New Wilkes-Barre venue Keystone Arts Center launches with Harvest Groove Festival on Sept. 13
From a press release: A new hub for live music, art, stand-up comedy, DJs, dance parties, yoga, and more will host an all-day kickoff event to introduce the Wilkes-Barre performing arts space to the public. The Keystone Arts Center is working with Silent Sound System, which hosts immersive silent discos throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania, to produce […]
The Artist Sachiko paints music ‘From NEPA,’ debuting at First Friday Scranton on July 5
From a press release: The Artist Sachiko is set to unveil their latest collection, “From NEPA,” a series of 16 paintings inspired by the vibrant music of Northeastern Pennsylvania, during the next First Friday art walk in downtown Scranton. The Artist Sachiko’s journey has been connected with various music scenes, beginning with their formative years […]
RAILRIDERS PHOTOBLOG: New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu rehab at PNC Field
New York Yankees third baseman DJ LeMahieu donned NEPA’s beloved SWB logo during his rehab start with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Saturday, May 25. Fans looking for signatures were in luck. The Yankees slugger was happy to oblige as he autographed hats and jerseys from the dugout. Local Little Leaguers on hand for pre-game warm-ups […]
INK OF THE WEEK: ‘Leopard’ by artist Pete Farrell at Electric City Tattoo & Piercing in Scranton
Ink: Leopard Artist: Pete Farrell Shop: Electric City Tattoo & Piercing (620 Biden St., Scranton) Instagram: @tattoosbypetefarrell Phone: 570-343-5549 Email: tattoosbypete@gmail.com View this post on Instagram A post shared by NEPA Scene (@nepascene)
INK OF THE WEEK: ‘Bulldog’ by artist Elijah Birtel at Electric City Tattoo & Piercing in Scranton
Ink: Bulldog Artist: Elijah Birtel Shop: Electric City Tattoo & Piercing (620 Biden St., Scranton) Instagram: @elijahbirtel Phone: 570-343-5549 Email: elijahbirtel@gmail.com Fun fact: Birtel will be one of about 240 artists tattooing at the shop’s annual Electric City Tattoo Convention, which returns to the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center (100 Adams Ave., Scranton) on Friday, […]
INK OF THE WEEK: ‘Rose Lady’ by artist Balazs Markos at Electric City Tattoo & Piercing in Scranton
Ink: Rose Lady Artist: Balazs Markos Shop: Electric City Tattoo & Piercing (620 Biden St., Scranton) Instagram: @bucketstattoo Phone: 570-343-5549 Email: Balazs.Tattooing@gmail.com Fun fact: Markos will be one of many artists tattooing at the shop’s annual Electric City Tattoo Convention, which returns to the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center (100 Adams Ave., Scranton) on Friday, […]
INK OF THE WEEK: ‘Fish’ by artist Bob Shock at Electric City Tattoo & Piercing in Scranton
Ink: Fish Artist: Bob Shock Shop: Electric City Tattoo & Piercing (620 Biden St., Scranton) Instagram: @bobshock Phone: 570-343-5549 Email: bshock90@yahoo.com Fan fact: This colorful, detailed fish was directly based on one of Shock’s paintings. Shock will be one of many artists tattooing at the shop’s annual Electric City Tattoo Convention, which returns to the […]
Scranton photographer ‘bedfordtowers’ builds his creativity in new directions and cities
For large parts of his life, Matt Montella has been hidden behind a camera, an instrument, and a mysterious moniker well-known in the music scene. This Friday, he will step behind a DJ table for the first time. If his name doesn’t immediately ring a bell, “Bedford Towers” likely does, as it is often seen […]
Scranton offers $500,000 in grants to city artists, musicians, theatre companies, and more in arts community
From a press release: The city of Scranton will offer $500,000 total in grants to artists and art organizations through a new application announced this week. Grants are part of the city’s $68.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding. “The many arts and performance groups that we work with have made it clear that […]
’90s hitmakers Spin Doctors play free Fine Arts Fiesta in Wilkes-Barre on May 19
From a press release: When Annette Evans, with the assistance of Al Groh, started the Fine Arts Fiesta in downtown Wilkes-Barre, it consisted of a handful of artists and performers, with some even traveling from New York City. Their idea was simply to bring visual and performing arts to the people who might not otherwise […]
