Scranton has lots of things to do. Interested in seeing a concert? Looking forward to visiting a comedy club? Do you need to satisfy your urge to gaze upon fine art? From extreme outdoor sports to premiere theater performances, Scranton has a quality of life that is second-to-none, providing many opportunities for residents to have fun. Why not give us a try…on our dime? Log on to http://www.rediscoverscranton.com/for...

“All the magic vanished into the misty air…” sings Lucinda Williams on “Everything Has Changed”, one of many downbeat songs on her latest album, West. And while this seems to be a drastic statement to open a review of the record with, it is at least partially accurate. Despite being called West, the album instead conjures the leisurely pace of the deep south- Williams’ birthplace. The...

The February POWER! Outage will be held at the Scranton Enterprise Center, 201 Lackawanna Ave. (second floor), on Thursday, Feb. 22, from 7-9 p.m.The guest speaker will be John Cognetti of Hinerfeld Commercial Realty and catering will be provided by Coopers. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP to watts.power@yahoo.com. Sponsored by Sandone Car Care Centers, 730 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, 346-2004; and 531 N. Main...

An exhibit by photographer Chris Rainier entitled, “Ancient Marks: The Sacred Art Of Tattooing And Body Marking” is on display at the Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, through April 15. Seven years and 30 countries in the making, “Ancient Marks” visually documents the age-old custom of painting, carving, incising or etching upon the canvas of the human form. The result is a revealing look that transcends...

Jeffrey “Chef Jeff” Diaz has taken his 13 years in the restaurant industry and refocused his career on providing Personal Chef services in Northeastern Pa with his business IDWC Personal Chef Service. He began his business last year when after the death of his daughter Mia Diaz made him rethink his career choice. He loved the restaurant industry but with demands of time from the restaurant industry he was...

Does anyone aside from Robert Schneider really get psyched up for a new Apples In Stereo record? For the uninitiated, Schneider is the Apples’ core: leader, singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, and all-around indie rock nice guy (I also suspect he may be David Cross’s brother, but that’s a whole other article waiting to happen.). Keep Reading