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Up Close: Loyalty Scranton

Up Close & Personal A New Shave Spot in Scranton The family of businesses on the 300 block of Adams Ave. in Scranton is about to get a little more loyal. Loyalty Barber Shop and Shave Parlor of Scranton opens its doors for First Friday on Nov. 7. The shop is a...

Bartender: Michelle Renna

NAME: Michelle Renna BAR: Scranton Liederkranz FAVORITE DRINK: “Trip to Cayenne” — Jack Daniels, Jim Beam, Yukon Jack, Southern Comfort, slo gin, sour mix, grenadine and 7up. Served as a pitcher of shots....

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HEADPHONES Assorted Declarations from Editor Tom Graham   Halloween Beards are a Bust Beards are not the best during Halloween. There are so many costumes that simply can not be executed due to the fact that I have a ginger man mane planted on my face. Aside from...

Screens

Nightcrawler Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo Jake Gyllenhaal first turned heads in the tender 60s drama October Sky and sophomoric comedy Bubble Boy, but the young actor looked destined to be forever associated with the title role in Richard Kelly’s trippy cult hit Donnie...

The Haunt Spot: The Waldorf Estate of Fear

This week’s review — The Waldorf Estate of Fear 6325 Interchange Rd., Lehighton. waldorfesateoffear.com.   The Waldorf Estate of Fear, Lehighton, is a theatrical haunt which features three different haunted attractions. The attraction is located in the...

The Haunt Spot: Dorney Halloween Park.

A Weekly Review of Nearby Haunted Attractions by Scare-Seeker Joe Rovinsky   This week’s review:  Dorney Halloween Park. 3830 Dorney Park Rd, Allentown. (610) 395-3724. Dorneypark.com.   Dorney Park’s Halloween Haunt transforms the entire park into a...

Things to do in Scranton / Wilkes-Barre

Eagles On Ice The self-proclaimed “World’s Greatest Tribute Band” is ready to bring their show to The 570. Presented by the Clarks Summit Festival of Ice, EagleMania performs on Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Ramada Hotel, 820 Northern Boulevard, Clarks Summit. Showtime is...

Liquid

Soaking Up the Suds with James Crane   Pumpkin ales grace our shelves a little earlier each year. Sometime before Halloween, this ever- growing demographic of autumn brews promises all the pumpkin spice you can handle along with the added benefit of alcohol....

Concerts in Scranton / Wilkes-Barre

Concerts in the 570 and beyond F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre Tickets: (570) 826-1100 Umphrey’s McGee, Oct. 30 DooWop Spectacular, Vol. 7, Nov. 1 360 All Stars, Nov. 6 Alexis P. Suter Band, Nov. 15 An Evening with Groucho, Nov. 21 The Time Jumpers, Nov. 22 Fresh Beat...

Live Music in Scranton / Wilkes-Barre

Clubs Thursday, October 30 Bar on Oak, Pittston Township — Halloween Show with The Tones Breakers @ Mohegan Sun, Wilkes-Barre — Karaoke, Karaoke Contest Chestnut Street Tavern, Dunmore — DJ Deborah Oak Street Express, Scranton — DJ Famous O’Leary’s Pub, Scranton —...

Sounds

LONE LADIES — WEEK ONE JENNY LEWIS — The Voyager THE GOOD: Indie singer/songwriter Jenny Lewis is finally back. THE BAD: Nope. THE NITTY GRITTY: It’s been six years since Lewis’ last solo outing and four since her collaboration with Jonathan Rice. Last year saw a Rilo...

Bookmarks: Oct. 30, 2014

Scranton native Amye Baresse Archer has been on the writing scene in a variety of capacities: Scranton StorySlam winner (the very first!), Prose in Pubs host, blogger, adjunct English instructor, and now, University of Scranton Writing Center coordinator. Her book of...

Around Town

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