$12.00 / Grand Ballroom / General Admission
Cocktail Hour / Doors Open 6:00pm
Show Begins 7:00pm
This year, “the Menu” will return for its Fifth Season Local, Fresh and Delicious!
“the Menu,” hosted in the Grand Ballroom, features culinary creations prepared by local chefs throughout NEPA. Many interesting and exciting topics will be covered like what to buy at the farmer’s market; tips for Holiday meals made easy or planning the perfect cocktail and cheese pairing for your next party!
“the Menu” will provide you with fresh and exciting ideas to try in your kitchen any night of the week as well as festive concepts for special occasions! Come see what’s on “the Menu” – it’s certain to be local, fresh and most importantly…DELICIOUS!
We would like to welcome to the stage, this year’s guest host, Stephanie Longo, from the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce.
Cocktail hour 6pm Show -7pm – with musical guest, Skip Monday.
Host: Stephanie Longo
Join Crotti’s On Ash, igourmet Foods and Nawrocki Imports at this month’s installment of the Menu, where our focus will be on cheese and wine! Crotti’s will prepare one of their signature grilled cheeses and classic tomato soup as well as some delicious antipasto and crostini! Our friends from igourmet will be there to tell us all about the delicious cheeses used, and our friends from Nawrocki will tell us about wines will pair best!
Menu includes:
- Joe’s Homemade Tomato soup, made with fresh, whole peeled tomatoes
- Crotti Family Antipasto, featuring a mix of Sicilian style vegetables
- Doc’s Crostini Bites, topped with tomato soup, mozzarella, basil and parm
- Bacon Bourbon Grilled Cheese, made with hopscotch cheddar, sauerkraut, bacon and spicy mustard
- *All breads used are from Delightful Bakery, which are baked fresh, contain no preservatives and are fortified with vitamins.
the Menu Season Sponsor – Michael and Donna Barbetti
ECTV Sponsor – Technic Corp
Season Sponsors – Toyota of Scranton, L.T.Verrastro, Giant Floor, and UGI Utilities
ARTS Engage!
Dance Class for Grades K-5, Adults
The Scranton Cultural Center is thrilled to be hosting the ARTS Engage program funded by Lackawanna County! This program includes FREE arts-based classes to students of all ages in the Lackawanna County area.
Our classes for this Fall will include Dance, Visual Arts and Theatrical Costuming! These programs will be offered on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings throughout the Fall and will be held at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple.
For more information, please contact Camille Reinecke at (570) 356-7368 ext 100, or by email at camiller@sccmt.org.
Download the Registration Form.
Season Sponsors – Toyota of Scranton, L.T.Verrastro, Giant Floor, and UGI Utilities

Thrill the World 2016 – October 29
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, Official Dance at 6:00 PM
HELP KEEP THE ARTS UNDEAD IN SCRANTON!
Thrill the World is a global fundraising event, held on the same date/time around the world in attempt to break the World Record for the “Largest Simultaneous Dance to Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller!'” Sign up TODAY to be a zombie dancer and participate in one of the most exciting events in Scranton! All proceeds benefit the ongoing operations, restoration and programming of the Scranton Cultural Center!
Registration: Register online today, at one of our dance lessons, or at the event!
$15 Adults
$10 Children & Students (valid student ID required)
Registration Includes:
* Thriller Dance Lessons
* Event T-Shirt (while supplies last)
* Admission to the Event
* Access to Downtown “Zombie Crawl” Discounts
Zombie Crawl:
Immediately following the official “Thriller” dance, Zombies will embark on a Zombie Crawl of downtown Scranton! Participating business will offer special zombie discounts for our participants. Follow the map provided and enjoy a fun, family-friendly night out in downtown Scranton!
Zombie Insurance:
Plan on attending the event and the Zombie Crawl, but don’t want to dance? We’ve got you covered! Purchase Zombie Insurance for a minimum donation of $10 and you will be safe from dancing with the undead! (and still receive an awesome t-shirt!)
Dance Lessons:
To make our Thrill The World event even more awesome, participants need to know HOW to dance the official Thriller dance! Bring your friends/ family to a Thriller Dance Lesson & learn the Thriller dance from our choreographer! We’ll have three BEGINNER Dance Lesson Sessions at 2-hours long, and two ADVANCED Dance Lessons at 1-hour long. So whether you’re new to TTW or an experienced veteran, we’ve got you covered!
October 15 – BEGINNER – 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
October 18 – ADVANCED – 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
October 20 – BEGINNER – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
October 25 – BEGINNER – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
October 27 – ADVANCED – 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Can’t make a dance lesson? Learn the dance online!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heEFEOfAn4k
ARTS Engage!
Visual Arts for All Ages
The Scranton Cultural Center is thrilled to be hosting the ARTS Engage program funded by Lackawanna County! This program includes FREE arts-based classes to students of all ages in the Lackawanna County area.
Our classes for this Fall will include Dance, Visual Arts and Theatrical Costuming! These programs will be offered on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings throughout the Fall and will be held at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple.
For more information, please contact Camille Reinecke at (570) 356-7368 ext 100, or by email at camiller@sccmt.org.
Download the Registration Form.
Season Sponsors – Toyota of Scranton, L.T.Verrastro, Giant Floor, and UGI Utilities
ARTS Engage!
Theatrical Costuming for Grades 6-12
The Scranton Cultural Center is thrilled to be hosting the ARTS Engage program funded by Lackawanna County! This program includes FREE arts-based classes to students of all ages in the Lackawanna County area.
Our classes for this Fall will include Dance, Visual Arts and Theatrical Costuming! These programs will be offered on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings throughout the Fall and will be held at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple.
For more information, please contact Camille Reinecke at (570) 356-7368 ext 100, or by email at camiller@sccmt.org.
Download the Registration Form.
Season Sponsors – Toyota of Scranton, L.T.Verrastro, Giant Floor, and UGI Utilities

