Marywood University to Host Orchestra Benefit Concert Marywood University’s Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance will present an orchestra concert featuring “Romantic Classics” on Friday, December 8, 7:30 p.m., at the Munley Theatre in the Sette LaVerghetta Center. The performance will be conducted by John Masko, Marywood’s new Director of Orchestral Activities. Admission for the benefit concert is $10 for adults and $5 for students/children. Those with a valid Marywood ID and IHM Sisters will be admitted for free. Proceeds from the performance will be used exclusively to support Marywood students’ performances. The orchestra will perform three classics from the romantic period, including: Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet, Bizet’s Second L’Arlésienne Suite, and Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture. The Marywood Orchestra is a student orchestra that also includes some musicians from the greater Scranton community. For more information on Marywood’s Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, or to view upcoming performances, go marywood.edu/mtd.
The Scranton Cultural Center Bringing Ancient Aliens to the Masonic Temple Listing Information: WHAT: Ancient Aliens LIVETM: Project Earth WHEN: May 1 at 7:30 PM | Doors at 7:00 PM WHERE: Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, Weinberg Theatre;420 N. Washington Avenue – Scranton, PA 18503 PRICES: $52.70 – $74.90. VIP Upgrade Package available. *Panelist Headshots available at: https://aenetworks.box.com/s/plrsc5ndjjt3zm80o1ebhvfacm78ujp0 The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple will host Ancient Aliens LIVE: Project Earth, a live, in-person event that will explore questions as old as the planet itself: Have extraterrestrials visited Earth? Are they here now, and when will they reveal themselves? The ninety-minute live experience taking place on May 1 celebrates the long-running program Ancient Aliens on The HISTORYâ Channel and features Ancient Astronaut theorist Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, investigative mythologist William Henry, aerospace engineer, UK government UFO investigator Nick Pope, and real-life Indiana Jones, David Childress, as they discuss thought-provoking extraterrestrial theories on fan-favorite topics from Ancient Egypt to the moon, and paves for us the long road to Disclosure. Ancient Aliens LIVE: Project Earth is an experiential extension of Ancient Aliens that explores the theory that extraterrestrials have visited Earth for millions of years. Ancient Aliens LIVE: Project Earth will bring the same curiosity and in-depth examination to the questions, speculations, provocative controversies, first-hand accounts, and grounded theories surrounding this age-old debate. In addition to engaging panel discussions and an audience Q&A, the event will also offer attendees the opportunity to purchase VIP upgrade photo opportunity with the stars, and exclusive Ancient Aliens LIVE: Project Earth merchandise. Tickets for Ancient Aliens LIVE: Project Earth tour go on sale December 1 at 10 AM at the Fidelity Bank Box Office at the SCC in person or by calling (570) 344-1111, or via Ticketmaster. For more information or to view a full schedule of events, visit SCCMT.org.
The Chamber Celebrates 2023 SAGE Award Winners at Chamber Gala The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce hosted its Chamber Gala on Friday, November 3, where they presented the 2023 SAGE Awards—the Scranton Awards for Growth and Excellence. Verizon presented this year’s event at the Scranton Art Haus Theater and Cinema Club. Chamber board chair, Jerry Musheno, opened the ceremony by thanking all finalists, award sponsors, and Gala sponsors for their dedication to the NEPA community. The following were presenters for the evening—John Basalyga, owner of Scranton Art Haus, Marketplace at Steamtown, and JBAS Realty, and Robert McGuckin, manager–state and local government affairs for Verzion. Mike Castellano, special projects manager, United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne, and Pike Counties, served as the emcee for the evening. The SAGE Awards honor outstanding local businesses for their talent, creativity, and innovation. The Chamber received nearly 90 SAGE Award applications. A team of volunteers scored the applications. The top three scoring applications were named finalists. The 2023 SAGE Awards offered a new category to highlight businesses and their significant milestones, the Milestone Awards. 14 businesses were recognized throughout the award show: DBA Architects, LLC, Fidelity Bank, Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Highland Associates, Ltd., Inspired Studio, Montage Mountain Resorts, Needle Law, PC, Outreach – Center for Community Resources, Ski Shack, Space Time Mead & Cider Works, Talerico’s Tropical Winery, Tobyhanna Army Depot, WVIA, and WNEP. The Chamber congratulates all finalists and winners of the 2023 SAGE Awards. The winners in each category are: BUSINESS OF THE YEAR• Titan Tree Service, Inc. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT EXCELLENCE• Tobyhanna Army Depot CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE• Tech42, LLC.MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS EXCELLENCE• The Honesdale National Bank NEW AND EMERGING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR• LFG Life Fitness Goals NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR• WVIA PRODUCT AND SERVICES EXCELLENCE• Merut Construction PEOPLE’S CHOICE• United Sports Academy SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR• Ski Shack WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE• Woodloch Resorts
Bartari to Host Fundraiser for Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital Bartari will be hosting the 3rd Annual “Quarters for Kids” an Extra Life event, which benefits the Geisinger Janet Weis Children Hospital. The event will take place on Sunday, November 5th from 11 am. to 11 pm. The fundraiser is looking for monetary donations, raffle items, and items from Child Life Donation Wish List. (See attached list below. These items have to be new.) All donations can be dropped off at Bartari, 101 Adams Ave. Scranton or at A.J Guzzi General Contractors, 9 Skyline Drive, Clark Summit. Any questions please call Carol Heim at (570) 498-2004. Donation List
Child Hunger Outreach Partners Hosts Faith & Family Night at WBS Penguins Child Hunger Outreach Partners (CHOP) is excited to invite you to join us at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins hockey game on Saturday, Nov. 11 for their annual Faith & Family Night! The evening will include music, fun, and hockey! Best of all YOU can make an impact while having a great time. For every ticket purchased, you will be providing 4 backpack program bags to children in our local community. You don’t want to miss out! The details and link are below! Game Day: Saturday, November 11 at 6:05 PM, Doors open at 5 PM Tickets are $19-$24, CHOP receives $4 from every ticket Devoted, Cedar Roots, and All That Glitter will be performing pregame, during the intermission, and post-game. Perks You Receive When You Purchase Tickets: The first 20 purchases will be invited to participate in the High Five Tunnel as the players enter the arena for the evening! The next 20 purchases will be given a FANboni ride during either the 1st or 2nd intermission. The first 50 purchases are entered into a raffle to perform the Puck Drop prior to the game. The first 150 tickets sold will receive a CHOP cup The first 200 purchases will be entered into a Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins merch basket raffle Purchase Your and help us Chop Out Hunger!
