Mohegan Pennsylvania: This summer, A Tribune to Tina Tuner Mohegan Pennsylvania is proud to host the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic as they present Simply the Best: A Tribute to Tina Turner on Saturday, June 7th. Under the baton of Maestra Mélisse Brunet and Scott Coulter’s Spot On Entertainment, this iconic performance honoring one of music’s most legendary superstars starts at 7:30 pm in the Keystone Grand Ballroom. “We’re delighted to welcome NEPA Philharmonic back to Mohegan Pennsylvania for the first time since 2016,” said Tony Carlucci, President & General Manager at Mohegan Pennsylvania. “This partnership is a great match. Their mission statement for this concert season references building bridges, which we can relate to because we’re also dedicated to building bridges with our local community. Our guests are in for a treat as this trio of incredible talent will perform some of the greatest hits in music history.” Tickets to Simply the Best: A Tribute to Tina Turner are on sale now via the NEPA Philharmonic website or the Philharmonic Ticket Hotline at 570.270.444. Will Call, located at the entrance of the Convention Center, opens at 6:00pm and the pre-function space (including a cash bar) opens at 6:30pm. Doors to the Keystone Grand Ballroom open at 7:00pm. Performed by a trio of singers, including two-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist Tamika Lawrence and Broadway’s Shaleah Adkisson, Simply the Best celebrates the stories and songs that made Tina Turner one of the greatest performers the world has ever known. Guests will get the chance to rock out to classics like “Proud Mary”, “River Deep – Mountain High”, “Private Dancer”, “Better Be Good to Me” and more, including the number one hit, “What’s Love Got to Do With It”. The Philharmonic Pops series is sponsored by the PNC Foundation in collaboration with Dr. Seth W. And Carolyn Fisher. Additional sponsors include Munley Law and Pat Atkins & Family. This is an all-ages show, however, most areas of Mohegan Pennsylvania are 21+ including the hotel, casino floor and most restaurants. All guests under 21 must be accompanied by an adult, enter via the hotel and convention center entrance and proceed directly to the Keystone Grand Ballroom.
Misericordia University Celebrates African American Artists Join us in celebrating the African American artists of Paulson Fontaine Press until March 29th! This exhibition features works by seventeen African American artists who have helped to shape the contemporary art conversation in the Bay Area and beyond. Works draw from history, traditional crafts, geography, and personal memory to show a variety and breadth of printmaking techniques. For more information please visit https://www.misericordia.edu/campus-community/pauly-friedman-art-gallery
Misericordia University Pauly Friedman Art Gallery Opens New Exhibit Misericordia University’s Pauly Friedman Art Gallery exhibits “Personal to Political: Celebrating the African American Artists of Paulson Fontaine Press” through March 29, 2025. This exhibition features works by seventeen African American artists who have helped to shape the contemporary art conversation in the Bay Area and beyond. Works draw from history, traditional crafts, geography, and personal memory to show a variety and breadth of printmaking techniques. At the heart of this show is a Berkeley-based fine art print studio, Paulson Fontaine Press, who over the past two decades has developed an unparalleled roster of internationally celebrated artists, including Kerry James Marshall and the Gee’s Bend Quilters. The public is invited to explore these artworks through educational events. Three Pointer Art Talk: On Wednesday, February 19, 12:20 pm – 1:20 pm, three Misericordia professors will relate three works from the show to hot topics in their disciplines. Allan Austin, PhD, History; Maureen Pascal, DPT, Physical Therapy; Richard Hancuff, PhD, English. Community-Created Installation: On Friday, February 21, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm, volunteers are needed to help inflate and stack the 650 basketballs required to build David Huffman’s social sculpture installation, “Basketball Pyramid.” Gallery Talk and Reception, Three Pointer Art Talk: On Thursday, March 20, 4:30 pm – 6:15 pm, Lalaine B. Little, PhD, Gallery Director, will speak on the six prints in the exhibition based on quilt patterns by artisans from Gee’s Bend in Alabama. All exhibits and programs are free and open to the public. Gallery Hours Tue-Wed-Thu noon-7pm Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon noon-4pm Other hours and private tours by appointment. Calling ahead is recommended. Closed Easter Weekend and academic holidays. Misericordia.edu/art ArtGallery@misericordia.edu Location: Misericordia University, 2nd floor Insalaco Hall; 301 Lake St, Dallas, PA, 18612 Admission: Free Contact: (570) 674-6250; misericordia.edu/art