Thrill the World 2016 – October 29
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, Official Dance at 6:00 PM
HELP KEEP THE ARTS UNDEAD IN SCRANTON!
Thrill the World is a global fundraising event, held on the same date/time around the world in attempt to break the World Record for the “Largest Simultaneous Dance to Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller!'” Sign up TODAY to be a zombie dancer and participate in one of the most exciting events in Scranton! All proceeds benefit the ongoing operations, restoration and programming of the Scranton Cultural Center!
Registration: Register online today, at one of our dance lessons, or at the event!
$15 Adults
$10 Children & Students (valid student ID required)
Registration Includes:
* Thriller Dance Lessons
* Event T-Shirt (while supplies last)
* Admission to the Event
* Access to Downtown “Zombie Crawl” Discounts
Zombie Crawl:
Immediately following the official “Thriller” dance, Zombies will embark on a Zombie Crawl of downtown Scranton! Participating business will offer special zombie discounts for our participants. Follow the map provided and enjoy a fun, family-friendly night out in downtown Scranton!
Zombie Insurance:
Plan on attending the event and the Zombie Crawl, but don’t want to dance? We’ve got you covered! Purchase Zombie Insurance for a minimum donation of $10 and you will be safe from dancing with the undead! (and still receive an awesome t-shirt!)
Dance Lessons:
To make our Thrill The World event even more awesome, participants need to know HOW to dance the official Thriller dance! Bring your friends/ family to a Thriller Dance Lesson & learn the Thriller dance from our choreographer! We’ll have three BEGINNER Dance Lesson Sessions at 2-hours long, and two ADVANCED Dance Lessons at 1-hour long. So whether you’re new to TTW or an experienced veteran, we’ve got you covered!
October 15 – BEGINNER – 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
October 18 – ADVANCED – 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
October 20 – BEGINNER – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
October 25 – BEGINNER – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
October 27 – ADVANCED – 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Can’t make a dance lesson? Learn the dance online!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heEFEOfAn4k

For Broadway Theatre League Season Subscription Information Call 570-342-7784
Click Here to Visit the Tour Website
Winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards® including BEST MUSICAL, ONCE is a truly original Broadway experience. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage, ONCE tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who’s about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. As the chemistry between them grows, his music soars to powerful new heights… but their unlikely connection turns out to be deeper and more complex than your everyday romance. Emotionally captivating and theatrically breathtaking, ONCE draws you in from the very first note and never lets go. It’s an unforgettable story about going for your dreams…not living in fear… and the power of music to connect all of us.
Due to the nature of theatrical bookings all performances, dates, times and prices are subject to change without notice.

For Broadway Theatre League Season Subscription Information Call 570-342-7784
Click Here to Visit the Tour Website
Winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards® including BEST MUSICAL, ONCE is a truly original Broadway experience. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage, ONCE tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who’s about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. As the chemistry between them grows, his music soars to powerful new heights… but their unlikely connection turns out to be deeper and more complex than your everyday romance. Emotionally captivating and theatrically breathtaking, ONCE draws you in from the very first note and never lets go. It’s an unforgettable story about going for your dreams…not living in fear… and the power of music to connect all of us.
Due to the nature of theatrical bookings all performances, dates, times and prices are subject to change without notice.

For Broadway Theatre League Season Subscription Information Call 570-342-7784
Click Here to Visit the Tour Website
Winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards® including BEST MUSICAL, ONCE is a truly original Broadway experience. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage, ONCE tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who’s about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. As the chemistry between them grows, his music soars to powerful new heights… but their unlikely connection turns out to be deeper and more complex than your everyday romance. Emotionally captivating and theatrically breathtaking, ONCE draws you in from the very first note and never lets go. It’s an unforgettable story about going for your dreams…not living in fear… and the power of music to connect all of us.
Due to the nature of theatrical bookings all performances, dates, times and prices are subject to change without notice.
