Mohegan Pennsylvania Announces The Grand Reopening of Embers Terrace Mohegan Pennsylvania is excited to announce the grand reopening of Embers Terrace, the property’s premier outdoor dining and entertainment space, now debuting an expanded footprint, enhanced food & beverage menu, and upgraded guest amenities. The new Embers Terrace officially opens on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 with a special celebration in partnership with Allied Services, taking place from 5:30pm – 9:00pm. A live benefit concert will be headlined at the celebration by regional icon Eddie Day and TNT. The re-imagined Embers Terrace brings a significantly enhanced atmosphere to one of Mohegan Pennsylvania’s most beloved warm‑weather venues. New features include expanded outdoor seating areas, decor and seasonal landscaping, and a secondary bar and permanent stage area. Embers Terrace will be open Thursday through Sunday, with Thursdays being 21+. The venue is all-ages Friday through Sunday until 8:00pm and entertainment is regularly featured on Friday & Saturday evenings, expanding to weekend afternoons throughout the summer months. Guests can stay tuned to moheganPA.com for updates.
The University of Scranton Announces May Events May 8 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “In Concert” featuring The University of Scranton String Orchestra. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu. May 12 7:30 p.m. Judaic Studies Institute Lecture: “The Pope and the Rabbi: My Story of Friendship and Dialogue with Pope Francis” by Abraham (Armando) Skorka, Ph.D., author and Senior Research Fellow for Jewish Studies and Jewish-Catholic Relations, Georgetown University. Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Free. 570-941-7956 or marc.shapiro@scranton.edu. May 16 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “In Recital” featuring John Wilson, piano. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu. May 23 4 p.m. Commencement Baccalaureate Mass. Byron Recreation Complex. Call 570-941-7401 or email info@scranton.edu. May 24 11 a.m. Undergraduate Commencement. Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza. Wilkes-Barre. Call 570-941-7401 or email info@scranton.edu. May 24 4:30 p.m. Graduate Commencement. Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza. Wilkes-Barre. Call 570-941-7401 or email info@scranton.edu. May 29 5:30 p.m. Schemel Forum Collaborative Program: “Vin et Vues: Loire Valley and its Wines” presented by David Falchek, CAE, IOM, CMP, wine writer and critic, including for Wine and Spirits Magazine and The Scranton Times-Tribune, and former executive director of the American Wine Society. Wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, lecture, and discussion. Charles Kratz Scranton Heritage Room, Weinberg Memorial Library. Registration required. Fee $60. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu.
UNC’s Pine Brook Family Arts Festival Set for May 9th United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania (UNC), in partnership with John Adams Elementary School, will host the 5th Annual Pine Brook Family Arts Festival on Saturday, May 9, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the school’s playground at 927 Capouse Avenue, Scranton. The free event invites the community to enjoy an afternoon of hands-on art activities, entertainment, and interactive experiences. Children can take part in creative projects provided by The University of Scranton while enjoying free pizza and ice cream. The festival will also feature the Albright Memorial Library Bookmobile, offering books and literacy resources, along with balloon animals, face painting, and other activities throughout the day. A bike giveaway will give children the chance to win a special prize, and Red, the Red Robin mascot, will make a special appearance. Local vendors and artists will be on site with displays showcasing a range of creative work, adding to the festival’s lively atmosphere. The Pine Brook Family Arts Festival highlights the importance of youth arts while creating opportunities for residents to come together, connect, and learn more about their neighborhood. The event is part of UNC’s Pine Brook Revitalization Plan and is made possible through funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Neighborhood Partnership Program, with multi-year support from Coterra Energy and Peoples Security Bank & Trust, and additional support from the City of Scranton.
