The December First Friday map is here!

More First Friday: Each month there are some local events happening on First Friday that – because they fall outside the downtown footprint or were not submitted to us in time – cannot be included on the map. We will strive to make note of those events on the website so be sure to check […]

First Friday November wrap up

November’s First Friday in Scranton featured a great selection of local art and music at galleries and businesses around the downtown area. Matt Artz and Jess Confer, the artists at Northern Light Espresso Bar, donated the proceeds from their show to the Hacienda La Esmeralda program, which provides yearly scholar ships for children in Panama. […]

The First Friday Map is Here!

More First Friday: Each month there are some local events happening on First Friday that – because they fall outside the downtown footprint or were not submitted to us in time – cannot be included on the map. We will strive to make note of those events on the website so be sure to check […]

First Friday October wrap up

The October First Friday event treated visitors to some great local art and music. Venues across Downtown Scranton were packed with supporters of Northeastern Pennsylvania arts and culture. The night also featured a grand opening celebration for Greenbeing, a new eco-friendly boutique at 334 Adams Ave. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church hosted a dancing dogs and […]

October First Friday map is here!

First Friday September wrap up

September’s First Friday featured new venues like the University of Scranton and Lackawanna College galleries, the Times-Tribune and Dionysus Downtown. Young artists helped kick off Interdependence Day activities in Scranton with a Hexagon Project exhibition at the Melberger Arts Center gallery. Any artists or venues interested in taking part in the October event should sign […]

September First Friday map is here!

First Friday wrap up

It was a great night for art and music on Aug. 1 as First Friday took over downtown Scranton. Featuring 25 venues and eight musical performers, August’s First Friday showed that the arts and culture are alive and well in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Keep the momentum going and if you’re an interested artist or venue be […]

Celebrate Jazz Fest in Downtown Scranton

Artists needed for youth camp

The Lackawanna County Department of Recreation is partnering with United Neighborhood Centers on a one-week camp at McDade Park August 4-8. Lackawanna County Deputy Director of Arts and Culture Maureen McGuigan is currently seeking artists of all disciplines who would be willing to lead an one-hour workshop for children and adolescents. The hours would be […]