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Easton, Pennsylvania is almost equidistant from Philadelphia to the south, and New York City to the east. Nestled alongside New Jersey, an easy connection by way of many picturesque bridges. It’s the perfect spot to pass through, stop a while, or settle down. Part of Easton’s appeal is its historic and artistic charm. The twin rivers converge here - The Delaware and The Lehigh Valley. The perfect place, ripe for commerce or on your way to commune with nature...
Filled with gorgeous landscapes and colorful, talented residents, Easton Pennsylvania is once again blooming beyond it’s original splendor and people are flocking here just for a peek.
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Photography by: Maria Cristina Montiel
Table of Contents & Page 20: Alexia Nyan: Pinup model from Greece to EastOn
Front & Back Covers: SWAYE: Easton Centre Sq.
48: Gaining the Edge with Aja Strong is the New Sexy!
50: Chris P. Jones Pop Art
54: Souvenier from Times Sq.
58: Raw Living: KA: Repurpose Artist
66: Valenca: The Art of Food
74: Radiohead
88: Tarotscopes
6: SWAYE: Studio Collection
14: iMiJ Shop
16: Through the Lens: Dennis Gatz ≈ Surrealist Photographer
24: Style: J. Morgan Salon
30: Not Whopper Jr.
40: Kung Pow!
42: Fantastic Life: A Graphic Novel by Kevin Mutch
Jesse NormanPublisher/ Managing Editor
Jacqueline GrandstaffEditor in Chief
Maria Cristina MontielCreative Director
ContributorsJoseph KinslowDan SchurtmanSteph Roman
Ashleigh SauersDustin Schoof
Desert Star HealingTrevor LanningAnne Flanagan
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iMiJ Shopeaston, pa
Through the Lens
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Dennis Gatz: Surrealist Photographer
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by Anne Flanagan
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Shifting over the years from drawing to photography and feeling moved to “create worlds and situations beyond the physical realm”, artist Dennis Gatz has brilliantly com-bined his personal ideas and the surrealist art form using his masterfully altered photo-graphs. Through an intensive process of fully fleshing out personal ideas and concepts,
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Gatz has created groundbreaking images of digital art that provoke strong responses in any audience. Currently working on pieces that will be put together for his June 27th show at Lit Ultra in Philly, Dennis Gatz is in the process of organizing photoshoots, and plans to continue breaking into the field of commercial art.
Check out our sneak peak of Dennis Gatz’s Through the Lens. readOn the full interview by Anne Flanagan on eastOnpop.com & check out more great images from this surreal series online!
Alexia’s Necklace Opal Heart -Jewelry design by Richard Gryzch
Apache Junction, Arizona.
Alexia NyanPhotographs by: Spiros Kakouris
Not Just Another Pretty Face
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Pinup model from Greece to
She is colorful, playful, full of energy & is SUPER smart!
Alexia Nyan started her modeling career at the age of 17 and is gaining worldwide attention. ALEXIA has also been doing alt
style fashion shows & shoots, dancing, acting, game design and has aspirations in creating fashion.
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JDK: A second welcome to Easton! You may not recall but I met you and Jamie some time ago shortly after you opened your first Easton salon on College Hill. At the time you did something I viewed as very smart. You attended a local neighborhood association event, stood up, announced your new business venture, and asked for our support. I recall thinking at the time, what a ‘smooth move’. In hindsight that’s just smart business, no?
Jayson: I feel that asking for help from the community when one is starting a new business is such an important way to reach out and let others know that we are serious about being a part of a community for a long time. It is about bringing that AWARENESS that we are here to help and to provide a great environment that can lead to a great relationship with our local neighborhood association.
JDK: When did you decide you wanted to be a hair stylist?
