PHOTOS: Bayside acoustic show at Gallery of Sound in Wilkes-Barre, 08/22/16
Currently on tour with Scranton’s The Menzingers, Bayside stopped in their tourmates’ hometown area to play a free acoustic release show for their new album, “Vacancy,” at the Gallery of Sound in Wilkes-Barre on Monday, Aug. 22. Performing stripped down versions of “The Ghost,” “Mary,” and “Pretty Vacant” from that record, which was released on […]
Writer and radio host Garrison Keillor tells stories at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on March 13
From a press release: It was announced today that renowned author, storyteller, and radio personality Garrison Keillor will visit the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Monday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $35, $45, and $55, plus fees, go on sale this Friday, Sept. 2 at 10 a.m. and will be available […]
The Fray performs with American Authors at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 5
From a press release: A Denver-based foursome, The Fray formed in 2002 and achieved national success in 2005 with their debut self-titled release, selling over four million albums and 20 million singles worldwide, including the multi-platinum hit songs “You Found Me,” “Over My Head (Cable Car),” and “How to Save a Life.” The Fray struck […]
Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre presents the NEPA premiere of ‘Rock of Ages’ Sept. 9-25
From a press release: Wilkes-Barre, get ready to rock. Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre will present the Northeastern Pennsylvania premiere of “Rock of Ages” beginning Sept. 9 and running through Sept. 25. Part musical, part rock ‘n’ roll concert, the stage show takes audience members back to 1980s Hollywood, where hairspray and Spandex ruled. Individuals will […]
NEPA director screens new film ‘All in Time’ with Badlees performance at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 16
From a press release: Director Chris Fetchko will bring his latest film, “All in Time,” to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Oct. 16 beginning at 2 p.m. with a special live concert by Wilkes-Barre natives The Badlees and special guest Laura Shay to follow. Tickets, which are $20 in advance and $25 […]
MOVIE REVIEW: You’ll fall in love with quirky Wilkes-Barre native ‘Florence Foster Jenkins’
Maybe there’s something that I can relate to in the personality of the strange, erratic, and often random Florence Foster Jenkins. The Wilkes-Barre-born socialite and patron of music shares a profound love of the arts, just like me. She aspired to be a musician, performing as a pianist up until an arm injury prevented her […]
Comedic country singer Rodney Carrington tells ‘The Truth’ at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 6
From a press release: It was announced today that comedian, actor, and country music artist Rodney Carrington will bring his “Here Comes the Truth” tour to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $29.50, $39.50, $49.50 and, $69.50 (limited pit seating), plus fees, go on sale […]
CONCERT REVIEW: David Brighton channels David Bowie for spot-on tribute in Wilkes-Barre
When David Bowie died unexpectedly in January just two days after his 69th birthday, many of us thought we would never again hear his classic songs in a live setting. Enter David Brighton, who portrays Bowie on stage in “Space Oddity: The Ultimate David Bowie Experience.” Many tribute artists claim to be the best, but […]
Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre announces film screenings of ‘Spaceballs,’ ‘The Birds,’ ‘Rocky Horror,’ and more
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre has announced more film screenings, including an addition to this summer’s W. Curtis Montz Film Series, and Splatterday II, this year’s Halloween film festival. “Tale of Tales” has been added to the W. Curtis Montz Film Series, playing on Wednesday, Sept. […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Joe Walsh jokes and shreds during classic set in Wilkes-Barre
There’s always a good bit of comedy at a Joe Walsh concert, but don’t let that fool you. When it comes to playing guitar, he’s dead serious and he’s a monster. For “Walsh Toor 2016,” which made a stop at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Aug. 4, the […]
