NEPA Philharmonic and Queen on September 27 at the F.M. Kirby Center The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic opens the 2024-25 season with the music of the one and only QUEEN! On stage will be the Philharmonic orchestra under the baton of Maestra Mélisse Brunet and the singers and dancers of Jeans’ n Classics. Also, enhancing the performance will be the voices of the Marywood Chamber Singers. On the set list will be “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Are the Champions,” “We Will Rock You,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” and many other fan favorites. “The music of Queen is unique, and electrifying! The partnership between the NEPA Philharmonic and Jeans’ n Classics will ensure that Queen fans, and those being introduced to Queen for the first time, will have an incredible evening. This is a concert experience not to be missed,” notes Carol Nelson Dembert, Philharmonic Board President. Subscriptions for the 53rd season of the NEPA Phil, as well as single tickets, may be purchased at this time online at nepaphil.org. The season opens with Queen and closes in June with a Tribute to Tina Turner. Main Stage concerts take place from September through June and the concert series includes two Holiday concerts, and Masterworks by Bizet, Sibelius, Copland, Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, Orff’s beloved Carmina Burana, and more. Purchase tickets to two or more concerts and receive a discount of 15 -30% off, as well as first choice of seating. Prices begin at $42 and students K-12 are invited to enjoy the Masterworks at no charge. Thanks to our generous sponsors, the Philharmonic tickets are affordable, especially when purchased with the Early Bird Discount before September 18. The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic is a fully professional symphony orchestra presenting evening and matinee concerts in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. Concerts take place at the FM Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre; Scranton Cultural Center; Kirby Center for Creative Arts at Wyoming Seminary, Kingston; and Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino. For additional information or to purchase tickets, please check out www.nepaphil.org or call the ticket hotline at 570.270.4444. The NEPA Philharmonic is a valuable community resource. A series of four intimate chamber concerts begin on September 19 at the Sordoni Art Gallery, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. Educational programs include a juried mentoring program, a Young People’s Concert, Music in Our Schools, Once Upon a Library, and Music in our Senior Centers. For information about sponsorship for the concerts and educational programs, please contact the Philharmonic office.
PA Route 6: Facade Grant Program Lackawanna County businesses, nonprofits, and commercial property owners could be awarded matching funds up to $5,000 to improve storefronts and exterior upgrades. The $5,000 matching funds is a dollar-to-dollar grant for recipients. Eligible projects can include but are not limited to exterior painting, new signs, and canvas awning replacement. Commercial buildings may be located anywhere in Lackawanna County, but applicants whose properties are located on Route 6 will be given extra weight. PA Route 6 has partnered with the Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area on the grant program. Public meetings are scheduled with the Route 6 Alliance to explain the program guidelines and grant procedures: February 7, 6 PM at the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce February 8, 10 AM at the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce February 8, 6 PM at the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Office February 9, 10 AM at the Lackawanna Valley Heritage Office February 15, 6 PM virtual meeting is scheduled. Contact Vanessa Billings-Seiler at facade@paroute6.com or (812) 774-7082 with questions on the public meetings or grant program. Contact the Lackawanna Heritage Valley at (570) 963-6730 for questions. Learn more about the program online at PARoute6.com/Façade-meeting. Read the full article online at The Times-Tribune.
