.: News & Upcoming Events
9/210 - HBGonline.com Website Relauch Party
$10 Tickets - Performances by Hierosonic, Julian Fist, The Jellybricks, Our After, Bon Fuhrer. Doors at 8:30pm, show at 9pm. More info HERE
9/10/10 - 9/12/10 - Baltimore Tattoo Arts Convention
We will be tattooing, and doing major body mods (scarification, microdermals, etc) all weekend at this tattoo convention. Call 1-800-325-3535 for reservations, mention the tattoo convention for discounted room rates. Ticket prices $20 per day or $40 for the weekend. Tickets sold only at show. For all other information please call 1-800-541-8239 or go to http://villainarts.com/
9/12/10 - Nuclear Knockouts vs Providence Roller Derby - SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ROLLER DERBY GIRLS! More info HERE
10/27/10 - 717 Tattoo 4th Annual Halloween Party
This years party will be at the Abbey Bar at Appalachian Brewing Company once again. Costumes appreciated, not required. Headlining the event for the evening - LUCERO! Get your tickets early online HERE! 21+ Doors at 7pm. This is Lucero's first Harrisburg appearance. Special thanks to Jersey Mike for making this one happen!
10/29/10-10/31/10 - 18th Annual Meeting of the Marked Tattoo Convention - Pittsburgh, PA
Stephan and Ella will be tattooing at this convention. More info HERE
2010 HARD Schedule
More events, conventions, and happenings are being planned right now. If you would like to have 717 Tattoo at your next event, please email your idea to info@717tattoo.com and we will try to accommodate.
OLD NEWS
9/13/08 - 1st Annual Highspire Community Day
Vendors, live music, arts, crafts, & more. All day at the Highspire Community Park, right across the street from our Highspire location. We will have a tent and table with portfolios, and giving kids free temporary tattoos. Should be a great day to bring out the family! 11am-7:30pm}
9/20/08 - Susquehanna Harley Davidson Open House
Come out to SVHD for their annual open house event. Food, vendors, bike demos, pool tournament, live entertainment, and more. We will have a tent and tables selling body jewelry, doing piercings, and we may More info at online www.susquehannavalleyhd.com 10:30am - 3:00pm
10/5/08 - H.A.R.D. Homecoming Bout - Nuclear Knockouts vs Dutchland Rollers
This will be one to see! Last years bout against Lancaster was one to remember. Come support your local Derby Girls as they take on Lancaster once again to see who wears the Central PA crown. Check out the back of the bout program for the 717 ad! More info online here - H.A.R.D
11/1/01 - 717 Tattoo 2nd Annual Halloween Party - MORE INFO HERE!
Hosted by our shops to say 'thank you' to our friends, family, other supportive local tattoo shops and our customers, this is an invite only costume required Halloween extravaganza. We will be at the Appalachian Brewing Company on Cameron Street for this one. Local DJ's The Thing with Two Heads will be spinning all night. Musical performances by The Butchers, 8-Track Radio, and 1 more TBA. There will be free beer, free food, and free pool all night long as well as costume contests and raffle prizes from local tattoo shops and other businesses. The H.A.R.D girls will be onsite all night. This is a night you won't want to miss. You can only get in the door if you have a laminate pass, so start asking around for how to get one! Special thanks to Jersey Mike and Roundtable for helping with this one.
10/31/08-11/2/08 Inkin the Valley Tattoo Convention & Sideshow Gathering
Local convention in Wilkes-Barre, PA hosted by Marc Tattooing. More info at www.inkinthevalley.com/
11/15/08 - 11/16/08 - Cycle Pro Motorcycle Show & Expo Convention at the Farm Show Complex
Check us out at the Susquehanna Harley Davidson tent. More info HERE.
12/5/08 - Marty Nee Memorial Show
10pm @ Gulliftys Down Under - Anthrophobia Reunion, Knuckleduster, Grantham, Nasty Nate and the Sexual Offenders, Fruit Of The Doom. ALL proceeds will benefit Greggor and Mia (Marty’s kids). Tix are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets are on sale at both 717 locations.
MORE INFO HERE
12/7/08 - CCUP Presents - Sunday Service 2
6pm @ Dragonfly Nightclub - Six bands - Cash giveaways - www.myspace.com/ccupsundayservice Tickets are on sale at both 717 locations.
