Animated ‘Batman: The Killing Joke’ movie screening one night only in NEPA theaters July 25
From a press release: The dark journey into insanity begins as “Batman: The Killing Joke” gets the big-screen treatment for one night only on Monday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Fathom Events, in partnership with Warner Bros., is teaming up with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation, and DC Entertainment to […]
CONCERT REVIEW: When we need it most, Ringo Starr brings ‘peace and love’ to Wilkes-Barre
It was a night full of “magical musical moments” as Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band played the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, June 14. Starr, now 75 and still fit as a fiddle, brought back loads of memories for the sold-out crowd as he sang his solo hits […]
Singer Grace Potter takes celebrated live show to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on July 29
From a press release: It was announced today that Grace Potter, described by Spin as “one of the greatest living voices in rock today,” will bring her full band and summer tour to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, July 29 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $29.50, plus […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Johnny Winter All Star Band crafts starry night of blues rock in Wilkes-Barre
Legendary blues rock guitar slinger Johnny Winter died nearly two years ago, but his music lives on thanks to guitarist Paul Nelson and the Johnny Winter All Star Band. The band, which also includes vocalist Jay Stollman and Winter’s longtime drummer Bobby “T” Torello, faithfully reproduced some of the best-known tunes from the legend’s long […]
YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: Wilkes-Barre alternative rock band Down to Six
Down to Six City: Wilkes-Barre Genre(s): Alternative rock, indie rock, post-hardcore Years active: 2010-present Sounds like: Remember when the best rock music in the ’90s was kind of heavy, melodic, and catchy all at once? Down to Six encapsulates that balance perfectly with a little modern indie rock thrown in, sending crashing waves of sound […]
Henry Rollins brings first spoken word tour in 4 years to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 6
From a press release: Former Black Flag and Rollins Band frontman, writer, radio and TV host, and actor Henry Rollins kicks off a multi-city spoken word tour on Oct. 6 in Ft. Lauderdale, with more than 80 additional dates lined up throughout North America, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, New York City, […]
Game Chateau in Wilkes-Barre starts crowdfunding campaign to continue free arts workshops
From a press release: In May, just two months after opening its doors, The Game Chateau in Wilkes-Barre launched a free community class in poetry writing taught by local poet and master teacher Dawn Leas. Yesterday, they launched a screenwriting workshop with local director, producer, and screenwriter Jon YonKondy, MFA. The response from the community […]
Gaslight Theatre Company announces biggest season yet in new Wilkes-Barre performance space
From a press release: The Gaslight Theatre Company will open its 2016-17 season with “Playroom: Garage” on Thursday, July 14 in its new performance space at the East End Center in Wilkes-Barre. The season also includes performances of “Toast!,” “The Pallbearers,” and “Next Fall.” Gaslight Theatre Company, traditionally known for its unique use of venues […]
New York City ska legends The Toasters heat up Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 23
From a press release: It was announced today that New York City ska legends The Toasters will visit the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. as part of the venue’s ongoing “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert series. They will be supported by opening act The Pomps. Tickets, which […]
PHOTOS: Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen at River Street Jazz Cafe, 05/27/16
Wilkes-Barre blues rockers Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen made a small club in Plains feel like an arena on Friday, May 27, filling the River Street Jazz Cafe with badass original tunes and plenty of improvisational jamming that reverberated long into the night. The concert, which began with a groovy alt rock set by […]
