Women’s Resource Center Santa’s Snippers 31st Annual Santa’s Snippers! Join the Women’s Resource Center on Sunday, December 11th for the 31st annual Santa’s Snippers. The “Cut-A-Thon” will be at the Career Technical Center of Lackawanna County (CTC) from 10 am – 2 pm. Professional licensed cosmetologists from area salons will be providing haircuts. Haircuts are $15 and all of the proceeds will be donated to the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) toward our work with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault from our community. Tickets can also be purchased to be donated to a local family in need. CLICK HERE or call (570) 346-4460, ext. 143 for more information, or email peggyg@wrcnepa.org. Donations can also be mailed to: Women’s Resource Center P.O. Box 975, Scranton, PA 18501 Checks can be made payable to the “Women’s Resource Center Memo line: Santa’s Snipper’s Donation. Santa’s Snippers was created by a Senior Vice President of a national cosmetic company. She had a personal connection to domestic violence and recognized before domestic violence agencies existed women would turn to their hairdressers for advice and help. She created Santa’s Snippers as a way for domestic and sexual violence agencies across the United States to raise funds to support its program participants. “Today, our Women’s Resource Center is the only organization participating in this fundraiser. We are happy to continue this tradition for 31 years and hope with community support we can hold it for many more years to come,” said Women’s Resource Center, Executive Director, Peg Ruddy. “This event would not be possible without local stylists donating their time and talent, along with the support of the Career Technology Center (CTC). Santa Snippers embodies the spirit of giving during the holiday season,” said WRC association member & event organizer, Colleen Pettinato. VOLUNTEER STYLISTS NEEDED!If you are a professional licensed cosmetologist and are interested in volunteering please contact peggyg@wrcnepa.org or call (570) 346-4460, ext. 143.
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
