The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce Announces 155th Chamber Annual Dinner The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce announces the 155th Chamber Annual Dinner, presented by PNC Bank, to be held on March 27, 2024, at the Scranton Cultural Center. This signature event is set to bring together the region’s business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community members for an evening to celebrate the accomplishments of our members and programs from the past year. This year’s Annual Dinner features a distinguished keynote speaker, Shawn Kanungo. Renowned as a disruption strategist, bestselling author, and former innovation expert for Deloitte, Mr. Kanungo is set to captivate the audience with his profound insights into the ever-evolving landscape of creativity, business, and technology. As The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce continues its commitment to fostering innovation and growth within the greater Scranton region, Kanungo’s expertise will undoubtedly inspire and empower attendees to navigate the challenges and opportunities of today’s dynamic business environment surrounding Artificial Intelligence. “We always look for an Annual Dinner guest who reflects the compelling issues of the day, and this year looks is no exception. Shawn Kanungo brings a thought-provoking perspective to the rapidly emerging world of Artificial Intelligence – and will share how these dynamic changes will affect the business environments of our members,” shared Bob Durkin, president of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce. To purchase tickets for the 155th Annual Dinner, visit www.ScrantonChamber.com
The Scranton Cultural Center Announces Christmas Show Scranton Cultural Center and NAC Entertainment at the Masonic Temple are thrilled to announce that the Mannheim Steamroller Christmas show will be performing in NEPA this December for one night only, December 6th. This year’s show will feature classic Christmas hits from the Mannheim Steamroller holiday albums along with multimedia effects in an intimate setting. Chip Davis, founder and creator of Mannheim Steamroller, will direct and co-produce tour performances with MagicSpace Entertainment. Tickets for this show go on sale Friday, July 28 at 10AM, and will be available in person at the Scranton Cultural Center box office, and online at BroadwayInScranton.com. Davis will celebrate over 35 Years of his annual Christmas concert tour, making it the longest-running concert tour in the entertainment industry! Davis said the hallmark tour will begin on November 14th, 2023, and run through December 30th, 2023. Two traveling ensembles will hold performances in cities across the country. “I remember when I came out with my first Christmas album in 1984 followed by our first tour. Back then, many in the music industry said focusing on Christmas just wouldn’t work,” said Davis. “Now, over 35 years later, we are still going strong. I want to thank our fans for making us part of their holiday tradition, especially after the hardships of the last few years. Today we often see multi-generational families join us during the holidays each year.”
Free Event at The Scranton Cultural Center Listing Information: WHO: The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple WHAT: St. Patrick’s Parade Day Party with Music by Kilrush WHEN: Saturday, March 11 – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM WHERE: Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple – Grand Ballroom 420 N. Washington Avenue – Scranton, PA 18503 TICKET PRICE: **FREE ADMISSION!!** The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple is once again the place to celebrate this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The Center’s annual St. Patrick’s Parade Day Party will begin at 11:00 AM on March 11 and will continue until 4:00 PM. Admission is free and live entertainment will be provided by Kilrush. In addition, several parade performers will continue their acts at the SCC for all party-goers to enjoy, from bagpipers to step dancers and more! Admission is FREE to the public as the Scranton Cultural Center’s gift to the community. A cash bar and light fare will be available for purchase. The 2023 St. Patrick’s Parade Day Party is sponsored by The Society of Irish Women, the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center and LT Verrastro. The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple’s 2022-2023 Season is sponsored by Fidelity Bank and LT Verrastro and supported by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, and the Lackawanna County Office of Arts and Culture, and Commissioners Jerry Notarianni, Debi Dominick, Esq. and Chris Chermak. A special thank you to its media partners: Access NEPA, Allied Services, Audacy, Citizens’ Voice, Lamar Advertising, MAC Signs, The Times-Tribune, Times Shamrock Communications and Eyewitness News – WBRE/WYOU – pahomepage.com.
The Scranton Cultural Center Hosts Breakfast with Santa The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple hosted its inaugural Breakfast with Santa on December 18. The breakfast featured craft activities, festive performances, and a singalong with the Scranton Cultural Center Youth Theatre Program. Santa made an appearance and took holiday pictures with the kids.
