Aarika (she/her)

Sub-Radio knocked it out of the park during a recent stop in Pittsburgh at the Thunderbird, 2-19-25
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Bassist Ben Spivak of MAGIC! stands playing a solo in a partial silhouette surrounded by red and white lights.

For the #BlueSkyArtShow this week, the theme is #light and I can't help but share one of my early favorite photos. MAGIC! bassist Ben Spivak at South Park Amphitheater, 7-26-24.
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I just can't pick a favorite. Bird, performing at Pasage Studios, 1-26-25.
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A crowd enjoys the DJ at a Two Friends show, 1-29-25

Two Friends at Stage AE, 1-29-25. My first EDM show!
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Tattoo artist Xhinko applies a tattoo on a lower leg in a black and white portrait

Did I pick the placement just so I could snag some photos? Maaaaybe...
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Pittsburgh rapper Frzy stands behind a microphone in a black and white portrait at Pasage Studios, 1-26-25

One of my new favorite photos. Frzy performing at Pasage Studios, 1-26-25.
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Hi, I’m God.

I don’t care how you fight Nazis as long as you fight them.

Guitarist performing for Arm's Length

Guitarist performing for Arm's Length

The lighting was just *chef's kiss* for Arm's Length at Stage AE, 1-17-25. Shot for Black Serpent Press.
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Photos: See the pandas' official return to the National Zoo Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao are out of quarantine and in the spotlight after a three-month wait and 8,000 mile trip from China.

Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao are out of quarantine and in the spotlight after a three-month wait and 8,000 mile trip from China.

A Jan. 6 defendant tells NPR why she turned down Trump's pardon Pamela Hemphill, who pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor charge and spent 60 days behind bars for her role in the Capitol riots, says she no longer believes the lies President Trump promoted.

Pamela Hemphill, who pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor charge and spent 60 days behind bars for her role in the Capitol riots, says she no longer believes the lies President Trump promoted.

Singer Geoff Rickly from Thursday

Singer Geoff Rickly from Thursday

Singer Geoff Rickly from Thursday

Singer Geoff Rickly from Thursday

Singer Geoff Rickly from Thursday was a blast to watch, so much energy in his performance. Stage AE, 1-17-25; shot for Black Serpent Press
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Hello! Starting off this account by sharing some of my recent favorite photos. First up, Shane Told of Silverstein at Stage AE, 1-17-25. Shot for Black Serpent Press
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