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#1 Christian Artist Matt Maher Brings Night of Song to Pocono’s Sherman Theater

#1 Christian Artist Matt Maher Brings Night of Song to Sherman Theater

Contemporary Christian artist Matt Maher brings his The Stories I Tell Myself tour to the Sherman Theater stage on Saturday, May 13.  Special guest Mission House will begin the night of song at 8:00 PM.  The doors open at 7:00.
He will be offering VIP acoustic session with a question and answer period prior to the  show.
A nine-time GRAMMY® nominee and three-time-GMA Dove Award® winner, Matt Maher has garnered multiple radio successes, writing and recording songs such as his Top 5  song “Lord, I Need You” and the chart-topping radio singles “Because He Lives (Amen)” and “Alive & Breathing.” Along with other hits such as “Hold Us Together,” “Christ Is Risen,” “All The People Said Amen,” and “Your Grace Is Enough,” Maher has written or co-written six No. 1 radio singles.  He recently hit #1 on the Christian music charts with “The Lord’s Prayer.”
#1 Christian Artist Matt Maher Brings Night of Song to Pocono's Sherman Theater

#1 Christian Artist Matt Maher Brings Night of Song to Pocono’s Sherman Theater

Maher, an official Steinway Artist, has been headlining his own tours and performing at major Catholic and Evangelical events since 2004, including multiple World Youth Day festivals, most recently in Rio De Janeiro presided by Pope Francis. He has also participated in the industry’s biggest tours and festivals, such as Worship Night In America with Chris Tomlin, Compassion Live’s The Road Show and Tobymac’s Hits Deep. Maher has also toured with MercyMe, Chris Tomlin, and Casting Crowns.

Show:  Matt Maher, The Stories I Tell Myself Tour
Date:   May 13, 2023
Time:  Doors – 7:00 PM;  Show – 8:00 PM

For more information, call 570-420-2808 or visit shermantheater.com.

The Sherman Theater attract over 100,000 visitors annually

The Sherman Theater is Monroe County’s only nationally ranked, non-profit theater and performing arts center.  Located in downtown Stroudsburg, PA, the Sherman Theater has proudly served the Pocono region for 90 years.  The Theater and Performing Arts Center is committed to strengthening the community by producing culturally-diverse, nationally-known professional acts and festivals at the theater and at satellite locations throughout Monroe County for people of all ages, by providing an opportunity for local artists to perform, and by creating economic development in the region. The Sherman Theater projects and events attract over 100,000 visitors to the Pocono Region annually.

 

For more information call 570-420-2808 or visit www.shermantheater.com

 

You’re Invited: Sherman Winter Craftfest 2023 Jan 14-15 at Stroudsburg’s Sherman Theater

Sherman Winter Craftfest 2023 returns to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg for two days on Saturday, January 14 and Sunday, January 15 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
More than 70 crafters will display their unique creations inside the Sherman Theater.

Free Admission: Sherman Winter Craftfest 2023

Admission is FREE so patrons will have more spending money for those hand-crafted items including woodwork, soaps, jewelry, glass art, chocolates and more.

“We’re very appreciative of all the vendors who come out to make the event what it is.”

continues Sherman Theater President and CEO Rich Berkowitz.
“…We like to support the artists and the arts community, and when you shop local, that money stays local. It supports our economy in Monroe County, too,” said Sherman Theater President and CEO Rich Berkowitz.

For more information, call 570-420-2808 or visit shermantheater.com.

Sherman Winter Craftfest 2023 Jan 14-15 at Stroudsburg's Sherman Theater

Sherman Winter Craftfest 2023 Jan 14-15 at Stroudsburg’s Sherman Theater

Sherman Theater

The Sherman Theater is Monroe County’s only nationally ranked, non-profit theater
and performing arts center.
Located in downtown Stroudsburg, PA, the Sherman Theater has proudly served the Pocono region for more than 90 years.
The Theater and Performing Arts Center is committed to strengthening the community by producing culturally-diverse, nationally-known professional acts and festivals at the theater and at satellite locations throughout Monroe County for people of all ages, by providing an opportunity for local artists to perform, and by creating economic development in the region.
The Sherman Theater projects and events attract over 100,000 visitors to the Pocono Region annually.

RAEL: A Peter Gabriel Experience performs their ‘Music Box’ at Sherman Theater on March 24

RAEL: A Peter Gabriel Experience performs their ‘Music Box’ at Sherman Theater on March 24

The band RAEL will share their “Musical Box” of songs at the Sherman Theater at 524 Main Street, Stroudsburg, on March 24, playing the music of Peter Gabriel and early era Genesis.
RAEL is a New York and Northern New Jersey-based tribute band that captures the energy and originality of the 1970s live stage performances of Peter Gabriel and Genesis.

