Marywood to Present War of the Worlds – The Panic Broadcast as Its Fall Theatre Production Nearly 88 years after it was first broadcast in late October 1938, Marywood University’s theatre program presents War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast, a theatrical reimagining of one of the most infamous moments in American broadcasting history. Inspired by Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre’s 1938 radio adaptation of H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds, the play takes audiences inside a live radio studio as actors, announcers, shadow theatre artists, and Foley artists create the terrifying story of a Martian invasion before our eyes. What begins as an evening of radio drama quickly blurs the boundary between performance and reality. As fictional news bulletins interrupt the broadcast and reports of destruction spread across the airwaves, audiences witness both the making of a radio play and the cultural panic that became inseparable from its history. Performed as a live stage-and-radio experience, Marywood’s production celebrates the artistry of old-time radio while exploring questions that remain strikingly contemporary: How do we decide what information to trust? What happens when entertainment and news become difficult to distinguish? How quickly can fear spread through a community? The production brings together vintage microphones, live sound effects, Foley work, ensemble storytelling and the visual language of a 1930s/1940s broadcast studio to recreate the excitement and immediacy of radio’s golden age. At once suspenseful, theatrical, and darkly playful, War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast invites audiences to watch a story being constructed in real time – and to consider why, nearly ninety years later, the story of the broadcast itself continues to fascinate us. Performances, which will be held at the Munley Theater in the Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts, have showtimes from October 22-24 at 7:30 p.m. each evening and a matinee-only performance on October 25 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for the general public. Marywood students, faculty, staff, and IHM sisters are free. Tickets can be purchased in advance by credit card online at https://marywood.universitytickets.com or with cash at the door.
Misericordia University to host open houses on October 24 & November 14 The college search comes with plenty of questions, but visiting campus can help students and families begin to find the answers. This fall, Misericordia University will host Open Houses on October 24 and November 14, providing prospective students and their families with an opportunity to experience campus firsthand. Open House offers more than a campus tour. Attendees can walk the campus, meet professors, speak with current students, explore academic spaces, and learn more about scholarships and financial aid while getting answers to questions that matter most during the college search. Whether students already have Misericordia University on their list or are still exploring their options, the Open House provides an opportunity to experience the campus and envision what life at MU could look like. Families and prospective students are encouraged to attend with questions and curiosity and discover whether Misericordia University could be the right fit for their college experience.
Scranton Cultural Center, Roger Waters Presents Legacy – A Pink Floyd Show The father’s legacy. The son’s band. The music that defined a generation. AEG Presents and ICON LIVE today announced Roger Waters Presents LEGACY – A Pink Floyd Show (www.RogerWatersLegacy.com), an all-new live production created under the direction of Roger Waters with a band led by his son Harry Waters, a longtime touring musician, pianist, and composer. An extensive tour will launch in 2027 including a stop at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple on April 7 for one show only at 7:30 PM. Celebrating the defining music and visual world of Pink Floyd’s golden era from 1971-1979, LEGACY brings together a world-class 10-piece band performing selections from The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, and The Wall. The new stage presentation shaped by Roger’s team features a pictorial retrospective of stunning imagery inspired by the original Pink Floyd work, with visuals that the father created during his tenure as the creative force in Pink Floyd. While Harry the son serves as musical director and leads the band on B3 organ, piano, and vocals, all this is presented on hi-def LED video screens. Roger Waters Presents LEGACY will take place in the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Theatre, located on the building’s first floor, with doors opening for bar and concessions at 6:30 PM. Tickets start at $47.60 (includes fees), and will be available for purchase beginning Friday, October 2 at 10 AM at the Fidelity Bank Box Office at the SCC in person or by calling (570) 344-1111, or via Ticketmaster. VIP Sound Check Experience packages are