Johnson College Hosts Appliance Recycling Event Appliance Recycling Event – April 4th from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm and April 5th from 10:00am – 3:00 pm. This is a free event that is open to the public. There is no limit on the number of items that can be brought to campus. However, only items with refrigerant will be accepted. Students, staff, and volunteers will remove refrigerants, ensuring proper disposal. Learn more: johnson.edu/recycle
Johnson College Offers OSHA 10 Course OSHA 10 for General Industry training begins on March 11. The schedule is as follows – Tuesday 3/11 5:30pm – 8:45pm, Thursday 3/13 5:30pm – 8:45pm, Saturday 3/15 10:00am – 2:30pm. The class will be taught at the Scranton Campus by a certified OTI instructor. The registration fee is $225. OSHA 10 Register Here
Johnson College Offers AutoCAD Course AutoCAD, is scheduled to start on Monday, March 3, and will run every Monday night from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm for five weeks at the Scranton Campus. The registration fee for the AutoCAD program is $500. The minimum age for all programs is 16. AutoCAD Register Here
Johnson College Hosts Test Taking 101 Course Test Taking 101 is a free one-night course that teaches students different techniques for becoming more successful in taking standardized tests. The class will be held at our Scranton Campus on Thursday, February 27th, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Test Taking 101 Register Here
Dress for Success Lackawanna Hosts Spring Clothing Sale Dress for Success Lackawanna is hosting its Spring Clothing Sale, offering great deals on stylish, gently used, and new clothing. All purchases are considered donations, with proceeds supporting programs that empower local women entering or re-entering the workforce. Date: March 4th, 5th, and 6th Time: 11 AM to 5 PM Location: The Marketplace at Steamtown, 300 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, 2nd Fl. Come shop for a cause and refresh your wardrobe while making a difference in the community! For more information, call 570-941-0339.
Follow March Madness and win with the RailRiders Promotion pairs new ticket memberships and plans with the fate of NCAA tournament teams College basketball’s big dance is almost here and the Scranton/Wilkes- Barre RailRiders are excited to announce the return of their March Mania ticket promotion built around tourney time. Each year, the RailRiders give fans the opportunity to pair ticket packages purchased with teams from the NCAA men’s college tournament field for a chance to win great prizes and experiences. Each new Full Season Ticket Membership purchased through March 19 will be paired with FOUR NCAA men’s tournament participants. Each Half Season Ticket Membership purchased will be paired with three teams. A Partial Plan purchase will net two teams in the tournament and the Flex Plan will be assigned one corresponding team in the big dance. The team assignments will be done on Monday, March 17, after Selection Sunday via a random lottery pick system. Teams will be assigned on a per-seat basis rather than being limited to one per account. If your assigned team advances, you will win the following prizes based on how far they get: Advance to the round of 32 and you’ll receive an SWB scarf and an SWB cowboy hat Make it to the Sweet 16 and you’ll get a Stanley Hudson RailRiders bobblehead, an SWB t-shirt and an Aaron Judge “62” poster Advance to the Elite 8 to receive four tickets to Yankee Stadium (two vouchers good for two tickets each), an SWB travel mug, an SWB military hat and four Standing Room Only tickets to the Geisinger Champions Club level for a RailRiders game of their choice this season Advance to the Final 4 and receive an autographed item, four tickets to Yankee Stadium (two vouchers), a $25 gift card to the SWB Team Store and a game-worn jersey If your designated team cuts down the nets on April 7 and wins the title, so do you! The winner will take home one autographed item, one complimentary suite night at an April home game, a first pitch before a RailRiders game of your choosing, four tickets to a Yankees home game (two vouchers), a $100 gift card to the SWB Team Store, a game-worn jersey and a game-used bat. The 2025 season opens on March 28 with a nine-game road trip to Lehigh Valley and Syracuse. Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre’s home opener is tabbed for April 8 when Rochester comes to PNC Field. All Season Ticket Memberships and the Flex Plan are available now at www.swbrailriders.com or by calling (570) 969-BALL.
