Scranton Comic Con is back for spring edition at the Radisson Hotel on May 15
The Scranton Comic Book Convention will return to the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel on Sunday, May 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., attracting writers, artists, cosplayers, dealers, and some colorful characters to downtown Scranton. Guests will include Darren Auck (veteran illustrator for Marvel Comics, including “Hulk vs. Thing,” “Ren & Stimpy,” “Rocko’s Modern Life,” and “What […]
PHOTOS: Marywood students and Scranton artists create colorful murals along Lackawanna River Heritage Trail
The Lackawanna River Heritage Trail features 40 miles worth of beautiful natural scenery, which is now complemented by some colorful man-made artwork thanks to some Marywood University students and local artists. After receiving a grant to clean up graffiti along the trail, Ryan Hnat of Hnat Designs brought in fellow Scranton artist Evan Hughes and […]
PHOTOS: Electric City Tattoo Convention portraits and fresh ink, 04/15-17/16 (some images NSFW)
The seventh annual Electric City Tattoo Convention, held once again at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center in downtown Scranton, attracted colorful characters – both inside and out – from Friday, April 15 through Sunday, April 17, and NEPA Scene photographers Jason Riedmiller and Michelle Beck returned this year to shoot portraits in a private […]
NEPA Cannabis Rally returns to Nay Aug Park in Scranton on April 17 with speakers, music, art, and more
As medical marijuana legislation continues to be debated in Pennsylvania, the NEPA Cannabis Rally is set to return to Nay Aug Park in Scranton on Sunday, April 17 in support of cannabis decriminalization and legalization. Organized by Big Yield Hydroponics, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Cannabis Network, the Keystone Cannabis Coalition, and other Pennsylvania activists, the annual […]
First-ever Throop Arts + Food Festival on April 16 includes 60 vendors and free kids’ art classes
From a press release: The Throop Arts + Food Festival is the first of its kind in Throop, gathering over 60 vendors to showcase their art, goods, and food (including food trucks) on Saturday, April 16 from noon-5 p.m. at the Throop Community Civic Center. By attending, residents of Northeastern Pennsylvania can experience Throop at […]
PHOTOS: Beautiful People of NEPA, 03/30/16
This is Harry. He was my oldest living relative and one hell of an interesting guy. I loved his stories about being on tank crew during the Battle of the Bulge. I’ve always been fascinated with the aged, listening to their stories and making their portraits. The only problem is that they tend to die […]
Scranton Radical Book Fair with free market and lectures held at Marywood in Scranton on April 9
From a press release: The annual Scranton Radical Book Fair and Really Really Free Market, held this year on Saturday, April 9 starting at noon in the Nazareth Student Center at Marywood University in Scranton, aims to promote the ideas of social, environmental, and economic justice in the area. The book fair will include an […]
NEPA Art Fair showcases art with music and comedy for free at The Leonard in Scranton April 1-2
From a press release: Art, music, and comedy – you’ll find all three at the NEPA Art Fair on Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2 at The Leonard in downtown Scranton. The NEPA Art Fair is an art exhibit created to showcase the work of prominent artists from the region who are locally, nationally, […]
Lackawanna County puts out call to artists for 2016 Art in the Park children’s events
From a press release: Lackawanna County is seeking visual and performing artists who enjoy working with children ages 4-12 to be a part of the Art in the Park program this summer. The program takes place outside under a pavilion and/or tent. Each visual artist will have his or her own picnic table. Performing artists […]
Travel author/photographer Marty Essen presents ‘Around the World in 90 Minutes’ at Misericordia on April 12
From a press release: Award-winning author Marty Essen will present the global travel and photography show “Around the World in 90 Minutes” on Tuesday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Misericordia University in Dallas. Essen’s high-energy multimedia program features interesting facts, humorous stories, and the best of thousands of photos he took while traveling the […]
