We continue to introduce you to the local residents driving the revitalization of the arts and culture in Scranton today with a profile of local artist and jewelry-maker Lara Lewis.
Born in San Diego, California, Lara took an early interest in art, dance and voice, attending classes at the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts. She graduated Humboldt State University with a degree in art before making her way...
August 14th, 2008 | The Arts | Keep Reading
The bad news is that downtown Scranton art gallery and all-ages music venue Test Pattern, 334 Adams Avenue, will be closing but the good news is they’re planning a farewell show on Sunday to say goodbye to local music and art fans.
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July 21st, 2008 | Downtown | Keep Reading
This month’s First Friday art walk in downtown Scranton falls on the Fourth of July, so why not get your holiday weekend started with some fine art and great shopping in the Electric City.
Paintings will be on display at the AFA Gallery and Vida Tapas Bar. Starbucks at the Steamtown Mall will host photography by Rachel Dare, while The Bog will show Allison Kaub’s photos. The Manhattan Room Project and St....
July 1st, 2008 | Events | Keep Reading
The June First Friday event in downtown Scranton celebrated people who have overcome cancer with artwork created and inspired by survivors.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church hosted “Spaces for the Spirit: In Celebration of Cancer Survivors,” a photography exhibit by John Levandoski, as well as a photo display of cancer survivors by Ray Carlier. They also displayed a mural created by 12 local cancer survivors under the...
June 9th, 2008 | Downtown | Keep Reading
The latest initiative in efforts to revitalize the arts and cultural life of the Greater Scranton area was unveiled Monday night with the formal introduction of the Lackawanna County Council on Arts, Culture and Education to the community.
According to Maureen McGuigan, Deputy Director of Arts and Culture for the county, the council will advise county officials on ways to best serve Lackawanna County in the area of arts...
May 16th, 2008 | The Arts | Keep Reading
A grants workshop on funding for local artists and arts and culture organizations will be held on Thursday, May 1, at 6 p.m. at the Electric City Trolley Museum at 300 Cliff St. on the property of Steamtown Historic Site.
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April 23rd, 2008 | Downtown | Keep Reading