available for an additional fee. “These songs have meant so much to so many people for so many years, and I’m excited for audiences to come together and experience them live again,” says Roger Waters. “Harry has assembled a terrific band, and I can’t wait for fans around the world to see the special show we’ve created together.” For Harry, LEGACY represents a new chapter in a musical relationship with his father that spans decades. Growing up around Pink Floyd, Harry says the music was part of a much broader musical education. “I fell in love with the music immediately,” says Harry. “It really had an impact on me, irrespective of any bias because it was Dad’s music. I still love it deeply to this day. Collaborating with Dad on this new production is such an honor, and I’m so grateful to have the opportunity to bring this music to fans old and new, around the world.” Harry’s connection to the music began long before he became a professional musician. As a child, his voice appeared on Pink Floyd’s The Wall on “Goodbye Blue Sky,” and he recalls witnessing the original The Wall production while still very young. He later spent more than 15 years performing alongside his father on major tours, including The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall, as well as the 2016 Desert Trip concerts. Musically, the production aims to recreate the original recordings as closely as possible. “We are going to authentically recreate the albums as close to note-for-note as we possibly can,” Harry said. Beyond recreating the sound, Harry says LEGACY is intended to reconnect audiences with the ideas at the heart of the music. The show spanning more than two hours reaches deep into Pink Floyd’s catalog. Harry and drummer Graham Broad shaped the set list together, paying tribute to the best loved music from the golden era of Pink Floyd, and building what Harry describes as an intentional arc across the evening. For Harry, some selections carry particular meaning. He calls Animals his favorite Pink Floyd album and “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” his favorite song to play. The band, which features professional musicians who have spent decades performing the music of Pink Floyd, includes: · Harry Waters – B3 Organ, Piano & Vocals · Graham Broad – Drums · Clifton David Broadbridge – Lead Vocals · Edo Scordo – Guitar & Vocals · Antonello Pudva – Guitar · Eva Avila – Backing Vocals · Genevieve Little – Backing Vocals · Dahniel Knight – Bass Guitar & Backing Vocals · Ryan Saranich – Saxophone, Percussion, Extra Guitar & Keyboards · Matt Riddle – Keyboards The search for someone to recreate Roger’s share of the Pink Floyd lead vocals drew extraordinary global interest. Roger and Harry launched a unique worldwide online talent search to find that voice. Harry says he personally listened to more than 3,000 audition submissions before the role was selected. Ultimately, Clifton David Broadbridge emerged as the successful candidate. Originally from Canada and now based in Nashville, Broadbridge is an accomplished vocalist who secured his place in the band following an in-person audition with Harry Waters during a day off from Harry’s tour with Primus. In case you don’t know, Roger Waters is an English musician, singer, songwriter and composer. Waters co-founded Pink Floyd in 1965 and after his fellow founder Syd Barrett succumbed to mental illness in 1967, he became Pink Floyd’s principal lyricist, songwriter, co-lead vocalist and conceptual leader up until his departure in 1985. He played a central role in creating some of the band’s most celebrated albums, including The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Wall. Since then, Waters has enjoyed a successful solo career, releasing albums including The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking (1984), Radio K.A.O.S. (1987), Amused to Death (1992), Is This the Life We Really Want? (2017) and Dark Side of the Moon Redux (2023). Roger Waters is renowned for his spectacular live shows, combining powerful music with enormous stage productions, immersive visuals, striking lighting, video projections, and theatrical effects. His ambitious touring productions are cited as some of rock’s most memorable concerts, including The Wall, In the Flesh, The Dark Side of the Moon Live, Us + Them, and This Is Not a Drill, and have made him one of the most visually impressive and visionary theatrical performers in rock. Few catalogs in rock history have had the worldwide reach of Pink Floyd. The band has sold more than 250 million albums worldwide, according to its official biography, while The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall have both been inducted into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame. More than six decades after the band formed, its music continues to reach a massive global audience, with approximately 28.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify as of August 2026. For tickets and more information, visit www.RogerWatersLegacy.com and follow @RogerWaterslegacy and #RogerWatersLegacy on social media.
