The Swiftwater to Host Job Fair at Desaki Restaurant The Swiftwater, a premier concierge hotel redefining hospitality in the Pocono Mountains, is excited to announce its upcoming Job Fair on April 14th from 9 AM to 6 PM at Desaki Restaurant. This is a fantastic opportunity for job seekers to join a luxury hospitality team that values service, excellence, and a passion for creating unforgettable guest experiences. We are currently hiring for the following positions: ✔ Front Desk – Be the first point of contact for our guests, providing warm welcomes and seamless check-ins. ✔ Night Audit (Overnight) – Ensure smooth overnight operations while maintaining accuracy in guest accounts. ✔ Housekeeping (Day, Swing, and Overnight) – Play a key role in maintaining the elegance and comfort of our guest rooms. ✔ Server – Deliver an exceptional dining experience with top-tier service and attention to detail. ✔ Concierge – Craft personalized experiences and assist guests in discovering the best of the Poconos. ✔ Line Cook – Bring your culinary skills to life in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen environment Candidates are encouraged to bring their resumes and be prepared for on-the-spot interviews. Whether you are looking for a fresh start, a career shift, or an opportunity to grow in the hospitality industry, The Swiftwater Job Fair is your chance to become part of an elite team dedicated to excellence. Join us at Desaki Restaurant on April 14th and take the first step toward an exciting career in hospitality! For more information, contact: info@TheSwiftwater.com.
Golden Coast Fashion Show Supports NEPA Youth Shelter Golden Coast invites the Scranton Chamber of Commerce to attend an exciting Fashion Show benefiting the NEPA Youth Shelter. The event will take place on April 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Glen Oak Country Club. The evening will feature a cocktail hour with lite bites, followed by a runway show showcasing fashions from Golden Coast and The Haberdashery. Tickets are available for purchase in-store or by phone at Golden Coast. Join us for an unforgettable night of fashion, fun, and philanthropy, all while supporting a great cause.
The University of Scranton Presents ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ Recital On Friday, Apr. 4, Performance Music at The University of Scranton will present a recital entitled “Rhapsody in Blue at 100” featuring the acclaimed Frederick Hohman, D.M.A., premiering the first full organ transcription of Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center, Mulberry Street and Jefferson Avenue. Admission is free and the concert is open to the public. Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis. According to Cheryl Y. Boga, conductor and director of Performance Music, this will be Dr. Hohman’s 4th visit to Houlihan McLean to perform on its fully restored and historic Austin Opus 301 Symphonic Organ. “Every visit by Fred is what I like to call an organ adventure – he doesn’t just perform a concert, he shares his passion and knowledge of the instrument at every opportunity during his visit.” In addition to being a concert organist of stunning musicality and virtuosity, Dr. Hohman is an award-winning composer of organ and choral music, a creator of organ transcriptions, an online educator, a musical instrument designer and a classical music audio-video producer. Hohman earned his performer’s certificate, Mus.B., M.M. and D.M.A. in the organ studio of David Craighead at The Eastman School. In 1984, he won First Prize in both the prestigious Clarence Mader and Arthur Poister competitions. This was the first step leading to decades of organ concert tours, taking him throughout the world, appearing in concert and religious venues, including appearances before regional and national conventions of the American Guild of Organists (AGO), The Organ Historical Society and The American Institute of Organbuilders. Dr. Hohman founded the recording label Pro Organo in 1985 and has overseen the production and release of over 300 organ and choral music titles, including 16 releases, of which he is also the featured artist. Acclaimed by a critic with The Diapason magazine as “one of the symphonic organ’s strongest exponents,” during the 1980s, Dr. Hohman championed a revival of the Symphonic School of organ-playing. His writings and recordings ignited a revival in symphonic organ literature and performance practices of the early 20th century, which led to his first organ transcription publications and several additional CD releases. Dr. Hohman has served The American Guild of Organists (AGO) on its national committees focused upon education and was commissioned by them to appear as video instructor in a series of 30 AGO-produced videos entitled “Lessons for the New Organist,” which are free for all to view at AGO’s website. Hohman has also provided written guidance and encouragement to aspiring organists as an adjudicator in 20 national and international organ competitions. The University of Scranton’s Houlihan-McLean Center Austin Opus 301 symphonic organ was built in 1910 by the Austin Organ Company of Hartford Connecticut for the Immanuel Baptist Church in Scranton and was restored and re-dedicated by the university in 2005 in a recital performed by Thomas Murray of Yale University. Since then, many renowned organists have performed on the instrument in solo-recitals, and it has accompanied the university’s student ensembles in the performance of many major works of the choral and instrumental repertoires. The instrument is one of the few rare surviving original examples of early 20th-century organ building, and the impressive instrument possesses a total of 3,178 pipes, 45 ranks and four manuals. The instrument is currently maintained by Clem, Cole, Dan, and Steve, technicians/artists from Emery Brothers/Dieffenbach organs. For further information on the recital, call 570-941-7624, email music@scranton.edu or visit scranton.edu/music. For more info on Dr. Hohman, visit frederickhohman.net.
