Wilkes-Barre Chamber opens tech and multimedia THINK Center and launches Connect service
From a press release: On Wednesday, April 20, the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce officially opened the Wilkes-Barre THINK Center, a state-of-the-art technology workshop and multimedia center at its Innovation Center building in downtown Wilkes-Barre. “The nearly 6,000 square foot facility provides individuals with the tools and support they need to turn a concept into […]
Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre hosts all-day Marvel marathon with Captain America movies on April 30
From a press release: With the summer blockbuster season now in full swing, friends of the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre will hold a 12-hour Marvel Madness Marathon starting at noon on Saturday, April 30. The marathon includes all the movies starring Captain America – “Captain America: The First Avenger,” “The Avengers,” “Captain America: The Winter […]
EXCLUSIVE: Fan gets Scranton band Those Clever Foxes to reunite for all-day music fest on April 30 in Wilkes-Barre
In March of 2015, Those Clever Foxes called it quits, but even after a full year passed, fans of the Scranton indie punk band still haven’t forgotten about them. In fact, one fan in particular, Ray Meoni, is making sure they’re heard live at least one more time. Organizing some of his favorite local bands […]
Dolly Parton brings first tour in 25 years to Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on June 22
From a press release: The one and only Dolly Parton is set to bring her boundless energy to the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, June 22 on her first major tour in more than 25 years. This will be a rare opportunity to hear her perform from her double-disc album […]
John Mellencamp takes Plain Spoken Tour to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 14
From a press release: John Mellencamp’s Plain Spoken Tour has been called “a triumphant, career-spanning show” (Hollywood Reporter) and a “superb performance… still full of fiery defiance” (Boston Globe). The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer launched the tour in early 2015 to support his critically-acclaimed 22nd studio album, “Plain Spoken,” and extended it with […]
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Cory Branan playing Kirby Center’s Chandelier Lobby in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 9
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre has added some new shows to its ongoing “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert series, including singer/songwriter Cory Branan on Friday, Sept. 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the show, plus fees, go on sale this […]
Grateful Dead spin-off New Riders of the Purple Sage performs at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre July 1
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre has added some new shows to its ongoing “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert series, including the New Riders of the Purple Sage on Friday, July 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the show, plus fees, […]
Johnny Winter All Star Band, a tribute with original members, plays Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre June 11
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre has added some new shows to its ongoing “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert series, including the Johnny Winter All Star Band on Saturday, June 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the show, plus fees, go […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Even before hospitalization, Ace Frehley flawlessly rocks Wilkes-Barre show
Following a blistering performance on Friday, April 15 at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley ended up at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital suffering from exhaustion and dehydration. Frehley, who will turn 65 on April 27, played for 80 minutes at the Kirby Center, which was his 11th concert […]
Record Store Day limited releases and live performances on April 16 keep local indie stores ‘special’
NEPA store owners select this year's hottest items
For the past eight years, the third Saturday in April has made music lovers feel like kids in a candy store. This Saturday, April 16 will be no different as Record Store Day once again brings hundreds of limited edition vinyl records to independent record stores nationwide. Locally, all three locations of Gallery of Sound […]
