Bradley Lanphear, local artist, owner of Rhema Images Photography is located in Scranton. Specializing in Weddings, Portrait and Lifestyle photography. The upcoming display at Northern Lights Espresso Bar will be a collection of fine art, landscape and portrait photography. For more info about Rhema Images, check out our their website: www.rhemaimagesphotography.com
March First Friday Scranton
By administrator | Published March 2nd, 2011First Night Scranton
By NLEB | Published December 12th, 2010General First Night Info
Experience the New Year’s Eve of a lifetime as downtown Scranton steps back in time for one glorious evening. This year’s Authentic Victorian First Night will feature horse drawn carriage rides, music, fashion, and entertainment from a by gone era as well as today’s hottest bands and performers. Join us for an alcohol-free, family friendly celebration in The Electric City. Admission is one low price: $10.00 general admission /$5.00 senior citizens (with id) day of event only.
And at Northern Light…
This year we will be hosting two great guitarists: Mollie Edsell is an amazing eleven year musician; and Rob Harvey, lead of the band Vose. So stop on in from 7 pm on for some great live music, and delicious drinks of course! No cover here!
Hometown Star 2010!
By First Friday Scranton | Published November 12th, 2010
First Friday Scranton is honored to have been a part of the 2010 SAGE Awards. Additionally, our feelings are indescribable to have won the Hometown Star Award! The winners of the various categories were announced on Thursday evening, November 11, 2010 at the inaugural Awards Gala celebration at the Mellow Theater, Lackawanna College. The SAGE Awards, which stand for Scranton Awards for Growth and Excellence, celebrate the outstanding efforts of the local business community and their talent, creativity, and innovation in a challenging business environment.
What a beautiful and exciting evening. It was an impressive black-tie event complete with a red carpet. We even got some Hollywood glam with guests such as Steve Burgess and Michael Gallenberg who are production executives for “The Office”.
The significance of the Hometown Star Award is great. The award was created to honor an individual or organization which has made a significant economic impact on our area by conducting an event in Lackawanna County. Eligibility included: making a significant economic impact on Lackawanna County as well as having a social, historical and charitable contribution. First Friday Scranton certainly fits that bill and we couldn’t feel better about it!
A big warm thank you to The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce for making all this happen!
Artists’ Tree Holiday Open House
By First Friday Scranton | Published November 5th, 2010The Lackawanna Historical Society is pleased to announce its second annual Artists’ Tree Holiday Open House! On December 9th and 10th, the Holiday Open House will showcase the Historic Catlin House adorned with period decorations and a display of classic Christmas cards.
Artists, the Lackawanna Historical Society needs your talent! Please contact Mary Ann Moran-Savakinus or Jeff Kiefer at maryann@lackawannahistory.org for more information.
People’s Choice Award
By First Friday Scranton | Published October 19th, 2010Just like American Idol and Dancing with the Stars, MetroAction and the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce are turning to the community to decide the outcome of the inaugural People’s Choice Award!
As part of the SAGE Awards, which stands for Scranton Awards for Growth and Excellence, the People’s Choice Award, sponsored by People’s National Bank, celebrates the community’s favorite area business. The nominees include finalists from this year’s SAGE.
You may vote once every 24 hours (per IP address) until November 5. Tell your friends, family and colleagues to get out there and vote for their favorite business!
The winner will be announced at the Chamber’s Awards Gala on November 11 at The Mellow Theater, Lackawanna College.
Cast your votes today for the People’s Choice Award!
Lisa Layo, Mary Mulkerin, and Gary Maines
By First Friday Scranton | Published September 24th, 2010August First Friday Scranton
By NLEB | Published August 3rd, 2010Artist of the Month
Jana Scott – Show Titled “Rust” a collection of metallic paintings.
My Start
I started “Jana Scott Photography” in 2008 because friends and family believed in me and more opportunities to make images were literally dropping from the sky! The initial opportunities brought more opportunities and the joke of my first year was…I was photographing anything from babies to motorcycles to golf courses to weddings!
I began taking photographs when I was 4 years old when my parents let me have a camera that used 110 film and one use flash bulbs….I carried that camera everywhere; until my father took me to NYC to by my first Olympus SLR from the electronics district, oh what fun!
The journey from then until now has been filled with lots of adversity but also great joy. I never let go of my desire to photograph. I have spent time in the darkroom, time shooting film; in fact, my first wedding was shot in film, time running a fine art photography business for a brilliant photographer, time learning digital everything (!!!) and all the while, I have never stopped learning.