WVIA Wednesdays at the Everhart – The Swing Jazz of Eddie Durham Join WVIA and the Everhart Museum for a special FREE film screening of “Wham Re-Bop-Boom-Bam: The Swing Jazz of Eddie Durham” in celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month. This event will take place at the Everhart Museum on April 9th, 2025 at 2 PM
Lackawanna Historical Society Genealogy Forum Registration Now Open The Lackawanna Historical Society’s Genealogy Forum is an opportunity to learn more about specific topics in family history research and discuss particular research tactics to uncover your family story. These sessions are geared to those who are not new to genealogy research and who have a strong knowledge of their U.S. family history. In taking these courses, registrants should have an idea as to which places their ancestors are from in Europe. Saturday, April 12 from 10 am to Noon: Researching Ireland and Scots-Irish Records with Barbara Spellman Shuta, Kate Bohan and Madonna Munley at the Lackawanna County Children’s Library Community Room Saturday, May 10 from 10 am to Noon: Researching Poland with Tony Paddock at the North Pocono Library Saturday, June 14 from 10 am to Noon: Researching Italy with Ann Marie Castelgrande at Council Chambers, 2nd floor of Carbondale City Hall Saturday, July 12 from 10 am to Noon: Researching Carpatho-Rusyn Records with Natalie Asikainen at the Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room August (date TBA) Researching Germany with Tom Price at the Valley Community Library Saturday, September 13 from 10 am to Noon: Researching England and Wales with Tom Price at the Abington Community Library These sessions are free, but advance registration is required. For more information or to register for these sessions, contact the Lackawanna Historical Society at 570-344-3841 or email lackawannahistory@gmail.com.
Johnson College Hazleton to Host Spring Open House Johnson College Hazleton will hold its Spring Open House on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CAN DO Training Center located inside the Humboldt Industrial Park at 370 Maplewood Drive in Hazle Township. To register for the Open House, visit Johnson.edu/hazletonopenhouse or contact Johnson College’s Enrollment Department at 570-702-8856 or enroll@johnson.edu. The Open House will include discussions about the admissions process, information about financial aid for those who qualify, and student services such as student life, student support, and career services. Plus, same-day acceptance will be available for many programs if students bring their high school or college transcripts. Tours of each technical area will be conducted and program directors and instructors will be available to review the specifics of their programs.