Jayson: Out of the womb, LOL I think I have always known that I wanted to be a stylist since childhood, I have never dream of any other career for me. I was fascinated with my mothers friends that had long hair ( early 70’s) and the salon my mother went to always answered any questions I would have and boy there were a lot! Also, I had an Irish Setter (General) that was a great part of many experiences with haircutting,
j.morgan salon414 Cattell Street | Easton, PA 18042 | (610) 438-0634252 Spring Garden Street | Easton, PA 18042 | (610) 258-3480
Interview with Jayson Morgan; co-owner of j.morgan salon
and j.morgan home salon.
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there would always be red hair here and there all over the yard. My grand mother was a big support for me as well. I would learn from my Aunts how to set her hair on saturday night and then comb it out on sundays before church. she would give me old string mops to cut and buy me those big barbie heads at local garage sales to practice on. My grandfather had a pair of clippers he used to cut his hair, I was honored when he finally turned them over to me to use for him! I still have them to this day! They are p r e c i o u s items that led to where I am today. JDK: How did you decide to open your own salon?
Jayson: I had worked at a salon in Nashville where I was a shareholder and lead stylist for years. Jamie and I had the opportunity to move to the Lehigh Valley and through my work with Redken, help open a salon in the Valley. I learned a lot from both experiences and thought I could bring a change and sense of freshness to the Lehigh Valley. While we were back home in Nashville, Jamie and I or-chestrated a plan and set goals to reach; and once those goals were achieved; set out on looking for space to sink our hearts in and we found a new hometown in Easton Pa, in Col-lege Hill. it was the hardest and best thing we have ever done together.
JDK: What was that experience like, going from working in someone else’s salon to owning your own?
Jayson: WOW! is all I can say! I learned to develop a lens as a salon owner, not just a stylist. I had to change hats if you will and start wearing an owner hat! With Jamie’s keen business sense and my creativeness, I knew we couldn’t fail. In Nashville I worked at a salon that had great systems and
structure in place. That experience serves as my role model for both salons here in Easton. It’s all about having great mentors and systems set in place. There are days I will still call my mentor and ask “how do
you handle this situation?” I realize I
don’t have all the answers but I do have a ton of resources i rely on!
JDK: What is your clientele at j.morgan like? Who seeks you out?
Jayson: Our clientele is all across the board, And we hope everyone seeks us out! We have so much to offer; In depth consultations, skillfully trained stylists, and products that appeal to a wide variety of people. JDK: How did you both wind up in the style industry?
Jayson: Once again, I feel like I’ve always been destined be in the hair industry. Jamie on the other hand has had a ton of experi-ence in business/ management, and he owned a home decor store called “Jux-positions” in Nashville. So he has home style down pat, but
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how he ended up in the Hair world....my friend at home needed help at her Cosmetol-ogy school and Jamie filled in and learned the system from there.JDK: What are the haircut and styling trends you cur-rently love?
Jayson: While all haircut / styling trends are great, I am loving the fact that hair is mov-ing away from the face. and speak-ing of movement, I love the bit of tex-ture that you can achieve by using the right product and an iron. Long layers, short layers. I love it all! We of-fer a blow out bar, which is like todays modern shampoo set. You can come in, pick a style, and we’ll create it and offer tips to help you recreate it at home.
JDK: What sort of styles are your clients currently asking for?
Jayson: Clients are asking for more options with fringes (bangs). Through our consultations we’re able identify our clients
‘face shape’; and from that; determine which hair style is most suitable for their face shape; while explaining the reasoning.
JDK: In terms of hair color, what are you doing a lot of right now?
Jayson: Tons of dimensional color. Not just a full head of highlights, but a retouch with subtle tone on tone high-lights that are bayalaged in versus using foils to isolate the hair. Beautiful retouches and glazes and some Ombre’ as well. Hair Color technol-
ogy has not changed in over 20 years. We offer a Redken line called Chromatics which is new technology that uses an oil and cream solution that is ammonia and peroxide free. It’s so healthy, it leaves you feeling as though you have a beautiful head of soft
silky virgin hair. Chromatics has real staying pow-er that isn’t prone to fade out in be-tween salon visits.
JDK: What specifi-cally brought you to Easton? Did you consider any other neighbor-ing area when de-ciding to move to the Lehigh Valley?