MORE INFO HERE
1/15/09-1/18/09 - 14th Annual "Marked for Life" Tattoo Expo - ALL FEMALE TATTOO EXPO - Orlando, FL
We will be traveling to Orlando, FL to attend the 4th Annual "Marked for Life" Tattoo Expo. Two of our female artists - Ella & Shelby will be attending and tattooing all weekend. This is an ALL female convention. If you would like to come down, get tattooed in Florida by your 717 artist, please email us at 717tattoo@gmail.com and we can book you an appointment. This is a huge convention and should be a great weekend! More info on the convention at http://www.deanaskinart.com/flyer.htm
1/23/09-1/25/09 - 2nd Annual Baltimore Tattoo Arts Convention
Book your appointment now for this killer convention - only a short drive from home! Located at the Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel, this is a great convention hosted by Philadelphia Eddies and Tattooed Kingpin. We will be tattooing here Friday, Saturday & Sunday. MORE INFO HERE
2/27/09 - 3/1/09 - Philly Tattoo Convention
Book your appointment now for this killer convention - only a short drive from home! Located at the center city Philadelphia, this is a great convention hosted by Philadelphia Eddies and Tattooed Kingpin. We will be tattooing here Friday, Saturday & Sunday. MORE INFO HERE
6/6/09 - 717 Music Awards at Gulliftys
6/7/09 - HARD vs Pittsburg Steel Hurtin
Way to go girls! Harrisburg wins against the UNDEFEATED team from Pittsburg
6/11/09
Ancient marks exhibit opens in Harrisburg, more info at www.SQart.org
6/18/09 - Jubilee Day
Largest one day street fair on the east coast! Stop by our stand for jewelry discounts, and a raffle for a gift certificate!
6/27/09 - Jeff Messersmith Benefit Show - Spy Club 234 N 2nd St Hbg, PA
8pm $5 21+
Raising money for costs incurred from Jeff's near fatal motorcycle accident
7/11/09-7/12/09 - Susquehanna Valley Harley Davidson Open House
Stop by our stand at this weekend long festival with bands, bikes, chicks, and more! More info at http://www.susquehannavalleyhd.com/
7/17/09 - 7/19/09 - 3rd Annual 717 Day Celebration
ALL WEEKEND EVENTS
-----ALL BASIC PIERCINGS - $25 all weekend!
-----FREE T-Shirt to first 50 customers of the weekend, starts 7/17 at noon!
-----1000 Pieces of body jewelry FREE - 1 per customer, stop in for details!
-----Monster discounts on tattoos ALL WEEKEND!
-----Gift Certificate Raffles!
7/17/09 -$10 "717" Tattoos
$10 tattoos of your favorite area code - 717. This will be a first come first serve event at BOTH locations. We will have a sign in sheet, and pre-printed lettering styles for you to choose from. Limit one per customer. SHOW UP EARLY!
7/18/09 - Ninetail / Spinebelt / Afreudianslip and Scars of Hatred @ Gullifti's - Sponsored by 717 Tattoo!
-----Day of tattoo proceeds to benefit soon to be named charity
7/18/09 - The Thing With Two Heads at the Abbey Bar - Upstairs at ABC on Cameron St!
Dynamic DJ Duo - 9pm - NO COVER!
7/19/09 - Panel discussion - Tattoos & Professionalism
Ancient marks exhibit in Harrisburg, more info at www.SQart.org
7/25/09 WindChill LIVE at the Spy Club 234 N 2nd St Hbg, PA - Doors @ 9:30, show at 10:30
21+ Windchill w/Coda, El*A*Kwents, Foges, Diverse, HighLife, & MORE! $10 pre show, $12 door - HIP HOP www.WindChillsWebsite.com
8/5/09 "Pints for Pups" www.PhoenixRescueGroup.org
at the Appalachian Brewing Company on Cameron St from 5-8pm - Live music from Dumbshow - Raising money for dogs in need
8/15/09 High Off Life Concert -@ The York Fairgrounds in York, PA
Flyer below. We will be tattooing and piercing at this event. More info at www.HighOffLife.com
Skateboard demos, bikini contest, tattooing, giveaways, grafitti artists, love music, tuner car expo & more!
8/21/09 - 8/23/09 Rock the Ink Tattoo Convention - Rhode Island Convention Center www.RockTheInk.net
We will be sharing a booth with our friends from Black Thorn Gallery in Mechanicsburg. 3 Days of tattoos, piercings, bands, music & more
EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS:
• Over 200 Top Tattoo Artists
• Hot Bands & DJ's
• Celebrity Appearances
• Miss Tattoo Pageant
• Daily Tattoo Contests
• Fashion Shows
• Midget Wrestling
• Roller Derby Exhibitions
• After-Parties
• Underground Art Gallery featuring Mark Carter
10/30/09 - 717 Tattoo's 3rd Annual Halloween Party to DIE FOR!