RAEL pays homage to the most groundbreaking and influential band in the progressive rock genre by incorporating the musical excellence, lyrical storytelling, and theatricality that brought Genesis to a position of prominence in the rock world.

RAEL brings older listeners back to the day, while introducing progressive rock newcomers to the sights and sounds right along with other legendary bands such as Pink Floyd, Moody Blues, Yes, Rush and King Crimson.

RAEL is focused on faithfully reproducing full album versions from the Peter Gabriel days of Genesis. Performances include tracks from Nursery Cryme, Foxtrot, Selling England by the Pound, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway and A Trick of the Tail along with solo Peter Gabriel hits.

The members of RAEL are Lloyd Gold providing lead vocals and flute, Mike Blemonte on bass, Paul Sheehan on drums, Michael Labuono on keyboards, and Sal Locascio on guitar.

Show: RAEL: A Peter Gabriel Experience

Date: March 24, 2023

Time: Doors at 7:00 PM, Show at 8:00 PM

Tickets available online through poconofest.org, shermantheater.com or at the Sherman Theater Box Office (570) 420-2808.

The Sherman Theater is Monroe County’s only nationally ranked, non-profit theater and performing arts center.  Located in downtown Stroudsburg, PA, the Sherman Theater has proudly served the Pocono region for 90 years.  The Theater and Performing Arts Center is committed to strengthening the community by producing culturally-diverse, nationally-known professional acts and festivals at the theater and at satellite locations throughout Monroe County for people of all ages, by providing an opportunity for local artists to perform, and by creating economic development in the region.

The Sherman Theater projects and events attract over 100,000 visitors to the Pocono Region annually.

For more information call 570-420-2808 or visit www.shermantheater.com.

Dokken & Lynch Mob Play Penn’s Peak with Special Guest Ted Poley February 18, 2023

Dokken & Lynch Mob Play Penn’s Peak with Special Guest Ted Poley, Saturday, February 18, 2023

Dokken exploded out of the boiling hard rock/heavy metal scene in Los Angeles in the early 1980s. 1983’s “Breaking the Chains” with its catchy title track, set the stage for Dokken becoming the most dominant creative and commercial force in the world of Melodic Hard Rock for the following years.

Such classic albums as “Tooth and Nail”, “Under Lock and Key” and “Back for the Attack” all became Multi-Platinum selling smashes and the live “Beast from the East” went gold in Europe and Japan.

Songs like “Alone Again”, “Just Got Lucky”, “Into the Fire”, “In My Dreams”, “Unchain the Night”, “Dream Warriors”, “Burning like a Flame” and “Heaven Sent” are still nowadays regarded among the genre’s finest.

Dokken has shared the stage with AC/DC, Metallica, Aerosmith, Judas Priest, Van Halen, Kiss, Scorpions, as well as Bon Jovi, just to name a few.

The band hit stadium status in 1988, playing in front of over a million fans in just five weeks. It seemed Dokken was on the verge of superstardom. But like so many other bands that have come before and after them, Dokken broke up his group in 1989.

In 1994, the legendary A&R man John Kalodner offered Dokken a recording contract on the condition the group had to be original members. The band released the appropriately titled “Dysfunctional” in 1995 selling 450,000 copies, which by the mid ’90s was considered by industry standards very respectable. But just as they were on the verge of releasing a second single, filming a video, starting a world tour and “taking it all the way”, as Don Dokken puts it, the baggage from their past reared its ugly head, and again the group began to unravel. Soon after guitarist George Lynch left the group, he was replaced by Reb Beach (Winger, Whitesnake).

They released “Erase the Slate” in 1999 Followed by their DVD “Live from the Sun” in 2000. In 2001, Beach was replaced by John Norum (Europe) and released the album “Long Way Home”. By 2003 guitarist Jon Levin came on board with the subsequent release of the albums “Hell to pay”. Lightening strikes Again’ and ‘Broken Bones’ and has remained with the group for over 20 years now. All 3 CD’s have been aclamained as a true and definite return to there classic sound.

In October 2016, the original members of Dokken reunited for a brief Sold-Out tour of Japan, playing in several Arenas as well as co-Headlining the Loud Park Festival with the Scorpions. But as Don says, “It was fun to play with the original members again, but my current line-up of Dokken will remain so.”

DOKKEN is now Don Dokken (vocals), Mick Brown (drums), Jon Levin (guitar) and Chris McCarvill (bass).

