Scranton Cultural Center Announces Studio Two: The Early Beatles Tribute The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple will present Studio Two: The Early Beatles Tribute on January 20 at 8:00 PM in Shopland Hall. Hailed as ‘New England’s Best Beatles Tribute Band’ by “The Boston Globe,” Beatles tribute band, Studio Two, continues its tour in celebration of The Beatles coming to America. Studio Two is a headlining Beatles band that pays tribute to the early Beatles years, choosing songs from the pre-Sgt. Pepper era. Featuring graduates from Berklee College of Music and Beatles devotees, Studio Two band mates met in a “cellar full of noise” in a town slightly west of Liverpool (Milford, New Hampshire!) to pay homage to the greatest rock band of all time. Band members are experienced musicians of today’s generation dedicated to preserving the memory and fan culture of The Beatles generation. By recreating the Fab Four’s music, appearance, instruments, and onstage banter, Studio Two performs audiences’ most favorite hits that will bring people to the dance floor. Studio Two has performed at numerous large and small venues, from large open-air festivals to nightclubs. The show will take place in Shopland Hall, located on the building’s fourth floor, with doors opening at 7 PM. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Tickets are $33.25 in advance, and will increase to $43.25 on the day of the show. All ticket prices include fees. Tickets will be available for purchase beginning November 25 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.
Mohegan Pennsylvania Rolls Out NYE Endless Midnight Celebration One night of New Year’s Eve isn’t our style – so we’re making it last. Come celebrate with us Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Mohegan Pennsylvania. We’re pairing toasts and countdowns with can’t miss entertainment for New Year’s thrills that never stop! During the thrilling Endless Midnight extravaganza at Mohegan Pennsylvania, guests can ring in NYE 2022 in style! A three-day event spans the entire property and features can’t-miss entertainment, food and drink specials, and never-ending New Year’s thrills! Friday, December 30thEndless Midnight begins Friday, December 30th, at Rustic Kitchen with two live cooking segments at 5:00pm and 7:30pm. Enjoy an all-inclusive feast of delicious Peppercorn Crusted Filet Mignon, and a juicy Butter Poached Lobster Tail. The night will begin with Jumbo Lump Crab Stuffed Shrimp with Lemon Beurre Blanc. A sweet Strawberry Champagne Cake will be served for dessert. The Chef will also select a Red Wine Pairing as well as a Champagne Toast! Live entertainment kicks off inside Breakers as The Fuchery hits the stage at 8:30pm for a live performance. The group of musicians keeps the energy alive with no script, ripping songs the crowd enjoys by requests. Additionally, the new hot-spot at Mohegan PA, the Hive Taphouse will play host to the Hoopla Band Lite as they take the stage for a 9:30pm performance. Party goers can also sip on their favorite seasonal beers and cocktails while this energetic nine-piece party band from NEPA rocks the stage with hits from the past and present. Hoopla Band Lite is the perfect party band, keeping the crowd dancing all night long! Saturday, December 31st Celebrate the main event, Saturday, December 31st, at one of the seven Mohegan Pennsylvania venues participating in Endless Midnight! Dine inside the studio at Rustic Kitchen during the two mouthwatering cooking segments at 5:00pm and 7:30pm! Enjoy a feast paired with a chef’s choice Red Wine and a Champagne Toast. End the year with extreme temperatures and excitement during When Fire Meets Ice at Embers Terrace! This one-night-only pop-up experience pairs fire and ice for a unique and unforgettable New Year’s Eve. At 6:00pm, sip your favorite drinks from the custom ice bar, get a photo in the royal ice throne, and watch incredible ice sculptures be created before your eyes. Meet the ice with warm fire pits, hot specialty cocktails and live entertainment by the JOB Trio. The Hive Taphouse will be hosting Dueling Pianos featuring Doug Delescavage and Jennifer Hunter at 9:00pm. For the best party and dance music the 80’s has to offer visit Breakers to see Until Sunrise. The high energy party band gets things started at 8:00pm and will deliver all the flare and glamour from the 80’s. Local favorite Ken Norton will perform at Molly O’Sheas at 8:30pm. The front man of local bands, Grace’s Downfall and The Fuchery, also has an amazing acoustic set! Magic Man DJ Tommy will keep the energy going at the Sunburst Bar. The DJ known for his magic and balloon art skills, will be playing all your favorites throughout the night. Enjoy top-notch standup comedy at WiseCrackers Comedy Club. Tickets to the 10:00pm show are $30 and includes festive hats, noise makers, and a champagne toast at Midnight. Kick off 2023 by enjoying delicious drink specials on January 1st at Mohegan Pennsylvania! Electric City Roasting Company features a warm, White Peppermint Latte to recharge your holiday spirit. Swing by the Hive Taphouse for delicious Mimosa Flights. Molly O’Sheas will also be serving Frostbite Cocktails to kick off the new year. For more information on all things NYE at Mohegan Pennsylvania, visit MoheganPA.com
