Sep
7
Thu
2017
American Masters Lecture “What makes something go viral?” with Derek Thompson
Sep 7 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

American Masters Lecture
What makes something go viral?

Derek Thompson
Author of Hit Makers.

“A fun, thought-provoking take on the strange turns of cultural fortune.” Publishers Weekly

Imagine that…

Thursday, Sept. 7
7 P.M.
Scranton Cultural Center

Admission is free for Lackawanna County Library System card holders. Tickets are available at Lackawanna Libraries or online @ www.lclshome.org

“One of the brightest new voices in American journalism.” Daniel H. Pink

Sep
21
Thu
2017
Nathan Carter Debut North American Tour
Sep 21 @ 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

“He has taken the Irish music scene by storm. Now it’s time we shared him with the rest of the world.” -Daniel O’Donnell

Irish singer Nathan Carter has catapulted into stardom, charming audiences on guitar, piano, and accordion. At age 26, he boasts three number-one albums, two number-one singles, and two number-one live performance DVDs. On his debut North American tour, join Nathan, his Irish band, and special guest star Chloe Agnew for a show-stopping mix of songs like “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Wagon Wheel,” and a program packed with old country favorites, Irish folk songs, and adult contemporary classics. Fans of Daniel O’Donnell, Michael Bublé, and Tony Bennett will love this young Irish crooner who is blazing a trail to worldwide success.
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Sep
24
Sun
2017
Jump, Jive an’ Jazz featuring Patrick Marcinko, Jr.’s Upper Valley Winds Big Band and many more
Sep 24 @ 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM

 

Tickets OnSale 7/31/17 at 10:00am | General Admission | $25.00

 

 

 

 

Scranton Cultural Center
Jump, Jive an’ Jazz
presented by Toyota of Scranton

featuring
Patrick Marcinko, Jr.’s Upper Valley Winds Big Band
Bob Dorough’s School House Rock & All That Jazz!
Michelle Oram with Jazz-Tap Percussionist, Jenn Rose
The Jazz-Art Group

Jump, Jive an’ Jazz is presented by Toyota of Scranton and sponsored by LT Verrastro, UGI, Lackawanna Insurance Group, ATR Properties, Main Street Music, Rogan Law and Hemmler + Camayd Architects.  Supported by Lackawanna County and the PA Council on the Arts.


Sep
26
Tue
2017
School of Rock: The Musical Casting
Sep 26 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Casting for School of Rock: the Musical will be held on Tuesday, September 26  and Thursday, September 28, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and are open to children in grades 5-12! You are not required to attend both evenings, but are welcome to do so.  Downloadable registration form and online registration form are available below. You can bring your completed registration to our offices, mail it in or bring it with you to auditions!  Please note that a $25 non-refundable enrollment fee (for new students only) and a completed registration form is due at the time of auditions in order for your young performer to participate.
Rehearsal Process:  Most SundayMondayTuesday & Thursday evenings, 6:00-8:30PM
Tuition: $325 – plus a $25 nonrefundable enrollment fee for new students.*
A limited number of need-based scholarships are available.  To apply, contact our Business Office at 570-346-7369 x101 or download Scholarship Application form at www.sccmt.org/rock
**Registration for the production guarantees a role!  Ability to play a Musical Instrument is not required, but is a plus!  All experience levels welcome!**
 
Performance Dates: 
Friday, December 8 at 7pm
Saturday, December 9 at 2pm and 7pm
 
– ABOUT THE SHOW! –
Based on the film of the same name, School of Rock—The Musical tells the story of wannabe rock star Dewey Finn, who poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. When he discovers his students’ musical talents, he enlists his fifth-graders to form a rock group and conquer the Battle of the Bands.
Sep
28
Thu
2017
School of Rock: The Musical Casting
Sep 28 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Casting for School of Rock: the Musical will be held on Tuesday, September 26  and Thursday, September 28, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and are open to children in grades 5-12! You are not required to attend both evenings, but are welcome to do so.  Downloadable registration form and online registration form are available below. You can bring your completed registration to our offices, mail it in or bring it with you to auditions!  Please note that a $25 non-refundable enrollment fee (for new students only) and a completed registration form is due at the time of auditions in order for your young performer to participate.
Rehearsal Process:  Most SundayMondayTuesday & Thursday evenings, 6:00-8:30PM
Tuition: $325 – plus a $25 nonrefundable enrollment fee for new students.*
A limited number of need-based scholarships are available.  To apply, contact our Business Office at 570-346-7369 x101 or download Scholarship Application form at www.sccmt.org/rock
**Registration for the production guarantees a role!  Ability to play a Musical Instrument is not required, but is a plus!  All experience levels welcome!**
 
Performance Dates: 
Friday, December 8 at 7pm
Saturday, December 9 at 2pm and 7pm
 
– ABOUT THE SHOW! –
Based on the film of the same name, School of Rock—The Musical tells the story of wannabe rock star Dewey Finn, who poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. When he discovers his students’ musical talents, he enlists his fifth-graders to form a rock group and conquer the Battle of the Bands.
Oct
7
Sat
2017
Equines for Freedom Comedy Relief to Support Veterans featuring Keith Alberstadt and Emma Willmann
Oct 7 @ 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

EFF Comedy Relief to Support Veterans featuring Keith Alberstadt and Emma Willmann is coming to the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple on Saturday October 7 at 8 pm.  Doors open at 7 pm.