Dokken has survived and kept their loyal fans in a time when people’s tastes change as fast as Britney Spears’ wardrobe, they have been embraced by a whole new generation of rock fans. They recently played at ‘The Bang Your Head Festival’ in Germany as well as ‘Rambling Man’ in England receiving rave reviews. The group is now currently back in the U S wrapping up there 2017 world tour! The group plans on a new record release in 2018.

They say a cat has nine lives and it seems Dokken is enjoying more than a few as well!

Dokken & Lynch Mob Play Penn’s Peak with Special Guest Ted Poley, Saturday, February 18, 2023

Lynch Mob Plays Penn’s Peak Saturday, February 18, 2023

Lynch Mob

Lynch Mob was formed by George Lynch in 1989 after the breakup of Dokken, his long time band of which he was a founding member and main song writer. The band signed with Elektra Records, and immediately released “Wicked Sensation” which would go on to achieve gold status. The album received much critical and fan acclaim, and would pave the way for over a dozen records over the next 30+ years.

The band is known for it’s high energy, guitar driven, hard rock vibe, while featuring elements of classic rock, blues, metal, with a propensity for improvisation. The current lineup features Lynch, along side of Jimmy D’Anda, Gabriel Colon, and Jaron Gulino.

On drums, O.G. BULLETBOYS drummer Jimmy D’Anda brings the band an old school Dr Funkenstein funky, but heavy back beat. He’s also known for being the pie eating champion of Boyle Heights East Los Angeles 84’. Go Rough Riders!

Gabriel Colón is a Puerto Rican singer who started his career with a band called Fast Taker. The band would go on to release a top 10 single in Puerto Rico’s rock radio market. Since arriving in the states, he has showcased his wide range of vocal talent with many rock acts including, Gothic Knights, Culprit, White Wizzard, and Rowan Robertson.

New Jersey’s own Jaron Gulino brings the east coast attitude and energy. He has prospered in a long career as the bassist in a variety of bands, most notably post-grunge rock band Tantric. Gulino achieved chart topping success with multiple releases from Tantric, as well as performing on many high profile tours and events with numerous other acts.

Lynch Mob is currently celebrating the legacy of an incredible history, with shows consisting of classic, career spanning material, as well as a heavy dose of Dokken material.

Tickets on sale Friday, November 11th at 10:00AM at all Ticketmaster outlets, the Penn’s Peak Box Office and Roadies Restaurant and Bar.

Penn’s Peak Box Office and Roadies Restaurant ticket sales are walk-up only, no phone orders.

Go to www.pennspeak.com

General Admission

Advance: $41.00

Day of Show: $46.00

About Penn’s Peak

Penn’s Peak, a beautiful mountaintop entertainment venue located in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, can comfortably host 1,800 concertgoers.  Enjoy a spacious dance floor, lofty ceilings, concert bar/concession area and a full service restaurant and bar aptly named Roadie’s. Complete with a broad open-air deck for summertime revelry, Penn’s Peak patrons enjoy a breathtaking overlook of nearby Beltzville Lake, plus a commanding, picturesque 50-mile panoramic view of northeastern Pennsylvania’s Appalachian Mountains. Choose Penn’s Peak for your next wedding, banquet or special event and treat your guests to an event truly “Above the Rest”.

Breakout country star Chris Janson at Penn’s Peak Thursday February 9, 2023

Breakout country star Chris Janson performs his hits at Penn’s Peak Thursday February 9, 2023

Chris Janson is a “live legacy in the making” (Rolling Stone).

Breakout country star Chris Janson is a platinum-selling recording artist, high-octane entertainer, multi-instrumentalist, award-winning singer/songwriter and Grand Ole Opry member.

Breakout country star Chris Janson performs his hits at Penn’s Peak Thursday February 9, 2023

Breakout country star Chris Janson performs his hits at Penn’s Peak Thursday February 9, 2023

The ACM award-winner has collected prestigious accolades that place him among country music greats.

His debut single, “Buy Me A Boat,” was recognized as the iHeartRadio Music Awards “Country Song of the Year,” and MusicRow named his poignant single, “Drunk Girl,” their “Song of the Year” winner. Bobby Bones named Janson “One of the greatest entertainers in country music.”

His big hits include: “Buy Me A Boat” (No. 1, 3x Platinum); “Fix A Drink” (No. 1, Gold); “Drunk Girl” (ACM Award-winning, Gold); “Good Vibes” (No. 1, Gold); “Done” (multi-week No. 1, Gold). Janson has earned more than 7.4 BILLION airplay impressions to date and upwards of 1.7 BILLION global career streams.