Jayson: Jamie’s antiques business would bring us to the Valley several times a year. We fell in love with Easton as well as the charm and warmth that you
feel from the people who live here. Plus the proximity to all the major cities (NYC and Philadelphia) is a real plus!
readOn @ eastOnpop.com:
For the full interview of J. Morgan Salons
by Joseph D. Kinslow
Jayson and Jaime of J. Morgan Salon Photos by: Joseph D. Kinslow
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“ D a r e d e v i l ” by Mark Waid with Paolo Rivera and Chris Samnee (Marvel) Veteran writer Mark Waid continues to deliver the best comic book on the shelf. Never has Matt Murdock been so human while still spectacularly super. Marvel’s “Man Without Fear” is superbly written; balancing the right amount of humor while tugging on readers’ emotional strings. (The recent medical revelation of Murdock’s longtime pal is heart-wrenching.) Here is a crime-fighter struggling with a failing law firm, a rocky
love life and even rockier friendship with best bud Foggy Nelson. With
amazing, eye-popping art provided by a handful of artists, most
notably Paolo Rivera and Chris Samnee, Daredevil has
never looked better. Waid even manages to make
C-list villains such as Mole Man and The
Spot legitimately terrifying – a feet
in and of itself.
More, please.
“Justice League of America”
by Geoff Johns and David Finch (DC Comics)
Alan Moore once asked, “Who watches the watchmen?” That concept is given a 21st Century makeover, courtesy of the team of white-hot superstar writer Geoff Johns (the same name re-sponsible for resuscitating and breathing new life into Green Lan-tern and Aquaman) and artist David Finch. But the focus is on a refurbished , and much grittier, version of the Jus-tice League of America: a group of heroes –
and sometimes villain – brought togeth-er by the United States government
to keep tabs on Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the rest of the Justice League. On paper, the lineup is definitely an eyebrow-raiser; with such characters as Stargirl, Katana, Vibe and the new Arab-American Green Lan-tern Simon Baz beating up bad guys alongside more established
costumed avengers such as Hawk-man, Martian Manhunter and Cat-
woman. But Johns makes it work. Who knew a book starring Vibe, the
former laughably stereotypical break-dancing hero , would be so interesting?
“ H a w k e y e ”
by Matt Fraction, David Aja, and Matt Hollinsworth (Marvel).
For me, it doesn’t get any better. Matt Fraction takes Clint Barton out of the big-action, blockbuster setting and puts him on the streets. Barton, with the help of his protégé - and former replacement - Kate Bishop, spends the first issue of the recently-launched series taking down a corrupt slumlord, rather than get lost in the shuffle slugging it out with Thanos or some other cosmic big-bad. Fraction paces his story with the right mix of action, tension, and dialogue; most notably his interaction with Bishop, introduced in the second issue. But it’s
because of Aja’s fantastic art, with the help of eye-catching inking from Hollingsworth, that
really makes “Hawkeye” pop. The creators not only hit their mark, but landed a bull’s-eye.
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140 Northampton St, Easton, PA 18042 (610) 559-8590Aja Livezey ≈ Stylist at Suddenly Samantha Salon
Gaining the Edge with AJA
It is a constant struggle to feel confident in one’s own skin. Based on individual perception, one determines what attractive is. Suddenly S a m a n t h a ’ s Aja Livezy has an edge
that spills into her clients, overflowing into the world. She notes that trends are fading as quickly as they appear and gives us her take on how to be stylish from her
experience and artistic based knowledge. She claims that style is founded on individualism, has learned how to make the current trends, and make them her own. Aja beams with confidence from across her station; her vibrant energy was enough to open my eyes and ears to absorb her advice on current hair styles.
We all want to feel attractive and Aja says she learned, that she’s always had a desire to make others feel beautiful, both inside and out. She explained that what
sets her apart from other stylists is her firm belief in being unique.
