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December 7, 2009

Holiday Cheer Abounds at First Friday

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The last First Friday of 2009 featured some great holiday-themed local art at galleries and businesses around downtown Scranton.
You could browse children’s artwork at the Electric City Tattoo Gallery, hear selections from “The Christmas Dog” at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church or enjoy “A Collection of Sleighs” at the MAC Gallery. Check out our photo gallery [...]



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November 25, 2009

Lackawanna Ave. Bridge Project Opens

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It’s been some time in coming but the Lackawanna Avenue Bridge Project opened this morning with local officials on hand to cut the ribbon and open the bridge to traffic. View more pictures from the opening inside.



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October 13, 2009

Winefest at Dionysus Downtown

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This Saturday, Dionysus Downtown, 244 Penn Ave., Scranton, will host a day-long Winefest from 1-9 p.m.
Six flights of wines from around the world will be available. Taste for yourself how wines vary by region; experience the range of flavors that are found in different varietals. Tasting times are 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and [...]





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September 29, 2009

First Friday October Packed with Venues

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You can’t tell fall has begun by looking at the line up for the First Friday Scranton art walk scheduled for this Friday, Oct. 2. It’s packed with 28 venues across (and outside) downtown.
Unique for October, Duffy Accessories, 218 Linden St., will be hosting a Literary Look-alike Contest with a chance to vote for your [...]





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September 14, 2009

The Renaissance at 500 Project revealed

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If you’ve been watching and wondering what to expect from the renovations going on in the 500 Block of Lackawanna Avenue, POWER! Scranton will give you a sneak peek on Monday, Sept. 28.
The POWER! Outage, scheduled for 5:30-7:30 p.m., will begin at P.J.’s Pub inside the Hilton Scranton and Conference Center with entertainment provided by [...]





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September 8, 2009

Labor Day Weekend Photo Gallery

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There was no shortage of activities going on around Scranton over Labor Day weekend with La Festa, Railfest, the opening of the Hexagon Project, First Friday and more.
We’ve got a photo recap of some of the weekend activities in our photo gallery below and on the Electric City Renaissance Flickr page.





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August 31, 2009

Hexagon Project exhibit opens Friday

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During this Friday’s First Friday, the Melberger Art Center, 123 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, will host the opening of the Hexagon Project Exhibit starting at 6 p.m.
The Hexagon Project which began three years ago with local educator Beth Burkhauer, is part of the area’s Interdependence Day Celebration. Interdependence Day 2009 will be celebrated on Thursday, September [...]





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August 25, 2009

Vintage Theater plans Grand Opening of new location

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Earlier this month The Vintage Theater held the final performance at its 222 Wyoming Avenue location. The theater is moving to 119 Penn Avenue and they’ll celebrate the move with a grand opening party on Saturday, September 12.
The new location is larger, allowing The Vintage Theater to offer even more cultural and artistic events to [...]





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