Tickets on sale Friday, November 11th at 10:00AM at all Ticketmaster outlets, the Penn’s Peak Box Office and Roadies Restaurant and Bar.  Penn’s Peak Box Office and Roadies Restaurant ticket sales are walk-up only, no phone orders.

Reserved Seating with Pit

Standing Pit @ Stage: $40.00

Regular Reserved: $33.00

About Penn’s Peak

Penn’s Peak, a beautiful mountaintop entertainment venue located in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, can comfortably host 1,800 concertgoers.  Enjoy a spacious dance floor, lofty ceilings, concert bar/concession area and a full service restaurant and bar aptly named Roadie’s. Complete with a broad open-air deck for summertime revelry, Penn’s Peak patrons enjoy a breathtaking overlook of nearby Beltzville Lake, plus a commanding, picturesque 50-mile panoramic view of northeastern Pennsylvania’s Appalachian Mountains. Choose Penn’s Peak for your next wedding, banquet or special event and treat your guests to an event truly “Above the Rest”.

Geographically convenient to residents of major population zones in Hazleton, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Stroudsburg, the Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia and New York City, Penn’s Peak is an ideal location for any event.  It is located only four miles from Exit 74 of the northeast extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.  For more information on Penn’s Peak, go to www.pennspeak.com or call 866-605-7325.

Lehigh Valley’s Top Halloween Events in 2022 (Updated)

October is here!  Time for Lehigh Valley’s Top Halloween Events in 2022

There’s plenty of ways to celebrate the spooky season this year in the Lehigh Valley, from ghost stories and walking tours, to family friendly fun, and of course, some adult-level screams and scares.

We’re listing them all out for you, and updating them as we discover more.

Lehigh Valley's Top Halloween Events in 2022

Lehigh Valley’s Top Halloween Events in 2022

Bethlehem’s Death & Dying Cemetery Tour 

Take a walk – if you dare – on Bethlehem’s historic cemetery tour! 

Your certified, costumed guide will meet you inside the oldest building in Bethlehem, from the 1700s.  Witness death and destruction.  Then escape outdoors to hear the story of the Corpse House and more morbidity. End your tour at the oldest (and some say haunted) cemetery in the city 

More info and tix: https://store.historicbethlehem.org/tickets-donations/

 

Nazareth’s Spooky Lantern-Led Historic Walking Tour

Head to Nazareth for a Spooky Lantern-Led Tour (October 21-22 & 28-29) which features ghost stories of Nazareth.  Their costume-guided tour provides an overview of the historic city and the spookiest stories about the area.

More info and tix here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spooky-lantern-led-historic-nazareth-walking-tour-tickets-418063317637

Lehigh Valley's Top Halloween Events in 2022

Lehigh Valley’s Top Halloween Events in 2022

Hellertown’s Crystal Cave Ghost Lantern Tours

See Crystal Cave (October 14-15, 21-22 & 28-29) by a different light! 

Experience the spooky, the sinister, the ghostly as this haunted cave.  Their guides, dressed in Victorian clothing, reveal the unexplained and mysterious incidents that have occurred at the caves.

More info and tix here: https://crystalcavepa.com/events/

 

Downtown Bethlehem’s Historic Haunts of Downtown Bethlehem Ghost Tour

For a night of scares and thrills, take a journey into the past and the paranormal on Moravian Book Shop’s original candle-lit walking tour! 

Learn the legends and lore of over a dozen locations, from ghostly soldiers, to a spirited songstress who continues to entertain. You’ll hear tales of unrequited love, ladies seeking justice, and spooks who have saved the day! 

Tours run weekends throughout October. 

For more information and tix: https://www.painns.com/events/bethlehem-historic-haunts-of-downtown-bethlehem-ghost-tours

Lehigh Valley's Top Halloween Events in 2022

Lehigh Valley’s Top Halloween Events in 2022

Easton’s Ghost Tours

This Halloween, things are getting Eerie in Easton!

Take a tour about murder, mischief, and misadventure in the Downtown Easton Historic District.

From a mobster’s murder to the witches of Hexenkopf Hill, Easton’s history is filled with dark tales of suspicious disappearances, strange coincidences (or are they?), and disastrous journeys.

This year’s tour features four new locations, as well as the return of six of their most popular stories. 

For more information and tix: https://sigalmuseum.org/event/eerie-easton-walking-tours/

Easton’s Haunted Hugh Moore Park 

Running October 20, 21, 27, 28

​​Enjoy an evening of spookery in the park.  

A special Halloween ride on the Josiah White II canal boat, a ghost walk to the locktender’s house, ghost stories, hay ride and lots of fun activities and snacks.  