$10 presale, $15 at the door! 21& UP! Upstairs at the Abbey Bar @ ABC on Cameron St
Hosted by DIRTY DAN of 105.7 the X!
LIVE HUMAN SUSPENSION & FREAK SHOW
-Brought to you by Reverend Decay - Suspensions, Bed on Nails, Cinder Block Breaking, Human Stapler & MORE!
COSTUME CONTESTS & PRIZES
-Best Overall, Best Couple, Most Flammable, Most Offensive & MORE - Gift certificate prizes from local tattoo studios!
FREE BEER
-YES, FREE! until it runs out at least!
DJ's - The Thing With Two Heads
-Spinning classics ALL NIGHT LONG!
DERBY GIRLS, SUICIDE GIRLS & MORE GIRLS!
-So many girls!
MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW - LISTEN FOR OUR RADIO AD!
2/5/10-2/7/10 - Baltimore Tattoo Arts Convention
at the Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel
1-800-837-5182 for reservations, mention the tattoo convention for discounted room rates. Ticket prices $20 per day or $40 for the weekend. Tickets sold only at show. For all other information please call 1-800-541-8239 or go to tattooedkingpin.com
2/14/10 - Season Opener HARD bout
More info HERE
3/13/10-4th Annual York Tattoo Contest -
The 4th annual Tourist Inn Ink & Drink fest is scheduled for Saturday March 13th
Registration 8-10, judging to follow.
HEADCASE rocks the house that night with a $6.00 cover (that includes a ticket for ONE entry in the contest & your admission to the contest and the band all night, every Tattoo entry there after is $6.00/per entry)
You may enter as many times n as many categories as you wish.
Categories include
Large & Small Black & Grey
Large & Small Color
Backpiece
Sleeve
Judges pick Male
Judges pick Female
NEW THIS YEAR-- TATTOO OF THE DAY
Book with your artist, get tattooed that day, show off your fresh in and win!! Must register by 10 pm...no late entries.
Special Guest Judges, Photography, Beer specials, and LOADS OF BOOZED< BRUISED AND TATTOOED PEOPLE TO PARTY WITH!
3/14/10 - Nuclear Knockouts vs DC Roller Girls - SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ROLLER DERBY GIRLS!
More info HERE
3/26/10-3/28/10 - Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention
at the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel.
Call 1-800-325-3535 for reservations, mention the tattoo convention for discounted room rates. Ticket prices $20 per day or $40 for the weekend. Tickets sold only at show. For all other information please call 1-800-541-8239 or go to http://villainarts.com/
4/3/10 - 717 Music Awards Show at Gullifty's
Hosted by the Doctors Office - Doors at 6pm - More info HERE
4/11/10 - Fallout Femmes vs Jersey Shore Rollergirls - SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ROLLER DERBY GIRLS!
More info HERE
4/28/10 - HIP HOP SHOW - Windchill & Ladii J with Live Band, Apollo's Sun & MORE at the Abbey Bar upstairs at ABC on Cameron St. sponsored by 717 Tattoo
More info www.WindChillsWebsite.com
5/16/10 - Nuclear Knockouts vs CT Roller Girls - SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ROLLER DERBY GIRLS!
More info HERE
5/22/10 - Poker Run for Hailey
Poker Run benefit motorcycle ride for a young girl in need of a canine assistant. 717 is one of the sponsors, and will be one of the stops on the run. More info HERE
5/28/10 - 5/30/10 - Ink Fest Live - Concord, NC
We will be tattooing all weekend at this tattoo convention near Charlotte, NC
More info HERE
5/31/10 - 6/2/10 - 717 Welcomes Guest Female Piercer Skelly
Visiting us from Delaware, Skelly is a skilled professional piercer. In addition to standard piercings, Skelly specializes in micro dermals, surface piercings and more. Check out her work in our guest portfolio on Myspace HERE
6/4/10 - 717 Welcomes Guest Tattooer Chris Bucher
Chris is a professional tattooer from Sunbury, Pa where he owns and operates his own tattoo shop, Body Mods. He has won many awards for his tattoo work, and is travelling extensively this year stopping both tattoo conventions and as a guest artist. We are excited to have Chris tattoo at our Harrisburg studio on June 4th. We plan to have him back for a 2 or 3 day weekend in July. You can contact Chris directly to book your spot now at (570) 975-5390. Deposits for his appointments will be accepted at our Harrisbrg studio. Be sure to contact him soon, spots are sure to fill us fast. Check out his guest portfolio on our Myspace HERE
6/5/10 - 2nd Annual Bikers & Belly Dancers Charity Ride & Festival - Memorial Park in Highspire, PA. All Proceeds benefit the PA Breast Cancer Coalition. 10am registration at Harrisburg East Mall - $15 per rider (includes ride, full meal, entertainment, raffle tickey) Bands, Belly Dancers, Fire Spinners, Drum Circles, Food, Vendors. More Info - Pat Giovanni (717) 986-0149 or email bellydancer5@verizon.net
6/17/10 - Jubilee Day - Mechanicsburg, PA - Largest One Day Street Fair on the East Coast - Stop by our triple tent for killer deals on body jewelry, fashion accessories, and more. We will be taking piercings all day into Black Thorn's Studio. All standard piercings only $30! We will be sharing our tent with the HARD girls and our friends from Black Thorn Gallery.
