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Paul Thorn brings blues-rock sound to Kirby Center’s Chandelier Lobby on April 17

Paul Thorn brings blues-rock sound to Kirby Center’s Chandelier Lobby on April 17

From a press release: Roots-rock songwriter and performer Paul Thorn will bring his anthemic songs from his new album, Too Blessed to Be Stressed,” to the F.M. Kirby Center’s Chandelier Lobby series on Friday, April 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the show, plus fees, are […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Pro golf personality David Feherty swings into Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on June 4

Pro golf personality David Feherty swings into Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on June 4

From a press release: It was just announced that former pro golfer and current golf analyst David Feherty will bring a hilarious night of storytelling to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, June 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $40, $60, and $164 (limited VIP experience), plus applicable […]

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Michael Bolton will perform at Mohegan Sun Casino in Wilkes-Barre on June 13

From a press release: Known for his iconic and timeless music, Michael Bolton will bring his Grammy award-winning talents to the Keystone Grand Ballroom at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, June 13. Some of Bolton’s most popular hits include “When a Man Loves a Woman,” “How Am I Supposed to Live […]

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Tribute bands will Party on the Patio for free every Thursday at Mohegan Sun Casino in Wilkes-Barre

Tribute bands will Party on the Patio for free every Thursday at Mohegan Sun Casino in Wilkes-Barre

From a press release: Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre will host the largest party in all of Northeastern Pennsylvania every Thursday starting May 28 with their annual Party on the Patio series. Each week, live entertainment will be provided by some of the most exciting tribute bands in the country. Sponsored by Coors […]

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Golden Dragon Acrobats swing into Mohegan Sun Casino in Wilkes-Barre on June 6

From a press release: Recognized throughout the world as the premier Chinese acrobatic touring company of today, the Golden Dragon Acrobats will bring their award-winning talents to the Keystone Grand Ballroom of Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, June 6. Tickets for this event will go on sale on Friday, March 27 […]

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Live version of PBS Kids show ‘Wild Kratts’ comes to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Aug. 1

Live version of PBS Kids show ‘Wild Kratts’ comes to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Aug. 1

From a press release: The wildly popular PBS Kids television show “Wild Kratts” is coming to the live stage – “Wild Kratts LIVE!” visits the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre for two performances on Saturday, Aug. 1 at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 27 at […]

 Rich Howells

STREAMING: Hear Breaking Benjamin’s first new song, ‘Failure,’ from ‘Dark Before Dawn’

As promised, Breaking Benjamin have released their new single this morning, “Failure,” their first new track since going on hiatus, along with further details about their upcoming full-length album. The Wilkes-Barre-based rock band’s last album of original material, “Dear Agony,” was released in 2009, so fans have eagerly anticipated new music, and from the sound […]

 Rich Howells

Breaking Benjamin will release new album ‘Dark Before Dawn’ on June 23, first single ‘Failure’ on March 23

Breaking Benjamin will release new album ‘Dark Before Dawn’ on June 23, first single ‘Failure’ on March 23

After posting a teaser video on March 12 with only “3/23/15” to hint at some type of release, Breaking Benjamin has revealed that the new single “Failure” will arrive on that date, as well as a new album called “Dark Before Dawn” on June 23. View the teaser below: Post by Breaking Benjamin. The Wilkes-Barre […]

 Rich Howells

PHOTOS: Wilkes-Barre St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 03/15/15

PHOTOS: Wilkes-Barre St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 03/15/15

The Wilkes-Barre St. Patrick’s Day Parade may come a day after Scranton’s parade, but that doesn’t mean there’s any less effort put into the festivities or any less fun to be had. Kicking off with the Renal Race to fight kidney cancer earlier in the morning, NEPA Scene photographer Robb Malloy captured the colorful characters […]

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Events happening this week in downtown Wilkes-Barre: March 17-23

Events happening this week in downtown Wilkes-Barre: March 17-23

Every Tuesday, the Downtown Wilkes-Barre Business Association and Diamond City Partnership release a list of events happening in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Subscribe here to receive this list via e-mail or just check NEPA Scene each week. Downtown events Tuesday, March 17 Event: Wyoming Valley Art League Artists Social Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: Wyoming Valley Art […]