My Style
Today I shoot with digital SLR’s and process all my own images. I actually love editing the images and enhancing the feeling of each image. I have learned that my passion is to create images and not just observe moments. My style blends the best of photojournalism and creative portraiture. Sometimes I see a moment, just capture it, and later enhance it in the “lightroom” and other times when appropriate, I enhance moments with suggestions and capture the outcomes.
I am always humbled when clients chose me to capture a part of their life and I am grateful for every opportunity to do so.
Give me a call or email me and I would be happy to talk with you further about my photographic services. I am available during normal business hours and not so normal business hours.
Thanks for visiting!Please feel free to contact me at any time…I am happy to answer your questions.814.769.3557 or janakscott@gmail.com
Musical Guest
Jason Vo, Percussive Fingerstylist. Jason will be performing all original music inspired by such artists as Michael Heges and Thomas Leeb!
About
Jason Vo is a skilled guitarist from the NEPA area who specializes in percussive finger-picking. Having played guitar most of his life, Jason draws inspiration from many contemporary musicians including Michael Hedges and Thomas Leeb. He also prides himself on having an eclectic music palette, delving into such genres as classical, contemporary, blues, celtic. etc.
Skilled in playing other instruments, Jason spent time learning both electric and double bass, though he remains partial to the warm sounds of the acoustic guitar. He spends much of his time in improvisational guitar as well as creating original compositions. Often he can be found practicing with other fellow guitarist and improv musicians.
Originally, Jason first fell in love with the guitar after receiving the instrument as a gift. Unable to afford lessons, and armed only with a desire to play, he set about the task of learning to play on his own. The following years were spent learning from whatever music inspired him at the time, including worship, classic rock, and metal guitar pieces. Jason played in various “bands” over the next few years, dabbling in the electric bass. Eventually, he became dissatisfied with his inability to express himself fully on the instrument.
Inevitably, he returned to his original love, the acoustic guitar- one of the only instruments where he could reach bass, harmony, melody, and rhythm all at once. Fueled by inspiration from some of his favorite guitarists and a desire to create vivid aural landscapes, he tackled the instrument anew, finally able to express himself fully on the instrument.
Currently Jason is working on recording his first solo album (available here when completed!).
Jason can be reached atJasonvoshaffer@yahoo.comfor bookings or inquiries.
Read more:http://www.myspace.com/jasonvoacoustic#ixzz0vbV9v42F
Art Auction Preview
By First Friday Scranton | Published June 7th, 2010The Art Auction is just a few days away! What an exciting event for Scranton. The big day is Thursday, June 10th from 6pm – 9pm at the MAC Gallery (http://www.melbergerartscenter.com/) Please come and support those who have so generously donated their art and maybe you could be going home a beautiful work of art!
Here’s a preview of the work available during the auction:
Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.
Art Auction Tickets Available at Outrageous, Duffy
By First Friday Scranton | Published May 25th, 2010Tickets for the First Friday Scranton Art Auction on Thursday, June 10, from 6-9 p.m. at the Melberger Arts Center Gallery, 123 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, are not only available online; you can also purchase tickets at Outrageous, 515 Center Street, Scranton, and Duffy Accessories, 218 Linden St., Scranton.
Tickets are $20. The event will feature a live auction of artwork donated by local, regional and nationally known artists conducted by Ken Rivenburg, Wyoming county auctioneer, light fare from Accentuate Caterers, beer, wine and live music by the Doug Smith Jazz Trio. Proceeds will benefit First Friday Scranton’s monthly art walks and community arts initiatives. Major sponsors for the event are MAC Gallery and Penn Security Bank and Trust Company.
From left Maureen Duffy, Duffy Accessories; Paul Nardone, Outrageous; and Christina Hitchcock, First Friday board secretary
Calling All Artists
By First Friday Scranton | Published May 13th, 2010First Friday Scranton is planning an art auction to be held during an upcoming First Friday art walk and we’re asking area artists to donate works to be auctioned off during the event.
Proceeds from the art auction will benefit the non-profit, volunteer-driven First Friday Scranton organization and will help support our monthly art walks and local artistic initiatives.
If you’d like to support First Friday Scranton by donating a piece of art for our art auction, please contact First Friday Scranton at 570-565-9006 or info@firstfridayscranton.com.


