IN THE OFFICE: Tony Halchak – Wilkes-Barre indie folk singer/songwriter
On Tuesdays, WVIA partners with NEPA Scene to bring you In the Office, a brand new online music series shot in an actual office space at WVIA’s home in Pittston. Featuring original musicians from Northeastern Pennsylvania, the series includes a full live performance video, streaming songs, photos, and an interview that’s exclusive to NEPA Scene. […]
Wilkes University rescinds honorary degree awarded to Bill Cosby in 2004
Joining many other universities across the country, Wilkes University has rescinded its honorary degree granted to Bill Cosby back in 2004. University trustees voted unanimously on Oct. 2 to revoke Cosby’s honorary doctorate of humane letters, according to the Associated Press. Over 50 women have come forward in the past year and accused the once […]
Theatrical NEPA punk rock band Psycho Nurse reunites after 30 years in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 24
From a press release: Just when you thought it was safe… Psycho Nurse the band is back for their 30th anniversary reunion and the launch of their Mid-Life Crisis Tour, featuring 99 percent of the original founding members! Head Nurse Roxie, Dr. D. Raper, Nurse Raven Madd, Dr. BB Arthur, Nurse Ricki Rachett, Dr. Robbie, […]
Blues rock guitar legend Joe Bonamassa returns to the Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 19
From a press release: It was just announced today that blues rock guitar legend Joe Bonamassa will return to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, May 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $79, $89, $99, and $125, plus applicable fees, go on sale this Friday, Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. and will […]
Food Network star Alton Brown cooks up new live show ‘Eat Your Science’ in Wilkes-Barre on April 21
From a press release: Television personality, author, and Food Network star Alton Brown, who created a new form of live entertainment with his first live culinary variety show, announced details today for the all-new “Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science” tour. Beginning in April 2016, the new live show will visit 40 U.S. cities, including […]
Boo Bash party and costume contest returns to Mohegan Sun Casino on Oct. 30
From a press release: The Boo Bash is back to haunt Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre! Celebrate Halloween on Friday, Oct. 30 with live music, a costume contest with cash prizes, spooktacular cocktails, and more from 7 p.m.-midnight in the Keystone Grand Ballroom. Grab your masks, superhero tights, or angel wings and enter […]
Progressive rock trio Highly Suspect performs at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 2
From a press release: It has been announced that Highly Suspect, a progressive rock band based in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, will be visiting the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Monday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. as a part of the ongoing “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” concert series. Tickets, which are $15 in advance […]
World’s 1st Middleswarth Chip Eating Contest announced, benefits charity
If you ever hoped to be crowned King or Queen of Chips, your dreams may soon be realized. Northeast Snacks has announced the world’s first Middleswarth Chip Eating Contest, where contestants will be challenged to eat the most amount of chips by weight in two minutes – you choose the flavor. The winner will receive […]
Read this comic telling the strange, sad story of Wilkes-Barre cartoonist Ham Fisher on his 115th birthday
Born on Sept. 24, 1900 (though some records say 1901), Hammond Edward Fisher – better known simply as Ham Fisher – was a cartoonist from Wilkes-Barre famous for creating the comic strip “Joe Palooka.” While this classic comic of the fictional heavyweight boxing champ isn’t as well-known today, it was huge in the 1930s all […]