AL: What is new right now? Itís a strange
combination of things. I’ve noticed i n f l u e n c e s
from nature;
feathers, earth tones, floral print , contrast and the same time there’s a slew of neon colors popping from out from every corner. To put it simply; old is the new... new, and anything goes if itís purposeful and attractive. Like hobo-chic, everything-goes-vintage is hot, and thrift stores have everything you need.
I knew right away I’d like Aja because of the bold pastels framing her face, paralleling her colorful personality. Her vivacious outlook on style made me enjoy her company even more. Looking at Aja’s work makes it clear that she appreciates and uses color well. Not only is the use and placement of color important, the stylist must also take into consideration what the client already has, especially face shape and personality. For instance, many women feel they can’t be sexy without long flowing locks; the style I witnessed Aja create elongated her client’s face and accentuated this woman’s inner beauty and feminine features.
Knowing what is flattering on an individual is not an easy skill, but that’s something Aja excels at.
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Photographs by: Trevor Lanning
Interview by: Ashleigh Sauers
Although old is in, perms are not in...(yet). A straight style on a brunette with golden undertones accentuates the young woman’s eye and brings us back in time. On every client there is both a softness and an edginess.
Trust is something is earned, especially in the relationship of a stylist and a client. Aja assured me that she builds this by allowing enough time for each client. She is dedicated to her belief, and it shows through her craft. Her priority is not money. Style and beauty are linked; beauty is based on perception. However, I think several people would agree that confidence is the most attractive quality for anyone to possess. By listening and truly caring about her clients time, Aja helps build the foundation of her rules of style. When asking Aja if she draws in a certain age group of clients she happily told me - No.
Successfully communicating with and creating positive results with people of all ages is not in any sense easy. Style is something that I keep my eye on, and I have noticed that younger people are more willing to be daring like Aja with her colored hair and tattoos. Although this is not always the case, mature people choose more natural and traditional hairstyles and color. Since Aja emits a youthful spirit and aura, it led me to wonder what her personal opinion on hair color was.
AS: Do you prefer a high-light or all over color?
AL: Honestly, I am a big fan of block coloring. I like the coloring of hair to accentuate a haircut.
A true artist does everything with a purpose, stylists consider the whole person as their canvas. As far as trend goes, bold is in. Aja has
no fear of standing out with the ability to place the spotlight on those that come
to her to look good.
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by Jacqueline A. Grandstaff
The first night I met Chris P. Jones, we were going to curate his pop art show at El Segundo restaurant. Chris was coming to my house to pick me up. I had not seen his art before, and I had
no idea what to expect. As I came down my steps to meet him, I spied his wild hair from a distance before meeting
him face to face. I immediately loved his manner and especially thought the
fact that he was wearing swimming goggles, cut-off clothing, and beat
up Converse was cool. We then piled into his minivan, which was loaded with his pieces. And as his pieces were revealed to me
one by one, I saw color bursting; bright, bold, explosive, and they
instantly started provoking conversation among everybody that was
there that night.
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Interview with Ka - repurpose artist
in eastOn, PA
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On a recent s u n n y
summer day I
had the pleasure
of spending
time with Ka,
repurpose artist,
based in
Easton, PA. The following is a summation
of that conversation:Strolling down an alley in Easton’s
unofficial “artist row” I’m met by a lithe
energetic man with hand outstretched
as if to say, “welcome, come into my
space,” and so I do. I walk in and am
immediately struck by altars, altars
everywhere...JDK: Struck by the number of
individual meditative
spaces I ask the obvious
question: Why so
many altars?Ka: So what y o u s e e here is a
series of
a l t a r s
created for a
multitude of reasons;
not the least of which is
to encourage contemplative
thought and allow creative
experiences. It’s my homage,
if you will, to the Creative
Force.JDK: What exactly is your
creative history? In what
mediums have you worked?
