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 […]
POCONO NASCAR PHOTOBLOG: M&M’s Fan Appreciation 400
On July 24, Denny Hamlin thought he made history with his seventh victory at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, but he soon ended up in the record books for a much different reason. After he and second place winner Kyle Busch failed their post-race inspections, Chase Elliott was declared the winner of the M&M’s Fan […]
Emmanuel Wisdom creates ‘immersive art experience’ at Black Scranton Center for Arts & Culture July 29-30
From a press release: “UNAPXLXGETIQ” is an alternate name adopted by artist and creative designer Emmanuel Wisdom, and it is also the title of his upcoming immersive art experience in Scranton. The exhibition is a sociological commentary on women empowerment, social justice, and worldly happenings in under-served communities around the world. Set for Friday, July […]
Life’s work of photographer Alex Seeley on display in Scranton at ArtWorks Aug. 1-31
From a press release: The newly established Alex Seeley Memorial Fund has announced an exhibition of Alex Seeley’s work at ArtWorks Gallery & Studio in downtown Scranton from Monday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 31. “Perseverance: The Life’s Work of Alex Seeley” will have an opening reception to the public during the First Friday Scranton […]
