Take a tour of the Scranton Cultural Center housed at the historic Masonic Temple and Scottish Rite Cathedral. Tours meet in the main lobby at 10:00am and take approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Tours are free, however donations to the Scranton Cultural Center are appreciated.
Can’t make the tour this week, try the audio tour via the SCC Tour Skill on your Alexa Device.
2020 Times-Tribune Children’s Series
Sponsored by: Lackawanna County Department of Arts and Culture, and Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
Stars Within Reach Productions Presents…
Wilma Jean the Worry Machine
Saturday, March 7, 2020
Show at 11am, Wiggles and Giggles at 10am
Grades 1st – 5th; Family
Produced by Stars Within Reach – Celebrating diversity with empathy is the strong message delivered in this exciting new musical based on the book by Maria Dismondy. Johnny is a big fan of school but that all changes when the new kid, Gabe, arrives. Gabe doesn’t speak any English and that doesn’t stop Johnny from going out of his way to be unkind. What will Johnny do when Gabe starts to make new friends? Will he join the fun of making a new friend or turn the other way? Johnny realizes a powerful message in this story where student differences are celebrated.
2020 Times-Tribune Children’s Series
Sponsored by: Lackawanna County Department of Arts and Culture, and Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
Stars Within Reach Productions Presents…
Wilma Jean the Worry Machine
Saturday, March 7, 2020
Show at 11am, Wiggles and Giggles at 10am
Grades 1st – 5th; Family
Produced by Stars Within Reach – Celebrating diversity with empathy is the strong message delivered in this exciting new musical based on the book by Maria Dismondy. Johnny is a big fan of school but that all changes when the new kid, Gabe, arrives. Gabe doesn’t speak any English and that doesn’t stop Johnny from going out of his way to be unkind. What will Johnny do when Gabe starts to make new friends? Will he join the fun of making a new friend or turn the other way? Johnny realizes a powerful message in this story where student differences are celebrated.
Doors open at 6:00 PM and entertainment starts at 7:00 PM!
No Cover – Cash Bar for 21+ – Valid ID required
Exceptional Entertainment — Classic Atmosphere
Underground Microphone is BACK for its 3rd Season! UGM 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!
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.
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.
Sponsored by United Gilsonite Laboratories and LT Verrastro. Supported by Lackawanna County and the PA Council on the Arts.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Underground Microphone has been postponed please check the calendar for new dates.
Underground Microphone has been postponed please check the calendar for new dates.
The String Fling concert at the Scranton Cultural Center March 27 has been rescheduled to Friday, October 30, 2020 at 7:30pm. Tickets for the original date will be honored on the new date. Click Here for More Information.
3rd Annual Steamtown String Fling!
Doors at 7:00 PM | Show at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $25 Advance, $30 Day of Show
Live from its Grand Ballroom, the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple is
proud to present the Third Annual Steamtown String Fling on Friday, March 27 at 7:00 PM! This year’s show features cherry-picked regional bluegrass and folk- Americana players, now back from touring national festivals. Don't miss this high-energy night of acoustic music in the Electric City!
FEATURING
Dave Brown and The Dishonest Fiddlers
WITH
Tyler Westcott (Folkfaces)
Milkweed
The Coal Cave Hollow Boys
and Chris Kearney, Emcee!
There will be no sitting still with a brand new star-studded lineup of regional bluegrass, folk and Americana pickers and grinners. This night of storytelling with mandolins, violins, upright bass, banjos and guitars will not disappoint!
The 3rd Annual Steamtown String Fling is sponsored by United Gilsonite Laboratories, UGI Utilities, Toyota of Scranton, Community Bank NA and The Hilton Scranton & Conference Center and LT Verrastro. Supported by Lackawanna County and the PA Council on the Arts.
Underground Microphone has been postponed please check the calendar for new dates.
David Sedaris Lecture Postponed
New Date Will Be Announced Later
The Lackawanna County Library System’s American Masters Lecture featuring David Sedaris, originally scheduled for Monday, April 6, has been canceled due to concerns about the coronavirus, according to an announcement by Mary Garm, director of the Library System.
The lecture in Scranton by Mr. Sedaris was part of a 40-city lecture tour the author and humorist had planned. The entire tour has been placed on hold, Mrs. Garm said.
It will be rescheduled a new date for the lecture will be announced later, she added