NEPA Scene Staff

Legendary Hit Men ‘Time Travel’ back to the Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 30

Legendary Hit Men ‘Time Travel’ back to the Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 30

From a press release: The Hit Men, the legendary performers who toured and recorded with Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Tommy James and the Shondells, Carly Simon, Carole King, Elton John, and many more, return to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, April 28 at 8 p.m., sponsored by Erwine Home Health […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Theatrical brass band Rhythmic Circus tap dances into Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 30

Theatrical brass band Rhythmic Circus tap dances into Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on April 30

From a press release: Homegrown hoofers from the Minneapolis arts scene known as the Rhythmic Circus will bring their dynamic tap and music performance “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now!” to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, which are $25 and $35, plus fees, are on sale now […]

 Rich Howells

VIDEO PREMIERE: Scranton alt rock band Just Blush debuts moody ‘And Your Mother Too’

After a contentious election and with a general state of unrest across the world these days, the “us vs. them” mentality is rampant, which is embodied in the moody new single by Scranton alternative rock band Just Blush. The band’s current lineup – Nick Barno (drums), Andrew Bryant (guitar), Abby Vail (bass), and Todd Oravic […]

 Rich Howells

EXCLUSIVE: Watch and download 2 new acoustic songs by Ed Cuozzo of Scranton’s University Drive

EXCLUSIVE: Watch and download 2 new acoustic songs by Ed Cuozzo of Scranton’s University Drive

Last week during the live recording of Episode 2 of the newly relaunched NEPA Scene Podcast at Coal Creative’s production studio in downtown Wilkes-Barre, Scranton singer, songwriter, and guitarist Edward Cuozzo opened and closed the show with stripped down acoustic versions of two songs from “On/Off: Reset,” the debut album by his new alternative rock […]

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Legendary siblings Donny and Marie Osmond sing at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Aug. 24

Legendary siblings Donny and Marie Osmond sing at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Aug. 24

From a press release: It was announced today that legendary sibling entertainers Donny and Marie Osmond will bring their summer tour to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Aug. 24 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Wells Fargo Concerts and Comedy Series. Tickets, which are $66, $86, and $122, plus fees, go […]

 Rich Howells

MUSIC VIDEO: Wilkes-Barre’s Rosary Guild tells cinematic sci-fi story in ‘Crocodiles’

It seems The Menzingers aren’t the only band from Northeastern Pennsylvania to release an epic music video last week. Wilkes-Barre alternative rock trio Rosary Guild has been working with locally developed music social media app Tunefly on some videos recently, including this submission to NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest: Tunefly co-creator/CEO Sam O’Connell directed a feature-length […]

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Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre redesigns gaming floor and Timbers Buffet, adds Fusion Hybrid games

Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre redesigns gaming floor and Timbers Buffet, adds Fusion Hybrid games

From a press release: Since the opening of Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre in 2006, it has grown into one of the biggest gaming and entertainment attractions in the region. This spring, it will be keeping the momentum going with new enhancements to the property, including a redesign of the gaming floor, a remodel to […]

 Rich Howells

Keystone Rampworks starts crowdfunding campaign for new Wilkes-Barre skate park and entertainment venue

Keystone Rampworks starts crowdfunding campaign for new Wilkes-Barre skate park and entertainment venue

For years, Wilkes-Barre residents Mikki St. Pierre and Jeffery Mushell have heard locals complain that “the scene sucks” and “there’s no place for kids to go,” so instead of joining the cranky chorus, they’re doing something about it. By August of this year, they’re planning to open Keystone Rampworks, LLC, a “sports and recreation complex […]

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Shadows of the 60’s pays tribute to Motown at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on June 10

Shadows of the 60’s pays tribute to Motown at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on June 10

From a press release: FriendlyHart Productions will present Shadows of the 60’s: A Tribute to Motown at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, June 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $29.50, $39.50, and $49.50, plus fees, go on sale this Friday, March 31 at 10 a.m. and will be available at the […]

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Liverpool Legends play Beatles tribute show at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 26

Liverpool Legends play Beatles tribute show at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on May 26

From a press release: Edd Raineri, host of “The Beatledd Fab Four Hour” on King’s College radio station 88.5 WRKC-FM in Wilkes-Barre, will present The Beatles tribute band Liverpool Legends, in conjunction with Louise Harrison, sister of the late Beatles guitarist George Harrison, at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, May 26 at […]