Ka: I’ve worked in the arts for
many years. Lighting,
artistic direction, staging,
and corporate theater; all
of these experiences have
led me to this place in time.S t r o l l i n g t h r o u g h his
enormous
warehouse residential art
space he leads me to a very
unique rattan table and chairs,
smallish in scale, on top of which
sits an even more unique chess set. Ka
loves the game of chess and although
he extended the offer to match wits, I
reminded myself why I was there. Let’s
just say I’m much better interviewer than I
am a chess player.My gaze drifting up the wall, I alight upon
a mosaic art piece and couldn’t help but ask
about its origin; turns out its one of Ka’s
earliest pieces. The use of primary colors and
simple shapes serve a collective purpose to
invoke symbology of the highest magnitude.
JDK: I notice many, if not the majority, of your
art pieces pull together disparate components,
for example, a basic wooden chair, bereft
of any useful fabric, suspended in midair
inside which is placed alive green plant.
Are you conscious of what
inspires such blending
of individual pieces?Ka: Yes, you’ll
notice most of my
pieces incorporate
a life component.
Bringing life into my
art is hugely important.
Living plants and other live
“things” provided a lot
of pleasure as a young
child and from as early
as I can remember,
I’ve appreciated and
respected all things
created by The
Force.
series of
a l t a r s
created for a
multitude of reasons;
not the least of which is
to encourage contemplative
thought and allow creative
experiences. It’s my homage,
if you will, to the Creative
Force.JDK: What exactly is your
creative history? In what
mediums have you worked?
Ka: I’ve worked in the arts for
many years. Lighting,
artistic direction, staging,
and corporate theater; all
of these experiences have
led me to this place in time.S t r o l l i n g t h r o u g h his
enormous
warehouse residential art
space he leads me to a very
unique rattan table and chairs,
smallish in scale, on top of which
sits an even more unique chess set. Ka
loves the game of chess and although
he extended the offer to match wits, I
reminded myself why I was there. Let’s
just say I’m much better interviewer than I
am a chess player.My gaze drifting up the wall, I alight upon
a mosaic art piece and couldn’t help but ask
about its origin; turns out its one of Ka’s
earliest pieces. The use of primary colors and
simple shapes serve a collective purpose to
invoke symbology of the highest magnitude.
JDK: I notice many, if not the majority, of your
art pieces pull together disparate components,
for example, a basic wooden chair, bereft
of any useful fabric, suspended in midair
inside which is placed alive green plant.
Are you conscious of what
inspires such blending
of individual pieces?Ka: Yes, you’ll
notice most of my
pieces incorporate
a life component.
Bringing life into my
art is hugely important.
Living plants and other live
“things” provided a lot
of pleasure as a young
child and from as early
as I can remember,
I’ve appreciated and
respected all things
created by The
Force.
He
then reminds me he’s not
alone in this large warehouse
space. Though with separate
entrances, there are more than a
few artists who live and work in
this same building. He loves being
surrounded by his peers and the
collective inspirational talent they
bring to this section of downtown
Easton.JDK: Are you from the East Coast?
Ka: I was born in the “Rust Belt”
(Gary, Indiana) on a 190-acre farm
to a father who raised standard-bred
racehorses, chinchillas, and game
birds as a hobby, but who was by
career, a cosmetic chemist. Dad was
a very bright and well-rounded man. I
credit both my father and mother with
my “town and country” upbringing.
JDK: From what do you draw
inspiration?Ka: I try to always be in tune to the life
lessons that all waking (and non waking)
experiences can give us. I like to think
of myself as a vessel through which all
things are possible and through which all
creativity flows. I’ve learned that if I’m
not fully open, my art suffers. Therefore
even if only “selfishly,” I want to never be
the reason why creative influences don’t
come. Without them I feel empty
and bereft.
JDK: The last
time we
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you
referred to
yourself as a “repurpose
artist”. What exactly is that?
Ka: That’s a broad title and has varying
meanings. For me it’s about taking a found
object and be able to modify it from its
original use or purpose into another equally
compelling purpose or use. Really it’s about
a commitment to create art from waste.
JDK: So we’re here in your studio, located
in a large warehouse type building in lovely
downtown Easton, and I’m struck first by
the size of your pad; then by its contents.
