NEPA SCENE PODCAST: Shots for Tots and raising money for art students in Wilkes-Barre
Recorded and produced every week by Internet marketing company Coal Creative in their production studio in downtown Wilkes-Barre, the award-winning NEPA Scene Podcast presents honest, uncensored interviews and in-depth discussions about local arts, entertainment, and the issues that matter to Northeastern Pennsylvania. The live, multi-camera show streams in high definition on NEPA Scene’s Facebook page […]
Howard Gospel Choir sings gospel music at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 17
From a press release: The Howard Gospel Choir, a premier performing arts ensemble and one of the first collegiate choirs, will visit the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at the Kirby Center box office (71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre), online at kirbycenter.org, and […]
Meet stuntmen and World Championship Ice Racers in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 8 before race on Dec. 9
From a press release: Daredevil Ryan S., stuntman Ken Remer, and local ice racer Jeremy Orr will be meeting and taking photos with fans at Two Jacks Cycle & Powersports in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Dec. 8 before World Championship Ice Racing takes over the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township this Saturday, […]
‘SNL’ comedian and actor Jim Breuer performs at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 24
From a press release: It was announced today that comedian, actor, author, and singer Jim Breuer will perform stand-up at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 at 8 p.m. as part of the Wells Fargo Concerts and Comedy series. Tickets, which are $25, $35, and $49, plus fees, go on […]
World Championship Ice Racing caps icy weekend at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre Dec. 7-9
From a press release: Residents of Northeastern Pennsylvania should not be expecting any slippery roadways this weekend (hopefully), but inside the SMG-managed Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township, the icy conditions on the arena floor will lead to some family fun for all. Within a 48-hour timeframe, the ice surface at Mohegan […]
Country rockers Poco and Jim Messina reunite at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 22
From a press release: West Coast country rockers Poco and co-founding member Jim Messina will reunite on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. for an unforgettable evening at the F.M. Kirby Center in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Tickets, which are $29.50, $39.50, and $49.50, plus fees, go on sale this Friday, Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. […]
VIDEO: ‘The Walking Dead’ oddly references Wilkes-Barre in latest episode
Northeastern Pennsylvania fans of “The Walking Dead” had to rewind their DVRs last night to make sure they heard right – the city of Wilkes-Barre received an odd mention in the dialogue of Episode 7 of Season 8. The popular AMC television show, which follows a group of zombie apocalypse survivors, is filmed and largely […]
REVIEW: Breaking Benjamin rewards hometown fans with surprise acoustic show in Luzerne
Arriving just before Breaking Benjamin started their first song on Thursday, Nov. 30, it seemed like this would be the first show that NEPA Scene would have to review from outside the venue looking in. That’s because, just two days ago, the multi-platinum-selling rock band from Wilkes-Barre surprised their hometown fans by announcing a free, […]
F.M. Kirby Fest raises funds for children’s programming in Wilkes-Barre on April 21
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre will be holding their second annual F.M. Kirby Fest: A Night of Pints, Pinot & Performing Arts on Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. In 2017, more than 20 various wineries, breweries, and restaurants handed out samples […]
‘Jabber,’ a powerful play about Muslim teen, comes to Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Feb. 12
From a press release: One of the top Canadian plays of 2013, “Jabber,” will be performed at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 at 7 p.m. as part of the Lobby for the Arts series. Tickets, which are $10, plus fees, are on sale now and available through the Kirby […]
