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Charlie Berens Brings More Can’t-Miss Comedy to the Kirby Center

On Saturday, October 26, the hilarious Charlie Berens brings his Old Fashioned Tour to Wilkes-Barre’s F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts. The performance from the comedian, The New York Times bestselling author, and former television host begins at 7 … Read More

Ever Felt Like A Girl in A Country Song? Then be here This Sept. for Maddie & Tae!

On Sunday, September 29, country duo Maddie & Tae take the stage in Wilkes-Barre! The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts stop on the pair’s Here’s to Friends Tour begins at 7 p.m. with a performance from an amazing … Read More

Rock Band America Rides On

America is bringing a half-century of hits to the F.M. Kirby Center! The band’s single “A Horse With No Name” has become one of rock ‘n’ roll radio mainstays—it can even be heard on radios in the recently re-released video … Read More

Kirby Center Talks Upcoming Season With Local Media

Since June 3’s announcement of the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts’ 2024-2025 season (check out the brochure here), Executive Director Joell Yarmel has discussed upcoming events during appearances across local television and radio. A member exclusive presale for … Read More

Executive Director Joell Yarmel Discusses Mission, Flooding during NEPA Gives

The region’s largest giving day is here, and it’s the perfect time to support the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts. From 7 p.m. June 6 to 7 p.m. June 7, the fifth iteration of NEPA Gives will raise … Read More

See who’s Performing at the F.M. Kirby Center in 2024-25

On June 3, the F.M. Kirby Center launched its 2024-25 season brochure. Over 30 new events are included. … Read More

Spotlight on F.M. Kirby Center in DiscoverNEPA Series

An F.M. Kirby Center staff member is featured in the latest entry of DiscoverNEPA’s ongoing “Why NEPA?” interview series. The question was posed to F.M. Kirby Center Marketing Associate Gene Axton, an area transplant-turned-proponent of Northeast Pennsylvania. Read the article … Read More

Local Media Tour Ongoing F.M. Kirby Center Flood Recovery Project

On Monday, May 6th, Northeast Pennsylvania media outlets were invited to tour the bottom floor of the F.M. Kirby Center and witness the nonprofit’s ongoing flood recovery efforts. Last October, half a million gallons of water flooded our lower level, … Read More

A poster for Primus and their May 6th performance at the F.M. Kirby Center.

Highway 81 Revisited Chats With Primus Drummer before F.M. Kirby Center Show

On Monday, May 6th, Primus makes their triumphant return to Wilkes-Barre for a sold out show at the F.M. Kirby Center. Before they spend their Monday night with Primus, fans can dive into a new interview with the band’s drummer, … Read More

Wilkes-Barre Cavalcade of Jazz logo with information on the May 2024 Event.

F.M. Kirby Center Featured During Wilkes-Barre Cavalcade of Jazz

In advance of The Wilkes-Barre Cavalcade of Jazz, WNEP visited the F.M. Kirby Center to speak with festival organizers. Check out the video here The Kirby Center will host two events during the festival: an opening ceremony at 5pm Friday, … Read More

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