Local Art

Luzerne County Community College’s Schulman Gallery opens The Art of Music Exhibition

NANTICOKE — The Art of Music Exhibition will be unveiled at the Schulman Gallery of Luzerne County Community College at the Opening Reception on Friday, September 27, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Celebrate the performing arts at the 10th annual Scranton Fringe Festival

SCRANTON — The 2024 Scranton Fringe Festival marks the 10th installation of this invigorating celebration of culture, creativity, and community. From September 26 through October 6, guests can discover theater, music, art, film, discos, and more at a variety of spots throughout the city!

French-trained clown makes home-state debut with physical comedy show ‘Bread Crumb’

SCRANTON — Chicago-based actor and clown Richie Whitehead comes to the Scranton Fringe Festival to perform his hilarious, whimsical one-person show, “Bread Crumb.” Inspired by maritime tales of man versus ocean, the performance follows a lighthouse keeper who loses his shoe to the sea and the off-the-wall adventure to get it back.

NEPA Philharmonic brings the music of Queen to the F.M. Kirby Center

WILKES-BARRE — The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic opens their 2024-25 season with the music of the one and only, QUEEN! The concert takes place Friday, September 27, at 7:30 p.m. at F.M. Kirby Center.

Paranormal Cirque III to give hair-raising thrills at Wyoming Valley Mall

WILKES-BARRE – Here’s an invitation to a seductively haunting show like no other when Paranormal Cirque III enters the Wyoming Valley Mall from Thursday, September 19, through Sunday, September 22!

Murder at the Art Show comes to Act Out Theatre Group LLC for 5th Annual Benefit Weekend

TAYLOR — Act Out Theatre Group will present Murder at the Art Show as part of its fifth annual 5th Annual Benefit Weekend running from September 13 through 15.

Used book sale and local author signing in Harford

HARFORD — As cold weather descends and we’ll soon be heading inside to cuddle up to fires with warm drinks and a good book. Plan your winter reading with the Harford Historical Society by checking out the used book sale on Saturday, September 14 at the Soldiers’ Orphan School.

“Agnes” documentary to be shown at the Millennium Circle at River Common

WILKES-BARRE — “Agnes,” a critically-acclaimed documentary film that chronicles the Agnes Flood of 1972 and its impact on the Wyoming Valley, will be screened on Thursday, September 12, at the Millennium Circle at River Common in Wilkes-Barre. The screening was originally scheduled for June 21 but was postponed due to thunderstorms.

Craft comedic skills with ArtsQuest’s Fall Comedy Classes

BETHLEHEM – ArtsQuest presents its fall comedy class schedule, featuring the debut of a new advanced standup class along with introductory classes in sketch, improv and standup.

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