Everywhere I look I see space, light, and art.
Seriously, you’ve made a good use of volume.
That’s not to say it’s congested, it’s not. Though
vastly one large space, there are clearly living
spaces with clearly defined uses. Do you find
it hard to maintain boundaries in a sense
to allow each space to not interfere
with other adjoining spaces?
Ka: Actually no.
I’m extremely visual. I appreciate
the importance and significance of artistic
boundaries. In fact, I’m very careful not to
allow one space to interfere with another. I
achieve this by maintaining strict adherence
to my intent for a given
space. That intent
dictates the
b o u n d a r y
for specific
space.
JDK: Where do you see yourself
in 5 years?
Ka: Hopefully I’ve perfected the art of
remaining open to all creative experiences and
specifically I hope that my art reflects that
commitment and emotional journey.
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Ka: Actually no.
I’m extremely visual. I appreciate
the importance and significance of artistic
boundaries. In fact, I’m very careful not to
allow one space to interfere with another. I
achieve this by maintaining strict adherence
to my intent for a given
space. That intent
dictates the
b o u n d a r y
for specific
space.
JDK: Where do you see yourself
in 5 years?
Ka: Hopefully I’ve perfected the art of
remaining open to all creative experiences and
specifically I hope that my art reflects that
commitment and emotional journey.
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JDK: It’s great to interview a chef, a fellow foodie. Do you consider yourself a foodie? Do you think that term is overused?
Abe: Not at all, I think it’s a term that embodies a passion and respect for knowing one has a choice in life. It’s easy to eat mediocre food, its not all that common to dine out and eat great food.
JDK: Easton and Valenca are lucky to have such a talented and well-recognized Chef as you working to improve the local dining scene. Another feather in our foodie cap so to speak.
Abe: Thanks. I think I’m where I’m supposed to be. All my prior experiences have led me to where I am at this point in my life.
JDK: For those in the Lehigh Valley who don’t yet know who you are, or what you draw inspiration from for your dishes, tell us what a typical day of menu planning is for you.
Abe: I might start with a consideration for the season, what makes sense given the time of year? What produce is
available locally? And very often, what do my
local purveyors have available? I’m a big believer in buying locally and supporting sustainable local markets.
JDK: Interesting. In your mind what’s the distinguishing or discerning difference that Valenca brings to the downtown Easton dining scene?
Abe: I believe we bring a deliberate and careful playfulness to our service of the customer. From the high standards we set for our meat and produce selection to the creativity we bring to our menu
“ValenCa, Part deux”… attention to detail indeed!
the mark oF all SuCCeSSFul reStaurantS…
standards and nightly specials, I think and I hope our playfulness comes through.
JDK: What do you believe to be your strengths?
Abe: A faith in my roots and heritage. I’m Ecuadorean and Mexican and love to, whenever possible, bring the best of my culture and heritage to our diners experience. JDK: This has been surprisingly easy, sitting with you both here in the private dining room area and talking so freely and casually. Have you both ever been interviewed together?
Abe/Melissa: No why?
JDK: You seem to finish one another’s
thoughts and sentences quite easily and without ego. Because I’d think that for a restaurant to run in perfect rhythm, there should be close collaboration between arguably the two most important stakeholders (other than the owner), the
General Manager and the Chef. You both seem to get
along well,
there’s an ease about you that I’ve noticed. Have you worked together long?
