SCC St. Patrick’s party
The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple will host its annual St. Patrick’s Parade Day Party on Saturday, March 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and live entertainment will be provided by Across the Pond. In addition, several parade performers will continue their acts at the SCC for all party-goers to enjoy, including bagpipers, step dancers and more!
A cash bar and light fare will be available for purchase. The 2024 St. Patrick’s Parade Day Party is sponsored by The Society of Irish Women, The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick – Lackawanna County. Comfort Suites Scranton and LI Verrastro, and is supported by Lackawanna County and the PA Council on the Arts.
Catholic Choral concert
In a 75 year tradition of inspiring prayer and meditation through music, the Catholic Choral Society will present its annual Lenten concert at St. Martin of Tours Church, 8175 State Route 492, Jackson, PA, 18825,on Sunday, March 10 at 4 p.m. Pastor of the church is Rev. John C Ruth.
The concerts are open to the public free of charge. There will be a goodwill offering.
Brenda Grunza and Lois Ostrowski are co-presidents of the Catholic Choral Society. Ann Manganiello is music director of this group while Linda Houck is accompanist. The group, marking its 75th season, is composed of members from Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wayne, Susquehanna and Wyoming counties Further information may be obtained by calling 570-575-1040 and also at www.catholicchoralsociety.org
Church breakfast
The Women’s Society of St. Joseph Melkite Catholic Church, N.St. Frances Cabrini Avenue, West Scranton, is sponsoring its annual St. Joseph Day Breakfast, Sunday, March 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The abundant eat-in or take-out meal includes eggs, scratch pancakes, home fries, olives, honey-baked ham, breads, juice and coffee. Adults tickets are $12 and children ages 6-10 are $6. Take-Out is $10/$6 with no beverages. Fragrant St. Joseph Bread will be available in two loaf packages for $5 until sold out. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information call 570-468-0529, or visit melkite.scranton@gmail.com, facebook or melkitescranton.org.
Classic Rock Show
The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple announces The Classic Rock Show – World Tour 2024, kicking off in Scranton on March 21 at 7:30 p.m.. This production by CMP Entertainment features all the hits from Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Queen, The Rolling Stones, The Eagles, AC/DC. The Beatles, Dire Straits, Meat Loaf, ZZ Top, Eric Clapton, Aerosmith, Lynyrd Skynyrd. The Who, Boston, Toto, Van Halen, Fleetwood Mac and more.
Tickets start at $44.30. A VIP Sound Check Experience Pre-Show Package is available for an additional fee.
Doors will open at 7 p.m. and a cash bar and concessions will be available. Tickets are available for
purchase at the Fidelity Bank Box Office at the SC in person or by calling (570) 344-1111. or via Ticketmaster. For more information or to view a full schedule of events, visit SCCMT.org
Architecture Day
Marywood University will host a School of Architecture Day for prospective students on Tuesday, April 2, at the Center for Architectural Studies, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The deadline to register for this free event is Friday, March 29.
Prospective students will be able to speak with faculty, tour the facilities, hear from student groups and student council, experience the studio culture in architecture and interior architecture classes, and tour the Center for the Living City’s Living Lab at Marywood. A complimentary lunch is included.
Register for the event by March 29 at: admissions.marywood.edu/register/Arch24.
Free prom dresses
Salon Joy will host its sixth annual free prom dress drive this year at the Gouldsboro Train Station on April 26-28 from11 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Gently-used and new prom dresses as well as shoes, jewelry and accessories are being collected at both locations of Salon Joy at 731 S. Main St., Old Forge, and 243 State Road 436, Gouldsboro.
Local seamstresses such Classique Clothes Boutique & more, join in to help students across NEPA with free gowns, men’s attire and more for all occasions. We also collect bridal and bridesmaid dresses, and men’s formal clothes.
Call Nichole at (716) 580-2104 for more information, or visit www.salonjoypa.com.
Primus concert
For the first time in nearly 12 years, rock icons Primus will perform at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, May 6, with the show beginning at 8 p.m. and doors opening at 7.
Ticket Prices are $49.50, $59.50, $69.50, $99.50, and $119.50 plus fees. VIP Packages are offered online only.
Tickets can be purchased online at kirbycenter.org, ticketmaster.com, slpconcerts.net, and at the F.M. Kirby Center Box Office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.., or by calling 570-826-1100.
Derek Hough show
Emmy-Award winning Dancing with the Stars judge and dancer Derek Hough will bring his ‘Symphony of Dance’ tour to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday, April 23 at 8 p..
Ticket Prices are $49.50, $69.50, $79.50, $99.50 and $119.50 plus fees. VIP packages are available for online purchase only. More information can be found at:https://kirbycenter.org/show/derek-hough/
Tickets can be purchased online at kirbycenter.org, ticketmaster.com, and at the F.M. Kirby Center Box Office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. or by calling 570-826-1100.