Party on the Patio is Back at Mohegan Pennsylvania! Both new and returning tribute bands take the stage for 20 weeks of free, live entertainment beginning Thursday, May 1st Mohegan Pennsylvania is excited to announce the return of the most popular and largest free outdoor concert series, Party on the Patio! The 16th year of this renowned outdoor concert series is set to kick off at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Thursday, May 1st and bring tribute band fans 20 weeks of can’t-miss live entertainment. Additionally, each week guests can indulge in delicious bites from one of Pennsylvania’s most popular food trucks. Doors open at 6:00pm and the bands get the party started at 7:30pm. There is no cover to attend Party on the Patio. This year, Mohegan Pennsylvania’s Outdoor Concert Venue will feature both past fan-favorites such as Stayin’ Alive (a tribute to the Bee Gees) on Thursday, May 8th, Back in Black (a tribute to AC/DC) on Thursday, June 12th, and Philadelphia Freedom (a tribute to Elton John) on Thursday, July 10th. Plus, a few new bands will make their Party on the Patio premiere, including Crash My Party (a tribute to Luke Bryan) on Thursday, June 5th, Fame (a tribute to David Bowie) on Thursday, July 31st, and Stevie Mac (a tribute to Fleetwood Mac) on Thursday, August 21st. The full list of featured bands* for Party on the Patio is as follows: 5/1/25: 52nd Street Band, a tribute to Billy Joel 5/8/25: Stayin’ Alive, a tribute to the Bee Gees 5/15/25: Red Neck Castaway Band, a tribute to Kenny Chesney 5/22/25: Super Trans AM, The Super 70’s Concert Experience 5/29/25: Mamma Mania!, NYC’s Premier ABBA Tribute 6/5/25: Crash My Party, a tribute to Luke Bryan 6/12/25: Back in Black, a tribute to AC/DC 6/19/25: Best of the Eagles, a tribute to the Eagles 6/26/25: Jay Bon Jovi, a tribute to Bon Jovi 7/3/25: Rubix Kube, The Eighties Strikes Back show 7/10/25: Philadelphia Freedom, a tribute to Elton John 7/17/25: Bostyx, a tribute to Boston & Styx 7/24/25: Completely Unchained, a tribute to Van Halen 7/31/25: Fame, a tribute to David Bowie 8/7/25: The Amish Outlaws, Pennsylvania’s Hottest Cover Band 8/14/25: New York’s Finest, a tribute to the Police 8/21/25: Stevie Mac, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac 8/28/25: Idol Kings, a tribute to REO Speedwagon & Journey 9/4/25: Draw the Line, a tribute to Aerosmith 9/11/25: Motley 2, a tribute to Mötley Crüe *Lineup subject to change All guests must be 21+ to attend Party on the Patio. Additionally, most areas of Mohegan Pennsylvania are restricted to guests 21 years of age and older, including the hotel, gaming areas, and several restaurants. Valid, unexpired photo identification is required (driver’s license, passport, military ID). Expired identification will not be accepted. Wristbands issued for Party on the Patio are not valid for the gaming floor. For the safety and security of guests and team members, bags and purses are limited to the following: small clutch purses not larger than 4”x6” or bags that are clear on all sides and do not exceed 8”x10”. All persons, bags and personal items are subject to inspection. No portable chairs are permitted. For more information about Party on the Patio, visit moheganpa.com/potp.
Scranton Cultural Center Tickets for The Rock Orchestra Out Soon Tickets for The Rock Orchestra will be available on April 11 at 10am. MEGA Events will present The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight on December 7 at 8:00 PM at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple. The show will take place in the Weinberg Theatre and will feature an epic 90-minute concert, breathing beautifully dark energy into legendary rock and metal. After mesmerizing audiences across Europe and the UK, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is set to electrify the USA once again. In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 14 classical musicians unleash effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion. Audiences will witness the unexpected union of classical music and metal. The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight features top hits from iconic bands like Metallica, AC/DC, Rolling Stones, Rage Against The Machine, My Chemical Romance, Linkin’ Park, SOAD, Guns N Roses, Evanescence, Papa Roach, The Cranberries and more. The show will take place in the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Theatre, located on the building’s first floor, with doors opening for bar and concessions at 7:00 PM. Tickets start at $62.80 including fees. Prices are subject to change. Tickets will be available for purchase on April 11 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.