Scranton Cultural Center Announces Comedian The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple will present the Tom Papa 2023 Comedy Tour on March 10 at 7:30 PM in its Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Theatre. With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country finding success in film, TV, radio and podcasts as well as on the live stage. He is a regular guest on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast and the late night TV shows. On May 12, Tom released his second book, “You’re Doing Great!: And Other Reasons To Stay Alive,” a collection of essays on how people really live in modern America and what’s truly good and wonderful about our lives. On February 4, Netflix premiered Tom’s fourth hour-long stand-up special, “Tom Papa: You’re Doing Great!” A hilarious rebuttal to the current cultural feeling of dread, Tom wants viewers to remember that they are doing great; life isn’t perfect, it never will be, and that’s okay. Tom’s new podcast, “Breaking Bread with Tom Papa,” premiered on May 12 and features Tom and his guest for an hour of eating, drinking and enjoying life. Listeners are invited to take a seat at the table as Tom and his guests celebrate the true meaning of breaking bread with insightful, revealing and always funny conversations. Tom is host of the daily Netflix radio show, “What A Joke With Papa And Fortune,” on SiriusXM’s Netflix Channel, airing Mondays through Thursdays from 10:00 AM – Noon ET. To learn more, visit tompapa.com. Tickets range from $42.40 – $64.55 with a VIP package that includes access to a post-show meet and greet and premium seating for $165.55. All ticket prices include fees. Tickets will be available for purchase beginning November 4 at 10 AM at the Fidelity Bank Box Office at the SCC in person or by calling (570) 344-1111, or via Ticketmaster. A venue presale will take place on November 3. For more information or to view a full schedule of events, visit SCCMT.org.
Broadway Theatre League Discounted Tickets Our friends at Broadway Theatre League are extending an offer to Chamber Members for tickets to On your Feet, playing at the Scranton Cultural Center Friday, November the 4th at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday the 5th at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and Sunday the 6th at 1:00 p.m. In order to unlock this offer, use the code CONGA. Save 25% to ON YOUR FEET! Use code CONGA. Offer valid now thru 11:59PM Thursday, Nov. 3. Available online and in person at the Scranton Cultural Center Box Office. Select seats only. Subject to ticket availability and does not apply to previously purchased tickets. When purchasing online, enter the code on the ticket map page under “unlock”.
The Scranton Cultural Center Announces Free Concert Enjoy a concert given by the United States Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple on July 1 at 7:00 p.m. The concert, entitled “America the Beautiful” is free and open to the public. The Concert Band & Soldiers’ Chorus are the oldest and largest of The U.S. Army Field Band’s performing components. Founded in 1946 and 1957 respectively, these two ensembles combine to present joint concerts on their national tours. They have performed in all 50 states and 30 foreign countries for audiences totaling hundreds of millions. The 60-member Concert Band and 29-member Soldiers’ Chorus perform regularly in some of the most famous concert halls in the world, and just as often in the humblest auditoriums in the smallest of communities. The joining of these two ensembles allows them to offer unparalleled versatility of programming, ranging from orchestral masterworks and operatic arias to Sousa marches, jazz classics, and Broadway musicals. The band and chorus also perform independently, and have recently shared the stage with such ensembles as the Boston Pops, the Cincinnati Pops, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and the National Symphony Orchestra. In addition to their national tours, formal concerts, chamber recitals, and educational outreach, members of the Concert Band & Soldiers’ Chorus frequently represent the Army at formal and ceremonial functions, including the Presidential Inaugural Parade, presidential funerals, the Army All-American Bowl, and diplomatic efforts overseas. To learn more about the military’s most traveled musicians, visit ArmyFieldBand.com. The United States Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus concert is sponsored by LT Verrastro and supported by Lackawanna County and the PA Council on the Arts. The concert will take place in the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Theatre at 7:00 p.m. with the doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase. Tickets are free to the public and are required for admission. They can be acquired at the Fidelity Bank Box Office at the SCC in person or by calling (570) 344-1111, or via Ticketmaster. For additional information and a full schedule of events, visit SCCMT.org.
Blue Man Group Rescheduled to September Due to an unforeseen local labor shortage, this week’s performances of BLUE MAN GROUP, scheduled for Wednesday, May 18 and Thursday, May 19, 2022 have been rescheduled. The new dates for BLUE MAN GROUP are now Thursday, September 22 and Friday, September 23, 2022. For those currently holding tickets to the Wednesday, May 18, 2022 performance, your tickets will be honored for the Friday, September 23, 2022 performance. For those currently holding tickets to the Thursday, May 19, 2022 performance, your tickets will be honored for the Thursday, September 22, 2022 performance. Patrons can also exchange into either of the September performance dates if needed. Should patrons wish to receive a refund, refunds will be available until Friday, June 17 and available at the point of purchase. If you do not choose this option, your tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled dates. Please contact the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple Box Office M-F 10am-5pm with any questions. On behalf of Broadway In Scranton, the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple and BLUE MAN GROUP, we apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. For additional information on the September 22 – 23 performances of BLUE MAN GROUP in Scranton log on to BroadwayInScranton.com.