Mohegan Sun Arena, Tom Segura Announces 2027 Stand-Up Comedy Tour Today actor, comedian, writer, entrepreneur and one of the biggest names in the comedy business, Tom Segura, announced the first leg of his new stand-up comedy tour Tom Segura: Preposterous. Following his 2024-2025 global tour Come Together, Segura announced 30 new cities to start his 2027 tour and is coming to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, April 30th, 2027! Tickets will be available on presale starting Wednesday, September 30th at 10:00am before the general on sale Friday, October 2nd. Tickets and all tour dates can be found at tomsegura.com/tour. Before Tom kicks off his 2027 tour, he’ll be headlining the first ever Fastball Comedy Festival in Mesa, AZ at Sloan Park. The two-day comedy event features Bill Burr, Tom Segura and special guest Rachel Feinstein on October 17th and on the following night, October 18th, Dave Chapelle with Andrew Santino. Single and two day passes on sale now at fastballcomedy.com.
MFHS to Host Annual Community Luncheon MFHS will host its annual community luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at noon at The Banks Waterfront in Kingston, Pa. The luncheon reception will provide an opportunity for community members to gather and celebrate the organization’s work. This year’s luncheon will recognize the 2026 award recipient, PA Black Maternal Health Caucus, for its contributions to improving Black maternal health and supporting families and communities. Tickets for the luncheon are $75. RSVPs are required by Friday, Oct. 16.
CHOP Out Hunger to be celebrated at Feeding the Future event. Individual tickets are now on sale for the upcoming Feeding the Future event, taking place Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at 5 p.m. at Constantino’s Catering. The event will celebrate CHOP Out Hunger and honor Dalida Walton for her contributions to the community. Tickets are $125 per person and offer an opportunity to come together in support of the event’s mission. Those interested in attending can purchase tickets here.
National Museum of Industrial History to host Steel Weekend 2026 The National Museum of Industrial History will host Steel Weekend on October 10-11, celebrating the regions rich industrial heritage while also exploring the past, present, and future of steel making. The two day event will include a variety of activities for visitors of all ages including a hot iron pour, steelworkers portrait studio, guest speakers, pop-up exhibits, youth activities, public art, and much more. Attendees can also enjoy live demonstrations, workshops, and refreshments throughout the weekend. Admission will be free all weekend. For more information, contact Mike Piersa at mpiersa@nmih.org, or click here to learn more about Steel Weekend 2026.
Outreach- Center for Community Resources to Host a Parent Cafe Outreach- Center for Community Resources will host its upcoming parent cafe on Wednesday, October 21 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The event will take place at Outreach, located at 431 North 7th Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503. The events topic, “Falling Into Family: Gather, Grow, and Recharge”, will provide parents with an opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, focus on self-care, and recharge while reflecting on the people and things that matter most. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. A complimentary dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Free childcare will be available with registration. Attendees will also be entered into a raffle for a $25 gift card. For more information, call or text Chrissy Colon at (570) 955-7857. Registration is available by scanning the QR code in the photo below, and by filling out the form with necessary information.