Wilkes University To Host Max Rosenn Lecture Award-winning writer and historian Jill Lepore will deliver the Wilkes University Max Rosenn Lecture in Law and Humanities at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, 239 South River Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. A bestselling author, journalist and professor of history, Lepore’s books and essays explore absences and asymmetries in the historical record. Her popular podcasts examine themes including “Who killed truth?” and “the rise of doubt.” She once wrote “History is the art of making an argument about the past by telling a story accountable to evidence.” Lively, funny, and argumentative, Lepore’s books have been described as surprising and enlightening, as well as elegant, sobering, beautifully written and intellectually rigorous. Lepore is the David Woods Kemper Professor of American History and Affiliate Professor of Law at Harvard University. She is also a staff writer at The New Yorker. Other essays and reviews have appeared in The New York Times, Times Literary Supplement, Foreign Affairs, Yale Law Journal, American Scholar, and American Quarterly. Her works have been widely translated and anthologized.
The Scranton Public Theater Presents “The Last Thoughts of Gino Merli” The Scranton Public Theater will perform “The Last Thoughts of Gino Merli” written by Tom Flannery on Thursday, November 10 at 7 p.m. in the Peoples Security Bank Theater. Bob Shlesinger, executive director, Scranton Public Theater, will perform the role of Gino Merli. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets may be obtained from Jim Sagona at 570-815-7568. The play is presented by the Scranton chapter of UNICO National and Lackawanna College. The play will be preceded by the Gene Dempsey orchestra. Gene Passarella, World War II Veteran, contemporary of Merli and Normandy Beach survivor with two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star, will lead the orchestra.
National Park Service “Stuff the Caboose” Holiday Event Steamtown National Historic Site (NHS) invites the public to “Stuff the Caboose” and enjoy some holiday cheer on Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. This free family event will take place at Steamtown NHS, located at 350 Cliff Street in Scranton. The holiday season is just around the corner! Steamtown NHS and its partners are asking for your help to restock the United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA Food Pantry with non-perishable food items. Interact with Scranton’s police and fire departments and their equipment, enjoy s’mores over a horizontal “Ring of Fire” and locomotives decorated with holiday lights. Visitors will also have photo opportunities with the former Nay Aug Park Miniature Train to capture new memories or relive those from long ago! The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners continues to be paramount. The CDC has offered guidance to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. We will continue to monitor all park functions to ensure that visitors adhere to CDC guidance for mitigating risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19 and take any additional steps necessary to protect public health. Located in downtown Scranton, Pennsylvania, Steamtown NHS is open daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm. From Interstate-81 follow exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway); then follow the brown and white signs to the park entrance at Lackawanna Avenue and Cliff Street (GPS: N 41.41, W 75.67). General park information is available by phoning (570) 340-5200, or by visiting the park website anytime
Marywood University to Celebrate the Season by “Making Spirits Bright” “Making Spirits Bright,” Marywood’s annual celebration of the holiday season through festive programming, community service, and spiritual opportunities, will kick off on Wednesday, November 30, and continue through New Year’s Eve. FESTIVE PROGRAMMING The signature event, Marywood’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, will take place in the Rotunda of the Liberal Arts Center on Wednesday, November 30, at 4 p.m. Seasonal music from student musicians will be featured. The event is free and open to the public. The public also may view the Marywood Christmas tree during the normal operating hours of the Liberal Arts Center, Monday through Friday, December 1-22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Marywood’s