LIBRARY STAFF PICKS: Read the recommended books for February 2015
Every month, the staff of the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre offers their recommendations for new or classic books 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. We also have a movie recommendation […]
PHOTOS: Title Fight ‘Hyperview’ record release show, 02/03/15
Since signing with Anti- Records and being covered by major media outlets like NPR, Vogue, and Pitchfork, Title Fight may have reached a new level of popularity recently, but their Northeastern Pennsylvania roots remain strong. The Kingston punk/shoegaze band held a free all-ages record release show right at home at the Gallery of Sound in […]
Events happening this week in downtown Wilkes-Barre: Feb. 3-9
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, Feb. 3 Event: Wyoming Valley Art League Artists Social Time: 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Location: Wyoming Valley […]
NEPA Scene hosts Mid-Winter Talent Showcase at The Woodlands in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 27
Comedians, musicians, poets, and magicians join together to highlight homegrown talent
The Woodlands Inn in Wilkes-Barre and NEPA Scene are partnering up to present a local talent showcase on Friday, Feb. 27, featuring some of the very best comedians, musicians, poets, and magicians that the area has to offer. The NEPA Scene Mid-Winter Talent Showcase aims to highlight homegrown talent and expose these performers to new […]
Frank Sinatra Jr. performs his father’s music for 100th birthday celebration in Wilkes-Barre
From a press release: As we inch closer to what would have been his 100th birthday, the timeless songs of the legendary Frank Sinatra need to be sung. Frank Sinatra Jr. has inherited that honor. It was announced today that Sinatra Jr. will celebrate his father with a multimedia centennial concert at the F.M. Kirby […]
Events happening this week in downtown Wilkes-Barre: Jan. 27-Feb. 2
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 Thursday, Jan. 29 Event: Artist’s Opening Reception for Dale Threlkeld: End of Illusion Time: 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Location: […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Scene Open Mic Night, 01/20/15
With all the great musicians who have come through the NEPA Scene Open Mic Nights at The Woodlands Inn in Wilkes-Barre, it’s surprising that it took eight weeks for a musical act to win the audience vote, but it’s easy to see why Skip Monday was the first to do so on Tuesday, Jan. 20. […]
‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ Loretta Lynn performs in Wilkes-Barre on June 26
From a press release: “The Coal Miner’s Daughter” is coming to the Diamond City. It was announced today that legendary country singer Loretta Lynn will visit the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, June 26 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $40, $55, $65 (Gold Circle), and $99 (very limited Pit), plus […]
