PHOTOS: Beautiful People of NEPA, 05/13/15
These photos were taken at the Susquehanna Breakdown music festival at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton on May 8-9, 2015. This is Maura, who was not thrilled to have her photo taken. This is Samantha. She was also not happy to have her photo taken. This is Ed, and he is one of […]
Culture Shock! Free Music and Art Fest 2015 logo contest taking submissions now through June 5
Culture Shock! Free Music and Art Fest is for everyone. It belongs to the people of NEPA and it is for the people of NEPA. Culture Shock! has two main purposes – showcase the immense talent in our area, and culturally enhance our community. We decided to call it Culture Shock! because it’s a vast […]
Synaesthesia Social in Scranton announces upcoming music schedule through July
From a press release: Synaesthesia Social combines live music, drawing, poetry, and theatre: the performers are the subjects for the artists as well as the entertainment for the audience. Every week presents a different ensemble of progressive and experimental musicians in a venue allowing them to perform uncompromised to an all-ages crowd, with expectations extending […]
PHOTOS: Beautiful People of NEPA, 05/06/15
This is the South Side edition. This is Kumar. He sells me cigs and is much nicer than this photo makes him appear. Scranton, PA. 3/11/15 This is Donald. He is waiting for winter to end. Scranton, PA. 2/27/15 This is Ed. He is a musician who likes to tell people that he is so […]
Call to artists and animal lovers to support Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge art sale on May 9
From a press release: The call to artists to donate a piece of original art to the Compassionate Connections Art Sale in support of Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge in Dallas ends this Wednesday, May 6, and the opening reception for the sale at Mainstreet Galleries in Kingston is Saturday, May 9 from 5 p.m.-8 […]
PHOTOS: NEPA Cannabis Rally at Nay Aug Park in Scranton, 04/19/15
The NEPA Cannabis Rally, held just before 4/20 on April 19, gathered speakers, activists, musicians, artists, and supporters together at Nay Aug Park in Scranton to discuss cannabis legalization and decriminalization across the United States, but particularly in Pennsylvania, where medical marijuana legislation is currently being debated. Learn more about the rally in Episode 22 […]
PHOTOS: Beautiful People of NEPA, 04/29/15
My name is Jason Riedmiller. I am a photographer from Scranton. I take portraits of people I meet almost every day. Here are eight to start this off this weekly feature. This is R.J. He has been voted best bouncer in NEPA for eight years and counting. Scranton, PA. 7/29/14 This is Alex. He is […]
PHOTOS: The faces and naked skin of the Electric City Tattoo Convention (some images NSFW)
Scranton photographer Jason Riedmiller teamed up with Michelle Beck of Allegro Photo and Design to cover the people and artistry of the sixth annual Electric City Tattoo Convention at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center on April 17-19, and what they came back with was art in its own right. Riedmiller, who was featured on […]
Free workshop for artists on protecting intellectual property offered in Scranton on April 29
From a press release: The creative ideas, music, literature, or other materials an artist or organization formulates in thought or design are very valuable and need to be protected because they just might lead to the next bestseller, great innovation, or world-renowned performance. Valuable information on safeguarding one’s work, concepts, or discoveries will be offered […]
PHOTOS: ‘The Other Side of Electric City Tattoo’ opening at Forage Space in Scranton, 04/11/15
There’s a reason why it’s called the Electric City Tattoo Gallery – the artwork produced by these Scranton tattooists belongs in a gallery, and the integrity and quality of their artwork is just as important to them as their business. “The Other Side of Electric City Tattoo” proved exactly that, showing a side of their […]
