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To Write Love on Her Arms founder to speak for free at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 18

To Write Love on Her Arms founder to speak for free at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 18

From a press release: It was announced today that Jamie Tworkowski, founder of the popular nonprofit organization To Write Love on Her Arms, will bring his message of hope to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Monday, April 18 at 7 p.m. Established in 2006, To Write Love on Her Arms is a nonprofit […]

 Jess Meoni

PHOTOS: Earthmouth, Foul Taste, and Wrath of Typhon in Scranton, 02/12/16

PHOTOS: Earthmouth, Foul Taste, and Wrath of Typhon in Scranton, 02/12/16

Scranton doom metal band Earthmouth filled the Irish Wolf Pub in downtown Scranton with their psychedelic stoner sound on Friday, Feb. 12, unleashing their third album, “Harvest of the Autumn Sun,” at the CD release show. Wilkes-Barre thrash metal band Foul Taste and York heavy metal group Wrath of Typhon opened the pit to an […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo perform acoustic show at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 20

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo perform acoustic show at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 20

From a press release: It was announced today that the F.M. Kirby Center will welcome Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo for a very intimate acoustic evening in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, May 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $45, $59, and $69, plus fees, go on sale this Friday, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. and […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

LIBRARY STAFF PICKS: Read the recommended books for February 2016

LIBRARY STAFF PICKS: Read the recommended books for February 2016

Every month, the staff of the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre offers their recommendations for new or classic books (and sometimes movies) available through the Luzerne County Library System. Donate to the library and subscribe to the Osterhout Insider newsletter to keep up-to-date with what’s happening at the Osterhout and its branches.

 NEPA Scene Staff

STREAMING: Wilkes-Barre duo The ClamStompers’ new ‘X-Files’ song makes you want to believe

STREAMING: Wilkes-Barre duo The ClamStompers’ new ‘X-Files’ song makes you want to believe

The ClamStompers, comprised of Katie Kelly and Aaron McCurdy, may have just put out their debut EP, “Dwayne,” on Jan. 16, but they’re already back at it, releasing “The Ballad of Mulder and Scully” for those who appreciate science fiction, classic country and folk music, government conspiracies, or a strange combination of all those things. […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Comedian and actor Kevin James returns to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on June 24

Comedian and actor Kevin James returns to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on June 24

From a press release: It was announced today that comedian and actor Kevin James will make his long-awaited return to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, June 24 at 7 p.m., presented by the Kirby Center and AM Productions. Tickets, which are $36, $52, and $76, plus fees, go on sale this Friday, […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater brings trained rescue animals to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre April 5

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater brings trained rescue animals to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre April 5

From a press release: It has been announced that Magic City Productions and CrossRhodes Entertainment will welcome the Popovich Comedy Pet Theater to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $12.50, $22.50, and $27.50, plus fees, are on sale now and available through the Kirby Center […]

 Rich Howells

VIDEO: Breaking Benjamin cover Bowie and Queen’s ‘Under Pressure’ with Disturbed’s David Draiman

Breaking Benjamin is known for mixing cover songs into their live sets from various influential artists like Nirvana, Alice in Chains, and Tool, so with the recent passing of David Bowie, it’s no surprise that the Wilkes-Barre band would perform one of the Thin White Duke’s most well-known songs – “Under Pressure,” his hit collaboration […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Folk rock duo Indigo Girls perform at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on March 20

Folk rock duo Indigo Girls perform at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on March 20

From a press release: It was just announced this morning that the Grammy Award-winning Indigo Girls will perform at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $39, $49, and $59, plus fees, go on sale Monday, Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. and will be available through […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Magician and ‘America’s Got Talent’ finalist Drew Thomas will ‘Materialize’ in Wilkes-Barre on April 16

Magician and ‘America’s Got Talent’ finalist Drew Thomas will ‘Materialize’ in Wilkes-Barre on April 16

From a press release: “America’s Got Talent” finalist Drew Thomas will make magic at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre during his “Materialize” stage show on Saturday, April 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $25, $30, and $40, plus fees, are on sale now and available through the Kirby Center box office (71 Public […]