NEPA Scene Staff

Godmother of Soul Patti LaBelle sings at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 28

Godmother of Soul Patti LaBelle sings at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 28

From a press release: Two-time Grammy Award-winning icon Patti LaBelle will bring her unmistakable voice to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. as part of the PNC Celebrity series. Tickets, which are $59.50, $84.50, $99.50, plus fees, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Kirby […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

‘Toast!,’ a play composed of online reviews, comes to Scranton Oct. 1-2 and Wilkes-Barre Oct. 6-9

‘Toast!,’ a play composed of online reviews, comes to Scranton Oct. 1-2 and Wilkes-Barre Oct. 6-9

From a press release: Gaslight Theatre Company continues its 2016-­17 season with its original production of “Toast!,” which premieres at the Scranton Fringe Festival on Saturday, Oct. 1 and Sunday, Oct. 2 and continues for a second weekend Oct. 6-­9 at Gaslight Theatre Company in Wilkes-Barre Township. Conceived by local author, playwright, and director David Parmelee, the play is composed entirely of online reviews of products purchased on a popular shopping site. Not a word has been added – […]

 Rich Howells

VIDEO PREMIERE: Doghouse Charlie & The Buck Knife ransack new sounds in ‘Bandits’

With a band name like Doghouse Charlie & The Buck Knife, listeners likely don’t know what to expect. In this case, neither do the musicians themselves, but their sonic experimentation has led to some beautiful psychedelic folk that combines the unmistakable talents of several well-known local artists. As the group continues exploring new musical territory […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Second City performs political satire ‘Free Speech!’ at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 9

Second City performs political satire ‘Free Speech!’ at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 9

From a press release: Chicago-based comedy troupe The Second City will bring their new political satire show, “Free Speech! (While Supplies Last),” to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $29.50, plus fees, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Kirby Center box […]

 Brad Patton

CONCERT REVIEW: Shawn Klush shows ‘Burning Love’ for Elvis in authentic Wilkes-Barre performance

CONCERT REVIEW: Shawn Klush shows ‘Burning Love’ for Elvis in authentic Wilkes-Barre performance

It was a triumphant homecoming for Pittston native Shawn Klush as he performed his “Elvis Tribute Spectacular” for a second sold-out night at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, Aug. 27. Klush, an internationally famous, award-winning Elvis tribute artist, faithfully recreates the magic of Elvis Presley’s concert years of 1969 to 1977. Klush looks […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Queen tribute band God Save the Queen reschedule Kirby Center concert for Feb. 3

Queen tribute band God Save the Queen reschedule Kirby Center concert for Feb. 3

From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre has announced that God Save the Queen, the premier Queen tribute band, has been rescheduled from Saturday, Sept. 24 and will now perform on Friday, Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. This is the second time that God Save the Queen has rescheduled; they were originally […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

WWE lays SmackDown on Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 15

WWE lays SmackDown on Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 15

From a press release: The WWE is returning to the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre with “WWE SmackDown Live” on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7:15 p.m. Experience the action live and in person as WWE broadcasts the show to the world – here is your chance to see your favorite WWE Superstars […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Trans-Siberian Orchestra celebrates 20 years at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 25

Trans-Siberian Orchestra celebrates 20 years at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 25

From a press release: Trans-Siberian Orchestra has announced the dates of its 2016 Winter Tour, once again featuring one of the group’s beloved stories performed in its own renowned audio visual manner. In its platinum anniversary year, TSO is bringing back its treasured tale “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve” to 61 cities across North America, […]

 Keith Perks

PHOTOS: 3 Doors Down, Pop Evil, and Red Sun Rising at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, 09/07/16

PHOTOS: 3 Doors Down, Pop Evil, and Red Sun Rising at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, 09/07/16

Big hits from Mississippi rock band 3 Doors Down are always in rotation on most local radio stations on any given day, but there’s noting quite like the live experience, as the band proved at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, Sept. 7 with supporting acts Pop Evil and Red Sun Rising. Opening […]

 Rich Howells

PA Oktoberfest brings beer, food, and wiener dogs to Mohegan Sun in Wilkes-Barre Sept. 16-18

PA Oktoberfest brings beer, food, and wiener dogs to Mohegan Sun in Wilkes-Barre Sept. 16-18

From a press release: Pennsylvania’s largest Oktoberfest returns for another weekend full of beer, food, music, wiener dog racing, and more at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre next week. The PA Oktoberfest kicks off on Friday, Sept. 16 from 4:30 p.m.-11 p.m. and continues on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. through Sunday, Sept. […]