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Steamtown Original Music Showcase Returns

admin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:56:30 +0000

The Steamtown Original Music Showcase will return to downtown Scranton on September 5, 2010, featuring an array of local, regional, and national musical talent.

The event, now in its fifth year, offers music lovers and business owners the largest original music conference and event in Northeastern Pennsylvania to be held in a city.

The following venues have been confirmed for the Steamtown Original Music Showcase:

Scranton Hardware Bar-519 Linden St. Scranton, PA. 18503
Kildares-119 Jefferson Ave Scranton, PA. 18503
The Bog-341 Adams Ave. Scranton, PA. 18503
Trax-700 Lackawanna Ave Scranton, PA. 18503
The Backyard Alehouse-521 Linden St. Scranton, PA 18503
Scranton Vintage Theater-119 Penn Ave Scranton, PA 18503
The Banshee-320 Penn Ave Scranton, PA 18503

Confirmed acts for this year include Nowhere Slow, OurAfter, Panacea, Hierosonic, BOB, Graces Downfall, The Silentreatment, Woody Browns Project, Maybe Someday, Zelazowa, Lemongelli, The Underground Saints, Jason O, Tom Graham and more.

Special clinics and panels are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Banshee will host “The Evolution of Music Distribution” with guest speaker Joe Nardone Jr. at 1 p.m.; “The Traveling Musician” at 3 p.m.; and a lesson with Michael Dudley in using MIDI in a guitar rig to connect digital processors, analog effects, and traditional tube amps, “Connecting it all together,” at 4 p.m.;

For $10, the general public can purchase a pass from any club or the showcase website and will have admission to all venues the day of the event.

Photos from POWER! Outage at Kost Tire

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:56:37 +0000

On Thursday, July 8, 2010, POWER! Scranton held an Outage at Kost Tire & Auto Service, Scranton.

Below are some photos of the event courtesy of Michael Straub Photography http://www.michaelstraubphotography.com/

POWER! Scranton Member Recruitment Night Photos

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 14:32:47 +0000

Here is a look at the POWER! Scranton Member Recruitment Night at Jack’s Draft House. Photos courtesy of Michael Straub Photography.

Networking Happy Hour before ‘Mamma Mia’ Performance

admin — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:20:45 +0000

Advance tickets for the Wine Festival at Sno Cove are still available at discount prices to POWER! Scranton members and now we have another special offer for POWER! members: The Broadway Theatre League is planning a Networking Happy Hour event at an upcoming performance of “Mamma Mia” for POWER! members.

For the price of a ticket to the Wednesday, April 21, performance, POWER! members will also get an invitation to a Happy Hour from 5:30-7 p.m. prior to the show. Happy Hour will include an open bar and snacks.

For more information on the show and tickets, call the Broadway Theatre League at 570-342-7784. For more information on becoming a member of POWER! Scranton, visit Rediscover Scranton.

Electronics Recycling Event at Marywood University

admin — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:05:35 +0000

Marywood University will host an Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in “The Pit” parking lot, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton (enter the campus off Adams Avenue and follow the signs).

Accepted items include electronic equipment that plugs in or has embedded batteries, for example:

computers,
televisions,
iPods, etc.

Prohibited items include:

microwaves,
smoke detectors,
thermometers,
dehumidifiers,
large appliances,
medical equipment
and any items that are not dry.

There will be free food, refreshments, live entertainment and a raffle.

Celebrity Bartending Fundraiser for Marley’s Mission

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:37:17 +0000

Next Wednesday, members of POWER! Scranton will join other local celebrities for a celebrity bartending fundraiser to benefit Marley’s Mission.

The event will be held Wednesday, March 3, from 7-10 p.m. at Goodfellas, 1212 Mulberry Street, Scranton. Marley’s Mission provides equine (horse-assisted) therapy for children victimized by physical and sexual abuse as well as disabled children.

Celebrity bartenders will be Julianne Kalasinski and Chef Kate Gabriele of POWER! Scranton; Jack DeLeo,
Unico; Eric Deabill, WBRE; and Jose the Dysfunctional Leprechaun. Your $20 donation will include pizza, wings, appetizers, beer, wine and well drinks.

Entertainment will be provided by Bees Knees and there will be basket raffles throughout the night.

Ecomonic Outlook 2010 Photos

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:29:02 +0000

Here is a look at Power! Scranton Economic Outlook at the Radisson Lackawanna Station. Photos courtesy of Michael Straub.

Power! Scranton’s Holiday Event Photos

admin — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:30:00 +0000

Power! Scranton hosted a Holiday Event in Pennstar Bank in the Mall at Steamtown. Below is a collection of photos from the event courtesy of Michael Straub.

Power! Scranton’s “Pick Your Pamper Night”

admin — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:23:47 +0000

Below is a photo recap of what happened at “Pick Your Pamper Night” with Power! Scranton. Photos courtesy of Michael Straub.

Power! Scranton’s visit at the Renaissance at 500

admin — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:20:08 +0000

Below are photos from the Power! Scranton event at the Renaissance at 500. Photos courtesy of Michael Straub.