‘Elegance and Emotion’
Join the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic for its second chamber concert of the 2021-22 season, “Elegance and Emotion.”
The concert takes place Thursday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m., at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, and features performers Andrea Menousek, Emily Frederick and Soyeon Kim. The trio will play works from Romantic composers, such as “Horn Trio” by Johannes Brahms. A reception to meet the musicians follows the show.
Tickets cost $33 and are available at NEPAPhil.org or by calling 570-270-4444 and also will be for sale at the door.
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Billy Strings
Enjoy a night of Bluegrass music with Billy Strings on Friday, Nov. 19, at 8:30 p.m., at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp.
Strings’ album, “Home,” won the Grammy for best bluegrass album, and he also was named New Artist of the Year at the 2019 International Bluegrass Music Awards.
Tickets cost $39.50 in advance and $45 the day of the show, plus fees. All tickets are for general admission ands can be purchased at ticketmaster.com.
For more information, visit mohegansunarenapa.com.
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‘XIXX: 25 Years and Counting’
Electric City Music Conference and 1120 Studios present a show dedicated to individuals affected by cancer on Saturday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m. at Stage West, 301 N. Main Ave., Scranton.
“XIXX: 25 Years and Counting” will include performances by Joe Lombardo, Moral Code, Amrican Buffalo Ghost, Sleeplore, the Maguas, Esta Coda, Lucas Hex and Screaming Infidelities Emo Night.
Tickets cost $10 or $15 and include a hopper pass to the Electric City Music Conference. For tickets, visit eventbrite.com.
The eighth annual conference will take place Thursday, Nov. 18, through Saturday, Nov. 20, at the V-Spot, 906 Providence Road, Scranton. Conference tickets are $10 and are available at eventbrite.com.
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Trans-Siberian Orchestra brings the holiday spirit back to Northeast Pennsylvania as its celebrates its 25th anniversary with two shows
The group will perform Sunday, Nov. 21, at 3 and 7:30 p.m. at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, 255 Highland Park Blvd, Wilkes-Barre Twp. Tickets start at $49.50, and part of the proceeds will benefit Griffin Pond Animal Shelter.
For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com or the arena box office.
For more information, visit mohegansunarenapa.com.
‘Steel Magnolias: Drag Edition’
Experience the classic story of “Steel Magnolias” in a new way.
“Steel Magnolias: Drag Edition” will take place Friday, Nov. 19, and Saturday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. at Act Out Theater Group, 150 E. Grove St., Dunmore. The featured drag performers will be Nevaeh Deda, Megan Lynn Thomas, Lydia Burns, Ashley Lynn, Justice Twist-Valentine and Ariana Autumn.
Tickets cost $18 and are available at actouttheatre.com.
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.