Settlers Hospitality Makes It a November to Remember When the calendar turns to November, Settlers Hospitality responds with a collection of special events that capture the essence of the season. The Settlers Inn, Ledges Hotel, and Silver Birches deliver the flavors and festivities that make this a treasured time in the Pocono Mountains. A special salute to members of the armed forces commemorates Veterans Day. Veterans may enjoy a complimentary overnight stay on November 12 at The Settlers Inn, Ledges Hotel, Silver Birches or Hotel Anthracite. The Settlers Inn will also host a welcome wine and cheese on Sunday evening especially for service members along with a fireside chat by Steve Pratt and a photo exhibit in The Undercroft. Reservations are required for overnight accommodation. Guests to The Settlers Inn on November 17 will take a deep dive into the world of truffles. The Italian Wine Dinner boasts an elegant Italian menu of truffle inspired dishes expertly paired with cellar wines featuring Urbani Truffles and Pio Cesare Winery. The sumptuous menu includes dishes such as Truffle Whipped Mascarpone in a Phyllo Cup, Truffle Potato and Lukan’s Farm Egg Stuffed Raviolo with a White Truffle Butter Sauce as well as Creamy Ricotta Cheesecake with Pistachio and Truffle Honey Glaze. Kevin Gaudreau will serve as guest chef for the evening. The James Beard nominee is the owner of the renowned Beech Restaurant in Jamestown, RI. Reservations are required. Every Wednesday beginning November 1, guests to Glass-wine.bar.kitchen will enjoy a Taste of Tokyo. The restaurant located inside Ledges Hotel offers weekly authentic Izakaya style small plate and Japanese brew features. Gorgeous Floral has tablescapes covered for Turkey Day. Attend the Thanksgiving Centerpiece Sip and Snip on November 16 from 5:30-7 p.m. to create your own fresh floral bouquet for the dinner table. The light-hearted evening includes a mocktail or cocktail. Before the big feast, take part in Friendsgiving at Glass-wine.bar.kitchen. The casual celebration on Thanksgiving Eve, November 22, features live music by John Curtin plus food specials. Gather for Thanksgiving in Hawley at the properties of Settlers Hospitality. For a traditional Thanksgiving meal of farm-to-table favorites, make a reservation for Thanksgiving Dinner at The Settlers Inn on November 23. Seating is available from noon-6:30 p.m. Celebrate lakeside with the Thanksgiving Buffet at The Waterfront at Silver Birches on November 23 from noon-5 p.m. You may also opt to stay home and enjoy a Thanksgiving feast with none of the cooking. Both The Settlers Inn and The Dock on Wallenpaupack will offer Thanksgiving Dinner to Go featuring turkey and all the trimmings. Orders must be placed by November 21. Meals will be ready for pick up on November 23 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Settlers Cares Foundation helps usher in the holiday season with an Ugly Sweater Happy Hour on November 28. The evening will feature a crew of celebrity bartenders led by Pocono Travel Network’s Jim Hamill taking over the taps at Runaway Train in Brewery in Honesdale for a worthy cause. Whether it’s a relaxing getaway, memorable meal or unique special event, Settlers Hospitality crafts the finest offerings of the season into exceptional experiences.
Leadership Lackawanna Holding “Howl at the Moon” Dueling Pianos Fundraiser Leadership Lackawanna will host another amazing “Howl at the Moon” Dueling Pianos Fundraiser on Friday, October 20 at 7 PM at The Radisson Lackawanna Station in Scranton. The event will feature live entertainment, courtesy of the national “Howl At The Moon” dueling pianos group. Attendees are invited to sing, dance and howl as versatile and talented musicians perform their favorite songs from 80’s rock, 90’s pop and today’s dance hits on pianos and more in a high-energy show! The event will also feature basket raffles, a selfie station, and other ways for attendees to get their spooky on! Tickets are available now at ScrantonChamber.com and a limited number of tickets will be sold at the door. All tickets include event admission and five raffle tickets for a variety of fantastic prizes. Attendees can “tip” the musicians to play their favorite song. The higher the tip, the sooner their song plays. All tips go directly to Leadership Lackawanna. Danielle Weinschenk, Leadership Lackawanna Board of Directors Vice Chair, says the event will be the best one yet. “Our new location at the Radisson will allow more people to enjoy this fantastic night of dancing, singing and supporting a great cause! Come for the music, stay for the opportunity to win amazing prizes and dance the night away. The Howl at the Moon musicians will play anything from ‘Ghostbusters’ to ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ – and beyond!” All proceeds from the event will support Leadership Lackawanna’s mission of enhancing the skills, connections and knowledge of emerging and established leaders in Northeastern Pennsylvania, as well as supporting community service projects conducted by Leadership Lackawanna participants.
