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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Alexia Nyan: Pinup model from Greece to EastOn
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48: Gaining the Edge with Aja
SWAYE: Studio Collection
Strong is the New Sexy!
iMiJ Shop
Through the Lens:
58: Raw Living:
Style: J. Morgan Salon
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KA: Repurpose Artist
Not Whopper Jr.
40: Kung Pow! 42: Fantastic Life:
A Graphic Novel by Kevin Mutch
Chris P. Jones Pop Art
54: Souvenier from Times Sq.
Dennis Gatz ≈ Surrealist Photographer
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Valenca: The Art of Food
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Radiohead
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Front & Back Covers: SWAYE: Easton Centre Sq. Jesse Norman Publisher/ Managing Editor Jacqueline Grandstaff Editor in Chief Maria Cristina Montiel Creative Director
Contributors Joseph Kinslow Dan Schurtman Steph Roman Ashleigh Sauers Dustin Schoof Desert Star Healing Trevor Lanning Anne Flanagan
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Through the Lens
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Dennis Gatz: Surrealist Photographer 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 combined his personal ideas and the surrealist art form using his masterfully altered photographs. 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!
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Alexia Nyan Not Just Another Pretty Face
Pinup model from Greece to eastOn Photographs by: Spiros Kakouris
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Alexia’s Necklace Opal Heart Jewelry design by Richard Gryzch Apache Junction, Arizona.
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 salon 414 Cattell Street | Easton, PA 18042 | (610) 438-0634 252 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 precious 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 orchestrated 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 College Hill. it was the hardest and best thing we have ever done together.
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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 experiJDK: What was that experience like, going ence in business/ management, and he owned from working in someone else’s salon to a home decor store called “Jux-positions” in owning your own? Nashville. So he has home style down pat, but
how he ended up in the Hair world....my friend at home needed help at her Cosmetology school and Jamie filled in and learned the system from there. JDK: What are the haircut and styling trends you currently love? Jayson: While all haircut / styling trends are great, I am loving the fact that hair is moving away from the face. and speaking of movement, I love the bit of texture that you can achieve by using the right product and an iron. Long layers, short layers. I love it all! We offer 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.
‘face shape’; and from that; determine which hair style is most suitable for their face shape; while explaining the reasoning.
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 JDK: In terms of hair color, free. It’s so healthy, it leaves what are you doing a lot of you feeling as though you right now? have a beautiful head of soft silky virgin hair. Chromatics has real staying power that isn’t prone to fade out in between salon visits. JDK: What specifically brought you to Easton? Did you consider any other neighboring area when deciding 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 Jayson and Jaime of J. Morgan Salon Photos by: Joseph D. Kinslow Easton as well as the charm and warmth that you feel from the people who live JDK: What sort of styles are Jayson: Tons of dimensional here. Plus the proximity to your clients currently asking color. Not just a full head of all the major cities (NYC and for? highlights, but a retouch with Philadelphia) is a real plus! subtle tone on tone highJayson: Clients are asking lights that are bayalaged in for more options with versus using foils to isolate readOn @ eastOnpop.com: fringes (bangs). Through the hair. Beautiful retouches For the full interview of our consultations we’re and glazes and some Ombre’ J. Morgan Salons able identify our clients as well. Hair Color technolby Joseph D. Kinslow 27
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“Hawkeye” 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 recentlylaunched 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.
“Daredevil” 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 crimefighter struggling with a failing law firm, a rocky
“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 responsible for resuscitating and breathing new life into Green Lantern and Aquaman) and artist David Finch. But the focus is on a refurbished , and much grittier, version of the Justice League of America: a group of heroes –
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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.
and sometimes villain – brought together 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 eyebrowraiser; with such characters as Stargirl, Katana, Vibe and the new Arab-American Green Lantern Simon Baz beating up bad guys alongside more established costumed avengers such as Hawkman, Martian Manhunter and Catwoman. But Johns makes it work. Who knew a book starring Vibe, the former laughably stereotypical breakdancing hero , would be so interesting?
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Jasmine
1855 Sullivan Trail Easton, PA 610-438-8811
2880 Cntr Valley Prkwy Center Valley, PA 610 798 9888
Sogo
237 Northampton St. Easton, PA 610 250 0198
Hana Sushi
6 E Belvidere St Nazareth, PA 610-759-2810
Twenty Four East 24 E 3rd St Bethlehem, PA 610 867-5979
The Other Fish 59 E Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 484 821-1370
Makoto
596 Elder Avenue Phillipsburg, NJ 908-387-8383
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Check out our sneak peak of Kevin Mutch’s Fantastic Life. readOn the full version of chapter one on eastOnpop.com & check back each week for the next installment of this hot new graphic novel.
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Gaining the Edge with AJA Aja Livezey ≈ Stylist at Suddenly Samantha Salon
140 Northampton St, Easton, PA 18042 It is a constant struggle to feel confident in one’s own skin. Based on individual perception, one determines what attractive is. Suddenly Samantha’s
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(610) 559-8590 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, everythinggoes-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.
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.
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.
Trust is something is earned, especially in A true artist does everything with a purpose, the relationship of a stylist and a client. Aja stylists consider the whole person as their assured me that she builds this by allowing canvas. As far as trend goes, bold is in. Aja has enough time for each client. She is dedicated no fear of standing out with the ability to to her belief, and it shows through her place the spotlight on those that come craft. Her priority is not money. to her to look good. 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.
...up on the hill ...people never stare, ...they just don’t care...
Interview by: Ashleigh Sauers Photographs by: Trevor Lanning
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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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“Valenca, part Deux”
… Attention to detail indeed!
The mark of all successful restaurants…
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 66
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
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Abe Lopez and Melissa Lozada; Chef and General Manager (respectively) with
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.
“I’ve returned to Valenca three times since sitting down with
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Photos by: Maria Cristina Montiel
On all occasions the food exceeded my expectations“ -JDK
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Pennsylvania’s Own: YARDS Brewing Company Est. 1994 The
1988, and like many College students, Tom Kehoe and Jon Bovit, enjoyed their beer, but didn’t enjoy paying for it. Tom and Jon year was
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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!
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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 others’ 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. Although 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 speaking. 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.
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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. Remember 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 departure. Take the time to process this change that is occurring 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 protected 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 basics and take care of yourself; including your wants and your needs before doing so for others.
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 immediate 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 Meditational Retreat may be just what the Universe 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 hibernation, but with the change of season brings a sense of renewal. 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 meaning - 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.
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