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Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mohegan Pennsylvania presents Pennsylvania Polkafest
Apr. 1—WILKES-BARRE — It's Polka Time! After resounding success over the past two years, the 2025 Pennsylvania Polkafest, sponsored by Mrs. T's Pierogies and The Times Leader, makes its debut in the Keystone Grand Ballroom on Saturday, April 5. Pennsylvania Polkafest is open to guests of all ages! This event promises to be an evening of vibrant music, energetic dancing, unforgettable performances and generational memories. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and the party starts at 4 p.m. Tickets to Pennsylvania Polkafest are on sale now at General admission tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door the day of the event. Reserved table seating is also available at $30 per person for groups of up to 10 guests. Produced by the entertainment powerhouse trio of Thom Greco's Rittenhouse Entertainment, Joe Nardone's Magnus Concerts, and Jim Della Croce's Pathfinder, Pennsylvania Polkafest features a talented lineup, headlined by the legendary 18-time Grammy Award-winner and Polka King, Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra. Known for their electrifying performances and timeless melodies, Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra are sure to bring the house down with a mix of classic hits and exciting arrangements! The band will be joined by Grammy-nominated group, the Polka Family Band. Originally from Southern California and now based in Mt. Carmel, the beloved Polka Family Band delivers energy, charm and crowd-pleasing tunes every time they take the stage. In addition to lively entertainment, guests can indulge in a delectable spread of food and drinks, including delicious traditional favorites like pierogies. Pennsylvania Polkafest will be recorded live by Service Electric Cable TV for later broadcast, ensuring audiences can enjoy the excitement far and wide. Pennsylvania Polkafest is an all-ages event, however, most areas of Mohegan Pennsylvania are 21+ including the hotel, casino floor and most restaurants. All guests under 21 must be accompanied by an adult, enter via the hotel and convention center entrance and proceed directly to the Keystone Grand Ballroom.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bracket style competition to rank ‘coolest' thing made in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — From Hershey Bars to Yuengling Lager and Crayola Crayons, Pennsylvania is full of manufacturing and ideas. That's why, this year, the 'Coolest Thing Made in PA' competition is back. The bracket-style competition will pit made-in-PA brands against each other in match-ups determined by public voting. The 2025 competition includes 64 products and encourages voting via the Pennsylvania Chamber's X, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn pages. The bracket includes brands from across Pennsylvania industries and all regions of the Commonwealth. Voting for the competition opens at noon Tuesday, March 19, with the bracket unveiling scheduled for Wednesday, March 12. The voting will continue each week until about mid-April when the winner will then be unveiled. The full schedule can be found below. First Round (64): March 18 – March 21 Second Round (32): March 25 – March 28 Third round (16): April 1 – April 2 Fourth round (8): April 3- April 4 Semi-finals (4): April 8 – April 9 Championship: April 10 – April 11 Some of this year's participants include Auntie Ann's Pretzels, Gardners Peanut Butter Meltaways, Pride Mobility Scooters, Sheetz MTO, Hope's Cookies, PSU Creamery Ice Cream and Peeps. For a full list of competitors, visit the PA Chamber's website. For the past two years, Pirmanti Brothers Sandwich has taken the win. In 2023 and 2024, the brand faced off against Mrs. T's Pierogies in the final round and took the crown as 'Coolest Thing Made in PA.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