Melissa: It’s funny you ask. Actually in the early 2000s we worked ‘right down the street’ from one another in SOHO in NYC. I worked at ‘Culture Club’ (an 80’s themed club) while Abe worked as Chef de Cuisine at Aquagrill under Jeremy Marshall.
interView By: JoSePh d. kinSlow with aBe loPez and meliSSa lozada;
CheF and general manager (reSPeCtiVely)
“i’Ve returned to ValenCa three timeS SinCe Sitting down
with aBe and meliSSa. on all oCCaSionS the Food
exCeeded my exPeCtationS“ -Jdk
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PennSylVania’S own: yardS Brewing ComPany eSt. 1994 the year waS 1988, and like many College StudentS, tom kehoe and Jon BoVit, enJoyed their Beer, But didn’t enJoy Paying For it. tom and Jon deCided to take aCtion and Began Brewing it themSelVeS.
aS they homeBrewed their way through weStern maryland College, they exPerimented with malt, hoPS and yeaSt, Formulating new reCiPeS and Sharing their CreationS with FriendS. it waSn’t long until they had more FriendS than Beer.
to gain Some handS-on exPerienCe in a ProFeSSional Brewery, kehoe and BoVit
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and a Coke.
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took the Plunge By Founding yardS Brewing ComPany in a
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the yardS Story iS now in itS 19th year. there were a Few StoPS along the way.
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Radiohead an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, has been one of
my all time favorite bands since 1993 when I first heard the song Creep off their debut album Pablo Honey, as well as their sophmore release of The Bends in 1995 with songs like Fake Plastic Trees, High and Dry, and Street Spirit (Fade Out).
As luck would have it, last February I flew south for the winter and happened to be
in Miami when I read online that Radiohead was opening their their first extended North American tour in four years, including dates in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Definitely the tour of the decade, I knew this was something not to be missed. Back
in the days of OK Computer, I saw them perform at Radio City Music Hall in NYC; the volume of work they’ve crafted since is one of the most impressive evolutions of a modern band since Pink Floyd.
In February 2012, at the very begining of their North American tour, while randomly surf-
ing around on Facebook, I read a status update by my friend Noelle saying she had one extra ticket to the Radiohead show in Miami the following night
downtown at the America Airlines Arena.
Often in life, serendipity gifts us with little gems, and getting to catch up with Noelle
and see one of my favorite bands at such an impres-sive venue definitely tops my list! I grabbed my camera and sweet talked the security with my ASMP press card to capture some of the most amazing concert photos I’ve ever shot!!
Heaven shined down in Miami that night… At moments,
the lights had me feeling like the entire arena was abducted...
Everything happens for a reason... every moment.
Absolutely breathtaking, the visual displays perfectly
embodied the deliciously layered musical sounds off one of the most diverse set lists, which included songs from Pablo Honey, The Bends, Kid A, In Rainbows, Hail to the Thief, & King of Limbs and “physical movements”.
Do yourselves a favor the next time you get the chance to see RADIOHEAD live…
Get the tickets! It is one of THE BEST shows ever!!!
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There are two colours in my headThere are two colours in my headWhat is that you tried to say?What was that you tried to say?
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Everything in its right place
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In the next world warIn a jackknifed juggernaut I am born again
In the neon signScrolling up and down
I am born again
In an interstellar burstI am back to save the universe...
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Spinatra
I started producing music many years back, mostly in between playing with cover bands that I never really
felt much connection to. You may have actually seen me playing cello a few years ago with an acoustic trio at
Pearly Bakers. After the band coaxed me into playing a Nickelback song, I quit. Then, I took that cello
and replaced it with a laptop, and that’s where I am now, making electronic music that I hope people can groove to.
It’s not folky, jazzy, or lyric driven - but it has its roots in
a few of my favorite genres ranging from drum ‘n bass,
Jamaican dancehall, and Southern rap-influenced
“trap music”. It’s not very likely you
will hear any of these genres
during your next Easton outing, and that probably won’t change. However, I think anyone
who considers themselves
aficionados of modern music should really give these genres
a shot. You like jazz? You will love drum ‘n bass. Into reggae? Pump
up some dancehall. Made your own Harlem Shake? Turn the dial to 11 and run the trap. And
while you’re at it, listen to my homage to these genres by downloading my new single “Naa Badda” for free!
