First Friday Scranton hosted its first-ever First Friday Mixer last night at the Radisson Lackawanna Station where First Friday organizers, supports and artists gathered to mingle and discuss plans for the year ahead. By all accounts, it was a big success. The mixer took the place of the January First Friday art walk but the walks will return in February and every First Friday through the end of the year. To see more...

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, don’t forget about the grand opening of the new Scranton’s Vintage Theater this weekend. The theater will screen classic movies and host community and cultural events. Grand opening weekend will feature showings of Hitchcock’s “The Thirty Nine Steps” on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. Next weekend...

Save the Date for SCOLA Volunteers for Literacy of Lackawanna County‘s 4th Annual Chocoholic Frolic on February 22, 2009, from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center. Admission is $25 and includes tastes of all things chocolate! There will be door prizes and entertainment and the event raises funds for adult literacy. Champagne will be served so attendees must be 21 and over. Purchase tickets online or call...

Dig out your hair buns and light sabers and get ready for the Star wars-themed Panked! dance party on Jan. 29 at the Bog, 341 Adams Ave., Scranton, beginning at 9 p.m. Your djs for the night will be DJ Lango Calrissian and MC Con Solo. The cover is $5 or $2 with a Star Wars costume.

There’s no reason to stay indoors during the winter in Northeastern Pennsylvania. When the temperatures drop, there’s still plenty to do and see around the area. Here’s our guide to making the most of the winter months. Ski Resorts The best place to start when thinking winter fun around Northeastern Pennsylvania is one of our ski areas. The Poconos have gained a reputation for some of the best slopes...

Each week we feature a round-up of interesting stories from PaAdventure, the official blog of the Pennsylvania Tourism Office and a site that shares the community development goals of the Electric City Renaissance. This week on PaAdventure, you could read about: Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show and PA Farm Show: Two of the states biggest events being held soon in Harrisburg. PA Polar Plunge: A charity event to benefit...