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04Gaining the Edge with Ajainterview by Ashleigh SauersSuddenly Samantha’s stylist, Aja Livezey has an edge that spills into her clients.

10 Loose Threadsphotography by Tobias HibbsLoose Threads Boutique is your one-stop-shop for one-of-a-kind, casual to formal‘wares and wardrobe essentials. Owner Laura Jasorka handpicks each item—includingwomen’s clothing, jewelry, shoes and accessories—from local designers and fair tradecompanies primarily in U.S. and Australian markets.

15Wineme?interview by Eamon KinsmanWith her company, Wineme?, becoming more popular by the day Becky Suriano spendsmost of her waking hours painting, and it shows in her work.

19 Flipside Fairytaleby Amaris KellowThe following photographs, titled “The Flipside Fairytales”, take our well-known and cherished fairytale characters and brilliantly place them in our present day world through the artists’ use of vibrant colors and subtle details. Bobby Bates, professional Photographer/Videographer first unveiled his work at The Flipside Fairytale Art Show/Auction in Somerset, New Jersey back in August with his friend and fellow artist, Addison Vincent. When asked what his inspiration was for bringing the fairytale characters / theme into our modern day setting, Bobby explained, “I chose the pieces I did to really step outside the box and really not over think it but still incorporate my style and being original.”

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26 iMiJ Shopowners Jamie Stahley Cabreza & Mike CabrezaArt gallery owners Minni Santilli of Our Garage Space in Easton Pa, and JohnMortensen and Eva DiOrio of Soft Machine Gallery in Allentown Pa.

44 Music Spotlightby Dustin ShoofMontag is the frontman and lead guitarist for surf-rock band, The Great White Caps;acting as conductor of the symphonic undersea symphony that is tantalizing audiences.

47 StreamOnFree music download page of great up and coming local artists.

48 Kung Pow!by Dustin Schoof

54 Raw LivingHabitual Sustainability, The Practice of a Sustainable Environment – in the Home.by William G. Dohe, AIA LEED AP

60 Tarot Scopesby DesertStar Healingpainting by Maria Cristina Montiel

33 The Art of Foodby Jacqueline GrandstaffEl Segundo delivers a delicious spin on fresh mexican cuisine.

37 Food DesitnationsEverything from coffee to sushi with each page providing a guide to finding yourfavorite local spot.

28 Chris P. Jonesby Jacqueline GrandstaffThe first night I met Chris P. Jones we were going to curate his pop art show at ElSegundo restaurant. Chris was coming to my house to pick me up and I had not seen hisart before and had no idea what to expect. As I came down my steps to meet him I spiedhis wild hair and then met him face to face. I immediately loved his manner and especiallythought the fact that he was wearing swimming goggles, cut off clothing, and beat upconverse was cool. We then piled into his minivan which was loaded with his pieces.As his pieces were revealed to me one by one, I saw color bursting, bright, bold,explosive and they immediately started provoking conversation amongeverybody that was there that night.

eastOnpopJesse NormanPublisher / Managing Editor

Bill McConneyDesigner / Production Editor

Jacqueline GrandstaffEditor in Chief

Amaris KellowWriter / Associate Editor

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Contributing WritersAshleigh SauersEamon KinsmanDustin SchoofWill DoheAshley Dohe

Contributing PhotographersTrevor LanningTobias HibbsJoe Kinslow

Photography / RetouchMCM CreativeJacqueline Grandstaff

Back Cover ArtworkSteph Roman

The Flipside Fairytalesby Bobby Bates

Sting of DeathBy Dustin Schoof

A pair of clean socks can go a long way.

Just ask Montag the Magnificent.

Montag is the frontman and lead guitarist for surf rock band The Great White Caps; acting as conductor of the symphonic undersea symphony that is tantalizing audiences up and down the East Coast and now reaching fans across the country.

“That is really key when you’re living in a van mostly. It feels pretty amazing to walk in clean socks,” Montag says.

But the life aquatic isn’t always smooth sailing. “You need a whole lot of patience.”