WILKES-BARRE – The debate between the Beatles and the Rolling Stones has been going on ever since they first crossed paths on the charts 61 years ago. The argument at the time, and one that still persists, was that the Beatles were a pop group and the Stones were a rock band: the boys next door vs. the bad boys of rock.

The reputation of a wolf is not always regarded as a positive one. A loose member of the dog family, they are carnivores known for living and hunting in packs. The brand-new streamer “Wolfs” on Apple TV+ stars Hollywood heavyweights Brad Pitt (Fury), and George Clooney (Ticket to Paradise) both known for leading in a heard of their own. After all, they are obviously both doing something right.

In the MPP Studio, Bill Corcoran Jr. chats with Tim Lofing, an independent producer and director. Raised on his family’s ranch in Montana, he moved to New York City at 19 to pursue his acting dreams, navigating a path full of unexpected twists along the way.

While the fall foliage around us gets prettier by the day, the region’s music scene bursts with energy to match the beauty of the season! Whether you’re looking to cozy up by a local acoustic set or celebrate with a full band all night long, this weekend offers a fantastic lineup of performances to suit any fall vibe.

WILKES-BARRE —- On Saturday, October 5, Bearly Dead returns to the River Street Jazz Cafe. This national-touring group prides themselves on not being just any Grateful Dead cover band. This Boston-based quintet takes the music in their own way.

WILKES-BARRE – On Sunday, October 27 at 8:00 p.m. the F.M. Kirby Center will screen the cult classic musical film the Rocky Horror Picture Show. The performance will be accompanied by a shadowcast performed by members of the acclaimed group Sweet Translucent Dreams.

WILKES-BARRE – Comedy legend Jeff Dunham is set to bring his “Artificial Intelligence Tour” to the Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza on February 20.

WILKES-BARRE – Country icon Lee Brice returns to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, January 30, at 8:00 p.m. to kick off his You, Me & My Guitar tour for the new year.

BETHLEHEM – ArtsQuest announces the return of SteelStacks Smackdown with Lehigh Valley Apparel Creations (LVAC) on Saturday, October 5 at the Musikfest Café.

WILKES-BARRE – Cirque du Soleil announces its return to the city of Wilkes-Barre for the first time in over 10 years with its newly revisited high-energy and high-acrobatic production — OVO!