Rhythm and Brews
Get ready to rock and enjoy some cold beverages. Revello’s Pizza hosts “Rhythm and Brews” on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 1 to 7 p.m. at Montage Mountain Resort, 1000 Montage Mountain Rd., Scranton. The event features several musical tributes to legendary rock musicians Billy Joel, Pearl Jam and Dave Matthews Band, as well as samplings of craft beers, ciders and seltzers. Tickets for the 21-and-older event are $39 in advance and $55 at the door. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit montagemountainresorts.com.
Framing Moments
The Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University, 141 S Main St., Wilkes-Barre, celebrates its 50th anniversary with an exhibition of “Framing Moments: Photography from the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts” from now until Sunday, Feb. 4. The exhibition features photographs collected by the KIA during its history, from the 19th century to the current day, reviewed by curator Dr. Deborah Willis. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday-Friday, noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday-Sunday, and closed on Mondays and university holidays. Admission to the gallery is free to the public. For more information, visit wilkes.edu.
Ghost Walks
Fans of ghost stories and tales of Jim Thorpe’s historic downtown buildings are in luck. Jim Thorpe Rotary Club hosts “Ghost Walks in Old Mauch Chunk” on Friday-Sunday nights in November from now until Sunday, Nov. 18. The tours begin at 7 p.m. at The Inn at Jim Thorpe, 24 Broadway, Jim Thorpe. Although not frightening, tours are not recommended for children younger than 7. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $5 for children. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit jimthorperotary.org.
Electric City Pinball Show
For all the pinball wizards, Electric City Pinball Show hosts its inaugural event at Groove Brewing, 1401 Sanderson, Ave., Scranton, on Friday, Nov. 10, from 4 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 11, from noon to 9 p.m. The 21-and-older event features pinball and arcade machines, as well as a food truck and two pinball tournaments, “best game” and women’s division. Tickets to the event cost $10, with vendors being free. Entry into the tournaments cost $20 and $5 for additional attempts. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page.
Lonestar
Country’s Lonestar takes the stage at Mount Airy Casino Resort on Friday, Nov. 10, at 8 p.m. in the resort’s event center. Known for its 1999 hit single “Amazed,” Lonestar is a staple of the modern country music scene since the 1990s. Tickets for the 21-and-older show cost $45 and $50. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit mountairycasino.com.
— Justin Dorneman/Staff Writer
Laura Rysz is the features copy editor and calendar editor at The Times-Tribune and runs the Talk of the Times column, which focuses on local fundraisers and other events. She also writes Chef’s Table that profiles restaurants around the region. Additionally, Laura curates events online on AccessNEPA.com. Laura is involved in the special Mother’s Day edition and curates occasional features Marry Memories and Times Travelers. She is a graduate of Haddonfield Memorial High School, New Jersey, and earned an English professional writing degree with a minor in mass communications from King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. She also earned a certificate in Social Media Marketing from Rutgers Business School. Contact: lrysz@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100 x5228.