  • Cost: $25 general seating
  • $40 VIP priority seating and after show meet and greet

 Buy Tickets

Tickets also available:

  • Online at ScrantonCulturalCenter.org and Ticketmaster.com
  • By Phone through Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000
  • By Phone through the Scranton Cultural Center’s Fidelity Bank Box Office 570.344.1111
  • In Person at the Scranton Cultural Center’s Fidelity Bank Box Office 420 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503 during regular hours.

Convenience fees apply for online and phone orders

Oct
9
Mon
2017
the Menu featuring Slocum Hollow Restaurant and Bar
Oct 9 @ 7:00 PM

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$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!

the Menu is presented by Toyota of Scranton and sponsored in part by McGrail Merkel Quinn and LT Verrastro.  Supported by Lackawanna County and the PA Council on the Arts.

 

 

Oct
10
Tue
2017
UNDERGROUND MICROPHONE
Oct 10 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

UNDERGROUND MICROPHONE

Presented by Toyota of Scranton

Underground Microphone is NEPA’s premier LIVE performance series which features our region’s finest talent. Each week we bring you an exclusive up close and personal lineup of poetry, comedy, music and more!  Voted 2017’s Best New Event by readers of Electric City, Underground Microphone offers the unique experience that honors the Weekday Warrior!  Reward yourself with an evening out downtown or a quick drink and entertainment after work.

Located in the Lower Level, the Raymond Hood Room is transformed into a listening room café where artists and their work are respected and supported. This very special space is named after the architect who designed the Scranton Cultural Center in the 1920s. Hood is widely known for his Art Deco and Neo Gothic design style which is evident throughout the entire building. Nationally recognized works include 30 Rockefeller Plaza, American Radiator Building, Daily News, The Emporis, Tribune Tower and The Ocean Forest Hotel in Myrtle Beach among others.

Doors open at 5:00 PM and entertainment starts at 6:00 PM!
No Cover – Cash Bar for 21+ – Valid ID required
Exceptional Entertainment — Classic Atmosphere

Artists: For anyone interested in performing: there are no rules. We encourage free form prose, poetry, stand up, improv and original music. It’s the perfect space to test out new material or projects.  For information on how you can become involved, contact Maria at marias@sccmt.org or (570) 346-7369 x102.

Guests: Please be reminded that since this is a performance space, we do ask that you keep the conversation to a whisper.  We recognize that this is a social setting, and there is ample lobby space for interacting and networking.

Presented by Toyota of Scranton and sponsored by United Gilsonite Laboratories, and LT Verrastro.  Supported by Lackawanna County and the PA Council on the Arts.

Oct
12
Thu
2017
Thrill the World Dance Lesson
Oct 12 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Help keep the Arts undead in Scranton at this year’s Thrill the World fundraiser! This is a GLOBAL event that attempts each year to break the world record for the Largest Simultaneous Dance to Michael Jackson’s THRILLER! The dance is surprisingly easy to learn, and we have FIVE opportunities for you to come join us and learn.

As always, if you are unable to attend a lesson, or wish to have some additional practice once you’ve attended a lesson, you can view a full tutorial on YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heEFEOfAn4k

Registration: Register online (thrillscranton.com), at a dance lesson, or at the event! *Registration is non-refundable.*

$20 Adults
$15 Children/Students (valid ID required)

Includes: Dance Lessons, T-Shirt (while supplies last), event admission & access to Zombie Crawl.

Thrill the World is presented by Toyota of Scranton and sponsored by LT Verrastro, Wells Fargo, Lackawanna College, Fidelity Bank, Lackawanna County and the PA Council on the Arts.

Oct
15
Sun
2017
Afternoon with the Arts: Art & Global Culture
Oct 15 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

The Lackawanna County Arts, Culture and Education Council invites you to a free panel discussion.

Afternoon with the Arts: Art & Global Culture

Sunday, Oct. 15

The Scranton Cultural Center
Craftsmen Hall-3rd Floor
420 N. Washington Ave.
Scranton, PA

1-2pm

Followed by reception featuring the music of
Grupo Zona!

Panelists

  • Donya Jackson, Artist and Communication Specialist
  • Nezka Pfeifer, Curator at the Everhart Museum
  • Dr. Annie Hounsokou, Ph. D., Philosophy
  • Cesar Reyes-Mateo, lead singer for Grupo Zona

More information contact The Lackawanna County Arts and Culture Department at 570.963.6590 x102 or arts-culture@lackawannacounty.org