The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple is an intriguing building.  It is certainly one of the most glorious pieces of architecture to be found in Scranton, Pennsylvania.  Originally built as the Masonic Temple and Scottish Rite Cathedral, the building is significant as an example of the work of Raymond M. Hood (1881-1934), a prominent architect of the 1920′s and early 1930′s, and as a unique...

The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple will present Margaret Cho on October 27, 2010 at 8 p.m. Margaret Cho’s new show is a healthy mix of new stand-up and live music. In the spirit of Cho’s diverse identity and equally diverse career, CHO DEPENDENT features her burgeoning foray into the realm of comedy music. Peppered throughout her brand new stand up show, Cho will be showcasing a few songs from her...

First Friday Scranton will return to the downtown tonight from 6-9 p.m. with great art and music planned at galleries and businesses throughout the Electric City. GreenBeing, 334 Adams Ave., will host a benefit for Kelly Ruddy with artwork by Nicole Barrasse, Megan Lee and Allison Larussa and music by Jacob Cole and friends. Keep Reading

The November First Friday art walk is nearly here and it’s shaping up to be another great night of local art and music. Thirty venues are scheduled to take part in the November First Friday, set for Friday, Nov. 6, from 6-9 p.m. New and notable this month are Aglio Restaurant, 341 N. Washington Ave., featuring watercolors by local artists; the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, 222 Mulberry St., hosting works...

The 9th annual Evening of Fine Food and Wine is scheduled for April 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center. The event brings the area’s top chefs and finest wines together for a truly unforgettable fundraiser benefiting the Cultural Center. The year’s event features entrees from five top area restaurants including Carmen’s at the Radisson, Fire and Ice on Toby Creek, Hilton Scranton and Conference...

The fourth annual Spring Break for Autism will be held tomorrow, March 20, at the Scranton Cultural Center from 7-11 p.m. The event will be catered by Peter Cosgrove with entertainment provided by Dashboard Mary. There will be a silent auction and open bar. Spring Break for Autism benefits the Northeast Regional Autism Center at Friendship House. And if you can’t make the Spring Break for Autism tomorrow, you can...