campus will feature its main outdoor Christmas display of the Nativity scene at the Memorial Arch on Adams Avenue, and tasteful seasonal lighting will adorn various sections of campus. Indoors, an office decorating contest, sponsored by the Student Government Association, will allow students to vote for their favorite décor. A $250 donation will be given to the winning office’s favorite charity, and the winner will be announced at the tree lighting ceremony Sounds of the season will be broadcast by Marywood’s award-winning, student-run radio station, VMFM 91.7, which once again becomes Christmas 91.7 and continues its traditional community gift of broadcasting commercial-free Christmas music, 24/7. Christmas programming starts on Friday, December 2, at 4 p.m., and continues through New Year’s Eve. Those outside of the station’s local broadcast range can stream it for free online or through the Tune-in app. Marywood will offer its traditional Breakfast with Santa event, hosted by the NEPA Marywood Alumni Chapter in conjunction with the Office of Alumni Engagement. The event is set for Sunday, December 4, from 9 a.m. – Noon, in the Latour Room, Nazareth Student Center. Seating is limited, and preference is given to Marywood alumni. Advanced registration is required; once the event capacity is reached, registration will be closed. For details, go to: https://alumni2.marywood.edu/breakfast-with-santa-2022. The Music, Theatre, and Dance department is presenting several seasonal concerts, all of which are free and open to the public, including: String Ensemble, Thursday, December 1, 7 p.m., at the Marian Chapel. The String Ensemble will be performing an arrangement of American composer George Walker’s Adagio from the 2nd String Quartet, Grieg’s Holberg Suite, and Divertimento in Bb, K.137 by Mozart.Chamber Singers Christmas Concert, Sunday, December 4, 4 p.m., at the Marian Chapel. The Marywood University Chamber Singers’ annual Christmas Concert will feature Francis Poulenc’s profound and highly expressive Mass in G, as well as settings of “O Magnum Mysterium” by composers from both the Renaissance and the present day. In addition to sacred choral music, the performance will include Will Todd’s jazz settings of popular Christmas carols.String Project Holiday Gala Concert, Monday, December 5, 6 p.m., Munley Theatre, Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts. This concert will feature string students, ages 4-18, performing a wide range of music and styles, including some holiday music, both in small ensembles and orchestra.Marywood Guitar Ensemble and Melinda Krokus, Music & Spirituality Holiday Concert, Tuesday, December 6, 7 p.m., at the Marian Chapel. The Marywood Guitar Ensemble presents its traditional Holiday Concert by performing a diverse repertoire, including songs, old carols, Blues, and French music. This year, however, brings two novelties, focused on Music & Spirituality. Melinda Krokus joins the concert, providing poetry readings and grounding sessions. In addition, a very special set of guests, who have been taking Professor Carvalho’s Music & Spirituality class, will present posters on their individual research! The topics are extremely varied, such as the Igbo spiritual and musical practices, the music of Ariana Grande, Paganism, Catholic Councils, and many more.Marywood Wind Ensemble, Christmas Variety Show, Wednesday, December 7, 7 p.m., Marywood Heights Commons.The Marywood Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. F. David Romines, will present a gift to the residents of Marywood Heights in the form of a Christmas variety show with instrumental musical numbers and a lot of singing. All of the traditional holiday favorites will be featured in the program. Special guests will include the Marywood acapella group, Nomadic Chromatics.Marywood University Orchestra, Saturday, December 10, 2 p.m., Munley Theatre, Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts. COMMUNITY SERVICE An on-campus Giving Tree service project will run from November 7-November 30. Gifts for the Giving Tree are due at the Tree Lighting ceremony on November 30, and drop off boxes will be available at the event as well as on campus. Beneficiaries of this service effort are Friends of the Poor, Marywood Heights, and the Community Intervention Center. Additionally, Marywood’s Campus Ministry Office will host a Christmas card writing social event for students, with cards being sent to Our Lady of Peace residents/staff, NativityMiguel Scranton students/staff, St. Joseph’s Center residents/staff, and veterans. SPIRITUAL OPPORTUNITIESMass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, patronal feast of the IHM Sisters and the United States, will be celebrated on Thursday, December 8, at Noon in the Marian Chapel. For information on Marywood’s Christmas events and related resources, visit marywood.edu/makingspiritsbright.