For more information and tix: https://canals.org/events/haunted-hugh-moore-park

 

Dorney Park’s Great Pumpkin Fest

All fun and no fear for your family 

Great Pumpkin Fest offers one-of-a-kind Halloween events for kids throughout the park! Located in Wildwater Kingdom, you’ll find family-friendly activities, games, play zones, costume contests, dance parties and more! Around every hay bale you can catch toe-tapping, live entertainment and grab a comfy seat to just kick back and take it all in.

Activities include: Daisy Hill Tractor Stomp, Charlie Brown’s Craft Corner, Peanuts character meet and greet.

For more information and tix: https://www.dorneypark.com/events/great-pumpkin-fest

 

Dorney Park’s Halloween Haunt is back! 

Be scared and hold on tight.  Hundreds of terrifying ghouls and ghosts soar into the park, all ready to turn your nightmares into reality.

Haunted mazes, scare zones, and live entertainment bring your blood to a boil at this not-for-kids event.

More info here: https://lehighvalley.flavrreport.com/dorney-park-halloween-haunt-sept-16-oct-29/

 

Hersheypark is preparing for A Spooky Season this year

Hersheypark’s  “Dark Nights” will feature both scare zones and full haunted house experiences.

The event will include midways that transform from enchanting to unnerving with three Scare Zones, eerie to intense, included with a general admission ticket to Hersheypark Halloween.

Also included in Dark Nights are four horrifying haunted houses.

Besides the new haunted experiences, Hersheypark has extended its Halloween season to include seven weekends, starting on Sept. 17 and running until Oct. 30.

More info here; https://lehighvalley.flavrreport.com/hersheypark-anncs-new-2022-halloween-experiences/

 

Lehigh Valley Zoo’s Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo is a three weekend event!

October 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30

Trick-or-treat each day from 10AM-3:30PM at candy & treat stations throughout the Zoo! 

Enjoy music and dancing with DJ Ray from Fling-a-Things from 12-2PM on the final weekend, October 29 and 30! 

Plenty of themed crafts and activities plus pumpkin patch and more!

More information here: https://www.lvzoo.org/boo/

 

In Easton Crayola’s Screamin’ Green Hauntoween

This event is CHALK-full of spooky happenings: a themed scavenger hunt, spook-tastic crafts, character photo ops, and more! 

All included with admission. Have a Screamin’ Green good time while exploring Crayola’s 29 creative attractions. Plus every weekend they host trick-or-treating.

September 24th-October 31st!

For more information: https://www.crayolaexperience.com/easton/things-to-do/screamin-green-hauntoween

 

Pocono’s Electrifying Jack O’ Lantern experience

This spooky season come out and experience the area’s coolest, most unique Halloween event. 

Created for kids of all ages, this walk-through Jack O’ Lantern experience is sure to become a family tradition. 

A family friendly walk through experience on the grounds of The West End fairgrounds, featuring thousands of hand-carved pumpkins displayed in a creative and artistic exhibit. 

There’s nothing “scary” about it.  Very family-friendly.

The average walk time to walk through is about 45 minutes, but you can take as long as you’d like – it’s ideal for the ‘gram, to stop and take pictures.

Warning: Tickets must be pre-purchased online. All tickets have a timed reservation entrance time, and no one will be admitted without a pre-purchased ticket. Children two and under are free.

For more information and tix: https://www.poconomountains.com/event/the-electrifying-jack-o-lantern-experience/20752/ 

Wine-Lovers, Taste a Weekend of Sips at Penn’s Peak Mountain Wine Festival July 23-24

Wine-Lovers, Taste Thru Hundreds of Sips at Penn’s Peak Mountain Wine Festival July 23-24

Head to Penn’s Peak in nearby Jim Thorpe for this festival which includes wine samplings from 8 local wineries.

Relax with a glass of wine on the panoramic outdoor deck with a view of Beltzville Lake and the Pocono Mountains.

Choose to stay inside and enjoy air conditioned comfort while listening to live entertainment and shopping at several local artisans pop-up shops.

Penn's Peak Mountain Wine Festival

Mountain Wine Festival Wineries

Shade Mountain, Tolino Vineyards, Black River Farms, Blue Mountain Vineyards, The Winery at Wilcox, Blue Ridge Winery, and of course Franklin Hill Vineyards

The event starts at 12:00 both days until 5:00pm

Penn's Peak Mountain Wine Festival

Mountain Wine Festival Scholarships

Part of the proceeds of Mountain Wine Festival will go to help fund scholarships to this areas future Winemakers and Viticulturists.

Tickets for Mountain Wine Festival here

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