Oct. 14 in the palm of his hand. Sometimes they sang along, sometimes […]
New stylized version of ‘Rocky Horror Show’ warps Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre Oct. 28-29
From a press release: It’s time to do the time warp again… but this time, it will be a little different. The Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre will bring back Frank, Brad, Janet, Riff Raff, Magenta and a cast of other out-of-this-world characters for “The Rocky Horror Show” musical, live on stage, opening Friday, Oct. 28 […]
Wilkes-Barre prepares holiday promotions and festivities for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 26
From a press release: This year’s Small Business Saturday in Wilkes-Barre is scheduled for Nov. 26, and the preparation has already begun for small businesses throughout downtown and Greater Wilkes-Barre. Many local retailers will participate in the seventh annual Small Business Saturday promotion, organized by the Downtown Wilkes-Barre Business Association, the Diamond City Partnership, and […]
Jung Bergo plays Halloween tributes to ‘Big Lebowski’ in Scranton Oct. 21 and Wilkes-Barre Oct. 28
“I’m the Dude, so that’s what you call me. You know? That or, uh, His Dudeness or, uh, Duder or, uh, El Duderino, if you’re not into the whole brevity thing.” As if you needed another reason to listen to Jung Bergo, the Scranton-based band will be performing music from “The Big Lebowski” along with […]
YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: Wilkes-Barre heavy metal band Beyond Fallen
Beyond Fallen City: Wilkes-Barre Genre(s): Metal, heavy metal, hard rock Years active: 2003-present Sounds like: If you wish more modern bands had the same epic feel of the classic metal rockers you grew up with, Beyond Fallen creates badass, mosh-ready music just for you. Sounding more like they came from Europe than Wilkes-Barre, their rebellious, […]
Monty Python star John Cleese conversing live with fans at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Jan. 28
From a press release: Living comedy legend John Cleese is heading in your general direction for a live and truly unforgettable evening of conversation and audience Q&A following a screening of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” on Saturday, Jan. 28 at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre. Absurd and/or ridiculous questions only, please. Tickets, […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Boz Scaggs plays across the ages in spellbinding Wilkes-Barre performance
Boz Scaggs brought his patented blend of blue-eyed soul, rock, blues, and jazz to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The now 72-year-old singer/songwriter is aging gracefully, his voice still silky smooth and his guitar playing better than you might have remembered. Backed by a fine six-piece […]