6/18/10 - 6/19/10 Morning Star Festival - at Gullifti's in Camp Hill, PA - 2 day music festival featuring over 12 bands. A Freudian Slip, Death Maschine, Suicide Puppets, Drop of Grey, Ninetail, Absolution, 7th Layer, BOB, The Taken, Almost Kings, Twelve After and more. 1 day and 2 day tix available. email nickellessmd@yahoo.com for more info
7/2/10 - 7/4/10 - 717 Welcomes Guest Tattooer Chris Bucher
Chris is a professional tattooer from Sunbury, Pa where he owns and operates his own tattoo shop, Body Mods. He has won many awards for his tattoo work, and is travelling extensively this year stopping both tattoo conventions and as a guest artist. We are excited to have Chris tattoo at our Harrisburg studio. You can contact Chris directly to book your spot now at (570) 975-5390. Deposits for his appointments will be accepted at our Harrisburg studio. Be sure to contact him soon, spots are sure to fill us fast. Check out his guest portfolio on our Myspace HERE
7/8/10 - 7/10/10 - 717 Welcomes Guest Tattooer Anthony Zamora
Anthony is a professional tattooer from San Marcus, TX, where he owns and operates his studio, Monster Tattoo. His award winning stlye has brought home many trophies from conventions all across the country. Book your appointment now via email at MonsterTattoo1@yahoo.com or call 512-749-3480. Deposits for his appointments will be accepted at our Harrisburg studio. Be sure to contact him soon, spots are sure to fill up fast.
7/10/10 - 7/11/10 - SVHD Open House - Come out to SVHD for their annual open house event. Food, vendors, bike demos, live entertainment, and more. We will have a tent and tables selling body jewelry, doing tattoos & piercings, and more. More info at onlinegwww.susquehannavalleyhd.com 10:00am - ?
7/17/10 - 4th Annual 717 Day Celebration - $10 717 Tattoos - $20 Small Original Design Tattoos, $20 piercings - At both locations, all day long. Get there early! Last year the wait was over 6 hours for some clients!
7/23/10-7/25/10 - Live Free or Die Tattoo Expo - New Hampshire
Unfortunately we will not make this one this year, maybe next year!
http://livefreeordietattoo.com/
7/31-10-8/1/10 Visionary Tattoo Arts Festival - Asbury Park, NJ
Ella and Jan will be tattooing all weekend at this amazing event. 3 days of tattoos, painting, entertainment, and more. Tons of info online at http://www.visionaryexpo.com/
8/15/10 - Fundraiser for Bret Sheldon - Event may be reschuled - Bret Sheldon, a tattoo artist from Illustrated Man Tattoos in Camp Hill, Pa was badly burned in an accident in late June. Illustrated Man Tattoo Studio asked us to help with a fundraiser event for Bret on August 15th at the Abbey Bar at the Appalachian Brewing Company on Cameron St. There will be bands, raffles on gift certificates from the area's best local tattoo studios, original local art on silent auction and more. All proceeds will be donated to help with Bret's medical costs. If you would like to be involved, please email info@717tattoo.com - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
8/18/10 - 2nd Annual Pints for Pups - www.PhoenixRescueGroup.org
at the Appalachian Brewing Company on Cameron St from 5-8pm - Live music from All Jacked Up- Raising money for dogs in need
8/22/10 - HARD vs Garden State Roller Girls - SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ROLLER DERBY GIRLS! More info HERE
