Scranton Tomorrow Celebrates New Mural Downtown As we celebrate the completion ofThe Big Band mural by Eric Bussart, we invite you to join Host Geoffrey Pizzuto as he shares the story of Scranton’s legacy of Jazz in this short video produced by Jason Arden Photography. It’s a must-see if you’re curious about the famous faces featured in the mural, including Billy Lustig, leader of the Scranton Sirens, the Dorsey Brothers, and Duke Ellington. Mural Dedication & Meet the Artist Friday, October 4 @ 5:30 p.m. 217 Wyoming Avenue Downtown Scranton Following a brief program, enjoy live music with Marko Marcinko and the Scranton Jazz Festival Big Band playing the tunes of the Scranton Sirens, the Dorsey Brothers and Duke Ellington. The evening also includes performances by Vince Brust Studios with Big Band Dancers. Guests will have an opportunity to meet local artist Eric Bussart, and enjoy goodies provided by the Fidelity Bank Sweets & Treats Van. The Big Band mural is made possible with generous support from the following: Lackawanna County, Lackawanna Heritage Valley (LHV), City of Scranton, Fancy Parsley Architecture & Design, The Perry Law Firm, Multiscape, Inc., The Ritz Theater, ATR Properties, Ferrario Real Estate Development, Faye Mittelman Mertz, Marilyn Kaufmann Wolk, Kenneth Michael Klein, Samuel J. Pizzuto (1937-2006), and DuPont Monument Shop, Inc.
Save the Date! Celebrate The Big Band Mural, October 4! The Big Band mural by artist Eric Bussart pays tribute to the significant contribution local musicians made to the national Jazz movement during the Big Band era. Featuring famous artists such as the Scranton Sirens, the Dorsey Brothers, and Duke Ellington, the mural is located at 217 Wyoming Avenue, Downtown Scranton. The Big Band is the fifth, and largest, mural produced through Scranton Tomorrow’s Mural Arts Program.
Scranton Tomorrow to Host Summer of Scranton Don’t miss Scranton Tomorrow’s Summer of Scranton event series supporting Downtown Scranton businesses July 20 to July 27. Here are a few highlights of what’s coming your way: Party on Penn Saturday, July 20 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 100, 200, 300 blocks of Penn Avenue Sidewalk sales, music, family-friendly activities The Art Room, 305 Penn Ave Commonwealth Coffeehouse, 101 Penn Ave The Daisy Collective, 328 Penn Ave The Giving Tree Wellness Center, 311 Penn Ave Fork n’ Bowl, 305 Penn Ave Penn House Boutique, 314 Penn Ave RD Blow Dry Bar, 324 Penn Ave Scranton Art Haus, 301 Lackawanna Ave THANK YOU to our Party On Penn Sponsor: Scranton Art Haus Summer of Scranton Restaurant Week Saturday, July 20 – Saturday, July 27 3-course, prix fixe (fixed price) menus AV Restaurant & Lounge, 320 Penn Ave Bartari, 101 Adams Ave Bar Pazzo, 131 N Washington Ave Fork n’ Bowl, 305 Penn Ave P.J.’s 1910 Pub, Hilton Conference Center, 100 Adams Ave The Garden Mediterranean Cafe, 109 N Washington Ave THANK YOU to our Summer of Scranton Restaurant Week Sponsor: The Scranton Life Building Dog Days of Summer on Biden Street Saturday, July 27 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sidewalk sales, music, family-friendly activities Amendolaro Boutique, 412 Biden St Live Studio at Amendolaro, 408 Biden St Burlap and Bourbon, 530 Biden St Lavish Scranton, 200 Adams Ave Northern Light Espresso Bar and Cafe, 536 Biden St Scoops on Spruce, 406 Biden St Vecina Designs, 540 Biden St THANK YOU to our Dog Days of Summer on Biden Sponsor: The Scranton Life Building
Scranton Tomorrow to Celebrate Completion of The Office Mural Celebrate the completion of The Office: The Story of Us mural by Hagopian Arts with Scranton Tomorrow and members of the Mural Arts Program at First Friday in October: Mural Dedication & Meet and Greet with the Artist Friday, October 6, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. on rear 503 Lackawanna Avenue in downtown Scranton.
Scranton Tomorrow to Host Deck the Downtown Summer specials are heating up in Downtown Scranton! In honor of July as Independents Month, we’re encouraging everyone to Deck the Downtown and celebrate Christmas in July! From July 22 through 29, participating Downtown Scranton businesses will offer special promotions. It’s all the fun of holiday shopping without the ice and snow.
Scrantastic Spectacular On Monday, July 3, Lackawanna County will hold the 2023 Scrantastic Spectacular Courthouse Square in Scranton comes alive as Lehigh Valley Hospital Dickson City Presents the Lackawanna County Scrantastic Spectacular! Bring the family and enjoy great foods, games and bounce houses for the kids, local bands on The Scranton Recycling Side Stage, and a LIVE performance from Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic Brass and Percussion Members beginning at 8 PM. Then sit back and enjoy the best fireworks display in NEPA sponsored in part by Alleima! NOTE: Fireworks launch location is now at the Linden St. Garage above Catch 21. See the map for the best viewing locations. Information provided by https://www.scrantasticspectacular.com/ This event is sponsored in part by Scranton Tomorrow, the Lackawanna County Commissioners, The City of Scranton, and Audacy Pennsylvania.