Go to eastonpop.com/menu/stream-on.html for your Naa Badda FREE DOWNLOAD
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Aquarius (January 20- February 19)The expenditure of your Mental Energy can be exhausting! Allow some time for reflection over motives- yours and oth-ers’ involved in this decision. We sometimes make choices based on others reactions and not our own intentions. Ask yourself if this is for everyone’s best interest, including yours. There are lessons to be learned from this situation. Take this knowledge and experience and apply it to future interactions. Pisces (February 19- March 20)You’re surrounded by those that bring you happiness. Al-though there is a strong sense of security concerning family and finances at this time, spend time with others that have a positive outlook on life! They will assist you in helping to raise your vibration. Now is a particularly good time for gatherings or an exploration of an unknown place, near or far. Wherever it is that you go you will leave what you’ve been carrying with you for some time - energetically speak-ing.
Aries (March 20-April 19)You may be on to something here… follow your instinct in this endeavor and you will find great success. All work and no play? It is time for you to spend some time alone and enjoy life’s finer things - even if that means simply being in nature or pampering yourself with a day at the spa. It all works in assisting you to rebalance and rejuvenate.
Taurus (April 19-May 20)You may find it best to gather your thoughts and keep your composure when dealing with others at this time. Remem-ber that you are not responsible for others’ actions - it is only your reaction to the experience that you’re responsible for. Small details will be in need of your attention. Now is a good time to choose something to work towards, such as a plan or a goal, and stick to it!
Gemini (May 20-June 21)You may be feeling a sense of loss, separation, or depar-ture. Take the time to process this change that is oc-curring and heal. Often the closer we hold something near and dear to our heart, the harder it is to accept that what once was is no longer. We all experience dark times but remember that you are always protect-ed and supported by both seen and unseen forces. Now is a time for forgiveness – of yourself and/or others.
Cancer (June 21- July 22)Abundance is on your side. Things are starting to shift and the world will seem to open up for you. This is the perfect time for your dreams to become your reality – manifestation at its finest. The current may not have been the smoothest, but you’ve made it to the other side! So, get back to ba-sics and take care of yourself; includ-ing your wants and your needs before doing so for others.
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Leo (July 22- August 22)There is a leadership role that you will be coming into – it may be unexpected, but you have the acquired knowledge and skill to accept and fulfill this position. Structure and
discipline are a part of the equation. There is a sense of organization and logic that is needed. Take comfort in
knowing that everything is working out the way it’s supposed to and now is your time to shine!
Virgo (August 22- September 22)Passionate, Adventurous, Self-Assured, Restless.
This describes the energy that surrounds you at this time. A sudden event may need your imme-diate attention. Refrain from impulsiveness and think carefully before you act. Sometimes things that present themselves as challenges are in all actuality life learning lessons. Take with you what
you need and leave the rest behind!
Libra (September 22-October 23)Romantic Love is within sight and reach. You’ve been through enough to know when something just feels right. Go with the flow and you may find yourself on the receiving end of a proposal of a lifetime! When it comes to your emotions there is a need to find balance within your own self, heart and mind. A Medita-tional Retreat may be just what the Uni-verse ordered!
Scorpio (October 23- November 22)Hold on to your poncho! Things around you may seem to move faster than the speed of light. You are equipped and prepared for action but remember to carefully review all of your options. There are many resources at your fingertips and others who are able and willing to assist you. Thinking outside of the box and taking creative avenues will serve you well when it comes to solutions.
Sagittarius (November 22- December 21)The Sun is shining on you and from within you. The Winter months may have been a time for reflection and hiberna-tion, but with the change of season brings a sense of renew-al. The energy harnessed is now ready to be released and acted upon. This may be how you’re feeling and with new life comes new ideas that will lead to success. Remember to have confidence in yourself; thoughts, words, and actions!
Capricorn (December 21- January 20)The saying “Given eyes to see” now has a whole new mean-ing - you are able to see the truth of a situation. You may be standing at a fork in the road and are hesitant about which direction to take, but new ideas come to you and the path becomes clearer. What may seem as a challenging beginning may just be the key for opening the door to the inspiration
that is needed.
by: Desert StarTarot Scopes
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