The Frolic: UNC Celebrates 20 Years of a Scranton Fundraising Tradition What began on a freezing February night at the historic Lackawanna Train Station in 2005 has grown into a Scranton fundraising tradition that continues more than two decades later. This fall, United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania (UNC) will celebrate 20 years since the first Chocoholic Frolic when it presents The Frolic: Harvest at the Hilton presented by PNC on Thursday, October 1, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center. The story of The Frolic begins with SCOLA (Scranton Council for Literacy Advance) and Nancy Dressel, the organization’s development director who was charged with developing a fundraiser. The result was the first Chocoholic Frolic in 2006. Dressel recently recalled an inaugural event that was memorable for more than the food. Freezing rain made for terrible weather, but the community still turned out. Inside the former Lackawanna Train Station, vendors lined the room as guests sampled creations from area restaurants, bakeries and other food businesses. The response was greater than organizers anticipated. Dressel remembers a huge circular line of guests winding through the event to taste the many locally made chocolate creations. The event quickly became a success and eventually outgrew the Train Station, moving to the Hilton as attendance continued to grow. Despite its name, Dressel said the vision for the Chocoholic Frolic was never limited to chocolate desserts. Restaurants were encouraged to experiment, incorporating chocolate into unexpected dishes and savory foods like cocoa-rubbed meats and other creative combinations. That spirit of culinary experimentation helped turn the Frolic into an anticipated community event. When SCOLA later became part of United Neighborhood Centers, UNC continued the fundraiser and the tradition that came with it. Over the years, the event evolved beyond its chocolate theme into a broader celebration of the region’s food and beverage community. “The Frolic continues to honor the spirit of the original event SCOLA created; bringing people together for a great experience while supporting important work in our community,” said Lisa Durkin, President and CEO of United Neighborhood Centers. “The adult literacy and English language programs that SCOLA championed not only continue at UNC but have grown to serve an increasingly diverse community. It’s meaningful that, more than 20 years later, The Frolic is still bringing people together and helping make that work possible.” This year’s participating restaurants include Abbiocco, A’tera 519, Alter Bar Scranton, B&G Winery, Barbour’s Bakery, Café Rinaldi, Coffee Inclusive, Colarusso’s Coal Fired Pizza & Colarusso’s Pasta Fresca, Cooper’s Seafood House, Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, Groove Brewing, Harvest Seasonal Grill, Hilton Scranton & Conference Center, Lucchi Family Wine Cellars, Lynn Sandy’s Bakery, Maximum Zen, Peanut Bar & Cashew Lounge, Stirna’s Restaurant, Sweet Tooth by Chocolate Creations, Warney Cellar and Tap, and more. Guests can move throughout the event sampling food, desserts, wine, beer and other beverages while enjoying live music, raffles and an evening designed for mingling and discovering local favorites. Jeremy Lewan of WNEP will serve as emcee for the evening, with live music by Michelle McGrath and Eric Dixon. The event is presented by PNC, with additional support from Gold Sponsors Knowles Insurance, the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund and Geisinger; Silver Sponsor Alliance Wealth Advisors; Bronze Sponsors Comcast, Fastenal, Highmark, the Honesdale National Bank, and more. Proceeds benefit United Neighborhood Centers, which serves more than 11,000 individuals and families throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania each year. UNC programs include food and housing assistance, childcare and youth programming, adult education and English language learning, workforce development, services for older adults, community health initiatives and neighborhood revitalization. The connection to the original SCOLA fundraiser also remains. Adult education and English language learning—the programs the original Chocoholic Frolic was created to support—continue today as part of UNC’s work. From a packed Train Station on a freezing night in 2005 to more than 20 food and beverage partners gathering at the Hilton in 2026, The Frolic has continued to evolve while maintaining the idea at its heart: bringing the community together around great food while supporting its neighbors. UNC’s 18th Annual Frolic: Harvest at the Hilton presented by PNC will be held Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center. Tickets are $50 and include tastings from participating food and beverage partners. Tickets and additional information are available through United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Attend The Frolic – Harvest at the Hilton to support United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA (UNC) will host The Frolic-Harvest at the Hilton on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center. The 21+ event will bring the community together for an evening of food, drinks, entertainment and support for UNC’s programs and services. Guests can enjoy more than 20 tastings from a variety of local bars, businesses and bakeries, along with live music from Michelle Conaboy McGrath. WNEP’s Jeremy Lewan will serve as emcee, and attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in raffle prizes throughout the evening. Tickets are $50 per person. Proceeds will support United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA and its programs and services that benefit individuals and families throughout the community. Tickets can be purchased by scanning the event QR code, visiting www.uncnepa.org/frolic-2026/ or calling 272-228-1371.
