If you can’t wait for LadyFest 2009 on July 24 in Nay Aug Park, get an early start with the LadyFest Kick Off Party scheduled for June 27 at 6 p.m. at the Vintage Theater, 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. The Kick Off Party will feature musicians Carlene Marjorino, Donnie Kirchner, Empty Cases, No West and Satellite; and artwork by Melissa Diltz, Desiree Zielinski, Brad Kisbaugh and Alec Hinz. Food will be provided by...

The new issue of Scranton-area zine Ruthless is now available online and at business around the downtown. Issue number 6 offers an interview with Christian Pilosi of eden, on the process of opening and running a vegan cafe in Scranton, a list of the top 10 Riot Grrl bands that aren’t Bikini Kill; a profile of the bellydancing duo Lotus Fire, and plenty of information on the upcoming LadyFest celebration. LadyFest...

The fifth issue of Ruthless was released recently with fresh articles on Ruthless Youth events and artists from around the Electric City. The new issue features information on the upcoming Great NEPA Clean-Up, along with poetry, a spotlight of artist Anthony Johns and the latest news on the planning of this summer’s Ladyfest. Ladyfest is scheduled for July 24, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Nay Aug Park in the Gibson Street...

The third issue of the Scranton-based independent zine Ruthless is now available online and around the downtown area – now with a front and back. This newly expanded issue includes information on the upcoming Ladyfest arts and music festival scheduled for July 24 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Nay Aug Park. There are also some great music articles and recommendations. Click the image for a pdf version of Ruthless #3.

A few weeks ago we brought you the first issue of a new Scranton zine, Ruthless, run by Marywood University student Jessica Meoni. Now the second issue has arrived along with the announcement of some interesting upcoming events for the organization. Since publishing the first issue, Meoni has solidified the details on Ladyfest 2009, Scranton’s first annual festival celebrating the musical and artistic talents of...

We like to celebrate the independent voices of Northeastern Pennsylvania and today we introduce you to Ruthless, a new zine published in Scranton “looking to unite women musically, artistically, and socially.” Ruthless is run by Marywood University student Jessica Meoni. Along with launching Ruthless, Meoni is working locally to organize Ladyfest, a non-profit, community-based event designed by and for women...